Paradise News August-September 2015 issue

WOMEN IN BUSINESS • DINING OUT

Vol 21 No 7 • August/September 2015

The Perfect Martini at

‘Martuni’ Lounge

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DISTRIBUTION Pass-a-Grille The SeaHorse Merry Pier Paradiso Boutique Paradise Grille Gennaro’s The Wharf Hurley Realty SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Loews - Don CeSar Nancy Markoe Bamboozle Shaners Land & Sea Market

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5th/3rd Bank Lou’s Florist Pappy’s Scoops Ice Cream Baird Realty Nori Thai -Sushi Riptides Resort Realty Winn Dixie Chamber to Bay Bait UPS Store Regions Bank

ReMax Preferred Agave Mexican / Synovus Bank SPB Produce-Deli Coldwell Banker RE Vito & Michaels’ Nina’s Cafe Wallgreens Library/City Hall Paradise Grille Gulf Dolphin Liquors Cafe Soleil New China Dolphin Beach Resort

Corey Area District

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Jackie’s ‘MARTUNI’ Lounge by Peter Roos Jackie adds a gourmet full liquor lounge to her Jazz Bistro on Corey Avenue.

DINING OUT - by Joyce LaFray Joyce visits The Pearl of Treasure Island, The Maritana Grille and Da Sesto Italiano.

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Maids Maintenance & More Gets Rave Reviews - by Peter Roos The local cleaning company balances local residents with vacation rentals.

Dr. Tiffany Rimar - by Lisa Moretti Veterinary Healing Arts on Corey Ave. is a special place for your pet’s health.

The Female Touch - by Steve Traiman Paradise NEWS interviews several women leading successful enterprises with big local implications.

DEPARTMENTS

Art Expo Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Paradise Gifts Frog Pond Jackie’s Bistro Keller Williams Realty

LETTERS ......................................9

Treasure Island

PuBLISHER’S MESSAGE .............14 TIDBITS oF NEWS ......12-13,15-16 PRoPERTY LAW-ToM BRoDERSEN 25 REAL ESTATE - JIM BEGGINS .... 26 FISHING - HuBBARD’S ........... 27 CoMPuTER CoRNER .................28 ART NEWS...........................36-37

Sloppy Joes Walgreens The Pearl Chamber

Bilmar Hotel T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Gator’s on the Pass Clock Tower Bus Stop

John’s Pass Village Chamber Kiosk Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Old Fashioned Ice Cream Friendly Fisherman Restaurant

Madeira Beach

RECREATIoN & LIBRARIES ........40

Winn Dixie Screwy Louie Thai Am II Thai City Hall Library Post Office Barefoot Beach Resort Madeira Beach Recreation Center

ARTS & LEISuRE.......41-49, 53-56

Gulfport

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CLASSIFIED ADS ..................50-51

Chamber Backfin Blue Library/City Hall Mangia Gourmet

ASTRoLoGY - SARAH LYoNS ....52

Isla Del Sol & Bayway Isles

EVENTS CALENDAR...42-48, 54-56

PLAYING ARouND ................... 55 FINAL WoRD - JuLIAN FANT ....60 CoVER DESIGN - Renee Roos CoVER ART:123rf.com WOMEN IN BUSINESS • DINING OUT

Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons

Habana Café Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino Art Village Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC

Tierra Verde Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Island Grille

ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s T. V. Hardware

South Pasadena Spiro’s Deli Publix Winn Dixie Fountains Towers Palms of Pasadena Hospital

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"You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win."

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SUNDIAL Locale Market Chihuly Ricky P’s Florida CraftArt

Florida Jean Co Vinoy Hotel Holocaust Museum Morean Art Center Jim Duprey Salon

Grand Central District Cigar Loft Ferg’s Sports Bar Grand Central Stained Glass

Tyrone Area

The Perfect Martini at

‘Martuni’ Lounge

Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer

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‘Martuni’ Lounge The new “Adult Candy Store” With Live Jazz 365 days a year.

by Peter Roos

St. Pete Beach can thank its lucky stars that Jackie settled on Corey Ave. (74th) Named the “Most Creative Chef in Tampa Bay” by Tampa Bay Magazine.

Jaqueline Smit, better known as Jackie, has repeatedly wowed the town from her initial Mother’s Day opening in 2012 to the ribbon cutting in late July for her new Martuni Lounge, an “Adult Candy Store” and Jazz Emporium which recently was appended to the west end of her Jazz Bistro.

In a Corey Avenue location where several predecessors have failed before, Jackie’s Jazz Bistro has singlehandedly begun a renaissance.

Her gourmet, bottomless-mimosa, Sunday Jazz brunch brings a crowd to the street with all you can eat and drink from 9-2 (and all the mimosa’s you can drink from 11-2) indoors or out for a total of $19/person.

What’s a Martuni Lounge? Martini + Tune = Martuni Featuring 75 varieties of house-infused vodkas, served in 12 ounce glasses for just $7 each, and a growing variety of local art for sale. The comfortable space includes seats at the long knotty cypress bar, high top tables in the front, with comfortable overstuffed lounging furniture in the rear.

The Martuni Lounge has allowed Jackie’s culinary expertise to cross over from her creative menu to adult beverages. The infusing of vodkas, pairing of flavors, and a delectable menu make Jackie’s a top notch destination.

This new ‘Martuni’ room is the third space of equal size making up the entire indoor Jackie’s Bistro, Jazz Club and Martuni Lounge. A 10-foot opening connects the new room to the Jazz Club that Jackie added shortly after opening her restaurant 3 years ago. An additional outdoor seating area in front of the restaurant is shaded 8

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by a huge retractable awning and surrounded by an herb garden. Weather permitting, the outdoor venue is very appealing.

Jackie loves to cater, indoors or out, at her venue, or one of your choosing. The division of rooms in the Bistro makes it easy for Jackie to reserve a private area for your special function. “There is never a facility charge tacked onto a catering bill” Jackie is quick to add.

Named the “Best New Business” in 2014 by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, Jackie has the community in her mind and her heart in everything she does. During the summer, for example, she partners with the St. Pete Beach Recreation Department to host three large groups of local children for “Jackie’s Summer Camp Restaurant School”.

From September 19-30, the restaurant will close while Jackie and her staff visit New orleans for research leading to anticipated menu changes for the new season.

When that season comes, starting in November, Jackie plans to be open with live Jazz music, gourmet food and top shelf beverages, including ‘perfect martinis’ 365 days a year.

Make plans to visit. You’ll be glad you did. Located at: 338 Corey Avenue, St Pete Beach 727.320.6358 www.jackiesbistroandcatering.com

ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

Sunday – Lindy Romez Monday – Jazz Trio Tuesday – Katy at the Piano Wednesday – Pamela Love Thursday – Henry Ashwood Friday – Stacey Knights Saturday – Fiona

letters

Thank you so much for running a story about the St. Petersburg Lions Club. We are always looking for more people to help and for new members. The article was great.

I appreciate all the information in “The Paradise News”. It is my go to publication when I want to know what is going on. Your magazine is the best because it lets the readers know well in advance of the event or activity.

The articles in your magazine are always informative.

- Lions Club -Treasure Island I just stumbled upon a great sports tourism piece you put together for June/July issue. Well done!

I was wondering if you could correct our Sports Commissioner’s name as it’s Kevin Smith.

Always appreciate the coverage!

- Leroy Bridges Media & Interactive Director.

You guys rock !!!

- Will Darnall - Marketing Manager Morean Arts Center

I just returned from running my dog around Belle Vista and spotted literally dozens of "blue-wrapped" newspapers in storm drains, as piles of mush in the street and in driveways of empty homes.

What's it going to take to stop this nonsense? Other publications like the Gabber and Paradise News rely on newspaper boxes or direct mail to get their papers out. The practice of throwing these unwanted papers in driveways to increase circulation only to end as pollution must stop!

Let's end this practice ASAP. Thanks! - Greg Premer

Editor’s Reply: As you know, we have been trying to get the City of St. Pete Beach to stop the illegal throwing of the Beach Beacon into our yards for months now. We were told by Vice Mayor Finnerty that a “cease and desist” letter was sent to attorneys for the Tampa Bay Times, publishers of the Beacon. Paradise NEWS has always used legal means.

Following the law has cost us dearly.

We have spent well over a million

dollars in postage over the past 20 years. Perhaps if the City sends the Times a bill for cleaning the storm drains and cites them for thousands of littering incidents, perhaps they will be more compliant.

Congratulations to the Leyshons A very nice couple I know, gave birth in May to twin daughters at All Children's Hospital. They are residents of St. Pete Beach and I told them I would try to get the happy announcement into a local newspaper for them. Would you be willing to run this for them?

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leyshon are pleased to announce the birth of their twin daughters, Imogen Amber Leyshon and Bianca Jade Leyshon, on May 14, 2015 at the All Children’s Hospital Baby Place, St. Petersburg, Florida.

- Kathleen Peters, Your Representative

Kathleen.Peters@myfloridahouse.gov

It’s that time of year for the Annual Gala at the Largo Cultural Center.

This year’s theme “Journey To Oz”. A very special event is lined up. Hopefully you can once again donate items for our silent and live auctions and/or become a sponsor.

Some item suggestions for our Auctions are: Hotel/Condo Stays; Food Certificates; Attraction Tickets; Ad Space; Air Line Tickets; Limo /Shuttle Services; Event Tickets; Wedding Services; Etc. Etc. Etc. Anything is welcome, large & small because we will be making baskets. The event is October 3, 2015 so make certificates good until October 2016 with black-outs and restrictions.

Mail Certificates to: Suncoast Performing Arts Foundation, c/o Steven Rodriguez, 14280 Passage Way, Seminole, FL 33776. Thanks for your support.

- Steven W. Rodriguez - V.P. of Operations Email: Steven@OurCondo.com Website: www.OurCondo.com Office: 727.593.2000 Toll Free: 800.487.8953 Fax: 727.595.7409 19713 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL 33785; Florida Lifestyle Vacation Rentals, Inc.

"Try not to become a person of success, but try to become a person of value." - Albert Einstein

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SeaTow Tampa Bay is the local franchise of a national motor club for boaters providing, among other services, prepaid towing of boats to safe harbor after they have broken down at sea.

SeaTow Tampa Bay was recently purchased by local Vina Del Mar residents Raul & Cile Moreno.

SeaTow is a marine towing service company based in St. Petersburg. They have six boats in the water for local boating community needs. Involved with old Salts, and an active member of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, you’ll be seeing more of them. They are working with the uS Coast Guard on a designated Skipper program to promote sober captains.

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Monotubes Anglers fishing from the half-mile stretch of seawall along Pass-A-Grille Way in St. Pete Beach will soon have plenty of places to dispose of discarded fishing line in an environmentally friendly way.

In an admirable move to protect seabirds, sea turtles and other marine life from entanglement in this deadly type of marine debris, City of St. Pete Beach officials have approved the installation of 14 special receptacles into which anglers can deposit their tangles of unwanted monofilament.

Nicknamed “monotubes”, parts of the containers were donated by the City of St. Petersburg and built by Tampa Bay Watch volunteers with special care to match the appealing aesthetics of this popular fishing area stretching north and south from the Merry Pier.

Tampa Bay Watch has teamed with Blue Turtle Society to provide ongoing maintenance of the monotubes. Monofilament collected by Blue Turtle Society volunteers will be shipped to the Berkley Fishing Conservation Institute to be recycled or re-purposed. Installation of the new monotubes by Tampa Bay Watch and Blue Turtle Society volunteers took place in July.

Adopt a Monotube!

Help keep discarded monofilament fishing line out of Tampa Bay! Discarded fishing line can be very dangerous to birds, marine life, and even boats - it is estimated fishing line will last 400-600 years in the environment before it begins to break down. You can help by adopting a monofilament recycling tube, AKA monotube, at one of these popular fishing locations listed below. Adoption involves monitoring your tube twice a month depending on the location. once collected the fishing line is sent to Berkley Fishing, where it is recycled into tackle boxes or other fishing equipment, and fish habitats!

Sites that need monitoring (partial): Pinellas County: Maximo Park, Bunce’s Pass, Fort De Soto Bay Pier, Tierra Verde Bridge, Merry Pier & others in Pass-A-Grille, Sunlit Cove, John Chestnut Sr. Park, Taylor Park, War Vets Park, Tom Stuart Causeway Bridge, & Walsingham Park.

Tampa Bay Watch - Want to get involved?

Visit http://www.tampbaywatch.org - Melinda Spall - 727.867.8166 BlueTurtleSociety - a new local environmental influence organization (EIO) working on several projects meant to encourage people to connect with and care for the natural world through technology, art, information and volunteerism.

Stephanie Cain, info@blueturtlesociety.org http://www.facebook.com/blueturtlesociety or email info@blueturtlesociety.org

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T I DBI T S

ST. PETE BEACH The long-awaited soft opening of Verducci’s Italian Market took place in July and the market is offering prepared foods to eat in or take out daily from 10 am to 7 pm. The buildout is amazing and the food is terrific.

They are well prepared for orders to go and are working out the dine-in challenges. The grocery items offered are top-of-line brands, most directly from Italy. Check here first before you go to the mainland for Italian food items. You may well save a trip.

Lunches are offered daily with many items ready to grab and go.

Robin Sollie, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to serve on the Visitor Services Committee of VISIT FLoRIDA through June 30th, 2016. Chairperson, Tammy Heon and Vice Chair, David Reese will be joining Sollie. More information about Visit Florida can be found online at: www.visitflorida.com For more about the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber, contact Julianne Wilhelm, Member Support, at (727) 360-6957 or visit www.TampaBayBeaches.com/events St. Pete Beach’s Sunset Celebration is held the 2nd Saturday of each month for two hours surrounding 12

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The Verducci’s Market opened with a well deserved ribbon cutting ceremony.

Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce came out in force along with many members of the community. Early reports say the reception has been excellent.

sunset, at the Sunset Bell in Sunset Park on Sunset Way at the west end of Corey Ave. (74th Ave.) in St. Pete Beach, the Sunset Capital of Florida.

In addition to its website, StPeteBeachSunsetCelebration.com the event has a Facebook page and a gmail account. For vendor information and more contact Tom de Yampert, office 727-388-9922 or text him at 727-420-2669. A Sunset bell is rung nightly in this location and at the Paradise Grille in Pass-A-Grille.

Construction is about to get underway on Pass-A-Grille Way. An Agreement with Nelson Contractors is in place and the first concern is traffic during the project’s first phase. According to Jay Anderson who has been attending weekly meetings and sending out minutes, contractors will have input on everything, but city will hold them to keeping residents happy. Fred Shepard (hired by city as watchdog) is going to be the point person for the city and will be on site everyday... he is the troubleshooter.

‘Will’ will be the contractor’s man in charge. They plan to be working from 7:30 AM to 6 PM for 18 – 19 months at 75-100 feet per day average. All underground utilities have to be approved by various government entities before

road bed can be repaved. Tina Douglass and Amy Loughery are working with the city on the landscape-Washintonia plan to insure proper placement and size.

Ruthie & Paul Buxbaum, owners of “Chill” are remodeling Madeleina’s Cottage, 363 Corey Ave. in anticipation of moving their restaurant to that location. Chill amazingly made it to Trip Advisor’s top position while battling a host of facility challenges.

The new space is more than 1,000sf larger and has a beautiful kitchen, complete with walk-ins and a state of the art hood and ventilation system.

“The move will solve our facility issues”, says Ruthie, “including food storage, sanitation, gas equipment, appropriate plumbing, dramatically better air conditioning, and air quality issues. Moving 1 ½ blocks east on Corey Ave. will allow us to create a truly sustainable restaurant space that has EVERY advantage. The beautiful big kitchen will let us get the food out quickly and provide the opportunity to cater, something our current space does not allow. Carl’s piano bar will have a perfect space with a dance floor and a late night bar menu. The whole move is a dream come true.”

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All Board Members for Women in Tourism other than John Tomlin, incoming CEo of VISIT Florida.

Front Row - Theresa Crane (2nd from L), Vicki Kolb, John Tomlin, Helen Hilton, Janeche Petrou and Miranda Borchardt.

Second Row - Rhonda Sanborn, Jessica Richardson, Cindy Dominick, Missy Hahn, Peggy Gurley and Julianne Wilhelm.

ST. PETERSBURG Beach Branch of All Children’s Hospital Guild has elected new leaders. The Guild’s mission is “to advocate, volunteer and fundraise for children and families of All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine,” with a vision of “supporting healthy tomorrows ... for one child, for All Children.” The Beach Branch meets first Tuesday of the Month, September through May (except December), 10:30 a.m., at The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. If you share a commitment to children, attend a meeting and/or contact Claudia Roberts, crobe16116@msn.com.

Tax Preparer Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers, many of them your neighbors, helped the community e-file approximately 1660 returns last year at no charge! Volunteers are needed at all sites: the Sunshine Center, and the libraries of St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Gulfport and Gulf Beaches (Madeira). open positions include greeters to get taxpayers signed-in, client facilitators who help to make sure taxpayers have all necessary paperwork and preparers to complete the returns.

All volunteers are IRS certified. So, if you like working with people and/or have a good head for numbers, please sign up at www.aarp.org , click on Volunteers and then select taxes.

You will be contacted in December with the training dates.

Merle Norman/South Pasadena, a locally owned and operated cosmetics studio offering the finest in beauty

supplies, cosmetics and beauty consultation has added a selection of fashion wigs. Additional information or a sample copy, Contact: Irena Pilecka, Merle Norman Cosmetics and Wig Studio, 6801 Gulfport Blvd S, Ste 9, South Pasadena, FL 33707, 727.344.7367.

The Rotary Club of West St. Petersburg raised more than $12,000 at a July 11 fundraiser for the Claybaker D.U.S.T.O.F.F Foundation (CDF) at Simpatico Wines. More than 30 attended the Wine Paring dinner, with Mangia Gourmet providing an amazing five-course meal while Mike Meyer and Patti Robertson provided spectacular wines. CDF is ever moving forward and needs continued sponsorship. Visit www.claybakerdustoff.org The Red Oar Boutique, located at 7228 Central Ave., St. Pete 33707 opened in July. They carry vintage furniture and decor, new/ upcycled clothing and eclectic gift items.

NORTH REDINGTON BEACH Sandy Paws Vet Clinic - Sandy Spaw Boutique 16701 Gulf Boulevard, North Redington Beach, FL 33708, offers a relaxed experience for both you and your pet. The shop opened in 2015 as an extension of Sandy Paws Veterinary Clinic. Its mission is to offer high quality pet food, healthy treats, thoughtful toys & unique gifts.

The Spaw environment is clean, cozy and safe. facebook.com/ thesandyspaw INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - NO Wake Zones IRB City Commission (at Nov. 2014 meeting) made a recommendation to the FWC to include 95% of IRB’s waterways (including two, previously excluded basins on each side of 20th Ave) in the Manatee Protection Rule for Western Pinellas County. This means for seven months of the year, ALL of IRB’s waterways will be no wake zones and closed to motorized watersports (skiing, knee boards, wave-runners, etc.) except in the channel. Some residents are trying to fight the move.

They have to hire an attorney to file an Injunction to the FWC Approval of the Final Rule ($5000 cost) and/or petition local, State and Federal representatives (150 signatures needed) to relieve IRB citizens from “undue Interference” with the rights of fishers, boaters and water skiers. If you are interested in helping stop this by signing the petition, collecting signatures or donating to the fund, email danalyn703@gmail.com.

GULFPORT - Gecko Crawl Celebrates “Gecko Season” in Gulfport. The 8th Annual Gecko Crawl will include a poker run, an opportunity to sample drinks at six locations and a festive street party in Gulfport’s colorful Waterfront District. The Crawl will be held

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FROM PUBLISHERS...

Too Soon Old - Too Late Smart?

I still feel like a relatively young man, having yet to reach the “official” retirement age in America and having attended two 100th birthday parties this year. Still I often recall that I am already older than my father ever got to, after too many years of smoking “Lucky Strikes”. My mom was only a few years behind him for entirely different reasons.

