Local group buys Gibraltar Private Bank Sep 18, 2009
Coral Gables group buys Gibraltar Private Bank for $93M - South Florida Business Journal ... Coral Gables group buys Gibraltar Private Bank for $93M ... has sold its Coral Gables-based to a group of private investors that includes CEO Steven D. Hayworth, who founded the institution. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Set sail this fall and save up to 72 percent! Sep 17, 2009
The ship continues on to Charlottetown, on Prince Edward Island, the legendary home to the main character in the classic novel Anne of Green Gables. Its an ideal area for history lovers, with numerous historical sites and estates. (MSNBC -- Travel)
No. 20 Miami Set for Home Opener Versus No. 14 Georgia Tech Sep 15, 2009
Brandon Harris had a career-high nine tackles at FSU in the opener. GAME 2 INFORMATION Date: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 Location: Land Shark Stadium (Natural Grass), (74,916) in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Hurricanesports.com)
Obituaries for Sunday, September 13, 2009 (716) Sep 14, 2009
She is survived by children Lois Hamamoto of Albuquerque, N.M. and Glenda (F. Berry Hayley) Hamamoto Hayley of Coral Gables, Fla. two grandsons; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter; sister Sally Hayashida of Lihu e and brother George Matsumoto of Honolulu. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Miami Hurricanes' Hankerson a father figure in more ways than one Sep 13, 2009
" A big burden to bear Ryan Skidmore doesn't want you to forget McKenna Pascoe, just give this season's tight ends and H-backs a chance to perform without the big Bear. Pascoe was a full-time starter for three seasons at Fresno State before being drafted in April by the San Francisco 49ers. Pascoe, by the way, caught a two-point conversion for the 49ers during their preseason game against the Denver Broncos. Now it's up to Skidmore, Isaac Kinter, Vince Pascoe and Tapa Taumoepeau. Career catches... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Condo loans up for grabs as Corus fails Sep 13, 2009
Should SJB Bank be formed, Adolfo Henriquez, former CEO of and chairman of in Coral Gables, would serve as its CEO and president. The application lists Michael J. Brenner and Richard L. O Toole as organizers. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
HRSA Releases $24.5 Million in Grants to Support Poison Control Centers Sep 10, 2009
00 ------------------------------ ---------- ---- ----------- University of Miami Coral Gables Fla. $464,569. (PR Newswire)
Will Ecuador's Indians bankrupt Chevron? Sep 10, 2009
and Austin, Texas; Oct. 16 in Coral Gables, Fla. Denver and Santa Fe, N.M.; and Oct. 23 in Seattle and Washington, with more cities to follow. (Salon)
LETTER: Conservatives lie about health care reform Sep 3, 2009
The Question wrote on Sep 2, 2009 2:57 PM:" A 65-year-old man rallying in favor of healthcare reform was knocked to the ground by a man who disagreed with the call for a government-run health plan outside of a Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce meeting headlined by Sen. Bill Nelson.Luis Perrero of Coral Gables was standing among about 40 Democratic activists and union workers when a man in a Ford pick-up truck pulled up to the rally at Jungle Island and began arguing with the crowd. He punched... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
JC Shurburtt » Sep 2, 2009
Gainesville), P.L. Lindley (Round Rock, Texas/Stony Point), (Coral Gables, Fla. Coral Gables) and (Carthage, Texas/Carthage). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Dehumidifier probably unnecessary in empty condo Aug 30, 2009
Make them 16 by 16 inches, and put them in both gables ... Look around your neighborhood; you may find some Cape Cod style houses that have small windows at the low angles of the gables. (Boston Globe)
Hurricanes Announce 2009-10 Women's Basketball Schedule Aug 29, 2009
CORAL GABLES - Fifth-year head coach announced the 2009-10 schedule for the University of Miami women's basketball team today ... Upon returning to Coral Gables, the `Canes host their annual UM Holiday Tournament, opening with Quinnipiac on Monday, Dec. 28, the facing either Central Michigan or Texas the following day ... This year, the Hokies come to Coral Gables on Sunday, Jan. 24. (Hurricanesports.com)
Home market on the rise Aug 26, 2009
And that may have created a snowball effect, added David Drinkwater, president of Grand Gables Realty Group Inc. in Scituate. When it comes to buying in a tough market, no one wants to be the first one in the pool, he said; but after seeing increased activity in recent months, more buyers have gotten up their courage and taken the plunge. (Boston Globe)
