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South Park Blonde - 21st Amendment Brewery
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Reviews by Hollenbeck2:
4.15/5 rDev +16.2%
Quality as always from the amendment folks tried this one to make sure I troed something lighter before doivong into the ipa
This was a surprise hoppy and a little bittewr but with the summer blonde ball park sun on my shoulders feel one of the better blondes I have had recently
06-01-2008 22:03:19 | More by Hollenbeck2
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3.75/5 rDev +5%
02-22-2014 18:31:12 | More by jaydoc
United Kingdom (England)
3.16/5 rDev -11.5%
Taken at the brewpub on 5 Feb 2013 during 'Strong Beer Month'.
The light golden beer had a slight haze within the body and a thin white head.
The nose was of floral hops and some grain notes: the taste was also hop dominated with only hints of maltiness if you searched for them.
Refreshing enough but no great flavours to get excited about.
03-27-2013 21:41:32 | More by BlackHaddock
3.5/5 rDev -2%
07-02-2014 23:57:51 | More by cdog707yo
3.75/5 rDev +5%
05-21-2013 18:36:49 | More by pauldevay
3.88/5 rDev +8.7%
On-tap at 21A
A: The pour is a slightly cloudy pale golden straw color with a fluffy white head.
S: A bit of corn on the nose which isn't really surprising, but after that, some nice bread notes take over. Some spicy and floral hop aromas. There's also a slight earthy note.
T: Good cracker and biscuit flavor in terms of the malt character, along with a mild apple juice sweetness. A pretty good hop flavor provides a bit of floral, earthy, and spicy complexity.
M: The body is fairly light, maybe approaching medium, with a medium level of carbonation.
D: Normally I'm not a big blonde ale fan, but this was quite nice. Had some nice kolsch and pilsner qualities to it.
11-27-2010 20:55:20 | More by womencantsail
3/5 rDev -16%
05-22-2013 14:32:50 | More by dcloeren
3.5/5 rDev -2%
The South Park Blonde was served in a standard pint glass. It is bright gold with an off white head.
The nose is of grains, a bit of citrus and apple.
The taste is crisp with moderate hoping. The grains are in the forefront and add a bready taste. Bit of plum late.
The mouth is sharp with good carbonation. This meets the cross-over criteria of a blonde.
05-21-2008 18:57:36 | More by Redrover
3/5 rDev -16%
07-23-2013 02:13:06 | More by lpstar
4/5 rDev +12%
11-28-2011 00:45:42 | More by brotherloco
3.4/5 rDev -4.8%
It is served with a golden color and a thin head that quickly dissipates to a single island of bubbles. Not much nose on this beer but a little malt can be detected. The flavor is a milky-maltiness, a bit bready, but no hops. A slight sweet yeast flavor is detectable as well. The flavor leaves a lot to be desired as it has very little to offer.
The body on the beer is very light. It is soft on the palate and goes down without much notice.
08-27-2004 00:47:12 | More by BrewMaster
3.2/5 rDev -10.4%
Light yellow pour, with basically no head on draft at 21st Amendment. Smell is of mild malt and little else. Very tame, uninteresting nose. Taste is of light hop bitterness up front followed by an uninspired pale malt finish. Easy drinking average blonde overall.
01-31-2008 21:18:16 | More by JDV
3.08/5 rDev -13.7%
Poured a rustic straw in color beneath a very whispy, off-white sheet. Little patches of condensed lacing.
Weak toasted malt aroma; slight biscuit nose. A very musty and earthy wheat profile; adjunctory grains.
A metallic-caramel flavor adding to an airy biscuit flavor. Astringent wheat character that leads to a dirty, earthen bitterness followed by an adjunctory-filled corn and rice aftertaste.
Light bodied; grainy, yet airy on the palate.
A disappointing blonde; the malt profile is off and the wheat profile is near offensive. Off-flavored and slightly out of balance leads to average drinkability at best.
05-22-2006 21:28:04 | More by NEhophead
3.25/5 rDev -9%
08-11-2013 06:20:06 | More by ambruns1979
North Carolina
3.45/5 rDev -3.4%
Good stick to the foam that seemed to peel up onto the edges of the glass from the layer of haze covering the clear dark gold body. Very clear, and served very cold, which combined with the somewhat heavy carbonation, made drinking this take awhile. Hard to detect anything too interesting from the nose other than some spots of hops.
Not too much as far as taste in the mouth either, and anything that is there is overwhelmed by the medium sharp carbonation, which hits the mouth and is instantly double-teamed by distinctly bitter hops felt in the back of the mouth and throat. Very nice mouthfeel here. A sold, toasty biscuit grain taste comes across as well.
A little watery, perhaps for those who step into the 21 A looking for a macro. That said, not a bad beer, although the others available are superior. Very fresh.
11-22-2004 04:04:05 | More by donnebaby
New York
3.5/5 rDev -2%
09-10-2013 04:08:21 | More by buffcityx
Ontario (Canada)
3.68/5 rDev +3.1%
On-tap at 21st Amendment, in San Francisco.
'South Park' refers to an actual park adjacent to the brewpub, not the Comedy Central cartoon, but you might just as well recognize this beer from television: as if made explicitly to be in a commercial, it's got that pristinely clear but frosty complexion, shimmering golden colour and fine powdering of snow white head. What a star.
When you're brewing in large quantities - as is needed, I'm sure, for this very popular beer - the actual amount of hops thrown in the brew kettle must be pretty huge. But in relative terms, for a blonde ale, how much they really need for it to show is little and indeed this simple smell is that of bready, grainy malts. It's not exciting by any means, but clean.
A beer this basic and light-bodied that *doesn't* have any fouling adjunct taste must be an epiphany to Coors and Budweiser drinkers. It's a shame that I even feel the need to bring up those names because South Park Blonde, while ordinary and plain, is sure to be enjoyed not only by a mainstream crowd, but anyone who appreciates a good quaff.
Indeed, depth is just one attribute a beer can have, and it's not always the most important one either (far from it when it comes to blonde lagers and ales). Plain beers are meritable too. The wholesome ingredients that went into this one make for something that tastes like a pilsner, but lighter and with no bitterness, and provide a clean, bready aftertaste.
South Park Blonde is catered to the baseball crowd that pack the brewpub before and after every Giants game. They love it - and why wouldn't they? It's an incredibly agreeable and pure beer, perfectly suited to most peoples' tastes. If you like bolder beers such as IPAs then you've ordered the wrong thing - lucky for you this brewpub has plenty of those offerings too!
