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Wants to buy you Breakfast!

by Peter A. Roos

“In this season of Thanksgiving, we have several ways of thanking our loyal customers” Tony Menendez -Chick-fil-A, St. Pete Beach

Get FREE Breakfast Entrees every Wednesday in November and through December 9 at Chick-fil-A St. Pete Beach.

Breakfast is served 6:30-10:30 AM MondaySaturday.

Also Chick-fil-A, St. Pete Beach is offering FREE hot and iced coffees, 2 - 5pm every day through the months of November and December.

In addition you can “treat a vet for Veterans Day”. Chick-fil-A St. Pete Beach has teamed up with the VA Hospital at BayPines, and your donated sandwiches on Veterans Day will be delivered to an appreciative veteran at the hospital.

Thanksgiving week, November 23rd to 28th they are offering a FREE Tray of equal or lessor value, when you buy any tray on their catering menu.

They can prepare ‘cold trays’ too, that

you can take home and heat up easily the following day. That may be a great idea for Thanksgiving or Christmas. View or download a Catering Menu from Chick-fil-A.com, Call 727-367-7038, or stop by the restaurant, 4623 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, 33706 anytime Monday – Saturday 6:30 AM–10PM. Chick-fil-A makes fundraising easy too. Their popular Cow Calendars are out for 2016. They make a terrific fundraiser in the last couple months of the year. Here is a gift that gives all year, with money-saving offers from Chick-fil-A. To feel like a real VIP ask about Chick-fil-A’s A-List program. Members get a Personalized A-List Card or a Smartphone App. Offers get added and you are notified by your choice of email or text.

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Chillounge Night presents Cirque du Chill – a dynamic presentation featuring worldrenowned circus artists.

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‘Cirque du Chill’ Saturday, November 21, 2015 Straub Park Chillounge Night features a full evening of entertainment in a plush and comfortable venue with the feel of an exclusive nightclub, entirely outdoors. A week before Thanksgiving, the weather is generally perfect and many of our seasonal residents have returned. The magnificent waterfront view of Straub Park will be the backdrop for the ultimate outdoor lounge party. Hundreds of chic daybeds, cabanas and outdoor furnishings will transform the area into a cozy and comfortable setting for thousands to enjoy a festive evening of food, drink and entertainment.

The Black Honky’s will be one of the bands featured that night. “I am always looking to create a magical evening that is unique, elegant and stylish“, says Chillounge Night founder Rainer Scheer. It must be well accepted as they are hosting more events each year, and have almost 10,000 Facebook Friends.

“The Cirque du Chill concept elevates the evening into a night everyone remembers.

Each stunning performance will be captured live and broadcast onto a state of the art LED Wall using HD Video Streaming and making the performances come alive

General admission tickets are $25 / advance ($35 day of event) and offer extreme entertainment, networking opportunities and access to a cash bar & food for sale.

A variety of special reserved seating options are also offered.

For $250 you get 2 general admissions and one of 10 Private Daybeds or a Private Cabana (10 x 10 tent with 1 table & 4 chairs) and 4 General admission tickets. Each ticket includes admission to the event, access to cash bar and food.

VIP tickets ($120/person) include special viewing areas reserved for VIP’s, along with food, beverages, desserts and coffee throughout the evening in a secured VIP lounge area.

Limited sofas, daybed and couches are available, first come first served. Extra chairs will be available, however you can also bring your own lawn chair.

Special ‘Cirque du Chill’ performances will make the VIP experience a night to remember.

A VIP restroom trailer is also available. Special VIP ticket packages include reserved seating options for 2 people ($390) 4 people ($590 - $600) and The Ultimate VIP Suite package ($990) includes a Private Suite, 6 VIP admission tickets with Chillounge Night furniture & complimentary food, beverages, desserts, coffee, even a bottle of Champagne, and private waiter service throughout the evening in the secured VIP lounge.

Visit www.chilloungenight.com/st-pete-2015 where you can see photographs and videos of prior events and where you can purchase tickets or packages online. Event benefits Creative Clay & The Woodson Museum. Purchase Tickets via phone, Toll Free: 1-888-695-0888. Call in & tell them you read about Chillounge Night in Paradise NEWS.

CITY OF ST. PETE BEACH STILL FACES COURT BATTLES & COSTLY DECISIONS

by Peter Roos and Steve Traiman

The St. Pete Beach City commission is facing several challenges left for them from prior years.

They have been struggling, for example, with decisionmaking regarding a new library. Workshops are being held, one in October, the next is Tuesday, November 3rd at 4:30 pm to look at alternatives for rehab of the existing library or building a new one. One choice was to build on the site of the old police building, but a shortage of parking north of 75th Ave. is a challenge there.

Another option is to acquire the rest of the block east of the current library for an expanded building and use the current site for parking.

The possibility of moving the library to City Hall has been studied and found feasible, but the cost of building a new city hall was a stumbling block.

At the October workshop, a new option was put on the table, the acquisition of the 100 Corey building. Located across Corey from City Hall, the 10-year-old 8,100 s.f. office building is available for lease, purchase or lease with option.

Sheyla Shulte, owner of the building since 2009 along with Joe, her husband and business partner in freight forwarder Uni International attended the workshop and expressed her interest in doing whatever is best for the city. The building comes with about 30 parking spaces which could be very valuable in the city’s core shopping and entertainment district. Some could be sacrificed for an expansion of the building if need be.

The city has a current year $2 million library relocation budget, plus a $200,000 grant expiring in February.

While the city manager quoted a recent consultant’s report saying City Hall needed 14 - 15,000 square feet, Mayor Maria Lowe and commissioners from districts 3 and 4, Melinda Pletcher and Greg Premer voiced hopes that the new alternative could work. “The other alternatives presented all have price tags that are too high” said Commissioner Pletcher.

The city manager made plans to tour the 100 Corey building and a workshop and report his findings November 3rd.

The city’s budget concerns are well founded. Courts have recently granted a half million dollars to attorneys Ken Weiss and Tim Weber, the Plaintiff attorneys in a comp plan case brought by St. Pete Beach resident James Anderson.

The court also ruled in favor of the estate of Chester and Kathleen Chmielewski who had sued St. Pete Beach in 2009 for the illegal taking of their beach front property behind the Don Vista Center, south of the Lowes Don CeSar Resort. Although appeal is likely, that award could exceed $2 million.

These two cases were the first 2 of 15 suits Attorneys Bryant Miller and Olive had briefed city leaders about 4 years ago, so the surprises are not over yet.

