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Commentary: Mike Miller, Udonis Haslem join Big 3 for Miami Heat's clinching 15-0 run in fourth quar

palmbeachpost.com — By Ethan J. Skolnick Updated: 11:42 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 Posted: 10:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 PHILADELPHIA - Mike Miller arrived at Heat training camp, still sore from hernia surgery, and couldn't believe what he saw.

Some parents keep kids home as school district begins rat fight at Panther Run Elementary

palmbeachpost.com — By Allison Ross Posted: 4:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 Sisters Delaney and Darity Carr got an unexpected day off from school Friday, thanks to a surprising source: rats. A number of parents at Panther Run Elementary School near Wellington opted Friday to pull their children from classes following reports of a rat infestation at the A-rated school.
RT @pbpSchools: Some parents keep kids home as school district begins rat fight at Panther Run Elementary http://t.co/JlpHCRkU

Commentary: Even battling brain cancer, Gary Carter lights up the ballpark on Palm Beach Atlantic's opening night

palmbeachpost.com — Around the edge of the warning track and back into the familiar buzz of the ballpark came Gary Carter on Thursday night, riding in the back of a golf cart some 10 minutes before the national anthem and smiling broadly at the thought of this special reunion with his Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team.

'Muck Girl' Nina Wills becomes new Glades columnist for The Post as Margolis steps aside

palmbeachpost.com — My first Neighborhood Post column about the good stuff of the Glades appeared on June 16, 2004 . At that time, I had lived in the Glades for just more than two years. Writing this column has been a magnificent experience.
Congrats @gladesmuckgirl! http://t.co/wNUQNqi5 Nina Wills becomes Glades columnist for @pbpost (& sad farewell L.J.)

Florida attorney general's attempt to subpoena foreclosure mills stalls

palmbeachpost.com — By Kimberly Miller Florida's once-heralded foreclosure mill investigations have fizzled as the attorney general's office has failed to find the right strategy to continue its pursuit and three law firms call for the cases to be dismissed.

Chris Bosh: I’m not a popular guy, I guess

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Chris Bosh says he doesn't watch pre-game shows, but some of his friends do, and one reached out to him Thursday night to tell him about one TNT debate. Charles Barkley actually argued in favor of Bosh for an East forward starting spot, over fan choice Carmelo Anthony.

Commentary: Even battling brain cancer, Gary Carter lights up the ballpark on Palm Beach Atlantic's opening night

palmbeachpost.com — Around the edge of the warning track and back into the familiar buzz of the ballpark came Gary Carter on Thursday night, riding in the back of a golf cart some 10 minutes before the national anthem and smiling broadly at the thought of this special reunion with his Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team.
Even battling brain cancer, Gary Carter lights up the ballpark on Palm Beach Atlantic's opening night: http://t.co/a9vGo2Qo via @mikedesouza
There is no crying in baseball. Hard to keep up that bargain when Gary Carter shows up for his team: http://t.co/4TjIvygm

Rat invasion plagues Panther Run Elementary near Wellington

palmbeachpost.com — By Allison Ross Updated: 11:04 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 Posted: 10:49 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 Panther Run Elementary sports panther paw prints on its stationery, in its halls and on its newsletters. But lately, different paw prints have been showing up: those belonging to rats.
Oh #Florida! School named for FL #panthers is infested with rats. A parent: "It's nasty. So nasty." http://t.co/370hySyX

Commentary: Even battling brain cancer, Gary Carter lights up the ballpark on Palm Beach Atlantic's opening night

palmbeachpost.com — Around the edge of the warning track and back into the familiar buzz of the ballpark came Gary Carter on Thursday night, riding in the back of a golf cart some 10 minutes before the national anthem and smiling broadly at the thought of this special reunion with his Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team.
Agree with @AdamRubinESPN, it's hard to look at pictures of Gary Carter without sadness. We all pray for him. http://t.co/oyFUYofE
Even battling brain cancer, Gary Carter lights up the ballpark on Palm Beach Atlantic's opening night http://t.co/qQamZ36l #Mets #mlb

Hair-raising souvenir: Your chance to own Jose Reyes’ famous dreadlocks

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes is all set for the barber's chair - live on MLB Network at 6 p.m. Friday. But what will happen to his famous dreadlocks after they're clipped?

Mark Foley turns out for Sean Jackson fundrasier; is Sylvia Moffett a shoo-in come March?