Renee and I have been together our entire adult lives, having met in Junior College in Clearwater.

I still feel finding her and winning her hand was my greatest accomplishment. We have always been hard workers, but we have almost always worked for ourselves. Self employment is not for everyone. When you work for others there tends to be a separation between your work life and your ‘personal life’.When you work for yourself, the line between the two becomes a blur.

When you work together, it is even more blurry. our son came 11 months into our marriage when I was still in college.

We decided to stop with an only child. We enjoyed the usual vacations as a young family. When neither of my parents made it to a healthy retirement, we decided to make sure, if the same thing happened to us that we would not feel we had missed out. That decision has led us to many memorable vacations. We have been to Europe, Canada and Alaska, and practically all of the ‘lower 48’. Renee says we have enjoyed dozens of “Honeymoons”.

We love the mountains. We were lucky enough to spend a week in the Blue Ridge Mountains in July. We were guests of Michael Welch and his wife Judy in a cabin they built near Pensacola, NC., South of Burnsville and NE of Asheville. An awesome location near the top of one of North Carolina’s taller slopes gave us an unobstructed waterfall view at the top of Cattail Creek. We had an opportunity to visit our Final Word writer, Julian Fant and his wife, Millie, who we learned will be celebrating 60 years as a Treasure Islette this fall. Congratulations Millie, and thanks for your hospitality and for all you do.

My point is that we should not slave our lives away waiting for retirement to enjoy the years we have left. Live every day without regrets and enjoy the ride. We only live once, and who knows what the future has in store.

The August-September Paradise NEWS is chock full of interesting newdevelopments, and there is even more online. If you are not already a subscriber to Paradise NEWS online, it’s FREE and available on our home page. Every Thursday we’ll email you the top 5 things to do for the weekend. First of each month you will get a link to the new issue online too!

Peter, Renee and the Gang that brings you the Paradise NEWS. "Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task." - William James

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Volumn 21 Number 7 • Aug/Sept 2015 PUBLISHER & EDITOR Peter Roos ..........sales@paradisenewsfl.com CO-PUBLISHER & ART DIRECTOR Renee Roos ......renee@paradisenewsfl.com SALES & MARKETING John Morgado, MgrJohn@paradisenewsfl.com Bev Jackson ........Bev@paradisenewsfl.com FEATURE WRITERS Steve Traiman traimancreativecopy@gmail.com Joyce LaFray ...................... jslafray@aol.com CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Tom Brodersen Esq. .. FloridaLawGroup.com Jim Beggins ............JimBeggins@C21BE.com Mark Hubbard mhubbard@hubbardsmarina.com Sarah Lyons ....stargazer5@TampaBay.rr.com Sarah Meitz..............sarahmeitz@yahoo.com DIRECTORS Kaeley Dawson ....Social Media Coordinator Vickie Kolb Events, Arts & Leisure Coordinator Carrie Hill ................................Proofreader Lorrie Bellinger ................Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHY Jim Tizzano www.JimTizzanoPhotography.com Bob Schlesinger ......www.TropicalFocus.com Kathleen Finnerty ...................................... ................kfinnertyphotography@msn.com DISTRIBUTION Bobby Smith ..........................727.363.6888 ________________________________________ SUBMISSIONS - WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Paradise News welcomes submissions.

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4 pm to 9 pm, with after party beginning at 9 pm.

Tickets are on sale at participating bars and restaurants: Little Tommie’s Tiki, Mangia Gourmet, Neptune Grille, O’Maddy’s, Peninsula Inn & Salty’s, all located within easy crawling distance along Beach and Shore Boulevards.

Crawlers may start at any participating location and continue their Crawl in any order.

AdvanceTickets for $20 available at Gulfport Beach Bazaar, 3115 Beach Blvd. in Gulfport. Day of the Crawl, remaining tickets will be sold for $25 each at all participating locations during the Crawl until sold out! For more on Gulfport’s Gecko related festivities see geckofest.com or visitgulfportflorida.com.

The Gecko Art Show on August 7, the Gecko Ball on August 29 and the GeckoFest street festival on September 5 round out the growing slate of late summer Gecko fun, celebrating Gulfport’s favorite reptile! Contact: Biff Lagan; 305.923.1803 or biffcop@gmail.com

PINELLAS COUNTY Pinellas County is offering two remarkable real estate opportunities in St. Petersburg/Clearwater. These properties are offered via a Request for Negotiation (RFN) process. Please visit www.PCED.org/forsale for details. Toytown: 240-acre Redevelopment Site. Historically a landfill in mid-county with excellent interstate access.

This is a very attractive prospect for a mixed-use redevelopment plan that could incorporate office/ industry, retail, residential and recreational develop-

ment. Learn more at PCED.org/toytown The deadline for responses is August 18, 2015, at 3:00 pm.

Young-Rainey STAR Center: 96-acre commercial complex for sale via RFN. A request for negotiation has been issued for the sale of the Young-Rainey STAR Center. This M-1 (light industrial) zoned campus is a manufacturing and technology hub currently managed by Pinellas Co. Learn more at PCED.org/forsale The deadline for responses is August 31, 2015, at 3:00 pm.

Sue Steele, CPPB ssteele@pinellascounty.org FAX: (727) 464-3925 Purchasing Department 400 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue, Annex Bldg. - 6th Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Questions regarding Toytown must be received in writing by August 4, 2015 at 5:00 pm.

The Doyle Sailing Center A little cove on Boca Ciega Bay on the west side of Eckerd College campus is being transformed into the Doyle Sailing Center. The $1.6 million Center, which is scheduled to be completed this summer, will elevate Eckerd’s sailing program to the top tier of its collegiate competitors. Eckerd already has one of the best waterfront facilities of any college in the country, says Reali.

“But it’s not big enough,’’ he says. With so many recreational opportunities and the Eckerd College Search and Rescue program located at the Waterfront, the sailing team is cramped for space. The Doyle Sailing Center, will include floating docks with 26 slips that will provide quick and easy access to Boca Ciega Bay, where the team trains & competes.

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MORE TIDBITS on May 21st, the St. Petersburg City Council approved the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Plan, an action matched by Pinellas. The Plan focuses on reducing poverty and revitalizing South St. Petersburg, a 7.4-square mile area consisting of Midtown & Child’s Park.

“Now that City Council has approved the CRA,” commented Mayor Rick Kriseman, “we will address a range of issues facing our citizens in this area: insufficient transportation, limited access to food, lower educational attainment, limited access to health care, increased crime rates, high unemployment, and inadequate and insufficient housing.

I want to particularly thank County Administrator Mark Woodard, and each of the County Commissioners for their vision and their leadership in helping implement this plan.”

A major component of the Redevelopment Plan is the establishment of a tax increment financing (TIF) district and a Redevelopment Trust Fund for the entire redevelopment area, which requires further approval by both City Council and the County Commission.

Tax increment financing directs most of the future increases in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County property tax revenues generated within a TIF district into the Trust Fund.

This increased revenue, known as the “increment,” is then used to fund eligible redevelopment projects within the boundaries of the TIF district. City Council has taken action on the Trust Fund at its June 11, 2015 meeting, with the County Commission following suit on June 23, 2015.

Revenues from the TIF district will be used to assist the initiatives described above, particularly those directly supporting private business development/job creation and housing development. This is a departure from the City’s past policy of using TIF to fund public improvement projects. With small businesses in the CRA starved for capital, TIF revenue can eventually provide public funding to assist private projects that implement the goals and objectives of the Plan. The City estimates that more than $66 million in TIF revenue will be available to fund redevelopment efforts in South St. Petersburg over the 30-year life of the Redevelop-

ment Plan, with cumulative revenue in the first five years of the Plan expected to exceed $1.8 million.

The City and County will begin annual deposits into the Redevelopment Trust Fund in spring 2016.

St. Petersburg City Council approved a three-year lease giving the Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium, formerly the Pier Aquarium, a new home in the port’s visitor terminal. Secrets of the Sea anticipates opening in spring 2016.

NATIONAL NEWS The u.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior Appropriations bill offered by Congressmen David Jolly (FL-13) and Curt Clawson (FL-19) that would prohibit researching, investigating or studying drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area. "We can achieve energy independence without expanding drilling to the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

We must continue protecting our pristine beaches, our fisheries, our marine sanctuaries, and coastal communities " Jolly said.

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“You can design, create, and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it takes people to make the dream a reality” – Walt Disney

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A Real “Gem” on Treasure Island

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n a city named Treasure Island, one might expect to still find a few gems.

That was the case when we chose a cozy, yet upscale restaurant named The Pearl, a polished prize amongst the ubiquitous restaurants peppering the Gulf Beaches.

I’d visited the restaurant, located in a shopping center downtown in Treasure Island several years ago. I remember the experience as being a very good one, but not nearly as remarkable as I found it on my latest visit.

Talented chef-owner, Karim Chiadimi, is a master of sauces. His years working as a chef are evident in the variety and quality of the dishes he presents at this cozy eatery by the Gulf. How would I characterize his cuisine? I’d characterize it as “Mediterranean with French accents” and might add “a touch of the Continental”.

A superb Lamb Tagine, slowly cooked in herbs and spices, is a hands down winner.

Perhaps having everything to do with the fact that Karim’s heritage is Moroccan, though he also studied and worked in Switzerland, at Epcot in Disney and at other local restaurants.

We begin the meal sharing several appetizers. A “Tuna Martini” consists of fresh chunks of Ahi tuna marinated in a flavorsome potion of vodka and spice, served with seasoned seaweed, touches of caviar and wasabi, the spicy Japanese horseradish. Yum. After imbibing in a luscious “off-themenu” sushi creation, we share an appetizer comprised of a variety of delicious Mediterranean spreads.

Tiny stuffed grape leaves and pita made for a lovely finish.

Baked Prince Edward Island Mussels are drenched in a steamy white wine broth, perfected with garlic and lime juice, a harbinger of more delights to follow.

I decide to order Lamb Tagine, but my choice is swiftly snatched by another guest who promised that he would give me a good taste of his since this was his favorite.

“No wonder the guest was not eager to share,” I think, “this is simply one of the best shanks ever!” Moist, falling-off-thebone with a recipe worth begging for.

I decide on Veal Tournedos. My goodness, this was is good as (if not better) than the coveted shanks,. The tender medallions were sauced with a light, yet creamy sauce, bordering on ethereal.

Top left: Karim Chiadimi, Chef & owner Below: Baked Prince Edward Island Mussels, Mediterranean appetiser, Tuna Martini, Lamb Tagine and to finish with a light white cake with Limoncello

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Maritana Grille for Spectacular Seafood

Another enjoyable entrée is the Seafood Crepe stuffed with large shrimp, sea scallops, fresh crab and finfish. A tasty champagne- lobster sauce envelopes the seafood mix, all tucked into light crepes flawlessly prepared. A pleasant step back in time to the 50’s when crepes were all the rage!

The Pearl offers something for everyone, carnivores as well as seafood lovers. Beef short ribs are well done, braised in a tangy barbecue sauce laced with the vibrant and velvety flavors of a nice Cabernet.

Dessert portions are large and enough for two to share. Profiteroles with fresh berries are drizzled with a delectable berry sauce, with fluffy peaks of freshly whipped cream.

My favorite, a light white cake is made with a very popular Italian liqueur called Limoncello. I couldn’t help but remember my last visit to the island of Capri as a student, where one too many shots of Limoncello resulted in a rather treacherous swim into their famous Blue Grotto.

Service is friendly, efficient and best of all, fun!

The Pearl, a special treasure near the sparkling Gulf of Mexico.

The Pearl is located at 163 107th Ave., Treasure Island 33706.

727-360-9151. ThePearlFineDining.com Call for times open. (The Pearl is opened for dining beginning at 4 p.m. Early Birders can save a bundle by choosing from five specials (4- 5:45 p.m.) which often feature some of the same menu items. Five dollar house martinis are also a bargain).

If you’re adventurous and seeking a restaurant that serves the very best seafood, that has amazing ambience, superb service and locally sourced ingredients, you need look no further than the popular Maritana Grille at the Loew’s Don CeSar Resort aka “The Pink Palace.”

For sure, the most frequent question I am asked by vacationers to the Gulf beaches is, “Where is the best seafood on the beach?”

There are several eateries that answer to that question, but one of my favorites is the lovely Maritana Grille at the Don CeSar. The chefs’ selection of fresh finfish and shellfish is seldom matched by others. It is not an inexpensive venue, but one that will be memorable for years to come.

The “Don’s” executive chef de cuisine, Kenny Hunnsberger, along with new dining room Chef Jose Cuarta III is the best in the business.

Hunnsberger’s been an awardwinner in Tampa Bay for years, his most impressive venture before coming to the beach was oystercatcher’s at the Hyatt in Tampa.

New American cuisine is the main focus. Their quest for local sourcing, fearless presentations and quality ingredients is obviously their recipe for success.

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Some may see Maritana as a “special occasion” place. I don’t.

Though prices are steep compared to many area restaurants, the old adage, “you get what you pay for” plays here. Rather than serving frozen tilapia, or other tasteless imports served by other restaurants (proclaiming to be the “Best of the Bay”), Maritana crafts theirs to meticulously enhance already mind-boggling flavors.

The entrance near the bustling lobby bar is unassuming, but once inside the well-appointed dining area, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. 1,500 gallons of saltwater aquariums filled with tropical fish create a pleasant, appealing, and yes, very romantic ambience.

What to order? That will be your most difficult choice. Give it a start with one of their Florida style drinks, like the Pink Pearl, a dazzling vodka-Chambordchampagne drink flavored with fresh raspberries.

The wine list is exceptional, whether by the glass, like the smooth and velvety pinot noir Lyric by Etude, or by the bottle.

Jeff DeCristofaro, the affable on premise certified sommelier is there to help, and pleased to offer pairing suggestions. It’s not surprising that the restaurant has been awarded the coveted DiRoNa award for their fine wines.

DI NI N G OUT At left: Loew’s Don CeSar Hotel Above & R: The Maritana Grille, Wahoo appetizer; To R: assorted breads, Chilean Sea Bass; Below: Chef de Cuisine Jose Cuarta III of Maritana Grille & Don CeSar Executive Chef Kenny Hunsberger Food photos by Ann Palumbo Chefs, Maritana Grille & Don CeSar photos supplied by Loews

Warning. Do not spend too much time chomping down on the potpourri of luscious breads, especially the onion skinny lavish and roasted red pepper hummus. You want a good appetite to accompany your meal.

Though diverse, the menu is simple and contains something for every palate.

A Wahoo appetizer is served with superb citrus soy dressing. The flaky white fish, already delicious when simply prepared is transported to a new level of deliciousness.

A salad of skinny sliced heirloom tomatoes and organic yellow and red beets is perfectly executed, tantalizing our taste buds for the feast to follow.

From the “global” section, we devour a marvelous Chilean Sea Bass with rice grits and lemon verbena.

From the “local” section, a handsomely plated Cobia is finished with fresh crab, broccolini and fennel all prepared with a saffron fumet, a perfectly reduced fish broth. From “small farms” there’s an

excitement of choices; Farm chicken, Lake Meadow natural duck, Anderson ranch rack of lamb and Johnson Farms grass fed beef. If you’re yearning for a round of caviar, there’s Kaluga, Siberian Sturgeon and the much prized Russian osetra.

We were pleased to see an Artisanal cheese course which consisted of St. Andre, Pecorino Romano and other crafted cheeses, plated with Marcona Almonds, a feast for the mind as well as the soul.

Desserts vary and are all made in house by the pastry chef, but you do not want to leave without tasting their peanut butter chocolate covered “bomb,” which once pierced by the tines of your fork becomes a dish which any chocoholic would die for.

The Maritana Grille is located at the Loew’s Don CeSar Resort & Spa 3499 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach.

727-360-1881. https://www.loewshotels.com/ don-cesar/dining/restaurant

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DA SESTO PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN FINNERTY

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Da Sesto Italian “Ristorante” & Vino for Authentic Italian Cuisine How does one judge the quality of an Italian restaurant? Some critics say it’s all in the sauce, others say it’s the quality of the bread and olive oil, while others say you can tell by the meatballs alone.

Whatever the criteria, having lived in Italy, I can attest to the fact that DaSesto Italiano Ristorante & Vino would be judged as one of the best.

The authentic ristorante is located in a strip mall in Pinellas Park, just south of Park Street and a short drive from the Gulf Beaches. owner Sesto Ramodori hails from the lovely Marche region of Italy where pizzas, fresh seafood, and home-style cooking are de rigeur. This region, relatively unknown to the American tourist, consists of five provinces, including his native Ascoli Piceno. The area is somewhat hilly, with beautiful seaside views, bordered by the Emilia-Romagna and the republic of San Marino to the north, and Tuscany to the northwest. Local wines are plentiful; perhaps that has something to do with Sesto’s excellent and most reasonable Italian wine selections. Sangiovese Donello Conte Villa Prandone is one of their best choices by the glass or bottle. House wines are an import of the Masciarelli Wine Company and are a bargain.

Decor is simple, yet festive, with black tablecloths for dinner. Crispy bread with two olive oil dips, sundried tomato and pesto pine nut, is served to all customers.

Da Sesto is a bargain for lunch, with daily specials and quick, friendly, but efficient service. For dinner, things turn to the romantic and the prices go up, but not much. This ristorante is the perfect venue for that first date or just a cozy couple rendezvous.

The menu is all encompassing: custom antipastos, fresh pastas, veal, chicken, steak and plenty of fresh fish and shellfish, just like in Sesto’s Ascoli Piceno.

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For appetizers, if you try only one of their extensive offerings do try the Olivo Ascolane, jumbo Queen olives stuffed with a luscious meat medley and cheese mixture, then breaded and fried.

What could we say but, magnifico!

From the first forkful, anyone that knows Italian cuisine understands that great sauces are made from scratch. Pappardelle Mama Angela, a house specialty, is lovingly prepared with white cream sauce and capers, fungi, Italian sausage and quality pancetta. My half-size portion, “piccolo pasta,” cost only $9.95 (at lunch) including a fresh salad drizzled with a tasty house balsamic.

La Parmigiana, breaded eggplant with Napolitano tomato sauce, and Arrabbiata with its typically spicy garlic tomato sauce are as authentic as it gets. I asked to substitute angel hair pasta for the fettucine the menu promises. No problem.

Ravioli is melt-in-mouth and I was told it is from Tampasta, once known as the Florida Pasta Company, and, incidentally, once owned by Sesto himself.

House specialties such as Pappardelle Amore, pasta in a light tomato sauce with porcini mushrooms and a drizzle of truffle oil, will please the most finicky; veal aficionados will savor the Fagotto di Vitelli, veal stuffed with pancetta, fungi, asiago and sausage, served with angel hair and the house Napolitano sauce.

In the seafood section, Gamberoni Michelina comes with large shrimp served in a savory garlic-wine sauce. Cannelloni, one of my favorites since I lived in Rome, is luscious meat-filled rolled pasta. For dessert, there is a good selection of dolce, or sweets, some of which are made in-house.

My only regret is that Da Sesto is not closer to my home in downtown St. Petersburg, yet, worth the trip to Pinellas Park where one can experience a true taste of Italy.

Da Sesto is located at 7199 66th St. N. Pinellas Park. 727.209.2695.

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They have been outgrowing their little office and corporate laundry facility next to Beverly’s restaurant on Corey Avenue, where they stock the linens and towels needed to properly service their growing list of vacation rental landlords. “We love to balance the needs of local home and condo owners with the needs of the vacation rental community,” says company founder and president Pauline Kendrick.

“Keeping a balance helps us to keep our staff busy year-round. While vacation rental cleans tend to be weekly and somewhat seasonal, the homes and condos we clean on a regular year-round basis, while less lucrative, provides a solid operating base.” _________________ “Maids, Maintenance and More is our go-to company for all our cleaning needs, from small 1 bed condos to sprawling 5 bed homes. Their cleaning crews are always courteous and willing to go the extra mile to keep our guests happy.