Back on the subject of the Library, Mayor Maria Lowe told Paradise News "The City Commission is looking forward to the feedback from the City Staff on the questions posed during the last work shop,” The Commission narrowed possible library options down to three

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DISTRIBUTION Pass-a-Grille Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Bamboozle

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The SeaHorse Paradiso Boutique The Wharf Hurley Realty Loews - Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt

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Chillounge Night - St. Petersburg Straub Park - Saturday November 21

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St. Pete Beach Loses Court Battles and Plans the Future of its Library

Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond

Letters..................................13 Publisher’s Letter...............14 Tidbits.............................15-16

17 Eat & Meet by Joyce LaFray 400 Beach Drive, the value, the view and the chef behind it.

Real Estate ......................... 27

20 Who’s Planning Your Life Celebration?

by Peter A. Roos

Recreation...........................39

22 What Makes Jackie Tick? by Peter Roos Chef Jackie’s Bistros are Proliferating What makes her do what she does?

Arts & Leisure...41-48, 52-56

Property Law............................28 ArtNews.........................35,37 Libraries..............................39 Events...................42,44,46,48 Astrology.............................49 Classified Ads................50-51

29 Madeira Beach’s New Municipal Complex 30 FEATURE STORY Ronald McDonald House - Getting Early Holiday Gifts by Steve Traiman 36 Fred Johnson - Sounds Off!

by Nanette Wiser

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

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25 Pinellas Trail History by Bob Griffin Celebrating its 25th Anniversary!

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

Playing Around..................58 Final Word...........................60

Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Jackie’s Bistro Keller Williams Realty

Treasure Island Sloppy Joes Walgreens The Pearl TI & MB Chamber

Bilmar Hotel T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop

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

Madeira Beach City Hall Screwy Louie Library Post Office Barefoot Beach Resort Madeira Beach Recreation Center

Gulfport Chamber Backfin Blue Library/City Hall Mangia Gourmet

Habana Café Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino Art Village

Isla Del Sol & Bayway Isles Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons

Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC

Tierra Verde COVER DESIGN: Renee Roos ARTIST: Lori Bellinger FLOWER PHOTO: 123rf.com PHOTOGRAPHER: Tropical Focus

38 Hear Rebecca Penneys Play In The St. Petersburg College Piano Series

by Peter A. Roos

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

St. Petersburg 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

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Costly Decisions continued possible solutions: 1) Relocate to current City Hall, which requires a solution for City Hall 2) Build a new Library on the current Library Site 3) Build a new Library on the site of the old Police Department Staff and City Commission are moving forward with great diligence, carefully evaluating each option to ensure that the cost/benefits are being properly weighed for the best outcome for the City Library patrons and future patrons."

City Manager Wayne Saunders added, “The Commission will continue their discussion of options for the Library at the next workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 4:30pm, before the regular Commission Meeting. I have not completed my assessment of the 100 Corey building, but I have toured the building and have pulled out the building plans and started looking at those. We have determined that the building was not engineered or constructed to accommodate a third floor as the owner thought it might. I will present my assessment at the workshop.”

Gregory Premer, Commissioner – District #3, said, “I am a firm believer that the current half-empty City Hall should be renovated for the new SPB Library. It’s a perfect current and future location for one of our most important community assets. As to the new City Hall, it appears that the under-utilized building at 100 Corey Avenue is an ideal location, although more specifics are needed.

It would allow the city to keep the commission chamber in place and share

meeting spaces with the library and general public, all at a very reasonable cost to the city and the taxpayers (myself included). And there may be a ‘lease-toown’ option that could be an even better deal for the city.

The fact that we share our library with our neighbors in South Pasadena and Tierra Verde leads me to believe that they should also share in the cost of the new facility, wherever it ends up.

Lastly, if we can make the 100 Corey Avenue idea work for City Hall we could use the current library location for more parking, possibly adding public restrooms and relocating the PSTA bus area off 75th Ave. to open up the area for future renovations.”

Rick Falkenstein, Commissioner - District 2, said, "The Commission will be making a decision on our City of St. Pete Beach Library in the near future. I am requesting input from our residents on the following locations: remodel or build new at the current site, relocate Library to City Hall with City Hall staff moving to 100 Corey building, or build a new Library Building at the soon to be vacant Police Station site.

I am excited to be the Commissioner from District 2 to make this decision that will be part of our city for the next 50+years.

Please email or call with any suggestions you may have: dfalkenstein@stpetebeach.org 727-888-4556. We’re looking forward to the future.”

Melinda Pletcher Commissioner - District 2 said, “I think having a state-of-the-art Media Center would be an amazing attribute for our City. When the Library

"After all is said & done, more is said than done." - Aesop NOVEMBER 2015

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PHOTO BY TROPICAL FOCUS

PHOTO BY TROPICAL FOCUS

Above - Madeira Beach Mayor Travis Paladeno, Senator David Jolly and Pinellas County Commission Chair John Morroni.

Photos by Renee Roos

ABOVE - Mayor Travis Paladeno cuts the ribbon officially opening the new Madeira Beach Municipal complex. City manager Shane Crawford and TI&MB Chamber President, Missy Hahn hold the ribbon to his left with Senator David Jolly ex-mayor Pat Shontz, County Commission Chair John Morroni and Bilmar GM Clyde Smith to his right.

LEFT - Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber sells raffle tickets at the Corey market and cuts a ribbon to open Haze Homemade Ice Cream. BELOW - a rendering of St. Petersburg’s new Pier Park.

Costly Decisions continued expansion was originally brought up, it was going to be paid for with a $700,000 grant, $700,000 from the City and $700,000 via fundraising. The fundraising has only yielded $50,000 to date. We all have a lot of research to do before we move forward and see if any of the three options presented are even achievable.

I will be looking at the minimum need studies, touring the new Madeira Beach City Hall complex, and investigating the feasibility of the 100 Corey location. Most importantly, however, is insuring the majority of the residents believe this is where they want their tax dollars being spent. Given the fact that we have been charged with over $2 million to settle lawsuits in the last month alone, I find it difficult to think the residents would support $3 to 7 million towards a new library.”

Terri Finnerty, Vice Mayor & Commissioner - District 1, “I’m in favor of building a new library. My reason is three-fold. First, I am not in favor of renovating the existing library since renovations are just that, a remake of an already irreparable existing old

building, which usually results in throwing good money after bad to try to create a new desired vision.

Second, moving the library to City Hall and City Hall to 100 Corey Avenue makes no sense since we would have to (again) renovate both buildings to meet our new vision for use of both buildings. City Hall was built to be City Hall and it has served that purpose well over the years.

We have 25 employees housed there along with thousands of records and documents. Third, our consultants have informed us, our City Hall, for the size of our city with an eye on future growth, would require a space of 14,000 square feet. The building at 100 Corey Ave is approximately 7,000 square feet with no ability to build higher. That is half the required space needed. My suggestions are, after demolishing the police station we can use that land to build a new library, to function exactly the way we would like.

Or, purchase the buildings in the rear of the library, demolish them along with the existing building and build a new library with room for additional parking.”

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Letters Just wanted to say THANK YOU for such an awesome spread in Paradise News!!!

I was blown away to see a full page layout right at the beginning of the magazine, and it was SO beautifully done! And our flyer on page 56!! I really can't thank you enough!

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Thank you to all who made it to the 7th Annual Octoberfest Beach Crawl. It was great to see old friends and make many new ones. This was our largest and most successful event!

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Thanksgiving Means Being Grateful Each & Every Day Traditionally a harvest celebration, Thanksgiving as a national holiday is celebrated in the United States on the last Thursday in November (26th).