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Sean Jackson, the 22-year-old running for the District 1 year city commission seat, has held two downtown fundraisers so far with big names on the billing but little turnout to support his campaign. On Thursday, former U.S. Congressman Mark Foley popped into Duffy's and met with Jackson for about 20 minutes.
West Palm Beat: Mark Foley turns out for Sean Jackson fundrasier; is Sylvia Moffett a shoo-in come March? http://t.co/nV8L1EUw

Commentary: More than anything, the Miami Heat must avoid arrogance

palmbeachpost.com — By Ethan J. Skolnick Updated: 5:49 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 Posted: 5:37 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 PHILADELPHIA - Confidence and arrogance. You would struggle to slide a single strand between them. Sometimes, on a team with the Heat's talent, a healthy measure of the former turns into a dangerous dose of the latter.
Column: The Miami Heat must walk the thin line between confidence... and arrogance. http://t.co/4CMDFX3Q

Now comes the sod: Miami Marlins' new $515-million ballpark 97 percent complete

palmbeachpost.com — Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post By Joe Capozzi MIAMI - Just two days ago, the grass covered acres of quiet farmland 60 miles east of Tampa. On Thursday, that same grass was rolled out on its new home - the baseball field at Marlins Park.

Ready for 2013? Bryant, Likely, Taylor headline star-studded junior class

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — By Jeff Greer and Matt Porter Signing day 2012 is over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Let's take a (ridiculously) early look at what next year's signing day may bring to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
Signing Day's over. It's time to talk about the Class of 2013. Taylor, Bryant and Likely head our early watch list: http://t.co/WqfAcPsY

Photo gallery: Grass installed at Marlins Park

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Here's a quick photo gallery from today's media tour of Marlins Park, where the installation of grass started.

John Goodman responds to media after adopting girlfriend

palmbeachpost.com — Posted: 3:32 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 The statement, released by Goodman's attorney, reads as follows: John B. Goodman responds to media questions about the JBG Children's 1991 Trust and the Adoption of Heather Colby Hutchins.
That polo magnate who adopted his girlfriend to protect his trust? Here's daddy and his girl. http://t.co/pcQn5x7G #weirdfl

Dwyer DT Mike Minns talks FAU, Middle Tennessee State ‘drama’ and Gary Holmes

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Dwyer defensive tackle Mike Minns is known in media circles as a good interview. He's honest, he's open and he's well spoken. Moments after Dwyer's ceremony honoring him and teammates Bobby Puyol (UConn) and Julian Whigham (Syracuse) for signing their national letters of intent, Minns discussed why he chose Bowling Green over FAU and Middle Tennessee State, addressing the on-going conversation about both schools' recruiting tactics in Palm Beach County.
#BGSU football: New DT Mike Minns talks about his recruitment w/ Palm Beach newspaper ... http://t.co/X5D1R2EZ

Cerabino: Mr. Goodman, let me help with your adoptee search

palmbeachpost.com — By Frank Cerabino Updated: 9:54 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 Posted: 9:48 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 Do you need help finding more children to adopt? I figured you needed a hand after learning that you adopted your 42-year-old girlfriend, Heather Laruso Hutchins, as your legal daughter.
Polo mogul John Goodman adopts 42-y-o girlfriend. http://t.co/ULrBC1bC If they marry, does she get herself a present on Mother's Day?

Regarding Ja Wand Blue and Virginia Tech’s coaching staff

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — I want to clarify a situation concerning Ja Wand Blue, a former Virginia Tech commit, and Virginia Tech's coaching staff. On Wednesday, a coach at Blue's high school, West Boca Raton, informed me by phone that Blue would decommit from Virginia Tech and instead sign with Miami.
RT @HokiesJournal: The Palm Beach Post reporter explained exactly what went down with that Ja Wand Blue phone call. http://t.co/ifcDJfO9 ...

National Signing Day: High school football players choose their colleges

clikhear.palmbeachpost.com — The Palm Beach Post's best visual storytelling from around the county, state and nation.

Gators still in contention for at least two more recruits

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Florida put out a press release today listing 23 new signees, but the recruiting class might not be finalized. Two players the Gators have been recruiting did not sign today: LB Josh Harvey-Clemons and WR Stefon Diggs. Harvey-Clemons, the No.
Gators still in contention for two more recruits in this year's class: http://t.co/mBwftJ7I

Polo club founder Goodman adopts his adult girlfriend

palmbeachpost.com — By Jason Schultz Updated: 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 Posted: 4:39 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 Polo club founder John Goodman has adopted his longtime adult girlfriend as his legal daughter in what plaintiff's attorneys are calling an attempt to shield assets from a civil suit filed by the parents of a Wellington man killed in a car crash.
Somewhere Woody Allen is reading this and saying, "No, no, you're doing it all backwards ..." http://t.co/c7dhWogE
Facing a civil suit and want to protect your assets? Adopt your girlfriend! http://t.co/wwsjUNaJ (h/t @pourmecoffee)
Oh #Florida! Polo club founder adopts his grown-up girlfriend as his legal daughter (yes there's a lawsuit involved): http://t.co/JDeVnLUj