That may mean spending extra time to prepare for an impending check-in or driving out to a condo at night or early on a Sunday, when we have an emergency. Pauline and her staff are a pleasure to work with and constantly prepared to accommodate changes in our cleaning schedule.

They’ve been lifesavers numerous times.”

- Max Martinez Beach Time Realty Group “Maids and More has been handling the cleanings and repairs for my portfolio of seasonal rental properties and my offices. With seasonal rentals, it is quite a chore to get multiple properties cleaned in a small window of time. Pauline has handled all our issues with total professionalism, including late check outs, messy tenants and last minute requests for cleanings. I highly recommend Maids and More. When I make a call to them I know the job gets done right.”

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Dr. Tiffany Rimar The Best Kept Secret in St. Pete Beach When it comes to our loyal furry friends, nothing is more heartbreaking or more

frustrating than when they don’t feel well.

Seated in blue shirt - Dr. Tiffany Rimar with Ellie Mae, Jeanine Kasper and Bella, Jamie Himes and Gus. Front: Lisa Moretti and Sheeba

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ake a deep breath!

A hidden gem is waiting for you at 431 Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach.

Meet Dr. Tiffany Rimar, part pet whisperer, part dedicated scientist, but 100% caring with a unique bag of tools to help you care for your pet.

Finally – Some Answers!

Though she is very humble, her staff will quietly tell you – Doctor Tiffany Rimar is part of an elite group of top Chinese Veterinary Medical Practitioners/Acupuncturists in the country. In fact, she literally helped write the textbooks used to train other Veterinarians at one of the country’s top schools (the Chi Institute of Chinese Veterinary Medicine) and at the university of Florida. Doctor Rimar provides both natural and conventional medical care at her clinic, Veterinary Healing Arts.

While “Dr. Tiff”, as her clients

lovingly call her, is a great resource for holistic medicine, she also provides conventional services such as annual checkups, well-pet and puppy exams, vaccinations, routine blood work and heartworm tests, deworming, as well as flea and heartworm prevention. She is also the go-to resource when everyone has given up on their pet.

Dr. Rimar is also able to work with specialists as well as your conventional Veterinarian to help create the best possible treatment plan for the well-being of your pet.

When needed, Dr. Rimar can also help with a comfortable end-of-life plan or ceremony for your beloved animal.

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been gnawing at her leg from paw to elbow for over eight years – the whole leg was an open wound – and the owner had even been counseled to remove her leg.

Dr. Rimar treated her for nerve pain stemming from her neck which no one else had diagnosed. After one complete session with a Tui-Na adjustment, Acupuncture, Aqua-acupuncture and topical treatments, Abby stopped chewing her foot that day. With continued treatments her leg healed completely and she returned to a pain-free life.

“I use a totally different approach to medicine.” Dr. Rimar explains.

“We use Chinese Medicine to evaluate

Do They Really LIKE Acupuncture?

Yes they do! Most animals love acupuncture — often they literally pull their owners in and some even don’t want to leave. For example, Abby, an Aussie Shepherd had

“Our dog Logan and my husband both have cancer – when Dr. Rimar saved Logan’s life, she saved my husband’s too. I am so grateful to her!”

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five systems in the body to get to the root of the problem and not just treat symptoms. When someone calls me and asks if I can help with a condition, I have to explain that the problem could be coming from five different sources or even a combination of them.”

After examining your pet, Dr. Rimar devises a treatment plan using both Eastern and Western medicines as needed as if your pet was her own. one of Dr. Rimar’s staff reviews the plan with you and then you determine what you would like to do. Dr. Rimar notes, “We see you for only a small window of time, you live with your pet every day. our treatment plan is based on team work WITH you.”

“For the past 10 years, Dr. Rimar has literally saved my dog’s life three times from a deadly autoimmune disease!

I would follow her to the ends of the earth. I drive an hour and a half to see her now.” own power…with tears of joy from their owners. Animals who had practically been given up for dead are playing and enjoying life for years thanks to good teamwork from Dr. Rimar and their owners. Even the editors of Paradise NEWS have found their cat Princess, who is 18 years old, is returning to her playful, graceful self when they thought she was close to death.

The Rimar Family Legacy!

In some cases Acupuncture is the only thing that works. For example, Maggie and Buffalo’s owners are great believers in Dr. Rimar. Both families were facing the death of their loved pets because of different autoimmune diseases. With the use of pharmaceuticals and Chinese Medical therapies, both animals recovered completely.

With their owners’ careful oversight following Dr. Rimar’s treatment plans, each family continues to lead healthy, happy, tail-wagging lives today.

This local girl grew up in St. Pete Beach where both her parents have had successful businesses for over 40 years… but she is joyfully paving her own way. After graduating from high school, Dr. Rimar received a BS in Marine Biology from the uNC Wilmington and did post-baccalaureate work in Farm Animal & Food Animal Science as well as Pathology at the university of Florida (uF) College of Veterinary Medicine. It was at that time she was introduced to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM.)

Dr. Rimar is also well-versed in dealing with chronic and degenerative conditions like kidney disease and cancer giving animals months and even years with great quality of life. other animals carried in the door unable to walk on their own have walked and wagged out under their

After she received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross university, Dr. Rimar returned to the uF College of Veterinary Medicine to help create and establish their highly regarded Acupuncture program that is now a model for many other colleges around the world. Dr. Rimar was the

“You get what you pay for…

Dr. Rimar spends a significant amount of time with us, explains things thoroughly, and cares deeply about my pet, about me and about my family.”

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first intern in TCVM in the world at an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited school.

Dr. Rimar continued to teach at the uF College of Veterinary Medicine and the Chi Institute of TCVM for over 10 years. She helped establish the American Association of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA) and helped establish and is still a contributing author for the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine as well as many other scholarly journals.

Ready for Something New? Is it the spa-like atmosphere, the personal attention, or the organic treats that keep animals begging for more?

Does it matter?! If you are ready for something new for your pet, call for an appointment time or for more information at 727-360-5700 and mention that you read about Dr. Rimar in Paradise NEWS. You can also find Veterinary Healing Arts on Facebook to keep track of events at the clinic like Anesthesia-free dental clinics and meditation talks/classes with a local Buddhist monk. Dr. Rimar will soon have a new web site at www.MyZenVet.com or email her office at MyZenVet@gmail.com.

GET REAL ABOUT PROPERTY Travels Through Real Estate Law

RENTER BEWARE

BY THOMAS A. BRODERSEN, ESq.

As the foreclosure crisis plays out, more and more Floridians find themselves renting rather than owning their homes. For them, I have good news and bad news.

The bad news is, there are con men hanging from just about every branch of every tree, these days. Senior citizens seem to be particularly vulnerable to these crooks.

The good news is, here in Florida enough information is available on the Internet that you can protect yourself. It pays to be nosy!

We recently met a young woman who signed a lease on a home for $1,400 a month, with a $2,500 security deposit. The property was lovely, but there were red flags… for example, the “Landlord” didn’t provide a permanent address, just a P.o. Box. He had no telephone number he was willing to give her! He told her that if she didn’t like this property, he had over fifty other properties he could rent her.

Finally, he showed up at the property every month in person, to collect the rent in cash!

It turns out, the “Landlord” doesn’t own any property in the county! A simple search on the Property Appraiser’s website would

have shown that, but the renter never did that. Such a search would also have shown the name of the real owner of the unit, who had passed away. A search of the Clerk of Court’s website for the owner’s name would have shown that the property was in foreclosure!

If the tenant ever got notices from the Court or the lender’s attorney, she didn’t understand them and threw them away.

Eventually, a real estate agent hired by the owner’s mother in Michigan came by to see the property and told her she had been scammed.

She was lucky enough to be in the property for nearly her full year, but she’ll never get her deposit back.

The “Landlord” was almost certainly using a false name, and will probably never be found. He drives a brand new Cadillac, though, and is very nicely dressed so he’s probably been running this scam for a long time.

When you’re renting, you MuST “dig in” to the situation, and verify everything. If you don’t know how, consult a real estate attorney. There is no such thing as a “standard” lease, so you need someone to review that for you, too.

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R E AL ES TAT E JIM BEGGINS - The Property Wizard Broker - CENTuRY 21 Beggins Enterprises

“SINCE NOBODY KNOWS THE TOP…

…OR THE BOTTOM OF THE MARKET, FORGET ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING THERE”.

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.

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If you are buying or selling in one of our 16 Pinellas barrier Island communities, knowledge is power.

There are many differences between properties on our islands vs. those that are inland. Before I decide whether to sell or buy real estate I ask myself the following questions.

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1. Do I know what my real value today is instead of years gone by?

2. What can I buy with my equity?

3. Is my building getting obsolete?

4. How much is my land worth vs. the structure?

5. Why do I need a current flood insurance elevation certificate?

6. Do I know exactly what my flood insurance premium may be?

7. Should I consider building my dream home on my lot or remodel what I have?

8. Can I finance a remodel and what should I upgrade to add the most value?

9. Is my property located in a legal short term rental area?

10. Is it prudent to refinance or get a new mortgage with low current rates?

11. If I sell now should I rent or buy?

12. How do I get honest answers to these questions?

Barrier Island Inventory continues to be low (around 1000 properties vs 2000 two years ago). Prices will go up until inventory and interest rates go up. Both will happen sooner rather than later, (most likely after September). Since nobody knows when the top of this market will occur, make your decision based on what’s best for your family.

Since your home is a most valuable asset, you’ll be more secure knowing its real value. Real estate agents must become more relevant to our consumers or we’ll be replaced by the knowledge you can get from the internet. Be careful of estimates you get on-line. The internet has not yet been able to answer the 12 questions above. Your agents’ main value to you is her or his ability to gather and transmit knowledge. A good agent will answer questions without expectation for compensation.

“Trust is the currency of the future”.

When trust is earned, good things happen. Let’s work together to invest in the future of our beautiful Pinellas barrier island communities.

Contact us for any real estate help you may want. All the Best, Jim “property wizard” Beggins.

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Inshore – The speckled sea trout are active on the deeper water flats or edges of the shallow flats hanging in the cooler deeper waters. They are also very easily targeted in most any dock lights at night this time of year especially when the moon isn’t bright.

Snook are feeding well at night and on the beaches during the day. Just like the trout they are avoiding the hot shallow waters. The whitebait is moving into the passes more and more and snook can be found ambushing these schools as they head in & out of our back bay waters. Red fish are aggressive around the oyster bars slamming finger mullet, cut lady fish and large white baits. We love to use gold spoons to find the school and then target the school with the live baits getting them excited and frisky by tossing out handfuls of the injured live baits. Flounder are still being caught on the sandy bottom feeding on the smaller shrimp that come during the hot Florida summers. Mangrove snapper are also covering the flats and inshore structures as their spawning season hits peak.

Near Shore - The red grouper fishing is great this time of year on a large area of hard rock bottom. The best idea is to find hard bottom then look for bait shows and start drifting. Bait hangs on sea fans or other structures along the flat hard bottom. The bait will attract the foraging red groupers that cruise these areas looking for anything appetizing, but their favorite food is octopus. That is why cut squid strips work so well, because they imitate octopus tentacles. The grey snapper, mangrove snapper, porgies and vermillion snapper are all very ative and hungry offshore. The hot summer weather sparks the snapper spawn offshore and august marks its peak. These species are congregated on the larger structures in large numbers and they will gorge themselves when food is present. They are easy to get going with a little chum bomb action or multiple anglers dropping baits on a party boat. We prefer to use chum bombs to get the chum to the bottom before spreading out. Too often when bottom fishing, people assume chumming on the surface

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Computer Corner

By Todd Austin S

For Windows users, a seismic shift occured on July 29th.

Windows 10 early release is now available for FREE. This signals a change is philosophy and business plan for microsoft which appears to be aiming at getting everyone on the newest oS and keeping them current.

If you’re running Windows 8 or 8.1, upgrading to the Windows 10 early release may leave you much happier.

Windows 10 is a dream format for touch screen users, although mice and keyboards still work just fine. It is an easier to understand platform that delivers a great user interface as well as power and more customization.

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helps the fish get excited on the bottom.

This will actually pull the bottom fish AWAY from your baits by making them find where the chum is really hitting the bottom far away from your baits or they come off the bottom into the chum slick.

Freezing your chum or putting it in a container and getting it to the bottom first before it disperses is the quickest way to get the snappers going crazy around your baits on the bottom.

Offshore – August first marks Amberjack season re-opening in offshore gulf waters.

This time of year we find them a little deeper due to the warmer waters closer to shore. They can be found 30 miles or further out and tend to be a little scattered until fall or winter when you can find concentrated schools like we had this past spring. Also, the commercial fleet has been hammering them hard thanks to strict

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You’ll need at least 4 gig of ram.

While that exists on most newer platforms, even at home, an upgrade is definitely in the cards for all older pentium or amd single core users.

A dual chip is the minimum.

A quad, or preferably an I-Core, the new chip from Intel with 3, 5 or 7 cores, has enhanced graphics like never before. Windows 7 will soon no longer be an option. Either buy a Mac or stick with the company that brought the first oS to the market.

I recommend an advanced user (like your child) or a technician should do the upgrade for you!!

Folks like me will be happy to help keep you and your machines out of trouble and virus free as you upgrade. otherwise, your data programs and even your computer could be in jeopardy.

How about 3-D printing?

Creative folks I know are designing three-dimensional (3-D) images on computers in autoCAD programs for 3-D printing. Ideal for one of a kind prototypes or replacements of expensive existing items, 3-D printing is quickly moving from high end commercial use to be more generally affordable. It has been embraced to make spare parts in space and in the hospital operating rooms. Where do I expect to find it next? Practically anywhere!

Start-up systems can be had for under $1,000. Enjoy Windows 10 and your summer in Paradise....

regulations on gags and red snapper, but they have closed the commercial harvest of Amberjack just in time to let them recover before the recreational and for hire sectors can go get them again. August is a great time for us to hit the deeper waters south of the grounds. We see many large cubera and monster gags in this area.

The cubera are often caught in August as they return north from their southern spawn around the keys. They love to hit your mangrove snapper as anglers struggle to reel them up, or they will take crustaceans like lobster off the bottom.

The mainstay of their natural diet is Florida spiny lobsters and this may be why they prefer to spawn around the keys where these lobsters are most concentrated. Kingfish aren’t far away from their fall run but they are still fairly spread out during Augusts’ hot weather.

The Cobia are the most commonly spotted pelagic fish. However, this is a great time

of year to spot the occasional sailfish or marlin in our offshore waters as they rip through large bait schools. They will be around until the end of the kingfish migration.

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The Female Touch

WoMEN BuSINESS SuCCESS

Story by STEVE TRAIMAN Photos by BOB SCHLESINGER Women-owned and operated businesses are thriving in Florida, Tampa Bay and our piece of Paradise, the Gulf Beaches.

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lorida has an estimated 616,200 women-owned firms, employing 484,700 and attributing to roughly $80,986,500 according to the fifth annual State of Womenowned Businesses Report. Released earlier this year, it was commissioned

by American Express oPEN, and analyzes the 1997, 2002, and 2007 data from the u.S. Census Bureau’s quinquennial business census, the Survey of Business owners.

Similar to previous annual reports released this time last year, the unique analysis, reported by industry, revenue and employment size at the national and state levels, shares a new and nuanced investigation into the growth trends among the 9.4 million womenowned enterprises over the past 18 years.

Nationally, the number of women-owned businesses has increased 74% since 1997.

Florida is ranked 12th (82.4%) in growth

of number of firms over the past 18 years and 35th (67.8%) in growth of firm revenue between 1997 and 2015. New to the 2015 report is analysis ranking of states (and top metro areas) by their growth in the number of womenowned businesses since the recession.

Our own Tampa/St. Petersburg is ranked 24th with 22% in post-recession growth (2007-2015) vs. pre-recession (2002-2007). The Tampa Bay area had 54,473 women-owned firms in 2002, growing 52.2% to an estimated 82,900 in 2015.

Employment increased over that span 39.8% from 60,301 to 84,300, while sales were up 47.5% to an estimated $12.475 million from $8.458 million in 2002.

Highlighted in this issue as a representative sample of many local and successful womenowned and/or operated businesses are Robin Sollie, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, President/CEo; Melissa Vaughan, FAST of Florida, owner/President; Doreen Moore, Travel Resort Services, President: Angela Pless, Water & Fire Restoration Company, President; and Nancy Markoe, Nancy Markoe Gallery, owner.

[Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Melissa Vaughan, Robin Sollie, Angela Pless, Doreen Moore and Nancy Markoe for their excellent comments.]

[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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that most HVAC firms sell. It’s the most comprehensive in Pinellas County. We initially covered AC equipment and household appliances, later expanding into plumbing and electrical services.

We have grown to 49 employees over the last nine years. Despite the recession and 2010 oil spill, we continued to expand with such new services as a small light commercial division, sewer pipe lining and ductless AC equipment.”

“We support the Humane Society of Pinellas, monetarily and with service, repairs and equipment, as we have many employees with rescue dogs and cats, near and dear to both Eddie and myself. We also provide free services to Benedict Haven, a home for mentally disabled men and more recently became involved with Goals for a Cause, my husband’s over 50 Hockey leagues charity.”

Melissa Vaughan Melissa’s parents came to Pinellas County from ohio in the early 60’s and she was their Florida baby. She graduated from Seminole High School and attended St. Petersburg College. Eddie Vaughan, her late husband, founded FAST of Florida in 1972. He had been a maintenance man at his Treasure Island apartment complex and realized he was providing similar service as larger firms with Service Agreements. Condo construction was beginning to boom, and he thought owners would appreciate a local, more personalized level of service.

Shortly after Melissa met Eddie in the early 80’s, he asked her to come in to make customer calls.

They were married in 1986 and she’s been involved with the firm ever since. “When Eddie passed away in 2005,” she recalls for Paradise News, “I had the choice of selling or taking leadership of FAST. I knew intimately the difficulties of leading a service team that had grown to 35 from seven when I started work here.” “our core business model was Service Agreements, monitored and insured by the State office of Insurance Regulation. If we were to close our doors tomorrow, our customers would receive back a portion of their premium; 25% reserves are held in CD’s by the state, unlike Maintenance Agreements 30

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FAST was the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber’s “Woman-owned Business of the Year“ 2014 and one of the 10 finalists in the Medium Size Business category of the Bright House Regional Awards earlier this year.

“In the future,” Melissa concludes, “I would like to partner with or add solar and alternative energy services as they complement our current services. our real secret to growth and sustainability is by living our motto, Growing by Giving Great Service both to our customers and our employees.’’

Robin Sollie Born in Philadelphia, Robin moved to Florida in 1978. After graduating from St. Petersburg’s oldest high school, she got her BS in Information Systems from uSF. She was heavily recruited by high profile tech firms and worked with oracle Corporation, Arthur Anderson and CMGi, among others.

She notes for Paradise News, “As a strong type A personality and a people person, the tech field became boring very quickly, and then the tech bubble burst. My entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and the SBA approved my business plan to open award-winning Tranquilly Day Spa in downtown St. Petersburg. We grew this business from five employees to 25 and when I sold in 2007, it had annual revenues in excess of $1 million.”

In 2008, the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce was looking for a new leader, and through Robin’s philanthropic work in the community she was referred to the Board to apply. Since January 2008 she has been the CEo of the Chamber and continues her non-profit volunteer work in the communities she serves.

In 2012 she was named “Professional of the Year” by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals and the TBBCoC was named the “Chamber of the Year.” Since then the Chamber has added four communications awards to their portfolio.

“When I came to the Chamber,” Robin continues, “we had about 300 members and now have 780.

We had one permanent staffer and now we have five full-time and two part-time.

