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Thursday, May 17, 2012

‘Queen of Disco’ dies in region

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girls” became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, died in Naples, Fla., Thursday morning, according to her publicist, Brian Edwards. Summer, 63, had a home … Find out how to read more online.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

Internet sting not finished yet
Wed May 16 2012 11:03AM

After reportedly offering condoms and pills online to officers posing as a 12-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl, a Longboat Key man recently pleaded not guilty to charges of solicitation and … Find out how to read more online.

Some school lunch prices to increase slightly
Wed May 16 2012 11:03AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — School Board members on Tuesday unanimously approved an increase to meal prices for some students buying lunch in Sarasota County schools. The change, which will take effect … Find out how to read more online.

‘Sew’ much to do
Wed May 16 2012 08:00AM

ENGLEWOOD — Linda Lee Mercer knew when she was 23 that she didn’t want to work as a secretary at an electronics company in Rhode Island for the rest of … Find out how to read more online.

Man charged in terrier death
Wed May 16 2012 08:00AM

A retired firefighter and deputy sheriff was arrested Tuesday in connection with the killing of his neighbor’s Jack Russell terrier in April, according to authorities. Paul Peter Roskowski, 75, of … Find out how to read more online.

State, National and World News

500 gather for soldier’s funeral in South Florida
Thu May 17 2012 01:50PM

BOYNTON BEACH (AP) — More than 500 family members, friends and members of the military gathered at a South Florida church to remember a soldier killed in Afghanistan. Pfc. Michael Metcalf of Boynton Beach was killed April 22 in Patkia, … read more.

Prosecutor: Plea deals set in Fla. A&M hazing case
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A prosecutor says two defendants accused of hazing a Florida A&M University band member are expected to plead guilty to lesser charges. Assistant State Attorney Stefanie Walters says they’ll be appearing in court Thursday with a … read more.

Hondurans demand DEA leave after shooting
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — People in Honduras’ predominantly Indian Mosquito coast region burned down government offices and demanded that U.S. drug agents leave the area, reacting angrily to an anti-drug operation in which they say police gunfire killed four innocent … read more.

Cuban president’s daughter gets US visa
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

HAVANA (AP) — The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro has been granted a U.S. visa to attend an academic conference in San Francisco and another event, one of her associates confirmed Thursday. The decision has already drawn fire from … read more.

Facebook set to price initial public offering
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook’s initial public offering could be one of the largest in history if its stock prices at the high end of its expected range on Thursday. Facebook Inc. will likely price its IPO late Thursday, meaning … read more.

Postal Service to begin closing plants this summer
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with plans to close dozens of mail processing centers, saying it can no longer wait for Congress to decide how to cut postal costs. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe … read more.

Ed secretary questions Fla. law on tutoring
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan questioned Thursday why the Florida Legislature passed a law requiring districts to continue tutoring services that have not proven effective Florida was one of nearly a dozen states that received a waiver … read more.

Judge delays Mladic trial due to evidence errors
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An apparent clerical error prompted judges to postpone the long-awaited war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic on Thursday, possibly for months. The delay cast a shadow over one of the … read more.

Syrian opposition faces more fractures, infighting
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

BEIRUT (AP) — The head of Syria’s main opposition council offered to resign Thursday after some members threatened to pull out of the umbrella group amid rampant infighting, striking a blow to efforts to present a united front against President … read more.

AP source: RFK Jr.’s wife hanged herself
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Kennedy family, so practiced at public mourning, is grieving again after the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. was found dead at her home in suburban New York. Mary Richardson Kennedy, 52, an architect who … read more.

Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63
Thu May 17 2012 01:14PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girls” became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She … read more.

2 US Navy ships collide in Pacific
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

SAN DIEGO (AP) — An 844-foot-long U.S. Navy vessel collided with a refueling tanker Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, causing damage to both ships, but there were no injuries or fuel spills, military officials said. The midmorning accident between the … read more.

Study finds java drinkers live longer
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

MILWAUKEE — One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee … read more.

Does advertising on Facebook pay?
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

NEW YORK — Responding to extraordinary demand, Facebook said Wednesday that it would sell more stock in the company’s initial public offering. But ahead of the IPO, a debate emerged between two of the nation’s largest automakers: Does it pay … read more.

New panel to focus on higher education access
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The chairman of the Board of Governors on Wednesday added to the growing list of committees, task forces and other panels examining higher education in Florida. Dean Colson announced that his new seven-member commission will focus on … read more.

Divers mark 10th anniversary of Spiegel Grove
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

KEY LARGO (AP) — Divers marked the 10th anniversary of the conversion of a retired Navy ship into an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Wednesday, heading down to the Spiegel Grove to spread the ashes … read more.

Greek turmoil spreads pessimism across markets
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The unending turmoil in Greece spread fallout across the financial markets Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrial average fell for the ninth day out of 10, and gold, oil, and the euro all dropped to multi-month lows. … read more.

Anger, drama at Ratko Mladic’s genocide trial
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — He’s no longer the swaggering general who held Sarajevo “in the palm of his hand” during Bosnia’s 1992-95 war. Yet as his long-awaited genocide trial began Wednesday, Ratko Mladic still managed to reopen old wounds … read more.

Army reviews whether women can go to Ranger school
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Army leaders have begun to study the prospect of sending female soldiers to the service’s prestigious Ranger school — another step in the effort to broaden opportunities for women in the military. Gen. Raymond Odierno, Army chief … read more.

Evacuations and drills pared near nuke plants
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

(AP) — U.S. nuclear power regulators are requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away. The changes come in the first overhaul of the community readiness program since its creation after Three Mile … read more.

