Accent On Tampa Bay #211, June/July 2015

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Vol. 27, Issue 211 June / July, 2015 Publisher Albert F. Martino, Jr. Senior Editor Melissa Wolcott Martino Sales Barbara McGovern Senior Sports Editor Peter Martino Graphic Designers Aimee Charbeneau Missy Lynn Contributors Michael Martino Marty Peters Deborah Quigley JoAnn Ryan Photographer Melissa Wolcott Martino Proofreader Beau deCatta Cover Photo: Michael Buckner Getty Images PUBLISHED ON LINE BY

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LOCAL FOCUS Studio@620 Birthday Party - Sat, June 20 www.studio620.org

The Studio@620’s 11th birthday party starts at 6:20 PM. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration which will include live music and local art and the ever popular cake parade. This year’s party features Chant the Trees and the Members Only Art Show plus a bonus performance from the Distinguished Gentlemen of Brass. The birthday party culminates The Studio’s annual membership drive as it endeavors to secure funds to continue to serve the community as a YES, providing windows of opportunity for creative outlet and social discussion. Anyone interested in contributing a dessert for the community desert table is invited to contact The Studio office at 727-895-6620. Admission is free. The Studio@620 is a non profit arts venue located at 620 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg FL 33701. 727-895-6620.

“Girl with a Pearl Earring and Other Treasures from the Mauritshuis in The Hague” In U.s. Movie Theaters - Tues, June 23 www.fathomevents.com/event/girl-with-a-pearlearring On June 23, 2015, the story behind Johannes Vermeer’s beloved masterpiece will be explored in “Girl with a Pearl Earring and Other Treasures from the Mauritshuis in The Hague.” Audiences will go behind-thescenes with eminent curators, art historians, conservators, and scholars to better understand the extraordinary allure of the 350-year-old painting, its captivating subject, and Vermeer’s oeuvre alongside other masterworks from the period.

Pride Comes to the EDGE for All-Day Event - Thurs, June 25 www.edgedistrict.org

Miss Florida 2015 Competition at The Mahaffey - Sat, June 20 www.TheMahaffey.com/shows

This is the 80th anniversary ot the Miss Florida beauty pageant featuring 47 contestants from all over Florida competing in talent, active wear and evening gown categories vying to represent the state in the Miss America pageant on September 13. Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen Pageant on June 20 at 4 p.m., followed by the final Miss Florida Pageant at 7:30 and the coronation of Miss Florida 2015 around 9:30 p.m.

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Organized and hosted by the EDGE Business District Association, Pride in the EDGE will include the participation of nearly 50 businesses within the District, all taking part in the event’s four key features: Shop Proud, Dining Out, Pride Pub Crawl, and Open House. Unique activities will stretch from one end of the District to the other, including contests, raffles, live music and other shows,special guests, live demos, a collaborative mural painting, mini art and craft classes, and portraits. In addition, Pride in the EDGE buttons are available at various locations throughout the month of June. Donations for the buttons help support the EDGE District Main Street Program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing the EDGE District through historic preservation.

Visitors wearing the button at Pride in the EDGE will receive added discounts, BOGOs, or other specials at participating businesses.

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SUMMER NIGHTS RETURNS TO BUSCH GARDENS June 27 - Aug. 16 The thrills come out night at Busch Gardens from June 27 to August 16 during Summer Nights. Thrill seekers can challenge North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower Falcon’s Fury and Florida’s first triple-launch coaster Cheetah Hunt in the DARK. Plus, the award-winning Kinetix show returns with rock-fueled music and acrobatics at 9 p.m. on Gwazi Field, followed by a fireworks show every night.

NEW in 2015, Busch Gardens is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughoutSummer Nights!

Island Nights Now thru Aug 8

When the sun goes down, the fun heats up at Adventure Island from June 11 to August 8 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights during Island Nights. The summer gets hotter with extended park hours, island entertainment, largerthan-life sand sculptures and a familyfriendly sunset celebration.

NEW in 2015, hurtle high and experience a feeling of weightlessness on the all-new Colossal Curl, Adventure Island’s newest family thrill slide. Plus, tempt your taste buds at the new Island Taco Truck with burritos, taco bowls and more.

For more information, visit buschgardens.com

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The Great American Campout - June 27 thru Sept 7 www.nwf.org/Campout

Camp for a cause and help wildlife stay wild.

National Wildlife Federation’s popular nationwide event, the Great American Campout, is celebrating its 10th year of connecting people with the great outdoors so that they will form a deeper desire to protect wildlife and wild places. Nick Offerman, star of NBC’s Parks & Recreation series serves as Official Celebrity Spokesman. To participate, NWF asks people of all ages to make an online pledge to camp anywhere — from a forest to their own backyards — at least once this summer and provides all the information needed, including a directory of hosted Great American Campout locations, tips on what to bring, lists of campout activities and recipes, and more.

Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club “FairwaysFore-FREEdom” - thru Nov 11 www.marriott.com/explore-and-plan/kids-golf. mi.

Created to celebrate the men and women of the military “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” provides active, reserve and retired military personnel with discount golf through Veteran’s Day at 20 Marriott Golf courses throughout the US. Members of the armed forces who present a valid military ID card can take advantage of discounted twilight green fees/carts, while receiving a free replay certificate for another day. Tee times can be made up to three days in advance. Participating courses in Florida include: Grande Vista Golf Club, Orlando, ; Hawk’s Landing Golf Club, Orlando; Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes, Orlando; The Rookery at Marco, Naples, FL (hotel stay required); Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club, St. Petersburg (hotel stay required) 600 Snell Isle Blvd., St Petersburg; Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota.

20th Anniversary StampFest at the Lakeland Center - June 27 - 28 www.stampfest.com

Jazz in July Fundraiser for Tampa Bay Theatre Festival - Fri, July 3 www.tampabaytheatrefestival.com

StampFest, Inc. has been promoting rubber stamp, scrapbook and paper crafts shows for 20 years. StampFest puts on 2 shows a year in Florida. StampFest Winter in Clearwater and StampFest Summer in the Lakeland area. The Lakeland Center (Sikes Hall) 701 W. Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815. Free parking.

The event will begin at 8pm until midnight, and will include a live jazz band, drink specials and other entertainment inside the Crowne Plaza’s Mojito Restaurant and Lounge. The Tampa Bay Theatre Festival committee will team up with Tash Johnson & Co and Mojito Restaurant for what will be a fun night of entertainment and networking. This event is open to the public, cocktail attire and must be 21 or up. Visit the website for tickets and information.

Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore Hotel, 5303 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 33609.

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Gulfport’s July 4th Celebration - Sat, July 4 www.mygulfport.us/july-4th

The City of Gulfport invites everyone to celebrate this 4th of July celebration all day long with an amazing line-up of fun and exciting activities in the City’s downtown waterfront district.

Complimentary activities include; The Kid’s Fishing Derby sponsored by the Gulfport Marina, at the Recreation Center seawall. Registration for the derby will start at 7:30 a.m. Please bring your own fishing pole and the Marina will supply bait from 8 – 11 a.m.

The Family Sand Sculpture Contest, sponsored by the Gulfport Recreation Division, on Gulfport Beach, from 10 A.M. to Noon with registration starting at

9:45 a.m. The theme will be “Patriotic.” Bring your own tools and supplies. Recreation staff will be on Gulfport Beach for the kids from noon to 5 p.m. with water slides, balloon entertainment and concessions available.

Local vendors offer a variety of arts, crafts, food delicacies and patriotic knick-knacks for your enjoyment, from 2 – 10 p.m. On the main Casino Stage, live music of Maggio and Friends will entertain downtown Gulfport beginning at 5 p.m.

At 6 p.m., the community parade will make its way (southbound) down Beach Boulevard to the Gulfport Casino, then turning west on Shore Boulevard to 58th Street South. Make sure to grab a good viewing spot! Interested parade participants can easily fill out the online form at http://www.mygulfport.us/july4th or visit Gulfport City Hall to complete the form.

Deadline to register is Friday, June 26.

At 9:15 p.m., a fireworks display will close the day’s festivities on Gulfport Beach.

The open air event trolley will be running from Noon- 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. to pick up passengers from remote parking spots to make your journey more convenient to Gulfport.

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isit charming Tarpon Srings and take a trip to the Greek Islands without the air fare. At the Sponge Exchange you can enjoy a cold brew, great food, a handmade cigar, wonderful gifts, beautiful clothes and first class jewelry. If you can’t find what your looking for at the Sponge Exchange, you don’t need it!

www.thespongeexchange.com Five Fish • The Men’s Store • Five Fish Fresh Produce Joey’s Boutique • Sunshine Accessories Five Fish and Five Fish • Life is Good • Columbia Leather Duncan’s Ice Cream • Vegetable Ivory • Blu a Gift Boutique Suzies Summer Swimwear • Cottonseed Casual Wear Hala’s Boutique • Mary K’s Boutique • Sock Exchange Destinations • Funny Bones • Pelican Gifts • Leather Factory Blingin Buddha • Cottonseed Casual Wear • Carribongo Cotton Parch • The Candy Barrell • 40 Mama’s Reataurant Eurasian Landy II • The Sweet Spot • Eurasian Lady Anclote Brew • Katina’s Greek Market www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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Shepherd Center OLDIES DINNER DANCE - Sat, July 11 www.tscenter.org/events/

Enjoy listending and dancing to your old favorites from the 50s, 60s and 70s performed by the TomKatz Band, while benefitting the Shepherd Center to help feed and clothe the poor in our community. The event will be held at the Spanos-Pappas Community Center. There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and more. A $50 donation will buy you a chance to win a 1978 Corvette. 348 N. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Spriings. 727-940-5357.

SharkCon 2015 - Sat, July 11 www.sharkcon.com SharkCon is an event that brings those who love the ocean together for a weekend of education and the fun of a Comic Con. SharkCon will have experts from the Discovery Channel Shark Week, National Geographic and the world of marine science. The show will have water sports clinics to teach our attendees how to paddle board, kayak, surf and fish. The show has over 80 vendors from different areas of ocean fun (scuba, live aboards, charters, clothing, fishing, books, jewelry, fossils, paddle boards, vacation destinations, and much more). Exhibits from the Florida Aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory Mobile exhibit, SeaWorld, Sharks from Ocean Creations, a shark ride (like the bucking horse), children’s coloring tables, the Mascot from the Clearwater Threshers, Aquaman, a showing of Jaws at the Tampa Theater, and even more.

The Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall, Tampa, FL 33610. 941-539-0833.

Bring Your Dogs to the Ball Park - Wed, July 15 www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/events/ The Humane Society of Pinellas and presenting sponsors Clearwater Threshers and Bright House Field announce the return of Hula Dog Yappy Hour and Bark at the Ball Park, at Bright House Field, 601 Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater on Wednesday, July 15th with gates opening at 5pm/ game time at 7pm. Be sure to grab your pooch for a mid-week break sponsored by AlphaDog Marketing as the Clearwater Threshers take on the Dunedin Blue Jays. Guests and their dogs are invited to enjoy a beach themed Yappy Hour starting at 5pm that includes drink specials, splash zone doggie pools and a beachwear contest at 7:30pm. Also available will be vendors to shop, Ghira’s Goodies Interactive Kids Zone, raffles and more.

Tampa Bay Home Show at Tropicana Field July 17-19 www.tampabayhomeshows.com

Meet the area’s top home improvement experts July 17, 18, 19 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

This event will feature over 500 exhibits relating to Florida homes and home improvement. Looking for kitchen cabinets, landscaping, spas/pools, home entertainment systems, remodeling or window experts? You can find all of that and more. The Tampa Bay Home Show will also include a seminar series, featuring a lineup of entertainment, local experts and do-it-yourself ideas for your home, on both Saturday and Sunday.

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The Vinoy RENAISSANCE’S Global Day of Discovery

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he Vinoy is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and they chose a 1920s theme for their recent celebratory evening complete with chef food tastings, prohibition cocktails and a swing band. Most attendees really got into the mood with 1920s attire, and enjoyed dancing to the band.

Renaissance Hotels around the world encourage travelers to “Live Life to Discover.” The brand celebrated its fourth annual Global Day of Discovery to encourage guests and locals all over the world to get out and discover — 155 Renaissance Hotels in 35 destinations all celebrated on the same day.

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Summertime Is The Perfect Time For Families To Visit Citrus County www.VisitCitrus.com

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amilies looking to travel during the summer break need to start planning their trips now. Citrus County is a great choice where the crystal clear springs remain a cool 72-degrees year round and the best way to get a fresh seafood meal is to catch it yourself! These are just two of the family activities available during the summer months in beautiful Citrus County.

Scalloping season (June 27 - Sept. 24) Part snorkeling, part treasure dive and part saltwater fishing trip, you’ll find these tasty shellfish along the Crystal and Homosassa Rivers in four to six feet of water.

Fishing. Families can take a charter from an experienced angler, or rent a boat or just cast a line from shore.