Roxanne Anderson went from part-time to full time membership director. Key additions include Doug Izzo, government affairs and advocacy director; sales representative Linda Bray; and Julianne Wilhelm, membership and events support.

A.J. McCallister and Elsie Soto are our two parttime Welcome Center hosts at John’s Pass.”

“Among the new initiatives I’m most proud of is our member engagement and retention, which is now between 85% and 87%, and our advocacy and government affairs involvement.

This current year’s most significant is our Institute for Leadership Program, with 22 currently enrolled. It is headed by the 2014 graduating class, which will follow every year.”

“Looking ahead, my priorities continue to develop ways to engage members to get an RoI - Return on Involvement! It’s also important for me that members are getting connected to the resources they need both inside and outside the Chamber.

Finally, we will continue to make sure the community is aware of this Chamber’s active work. If we have an engaged community, then we’re doing our job!”

Robin lives in St. Pete Beach with her husband Kevin and their two dogs, Rocky and Carinia.

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“This led me to open TWAFRC. We’ve grown tremendously since 2010 with growing pains and our share of struggles, but now are a solid family of restorers that takes great pride and enjoyment in helping all size businesses in their time of need.”

The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce awarded TWAFRC “Medium Size Business of the Year” in 2014. Angela has been a Chamber Ambassador for six years and is on the Board.

She’s been active with Suncoast Hospice including four years as chair of its Relay for Life, as well as MADD and Habitat for Humanity. Most recently she’s become active on the Board of the Claybaker D.u.S.T.o.F.F Foundation (CDF), dedicated to supporting projects that provide military veterans assistance during times of hardship and need.

Angela Pless “I opened The Water and Fire Restoration Company (TWAFRC) in 2010,” Angela recalls for Paradise News. “I wanted to give my three sons, Drew 28, Josh 25 and Sean 22, something that would allow them to grow and that would potentially outlive their parents. Their father was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and passed away in 2013. Drew is now working with me as operations Manager.”

Angela successfully owned two other non-related businesses but has a very strong background in the restoration industry. As a sales rep for Interlink Supply, she sold the chemicals and equipment for the industry. To enhance her position, she studied and became certified in each area. She then farmed herself out to the “best of the best” in each state, allowing her to become proficient with using products, equipment and supplies in the field.

She continues, “While this catapulted my sales I was still fighting for respect in a field dominated by men. I began using my marketing background to get to the next level, helping customers develop marketing plans for their business and working with those who needed my skills.”

“This strategy allowed me to move to the very top of my field in sales. While I was very successful in sales, it occurred to me I was making six figures while those I was helping to market were making seven figures.”

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Angela is currently President of the Indoor Air Quality Council for Florida. “This requires me to teach both mold assessment and mold remediation for the State,” she notes. “Partly as a result, currently 80% of our business is mold-related.

As we move forward into 2016 we will expand and open an additional full-blown mold business with classes for other contractors and a place where those who live in single-family dwellings can come for products and advice on how to properly handle their own mold issues. We will still offer mold assessment and remediation for hire, offer products and equipment to other contractors and eventually offer a full-blown Lab for testing purposes.”

Doreen Moore A first generation Pinellas County native, Doreen was born in St. Pete and graduated from Northeast High, then St. Pete Junior College. She was a paralegal for law firms in St. Pete and Belleair Bluffs in real estate law.

Doreen tells Paradise News, “While at SPJC and as part of my degree I took the real estate licensing course and subsequently activated my license.

After getting my broker’s license, my partner and I opened Total Realty Services in 1986, the first of our TRS group of firms. We handled estate sales, annual rentals and condominium management.”

“After a few years we recoginized the opportunity for short term vacation rentals as there was very little competition. We also hired more hospitality people and established Travel Resort Services, which is our primary Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber member, now representing owners of accommodations from Dunedin to St. Pete Beach. our third company, Total Residential Services came with the need for maintaining and improving our properties, now providing services to all our properties for repairs, housekeeping and maintenance.”

“As a member of the original Madeira Beach Chamber, one of three on the lower Gulf Beaches, I helped form what was then the Gulf Beaches Chamber, with St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island.

By 1999 we needed better ‘branding’ and decided that Tampa Bay Beaches more accurately described our membership, now encompassing members north to Clearwater Beach.”

Doreen is currently chair of the Chamber Community Advocacy Committee, formerly Government, and is the longest-serving Board member. She was a city of Madeira Beach commissioner 2000-2004; served two terms on the Tourist Development Council for Pinellas County in conjunction with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater 2004 – 2012; and a member of the Pinellas County Economic Development Council.

Looking ahead, Doreen says, “I see our businesses expanding greatly with the strong tourism growth experienced by Pinellas County and the state of Florida. This incudes our new TRS concierge services, including an array of services to more personally serve our guests. We are continuing our development of hospitality and resort management in the Tampa Bay Beaches and on the east coast of Florida where we are operating a hotel resort in Hallandale Beach. our success in working with online travel companies and travel wholesalers is the future for our u.S. travelers as well as European and emerging South American markets.”

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customers about the works, so they understood the quality, good design and value of pieces….To be a ’hands on’ owner and to provide the best personal customer service. over the years, we grew to represent 500 American Artisans.”

Nancy Markoe This past June, Nancy, owner of Nancy Markoe Fine American Crafts Gallery in Pass-A-Grille, announced that after 30 years, she would close her retail store.

The last day was July 12th – end of an era!

“It’s been an amazing run after a total leap of faith,” she tells Paradise News. “For me, it is just ‘time’ – it just came upon me and so here it is! This has been a 24/7, 365-day endeavor in order to carry out a standard of excellence, both in the work we represented and running an intelligent, warm retail experience.”

“It was serendipitous that I arrived here. I was living and had my pottery studio in St. Augustine. Most of the juried shows I was presenting my work at were on the West Coast, so I decided to move closer to my clientele. Searching for a place to live, I took a wrong turn and ended up in Pass-A-Grille.

In 1985, I purchased the building.”

“At first the Gallery featured my own work and 14 Artisans I knew from the show circuit. Craft shows come and go in Florida over a weekend. I wanted to make the Gallery a place that had the excitement and spontaneity of an outdoor art show, but one that was a permanent brick and mortar store. I took out a national trademark to reflect that idea, ‘where the art show never ends.’ ® My principles have been: To bring the best American Crafts to the gallery by purchasing outright from the best Artisans in the country…To educate our 34

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“There have been many highlights over the years.

Number one is definitely the shopping spree by President Clinton in 1993. Another was the Niche Award as the Top Retailer of American Crafts in the country, and we were in the Top 10 for many years. Giving back has always been in my nature. With the unique experience of being both a producing artist for over a decade and a gallery owner, I was asked to join the faculty of the non-profit Arts Business Institute.

For 10 years, I lectured at workshops around the country and mentored hundreds of artisans, which was so gratifying. I received a Lifetime Achievement Award for my 10 years on the faculty and as Chairman of the Board.

Here at home, it was such an honor to have the City of St. Pete Beach name March 2nd as ‘Nancy Markoe Day.’” on St. Pete Beach, Nancy was elected and served as Commissioner of District 4, was Chair of the Planning Committee and was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award. The Gallery earned numerous beautification awards.

“I am now officially retired, but will move on to new true life adventures,” Nancy says. “My home will still be in Pass-A-Grille; no reason to leave ‘Paradise!’

I have lived through some amazing times and I would like to write about some of the things I experienced and lessons I learned. And, I hear there is a beach out to the west of the Gallery and the Gulf of Mexico, I think I’ll go see for myself!” PN

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Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg to Release Food + Art Cookbook In observance of its 50th Anniversary, the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg and the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society plan to publish

Food + Art: Cooking around Tampa Bay with the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida.

This keepsake cookbook, available this coming fall, features recipes from Stuart Society members MFA staff, docents, artists, collectors, cultural and civic leaders, as well as area chefs.

Food + Art will be published by Story Farm, a Winter Park, Fla. firm run by writer-publisher Bob Morris that specializes in culinary topics and coffee-table books. The new cookbook can be pre-ordered at the MFA Store or online via The Stuart Society’s website. More information or to pre-order the cookbook, visit: http://thestuartsociety.org/ cookbookproject 36

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at 910 5th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, invites you to Legendary, a new exhibit opening Saturday, August 1 from 7pm to 11pm. For this gallery-focused show, Bloom invites 25 artists to each interpret legends in their own way.

The surprising results will be exhibited for sale at our Legendary opening, when guests can also enjoy chill DJ vibes, a donation bar, and our Bloom POD art shop featuring small works in various mediums. For more info, visit www.startbloomin.com

The Morean Arts Center, located at 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, is pleased to announce the creation of the Morean Muse monthly

giving program! Morean seeks to connect people with their exhibiting artists so the community feels an affinity with the artists whose work is on display, and a personal connection with the art work itself. But these moments come at a price. Your monthly donation will cover the costs of studio classes, workshops, contemporary art exhibitions, summer camps, school outreach programs and more. For more info about donating, call 727-822-7872.

Keep St. Pete Lit is working in partnership with St. Petersburg’s Morean Arts Center on the new LitSpace Literary Arts Institute, offering professional-quality lessons in fiction, poetry and

Tampa Bay Rowdies players Keith Savage and Zac Portillos visited Morean Center for Clay Summer Campers to share their experiences about playing professional soccer while engaging with campers about their interests.Savage, a midfielder, and Portillos, a defender, spent time with the boys and girls (ages 5-15) to talk about the importance of school, good nutrition, playing athletics and how they became professional soccer players. The pair of Rowdies also learned how to throw clay on a wheel inside the Morean Center for Clay during their special visit.

Located at 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg.

creative writing to the general public. LitSpace is aimed at helping develop new literary voices in the city. Weekend LitSpace classes are now being offered at the Morean Arts Center library, 709 Central Ave in St. Petersburg.

For more info and to register, visit www.keepstpetelit.org.

Cirque Du Soleil’s Varekai descends into Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa, for a limited engagement from Wed, Aug. 5 to Sun, Aug. 9.

Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world – a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. Directed by Dominic Champagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai. For more info, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai.

The Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, Edge District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District become one arts destination for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk on August 8 – 5 to 9pm.

Be the first to see new affordable works of art, as ArtWalk is Opening Night where many galleries and studios premiere new works. It’s impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one night!

For more info, please visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org.

Mark your calendars for Florida CraftArt’s “World on a String: Masters of Puppetry” featuring “Robin Hood” Puppet Show on Tuesday, Aug. 11 10:15am to noon.

Then don’t miss a Puppet Making Workshop by the Bits & Pieces Puppet Theater on Friday, Aug. 14 from 10:15am to noon.

Both events with take place at the Florida CraftArt Gallery, located 501 Central Ave in St. Petersburg.

Visit www.FloridaCraftArt.org or call 727-821-7391.

An 11th week of Art and Clay Camp at Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, has been added for boys and girls ages 5-15. The extra week is August 17 through August 21.

Cost is $150 for Morean Arts Center Members; $170 for NonMembers. For more info, please visit www.moreanartscenter.org or call 727-822-7872.

“Crossing the Bridge,” collaboration of works by the artists of Pyramid, Inc., in Tampa and Creative Clay, in St. Petersburg, will celebrate similar visions and missions of two non-profits on each side of the bay. The idea was born out of a desire to share our networks of supporters and introduce patrons to the talents and art of students from both of these organizations. “Crossing the Bridge” will have an opening on Friday, Aug. 7 from 7pm to 10pm at Pyramid, Inc. located at 1508 W. Sligh Ave. in Tampa.

More info, www.pyramidinc.org and www.creativeclay.org.

Seventh Annual Gecko Ball will be celebrated with a theme of “Gecko Gras!” on Saturday, August 29 at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Boulevard S. in Gulfport, from 6pm until 11pm.

Mardi Gras will be the order of the evening, including its pageantry, dancing, New orleans-style music, food and more.

Tickets are $35 per person and are available at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar, 3115 Beach Blvd. S. For more info, please visit www.geckofest.com or call 207-312-4317. PN

“Good Burger” Awards The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce® announces the 3rd Annual Good ‘Burger awards. A Good ‘Burger is a business, organization or individual in greater St. Pete making a positive impact in our community.

The 2015 Good ‘Burger Awards, presented by Florida Print Solutions will be held at Jannus Live - Thursday, September 3rd from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The name “Good ‘Burger” historically comes from the citizens of St. Pete having been known as “burgers” (as in St. Petersburgers).

Awards given in following categories: • Arts & Culture • Eats & Treats • Hot Spots & Hangouts • Community Conscious • Companies Small (1–10) • Cool Companies Medium (11–50) • Cool Companies Large (51+) • MVB - “Most Valuable Burger” • People’s Choice • Early Bird Tickets $10 through Aug. 21.

Purchase at stpete.com/goodburger.

• Sponsorships - Event info., Brittany Walsh bwalsh@stpete.com.

• Online voting ends Friday, Aug. 21.

• Cast your vote, stpete.com/goodburger.

You may vote once per device (computer, tablet, phone, etc).

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207 Derelict Crab Traps Removed from Tampa Bay during 10-day Blue Crab Fishery Closure

Turtle Nests

A record number of turtles have nested on our beaches this summer. Endangered Turtles that were born here as much as a hundred years ago return to our beaches to lay their eggs.

A tiny fraction make it to adulthood. Sea Turtle Trackers, Inc., a local group of volunteers mark & check on the new nests daily. The counts were up to 90 by the 20th of July, split about equally between St. Pete Beach and Shell Key. Report any new sightings or disturbed Turtle nest by calling Joe Widlanfky 727.744.6524 More information? Visit http://seaturtletrackers.org

Twenty-two Tampa Bay Watch volunteer boaters removed 207 derelict crab traps from six locations (Belleair Bluffs, Upper Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, Alafia River, Cockroach Bay, and Demen’s Landing).

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) mandated the temporary closure for the harvest of blue crabs from traps.

The local closure from July 10-19 extended to three miles offshore and applied to both commercial and recreational free standing traps (except those attached to docks).

“This event is great because it gets community volunteers involved in helping to preserve and protect the bay by removing debris and keeping marine life from getting caught and killed in abandoned traps,” said Serra Herndon, Bay Watch Habitat Restoration Director. Thousands of derelict crab traps have been accumulating for decades in Tampa Bay. Each year, Tampa Bay Watch performs surveys to identify derelict traps and conducts clean-ups to remove them.

Having conducted 29 crab trap removals since May 2004, Tampa Bay Watch has successfully removed 1,629 traps. Tampa Bay Watch partnered with ReelCycle for this important crab trap removal event.

ReelCycle (www.reelcycle.org) is a 501(c)(3) entity that focuses on waste reduction and sound management practices for the fishing industry.

Devin Sanderson, ReelCycle’s

"Change is the law of life, and those who look

only to the past or present

are certain to miss the future."

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Founder and President, said, “Each year, hundreds of tons of derelict gear is discarded in landfills or illegally dumped, which can result in ‘ghost fishing’ or ‘ghost traps’.”

More info is at MyFWC.com/Rules.

Contact FWC’s trap-retrieval coord., Kyle Miller, 850.487.0554. For more information on Tampa Bay Watch’s effort contact Serra Herndon at sherndon@tampabaywatch.org or 727.867.8166 ext. 227.

22nd Annual Saturday, August 22, 9am - 1pm

www.TampaBayWatch.com The Great Bay Scallop Search is a resource monitoring event based out of Fort De Soto Park where Tampa Bay Watch recruits 200 community volunteer snorkelers to search for scallops in select areas within Boca Ciega and Lower Tampa Bays. The goal of the event is to monitor and document the health and status of the bay scallop population.

We mainly recruit volunteers with shallow draft boats, but we have limited spots for canoes and kayaks. We also accommodate volunteer snorkelers without boats by matching them with boaters who have room aboard their vessel.

Scallops are filter feeders, therefore they are highly sensitive to changes in water quality and can be used to measure an ecosystem’s health. We are optimistic for a high count at the Scallop Search this year due to the positive news of the regrowth of seagrass in Tampa Bay which is the main habitat for scallops.

Facts About Bay Scallops

- Scientific name: Argopecten irradians - Size: About 2 inches - Distribution: Throughout Florida’s west coast and as far north as West Palm Beach on the east coast - Habitat: Sea grass beds & shallow waters of estuaries - Although clams may live 40 years, the life span of a bay scallop is a fleeting 12-18 months - An adult bay scallop can pump as much as 14.7 liters of water per hour by funneling water across open pathways on its gill covers - Because scallops are extremely sensitive to pollution, they serve as useful “underwater canaries” to signal changes in water quality - Scallops are a favored food of stone crabs, who have no trouble crushing the scallop’s armored shell with their powerful claws - Bay scallops develop male & female sex organs, producing both sperm & eggs - of the 12-million or so eggs a single scallop releases, only one may survive to adulthood - Tiny blue eyes along the outer rim of the shell detect movement and serve as an early warning system for scallops

TAKE CAUTION with Standing Water! for some mosquito-borne diseases and can signal the fact that mosquitoes carrying the diseases are present in the area. There are eight locations in the county where chickens are kept and tested weekly.

Pinellas County Mosquito Control confirmed a positive test for West Nile virus in a sentinel chicken on Tuesday, July 14, marking the second confirmed positive in Pinellas County this year. Sentinel chickens serve as an earlywarning detection system

Mosquito Control technicians are aggressively treating known breeding areas by ground and by air, as well as responding to requests from residents. Additional fogging and treatment efforts are ongoing in the areas where the positive sentinel chickens were located.

Residents are urged to be diligent in ridding their properties of standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Mosquitoes can breed in as little as one

Historic Scallop Counts 1996 - 75 1997 - 79 1998 - 27 1999 - 21 2000 - 18 2004 - 12 2005 - 1 2006 - 175 2007 - 555 2008 - 624 2009 - 674 (banner year!)

2010 - 32 2011 - 5 2012 - 12 2013 - 51 2014 - 112 Searches were not held 2001-2003 to allow water quality to improve.

quarter inch of standing water, so the following precautions are advised:

mesh screening • Repair rips or tears in door and window screens

• Empty water from old tires, flower pots, garbage can lids, recycling containers, boat tarps and buckets • Eliminate standing water near plumbing drains, air conditioner drips, septic tanks or rain gutters • Flush birdbaths and wading pools weekly • Flush bromeliads twice weekly or treat with a biological larvicide • Change the water in outdoor pet dishes daily • Keep pools adequately chlorinated • Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito-eating gambusia fish • Cover rain barrels with fine

In addition, the Florida Department of Health advises residents to follow “Drain & Cover” preventative measures by draining standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying as well as covering skin with clothing and using mosquito repellent.

For more information, visit www.floridahealth.gov.

Visit www.pinellascounty.org/mos quito to find a mosquito control request form and additional information about stopping mosquitoes.

Residents can call Pinellas County Mosquito Control at 727.464.7503.

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RECREATIOn ST. PETE BEACH

727.363.9245 www.SPBRec.com St Pete Beach Comm. Center 7701 Boca Ciega Drive St. Pete Beach, 33706 Jennifer McMahon CPR,P Rec. Director

SPB COMMUNITY YARD SALE St. Pete Beach Community Center Yard Sale Saturday, Sept. 12, 8am - 12pm. Community Center does advertising.

Cost: 10’ x 10’ $15 - Residents & $17.50 - Non SPB Residents.

More info. or to reserve space, call (727) 363-9245. Act fast!

Summer Aquatic Fitness Class Schedule for St. Pete Beach Aquatics Center.

Join in for one of three Aquatic fitness classes at St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center. All classes cost $5 SPB Res. and $6 Non-Residents.

Silver Sneakers also accepted!

Information call 727-363-9264 or visit www.spbrec.com.

COMPLETE AQuATIC WORk-OuT Tue, Wed, Thurs: 10:30-11:15am AQuA ZuMBA Tue: 7 - 8 pm Fri: 10:30 - 11:30 am Sat: 10:15 - 11:15 am AQuATIC FITnESS CLASS Mon: 10:30-11:30am Wed: 11:30am-12:30pm Thu: 7:00-8:00pm

FAMILy Fun dAyS Aquatic Ctr. Bring family & friends out Sunday, August 16 - 12:00-3:00p Adm: $2/youth/Sr’s - $3/adults.