08-12-2011 15:05:00 | More by biegaman
3.75/5 rDev +5%
02-17-2014 20:56:38 | More by Texasfan549
4/5 rDev +12%
07-03-2014 22:35:23 | More by andy1701
3.5/5 rDev -2%
08-17-2012 16:45:02 | More by ThomasG19
3.68/5 rDev +3.1%
This blonde ale is a nice pale gold. There's a nice mild bready/oatmeal aroma. The flavor profile is very neutral with a mild maltiness towards the end. Bitterness is low but sufficient. High carbonation. Light to medium bodied.
Overall: drinkable and clean. a little boring but that's the style. Good beer to convert BMC drinkers.
11-17-2004 02:06:42 | More by oggg
3.5/5 rDev -2%
09-18-2012 21:58:52 | More by LordVodka
4/5 rDev +12%
04-02-2014 04:09:38 | More by Doublicious
4/5 rDev +12%
06-24-2013 17:24:45 | More by GraduatedCashew
3.53/5 rDev -1.1%
Clear pale straw colour with a small, white head. Decent head retention. Nice lacing.
Very mild sweet grain aroma with a touch of fruitiness and spicy hops.
Sweet, pilsner malt with a touch of herbal hops. Nothing over the top and really very simple.
Medium-light body with moderate carbonation. Good.
A simple but very solid, easy drinking ale.
08-08-2011 10:48:32 | More by dgilks
South Park Blonde from 21st Amendment Brewery
82 out of 100 based on 25 ratings.


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In 1850, he was living in Atlanta and going to school to become an architect. In the early 1850s, he was living in Pike County, Ga., where he met and married Sarah Melissa Myrick on Feb. 1, 1853. She was the daughter of Richard and Nancy D. Myrick.
William Wallace was a close friend to Captain Benjamin Long of Carrollton, Ga. In about 1855, William traveled with Captain Long to Walker County.
William built the first home for the Long family, who settled first in the Hunter's Chapel community.
The house that William built was called "The First White House." It was the first painted house in Walker County.
William Wallace was best known as "Carpenter" throughout the South.
The Wilsons were living in Georgia when daughter Alice Sarah Wilson was born on Aug. 29, 1857. Augusta Georgia Wilson was born April 15, 1859.
In 1860 they were living in Pike County, where Wilson owned land. Shortly after 1860, the couple's third daughter, Savanah Wilson was born in 1861, in Atlanta.
Shortly after her birth, "The War Between The States" broke out.
Their son Robert Lee Wilson was born Oct. 17, 1865.
On March 12, 1862, Wilson joined the 37th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company F, in Pike County. He served under Captain Dunn's Company, Alabama Volunteeers. On July 4, 1865, he was captured at Vicksburg, Miss., and paroled on July 10, 1863.
In 1865, he signed the amnesty agreement that he would not bear arms against the United States of America or give any information, or do any military duty whatever, until regularly exchanged as a prisoner of war. The parole documents stated that he was 5 feet 5 inches tall. His hair was brown, eyes were blue.
On Sept. 30, 1863, after William left for the war, Sarah Wilson sold their land in Pike County. She and the children returned to Georgia.
While he was in Atlanta, he had bought and invested a lot of money in tobacco crops and stored it in and around Atlanta. When Sherman marched on Atlanta, the warehouse was set on fire and his crop of tobacco burned.
Carpenter and his family were back in Atlanta in 1870, where he was helping to restore Atlanta after the fire. Shortly thereafter he was back in Walker County.
He built many of the Greek Revival homes in Jasper and one in Cordova. These were built for the Long family members. Records have it that he built the second Walker County Courthouse and the first school in Jasper. He and his friend, Johnny Banks, built the Long Building, which is now called the Burton Building.
He and his children applied for land in Range 6 West Township 14 and owned seversl hundred acres of land. The seventh generation still lives on the property.
On Sept. 26, 1878, "Carpenter" Wilson applied for permission to build a sawmill, gristmill and dam across Blackwater. Seven of his peers were summoned to meet at the spot and look over the site and see if it was environmentally safe.
They had to be disinterested householders and free holders of Walker County. Sheriff J.B. Lollar appointed: R.H. Smith, H. Baird, W.B. O'Rear, John M. Felkins, E.Q. Akins, J.C. Akins and William Banks.
They had to see that the 10 feet dam would not cause an overflow on the neighbors land, outhouses, gardens or orchards and that the health of the neighbors would not be endangered. The cost of the application writ, sheriff's returns and inquest being recorded was $25. The application and permit was approved for the building of the dam, sawmill and gristmill.
Several buildings which Carpenter built are still standing. There is a house on Green Avenue in Cordova that he built for Captain Long.
Also, in Jasper, at 701 19th Street, there is another house still standing that is now a doctor's office. The Burton Building is still standing and it was built circa 1900.
Some of the houses in Jasper have burned or are not standing for other reasons. The house in Cordova and the house in Jasper are identical. Also, he built a house in Carrollton, Ga., identical to those. He also built other houses in Carroll County, Ga.
William Wallace Wilson, better known as Carpenter, was postmaster of Bartonville, Beat 14, Walker County, Ala., from 1875 to 1900, until he retired.
At that time, the post office was moved to Freibus (Union Chapel) and operated by his daughter-in-law Martha Jane Robinson Wilson, wife of Robert Lee Wilson.
Carpenter and Sara Melsissa Wilson daughter, Alice Sarah Wilson married William Jasper Lovell, son of Jefferson Lovell and Jane Wilson Lovell. They were married on Dec. 24, 1882, at the home of the bride's parents by Minister of Gospel Leroy Williams.
William Wallace "Carpenter" Wilson, was born Dec. 1832 and died Nov. 3, 1903 in Jasper, Ala., his wife Sarah Melissa Myrick Wilson was born in 1834 in Pike County, Ga., and died 1900 in Walker County, Ala.
William and his wife Sarah are buried at Union Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Union Chapel community, Jasper, Ala., William and Sarah Wilson's daughter Savanah Wilson died at a young age sometime between 1870 and 1880. It is not known at the time of this article where her burial place is located.
William Jasper Lovell was born Oct. 5, 1860 in Van Wert, Polk County, Ga., and died Feb. 26, 1889 in Jasper, Walker County, Ala. His wife Sarah Wilson Lovell was born August 29, 1857 in Atlanta, Ga., and died June 11, 1905. Augusta Georgia Wilson was born April 15, 1859 in Atlanta, Ga., and died June 25, 1939. They are all buried at Union Chapel Methodist Church in the Union Chapel community, of Jasper, Alabama.