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This wildlife sanctuary is different than any other. Yuma, a Florida Panther cub is a year old and doing great. Or, visit the many other animals including black bears, bobcats, eagles and river otters. You can also get up close and personal with several West Indian Manatee, viewed from a floating observatory in Homosassa Springs.

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COOLSTUFF!

STM DUX

Complete Protection for the iPad www.stmbags.com/

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he dux is a multi-generation iPad case combining a protective outer shell and screen cover for an all-inone rugged design. With a reinforced back panel and corners, the dux will protect any iPad from drops up to 4 feet. The dux is made with durable Polycarbonate materials that will repel the occasional spill or drip. It weighs under a pound making it light yet still durable. And, the dux is lined with microfiber to protect screens from scratches.

In addition to safeguarding an iPad, the dux also makes it more convenient to use. The patented magnetic screen cover on the dux is a two-part design. The main part covers the screen and saves battery life by turning off the device when closed. Attached to the main screen cover is a magnetic flap that wraps around the side of the iPad for a more secure closure.

The flap also functions to attach the screen cover magnetically to the back of the dux when using it as a stand in horizontal movie viewing mode, a flatter horizontal typing mode or vertical book reading mode to prevent it from slipping and falling.

The back of the dux is completely clear plastic, allowing the owner to personalize his/her device by adding pictures of family, pets, or favorite vacation spots.

The clear back also allows schools and business to be able to add a scanning barcode for tracking purposes.

The dux is available in three colors, red, blue or black.

ZUNA DRIVE

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Protective and Hands Free iPhone Case

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una Drive is a high-quality, elegant protective case for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, and the iPhone 5/5s. It also turns the case into a safe, hands-free phone mounting device for use in vehicles. The Zuna Drive is focused on preventing distracted driving by allowing the end-user to display their phone in a car by hanging it on their air-conditioning vent.

The design combines a sturdy, impact-absorbing phone case with a uniquely designed built-in mounting clip on the back. The unit secures the phone in place for navigation without a bulky mounting appliance that can block a driver’s view. The design allows drivers to navigate via GPS, or easily accept a hands-free call, all the while keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

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ECBC TRAVEL BAGS

W i th T SA F r ie n dly Fast Pa ss S yst em www.ec-bc.com

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here aren’t too many more annoying things that happen while traveling than the inevitable “unpacking” you have to do to go through airport security. You can make your travel life oh-so-much easier with ECBC Travel Bags. These TSA compliant bags come in different styles, one of which is sure to work for you. They carry laptop messenger bags, laptop backpacks, carry-on luggage, laptop/tablet sleeves, and more that are designed with the modern, gadget-bearing traveler in mind. AND, all ECBC rolling luggage comes with a portable power pack included, so travelers are always fully charged and stress-free.

ECBC bags are the only bags with the TSA Friendly FastPass technology. This is a section of the luggage where all of the traveler’s electronic devices are stored and protected. At airport TSA checkpoints, the FastPass system zips open, lays flat and the whole thing simply passes through the conveyer belt. No need to unpack cords, devices and valuables into TSA bins.

Please visit the ECBC website for more information. www.ec-bc.com

The ECBC TRIDENT is the perfect sized messenger bag that fits everything and is made of nearly indestructible materials. It has a high grade self-fastening strip to keep it closed without clipping. For easy access, a top zipper allows entry into the bag without opening the flap. This bag features the ECBC FastPass System. Add an ECBC Portable Power Pack, and never run out of juice again when you are on the go. Recharge your phone, tablet and other gadgets right in the bag.

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NAP ANYWHERE

Portable Head Support Pillow

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he NapAnywhere is a portable head-support pillow developed specifically by a physician for frequent travelers.

This comfortable, portable device can be used effectively while traveling on planes, subways, trains, buses and cars as a passenger. Small and compact, it fits easily into your carry-

on, backpack, or purse. Most neck pillows on the market today is that they are just too big to make traveling with them convenient, not to mention that most provide inadequate support as well.

The NapAnywhere is available in 3 colors: Crimson, Cream and Black, and three sizes, small, medium and large. It is stain-resistant, and can be wiped clean with either mild soapy water or a light solvent like rubbing alcohol.

EYN Smart Phone Case

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Holds Your Necessities And Protects Your Smart Phone

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hen traveling, carrying a massive purse can literally be a pain in the neck. Eyn solves this issue with it’s convenience and style. The case is capable of holding cash, cards and more.

EYN cases can fit on most smartphones including the iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5/5S, iPhone 6 and 6 plus as well as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android phone. The Eyn cases (which stands for “everything you need”) are 5” x 2 3/8 x 3/4, and services as an all-in-one storage piece for cash, credit cards, and keys. EYN has a built-in storage compartment that also serves as protection for your smart phone as well. Also included is a mirror inside, which doubles as a stand to rest your case while watching videos or playing applications with ease.

Cases are available in many colors, and each includes a strap to go around your wrist while going out to functions or just going to the gym. Eyn can even be customized with initials and logos to fit all style preferences.

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OUTDOOR MARKETS & EVENTS

ST. PETERSBURG SATURDAY MORNING MARKET - Oct - May www.saturdaymorningmarket.com Located in Al Lang Stadium parking lot, Hours: 9 am - 2 pm. A wide variety fresh food, plants and crafts including: locally grown fresh produce and herbs. Wide selection of regular & organic fruits and vegetables; Prepared Foods such as BBQ Turkey, smoked seafood, pickled vegetables, gourmet cheeses, fruit smoothies; Plants, Flowers, Fresh Herbs; Hand-crafted House wares & Gifts.

GET DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAY ST. PETE www.firstfridaystpete.com At the heart of downtown St. Petersburg between 2nd and 3rd Street South, every First Friday of the month, Central Avenue is transformed into a Block Party between 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Meet up with old and new friends and enjoy some of the best Jazz and oldies in the Tampa Bay area. There’s plenty of great food and fine dining in the area. Enjoy the free live music in a unique, convenient, and safe environment.

Fresh Market at Wiregrass - 1st & 3rd Sat of each month, year round (except Nov, Dec & Jan only on 1st Sat) www.TampaBayMarkets.com Held at the Shops at Wiregrass, open-air retail and entertainment destination located on the corner of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Blvd in Wesley Chapel, FL. 80-100 vendors. Local food, crafts, live music. 10am - 3pm.

Corey AVE SunDay Market - Suns, Oct - May www.CoreyAve.com Corey Ave between Boca Ciega Ave and Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach. Local vendors sell a variety of locally produced and homemade produce, plants, take home foods, ready to eat lunch bites, hand crafts, eco-friendly and fair trade products and more. Enjoy a morning of live music, shopping, and breakfast, brunch or lunch at an area restaurants– 10am - 3pm.

Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village - 1st Sunday Of The Month Year Round www.hydeparkvillage.net/ Hours: 10am - 3pm. Vendors selling fresh, local, homemade, handcrafted and eco-friendly products. Conventional and hydroponic produce, homemade take home foods such as breads, pastries, gluten free items, pies, prepared entrees, sandwiches, ethnic specialties; handcrafts, eco friendly products & fair trade items. 742 South Village Circle, Tampa, FL 33604.

GULFPORT TUESDAY FRESH MARKET - All Year www.gulfportma.com Vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, seafood, Florida beef, and desserts. Also hand-made items, jewelry, art work and more. Live music.

9am - 3pm, Oct - May; 9am - 2pm, June Sept.

NORTH TAMPA MARKET 2nd Saturday, Year Round www.tampabaymarkets.com Hours: 10am - 2pm. 100 vendors located at Carrollwood Cultural Center. Local, organic, hydroponic and conventional produce, florida plants, herbs, flowers, organic food/supplies, locally made jams, jellies, salsa, dips, seasonings, sauces and oils, hand crafts, live Music, bungee jumping bounce pad.

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Dunedin Downtown Market - Nov - June www.TampaBayMarkets.com Fri and Sat of each week during the months of Nov thru June, rain or shine, 9 AM to 2 PM. The market features vendors with an emphasis on local goods. Gourmet take-home foods, ready to eat lunch bites, produce - local and organic, plants, cheese, hand crafts, jewelry, artwork and live music. Pioneer Park in downtown Dunedin.

GANDY’S SAT MORNING Market - Nov - May info@gandymarket. com Mixed Farmers Market atmosphere with handcrafters, local farm produce, baked artisan breads, plants and more. No GMO’s. Market is mixed with arts, crafts, jewelry, home décor and more. live music.

4411 West Gandy Blvd., Tampa (between Westshore and Manhattan). 10am - 3pm.

YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET - Year Round www.TampaBayMarkets. com Oct-April, 9am - 3pm; May-Sept, 9am - 1pm. gourmet foods & sauces, fresh baked breads, prepared foods, herbs & plants, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, bath & body products, candles & more. Free Parking, Free Admission, Pets Welcome.

SWEETWATER SUNDAY Market - Oct - May www.sweetwater-organic.org/ Sweetwater Farm Stand sells fruits and vegetables from organic farms. Vendors have environmentally-friendly and handcrafted products, farm-fresh eggs, raw milk, artisan breads, organic coffee, Florida-native plants, organic clothing, handmade arts and crafts, gardening books, body care products and more. Workshop Series, Live Music Series, Sunday Yoga.

Off of Hanley Road and Comanche Avenue.

Madeira Beach WED Morning Market Weds, Oct thru July www.thebeachmarkets. com/ The Mid-Week Madeira Beach Morning Market is open Weds from 10am - 3pm. 60-80 vendors including growers, gourmet foodies, artists and crafters. Live music. Free, family and pet friendly. On Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and the Tom Stuart Causeway.

INDIAN SHORES SUNDAY MORN MKT - Weds, Oct thru July www.thebeachmarkets.com/ Vendors are local, h andson owners and operators.

Organic produce, gourmet foods, artists and crafters.

Open from 9am-1pm. 19305 Gulf Blvd by Indian Shores Town Hall Municipal center.

Leashed pets welcome.

Downtown Clearwater Farmers Market - Weds, Year Round w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / CWFarmersMarket Farm fresh produce, delicious cheeses, fresh baked goods, beautiful cut flowers, plants, a variety of crafters and much more.

Stay for lunch from one of the al a cart vendors. 9:00am – 02:00pm. Live music starting at 1 am. 500-600 blocks of Cleveland St, Clearwater. 727-461-7674 www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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BROADWAY SHOWS MAMMA MIA! - June 23 - 28. This is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.

ONCE - Sept 22 - 27. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance.

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder - Oct 20 - 25. A Gentlemen’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by any means necessary. All the while, he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance and be done in time for tea.

Newsies - Nov 10 - 15. They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines … direct from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing musical from Disney. Newsies has audiences and critics alike calling it “a musical worth singing about!” (The New York Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.

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mad Theatre presents The Great American Trailer Park Musical at Shimberg Playhouse - June 4 - 21

by the Jackson 5 and James Brown’s “I Feel Good.” In all, there are more than 40 soul songs in the show.

There is a new tenant at Armadillo Acres - and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband Norbert - the storms begin to brew!

The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a two-act musical, written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso and starring Dionne Christian, Rick Faurote, Jamie Millan, Joshua Monsoon, Iris Moon, Kaitlyn Rosen and Lisa Stanforth.

Chris Tucker at Carol Morsani Hall - June 12

Chris Tucker is an international award-winning actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series.

He became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film cult classic Friday starring opposite Ice Cube.

In 1997, Tucker was an executive producer and starred in the hit movie, Money Talks with Charlie Sheen. Chris co-starred in the 2013 film Silver Linings Playbook with Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.

Jobsite Presents Occupation

at Shimberg Playhouse - July 8 - Aug 2

In 2017, a crushing national debt, skyrocketing inflation, and crippling unemployment have frozen the United States’ access to global credit. Against the backdrop of economic catastrophe, the US government finds an unexpected savior when China agrees to purchase Florida for $5 trillion. This doesn’t rest well with a radical, violent insurgency holed up in the Everglades who will stop at nothing to oust the Chinese proconsul and his army. How far will this militia go to keep the States united? Hailed as one of the most daring and ingenious plays Off-Broadway last year, Jobsite offers the U.S. regional premiere of Occupation.

Jobsite Presents Superwoman Died Tonight at Shimberg Playhouse - July 19 - 20

Soul Crooners at Jaeb Theater - June 18 - 21

Soul Crooners is a celebration of the music that ushered in a new era of soul during the ‘70s. The music was known for combining lush orchestrations with great vocalists who could sing unforgettable melodies and heavenly harmonies. Nate Jacobs, founding artistic director of Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, has written and adapted the show that takes on classics such as Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by the Temptations, “I Want You Back”

Superwoman Died Tonight is a one woman show based on a collection of original works based on Lori D. Shannon’s life experiences with her family. Superwoman Died Tonight also explores the myth of the strong Black woman and the burden of trying to live up to a lifetime of unrealistic historical and social expectations.

