
Results 1 - 20 of 82 in Parrish, FL
The sight of trees ignites Christmas fever
... trees, Weeks said. Speaking of people who get Christmas fever as soon as the tree stands open, Jennifer Williams, of Parrish, considers herself a classic case. As usual, the Williams family was waiting by the gate for Weeks to open his stand. "I'm a ... Comment?
11/26 Local Briefs: Hole In The Head Gang on the loose
... the gold shipment being guarded by U.S. Marshals. The museum is at U.S. 301 and 83rd Street East just behind the old Parrish post office. For more information, visit www.frrm.org or call (877) 869-0900. Public input sought on charter changes ... Comment?
Hundreds of turkeys given at Pride Park
... violence. "It has taken us three years, but we are gaining traction here," said YMCA representative Pastor Jerry Parrish. "The people in this neighborhood are starting to believe that we are there for them every day, not just on Thanksgiving." But ... Comment?
Obituaries a " November 18, 2009
... great-grandchildren, Hunter and Hailey Larese, all of Lebanon, Tenn.; a sister, Shirley Sizemore and husband Bill of Parrish, Fla.; and a brother, Burley Williams and wife Annie of Fayetteville. Funeral service was Nov. 15 at the High Lawn Funeral ... Comment?
11/25 Police Briefs: Copper theft trend continues
... took place in the 13900 block of Pritchard Road, 7800 block of Buckeye Road and 12700 block of Dickey Road in Parrish. Peace River reported another copper theft last week near the intersection of State Road 64 and Kibler Ranch Road in Myakka City. ... Comment?
Manatee seeing spike in copper thefts
... homes under construction had the copper tubing and wiring cut out from open wood framing at Lakeside Preserve in Parrish. About $2,250 worth of copper was stolen from the homes between Wednesday and Thursday mornings. n On Wednesday, about 2,500 ... Comment?
Parrish inducted into Ag Hall of Fame
Henry B. Parrish, a respected Myakka rancher, was inducted posthumously Thursday into the county's Agricultural Hall of Fame as part of Farm City Week festivities. Comment?
Obituaries a " November 18, 2009
... great-grandchildren, Hunter and Hailey Larese, all of Lebanon, Tenn.; a sister, Shirley Sizemore and husband Bill of Parrish, Fla.; and a brother, Burley Williams and wife Annie of Fayetteville. Funeral service was Nov. 15 at the High Lawn Funeral ... Comment?
11/13 Court Brief: Grandfather acquitted of molestation
A 71-year-old Parrish grandfather was acquitted Thursday in court for a lewd and lascivious charge after he was accused of molesting his granddaughter. Comment?
Parrish grandfather cleared of molestation charge
A 71-year-old Parrish grandfather was acquitted today in court for a lewd and lascivious charge after he was accused of molesting his granddaughter. Comment?
... the Farm City Week Agricultural Hall of Fame Luncheon at noon Nov. 19. This year's inductee is Henry Brown Parrish. The luncheon will be at the Woman's Club of Palmetto, 910 Sixth St. W., Palmetto. Tickets are $10 and include a meal of pork ... Comment?
Blueberries a highlight on this yeara s Farm Tour
... on new varieties of blueberries with names like Jewel, Emerald and Star that can thrive in southern towns like Parrish, Arcadia and Wauchula. A Parrish farmer who has taken advantage of the new science is Mitchell John, who has dedicated five acres ... Comment?
Republicans put blame in wrong place
... wide sidewalks as golf carts pathways Could there be a simple solution to the current sidewalk golf cart problem in Parrish? It would seem an easy task for the Manatee County Commission to designate the 8-feet wide concrete pathways bordering U.S. ... Comment?
Unsolved double homicide highlights fight against gangs
Pastor Jerry Parrish counseled two young men trying to save them from a life of gangs, but the worst still happened: Irwin Figueroa and Rubin Gonzalez-Garduno, both 18, were gunned down on the streets of Manatee. Comment?
11/7 Police briefs: Man charged with raping girl, 12
... stolen lawn equipment MANATEE - A couple of pawn tickets and numerous pieces of lawn equipment were located after a Parrish company reported the theft of $40,000 in items, according to court records released Friday. Green Briar Landscaping, 11850 ... Comment?
State law keeps some golf carts in the garage
... crossing at U.S. 301 and Colony Club North/Coquina Drive, for example, is legal. Another manufactured community in Parrish is hoping to get one at its main entrance, but is being told it will not get it. The Florida Department of Transportation has ... Comment?
Benderson Parrish retail center on hold
Benderson Development Co. planned a 300,000-square-foot shopping center near Parrish but those familiar with the project say construction is on hold for now. Comment?
Parrish couple loses $8,500 in lottery scam
A Palmetto couple told Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies that they were defrauded out of $8,500 in a lottery scam, according to a report. Comment?
Area children invited to join in hog hunt
For 9-year-old Taylor Vincent of North Port, the idea of getting up in the wee hours Saturday to go on a break-of-dawn hog hunt near Parrish with his grandfather and step-dad is pure heaven. Comment?
Henry Parrish to be inducted into Agricultural Hall of Fame
The late Henry B. Parrish, a respected Myakka rancher, will be inducted posthumously as the 2009 Agricultural Hall of Fame honoree, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Comment?