This is to commemorate a meal shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans to celebrate the corn harvest and the growing relationship between them.

We are each the sum total of our experiences. History holds many memories for each of us. While we each have memories we may not be proud of, we only have control over the future. Our memories, good and not so good, can help us shape that future. Somewhere in each of our hearts there is a gratitude button. When we begin to look at our present and our future lives through a screen of thankfulness, it helps to open our hearts.

Dictionary meanings include "good will," from the Middle French, gratitude or directly from Medieval Latin, ‘gratitudinem’, "thankfulness," from Latin gratus "thankful, pleasing", (see grace).

My cousin, Anita Meyer was one of the greatest examples I could ever have of the power of gratitude to shape our lives. A survivor of years in a concentration camp, Anita later moved to Canada, married and raised two daughters. I was raised with these girls as my closest relatives and celebrated many festive occasions with Anita and her girls. I knew little about her history in those days. I knew her as the life of the party and the best baker in the family. She later wrote a book detailing her experiences during the war (One Who Came Back) and eventually spoke in schools in Canada and at Holocaust Museums including here in St. Petersburg.

I learned from Anita that gratitude can overcome some of the worst memories and experiences a human can endure. She told me for years she tried to forget. Eventually she realized the power of her gratitude for her survival, and her ability and her need to share her experiences to help prevent a potential recurrance of the Holocaust.

Living here in what we like to think of as Paradise, especially now that the never-ending summer is but a memory itself, deserves a healthy share of gratitude on its own. If you are one of many whose planning and saving has allowed them to split their time between here and a cooler summer home, you may have even more to be grateful for. Still, we yearrounders are for the most part happy to have you all back. Thankfully the FDOT has gotten us used to being stuck in traffic, so we will hardly notice the difference this year.

(See how this screen of gratitude works?)

Have a terrific holiday season and remember how grateful we are that you are a Paradise News reader.

Peter, Renee and the ‘Collective Energies’ which synergistically created this issue.

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T I DBI T S ST. PETE BEACH Returning seasonal residents will find numerous changes have taken place in downtown St. Pete Beach’s Corey business district.

Gone are Kris Kringles Holiday Shop, the ‘Old Shell Store’ (moved - Ulmerton Rd) & Florida Jean Company (now only at Sundial).

The Madeleina Cottage reopened as the ‘Sea Turtle’ in the old Dairy Queen spot south of Dolphin Village Shopping Center.

Where the Cottage used to be is now ‘Chill’, which moved east a block and a half after struggling for five years to thrive in a space without a kitchen.

Dignity Memorial has completed the exterior renovations on the Beach Memorial Chapel and are working on the interior.

In between, the last empty spot is being built out for Coastal Properties affiliated with Christie’s International Real Estate, adding a fourth real estate office to the city’s downtown.

Across Corey, Chef Jackie has been busy.

In July she opened her “Martuni Lounge” offering 75 kinds of infused Vodkas and other ‘top shelf’ spirits along with tunes, featuring live music daily.

Her build out crew is hard at work converting the Shell Store space into her latest venture, Tapz & Tapaz, where nomadic Chef Domenica Maccia has found a home (for a while at least). Craft beers & small plates, nothing over $7 is the plan.

Just west next to Cottage Casuals, the law firm of Anderson & Broderson has moved their property law, trust and estate practice from Gulf Blvd. into the Corey Corner’s building on the corner of Blind Pass Road. Caddy-corner, where Florida Jean Company was is the new Paradise Lighting, an expansion from Cheryl West’s Paradise Gifts & Home Décor store.

“We desperately needed more room for the furniture, lamps and artwork that locals and visitors love so much. We also keep finding such cute home décor items from local artists, like local topographical maps, charts and lamps by Tierra Verde based Island Laser Designs.

Come check out our new collections,”says Cheryl.

The expanded Corey Market is back on Sundays, and merchants are planning a “Sidewalk Salebration” on November 13th & 14th.

Not for profit groups will be invited to join the festivities with live music and discounts in most shops, even if they do not have goods on the sidewalk.

Monday Nights at 7 pm the Tom Kats gather at the Blue Parrot. The Tom Kats are a 16-piece big band, playing audience favorites 7-9 pm. If you like to dance, check it out.

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Come and learn about yourself and your addiction to certain foods.

Food Addicts Anonymous meets on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm.

140 Corey Ave. St. Pete Beach 33706 Call Liz 727-280-7880 for info.

Siri’s Island Café has opened at 250 75th Ave., between Sherwin Williams and the Dry Cleaner. The owners expanded from Siri’s Gourmet Burger & Pizza in Gulfport, buying the building and offering an extensive menu of Burgers $5.99 - $9.99, ½ & whole sandwiches $3.99-$7.99. They also offer fresh gourmet salads, pasta dishes, pizza, calzones, and dinners While parking in front can be a challenge, there is plenty of parking nearby, and the entire menu is available for FREE local delivery.

Open Mon–Sat 11am-12am & Sunday 12 - 8pm. Call 727-317-5677 or visit www.SirisIslandCafe.com The Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society has chosen Silas Dent’s Steakhouse, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, for all future events. Concerts are planned for the 2nd Thursday each month - 7 to 9:30 PM, open seating.

The door charge is $10 for Dixie Chaps concerts. Limited food menu.

Visit www.SDJS.org Monarca's On the Beach Restaurant is having a Ribbon cutting Nov. 6th at 4393 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach.

Savory on the Beach, has been offering bakery items, breakfast and lunch there since a little after Casa Del Pane moved. Now they are joining forces with Monarca's Mexican Restaurant from Cape Coral for dinner as well.

PASS-A-GRILLE THANKSGIVING BENEFIT CONCERT Wed., November 18th, 7:00 pm at the church, 107 16th Ave. St. Pete Beach for a Thanksgiving Concert entitled “Expressions of Gratitude”.

The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet, and Vox Nova, and the church choir.

Please bring canned food or a donation for the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.

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Keith Overton Invites you to join or donate to the ExTravelganza Travel Auction, Friday, November 20th, 7-10 pm at Kapok Special Events Center N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

DONATED AUCTION ITEMS like hotel stays, theme park tickets, sports tickets, sports memorabilia or other services are sold to raise funds for hospitality scholarships. Recognition of contributions include coverage in the auction program, displays during the auction, acknowledgement on the ExTravelganza website and repeated verbal acknowledgements throughout the event. Keith Overton, CHA President & COO 727.363.2235 keithoverton@twresort.com

ON the MAINLAND – SEMINOLE The historic Screwie Louie’s Porpoise Pub was destroyed by fire early on October 19th despite the valiant efforts of a small army of firefighters.

Over 50 firefighters, 4 Ladder trucks, 7 Engines, 3 Squads and 3 District Chiefs were involved in fighting the blaze. No one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Sheriff and State of Florida Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Famous for keeping a menagerie of wildlife over the years, the wooden structure likely burned due to embers fanned from the barbeque they used to use to serve food from the unofficial unlicensed kitchen behind the bar.

Some Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce members have reported getting calls from someone claiming to be from Duke Energy asking for payment over the phone; it is a scam.