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sistant in his studio on the Bowery. But when the student gains the confidence to challenge the master, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, RED is the inside story of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting.

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Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fas-

cinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young as-

ONE SLIGHT HITCH July 10 - Aug 2

It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect.

The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce the doorbell rings. And all hell breaks loose. So much for perfect.

“There’s more than a touch of Neil Simon in the morose Mr. Black.” -NY Times “If sustained laughter is the best measure of a comedy, ONE SLIGHT HITCH makes the grade.” -Asbury Park Press.

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t is a simple but painfully emotional story of the disintegration of a “perfect” family. Teenager Conrad lives under a cloud of guilt after his brother drowns after their boat capsizes in Lake Michigan. Despite intensive therapy sessions with his psychiatrist, Conrad can’t shake the belief that he should have died instead of his brother; nor do his preoccupied parents offer much in the way of solace. The boy is brought out of his doldrums through his romance with Jeannine.

UP COMING SEASON: CITY THEATRE SUMMER SHORTS - Aug 14 - 16 CRIMES OF THE HEART - Sept 11 - 27 DRACULA - Oct - Nov 1 THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER - Dec 4 - 20 2010 Tony Award Winner MEMPHIS - Han 22 - Feb 7, 2016 Agatha Christie BLACK COFFEE - March 4 - 20 LITTLE WOMEN - April 15 May 1 PRELUDE TO A KISS - June 3 - 19 SP City Theatre 4025 31st St So, St. Petersburg FL 33712; 727-866-1973 www.spcitytheatre.org www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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The Early Bird Dinner Theatre If The Shoe Fits - thru July 12 www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com

It all started when Delores, an unhappy housewife, and George, a shoe salesman, met at Shoe Fantasy and it was love at first shoe-fitting. The only thing standing

in the way was Delores’ doting but half-witted husband, Marvin, who would never agree to a divorce. So there was only one thing left to do – kill Marvin so they can run off together and live a carefree life of passion and romance in a tropical paradise. The lovers come up with a crazy plan to poison Marvin over dinner. Delores invites George to dinner and introduces him to Marvin as a new friend. While Marvin checks on dessert, they slip poison into his wine. But things get out of hand when Marvin doesn’t fall for the bait.

What was supposed to be a simple foolproof murder turns into a hilarious fiasco when Esperanza, the eccentric Spanish-speaking maid, arrives on the wrong day and she, too, falls for George. Now George and Delores have to get rid of the love-sick Esperanza and carry out their plan to kill Marvin–that is without killing each other first! Their attempts get funnier and funnier as the lovers try again and again to finish the job only to have Esperanza and Marvin unknowingly foil their plans each time–resulting in the wacky tale of love, murder, and …shoes!

(727) 446 5898. 13355 49th Street N., Clearwater, Florida 33762.

WENDY LIEBMAN - June 25 - 27 Wendy Liebman has been performing her uniquely timed style of stand-up comedy since the age of 23, and is the only person in her family in show business.

In 1990, Wendy won the Johnnie Walker Comedy Competition semi-finals in Boston, and competed in the finals in Los Angeles. There, Wendy caught the eye of Tonight Show talent coordinator, who invited her to be one of Johnny Carson’s guests the following week.

Since then, Wendy has been a regular on the Late Show with David Letterman, and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In addition, she was the first comedian to perform on the Rosie O’Donnell show, and she has done two specials, one on HBO, and one on Comedy Central.

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STAGEWORKS

Five Women Wearing The Same Dress - thru June 27

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The Motherf**ker with the Hat - July 9 - 26

A 2011 Tony nominee for Best Play and Chris Rock’s debut on Broadway. An unfamiliar hat in Jackie’s living room threatens his relationship, his parole, and his fledgling sobriety in this intoxicating and cheerfully vulgar look at the complicated recovery from love and other addictions.

A ferociously funny play about love, fidelity, and facing one’s demons. This rapid-fire black comedy was a smash hit on Broadway, where The New York Times called it a “bruising, tragicomic apache dance of love, betrayal and indecision.”

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, Florida, 33602, (813) 374-2416.

Carrollwood Cultural Center www.carrollwoodcenter.org/

Five Women Wearing The Same Dress follows five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hiding out in a bedroom on the afternoon of their friend’s wedding.

As the day wears on, these five very different women joyously bond in this wickedly funny and touching celebration of the spirit. “This play has a lot to say about the struggles a modern woman goes through,” said director Marc S. Sanders. The dynamics between the characters are endless and authentic in this show, and that’s what makes for exciting theatre.”

4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618. (813) 9228167.

Rogers & Hammerstein’s

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roadway’s tribute to the genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein is truly A Grand Night for Singing. This Tony Award-nominated Best Musical showcases Richard Rodgers’ timeless music and the incomparable lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein. It will take you on a romantic musical journey from young infatuation to the touching and funny complexities of commitment and marriage, the joys of parenthood, and finally, the power of enduring love.

A Grand Night For Singing shares some of the best-loved R&H tunes in re-imagined arrangements, alongside little-known gems from the R&H catalogue. From the opening strains of “The Carousel Waltz” to the jazziest “Kansas City” you’ve ever heard, you’ll delight in these tunes from the team that engineered the modern American Musical.

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Let Freedom Ring - Fri, June 19

The Studio@620 welcomes the Midtown Celebrity Club and Live the Rhythm LLC as they present “Let Freedom Ring”, a musical/dance production by Beryl Colbert celebrating Juneteenth. Performers include Acts Conservatory, Faith Memorial Baptist Church, Suncoast Dance and Music, and Academy of Ballet Arts. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States

Soul of America - June 27 - 28

ALEX and Bob Devin Jones present a collaborative event — “Soul of America,” an unplugged musical and literary arts celebration in appreciation of African-American music compositions and literary works that have contributed to America’s culture.

A Little Freudian Slip: Dali Dreams Davinci - Sun, June 21

Salvador Dali has devised a bizarre, uniquely Dalinian way to remember dreams — and to test his methods, he has decided to dream the creator of dreams with the help of the interpreter of dreams. Aided by Freud’s study and interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s childhood dream, Dali will dream da Vinci in to being present in the room. As Dali dozes, da Vinci materializes and wonders what this odd man before him could want to know about him, and not entirely pleased with Freud’s assessment of his psyche. In words and im-

ages, da Vinci imparts the story of his path of genius to the audience while instructing the sleeping Dali on the destiny of the artist and his art. Discover the notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, his own words and the story of the loves of his life- both the human and the machine.

Written by Roxanne Fay,and starring David Mann as Leonardo da Vinci.

620 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

727-895-6620.

West Coast Players

2015 One Act Plays Festival July 3 - 12

www.wcplayers.org West Coast Players will present their 2015 One Act Plays Festival July 3 – 12.

The call to playwrights resulted in over 250 submissions from all over the world. The best plays were selected, 11 directors were enlisted, and 26 actors were cast. An intriguing evening of comedies and dramas await you. Following each evening’s performances, audiences will vote for favorite plays. At the end of the production the votes will be tallied and the top 3 vote-getting playwrights will share in the distribution of the entry fees collected from the play submissions.

727-437-2363. 21905 US 19 North, Clearwater.

Francis Wilson Playhouse

The Pirates of Penzance - July 16 - 26

www.Franciswilsonplayhouse.org The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a rollicking comic operetta in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S.Gilbert. First produced in 1879, Pirates has continued to entertain new generations of theatergoers, having been continually produced worldwide over the past 136 years. The many plot twists and complications lead to a high energy chase ad battle, followed by the inevitable happy ending.

302 Seminole Street, Clearwater, FL 33755. 727446-1360.

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freeFall www.freefalltheatre.com Mame - July 11 – Aug 9

(Costumes), Mike Wood (Lighting) Susan Haldeman (Wigs) and Greg Bierce (Sets).

6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33710.

727-498-5205.

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“ALL SHOOK UP” INSPIRED BY ELVIS PRESLEY’S MUSIC - JULY 17 - 26

Matthew McGee, Tampa Bay’s glamorous, madcap comic genius plays everyone’s favorite madcap aunt in the hilarious and heartwarming musical comedy which marks the end of freeFall’s 2014/15 season at the St. Petersburg venue.

MAME, based on Patrick Dennis’ novel “Auntie Mame,” features a score by Jerry Herman and a book

by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. The original Broadway production opened in May 1966 at the Winter Garden Theatre with Angela Lansbury as Mame and Bea Arthur as her boozy friend Vera Charles.

Both Lansbury and Arthur won Tony Awards for their work. A subsequent film version cast Lucille Ball as the vivacious Mame. The classic Herman score includes such tunes as “If He Walked Into My Life,” “It’s Today,” “Open a New Window,” “Mame,” “Bosom Buddies” and “We Need a Little Christmas.”

Lourelene Snedeker (Carbonell Winner) stars as Mame’s friend and rival, Vera Charles, in the freeFall mounting, which runs through August 9. Featuring direction by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis and choreography by Shain Stroff, the cast also includes Lulu Picart as Agnes Gooch and Patrick Ryan Sullivan as Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside. Other principal players include Mark Vincent Mansinlungan, William Garrabrant, Nick Lerew, John Lombardi, Maya Naff, Shain Stroff, David Michael Bevis and a special appearance by Emilee Dupre as Gloria Upson.

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MAS Community Theatre will produce the musical All Shook Up at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, July 17 through July 26.

All Shook Up, written by Joe DiPietro, is inspired by and features the music of Elvis Presley. The story is a modern version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and plays out with a musical score that includes songs such as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

The show, directed by Aaron Washington with musical direction by Tara Swartzbaugh, takes places in a small Midwestern town in 1955. Chad, a hipswiveling, guitar-playing roustabout played by Bruce Blauer, rolls into town changing everyone he meets, especially Natalie Haller, the local mechanic played

by Melissa Heaton. Other members of the cast include Robert Bern, Dee Bowman, Richard Cubi, Robin Ducker, Nicholas Garcia, Eve Hanna, Heather Haskell, Brianna Rose Jones, Denny Latimer, Riley McDonald, Patti Rinner, Lauren Rodriguez, Kimberly Rostas, Lance Rumowicz, Craig Ruska, Nathan Taubert, Darby Thompson, Jessica Watzman and Lizzie Wichlacz 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL. (813) 922-8167.

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ew artists are having a bigger year than pop music superstar, Ariana Grande. With two GRAMMY Award-nominations including Best Pop Vocal Album for “My Everything” and Best Pop Duo/ Group Performance for “Bang Bang” with Jessie J and Nicki Minaj, a performance spot on the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, a Platinum-certified #1 album for My Everything, several chart-smashing singles, a Billboard Women In Music Award, an MTV Video Music Award and a recently announced high-profile recurring role in a new FOX television series, Ariana has become an unstoppable force in pop culture. Her North American headlining tour, will come to the Amalie Arena on July 16.

Latin Superstar Prince Royce who recently debuted his first English single “Stuck on A Feeling” will be a special guest on the tour.

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am Smith’s tour will include a concert at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Tuesday, July 21, at 8 PM. The New York Times’ Jon Pareles noted, “His sound is startling…

When he sings a melisma, the pitches are as clearly delineated as keys on a piano.” Billboard praised the soldout opening night show in Atlanta as “nothing short of triumphant” and the Toronto Sun reported that while Smith charmed audience at the sold-out Air Canada Centre with his soul-baring, between-songs stories, he “mostly let his beautiful voice do the talking.”

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t the peak of his career and after impressive achievements in music sales and concert tickets, Romeo Santos has broken the record for nominations for the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards receiving 21 nominations, more than anyone in the history of the prestigious awards. Santos was named

by Rolling Stone as one of the hottest in 2014 and among the best concert tours according to the New York Times. He will be appearing at the Amalie Arena on June 19.

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rammy nominated artist Charlie Wilson announced that due to popular demand his Forever Charlie Tour with special guests Kem and Joe will make a stop at Amalie Arena on Saturday, June 20. “It has been an exciting time and I am having the best time of my life with Kem and Joe,” stated Wilson. “We are packing arenas around the country and bringing people great music and an unforgettable show. We’re having a party every night.”

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magine Dragons are set to bring their electrifying live show back with the SMOKE + MIRRORS TOUR in support of their new album, Smoke + Mirrors including a stop in at Amalie Arena on July 10. Metric will be special guests on the tour. Also joining the tour line-up will be Astralwerks’ recording artist, Halsey.

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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Tues, June 23 Def Leppard’s massive North American tour with STYX and TESLA will kicking off in Tampa, coinciding with their first album of new material since 2008′s “Songs from the Sparkle Lounge,” a set of songs that singer Joe Elliott has hinted may find the band moving in an “experimental” direction.

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inger, songwriter and Grand Ole Opry member Dierks Bentley has 8 albums, 18 singles and 12 number ones under his belt. 2014 saw the release of Riser and a successful headlining tour, and this Sat, June year holds similar success for the 6 Arizona troubadour. Support acts Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith join Bentley on tour.