Robert Lee Wilson was born October 17, 1865 in China Grove, Pike County and died on April 26, 1937, in Jasper, Ala. His wife Martha Jane Robinson Wilson was born on Oct. 23, 1865 in Georgia and died June 11, 1936 in Jasper, Ala. They are both buried at oak Hill Cemetery in Jasper, Walker County, Ala.
In closing of this brief history on William Wallace Wilson better known as Carpenter Wilson, he and his wife Sarah Melissa Myrick Wilson were very instrumental in settling the Union Chapel community. As a true statement to his name all anyone has to do is drive around and look at the beautiful old homes and buildings that are still standing the test of time.
This article was submitted by June Kelly Fowler who is the Great Great Granddaughter of Carpenter Wilson. This is a follow up story of one of the names found in the article of the September 2010 issue of Walking Back in Time on page 7, Long Building Torn Down.


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estate rake
I am becoming interested in an estate rake for raking leaves. Anyone know anything about them?
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Haven't heard of an estate rake?? Are you speaking of a york rake?
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Looks like a miniature hay rake.
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I haven't used the small rake like in the video but Have used the small wheel rake and it does a Great job.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P3VV_97oeI This one I have NOT used.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXUTmjH ... re=related This one I have used and it works great. I used it at a demo near here. Not sure of the price.
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Re: estate rake
Both of those are interesting - small enough for the Cub. I think that McCormick makes a couple of side delivery rakes that are Cub size. I think Phil Lenke restored one for use behind his Cub. Here is the thread - Making Hay With My Cub
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If you have a typical riding lawn mower just mow in a circle and blow the leaf debris into the middle and pick it up for removal when it's in a small pile.
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Depends on how much acreage you have. A ride-on tractor with a mower deck and grass bags/buckets would be ideal. With the high lift blades not only will the leaves get almost mulched but very little will be left after the first pass. I liked my Craftsman because of the grass catcher. Sure was nice, kinda miss it. However, if you want to use your Cub I would suggest you have a look at this thread: Cheap and Dirty Lawn Rake along with Rick's other ideas for Cheap and Dirty Implements.
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Both of those are very cool rakes.....and the Keefe rake is not very expensive $399.....not cheap though..... Thanks for the links.
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PLAYBILL BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Sharr White, Playwright of Broadway's The Other Place
By Mervyn Rothstein
Meet Sharr White, now making his Broadway playwriting debut with his lean 75-minute drama, The Other Place, about the splintering of a woman's world.
Sharr White is the author of The Other Place, which opened on Broadway earlier this month at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre to critical praise for the play and its star, Laurie Metcalf.
White's drama was first presented Off-Broadway in 2011 by MCC Theater, where it was nominated for two Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Drama League Award and three Lucille Lortel Awards. Metcalf won an Obie Award and a Lucille Lortel Award for her portrayal of Juliana Smithton, a successful neurologist with an increasingly troubled life. Joe Mantello, a two-time Tony winner (Take Me Out and Assassins) directed the drama for both MCC and now MTC. The Broadway cast includes Daniel Stern, Zoe Perry (Metcalf's real-life daughter) and John Schiappa.
White, 42, has been writing plays since the 1990s. They've been presented around the country, including at South Coast Repertory, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Lincoln Center Theatre's Directors Lab and Key West Theatre Festival. But when The Other Place played MCC, it marked his first major New York appearance, and now it is his first Broadway show.
We contacted White to talk about The Other Place, the kinds of plays he prefers to write, his day job and his long and winding road to Broadway.
How do characterize The Other Place, for those readers who haven't seen it?
What's the genesis of the play? Where did the idea come from and how did it come into being? And how did you get Laurie Metcalf — a three-time Emmy winner for "Roseanne" — to star in it?
Laurie's involvement was really fortunate. When I was developing the play at MCC Theater they had several readings, and the third reading they had was with Laurie, and I assume it was just because they loved her and she was in town at the time. And it was after that reading that MCC committed to it, and soon thereafter Laurie committed to the play as well.
How do you feel about Laurie Metcalf in the role, her incarnation of your character?
SW: I've been lucky enough to see it two other times. The fortunate thing is that it works. It works beautifully. Everybody's going to bring their own personality to it. There was a wonderful production in San Francisco [at Magic Theatre] just before this production. Henny Russell starred. She's understudying in New York. She was wonderful in San Francisco. So I'm not concerned about it.
How did the play get to Broadway?
How do you feel about having a play on Broadway?
Were there many changes between MCC and Broadway?
SW: No, there was no concern at all. In earlier incarnations of the play it was about an hour and a half, including an intermission. It's a fairly intense play. As we kept workshopping the play and bringing the story out more directly it just naturally became shorter and shorter. I think if the play were much longer it might wind up being too much. Because again, it does pack a punch
The play concerns a disintegrating mind. The word Alzheimer's is never used in the play. Is there a reason? Was it in an earlier draft?
You've written several other plays, one of which, Six Years, was performed in 2006 at the Humana Festival of New American Plays at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. Are they very different from The Other Place? Are you interested in a range of subjects and styles?
The Other Place is a very specific, small-cast (four actors) character study. Do you think of the economics of theatre when you write?
Do you have a sprawling, large-cast play somewhere in your files? Or in your future?
SW: I am working in fashion advertising as a copywriter. It's a career I've developed over the course of the last 13 years. It's providing a steady life for my family, which I need. And also a real stability for me to be able to write. I've got a lot of friends who are making a living as writers, and it can be tough. It's a tough life. It's essentially a freelance life. And right now I treasure the stability my job brings.
Is your day job the kind that helps or hinders your playwriting?
Tell me about your family.
Do you have a writing schedule on a typical workday?
Do you write on weekends?
SW: I was born in Frederick, MD, and moved to Southern California when I was small, to Orange County. I went to junior high and high school in Boulder, CO. And after high school I went back to Southern California. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. I took some time off. I worked in a warehouse for a while. Then I went back to school. I took some biology classes at a junior college in Southern California. I was sort of planning to be a biologist because my father is in science; he's a biophysicist and physiologist. Then I took some acting classes and I got hit with the theatre bug and I moved to San Francisco with the naïve idea that I'll get into A.C.T. [American Conservatory Theatre] because I hear that's a great school. But I was lucky in that I did get into A.C.T., so I went to San Francisco State for a little bit and then I jumped over to A.C.T. and finished the acting program there. I started writing at A.C.T., though they didn't have any writing classes. But we were doing created projects and I started writing for my classmates.