Duke Energy does not call customers to ask for payment over the phone.

ST. PETERSBURG The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce® has hired a new Membership Development Manager to grow and manage the Chamber membership. Michele Stone has a strong background of sales, marketing and management attained from nine years in leadership positions held in the rapidly growing running industry.

Previous positions include Director of Race Partnerships at fusesport, and Director of Sales at RUNNING USA, where a 38% increase in sponsorships & advertising occurred from 2013-2014.

On her new position, Michele said, “I’m thrilled to be part of the team at the St. Pete Area Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about Chamber benefits, call Michele Stone, Membership Development Manager (727) 388-2913 mstone@stpete.com

TREASURE ISLAND MAYORS’ PRAYER BRUNCH Thursday, November 19th at The Club at Treasure Island Treasure Island Mayor Bob Minning and former Mayor Mary Maloof, officiate with Special Guest Speaker -Brigadier General Charles Duke, Astronaut and Moonwalker. Charlie Duke was chosen as an astronaut by NASA in 1966, and was lunar module pilot of the historic Apollo 16 mission, landing on the moon in April of 1972. With the completion of Apollo 16, Duke has logged over 265 hours, 51 minutes in space. His awards and honors are many, but his connection with our community is the fact that he attended Admiral Farragut Academy, and was valedictorian of his graduating class. Tickets: $19.

Call The Club 376.4511 TIERRA VERDE The Tierra Verde Partnership hosted a record setting Octoberfest. T.V. Mom’s Garage Sale is next, November 7th.

Phila Deli has morphed into the ‘Cheers’ of Tierra Verde. There’s a cute bartender that loves serving her loyal clientele in addition to a killer Boar’s Head deli selection. A retail wine selection is coming soon.

PINELLAS COUNTY David Downing, Executive Director, says the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Vote Earmarks 60% of Tourist Tax to Marketing, 40% to Capital.

After extended debate, members voted 60% of tourist development tax be put toward marketing and advertising, starting in January when the bed tax increases from 5%to 6%.

Collections totaled $37 million -13% ahead of last year's record-setting pace.

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400 Beach Seafood & Tap House - Value with a View

by Joyce LaFray

There are countless eateries on the waterfront, but few match the ambience of downtown's popular 400 Beach.

Not only does dining alfresco come with a stunning view of Tampa Bay, but it's an exceptional value in the evolving downtown culinary scene.

Much of the restaurant's success has to do with female Executive Chef Ana Granucci-Davis, 29, a talented culinarian leading the charge while managing as a single mother with two children under the age of two.

It's true that women in our society were always expected to cook. Yet, according to the U.S. Labor Department only about 20 percent of professional chefs are women. Why is this? According to Ana, the work is both mentally and physically hard, including long hours. But her passion is ongoing, and her drive is sustained by the support of Corporate Chef Tyson Grant who oversees the successful gotoSTEVES.com restaurants along with owner Steve Westphal.

"It helps," says Ana, "that whenever I have a question — or a problem — he's there for support. I can't believe how Tyson believes in me!" And now, more than ever, that belief extends to those patronizing the busy eatery. Women have long fought discrimination in restaurant kitchens, but Ana has crossed that barrier and is making a name for herself as one of the best in Tampa Bay. For sure, 400 Beach is

not the best location on Beach Drive. In fact, it's situated at the end of a long row of restaurants just adjacent to The Vinoy Renaissance Resort. In my opinion, however, it affords one most picturesque waterfront view besides offering one of the best values on the strip.

A funky beach decor makes dining fun and adds to the carefree experience. There's plenty of seating for large parties and special occasions. Service is fast, efficient and friendly.

Not in the mood for a full meal? Linger with a Raspberry Cosmomosa, or Sunset Martini, and a few light appetizers like the coconut gingered mussels with lemongrass, the Hoisin glazed ribs or blackened fish tacos.

Few of the competition can top Ana's Early Specials, a $28 menu for two which is served weekdays only 3 - 6 pm.

The three-course special includes your choice of appetizer, a full sized entree, and mini dessert. It's concurrent with Happy Hour that features half off on all house wines, draft beers and well drinks.

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The three-course special includes your choice of appetizer, a full sized entree, and mini dessert. It's concurrent with Happy Hour that features half off on all house wines, draft beers and well drinks.

A wines-by-the-glass list is exceptional, offering everything from an earthy Santa Margherita Alto Adige Pinot Grigio, to a smooth and fruity Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir.

Prices are more than reasonable, not the typically ridiculous $10-12 a glass you'll find along most of Beach Drive.

An innovative variety of appetizers include mango Ceviche, Lobster Mac and Cheese, coconut ginger mussels with lemongrass, Hoison glazed ribs, even a loaded up "Beach Boat" where you choose a trio of appetizers. There's fresh oysters and six salads, my favorites being the wedge with copious bleu cheese and bacon, and the sumptuous seafood Louis with a chili lemon dressing.

The menu is inclusive but not extensive. If there is one and only one dish you must try, it's the Florida Grouper Oscar. Most are aware how the price of this savory fish has escalated over the years, but this Grouper entree is worth every "market price" cent, and it is one of the best versions I've tasted.

The presentation is perfect: Jumbo chunks of luscious lump crab cap a generous snow-white portion of fresh grouper. It's presented with tiny cubed potatoes, thin roasted asparagus, a drizzling of tomato coulis, and golden hollandaise.

A beaut of a dish!

In the "Seafood, Steaks & More" category, there's a non-greasy ale-battered haddock, a three-cheese Lobster Mac & Cheese (my granddaughter Haley tells me she is still dreaming about it), miso-glazed salmon with fresh veggies, an all-natural grilled chicken done with a zesty lemon beurre blanc, sundried tomatoes, sautĂŠed spinach and fresh mashed potatoes.

Carnivores should give the 12-ounce Niman Ranch a try with its shallot butter, garlic mashed and crispy onions.

On Sundays there's an admirably priced buffet 10 am - 3 pm Get there early! Alaskan king crab and boiled shrimp are piled to the hilt, but there's also a roast beef carve, Benedicts, and $4 Mimosas or Bloody Marys to go with.

Indeed, waterfront views and balmy breezes improve every aspect of your meal, but quality ingredients and perfect seasoning help fashion that perfect day in Paradise. ( 400 Beach is located at 400 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. Call 727-896-2400 for reservations).

(Joyce LaFray reviews anonymously and pays for her own meals.)

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ABOUT CHEF ANA Ana Granucci-Davis, the daughter of restaurant owners, may have predicted that she would eventually end up on the culinary edge of life, but instead she decided to pursue a Bachelors degree in Music at the University of South Florida.

Somewhere between her schooling, which included a stint at the Art Institute of Tampa, Ana decided to infuse her love of arts into creating artistic cuisine. Her father was Italian, her mom was German and Swedish, and according to Ana there were some mighty good family meals as she was growing up. She credits her mom as her greatest influence, a role model who created quality dishes without all the fuss and fusion of modern day cuisine.

