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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Nailing down skilled labor

Every time Mike Kozenieski works with any of the big, top 10 contractors, they always ask him the same question: How’s the labor there? The answer: Not so good. Kozenieski, president of Sea Breeze Electric of Port Charlotte, said there is an across-the-board shortage of skilled workers — carpenters, electricians, … Find out how to read more online.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

Stump Pass Beach offers beauty all around
Sun May 19 2013 07:42PM

ENGLEWOOD — Georgina McCurley looked down as she walked along the water’s edge at Stump Pass Beach State Park. The black specks in the sand captured McCurley’s attention on a … Find out how to read more online.

World War II was almost over when Philip Merrill got aboard the USS Hornet
Sun May 19 2013 05:57PM

Philip Merrill almost missed World War II. Two weeks before graduating from high school at 17, he was sworn into the Navy on May 17, 1943. “I joined the V-12 … Find out how to read more online.

Expo crowd urged to learn, prepare
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

PUNTA GORDA — There shouldn’t be any hesitation on the part of local residents and business owners when it comes to preparing for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which begins … Find out how to read more online.

Where art and the environment meet
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

ENGLEWOOD — Young and old celebrated art and the environment at the Buchan Community Park Friday. The Englewood community garden at the park received a $2,600 neighborhood grant from Sarasota … Find out how to read more online.

State, National and World News

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest Powerball jackpot in history. But it wasn’t … read more.

Honeybees trained in Croatia to find land mines
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Mirjana Filipovic is still haunted by the land mine blast that killed her boyfriend and blew off her left leg while on a fishing trip nearly a decade ago. It happened in a field that was … read more.

AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government’s secret seizure of two months of reporters’ phone records “unconstitutional” and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against … read more.

Fla. Gov. will veto 3 percent college tuition hike
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has maintained steadfast opposition to raising the cost of college for students, will veto a proposed 3 percent tuition hike. The Republican-led Florida Legislature included the hike in a $74.5 billion … read more.

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion: soccer. … read more.

Chinese premier heads to India to boost ties
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

NEW DELHI (AP) — Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China’s new premier headed to India on Sunday for his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and … read more.

Pakistan repeats vote in Karachi despite killing
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan held a repeat election on Sunday in an upscale area of the southern city of Karachi that was plagued with allegations of vote-rigging, despite the shooting death of a senior member of former cricket star … read more.

Syrian army pushes assault on rebel-held town
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Syrian troops backed by tanks and warplanes launched an assault Sunday on a strategic rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, pounding the area with airstrikes and artillery salvos that killed at least 30 people and forced … read more.

Israeli seeks interim deal with Palestinians
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s senior coalition partner says that reaching a final peace agreement with the Palestinians is unrealistic at the current time and the sides should instead pursue an interim arrangement. Finance Minister Yair Lapid’s assessment, … read more.

Hofstra student killed by police during break-in
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — In what police are describing as a crime of opportunity, a wanted man with a criminal history dating nearly 15 years entered a front door that had been left open at a New York home near … read more.

Robber steals off-duty deputy’s purse, gun
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy’s purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store. Winter Haven Police say the Polk County Sheriff’s deputy was … read more.

Female bottlenose dolphin born at Fla. park
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Panhandle marine park has a new addition to its family — a baby bottlenose dolphin. And it’s a girl. Gulf World officials said the calf was born Thursday and is about three-feet long … read more.

Charter bus hits, killed victim at Fla. airport
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a bus and killed at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. Broward Sheriff’s officials said 68-year-old Cheryl Bazilius exited her vehicle Saturday afternoon and was walking to … read more.

Body of autistic boy vacationing in Fla. is found
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

PERDIDO KEY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say they have found the body of an 8-year-old autistic boy who went missing while vacationing in the Florida Panhandle. Owen Elliot Black was on the beaches of Perdido Key with his mother when … read more.

Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) — Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday. Officials did … read more.

Fight between neighbors leads to shooting in Fla.
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after they say a fight erupted between two neighbors over their dogs led to a shooting in South Florida. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies said the two fought over their dogs on Friday. … read more.