By the time I graduated [with an M.F.A.] in 1993 I thought writing was the thing for me. So I moved to New York. I was doing some auditioning, but mostly I was writing. I knew, several years in, that I should just commit to writing because [when I did so] I stopped not wanting to go on auditions because it would ruin a good writing day. From there it was a long process for me, because I didn't go to grad school for writing, I didn't go to any writing programs, I wasn't formally trained at all. I felt like when I reached a point in beginning to develop I didn't have anyone to turn to, which was pretty isolating. My time in New York has been about writing, writing, writing. I did some self-producing in the '90s. The big break was with Humana Festival in 2006. I was able to start surfacing to people, and I got a couple of commissions. It's been a long process to get here.
What's next for you?
One final question. Your first name, Sharr, is unusual. Do you know its origin, how it came into your parents' minds?
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 455 reviewers.
Rated 3 out of 5 by LeeJay0711 Out of the way but close to beach I recently stayed at this hotel for 5 nights in Feb. The weather was really great, the overall property was pretty well kept. The rooms are a bit dated but big, rust, dirt, cracking is prevalent but the grounds and pool area are well kept. This property is right across from Smathers beach so if you plan on using the beach, this is the hotel for you. If you want to be close to downtown action, they have a shuttle but it becomes a war to get on before everyone else. Staff that I encountered at the pool and shuttle drivers are VERY RUDE. In fact, I was convinced they tried to be rude on purpose. You can have a good time here if you stay outdoors, at the beach, and don;t expect pleasant people. February 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by seaweed Keys Had a great time. Will be back July 8, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by AxlRose No SPG recognition This was a repeat stay and when I checked in was given an inside room even though I asked if that was the best available and my 50th night. Was then given SPG room after some discussion with manager. Desk people not helpful- other staff were great. Left two messages for management after my stay and never returned my call. March 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Markdg Exceeded our expectations Our stay was fantastic. The suite was extremely spacious for our family of 4. We enjoyed having the separate bedroom and living/dining room area. Because of the sink, refrigerator, microwave and table we were able to eat lunch in our room everyday which was a huge money saver for us. The bathroom area was one of the best I have ever seen. There were four sets of cabinets, three drawers and a closet which allowed plenty of room to unpack our clothing. Each and every staff member we came in contact with was helpful and courteous. This would include front desk, housekeepers, pool staff, and the concierge. We also rented bikes for our stay and rode the short ride to Duval Street everyday to explore all the sights. This feature was a great convenience and was reasonably priced. In the evenings, we took the shuttle to Duval Street for dinner. We found the shuttle to be very convenient and a great way to avoid trying to find parking. The hotel is also right across from the beach which was fabulous. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel and we are already planning our stay for next year! July 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by gcschroeder Awesome amenities! We enjoyed our stay. The shuttle services to the downtown part of the island was a great service. The hotel was nice and clean and we enjoyed the beach location! November 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lucky3 This hotel has a fantastic staff What brought my family and I to this hotel, was a death in the family. Even though the staff did not know the circumstances as to why I was staying at the Sheraton Key West Suites, I was greeted with much friendliness. I was very much impressed with the professionalism of all staff and the cleanliness of the hotel. The pool area, I found it to be so clean and inviting.....the morning breakfast buffet was great, and so were the staff members. During my stay at the hotel, I found all staff members, to be friendly and accommodating, whether they were from the front desk, restaurant, bar or pool area, or room attendants. I would certainly recommend this hotel to friends and family. November 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fishiepoo First stay This was the first time I have stayed at a sheriton Hotel and I am sold on them. Everything about the hotel the room the service everything was very very nice. May 9, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Traveler17 Great Suite Would highly recommend our room with deck overlooking the pool. Very clean, food was good, staff was friendly. Wish we could have stayed longer. May 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by WTB58 Great job, great place to stay The rooms were clean and well maintained, food/service at the hotel were top notch and priced fairly. June 19, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by hjbrdb Great Visit to Key West Wonderful place! Super nice people on staff! The shuttle back and forth to town was a huge plus! June 28, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by hersch not up to the usual Sheraton I have stayed at many Sheratons over the years and have always felt confident that my expectations would be met. However, this particular hotel is not the usual standards. Here were my concerns and/or complaints. 1. The staff was nice at the front desk but seemed unknowledgeable about other things as simple as do you have laundry. We were told by one person we had to send it out and the maid told us "oh no we have washing machines . 2. One conciere was definietly not enough for a busy holiday week end. There was always a wait to talk with her. 3. Having to walk outside without any cover in the rain was just horirble. There is no other way to the lobby. 4. Then the one day it did not rain, I was walking back to my room and the sprinklers were on at 7:00 at nite and the sidewalks were wet and I I almost slipped and fell. Seems like they could do this while I was asleep. 5. Beach? The resevationist represented that we were on the beach, it was across a busy street and was nowhere visible while anywhere in your room or lobby. 6. No one greeted us at the front door to help with bags. No one ever offered to help or carry our bags. We are older folks and this was very difficult for us. 7. Elevators are not strategically located . We had a long walk to our room, lugging bags. 8. The shuttle drivers were friendly, but only went to one location. Needless to say I was not happy with our stay at this particular location. On a positive note I will say theat the service employees, maids, workers, shuttle drivers were very friendly July 8, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by HB1992 Worst Hotel Ever!!!!! This was without question the most miserable hotel and vacation experience we have ever had. The staff was unfriendly and miserable, the room was disgusting, and by that I mean worms in the toilet paper and in the cabinets and everything was consistently understaffed. The pool is too small to accommodate the size of the hotel. The rate was ridiculously overpriced for what you got in return...it was absolutely horrible. If they offer a breakfast buffet you shouldn't have to wait 20 minutes for a table. Once you did get seated the food was mediocre at best. The drinks at the pool bar were overpriced and contained almost no alcohol making them a complete waste of money just like everything else at the Sheraton Key West. March 31, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dmpeters38 Shuttle driver/Pool towel attendant My family and I enjoyed our stay at the hotel and in Key West. It was our first time there on vacation. Our shuttle driver Ed was excellent!!!!! He went above and beyond for us. Also, the pool towel attendant (don't know his name) was excellent also. He was very courteous and a hard worker. The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean. We had a very relaxing vacation. May 14, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Kar50 