Cabrera muscles up in Tigers debut Apr 1, 2008
DETROIT -- When the Tigers played their first game of Spring Training in February against Florida Southern College, Miguel Cabrera wowed the crowd with a mammoth home run off the backdrop behind the center-field wall in his first at-bat. Teammates estimated it as a 470-foot blast. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Tigers' Cabrera raises average, spirits Mar 15, 2008
On the other hand, with teammates who are so accomplished, and with a city expecting so much, a mammoth home run more than midway up the center-field backdrop in the exhibition opener against Florida Southern College didn't help set the bar well. He wanted to make a good impression badly enough that he got caught up in it. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Symphony guest artist a Stevens graduate Mar 8, 2008
Michael Hill is currently principal bass of the Orlando Philharmonic and adjunct professor at Florida Southern College, Rollins College and University of Central Florida. Hill was born in Rapid City and studied under Leona Merek, Elizabeth Benusis and Bruce Knowles. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fans get taste of new Tigers offense in exhibition Feb 27, 2008
One inning was all manager Jim Leyland allowed his Detroit Tigers regulars in Tuesday's exhibition opener against Florida Southern College. One inning was enough. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Exhibition a Kaline family affair Feb 27, 2008
The Tigers have had a long relationship with Florida Southern College, the NCAA Division II baseball powerhouse based in Lakeland, and they've made a tradition of opening the Spring Training schedule against the school. This year, however, it was family. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Notes: Cabrera taking extra time in field Feb 26, 2008
Regulars to play in exhibition: Unless anyone feels they're not ready to play in a game yet, Leyland plans to start all of his regulars in Tuesday's exhibition against Florida Southern College. Most will play through one at-bat and then be replaced. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Chief justice shares career advice with Atlantic students Feb 23, 2008
His break came at a high school basketball game, when a coach invited him to attend Florida Southern College in Lakeland. He worked hard and was granted a scholarship to the University of Miami School of Law. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
South Carolina Women's Soccer Completes 2008 Signing Class Feb 14, 2008
Sister Taryn played soccer at Florida Southern College. Born June 8, 1990. (Uscsports.com)
Chuck Wicks' Songs Driving Early Success Jan 31, 2008
Wicks grew up on a farm in Delaware and majored in education at Florida Southern College. The campus location near Orlando, Fla. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
2008 spring training schedule Jan 17, 2008
Tuesday, February 26Michigan vs. NY Mets at Port St. Lucie (noon) U of Miami vs. Florida at Jupiter (3:05 pm) Florida Southern College vs. Detroit at Lakeland Florida State vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater (7:05 pm). Wednesday, February 27 Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater New York Mets vs. Detroit at Lakeland Washington vs. Florida at Jupiter (n) St. Louis University vs. St. Louis at Jupiter University of Georgia vs. Atlanta at Disney Manatee CC vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton (12:05 pm)... (MSNBC -- Sports)
All the games day-by-day Jan 10, 2008
noon Florida Southern College vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla. 1:05 pm U of Miami vs. Florida at Jupiter, Fla. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cold-shooting Pumas fall to Florida Southern Jan 1, 2008
The host institution, Florida Southern College, and its head coach, former SJC mentor Linc Darner, took advantage of the Pumas' shooting woes and posted a 74-65 victory ... Florida Southern College 74, Saint Joseph s College 65. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas to make most of trip to the Sunshine State Dec 29, 2007
The Pumas will participate in the Holiday Inn/Ledger Classic, hosted by Darner s Florida Southern College men s team in Lakeland, Fla. SJC opens Classic play against Montevallo, Ala. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Cardinals get 65 points from 3 players to beat SJC again, 72-69 Dec 21, 2007
and Florida Southern College at the Holiday Inn/Ledger Classic in Lakeland, Fla. The Pumas won t return home now until Jan. 10 when they host Great Lakes Valley Conference foe Bellarmine. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors Dec 11, 2007
30 Florida Southern College, Hugh Seyfarth, 3. 16 Furman University, Doug Allison, 3. (Gozags.com)