Enjoy music, pool bingo, prizes and more. Visit www.spbrec.com or call (727) 363-9264. ___________________________

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 Ave., Treasure Island

ZuMBA® Fitness class Ana J. Cano Zumba® Fitness Instructor T.I. Comm. Ctr., 727.547.4575, ext 237.

Monday & Friday - 8:00 am.

PICkLEBALL Call Jim Hoggatt 636.485.0932 or Treasure Island Golf & Tennis 727.360.6062. www.usapa.org.

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Parks & Recreation Department 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.392.0665 MadeiraBeachFun.com

Recreation programs for ALL ages!

From 4 years old to 99 years old… we have FUN for you!

Licensed after-school care programs and exciting youth camps to engaging senior citizen programs, heart-pumping Zumba classes - competitive sports leagues (both youth - adults) #FollowTheFUN with us any way you choose!

Programs open to everybody.

However, resident and non-resident pricing is in place for any of Madeira Beach's programs. Residency status provide ID at enrollment.

NEW WEBSITE MadeiraBeachFun.com follow on Twitter @MadeiraBeachFUN.

SPB COMMUNITY YARD SALE St. Pete Beach Community Center

Saturday, Sept. 12, - 8am - 12pm.

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LIBRARIES Gulf Beaches

200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ Contact Travis Ann Sherman Contact phone: 391-2828

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, August 12, September 9.

Open Forum: Monday, August 17, September 21.

Internet Class: Wednesday, August 19, September 16.

Facebook: Monday, August 24, September 28.

International Film Movement: First Tuesdays @ 4:00.

August 4, God’s Slave.

September 1, Human Capital.

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

August 25 & September 29.

Summer Film Series: Wednesdays @ 2:30. Call for title information.

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

Scrabble: Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00.

Learn some new two letter words.

Writer’s Group: Mondays, 10:00 a - noon.

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

Bridge Lessons: Mondays 1:00 – 4:00, August 3, August 10 & Sept. 14.

BOOk GROuPS Chatterbooks: Tuesdays @ 10:30 am. August 16, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

September 15, Moon and Sixpence

by W. Somerset Maugham.

CHILdREn’S PROGRAMS Baby & Me Storytime: (Baby - 2 yrs) Wednesdays, 10:30 am.

Short stories, puppets, songs, followed by some baby play & good times.

Pre-k Storytime & Art Class: (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30 am.

Stories, puppets, and songs, followed by an art/craft class.

Summer Reading Program 2015 Giveaway: Enter to win a Kindle by reading a book and writing a 30 word book review.

Drawing August 4th.

TEEn PROGRAM Summer Reading Program 2015 Giveaway: Enter to win a Kindle by reading a book and writing a 30 word book review.

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365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363-9238 www.stpetebeach.org/library Mon/Wed 10am-8pm Tue/Thur/Fri 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday, closed Phyllis Ruscella, Administrator Maryjane Hyatt, Librarian Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/SPBLibrary Follow us on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/spblibrary Library closed: Monday, Sept. 7

TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour - library books for Kindle, other tablets - Tues 3pm August 4 & 18, September 1 & 15 I Just Got My iPad, now What?

Tuesday, 10:30am, August 4 & September 8 Wednesday, 10:30am, August 12 & September 16 E-Books for iPad, Friday, 10:30am August 14 & September 18 More iPad (intermediate level) Wednesday, 10:30am August 5 & September 9

AduLT PROGRAMS Movie night, W’day, 6pm August 19, 100-Foot Journey College Admissions Q & A with Michael J. Donahue Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7pm

BOOk dISCuSSIOn GROuP Book then film, Tuesdays, 10:30am August 18 & 25, A Separate Peace Sept. 15 & 22, All Quiet on the Western Front

CHILdREn’S PROGRAMS Mother Goose Story Time for ages 3 and under Thursdays, 11am-12noon August 13, 20 & 27 Sept. 3, 17 & 24 I Want to Be a Skeeter Reader skill building for beginning readers Thursdays, 4-5pm August 6, 13, 20 & 27 Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24

AMALIE ARENA (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com

August

5 – 9 – Varekai – Cirque du Soleil 31 – WWE Monday Night Raw September 10 – Ed Sheeran 19 – Super Freestyle Explosion 24 – Janet Jackson

AMERICAN STAGE 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org August Through August 2 – One Slight Hitch 2 – This is a Comedy Show 2 – Season Wrap Up Party 14,15 – A Pearl in the Hogwaller September 6 – Lecture – Intimate Apparel 16 through Oct. 11 – Intimate Apparel A SIMPLE THEATER The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org

CAPITOL THEATER 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues August 7 – Jorma Kaukonen 8 – Sinbad 9 – Colby Cailliat 12 – Nazareth 19 – Rickie Lee Jones September 26 – Delbert McClinton October 3 – Molly Ringwald 7 – Ani DeFranco 8 – Here Come the Mummies 14 – Don Williams

CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATER 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us/City_Calendar /Hickman_Theater_Events.htm#/?i=1 August 3 – 14 – Theater Professional Training 7 – Gecko Art Reception 15, 16 – Unmasked Bullies

EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793 www.eightoclocktheatre.com/

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August 21 – 30 – A Grand Night for Singing 23, 24 – Auditions West Side Story FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com August Through 9 – Mame October 2 – November 1 – The Importance of Being Ernest with Zombies GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com

GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org LARGO CULTURAL CENTER 105 Central Park Dr, Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com August 21 – 30 – A Grand Night for Singing September 5 – The Michael Allman Band 26 – A Mathstart Musical October 1 – Victor Wooten 6 – Hiromi 10 – Micki Free’s American Horse Trio 16 – Romain Collin M.A.D. THEATRE OF TAMPA

(Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa)

813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com August 2 – 4 – Auditions Next to Normal

Mid-FLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATER - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 August 1 – Toby Keith 11 – Steely Dan 13 – Incubus 14 – Sublime 16 – J Cole 22 – Tim McGraw September 4 – Chris Brown 5 – Lady Antebellum 12 – 5 Seconds of Summer 13 – Van Halen 15 – Kelly Clarkson 18 – Luke Bryan October 2 – Brad Paisley 3 – Oddball Comedy Fest – Amy Shumer

PATEL CONSERVATORY 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance / Theater / Music

August 7 – 9 – Showstoppers

15 – End of Summer Music Blowout 15 – Popular Dance Intensive

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RUTH ECKERD HALL 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com Register now for Summer Camps August 6 – Whitesnake 8 – The Ries Brothers 13 – Weird Al Yankovic 14 – The Grammy Project Showcase 15 – Hippie Fest 21 – Rob Thomas 23 – YES & Toto 24 – Billy Idol 25 – Australian Pink Floyd Show October 14, 15 – John Cleese and Eric Idle

ST. PETERSBURG CITY THEATRE Just off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. S, St. Petersburg, 33712 727.866.1973. www.spcitytheatre.org Register now for Summer Camps August 14 – 16 – Summer Shorts September 16 – 90th Anniversary Gala SPMOH 17 – 27 – Crimes of the Heart

STAGEWORKS THEATER NEW 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.org August 6 – 30 – Sylvia

STRAZ CENTER 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org August Through 2 – Occupation 5 – Floetry 7 – 9 – Showstoppers 8 – Chris Hardwick 8 – Test Drive Your Seat 15 – Pole for a Purpose 29 – Patton Oswalt September 4 – Hour Confessions 5 – Six Triple Eight 6 – American Heartbeat 9 – October 4 – Almost an Evening 17 – One Man Breaking Bad 22 – 27 – Once October 2 – Eric Paslay 3 – Silly Sam the Music Man 10 – The Princess Bride 14 – Nov.22 – Silence! The Musical

THE COLISEUM 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea dances return October - May THE MAHAFFEY THEATER 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffeytheater.com www.ticketmaster.com August 9 – Jill Scott September 5 – Keith Sweat

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LIVE THEATRE

A rts & Leisure

18 – Tango Lovers October 15 – Alvin and the Chipmunks

THE PALLADIUM 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org August 7 – Backtrack Blues Band 8 – La Lucha 13 – The Only Daddys 14 – Steve Arvey 20 – Broadway Smash Songbook 21 – TC Carr and the Bolts of Blue 22 – Monday, Monday 60’s Flashback 28 – Rev. Billy C. Wirtz & Ronny Elliot 29 – Mojo Gurus September 11 – Vic Dibitetto VAN WEZEL 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org August 21 – Yesterdayze September 18 – Reverend Barry & the Funktastic Soul October 2 – John Cleese & Eric Idle 13 – Shen Yun Orchestra

WEST COAST PLAYERS 21905 US 19 N., Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org August 2, 3 – Auditions – A Delicate Balance

14 – 30 – The Nerd

MUSEUMS

ARMED FORCES MILITARY 2050 34th Way N, Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com August 16 – Build A Model Camp September 13 – Build A Model Camp October 3 – USO Stars and Stripes 10 – The Crisis of Isis 11 – Build A Model Camp DALI MUSEUM One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org • Saturdays Dali & Beyond Film Series Dillydally w/ Dali • Sundays - Yoga + Dali • Wednesdays, Thursdays Story Time for Families The Royal Inheritance: Dali Works Spanish National Collection Visit website - ongoing lectures/activities August 3 – Jr Docent Summer Program (Middle School) 6 – Cult Classic – Animal House 22 through January 3, 2016 – M C Escher at the Dali

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Sunday, August 2 – Fun days in the Sun at Tradewinds 12 noon – 6:30 pm. $10 parking at Guy Harvey Outpost.

Tradewinds at Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Families gather at the front pool for live reggae music and planned family activities. www.funinthesundays.com Sunday, August 2 – Rays Watch Party on the Beach 1:35 pm. $10 parking at Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Bring beach blanket & sunscreen to enjoy the Rays baseball game on the big screen right on the beach. Beverages and all your cookout favorites will be available for purchase, including buckets of beer and specialty cocktails. Rays Radio will broadcast live & the Rays Street Team will be donned with great giveaways. www.tradewindsislandresort.com/rays

Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 14 – Theater Professional Actor Training Workshop 10am–3 pm.

Mon – Fri. $295. Scholarships available.

Catherine Hickman Theatre, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. Open to grades 9 – 12.

Two-week long workshop, students learn character development, dancing, singing and miming with professional theatre artists. Final production “unmasked Bullies” - Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16.

Presented by the Performing Arts Consortium. Call 727.258.8315 Wednesday, August 5 – 2015 Casting Call for St. Pete Art Fashion Week 6 – 8 pm. The Raw Studios, 2338 Emerson Dr. S., St. Petersburg.

This annual event highlights the blending of art and fashion. Models needed.www.stpeteartfashionweek.com

Wednesday, August 5 through Sunday, August 9 - Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai 7:30 pm, matinees on Sunday. $40+. Amalie Arena, Channelside Dr., Tampa. At the edge of time, in a place of pure and undiluted possibility, begins an inspired life rediscovered and a newly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind. www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai

Thursday, August 6 – LocalShops1 Best in Biz Awards 5 – 8 pm. $35-M, $50 non-members. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.

Lots of appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, awards ceremony and entrance to 50 Years of Photography exhibition. Mayor Rick Kriseman will be speaker and Channel 10’s Noah Pransky will emcee. www.localshops1.com Thursday, August 6 – Florida – A Target Rich Environment for (Comic) novelists 7 – 8:30 pm. FREE. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.

Tim Dorsey, bestselling author and longtime Tampa resident, will be presenting a narrated slide show of his travels around Florida. Suitable for all ages but intended for adult audience. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

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Thursday, August 6 – Cult Classic at the dali – Animal House 7 – 10 pm.

Free. The Dali, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Grab your lawn chair, don some inspired digs and enjoy free flicks, local food truck fare and cold craft brews. Craft Beer tickets may be pre-purchased guaranteeing entrance to event. Only 100 tickets available. www.thedali.org Friday, August 7 – First Friday downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. FREE. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com

Friday, August 7 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. Get a sneak peek at the Geckofest entertainers. www.gulfportma.com

Friday, August 7 – Madeira Beach Summer 5k Series 7:15 pm. $25 for single race, $60 for all three in series. Free parking Archibald Park.

Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Each evening of the Madeira Beach 5K Sunset Series, runners will take to the sand and enjoy Sunsets, Sandy beaches, Craft Beer, Live Music & Post race party. www.madeirabeach5k.racehawk.com

Friday, August 7 – St. Pete Beach dive – in Movies Doors open at 8 pm, movie begins at dark. $4. St. Pete Beach Recreation Center, Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. “Wreck it Ralph.”

Bring your noodles, floats & chairs to lounge by the pool while watching a movie on our big inflatable screen out under the stars! Food, beverages and glow jewelry available for sale. Please no outside coolers. www.spbrec.com

Friday, August 7 – Ladies night at the Hot Shop 6 pm. $75. The Hot Shop, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. An evening of creativity in glass with an intimate glass blowing experience creating your own masterpiece. Men have their own evening coming up too.

Limited to 5 participants. www.moreanartscenter.org Saturday, August 8 – The Great Brain Wash 5k (Formerly Wig Out) 8 am. $45, discount for teams of 10 or more. $25 Party only. South Straub Park, St. Petersburg. Run in this annual 5K race through downtown St. Pete with over a dozen fun inflatable water obstacles.

VIP After Party in the park. www.events.braintumoralliance.org Saturday, August 8 - 2015 Casting Call for St. Pete Art Fashion Week 6 – 8 pm. The Raw Studios, 2338 Emerson Dr. S., St. Petersburg. This annual event highlights the blending of art and fashion. Models needed. www.stpeteartfashionweek.com

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FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Mon-Sun; last entry 3:30pm Permanent Exhibitions – History, Heritage & Hope, Kaddish in Wood August 1 through Dec. 1 – National Civil Rights Exhibition September 12 – Civil Rights Candlelit Vigil 24 – Voices of Experience GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM 115 10th Ave, St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. Sun. 1-4pm.

Donations suggested. Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands.

Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation!

Volunteers Needed 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 Passionate Design, The American Craft Movement exhibition through Dec. 2015.

JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org Mondays, FREE admissions all day • Third Thur’s - Ringling by Bay ($10) • Bayside Garden Tour Fridays, Saturdays nEW • Thur-Fri pm - Joseph’s Coat Skyscape New Interactive Galleries for Families Ongoing – Paolo Veronese Exhibit Through Aug. 31 – Precarious Possessions Through September 13 – What the Bringback Brought Through Sept.13 – Appalachia USA Through Sept. 7 – Military FREE adm.part of Blue Star Program August 14 – October 25 – Back and Forth – Thinking in Paint September 12 – Inside the Vault 24 – Conversation with FSU Painting Faculty 25 through Dec. 6 – Paul Rudolf Exhibit 26 – Arts Alive Free Museum Day October 9 Through January 10 – Royal Taste – China Exhibition 15 – RIAF Opening Night – Bollywood Dreams 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 Aug. 16 – Images of the

Floating World and Beyond Through October 4 – Five Decades of Photography at the MFA Exhibition August 1, 15 – Kidding Around Yoga 1, 15 – Make and Take 2,16, 30 – Music in the Marley 3, 31 – Contempo Lunch Lecture Series 8, 22 – Drumming 12 – Coffee Talks with Nan Colton 19, 26 – Music & Art Appreciation Series 20 – Porch Party 22 through November 29 – Drawing – The Foundation of Art 27 – MFA Cinema – Office Killer September 1 – Holiday Card Sale Begins 2, 16, 23 – Music & Art Appreciation Series 5, 19 – Make and Take 5, 19 – Kidding Around Yoga 7, 21 – Illuminate 12, 26 – Drumming 13 – Hot Gatherings, Cool Conversations 17 – Porch Party 17 – Meet the Artist – Traer Price 19 – Gallery Talk – Photography October 3, 17 – Kidding Around Yoga 5, 19 – Illuminate 11 – Hot Gathering, Cool Conversation 15 – Porch Party 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. Pete Goes to War 1941-1945 Legendary Landscapes

by Highwaymen September 10 – Happy Hour with Historian 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 & 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 May through Fall St. Augustine 450 Years Old August 3 – History Camp 17 – History Camp September 3 through Jan. 3 – Preserving Eden 12 through Jan. 3 – Florida’s Got the Blues TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org • Mondays - Meditation • Fridays – Art on The House – 4-8pm.

Visit the gallery free of charge.

Donations welcome.

• Second Friday Global Lens Series, International screenings • Saturdays – Art Spot Activities • Sundays – Drop in Docent Tours Through Sept. 6 – the American Spirit Exhibition Through Sept. 20 – In Living Color – Andy Warhol and Print Making Blue Star Museum honors Military through September 7 August 20 – Warhol Film Series 28 – Lecture – Warhol September 17 – Warhol Film Series 19 – City – Fashion, Art, Culture 20 – All day Screening Warhol Films USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620 813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849 M-F 10 am – 5pm / Sat 1-5 pm FREE. August 28 – A Family Affair USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa www.ira.usf.edu USF GRAPHIC STUDIO 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, 813.974.3503 Free adm.

Monday - Friday (holidays excepted) 10 am - 5 pm

ART GALLERIES

ART LOFTS Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd fl.)

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 September 5,6 – Crafty Fest 19 – Gatsby Gala October 3, 4 – Crafty Fest 17 – Day of Dead Costume Bash BLOOM ART CENTER & nEW OLESEN ART GALLERY 910 5 th Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/bloom underground Best New Arts Community 2014 – Creative Loafing August – 22 – Legendary CHIHULY COLLECTION Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work.

400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org • Combine with Hot Shop for Arts Experience $14.95 Adult, $19.95 Arts Experience Adult Through August 30, The Duet – Lisa Zerkowitz and Boyd Sugiti 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 October 4 – 13 – American Craft Week

CREATIVE CLAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 1114 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.org Second Saturday Gallery Walk August 8 – Mirage September 3 – The Variety Show 12 – Mirage 12 – Crossing the Bridge October 10 – The Good Folk Show DOMAIN HOME ACCESSORIES & GALLERY 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Open daily. Artist reception monthly.

Local & Florida artisans featured.

DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk Through August 11 – The Land of the Lost August – 15 – Artist’s Reception September – 19 – Artist’s Reception DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin, 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org Through Aug. 11, Land of the Lost Through Aug. 16 – Illumination – The Art of the Clothe Through Aug.16 – Elemental – Florida Quilt Invitational Through Aug.16 – Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild Through Aug. 16 – Quilt National August 29 – Wearable Art Eleven w/Triple Bizarre Bodacious Bras September 11 through Oct. 18 – Linda Adele Goodine 11 through Oct. 18 – Call of the Wild 11 through Dec. 23 – Beauty & the Beast FEATHERED SERPENT NEW GALLERY 1018 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.824.8877 www.featheredserpentgallery.com Tues – Sat 11 am – 6 pm Featuring Latin American Artists FLORIDA CRAFTART GALLERY 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org Until August 15 – World on a String Walking Mural Tours every Saturday August 11 – Robin Hood Marionette Show 14 – Make a Puppet Friend 21 – $50 Photos September 18 –$50 Photo FOURWARD GLASS GALLERY NEW 611 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.433.9991 11am–8pm, Mon – Sat. www.fourwardglass.com GULF COAST ART ALLIANCE 514 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org MICHELE TUEGEL 320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.823.1100 www.mtcontempo.com Tues – Sat 11 am – 6 pm Aug. through Sept. – Judy Palaferro RED CLOUD INDIAN ARTS 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 • Closed Sundays www.redcloudindianarts.com

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Saturday, August 8 – 8th Annual Geckofest Pub Crawl 4 – 9 pm, after party starts at 9 pm. $20 advance, $25 day of.