Nice hotel Enjoyed our stay at Sheraton Smathers beach, great location and was nice having a shuttle drop you into town every day. July 5, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by bailcam13 Decent hotel with a few issues Rooms are clean and everything was in good shape. The pool was very refreshing and well maintained. The concierge was very helpful and I definitely recommend using them to book trips. If you want to save a few bucks you can go find the same things to do a little cheaper but the concierge makes it very convenient. Issues: - Free Shuttle Service: tried to use this 3 times and each time the shuttle was booked up. This is ridiculous because I even went 6 hours prior to needing the shuttle to reserve it and it was booked. The shuttle I believe runs about every 15 minutes so the hotel should set-up a location where you get in line and it is first come first serve. If this can't be done then it should be advertised as shuttle service by reservations. - The restaurant (Coral Crab Cafe) has SLOW service. We attempted to eat there twice sitting outside on the deck. The first time the bartender told us to have a seat and someone would be right with us. 20 minutes later I went and got someone (this was at 5:30pm). Once we got a waitress the service was great and the burgers were actually really good. A couple days later we tried the same thing. No one bothered to come to our table and I even walked around inside trying to get a waitress/waiter's attention so they knew we were outside, no one was around. We ended up leaving. - Pool Bar: the bartenders are very unpleasant and not very friendly. Not sure why but we experienced this 3 different times. April 8, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by CbusDad Couldn't have been better We stayed here the week between Christmas and New Year's and had a fantastic time. It was my wife and I, our adult daughter, son and his fiance. This trip was a Christmas gift to my family and took advantage of air and hotel points i'd been hoarding for awhile, so it was important to me. I read some of the negative reviews and was a little concerned so I wrote an email to the GM. Frankly I didn't think i'd get more than a form response. Instead I received a personal phone call and a promise to take care of us. And he delivered. The staff was wonderful. Helpful. Courteous. Friendly. From the front desk, to housekeeping to staff to the folks around the pool. Can't say enough about the shuttle drivers. Friendly, helpful and always in good spirits. The room was great. We made use of the pull out couch and the two beds in the bedroom (unfortunately I didn't have enough points for two suites) so we were a little snug but we really didn't spend much time in the room. It was clean, comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. The bottom line is we all fell in love with Key West and the Sheraton helped facilitate a great, great trip. Understand that you're not in the middle of the action, but you are across the street from a nice beach (as Key West beaches go) and a close shuttle ride or an easy bike ride to all the action. We actually enjoyed the little bit of a break from the fun of Duval St. Some relaxing pool time to have a drink and read was a part of every day we were there. I would recommend this location to anyone. April 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JNJ1120 Exceptional Staff I recently stayed at the Sheraton Suites in Key West with another couple celebrating my girlfriend's birthday. The hotel was just what we needed and the convenience of the shuttle to downtown was terrific. We thought we would utilize the beach, but we didn't utilize it at all and it didn't seem like anyone else was either. That was definitely unexpected, but not relevant to the hotel, the hotel was great. The absolute highlight of this hotel was the staff. The general manager, Fotis, went out of his way to guarantee our needs were met. It seemed like he never left the property over the three days we were there. First, he offered us a drink voucher for four free drinks by the pool. He found that someone had left them behind and saw us sitting by the pool and instead of just throwing the ticket away and saving the hotel the money, he let us have it with his compliments. Second, a native of Key West, he made sure we knew where to go and what to do during our time there. Third, after a computer error in the hotel restaurant in where I was overcharged by $12 for a service fee, he promptly corrected the mistake when I brought it to his attention and then went so far as to cancel out all my incidental charges upon check out! As an SPG Gold Member I've been to incredible properties around the country and the one thing that always sets them apart, for me, is the service. I've never received such excellent service at any SPG property and I've never met a General Manager so involved in every detail of his property. I highly recommend this property to anyone who places a premium on service! October 9, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by chadderbox13 2 Star hotel First off, I pay EXTRA for three people to stay and the room was not set up for three people to stay. After several requests we had enough cups, coffee, shampoo, conditioner, pillows, blankets... etc. I wished I would not have paid extra for a third person, you would not have noticed. The refrigerator is broken, I get staff up to room to tell me ..." Yes, it is broke. What do you want me to do about it? I have no parts..." Thanks for the lousy service on the refrigerator! The staff already knew it was broken when he arrived! You claim it was a stocked wet bar in suite - is that the two bottles of water? The pineapple bed post (on foot board) is a lovely tool, if I do not like my man parts (I had to remove it during our stay, only after causing my inner thigh some injury!). Master bedroom is not big enough to safely maneuver in without injury (room was never intended for a King size bed). The partition between the rooms were inoperable (they did not close all the way). The pull out sofa needs some attention. It smells and sags (not very comfortable). I have stayed at many five star and four star hotels in my day, and this is no four star hotel (as you claim to be). No room service after 10pm I was told.... WHAT!? How does this make any sense? I am satisfied to say I had stayed in a two star hotel for last three days. I just wish I WOULD NOT HAVE PAID THE FOUR STAR PRICE, FOR A TWO STAR STAY. I believe the staff needs some re-training or fine polishing in the customer service department if you wish to claim to be a four star stay. You must address the problems in the room, previously mentioned (some pose a safety hazard). Overall, I was a bit let down by the experience, and would be glad to pay the extra money, in order to stay down the road (if this is what I am to expect next time I consider a Sheraton property), where hospitality would be priority, right next to the safety of the guests. Thank you for hearing my feedback based on my stay with your organization. I hope you use it for your benefit. October 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by AndrewBrooklyn Nice hotel close to the beach I got cool upgrade. Food was great. Staff friendla and hotel is located vedy close to the beach. July 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tuyet Everything is above expectation We should stay here more nights if Key West is in our trip plan . Recommend this hotel to everyone love to visit Key west.Definitely go back and stay here. July 2, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Mary6161 Housekeeping issues I would like to say this is the fourth time I have stayed in this hotel,There was feces on the sheer drape in our room upon arrival. I had to call housekeeping and have the drape changed. Then the mattress pad crept off our bed and all night I had to get up and adjust the pad and fitted sheet. I thought the housekeeper would take care of it when she made the bed in the morning but house keeping never cleaned the room. I notified the front desk at 6 pm. A housekeeper arrived and handed me towels and said ""ok? the next morning I had houdekeeping change the totally too soft mattress and the mattress pad. Then the bed was fine. The food from room service was excellent and so was the morning breakfast buffet. The bar was fine and the reception staff friendly. Van drivers were