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he Riot Tour hits the MidFlorida Ampitheatre stage July 12. American Idol champ Scotty McCreery joins the tour as the Flatts’ opening act.

With countless sold-out shows under their belts, Rascal Flatts’ live show has been heralded as keeping “crowds on their feet, dancing and especially singing along,” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), “brilliant” (Dallas Morning News) and “high energy” (St. Louis Post Dispatch).

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Dave Matthews Band - Wed, July 29

The band is known for their annual summer-long tours featuring lengthy improvisational renditions of their songs. They are also known for playing the songs differently each time. On the 2015 Summer Tour, the band will play two sets at each show, one being acoustic and featuring different onstage lineups, and the traditional DMB electric set.

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t was a big hit last year, so Kid Rock is bringing back the ‘$20 Best Night Ever’ tour for a 2nd year. The tour will make a stop at the MidFlorida Ampitheatre. Rock is currently supporting the First Kiss album. The disc spawned the title track as the lead single.

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ollowing a two-decade long feud, alt-rockers William Corgan and Marilyn Manson made amends. Audiences will get a chance to see the duo in action as The Smashing Pumpkins and Manson come to the MidFlorida Ampitheatre July 24.

Smashing Pumpkins will be supporting their latest album, Monuments To An Elegy, while Manson will be promoting The Pale Emperor.

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he Clearwater Jazz Holdiay High Note Society recently revealed this year’s poster for the 36th annual CJH concert series. The event was held at Lokey Mercedes-Benz in Clearwater, with food provided by E&E Stakeout Grill and Guppy’s On The Beach Grill. Music was proo Martin t t o vided by the Ruth Eckerd Hall/CJH Youth Jazz Combo. The artist chosen lc o lissa W e M for this year’s poster was Junior Polo. y b Over its history, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday has featured a long and impressive list of legendary jazz talents such as Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Dave Brubeck, and the Count Basie Orchestra. Some contemporary legends include Tony Bennett, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Natalie Cole, and Jean-Luc Ponty.

For more information on the concert series and updates, visit www.clearwaterjazz.com

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HARD ROCK CAFE Seminole Hard Rock Tampa www.seminolehardrocktampa.com

Bret Michaels Sun, June 14

Rocker Bret Michaels will perform in Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on Sunday, June 14, at 8 p.m. Michaels first gained fame as the lead vocalist for the rock band Poison, which sold over 45 million records worldwide. The band produced six Top-10 singles and recorded the number one single “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” Recently, Michaels announced his new solo album titled True Grit, which will feature 21 new and classic hits. The video for the lead single off the album – Girls On Bars – is out now.

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Carl Palmer - Monday, June 29 Acclaimed British rock icon and drummer Carl Palmer will perform on Monday, June 29 at 7:30pm. Palmer, founding member of both ELP and ASIA, has thrilled listeners and audiences alike for nearly four decades with some of music’s most memorable bands including The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Asia and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Along the way his dazzling speed and mastery of the drums have secured for him a respected place in history as one of Rock and Roll’s greatest drummers.

STU HAMM - Monday, July 6 Hear some great tunes as Stu Hamm and his band, featuring Alex Skolnick (guitarist, Testament) and Joel Taylor (drummer, Al Di Meola and Allan Holdsworth) will kick off his 2015-16 tour on Monday, July 6 at 7:30pm. Through his innovative work as a solo artist and his contribution as a sideman to

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, Stu Hamm has firmly established himself as one of the most influential electric bassists of the past half-century.

The Babys – Sat, July 24 One of the world’s most beloved classic rock bands The Babys reunites and embarks on their first full world tour in 33 years. The band will perform live on Friday, July 24 at 8pm. The British group made a massive impact in the 70s and into 80s with smash hits such as “Isn’t It Time” and “Every Time I Think of You” that led to gold records and acclaimed live shows.

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(727)587-6793. The Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 33771.

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Five Can’t-Miss Florida Orchestra Pops Concerts

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he beauty of The Florida Orchestra is that the musicians can play absolutely anything, from virtuosic classical masterpieces to Broadway and blues. There’s a whole world of diverse music in the Raymond James Pops series, led by TFO’s Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and his unique arrangements of popular standards. When the season starts in the fall, he’ll lead top-notch vocalists, musicians and dancers.

Here are 5 can’t-miss concerts: A Night at the Oscars (Oct. 9-11): The series opens with an offer you can’t refuse: new Music Director Michael Francis conducting music from award-winning films such as The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Rocky and the Bond movies.

Curtis Stigers Celebrates Sinatra (Nov. 20-22): On Dec. 12, Frank Sinatra would have been 100 years old.

Can’t think of a better reason to celebrate.

So come fly with the orchestra and Curtis Stigers (vocals and saxophone) with hits I’ve

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Got You Under My Skin, Fly Me to the Moon and The Best is Yet to Come, just to name a few.

The Fabulous Forties (Jan. 15-17): Swing dancers join this salute to music from one of the greatest eras, including In the Mood, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Begin the Beguine. Good luck sitting still in your seat.

Red Hot Blues (March 4-6): Sultry Tampa Bay nights heat up with the music of Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Count Basie. A lineup of jazz and blues greats show their stuff with St. Louis Blues, Night Train and Movin’ on Up. Tango Caliente (May 13-15): Fall under the spell of the dance of romance with familiar tango classics including La Cumparsita and Oblivion. (You don’t think you know them, but you do.) All with tango dancers, a vocalist and a bandoneon (looks like an accordion but it’s not).

Eva Lucero and Patricio Touceda of Tango Caliente

Series subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets are available Aug. 10. Get tickets at www.floridaorchestra.org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286. The orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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18th Annual CELEBRATE SINATRA - Sat, July 25 www.celebratesinatra.com

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here has been an annual black tie optional night club party on the last Saturday in July in Tampa every year since Frank Sinatra’s passing in 1998 with dancing to Great American Standards performed by a full big band orchestra with male and female vocalists, and a Latin quartet. Over 1,000 people are expected to attend.

Complimentary signature martinis will be served during the first hour. There will also be cash bars, passed hors d’oeuvres by Bernini, a cigar bar, and casino gaming tables. Valet parking will be available. The event starts at 8 pm. Latin Lovers in the Copa Room at 9 pm.

Dance to Great American Standards performed by Tom Tiratto’s 17 piece Big Band Orchestra with Katt Hefner & Paul Phillips. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Bernini at 1702 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605. 813248-0099 for tickets and reservations www.BerniniofYbor.com For more information 813-251-0500.

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The 2015 Rays Summer Concert Series begin shortly after select homes games conclude and are free with the purchase of that game’s ticket. Enjoy the sounds of the game and music with friends and family. tampabay.rays.mlb.com/ LEE BRICE - Sat, June 13 vs. Chicago White Sox at 4:10 p.m.

Lee Brice’s “I Don’t Dance” marked his first No. 1 Billboard Country debut and highest-ever hit on the Billboard 200. Along with the smash success of the album’s title trackwhich has been nominated for ACM’s 2015 “Single Record of the Year” and reached No. 1 at country radio-the “evocative, rough-edged singer” (New York Times) recorded his third studio album in Nashville, writing and producing 13 of the deluxe edition’s 16 songs and playing almost every instrument.

KIDZ BOP Kids - Sun, June 28 vs. Boston Red Sox at 1:10 p.m.

The KIDZ BOP Kids are the face and voice of KIDZ BOP, the No.1 music brand for kids in the U.S. These talented young performersAshlynn, Bredia, Grant, and Matt-sing on the best-selling KIDZ BOP albums, star in national KIDZ BOP TV commercials and music videos and host KIDZ BOP Radio on SiriusXM Channel 77. For five consecutive years, the KIDZ BOP Kids have been named Billboard Magazine’s “No. 1 Kids’ Artist.” Since 2001, the franchise has sold more than 15 million albums. The KIDZ BOP Kids have toured the country, performing kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest hits.

KACEY MUSGRAVES - Sat, July 25 vs. Orioles at 6:10 p.m.

Texas-native and Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Kacey Musgraves released her debut album, Same Trailer Different Park, to massive critical acclaim and recognition. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart making her the first solo female in five years to open at No. 1 with a rookie release, and just seventh in the 22-year Nielson SoundScan era.

STEVE AOKI - Sat, Oct 3 vs. Blue Jays at 6:10 p.m.

Known for energetic live shows, Steve Aoki is a DJ, record producer and philanthropist. The Grammy Award-nominated, gold-selling artist and producer has collaborated with & remixed many artists and bands, including Linkin Park, Drake, will.i.am, Tiesto, Diplo, Travis Barker, Afrojack, Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Iggy Azalea, Refused, All American Rejects, Rivers Cuomo and Snoop Lion. In 2014, Aoki released the first part of his two-part album Neon Future I. His new album, Neon Future II, features singles: “Darker Than Blood” with Linkin Park and “I Love It When You Cry” with Moxie.

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Tasty Food and Drinks!

“Brews & Bites” Brings Food Trucks and Live Music to THE Sail - 2nd Fri of the Month www.tampaconventioncenter.com

adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St, Tampa. 813-373-1193.

TAMPA THEATRE BEERFEST FUNDRAISER Sat, June 20 www.TampaTheatre.org/

On the second Friday of every month, the Sail Pavilion hosts a Brews & Bites Food Truck Rally. A rolling celebration of food and fun, Brews & Bites will feature a fleet of area food trucks, and live entertainment from local musicians at the venue’s unique 360-degree waterfront bar, from 6 to 11 pm.

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“O Brewer, Where Art Thou?” event will feature craft brews and local independent restaurants. Like previous beer-soaked, tongue-in-cheek BeerFest events like The Brews Brothers, The Big Lebrewski and Beer and Loathing in Las Vegas, O Brewer, Where Art Thou? will also feature samples from some of Tampa’s top restaurants: The Refinery, Fodder & Shine, The Independent, Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe, New World Brewery, Ichicoro Ramen. Participating breweries: Angry Chair

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Brewing, Barley Mow Brewing Company, Cigar City Brewing, Coppertail Brewing Co., Late Start Brewery, Six Ten Brewing, Ulele Spring Brewery.

O Brewer, Where Art Thou? will feature enough oddball characters and down-home fun to do the Soggy Bottom Boys proud. Patrons are encouraged to dress as their favorite character or come in an “O Brewer”inspired costume. BeerFest will benefit the theatre’s artistic and educational programs, as well as its ongoing preservation and restoration.

Baddest BBQ on the Bone at Madeira Beach - June 18 - 20

www.oldsaltfishing.org/events/baddest-bbq-onthe-bone Sixty BBQ teams from the south will come to Madeira Beach to compete to claim bragging rights of Best BBQ. Bring the whole family to enjoy a Friday night concert, fishing tournament, huge kid zone, pig races and more, sponsored by the Old Salt Fishing Foundation. The” Baddest BBQ on the Bone and Bone Fishing Contest” goes down at the Madeira Beach Recreation

Complex all weekend long on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 18, 19 and 20. Soul Circus Cowboys will provide live music on Friday evening.

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Noble Pig Pizza with sweet fennel sausage, house cured porchetta, peppers, caramelized onions, tomato and fontina.

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by John Mays and TJ Thielbar, former founding partners in the first Bonefish Grill, and former executives at Hops Grill & Brewery. Since we love Bonefish Grill and used to love Hops before it’s untimely Tampa closing, we knew we were in for a taste treat at their newest endeavor.

Noble Crust serves what they refer to as “Seasonal Italian with Southern Soul” food, a combination of traditional Italian cooking with Southern ingredients. Because they are very in tuned to using fresh seasonal ingredients, the menu changes often to offer different palate pleasing dishes.

We had a little chat with Chef Rob Reinsmith, who is responsible for the menu choices. He informed us that everything is house made — all pastas, bread, etc. They partner with Fat Beet Farms in Tampa for their fresh herbs and vegetables.

Pimento Cheese Arancini with Mississippi comeback sauce (similar to a rémoulade), and rosemary-pepper jelly

Vegetable Antipasti with Beets & Avocado, Watermelon & Tomato, and Truffled Corn Panzanella

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he Noble Crust menu is very enticing with such fare as a Pimento Cheese Arancini with Mississippi comeback sauce (similar to a rémoulade), and rosemary-pepper jelly, which proved to be lovely, crunchy, and sweet with a little touch of heat. On the day we dined, one of the specials was a Vegetable Antipasti with three ramekins of different salads, which afforded us a wonderful combo of unique tastes. A Sweet Potato Ravioli dish with sage-brown butter and pecans was light and extremely flavorful. We have to rave most about the exceptional Noble Pig Pizza, which is just amazing — bursting with flavor. It is made with sweet fennel sausage, house cured porchetta, spicy sopressata, peppers, caramelized onions, tomato and fontina. For dessert we had a heavenly Milk Chocolate Gelato with pistachios, salted carmel and cacao nibs.

