February 2015 Issue of Paradise News Magazine

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HOME TOUR SE ASON Pass-a-Grille Home Tour Saturday, February 28th 11 am – 4 pm The 18th Annual Pass-A-Grille Home Tour on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 showcases six nearby residences, including three “cottages” and three beautifully updated homes just steps away from the white, sandy beach. Parking is available and a shuttle is provided, but if the weather is nice it will be a short walk between each home-Fifteen blocks in total. Stop off halfway at the Pass-a-Grille Woman’s Club Clubhouse at 2201 Pasa-Grille Way, for refreshments.

For more information, call 727-362-8041 or email PassAGrilleHomeTour@gmail.com This is a walking tour. Some homes contain stairs.

Shuttle buses are provided to South and North parking lots.Attendance limited to Adults and well behaved adolescents (over 12)

105 & 109 20th Avenue

2502 Pass-A-Grille Way

1807 Pass-A-Grille Way

2800 Pass-A-Grille Way

1306 Pass-A-Grille Way

Two brick cottages on 20th Avenue circa 1949 are the homes of sisters -in-law and while the one-story exteriors are similar (if you can find the second one behind all the flora, fauna and banana trees) you are in for a wonderful surprise when you see these two very different, perfectly designed interiors.

The third “Cottage on the Grille” has all the charm of its 1950’s origin including a tropical garden.

In addition, the new owner has added updating to make it the perfect retreat. You will be able to rent this lovely cottage if you want.

Right on the Intracoastal Waterway this home of a bachelor with a talent for design has created a piece of art on the inside and out.

Color and art are the essence of this home and you will come away knowing you have experienced something truly creative.

Colonial on the outside but completely renovated on the inside to a most functional contemporary four bedroom, four bath home for a young couple with children; 70 steps from the Gulf of Mexico.You will love seeing how a home like this was transformed.

A fully redecorated “Coastal” home with views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, featuring historical Washingtonian Palms surrounding the house!

Tickets - available online www.pagwc.com and for sale at the following locations Paradiso, 104 8th Avenue, SPB 727-363-8831 Nancy Markoe Fine American Crafts Gallery 311 Pass-A-Grille Way, SPB 27-360-0729

Don Vista Building 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way 727-367-3818 Swim & Play, 4766 Gulf Blvd (Dolphin Village) 727-367-1713 Paradise Gifts & Décor, 371 Corey Avenue, SPB 727-363-8501

Simply Perfect 339 Corey Avenue, SPB 727-360-4141 Patchington 5901 Sun Blvd #116 Isla del Sol 727-865-0767 Sign of the Dolphin 12999 Park Blvd., Seminole (727) 393-1400

The Bronze Lady Johns Pass 727-398-5994 15015 Madeira Way 727-393-4669

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Outside Racks & Inside Stacks PASS-A-GRILLE Merry Pier The SeaHorse Paradise Grille Paradiso Boutique Bamboozle Boutique The Wharf Shaners Land & Sea Market Sea Critters Gennaro’s Hurley Realty Nancy Markoe Gallery Suntan Art Center Loews - Don CeSar Resort

ST. PETE BEACH

FEATURE STORIES COVER STORY

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Signs of Progress - by Steve Traiman Unlike mega developments in Clearwater Beach, changes on the south beaches are subtle, but significant.

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It’s Home Tour Season Again - With the Pass-a-Grille tour on February 28th and Gulport on March 7th, it’s the ‘season’.

Municipal Elections - Treasure Island’s Mayor and SPB District 2 Commissioner are to be chosen on or before March 10.

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Monotube Adoptees Needed

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Getting Around - Island Style

by Sarah Meitz

Transportation options abound on the beaches and beyond.

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Egmont Key Gets a Gift of Sand by Kaeley Dawson Sand on the north and west beaches of Egmont Key had been shifting away for years.

Thanks to the Army Corps it’s back, in spades.

DEPARTMENTS LETTERS ................................9 TIDBITS OF NEWS............10 -15 PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ...........14 ART NEWS ...................19 - 22 FINANCE - WILL GOLD SHINE AGAIN CHRIS LICATA. ...................25 REAL ESTATE-JIM BEGGINS........ 26 PROPERTY LAW -TOM BRODERSEN ..27 FISHING REPORT - HUBBARD’S ...28 RECREATION .........................38 LIBRARIES ............................39 ARTS & LEISURE....41-48,52-54 EVENTS CALENDAR.......42-48,54 ASTROLOGY - SARAH LYONS ...49 CLASSIFIED ADS ...............50-51 FINAL WORD .......................58 PLAYING AROUND ................ 60

2015 Conference on World Affairs Fifteen panels over 3 days discuss global issues of the day. A USFSP Honors Program

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All Wood Cabinets Available Tomorrow At Woody’s Kitchens and More, you can take your cabinets with you the next day.

DOLPHIN VILLAGE AREA Dolphin Liquors Regions Bank

UPS Store Cafe Soleil New China Restaurant Dolphin Beach Resort

COREY AREA DISTRICT Art Expo Chill Paradise Gifts Beach Theatre Jackie’s Bistro & Jazz Bar Frog Pond Restaurant Keller Williams Realty

TREASURE ISLAND Bilmar Hotel Lobby Sloppy Joes Walgreens T.I. Hardware The Pearl ReMax Metro T.I. & Mad. Beach Chamber Gator’s on the Pass Clock Tower Bus Stop

JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE Friendly Fisherman Restaurant Chamber Kiosk Spice & Tea Exchange Kilwins Ice Cream Old Fashioned Ice Cream

MADIERA BEACH Winn Dixie Post Office Screwy Louie Thai Am II Thai Restuarant Mad. Beach City Hall Barefoot Beach Resort Mad. Beach Library

GULFPORT Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Habana Café Backfin Blue Restaurant Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Library & City Hall Gulfport Casino Art Village Courtyard Mangia Gourmet

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES Regions Bank Island Salon Subway

Isla Yacht & Country Club Sterling Dry Cleaners Patchingtons

TIERRA VERDE COVER DESIGN - Lorrie Bellinger ART DIRECTION - Renee Roos

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5th/3rd Bank ReMax Preferred Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber Lou’s Florist Agave Mexican / Pappy’s Synovus Bank SPB Produce-Deli Scoops Ice Cream Baird Realty Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gulf to Bay Bait & Tackle St Pete Beach Library St Pete Beach City Hall Vito & Michaels’ Riptides Watering Hole Nori Thai Paradise Grille - Upham Nina’s Cafe Resort Realty Keller Williams Realty

Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant Island Grille & Raw Bar Tierra Verde Hardware Phila Deli

SOUTH PASADENA _______________ Palms of Pasadena Hospital Spiro’s Deli Publix Winn Dixie Fountains Towers

ST PETERSBURG Vinoy Hotel Morean Art Center Florida Craft Art Gallery

Holocaust Museum Craftsman House Hotels & Restaurants

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Grand Central Stained Glass

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Bay Life Art Exhibit #2 Tampa Bay Watch hosts 2nd annual Feb 21

ReMax Metro TD Bank Marco’s Wong Lee’s

Cigar Loft Ferg’s Sports Bar

TYRONE Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer Steak House

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Letters

Great coverage on our Volunteer Information Session! Daystar REALLY appreciates your support. Such a nice spread in the January issue is helpful in recruiting snowbirds, etc.

- Kitty Rawson Community Relations Manager Daystar Life Center, Inc. Thank you so much. The Isle of Capri Civic Association appreciates all that you do.

Ralph Capasso - Pres., Capri Civic Association Thanks for printing the notice of our Valentine’s Concert. It is appreciated.

- Gus Pries Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church I am a subscriber to Paradise News.

I wouldn't miss an issue and look forward to its arrival each month.

I always learn so many new things to do. It is a colorful magazine with a beautiful layout. You both do such a wonderful job in creating this fascinating magazine. I LOVE YOUR MAGAZINE. - Charlann Mason Attached is the updated USCG Auxiliary 78 Pass-a-Grille Safe Boating Program & schedule. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the Paradise News in our efforts to promote boating safety.

- Zelda Troiano, FS0-PA U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78 I discovered your magazine over the weekend and would like to be a subscriber. As a new resident of St Pete, I think this is a great publication. How shall I proceed?

- Kristen Bordignon Thank you Kristen for the lovely comments and glad you like PN. Paradise News has been mailed for the past 20 years to full time residents and businesses of the islands (controlled circulation). We do provide complimentary copies in racks and stacked in many local establishments.

You can pick up a complimentary copy, or subscribe to your own personal mailed copy ( subscription order on pg. 49 ) or visit us online ParadiseNewsFL.com or subscribe to us for delivery of your online version.

There are many ways to keep up with what is happening in Paradise.

Thanks again, Renee Roos - Owner/Publisher St Petersburg Lions Club will be celebrating 90 years of service in February. May I send in an article?

Your publication is the "go to" when someone wants to know what's going on!

- Woodworth

Just wanted to commend you for once again bringing to light renewable energy sources with the fascinating article on shipworms. The list of viable renewables continues to grow cellulose, algae, methane from the decomposition of organic materials, etc.; and now the humble shipworm.

Past PN articles on solar power and your personal experience with photovoltaic panels on your home inspired us to install panels on ours.

Our utility bill has been reduced by 2/3 with a 5kw system, and while it will pay for itself in about 6 years, it will produce electricity for 25.

What would happen if companies like Duke Energy had to cover the full cost of their industry’s damage to human health and the natural environment? How about if their government subsidies were taken away and regulatory constraints on renewables were removed? Could they compete in a free marketplace?

My guess is no.Thanks for generating a smart conversation about energy production.

- Michael L The recent "Final Word" article,

by Julian Fant on Water Hyacinths caught my attention. Having lived in Louisiana for many years before moving to Florida, I have an interest in the plant if only because of the number of times it thwarted my plans to fish a particular area.

The story I've always been told regarding the introduction of the Water Hyacinth is that they were given out as souvenirs at the 1884 World's Fair (aka World Cotton Centennial) in New Orleans and from there they quickly spread across the South and to the point that one creative Louisiana congressman (now that in itself is a rarity), in the early 1900's, proposed the importation of hippos from Africa to eat the offending plants.

The "Hippo Bill" was narrowly defeated. Had it passed we might not be enjoying some exciting fishing and/or hunting trips and some novel cuts in the meat dept. at Publix.

- John T. Barber Not Just Another War Story is currently # 850 in all books through Amazon and the Book - Author was named a "Best Selling Author" at Amazon.

We still have a long way to go and book signings have and are being scheduled...fun and work!! Thought that you might like to know that the book is being accepted well and that the reviews are positive...some good 5 Star ratings. waynemacdowell.com is the website. - Wayne MacDowell

Sunset Fest on

West

Corey

Join neighbors & friends for

“Sunset Fest” C E L E B R AT I O N ! th, 2015 Saturday February 14th,

5 pm to 7 pm • Located at Sunset Park* on Sunset Way in Sunset Capital of of Florida - SPB at at Sunset!

Food Vendors • Live Music • ** Sunset Sunset Way Way & & 73rd 73rd Ave. Ave. -- NEXT NEXT SUNSET SUNSET FEST FEST -- Saturday Saturday March March 14th 14th

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PHOTOS BY TROPICAL FOCUS

Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce annual dinner was held at the TradeWinds with guest speaker Jeff Vinik (insert with Pres. Robin Sollie) and the induction of the 2015 Board of Directors: Jeff Abbaticchio, Shelli Askin, Dan Autrey, Kelli Caputo, Theresa Crane, Diane Dove, Sara Engelskirger, Bruce Howry*, Sean Hurley, Travis Johnson*, David Lockhart, Maureen Lucido*, Denise MacLeod, Maria McCooey, Doreen Moore*, Sean Moore*, Mike Meyer, Angela Pless, Deborah Probst, Shawn Rae*, Dustin Shelton*, Clyde Smith, Julie Tylicki*. * - Executive Board Members. 2015 Chairman; Travis Johnson. Non-Voting Members of the Board; Cindy Margiotta & Rhonda Sanborn

Tidbits CHAMBERS In addition to guest speaker Jeff Vinik and the introduction of the new board of the chamber, the 2014 Businesses of the Year Winners were announced at Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner, held on January 14 at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort.

WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:

Fast of Florida SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:

Owen Sweet Design MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:

Awning Works LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach NON-PROFIT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas OVERALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:

Palms of Pasadena Hospital The Greater Gulfport Chamber of Commerce is holding its popular Pink Flamingo Home Tour on March 7th from 11am-4pm.

See page 24 for details.

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GULFPORT • So Classic Car Show - Saturday, February 7, 9am - 3 pm., Tangerine Greenway, 49th St. & 18th Ave. South. Contact: 727-327-3509. FREE • 2Cool Art Show - February 7th & 8th 10am – 5pm.

Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd.

This is the 4th year juried 2Cool Art (& fine craft) Show in Gulfport - and it just gets better every year! Hosted by The Professional Association of Visual Artists (PAVA), the City of Gulfport and the Gulfport Downtown Merchant Assoc..

Contact: Susan Gehring (727) 916-0105.

Connie Parkinson (727) 709-4069. FREE • Gulfport’s Get Rescued Seeks Volunteers - The 11th animal rescue festival / fundraiser, takes place on Saturday, February 28, 10am - 6pm.

Several volunteer positions are available, including set-up, security, information distribution, break down and other event duties. Each year, thousands of attendees participate, many accompanied by their own canine companions.

Gulfport Merchant’s Association donates 100% of the events net proceeds to participating rescue organizations.

Most shifts are only 2 hours and our furry friends will certainly appreciate it!

Sign up at: www.chrisnsteve.com or email: volunteer@chrisnsteve.com

Or call Chris Spencer and Steve ; Merchant/Volunteer Coordinators 727-902-2326 Donations of quality pet supplies are needed to be shared by more than 40 participating rescue groups in need on the day of the event, February 28., 2015.

All animal lovers are encouraged to donate quality pet products, including but not limited to dog and cat food, pet treats, cat litter, pet beds, toys & other items. New items are requested for health and wellness. Donations prior to event day can be dropped off at Pasadena Pet Motel 6735 Gulfport Blvd S, South Pasadena.

Drop-off locations during the event are at the intersection of Beach Blvd. and 28th Ave. S., at intersection of Beach Blvd. and Shore Blvd., and also at Salty’s on Shore Blvd. during the Bark-B-Q from 10am - 6pm.

The Pet Supplies Drive is sponsored in part by Pasadena Pet Motel (Donations Chair) and Pet Food Warehouse (Major Donor). Together as of late January they have already secured over $1,000 worth of quality organic pet food for distribution on event day!

Pet-friendly vendor and rescue group applications were being accepted through January 27, with sign-up at www.SIKPromotions.com under the vendor info tab.

Montessori by the Sea and St. John Vianney Catholic School held the 83rd annual Fish Broil in Pass-a-Grille’s Hurley Park on November 15th. Here the Montessori students prepare to present some big checks to the other non-profits that shared the proceeds of the event.

Private $200,000 First Mortgage Sought for landmark St. Pete Beach commercial building.

St. Pete Beach resident George Scribano bought the commercial building between Mermaids and Gayles Diner on 75th Ave. in St. Pete Beach and dressed it up quite a bit. His tenants Island Time, a manufacturer and retailer of Adirondeck style beach furniture, and the art gallery of Gabriella Valencia are stable and like the location. George converted the upstairs into his man cave. Now he is seeking a private first mortgage for half the value of the building, $200,000, in exchange for which he will pay $1,300 per month--likely five times or more what some of our readers are earning on their CD’s these days. If you know someone who might be interested, give George a call at 727-455-3888.

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l. Sirata Resort owners, Deborah, Gregg and Lennai Nichlaus, cut the ribbon to officially reopen the Compass Grille after a major renovation.

PHOTOS BY RENEE ROOS

More Tidbits

Spencer Lucas ( center) President of the Friends of the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, (GBHM) presents (L to R) Bruno & Rick Falkenstein with framed photo of the Hotel Casa Bonita, where the present day Hurricane restaurant resides. Rick says “Part of the original foundation remains.”

• Got Clutter? Gulfport residents, turn it into cool cash. Register now to get your Gulfport address on the brochure for the Permit-Free City of Gulfport City-Wide Yard Sale.

Send your Gulfport address to gbiron@mygulfport.us.

You can also fill out a form at City of Gulfport City Hall 2401 53rd St. S. Friday, February 27 - deadline to register. Call 727-893-1118 for more information.

Gulfport LIBRARY Closes Feb 9th for 6 to 8week renovation. SCOUT HALL SATELLITE LIBRARY OPENS FEBRUARY 16, 5315 28th Ave. S. At Scout Hall, you can: Check out, Order items, Pick up holds, Drop off returns, Access our Wi-Fi, & Browse New Books / Movies.

Information, 727-893-1074.

PHOTOS BY RENEE ROOS

MADEIRA BEACH

Above: The Chowder Challemge committee of the Friends of Gulf Beaches Historical Museum volunteers presented a check to Spencer Lucas, GBHM president, for $11.012. raised at the 2014 Chowder Challenge II. The funds will go towards the replacement of the museum’s windows. L to R: Lance Peterson - VP & Volunteer Coord; Spencer Lucas - Pres. Friends of GBHM; Sandy Lyman & Renee Roos (Co-Chairs) & Joyce St Clair - Treasurer.

Above; Corrie Eitler was choosen by the Friends of GBHM as “Volunteer of the Year” at annual Souper Supper. Pres. Spencer Lucas presented the award.

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Lynne Poklikuha is excited about her new sand box location in Johns Pass, outside the arcade, Alligator Attraction and the brand new Aquarium exhibit on the second floor, east of the Chamber’s kiosk. She is also excited about taking her portable business ‘my sandbox’ to All Children’s Hospital each Thursday. She is seeking sponsors at $200/week to cover her time, transportation and supplies to keep up this charitable effort up on a long-term basis. Anyone

willing to share their good fortune with sick children is invited to call Lynn to sponsor a week or more of her visits to the hospital.

Call 727-631-2655 or email: mysandboxflorida@yahoo.com

GULF BEACHES Gulf Beaches Rotarians & friends Captain Mitchell Shenkman and visiting Pittsburgh Rotarians Betty Wade and Amanda Lewis joined the St. Petersburg High School Rojan Volunteers to help distribute 6,000 books to children on January 19. With a big thank you to the weeREAD book foundation and the Gators’ pirate ship float, the library books were given out to the children lining the parade route.

Kiwanis Gulf Beaches hosts their 7th “Trever Miller 5k” Saturday, April 4, starting at 10355 Paradise Island & Dolphin Drive, Treasure Island.

Registration opens at 7am and the 5k Race starts 8am.

One-mile race starts 9:30am Contact by email pmccann9@tampabay.rr.com or call 727-687-9762 Sign-up: www.Active.com or www. Coolrunner.com Event benefits the Kiwanis Miracle League (for handicapped children). Kiwanis contact;Richard Thobe727-510-0582. Website Kiwanisgulfbeaches.com

SARASOTA Florida’s Coral Reefs in the spotlight as The New York

Times features Mote’s coral reef restoration work.

Our coral reefs have seen devastating losses of more than 90% in Florida and the Caribbean. For 40 years, Mote’s reef restoration work has become even more important to Florida residents: Up to 40% of our fisheries are dependent on coral reefs at some point in their life cycle.