Oil drops to lowest in 6 months
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil dropped to a six-month low Tuesday on concern that economic uncertainty in Europe could hurt demand for crude. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude fell 80 cents to end the day at $93.98 … read more.

Zip line industry emphasizing safety in wake of accident
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

ATLANTA (Cox Newspapers) — When Aimee Copeland prepared for a ride on a homemade zip line in a friend’s backyard near Carrollton, Ga., several weeks ago, the University of West Georgia graduate psychology student did what millions of people do … read more.

Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — John Edwards’ defense team rested Wednesday without calling the two-time Democratic presidential candidate or his one-time mistress to the witness stand, a sign of confidence after presenting little more than two days of testimony and evidence. … read more.

Students: Tenure deprives them of quality education
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

LOS ANGELES (Los Angeles Daily News) — In a sweeping challenge of teacher employment rules, eight students have filed suit claiming that California law violates their right to a quality education by protecting bad teachers from being laid off or … read more.

JPMorgan $2 billion loss raises questions
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House Republican on Wednesday said that the $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase raises critical questions about how banks control their risks. But Republican lawmakers rejected calls from Democrats for stricter oversight of Wall … read more.

Health linked to education gap
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

(Bloomberg) — Higher levels of education in the United States correlate with longer life expectancy and less obesity, according to the government’s annual health report. Obesity, which leads to chronic ailments such as diabetes and heart disease, was twice as … read more.

NJ gov., mayor channel Seinfeld in video parody
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the mayor of New Jersey’s largest city are channeling the Seinfeld-Newman rivalry in a video parody that spoofs the mayor’s heroics and Christie’s vice presidential potential. The Republican governor finds … read more.

Hurricane Andrew remembered at storm conference
Wed May 16 2012 08:52PM

BC-FL--Hurricane Conference, 1st Ld,130 Hurricane Andrew remembered at storm conference %reldate(2012-05-16T16:47:44 Eds: APNewsNow. Updates with comment from hurricane center director. Will be updated. Adds byline. By JENNIFER KAY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The National Hurricane Center’s director … read more.

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More Local News

State legislators brief business community
Wed May 16 2012 08:00AM

PORT CHARLOTTE — More than 100 members from Charlotte County government, the business community and the local School Board gathered Tuesday afternoon at Visani Restaurant to hear their local state representatives give them a status report of the key accomplishments … Find out how to read more online.

Drum circle started with 4, grew to 100s on Englewood Beach
Wed May 16 2012 08:00AM

When Linda Howe and Lata Coykendall brought their hand drums to Englewood Beach a year ago, they didn’t know they were starting something that would become a Saturday night tradition. “That first week, there were four of us. The next … Find out how to read more online.

World-class art, fishing at Tarpon Week
Wed May 16 2012 08:00AM

BOCA GRANDE — Final preparations are being made for Tarpon Week, where world-class art will meet world-class fishing. The schedule starts with the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, Thursday and Friday, and continues into the weekend with the Tarpon Festival and … Find out how to read more online.

From homeless to homeowner
Wed May 16 2012 04:48PM

ENGLEWOOD — Kaileen Hand had her own apartment when she was 19, and she was working full time as a certified nursing assistant when she found out she was pregnant. Some family members and friends warned her about the struggles … Find out how to read more online.

Maresca: ‘Japanese Zeroes diving on our fantail’ was a movie mishap
Mon May 14 2012 08:02AM

After 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy, Eugene Maresca retired in 1983 as a full commander. He served three years in the regular Navy and the rest in the Naval Reserve. When he first signed up he was … Find out how to read more online.

Lake Hancock project under way
Tue May 15 2012 11:35AM

BARTOW, FLA. — Despite more than $120 million in budget cuts within the past two years, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is proceeding full steam toward building a $150 million project to raise the level of Lake Hancock and … Find out how to read more online.

Fishing for fun in the summer sun
Sun May 13 2012 08:02AM

ENGLEWOOD — “I like spending time with daddy catching catfish.” Those thoughtful words of 5-year-old Ryan Larson say it all. Ryan was one of 65 children ages 3 to 12 to participate in the 14th Annual Big Surf Youth Fishing … Find out how to read more online.

Englewood mom wins in Manta Pride 5K
Sun May 13 2012 08:02AM

Karen Comeau does a lot of running around. The 40-year-old Englewood mom is a speech and language pathologist, whose job takes her to Sarasota and North Port. She’s also got three active boys at Englewood Elementary School, and she and … Find out how to read more online.

Call for protection of mangroves from development
Sat May 12 2012 08:01AM

ENGLEWOOD — Lemon Bay Cove LLC wants to develop the property along the mangrove fringe on Beach Road between Sandpiper Key condominiums and the Emil R. Swepston Bridge. The developers have a permit request with the U.S. Army Corps of … Find out how to read more online.

State to close Crossroads juvenile program
Sat May 12 2012 08:01AM

EASTERN CHARLOTTE COUNTY — After their first few months serving a sentence at AMIKids Crossroads, an isolated residential rehabilitation center for juvenile offenders located at the Babcock Ranch Preserve, all but the most hard-headed kids come to realize they’re the … Find out how to read more online.

Fallen officers to be remembered
Sat May 12 2012 08:01AM

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, Punta Gorda Police Department and other law enforcement agencies will pay tribute Tuesday to the memory of those who have fallen in the line of duty and to comfort the families left behind. The public … Find out how to read more online.

Englewood has lost Gene Lewis, builder of Angler’s Resort
Sat May 12 2012 08:01AM

As early as 1897, the Lemon Bay area was described as a “Sportsman’s Paradise.” The 1910 Federal Census, the first to include this area, listed the permanent population as 75, with 50 additional winter visitors being noted. Many of those … Find out how to read more online.

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