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  • RCC Associates General Contractors Celebrate 40th Anniversary Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:30AMToday regarded as one of the nation's leading buildout contractorsâwith more than 1,500 national retail, restaurant and commercial projects under their beltâgeneral contractor RCC Associates, Inc. is celebrating the start of its 40th year in business.
  • Summer tourism soars Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:35PMPANAMA CITY BEACH - The beach is back, baby!Hotels and resorts are reporting record crowds this July, an important barometer month for whether the area has recovered its white-beach aura tarnished by last year's BP oil fears.A drive along Front Beach Road during several recent weekends saw...
  • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Announces First Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Americas Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:00AMThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is set to launch the first Reserve property in the Americas in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico. The resort will be the second in the exclusive portfolio worldwide, joining Phulay Bay in Krabi, Southern Thailand.
  • Late to the party, Las Vegas businesses targeting gay community Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:12AMThe dozen fit, comfortable-in-their-own-(exposed)-skin men lounging around the Blue Moon pool one recent afternoon may not realize it, but they’re in the sweet spot for Las Vegas image makers.
  • Walt Disney World Resort Update Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:08AMDowntown Disney adds bowling, but Hyperion Whart derailed | More Food & Wine Festival details revealed | HGTV celeb schedule for Food & Wine announced | 'Room for 1 More' Haunted Mansion merchandise | Sounds Like Summer band replaced | more
  • Fewer snowbirds flying north to Catskills Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:02AMOh, how these snowbirds loved migrating home to their Sullivan County summers. The roots of Dave Rashkin, 96, and his wife Sylvia, 93, run as deep in Sullivan as the sycamore trees
  • Beach horse attractions could be banned Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:31PMBraces-wearing tourist Brianna Ingruet of Chicago gripped a horse's tail and skimmed along the
  • Fishing deep for winning monster kings Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:49AMSome saltwater fishermen fish all their lives and have yet to catch a king mackerel weighing over the 40-pound mark. Catching a kingfish of such proportions during the upcoming Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament would mean not only bragging rights, but lots of cash and prizes too.
  • Area hotel bed-tax collections inch higher Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:11AMHotels in Volusia County reported a good Memorial Day weekend, but said it didn't help them make up for slow business the rest of May.
  • Davao school inks MOA with US hospitality academy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:14PMDAVAO CITY, July 15 (PNA) -- The Joji Ilagan Career Center Foundation Inc. (JIB) and the American Hospitality Academy (AHA) recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) giving chances of international internship to JIB students and graduates.
  • More Florida Fun Included in Fort Lauderdale Resort's Discounted Package Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:32AMFORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - Up to 25 percent in savings are available for those who act quickly in booking their 2011 vacation at one of the finest Fort Lauderdale resorts on the beach . Now through July 22, 2011 travelers who book their vacation stay at the impressive Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa can save up to 25 percent on stays through October 30, 2011. This ...
  • The Hilton Sandestin Beach Offers Guests a Summer to Remember, Thanks to Brand-New Amenities and Sizzling Deals Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:00AMDESTIN, Fla. , July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is well underway at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the premier full-service beachfront resort hotel along the renowned sugar-white beaches of Northwest Florida 's Gulf Coast. Following a fun-filled Fourth of July weekend celebration, which included a spectacular fireworks display and live performance by The Heather Hayes Band ...
  • Driftwood Hospitality, Apollo Ink $400M JV Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:51AMPALM BEACH, FL- Driftwood Hospitality Management just inked a $400 million joint venture with a real estate investment fund managed and advised by affiliates of Apollo Global Management . The companies plan to invest the funds over the next two years.
  • Practical Traveler: Budget Excursions for Volunteers Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:36PMThese days, it seems that just about every travel organization has a volunteer component that offers discounted vacations in exchange for some work.
  • OnFast Launches Social Network Marketing and Coupons for Vacation Rental Industry Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:55AMCloud-based software as a service provider, OnFast, offers the vacation rental industry a simple, time-saving way to reach travelers by leveraging social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and their blogs. (PRWeb July 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/social-marketing-coupon/vacation-rentals/prweb8568151.htm
  • Volusia County public records for July 13, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:39AMCOUNTY JAIL DOCKET (The following people were booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail on felony charges yet to be proven in court.): Noel Christine Foraker, 26, Port Orange, forgery; Honesty May Gervais, 31, Daytona Beach, dealing in stolen property;...
  • Steiner Leisure Limited Announces Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results on July 27, 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:24AMNASSAU, The Bahamas -- Steiner Leisure Limited , announced today that it will release its Second Quarter 2011 earnings on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 after market close. The Company will conduct a conference call the following day, Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 am ET to discuss its quarterly results.