Man falls 16 floors from hotel balcony, dies
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A man has died after authorities say he fell from a 16th floor balcony of a downtown Jacksonville hotel. Sheriff’s officials said the man, who is in his 40s, checked into the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville around … read more.

Metro-North: Conn. train outage expected for days
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Commuters are bracing for a difficult trip around southwest Connecticut and to New York City beginning Monday as workers repair the Metro-North commuter rail line crippled by a derailment and crash. Crews will spend days rebuilding … read more.

What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda. Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat … read more.

Fla. girl who lost feet in lawnmower meets dolphin
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero. Ireland Nugent has often been seen clutching a stuffed animal of Winter, … read more.

Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months into President Barack Obama’s second term, allies and former top aides worry that his overarching goal of economic opportunity has been diminished, partly drowned out by controversies seized upon by Republicans in an effort to … read more.

Tea party looks to take advantage of moment
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement’s leaders certainly think so. They say the IRS acknowledgement that it had targeted their groups for extra … read more.

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use … read more.

Fla. gov. steps up pace on signing death warrants
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Scott already has signed five death warrants this year, including three in a recent … read more.

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling graduates of Morehouse College to take the power of their example — as black men graduating from college — and use it to improve people’s lives. He’s asking those headed to law … read more.

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. The jackpot is the highest in Powerball history. … read more.

Medical emergency eyed in Va. parade crash
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) — An emergency official says authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally. The director of … read more.

Metro-North: Conn. train outage expected for days
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — The Metro-North commuter rail line says crews will spend days rebuilding 2,000 feet of track, overhead wires and signals damaged in a derailment and crash in Connecticut. Metro-North President Howard Permut said Sunday that the two-track … read more.

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More Local News

Former priest gets life for sexual abuse
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

A former Venice priest was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after being previously convicted by a jury of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy on multiple occassions in 2011. Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Frederick Mercurio handed down the sentence … Find out how to read more online.

‘Summering’ a community garden
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

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Edison Collegiate salutes first grads
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

PUNTA GORDA — Edison State College honored its first family Friday evening during ceremonies at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. The “family,” as three student speakers referred to themselves, consisted of 77 graduates of the … Find out how to read more online.

Finally!
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

Lemon Bay High School Class of 2013 … Find out how to read more online.

A night to remember
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

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Commission to discuss SCSO relocation
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County Commission will discuss several potential locations for a proposed new complex for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office at their Tuesday afternoon meeting. At a facilities planning workshop in March, Sheriff’s officials presented a proposed … Find out how to read more online.

Casino deals losing hand to Knights of Columbus
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

NORTH PORT — This roll of the dice is coming up snake eyes for the Knights of Columbus, as well as the area charities it supports. After May 20, the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa will put an end … Find out how to read more online.

Couple charged in federal court
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Two Englewood doctors were indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Fort Myers on conspiracy charges after authorities claim they used dummy companies, off-shore bank accounts and Caribbean-based medical schools to hide millions in undeclared income over the last … Find out how to read more online.

Sarasota council backs $6.5M rowing promise
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — Mirroring a decision made by their Manatee County counterparts, the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council this week unanimously approved a letter asking the Sarasota County Commission to guarantee half of the $6.5 mil- lion needed to help bring … Find out how to read more online.

Hurricane expo message: Be prepared
Fri May 17 2013 08:02AM

Willie Wareham has lived in Florida for 25 years. He knows about hurricanes. The Lake Suzy resident huddled together with nine others in his condo and survived Hurricane Charley in 2004. That harrowing experience has taught him a valuable lesson: … Find out how to read more online.

Unemployment rate stays static
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — It was just four years ago when thousands of unemployed construction workers were wandering the state, trying in vain to find work in a profession where the bottom dropped out, fortunes were being lost and lives ruined. … Find out how to read more online.

Weekly Record
Sun May 19 2013 08:03AM

Charlotte County births • Avelyn Reagan Gardner, to Johana and Justin Gardner of Port Charlotte, at 9:10 a.m. May 10. She weighed 7 pounds,15 ounces. • Davis Patrick Rooney, to Julie Abbott and Derek Rooney of Punta Gorda, at 12:40 … Find out how to read more online.

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