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  • Letters to the editor for April 30, 2011

    Opinions
    No support for Quiñones To the editor: Our 65th Infantry Regiment is an icon among Borinqueneers and it does not matter where we are. Puerto Ricans must remain vigilant in not allowing politicians to use our cultura...
  • No room for being Mr. In-between

    Opinions
    Ross MackenzieTribune Media With key institutions grown effete, standards of right and wrong descend into a moral miasma of relativistic goo. ...
  • ‘Crazyland’ now playing

    Opinions
    Robyn Blumner TribuneMedia I’m not surprised that “Wonderland,” the musical that originated in Tampa, received withering reviews when it opened on Broadway this month. I walked out before the second act when it ...
  • Hard Rock’s 40th anniversary —special shows, prizes and touring collection coming to Tampa location

    Entertainment
    Concerts at the new Hard Rock Cafe Tampa, a trip for two to London, England, and a cash giveaway will be the centerpieces of “40 Days That Rock” May 18 - June 26, in celebration of Hard Rock International’s 40th anniversary. ...
  • Do you have a buried treasure? Treasure Hunters show returns this weekend

    Entertainment
    Is there treasure in your attic? You can find out this weekend if any of treasures in the garage or attic have any value (and sell them too) at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow in Kissimmee. ...
  • The dead of winter —Dutch film gives realistic portrait of Nazi-occupied Holland

    Entertainment
    By Peter Covino Entertainment Edtitor If you liked Hope and Glory and Empire of the Sun, two classic World War II films that combine a youth’s coming of age with the horrors of war, add one more to the list. The Dutch-made Winter in Wartime...
  • Great food, great cause and great times —United Way Chef’s Gala returns to Disney World May 21

    Daily News Updates
    By Peter Covino Entertainment Editor The Heart of Florida United Way annual Chef’s Gala is one of Central Florida’s premiere dining events. It also is one of the most important events in Central Florida when it comes to helping the community. Now ...
  • Classic movies at Summer Movie Series, see Vertigo, Duck Soup, Raiders of the Lost Ark and more on the big screen

    Entertainment
    The Garden Theatre has announced  the films for the  2011 Summer Movie Series, running from June 16 through August 27 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street, Winter Garden).  This summer’s line-up includes 30 feature-length films; ...
  • Harmony players injured after softball, baseball wins

    County News
    By Rick PedoneSports Editor After helping their teams earn important playoff victories Wednesday evening, Harmony High softball pitcher Breann Vanderzyl and baseball pitcher A.J. Stevens, both juniors, were injured in an auto accident on U.S. Highway 192...
  • Shrek, Kung Fu Panda coming to Gaylord Hotels

    Entertainment
    Don't be surprised if you see Shrek roaming the hallways the next time you stay at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Gaylord Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation ) have just unveiled a strategic alliance to expand Gaylord Hotels’ family-friendly leisure offe...
  • World War II vets will talk about their D-Day experiences at Fantasy of Flight

    Entertainment
    Their numbers are rapidly dwindling, but guests at Fantasy of Flight will get a rare opportunity to see some of the original members from Easy Company (HBO's Band of Brothers) at D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, May 13-14. ...
  • Turner Construction rescinds protest for Middle School DD

    County News
    After representatives from the Osceola County School District and Turner Construction Company met today to discuss the company's protest regarding the selection process for a construction management at risk firm for Mi...
  • News briefs for April 28, 2011

    County News
    Charter Review Committee to meet The Osceola County Charter Review Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the County Administration Building, fourth floor, conference room 47271, Courthouse Square, Kissimmee. The m...
  • Orlando man convicted of multiple robberies

    Police News
    U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announced April 21 that a federal jury the previous day found Dominique Just Fields, 23, of Orlando, guilty of four counts of commercial robbery and four counts of using a firearm duri...
  • Fraud suspect identified

    Police News
    Fraga Kissimmee police have been able to identify an individual they want to question in a fraud case after a woman’s bank card was stolen and used in February. ...
  • Osceola’s point man

    Sports
    News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Osceola point guard Michael Sanchez averaged 14 points and 5.5 assists per game last season when he was the Class 5A District 10 Florida Coaches Association Player of the y...
  • Lady Kowboys slide past Jenkins

    Sports
    News-Gazette Photos/Andrew Sullivan Osceola’s Aisya Dennis (3) eludes the tag of Lakeland George Jenkins catcher Brenna Weinacher to score the Lady Kowboys’ first run in the fourth inning of their region...
  • State berths on the line at 3A-2 track regional

    Sports
    News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Harmony’s Daniel Foshee won the 300 hurdles district championship last week. Today he will compete at the 3A-2 regional meet at the Harmony track. By Rick Pedone...
  • Gateway baseball finished; Harmony flag advances

    Sports
    By Ken JacksonSports Writer Gateway’s attempt to win the 6A District 6 baseball tournament from the No. 4 seed was derailed on Tuesday. ...
  • Sports briefs for April 28, 2011

    Sports
    Hit, Run, Pitch The annual St. Cloud Hit, Run and Pitch competition for boys and girls will be Saturday at the 17th Street ball fields from 6 to 9 p.m. ...

 

 

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