  • Miami Seeking Budget Relief Courts Commercial Developers Abroad Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:28PMMiami is looking abroad for developers to revive its commercial real-estate market, counting on revenue from new projects to relieve a fiscal hangover left by the collapse of residential prices.
  • Rich Italians buy private islands as beaches lose their charm Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:18PMItaly's rich are taking the national obsession with private beaches to a new level by snapping up their own islands as rising seas and environmental damage spoil some of the trendiest bathing spots in the country.While the middle...
  • PBPost: Resorts' 'Alien labor' ads draw anger, criticism Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:58AMThe Breakers in Palm Beach: 14 club assistants at $10.36 per hour; 41 food and beverage assistants at $9; and 12 hotel lobby attendants at $10.
  • Commentary: Workaway finds guest workers for jobs Americans won't do Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:40PMCommentary: Workaway finds guest workers for jobs Americans won't do
  • Smaller casinos on tap for Atlantic City Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:43AMATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey’s plan to breathe new life into the struggling Atlantic City casino market may be paying off.
  • 3 firms want to build new, smaller casinos in AC Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:33PMshare: digg facebook twitter A group including the Seminole Indians of Florida, through their Hard Rock franchise; Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment, which scrapped plans to build a $2 billion Boardwalk casino, and a group of Atlantic City-area business people told New Jersey casino regulators Friday they want to participate in a pilot program to jump-start the nation's second-largest ...
  • Taking the sting out of melanoma Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:02PMTwo new drugs have helped in the treatment of Stage 3 and 4 of this troublesome cancer.
  • South Florida Beach Resort Offers More Florida for 25% Less Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:34PMSavings on Accommodations Add up to More Fun in the Florida Sun
  • From Flimflams to Kickbacks Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:47AMFrom Flimflams to Kickbacks
  • Book and DVD features South Haven's popular North Beach Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:29PMSOUTH HAVEN - For more than a century, the cottages and resorts that comprise South Haven's North Beach have been popular summer getaways.
  • Flagg's ordered to remove 'cottages' Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:32AMYORK, Maine — Code Enforcement Officer Ben McDougal has issued a notice of violation and order for corrective action to Flagg's RV Resort LLC, saying the York Beach campground changed its use when it replaced recreational vehicles with cottages.
  • Weather Matters: Tropical wave near Bahamas expected to soak South Florida Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:52AMShowers and storms were flaring up in the Bahamas on Tuesday. (Credit: NOAA) A tropical wave moving through the southeastern Bahamas Tuesday morning is forecast to arrive in South Florida on Thursday.
  • Patten Sales and Marketing Acquires Units at the Grand Panama Beach Resort Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:49AMPatten Sales and Marketing acquires fifty units at the Grand Panama Beach Resort in Panama City, Florida.Naples, FL (PRWEB) July 05, 2011 Patten Sales and Marketing, a Naples, FL-based real estate investment subsidiary of Patten Family Companies, acquired fifty units of the Grand Panama Beach Resort condominium complex in June. The Grand Panama Beach Resort, a new condominium community in Panama ...
  • Short trips in Tennessee and contiguous states: Georgia's Callaway Gardens Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:00PMPINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - Behind every garden is a story, and Callaway Gardens, scattered atop the slopes of Georgia's Pine Mountain, is no different. The back story is that Cason Callaway, a Georgia textile magnate turned gazillionire, once said that every child should see something beautiful before he's 6 years old so he would remember it all his life.
  • Diamond Resorts International® Further Expands its Portfolio and Introduces More Exciting Destination Choices Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:58PMDiamond Resorts International® acquires substantial assets of Tempus Resorts International (PRWeb July 01, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8617331.htm
  • Knight Moves Into General Manager Role at Richmond Marriott Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:00AMSaying that because he was born in the south his current move is "like coming home," Glynn Knight was recently tapped to be the General Manager at White Lodging's Marriott Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. Â No stranger to full-service hotels or the Marriott brand, Knight has experience working at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf, Marriott's Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri and the Marriott at ...
  • Beat the Brochure: Holidays to Ibiza Perfect for Trendy Mums like Dannii Minogue Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:40AMROMFORD, England, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Ibiza´s combination of day time parties and family friendly amenities make it the ideal destination for young, trendy mums says Beat The Brochure Online travel provider Beat The Brochure …
  • Fourth forecast: ‘Beaches will be full’ Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:31PMPANAMA CITY BEACH - This year's July Fourth weekend is shaping up as a banner holiday for the area's tourism industry, which depends heavily on July as the biggest month of the year.The forecast is particularly welcome in 2011 because of last year's summer uncertainty following...
