Publix Opens 1000th Store
January 15, 2009
LAKELAND - Publix’s 1000th store will open on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 8 a.m., Shoppes at Murabella, St. John’s County, near Jacksonville in St. Augustine. This 54,000 square foot store location will include Publix pharmacy, bakery, deli, floral and fresh seafood. The store will employ approximately 115 associates. Read more
Info on the American Airlines Arena
January 15, 2009
About the American Airlines Arena
MIAMI - Since its opening on December 31, 1999, the 19,600-seat AmericanAirlines Arena has hosted such diverse musical superstars as U2, Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan, Andrea Bocelli, Luis Miguel, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Usher, Marc Anthony, Phish, Shakira and Paul McCartney. Read more
The Wild Monkey Tradition in Florida
January 15, 2009
Wild Monkeys are Florida Tradition
CLEARWATER – Yes, it is true. There is a wild rhesus monkey lose in Clearwater, and authorities are trying to round him up. And he throws poop! State officials are still trying to catch him.
Wild monkeys have a long tradition in Florida.
Other groups include:
- A group of patas monkeys went loose in October 2008 from a planned theme park called Safari Wild in Polk County, which is west of Orlando.
- Wild monkeys that ran loose on Lois Key in Florida’s Keys. These were monkeys raised for research.
- Wild monkeys are still along the shores of the Silver River in Silver Springs. In past years, they have escaped to nearby Ocala.
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Florida Renaissance Fest Begins Feb. 7
January 14, 2009
DEERFIELD BEACH – Hear ye! Hear ye! As the winter solstice wanes, brave squires and beautiful wenches draw their attention toward a yearly rite of spring filled with merriment, jousting and wizardry. The Florida Renaissance Festival, the only Renaissance festival in South Florida, returns for its 17th year beginning Saturday, February 7th at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Read more
Miami Beach Antique Show Jan. 24
January 14, 2009
MIAMI BEACH – Nationally recognized fine art and antiques experts Gary Piattoni and David McCarron will offer free appraisals with paid admission to the Original Miami Beach Antique Show. Gary and David will offer this value added service from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 in Hall B at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Each attendee will be allowed to have one item appraised, however, items purchased at the show will not be eligible.
Gary Piattoni has more than 20 years experience in the fine art and antique business. He holds a certificate in appraisal studies from New York University and is a former specialist with Christie’s fine art auction house in New York. He has also appeared as an appraiser on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow since 1997, as well as a guest on ABC’s The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC’s The Maury Povich Show, and WGN Radio’s Milt Rosenberg Extension 720. Read more
Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival
January 14, 2009
MIAMI BEACH – The 2009 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Southern Wine & Spirits of America are pleased to announce an unprecedented tribute to the wines and foods of Spain. Taking place on Thursday, February 19, 2009, the distinguished gala will benefit the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University and Fundación Espana Florida: celebrating 500 years of Spanish presence in Florida. Slated to attend the event are a number of distinguished guests and special information about the evening can be found at www.sobewineandfoodfest.com. (MARKET WIRE)
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa
January 12, 2009
TAMPA – Here, a sky view of the 1950s wing of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. If visiting, and you need a hospital, they’re the one.
St. Joseph’s Hospital and South Florida Baptist Hospital
3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 870-4000
LISA PERRY OPENS PALM BEACH BOUTIQUE
January 12, 2009
PALM BEACH – Designer Lisa Perry has opened a boutique in Palm Beach. It’s called the Lisa Perry Pop-up Shop, and it sells Perry’s designs, which are intrinsically modern but harken back to the Pucci/Marimekko era.
Perry, according to her bio, is a lover of all things “mod and modern since childhood. Lisa grew up in the suburbs of Chicago with Marimekko in her bedroom, a Saarinen-filled living room and two-tone orange shag in her family room.”
Says Simon Doonan in the New York Observer, “The relentlessly upbeat vision of La Perry seems right for the times. I can guarantee you tht te can-do gal in the grpahic fuschia Perry shift and the Lucite kittin heels will fare better in 2009 than the disheveled neo-hippie of the last few season.”
Lisa Perry Pop Up Shop
245A Worth Avenue
Via Encantada, near Calypso
Palm Beach, FL 33480 or 561-833-4125
Open 10 am to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