Public Option's Winding Road to Spotlight Aug 22, 2009
"Financial advisors now specialize in sheltering doctors' assets from malpractice verdicts. Marc Singer, a partner at Singer Xenos Wealth Management in Coral Gables, said he advises doctors to drop coverage and, if sued, offer the patient a choice: a small settlement or get nothing when the doctor goes bankrupt.". Conyers hasn't read the bill before voting on it, because the legislation hasn't been CREATED YET. (CBS News)
Man posing as exterminator steals ring from elderly woman Aug 21, 2009
The incident occurred at the woman's home in Coral Gables ... "They're being targeted out of these local businesses," said Coral Gables Police Sergeant Janette Frevola ... Back in May, a Coral Gables resident, another elderly woman, had the exact same crime happen to her. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Sweet benefactor James Aug 19, 2009
It won t be easy to find a place to stay during the Taylor weekend, said Peggy Roethel, innkeeper at the Garden Gables Inn, which has been booked for months. He s like a native son, she said. (Boston Globe)
School achievers -- Aug. 13 edition Aug 15, 2009
James and Josie Parke of Coral Gables, Fl., are proud to announce that their daughter, Laura Kathleen Parke, graduated from St. George s University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada and is officially a doctor of veterinary medicine. Laura is the granddaughter of the late Gertrude and Arthur Parke of Concord and the niece of Helen (Parke) and Bob O Neill of Holliston and David and Susan Parke of Barnstable. (Concord Journal, MA)
Miamis Moncur tries to put anguish behind him Aug 9, 2009
Published: Sunday, August 9, 2009 12:34 AM CDT CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Moments after completing the final sprint of the Miami Hurricanes season-opening practice Saturday, Eric Moncur slowly removed his helmet. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
New Schoharie County Welcome Center Is The First Step In A New Tourism Effort (2) Aug 4, 2009
"In this day and age it is important to cultivate good resources and it needs to be done well and I don't think we have done it well," said Pete Gables, of Gables Bed and Breakfast in Cobleskill ... "Most of my business comes from the Internet," said Gables "Schoharie needs to be on the internet. The website can be someone's first impression and we only get one chance to make that first impression.". (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
KissCam Furor Highlights Michael Vick Conundrum Aug 4, 2009
The team with the courage to sign him will be crossing its fingers and toes that he is committed to righting his wrong, says , president of Coral Gables, Florida- based. Its a fascinating challenge of doing the politically correct thing versus doing whats necessary to win. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Immigration crackdown Aug 3, 2009
On the same day ICE issued the notices of inspection, a group of law enforcement officials gathered in Coral Gables to call on the federal government to fix the immigration system for reasons of public safety, and to include the voice of law enforcement in the unfolding immigration debate. Miami Police Chief John Timoney said all citizens, whether immigrants or not, are directly affected by immigration policies because immigrant victims and witnesses of violent crimes will not come forward if... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Earnings roundup: Viacom, Teva Pharmaceutical Jul 29, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Tue Jul 28, 10:49 am ET. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Dolphins build good celebrity depth Jul 24, 2009
-- Randy in Coral Gables, Fla. A: Michael Tilson-Thomas isn't much of the football fan, but his New World Symphony on South Beach could do a classy rendition of Buffett's fight song. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
New York firm seeks to acquire FirstCity Bank Jul 23, 2009
One consortium of private equity groups established a new in Coral Gables by acquiring the assets of the failed BankUnited out of receivership, while another consortium has a pending deal to acquire in Boca Raton. Reader Comments. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Senior housing draws neighbors fire Jul 22, 2009
DeSantis said he is modeling his development off a successful senior community called The Gables in Poughkeepsie, which Geer supported. Seniors love this type of lifestyle, she said during a phone interview Tuesday. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Yankees Rodriguez drops price on mansion Jul 14, 2009