Coral reefs mean more than $15 billion in commerce, as the Reefs create more than 120,000 jobs in the State of Florida alone.

ST PETE BEACH Montessori by the Sea School (MBTS) shared proceeds of the 84th annual fish broil with local charities: $500 for the St. Pete Beach Public Library, $1,500 for the city’s Library Building Fund, $500 to SPB Support our Troops and $500 to the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, located on Pass-aGrille. Most of the proceeds are split between Montessori by the Sea and St. John Vianney Catholic school to support education on the island as is the historic tradition.

727-360-7621or visit www.montessori-bysea.org The first monthly St. Pete Beach Sunset Celebration in Sunset Park at the west end of Corey Ave.. is being organized by volunteer Tom DeYampert. The first such city-sponsored event occurs Saturday, Feb. 14th from 5-7pm.“We are blocking off a few parking spaces in the park, bringing in some steel drum music, and encouraging local restaurants to bring out samples of their fare for sunset lovers to try,” says Tom. It sounds like a great way to celebrate the sunset on Valentine’s Day. “If it is a success we plan to do it at least monthly, so mark your calendar for March 14,” he adds.

The familiar kites, flags, & whimsical wind spinners are again flying on Corey Ave. Kathi Hansen, owner

of Fun In The Sun Home & Garden, has re-located in her original store that opened back in 2009. Presenting a nice selection of fun decor for your home and garden, collection includes the Original Kit Cat Clock, Day Clock, Corinthian Bells and bamboo wind chimes.

Presenting a nice selection of fun decor for your home and garden. Open daily 10am Thursdays through Mondays. 423 Corey Ave, St Pete Beach, 727-288-5561 ~Music in the Afternoon is back! St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, hosts this event Sundays, March 1st & March 29th, from 2 - 4pm.

This casual afternoon will feature light refreshments and plenty of dancing and socializing to classic music of “The Rhythm Kings.”

Those interested in attending should call 727-363-9245 to ensure space is available. ~Honor Walk Brick Campaign - The Honor Walk at Upham Beach offers a unique opportunity to honor a family member, friend, or business. In return for a donation for maintaining the Honor Walk, the City will place a brick in one of the four areas of the walk. A campaign is on-going until March 13. Check online at stpetebeach.org or inquire in the Clerk’s office at City Hall.. ~Goverment Channel Changed - Bright House Networks will be standardizing the Public, Education and Government programming across Pinellas and Manatee counties.

City Government channel will go from 615 to 642.

TIERRA VERDE The Island Chapel will be having a silent auction & dinner - Sunday Feb. 15 at the church. Food will be catered by Outback Steakhouse. This dinner event is a fundraiser for the mission FEBRUARY 2015

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From the Publishers...

Ever since I started spending winters in Florida, February has been one of my favorite months.

Maybe it is because I know what it can be like to have to shovel the weather. It makes a Florida winter feel like another day in Paradise.

I married my Valentine and we are still together, so the mid-February celebration holds nothing but happy memories for me.

I still bring Renee home a rose whenever I can.

We are pleased to report business is good... not just because the height of season is upon us; no, it is more than that. This, our 21st year could easily be the very best advertising year Paradise NEWS has ever had. Perhaps our online activities are helping increase our visibility. We now have over 500 followers on Twitter, and over 5,000 emails each month are being initiated in our social media activities. (only by request) Welcome to our newest regular advertisers, Cottage Casuals on Corey, Crowder Brothers Hardware, Czyszczon Real Estate, Hubbards Marina, Owen Sweet Design, Shells Seafood, Sherwin Williams, Tanglez, Tree of Life Yoga, Woody’s Kitchens & More. Please take the time to look at their ads and see if you would like to do business with them. If you do, please let them know you read about them in Paradise NEWS. This issue we bring you all your favorite columns, plus a preview of the local municipal elections that will choose a Mayor in Treasure Island and a Commissioner for St. Pete Beach’s 2nd district. We also include a report on recent progress in businesss development and redevelopment. Discussions are underway in the hopes of settling the lawsuits that have kept progress down on our southern beaches. Hopefully we will nave good news soon about a compromise between the city and all its citizens, that all will happily accept. Also in this issue is a report about transportation available for Island Hopping. If you have a place to crash on the island, there is really no reason to drink and drive. If you think you might have had too many, you probably have. Keep these services in mind, and be sure to utilize them. It is a whole lot better choice than trying to drive under the influence.

Due to changes in the way the post office processes bulk mail, we are trying distribution methods that may change whether some carrier routes get Paradise NEWS in the mail or a stack in your condo or clubhouse lobby. To be sure you never miss a print copy you are encouraged to buy a subscription.

A form is supplied on page 49 of this issue for that purpose.

When thinking about the approaching celebration of the “month of romance” my strongest emotion is gratitude. Even as Mercury once again goes into retrograde (see details on page 49) I feel very lucky and appreciative that I found such a special partner to spend such a large portion of my life with. I do not suspect many ladies could tolerate me 24/7, at work and at play, like we live our lives.... believe me I am forever grateful and still very much in love.

Peter Roos and the partnership that brings you the Paradise NEWS

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MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS Corey Area Business Association Greater Gulfport Chamber of Commerce - 2007 “Business of theYear Award Recipient Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce - 2008 Small Business of theYear Award Recipient - 2013 “Woman-Owned Business of the Year”

More Tidbits organizations and trips that the Island Chapel supports.

Donations of retail products and services as well as gift certificates are greatly appreciated. Contact Solutions Insurance 727-216-9661.

Eileen Arsenault, a certified Jazzercise and Sport Yoga instructor, began a new series of classes at Redington Shores Town Hall, Indian Shores Town Hall, & Treasure Island City Hall. Classes include simple yoga for beginning and moderate exercisers, regular Jazzercise for moderate to heavier workouts, Jazzercise Strength60 for fat burning with muscle toning, and Jazzercise Personal Touch for weight training and body sculpting. call 727-481-3995 or Email eileen.fitnesssimple @gmail.com The St Petersburg Lions Club is celebrating 90 years of helping people by looking for people to help.

The Lions work serving the homeless, participate in the annual Back-to-School Care Fair, are a key sponsor for Challenger Baseball, a league for children with disabilities. They provide glasses, eye exams, eye surgeries, and hearing aids to those who qualify.

Need Help? Contact the Lions Club! Having difficulty hearing, but can’t afford a hearing aid? Contact your local Lions Club for help.

After a quick questionnaire, a Lions member will help a financially needy person through the process.

Locally, the Club works with the Bob Evans Hearing Centers and the Starkey Hear Now Foundation to obtain low cost or free hearing tests and hearing

aids. If you have hearing aids or used eyeglasses you would like to donate, drop them in a collection boxfound all around town.

Check the website stpetelions.com to find the closest box to your home. The Lions Club offers help with vision problems. St Petersburg Lion member Louis is the go to person for this.

Call the Free Clinic at 727-893-7152. The St Petersburg Lions Club has helped hundreds of local citizens get testing, glasses, and in some cases, surgery to restore their sight. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness; therefore the St Petersburg Lions Club offers free diabetes screening. Much like the vision screening, it’s free and quick. The team is an advocate for helping people determine if they might need medical attention. Information provided is always onfidential. The diabetes team also goes to schools & events. stpetelions@gmail.com The St Petersburg Lions Club goes to schools, pre- schools, or organizations to screen children for vision problems. The screening is free, quick and painless. For Lions’ members with vision problems who need screening with the latest equipment, call 727-893-7152. Paradise NEWS readers are invited to join any event, meeting or club function. Most are held at the Lions Beach Club House, 9300 West Gulf Blvd on Sunset Beach, Treasure Island. Club meetings are at 6:30pm on the first & third Wednesday of each month. Dinner is offered on the third Wednesday for $8 per person at the Lions Beach Club House.

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Only a handful of municipalities in Pinellas have elections this spring. Only the Mayor’s race is up for grabs in Treasure Island and the District 2 Commissioner Race in St. Pete Beach.

Incumbent Treasure Island Mayor Bob Minning faces off against challenger Mel Lanahan, a Treasure Island Realtor. She recently sent a newsletter to all TI residents warning of budget concerns as a result of what she says is poor management of the city.

“I really do not think the democratic process is served when candidates for office, even local ones, get elected unopposed,” said Lanahan. Treasure Island has a history of strong popular female leadership.

Mayor Mary Maloof was easily re-elected prior to Minning winning the seat.

In the St. Pete Beach races, Melinda Pletcher was re-elected unopposed in Pass-a-Grille and Vina Del Mar (District 4).

Only the 2nd district seat is contested with incumbent appointee Commissioner Rick Falkenstein being opposed by Joanne Lentino. Rick was appointed to the seat Jim Parent vacated midterm over the city manager’s termination. Rick’s brother Bruno had been commissioner for Pass-a-Grille and Vina for 12 years. Lentino is another resident with deep roots as a longtime St. Pete Beach family member, a retired performer and elementary school teacher with a longtime commitment to public service.

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Museum of Fine Arts in St Pete celebrates its 50th Anniversary with major exhibition Monet to Matisse- On the French Coast.

Monet to Matisse, set for Saturday, February 7-Sunday, May 31, brings together paintings created on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of France.

The exhibit opens on the same day the MFA opened to the public in 1965. To commemorate this joyous occasion, the MFA is presenting a Founders Day Open House—free for everyone—on the first day of the exhibition - Saturday, February 7, 10am-3pm.

MFA is also pleased to welcome the exhibits Life’s a Beach, Photographs by Martin Parr (Feb. 7- April 26) and African American Life and Family (January 17-May 3, in celebration of their 50th Anniversary.

For the Founder’s Day event The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet will perform outside the Museum and Suzuki violinists will play inside. Face-painting, balloon art, and “Kidding Around Yoga” will be just a few of the activities for the entire family. Nan Colton, the MFA’s performing artist-in-residence, will look at some of founder Margaret Acheson Stuart’s favorite works in “Passions in the Collection.”

MFA continues the celebration with its Wine Weekend St. Pete 2015: Cheers to 50 Years on Saturday & Sunday, February 7-8. Wine Weekend St. Pete is presented by

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The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society. Festivities include an International Wine Auction with dinner at Café Montmartre on Saturday ($285/Person) and Anniversary Brunch on Sunday ($100/Person). The events are all at the MFA and salute the Belle Époque. Tickets can be ordered by visiting www.WineWeekendStPete.org or call 727.753.WINE (9463).

For more information on public programs at the Museum of Fine Arts, please visit www.fine-arts.org. ____________________

2015 Mainsail Show- St. Petersburg welcomes the return of the Mainsail Art Show this April.

The 40th Annual Mainsail Art Festival will be held at St. Petersburg’s waterfront Vinoy Park on April 18 and 19.

New this year, the festival has increased cash awards to $64,000 featuring the $10,000 Best of Show Gold Award.

In addition to 250 professional artists converging on Vinoy Park, Mainsail presents the Young at Art student show, Kids Create art activity tent, live music and a variety of culinary art food vendors. As always, admission for visitors is free.

Mainsail is recruiting volunteers to assist.

For more details, visit www.mainsailart.org or e-mail volunteers@mainsailart.org. ____________________

The Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA), the local chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters, installed new officers in December. The slate includes Marion Steinbrunner, president, Laura Ebbers; 1st vice president, Pat Stone; 2nd vice president; Sonja Sindell, treasurer. The HPDA invites anyone interested in the decorative arts to join them at a meeting on the second Saturday of each month at First Lutheran Church, 1644 Nursery Road, Clearwater. All skill levels are welcome. For more info contact Charlene at cwegma@aol.com call 727-367-8205 or visit www.hpdafl.com. ____________________

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te Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel, 333 First St. S, The event will benefit the new St. Anthony’s Hospital Memory Disorders Center and Angels Against Abuse. with 100% of profits from the Ball going to the two charities. Over $1M has been raised over the years. Tickets are $125/Person.

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Keep Saint Petersburg Local (KSPL) will commemorate its Three-Year Anniversary

St. Pete Concertgoers can now enjoy dinner from their favorite restaurant delivered to The Mahaffey Theater before the performance!

with the 2nd “Celebration of All Things Local” on February 7 from 10am to 5pm in Williams Park. It’s been a banner year for the Independent Business Alliance that’s working to build a thriving local economy and a unique community. Highlights include surpassing 500 members (many of St. Pete’s favorite independent businesses and non-profits). After a request for a ‘local czar” from the St. Petersburg Mayor’s office, KSPL now works closely with Jessica Eilerman, the Mayor’s Small Business Liaison Manager. KSPL was invited by the American Independent Business Alliance to present at this year’s national conference in Minneapolis, KSPL received several “Best of the Bay” Awards, and KSPL hosted the city’s first LOCALICIOUS Eat LOCAL Drink LOCAL Week in October. The 2nd Annual LOCALTOPIA, “A Community Celebration of All Things Local” will be Saturday, February 7, 10am to 5pm at Williams Park, 330 2nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg. FREE family & pet-friendly event. For more info call 813-500-7708, Email KeepSaintPetersburgLocal@gmail.com or visit www.keepsaintpetersburglocal.org.

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The Mahaffey Theater has partnered with FoodNow to bring your favorite restaurant dishes to you before select upcoming concerts. With this newly offered experience, you are able to choose from more than 50 of St. Petersburg’s best restaurants and then enjoy it in the relaxed ambiance of the Mahaffey’s beautiful candlelit plaza or atrium. All the convenience with no added charges! For more information visit www.themahaffey.com/page/Dinner-Delivered/85.

The Gulfport Merchants Association (GMA) has announced a call for applicants for its 2015/2016 community support program.

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American Stage Theater Company After Hours is seeking solo and group comedy acts for its Sunday Comedy Series. Improv groups, sketch, one man shows, mimes, magicians, musicians, spoken word artists, filmmakers, monologists, niche concept shows and entertainment of all kinds are encouraged to submit. The only criteria is, funny. Details at www.americanstage.org

Two historic preservation advocates & a nonprofit organization are fighting to save the historic 1897 Belleview Biltmore Hotel from demolition and have filed a lawsuit to block its sale and demolition. Save the Biltmore Preservationists and Diane Hein, president of the nonprofit organization, joined with Belleair resident T.C. Hayes as plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Town of Belleair in the 6th Circuit Court in Pinellas. The suit contends that by allowing the demolition of the hotel, the Belleair Town Commission is going against its own comprehensive plan.

Filing date was January 7. Information is available, and donations to help fund this lawsuit are being accepted now, at www.savethebiltmore.com.

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10th Anniversary Pink Flamingo Tour of Homes Celebrating the 10th Anniversary Saturday, March 7, the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce’s Pink Flamingo Tour of Homes will be carrying out the theme of “A Step Back in Time”. Always a crowd favorite, the tour allows folks who appreciate unique and sometimes funky homes to spend a day in Gulfport exploring all it has to offer.

This year the Gulfport Historical Society will be accompanying tourgoers on the free City trolley as it winds through the streets of the tour, giving historical insights to the homes on the tour, and other areas. Trolley stops along the way will allow visitors to get on and off as they please. Vintage car enthusiasts will have several vehicles to enjoy at featured homes.

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The array of homes include complete renovations and homes belonging to local artisans. One of the homes sits on the bay with a spectacular view. The home featured in the picture is a 1926 Spanish home, known as the Roth House, with beautiful gardens.

This year’s March 7th tour will be held from 11am to 5pm. You are encouraged to get tickets in advance at a discount price of $20 at Gulfport’s Beach Bazaar or online at www.pinkflamingohometour.com .

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FINANCE with Chris Licata

COULD GOLD BE GETTING READY TO SHINE AGAIN? The following article ran in the April 2014 issue of Paradise NEWS and indicates a clear case for “diversifying effectively” in gold and shares of gold mining stocks. Gold has risen 10% and shares have returned 20-30%, handily outperforming a“record” stock market run.- Editor For more than 10 years, GOLD defied reality and outperformed the major stock indexes consistently. Then, in 2011, its meteoric run seemed to top and collapse.

While gold’s technical indicators have been demoralizing, its fundamentals couldn’t seem more encouraging. Could the past hold the “key” for gold’s future?

If one looks back into economic history, he/she would find that gold’s peaks and valleys have in fact simply been a counter-cyclical movement to the ebb and flow of the dominant currency and paper assets of a particular era.

While times were good, i.e. no depressions or destabilizing wars, economies and the societies that they underpinned thrived and the value of gold “waned”— until inflation returned.

Similarly, the past six-plus decades have seen the world at relative peace.

Communism failed and has embraced capitalism. The absolute supremacy of the American Dollar over all forms of money including gold, which ultimately becomes money in times of crisis, has been the integral part of American dominance in the world -politically, economically and culturally.

As a result, this era of “Belle Epoque” has produced a system that has led to innovations the world has never seen before. Medically, scientifically and astronomically we have excelled, not just by our technology but by the ability of our financial system to recreate itself over-and-over again without creating deadly inflation.

Well, the gold pundits must be right then—that is, you don’t need gold if there is no inflation—WRONG! Traditionally, most of the time when gold shines it is due to inflationary pressures. Gold and Gold shares are held as a hedge. But, in sharp contrast to such times is when gold replaces paper money as a “medium of exchange” and becomes

an absolute “store of value.” This is when Deflationary forces (not inflationary) rule the day. Demand seemingly dries up overnight for most everything.

Unemployment rises and the integrity of underlying currencies plunges, along with confidence in the system.

A deflationary spiral develops and engulfs everything into an economic abyss that is all but impossible to escape.

Current market conditions indicate that enormous GLOBAL deflationary pressures have been increasing. Stock markets around the world have been on a parabolic run and are now beginning to roll over.

Commodities have been falling and gold, silver and their mining stocks have severely underperformed all sectors for the past couple of years. Paper currencies have sold off against one another and the continued immunity in the U.S. dollar is questionable at best.

Follow—The U.S. is a nation with a massive trade imbalance and a growing federal debt. We currently have very low interest rates but are the most indebted country in the world. If one was to look closer, one could see that the dollar has been consistently devalued over the years. There is no doubt of this as we see it in the prices that we pay for food , fuel, utilities and insurance, etc.

With more federal borrowing and money printing, the dollar will continue to devalue over time and contribute to global deflationary pressures as the United States cannot remain the buyer of first, last and always resort. Gold, being priced in dollars, will rise in both nominal and real terms since all currencies are being devalued simultaneously, then all currencies are really simply being devalued against gold, which remember becomes the ultimate form of money in times of crisis.

Gold and shares in Gold mining companies may offer an “anchor” in a stormy global sea of finance at this time. Investors should

be aware of the inherent extreme volatility pertaining to investing in the gold sector.

Only 5-10% of one’s financial net worth is generally recommended with an investment horizon of at least three to five years.

History reflects that in 1929 (the last great deflationary economic period), if one placed 5-10% of their portfolio in gold and gold shares, your portfolio was made whole by 1936--just seven years after the crash. If you didn’t, you waited until 1954 just to get your principal back, and you did it without taking dividends.

Could history be clamorously crying out to individual investors to DIVERSIFY EFFECTIVELY NOW into gold and gold shares? The underlying fundamentals of our problems here in the U.S., whatever one wants to make of them, have persisted for far too long for investors to be lackadaisical or Pollyannish.