Six Establishments throughout city of Gulfport. Includes one drink at each location, poker run and an After Party at O’Maddys. www.geckofest.com Saturday, August 8 – St. Pete’s Second Saturday Art Walk 5 – 8:30 pm. FREE with free Artwalk trolley service. Galleries throughout several art districts of St. Petersburg.

Over 40 galleries with many having opening night receptions, demonstrations and conversations. www.artsstpete.org

Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 – The Sleeping Beauty 4 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun. $10 adults, $5 members and students. Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs.

The classic fairy tale performed by adults for children, families and the young at heart. www.ctsfl.us

Sunday, August 9 – Fun days in the Sun at Tradewinds 12 noon – 6:30 pm. $10 parking at Guy Harvey Outpost.

TradeWinds at Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Families gather at the front pool for live reggae music and planned family activities. www.funinthesundays.com Thursday, August 13 – Extended Hours Florida Aquarium 4 – 6:30 pm. $15 admission after 4 pm. The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa.

Enjoy the Aquarium for discounted price on select dates during summer.

Do not forget the swim suits to enjoy the splash pond at Explore A Shore. www.flaquarium.org Thursday, August 13 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society Meeting 7 pm. Free. Pinellas County Extension Service, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.

Following an education class, speaker Louis DelFavero will discus collecting orchids in Bahamas. Orchids for sale.

Contact 727.420.7230 or 550.7993.

Friday, August 14 – Clearwater/St. Petersburg Ski and Sports Club kick-off Meeting & Fundraiser 6:30 pm. FREE to attend. East Bay Country Club, 702 Country Club Dr. Largo. Known as Snowsharks, the county’s only snow skiing club will showcase the six club trips & overview of fundraising efforts for Bay Pines Disabled American Veterans. www.snowshark.org

Friday, August 14 – St. Pete Beach dive – in Movies Doors open 8 pm, movie begins at dark. $4.

St. Pete Beach Recreation Center, Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach.

“Monster University”. Bring noodles, floats, and chairs to lounge by the pool while watching a movie on our big inflatable screen out under the stars!

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Friday, August 14 & Saturday, August 15 – The Pearl of the Hogwaller $12 advance, $15 at door. American Stage, 163 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg. Awardwinning national performer Becca McCoy weaves together an eclectic mix of songs, Facebook statuses and personal writings on a journey from a culture-shocked, displaced new mom to a woman learning to see the beauty and blessings that come in life’s unexpected twists and turns. www.americanstage.org / www.stpeteartalliance.org

Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16 – 2nd Annual Summer Shorts 8 pm Friday & Saturday, 2 pm Sunday. $15 adult, $10 student, children under 12 – one free with each adult.

All proceeds benefit theater programs.

St. Pete City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. Celebrating 90 years of theater in the community.

Summer Shorts is a playwriting festival celebrating the art of one act composition. www.spcitytheatre.org Saturday, August 15 – Bugs and Butterflies 10 am – 12 noon. FREE with registration. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr., St. Petersburg. Introducing families to the wonderful world of bugs and butterflies found at Weedon Island Preserve.

Registration required. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, August 15 – An Epic Expedition - A Back to School Event 4 – 6 pm. Free. St. Petersburg Community Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. children receive FREE school supplies while experiencing hands-on learning and discovering.

There will also be games, activities and something for the whole family. www.gracetograce.org or 727.525.0012

Saturday, August 15 – Gulfport Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. This month features Nicktorious and Dallas the Fire Guy from Extreme Entertainment as a prelude to Geckofest. Artisans, unique vendors, food and beverage vendors. Visitors can observe live glass blowing demonstrations at Industrial Arts Center of Gulfport located in the Alley of the Arts. www.gulfportma.com Sunday, August 16 – Family Fun days at the Pool 12 noon – 3 pm. $3 adult, $2 child or senior.

St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach.

Come and enjoy music, family fun, slides, pool basketball, pool bingo, prizes and much more. A family friendly event. www.spbrec.com

Sunday, August 16 – Build A Model Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 per child, $9.95 admission to museum for parents. The Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34th Way N, Largo.

Kids can build their own take home model along with professionals from the Pelikan Model Club, receive a set of dog tags and take a ride on our Virtual Voyager Simulator – a $50 value. www.armedforcesmuseum.com

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RINGLING COLLEGE NEW OF ART & DESIGN 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu STIRLING STUDIOS & GALLERY 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com August 14 – Artists Reception & Open House September 11 – Artists Reception & Open House October 9 – Artists Reception & Open House STUDIO 620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org August Through Aug. 22 – The Messengers 6, 7 – All is Fair in Love and War 8 – Experimental Portraiture Workshop October 10 – 2015 Studio Honors 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 of month

ART CENTERS & CLASSES

BEACH ART CENTER 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Check website for full list of classes.

September 11 through October 2 – Movement, Rhythm, Spectacle October 9 – 30 – H2O Plunge INDUSTRIAL ARTS CENTER 5437 29th Ave. S, just off Beach Blvd.

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

• Open during each Gulfport Art Walk on the first Friday & third Saturday each month 6-10pm.

• Clay hand building, copper enameling, 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 Handmade glass art & crafts.

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, 10 am – 4 pm • Friday Night Clay – Center For Clay August 8 – Second Saturday 13 – One Day @ the Morean – Dick Jacobs

15 – 5th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest Through 16 – 97th Annual Members Exhibition Through 21 – The Carter Venture Through 21 – We Made Some Art September 19 – Eat Rich, Play dirty PINELLAS PARK ART SOCIETY Park Station Building nEW 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com Check website for classes, Free Parking & admission to tour galleries. Family friendly art celebrating 50 years.

August 2, 3 – Delivery for Members Show 3 – Photo Group Meeting 10 – General Meeting September 6, 7 – Delivery for Members Show October 5, 6 – Delivery for Members Show PINOT’S PALETTE nEW 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspallete.com/stpetersburg M–F 10 am – 5 pm. Sip & Paint Studio nEW – Wine Glass Wednesdays 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+ Years Shows & Markets / 100 Artists Show Classes Art & Exercise • All Suntan Art Center classes held at Don Vista Arts Center • Suntan Sunday Market 10am -3pm, Don Vista Bldg., presented by Suntan Art Center • Saturday Art-Mart in Pass-A-Grille, • Receptions 2nd Saturday 4 – 6 pm • Call to Artists for “Luxury” 100 Artist Show - Nov. 28 – 29, 2015 TREASURE ISLAND ART GUILD www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly • Wed - 9:30am - noon ‘Anything Goes’ Open studio for all mediums Comm. Ctr. Garden Room • Thursday – 9:30 am – noon ‘Painting with the Vets’ artist assistance available with focus – City Hall Aud. • Friday – 9:30 am – noon ‘Portrait Workshop’ – Live model City Hall ZEN GLASS STUDIO 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm Offers glassblowing classes & work shops for families, friends,1st timers & professionals. Schedule most popular workshop, “Make Own Wineglass” St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.

3rd Saturday Art WalkTour, 6-10 pm

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!

• Birthday Parties & 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 • Exhibit Seeking donations of new or well loved LEGOs for exhibit.

• 1st Sunday each month open special hours for special needs families.

August 9 – Great Connections 24 – Totally Tots Weeks 31 – PNC Day September 26 – Rendezvous in Rio HERITAGE VILLAGE 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Closed Mon., Tue. & holidays.

SuMMER: Wed to Sat 10am– 4 pm.

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 & Natural Beauty: Pieces of Past (POPs), Quick and Easy: Gadgets for Home August 1 – Black Pot Cooking September 5 – Black Pot Cooking October 3 – Black Pot Cooking 24 – Country Jubilee 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 from DNA to organs • Gaze skyward – Saunders Planetarium • IMAX Dome Theatre – dome shaped screen – 10,500 sq ft visual imagery NOW OPEN – Imagination Playground BLUE STAR MUSEUM – Free adm. to Military through September 6 August 1 – 15 – Circuits in Idea Zone 10 – 14 – Mission: Alien Earth 16 – 30 – Science of Sound in Idea Zone 24, 25 – IMAX Closed 25 – Home School Open House 28 – Food Truck Madness 29 – Greek Art Workshop September 1 – 15 – Moving Art / Animation LED in Idea Zone 26 – $5 Museum Day October 3 – 10 – World Space Week 23, 24 – Natl. Hispanic Scientist of the Year

MUSIC

CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIdAy www.clearwaterjazz.com October 15 – 18, 2015 FLORIDA ORCHESTRA 727.662.7286 • See venues for dates Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center ST.PETERSBURG JAZZ FEST Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org www.stpetejazzfest.com AddEd SUNCOAST DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY 727.596.7142 SUNDAY JAZZ JAMS 727.824.72221 www.themanhattancasino.com/contact Revival of a local Jazz tradition, every week! Sponsored by Al Downing 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 August 22 – Auditions THE HANGAR RESTAURANT 540 First St SE, St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 www.aldowningjazz.com • First Monday each month Jazz Jam August 3 - Jazz Jam September 7 – Jazz Jam October 5 – Jazz Jam WMNF 88.5 COMMUNITY RADIO 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org September 3 – Burning Up – Tribute to Madonna 19 – Skipper’s – Eileen Jewell

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Monday, August 17 through Wednesday, August 19 – Florida Main Street Business Conference 8 am each day. Varying events throughout. Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 5 th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

A host of seminars, speakers and social events celebrating small business districts throughout the city. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015florida-main-street-conference-tickets-1 6503489381 Tuesday, August 18 – Burgers & Badges 5 – 8 pm. FREE Food, demonstrations and information.

Tierra Verde Fire Station #21, 540 Sands Point Drive, Tierra Verde.

Meet your 1st responders and your neighbors. Safety displays and demonstrations. Help make your neighborhood a safer, better place to live. tvbusinesses@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 19 – St. Petersburg Preservation Summer Walking Tour 6:30 pm. Tour begins at Snell Arcade, 405 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Teaming with Keep St. Pete Lit, this tour will provide history of the rich architecture with a literary twist as authors read their works and ask you to share your favorite Florida poem. www.stpetepreservation.org Friday, August 21 – Military Officers Association Monthly Luncheon 11 am Social Hour followed by lunch and short program. Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows are invited to attend. Reservations are necessary by calling 727.360.2936.

Friday, August 21 – St. Pete Road Runner’s Summer Beach 5k 7 pm. $30 non-members, $25 members. The Hurricane, 809 Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille.

Your entry fee includes raffle prizes and a post-race party in which you can toast the night away. FREE Food & Beer, Awards, Swag Bag, and a Leslie Jordan Tech Shirt! www.sprr.org

Saturday, August 22 – Fort deSoto Triathlon Series Race starts 7 am. $89 / Triathlon or Duathlon and $139 / International Triathlon. Fort DeSoto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierre Verde. Next race Sept. 26 www.fortdesototriathlon.com

Saturday, August 22 – 13th Zoo 5k Run Check in 6:30 am, 7:30 am start.

Kid’s Fun Run 9 am. $35+. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 Sligh Ave., Tampa.

5K run that winds through the Zoo and along the scenic Hillsborough River.

Registration cost includes admission to the Zoo for the day for the entrant and race t-shirt, while supplies last.

Walk-ups accepted the day of the run. www.lowryparkzoo.com

Saturday, August 22 – 22nd Annual Great Bay Scallop Search 9 am – 1 pm. Free. Fort DeSoto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierre Verde.

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volunteers with shallow draft boats, canoes and kayaks – those snorkelers without boats will be paired with those who do. Register early, spots fill up quick. www.tampabaywatch.org

Saturday, August 22 – Back to School at the Zoo 10 am – 3 pm.

FREE with zoo admission, with each adult ticket get up to 2 kids FREE (ages 3 – 11). Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 Sligh Ave., Tampa. Visit booths along a mapped pathway through the Zoo where kids can enjoy games, crafts and snacks, and learn about important back-to-school safety and health tips.

Leave with fun goodies and prizes. www.lowryparkzoo.com

Saturday, August 22 – Rain Water Harvesting Workshop 1 – 3 pm.

FREE to attend, $35 for rain barrel.

Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr., St. Petersburg. Learn how to save rainwater in a recycled plastic drum for reuse. The collected water may be used for plant beds, potted plants and special plant collections. Rain barrels available for pre-purchase. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, August 22 – Warrior Play Shop with Jill Perry 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. $25 pre-registration, $35 day of event. Free to members.

Tree of Life Yoga, The playshop will include discussion, asana practice and reflection. Bring a journal and pen for your reflection. www.treeoflifeyoga.org

Saturday, August 22 – World Premiere – A Savannah Ghost Story 6 pm. $45 - M, $50 non-members.

Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs. Before its world premiere this Halloween Eve, patrons are given a chance to be the first to hear a preview of the famous Savannah ghost, Alice Ryley, come to life in a new operatic work, with a special session with the composer and the artists after the performance. www.ctsfl.us

Saturday, August 22 – Legendary Exhibition at BLOOM 7 – 11 pm. FREE, w/donation bar. The BLOOM Art Center, 910 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

An exhibit of 25 artists with the intent of what it takes to be legendary. Juried show. Aerial dragons fly high above you with 15,000 square feet of exhibition space. www.startbloomin.com

Saturday, August 22 – Beerfest at MOSI 8 – 11 pm. $55 +, $15 designated driver. VIP package will be available.

MOSI, 4801 Fowler Ave., Tampa.

An evening of craft beers, food and entertainment. www.mosi.org Monday, August 24 – 7 Week America’s Boating Course 7 – 9 pm.

Instruction free, materials $40 per family. St Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing, St Petersburg. Seven week course each Monday, that with completion you will receive Florida Safe Boating Education card that may qualify you for insurance discounts. Ages 12 years and up. Pre-registration required. www.boatingstpete.org

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COCONUTS COMEDY CLUB Oldest (longest running) comedy club in Florida. 5501 Gulf Blvd.

St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653 (JOKE) www.coconutscomedyclubs.com Open Mike on Tuesdays Shows: Wed-Sat, doors open 9pm.

August 5 – 8 – Costaki Economopoulos 12 – 15 – Helen Keaney 19 – 22 – Chris Barnes 26 – 29 – Darryl Lenox SPORTY’S COMEDY CLUB 17093 Gulf Blvd. N., Redington Beach 727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) Comedy Legend G. David Howard. Guinness Book of World Records for Comedy • “Funniest Man Alive” Fri–Sat night Reservations suggested, $15 each plus 2 drink minimum. www.facebook.com/GDavidHoward

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THE COLISEUM 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum • Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays $7/dance, $10 dance instruction NO TEA DANCES UNTIL OCTOBER October 7, 21 – Tea Dances resume FLORIDA WEST BALLET Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th St. N., St. Petersburg. Students ages 8 through College. More information floridawestballet@tampabay.rr.com or visit www.floridawestballet.org 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 International Ballroom $8 - Carol Baker 12pm-1pm Interm. Lesson 1pm-2pm Beginner Lesson 2pm-3pm Ballroom Dancing • Tuesday Argentine Tango $8 6:30pm-7pm ‘First Timers’ class 7pm-8pm Beg. Argentine Tango with Kathleen & Steve 8-10:30pm Argentine Tango • Wednesday Swing $8 6-7pm Bonus Dance lesson 7-8pm Beginner East Coast Swing Dance Lesson 8-11pm Dancing & Live Music SwingTime.info • Thursday Salsa Social $8 6:30pm - 8pm Salsa Lessons w/Carol Rivera, Beg-Inter & Adv. 8pm-10pm General Salsa • Sunday Band / Ballroom $8 6pm - 7pm Ballroom lessons 7 - 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 August 1 – Summer Intensive Showcase 12 – 16 – Jacobs Pillow Dance Fest.

ST. PETERSBURG POLISH AMERICAN SOCIETY 1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org • Sunday Dinner & Dancing: 2 – 3:30 pm - Dinner - $8 727-360-0584 - dinner RSVP 3 – 6 pm Dance, $5 M’s/$8 Non M’s Sunday Live Bands • Wednesday Tea Dances/ Live Band 2nd & 4th Wed of the month 11:30 – 12:30 pm - Dance w/Carol Baker 1 – 3:30 pm – Dance to Bobby Tess & The Pleasures $7/dance, $10 w/dance inst.

FILM

INTERNATIONAL CINEMA SERIES - Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema SUNSCREEN FILM FESTIVAL Sunscreen Film Festival www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com

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 Tue. • Jungle Boogie Wed 11am - Teach preschool 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 SHUTTLE 8am to sundown - 365 days a year Egmont Key Shuttle located at Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park. $20 RSVP; 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont/ 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info

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, Journey to Madagascar August 6, 13 – Extended Fun Thursdays 9 – Member’s Night October 16 – Brew by the Bays-Beaches FORT DE SOTO PARK Tierre Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/park/05 _Ft_DeSoto.htm Guided Nature Walks, Sat & Sun 10-11:15 am August 22 – Triathlon Series September 26 – Final Race Triathlon Series 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 August 22 – Zoo 5K Run 22 – Back to School at the Zoo 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.

• Mondays – Special Lecture Series • Tuesdays and Thursdays – Mommy and Me • Saturdays – Kayak Paddle tour August 10 – 15 – Shark Days 15 – Fins & Fun Family Fest September 11 – Members Only Movie Night 12 – Electrify the Island ST. PETE AUDUBON SOCIETY 727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org 106+ Years Conservation 1909-2014 $15/individual - $20/family • Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month Reg. meetings resume Sept. 15 First Saturday each month Boyd Hill Bird Walk Oct. 3 – Cuban Christmas Bird Count ST. PETERSBURG SHELL CLUB 9100 113th St. N, 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 www.seabirdsanctuary.com Directly on beach. Open 365 days, FREE 9am–sunset. Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary w/native seabirds. Donations accepted. Tours.

WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 www.weedonislandpreserve.org • Saturday Guided Hikes 9 - 11 am FREE – Bring water + snack, 2-hr hike in coastal mangrove &

upland ecosystems preserve Wear closed toed shoes & hat.

FREE Ages 6+, RSVP online by 2 pm Friday • Archaeology Lectures – 3rd Thursday of month August 1 – Guided Hike 6 – (Comic) Novelists 15 – Bugs and Butterflies 22 – Harvesting Rainwater 29 – Birds of Prey September 5 – This or That 11 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab 17 – Ancient Mariners of Tampa Bay 19 – This or That October 2 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab 15 – Ancient Mariners of Tampa Bay

GARDEN NATURE – FLORIAL

FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo 727.582.2100 www.flbg.org Open daily 7am – 6pm (dusk) Free, Friendly dogs welcome on leash.

• Garden Tour Dates Available: Tours start 9am & last 2.5 – 3 hours.

Pinellas Co. Extension & Horticulture info – 8am – 5pm Mon. – Fri. Closed weekends & County Holidays FLORIDA WEST COAST ORCHID SOCIETY 12175 125th St N, Largo.

727.460.4606 FREE. www.fwcos.org 2nd Thurs, 7:30pm, Visitors welcome.

Educational class, Cooperative Extension (Botanical Gardens).

August 13 – Meeting September 10 – Meeting October 3, 4 – Annual Show and Sale 8 - Meeting GARDEN CLUB ST. PETE Jungle Circle & Green Fingers Circle.

4th Thursday - 1 pm, Garden Center, 500 Sunset Dr S., St. Petersburg Diane Shafer, shaferd2@gmail.com or 727.347.6649. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL Chapter 65, St. Petersburg meetings (unless otherwise noted) 3rd Monday 10am – 2pm, (Sept. to May) Chapel On The Hill Church, Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole, Ikebana – centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging. $80/year singles; $120 couple Fun & “friendship with flowers”.

Info – hotline 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 www.selby.org • Exhibit – Gulf Coast Heritage • Mondays – Yoga in the Garden

August

1 – Orchids 101 1 – Splashing Selby Saturday 18 – Family Yoga September 17 – Volunteer Orientation ST. PETE BEACH GARDEN CLUB Deborah Magliolo 727.363.1869 3rd Tues, 10am (Sept – May),

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Saturday, September 5 – 15th Annual Geckofest – Gecko Gras 10 am – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Themed annual event where the town pays homage to the Gecko with this year’s theme Mardi Gras.