Notes: Spring schedule announced Dec 7, 2007
The Tigers start the spring with an exhibition vs. Florida Southern College on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. ET at Joker Marchant Stadium ... The action technically begins with the Tigers' traditional exhibition opener against Florida Southern College on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. ET at Joker Marchant Stadium. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Schneider named AVCA first-team All-American Nov 27, 2007
The 2007 All-America selections were made by the AVCA Division II All-America Committee: Kim Sudbeck, Augustana College (S.D.), chairperson; Mario Andaya, Central Washington University; Christy Benner, Wheeling Jesuit University; Jim Boos, University of Minnesota Duluth; Debbie Hendricks, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Sandy Hoffman, Bentley College; Laurie Lokash, Slippery Rock University; Stephanie Radecki, University of North Alabama; and Jill Stephens, Florida Southern College. 2007... (Wwuvikings.com)
Students visit Sunrise Rotary Nov 21, 2007
The conference is for high school seniors and Rotary groups from across the state and takes place at Florida Southern College. Students attending the conference are challenged to utilize all available skill, knowledge, talent, expertise, and intelligence toward specific goals and objectives. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Three Vikings named Pacific Region All-Stars Nov 21, 2007
Vivian Lacy Tusculum College OH Sr. Ashley Martin** Florida Southern College RS/Opp ... Sr. Beverly Stasis*** Florida Southern College OH Sr.. (Wwuvikings.com)
How the world sees America IN THE HEADLINES: Wright-designed fountain in Florida finally works Oct 27, 2007
Thanks to computers and extensive restoration, the "Water Dome" finally produces the three-story dome of water Wright envisioned 70 years ago as the centerpiece of his architectural design for Florida Southern College's campus ... New technology helped crews restore the fountain which is on the campus of Florida Southern College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Frank Lloyd Wright vision comes to life Oct 26, 2007
Workers add another coating to the Water Dome at Florida Southern College in Lakeland ... Situated at the top of what would become the largest single-site collection of work, the Water Dome was the first project world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed for Florida Southern College ... Florida Southern College was recently placed on the World Monuments Fund watch list of most endangered sites worldwide, and several restoration projects are under way at the Lakeland campus. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Business brief: Golf superintendent celebrates 15 years Oct 13, 2007
He graduated from Naples High School in 1978 and from Florida Southern College in 1982 with a bachelors degree in business management. Kappauf has been in the golf course industry for 31 years and became Superintendent of the Island Country Club golf course in 1995. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Cross Country Teams Prepare For First Road Trip Of The Fall Sep 27, 2007
Florida Southern College. Georgia State Univ.. (Bgsufalcons.com)
UWF volleyball closes out home tourney with hard-fought loss Sep 10, 2007
In a game of monstrous momentum swings, the Argos came up short Sunday against the fifth-ranked Florida Southern College Moccasins. The Argos fell in a five-game duel in a match to culminate the annual UWF Regional Cross-Over Tournament at the UWF Field House. (Pensacola News Journal)
Deceptive pitcher's story unravels after death Sep 6, 2007
The two even gave a biannual lecture called Baseball, Humor and Society at Florida Southern College, where McHenry was an adjunct professor. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Community deals with major league lie Sep 6, 2007
The two even gave a biannual lecture called "Baseball, Humor and Society" at Florida Southern College, where McHenry was an adjunct professor. "To me there were two relievers at that time -- Joe Page for the Yankees and Bill Henry for the Cincinnati Reds," McHenry said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Health Central Park program is being used as model for others Sep 6, 2007
Dr. Annette Kelly, the assistant professor of nursing at Florida Southern College, is the project director. A camera crew was at Health Central Park for most of the day, filming segments on dining preparation and activities in the dining room and outdoors. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
PSU volleyball squad suffers first loss Sep 2, 2007