The menu is moderately priced, but has a gourmet quality. The restaurant itself has a sleek urban chic décor with an open kitchen, and seats 160 people with available outside seating. Champagne brunch is now offered on Saturdays and Sundays, with a very attractive menu.

How fortunate we are to be able to walk to one of the best restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. But for you less fortunate, it is definitely worth the drive.

Noble Crust is located at 8300 4th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33702. Days: Tues – Sun. For hours and more information, call (727) 329-6041, or visit www.noble-crust.com/

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Dunedin’s Annual Orange Festival Sat, July 11 www.DunedinOrangeFestival.com

Enjoy the annual Dunedin Orange Festival on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Dunedin’s Edgewater Park. Miss Dunedin Orange Queen will be crowned and some of Dunedin’s best restaurants will compete in a MOJO Cook-off from 11:30 to 2:30.

There’ll be live entertainment throughout the day featuring some of the area’s top local bands, along with some family style fun events and a silent auction. Adult beverages, including craft beer, will be available.

BAHAMA BREEZE SUNSETFEST BLOCK PARTY - Sats thru Aug 31 wwwbahamabreeze.com

From great music to delicious food and cool cocktails, Bahama Breeze has created a free-spirited summer party that will keep going even after the sun goes down. Every Saturday from July through August, each of Bahama Breeze’s 33 locations will host Sundown Takeovers on the restaurant decks, featuring live local bands and DJs, cocktail and appetizer specials and a social atmosphere that encompasses everyone’s favorite time of summer. The festivities will also feature an exclusive glowing cocktail – The Green Flash – that pays homage to the fleeting green flash when the sun just slips under the horizon. Once the sun goes down, Glow Hours will begin with a local DJ spinning popular summer dance favorites from 9:00-11:30pm. Each night during Glow Hours will feature a special light-up cocktail and passed grilled snacks.

Original Bonefish Grill Debuts New Look for 15th Anniversary - Mon, July 20 www.bonefishgrill.com/locations/fl/st.-petersburg

Bonefish Grill is celebrating summer and their 15th anniversary with the unveiling of their newly remodeled original restaurant in St. Petersburg located at 5062 4th St N. The new contemporary interior design offers a warm and elegant space that is sophisticated and inviting with a blend of earthy tones, golden hardwood accents and embellished wood flooring. The community is invited to join the celebration on Monday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., when the St. Petersburg Bonefish Grill will donate 15 percent of sales to the United Way Suncoast.

(pre)CELEBRATE NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY AT GASPAR’S GROTTO - Thurs, July 23 www.gasparsgrotto.com/events/

Gaspar’s Grotto hosts a spirited celebration honoring National Tequila Day on Thurs July 23, that features premium spirits and noted authorities on agave products. The official observance of National Tequila Day is July 24 but why wait? The “Made in Mexico,” festival offers tastings of select premium tequilas, mezcals and more from 7 - 10 p.m. In addition to enjoying dozens of made-in-Mexico spirits, guests will sample special hors d’oeuvres, enjoy music by Tampa’s Latin Quarter, be able to bid on silent auction items and help to determine the People’s Choice winner of the Glorious Spirits Made in Mexico 2015 Cocktail Challenge Tampa FL. 1805 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City; 813-248-5900.

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Ergonomically shaped, magic Opener provides relief from painful straining and joint pain for those suffering from limited hand strength or arthritis.

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Consumers can actually see and smell their coffee – 100% premium, high-grown Arabica beans, batch-roasted and ground extra fine – from the moment they remove the cup from its individually sealed freshness pack.

The unique capsule design is made with a filter, which allows water to fully saturate the grinds for a bolder, richer cup of coffee. Designed with the environment in mind, Melitta’s single-serve coffees are also eco-friendly and 100% recyclable.

Melitta’s Café de Europa Single Serve Gourmet Coffee is available in Classique (medium roast), Vienna Roast (dark roast), Blanc et Noir (a blend of light and dark roasts), Espresso Toscana (extra dark roast) and tClassique Decaf (a smooth, balanced, naturally decaffeinated roast).

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ot Straw is the only straw that is safe for hot liquids.

It is made of a sturdy BPA Free, FDA Approved plastic that can sustain the heat of a cup of coffee or tea preventing potentially harmful chemicals from leaching into the beverage. Hot Straw’s shape fits into the opening of a coffee cup lid, making it a spill stopper that you can drink from and it is sustainable, reusable and dishwasher safe. It will last for thousands of uses, and is made with a recyclable material. The dualhole designed allows you to sip hot liquids safely, and protects teeth from coffee/tea stains. The inspiration for Hot Straw came from helping Parkinson’s patients enjoy a healthy & spill free morning coffee. 5% of all profits are donated back to Parkinson’s Reaserch.

ZIPZ Single Serve Wine

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Ever find yourself at a ball game, barbecue or poolside where the only beverage options are varieties of beer? Thanks to Zipz, you can now enjoy a glass of premium wine anywhere. Zipz is single serving of 100% premium, California wine in four varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Grigio. The Zipz glass is made from high-quality, PET plastic that looks and feels like traditional glassware, but is safe for use outdoors, at events and on the go. Each glass is covered in a patented Clean Wrap to keep the wine fresh and the glass clean from handling, and is 100% recyclable.

Enjoying a glass of Zipz is easy: (1) Unzip the wrap; (2) Twist off the lid; (3) Peel off the seal and enjoy.

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Bucs Bits Lavonte David Feared All Pro Linebacker is Really A Gentle Giant

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he Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s All Pro Linebacker and Defensive Captain Lavonte David is a humble, hardworking athlete. With a blue collar type of attitude, this NFL star has arrived at the top of the list as one of the best linebackers competing in the NFL. His electric style of play, football IQ, and keen instincts make him a feared linebacker. Most would find that while he is a dreaded opponent on the field, Lavonte is nothing short of a genuine, gentle giant off the field. He has a personality that media, fans, and friends gravitate to.

Accent On Tampa Bay learned more about Lavonte in this recent Q&A: How was your offseason? Do anything interesting?

My offseason went really well! Even though it is “off-season,” I still was in the gym four, sometimes five times a week. Aside from relaxing and enjoying some time off, in March I went jet skiing with a couple of friends after a really tough workout – we just decided to meet up and have some fun. I am also really looking forward to a trip I am planning to Jamaica this summer. I have never been, so I am really excited about going there.

The team’s 2015 draft was almost exclusively for offense...what does that say about the Buccaneer defense?

I think it says a lot. Defensively, I think everyone can see that we have come a long way from the beginning of the 2014 season until now. We can feel it – everyone has come into their own and understands not only their own role but even the guys’ next to them. Coach has a lot of confidence in us, and he believes we can get the job done which in return gives us even more confidence.

How has the team been looking in mini camp?

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ally hard and getting after it to leave no stone unturned. There are a lot of things to look forward to going into training camp and to me, all of our additions this off season have stood out. Once you hear that these guys will be joining the organization, you can’t wait to see what they can do on the field and in our system. When you are finally able to see the guys in action who you might not be as familiar with, it really grabs your attention when they are out there catching on to things quickly. I have been really impressed with what they are bringing to the field and locker room.

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You are going into your fourth year...do you consider yourself more of a veteran, or do you see yourself as still learning?

I’m still on that learning curve; I’m not a veteran just yet. My consistent goal from year to year is to always improve on the previous. I am constantly trying to learn more – whether that be by studying my opponents, our system, or even my own play, the more I am learning, the more I can improve and the faster I can help my team.

Going back to Nebraska days...you were there when the team switched from Big 12 to the Big 10 conference. Which conference was more your style of football?

The Big 12 was a great, competitive conference but for me as a linebacker, I’d say the Big 10 was more my style of play. The Big 10 has more of a prostyle feel and look to it where the run game is prominent. When we played in the Big 12, I was the only linebacker on the field since teams would spread their offense, relying heavily on their pass game.

When we made the switch to the Big 10, I was one

of three backers.

What are your top charities for 2015?

I currently don’t have my own foundation or charity but I do love to give back whenever I can. At every Buccaneers home game, I sponsor a section called Lavonte’s Legends. I invite 10 members of a local non-profit organization to attend as my guests. Each person receives a ticket to the one of the first two rows in the end zone, a t-shirt and meal vouchers. It is a way to give back to someone who might not always have a chance to come out to a professional football game. I also want to start getting into back to school initiatives. I definitely learned at a young age how important my education was and the what a big part it will play in my life. This year I am thinking about doing a Back to School drive.

What’s your prediction for the Bucs’ record in 2015?

My prediction is that the win lost ratio will be way better than the previous 2 seasons - Ha ha!

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“Live Life to Discover” is the Renaissance Hotel group’s slogan, which seems fitting, as every hotel in the group is different. You can be pleasantly surprised by booking all Renaissance as you travel and not having any déjà vu moments.

We had the occasion to visit the beautifully renovated (to the tune of $50M and five years) Renaissance SeaWorld Resort when in Orlando, and although it takes it’s theme from SeaWorld (which is directly across the road) it is not at all “theme-parky.” This Renaissance property is sophisticated urban chic. The only real nod to SeaWorld is a large orca whale mural (with no text on it), and some lovely waterfall features. That, and an aquarium theme by the center bar. Renaissance creates a vibe to fit in with whatever locale they are in.

The Renaissance SeaWorld resort has 781 guestrooms and 65 suites, which surround a huge atrium that is sunny by day, and romantically lit by night. A lot of the hotel’s action takes place in the atrium, with the Mist Sushi & Spirits Bar taking center stage. Comfortable conversational chairs dot the floor for chatting or reading, and sections can be set aside for parties and events. This resort is an event planners dream as there are so many variables both outside and inside for large and small groups. The Renaissance has an app available to meeting planners to be in touch with every department at the hotel at the touch of a finger.

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Our very spacious king junior suite was plush and tastefully decorated with sofas and chairs in warm tones, and a most comfortable bed. A large flat screen TV dominated one wall, and was tuned to gorgeous underwater sea life film accompanied by soothing music when we arrived. There was even a work desk, which, on this trip, did not tempt us at all. Relaxation was our theme.

Although Orlando has so many restaurants to choose from, there is no need to travel past the resort’s front door, as they have many varied restaurants right on property. From the Palms Bar & Grill by the pool, to the Tradewinds in the atrium (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) to the Boardwalk, which a trendy sports bar. Food is locally sourced, even most of the fish is from Florida. All the restaurants offer gluten free menus for those that desire it.

Best of all is the R Kitchen, a private dining experience set up in advance for smaller groups, that is utterly delightful. We had the privilege of enjoying this concierge-level experience on our trip. Sous Chef Michael Cutter created a special dinner for us in the intimate counter-style seating facing his gleaming stainless steel open kitchen. He pulled out all the stops with preparing our favorite foods all while our favorite music was piped in. Pampered? You betcha! The R Kitchen is unique to the Renaissance SeaWorld property, and is also used for interactive cooking classes.

Renaissance SeaWorld has a large property, beautifully landscaped with walkways through lush vegetation.

You won’t be able to get the kids away from The R-Aqua Zone water park with so many fun water games.

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Most resorts are charging a resort fee these days to cover your amenity expenses, but the Renaissance SeaWorld’s fee also includes travel to all the major theme parks, not just SeaWorld. The International Drive Trolley (I-Ride Trolley) also comes by the hotel and can take you from one end of International Drive to the other for a small fee.

This lovely resort with everything you could want or need also comes with a super friendly and accommodating staff. Your destination doesn’t have to be SeaWorld to stay in this resort. It’s a Renaissance Resort. That’s all it needs to be.

The Renaissance SeaWorld is located at 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. For more information, call 407-351-5555, or visit www.marriott.com/hotels.mi

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A Cool Summer Heats Up!

The popular show, For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration, welcomes guests in the beautiful Hyperion Theater, located right in the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Royal Historians of Arendelle host this fun and comedic retelling of the unique story of their kingdom, filled with delightful, sing-along moments from “Frozen,” plus all-new in-theater effects and special appearances by Anna, Elsa and Krist-

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“Frozen” Summer Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios - June 17 - Sept 7 The fun heats up daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guest favorites Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf are welcomed to Hollywoodland twice each day as they take part in the Frozen Royal Welcome, a festive cavalcade throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios, accompanied by the Royal Arendelle Flag Corps and a flurry of skaters, skiers and ice cutters.

During the cavalcade, Anna leads the procession in an elaborate horse-drawn sleigh, with Elsa gliding by on a stunning, ice palace float. The entire procession pauses twice along the route in tribute to these visitors from Arendelle, as guests in Hollywoodland are invited to join in singing “Let It Go!”

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off. Outside of the theater, there is a new merchandise location filled with all-things “Frozen”.

Fun centers around the Event Stage throughout the day, with Olaf’s Summer Cool Down — where Olaf keeps things cool several times each day. Having always dreamed of being in “snow business,” Olaf is joined by some of his summery friends to sing his famed number, “In Summer,” inviting the audience to join in. Then, Olaf sends a flurry from his personal snow cloud out over the audience in an icy blast.

