Vero Beach News Archives

“This appropriation is very important to the Florida citrus industry at a time when research may determine our future”

State budget to set aside $2M for citrus industry By NAPLES DAILY NEWS STAFF 5:39 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 The Florida citrus industry expects to receive $2 million from the state's 2008-09 budget to help ... via Naples Daily News

Piper Aircraft Inc. will likely remain in Vero Beach after being offered a $32 million incentive package to stay. via WPEC-TV West Palm Beach

Quinn Stewart hit a home run in the first inning and that was the extent of the Vero Beach offense as the Devil Rays fell to the Brevard County Manatees 5-1 on Saturday at Space Coast Stadium for their fourth ... via The Stuart News

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inc. in Juno Beach will receive an additional $5,000 for completion of an existing decking, walkway, and landscape improvements contract, said Palm Beach County commissioners. via Boca Raton News

“I bought the body as a spare, intending to build a race car out of it. Once I looked the car over, I saw the chassis was very clean.”

Backdraft: A situation that can occur when a fire is starved of oxygen. Consequently combustion ceases, but the fuel, gasses, and smoke remain at high temperature. via Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords

The St. Lucie Mets put on a fireworks show following Saturday night's game at Tradition Field, but it was the Vero Beach Devil Rays who set the stage with some offensive fireworks during a 10-5 victory. via The Stuart News

When plans for a career as a professional golfer were derailed by injury, country singer/songwriter Jake Owen picked up a guitar and never looked back. via WCOL-FM Columbus

The Legislature has passed a bill compensating a Vero Beach woman 4 million dollars for injuries she suffered in a crash with a Department of Agriculture vehicle. via First Coast News

Inovar, an inthinc company and a leading contract electronics manufacturer , today announced the expansion of a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing - 04/14/2008 - 12:42 PM VERO BEACH, Fla.-- --The Vero Beach ... via Business Wire

“The Vero Beach Hotel & Club is honored to be a recipient of this distinguished service award”

VERO BEACH, Fla. The Vero Beach Hotel & Club has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating. via Hotels

“Despite a few crashes lately, aviation is still the safest mode of transportation. Rail proponents may say that rail is, but they carry very few passengers compared to aviation”

Six deaths in two private airplane crashes in 12 days. That adds up to tragedy - and questions along the Treasure Coast. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The Daytona Cubs scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning and then coasted to a 5-2 win over the Vero Beach Devil Rays at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Friday. via The Stuart News

This story comes from the 04/07/08 issue of AutoWeek magazine. Reading the magazine is the only way to make sure you don't miss anything. via AutoWeek

“Frankly, if this bill was all about producing electricity with the cheapest fuel available, it would be all about burning coal”

All good theater depends on timing, and political theater should be no exception. via North Port Sun

“I would say we (the World Wildlife Fund) are not satisfied the nuclear industry has been able to establish that it has overcome”

Some environmentalists worry state is putting nuclear power ahead of conservation By Bruce Ritchie * FLORIDA CAPITAL BUREAU * April 6, 2008 Going green in Florida looks like more nukes and high-voltage ... via Tallahassee Democrat

“The employees of Citrus in each of their markets have done a terrific job of providing quality customer service, and we look forward to joining forces with their team as they become part of 1st United”

1st United Bank to acquire Citrus Bank branches via South Florida Business Journal

“We believe that if the state of Florida now chooses to stop funding its share of this historic agreement, it will undermine the ability to secure federal funding now and in the future”

A House proposal to cut nearly $400 million from Everglades restoration and environmental land preservation has raised the ire of Florida's congressional delegation and local lawmakers who urged observers not ... via Planning

Causing the death of a fetus would lead to a murder charge -- no matter how far along the pregnancy is -- under a bill passed in the House today. via WWSB

“Benchmark is extremely excited to enter the Orlando market with Mission Inn Resort & Club”

The Woodlands , Texas, April 1, 2008... Benchmark Hospitality International, which operates luxury resorts, conference centers, and hotels throughout the United States and internationally, has announced the ... via Hotel Online

Jacksonville lawyer Hans G. Tanzler III and a citrus industry executive are the newest appointees to the St. via The Florida Times Union