Ana has some gravitas behind her young years, having worked at Bella Brava and several other local venues. She paid her dues working behind the scenes and learning from a number of talented chefs.

For many females, working the "heat" in the kitchen is not an easy task, both physically and mentally. Perhaps, says Ana, that's why there are not so many female chefs.

Yet, she's been able to juggle the tasks of being a single mom while taking care of two youngsters, Audrey, two years and Andrew, just six months. Tragically, her husband Chef Aaron Andrew Davis of the Kitchen, downtown, was struck and killed by an auto before the birth of Andrew.

She has handled this misfortune with remarkable composure.

Ask her who's her favorite chef and she'll immediately tell you Alice Waters, then add a few others like the famous Thomas Keller and roadster Anthony Bourdain.

Her secrets to success? Sourcing as many local ingredients as possible and personally inspecting all incoming orders.

Ana's advice to fledgling female chefs, "Never give up.

Try to find your niche, and most of all don't settle!"

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Who’s Going to Plan The Celebration of Your Life?

by Peter A. Roos Once people move to the beach, they prefer not to leave for anything.

That explains the success of Beach Memorial Chapel, one of the most historic structures on the island.

It opened in 1936 at 301 Corey Avenue and operated in conjunction with Baynard Funeral Home in downtown St. Petersburg. It housed the only crematory in the Tampa Bay area for many years. Baynard and Paul E. Thompson converted the chapel into a full-service funeral home, crematory and ambulance service in 1949. It became Beach Memorial Chapel in 1963. Beach Memorial Funeral Home is a proud member of the Dignity Memorial Network, the largest such network in North America, with more than 2,200 funeral, cremation and cemetery providers the U.S and Canada.

Dignity Memorial provides benefits not available with other funeral homes. National and even some international transferability of pre-arranged services, Dignity Bereavement Travel Services, The Compassion Helpline & the Dignity Service Guarantee are just a few. Exterior renovations of the landmark were recently completed, with roofing upgrades and restoration, exterior painting and complete new landscape design and installation. The new landscape design utilizes specimen plantings and palms with a more natural, beach-like feel. Interior renovations are in the design stages and should begin early next year. Jay Hering, General Manager and Community Outreach Manager Renee Giagnorio, are pleased with the community’s response to the property improvements and expressed that “We’re very excited with the exterior changes and look forward to begin the interior renovations! The new interior spaces will be more casual, welcoming and designed to accommodate our Life Celebrations.”

Beach Memorial is also launching an educational seminar series on the benefits of pre-planning and pre-arranging final services.

Free to the public with a lunch or dinner provided, Community Service Counselor Lisa Reich, will inform and educate guests in a casual atmosphere and will be available to answer more personal and detailed questions at your convenience.

A Free Personal Planning Guide will be provided to attendees to help them organize vital information such as personal affairs, family heritage, military history, estate information and final wishes. With prices increasing 10% annually, choosing to make final arrangements in advance protects the entire family from uncertainty and stress of making difficult decisions at an emotional time. When asked about the educational seminars, Lisa Reich said “It is so much easier to plan ahead so life doesn’t take you by surprise, and it’s more economical with many payment options. It also allows you to choose how you want your lifetime to be commemorated and saves a lot of money and heartbreak for your family in their time of grief over your loss.” Dignity Memorial providers believe that your memorial should be as unique as you are, reflecting your personality and your passions. The way you live your life says a lot about you. The way you choose to commemorate your lifetime can say even more. It’s what Beach Memorial is known for and why you should rely on them to see that your life is …

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Jaqueline Smit, better known locally as “Chef Jackie” is shown on the cover of the November issue of Paradise NEWS cultivating a crop of managers to run her growing food-based enterprises centered on Corey Ave. in St. Pete Beach.

People still can’t figure out how she got to serve outdoors in the street, but Jackie has moved way beyond that. Jackie’s Bistro, at 3 years old, expanded again this summer to add a “Martuni Lounge”, and three doors to the west, Tapz & Tapaz is under construction where the Shell Store sat for many years. We asked Jackie what accounts for her success where others before her have not.

“First is Passion,” she told us.

“I knew what was going to make me happy and what would make my customers happy as well.

When I found out I have celiac, I decided to make a difference, to make our whole menu Gluten Free, a menu we can all eat and be healthy. The hardest thing for a chef is to become comfortable with what you do; cooking gluten free meals is my comfort zone.”

A close second is Quality. “Besides the food, I'm building a top quality team to keep up with high standards. Teaching them how to cook and serve the best food and provide outstanding customer service; from gluten free food and grass fed beef, to the best quality of corn fed pigs, chicken, local produce and vegetables. My full liquor Martuni Lounge, the Adult Candy Store, features 75 varieties of hand-infused all natural vodkas to make the best martinis ever.

Only serving top shelf quality brands to my customers, bringing my culinary expertise to the adult beverage menu. My goal is to teach the crew that works with me, from the front of the house to the back, how to keep the quality up, and provide amazing experiences.

My customers are expecting that. Every member of my crew is trained to provide and maintain the highest standards we can achieve.”

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simply beautiful. They also have a “New York Room” with live jazz music from Monday to Saturday, gourmet food, and top shelf beverages.

Jackie is trying to bring a little of downtown St. Petersburg to Corey Avenue, mixing the memories and the history in one place. The booths in this room, for example came from the old inverted pyramid at the Pier.

“My staff sees the passion and the love in every dish we put together, and the art that goes along with them. I walk around the dining room and I interact with our guests, their loyalty and opinion means the world to me. Our customer’s loyalty has been amazing over the years, to see how close you get to them and how touched they are by what you do for them is amazing.

Also is important the loyalty of our team. The fact that I'm teaching the younger generation, bringing in new talent inspires me constantly.”

Community is important too.

Every summer Jackie hosts “Jackie's Summer Camp Restaurant School” with children from 7-12 years old.

“It is an experience like no other.

The memories can never be forgotten. In our San Francisco Room, from 1- 4 pm I teach children to learn about food, to feel love with it, and at the same time they learn how to be entrepreneurs, from cooking their own meals, doing dishes, serving lunch, hosting, everything about the restaurant business. We all have fun.”

Jackie is once again offering a Thanksgiving Dinners indoors, outside and to go. For $89 you get enough food to go, with traditional sides to easily feed a hungry family of 6 people. Paid reservations are being accepted for holiday seatings, holiday parties and caterings, in house without a room charge, or at the venue of your choice.

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HISTORY OF THE PINELLAS TRAIL

By Bob Griffin Publisher of local Restaurant Guides and community newsletters

Before there was a Pinellas Trail, walkers, runners, bikers and skaters had to take their chances on one of the many streets and avenues crisscrossing Pinellas County. It is a shame that it took the death of a young boy to start the process of creating what we now refer to as the Pinellas Trail.

And we have that young man’s father, Bert Valery, to thank for it, too.

December is the 25 th Anniversary of the opening of the Pinellas Trail.

But development of the trail goes much further back than 1990. It involved a lot of hard work and determination by many local people...some in government and many that were not.

Albert Valery, Jr. On April 1, 1983, young Albert Valery Jr. (age 17), was killed on the Belleair Causeway while riding a bicycle coming home from his part-time job on the mainland.