The prevailing political and economic perspectives clearly suggest that MORE OF THE SAME money printing and debt creation is coming!

Investing in gold and other commodities may not be suitable for everyone.

Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Investors in precious metals such as gold and silver should expect price volatility during certain market periods, both positive and negative. Investors should have adequate cash reserves and disposable income before entering these types of investments. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. ________________________________ CHRISTOPHER LICATA is a Registered Representative offering securities through IFS Securities, Atlanta, GA, Member of FINRA/SIPC. Feel free to call him with your questions or comments anytime at 727-278-4575.

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REAL ESTATE JIM BEGGINS - The Property Wizard

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WHAT Would Make Our Beaches Better?… OPINION Let’s redevelop, renovate or modify homes, apartments and motels to attract more high-value tourists.

Cities should enforce rules against illegal short term rentals and promote legal rentals. This will provide a better experience for visitors to our beach communities as well as their neighbors. If our cities encourage short term rentals they must enforce ordinances to assure that guests comply. Allow guests to bring pets if they desire. Pet owners pay more, generally keep their rental neater and return more often. Patronize and promote and frequent local businesses to give them incentives to upgrade and expand.

Strive to give each of our 16 beach communities a specific branded theme.

For example, brand Madeira Beach with a quaint fishing village theme.

Make St. Pete Beach a model three (3) and and four( 4)-star tourist area. Redington Beach can be a high end, exclusive residential beach community. Encourage property owners to promote each brand or theme in the marketing of their properties.

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If you own a property that is built below the flood plain, find out your flood insurance liability when the new rates are effective. Our government says it’ll be three or four years but it could be sooner. I just heard that some rates will increase 37% as of April 1st. I don’t think that’s an April fool joke. Call your insurance company before spending a lot of money on improvements. You’ll need a recent elevation survey--costing around $200-- from a licensed surveyor prior to getting a quote.

We’re experiencing a migration of beach property owners to downtown St. Petersburg. This is partially because our beach cities have failed to develop their core areas. Our beach town managers who step up and improve their core areas will attract better, more prosperous growth.

This will increase property values, retain values, and attract higher caliber investors, residents and visitors. Since the normal reaction of many barrier island property owners to growth and change is “not in my backyard,” our city managements have had a tough time getting new projects approved. Since people like to

“live where they vacation,” high-end developments increase all property values.

As a real estate broker, former developer and owner of homes and businesses on our barrier islands for 15 years, I am keenly interested in improving our quality of life with controlled growth. This will benefit all of us.

In my opinion, there is no better overall value in our country than Florida Beach real estate. Let’s work together to make it the best it can be….NOW. All the Best, Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins

By Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, broker, CENTURY 21Beggins Enterprises, with 11 offices serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

Since any real estate view can be supported with facts. I will inform you to the best of my ability so you can unconfuse the facts to your personal advantage. I think I can use my “hands on” experience in Florida real estate since 1970 to achieve your desired outcome. Please let me know how I’m doing. JimBeggins@C21BE.com 727 254 8144 Cell.

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Don’t Write that Deed Yourself!

Generally speaking, people have something very specific in mind when they sit down to execute a deed on their property. Call it their “reallife purpose,”if you will.

To eliminate the need for probate when Mom or Dadpasses, for example. We have several probate cases right now where the deed wasn’t correctly drafted.

Months are wasted in probate (and family fights break out), even though that’s the last thing Mom or Dad wanted.

Perhaps it was to make sure that their “problem”brother (or sister) didn’t wind up with his oe her name on the title...You know, the one whose whole role in the family in recent decades was to create chaos, and make everyone’s life miserable.

Guess what? His name IS on the title despite the deed, which didn’t get executed quite right, so it failed. Now you have to get his signature to do anything. Enjoy!

Many people are very thoughtful, and want to make their affairs simple for when their time is past.

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called a “legal chameleon” by lawyers, because it means different things in different situations. It turns the color of whatever leaf it’s squatting on, just like the lizard. You could call it a Tasmanian Devil, for the chaos it sometimes lets loose. And it might be over such a simple thing as failing to state one’s marital status on a deed. Who would think you would end up spending weeks searching in vain for documents showing your ancestor was divorced (long ago, and in another state) from old so-and-so!

People take these chances to save a couple of hundred dollars, and avoid having to talk to a real estate lawyer.

You’d think we were gargoyles, too ugly to be in a room with! Most of us really aren’t quite that bad…

Real estate law in Florida is complicated, and even non-real estate lawyers sometimes don’t get it right.

Do yourself a favor. Talk to a real estate lawyer. Let him or her draft that deed. At the same time they’ll make certain that it’s correctly executed, witnessed and notarized, and doesn’t trigger ramifications that you never even thought of!

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-Salty Sol Fleishman Inshore- The black drum have been thick by Johns Pass Bridge. Mike Searcy and his buddies caught a dozen or more black drum fishing with live shrimp from the beach behind Hubbard’s Marina.

Will McClure and our crew have been getting the large black drum using large dead crabs and letting them rot a bit in the sun. It doesn’t hurt especially when the water is dirty. The flounder have been active around Johns Pass and many anglers reported catching nice flounder on whitebait and shrimp. They feed primarily on the sandy bottom drop-offs around structures or along the edges of grass flats. Shane Murphy, from Pinellas Park, and his buddies have been fishing the north jetty of Johns Pass a lot recently.

They reported the whiting and flounder bite was on using live greenbacks they were castnetting easily around the structure of the bridge.

Don’s Dock reported sheepshead being the number one catch on their dock while fishing with bits of live shrimp.

Near shore- The hogfish have been thick recently, tearing up our live shrimp. The biggest tricks to catching them with hook and line is to use light fluorocarbon leader with either a light knocker rig or a light bare jig head with the live shrimp on its hook.

Captain Wilson Hubbard also used to add a small square of sponge to his long shank hook soaked in squid, adding some smell to his live shrimp hogfish rig. This also acted as a second bait when the live shrimp were picked clean.

The red grouper bite has been tough recently with the sporadic barometer but luckily

it’s looking like it’s going to recover nicely soon. Spring is around the corner and the next full moon should bring in a handful of mackerel.

Once they get here in force, the next full moon the big smoker kings will arrive!

Offshore- Our recent 39-hour at Hubbard’s Marina was another great success. Those monster mangroves have been plentiful out there for us as of late. The big mangrove snapper landed on our recent trip the scales at 8.1 lbs! We had plenty of amberjack biting but had issues locating the biggest ones. Also, many of the jacks we hooked ended up getting swallowed whole by monster goliath grouper. We had some 40-50lb fish taken whole!

The blackfin tuna were biting again for us and should continue throughout February and tapering off as the water warms. The grouper bite was finicky offshore just like our near shore waters. Looking forward to this unstable barometer coming to an end!

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While Clearwater Beach has been enjoying a multitude of new hotels in recent years, the barrier islands to the south have appeared to stagnate.

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When you look closely, however, you can see signs of progress and hope for the future. In the past 18 months alone, a first class boutique hotel, The Zamora, has opened on the east side of Gulf Boulevard at 37th Avenue in St. Pete Beach. With it came The Castile, a nice addition to the local eatery scene.

The TradeWinds Resorts finished the rebranding of the old Sandpiper into the new Guy Harvey Outpost with the RumFish Grille and Guy Harvey gift shop.

The company recently acquired the Coral Reef Hotel & Timeshare site just north of its TW Island Grand property, initially for parking and later for redevelopment.

A new 90-room Courtyard by Marriott opens February 17 behind the new Publix Supermarket in Madeira Beach, with a Bistro Café, pool and outdoor spa, and small group meeting space.

Renovation crews have been busy at the Bayview Plaza and Bay Palms Waterfront Resorts in St. Pete Beach and just started work at the Plaza Beach Resort for completion late March or early April, according to General Manager Robert Czyszczon (pronounced Say-Zon). A redevelopment plan for a new hotel is on hold until all legal challenges to the City’s new comprehensive plan are resolved, triggering the family to renovate its existing structures.

In Treasure Island, it appears one of the lots on the west side of Gulf Boulevard may soon break ground for a new hotel, five stories above parking. In both communities, owners of some of the small motels are

investing and upgrading their facilities.

Also in Treasure Island, the Beach House Hotel, formerly The Cabanas, at 12035 Gulf Boulevard, is an example of what can be done on a budget to totally transform a tired older property.

The Sirata Resort opened a completely renovated Compass Grille with a spectacular new menu.

St. Pete Beach also has had some recent successes in the commercial arena with the beautiful expansion of Casa Del Pane, the new Sherwin Williams, recently opened Crowder Brothers Hardware, and the soon to open Verducci Italian Market. There’s also a Dunkin Donuts and Bressler’s Ice Cream in the works.

TradeWinds Resorts ‘Rebranding’ “Our conversion of the former TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites into the new Guy Harvey Outpost was prompted by the need to revitalize an older property to compete with our TradeWinds Island Grand and other area properties,” Group President & COO Keith Overton tells Paradise NEWS. “It was done in three phases starting in late 2011: First, to change the imagery and décor of all rooms for a tropical Guy Harvey imprint. Next were beachfront improvements including a new Sandbox beach lounge with private VIP Cabanas, open firepit tables, and new furniture. Finally came the build-out of former conference space into the new RumFish Grille with an outdoor deck and the largest

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Guy Harvey merchandise store anwhere.”

Group CEO Tim Bogott adds,“The rebranding of the property has been well received, with average daily rates up immensely and overall occupancy up slightly since the new GHO opening in September 2012.

‘As a partner, Guy Harvey himself has been very supportive, bringing his environmental and ocean conservation events to the hotel and our local area.

His Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium was held twice and he’s the chair of our annual fishing tournament.

He comes frequently for Florida lottery winner giveaways of local tournament participation, and joint promotions with his partner Bealls stores. His retail store has done very well and RumFish business has far exceeded expectations.”

RumFish opened last May, coinciding with Animal Planet’s show “Tanked,” featuring the three massive fish tanks the company installed.

The main dining room tank is 11,000 square feet, with 33,500 gallons of water, the largest ever built by the team.

Overton notes, ‘Having Guy here to fish with us for most of the tank specimens was a great experience. He also inspired our September 6-7 Lionfish Spearfishing Tournament, Weigh-In & Family Fun Day.” Commenting on the acquisition of the Coral Reef property from the Fleeting Family and other interests, Bogott says,“We needed parking for our employees and didn’t want to lose the strategic site next to our Island Grand. Initially we plan to demolish everything except the two successful Timeshare buildings for parking.

We’re as frustrated as everybody else on the legal delays to the City’s comprehensive plan but when there’s clarity we have major redevelopment plans.”

The Hotel Zamora & Castile The first new hotel built in St. Pete Beach in over 30 years, The Hotel Zamora is a white-washed Mediterranean palace that though breathtakingly modern feels anchored in

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a bygone era. Inspired by the architecture of its namesake Spanish province, the hotel’s striking Romanesque façade is the framework for 50 expansive luxury suites including 22 with two bedrooms, balconies overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico, stylish dining and the laid-back leisure of Florida’s fashionable Tampa Bay. “Our grand opening was a June 13, 2014, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber ribbon cutting after many construction delays,” General Manager Tom Anderson tells Paradise NEWS.“The Castile opened a week earlier with our joint hotel-restaurant pre-opening promotion mainly focused on the big summer Florida drive market. Diamond PR in Miami did a great job, with Florida residents reached mainly by blast emails through our website and social media including Facebook, Twitter, 4Square & Yelp, among others.

“One other big change since opening is that we’re now managed by Marcus Hotels in Milwaukee, a group of more than 20 properties. We’re the first in Florida in their program to expand the portfolio in the South.

We get the extra advantage of corporate marketing and their reservation process. It’s been extremely helpful in getting the word out on both the hotel and restaurant. It also lets us partner with other Marcus hotels in upcoming trade shows with Visit St Pete/Clearwater, among other events.

“One of the big things was partnering with BitPay, the Bitcoin processor, as one of the host hotels for the December 27 Bitcoin Bowl at Tropicana Field. ESPN did a rooftop event and we hosted most of their game staff.

We’re also one of the few area hotels accepting Bitcoins – I even have a Bitcoin ‘wallet’ on my phone. Coming up is a really cool ‘month of romance’ promotion during February.

“The Castile, with a staff headed by Executive Chef Ted Dorsey, serves contemporary cuisine influenced by the culinary traditions of Spain, Mexico and the Mediterranean.

It’s gotten excellent reviews and was recently named Number 6 on the Tampa Bay Times Top 50 List of area restaurants “Our 360 Rooftop, offering a front row seat with 360degree views for a spectacular sunset, is currently closed as

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we complete the final stages of construction. We’ve submitted final drawings to City Inspector Bruce Cooper on the required awning structure, with a goal of midFebruary completion. Meanwhile, a section of the rooftop is still available for private receptions and catering events.

“We have found membership in the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber very rewarding and look forward to hosting a February 11 Mixer on the 360 Rooftop Lounge.”

Madeira Beach Courtyard by Marriott Opening February 17, the $10 million, 90-room Courtyard

by Marriott Hotel of Madeira Beach, the city’s first new hotel in decades, became official when the City Commission gave its final approval in October 2012 to rezone the 1.5-acre site on American Legion Drive and to a special development agreement. This allowed the city to approve a site plan that did not conform exactly to city building and zoning codes. The plan was approved both by the city’s Planning Commission and a unanimous City Commission.

The hotel includes a resort-style swimming pool, Jacuzzi and outdoor spa, a restaurant and bar primarily for guests, and four large boat slips that will allow area boaters and water taxis to dock at the hotel. A 1,400-squarefoot meeting room can be used for conferences and seminars, both by hotel guests, community and business groups.“The hotel will bring a tremendous amount of tourism to the city,” said Bob Lyons, a member of the ownership group, Santa Madeira Investment Partners.

Highlights include a new lobby experience offering engaging technology coupled with inviting flexible spaces to work and relax, free high-speed Internet, and a fitness center. Every guestroom offers an Intracoastal water view, including 46 with private balconies.

Jessica Respondek, Director of Sales, tells Paradise NEWS, “Our 1,400 square feet of meeting event space can handle up to 100 theater-style, 50 in a classroom set-up, and 75 banquet style. We’re doing very well with bookings

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through new community partnerships and reaching out to the North and Midwest for national sales meetings.

“Our overall promotion plan launched in mid-January included an email blast to individuals and outlets, building up anticipation and releasing details on the property.

Now that the official opening is set, working with Marriott corporate we sent a national press release, using various electronic means, across the digital marketplace.

We have our own Facebook page and the Marriott.com/TPAMB website.

“We’re active members of the Tampa Bay Beaches, Madeira Beach/Treasure Island, St Pete Area and Clearwater Regional Chambers of Commerce. We’ve already reached out with a postcard mailing to all respective memberships.

Another important part of our marketing is being one of the Allegiant Airlines partner hotels as the newest member to the collection. Allegiant will bundle our hotel with airfare from all their markets to St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport.”

These are just a few examples of the vibrant new and redeveloped hotel and restaurant scene on the lower Gulf Beaches. Stay tuned via Paradise NEWS for many anticipated future developments.

[Editor’s Note: Special thanks for their excellent comments to Tim Bogott and Keith Overton, TradeWinds Resorts; Tom Anderson, The Hotel Zamora; and Jessica Respondek, Madeira Beach Courtyard by Marriott.]

[Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman in St. Pete Beach, offering freelance business writing services. He can be reached via his NEW email at traimancreativecopy@gmail.com.]

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Island Hopping Check Out the Various Modes of Transportation Available for Exploring the South Pinellas Beaches and the Tampa Bay Area

by Sarah Meitz hen it comes to getting from point A to point B on the beaches, many visitors, and locals, too, think that their only choices are either walking or driving their own car. However, this is not the case… there are numerous options for getting around the South Pinellas Beaches, and even into Downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa, in style, comfort, and at an affordable rate!

One of the easiest, cheapest, and most enjoyable ways to get around “island style” is aboard the PSTA Suncoast Beach Trolley. For just $2 per ride, you can explore all the neighborhoods of the South Pinellas Beaches, and do and see everything you want from Pass-A-Grille all the way up to Downtown Clearwater! Check out the shops on Corey Avenue, enjoy the sights and dining at Johns Pass Village, or just take in the beautiful scenery or sunset. The Suncoast Beach Trolley runs every 20 to 30 minutes from 5:05am to 10:10pm, Monday through Thursday and Sunday, including holidays, with service until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Trolley riders should look for special PSTA trolley bus stop signs located frequently along Gulf Boulevard and connector routes that run between the coast and Downtown St. Petersburg. Exact fare is required and the trolley perators do not make change, so be sure to have adequate cash on you before hopping aboard! If you know you’ll be using the trolley all day, you can make things even easier for yourself and just purchase an Unlimited Daily GO Card, which are available onboard the trolley for just $4.50!

Whether you’re wanting to “beach hop,” check out the shops, grab a bite to eat, or just get back to your hotel or a specific destination, the PSTA Suncoast Beach Trolley is the prefect laid back and affordable mode of transportation to get where you want to go with ease and enjoyment. Make sure to visit www.psta.net for the trolley schedule, routes, and additional information.

If traveling via trolley isn’t quite your style, then maybe go a different route and use a private taxi to get from place to place! BATS Taxi Service, located at 5201 Gulf Boulevard on St. Pete Beach, services all of Southern

Pinellas County, Tampa, Clearwater and many other destinations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and on ALL holidays! They’ll get you where you need to go quickly, easily and in comfort, by private taxi, van, or luxury town car. Whether you need a pick-up or drop-off at the airport, a ride to restaurants and shops, or getting back home from a night out on the town, BATS Taxi Service will be sure to transport you to your destination comfortably and safely. All BATS drivers are background-checked and hold valid, up-to-date taxi licenses from the City of St. Petersburg. They want to make sure you get where you need to be in a timely fashion, so when calling BATS for a ride, be sure to give them a 20-minute lead time for taxi pickup, and 24-hour notice for town car reservations.

And if you’re interested in figuring out what it will cost you to get to your preferred destination, give them a call at 727-367-3702, or go to their website, www.batstaxi.com, to calculate your trip cost and browse their value flat rates! So, next time you’re in need of a cab ride to the beaches, downtown St. Pete, the airport, local attractions, or even Tampa, Clearwater, and beyond, give BATS a call and they’ll take you from point A to B in one of their comfortable taxis or professionally chauffeured luxury town cars.

A couple of alternatives to the beach trolley and taxi services for getting around the beaches are the Free Island Hopper and Free Beach Ride! These shuttle services operate from Pass-A-Grille (St. Pete Beach) Mile Marker 0, to 150th Ave in Madeira Beach Mile Marker 9 ½ , including all of Treasure Island!

At www.freeislandhopper.com this easy, comfortable, convenient and FREE service is perfect for getting around the South Pinellas beaches, restaurants, bars, shops, wedding and other events, or even just to a friend’s house or to work! Free Island Hopper owns four 7-passenger minivans, perfect for accommodating you and all your friends for a night out on the town or beach hopping during the day! They operate seven days a week, from 8am until 2am, and all you have to do is give them a call 15-20 minutes in advance at 727-217-6935, then just be outside waiting at the time the dispatcher tells you…how easy is that?

And best of all…its FREE…however, the drivers work for TIPS ONLY, and receive no hourly wage, so be sure to tip your driver for getting you where you need to go quickly and comfortably!