Yankees Rodriguez drops price on Coral Gables mansion - South Florida Business Journal ... Yankees Rodriguez drops price on Coral Gables mansion ... New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, who is trying to unload his Coral Gables house, is taking a cue from former Miami Heat superstar Shaquille O Neal in the pricing of the waterfront home. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Clean stone with acid, elbow grease Jul 12, 2009
A: Yes, it would, and since you have no gables (in a continuous-roofed series of units), you cannot put in a gable fan. However, a roof fan would also work. (Boston Globe)
Jackson funeral excess and other random thoughts Jul 11, 2009
" Summer music in the Central Valley Memorial Day has come and gone. Nothing but sunny days are in sight. So it s safe to say, Fresno, that summer is here. And that means lots of concerts. Here s everything you need to know to plan your summer concert schedule. Grab your calendar and take notes. Tickets are on sale now, unless otherwise noted. Hunting seasons You've got to hand it to geese. They just seem to know when to fly south for the winter. Without the benefit of calendars on their iPods,... (Fresno Bee)
UM's Shenise Johnson Named to USA U19 National Team Jul 10, 2009
Shenise Johnson was a three-time ACC Rookie of the Week. - University of Miami freshman has been selected to the USA U19 National Basketball Team which will compete in Bangkok, Thailand on July 23-August 2. (Hurricanesports.com)
FDIC moves 4 execs from Atlanta posts Jul 10, 2009
Florida has seen five banks fail since 2008 including in Coral Gables that was seized by regulators in. Barr rejected the suggestion the move was driven by the large number of failures in the FDIC s Atlanta region. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
FDIC May Ease 15% Capital-Ratio Proposal on Buyouts of Failed U.S. Banks Jul 9, 2009
The largest U.S. bank to collapse this year, Coral Gables, Florida-based BankUnited Financial Corp., was sold in May to firms including New York-based Blackstone and Carlyle, of Washington. Those buyers were told to hold on to the lender for at least 18 months. (Bloomberg)
Where Are They Now? Jul 5, 2009
- - CHARLOTTE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Sport: Softball, 1988-91 Now: Captain, Charlotte Fire Department. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Mary Nowak, oldest Salem Citizen Police graduate, 99 Jul 3, 2009
She kept a close network of friends throughout Salem, elders who looked out for one another as they met for chats at the House of the Seven Gables or at the senior center, her family said. She also enjoyed meeting with seniors from the Peabody Council on Aging. (Boston Globe)
Private-Equity Firms Say FDIC Rules Will Thwart Takeovers of Failed Banks Jul 3, 2009
The largest U.S. bank to collapse this year, Coral Gables, Florida-based BankUnited Financial Corp., was sold in May to firms including and Carlyle Group LP, the worlds two largest private equity firms. Those buyers were told to hold the lender for at least 18 months. (Bloomberg)
Sources: Feds eye PED doctor Jun 26, 2009
Pedro Bosch practices in a medical building located across the street from Coral Gables Hospital in Coral Gables, southwest of Miami. A. Bosch. (ESPN -- Baseball)
McClinton Selected by San Antonio Spurs in 2009 NBA Draft Jun 26, 2009
CORAL GABLES, FLA. - Former University of Miami guard (Baltimore, Md. was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 51st pick in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft, held in Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday evening. (Hurricanesports.com)
Recessions impact: High school sports face cuts Jun 20, 2009
MIAMI Tyler Peters has wrapped up his high school athletic career now he can only feel sympathy for friends who are underclassmen at Coral Gables Senior High. Across the country this spring, the recession has taken its toll on high school athletic programs. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Kosar files for bankruptcy protection Jun 20, 2009
$725,000 in a disputed loan involving attorney Jim Ferraro of Coral Gables. $1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Blackstone, Carlyle Pursue Bank LBOs as Obama Changes Landscape Jun 19, 2009
Billionaire investor , whose WL Ross & Co. was also part of the buyout of Coral Gables, Florida-based BankUnited, has said that 1,000 banks may fail or be taken over. So far this year, 37 U.S. lenders have failed, a 15-year high. (Bloomberg -- US)