This tragic accident was clearly the catalyst in launching the need for and concept of ‘The Pinellas Trail’.

Bert and Patti Valery, his parents, began petitioning the County for safe bicycling pathways. They created the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) in the fall of 1983 and started lobbying the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for safer roads or pathways.

They actually had a vision that went from one end of the county to the other...over 30 miles one way.

It took five years of relentless petitioning and campaigning; visiting and presenting to dozens of local municipalities; twisting the arms of politicians and county department heads before the concept of a ‘linear park’, a recreational trail, a green ribbon running through the county—took form.

In the late 80’s, it was suggested that it be paid for by a new local sales tax known as ‘Penny For Pinellas’, a one-cent sales tax to be used only for capital improvements to our infrastructure and facilities.

The first section of the trail opened beginning at Taylor Park in Largo (8th Avenue), signaling the beginning of what would later become over 70 miles of connected roadway, reserved exclusively for locals on foot, bikes and skates.

In interviewing people who were involved with the creation of the Pinellas Trail, it became obvious, that this trail was more than a piece of asphalt over an old railroad

bed. It was a passion to create a ‘linear’ park that people could use for pleasure, exercise and even use it to get to work or school.

Creating a trail required a vision.

Bert Valery says he did not care if a trail was created over railroad tracks, power line corridors or on the edges of major drainage ditches...as long as it was safe for cyclists.

The first steps were unknowingly taken even prior to young Albert’s death.

In 1980, AMTRACK railroad pulled out of Pinellas County and their tracks went unused. The Seaboard Railroad wanted to abandon many of their lines in the County.

Mary Grissle, a state senator and an environmentalist, made a motion for the State of Florida to buy those tracks...for $20-30 million. They did and in 1983 the FDOT became the proud owner of hundreds of miles of railroad tracks, with no plans to use them. Certain people in Tallahassee and Pinellas had a vision of a monorail system running through Pinellas County... much like Disney World has.

Then in 1983, with the accident and death of young Albert Valery, Bert started pushing the need for safe places to ride. He and others started the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC).

They first started a campaign of talking to public groups and many municipalities.

Valery went out speaking to groups from one end of the county to the other; big and small; homeowners to City Councils. He was seeking the help of the media in spreading his message. Newspapers and TV stations started to pick up on it.

“By this time, the commissioners knew all about it and the concept was well received,” says Valery.“ Mary Sheen Todd was the commissioner who made the motion and she helped push it through. ”From that meeting, the Commission created the Pinellas Bicycle Advisory Committee and each commissioner then assigned three people from their districts to be on that committee. The first meeting had over two dozen interested citizens & business owners.

In 1988, Bert and Scott Daniels, and members of the BAC created Pinellas Trails, Inc., a non-profit activist group and fund raising organization. They worked to expand the idea of a ‘linear’ park and campaign for more public support.

“No one wanted to do this, ”Valery recalls.

“The head of County Parks was ready to retire and many thought the project was too big. Even Fred Marquis (who the trail was later named) gave little support in the beginning.” He was pursuing a totally different plan for the unused railroad tracks.

But there were others in County offices that shared Bert’s vision. Brian Smith, head of the County’s Planning Department, thought it was possible. Mary Sheen Todd, was effective in working with the various County departments.

First they needed a plan or blue print.

The abandoned railroad beds seemed out of reach. They were not for sale and some of them were still in use by CSX.

He then approached the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) who controlled money for transportation projects.

Then there was the possibility of running the trail down the easements under the power lines owned by then Florida Power. Florida Power did not like this idea for a number of reasons, the foremost was liability. Then there was the idea of the County’s drainage systems and bypass canals. But they were not all linked and had many other problems.

Eventually, Bert was allowed to address the Board of County Commissioners.

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mass transit plan and wanted to construct an aboveground type monorail system, bullet train system for around $2 billion.

Yes, this would be very expensive and require the public’s approval. It was put to the voters in the late 80’s and shot down by a wide margin.

Then something else happened.

The State got involved. They passed a law that all abandoned railroad easements could be acquired by the nearest landowner if not taken over by a local government.

This meant that a person who backs up to a train track could actually extend their property lines to the middle of the track for free.

Next came the Federal Government with the desire for more public transportation. They were offering grants to cities and counties who wanted to improve their methods of transportation. Somehow the Pinellas Trail concept qualified under those guidelines.

built an overpass over Pasadena Avenue and sent the trail on towards Downtown.

In 2005, the Trail’s 15th Anniversary, the County purchased the now abandoned CSX section of railroad near downtown St. Petersburg. In 2007, they started construction on the part of the trail that later made it to downtown and the waterfront.

In 2008, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to plans to form the Pinellas Trail Loop to connect the Pinellas Trail from downtown St. Petersburg to area East of Lake Tarpon. Downtown St. Pete opens three miles of their trail along the waterfront.

Although the original trail was started with money from the Penny For Pinellas 1¢ local option sales tax, County, State and Federal agencies have invested more than $63 million in expanding and improving the trail over the past 25 years.

The power company, now known as Progress Energy, gets on board and allows the use of some of their power easements.

They even contributed money. In return,

What is next?

The long-term plan of the MPO is to complete the 75-mile Pinellas Loop in the very near future. The loop will serve as a linear park and a multi-modal transportation pathway directly linking eight municipalities and numerous unincorporated communities.

The County is seeking federal grant money to complete the loop. The total cost to complete the project is $31 million.

It is estimated that an average of 70,000 people use the Pinellas Trail every month.

The trail is a priceless haven in a busy, highly urbanized environment. The construction of 10 overpasses and three underpasses allow trail-goers to travel safely above and below traffic at some of Pinellas’ busiest intersections. The existing 47-mile trail offers residents and visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors close to their home, school or office.

“Fred got the various cities to get on board with this project,”says Barbara Sheen Todd.“He saw it as a ‘use it or lose it’ proposal.”

On December 1, 1990, five miles of Trail were officially opened from Taylor Park (Largo) south to Seminole City Park near their Seminole City Park. At the same time, two more preview sites were built at Seminole City Park and near US19 at Curlew Road.

It would be easy to say ‘and the rest is history’ but this was only the beginning of 25, or now 30 years, of planning and construction. The trail did not immediately connect from Tarpon Springs to Downtown St. Petersburg. There were overpasses to build. CSX was still operating in parts of St Petersburg.

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“It is a shame that it took a terrible tragedy, like the accident that claimed Bert Valery’s son’s life, to develop something as nice as this Pinellas Trail,” says Barbara Sheen Todd.

And that is not all, folks.

In 1989, Fred Marquis, longtime County Manager, proposed using the newly created Penny For Pinellas money to buy the tracks and start development of a Pinellas Trail. The Penny for Pinellas was already approved by the voters. The County’s role was to earmark it for this never before tried concept of a ‘linear park’.

The County Commission approved the beginning of the project and allocated $1.5 million of county money to build the first 15-mile segment beginning at Taylor Park and running a short distance north and south. County voters went on to approve the Penny for Pinellas sales tax referendum, which lead to further funding of the complete 35-miles of trail.