Free Beach Ride is another great free shuttle service operating on the beaches! Established in 2009, this service gives back to the community by providing free local rides to tourists and locals alike! They offer transportation from the south end of Pass-A-Grille, covering all of St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Johns Pass, Madeira Beach, and South Redington. They will even travel across the Tom Stuart Causeway to accommodate guests staying at the new Courtyard by Marriott Madeira Beach. Free Beach Ride operates seven days a week, 8am until 3am, and during holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. These folks also only work for TIPS, and do not receive an hourly wage, so please show your generosity for their services! Give them a call at 727-776-7553 next time you need a ride to an event, dinner date, day at the beach, or even a trip to the grocery store…just be sure to give them 15-20 minutes heads up! For more about Free Beach Ride, check out their website at www.freebeachride.com.

Keep in mind these services may not be insured if you get hurt while riding, and drivers are not credentialed as taxi or chauffeur drivers.

Rental cars are always a good option for getting around the Tampa Bay Area as well! If you know you’ll be doing a lot of driving or long day trips out of the city, renting a private car for a set number of days is the way to go!

The Enterprise Rent-a-Car Office at 297 75th Ave. in St. Pete Beach often has the lowest rates in south Pinellas!

Visit and reserve at Then call them at 727-363-3801 and they’ll pick you up.

Located at the Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Boulevard on St. Pete Beach, you’ll find Budget Rent A Car, and they’ll be sure to set you up with the perfect size vehicle to allow you to travel wherever your heart desires!

To reserve a car or learn more about what Budget has to offer, give them a call at 727-367-1651, or visit www.locations.budget.com!

Also on St. Pete Beach, is Hertz Rent A Car, which offers a wide range of vehicles to fit your travel needs and preferences! From small sedans to vans and trucks, Hertz will get you into a great car for an affordable rate! Give yourself the freedom and flexibility to jump in the car whenever you want to spend the day at the beach or shopping, catch a Bucs or Rays game, see the sights in Downtown St. Petersburg, or drive up the coast to check out all the fabulous south Pinellas beaches! And for an even better deal on your vehicle, go to Hertz’s website, ww.hertz.com, to browse all their discounts and coupons available to you!

Make the most of your trip, and give them a call at 727360-1631, to reserve your car, van or truck!

One of the most popular rental car companies in Florida is Dollar Rent-a-Car, with a free-standing location on the east side of Gulf Blvd. across from the big hotels in St. Pete Beach at 5005 Gulf Boulevard. You can call 727-3673779 or visit www.dollar.com Maybe four-wheel transportation isn’t your thing… then check out Finish Line Scooter Rentals for all your scooter, bicycle, and street legal golf cart rental needs! Located at 6600 Gulf Boulevard on St. Pete Beach, this family owned and operated business opened their doors in 2006 and they have strived to provide locals and tourists an affordable and FUN means of transportation! Travel the beaches like a native on one of Finish Line’s bikes, scooters, or golf carts!

All rentals require a valid drivers license and a matching credit/debit card, and you also must be 18 years old to rent, and 16 years old to drive scooters and golf carts.

All scooter and golf cart rentals are a two-hour minimum, and no deposit is required…just pay at the time you return! They also have an awesome selection of Beach Cruiser and Tandem bikes, all of which come with locks and helmets! Be sure to check out their website for rental rates and additional information about riding around the beach in style: www.finishlinescooters.com.

Bikes are a fantastic way to get around the beaches, while also getting great exercise! Located at 7517 Blind Pass Road on St. Pete Beach, Beach Cyclist Sports Center offers a wide range of good quality bikes, perfect for cruising the beaches! They offer hourly, daily and weekly rentals that are sure to fit all your needs while visiting or for those locals looking to get around in a different way for a change! Open seven days a week, from 10am to 6pm Monday – Saturday, and 11am to 4pm on Sunday, Beach Cyclist Sports Center will get you all set up with the perfect style bike for your size and preference!

So get outside and ride a bike! Give them a call at 727-367-5001 for more information!

With so many diverse modes of transportation, there is no excuse to not get out there and explore the south Pinellas Beaches and the rest of Tampa Bay in style, comfort, and at affordable prices!

From public transportation, like the Suncoast Beach Trolley, to private taxis or rental cars, to bikes, scooters and free shuttle services, the beaches offer tons of fun and easy transportation options to get you from point A to point B! Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or you’re a local looking for an alternative mode of daily travel, check out the aforementioned services and companies, and start getting around “island style”!

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gmont Key is getting a muchneeded beach renourishment.

In a win-win situation, channel dredging is allowing ships to travel freely to local ports in Tampa and Manatee County as well as adding sand to the Northwest shore of Egmont Key. The new, wider beach is expected to be completed in early March. The shipping channel is dredged every seven years on a maintainance program. The sand would typically be dumped in the Gulf. The Army Corps of Engineers thought the sand would be of better use restoring Egmont Key. By the end of the project, they will have moved 600,000 cubic yards of sand from the shipping channel to the shores of Egmont Key. On a recent trip to pull down Egmont Key Lighthouse’s holiday decorations, Egmont Key Alliance volunteers got to see the striking changes being made to their beloved historic landmark. They were amazed at the contrast between the “old” beach, a skinny stretch of white sand, and the “new” expansive beach.

Volunteers recognized that the huge job currently in the works would bring Egmont Key to the forefront of heavenly places in Florida to lay a blanket and soak up some rays.

Even if you’ve ventured on or near Egmont Key, you may not have noticed that there is at least a day’s worth of activities on the island. Egmont Key was once home to 70 buildings including everything from a barbershop to a jail.

Enough ruins remain to give a visitor a glimpse of what life was like on Egmont

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Key back at the turn of the 19th Century when the island served as an Army facility- Fort Dade (1898-1916).

Finely laid brick roads navigate the remaining structures, to take visitors on a magical journey into the past.

Volunteers and visitors frequent the island for many reasons. Some take the trip for the island’s natural landscape including sea grapes, osprey nests and wandering gopher turtles.

Others visit for the island’s rich history.

Members from the Seminole Indian tribe as well as Confederate and Union soldiers have left their footprints on the island’s white sandy beaches. “For me, it’s great escapism,” says volunteer Doug Bradley of Clearwater. Bradley has been visiting the pristine beauty on Egmont Key for roughly 20 years.

Still, there are some who are simply lighthouse groupies. Bradley remarks, “I get a chuckle out of the people who want their collection books stamped.

They travel to all the lighthouses.

They’re crazy for lighthouses.”

Volunteers have been sprucing up the island for years, planting fir trees, painting and tending to whatever chores need to be done. Chris Cargo, a volunteer from St. Petersburg, looks forward to adding plantings when the “new” beach is finished.

An unfortunate remodel 30 years ago left this Florida landmark one of the least picturesque lighthouses in our state.

Egmont Key Alliance President Richard Sanchez guesses they would need about $1.5M* to restore the gallant looks of the original Egmont Key lighthouse.

Volunteers such as Doug Bradley would like these restorations to include a foghorn for visitors to see (and hear), adding to the historical character of the Egmont Key experience. Sanchez, however, maintains that the Alliance’s primary focus is for the lighthouse and its island to be, “Restored. Preserved. Protected.”

He says,”The cost of the lighthouse restoration was determined by a survey done a number of years ago by Ken Smith Architects. They studied all the lighthouses in Florida at the request of the State and the total cost to restore them was $20 million. Egmont’s share was about $1.5 million. When the restoration is done it would require re-casting all of the iron parts that were removed and replacing the bricks of the watch room. Alex Klahm, a lighthouse restorer that lives in St.Petersburg, has visited Egmont and said it would not be a difficult restoration. Alex has worked on about 30 lighthouses around the country and worked with Ken Smith to restore the Anclote Key Lighthouse.”

If you want to further explore the history of Egmont Key, you can pick up a copy of “Egmont Key: A History” by local Egmont Key Alliance volunteers Don and Carol Thompson. To find out how you can get involved with the Egmont Key Alliance visit their website at www.egmontkey.info/ or email info@egmontkey.info.

Information received from Janis Froelich.

Story by Kaeley Dawson.

Photos thanks to the Egmont Key Alliance

Sunken USS Narcissus - Named as Florida’s 12th State Underwater Archaeological Preserve.

The Florida Aquarium and The Florida Department of State Southeastern Archaeological Services, hosted the Historic Live Underwater Dedication Ceremony of the USS Narcissus on January 20, 2015 The Program was held at The Florida Aquarium, Vinik Channelside Room, with a live interactive underwater Dedication Ceremony from the resting place of the USS Narcissus.

This underwater broadcast offered a fun and unique dedication of this historic vessel. Live interaction with The Florida Aquarium SCUBA divers included an unveiling and official announcement of the USS Narcissus as Florida’s 12th State Underwater Archaeological Preserve. Attendees were Florida Department of State leadership including Secretary of State Ken Detzner; Florida’s State Historic Preservation Officer, Robert Bendus; State City and County officials; and The Florida Aquarium leadership team. Direct descendants of the USS Narcissus crew also participated.

ABOUT THE USS NARCISSUS: The USS Narcissus is a Civil War tugboat that took part in the naval blockade of southern ports, and was present during the Battle of Mobile Bay. The tug was lost off Egmont Key during a storm in 1866, on her way to New York.

WHY: The dedication of the USS Narcissus as the 12th State Underwater Archaeological Preserve showcases the commitment of local organizations working together to preserve this important piece of Florida history as well as providing yet another reason for people to visit this great state.

The Florida Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire stewardship about our natural environment. The Florida Aquarium is home to more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals representing species from Florida and around the world.

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2015 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs - Thursday-Saturday, February 26 - 28 Conference organizers are busy preparing for the 2015 event! Plan on three full days of discussions – 15 panels in all. Some regular speakers will be returning, and a sizable number of new faces will be joining the 2015 speaker lineup. It will cover all of today’s major issues.

If you have a topic that you would like to submit for consideration, please contact us today.

CURRENT PROGRAM TOPICS: • Is Putin trying to recreate the former Soviet Union?

• Can we cooperate with China when they are acting as though we are their stated adversary?

• How do we formulate a better foreign policy?

• Who runs the world – corporations or governments?

• How do we get contol of our own borders while finding solutions for 11 million illegal aliens?

• Opening trade to the East and with our neighbors.

• If only a few still reject global warming, then why aren’t we doing more about it?

• The U.S. has opened a regional military headquarters in Africa, talking about hunting down Boko Haram and Al Qaeda? Is this in our interest?

• Should we continue to use our foreign aid programs as levers of influence in foreign affairs?

• Breaking News: What’s going on this week in the world?

• Cuba and Haiti: Does Florida have a foreign policy?

• Syria, Iraq, and ISIS: What’s next?

• 2016: Unleashing a New American Foreign Policy on the World?

Visit stpetersburgintheworld.com and our Facebook page often for latest information on the 2015 conference.

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Live It! with recreation in 2015.

Whether you are looking for youth cheerleading, senior line dancing, aqua fitness or an adult workout class the SPB Community Center has a class for you. New for 2015 we have Rhythm and Movement, Tai Chi Yang, Kidding Around Yoga and Karate plus Adult Tap Classes.

Stop by St. Pete Beach Community Center, to pick up new program guide. Visit www.spbrec.com for a full list of classes.

All American Youth Activities Cheerleading Classes focus on learning cheers, chants, and jumps and more.

Choreographed pom-pom and dance routines taught along with other skills required for school tryouts.

Register for Cheer America held February through May. - Wed’s nights 6:00-7:00p -ages 5-8 & 7:00-8:00p - ages 9 and up.

Visit www.spbrec.com 727-363-9245 Music In The Afternoon FREE to all. Held at Community Ctr., Sunday, March 1 & March 29 - 2:00 - 4:00pm. A casual afternoon featuring light refreshments & plenty of dancing and socializing to the classic music of “The Rhythm Kings.” Interested in attending?

Call Comm. Center at 727-363-9245.

Become a Certified Lifeguard.

Participants must be 15 years or older and must complete a pre-test in order to continue in the class.

The pre-test consists of treading water for 2 minutes using legs only, swimming 300 yards without stopping and swim 20 yards, surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick from bottom, resurface and swim back to the starting point and exit pool. Cost: $160 Res’s/ $180 Non-R Registration begins February 2.

Session I: Feb. 21, 22, 28 & March 1; Session II: March 21, 22, 28 & 29; Session III: March 30, 31 and April 1, 2;

"Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast." - William Shakespeare

Session IV: April 18, 19, 25 & 26; Session V: May 9, 10, 16 & 17. More information (727) 363-9245 www.spbrec.com or

LUNCH & LEARN SERIES Every Lunch and Learn will focus on a different topic! Held 12-1pm, at St. Pete Beach Comm. Ctr. Presentations are free and open to both residents and non-residents of St. Pete Beach. Bring a packed lunch. Call ahead to reserve seat.

See dates & presenters on website www.spbrec.com or (727) 363-9245.

Lunch & Learn Schedule Feb 11 Rachel Anrdt from Tampa Bay Watch Feb 25 - Dr. Mary Burton from Pasadena Ear, Nose and Throat– Causes of hearing loss and will clear up the confusion about hearing aids Mar 11 - Dr. Christopher Hood – How to regain and maintain your youth and vitality Mar 25 Michal Crowe – Food for Thought Apr 8 - Carol Hollenbeck - physical therapist at Fit For Life to talk about health and fitness Apr 22 - Michael Lough from Michaels Antiques- selling your antiques SENIOR EXCURSIONS Take an excursions - travel with your friends and make new ones!

All participants must pre-register

by Wednesday prior to excursion.

Limited number of seats available.

Cost: $12/SPB Res. & $15/non res Cost covers transportation only.

All admission and/or lunch is extra and responsibility participants.

More information www.spbrec.com or call (727) 363-9245.

TRIP SCHEDULE Feb 7 - Florida State Fair Feb 14 - Solomons Castle/ lunch on the boat Feb 21 - Trader Joes on 4th Street/lunch at 4th Street Shrimp Store Mar 7 - Florida Strawberry Festival Mar 14 - Armed Forces History Museum/lunch at Sweet Tomatoes Mar 21 - Clearwater Aquarium Mar 28 - Spring Training– Toronto Blue Jays vs Atlanta Braves Apr 4 - Selby Gardens Apr 11 - Gamble Plantation/

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TREASURE ISLAND 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island (727) 547-4575 X 237 Rec. Dir.Cathy Hayduke, chayduke@mytreasureisland.org Treasure Island Comm. Center, Gulf Blvd. at 106th Avenue.

CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 120 108 AVENUE Jazzercise Mon’s, Wed’s, Fri’s 5:30 - 6:30pm Drop -in $8 ‘ 5&10 class passes available (see Class Manager for details) Monthly (unlimited classes) $42 (cash/check or $38(EFT) INSTRUCTOR Eileen Arsenault 727-481-3995 Portrait Workshop Fri’s 9:30am-12:oo-noon Sponsored by the Treasure Island Art Guild: $3.00/M & $5.00/non-M Pete Garino 727-345-4150 Still Life Workshop Thursdays 9:00am - i2:oonoon Sponsored by the Treasure Island Art Guild: $2.00/M & $4.00/non-M Bruce Kotchey 727-392-2995 COMMUNITY CENTER - Main Hall & Garden Room & PARK GULF BOULEVARD AT 106™ AVENUE Adult Jazz Dance Class Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Center Garden Room $6 no experience or dance shoes needed INSTRUCTOR Loren Yancey 813-900-3434 Any Thing Goes Art Wednesdays (Garden Room) 9:00am-11:30am Sponsored by the Treasure Island Art Guild $3.00/M & $5.00/non M Arlene Kitchin 727- 360-8065 Dance Fusion Tuesdays 8:00am - 9:00am Community Center $6/class low impact aerobic dance class (bring yoga mat) Linda Roeder 920-376-0214 Hatha Yoga Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Center Garden Room Basic Yoga, beginner level FIRST CLASS FREE Drop-In $10/5 class $45/10 class $80 Kerri Koch,RYT 727-321-2379 Bingo Thursdays 6:45pm Early Bird, 7:45pm Regular. Sponsored by the Treasure Islettes (All games

are on paper) Contact: Mary Wrensen 727.363.1285 Tae Kwondo & Tai Chi Tuesdays Martial Arts Community Ctr Garden Room 5:30 - 7:00pm $4p/month Tae Ju Jung 727- 510-5122 Zumba Fitness Tuesdays Thursdays Dance and aerobic workout FEE: $5class 9:30 - 10:30am, 9:30 - 10:30am Terri Grittani 727-545-4071 Zumba Gold Fitness Mondays & Fridays, Fridays for beginners & older active $5class 10:00- 11:00am 11:00 - 12-noon Liz Quinones 813-476-9776 Bluegrass Music Tuesdays & Fridays Community Center/T.I. Park (Dec. - May) Bring an instrument to play with the group or a lawn chair to sit and listen to the music. 1 -4:00pm Bob Kuhl 727-669-3620 Treasure Bay public golf & tennis, 10315 Paradise Boulevard 9 hole, par 3 golf course; tennis clinics; tennis leaguesladies golf league and much more.

Golf and Tennis lessons available for persons of all ages and levels.

Call 727-360-6o62 for additional information or log on to website at www.treasurebaijgolfandtennis.com.

Private lessons available contact Phil Girardi, tennis pro (727) 360-6062 TENNIS CLINICS Adults Men’s Advanced (4.0 lvl) 6:307:30pm, Mondays Women’s Advanced Drills (3-5lvl) ($io/6omin) 6:30-7:30pm, Mondays Intermediates Clinic ($15/90min) all ages 9-10:30am Monday & Friday; 10:00-11:30am Saturday; 2.5-3.0 NTRPor Limited Mobility 9:00-10:00am Wednesday Stroke Production Clinic ($12/6omin) 9 - 10:00am Saturday & 6:30-7:30pm Wednesdays Beginning Intermediates 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday Beginning Intermediates (stroke lesson) 9:00-10:30am Wednesday Basic Stroke Clinic 10:00-11:00am Wednesday Tennis 123 Beginning Adults 8:30-10:00am Saturday & 10:00-11:30am Thursday

LIBRARIES ST. PETE BEACH 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363-9238 www.stpetebeach.org Monday/Wednesday 10am-8pm Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday, closed Closed: Closed: Monday, Feb 16 Phyllis Ruscella, Administrator Maryjane Hyatt, Librarian Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/SPBLibrary Follow us on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/spblibrary TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour - library e-books for Kindle, other tablets Tuesdays, 3pm-4pm Feb. 3 & 17, Mar. 3 & 17 Windows 8 Monday, Feb. 9, 1-2pm Awesome Tablets Saturday, Feb. 28, 11am-noon Microsoft Word Resumes Monday, Jan. 26, 1-2:15pm I Just Got My iPad, Now What?