Pittsburg State University extended its season-opening winning streak to eight matches Saturday before Florida Southern College ended it ... Pittsburg State University extended its season-opening winning streak to eight matches Saturday before Florida Southern College ended it ... Pittsburg State University extended its season-opening winning streak to eight matches Saturday before Florida Southern College ended it. (SunOnline)
Boyceville welcomes new teachers, administrators Aug 30, 2007
The Florida Southern College graduate will be teaching physical education and health as well as serving as volleyball coach. She last worked for the Mercer School District. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Local colleges dream on Harvard endowment Aug 28, 2007
She specifically mentioned Florida Southern College, the Lakeland school that has the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, some of which have fallen into disrepair. So we wondered: What would our local schools do with even a chunk of Harvard's loose change. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
'Art Explorations: How did Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Temples land in Japan?' Aug 22, 2007
The Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College in Lakeland was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. John Raoux/Associated Press. (Pensacola News Journal)
Heavy hitters dot SJC’s hoops schedule Jul 10, 2007
Dec. 28, before facing Florida Southern College on Dec. 29. Florida Southern is coached by former SJC head coach Linc Darner. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Disabled veterans honor attorney Jun 24, 2007
A recent business administration graduate of Florida Southern College who had once pondered a stint in the Air Force, Wolfinger was headed toward a career in optometry when he was drafted into the military on May 6, 1968. Today, Wolfinger considers his service one of the "luckiest" experiences in his life. (Florida Today)
Tampa-area Resident Wins Hallmark's 'Daddy of All Dance-Offs' Jun 16, 2007
June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Fending off friendly competition from his fellow Tampa dads, and dads from seven other cities, Tampa-area resident Dr. Craig Bythewood, a finance and economics professor at Florida Southern College, danced his way to the top and today was named the "No. 1 Dancing Dad" by more than 54,000 voters who selected the Temple Terrace, Fla. dad as their favorite dancing daddy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
After 31 years, WHS teacher retires Jun 15, 2007
After graduating from WHS, Billie Sue McDonell attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, where she met her husband, Joie Johnson. She left college after two years to raise her family and returned to school only when her sons had reached middle school age. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
Other Dads Can't Touch His Dance Jun 15, 2007
" He received 38 percent of the more than 54,000 votes cast online, said Jon Gray, a Hallmark representative. Bythewood, a professor of finance and economics at Florida Southern College, is not a pro dancer, but he once was part of a break dancing team called Fresh Force. "Dancing has always been a passion of mine," he said. "To win something out of passion, that is great. " Reporter Chris Echegaray can be reached at (813) 259-7920 or . Keyword: Dance, to watch this dad's winning moves. | | |... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Wright rescue takes shape Jun 14, 2007
Enthusiasts of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture have long known about the significance of his buildings and walkways at Florida Southern College in Lakeland ... "I'm just really, really thrilled that they would include us on this listing," said Anne Kerr, president of Florida Southern College. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Campus Collection On World Watch List Jun 8, 2007
LAKELAND - What do the Florida Southern College campus, the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan and the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary in Peru have in common ... "It shows that Florida Southern College is worth of attention, and we need it," she said. (The Ledger)
Sporting Invasion Headed for Polk County Jun 8, 2007
Florida Southern College. Southeastern University. (The Ledger)
Colleges: No Unfair Practices In Polk Jun 2, 2007
LAKELAND - Florida Southern College, the University of South Florida and Polk Community College have all told the state's chief prosecutor that students are not being taken advantage of by their respective student loan practices. State Attorney General Bill McCollum has asked Florida's 11 public universities, 28 community colleges and seven of the state's private schools, including Florida Southern, to answer a questionnaire, initiating an investigation into the schools' practices. (The Ledger)