Commentary: Bucks have answer for Heat again in Miami's 105-97 loss

palmbeachpost.com — By Ethan J. Skolnick MILWAUKEE - Before Wednesday's game, Bucks coach Scott Skiles was asked if he believed the overall quality of NBA play has suffered during this post-lockout, little-rest, limited-practice season. "Now, who would I be blaming if I say yes?" Skiles said, smiling. "I'll stay away from that one."
Column: With everything in its favor -- pace, lead, LeBron -- the Heat still finds way to fall to Bucks. http://t.co/3vKbEHGp

Numbers Game: Bucks 105, Heat 97

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Numbers of note from the Heat's third straight loss to Milwaukee, and second this season… 1: The spot in the East the Heat could have taken if it had simply closed the deal Wednesday. It's early, and not that important, but this is looking like a team that can't stand prosperity.

Greenacres man arrested after allegedly threatening woman with Japanese sai blade

palmbeachpost.com — By Cynthia Roldan Updated: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 Posted: 11:59 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 LANTANA - A moped-driving, sai-carrying, gun-wielding Greenacres man was arrested Sunday evening after he threatened a woman in her home while asking for "the man."
Oh #Florida! Cops say moped-driving, sai-carrying, gun-wielding man threatened a woman while asking for "the man." http://t.co/iIQQb27n

Nothing found for Highschoolbuzz 2011 03 10 Report-former-lake-worth-qb-star-jackson-leaves-georgia-state RT

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Join us on Feb. 1 for a day-long chat with Post high school and college writers. On the go? Use your mobile device.

DDA starts Facebook group ‘What Would You Trade for Trader Joe’s?’

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — The quest for a Trader Joe's in downtown West Palm Beach is in full swing. The city's Downtown Development Authority announced at Monday's workshop that it would begin a full campaign to bring a Trader Joe's to West Palm. Now, it has started the Facebook group, ‘What would you trade for Trader Joe's?', with 75 ‘likes' and counting.
West Palm Beat: DDA starts Facebook group ‘What Would You Trade for Trader Joe’s?’ http://t.co/9W6gghNv

LeBron James should save his dunking for games

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — LeBron James, as usual, has produced some of the season's best slams. So the question was raised after Wednesday's shootaround in Milwaukee: Have you thought about finally entering the All-Star Slam Dunk contest?

See results from every Florida county on our interactive map

Proud to report that the Palm Beach Post's excellent Florida results map used @schwanksta's python-elections library. http://t.co/XXdMUh7L

Why I will be wearing red on Friday. (And why you should, too.)

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — If you're like me, you've always thought of heart disease as someone else's problem. The grandparents. The in-laws. The big guy in the office who munches vending machine potato chips every day at 4. Well, this year has been a bit of a shocker.

Morton’s restaurant in West Palm Beach closing?

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Apparently the change in ownership of Morton's Restaurants means the end of Morton's West Palm Beach location. Employees at the restaurant, which is located in the glass towers of Phillips Point on Flagler Drive just north of the Royal Palm Bridge to tony Palm Beach, referred inquiries to Landry's Inc., which owned the chain of upscale steak restaurants until midnight.

Miami Heat chat Feb. 2, 2012

palmbeachpost.com — Ethan J. Skolnick will be on hand to talk about all things Heat and NBA. Click the link to submit a question now!

Cerabino: Don't judge me harshly just because justice wasn't served

palmbeachpost.com — By Frank Cerabino Updated: 8:46 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 Posted: 8:44 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 It started with a frantic email Monday afternoon. "We have 1,000 people showing up at the Convention Center TOMORROW expecting to hear U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito," Gayle Pallesen, executive director of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, wrote me.

West Palm officials hungry for a downtown Trader Joe's boutique grocery

palmbeachpost.com — By Andrew Abramson Posted: 4:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 WEST PALM BEACH - WEST PALM BEACH – City officials so badly want to bring a Trader Joe's boutique grocery store to downtown that Commissioner Kimberly Mitchell said she'd consider renaming West Palm Beach .
City offers to temporarily change name to "Trader Joes, FL" to lure store. Would be well worth it. http://t.co/rijNBVmK
West Palm officials hungry for a downtown Trader Joe's boutique grocery http://t.co/aExoRCI3