‘Rail To Trail’ Hall of Fame. It has twice received the ‘Best Trail of Florida’ award from the State Office of Greenways & Trails.

much of the trail in the northeast part of the County is named Progress Energy Trail (and later changed to Duke Power Trail).

In 2010, with the trail’s 20th Anniversary, the 34th Street overpass opens; there is a ground breaking in for the Northeast Trail Extension. Clearwater begins construction for the East Avenue bicycle boulevard running through Clearwater’s downtown area. With that completion in 2011, the trail is now 37 miles long.

The trail is patrolled by the Pinellas County Security Task Force which are not police, but represent law enforcement officers, the County Sheriff, and other law enforcement agencies. Pinellas County Park Rangers also patrol the trail daily, as well as Auxiliary Rangers who are supplied by Pinellas Trails, Inc.

And here it is 2015. Although the ‘loop’ is not fully connected yet, the plan is in place with hopes to connect the loop by 2020.

The Pinellas Trails, Inc., holds fundraisers throughout the year that helps to pay for maps, signage, benches, water fountains and other amenities found along the trail.

They even bought the trail’s auxiliary volunteers a few golf carts to travel the trail.

They started ‘Trees For The Trail’ program to plant more trees along the corridor. They started the Auxiliary Ranger Program to support police enforcement. Volunteers travel the trail 12 hours per month each.

Some walk, bike and others ride a golf cart.

In 2003, the Pinellas Trail was designated as part of a National Recreational Trail within the National Trails System by the United States Department of the Interior and the National Parks Service. In 2008, the Pinellas Trail was inducted into the

“Our goal is to ensure the viability of the trail,”Scott Daniels declares.

“We stress safety and security. This has become a special source of pride—for me, for Bert, the County and everyone who lives here and uses the Pinellas Trail.” PN

In 2014, Pinellas County enters into an agreement with Duke Energy changing the name in the northeast area to Duke Energy Florida Trail.

R E AL ESTAT E

JIM BEGGINS - The Property Wizard Broker - CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises

Finding a Trustworthy Realtor Real estate agents rank very low on the list of most trusted occupations.

Shouldn’t the agent you choose answer these questions to your satisfaction?

Do you show up?

Do you answer your phone?

Do you do what you say you will do?

Do you represent my interests only or both sides of the transaction?

How many deals have you done on our beaches?

Do you work full time or part time?

What’s your marketing plan and how do you reach International buyers?

What do you do to accurately price my property and how do you negotiate the best price for me?

Since “Trust is the currency of the future’ spend whatever time necessary to find a trustworthy agent by evaluating their answers to these questions.

Many agents say that it’s always a great time to buy or sell. It can’t be both. I can’t know how to advise you unless I know your personal situation. When you know about me you can decide whether to trust me with the very important decision on who to hire for the job of selling your property.

Last month’s article was entitled “The Next Recession is on the Horizon”. My advice to most barrier island property owners is to sell now, hold the cash and wait before buying.

This is mostly based upon the law of supply and demand. Home inventory is very low which makes demand high, but prices aren’t increasing much.

Inventory will increase soon, then prices should go down. Don’t spend too much money renovating old homes that are prone to drastically high flood insurance premiums. 75% of our barrier Island homes are below the flood plane. This makes the remaining 25% worth more.

Promote development of our beach town’s central corridors. People love to live where they love to vacation.

Be careful with illegal short term rentals. Some cities are cracking down, so know about their rules and taxes.

The next recession will be less painful for the rich. They love the beach and can afford it. Let’s all work together to make our Pinellas barrier islands the best place in Florida to live and vacation. For my family it already is. Whenever you have questions about what I’ve written, please feel free to contact me without ANY obligation.

I’ll respond to text, email or phone messages.

All the Best, Jim“Property Wizard”Beggins Beggins Enterprises, with 11 offices serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Since any real estate view can be supported with facts. I will inform you to the best of my ability so you can unconfuse the facts to your personal advantage. I think I can use my “hands on” experience in Florida real estate since 1970 to achieve your desired outcome. Please let me know how I’m doing.

JimBeggins@C21BE.com 727.254.8144 cell.

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GET REAL ABOUT PROPERTY Travels Through Real Estate Law

BY THOMAS A. BRODERSEN, ESQ.

URBAN ARCHAEOLOGY The first rule of remodeling is that “you never know what you’ll find when you open up a wall.”

We have certainly had the opportunity to test that theory, as we remodeled, and recently moved our law office into quarters in the historic building on Corey Avenue and Blind Pass Road known as “Corey Corners.” Most of what we’ve discovered, however, has been impressive steel trusses in the roof, oldschool quality construction, and extensive use of local materials, such as heart pine that far exceeds the ability of any termites to bite into!

It has been a fascinating experience.

The building was built in 1937. We’ve been learning the history of Corey Avenue as we work, with a lot of help from Roberta Whipple’s book “St. Pete Beach's Corey Avenue,” along with some of our new neighbors.

Many readers of Paradise News are probably also familiar with a lot of local history, and we appreciate your sharing. Many people have stopped by during construction, which has been a great pleasure. We’d love to find pictures of the building over the years to help preserve & share the history.

Stop in and we’ll talk!

Originally occupied by the Gulf Beach News, the outer shell of the building has hardly changed. There have been many occupants: a real estate office, travel agency, post office, and others.

More recently its been an antique shop and Scrapbooking in Paradise.

In remodeling the building, we felt we needed to gut much of the interior, and replace all of the wiring, plumbing, partitions, ceilings and floors.

For our part, we really just hope to do justice to this lovely building and its history. We’ve tried to preserve as much of the historical look of the building as possible, along with accents inside, such as a nicely refinished wall made of that heart pine, a lovely parquet floor, and the huge US Mail safe in the wall.

While the interior work is finished, we’re still working on the landscaping and various design accents to the outside of the building.

It would also be lovely to find some good photos of the building over the years, to hang on the walls.

We’ll be having open houses from time to time, and hope everyone is able to enjoy the building.

Thomas A. Brodersen, Esq., Anderson & Brodersen, P.A. 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach • (727) 363-6100

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NEW MADEIRA BEACH MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

Waterside complex includes iconic city hall and council chambers, fire station, public recreation/ballfields, fitness classes, biking/running/walking paths, views, parkland, memorial garden, more Photos above & below by Tropical Focus The City of Madeira Beach has made some leaps this year in its continued evolution as the unofficial progressive flagship of Pinellas County beach cities.

With help from Wannemacher Jensen Architects and several other partners, the City now boasts a 14-acre complex that brings a litany of new opportunities and amenities for the public as well as public servants. Arguably, the most compelling City Hall in Tampa Bay, round council chambers are surrounded entirely with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the water.

Designers sought to create an atmosphere that might inspire new perspectives or ideas, or even encourage new people to take part in municipal meetings and get engaged with the local government of a small forward-thinking city.

