Interstate system transforms America

Interstate system transforms America 

Without it, North Port and Lakewood Ranch would not be the fast-growing communities they are today. Disney World would not have been built near Orlando, and Florida would not have grown to a state of nearly 18 million residents attracting 80 million tourists annually.
Source: www.heraldtribune.com

HOLLY column 
Good morning! It's going to start feeling like a drought around here. Only rain in the forecast for the next six days is Sunday and Sunday night. And that's only a 30 percent chance.
Source: www.nj.com

2006 MLB Draft Selections (Full List)

2006 MLB Draft Selections (Full List) 

Tuesday Round 1 1. Kansas City, Luke Hochevar, RHP, Wray, Colo. 2. Colorado, Gregory Reynolds, RHP, Stanford. 3. Tampa Bay, Evan Longoria, 3B, Long Beach St. 4. Pittsburgh, Brad Lincoln, RHP, Houston. 5. Seattle, Brandon Morrow, RHP, California. 6.
Source: www.denverpost.com

Home sales dip; inventory rises 
Prices post double-digit annual gains across state, including 22% in Metro Orlando in May Resales of homes in most Florida markets continued to slow in May, though prices posted double-digit annual gains once more in many metro areas and statewide, the Florida Association of Realtors reported Tuesday.
Source: feeds.orlandosentinel.com

Local briefs 
Two people were arrested Saturday in connection with the theft of more than $2,600 in personal items, including deodorant, toothpaste and body wash, from two CVS stores.
Source: www.tallahassee.com

Boot camp abolition, key lime pie, doggy dining among new laws 
Military-style juvenile boot camps will be abolished. Public colleges and universities will be barred from sponsoring trips to countries labeled as terrorist states. Public schools will get a lot more money. Dogs may get to dine at some outdoor restaurants.
Source: feeds.orlandosentinel.com

Jerry Wallace Goes From Broke to High-Dollar Businessman 
By Jennifer Schaefer, Destin Log, Fla. Jun. 24--He calls himself "The Dealmaker." Newspaper and magazine articles, sales awards and signed photos of celebrities including Carmen Electra adorn the walls of Jerry Wallace's office.
Source: www.redorbit.com

Distinctive church meets wrecking ball

Distinctive church meets wrecking ball

SignOn San Diego - It traveled in four large containers by freighter through the Panama Canal to Long Beach. There it was loaded onto trucks and shipped to City Planner Patti Brindle said that the city studied whether the structure qualified for landmark status. But an
Source: www.signonsandiego.com

State considers lowering status of manatees, bald eagles
10 News - WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — State wildlife commissioners plan on voting today on whether to downgrade manatees and The commission is also considering upgrading the status of the Panama City crawfish and gopher tortoise from species of special
Source: www.wtsp.com

Dan Sheldon
KUTV - After graduation, Dan took a job in Panama City before moving on to Fort Myers. Following the hurricane season of 2004, he story to people. Hidden Talent: I wish there was talent to hide. Alma Mater: University of Florida Hometown: Satellite Beach, FL
Source: kutv.com

Ready to Play
Ledger - NICOLE LACOUR YOUNG/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Emily Womack laughs with friends, Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at a blackjack table at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Miss. Womack traveled from Panama City Beach, Fla., to celebrate a friend's birthday.
Source: www.theledger.com

Coast's forgotten status in jeopardy

Coast's forgotten status in jeopardy 

During the past week, Your Faithful Servant has been sunburned, wind-burned, crab-pinched, sand-infested, shell-cut and otherwise assaulted by Mother Nature while in search of outdoors adventure.
Source: www.jconline.com

Panama Unlocked 
With new developments and a variety of activities to offer groups, Panama's best-kept-secret status is leaking out.
Source: incentivemag.com

Weather may be key factor through holiday

Weather may be key factor through holiday 

On Saturday, Bonita Springs will have a parade at 9 a.m. and a free community celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Park, Old U.S. 41 and Pennsylvania Street. Saturday night, the Miracle play at 7:05 p.m. with holiday fireworks after the game.
Source: www.news-press.com

Florida's Existing Home Median Price Rises in May 2006; Sales Ease as

Florida's Existing Home Median Price Rises in May 2006; Sales Ease as

Forbes - says Kay Seitzinger, president of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors and assistant manager with the South Beach 171,500 $137,100 25 Orlando 2,898 3,657 -21 $267,000 $218,600 22 Panama City
Source: www.forbes.com

World's most expensive cities
CNN Money - Sussex County DE Wilmington DC-VA Washington-Arlington-Alexandria FL Fort Myers-Cape Coral FL Daytona Beach FL Fort Lauderdale FL Fort Walton Beach FL Gainesville FL Jacksonville FL Miami-Dade County FL Orlando FL Palm Coast-Flagler County FL Panama City FL
Source: money.cnn.com

Local news briefs
Pensacola News Journal - Company selected for contract to rebuild Sanders Beach pier H.G. Harders & Son Inc. of Panama City has been selected for an $820,000 reconstruction contract of the Sanders Beach pier and boardwalk. Storm surge from Hurricane Ivan in 2004 destroyed
Source: www.pensacolanewsjournal.com

Four fine spots for a picnic
Herald Tribune - Andrews State Park, at the eastern tip of Panama City Beach. Shell Island is an unspoiled island, protecting the beaches of the park. It's about 10 minutes or so on the boat shuttle that brakes for dolphins -- we drifted among a pod for 20 minutes as
Source: www.heraldtribune.com

Daytona Beach fun again, maybe even better than the good old days

Daytona Beach fun again, maybe even better than the good old days

Tifton Gazette - Race around the steep-banked curves on the NASCAR track in Daytona knowing you might wreck any second and you’ll figure out real fast just why you chose this 23-mile stretch of Florida beach for a vacation. The race they let you do is only virtual
Source: www.tiftongazette.com

Probe not going to happen in Gateway leak
Naples Daily News - an internal affairs investigation into who leaked key evidence in the Gateway double-homicide case to a Southwest Florida Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott was on vacation and unavailable for comment. Chief Charlie Ferrante also was out of town and
Source: www.naplesnews.com