Leaders Graduate May 30, 2007
Class members are Kelly F. Andrews, Florida Southern College; Maria Brous, Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Matthew A. Butz, Citrus & Chemical Bank; Rod Crowley, Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida; Brian K. Dockery, Keller Williams Realty of Polk; Thomas Eleazer, Florida Leisure Communities; Mary Ford, Lakeland Regional Medical Center; Joseph Furnari III, Wachovia Bank; Scott D. Gardner, SunTrust Bank; Stanley Hawthorne, city of Lakeland; Tori S. Lehman, Carter, Belcourt & Atkinson, P.A.; James B.... (The Ledger)
College Has Wright Stuff And Big Plans May 29, 2007
Wright" during class. They scanned and cataloged pictures and other material and started to build a Web site on Wright for the college. Their research led to some surprises for architect Jeff Baker, who is leading the preservation work. In one instance, students found a photograph of an original Wright skylight that had collapsed, a picture architects weren't sure existed. "There have been a lot of things like that, a lot of little discoveries," Baker said. Florida Southern's campus largely was... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Frank Lloyd Wright was teacher, subject in one Florida classroom May 28, 2007
Wright's students at Florida Southern College, about an hour south of Orlando, were all somewhat familiar with his work. Wright designed 12 structures on the college's campus, the largest collection of the architect's works on a single site. (Herald-Tribune)
Crist Vetoes 12 Polk Projects; Only 6 on List May 27, 2007
- Florida Southern College Nursing Education - $500,000. - Lakeland Urban Lakes Restoration Initiative - $500,000. (The Ledger)
Video: Governor Vetoes Two Polk Projects Over Local Legislators' Objections May 25, 2007
The original budget had included $10 million for the new University of South Florida Lakeland campus being built and $500,000 for a nursing program at Florida Southern College. The Polk delegation, appearing at a breakfast hosted by the city's Chamber of Commerce, said both were in danger because TaxWatch, a Tallahassee-based watchdog group, had included them on its annual "turkey" list of programs that did no go through the appopriate legislative process. (The Ledger)
Crist Vetoes USF Lakeland Funding May 25, 2007
$500,000 for Florida Southern College to start a nursing program ... "It's not that I'm anti-USF, it's just that I only have so much time in the day," said Barnett, adding that as a Florida Southern College alum, his primary interest is with FSC.. (The Ledger)
Polk's Delegation Visits Lakeland May 25, 2007
LAKELAND - Polk County's legislative delegation visited Lakeland on Thursday to discuss what would have been two of their greatest successes in the most recent session: securing $10 million in state funds for the University of South Florida's new Lakeland campus, and $500,000 for a nursing program at Florida Southern College. "I think we did a budget where we tried to reinvest in the state and spur the economy on," Sen. (The Ledger)
Fla. TaxWatch Spies Six Polk 'Turkeys' May 23, 2007
TaxWatch, a non-profit government watchdog group in Tallahassee, picked the new University of South Florida Lakeland campus, the Florida Southern College nursing program and several East Polk area park improvements ... "Since Florida Southern College's new four-year nursing program will begin next fall, it did not qualify for grant funding from SUCCEED Florida for established nursing programs," she said, in a statement released Tuesday ... "However, because of the critical shortage of nurses in... (The Ledger)
Nonprofit's Grants Reach New Heights May 23, 2007
5 million to Florida Southern College and more than $300,000 to United Way. Often, United Way organizations actually compete with community foundations for donors and projects. (The Ledger)
Lady Mocs Fall Just Shy, 1-0 May 21, 2007
The Florida Southern College softball team was eliminated Sunday with a 1-0 loss to Columbus State of Georgia (58-4) in the losers bracket of the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship tournament at Firestone Stadium. The Mocs finished the season 51-15 and fourth at the nationals, where they had seven starting seniors in a must-win game. (The Ledger)
Lady Mocs Triumph; Get to Play Another Day May 20, 2007
AKRON, Ohio - Under sunny skies and slightly warmer temperatures, the Florida Southern College softball team recorded a 4-0 victory Friday over Nebraska-Omaha in the NCAA Division II National Championships at Firestone Stadium. The Mocs (50-14) will meet the loser of Friday's Lock Haven, Pa. (The Ledger)