Tuesday, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, 10:30am W’day, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, 10:30am e-Books for iPad Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10:30am iPad App of the Month Club Wednesday, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, 3pm ADULT PROGRAMS Health Talks with Becky Proctor, yoga for seniors, Mondays, 11am Feb. 9 - Keep Moving March 16 - Breathing

"I am not a teacher, but an awakener." - Robert Frost Sea Turtles & PLARN, Melisa Maxey, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1pm Leonardo da Vinci, Ray Kulla of A.S.P.E.C., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11am AARP Foundation Tax Help Fridays, 10am-3pm Feb. 6, 13, 20, & 27 Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27 Author Tonya Burrows with her new book Broken Honor, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 6:30pm Women's History Month: From Bonnets to Boardrooms Monday, Mar. 2, 4pm, with Special Guest Eugenia P. Vanek February: Feed America Month $1 in fines forgiven for each unexpired food item donated BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book then film, Tuesdays, 10:30am Feb. 17, The Confessions of Nat Turner Feb. 24, The Confessions of Nat Turner Mar. 17, Catch Me If You Can Mar. 24, Catch Me If You Can CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Mother Goose Story Time for ages 3 and under Thursdays, 11am-12noon Feb. 5, 12, 19, & 26 Mar. 5, 12, 19, & 26 I Want to Be a Skeeter Reader skill building for beginning readers Thursdays, 4-5pm Feb. 5, 12, 19, & 26 Mar. 5, 12, 19, & 26

GULF BEACHES 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ Contact person: Travis Ann Sherman Contact phone: 391-2828 AUTHOR TALK: Tim Dorsey, New York Times bestselling author, Shark Skin Suite, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4:00 pm COMPUTER CLASSES: All classes at 1:00 pm. If you are bringing a laptop, please set it up before the class begins.

E-mail Class: Wednesday, February 11.

Open Forum: Monday, February 9.

Internet Class: Wednesday, February 18.

Facebook: Monday, February 23.

Writer’s Group: Mondays, 10:00 am - 12 o’clock.

We welcome all writers. Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to be critiqued by the group.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Baby & Me Storytime: (Baby - 2 yrs) Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Short stories, pup pets, songs and fingerplays fol lowed by some baby play & good times.

Wild Things Storytime & Art Class: (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30 am. Stories, puppets, songs, fingerplays, followed by an art/craft class.

Early Readers: Read to the Dogs & Build with Legos: every Friday @ 3:00. Stop by after school, read to our pet therapy dogs and build something from Legos.

INTERNATIONAL FILM MOVEMENT: First Tuesdays @ 4:00.

February 3.

World of Humor Film: Last Tuesdays @ 4:00.

February 24.

Winter Film Series:

"Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up

Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30 pm. Join a group of experienced investors in an exchange of ideas about the current market & investment opportunities.

Scrabble: Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00. Learn some new two letter words.

having more.

If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough."

- Oprah Winfrey

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t. Petersburg’s world famous Pier has always been a landmark for the city and a gathering place for its citizens.

Over the years, several piers have graced St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, including the instantly recognized inverted pyramid that opened its doors in 1973. As the city’s structure reaches the end of its useful life, the city eagerly awaits its eighth pier as a selection process unfolds.

The concepts incorporate a variety of features, such as a waterfall, lagoons, and terraces. Of the eight submissions, six utilize the current inverted pyramid structure, while the others propose an entirely new shape for the city’s landmark.

Concepts will undergo a technical review to reveal any issues with cost, construction or permitting. The public will then be invited to

see the designs, hear from the design teams, and take a non-binding public survey, results of which will go to the Pier Selection Committee. The committee will then make it’s recommendation to the Mayor and City Council in March.

It’s expected that a contract will be complete by late May, with groundbreaking in the fall of 2015.

Images of the designs, brief descriptions and additional background information are available by going to www.newstpetepier.com and downloading the images and information.

About the Pier Selection Process: Next steps include a technical review that may eliminate any concepts that have unrealistic cost estimates and/or any insurmountable permitting or construction issues.

A public survey will take place in late February/early March, followed by a ranking by the Selection Committee, which will then make their recommendation to the Mayor and City Council.

January 23 - February 23 - Public information/outreach February 11 & 12 - Public presentations by finalists (Coliseum) February 23 - March 6 - Public survey period (online) Early to mid-March - Survey outcome March 20 - Final selection and ranking

by Selection Committee April 2 - City Council approval of ranking

by Selection Committee Mid to late May - Final contract approved CONTACT: For technical information about the designs, contact: Raul Quintana 727-893-7913 or Raul.quintana@stpete.org

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St . Petersburg Unveils New Pier Design Concepts

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LIVE THEATRE Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com FEBRUARY 3 – The Very Best of the Boston Pops 5 – Bob Seger & Silver Bullet Band 14 – WWE presents Road to Wrestlemania 21,22 – AMSOIL Arenacross 25 – Maroon 5 28 – 31 – Disney LIVE Mickeys Magic Show MARCH 4 – Harlem Globetrotters 28 – Eric Church American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg, 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org FEBRUARY Through 22 – Radio Golf 10 – Scott & Patti Show 17 – Nelson Mandela – His Journey

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Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 http://www.mygulfport.us/City_Calendar/H ickman_Theater_Events.htm#/?i=1 FEBRUARY 6 – Best of Senior Art Class Reception 7 – Jonathan Herman in Concert 8 – Elvis – A Concert Experience 13 – The Rat Pack Together Again 15 – Ireland on Parade 18 – Yankee Ladies in Florida 26 – 28 – The Kitchen Witches Gulfport Community Players www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org February 9,10 – Auditions “Play On” 26 through March 15 – The Kitchen Witches Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793, www.eightoclocktheatre.com/ MARCH 6 – 22 – The Addams Family

A Simple Theater The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org FEBRUARY 10 - Detroit

FreeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com February Through 8 – The Buffalo Kings 27 – March 22 – Bright Lights, Big City

Capitol Theater 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues FEBRUARY 3 – Les Ballet Trockaderos 4, 5 – Olivia Newton-John 6 – Time Jumpers 7 – Paula Poundstone 8 – The Long, Long Trailer 11 – Ingrid Michaelson 12 – Gordon Lightfoot 13 – Ana Popovic 14 – Robin Zander Band 14 – Ralphie May 15 – Bullitt 17 – Mr. Big 18 – Dave Mason 19 – Al Di Meola 20 – Howie Mandel 21 – Michael Amante 22 – Tom Rush 25,26 – Julio Iglesias 28 – Megan Hilty

Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com FEBRUARY 13 – Michael Brown 18 – The Fella Sings Ella 22 – Comedy in Motion 28 – Giacomo Gates Largo Cultural Center 105 Central Park Dr, Largo, 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com FEBRUARY 6 – Mid Life Vices 7 – Broadway by the Numbers 9 – Neil Zirconia 13 – Rock Legends 14 – Interactive Beatles Experience 15 – Rave On – The Buddy Holly Experience 20 – The Sweet M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com FEBRUARY 5 – 22 - Rent

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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 MARCH 14 - Journey and The Steve Miller Band 27 - Nickleback APRIL 18 – Jimmy Buffet Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes FEBRUARY 7 – Clown Bootcamp 26 – March 1 – Winnie the Pooh Stage Theater & Conservatory 11650 131st Street N, Largo – Country Day World School 813.817.2585 www.newstagelargo.org Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com FEBRUARY 3 – Alton Brown 4 – The Golden Boys 6, 7 – Chicago 8 – TFO – Faure’s Requiem 11 – TFO – Rhapsody and Romance 12 – 107 Years of Broadway 13 – Harry Connick Jr. 14 – Jason Mraz 15 – TFO – Denzal Sinclaire 16 – Alice Cooper 17 – Sinatra Centennial 19 – Dancing Pros Live 20 – Dennis DeYoung 21 – Jackson Brown 22 – Midtown Men 22 – TFO – Beethoven’s Symphony #4 23 – Live from Nashville 27 – Wanda Sykes 28 – Swan Lake St. Petersburg City Theatre Located just off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. South, St. Petersburg, 33712.

Box Office:Tickets / Information 727-866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org FEBRUARY Through 8 – Footloose MARCH 6 – 22 – Miss Firecracker Contest Stageworks Theater NEW 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.org FEBRUARY Through 15 – Birds of a Feather

KAREN GOMYO GABRIELLE - FLORIDA ORCHESTRA

Straz Center 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org February Through 5 – Rigoletto Open Auditions 3 – 18 – First Date – Broadway Musical Comedy 4 – The Piano Guys 5 – 22 – Rent 7 – Opera Tampa 20th Anniversary Gala 9 – Seth Glier 11 – The Hit Men 12 – Irvin Mayfield & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra 13 – Rigoletto Reception 13 – 15 – Rigoletto 14 - Karen Mason 15 – Live & Local – Amy Morgan 15 – Ivy and Bean 17 – Extreme Planet 17 – 22 – Annie 20 – TFO – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 21 – Live and Local – Greg West 22 – Tampa Bay Symphony 24 – March 5 – Madame Butterfly 24,25 – Mummenschanz 25 – Rene Marie 26 – Savion Glover’s STePz 26 – March 1 – Disney’s Winnie the Pooh 27 – TFO – Mozart and Brahms 28 – My Sinatra 28 – Marcello Giordani 28 – Live and Local – Rebecca Zapen

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Events Calendar FEBRUARY Through February 14 – Blow Your Own Glass Heart Offered several times daily. Morean Hot Shop, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

With the help of a master craftsman learn one to one the art of glass blowing while making your own unique heart.

RSVP www.moreanartscenter.org Saturday, Jan. 31 & Sunday, February 1 – St. Petersburg Fine Arts Festival 10 am – 5 pm Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm Sunday. Free. South Straub Park, 198 Beach Blvd., St. Petersburg.

Unique outdoor gallery showcasing the extraordinary artwork of more than 100 top national and international artists. www.paragonartevents.com/stpete Sunday, February 1 – St. Pete Beach Music in the Afternoon 2 – 4 pm. Free.

St. Pete Beach Community Center, Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. Enjoy live music, dancing, refreshments available and great company. www.spbrec.com Monday, February 2 – Tomkats Jazz Orchestra and Big Band Celebration of American Songbook 7 pm. Free with minimum $11 food/ beverage purchase. The Blue Parrot, 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach.

Join this exciting 17-piece Tomkats Jazz Orchestra in a celebration of the Great American Songbook with over 600 songs in their library. tomkatzbb@aol.com Thursday, February 5 – Salty Topics – Wimps and Winners on Florida's Coral Reefs 7 – 8 pm. Free, registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Ilsa Kuffner summarizes the debate about reef decline & thoughts on the prospects for reef recovery in the Keys. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Thursday, February 5 – South Pasadena Community Band Concert 7:30 pm. Free. Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place and 106th Ave., Treasure Island. A Taste of "Suites" - will include selections from concert band compositions in the classical suite style and several popular selections for everyone's enjoyment. www.southpasadenaband.com Thursday, February 5 – Ringling Underground 8 – 11 pm. $10. Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota.

Live music, art and atmosphere.

Museum open late and local artists featured in courtyard. www.ringling.org

Thursday, February 5 thru Saturday, February 7 - Picasso / Dali Scholar Conference $50, $45 members three day pass. The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd. St, Petersburg, Florida.

This three day conference examines the relationship between Picasso, Dali and the times. www.thedali.org Friday, February 6 – Obama's Views on the Internet 11 am. Eckerd College, Palmer Room, St. Petersburg. Advanced Management Seminars. Discussion of the implications, Opportunities and concerns over Internet Neutrality.

For questions, aspec@eckerd.edu Friday, February 6 – First Friday Get Downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. Free.

Central Ave. between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Live entertainment during this monthly block party benefiting the Breakfast Optimist Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com Friday, February 6 – First Friday Art Walk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Evening street fair featuring creative vendors, international food & live entertainment. St. Pete Astronomy Club will have high powered telescope for star gazing. www.gulfportma.com

Friday, February 6 – Ancient Purification Ritual of Dorje Namjue 7 – 9 pm.

Suggested $15 donation. Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. St. Petersburg. This healing ritual is good for ourselves, others and the environment. www. sacredlandpreservationandeducation.org Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 8 – Wine Weekend St. Pete Various events. $100+. The Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.

Wonderful weekend of fine wine, food and entertainment.

Celebrating 50th anniversary of MFA. www.wineweekendstpete.org Friday, February 7 – So Classic Car Show 9 am – 3 pm. Free admission, $15 pre-registration car show, $20 day of show. Tangerine Greenway, 49th St. S & 18th Ave., Gulfport. Fundraiser for local charities, Raymond of the TB Rays, tons of food options. www.so49.org Saturday, February 7 – Founders Day Open House Celebrating 50 Years at Museum of Fine Arts 10 am – 5 pm.

Free admission. Museum of Fine Arts.

255 Beach Dr. NE. St. Petersburg.

Celebrate 50 years of service bringing the arts to the community. Opening day for the Monet to Matisse - On the French Coast Exhibition. Family friendly activities and lectures. www.fine-arts.org

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The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea dances return October - May FEBRUARY 11,12 – Pier Short Listed Design Concept Presentations 14 – Big Band Ballroom Dance 15 – Tampa Bay Bridal Show The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. So, Bayfront Center, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffeytheater.com , www.ticketmaster.com FEBRUARY 7 – TFO – Faure’s Requiem 8 – Travis Tritt 14 – TFO – Nat King Cole Songbook 15 – Wild Kratts Live 17 – Rhythm of Dance 18 – Dianna Ross 20 – Masters of Illusion 21 – TFO – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 24 – Ramsey Lewis & his Electric Band 27 – Indigo Girls with Symphony 27 – Girls Night – The Musical 28 – TFO – Mozart and Brahms The Palladium 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org FEBRUARY 1, 3 – The Barber of Seville 6 – Saint Olaf Orchestra 7 – Johnny Lang 8 – Rat Pack Together Again 12 – The Only Daddys with CJ Harding 13 – Damon Fowler 14 – Whitney James Jazz Valentine 15 – My Gospel Valentine 17 – Tampa Bay Symphony 20 – The Fab Faux 21 – Paul Reiser 25 – Palladium Chamber Players 26 – Shawn Brown Trio 27 – Girls Night Out – The Musical 28 – Memories of Elvis Van Wezel 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org FEBRUARY 3 – Golden Boys 4 – Les Ballets Trockadero 5 – 106 Years of Broadway 6 – Boston Pops Orchestra 7 – The Piano Guys 8 – The Time Jompers 9 – Duke Elliot Orchestra 10 – Harry Connick Jr. 11 – Irvin Mayfield and the New Orlean’s Jazz Orchestra 12 – Peter and the Starcatcher 13 – Dianna Ross 14 – The Sinatra Centennial 15 – The Piano Men 16 – Dancing Pros Live 17 – The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 18 – Discover DaVinci and Michelangelo 19 – Garrison Keillor 24 – Ringo Starr

Venue Theatre Country Inn & Suites, 8050 US Hwy 19N, Pinellas Park 727.822.6194 http://venuewebsite.wix.com/ Venue Theatre is a non profit 501(c)(3) Corporation, founded in 1992 to serve actors, writers & artists of Tampa Bay. THEATER IS SUSPENDED / CLASSES STILL BEING HELD West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N. Clearwater, 727.437.2363 wcplayers@gmail.com, www.wcplayers.org FEBRUARY 6 – Grand Re-opening Gala MARCH 6 – 22 – Other Desert Cities

MUSEUMS Armed Forces Military 2050 34th Way N., Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com Dali Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Saturdays Dali & Beyond Film Series Dillydally w/ Dali Sundays - Yoga + Dali Wednesday, Thursday Story Time for Families The Royal Inheritance: Dali Works from Spanish National Collection Visit website - ongoing lectures/activities FEBRUARY 4 – Coffee with the Curator – Picasso, Dali and Surrealism 5 - 7 - Picasso Dali Conference 6,13 - Pre-Party Fridays 17 – SciCafe St. Petersburg Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th Street So, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Mon-Sun; last entry 3:30pm Permanent Exhibitions – History, Heritage & Hope, Kaddish in Wood Through April 19 – Germanic Guilt Symbols Through April 29 – The Wall Speaks Through May 24 – Perpetrators FEBRUARY 10 – Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking 26 – To Life Annual Benefit Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave, St Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Thur-Fri-Sat 10am - 4pm. Sun. 1-4pm.

Donations suggested. Only museum dedicated to the preservation of the history of the local barrier island. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation!

FEBRUARY 5 – A Night at the Theater MARCH 7 – Island Festival at the Museum

Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com Closed Mondays. Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 5 pm.

Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm. $10 adult / $7 student and Senior / $5 Child 4 – 12 years.

Every Sunday – Upstairs, Downstairs FEBRUARY 21 – Antique Evaluations John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day Thursdays - Ringling by the Bay ($10) Joseph’s Coat Skyscape - Thur & Fri pm New Interactive Galleries for Families Ongoing - Paolo Veronese Exhibit EXHIBITS Through February 22 – Precarious Possessions Through February 28 – Seeing the Unseen Through March 22 – Expressive Bodies Through March 29 – De Vos Banners FEBRUARY 5 – Ringling Underground 12 – Member Preview – Repurposed 12 – Courtyard Swing 13 – May 17 - Re-Purposed 19 – Ringling by the Bay – Vertigo 24 – RIAF First To Know Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.fine-arts.org Ongoing – Sitter and Subject in Nineteenth Century Society Thursday PM adm. $10 after 5pm Through – May 3 - African American Life & Family FEBRUARY 6 – Wine Weekend Black Tie Gala 7 – Wine Weekend Auction & Dinner 7, 21 – Make and Take 7 through April 26 – Life’s A Beach Photographs 7 through May 31 – Monet to Mattise 8 – Wine Weekend Brunch 8 – Lecture – Monet to Matisse 9 – Art Bites 10, 22 – Friends of Decorative Arts 11 - Coffee Talk w Nan Colton 12, 15 – Hot Gatherings, Cool Conversations 12 – Book Club @ MFA 14, 28 – Drumming 18 – Music & Art Appreciation Series 26 – Collector’s Circle Gothic Cathedral St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org 3rd Saturday, 2pm-5pm Museum grounds; Free! Artifacts Study Lab, Learning Center & Lab, Archives, Many Collections!

Permanent Exhibitions: VISION: Challenge, Change, & Continuity World’s First Commercial Airline, Piering into Past, Pondering Future, On the Homefront, St. Petersburg

Goes to War 1941-1945 Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen Through March 1, 2015 – Imagining La Florida Through March 18 – American Soldier - Photographs Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park 727.579.8226, info@tbauto.org, www.tbauto.org Features a unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles that demonstrate creativity, imagination and engineering Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St, Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Through April 26 – The Art of Piracy Through April 2015 – Drumbeat – Nazi Threat in the Gulf FEBRUARY 11 – Florida Conversation – FED UP – Cost of Cheap Food 13 - Member / Guest Reception – Art of Piracy 18 – Sangria and Stories 19 – Book Group – Skyway 28 – My Doll and Me - Caroline Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Fridays – Art on The House – 4 to 8pm.

Visit the gallery free of charge.

Donations welcome.

Second Friday Global Lens Series, International screenings Saturdays – Art Spot Activities Exhibits FEBRUARY Through 16 – Young at Art Exhibition 8 – Family Day for Museum’s 5th Birthday USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, FL 33620 813. 974.4133 - Info 813. 974.2849 M-F 10 am – 5pm / Sat – 1 – 5 pm Free.

Through March 7 – Enhanced!

Through March 7 - Sedimentaciones FEBRUARY 5 – SYCOM and Selfies 25 – Enhanced Film Screening USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave, CAM101, Tampa www.ira.usf.edu USF Graphic studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, (813) 974-3503 Free admission Monday - Friday (holidays excepted) 10 am - 5 pm

ART GALLERIES Antique Galleries of St. Pete.

