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Barber, convicted in 2006 of murdering his wife, to get evidentiary hearing on his appeal
01/27/2012

Justin Barber, convicted in 2006 for the murder of his wife on the beach at Guana River State Park, has long sought a new trial, citing ineffective counsel in his first trial.

On Tuesday, Barber’s attorney, William Mallory Kent of Jacksonville, will go before Circuit Judge Patti A. Christensen in Palatka, hoping to convince her that there are grounds for a new trial.

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Video: Wobbly Toms practicing for Celtic Fest
01/27/2012

Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate
01/27/2012

JACKSONVILLE — An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican presidential rival Newt Gingrich in a fast-paced campaign debate Thursday night, ridiculing the former House speaker’s call to build costly projects in key primary states and to colonize the moon.

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Cladek found guilty on all counts
01/27/2012

She had a way about her, so much so that people gave and gave until Lydia Cladek had taken them for millions.

Jurors in U.S. District Court on Thursday in Jacksonville unanimously convicted the 67-year-old St. Augustine Beach businesswoman on all counts of wire and mail fraud and conspiracy for running an investment company and $100 million Ponzi scheme.

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VOTE FOR VOID!!!!
01/27/2012

Please take a second to vote for Void Magazine. We are in a tight race we would love your vote! Thanks North Florida! VOTE HERE: http://jaxboldest.com/entries/view/void-magazine “Behind the VOID” from MainFrameMedia on Vimeo. VOTE HERE: http://jaxboldest.com/entries/view/void-magazine Share on Facebook

JAX PIER-11:30AM FOG UPDATE
01/27/2012

Waves look fun and the fog has rolled back in. Waves are in the waist to stomach high range and super peaky. The Northside was the only spot really breaking at report time and there was a decent crowd on it. Definitely worth a check if your into a little lunch time session. Enjoy the [...]

JAX PIER-12:30PM UPDATE
01/27/2012

Small inconsistent lines coming in this afternoon at the Pier. It’s in the knee to thigh high range with fair shape. The outside is breaking very now and again but is still real mushy. We should see it stand up more as the tide drops out so grab the log if you need to shred. [...]

JAX PIER WED 7:40AM
01/27/2012

We continue to see clean, rideable surf this morning in the knee to thigh occ + range. A little on the weak side and definitely a little inconsistent, but hey at least it’s rideable…. and not to mention it’s unseasonable warm! Share on Facebook

JAX PIER TUES 8:00AM
01/27/2012

Thigh high surf with clean conditions again at first check this morning. There were a few slightly larger sets. Overall it is another fun morning for the log but looking a little small for the shortboard. Share on Facebook

JAX PIER THURS 8AM
01/27/2012

Surf has dropped back down a little over night. Knee high on sets, maybe a slightly larger barely loggable set on occasion but pretty minimal overall. No one out at report time. Check back later. Share on Facebook

JAX BEACH SURF SHOP AND WHISNANT SURFBOARDS ARE TEAMING UP!
01/27/2012

That’s right folks Whisnant Surfboards are soon going to be available at Jax Beach Surf Shop. Tony Hall can help you custom design your next surfboard and get it made right here in Jax Beach. Tony and Mike have 30+ years experience of custom surfboard design and development. So get into the Shop and get [...]

JAX PIER-12PM UPDATE
01/27/2012

There’s still the occasional wave coming in this afternoon at the Pier. Southside has a weak outside wave breaking with quite a few longboarders on it and Northside was pretty much just a inside. Clean conditions at report time so it might be worth a check if your on lunch break. Share on Facebook

JAX PIER THURS 1PM
01/27/2012

Still pretty small out there this afternoon. Looks to be shin high with maybe a few rare knee high waves pushing in. The north side of the pier might be longboardable if your desperate. Weekly forecast is up. Share on Facebook

SECO wins two awards for community service
01/26/2012

Sumter Electric Cooperative (SECO) has won two distinct international “Communitas Awards” for the co-op’s lead role in the Camp Boggy Creek Project in Lake County and for SECO’s overall Commitment to Community, according to a recent press release. SECO won in the Company Sponsored Volunteer Project category and won in the most prestigious category in the competition, which was the Leadership in Community Service & Corporate Social Responsibility category. Camp Boggy Creek is an internationally known camp for very seriously… Read More »