More of this story May 19, 2007
She attended Florida State College for Women, earned a B.S. degree from Florida Southern College, and performed some graduate work at the Universities of Florida, Duke, and Maine. She taught public school for 43 years, beginning in Sarasota where she taught before three years, and then in Bartow. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Lady Mocs Tumble to Illinois Team In Opener May 18, 2007
AKRON, Ohio - The Florida Southern College women's softball team picked the wrong day to have a bad game. The Mocs, ranked 20th heading into the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championships, suffered a 3-1 loss Thursday to fifth-ranked Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (46-8) at Firestone Stadium in the first round of the eight-team double-elimination tournament. (The Ledger)
Will It Be a Charm? May 17, 2007
As the Florida Southern College softball team heads back to the NCAA Division II national tournament today in Akron, Ohio, the top prize might seem tantalizingly close. They've been here before. (The Ledger)
Locals Remember Falwell as Friendly, Misjudged May 16, 2007
Ben Strawbridge, women's soccer coach at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, received bachelor's and master's degrees at Liberty and was assistant women's soccer coach at the school, spending eight years in all at the Lynchburg, Va. campus. (The Ledger)
Lakeland gets first look at I-4 development plans May 10, 2007
Plans for the new Lakeland Professional Park were revealed during the Lakeland Economic Development Council's annual meeting Wednesday at Florida Southern College. Burton-Katzman paid $13. (Orlando Business Journal)
Join a Camp This Summer May 9, 2007
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE SOCCER CAMPS ... Fast-pitch softball camp facilitated by Coach Scott "Rock" Schoenrock, formerly of Florida Southern College. (The Ledger)
Lawmakers Discuss Project Funding Requests May 3, 2007
" Two freshman House members - Democrat Kathy Castor of Tampa and Republican Gus Bilirakis of Palm Harbor - agreed to release to The Tampa Tribune what they say are their complete request lists. So did four-term Republican Rep. Adam Putnam of Bartow, the House GOP conference chairman. Their requests include money for Tampa's Riverwalk, digital cameras for Plant City police, better promotion of the domestic shrimp industry, defense-industry research and the preservation of architect Frank Lloyd... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Cinco de Mayo fun hits towns May 3, 2007
Florida Southern College will have the annual Lakeland Art Guild Juried Exhibition in the Melvin Art Gallery from Saturday through May 29. The opening reception will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Maitland event planner says 'I do' to show May 2, 2007
A: I planned events for over 10 years through UCF and Florida Southern College [in Lakeland], and it was just something that I loved. And when I had David, my son, I decided to stay at home. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
College Commencements Set Apr 27, 2007
Florida Southern College will graduate 220 students Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The graduation will be at Jenkins Field House on the FSC campus. Dr. Lou Saco, chairman and chief executive of the Watson Clinic Foundation, will give the commencement speech. (The Ledger)
Group Home to Help Disabled Residents Have a Life of Independence Apr 27, 2007
Brimer has been working part-time at Publix Super Markets while attending the Transitional Program at Florida Southern College, which teaches money management, cooking and other skills for independent living. The program is a partnership with the public school system. (The Ledger)
The Hoagie Heroes Apr 24, 2007
"I saw my life go by in a cubicle. Although it was great to have that knowledge from being in accounting, there were few mornings where I would wake up and not hate going to work," said the Pennsylvania native and Florida Southern College graduate. "This is a bigger cubicle, but it's more fun.". (The Ledger)
Future Holds Many Challenges Apr 23, 2007
He didn't need to convince his late grandfather, W.B. "Ben" McLean Sr., a former head of the Citrus and Environmental Horticulture Department at Florida Southern College. "He said we'd become too dependent on pesticides (and other synthetic chemicals) as an industry. He'd been preaching that for 10 years," McLean said. (The Ledger)
Motorcyclist Is Killed When Two Bikes Slam Into Truck Apr 20, 2007
Police determined that Hodges was also responsible for hitting at least five parked cars at Florida Southern College Wednesday night, Lakeland police spokesman Jack Gillen said. . (The Ledger)