fine. March 23, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by bevjon Inadequate service We arrived on a Friday. Our room was not cleaned on Saturday. We stopped at the front desk Sunday AM and requested to have our room cleaned, the staff apologized and said it would be cleaned immediately. Left for breakfast and shopping, came back approximately 4 hours later, room still not cleaned. This, coupled with the fact that the air conditioning does not work well, and the avg room temp was 75, led us to check out early and go to another hotel. Also, balcony located over kitchen exhaust fans which made it unusable. Thanks to Dawn at SPG for helping us! August 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by PhoenixNR A welcome surprise! We used our starpoints to book this Sheraton, when we were hoping to get the Westin, which is closer to Duvall Street where the action is. I could not have been more wrong! This property is across the street from the beach, has a great pool and a FREE shuttle to and from Duvall street! It has the best of everything. We loved it and our room was great. Shout out to Grant at the front desk who gave us great recommendations for places to try and Mr. Ed who drove the shuttle and told us all about Key West. You guys are great! Thanks for a great stay in Key West! November 8, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by JCROD55 ALL GOOD EXCEPT BREAKFAST EVERYTHING WAS GREAT, MY ONLY COMPLIANT WOULD BE THAT ON BOTH OCCASIONS THAT I HAD BREAKFAST AT THE RESTUARANT THE SERVICE WAS POOR, I HAD TO GET MY OWN SILVERWARE, TOOK FOR EVER TO GET A WAITER, HENCE WE PROCEEDED WITH THE BUFFET BOTH TIMES DUE THE THE TIME THEY TOOK. ONE DAY I FINISHED MY BREAKFAST AND THEN THEY CAME AND ASKED IF WE WNATED COFFEE OR JUICE. FUNNY THING IS THAT I HAD DINNER AT THE SAME PLACE AND THE SERVICE WAS STELLAR., I THINK YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO YOUR MORINING MANANGE BECUASE THE SERIVCE WAS SUDPAR ON BOTH BREAKFAST OCCASSION. March 20, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by International64 Clean comfortable room By Key West standards, this hotel room was very good. The room was clean and comfortable. The A/C is a central system so it is very quite. The best thing is that there is no motion sensor system, so the room stays at the temperature that you select. That said, the room is worn and the carpets were stained. As someone else noted, you can see daylight all the way around the door, though we had no issues with noise. The worst problem with the hotel is the food service. We tried to go there for dinner, and even though the dining room was fairly empty, we were told that they were too busy and it would be over an hour to get food. Someone else in our group ordered chicken casadias. They waited a long time and then were served the food with undercooked chicken. The beach was murky and covered with seaweed. It had a very bad smell that you could smell throughout the hotel. We found this property overpriced for what we got. June 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wayne64 Perfect stay From the moment I arrived at the hotel, I was thrilled with everything from the first staff member, to the ease of check-in, the beautiful room, and the overall beauty of the entire property. I can't wait to go back. May 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DH23 Softball Trip Great place for a team to stay. Great pool and hotel June 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by ProfComb Great Spot to Explore Key West The facilities and comfort level at the Key West Sheraton Suites are very good: pool, parking, cleanliness, great bed and room finish, and lots of space. It is a great location, on Smathers Beach and out of the construction mess on the north side of the island. I particularly recommend it to anyone with a car who will be exploring some of the other lower Keys. The shuttle to the north end of Duval Street makes it unnecessary to have a car for the usual tourist spots in town. It was an ideal compromise of convenience and beach access. The only sour note was the bartender/manager who just seemed unhappy with her job and was rude for little reason that I could figure out. However, it is easy to avoid that area and enjoy what else there is to enjoy. June 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Majestic1234 Great staff Great views, tropical grounds, rooms large, shower area great. Only problem we had was sofa bed was like sleeping on springs, but when we notified desk they brought a new mattress! The staff was friendly, and took care of all your needs. The transportation staff worked hard to get you where you needed to go on time. If shuttle filled up they radioed to get another one there. Beach across the street, and no worries about a cruise ship blocking your views. Enjoyed our stay. March 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by RichYG Excellent experience! I dropped off my cell phone on the shuttle. After I reported to the front desk, staff began to call the driver to search the bus. My phone was returned to me so quickly! I am so happy with the experience. There is nothing more I could ever ask for! Thank you so much! April 20, 2014


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CATEGORIES Documentary, Independent, Sundance, Cinematical Indie, Sundance Film Festival, CinematicalDo we need another documentary about the 1968 Democratic National Convention? More importantly, after almost 40 years, do we need even one film about that turbulent week in August? The answer to both questions is, yes. The thing is, aside from Medium Cool, which is only part-documentary, I can't think of any docs that actually focus specifically on the convention and the infamous protests/riots that ensued in Chicago at the time (that doesn't mean there are none). And as far as the significance and relevancy of such a film, well, in my opinion it could serve us an inspiration for young people looking to take action in 2008.
Anyway, there is a new film about the DNC, and it is called Chicago 10. The doc, which was directed by Brett Morgen, has just been announced as the opening film for the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. It may seem strange for a nonfiction film to kickoff the fest, but it isn't the first time. In 2004, Stacy Peralta's Riding Giants was the opener.
Chicago 10 reportedly tells the story of the DNC protests thoroughly, including the courtroom trial of the "Chicago 7" a year later, using an innovative style combining animation, archival footage and interviews. The film will also feature music from the period as well as revolutionary music of today, which is likely meant to parallel the current political atmosphere with that of the late 1960s.
The rest of the Sundance line up will be announced after the Thanksgiving weekend.


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Valley doctors say they've seen an increase in heroin users after the drug is blamed for the death of an actor who starred on "Glee."
It's the drug that killed rock stars in the 1970s from Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison and it's the drug that led to Corey Monteith's untimely death.
Monteith died alone in a hotel room from a deadly mixture of heroin and alcohol. Many fans were shocked to hear of how he died. Many believed he had conquered his demons after completing rehab in April.
A shock to many of his fans, but not to Journey Healing Center's Dr. Ravi Chandiramani.
"I wasn't surprised to hear toxicology report found both alcohol and heroin substance usually mixing a cocktail of something," he said.Many thought Monteith was clean after going through rehab in Vancouver just a few months ago, but what he did after rehab -- this treatment facility doctor says is even more important.
"Very shortly after leaving rehab.. that's where the people he knew and used with were.. and whole lot of things that reminded him what it was like to use," said Chandiramandi.The doctor says heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs and making a comeback."They actually stop breathing and turn blue and that's how a lot of people who overdose from heroin are found."
Wednesday night, a group of Glee fans gathered to say goodbye to the young star. They lit candles and hung posters to remember the Glee star.
"Cory was the heart and soul of Glee, he gave me something to belong to," said fan Mahriah Schmidt.