Clubs support new veterans village
01/26/2012

OCALA – Members of the Pioneer Garden Club and the Greater Ocala Woman’s Club have been busy since July 2011 working on a double studio apartment at the Ocala Ritz Veterans Village. Members cleaned and furnished the apartment, located in Tower 4. “This project is close to my heart,” stated Rosalie Laudando, president of the garden club, in a press release. “Through donations from members, we provided clean linens, bedspreads, blinds, a microwave, nonperishable groceries and personal hygiene items for… Read More »

Elks honor law enforcement officers and firefighters
01/26/2012

OCALA – Ocala Elks Lodge 286 hosted their annual Officer of the Year awards dinner Saturday, Jan. 14, to honor area law enforcement officers and firefighters for bravery, dedication and service to Marion County. The honorees included: * Marion County Sheriffs Office, detective Donald Buie * Ocala Police Department, officer Robert Douglas * Ocala Fire Rescue, Capt. Marvin Davis, fire equipment operator Gary Hamilton, firefighter/paramedic Michael Lipphardt, firefighter/EMT Ken Thomas Sr. and firefighter/paramedic Alex Sada * Marion County Fire Rescue,… Read More »

Edwards awarded contracts
01/26/2012

Edwards Construction Services, Inc. has been awarded the following contracts: Construction of The Villages third Downtown area, Brownwood Town Center. Phase 1 of the new town center is approximately 130,180 square feet and will include The Palace Hotel, The Manly Building, The Rose Building, The Wiechens Building, The Schmidt House, The Bunk House, and Barnstorm Theater. Construction contract to construct a new building for Fross & Fross Financial.

Ocala Honor Flight Coordinator receives Presidential Award
01/26/2012

Trey Adams, the Flight Coordinator for the Ocala Honor Flight has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from Barack Obama, President of the United States. The President’s Council for Service and Civic Participation presented him with the award for recognition and appreciation of his commitment to strengthening our Nation and for making a difference through volunteer service. Trey Adams is currently serving as the Flight Coordinator of the Ocala Honor Flight and is now in planning for Mission 5.  The 2012 Mission scheduled… Read More »

Ocala Fire Rescue promotes firefighter
01/26/2012

Ocala Fire Rescue recently announced that Brandi DuCoeur, a firefighter with the department for five years, has been promoted on Jan. 17 to the rank of Fire Equipment Operator (F.E.O.). “Successful completion of a written test and a practical test are required to be eligible for the position, then should a vacancy become available the top candidate is chosen” states Fire Chief James Ganter. The position also requires completion of several college level courses. During a brief ceremony at headquarters Brandi… Read More »

Poe elected as President of Florida Hospice Board
01/26/2012

Accepting a second one-year term, Hospice of Marion County CEO Mary Ellen Poe has been elected President of the Board of Directors for Florida Hospices and Palliative Care (FHPC). As Board President, Poe also chairs of the Executive Committee and supervises the business affairs of FHPC. The President presides at meetings of the Board of Directors and serves as an ex-offico member with full voting privileged on all committees and/or initiatives.

Robert Walla awarded Doctor degree
01/26/2012

According to a recent press release, on Sept. 26, 2011, Robert K. Walla, Supervisor of Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Taxation from the Washington Institute for Graduate Studies.Mr. Walla also hold a degree Doctor in Public Administration ABD from Nova University. Mr. Walla is also the owner of Dancing Horses farm and is currently employed by Hewitt Jackson Tax Services as an Office Manager.

Business celebrates first anniversary
01/26/2012

OCALA – On Thursday, Jan. 12, Fontana Realty celebrated their one-year anniversary in business with an event at the gazebo on the Downtown Square. More than 125 community leaders, clients, family members and friends attended the event, which included food, music and prizes. The Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors showed their support by commemorating the event with a ribbon cutting ceremony, stated Realtor/Broker April Fontana in a news release.

Life's Always A Beach in Tampa Bay
01/26/2012

The beautiful thing about living in Tampa Bay Real Estate is that it is not quite a concrete jungle. Beyond the city streets and high rises, we are lucky enough to have the sunny, sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast. From St. Pete's Beach to Johns Pass and northward to Indian Rocks Beach - Tampa Bay boasts a pretty extensive sun and fun landscape.