Back up or tune in - thumb drives make it easy Jun 18, 2009
I had better luck with a new thumb drive backup device from Back In A Flash LLC, of Coral Gables, Fla. It s even pricier than the SanDisk offering, and you get far less storage capacity: $130 for 15. (Boston Globe)
Miami priest in scandal weds girlfriend Jun 17, 2009
The Rev. Alberto Cutie and Ruhama Canellis were married by a judge in Coral Gables, according to Miami-Dade County court records. The news was the latest in the public spectacle that started when photos of Cutie embracing his longtime girlfriend surfaced last month. (Boston Globe)
Miami Basketball's 2009 Signing Class Ranked Among Top 25 Jun 5, 2009
Haith's Hurricanes welcome their second Top 25 recruiting class in the last four years. University of Miami head coach s 2009 men s basketball signing class has been nationally ranked No. 19 by Scout and No. 24 by ESPN.. (Hurricanesports.com)
The Strange Allure of Florida Banks May 27, 2009
In the case of (BKUNA) of Coral Gables, however, you would be wrong. The company was seized last week by its regulators, who then immediately turned around and sold it to a group of Wall Street big shots including W.L. Ross, Carlyle Group, and (BX). (Slate)
Kanas looks ahead May 23, 2009
Now, though, signs indicate that BankUnited will continue to be based in Coral Gables and will be led by Kanas, who grew from an obscure institution on Long Island to one that pushed into New York City and was ultimately sold to before the banking industry's current problems started to mount. Kanas said he will continue to live in New York, but will commute to Coral Gables and stay there several days a week. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
BankUnited Was One of the Last 'Dead Banks Walking' May 23, 2009
"I don't think the problem was the ARMs, per se," said Dennis Nason, a veteran Coral Gables, Fla. investment banker and entrepreneur. (Law.com)
Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas Files Claim Against UBS International on Behalf of a Latin American Client May 14, 2009
The case involves a UBSI broker based out of the Coral Gables office of UBSI that also had his own office in the country of Guatemala. The broker in question, believed to be a Guatemalan native, also utilized an offshore entity, known as Americorp Trust, based in the Netherlands Antilles, to handle client's assets. (PR Newswire)
Miami names Karen Kelly Assistant Compliance Director May 12, 2009
Coral Gables - University of Miami Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance has announced the hiring of Karen Kelly as Assistant Compliance Director. "We are excited about the addition of Karen Kelly to the University of Miami family. I am confident that her experiences as a student-athlete and in NCAA Compliance will enhance our department.". (Hurricanesports.com)
Ex-North Fork CEO Kanas Considers Offer for BankUnited; TD Bank May Bid May 12, 2009
Federal regulators earlier this year deemed Coral Gables, Florida-based BankUnited critically undercapitalized and told it to find a merger partner or buyer. They set a May 14 deadline for final bids. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Swine flu creates anxiety at small businesses May 7, 2009
Staffers at Patricia Thorp's Coral Gables, Fla. -based public relations firm are concerned about flu germs in the workplace. (AZCentral -- Business)
BankUnited shareholder meeting triggered by lawsuit May 7, 2009
The bank s Coral Gables-based company (NASDAQ: BKUNA) disclosed in a filing Wednesday that the annual meeting was required by an April 24 court order, although BankUnited did not provide any information on the lawsuit ... The director of real estate owned services at the Camner Lipsitz law firm in Coral Gables, Winter resigned as BankUnited s senior vice president and director in October, along with her father. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Emmy Award Winning Host of Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste (Red Hot Live with Maria Celeste) Releases New Book on April 28, 2009 Apr 30, 2009
Maria Celeste's book signing in Miami will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 at Barnes & Noble, 152 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Florida. The Manhattan book signing will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at Borders, located at 10 Columbus Avenue in New York City. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Early-booking New England cruises Apr 28, 2009