  • LUXE by Lisa Vogel Receives "Mercedes-Benz Presents" Title Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:17AMLUXE by Lisa Vogel receives the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer and is showcasing the brand -- known for smart, stylish, sexy bikinis and coordinating resort wear for modern women -- at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim located at The Raleigh in Miami Beach on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Â
  • ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals to Sponsor the 2011 Florida State H.O.G. Rally in Destin, Fla. Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:09AMDESTIN, FL--(Marketwire - 06/30/11) - The 2011 Florida State H.O.G. Rally rolls into Northwest Florida from October 19-22 along the breathtaking beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is proud to be an official Accommodations Sponsor again this year, offering discounted lodging for the event at nearby Gulf-front resorts in Destin and Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa ...
  • Volusia County public records for June 30, 2011 Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:37AMCOUNTY JAIL DOCKET (The following people were booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail on felony charges yet to be proven in court.): Cassandra Mae Raffa, 25, Flagler Beach, possession of a controlled substance; Taylor Gray Frazier, 28, Holly...
  • Wyndham Resorts Offer Summer Savings With Getaway Deals Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:28AMPARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - Jun 29, 2011) - Consumers looking to book a long-awaited summer vacation can enjoy resort getaway offers, including free nights and discounted stays, at popular Wyndham Hotels and Resorts ® destinations throughout the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.
  • Best Bike Rentals In South Florida Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 8:00AMSouth Florida is a biking paradise thanks to year-round sun and gorgeous sites. Here are some great locations to rent a bike in order to explore South Florida and all it has to offer.
  • Discover the Beachside Bungalow Lifestyle with Nikki Beach’s New Gift Suite Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:49PMNikki Beach is pleased to introduce a heavenly two-night package which offers you the chance to sample the ultimate iteration of the perfect dream island getaway. Koh Samui provides the mind-melting b
  • 2011 Bliss Guy Open Casting Calls at W Fort Lauderdale - Panel of Judges Includes Ford Models' Rep Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:40PMFriday, July 8 & Saturday, July 9 in Hotel's 4th Floor Living Room Lounge
  • Genting Selects Miami-based International Architecture Firm Arquitectonica as Master Plan Architect for Resorts World ... Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:45PMAfter considering several world-class architects, Genting Malaysia Berhad Genting has selected Miami, Florida-based Arquitectonica as the Master Plan Architect for Resorts World Miami. An official signing ceremony with Mr. KT Lim, Chairman and Chief Executive of Genting, and Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Co-founder and Principal of Arquitectonica, took place during a reception for more than 200 ...
  • Foreclosure sales June 28-July 1, 2011 Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 1:11AMThe Volusia County Clerk of Court conducts foreclosure sales at 11 a.m. in conference room D-251 of the Courthouse at 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand. There are no sales scheduled in Flagler County this week. Some sales may be...
  • Georgia's Eden: Spectacular blooms only one attraction at stately, family-friendly Callaway Gardens Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:00AMPINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- Behind every garden is a story, and Callaway Gardens, scattered atop the slopes of Georgia's Pine Mountain, is no different.
  • Fundraiser with Gov. Scott aimed at tilting issue over online taxes Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:54PMGov. Rick Scott, who has vowed to fight "special interests" in the state Capitol, is wading directly into one of the biggest special interest food fights in Tallahassee: The battle over whether online travel sites should pay taxes on the full amount that customers pay for hotel rooms. Scott is the special guest at a joint fundraiser on Friday between the Republican Party of Florida and the ...
  • Baseball. Cal Baseball Battles Virginia in CWS Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:21AMLineups | Gametracker | Broadcasts: ESPN2/ESPN3.com | 1550 AM/CalBears.com | 90.7 FM | In The News Cal Returns to Children's Hospital | CWS Info | CWS Guide | Wish The Bears Luck! | Omaha Tee Continuing college baseball's compelling story, Cal (38-22) plays Virginia (55-11) for the second time in the CWS Thursday.
  • Isle of Capri Casinos Names Arnold L. Block Chief Operating Officer Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:30AMIsle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced today after a nationwide search that Arnold L. Block has been named the Company's chief operating officer effective immediately and subject to regulatory approval.
  • Tal Ronnen says make it vegan but make it delicious Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:16PMThe go-to chef who's guided even Oprah Winfrey on matters vegan is helping to steer the movement in a new, more inclusive direction. The go-to chef who's guided even Oprah Winfrey on matters vegan is helping to steer the movement in a new, more inclusive direction.
  • Florida legislators on guest worker program: Give locals dibs on hospitality jobs Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:41PMMembers of Congress serving Palm Beach County on Tuesday pressed employers in the local hospitality and country club industry to import fewer foreign workers and insisted that unemployed Americans can fill those positions.