At this Scottsdale treatment facility, doctors say they've seen an increase in heroin addiction because people have switched from prescription pills to the cheaper heroin."A pill habit is a very expensive habit to maintain. It's not uncommon for these individuals to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on weekly basis. Money often dries out at which point they turn to heroin."A drug that doesn't discriminate -- ending a life with a bright future ahead."We make use of these kind of stories even with fame and wealth and spotlight and if it could happen with all of these things it could happen with them," said Chandiramandi.
Chandiramani says that heroin can be even more deadly than prescription pills because it's not regulated and those making heroin are not pharmacists -- although any drug abuse he says could be a crippling disease and to find help right away.
Along with countless fans across the country, the cast of Glee is grieving the loss of Monteith. There's no word yet how producers will handle his death in the show's upcoming season.
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Sinaia is a town and a mountain resort in Romania. The town was named after Sinaia Monastery, around which it was built; the monastery in turn is named after the Biblical Mount Sinai. King Carol I of Romania built his summer home, Peleş Castle, near the town.
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Europe is generally agreed to be the birthplace of western culture, including such legendary innovations as the democratic nation-state, football and tomato sauce.
The word Europe comes from the Greek goddess Europa, who was kidnapped by Zeus and plunked down on the island of Crete. Europa gradually changed from referring to mainland Greece until it extended finally to include Norway and Russia.
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Do not confuse the EU with the Council of Europe, which has 47 member states and dates to 1949. These two bodies share the same flag, national anthem, and mission of integrating Europe. The headquarters of the Council are located in Strasbourg, France, and it is most famous for its European Court of Human Rights.
In spite of these two bodies, there is still no single Constitution or set of laws applying to all the countries of Europe. Debate rages over the role of the EU in regards to national sovereignty. As of January 2009, the Lisbon Treaty is the closest thing to a European Constitution, yet it has not been approved by all the EU states.
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Tomatillos Café y Cantina Jazzes up Summer at the McNay San Antonio, TX, - Tomatillos Café y Cantina, one of San Antonio's most popular Tex-Mex eateries, is sponsoring the McNay's Summer Jazz & Lunch Series for the second year in a row. This summer, McNay visitors will cool off at a refreshing four-part music series in Leeper Auditorium. They will hear San Antonio's finest Jazz bands perform music from the George Nelson era and beyond, while enjoying a Mexican buffet from the restaurant. The concerts are free with museum admission and made possible thanks to the great generosity of Tomatillos which sponsored the series in its entirety. A Mexican buffet from the restaurant will be available for purchase (see prices below). "Tomatillos partnered with the McNay last year, once more we are delighted to support a grand event that excites the senses" said Dwight Lieb, owner of Tomatillos, "Great art stimulates the eyes, good jazz always satisfies the ears, and Tomatillos Café's TexMex cuisine always pleases the palate." The McNay is likewise delighted with the partnership "We are truly grateful for the Summer Jazz Series. We'd like for the McNay to be a top attraction this summer, Tomatillo's generosity has made that happen" comments William J. Chiego, McNay director, "The concerts were a hit last year, we hope that the series becomes a McNay and Tomatillos tradition in the years to come" The McNay also worked with its media partner, Jazz station KRTU 91.7, to select the dates and bands that will be featured during the summer. Sunday, June 26, 12:30-3:00 pm, Leeper AuditoriumSummer Jazz Concert: Ken SlavinWith music in the tradition of Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin, Slavin delivers swinging vocals with piano trio backing. Sunday, July 24, 12:30-3:00 pm, Leeper AuditoriumSummer Jazz Concert: John Magaldi & the Primetime Jazz OrchestraSaxophonist John Magaldi leads the Primetime Orchestra in mainstream, big band jazz. Sunday, August 28, 12:30-3:00 pm, Leeper AuditoriumSummer Jazz Concert: Henry Brun and the International TrioGrammy-winner Henry Brun and his trio play Latin Music of George Nelson's era. Chill to Brazilian and other latin rhythms on bass guitar, guitar, and percussion. Sunday, September 18, 12:30-3:00 pm, Leeper AuditoriumSummer Jazz Concert: Richard Oppenheim's A&R BandTango from Argentina; swing and pop from France and Italy; Mexican boleros; plus sambas, bossa novas, and choros from Brazil are all part of the A&R Band's international repertoire with keyboard, guitar, saxophone, and vocalist. McNay Summer Jazz & Lunch Series information Summer Jazz concerts are free and open to the public with museum admission. For the Mexican buffet: $10/$5 adult/child for McNay members; $13/$7 adult/child nonmembers, payable at the door. Beer and margaritas are available at a cash bar. No reservations needed, seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The McNay's Summer Jazz and Lunch Series is graciously sponsored by Tomatillos Café y Cantina. McNay and KRTU members get a 10% discount on food and nonalcoholic beverages at Tomatillos when they present their respective membership cards. Offer valid June 1-September 30, 2011. Special thanks to our media partner KRTU 91.7 FM.
The McNay Built by artist and educator Marion Koogler McNay in the 1920s, the Spanish Colonial Revival-style residence opened as Texas's first museum of modern art in 1954. Today more than 100,000 visitors a year enjoy works by modern masters including Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. In June 2008, the museum opened the 45,000-square-foot Jane and Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions designed by internationally renowned French architect Jean-Paul Viguier. Nearly doubling the McNay's exhibition space, the Stieren Center includes three separate outdoor sculpture galleries. Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm; Thursday, 10 am-9 pm;Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, noon-5 pm. The McNay is closed on Mondays, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. General AdmissionCurrent exhibtion is included in the general admission ticket price. McNay members, free; Children 12 and under, free; Adults, $8; Students 12 and under, $5; Seniors (65+), $5; Active Military, $5. An extra admission charge of $5 applies during special exhibitions. There is no charge for general admission on Thursday nights and on the first Sunday of the month. At these times, the extra admission charge applies only for entrance to the special exhibition. ###


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MORTON, Ill. -- Police are investigating a bomb threat at the Kmart in Morton.
Officers responded to the store around 2 p.m. after an employee received a call from a man demanding he be wired money or he would detonate a bomb placed inside the store.
Customers and employees were evacuated. The Peoria Bomb Squad and K-9 Unit were called to the scene but found no evidence of a bomb.
Police believe the threat is linked to similar incidents that have occurred at other Kmarts across the nation.
"What they're doing is basically, is they're giving instructions to transfer money Visa cards that can be loaded within the store and if they don't do that, then that's when they're proceeding with the threat that there is a bomb inside of the store," Sgt. Shawn Darche, Morton Police Department said.
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Congratulations to both teams it is truly an impressive feat. These are the future leaders of our town, state and country. Hopefully they can do a better job then what's currently going on.