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Twice each hour beginning at 10 a.m. daily, guests also can view a showing of the new animated short, “Frozen Fever,” which debuted in theaters with Disney’s live-action “Cinderella,” and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film inside the ABC Sound Studio.

Then once the sun goes down, DJ Chill and some favorite Disney Characters take to the stage to host the “Coolest Summer Ever” Dance Party.

As the night comes to a close, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf come together at the Event Stage for a grand finale to the day’s festivities, kicking off an awe-inspiring “Frozen” Fireworks display set to the music of “Frozen” and, of course, a flurry of snow!

Other Cool Experiences Downtown Disney — Guests can find hot summer fashion trends and cool new waterfront dining at Downtown Disney. With new retail stores such as Sanuk, APEX by Sunglass Hut, Havaianas, Erin McKenna Bakery NYC and more, as well as new dining experiences such as The Boathouse (now open) and Morimoto Asia (opening in the fall). Downtown Disney is currently undergoing the largest expansion in its history, to be renamed and re-imagined as Disney Springs, a new waterfront district for shopping, dining and entertainment. Disney Springs will be fully completed in 2016.

Disney’s Water Parks — Sunny ‘ski’ slopes and palm treelined lazy rivers await guests at Disney’s Water Parks – Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon – this summer. Fans of the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Teen Beach 2” can beat the heat and enjoy the “Teen Beach 2: Beach Party” at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, featuring a DJ spinning retro tunes, beach-y themed games, hula hoop contests and more through July 5.

Magic Kingdom — When they’re not visiting Hollywoodland, Anna & Elsa from “Frozen” meet and greet with guests daily at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom. The royal sisters also appear during the daily Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, and guests can enjoy visuals from “Frozen” during the “Celebrate the Magic” projection show that transforms Cinderella Castle each evening.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom — New dining and

entertainment offerings welcome Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests this summer as the theme park continues to undergo the largest expansion in its history. A new shopping and dining option, Harambe Market, is now open for guests in the Africa section of the park. Harambe Market offers a new quick-service food and beverage location with street-inspired dishes from walk-up windows. The new space also opens up a new pathway from Africa to Bradley Falls and the Asia section of the park.

Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and their friends now welcome guests for a fun-filled character dinner at Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Epcot — Epcot guests can enjoy new entertainment acts throughout Epcot World Showcase this summer: American Adventure – a cappella group Voices of Liberty moves outdoors twice per week to perform a modern twist on American classics at the American Gardens Theatre stage, Wednesday through Sunday.

Canada – The Canadian Lumberjacks demonstrate the time-honored tradition of Canada’s great timber and logging eras in a thrilling and friendly competition, featuring axe throwing, chopping, log rolling and more.

Italy – The flag-throwing team of Sbandieratori Di Sansepolcro combines live music, energy, the flair of hand-painted flags, and magnificent period costumes.

Morocco – B’net Al Houwariyate, a multi-generational Berber music and dance troupe from Marrakesh, illuminates the stories and experiences of women in Morocco.

United Kingdom – Strolling the quaint streets of the United Kingdom pavilion, the Paul McKenna Band is a traditional, acoustic four-piece group from Glasgow, Scotland.

Sounds Like Summer concert series - June 7 to July 25. The America Gardens Theater will rock out with some of the world’s hottest tribute bands: June 7-13 — DSB – A Tribute to Journey June 14-20 — 2U – A Tribute to U2 June 21-26 — Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot – A Tribute to Billy Joel Show June 27-July 4 — Don’t Look Back – A Tribute to Boston July 5-11 — Fire & Ice – A Tribute to Pat Benatar July 12-18 — Stayin’ Alive – A Tribute to the Bee Gees July 19-25 — Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles

For more information, call 407-934-7639. Check online at www.DisneyWorld.com www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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For additional information, visit www.florida.legoland.com

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ORLANDO HAPPENINGS www.visitOrlando.com

Cinépolis’ IMAX theater In Polk County www.cinepolisusa.com/polk-county.aspx

lis Polk County IMAX – on May 1 (the special IMAX screen will open mid-May.) Located in Posner Commons Mall in Polk County, the complex will be home to Cinépolis’ first IMAX theater in the United States. Ci-

népolis IMAX’s theater has a 45,000-square-foot, nine-screen cinema with sophisticated décor, and a lounge-style lobby. IMAX’s cutting-edge projection system delivers crystal-clear images and a powerful digital sound system creates a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the film.

The Orlando Eye

Cinépolis USA, known for its “Luxury Cinemas” brand will open its newest 1,400-seat multiplex – the Cinépo-

www.OfficialOrlandoEye.com Located in the heart of International Drive, the 400foot Orlando Eye is the tallest observation wheel on the U.S. eastern coast, offering a new way to experience the breathtaking views of Central Florida. Part of the I-Drive 360 entertainment and dining complex, the

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Full of adventure, fun and big personalities, the show takes place in an aquaticthemed high school where laughter and education go hand in hand (er, flipper).

When the dynamic duo – Clyde and Seamore - are nominated to win scholarships to Ocean University, they must enter crash courses in science, dance and gym in a storyline that is full of fast-paced fun. The cast of animals and trainers connect with guests, and an educational pre-show celebrates teachers from all over.

“Sea Lion High is a place where animals and people learn and play,” says Michael Fletcher, Vice President of Entertainment for SeaWorld Orlando. “Our guests will connect with these animals through a show that is full of fun and celebration, yet also blends in entertaining messages that encourage education, exploration and using your imagination.”

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SEA LIFE Orlando

www.VisitSeaLife.com/Orlando SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, the immersive, one-ofa-kind aquarium experience will be home to more than 5,000 sea animals from the oceans and waters of the world. The fish and marine life will live in 32 display habitats. Guests will have the chance to come noseto-nose with many different sea creatures through a variety of display habitats, cold water rock pools, bubble aquariums, floor-to-ceiling aquariums, and walk through 360-degree and 180-degree clear acrylic tunnels.

Orlando Eye will showcase 360-degree views of Central Florida, including nearby theme parks and attractions, downtown Orlando and Kennedy Space Center on Florida’s east coast, all within the comfort of 30 airconditioned glass capsules. Each capsule has room for up to 15 guests to enjoy a serene 20-minute journey above the scenic landscape. Included in the Orlando Eye journey is access to the pre-flight 4D cinema experience, taking guests on a full 3D aerial journey of Florida, with the added dimension of sensory experiences, including lighting, wind, spray and scent effects.

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Clyde & Seamore’s Sea Lion High – Turn up the laughs with nighttime showings of this all-new sea lion comedy adventure. Full of fun and big personalities of sea lions, walruses and otters, the show takes place in an aquatic-themed high school where laughter and education go hand in hand (er, flipper).

Shamu’s Celebration: Light Up The Night – Experience this high-energy show featuring original music, amazing production elements and see SeaWorld’s majestic killer whales.

Late-Night Thrills – Guests can experience Kraken and Manta and many more. www.seaworldparks.com/ www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

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ORLANDO HAPPENINGS King Kong will roar to life at Universal Orlando Resort “Skull Island: Reign of KonG” www.universalorlando.com/ReignofKong

er creatures of unknown origin – but where they are soon fighting for their own survival. Their journey will take them through an ancient temple inhabited by hostile natives, a perilous jungle ruled by prehistoric creatures, a foreboding underworld of caves concealing unspeakable terrors – and face-to-face with the colossal Kong himself.

Known as “the eighth wonder of the world,” Kong has been called “the experience for which movies were invented.” Since first appearing on screen in 1933, “King Kong” has been re-made twice - each time on a tremendous scale – earning seven Oscar and three Golden Globe nominations.

DR. PHILLIPS SHOWS & EVENTS

www.drphillipscenter.org/ The Flick - June 17 - July12. The Flick is a come-

The new attraction will open in the summer of 2016 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure – and will be an intense, all-new adventure brought to life in a dramatically themed environment. Skull Island: Reign of Kong will pull guests into a powerfully told story where they become part of the next generation of the Kong legend.

It begins as guests are transported deep into a wild and mysterious world, where their mission is to discov-

25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SERIES thru June 20

Celebrate 25 years of unforgettable musical moments at Universal Orlando’s 25th Anniversary Concert Series. On select nights thru June 20 the stage at Universal Studios will come alive with amazing live performances. Event occurs rain or shine.

Saturday, June 6 - Kellie Pickler Saturday, June 13 - Huey Lewis And The News Saturday, June 20 - GOO GOO DOLLS

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dic drama about three misfits working in a single screen movie theater in Central Massachusetts.

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass - Sat, June 20. The creator of the public ra-

a cast of talented dancers, with the Houghs headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in-between.

Encore! Cast Performing Arts presents Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida in ConcertJuly 15 - 16. At the Nile’s edge, the enslaved Nubian

dio show This American Life talks about his program and how it’s put together. Glass mixes stories from the show, live onstage, combining his narration with pretaped quotes and music, recreating the sound of the show as the audience watches.

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princess, Aida becomes romantically entangled with the Egyptian captain, Radames, who is betrothed to the Pharaoh’s daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love grows deeper, Aida is forced to find balance between her heart’s yearning for Radames, and her responsibility to lead her people. Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida is a timeless love story, featuring an award-winning pop/ rock score from the seasoned pop duo who brought musical life to Disney’s The Lion King.

Orlando Philharmonic & Plaza Live “Party at The Plaza” - Sat, June 20 www.OrlandoPhil.org

Love Lucy Live on Stage is the new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history. It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious and I Love Lucy episodes.

Move Live On Tour - June 30. Superstar siblings

Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own allnew dance production. MOVE LIVE ON TOUR will be a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and

The Orlando Philharmonic and The Plaza Live Theatre will present their second annual “Party at The Plaza,” featuring headliner Orlando Transit Authority performing The music of Chicago, backed by string musicians of the Orlando Philharmonic. Party at The Plaza will include four stages of live music, food stations, cash bar and prize drawings, with all proceeds benefiting The Orlando Philharmonic and The Plaza Live. The event will be held at The Plaza Live Theatre (425 N. Bumby Ave, Orlando). Tickets available at 407770-0071 or OrlandoPhil.org/

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They waited in anticipation until at last, Captain General don Pedro Menéndez de Aviles stepped ashore from his longboat to a flourish of trumpets and drums. Kneeling and kissing the cross carried by Father Lopez, Menéndez and his officers swore allegiance to God and King and then proclaimed this place where they stood would henceforth be known as St. Augustine.

The Spaniards who created the City of St. Augustine 450 years ago surely had no idea their fledgling town would someday become one of the nation’s premier vacation destinations. Today, St. Augustine works to preserve its past while striving to create a present and future that are vibrant, new and exciting.

Celebrate 450! is a five-day, community-focused event that honors St. Augustine’s 450th Anniversary.

This FREE event features a street and music festival, fireworks show, commemorative re-enactment, procession, Mass, cake cutting ceremony and many other events that honor St. Augustine’s history. The street and music festival will feature five stages throughout downtown St. Augustine.

For more information, please visit www.staugustine-450.com/

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Gaming Scene Las Vegas Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Goes Under the Sea - Now thru Sept.

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ley [Lead Vocals] (Survivor), Doug Aldrich [Guitar] (Whitesnake), Paul Shortino [Lead Vocals] (Quiet Riot), Jay Schellen [Drums] (Badfinger), Andrew Freeman [Lead Vocals and Guitars] (The Offspring), Michael T. Ross [Keyboards] (Lita Ford), Hugh McDonald [Bass] (Bon Jovi), and outstanding female vocalists Carol-Lyn Liddle (Masters of Rock) and Stephanie Calvert (Starship).

DOWNTOWN GRAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - Kicks Off July 4 www.downtowngrand.com

Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens new summer display takes guests into the depths of the ocean with vibrant scenes and thousands of fresh floral. The exhibit combines iconic underwater and beach elements including mermaids, sunken ships and sandcastles. Schools of acrylic fish and bright barnacles find a home amongst the cascading water walls of a multitiered, 26-foot tall coral reef in the West Garden.

Raiding the Rock Vault at The New Tropicana - Fri thru Wed (dark Thursdays) www.troplv.com/ “Raiding the Rock Vault” pays homage to rock’s greatest hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. The show’s all-star lineup includes Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Howard Leese [Guitar] (Heart), Robin McAu-

Downtown Grand is kicking off its summer concert series on the Fourth of July with a bang. High-energy alternative rock band, Lit, will perform on the rooftop pool deck. Lit is known for their hit singles “My Own Worst Enemy” and “Miserable”. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and local favorite Ashley Red will start the night as the opening band at 8 p.m.

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Las Vegas cont MONTE CARLO “BOOZE & BITES” DINNER SERIES www.montecarlo.com/boozebites/ Each month a different restaurant at the resort hosts a dinner in which a five-course menu is prepared and presented by the restaurant’s executive chef and paired with a sought-after spirit, wine or brew. During the dinner, a representative for the featured spirit provides insight to each pairing.