After that, the ship continues on to Charlottetown, on Prince Edward Island, legendary home to the main character in the classic novel Anne of Green Gables. This area is ideal for history lovers, due to the numerous historical sites and homes. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Glaxo buys Stiefel Laboratories for $2.9 billion Apr 28, 2009
The Coral Gables, Fla. company put itself up for sale earlier this year, and reportedly had drawn interest from Johnson & Johnson and Novartis AG as well as Glaxo. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Adkins Taken on Day Two of 2009 NFL Draft Apr 28, 2009
- University of Miami senior linebacker was selected on the second day of the 2009 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday. Adkins was drafted in the sixth round as the 176th overall pick of the Atlanta Falcons. (Hurricanesports.com)
With U.S. in slump, dual citizenship in EU countries attracts Americans Apr 18, 2009
" When Alfano went to fill out her paperwork at the Italian consulate in Coral Gables, she said "the waiting room was full of second- and third-generation Americans (of Italian descent) picking up passports. " Pickus said he's heard stories of parents getting their children European citizenship as an 18th birthday present - "We didn't get you a car, but we got you an Italian citizenship. (The Palm Beach Post)
Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas Has Filed Another Claim Against UBS International for a Latin American Client -- UBS Apr 18, 2009
The present case involves a UBSI broker based out of the Coral Gables office of UBSI that also had his own office in the country of Guatemala. It is unknown at this time whether supervisors and/or compliance personal at UBSI supervised this ``satellite'' office. (Primezone Releases)
Miami Signee to Play in Jordan Brand Classic Apr 16, 2009
CORAL GABLES, FLA. - University of Miami men's basketball signee Durand Scott has been selected to the 2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team and will participate in the Jordan Brand Classic High School Boys All-Star Game on Saturday, April 18, at Madison Square Garden at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. A 6-5 shooting guard from New York City, Scott is among 24 of the nation's best high school senior basketball players invited to the event and will play on the "Away Team" in the black jerseys. (Hurricanesports.com)
Honoring Gloucester's history - and grief Apr 16, 2009
The memorial - known by locals as the Man at the Wheel - received more than 100,000 votes, and bested sites such as the Lowell National Historic Park, the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, and the USS Constitution. "This is an honor and to all of the fishermen," said Grace Favazza. (Boston Globe)
The Teams. The Talent. The Dollars. That's HispanicSportsBusiness Apr 15, 2009
That's HispanicSportsBusiness - Yahoo. "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1239802218", "close" : "1239825618", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Saving newspapers online Apr 15, 2009
Hindery is the founder and co-managing partner of InterMedia, a private equity firm that is based in New York but has offices in Cherry Creek and in Coral Gables, Fla. a suburb of Miami. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Big picture coming into focus for Terriers Apr 10, 2009
No disrespect to the Hurricanes of Coral Gables, but if the RedHawks are forced to go through life as Miami of Ohio, why doesn't anybody ever say Miami of Florida. Boston University gets to play Miami because the Terriers wouldn't quit against Vermont. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Madoff-Affiliated Firms Sued by Private Investment Fund Apr 8, 2009
A family-run, Panama-based company with an office in Coral Gables, Fla. has sued a former bank subsidiary of and a so-called feeder fund to Bernard Madoff's investment group. (Law.com)
Couples On The Fly Get Busy Away From Home Apr 5, 2009
And at the Five Gables Inn and Spa in Maryland (FiveGables. com), a two-night "Birds and the Bees" package (weekends start at 1,010) includes a couples massage, a specially mixed CD of love songs, champagne and oysters. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
PRs Phyllis Apple retires Apr 1, 2009
a who s-who of local developers, including the and Ugo Columbo, developer of Epic in downtown Miami and owner of , a high-end car dealership in Coral Gables. However, the organization will go on. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Favors takes third in All-American slam dunk Apr 1, 2009
The Associated Press. Monday, March 30, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
