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Tampa Rocker Johnny G. Lyon Cooks Up Something New

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Published March 30, 2009 at 10:56 a.m.

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A well-known Tampa musician has ventured into the restaurant business for a second time with a pub that has been around more than 25 years. Johnny G. Lyon of the Johnny G. Lyon Band, known as JGLB, has reopened The Proud Lion Pub, 124 W. Fletcher Ave, which he plans to be home base for the rock 'n' rollers. In addition to the music, the restaurant serves pizza, salads, chicken wings, sandwiches and lots of cold beer, wine and mixed drinks ...

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Report: Hundreds laid off at Disney

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Published March 27, 2009 at 1:10 p.m.

Hundreds of Walt Disney World employees were handed pink slips and escorted off the property March 26, Orlando Business Journal broadcast partner Central Florida News 13 is reporting ...

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University of Tampa unveils enhanced MBA program

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Published March 27, 2009 at 12:20 p.m.

Time abroad and new course topics are included in the University of Tampa’s enhanced Saturday MBA program for business leaders ...

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Red Mesa Cantina gospel brunch

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Published March 27, 2009 at 11:48 a.m.

Red Mesa Cantina is doing a rollicking business, and deservedly so. I hesitate to pile on with yet another reason to visit. But here goes. They're doing a gospel brunch on Sunday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m ...

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Manitowoc to sell ice-machine unit for $160M

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Published March 27, 2009 at 10:45 a.m.

The Manitowoc Co. Inc. has agreed to sell the the ice-machine business of Enodis to an affiliate of private equity firm Warburg Pincus for $160 million. (MTW) ...

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Walter Industries’ spin-off to trade on NYSE Amex

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Published March 27, 2009 at 8:35 a.m.

The common stock of Walter Investment Management Corp., the corporation resulting from the merger of Walter Industries Inc.’s financing business into Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings Inc., has been approved for listing on the NYSE Amex. (WLT) ...

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State Farm Withdrawal Plan In Limbo

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Published March 26, 2009 at 10:03 a.m.

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State Farm's plan to get out of the property insurance business in Florida is still on hold ...

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David Price, Reid Brignac, Justin Ruggiano, Elliot Johnson, and John Jaso Optioned to Durham

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Published March 25, 2009 at 5:06 p.m.

A few days ago Tommy suggested that Adam Kennedy had a good shot at making the opening day 25-man roster. With today's moves -- announced via press release -- that seems even more likely ... Everyone knows about Price and the work he needs to do on his change and efficiency. The added benefit of keeping Price's innings in check is simply the cherry on top. Don't expect Price to be down for too long either. Getting to work with James Shields, Jim Hickey, and then Xavier Hernandez on his change-up

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