The Booze & Bites series takes place the last Wednesday of every month. Tickets can be purchased on the Monte Carlo website. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend.

UFC and Fremont Street Experience Present Free Concert With Dropkick Murphys - Fri, July 10 www.ufc.com/news/Dropkick-Murphys-Headline-IFW-2015-Concert F r e m o n t Street Experience’s Rock of Vegas concert series will partner with UFC in presenting a free concert with

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recording artists Dropkick Murphys as part of the 4th Annual UFC International Fight Week. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on the 3rd Street Stage at Fremont Street Experience. Downtown Las Vegas will be getting in on the UFC Fight Week™ action with several UFC events taking place at Fremont Street Experience, including meet-and-greets and autograph signings with UFC fighters on Friday, July 10 and the Ulti-Man 5K with UFC President Dana White on Saturday morning, July 11.

ELVIS IS BACK IN THE BUILDING at WESTGATE www.westgatevegas.com

“Graceland Presents ELVIS: The Exhibition - The Show - The Experience” includes an expansive, new permanent exhibition featuring hundreds of artifacts never before displayed outside of Graceland, and live entertainment shows that celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley. The first-ever permanent Graceland exhibition outside of Memphis encompasses over 28,000 square feet and includes hundreds of artifacts

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from the Presley family’s Graceland Archives, showcasing the man, the performer and the music that revolutionized popular culture around the world. Visitors experience a journey through Elvis’ life and career, beginning with his early days in Tupelo, MS, through his first recording session in Memphis, rise to fame, Hollywood career, life at Graceland, the Las Vegas years and more.

Mariah Carey new Caesars Palace headliner www.caesars.com

Mariah Carey, the iconic chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, kicked off her first headlining residency in Las Vegas. The production features all 18 of her timeless and beloved No. 1 hits together in one concert. Expect fan-favorite album cuts, neverbefore-performed selections and many more musical surprises at this showstopping spectacular designed exclusively for The Colosseum.

DEAL ME IN with Mark Pilarski www.markpilarski.com/ Dear Mark: When playing craps, I will occasionally toss in a bet for the dealers. Normally, it is a two-way “Yo,” or a Horn bet if I am making the same. What are you thoughts on these two bets for the dealer, or is there another bet that dealers appreciate even more? Chase D. All dealers welcome ANY wager made on their behalf, but they definitely prefer bets made by the player that have a low house edge, such as the Pass, Come, Don’t Pass, Don’t Come and Placing the 6 or 8. Wagers made on a “Yo” (“Yo” is craps jargon for an 11) or a Horn bet means that a significant percentage of your gratuity ends up going to the casino, and not to them.

Let’s examine both of your “tip” wagers.

The “Yo 11” bet is one of the most popular bets on a crap game. As its name implies, an “eleven” must roll in order for this wager to be a winner. This bet is good for only one roll. If it wins, dealers will pay you, and themselves, at 15-1 odds and leave the original bet(s) on the table.

You make this bet by tossing two low-value chips on the table, then state, “two-way Yo,” and a dealer will

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place two Yo bets, one for you and one for the crew. Despite the payout odds on this bet being 15-1, the true odds are 17-1. This means that the house has an 11.11% advantage on this wager.

A “horn,” or “craps-eleven” bet as it is typically called, is a one-roll wager that on the next roll of the dice their sum will be 2, 3, 11, or 12. If they total anything different (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10), you lose. If 3 or 11 appears, you are paid 15:1. If 2 or 12 rolls, the payoff is 30:1.

Horn bets are made in even dollar units, divisible by four, with equal amounts bet on each of the four outcomes. Horn bets are resolved as though four possible winners had been bet individually. Although the payoffs can vary between casinos, the house edge on the “horn” bet is more than 12%.

Do I recommend either of your two wagers? NO. The crap table offers two kinds of one-roll bets—bad and ugly.

Your two proposition bets seemingly have lofty payoffs, but the house edge is far too high for you and the dealers to waste your hard-earned money on.

Undeniably, Chase, for the dealers any bet is better than no bet at all.

Unfortunately, both of yours are far cries from some of the better bets on the table, like a 1.36% Pass line bet.

Putting the crew on the line with you along with some booties (odds) behind a Pass line bet will get you the accolades and benefits of a member of the ruling class of the crap table.

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What’s happening at the Beau Rivage www.beaurivage.com

Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Beau Rivage is a beautiful resort destination — very convenient for Tampa Bay area folks looking for either an exciting time, or a relaxing time, or both — the Beau has it all. With a partnership with Vision Airlines, the resort has an exclusive package that includes a round trip non-stop jet flight, ground transfers, and two nights in a luxurious guestroom — starting at only $199 per person (double occupancy). The flight takes only an hour and fifteen minutes and leaves from the St. PetersburgClearwater Airport.

Golfers will definitely want to experience Fallen Oak,

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Beau Rivage’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course, with it’s dramatic elevations and beautiful magnolia trees, ponds, streams and wetlands.

The newly-remolded course is player-friendly and more strategic.

With some bunkers removed, the remaining bunkers have been rebuilt creating a much more strategic course.

In addition, 15 of the hallmark live oak trees were repositioned to add to the Fallen Oak experience.

A visit to the Beau’s spa and salon will show Epicurean treatments unique to the Gulf Coast, and a perfect place for a Girlfriend Getaway with their special “Pamper Parties.”

The dining opportunities at the Beau are wonderfully varied - from the simple Snacks Deli to the exceptional BR Prime (the Beau’s signature steak and seafood restaurant), and every thing in between. Guests have eleven restaurants to choose from, as well as several bars. The popular Terrace Cafe Terrace Café offers a delicious new twist on café dining. A new menu celebrates classic southern favorites, fresh and healthy alternatives, and a number of savory specialties to satisfy every appetite.

Reservations for air-inclusive travel packages may be made by calling 877-462-2328. www.beaurivage.com UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT

June 9-Aug 9 - YAYE Theatrical Circus Sensation; June 12 - MOLLY RINGWALDS; June 26 - SCOTTY McCREERY; July 31 - BRET MICHAELS; Aug 14 - PETER FRAMPTON & CHEAP TRICK; Aug 21 - YES & TOTO; Sept 25 - VINCE GILL

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Looking Good EDIMI TIGHTENING REJUVENATOR Regain Skin Elasticity

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dimi is known for bringing advanced skin care and expertise to consumers through luxury spas and salons worldwide.

Edimi scientists have developed products with formulas combining well-being and technology for a positive transformation effect on body and mind, using innovative collections featuring herbs, botanical actives and certified organics.

For the millions of people having “botulism” injected in the name of a youthful, wrinkle-less Skin, there IS another way. Edimi’s Tightening Rejuvenator is a smooth gel from France that will help your skin to feel young again.

For sagging Skin, wrinkles, lines around eyes and mouth, turkey neck, and loss of elasticity, all you have to do is after c l e a n s i n g , apply the cream liberally to your face and neck.

Gently smooth into your skin. No moisturizer is required. Use morning and night.

A partial list of product ingredients includes: Hyaluronic Acid, three different Peptides, Evening Primrose Oil, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Yeast Extract, Algae Extract, Wheat germ, and Aloe Vera www.Edimi.com Gel.

FINDERS KEY PURSE Key Keeping Purse Accessory

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n easy keys find every time — no more digging around in your purse. With the Finders Key Purse, all you do is attach the clasp to your key ring and hook it onto your purse with the charm side facing out. a lot of different cute and fun designs are available — one of which is sure to fit your personality.

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Sun Care Products

iss My Face offers wildly effective sun care products with a range of options that effectively block harmful UV rays with the use of Antioxidant Defenders, which include Vitamin C and E, Green Tea, Goji Berry Extract, Olive Oil, Shea Butter and Aloe. Their Air Powered sprays effortlessly delivers sunscreen without the use of chemical propellants. These are ideal for those hard to reach areas, such as behind the legs. Tattoo Shade is a formula designed to keep tattoos looking sharp with its protective skin shield. Kiss My Face Sensitive Side SPF 30 has 3 in 1 non-irritatring protection for sensitive skin with three times the hydrating protection.

Kiss My Face sun care products utilize natural mineral sun blocking agents, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and effective sunscreens to provide full broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. The Kiss My Face sun range is entirely free of parabens, oxybenzone and artificial fragrances.

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ÉYAA Undergarment with Heating Pad www.eyaahelps.com

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yaa revolutionizes how women have dealt with cramps and abdominal pains for decades, naturally. By fusing a light, comfortable undergarment with an internal pouch for its removable long lasting heating pad, Eyaa provides unlimited natural, safe heat relief, hands free.

The garment is high waist, mid thigh style, and fully activates in seconds. The wearer will feel instant therapeutic heat relief as soon as its applied. The garment can be reversed to treat lower back pains. The application is non-toxic, and has long lasting hot/cold therapy. It will reach up to 129°F (54°C) and has unlimited usage.

Colors available are Nude and black. For teens, colors are bubblegum pink and purple.

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ArtLines Images of the Floating World and Beyond: Japanese Woodblock Prints - thru Aug 16

This echibit extends from the late eighteenth century to an example from the twenty-first. Ukiyo-e, or “images of the Floating World,” depict hedonistic pleasures in ancient Japan— the world of geishas, kabuki actors, and sumo wrestlers. Woodblock prints of the eighteenth to nineteenth centuries by such celebrated artists as Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Yoshitoshi set the stage. Of special note is a portfolio, The Modern Japanese Print (1962), compiled by the legendary writer James Michener, who lived in Asia for many years. It contains 10 prints along with text by Mr. Michener, who championed contemporary Japanese works, as well as twentieth-century American art. This exhibition takes visitors on an artistic and cultural journey through the centuries, spotlights www.fine-arts.org

individual works of extraordinary merit, and reveals one of the strengths of the MFA collection.

Five Decades of Photography June 20 thru Oct 4

Approximately 200 images are featured in Five Decades of Photography, featuring The Dandrew-Drapkin Collection. The photographers represented read like a “Who’s Who” in the art form: Henry Fox Talbot, Édouard Baldus, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Julia Margaret Cameron, Margaret Bourke-White, Berenice Abbott, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Edward Steichen, Brassaï, Lewis Hine, Walker Evans, Henri Cartier-Bresson, André Kértesz, Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, Minor White, Ilse Bing, Paul Strand, Aaron Siskind, Robert Frank, Ruth Bernhard, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Clarence John Laughlin, Richard Avedon, Jerry Uelsmann, Diane Arbus, Garry Winogrand, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Kenro Izu. The list could go on and on. The images extend from the formative days of the medium in the mid-nineteenth century to the early twenty-first. They encompass fine art, photojournalism, portraits, breathtaking landscapes, and recent experimentation.

MFA, 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, 727896-2667.

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TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART

The American Spirit: Painting and Sculpture from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - June 13 - Sept 6 www.tampamuseum.org

Between the 1830s and the end of the First World War, American art came into its own. From the majestic Hudson River School paintings of Thomas Cole, John Kensett, and Albert Bierstadt to the gritty urban realism of Robert Henri and John Sloan, this presentation draws on the rich holdings of American paintings and sculptures in the collection of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. This selection of more than 50 paintings and eight sculptures highlights the maturation of a distinctly American idiom, one informed by international currents and engaged with capturing the fluxes of modern life.

Masterpieces of landscape, genre, still-life, and portraiture, punctuated by a selection of sculptures, trace an evolution in style from an art driven by the mandates of westward expansion to one animated by experimentation. In both idealized and naturalistically rendered landscapes, in scenes of everyday life, or meticulously detailed images of everyday objects, the presentation also narrates an important chapter in American cultural history that witnessed the Civil War and its aftermath, the expansion of national boundaries and the closing of the western frontier, and the transformations wrought by the emergence of new technologies at the dawn of the 20th century.

TMA - 120 Gasparilla Plaza (Polk Street) Tampa, FL 33602.

FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS www.fmopa.org Jim Reynolds: CityScapes - thru June 30

CityScapes is the first solo exhibition of Jim Reynold’s work in a museum. Incorporating characteristics

of the Photorealism art movement of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the series offers views of New York City that capture the energy, excitement and scale of everyday life in the city.

400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602; 813.221.2222.

Florida CraftArt World by a String: Masters of Puppetry

June 26 - Aug 15

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The art of puppetry is to capture the essence of the human spirit through theatrical storytelling, where the artist and object become one through performance art, theater and a touch of magic. One of the oldest forms of theater in the world, this exhibition is based upon a 5,000 year old tradition that will unleash your imagination by exploring international cultures from a worldclass, private collection and contemporary puppet craft

by Florida artists.

501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701; 727 821-7391.