Our beaches are unlike any other. They are more than just sand and ocean. A typical beach can feature everything from a campground to something as extravagant as an archaeological site. With too many to cover in one sitting, Team Chais would like to present you with…

The Featured Beach of the Week: St. Pete's Beach

Report by the American Medical Convention in 1885:
"Where should a healthy city be built? Overlooking the deep Gulf of Mexico, with the broad waters of a beautiful bay nearly surrounding it, but with little upon its soil but primal forest, there is a large sub peninsular, Point Pinellas, waiting the hand of improvement. It lies in latitude 27 degrees and 42 minutes, and contains, with its adjoining keys about 160,000 acres of land. No marsh surrounds its shores or rests upon its surface; the sweep of its beach is broad and graceful, stretching many miles, and may be improved to an imposing extent. Its average winter temperature is 72 degrees. Those who have carefully surveyed the entire state think it offers the best climate in Florida."

Nicknamed the Sunshine City, St. Petersburg is more than just a beach, it's an entire city. Just as this report says, this beach stretches many miles and may be improved to an imposing extent. St. Petersburg is vast and, year after year, continues to make improvements to its beaches and its community. Within the boundaries of this Sunshine City, there are five beaches.

Fort De Soto Beach
The first beach is one of the best around - not just in Florida, but in the entire United States according to numerous rankings and awards. The beach boasts a year-round county campground, miles of nature trails, paved fitness trails, canoe trails, and 800 foot boat launch with floating docks, fishing piers, picnic pavilions, a concession stand and shower facilities.

St. Petersburg Municipal Beach
11260 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island
On the border of Gulf of Mexico sits the 500 feet of St. Peteresburg's sandy white shores. This beach features full shower and changing facilities, snack bar, beach volleyball courts and a beach wheelchair for the handicapped. Its biggest accomplishment is its cleanliness, recently proven by winning a Blue Wave Beach Award from the Clean Beaches Council.

Maximo Beach and Park
34th Street and Pinellas Point Drive
This beach has recently become the place to be with its newest venture - the "Tocobaga Disc Golf Course." A championship 18 hole course for Frisbee that winds through 47 wooded acres. It also touts three boat ramps, a nature boardwalk, two beach-side playgrounds, bike and nature trails, a 70 acre archaeological site, and a 10 foot observation tower which offers the perfect panoramic view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the Gulf of Mexico and Boca Ciega Bay.

Downtown St. Petersburg's Spa and North Shore Beaches
2nd Avenue NE and Tampa Bay
A common place for tourists, this area offers two public beaches where visitors can rent paddleboats, jet skis and other watercrafts, as well as enjoy a playground, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, a palm arboretum, and plenty of parking. It is also the setting of big events such as the St. Anthony's Triathalon.

Egmont Key
If you're looking for the perfect place to take a long midnight stroll, this is it. This island features an 87 foot lighthouse, 440-acre wildlife refuge, and miles of beach offering the perfect view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

So as you can see, life in Tampa Bay really is a beach! It is part of our culture to spend a Saturday lounging the sand, running the length of the beach, or taking advantage of the amenities of the beach for a day of amusement with the kids. If you are thinking about Tampa Bay Real Estate, please don't hesitate to contact Team Chais. Living on the beach is not as far-fetched as you think.

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This event goes right in line with the cause. Macy’s and Wacoal host this free bra fitting event, in which Wacoal will make a $2 donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, for every single fitting made. Wacoal will also provide an additional $2 donation for
each bra purchased at the event.


Breast Cancer Awareness at Hard Rock Tampa
When: Entire Month of October
Where: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33610
Hard Rock Tampa will raise funds and public awareness by donating 25% of the proceeds from its "Pink Sheets" guest room bookings, 75% of the profits from its Pinktober Hard Rock pins, and 15% of the sales from all Pinktober items.


Pink and Blue for Two
When: October 27
Where: Desert Grill, Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, FL
The goal of this event is to raise awareness and funds for both breast and prostate cancer research. Hosted by Olivia Newton-John and Moffitt Cancer Center founder, H. Lee Moffitt, the event will include a performance by Newton-John herself, along with No.1 Billboard-charting Contemporary Jazz artist and Tampa native Eric Darius.

We are proud to live in a town that recognizes the importance of volunteer and charity work. While Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great way to promote a very important cause, it doesn't take a designated month for the community of Tampa Bay to volunteer. When you Live in Tampa Bay Real Estate, you get to be at the center of a lot of resources - medical centers, research facilities, large organizations, and huge event centers. If making a big impact on the world is important to you, then you need to be in a place that provides the means to make a difference. If you would like to look at some Tampa Bay Homes, we would love to be your guide. Give us a call. Anytime.

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