450 34th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.321.3331, www.antiquegalleriesofstpetersburg.com FEBRUARY 2015

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Saturday, February 7 – Original Downtown Walking Tour 10 am. Entrance of Saturday Morning Market. A trip through historic downtown St. Pete between Central and 4th Avenues North where northern tourists thronged during the 1920’s boom to enjoy the sunshine and a walkable downtown. www.stpetepreservation.org

Saturday, February 7 – Raptor Fest at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 10 am – 4 pm. Free. Boyd Hill, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Include trained raptor in free flight, live birds of prey in exhibits and presentations, Native American storytelling, raptorial dinosaur talk, photo opportunities, environmental exhibitors, activities for children & families and much more. www.raptorfest.org

Saturday, February 7 – Localtopia 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Williams Park, St. Petersburg. “Community Celebration of All Things Local” featuring 100+ vendors, local food court, craft beer garden, entertainment & family activities.

Pet friendly event. www.keepst petersburglocal.org/localtopia

Saturday, February 7 – Johnathan Herman in Concert 6 – 8 pm. $20.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. Classically trained, Johnathan performs over all genres.

A remarkable evening of romantically inspired venue. www.mygulfport.us

Saturday, February 7 - Archaeology Works – Dating 10 am – 12 noon.

Free. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

Archaeologists have many different dating techniques. Participants will learn about a few of these different dating methods, then try them out. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8 – 2nd Annual 2Cool Art Show 10 am – 5 m. Free admission and parking. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd., Gulfport. This juried Fine Art and Fine Crafts exhibition and sale features the work of 38 members of the Professional Assoc. of Visual Artists. www.pava-artists.org

Saturday, February 7 – Music for Lovers 4 pm. $10. Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach. Performing at concert will be the critically acclaimed Todd William Donovan, Bass-Baritone, Georgene Williams, Soprano, & accompanist Dale Williams. www.pagchurch.org

Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm.

Free. Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. A unique, fun outdoor shopping experience and support local artisans! Art, crafts, vintage, jewelry, antiques, & more. www.artpoolrules.com

Saturday, February 7 – Isle of Capri Garage Sale 8 am – 1 pm. Free.

Isle of Capri, Treasure Island. The Civic Association's annual community garage sale. Maps will be available upon entering Island. Refreshments served at Rosselli Park. For additional information email francapasso58@gmail.com Saturday, February 7 – Clyde Butcher Museum Exhibition and Book Signing 10 am – 2 pm. Admission to gardens.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Clyde is known for his breathtaking black and white photographs through which he preserves the areas of South Florida landscape that remain untouched. Books will be available to purchase to be signed. www.selby.org Saturday, February 7 – Family Day in the Gardens !0 am – 5 pm. Admission + $10 to cover supplies. Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg. Children create a butterfly container garden and learn of the life cycle of the butterfly. Supplies include a child's garden tool set. Parents asked to bring 18 inch container with drainage. www.stpete.org/sunken

Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8 – Clearwater Beach Uncorked 1 – 5 pm. $45. Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, 301 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater.

Guests of the event will enjoy light bites of sweet and savory fare to compliment a vast array of enviable wines and craft beers to satisfy every palette. www.clearwaterbeachuncorked.com Sunday, February 8 – Victorian Valentine Making Explored 1 – 3 pm. $15/non-member, $10/members, $8/children. The Commerce Club at Oxford Exchange, 420 Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. A talk on the history of Victorian Valentines, a stamping and embossing demonstration, complimentary refreshments, and instruction in constructing your Valentines. Bring items to personalize your Valentine. Visitors will be asked to create an additional Valentine for The Home Association, a home for the elderly located in Ybor City. www.plantmuseum.com Sunday, February 8 – Elvis: A Concert Experience 1:30 pm. $12. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. Jim Jinelli, is a professional musician who has created a mesmerizing tribute to the King of Rock n Roll. www.mygulfport.us

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Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N., St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk ARTpool 2030 Central Ave., St Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com FEBRUARY 7,8 – Crafty Fest 14 – The Muse Art & Body Art Show Craftsman House Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio, 2955 Central Ave, St Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Nominated 2013 Independent Small Business of the Year 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk FEBRUARY 7 – At Localtopia 14 – Second Saturday Gallery Walk 18 – Will Johnson 20 – 22 – Weekend Writers Retreat 21 – The Nields Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1114 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk FEBRUARY 14 – Missionary Proctor Valentine Workshop 14 – Mardi Gras in the Edge Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport 33707 www.domainhomeaccessories.com Open daily. Visit website for hours & information on featured artists.

Artist reception monthly to meet artists.

Local & Florida artisans featured.

Ecclectic, artistic, creative.

FEBRUARY 21 – Artist’s Reception Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S. St. Petersburg, 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org Exhibitions Through February 17 – Creative Start Elementary A - M Through March 1 – Private Language Through March 1 – Condensation Through March 1 – Black + White Through March 1 - Illuminated Silence FEBRUARY 6 – Me and My Shadow (box) 12 – Coffee and Conversations Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftsmen.net

Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 514 Skinner Blvd. Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org FEBRUARY 15 – Members Meeting Michele Tuegel Contemporary 320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727.823.1100 www.mtcontempo.com Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 • Closed Sundays www.redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu Through – April: M – F, 10 am-4 pm, Tuesdays, 10am– 7pm FEBRUARY Through 13 – Visual Development Show Through 18 – A Legacy Subscribed, Great American Graphic Novel Through March 28 – Deadly Medicine 4,11,18,25 – Gallery Tours 7 – 13 – Danielle Colon 20 – Opening Reception Student Comic Book 23 – March 15 – Student Comic Book 26 – 28 – Junior Show 27 – April 4 – Objects to be Contemplated Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (Second Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com FEBRUARY Exhibition – The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay 13 – Artist Reception and Open House Studio 620 620 1st Ave. S., St Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org FEBRUARY Through 7 – Kenny Jensen, Intimate Immensities 13 – 21 – Fat Flour 14, 16 – Love Letters 15 – Chant the Trees 17 – Wordier than Thou 19 – Say What?

20 – Bel Canto Opera Singers 21 – King WaWa 23 – Radio Theater Project LIVE 27 – An Excruciatingly Ordinary Toy Theater 28 – Night Court After Dark Gabriela Valencia Studio & Art Gallery 427 75th Ave, St Pete Beach, 727.560.7498 www.gabrielavalenciafineart.com Specializes in Coastal & Florida Art Open House 4th Saturday @ month.

"Instead of asking ‘what do I want from life?,’ a more powerful question is, ‘what does life want from me?’"

- Eckhart Tolle

ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd. Indian Rocks Beach. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Check website for full list of classes.

FEBRUARY Through 23 – Persistance of Memory Exhibit 21 – Monte Carlo Casino Night MARCH 14 – Bluegrass Festival Industrial Arts Center 5437 29th Ave. S, just off Beach Blvd.

727.623.4920 www.facebook.com/IndustrialArtsCenter Hours - Tue’s, 10 am - 2 pm. / 6 - 9 pm; Thur’s, 6 - 9 pm and Sat’s, 12 - 5 pm.

The IACG is also open during each Gulfport Art Walk on the first Friday and third Saturday of each month 6-10 pm.

Clay hand building, copper enameling, found metal sculpture, glassblowing, glass fusing, lamp work, lost wax jewelry design, metalsmithing Kapfer Glass Studio 409 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727.656.9190 / www.kapferglassstudio.com Hand made glass art & crafts, plus natural fiber - creative clothing Morean Arts Center 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Chihuly Collection & the Morean Arts Center for Clay at the Train Station Saturdays - Morean Family Art Studio, FREE, 10am – 4 pm FEBRUARY Through 14 – Blow Your Own Glass Heart Through 14 – I Heart Clay Through April 19 – Chihuly – Italian Tradition Through April 19 – Hot Shop – Make Your Own Murrine 13 – Artist Talk – Nancy Callan 14 – You Cubed Picasso Valentine Portrait 14 – Second Saturday Gallery Walk 19 – 22 – Florida HEAT Surface Design WorkshopWInter Classes begin Pinellas Park Art Society NEW Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com Check website for classes, Free Parking and admission to tour galleries.

Family friendly art celebrating 50 Years FEBRUARY Members Show – Artists Choice Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: www.isap-usa.com

SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Pass-a-Grille Way, St Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ ANNIVERSARY Years Shows & Markets / 100 Artists Show Classes Art & Exercise All Suntan Art Center classes held at Don Vista Arts Center; Suntan Sunday Market 10a -3pm, Don Vista bldg., presented by Suntan Art Center Vendor signup website Saturday Art Mart in Pass-a-Grille, Receptions 2nd Saturday 4pm – 6pm FEBRUARY 22,23 – 100 Artists Show Treasure Island Art Guild www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesdays - 9:30am-noon ‘Anything Goes’ Open studio for all mediums Garden Room T.I. Comm. Center Thursday - 9:30am - noon ‘Painting with the Vets’ artist assistance available with focus -T.I. City Hall Auditorium Friday - 9:30am - noon ‘Portrait Workshop’ - Live model T.I. City Hall Auditorium FEBRUARY 5 – Painting Exchange 14 – Show and Meeting Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. South St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Mon – Fri 10-7 • Saturdays 10-5 Offers glassblowing classes & workshops for families, friends, first timers & professionals. Schedule most popular workshop, “Make your Own Wineglass” St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.

3rd Saturday Art Walk Tour, 6-10pm

HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 www.greatex.org Where education and fun come alive!

Early Explorations Preschool now Enrolling! Ages 2-5.

Wednesday & Friday, 11-11:30amTerrific Tots Program.

Birthday Parties and Special Events Hands-On Exhibits: Publix: My First Market, Great Beginnings, Beth’s Beach, Be a Great Pet Vet, I Can Construct, Fit4AllKidsVille, & more!

BellaBrava Pizza Kitchen – New Exhibit Seeking donations of new or well loved LEGOs for upcoming exhibit.

FEBRUARY 8 – Great Connections (Special Needs) 14 – Hooray for Hearts 16 – Schools Out Camp 27 – PNC Day 28 – Zootastic Family Fest

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Tuesday, February 10 – Military Officer's Wives Club 11:30 am.

Pasadena Yacht Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd. Gulfport. Social hour and lunch. Program Opera Music.

Reservations required 727.397.4146.

Tuesday, February 10 - “Antiques Road Show, Dracaena Style” 12:30 pm. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S., St. Petersburg.

Program presented by Dracaena Circle.

Call 727.321.8920 or www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Tuesday, February 10 - “Fantastic Ferns 6:30 pm. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 12:30 p.m., 500 Sunset Drive S., St. Petersburg. program on general fern culture with speaker Eileen Hart . Call 727.321.8920 or www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Wednesday, February 11 – Florida Conversation – Fed Up – the High Cost of Cheap Food 6 – 7 pm. Free with reservations encouraged.

Tampa History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa. Dale Slongwhite shares the oral histories of African American farm workers whose lives, and those of their families, were forever altered by one of the most disturbing pesticide exposure incidents in history. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Thursday, February 12 – Vegetable Gardening 10 am. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S., St. Petersburg. Master Gardener Sandy Huff speaking. Call 727.321.8920 or www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org

Thursday, February 12 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society Meeting 7 pm. Pinellas County Cooperative Extension Center, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo. Educational class on Orchid Identification and featured speaker Pram Subrahmanyan on Florida's wild orchids. www.fwcos.org Thursday, February 12 – Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Concert 7 – 9:30 pm. $10, students and military free.

Bilmar Beach Resort, Crystal Ballroom, Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps. Information 727.522.6877.

Friday, February 13 – The Rat Pack Together Again 7 pm. $20. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport.

The best of the Rat Pack songs and their individual hits with the onstage banter that made their act a big hit in Las Vegas. www.theratpacktogetheragain.com

Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14 – Wild at Heart 6:30-10 pm. $75. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. Guests are welcomed with champagne and up-close animal encounters, keeper talks and a romantic dinner. Open bar. www.lowryparkzoo.com

Saturday, February 14 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society Member's Sale 9am – 12 noon. Free. Seminole United Methodist Church, 5400 Seminole Blvd, Seminole. Florida West Coast Orchid Society 's annual members’ orchid sale, large variety of orchids for good prices. www.fwcos.org Saturday, February 14 – Sunset Beach Clean Up 9 am – 12 noon. Free.

Sunset Beach Pavilion, 8000 W. Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island.

Come & help keep our beach beautiful. www.sunsetbeachcivicassociation.org Saturday, February 14 - Advanced Plant Identification 10 am – 12 noon. $30 for materials. Registration is required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

Part one of six lectures surrounding plant identification. Features lecture, hands on field experience. Certification. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, February 14 – You Cubed 2 – 8 pm. $10 per portrait. Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

In collaboration with the Picasso exhibit at the Dali Museum, the Morean takes your portrait front and side and you cut it up to create a cubism of yourself. Other family friendly Picasso inspired activities. www.moreanartscenter.org Saturday, February 14 – Make Your Own Folk Art Valentine 2 – 4 pm. $45. advanced registration. Creative Clay, 1114 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Missionary Mary Proctor leads workshop will lead you in making a mixed media Valentine. Bring your own personal embellishments, basic supplies provided. www.creativeclay.org Saturday, February 14 – Sunsation Show Chorus. Let's Go to the Movies 2 pm. $15. Catherine Hickman theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. Some of the most memorable Movie tunes brought to life. www.mygulfport.us Saturday, February 14 – Second Saturday Gallery Walk St. Petersburg 5 – 8 pm. Free. Galleries throughout St. Petersburg open their doors to welcome visitors and extend their creativity and hospitality. www.stpetearts.org

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Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Closed Mon’s, Tue’s & holidays.

KIDS WELCOMED! -hands on, Free Visit Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum featuring 28 historic structures in a native pine & palmetto landscape, closed Mondays, Heritage Village New exhibit Boathouse display historic sail boats Exhibitions: Pinellas Passport: Your Ticket through Time, Collections Corner, Christopher Still Prints: Clues to Florida’s History and Natural Beauty: Pieces of Past (POPs), Quick and Easy: Gadgets for Home FEBRUARY 15 – Tarpon Springs Cultural Heritage MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)

4801 E Fowler Ave #100, Tampa 813.987.6315 www.mosi.org Kids in Charge! - largest children’s science center in the nation Disasterville featuring WeatherQuest 10,000 square foot exhibition on the science behind tornados, hurricanes, & wildfires High Wire Bike - Guests can harness themselves onto a bicycle along a 98 foot-long steel cable, suspended 30 feet above ground Sky Trail Rope Course BioWorks Butterfly Garden - view multiple kinds free-flying butterflies.

The Amazing You - Learn about the human body in all its complexity, from DNA to organs Gaze skyward - Saunders Planetarium IMAX Dome Theatre- dome shaped screen -10,500 sq ft visual imagery PeeWee Wednesdays FEBRUARY 1 – 21 – Space Inventors 6 – School Break Camp 13 – Total Eclipse of the Heart 14 – Mess Fest 14 – Daddy / Daughter Luncheon 14 – Bay Area Renaissance Festival begins 21 – 28 – National Engineering Week Sacred Lands 1700 Park St.N., St. Petersburg.

727.347.0354 Every Sunday – Tours of Anderson / Narvaez Mounds Chanting to the Open Heart FEBRUARY 6 – Lama Losang – Purification Ritual 10 – Consciousness Cafe 11, 25 – Meditation for Peace 14, 22 – Yoga in the Garden 20 – Coffee House

MUSIC CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY www.clearwaterjazz.com October 15 – 18, 2015 Florida Orchestra 727.662.7286 www.floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center St.Petersburg Jazz Festival Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org February 24 – March 2, 2015 REVISED DATES 25 – James Varnado Jazz / Funk Band 26 – Shawn Brown Group 27 – Claudia Quintet 28 – Kevin Mahogany & Helio Jazz Orchestra MARCH 1 – Post Festival Jazz Jam Skipper’s Smokehouse Series 910 Skipper Road Tampa, FL 33613 813.971.0666 Full schedule online www.skipperssmokehouse.com FEBRUARY 17 – WMNF – Royal Southern Brotherhood 28 – WMNF – Rockabilly Ruckus Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society 727.596.7142 FEBRUARY 12 – Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps 15 – Mardi Gras Dinner Dance 26 – Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps Sunday Jazz Jams 727.824.72221 • www.themanhattancasino.com/contact Revival of a local Jazz tradition, every week! Sponsored by Al Downning Tampa Bay Jazz Assoc., Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd St., St Petersburg, FREE admission.

Every Sunday from 6 – 9 pm Tampa Bay Symphony 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org Performances in various locations February 12 – Symphonic Chat 15 – Concert – St. Pete College of Arts 17 – Concert – The Palladium 22 – Concert – The Straz The Hangar Restaurant 540 First St SE, St. Petersburg First Monday of each month – Jazz Jam ADDED www.aldowningjazz.com FEBRUARY 2 – Jazz Jam WMNF 88.5 Communtiy Radio 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org FEBRUARY 17 – Royal Southern Brotherhood 23 – Radio Theater Project LIVE 28 – Annual Rockabilly Ruckus MARCH 14 – Record Fair

OPERA Florida Opera Festival Artistic Director – Daniel Lipton Visit www.operatampa.org Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa, Florida 33602 FEBRUARY 7 – Opera Tampa Gala 13,15 – Rigolletto 13 – Rigoletto Reception 15 – Rigoletto Brunch 25 – March 5 – Open Rehearsals Madame Butterfly 28 – Marcello Giordani MARCH 1 – Giordani Master Class 13,15 – Madame Butterfly Florida Suncoast Opera Guild www.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org FEBRUARY 1, 3 – Barber of Seville (Palladium) 19 – Evening with the Maestro – Fairy Tale Opera 20 – Morning with the Maestor – Fairy Tale Opera 21 – High School Vocal Competition St. Petersburg Opera Company 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org visit website for performance locations FEBRUARY 1, 3 – Barber of Seville 8 – Chamber Music 12 – Symphonic Chat 19 – Evening with the Maestro – Fairy Tale Opera 20 – Morning with the Maestro – Fairy Tale Opera Sarasota Opera House 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org FEBRUARY 3 – Meet the Artists - Tosca 7 – March 28 – Tosca 14 – March 27 – The Marriage of Figaro 16, 23 – Opera House Tour 21 – March19 – The Golden Cockerel 27 – Noon Lobby Concert

DANCING The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum • Tea Dance - 1st & 3rd Wed. @ mth. $7/dance, $10 dance instruction February 14 – The Big Band Ballroom Dance Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport, 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us More information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070 • Tuesday Ballroom $8 Carol Baker Instructor 12pm-1pm Intermediate Lesson 1pm-2pm Beginner Lesson 2pm-3pm Ballroom Dancing • Tuesday Argentine Tango $8 6:30pm-7pm ‘First Timers’ class

7pm-8pm Begin Argentine Tango w/ Kathleen & Steve 8-10:30pm Argentine Tango • Wednesday Swing $8 6pm-7pm Bonus Dance lesson 7pm - 8pm Beginner East Coast Swing Dance Lesson 8pm-11pm Dancing & Live Music SwingTime.info • Thursday Salsa Social $8 6:30pm - 8pm Salsa Lessons with Carol Rivera -Beg, Inter & Adv. 8pm-10pm General Salsa • Sunday Band / Ballroom $8 Website only has 10/5 listed 6pm - 7pm Ballroom lessons 7pm - 10pm Live Band & Dance.