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ArtLines cont DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER www.dfac.org/

A Quartet of Quilt and Textile Exhibits from Across the Globe thru Aug 16

Nine larger-than-life geckos will be the centerpiece of a live auction to benefit local charities. Each of the large geckos, measuring approximately three feet long, will be created and decorated in a variety of media by local artists. The geckos will be on display in locations throughout the Gulfport Waterfront District as of July 4th. The art pieces will be auctioned during the seventh annual Gecko Ball on Saturday, August 29th. Each gecko will be a prized collector’s art work and join the ranks of nearly 50 other geckos that have been created since the event’s inception.

3rd Annual Madeira Beach Craft Festival - July 11-12 www.artfestival.com

Nearly everyone remembers sleeping under a quilt made by their mother or grandmother, and many of those quilts were made from time-honored traditional quilt designs. Today’s quiltmakers take those designs as departure points for works that are often inspired by nature, personal or world events. Quilt National: 2013 is an exhibit of 22 selected works from as close as Virginia and as far away as Australia. These are not your grandmother’s quilts. Many of the works hold fast to the traditional methods of piecing and patching. At the same time, however, these artists are intrigued by the challenge of expanding the boundaries of traditional quilt making by utilizing the newest materials and technologies.

The Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd.

Dunedin, FL 34698.

Nine Local Artists Create Geckos for Charity Auction - July 4 - Aug 29 www.visitgulfportflorida.com

This juried craft showcase will feature a wide variety of original handmade crafts as well as affordable and unique gift items with broad appeal. A Green Market will showcase orchids and exotic plants as well as gourmet dips and spices, and many other distinctive items.

Admission is free and open to the public. Craft enthusiasts and casual shoppers will have the opportunity to leisurely explore the displays along Madeira Way and engage the local and national crafters to discover more about their techniques and creative styles. The craft media will include pottery, leather, mosaic, wood, plaster craft, stained glass, folk art and much more.

The prices, suitable to all budgets, will range from $3 to $3,000.

13th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival - June 27-28 www.artfestival.com

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booths with the eclectic displays will line Main Street and transform the area into an outdoor gallery. This event will also feature a Green Market with orchids and exotic plants as well as gourmet dips, spices, and many other distinctive items.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm 271 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698. Free Admission.

561-746-6615.

Gulfport Art Walk June 5 & 20, July 3 & 18, Aug 7 & 15, Sept 4 & 19, Oct 2 & 17, Nov 6 & 21, Dec 4 & 19 www.gulfportma.com/

The Gulfport Art Walk event features new artists every first Friday and third Saturday each month and includes several different sculpture and paint mediums, jewelry, photography, folk art, upcycled items, handmade/designed clothing and accessories, body products, authors, entertainers and more. For your musical enjoyment, live musicians appear at several venues

throughout the waterfront district during Art Walks from 6-10 PM, year round. 727-322-5217.

St. Petersburg’s 2nd Saturday Artwalk www.stpeteartsalliance.org

Over 40 galleries and studios in the Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, Edge District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District come together as one arts destination. ArtWalk is Opening Night where many galleries and studios premiere new works. Some are only open on ArtWalk, and many offer demonstrations and refreshments. Plan to drive, walk or take the trolleys to visit the districts of your choice.

Free ArtWalk trolleys will encompass Warehouse Arts District and the Grand Central District, The Central Avenue trolley serves the Waterfront, Central, EDGE, and Grand Central Districts. Free parking can be found on 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S from 15th St. to 30th St. and at the Florida Holocaust Museum.

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Dali & da Vinci: Minds, Machines & Masterpieces at the Dali Museum thru July 26 TheDali.org/davinci

The new exhibit features works and reproductions, including reproductions of da Vinci diagrams, Dali manuscripts and paintings from the permanent collection, and reproductions of the invented objects both da Vinci and Dalí proposed in advance of their times. The exhibit shows how these two great artists shared an ambition to use the tools of art to explore the whole of the human experience, including math, anatomy, motion devices, religion, and visual perspective. They both imagined fantastical devices and inventions, some of which became reality, while others remained sealed in sketches and manuscripts. Visitors explore thematic groupings that demonstrate the range of shared themes, interests, and ongoing dialogue between the two across the centuries.

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Leonardo and Salvador attended the opening of the exhibit.

Designs from the minds of the two geniuses are brought to life in this exhibit.

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Dali’s take on DaVinci’s iconic Mona Lisa.

Dali had an idea for mirrored fingernails.

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by Dr. Lori Verderame

Yard Sale Tips From The Expert

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have been advising people about at yard sales for decades. Here are my top tips for those of you who love yard sales—as buyers and as sellers.

Many of us have spent a weekend driving around your favorite neighborhoods to shop on other people’s lawns. Typically you end up buying a few things that you really don’t need but you just can’t leave on a neighbor’s lawn without a watering can, vintage poster, and bunch of napkins. You spend $17 and call it a day.

As a well-seasoned Ph.D. art, antiques, and collectibles appraiser, there are many things that people don’t know about yard sales. The first thing that most people don’t know about yard sales is that it is big business.

You think it is just small time stuff with neighbors cleaning out the basement of old junk, but in reality, yard sales are the source of objects that command six figure price tags in other markets… markets far away from the front yard. That’s right, the high priced auction and internet markets for art, antiques, and collectibles use yard sales as a major source for inventory. And, many of the major auction houses and smaller estate auction houses regularly send out people known as pickers to get some of their auction inventory from yard sales.

These people are sent to neighborhoods where the homes have reached the 50 year mark assuming that their original owners are ready to move on to assisted living facilities or downsized residences.

Most unknowing yard sale hosts just think that you are just offering your items to naïve shoppers and fellow neighbors, well, be warned. You are competing with the pros out there. These buyers know what you’ve got, what it is really worth, where to sell it for top dollar, and they are not in the game to tell you that you just made a big mistake putting out that Eastlake table or vintage Guerlain perfume bottle on the front lawn. And your price is all wrong too! These guys are going to get you down on the asking price and take away something very valuable that was once in your house and was once a treasured family heirloom. Know what you’ve got before you schlep it out to the front lawn. At my mobile website www.DrLoriV.com, you can send a photo

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of an object from a yard sale and I will tell you its value before you buy it. This is how technology will help you cash in.

Here is an example that will have you thinking twice before you have that yard sale. Recently, a $425,000 floral still life painting that now hangs in the Houston Art Museum was originally sold at a California yard sale for $18. Yep, the original owner’s family didn’t know that they had a priceless piece of fine art, so they unknowingly sold it at a yard sale for $20. The picker working for the auction house got them down to $18 and the auction house later sold it to the Texas museum for a whopping $425,000. That could happen to you. Find out first.

Tips for Buyers Ok, so you get my point but you aren’t hosting a yard sale. You want to know about buying at yard sales.

Here are my tips for buyers.

Bring cash as it will help your negotiating power.

Establish a budget and stick to it.

Be polite but always negotiate. This isn’t friendship, this is business.

Celebrity items bring big value.

If it is in poor condition, leave it on the lawn.

If there is a box of old jewelry that looks like junk, there is probably something overlooked in that box like a piece of 14k gold or sterling silver.

Bring a magnifying glass, lupe, or at least your reading glasses.

Ask the yard sale seller about the item’s background.

Even if they don’t know a lot about the item, they still probably know more than you do about it.

Dr. Lori Verderame is an antiques appraiser, nationally syndicated columnist and author, and award-winning TV personality with a Ph.D. in the field. She presents antique appraisal events, keynote speeches, and lectures to worldwide audiences. Visit www.DrLoriV.com.

Follow Dr. Lori on www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori or call (888) 431-1010.

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DVD VIEWS

All DVDs listed are available at AMAZON.COM

DRAMA MILLION DOLLAR ARM

COPENHAGEN

Actors: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Alan Arkin Director: Craig Gillespie In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in India. He soon discovers two young men who can throw a fastball but know nothing about the game of baseball. It’s a touching journey that will change them all.

DAMAGE

Actors: Steve Austin, Walton Goggin Director: Jeff King An ex-con battles it out in the cage to pay for the operation that would save the daughter of his victim. Along the way he finds fatherly love, and friendship, in the most unlikely of places.

Actors: Gethin Anthony, Frederikke Dahl Hansen, Tamzin Merchant Director: Mark Raso After weeks of traveling through Europe, William finds himself at a crossroads in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen is the birthplace of his father. When William meets a local girl they set off on an adventure to find his grandfather.

ACTION LAST SUPPER

Actors: Ye Liu and Daniel Wu Director: Chuan Lu During the tumultuous last days of the Qin dynasty, the Commander of the era most powerful army recognizes great potential in an inexperienced laborer named Liu. When he gives Liu command of thousands of officers, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will put his own life in peril and determine the fate of a nation. Praised by audiences and critics alike, The Last Supper chronicles the brutality of war and the devastation of betrayal.

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY Actors: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal Director: Lasse Hallström

This uplifting story bursts with flavor, passion and heart. When the chilly chef proprietress of a Michelin-starred French restaurant in southern France gets wind of a culinary immigrant opening an Indian restaurant just 100 feet from her own, her icy protests escalate to all-out war between the two establishments. It’s a celebration of triumph over exile as these two worlds collide and one young man tries to find the comfort of home in every pot — wherever he may be.

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NOW & AGAIN

Actors: Dennis Haysbert, Charles Durning Michael Wiseman is killed in a subway accident. The US government with the help of Dr. Theo Morris have preserved his brain and inserted a new genetically bio-engineered body to use as a secret weapon.

The new and improved Michael takes on deadly terrorists, corrupt agents, killer bugs and an extremely dangerous international criminal known as the “Egg Man.” Michael can never let his family know his true identity and is forced to watch from the shadows as they grieve for him.

SECTOR 4: EXTRACTION

Actors: Eric Roberts and Olivier Gruner When an elite band of mercenaries is caught behind enemy lines in the hellish combat zone Sector 4 their only hope of survival is the one who got away. After escaping the clutches of Al Qaeda, the mission commander returns home, but on finding out that his men are still alive, he pledges to return leaving “No One left Behind.”

THE RECKONING

Actors Luke Hemsworth, Viva Bianca and Jonathan laPaglia Troubled detective Robbie Green discovers a mysterious video while investigating the roadside execution-style murder of his partner, Jason. The footage, shot by two teenagers, reveals murky details behind the death of a sibling in an unsolved hit and run case. The teens have since gone missing, and as the detective retraces their journey to find them, he quickly uncovers a bloody trail of murder...that leads all the way back to him.

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Discover the Beauty

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ig Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. It is home to over 100 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and other species most of whom have been abandoned, abused, orphaned, saved from being turned into fur coats, or retired from performing acts.

The sanctuary began rescuing exotic cats in 1992.

BCR has 14 species of cats, many of whom are threatened, endangered or extinct now in the wild. Their dual mission is to provide the best home they can for the cats in their care and educate the public about the plight of these majestic animals, both in captivity and in the wild, to end abuse and avoid extinction.

BCR has built enclosures in a natural habitat with foliage and shelter on 55 acres in the Citrus Park area of north Tampa. They provide the best nutritional and medical care possible, and have conditioning and enrichment programs to provide the cats physical and psychological well being. The sanctuary is primarily supported by donation.

BCR, 12802 Easy Street, Tampa. For tour times and reservations, call 813-920-4130, or visit www.

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unken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg’s oldest living museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.

Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.

Meditation in the Gardens Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Emily Rivera will guide participants into cultivating mindfulness in their own lives. You will be guided in a journey of self-awareness into your own consciousness. Cost: $15, includes admission to Gardens. The intention of this class is to help individuals awaken to the unique beauty and possibilities of each present moment. Numerous studies have shown that meditation is good for you and can promote self-healing, inner power and harmony, relief from stress and/or pain, and more. www.theangelcoach.com Sunken Gardens is at 1825 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, 727-551-3102; www.stpete.org/sunken

A Botanical Experience Awaits You...

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• Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers, and walk through a butterfly encounter.

• Experience a guided tour, special event or workshop. $8 Adults; $5 seniors 55 & up; $4 ages 2 - 11 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL • 727-551-3100 88

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HISTORIC FISHING VILLAGE & BOARDWALK

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ocated on the waterfront at Johns Pass, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction. Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. Plenty of parking: There is metered on-street parking located conveniently throughout the Village, as well as a new state-of-the-art multi-level parking garage adjacent to Bubba Gumps and Hubbards Marina. The beach is a short stroll away. Conveniently located near St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, and just a short drive to the Orlando area. Open daily!

12901 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, Florida Located on the Gulf-to-Intercoastal pass between Madeira Beach and Treasure Island

(727) 394-0756 • johnspassvillage.net

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Falls Creek Falls, Snake River, Idaho

www.visitidaho.org/ Fall Creek Falls, on the South Fork of the Snake River in Swan Valley, Idaho, cascades approximately 30’ across travertine ledges into the river below. Near the community of Swan Valley, where the byway begins at Idaho 31, Fall Creek Falls is one of the most commonly photographed waterfalls in Idaho.

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