Unique vendors, kids zone, wacky walking parade. Entertainers line the streets, unique acts. www.geckofest.com

Saturday, August 29 – Gulfport’s Gecko Ball – Gecko Gras 6 – 11 pm. $35. Gulfport Casino and Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Annual event with this year’s theme – Mardi Gras. Costumes encouraged, contest for the best. www.geckofest.com

Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 4 pm. FREE. ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg.

Area artisans, crafters and creatives sell their wares in this eclectic open air market. www.artpoolgallery.com

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Wednesday, August 26 through Saturday, August 29 – Community Emergency Response Training 6:30 pm Wed – Thurs, 9 am – 6 pm.

Saturday. FREE. Seminole Fire Station #29, 11095 70 th Ave. N., Seminole.

Training in disaster preparedness and response for community responders.

Registration is required by calling 727.393.8711 extension 210.

Saturday, August 29 – Birds of Prey 10 am – 12 noon. FREE with advance registration Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.

Basic natural history of each species is also discussed along with the impact of humans on their habitats & populations. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, August 29 – Macy's Cares Shopping Event All day. $5 for shopper's card. All Tampa Bay Macy's stores in region. Purchase Macy's Care card for 25% off your purchases inc. sale and clearance items.( 10% for electronics, rugs and furniture) be eligible to win a $500 shopping spree.

Proceeds from sale of Shopper's cards will benefit 2-1-1 Tampa Bay. Call 727.403.3997 to purchase your Card.

Sunday, August 30 – Ostomy Support Group 2 pm. FREE. St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, St. Petersburg. The United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) affiliated support group invites all Ostomates, new or experienced to next meeting including doctors, nurses and families. Share Q & A’s concerns.

Call Millie at 727.687.7584.

Tuesday, September 1 through Saturday, September 12 - Shine St. Pete Mural Festival Various events and locations throughout St. Petersburg. SHINE transforms the streets of St. Petersburg, into a curated, open-air museum showcasing 10+ large-scale murals by internationally renowned and local artists with additional art exhibits and events throughout the city. For complete schedule visit www.stpeteartalliance.org Friday, September 4 – First Friday downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. FREE. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com

Friday, September 4 – Gulfport’s First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm.

FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Streets lined with creative vendors, entertainers, & an international array of restaurants.

Shops and galleries open late, many with receptions and demonstrations. www.gulfportma.com

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Saturday, September 5 – Black Pot Cooking Class 10 am – 1 pm. $30 pre-registration required.

Heritage Village, 11909 125th N., Largo. stir up a new recipe and learn how to cook a favorite meal in a cast iron kettle pot. Menus and costume requirements posted on website. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage

Thursday, September 10 – Happy Hour with the Historian 6:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Historian Mary Angelo presents “From the St. Pete Saints to Satchel Paige All-Stars: Larry LeGrande and the Negro Leagues”. www.spmoh.com

Friday, September 11 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab 10 am – 12 noon.

FREE, registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. Citizens of all ages can join the Florida Public Archaeology Network to gain knowledge on the methods archaeologists use and to recreate the technologies of Florida’s early residents. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, September 12 & September 26 – Lunar Energy Series with Sharon denton 7 – 9 am. $35 for TOLY members, $45 others until Sept. 11 for both classes, $5 more at the door. Tree of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., S. Pasadena.

Awareness of the lunar cycle and the energy effects it has on us all.

Lunar Yoga Practice included in each session. Bring a journal & pen. www.treeoflifeyoga.org Saturday, September 12 – St. Pete Second Saturday Art Walk 5 – 8:30 pm. FREE. Over 40 galleries throughout the city of St. Petersburg.

Hop the Free Art Trolley and explore.

Many opening receptions, demonstrations and unique creativity. www.artsstpete.org

Saturday, September 12 – night in the Islands 6 – 11 pm. FREE. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Dodecanese Blvd. An evening of Greek music, dancing and fun in the streets.

Free dance lessons from 6 -7 pm by Levendia Dance Troupe. www.ctsfl.us

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SUNKEN GARDENS 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/sunken Purchase a commemorative brick for $100 at Historic Sunken Gardens sunkengardens.org • Daily Yoga with Yoga Village classes 10:30am, Sunday 12:30 pm • Hoop Dancing: Tue. 10am – 11am, $80/8 sessions or $15/class • Horticultural Workshops – Saturday • First Saturday of Month – Family Day • Meditation Every Wed. 12:30 pm.

ON THE WATER____

AduLT BASIC SAILInG SCHOOL Boca Ciega Yacht Club, local notfor-profit Sailing Club that promotes sailing activities for the entire Tampa Bay area. Offers summer youth sailing courses free to public Pre-Register: www.sailbcyc.org Jennifer Rogers 727.345.7544.

BOATInG SkILLS / SEAMAnSHIP USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla #72, 9 Classes. Tues 7:30 - 9:30pm, 1300 Beach Blvd SE St. Pete (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 Jim wow.uscgaux.info DOLPHIN LANDINGS CHARTER BOAT CENTER Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com August 2 – Soothe Our Souls September 6 – Soothe Our Souls October 4 – Soothe Our Souls SHELL KEY SHUTTLE & SUNSET CRUISES 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier, 727.360.1348 $25 /Ad - $12.50 / kids www.shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates ST. PETERSBURG SAIL & POWER SQUADRON St Petersburg Sailing Center 250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg Demens Landing, 727.550.1811 www.boating-stpete.org American Boating Course – Free to attend, $40 materials per family. 7 week course. Numerous seminars available. Mon. 7 – 9 pm.

Pre-registration is required.

Next course is August 24, 2015 USCG SAFE BOATING PROGRAM US Coast Guard Aux Flotilla #78 13-week continuous Safe Boating Program Tuesdays, 7 pm, Warren Webster Comm. Ctr, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Bch. Start at your convenience, 1st time register - 6:30 pm.

Begin any Tuesday finish 13 weeks later or take up to 2 years to finish. $45 for course, $60 couple sharing materials. Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801 August 4 – Weather 11 – Your Boat’s Radio 18 – Which Boat is for You 25 – Equipment for Your Boat

September 1 – Waterway Watch / Trailering 8 – Handling Your Boat 15 – Your Highway Signs 22 – Rules of the Nautical Road 29 – Boating Safety October 6 – Introduction to Navigation ST. PETERSBURG SAIL & POWER SQUADRON St Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, St Petersburg Demens Landing, 727-550-1811 www.boating-stpete.org American Boating Course – Free to attend, $40 materials per family. 7 week course. Numerous seminars available. Mon 7 – 9 pm.

Pre-registration is required.

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CARD GAMES

PASADENA BRIDGE CLUB 10 Park St N, St. Petersburg • A.C.B.L. certified duplicate Mon thru Fri, 12:30pm • Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues & Thurs,12pm David 727.381.5944 PASS-A-GRILLE WOMEN’S CLUB BRIDGE Wed, 1 – 4pm, (Oct - April) No bridge in Summer 2201 Pass-A-Grille Way, SPB Open 12:30pm, $2/M, $3/non-M Guests MEN welcome! www.pagwc.com Contact Gwen Swinburne at 727.363.1099 ST. PETERSBURG BRIDGE CLUB 9103 US 19, N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars www.stpetebridge.org M-F 12:30 & 7pm, Sat.10:30am Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040.

CLUBS

ACTION CLUB (Treasure Island) (Sept–May) Membership open to ALL mature residents. $10/ singles, & $15 /couples. Meets monthly 1:30pm.

Treasure Island Comm. Center Refreshments / desserts, programs.

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

ALL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GUILD Beach Branch – mission “to advocate, volunteer and fundraise for children & families of All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine,” with vision of “supporting healthy tomorrows for one child, All Children.”

First Tuesday of Month, Sept – May (except -– December, annual Mrs. Santa event ), 10:30 am, The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. Share our commitment to children. contact Claudia Roberts, crobe16116@msn.com.

CORVAIR BIKING SOCIETY Bike rides on Tuesdays & 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, $18 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, Gulfport 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 MAD DOGS SWIM nEW Wed. Night swims through summer 6 pm. SHARP. Hurley Park Shelter at Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach 727.582.1910 www.stpetemaddogs.org MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOC. OF ST. PETERSBURG 3rd Friday month. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clwtr.

Social hour – 11 am. / lunch & short program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invited Reservations 727.360.2936.

MILITARY OFFICER’S WIVES CLUB 2nd Tue. monthly Oct.-May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater Social hour 11:30 / lunch 12:15 pm RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868.

MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS MOWW (Clearwater Chapter) lunch, 1st Tue., 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. mth.

Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140 PASS-A-GRILLE SHUFFLE BOARD (Jan-Apr) Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10 am-12 Pass-A-Grille Park 9 & 10th Ave. Member $10/yr, Open to Public RETIRED OFFICER’S WIVES CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURG 2nd Tuesday (Oct – May) monthly.

Social 11:30 am, Lunch/ Program 12:15pm, RSVP – 727.812.4868.

ROTARY CLUB OF GULF BEACHES Tuesdays, 12 pm, The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway.

Bill England, 727.347.0386 RUTGERS CLUB TAMPA BAY 1st Thursday monthly – 11:45 am, Hibachi Grill, 7610 49th Street N., Park Plaza, Pinellas Park 344.1944 ST. PETE ROAD RUNNERS Mbr: Road Runners Club of America.

Open to walkers, joggers, noncompetitive runners, biathletes, triathletes, competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers,coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events. www.sprr.org 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. PETE SHUFFLEBOARD Fridays – 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., St. Petersburg, FREE. 7 – 11 pm.

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 Sat. (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 Focus on improving communication & leadership skills. Guests welcome.

Thursdays, 6 – 7:30 pm, FREE 244 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321.872.8295, DowntownSt.PeteToastmasters.com • GuLFPORT TOASTMASTERS Wed., 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S Gulfport 727.537.9098, or August 5 – Pecha Kucha info@gulfporttoastmasters.com www.gulfporttoastmasters.com • ST. PETERSBuRG CLuB #2284 Boost presentation skills confidence!

Public speaking organization help!

Tuesday, 6:15 – 8:30 pm Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall 1801 62nd Ave N., St. Petersburg 2284.www.toastmastersclubs.org

THRIFT SHOPS

ATTIC SHOPPE 727.360.5647 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach www.stalbanstpetebeach.org Run by St. Albans Church Over 50 years running and one of the longest running thrift shops.

PASS-A-GRILLE BCH. COMM. CHURCH THRIFT SHOP CLOSED UNTIL SEPT. 9am – 12 Tue, Wed & Thur; Sat 9am – 1pm (Closed Summer) 727.360.5508 Great Bargains!

107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach TREASURES BY THE SEA Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave. Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 Tues., Thurs., & Sat 10 am – 2 pm.

Contact: Carole Kinney, Administrator

NETWORKING

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB 1st & 3rd Thurs, 11:30 am, 400 Beach Dr, St. Pete. www.BPWStPetePinellas.org RSVP no later – Tues before meeting, RSVP/info: 727.471.8248 RSVP@BPWStPetePinellas.org ORIGINAL THIRD TUESDAYS ST. PETE. NETWORKING 3rd Tuesday each month: 4 – 8 pm Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St. SE, St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 www.originaltuesdays.com

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Lic# CGC038575 727.709.5925 HAndyMAn_________ _____ Quality Work at fair prices. All types of jobs. Free estm. Local resident since 1977. Joe 727.458.5938 General Home Repairs / Maintenance, Let me do the projects you have put off or want done. Reasonable rates. local ref’s & Free quotes, Bob Quigbuilt@yahoo.com 727.729.0763 Reliable & Affordable Handyman 25 yrs experience. Carpentry, electric, fixtures remodeling, plumbing. Decks-Docks, doors, fences/gates, tree removal, land scaping, etc. Big or small, we have crews.

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Call Nick 727.458.4209 PET SERVICES__________ __ BEST FRIEndS PET SITTInG - Loving care for pets, Linda, 727.800.9720 dependable, Friendly Care, T.J. Brown, Dog Handler, – Bay Area Dog Walking TJB1270@aol.com 727.417.3564 PET Buddy PET SITTInG – care for furry & feathered children. Michele 367-1041 PET SITTInG/dOG WALkInG - SPB & Tierra Verde - Nurse w/flex sch. 272.0021 PETSITTInG, pets stay at my home or in their own environment. 727.363.0967 Professional Pet Sitting Fully Insured, www.AuntieLyndaspetcare.com 727.323.3892 or 422.5919 POOL CLEAnInG Pool Service. Comm./Res., First Month FREE. Heater Install. & repairs. State Certified CPC-056709 727.344.0588 www.commercialpools@aol.com Tidy Pools, locally owned & operated, licensed & insured, Brian 727.342.3587 REAL ESTATE FOR REnT One Room Treasure Island Apt. 55+ Beautifully furnished! Across street from beach. All utilities paid, free cable/wifi.

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Don Taylor, Realtor 727.458.7828 directly Across from Gulf; Full 1 Bedroom Condo-Tel w/some gulf views; EZ rental, Pets OK! $119,900. furn. Don Taylor, Realtor 727.458.7828 SCREEnInG SERVICES Rescreening & Sunrooms, Pool Cages, Impact Windows, Fascia, Soffit, Vinyl Siding, Super gutters & concrete slabs.

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We fix it to open for a fraction of the cost of a new door. We replace windows too. Lic. C10506 - Lizette 727.641.8106 sliderrepair.com YouTube.com/user/SliderRepairs SOLAR WATER HEAT & POWER___ Angelides Building Contractor Local for 16+ years in Repairs, Remodeling & Building from kitchens to baths & window specialist. Lic. # CBC058934 SOLAR CERTIFIED SINCE 1985 Call Sam 727.394.8406 Experienced Solar Contractor & Roofers since 1976. offer pool heating and “Free Energy”. CVC056646 EC13005129 CGC1520734 www. SolarSource.net 800.329.1301 Solar doesn’t cost, it pays! Never been a better time to eliminate your power bill!

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August & September 2015

August: Venus will be retrograde all month allowing us time to renew relationships and review financial plans. Trying new fashion, makeovers or designs may not work out; and it is not wise to have cosmetic procedures at this time. When Mercury enters Virgo on the 7th we become more logical and practical with decisions. And with Mars visiting Leo on the 8th we have the confidence and energy for almost anything! The 11th is a red letter day for Virgos, as Jupiter brings opportunities and growth to their sign that will last for the next twelve months!

A new Moon in Leo on the 14th has a fun, social vibe to lend enjoyment to our mid summer month. On the 23rd when the Sun moves into Virgo, details and duties are noticed. Mercury visits Libra on the 27th when we will be concerned with balance and fairness in our decisions. Finally we finish the month with a Full Green Corn Moon in dreamy Pisces on the 29th; asking us to take time to reflect and imagine!

September: Summer is winding down but there is always a lot going on in the cosmos!

Venus stations direct on the 7th and hopefully we have made peace with relations and gotten our values in perspective!

There is a new Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo on the 13th that begins the lunar cycle this month. Now it is time to get organized with focus on duties and details. When Mercury stations retrograde on the 17th it will assist with reviewing and releasing what no longer is needed; and help us reconnect to others once again. Scorpios can celebrate as Saturn finally leaves their sign after almost three years! This planet of karma, discipline, career and ambition will now visit Sagittarians on the 17th for the next several years.

Both rewards and debts will be paid now.

The Autumn Equinox occurs on the 23rd as we welcome autumn with the Sun entering Libra. On the 24th Mars visits Virgo and aids in creating routines but can put us in overdrive with work. The beautiful Full Harvest Moon is a Lunar Eclipse in Aries on the 27th.

This is a very stimulating, transformative lunation with unexpected, pleasant results.

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www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com www.facebook.com/Sarahlyonsastrologer LEO: August: Enjoy yourself and play all month! Income improves with resources highlighted. Endings, family concerns become important now.

September: Eclipse activates earnings; values and talents. Karmic issues in love.

Highlight falls on legal matters; travel and education opportunities.

VIRGO: August: Doors open to manifest those dreams and personal projects.

Partners take the spotlight later.

Solve home and family matters.

September: Eclipse highlights strength and vitality; new wellness plan! Review finances.

Spotlight falls on finances; let go wherever necessary.

LIBRA: August: Enjoy social activities and reconnect to friends! Plan for the future and release the past. Health and work matters have your attention.

September: Eclipse looks within; reveals spiritual and psychological issues.

Highlight falls on partners that assist growth.

Home; family gets reviewed.

SCORPIO: August: Status and career are energized with new beginnings. Connect with friends. Later on, fun and creativity demand your attention!

September: Eclipse focus is on your future.

Reflect on inner needs; take down time.

Highlight falls on work; health.

Changes occur, you’re favored.

SAGITTARIuS: August: Travel will be enjoyable and adventurous. New ideas, education favored. Focus falls on home and family matters later on.

September: Eclipse shines onto new career options and your place in the world. Then highlights creativity, romance and recreation!

Go with it!

CAPRICORn: August: New financial plans are set in motion and action taken to get results. Everyday life takes priority; travel, communication.

September: Eclipse is on new philosophy, beliefs as you open your mind. Home and family take your attention; resolve issues at hand, take charge.

AQuARIuS: August: Partnerships take new directions. Resources grow. Income and values becomes focus; watch spending.

Let go where needed.

September: Eclipse activates shared resources; expect some adjustments.

Everyday life takes the spotlight with much activity; change, ideas, trips.

PISCES: August: New direction in the workplace and with health habits.

You are in the spotlight with partners assisting and sharing suggestions.

September: New beginnings with partners; mate, come with eclipses beam.

Values are revealed leading to new paths; income. Have some fun, too!

ARIES: August: New direction with love, creative ideas; hobbies or fun. Later enjoy a private getaway or retreat.

Workplace growth, options likely.

September: Eclipse lights up workplace!

Health issues may surface. You take charge; make changes in career, status. Partner, mate helps to balance.

TAuRuS: August: New energy in home and family life; changes likely. Focus falls on friends and future plans.

Have fun and be creative now!

September: Eclipse accents love and fun times! Review health plan and make adjustments as new info is revealed.

Do some soul searching; rest.

GEMInI: August: Daily life is busy and you stay on the go. Travel is likely.

Career takes the spotlight as you evaluate work and health matters.

September: Family and home life get eclipse activity! Restart a hobby.

Plans for the future may take a new direction.

Your social calendar is full.

CAnCER: August: New life infused into values, income and material items.

Travel is in the spotlight both near and far.

Reconnect; network.

September: Eclipse lights up conversations and travel areas! Siblings bring enjoyment.

Spotlight falls on career; balance with partners and home life.

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GULFPORT www.gulfportma.com GuLFPORT FRESH MARkET Beach Blvd. Tuesday 9 am – 3 pm FreshMarket@GulfportMA.com Free Clothing Swap (2nd Tuesday month) 9 am – 1 pm, GuLFPORT’S 1ST FRIdAy ARTWALk Fine Arts Fridays with live art demonstrations, vendors and entertainment. Begins at 6pm.

GuLFPORT CLOTHInG SWAP A clothing swap held second Tuesday of the month, Art Village Courtyard GuLFPORT’S 3Rd SATuRdAy ARTWALk Streets lined with vendors, entertainment and roving street performers. Begins at 6pm.

August 7 – First Friday Artwalk 8 – Gecko Pub Crawl 15 – Third Saturday Artwalk 29 – Gecko Ball September 4 – First Friday Artwalk 5 – Geckofest 12 – Beach Cleanup 19 – Third Saturday Artwalk October 2 – First Friday Artwalk 17 – Third Saturday Artwalk

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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 since 2005 Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts 7 – 11pm www.stpeteshuffle.com Saturdays - SATuRdAyS AT MOREAn Morean Arts Ctr, 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 – 10 pm 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, special entertainment, Grand Ctr. 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 (Oct. to April) – 10 am www.stpetepreservation.org October to July - Tea Dances No dances during Summer First & Third Weds. Coliseum www.stpete.org/coliseum OTHER dOWnTOWn EVEnTS August 8 – The Great Brain Wash 17 – 19 – Florida Main Street Conf.