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An outstanding and impressive history, but I think you got the years wrong, Jeb. They aren't listed as going to D.C. in '95, yet they won?? What'd they do?? Phone it in??
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Thursday's rumor is Friday's news: CBS Sports' Gary Parrish reports that a source has told him that longtime George Mason coach Jim Larranaga will be the next Miami basketball coach.
As for why, Parrish is pointing at the bottom line:
On the surface this move makes little sense considering Larranaga had rejected overtures from power-conference schools before. Combine that with the fact that the core of his 27-win team was returning, and there's no obvious reason for Larranaga to leave one of the best CAA jobs for one of the worst ACC jobs ... except for money. Larranaga was scheduled to make between $525,000 and $700,000 at George Mason next year (depending on bonuses). His deal at Miami, a source said, will be worth more than $1 million annually.
If that salary figure's accurate, Larranaga would be joining the fraternity of $1 million per year coaches, but Miami would still be spending less than its in-state rivals. Florida coach Billy Donovan earns more than $3.5 million annually, and Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton's salary is in the $1.5 million per year range.
This March, Larranaga coached George Mason to the third round of the NCAA Tournament, where the Patriots were crushed by Ohio State. Miami will be hoping Larranaga can more closely approximate his Patriots' 2006 run to the Final Four with the Hurricanes.


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---- — BEVERLY — A victim got no justice yesterday. A judge said so.
Judge Robert Brennan pointed to several reasons for that, including, he suggested, a "code of silence" among Endicott College athletes who attended the same party where the victim, a 22-year-old Northeastern University student, was left disfigured.
But Brennan said another portion of blame falls at the feet of the Beverly Police Department, for its "utter lack of follow-up" in December 2011, when the victim, during an off-campus party attended by many Endicott College lacrosse players, was slashed across the face.
The wound was deep enough to reveal his lower jaw and teeth in photos and to leave a dark red scar that curves across one side of his face, starting next to his mouth and up toward his cheek.
That, the judge said, is a travesty.
"It is to me another travesty that (the victim) walks out of court feeling there was no justice in this case," Brennan said.
"It would be equally as much a travesty to convict Mr. (Brendan) Eppley of a felony," the judge said, based on the somewhat-equivocal evidence he heard during a two-day, jury-waived trial in Salem District Court.
A proper investigation by police "could have produced some physical evidence or statements," said Brennan, that might have bolstered the case against Eppley. Instead, Brennan said he was forced to find Eppley, 22, of Darien, Conn., not guilty of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
The case has already led to the demotion of a high-ranking state police lieutenant, Kenneth Martin, who was removed from his position as commander of the state's crime scene services last week as a result of his work for Eppley's defense team.
Yesterday, it raised questions about the performance of Beverly police at what started out as a routine call for a loud party but turned into a felony investigation.
Witnesses testified that the responding officers ordered potential witnesses at the party to leave — sending many college students who had been drinking to their cars, according to the students themselves — and failed to take down the names of any of the partygoers besides the victim, the suspect (Eppley), the victim's cousin Nicholas Tagnieri, and a fourth man, Harry Holden, Eppley's best friend.
The officers, identified in a police report as David Grimes, Edward Hathorn and Sgt. John Vitale, relied solely on the victim's identification of Eppley, whom he had seen in a darkened, strobe-lit kitchen in the 9 Mason St. apartment and then again outside the house in the early morning hours of Dec. 11, 2011.
The victim testified that he and Eppley exchanged words after he told Eppley to leave because police were on their way. The victim said he thought Tagnieri, who was hosting the party, wanted everyone out.
Eppley, a lacrosse teammate of Tagnieri, allegedly refused and swore at the victim, who was up from Northeastern that night visiting his cousin.
The victim testified that he grabbed Eppley's arm, but then Eppley pulled away and swung around, his fist raised. The victim said he closed his eyes, anticipating a blow. The next thing he felt was blood pouring out of his face, he said.
The victim acknowledged that he didn't see what hit him. He, and later police, surmised that it was a bottle. But no broken bottle was ever found by officers.
The officers told two party guests who were cleaning blood and broken glass off the floor to just keep cleaning up, never securing the crime scene or returning to look for whatever it was that sliced the victim's face open, the witnesses testified.
When police saw the blood-covered kitchen floor, one officer yelled, "Hey, who spilled the jungle juice?" Ryan Sutherland, an Endicott student who attended the party, testified.
"Are you serious?" Sutherland recalled asking the officer, who responded by telling him to leave.
When a blood-covered Lauren Sleeper tried to ask an officer to call an ambulance for the victim, the officer allegedly snapped, "Don't touch me!"
Outside the party, Grimes interviewed the victim, according to his police report. "I asked him if he knew his attacker," the officer wrote in a 11/2-page report. "He said that he did not know his name, but knew him as a lacrosse teammate of Mr. Tagnieri.
"I also asked others as they passed or stood in the crowd that had gathered if they had seen the fight or knew who had struck the victim. All said no," Grimes wrote.
Soon after that, however, the victim pointed to Eppley as his assailant, then walked over to him, kicking at him.
At the hospital, the victim mentioned Holden as a possible second assailant. But after Holden denied striking him, he was not charged.
Defense lawyer Hugh Curran blasted the Police Department for "a complete and utter lack of any investigation," suggesting that the officers had rushed to judgment.
Even a prosecutor, Patrick Collins, admitted during his closing argument that, "There are no perfect cases, there are no perfect investigations, and there are some that are worse — and you see that here." Collins and fellow prosecutor Michelle DeCourcey opted not to call any of the Beverly police officers to the witness stand.
Instead, the prosecutors, who argued that the victim's identification ought to be sufficient, called several students, including some who were identified by the defense investigator as potential witnesses. None of them testified that they saw who caused the injury.
A frustrated Collins also alluded in his closing argument to the "code of silence," pointing to a "secret handshake" one student described on the stand.
The defense lawyer put the officers on his witness list but later decided not to call any witnesses at all.
Beverly police Chief Mark Ray did not respond to messages left at his office and on his cellphone late yesterday afternoon.
The victim, who has asked not to be identified, said yesterday that the outcome of the case was "really upsetting."
The victim said he believes the prosecutors did "an amazing job" with the case they were handed, and that Brennan, the judge, was fair.
"I felt the judge believed me and wishes he could have found (Eppley) guilty," the victim said.
Courts reporter Julie Manganis can be reached at 978-338-2521, via email at email@example.com or on Twitter @SNJulieManganis.


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