Social & Ballroom Dance Mario Deleon’s / Ellis Hale’s Band Sarasota Ballet 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x 101 FEBRUARY 1 – Dance Theater of Harlem 27, 28 – Balanchine, Ashton, & Nureyev St Petersburg Polish American Society 1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org • Wednesday Tea Dances 2nd, 4th mth. $7/dance, $10 w dance instruction 11:30-12:30 pm- inst: Carol Baker 1 – 3:30 pm – Dance to Bobby Tess & The Pleasures • Sunday Dinner & Dancing 2 – 3:30 pm Dinner - $8 RSVP (727) 360-0584 3 – 6 pm Dancing $5 members / $8 non-member Feb 8 - Jasiu’s Polka All Stars Feb 15 - Nu Soundz Feb 22 = sounds of the South

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Saturday, February 14 – Karen Mason – Love Secrets of the Ancient Divas 7:30 pm. $28.50+. Straz Performing Arts Center, TECO Theater, Tampa.

Broadway and Emmy winning performer Karen Mason brings to life some of the most beautiful love songs sang by some of the greats. www.strazcenter.org

Saturday, February 14 – The Muse and Body Art Show Doors open 8 pm, Runway show 10 pm. $20 general, $40 reserved. Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave, St. Petersburg.

An annual ode to the exotic and erotic nature of Valentine's Day with art of all forms, featuring models painted head to toe by some of the area's finest artistic talent. Food and spirits available for purchase. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, February 15 – Mad Beach Winter Bike Fest 10 am – 4 pm. Free to attend. 15004 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach. Classic, antique, new and customized motorcycles from all eras.

Food and other vendors offering bikerelated gear. Live music, chance drawings and 10 class people’s choice awards. www.sikpromotions.com Sunday, February 15 – Ireland on Parade 2 pm. $15, $10 students/Sr’s.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. An Irish variety show featuring local luminaries in music, dance and story telling. www.irelandonparade.com

Sunday, February 15 – Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society Mardi Gras Dinner Dance 6 – 9:3- pm. $35/$40.

Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater. Dinner & dancing, entertainment by Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band.

Reservations required, 727.596.7142.

Wednesday, February 18 - Boom, Bust, and the Built Environment Lecture Series 6:30 -9 pm. Free.

Carter G. Woodson Museum, 2240 9th Avenue South, St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg Preservation brings Race and Place in the Burg's Booms and Busts, discussing the effescts of urban renewal to the African American communities. www.stpetepreservation.org Wednesday, February 18 – Yankees Ladies in Florida 7 pm. Free.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport.

A Literary Landscape of four Florida female authors presented by Betty Jean Steinshouer, part of the Circle of Friends for the Gulfport Library annual meeting. www.mygulfport.us

Wednesday, February 18 - Onboard Emergencies 7-9 pm. Instruction Free, Materials $40. Pre-registration required.

St Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing, St Petersburg.Part of the American Boating course. Preparing & managing emergencies while on the water. www.boating-stpete.org Thursday, February 19 – Community Association Day and Trade Show 8 am – 3 pm. Free. Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa. Over 200 vendors with displays of products and services for association living, as well as many giveaways and drawings for great prizes. www.suncoastcia.com Thursday, February 19 – Mayor Kriseman's Community Conversation to End Bullying 6 – 9 pm. Free.

St. Petersburg High School 2501 5th Ave. N. Featuring a one-hour screening of the movie "Bully" followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Holloway, Great TV38.

Anyoneinterested in helping to stop bullying is encouraged to attend.

Free childcare provided with advance registration. www.stpete.org Thursday, February 19 through Saturday, February 21 – Annual Flea Market, Plant and Garden Sale Thursday Wine and Cheese Opening Night Sales, 5-7, cost $5.00.

Friday 9 am–3 pm, Saturday 9 am–1 pm.

Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S. Proceeds benefit club scholarship and educational programs. 727.381.8920 or www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org .

Thursday, February 19 with various dates through February 27 – Disney's “High School Musical 7 pm showtime. $10 student, $12 adult. Seminole High School Auditorium,8401 131st Street North, Seminole. Enjoy the performance of Disney's High School Musical performed by Seminole High School drama students. www.seminolehighdrama.com

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ECO//ZOOS AQUARIUMS Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S,NEW WEB St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html • Guided Tram Tours, Sun, Tues – Fri 1pm, Sat 10am & 1pm • Natural History Speaker - 2nd Tuesday Monthly • Jungle Boogie Wed 11am - Teach preschooler about Florida’s natural ecosystems, animals, plants.

Ages 3-4 $3/kid; parents free.

• Bird Walks 1st Saturday - 8am • Wildflower Walks 4th Sat. 10:30 am • Night Hike 3rd Tuesday dark • Gator Walk 2nd Sunday 11:30 am • Nature Walk 3rd Saturday 10:30 am Calendar available online.

Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs.

727. 453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org Windows to Our Wildest Place - hands-on permanent educational exhibit illustrating how Florida changed & ecological footprints.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.com Featuring Dolphins, River Otters, Sea Turtles, Sharks, Stingrays and more.

Animal interactions and behind the scenes tours. Home of Winter Star of Dolphin Tale. Also, Hope! Dolphin Egmont Key 8am to sundown - 365 days a year Egmont Key Shuttle Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park, $20 RSVP; 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont/ 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info

Friday, February 20 – Military Officers Association Luncheon 11 am.

Cost of meal. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th Street N, Clearwater.

Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows are invited to attend. Reservations are required. Contact Pauline Edwards at 727.360.2936.

Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www.flaquarium.org • Galleries: Wetlands, Bays-Beaches, Coral Reef, Ocean Commotion • Exhibits: Aquariumania! Splash in Water, Dragons Down Under, • Activities: Cell Phone Audio Guide, Explore Shore, Penguin • Behind the Scenes Tour, Dive with Sharks, Eco-tour Photos, Swim w/Fishes, Wild Dolphin Ecotour, Stingray, Journey to Madagascar

Friday, February 20 – Food Trucks Around Town 6 – 9 pm. Free.

Dolphin Parking Lot, Pier approach, St. Petersburg. Enjoy a wide variety of foodie's fare with numerous food truck vendors. www.stpete.org

Fort De Soto Park Tierre Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/park/05 _Ft_DeSoto.htm Guided Nature Walks, Saturdays 10-11:15 am

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Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa, One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com events line 813.935.8552, ext. 276 FEBRUARY 13, 14 – Wild at Heart 28 – ZooZoom 5k 28 – Zootastic Family Fest St. Pete – Great Explorations 28 through May 31– Zoominations – Chinese Lantern Festival Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium; touch tank, 1200-gallon tropical fish tank & informational displays on sharks, sea turtles, & shells.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays - Mommy & Me • Saturdays – Kayak Paddle tour FEBRUARY 3 – Full Moon Paddle 5 – Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation 1909-2014 $15/individual- $20/family • Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month FEBRUARY 7 – Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 14 – Celery Fields and Felts Audubon Preserve 28 – Possum Branch Preserve St. Petersburg Shell Club 9100 113th St North, Seminole.

727.867.6861 stpeteshellclub.org 2nd Fri, 6:30pm (except June, July, Aug. & Dec.), Seminole Recreation Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, 727.391.6211 seabirdsanctuary.com Directly on beach. Open 365 days, FREE 9am–sunset. Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary with native seabirds. Donations accepted. Tours.

Weedon Island Preserve 727.453.6500, St. Petersburg, 1800 Weedon Drive NE www.weedonislandpreserve.org • Saturday Guided Hikes 9-11am FREE - Bring water + snack, 2-hr hike in coastal mangrove & upland ecosystems preserve Wear closed toed shoes & hat.

Free Ages 6+, RSVP online by 2pm Friday • WEE-time at Weedon 10-11am 2nd & 4th Thursday Kids hear stories, see puppet shows, hands-on activities to connect - environment; FREE, pre-reg. required. Age 3-5 • Archaeology Lectures – Third Thursday of month

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February 2015 February welcomes us with a Full Snow Moon in fiery, generous, dramatic Leo on the 3rd that accents our creative, fun and romantic interests! It also makes a nice aspect to Jupiter; which promotes understanding and easy resolve to matters being highlighted for the last two weeks.

As our lunar month winds down, Mercury will station direct on the 11th but won’t be up to his regular speedy self until March 3rd. Until then, our daily routines, communication and projects will still move on the slow side.

Hopefully, our technology devices will start working again or be easily replaced without too many delays or setbacks.

The New Moon occurs in independent, inventive, humanitarian Aquarius on 18th, starting a cycle more about needs of others, friends and future concerns.

Then the Sun enters Pisces only minutes later the same day; making its way to join mystical Neptune over the next week, and asking Saturn to take it easy on us.

Boundaries may soften or confusion can set in; so stay alert and see where it takes you. Energy planet Mars and lovely Venus have been in dreamy, intuitive Pisces all month and we strolled along with rose-colored glasses on. But as the new moon cycle begins, Mars moves into assertive, impatient Aries on the 19th with Venus joining him on the 20th. We want life and love to move along now in an adventurous fashion!

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AQUARIUS: Spotlight falls on partners; personal and business. Financial matters are on your mind both gaining & spending.

New focus asks for an end to personal pitfalls. Communication becomes important; resolves. Short trips are likely; drive defensively.

PISCES: Health and workplace concerns are the focus. Take charge and ask for what you want; Venus gives you favor!

Later on, income and values have your attention. Let go of anything no longer serving your best interest. Take quiet time; relax, meditate.

ARIES: You have your mind on fun and romance; enjoying social time.

Also, you get a lot done behind the scenes.

Take a mental health break. The new moon, Venus and Mars all begin a major energy cycle for you. Leave behind people and ideas that are outdated.

TAURUS: Home and family matters take the spotlight; with easy solutions available. Groups or organizations can be of great assistance; with new options.

Take time to make a wellness plan.

Relax and take a mental holiday.

Enjoy more quality time with friends.

GEMINI: Conversations bring things to light with easy resolve. Legal matters are set back; reviewed. Educate yourself.

New energy focuses on your position in career or society. Put energy into future plans. You presence is in demand for social occasions.

CANCER: Full moon shines onto income and spending. Finances get reviewed and adjustments to resources are likely. Enjoy a trip or just learn about something new. Career and position get a new energy cycle with you being favored for advancement.

LEO: The full moon spotlight puts you on center stage! You review relationships and are received well by others. Make adjustments for a healthier lifestyle.

Financial gain is likely. Endings occur in many areas as you let go of old patterns. Later, travel and learn.

VIRGO: A guardian angel protects you and shows you what lies beneath the surface. It is a great time to return to a healthier lifestyle. Revisions at work take place. Partners are congenial and understanding. Your new lunar cycle assists in letting go of old habits.

LIBRA: Spotlight falls on friends and social connections that result in benefits for all. Workplace brings benefits.

Health concerns can be modified; info brings answers. Relax with a fun hobby.

New focus is on romance and partnerships; pleasant, unpredictable.

SCORPIO: Career takes center stage with better opportunities. You’re enjoying fun times and romantic encounters.

Home may need repairs and family time to reconnect. A new twist on traditional ways begins. The workplace is pleasant and lively. Old habits end.

SAGITTARIUS: Long distance travel is the highlight; you learn along the way.

Enjoy the experience; let go of plans.

Reconnect with others and catch up on important issues. Family life has been a pleasant hub of activity; but later recreation and romance reign.

CAPRICORN: Financial matters have your attention. Review finances and resources. Pleasant conversations and short trips occur often. Everyday routines, home and family situations are stimulated with the new lunar cycle as it brings many needed changes.

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Treasure Island Comm. Center - Refreshments / desserts, programs.

Arranged trips & fun programs. Call Pres., Carol Lee 727.360.9181.

Astrology Association of St. Petersburg 1st Thurs. monthly; 6:30pm, Hampton Inn, 4050 Ulmerton Rd. Clearwater. 1st time guests gratis! $15 M / $20 non-members. Call Jim Cummins, Pres. 813.909.9205 www.aaspfl.com Corvair Biking Society Bike rides on Tuesday & Thursdays, various routes, ride 15-25 miles food/beverage breaks. Mid to So. Pinellas Co. Helmets required.

Contact: Al Halprin 727.510.4474 or Tony Cahill 727.204.0149 Greater Pinellas Democratic Club 2nd Thurs monthly, 6:30pm, Buffet Dinner, Cocktails 6pm $15 Cash Bar - Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton,

Clearwater, Largest Democratic club on west coast of FL. 727.360.3971 Gulfport Walking Club Meet Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Boulevard Thursday January -March 29.

Club’s adventures take them through many Gulfport and Pinellas County parks. Walks at own pace, do a mile or five. Contact Rec. Coord.

John Lapham 727.893.1079

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Military Officers Association of St. Petersburg 3rd Friday @ mth. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater, Social hour - 11am. / lunch & short program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invited Reservations 727.360.2936.

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Military Officers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater, Social hour 11:30 / lunch 12:15.

RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868.

Military Order of World Wars (Clearwater Chapter) lunch, 1st Tuesday @ month, Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair.

Social:11:30 am. lunch & program.

Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and spouses or widows are invited. Reservations or membership, call LTC George Smith (727)-786-5578 National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Ch. # 1140 - 4th Wed. monthly.

Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140 Pass-a-Grille Shuffle Board (Jan - April ) Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10am-12 Pass-a-Grille Park 9 & 10th Ave. Member $10/yr, Open to Public Retired Officers Wives Club of St. Petersburg 2nd Tuesday (Oct - May) monthly.

Social 11:30am, Lunch/ Program 12:15pm, RSVP - 812-4868.

Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, 12pm, Guests welcome.

The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway.

Bill England, 727.347.0386

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Rutgers Club Tampa Bay 1st Thursday monthly - 11:45 AM, Hibachi Grill, 7610 49th Street N., Park Plaza, Pinellas Park 727.344.1944 St. Pete Road Runners Mbr: Road Runners Club of America.

Open to walkers, joggers, non-competitive runners, biathletes, triathletes competitive runners. Monthly meetings guest speakers,coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series, and social events. www.sprr.org FEBRUARY 2015

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Friday, February 20 – 62nd Annual Pasadena Community Church Starlight Musicale 7:30 pm. $10 available at the church M-TH 10 am – 2 pm. Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S, South Pasadena.

“Give My Regards to Broadway” Broadway songs performed by the PCC choir, children’s choir, dancers, pipe organ, piano and jazz trio. www.pasadenacommunitychurch.org

Friday, February 20 – Masters of Illusion 8 pm. $22+. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First Street S., St. Petersburg.

America's largest touring Magic Show mesmerizes audiences. www.themahaffey.com Saturday, February 21 – Yoga on the Terrace 8:30 am. Free.

Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Join in at Ringling on the Ca' d'Zan Terrace for a complimentary yoga session. Bring a mat, towel and water. Event canceled in event of inclement weather. www.ringling.org Saturday, February 21 – Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest 11 am – 4 pm. Free admission and parking. Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. Family friendly event with Ray's and baseball themed activities throughout. www.raysbaseball.com Saturday, February 21 – 2nd Annual Bay Life Art Exhibit 11 am – 4 pm.

Free admission with a portion of artist sale proceeds benefiting Tampa Bay Watch Restoration Program.

Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde. www.tampabaywatch.org Saturday, February 21 – 3rd Saturday Art Walk 6 – 10 pm. Free.

Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Monthly street fair featuring creative vendors, live entertainment, international dining options, boutiques and galleries open late. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, February 21 – Tampa Bay Lightning Watch Party on the Beach Puck drops at 8 pm. $10 parking.

Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Big screen TV on beach! Contests & prizes, ThunderBug, Lightning girls and more! Beverages and all your cookout favorites available for purchase, including drink specials. www.tradewindsresort.com/lightnings Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22 – Suntan's 100 Artists Show 9 am – 5 pm. Free.

Horan Park on Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. This two day outdoor event will feature fine art and fine craft, tasty festival fare for your al fresco dining pleasure and live local entertainment. www.spbrec.com

Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22 – Clearwater Sea Blues Festival 1 – 9 pm. Free general admission, Reserved seating $25+.

Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Combines a scenic waterfront venue, top blues artists and some of the best seafood you'll get your hands on. www.clearwaterseablues.com Sunday, February 22 – CROP Walk for Hunger 1:30 registration begins.

Pledge donations. First Presbyterian Church, 701 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Both one-mile & five-mile walks will depart from church at 2 pm.

Funds raise - benefit Daystar & St. Pete Free Clinic. Info or registration visit pinellas.cropwalk@gmail.com Wednesday, February 25 – National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1140 Meeting 11:30 am.

Cost of lunch. Teppanyaki Grill and Supreme Buffet Restaurant, 391 34th St N St. Petersburg. Come enjoy the good food, learn about the latest information concerning federal employees, and fellowship. Spouses & guests welcome.

For info call 727.446.1619.

Wednesday, February 25 – Meet the Brewers Q&A and Beer Sampling 6 – 9 pm. $15 advanced, $20 at door.

CL Space, 1911 N. 13th St., Ste. W200, Ybor City. Attendees will be able to sample up to 10 drafts, learn more about the beer they’re trying for the first time or already can’t get enough of, enjoy complimentary appetizers. www.cltampa.com/meetthebrewers2015 Wednesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 1 – St. Pete Jazz Fest 7:30 pm, other than Sunday at 6 pm.

Free to $15 depending on show.

Check website for venues & performance schedule. Some of the best jazz in all it's glory and genres. ww.stpetejazzfest.com Thursday, February 26 – Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Concert 7 – 9:30 pm. $10, students and military free.

Bilmar Beach Resort, Crystal Ballroom, Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps. Information 727.522.6877.

Saturday, February 28 – 10th Annual ZooZoom 5K 6:30 am. $20+ Fun Run, $30+ 5K. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. Annual 5k Run. Walk and Fun Run. Includes admission to zoo. www.lowryparkzoo.com Saturday, February 28 – Zootastic Family Fun Fest 10 am – 4 pm. $5 advance, $10 door. Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N and Great Explorations, 1925 4th St. N. , St. Petersburg.

These two great attractions team up to bring the Zoo Ventures, outreach from Lowry Park Zoo to Pinellas county.

Expert lectures, hands on activities and educational fun. www.greatex.org

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St. Petersburg Republican @ 2nd Wed., 7pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave N St. Petersburg. Monthly speaker & Q & A session. All invited. No charge.

Call Gail Hebert, 727-526-2492 or Gus Pries priesgus@verizon.net St. Petersburg Shuffle Board Fridays - 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., Free.

7 - 11pm. A hip twist on an old game.

727-822-2083 www.stpeteshuffle.com Swiss Club 11:45 AM, 2nd Saturday monthly, The Club At Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island, 727-344-1944 The Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday (No meeting Dec) Anyone interested in the decorative arts can join. Over 100 members!

Local affiliate of the international group, Society of Decorative Painters. www.hpdafl.com or email www.hpdaprez@verizon.net TOASTMASTERS Downtown St. Pete focuses on improving communication & leadership skills. Have fun practicing skills & guests always welcome. @ Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, FREE 244 2nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321-872-8295, DowntownSt.PeteToastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wed’s, 6:15pm – 7:30pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. Gulfport. 727.537.9098, or info@gulfporttoastmasters.com www.gulfporttoastmasters.com St Petersburg Club #2284 Boost presentation skills confidence!