September 19 – St. Pete Oktoberfest 26 – Carefest 26 – Arts Alive 26 – Carmada October 16,17 – Marine Quest

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GHOST TOUR Shadows will greet you as you visit haunted locations around Downtown St. Petersburg, John’s Pass or Tampa. Nightly walks by candlelight, 8pm 727.894.4678 www.ghosttour.com ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours (Oct. – Apr.) 727.824.7802 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 August 13 – Keep St. Pete Special 19 – Downtown Tour w/Literary Twist September 17 – Tin Can Tour Lecture 19 – Tin Can Tourist Bus Tour Regular Tours and Movies in the Park return in October

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TUESDAYS GuLFPORT’S TuESdAy MARkET Market Year Round! 9 am – 3 pm + (1st Tue. 9 am – 8 pm), Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave S., Gulfport Over 50 vendors: Local artists & crafters. Live music. gulfportma.com FreshMarket@gulfportma.com • Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap, Art Village Courtyard

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Saturday, September 12 – Open House dog Training Club of St. Petersburg 9 am - 3 pm. FREE. Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg, 4400 B 34th St. N, St. Petersburg.

Tour facility, Flyball, Agility & Obedience demonstrations, a pet photographer, prizes, rescue groups, and low-cost microchipping. Everyone welcome. www.dtcsp.org Sunday, September 13 – Build A Model Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 kids, $9.95 admission to museum for parents. The Armed Forces Museum.

2050 34th Way N., Largo. Kids can build their own take home model along with professionals from the Pelikan Model Club, receive a set of dog tags and take a ride on our Virtual Voyager Simulator. www.armedforcesmuseum.com

Thursday, September 17 – Ancient Mariners of Tampa Bay 7 – 8 pm.

FREE, registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. This talk will provide a detailed study of the canoe and why it was important to the early native people living on Weedon Island. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 – Core Creativity Intensive $145 includes all sessions, materials and dinner.

Tree of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., S. Pasadena. Enjoy a weekend meant to fan your spark of creativity in every sense. www.treeoflifeyoga.org Saturday, September 19 – St. Pete Oktoberfest 1 – 11 pm. FREE. Grand Central District, St. Petersburg.

All day family friendly event includes entertainment featuring local bands, authentic German food, arts/crafts vendors, a kids’ area, a series of Oktoberfest-themed games and beer. Please no coolers. www.stpeteoktoberfect.com

Saturday, September 19 – Gulfport Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm.

Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport.

The streets are lined with creativity as artists and vendors share their wares.

Visitors can observe live glass blowing demonstrations at The Industrial Arts Center of Gulfport located in the Alley of the Arts. www.gulfportma.com

Saturday, September 19 – Gatsby Gala 8 pm – 12 midnight.

Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Annual 1920’s Costume ball, fashion show and art exhibition. www.artpool.com

Saturday, September 26 – Fort deSoto Triathlon Series Race starts 7 am. $89/Triathlon or Duathlon and $139/International Triathlon. Fort DeSoto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierre Verde.

Final race of series. www.fortdesototriathlon.com

Saturday, September 26 – Carefest 2015 Various times and locations.

A national day of giving with volunteer opportunities throughout the county. www.carefestusa.com/projects/ pinellas-county

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Saturday, September 26 – Arts Alive Free Museum day Various times and locations throughout Tampa Bay. Admission to select area museums is free to residents. Contact your museum of choice to see if they are participating.

Saturday, September 26 – Sing off Favorites – Voice Play at The Club 9 pm. $20. The Club, 400 Treasure Island Island Causeway, Treasure Island. Using nothing but their voices this talented Capella group will amaze and delight. www.theclubti.com

Sunday, September 27 – Rays Watch Party on the Beach 1:07 pm. $10 parking at the Guy Harvey Outpost, Tradewinds Resort, Gulf Blvd., SPB. Enjoy the Rays game on the beach with Raymond & Rays Radio broadcasting live. The Rays Street Team giving out prizes. No coolers please. Food & beverages available for purchase. www.tradewindesresort.com/rays

Friday, October 2 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab 10 am – 12 noon.

FREE, registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network to gain knowledge on methods archaeologists use & to recreate the technologies of Florida’s early residents. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Friday, October 2 – First Friday downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. FREE. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com

Friday, October 2 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. Get a sneak peek at the Geckofest entertainers. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, October 3 – Black Pot Cooking Class 10 am – 1 pm. $30 pre-registration required.

Heritage Village, 11909 125th N., Largo. Stir up a new recipe and learn how to cook a favorite meal in a cast iron kettle pot. Menus and costume requirements posted on website. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage

Saturday, October 3 – uSO Stars & Stripes Show 7 pm. VIP Dinner, 8 pm General Admission. $26 GA, $50 VIP. The Coliseum, 535 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Dinner & dancing to the GI Jive Band. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 – West Coast Orchid Society Show & Sale 10 am – 5 pm. $5. The Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S., St. Petersburg.

Annual event with thousands of orchids on display and for sale. Bring your orchids for re-potting. www.fwcos.org

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WEDNESDAYS MAdEIRA BEACH OPEn AIR MARkET CLOSEd unTIL OCTOBER Oct to July, 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 WILL RESuME In dECEMBER 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 am – 2 pm (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 CLOSEd THROuGH SEPT. 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 SunTAn’S SundAy MARkET 9am – 3pm yEARLy, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Organic Produce available every week, Open Air Market with it’s wide variety of vendors and live music, open to public, 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org

WEEKEND MARKETS PARAdISE BAZAAR year Round! Friday’s & Sunday’s 9am – 4pm, Next to Paradise Grille Pass-A-Grille, 9th Ave./Gulf Way, ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH ART MART Saturday, 9am – 2pm, Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net

OTHER MARKETS 1ST FRIdAy FLEA MARkET 9 am – noon – Gulfport Multipurpose Sr Ctr., 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport 1ST SATuRdAy GRAnd CEnTRAL FLEA 9am – 4pm Antiques, Collectibles & more.

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 www.stpeteindiemarket.com/index.html

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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. Rels Mgr., 498.8794 or kitty.rawson@daystarlife.com STATE OF FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM Sixth Judicial Circuit Court 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 – 10 am & 3rd Tuesday monthly – 3:30 pm.

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, $ assistance & referral.

YOGA / Spiritual

DRUM CIRCLE 4th Friday monthly – Gulfport Beach West side near the Rec. Center.

Winter 7 pm – Summer 7:30 pm.

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 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 MEDITATION IN THE GARDENS Every Wed., 12:30pm Sunken Gardens with Emily Rivera $15, inc’s Gardens admission. theangelcoach.com Emily Rivera – 727.487.1044 Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704.

PAUL KRU EGER QT. Jazz Pianist / Base / sax / drums PKRUEG3000@yahoo.com 310.701.6650 don CeSar T / F / S, 8pm-12am SANDY ATKI NSON Sandy@sandyatkinson.net sandyatkinson.net 727.743.0775 S K Y W AY J A Z Z myspace.com/skyway 727.345.9222 STACEY KNIGHTS stacey@staceyknights.com SuN zaBEACHES facebook: sunza beaches 727.565.3853 TAMPA BAY JAZZ ENSEMBLE Jazz to Modern to Requested ranluron@aol.com 727.647.0813 THE DIXIE CHA PS Dixieland Jazz Bobby Tess 727.360.6124 THE TE MPE STS thetempests.com Tom Angarano 727.642.7395 THE TOM KATS tomkatsjazzorchestra.com facebook.com/Tomkats JazzOrchestra 727.345.9222 THE BE ACH BU MZ beachbumzband.com 727.953.8044 TOM ARNOL D Guitarist Classic R&R Rhythm / Blues / Singer tomarnoldmusic.com 727.866.1927 TON Y WAGNER Singer / Guitarist tonywagner1@gmail.com 727.244.2020 URBAN GYPSI ES urbangypsies@msn.com VODKANAUTS vodkanauts.com

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BILMAR H OTEL “Bazzie’s Beach Bar” 10650 Gulf Blvd,TI • 360.5531 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 30 + years!

Suncoast dixieland Jazz CARINO ’S Piano Bar 9524 Blind Pass • SPB 360.8502 F / S 7pm Gene Cipriano CHILL- TAPAS 7400 Gulf Blvd • SPB 360.8080 SteamandChill.com Carl Fuerstman F & S 7-10pm DON CeSAR RESORT 3400 Gulf Blvd • SPB 800.282.1116 Paul krueger Quartet - Jazz T / F / S - 8pm-12am GATORS on the Pass 12754 Kingfish Dr • TI 367.8951 gatorscafe.com Thur to Mon - Live Music JACKIE’S Bistro, Jazz & Martuni Lounge 338 Corey Ave • SPB 320.6358 Live Music 7 days a week!

JIMMY B’s Beach Bar #1 FL Beach Bar 6200 Gulf Blvd • SPB 367.1982 beachcomberflorida.com Every Day - Live Music M IDDLE GRO UNDS 10925 Gulf Blvd • T I 360.4253 middlegroundsgrill.com Wed to Sat - Live Music PENINSULA INN 2937 Beach Blvd. • G 346.9800 innspa.net Wed-Fri 6-9 pm - John Shirley Sat 7-10pm - dale Williams RUMFISH GRILL at Guy Harvey Outpost 6000 Gulf Blvd • SPB 329.1428 tradewindsresort.com/guy_ harvey_outpost.aspx Live Music every night!

Mon 6PM - Paul Anthony Solo SEAH AG’S 9555 Blind Pass • SPB 360.2800 seahagsbarandgrill.com Wed & Thurs 7-11pm Live Bands Fri & Sat 7:30-11:30pm

SIRATA Beach Resort 5300 Gulf Blvd • SPB 363.5100 sirata.com at “Rum Runners” Sun., noon-9 pm - Live Music HARRy’s Beach Bar Florida’s #5 Beach Bar Fri / Sat / Sun 4-8 pm - Live Music SWIGWAM on Corey 366 Corey Ave • SPB 363.7944 swigwam.webs.com Fri 4-8pm - Live Music THE BLUE PARROT 85 Corey Ave • SPB 368.9619 bluepstpb.com M. 7-9:30pm Tomkats Jazz Orchestra W. 6:30-9:30pm The Impacts Fri & Sat -5 pm Live Music THE HANG ER REST. & FLIGH T LOUN GE 540 First St. SE • SP 823.7767 thehangarstpete.com Music Nightly except Sunday THE PEARL 163 107th Ave • TI 360.9151 thepearlfinedining.com Fri & Sat 7:30pm til ? yvan Garcia Flamenco & Latina THE SALTY RIM 9524 Blind Pass • SPB 851.9955 TheSaltyRim.com Weekends - Live Music THE TOASTED MONKEY 6110 Gulf Blvd • SPB 360.5800 thetoastedmonkey.com Beach bar - Live music THE WH ARF 2001 Pass-A-Grille, SPB 367.9469 wharfrestaurant.com Fri & Sat 6-10pm - Live Music WOODY’s 7300 Sunset Way, SPB 360.9165 woodyswaterfront.com Thur - Sun 3-10pm - Live Music

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ENTERTAINERS

EVENTS • A rts & Leisure

Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 4 pm. FREE. ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Avenue, St Petersburg.

Area artisans, crafters and creatives sell their wares in this eclectic open air market. www.artpoolgallery.com Tuesday, October 6 – The Power is yours 6:30 – 7:30 pm. FREE with advance registration. Gulf Beaches Library, 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach. Registered participants will learn simple strategies to save energy and money and each participant will receive energy totes.

Call 727.391.2828.

Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10 – Garden Club of St. Petersburg Annual Fall Plant Sale 9 am – 3 pm. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S., St. Petersburg. Plants, tools, pots and so much more. Proceeds benefit community projects. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org

Saturday, October 10 – St. Pete Second Saturday Art Walk 5 – 8:30 pm. FREE. Over 40 galleries throughout the city of St. Petersburg.

Hop the Free Art Trolley and explore.

Many receptions, demonstrations and unique creativity. www.artsstpete.org

Saturday, October 10 – Pass-A-Grille under the Lights 5 – 10 pm. FREE. Historic 8th Avenue, Pass-A-Grille, St. Pete Beach. Historic 8th Avenue lights up with live music, Arts and Crafts vendors. Beer and Wine Truck.

Dancing in the Street! www.facebook.com/PartyUnderTheLigh tson8thAvenue Sunday, October 11 – Build A Model Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 kids, $9.95 admission to museum for parents. The Armed Forces Museum.

2050 34th Way N., Largo. Kids can build their own take home model along with professionals from the Pelikan Model Club, receive a set of dog tags & take a ride on Virtual Voyager Simulator. www.armedforcesmuseum.com

Thursday, October 15 – Ancient Mariners of Tampa Bay 7 – 8 pm.

FREE, registration required.

Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. This talk will provide a detailed study of the canoe and why it was important to the early native people living on Weedon Island. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Thursday, October 15 – Plug into Energy Savings 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

FREE with advance registration.

Clearwater Public Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., Clearwater.

Registered adult participants will receive a free insulated tote bag with energy saving devices (“smart” power strip, LED flashlight), and educational materials. Call 727.562.4970.

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Thursday, October 15 – Alvin and the Chipmunks Live 7:30 pm. $27.50+, VIP experience with meet & greet available. The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg.

Join Alvin, Simon and Theodore as they sing and dance their way across America en route to their big charity concert. www.themahaffey.com Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18 – 36th Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday Varying times. $15+. Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. A weekend filled with performances from some of the great Jazz artists of our time. www.clearwaterjazz.com

Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17 – Marine Quest and St. Pete Science Festival 10 am – 4 pm. FREE. University of South Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, St. Petersburg. Explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) as well enjoy the open house at FFWRI. www.stpetesciencefest.org

Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18 – Tarpon Springs 3rd Annual Oktoberfest 6 – 11 pm. Fri., 10 am – 11pm Sat. 10 am – 6 pm Sun. Free. Downtown Tarpon Springs.

A weekend of German food, beer and entertainment. Craft vendors. Kids area. www.floridaoktoberfest.com

Saturday, October 17 – Tierra Verde’s Oktoberfest 4 – 10 pm. Free.

Tierra Verde downtown parking lot area. A day of dancing, brew and brats with the German Umph Band, kids activities, vendors and art market. www.tierreverdebusinesspartnership.com

Saturday, October 17 – Gulfport Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm.

FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Artisans, unique vendors, food and beverage vendors. Visitors can observe live glass blowing demonstrations at The Industrial Arts Center of Gulfport located in the Alley of the Arts. www.gulfportma.com PN _________________________

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YOGA AT MADEIRA BEACH RECREATION CENTER nEW 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach, 727.392.0665 www.madeirabeachfun.com Yoga Essentials, Vinyasa, Flow, Tai Chi, Hoola Dance PERFECT CIRCLE YOGA & FITNESS 727.504.2327 595 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach www.perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, Boot Camp, Pilates, Personal Training.

SACRED LANDS 1700 Park St.N., St. Petersburg.

727.347.0354 www.sacredlands preservationandeducation.org Every Sunday – Tours of Anderson / Narvaez Mounds Chanting to the Open Heart ST. PETERSBURG YOGA 2842 MLK St. N., St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 NEW ADDRESS info@stpetersburgyoga.com • Tue., Sunset 6:15 pm 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/sunkengardens.org • daily yoga with Yoga Village classes 10:30 am, Sunday 12:30 pm • kidding Around yoga Thur., 3:30 pm $10 class / $35 for 4 class pass • Hoop dancing: Tue. 10 am - 11 am, $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 Mon’s 9 – 10:15 am Wed’s 9:30 – 10:45am Restorative 6 – 7 pm Beginning

Thurs. 9:30 – 10:45 am Energize / 7 – 8:15 pm Kali Natha Fri. 10 – 11:15 am Yoga Basics Sat. 10:30 – 12 pm – Community Sun. 9:30 – 10:30 am – Mindfulness 12 Step 4 – 5:30 pm Recovery Yoga August – 31 – Gong Yoga September – 28 – Gong Yoga TREE OF LIFE YOGA nEW 6800 Gulf Blvd., South Pasadena Shopping Center, 727.514.3057 www.treeoflifeyoga.org Yoga in four studios, experienced teaching staff. Yoga for Addiction Recovery, Prenatal Yoga, Cancer Survivor Yoga August – 22 – Warrior Playshop September 12, 26 – Lunar Energy Series 15 – Yoga Foundation Workshop 18 – 20 – Core Creativity Intensive YOGA-SIMPLE, restorative yoga classes, Tuesdays AM & late PM Redington Shores Town Hall, 17425 Gulf Blvd. Moderate fee schedule/drop in classes. Suitable for beginners. Information contact: Eileen at 727-481-3995 or by email eileen.jazzercise@gmail.com YOGA - Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Style: Kripalu, no classes August Pass-A-Grille Beach Comm Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach Summer Hours: 9:30am – all levels Wed. & Fri. – Drop-in’s OK, $10/class or $100 12 class pack.

Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com Yoga for Recovery from Addiction & Co-Dependence w/ Jamey Kowalski – 2nd & 4th Friday 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Develop your ability to be less reactive and more mindful.

Learn proven tools to move away from judgement and expectation, cultivating acceptance & Self-caring.

Includes a range of gentle/restorative yoga postures, focused breathing and meditation. No yoga experience or flexibility required. Wear comfortable clothing. Suggested donation of $10.

Tree Of Life Yoga 727.514.3051 – treeoflifeyoga.org Pn

PAG CHURCH – YOUTH MISSION TRIPS

In June, 26 junior high students and leaders of Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church, UCC traveled to Charleston, S.C. to participate in serving the community.

They spent a week at a Salvation Army camp for low income children and enjoyed playing with the youngsters while serving with others from the community.

Additionally, they provided companionship for the residents of an Alzheimer’s and Dementia care facility. The youth experienced the pleasure of worshipping and working with young people from other churches from around the country. In July, 40 senior high youth and advisors went to Bethania, Peru where they participated in building a church for a small village. For information concerning the youth groups of PAGBCC, call the church office, 727.360.5508 or visit www.pagchurch.org .

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THE FICKLE INLET S OF FLORIDA

The recent rescue of two youngsters from the swift waters of John’s Pass brings to mind just how dangerous and changeable these inlets can be, all up and down both coasts of our state.

The earliest maps of St. Augustine (circa 1565), show the inlet into the Atlantic to be almost due east of the massive fortress constructed by the Spanish in the 1600s.

Years later, the inlet had shifted about a mile to the south, and was used by the hundreds of shrimp boats as they went into the Atlantic and returned each day. When this inlet became too shallow, a new one was cut by huge dredges in almost the identical location as the original! use of these inlets by early settlers could be dangerous.

This fact was borne out when my Dad and I discovered the remains of an old wooden ship, exposed after a northeast storm. It was put together with wooden pegs, and further exploration of the remains yielded a huge glass jug, which was examined by curators, and said to have come from a Dutch sailing ship of the late 1600s,

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which wrecked while making an attempt to enter the inlet into the oldest City. The John’s Pass inlet has changed its course a number of times, as have many others on both coasts. In addition, an outgoing tide, opposed by an onshore wind can capsize boats of varying size. The slightest lapse can result in a sudden disaster, and this has happened more than once in a number of these passages, both natural and man made.

Addendum: The swift current on the south side of John’s Pass created major problems for the first replacement of the original low level span. Relatively soon after it was opened to traffic, stress cracks were noted on the south end. upon examination by divers, it was found that a number of the concrete pilings had been undermined, and were providing No support at all! Emergency repairs were made by the DoT, and the latest high level bridge was constructed with much longer and larger pilings, averting a potential major disaster.

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