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Headlines for Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Thursday, September 2, 2010 by Karen Brune MathisManaging Editor
Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell told creditors in his bankruptcy reorganization case Wednesday that his contract with the New York Jets this season would be worth $1.5 million, if he makes the team.
“It depends on how I play tomorrow night,” said Brunell, who spoke by phone at a Section 341... |
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Thursday, September 2, 2010 by Max MarbutStaff Writer
The last time there was a major construction project on the Southbank of the St. Johns River between the Main Street and Acosta bridges was from 1963-65 when “Dallas Thomas Park” was under construction. A few years later the name was changed to “Friendship Park” and now, 47 years... |
Thursday, September 2, 2010 by David ChapmanStaff Writer
Travel along Pearl Street in Springfield and you’ll see rows of older, refurbished Victorian homes full of charm. You won’t have to look too far to notice Sweet Pete’s.
The 1922 Pearl St. shop “pops” with different colors and decor.
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Thursday, September 2, 2010 by David ChapmanStaff Writer
Local Duval Delegation member Jennifer Carroll is expected to be named Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Scott’s running mate at an announcement at 10 a.m. at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Carroll, who represents the Fleming Island area and is a consulting business owner, was elected to the legislature in 2003 after an unsuccessful... |
Thursday, September 2, 2010 by David ChapmanStaff Writer
The Jaguars wrap up their preseason tonight at EverBank Field and unveil their 53-man final roster Saturday afternoon, but team and EverBank officials Wednesday unveiled signs of what fans will see when they head to the stadium opening day Sept. 12.
The official EverBank Field logo will adorn 400 individual signs, adding... | |
Thursday, September 2, 2010 from The News Service of Florida
Independent gubernatorial candidate Lawton “Bud” Chiles will formally announce today that he is quitting the governor’s race and will endorse Democrat Alex Sink, a campaign spokesman said.
Sink may attend Chiles’ announcement in Tallahassee.
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• The Wall Street Journal reports that the Downtown Hyatt is delinquent on its mortgage and that the ownership group, Chartres Lodging Group LLC, is negotiating with the lender. Chartres owns the Hyatt Regency in Jacksonville with two other ownership groups. Hyatt Hotels Corp. extended $5 million to the ownership group last year to help keep the mortgage current and Chartres agreed to extend the contract for Hyatt to manage the 966-room hotel, according to the Journal, but the money was exhausted by July. The hotel’s occupancy fell to 52 percent last year from 61 percent in 2008 and its net cash flow fell to $4.2 million last year from $10.9 million in 2008, the Journal said. “We will continue day-to-day activities,” said Hyatt General Manager Dan King this morning. “The Hyatt has a long-term agreement to operate this hotel and we’re committed to Jacksonville.”
• The Wall Street Journal reports that the Downtown Hyatt is delinquent on...
• Via a letter to Mayor John Peyton, Public Service Grant Council Chair Alberta Hipps submitted her resignation from the appointed post. Hipps said the City would be best served by a chair who could work during preparations for the 2011-12 budget cycle. Her term ends in March. She said she would serve until a new chair is appointed.
• Via a letter to Mayor John Peyton, Public Service Grant Council Chair...
• Haven Hospice reports it has been awarded a Certificate of Need by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration to build an 18-bed inpatient hospice facility in Clay County.
• Haven Hospice reports it has been awarded a Certificate of Need by...
• Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Barbara Johnston, Regency Centers general counsel, to the 1st District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Committee for a term that began Wednesday and ends July 1, 2014. She succeeds Marcia Tjoflat, also of Jacksonville.
• Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Barbara Johnston, Regency Centers general counsel, to the...
• Correction to a July 27 story in the Daily Record: Marc Huber is the current Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Gulf Coast vice president. Tom Suneson, who was listed as the vice president, is a candidate for the seat in the upcoming election.
• Correction to a July 27 story in the Daily Record: Marc Huber...
• Deutsche Bank hired retired Brig. Gen. Michael Fleming as managing director and head of its global business services center in Jacksonville. Fleming was most recently CEO of the Florida Army National Guard.
• Deutsche Bank hired retired Brig. Gen. Michael Fleming as managing director and...
• Availity LLC of Jacksonville has acquired RealMed, a provider of revenue cycle management services. The company now serves a network of more than 200,000 physicians and care providers, 1,000 hospitals, 1,300 health plans and 500 industry partners.
• Availity LLC of Jacksonville has acquired RealMed, a provider of revenue cycle...
• Interested in doing business with the federal government and financing a business venture? Those are the topics at a roundtable workshop planned 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Small Business Administration North Florida District Office in Baymeadows. Reservations are required. E-mail donna.padgug@sba.gov or call 443-1971.
• Interested in doing business with the federal government and financing a business...
• A dedication ceremony for Jacksonville University’s new Marine Science Research Institute is 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24.
• A dedication ceremony for Jacksonville University’s new Marine Science Research Institute is...
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