Public speaking organization help!

Tuesdays, 6:15-8:30 p.m.

Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1801 62nd Ave N. St Petersburg 2284.www.toastmastersclubs.org

SINGLES CLUBS Mid-Singles GROUP 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30pm, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1600 54th Ave S, St Petersburg, New members welcome. Contact Hank, 727.867.8516 SINGLES 50+ Dance, A fun evening, meeting new singles, listening to entertaining music & socializing. $5 M, $7 Non-M. No reservations necessary.

BYO snacks/beverages. Other activities dining out, theater, movies, picnics, sporting events, museums, www.scips.tripod.com, 727.461.7104.

THRIFT SHOPS Attic Shoppe 316 Corey Ave., St Pete Beach 727.360.5647 www.stalbanstpetebeach.org Run by St Albans Church on Corey Ave Began 50 years ago and is one of the longest running thrift shoppes.

Pass-a-Grille Beach Comm. Church Thrift Shop 9am-noon Tue, Wed & Thur • Sat 9am – 1pm (Closed Summer) (727) 360-5508 Great Bargains! St. Pete Beach, 107 16th Ave & Pass-A-Grille Way

NETWORKING Business & Professional Women’s Club 1st & 3rd Thurs, 11:30am, 400 Beach Dr, St. Petersburg. www.BPWStPetePinellas.org - RSVP no later - Tues before meeting, RSVP/info: 727.471.8248 RSVP@BPWStPetePinellas.org Original Third Tuesdays St. Petersburg Networking - 3rd Tuesday @ month: 4 - 8PM. Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St. S.E., St Petersburg 727.823.7767 www.originaltuesdays.com / Women in Tourism Objectives: Establish contacts within Tampa Bay market. Participate in growth of industry. Planning & development of travel affairs in Tampa Bay area. Educate, encourage, network 3rd Friday each month, 11:30am at different locations. Online or call. www.womenintourism.net facebook.

Missy Hahn 727 804-6477, or RSVP Vicki Kolb 727.366.8570,

DOWNTOWNS GULFPORT www.gulfportma.com Gulfport Fresh Market - Beach Blvd. @ Tuesday 9am – 3pm FreshMarket@GulfportMA.com Free Clothing Swap (2nd Tuesday @ month) 9am - 1pm, Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk Fine Arts Fridays with live art demonstrations, vendors and entertainment. Begins at 6pm.

Gulfport’s Third Saturday Art Walk Streets lined with vendors, entertainment and roving street performers. Begins at 6pm.

FEBRUARY 6 – Artwalk 7 – So Classic Car & Truck Show 7, 8 – 2Cool Art Show 9 – Library Closes for Renovations 10 – Clothing Swap 14 – Beach Clean up 21 – Junk in the Trunk 21 - Artwalk 28 – Get Rescued 28 – Tails at Twilight

ST. PETERSBURG Thursdays Hot Hula - Sunken Gardens 10 am - www.stpete.org/sunken Yoga at Boyd Hill - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve - 4:30 pm www.stpete.org/boyd Fridays - St. Pete Shuffle - Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts 7 to 11 pm -www.stpeteshuffle.com Saturdays -Saturdays@ The Morean Morean Arts Center - 10 am-5 pm www.moreanartscenter.org Dilly, Dally with Dali - The Dali www.thedali.org 1st Fridays - Get Downtown Music Series, 727.393.3597 Street block party featuring live music / dancing food & drink vendors! 5:30 - 10pm Central Ave between 2nd/3rd St. 1st Mondays - Jazz Jam The Hangar - 8 pm 2nd Mondays - Art Bites - Museum of Fine Arts 1 pm www.fine-arts.org 4th Fridays - Grand Central PM Stroll Shops. Night spots & businesses open late, specials entertainment, more on 4th Friday monthly - Grand Central District, 1st Ave N to 1st Ave S & 19th St to 31st St. 5 - 9pm, 727.328.7086 2nd Saturday - Artwalk & Trolley walk in Warehouse Art District Take the trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots 727.323.ARTS, www.stpetearts.org October to April - St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours - October to April - 10 am www.stpetepreservation.org October to July - Tea Dances - First & Third Weds. Coliseum www.stpete.org/coliseum FEBRUARY 1 – Fine Arts Festival 6 – 8 – Wine Weekend 7 – Localtopia 11,12 – Pier Short Listed Design Concepts 19 – Mayor’s Community Conversation on Bullying 20 – Food Trucks Around Town 21 – Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest

TOURS St. Petersburg Downtown Walking Tours (Oct. - Apr.) St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours Central Ave & 2nd St, St. Petersburg 727.824.7802 www.stpetepreservation.org National Register listed downtown St. Petersburg Historic Walking Tours Discover downtown’s rich legacy, 10am-12pm • Free for members. $5 suggested donation –non-Member FEBRUARY 6 – Downtown Lunch Time Tour 7 – Downtown Walking Tour 14 – Waterfront Tour 18 – Race and Place in the Burg’s Boom and Bust 21 – African American Heritage Tour

MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Market Market Year Round! 9am-3pm + (1st Tuesday 9am-8pm), Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave S., Gulfport, Over 50 vendors: Local artists & crafters. Live music. gulfportma.com FreshMarket@gulfportma.com (weekly) • Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap, Art Village Courtyard WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market 9am-2pm, year-round, rain or shine.

Located Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard & Tom Stuart Cswy, City’s first open air fresh and farmer’s Market - approx. 80 area’s finest Vendors. Parking free & convenient. Organized under Garrison Market Management. www.TheBeachMarkets.com 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY Edge District Farmer’s Market 4 to 8 pm -www.facebook.com /EDGEFarmersMarket Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave N., St. Petersburg FRIDAYS Founders Corner Fresh Market 431 Southwest Blvd. N- 4 – 8 pm www.facebook.com/Fridaymarket founderscorner Treasure Island Friday Market Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 9am-2pm, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,TI FREE parking, live music, & 40+ vendors, food, jewelry, arts & crafts 727.360.4121 tchamber1@tampabay.rr.com www.treasureislandchamber.org SATURDAYS Saturday Morning Market 9 - 2pm / (Oct 1 – May 26) Al Lang Stadium parking lot & 1st Ave S & 1st St, St. Petersburg (June thru Sept.) at Williams Park, 1st Ave. N & 2nd St., St Pete. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com 727.455.4921 SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market Corey Area Business Assoc.

9am-3pm / October thru May Local vendors, fresh & organic produce, plants flowers, arts/crafts, food, music & fun! Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave St Pete Bch 727.498.8778 www.coreyave.com /coreyave-events.html Deuces Live Sunday Market 22nd St. S & 9th Ave. S, St Petersburg www.deuceslive.org Indian Shores Sunday Market Suntan’s Sunday Market 9 am to 3 pm / yearly, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Organic Produce available @ week The Open Air Market with it’s wide variety of vendors and live music is open to the public 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org

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Events Calendar Saturday, February 28 - Florida African American Heritage Celebration 10 am – 4 pm. Free.

Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. The community is invited to a celebration of African American culture and heritage with a full-day of entertainment, education, food and children’s activities. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Saturday, February 28 – 11th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued 10 am – 6 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Annual street festival featuring numerous animal rescue groups, pet friendly vendors and education. Pet supply drive benefit area's animal shelter groups. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, February 28 – 10th Annual Grand Central District Chili Cook-off 11 am – 4 pm.

Free admission, Chili tastings $15 advanced, $20 at gate.

The 1800 blocks of Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Annual street fair celebrating the best chili in Tampa Bay, music, vendors and beer. www.grandcentraldistrict.org

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Saturday, February 28 – 57th Annual Queen of Hearts Ball 6:30 pm. $125. Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel, 333 First St. S, St. Petersburg. 100% of proceeds benefiting two area charities.

Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions. Valet parking & cash bar. www.queenofheartsball.org Saturday, February 28 – Tails at Twilight 7 – 10 pm. $25 donation.

Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd., Gulfport. Annual fundraising Gala to benefit area animal rescue groups. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, February 28 – Pass-A-Grille Home Tour 1 – 5 pm. $ TBD. Pass-a-Grille Woman's Club, 2201 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. Tour our delightful Pass-a-Grille homes. Discover what makes Pass-A-Grille a community. PAG Women's Club also offers a glimpse into history. www.pagwc.com Saturday, February 28 through May 31 – Chinese Lantern Festival of Lights A dazzling display of custom-made Chinese lantern structures will illuminate Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo this spring! Colossal by day & radiant after dark, discover 30 spectacular scenes representing traditional Chinese dragons and folklore. Zoominations will also feature performances by Chinese acrobats and an artisan market. www.lowryparkzoo.com

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Saturday, March 7 – Community Wide Yard Sale – Gulfport All day. Free. Throughout the City of Gulfport. www.mygulfport.us Saturday, March 7, - 10th Annual Gulfport Area Chamber’s Pink Flamingo Tour of Homes - 11 am to 5 pm. Gulfport Historical Society will accompanying tour goers on the free City trolley giving historical insights to the homes on the tour, and other areas. Several Vintage car featured at homes.

Tickets $20/Adv. & $25/day of Gulfport’s Beach Bazaar or online, follow link from website, www.pinkflamingohometour.com Sunday, March 8 – Sons of American Legion Spring Salute Car & Truck Show 9 am – 4 pm. $25 registration day of show.

Behind Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island.

Two best of show in 39 classes with this beach front show. www.premiumcarshows.com Friday, March 12 – Happy Hour with the Historian – Marilyn to Madden, Baseball in the Sunshine City 6:30 pm. $5 suggested donation.

St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

Happy Hour features cash bar, culinary offerings & meet speaker.

Dennis Schrader will speak on the history and impact of baseball on community. www.spmoh.org Saturday, March 14 – Treasure Island Islette's 9th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon 11 am–3 pm. $20 inc. catered lunch. Treasure Island Comm. Center, 1 Park Place, Treasure Island. Annual fundraiser featuring spring & summer collection, courtesy of Macy with silent auction and raffle. Call Millie Fant for tickets 727.367.1301.

Wednesday, March 17 - Celebrate St. Patricks Day! Monday, March 23 - America's Boating Six Week Course 7 - 9 pm. $40 materials.

St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE,Demens Landing, St Petersburg. This is an essential course for all boaters. Graduates qualify for a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card and may qualify for insurance discounts. www.boating-stpete.org PN

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WEEKEND MARKETS Paradise Bazaar Year Round! Friday’s & Sunday’s 9am-4pm, Next to Paradise Grille Pass-A-Grille, 9th Av./Gulf Way, ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com Pass-a-Grille Beach Art Mart Saturday, 9am - 2pm, Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Avenue & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net OTHER MARKETS 1st Friday Flea Market 9 am - noon - Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport, Florida 1st Saturday Grand Central Flea 9 am – 4 pm. Antiques, Collectibles 2500 Block of Central Ave. St. Pete St Pete Indie Market 1st Saturday Monthly Noon- 5pm 600 Block of Central Ave, St. Pete Seasonal showcase of local artists, indie designers, horticulturists, eclectic crafters and non profit groups who take over sidewalks www.stpeteindiemarket.com/index.html

VOLUNTEER Daystar Life Center Offering monthly information sessions about Daystar & vol. opportunities.

If interested in services & volunteering, Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Daystar Life Ctr. 226 6th St S, St. Petersburg.

Kitty Rawson, Comm. Relations Mgr, 727.498.8794 or kitty.rawson@daystarlife.com State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program Sixth Judicial Circuit of FL, 14250 49th St. N., Suite 4000, Clearwater, 727.464.6528.

Donna Rasmussen, Program Dir. Maria Costa - Comm. Outreach Coord.

St. Petersburg Free Clinic New volunteer orientation is 2nd Tuesday monthly - 10AM & 3rd Tuesday monthly - 3:30PM. Angel Schumaker, Dir. Vol. & Sp Events, angel.schumaker@stpetersburgfreeclinic.org 821-1200 X 114. 863 3rd Ave. No., St Petersburg. Provides temporary assistance for families & individuals in need of basics of food, shelter, health care, limit financial assistance & referral

YOGA / Spiritual Drum Circle Going strong after 4+ years.

4th Friday monthly - Gulfport beach West side near the Rec. Center.

Winter 7 pm / Summer 7:30pm.

Women-led drumming circles are empowering & healing.

Dena Lebowitz. 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com

Gulfport Yoga NEW 2914 1/2 Beach Boulevard S. Gulfport, FL 33707 727.481.7309 www.gulfportyoga.com Hoop Dancing Yoga Village - Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, Contact: Abby 813.777.7720 www.hoolamonsters.com.

A form of story telling dance with one to 30 hoops Tues. 10-11am, Wed. 9-10am Inspire Yoga at the Dali Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., 12:15 - 1:30pm, Find your surreal center as you practice vinyasa/ ashtanga poses. www.thedali.org 727.823.3767 Perfect Circle Yoga & Fitness 595 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, 727.504.2327 www.perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, Boot Camp, Pilates, Personal Training, St. Petersburg Yoga 275 16th Street N., St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 info@stpetersburgyoga.com • Tue’s, Sunset 6:15pm Beach, 10400 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island • Wed., Sunrise 7am at Park, 255 Beach Dr. NE, N Straub Park stpetersburgyoga.com for more info on classes, new classes/instructors, coupons available.

Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/sunken sunkengardens.org • Daily Yoga with Yoga Village classes 10:30am, Sunday 12:30 pm • Kidding Around Yoga Thursday 3:30 $10 class / $35 for 4 class pass • Hoop Dancing: Tuesday 10am -11am, $80/8 sessions or $15/class The Longhouse 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.info Yoga Immersion w/Caitlin Brook Agüero • Wed’s 10:30-11:45am • Fri’s 5:15-6:30pm - Reconnect your body, mind, emotions!

Tree of Life Yoga NEW 6800 Gulf Blvd., South Pasadeina Shopping Ctr., 727.514.3015, www.treeoflifeyoga.org Yoga offered in four studios, experienced teaching staff Yoga - Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Yoga Style: Kripalu, Pass-a-Grille Beach Comm Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach • Wed. & Fri. 8-9:15am/gentle, 9:30-intermediate - Drop-in’s OK, $10/class or $100 / 12-class pack.

Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com PN

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F IN AL Word by Julian Fant The warm weather that area residents and visitors have enjoyed for the past few months, including Christmas Day, brings back memories of the weather our newlyarrived family experienced in 1961. As the newly-hired manager of the Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce, we were surprised to see so few outdoor lights and decorations along our main thoroughfares. The Chamber approved expending a modest purchase of outdoor lights, and it became the only instance in which I received a sunburn prior to Christmas Day......the temperature reached the 80-degree mark!

As a stunning contrast, however, the following year was much different.

The temperature on Treasure Island in

February was recorded at about 20 degrees, with strong winds from the Northwest creating a chill factor that was much lower.

Ornamental plants froze to the ground, and a dense stand of Australian pine trees that flanked both sides of the Causeway were killed, as were those along Pass-A-Grille Beach. Beach cities were forced to adjust their budgets in order to cut and haul away the debris, but nature soon brought forth green foliage and bright color from the dormant roots, and we have not had a repeat of “the Big Chill” since. Fortunately, although this winter has been the coldest in years, the Sunshine State was a noticeable exception. Let’s hope that February will not be a repeat of that 1962 Arctic blast!

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WEATHERSTRIPPING WOES H .C .L A/C… OWLING WINDS OLD DRAFTS OSING C AN ANYTHING REALLY BE DONE ABOUT IT ?

Let’s first examine first why sliding glass doors lose their efficiency.

Weatherstripping ages & flattens - just like an old toothbrush.

When the bristles in the weatherstripping flatten out the two pieces will not provide a quality seal against drafts and water.

Doors get crooked. Even the best of doors are only as straight as their door rollers will allow them to be. The first thing that typically breaks on sliding glass door rollers is adjustability. There are special gears, called worm gears, in the wheels that allow them to be adjusted up and down.

When those no longer function, doors will be crooked and the weatherstripping, old or new, will NOT align, allowing for howling winds and drafts. Sometimes you will have perfectly rolling wheels, which are not adjustable because the worm gears have broken.

Visit… www.SliderRepair.com & Click on VIDEOS for Product Specific Repair Advice.

What can be done about bad weatherstripping?

Well, it’s NOT a fun task, but you can replace the weatherstripping throughout most sliding glass doors.

This requires determination and lots of picking action with nimble fingers. However the results are fantastic when you get the new fluffy weatherstripping back into the door.

Our clients are always amazed at the difference! We have a couple of videos on our website about weatherstripping, entitled: “Weatherstrip Woes Video” & Weatherize Video”. Click on Video Tab at www.SliderRepair.com Then give us a call and we can come weatherize your sliding glass doors!

Loose, broken, flattened, & missing weatherstripping causes costly leaks!

Call today for a FREE quote on your Comprehensive Sliding Glass Door Refurbishment

SLIDER HEALTH EDUCATION 727.641.8106 or Visit www.SliderRepair.com Part 4 FEBRUARY 2015

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Bay Life Art Exhibit - February 21

Tierra Verde, FL - Tampa Bay Watch is thrilled to be working with local artist Bill Castleman to present the 2nd Annual Bay Life Art Exhibit featuring eight distinguished Florida wildlife artists.

Event is Saturday, February 21 from 10am-4pm, Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center in Tierra Verde.

Featured artists will include Bill Castleman, George Chase, Paul Ladnier, Bill Renc, Jean Grasdorf, Karen Baker, Joyce Ely Walker and Sandra Williams. These highly acclaimed artists will be showing a wide spectrum of their work that reflects the beauty and complexity of our natural surroundings. They are generously donating a portion of all proceeds from art sales to support Tampa BayWatch habitat restoration projects and environmental education programs.

Jeff Klinkenberg, former Tampa Bay Times columnist, will lead a Florida Wildlife discussion at 2pm. A Florida native, he grew up in Miami, began working in newspapers at age 16, and wrote for the Tampa Bay Times on Florida culture from 1977 to 2014.

In 2010, Klinkenberg and photographer-videographer Maurice Rivenbark won the national Sigma Delta Chi Award for the online presentation of “Real Florida.” He is a two-time winner of the Paul Hansell Distiguished Journalism Award, highest honor in state journalism, given annually to the writer with the best body of work by the

Florida Society of Newspaper Editors. He has been an adjunct instructor in the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and was the first “Writer in Residence” for the University of South Florida’s Florida Studies Graduate program. Esquire, Outside, Travel and Leisure, and Audubon are among the magazines that have published his stories., The exhibit is free, open to the public, and family friendly.

The Tampa Bay Watch Education staff will lead kids’ activities from 10am – noon.

The event will take place at the Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde.

To learn more about the event, go to tampabaywatch.org or contact Esther Happle, Tampa Bay Watch Special Events Coordinator, at 727-867-8166 ext. 231, or ehapple@tampabaywatch.org This event is sponsored by Loews Don CeSar, Sabal Trust and Mary Ann Renfrow.

Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) stewardship program dedicated exclusively to the charitable and scientific purpose of protecting and restoring the marine and wetland environments of the Tampa Bay estuary. For more information, visit www.tampabaywatch.org, or call 727-867-8166.

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