On October 16 the City of Madeira Beach celebrated a Grand Opening (‘soft opened’ earlier this year). The area also incorporates forward-looking aspects with respect to nature, fitness, outdoor activity and appreciation for our waterfront.

Overall, the complex includes several new buildings, several high-quality recreation facilities, and massive green-space, parkland and vistas – all creating new activities from running along the waterfront (where there used to be just crushed shells) to the influx of wedding and special event bookings the City has already seen since ‘the soft opening.

and a basketball court each have water views. R.O.C. Park, initiated by nonprofit Remember Our Children, features paved walkways, fountains, engraved stones, a “lock Palm Tree” and sitting areas spread throughout. A reflection area looks over the waters of Boca Ciega Bay, and the liveliness of the recreation center and patrons enjoying the grounds foster a positive and familial atmosphere.

New structures include: the City Centre, housing city hall, council chambers, and city offices, a new modern fire station and a recreational facility including a variety of fitness classes, along with childcare during classes. The buildings were designed for maximum efficiency, while taking advantage of the full waterfront exposure for both the City Centre and recreation center.

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the multipurpose room and fitness center offer waterfront views, as do city hall offices and council chambers. A covered boardwalk fronts the city hall entrance, then wraps around to create a deck behind the multipurpose building. The special event spaces are all adjacent to the water.

New outdoor features include: permanent stage and concert area – which has already attracted such acts as Culture Club, Everclear, and The Wailers. Three baseball /softball fields, two tennis courts,

Wannemacher Jensen Architects (WJA) designed the master plan, created the construction documents and donated design services for R.O.C. Park. The project came in on budget and is now widely used by the public. WJA principal Jason Jensen described it as “an incredible opportunity to weave together large multi-use public space with core civic activity. Highly functional municipal structures blend with parkland and recreation to form a community complex that fosters new relationships between public space and public service.”

About Wannemacher Jensen Architects Founded 20+ years ago, Wannemacher Jensen is a thriving architecture firm in St. Petersburg that designs memorable and functional spaces for working, living and playing. WJA’s extensive roster of highprofile projects includes buildings, facilities, parks, entertainment venues, and more throughout Florida. Projects and other information are available at WJArc.com, Facebook, and Pinterest.

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STORY BY STEVE TRAIMAN The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Tampa Bay, including the largest 34-bed downtown St. Petersburg location near All Children’s Hospital, are getting early holiday gifts from PJ’s Oyster Bar in St. Pete Beach, the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum and the 5th Annual Fishing for Hearts tournament sponsored by The TradeWinds’ Guy Harvey Outpost & Rumfish Grill.

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Beverly McGahan at PJ’s told Paradise News, “Our donations to Ronald MacDonald House (RMH) began eight years ago when my brother Bret Umstead and wife Kelli bought the restaurant. Kelli’s sister and Mom stayed at the downtown RMH before her sister passed away, and it made a lasting impression on the family. Additionally, long-time bartender Billy Reilly’s Mom has worked there for many years. We began donating signed dollar bills pinned on our wall by willing donors to RMH and just delivered about $2,000 for this past year, with a total about $7,300 since we began.”

Sandy Lyman took leftover food from a recent Gulf Beaches Historical Museum dinner there and said they were very appreciative. The Museum is among many area groups that regularly support RMHC. Keith Overton, TradeWinds Resorts President and CEO, told Paradise News, “We had 105 registered anglers for our October 15-16 Fishing for Hearts event with a gross $85,000 raised. Net profits will be shared between Ronald McDonald House Charities and Athletes for Hearts. Thanks to Skanska for helping us put together 33 boats for this event, 10 more than last year!

They also found a donor for the fishing shirts, All Childrens Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Thanks also to Media sponsors Tampa Bay Times and Clear Channel Outdoors. Our Guy Harvey Outpost & RumFish Grill was pleased to be Venue sponsor.

“Guy Harvey joined us for the weekend and was very pleased to welcome three anglers from Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge, spots donated

by GEICO: David Caras, Patrick Wickens, Ramesh Haytasingh, as well as Congressman David Jolly”.

“Anglers and captains joined us for a social, goody bag pickup and a fabulous buffet at the RumFish Grill on Thursday evening. Anglers received a custom fishing shirt and got their choice of Salt Life sunglasses, provided by Bimini Bay. Anglers received an overnight stay at the Guy Harvey Outpost as part of their sponsorship package so they could be up early to enjoy a delicious breakfast at RumFish before getting on the shuttle to Loggerhead Marina”.

“Captain Michael Anderson of Reel Animals Fishing handled team placements and he met the anglers at the marina for their assignments.

Boats departed at 8:30 am and returned to the marina at 2:30 pm. Catches were reported through the Angler tournament app overseen by TJ Marshall and Don Roberts of the Coastal Conservation Agency. Awards were given for largest snook, trout, redfish, and grand

slam, along with a new category for most fish caught.

Guy Harvey was on hand to present the awards (framed Thomas Krause prints) to anglers and pose for photos while guests enjoyed another delicious array of RumFish Grill appetizers.”

Downtown RMH Donations Karen Mathews, RMHC East House Manager, notes for Paradise News, “Located one block east of All Children’s Hospital, our 34-room, three story house as the largest of the RMH Tampa Bay houses, receive a good chunk of community donations. Additionally, groups (schools, churches, businesses) that have community service projects often come to the East House to complete service or make donations”!

“Some of our larger, more consistent or more significant recent donations include Suncoast Credit Union, $100,000 to cover the cost of the first floor renovation that is being completed now (new tile floors, kitchen remodel, back apartment renovations of four new rooms); ImageFirst – donates laundry service to all four RMH houses; Publix – every month, a different district store comes to prepare and serve dinner to our families; in April, Publix held a day of service and a crew came and renovated our back Reflection Garden”.

“Tampa Bay Rays – Monthly, a different department within the organization comes to prepare dinner; the Rays grounds crew completely re-sodded and landscaped our backyard play area; HSN – employees volunteer to help with house chores and prepare meals; they donated nine HP computers, 12 decorated Halloween pumpkins, 25 Easter baskets and a Christmas tree for the holidays complete with priceless ornaments; Local schools – Canterbury School of Florida and Shorecrest Prep School come monthly to prepare meals for families, and recently kids from Forest Lake Elementary donated a ton of pop tabs”.

“Among the many groups who have been coming every month to serve breakfast or dinner to our families: First United Methodist Church, Heritage United Methodist Church, Riviera Methodist Church, Seminole United Methodist Church, Glad Tidings Church, Bridgepoint Church, Pathways Church, Calvary Christian Church, Kingdom Harvest, Pass-a-Grille Community Church, ACH Guilds (Beach Branch, Seminole /Largo Branch), Sunshine City Kiwanis, Gulf Beaches Kiwanis, Breakfast Optimist Club and Downtown Optimist Club, TradeWinds Resort and the Loew’s Don Cesar treat our families to a 5-star meal monthly!

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“Other donations include Wonderland Floral Art & Gift Loft in St. Petersburg donates stunning flower arrangements monthly; Schools groups and clubs hold ‘Wish List’ drives and collect house products from our Wish List; Farm Fresh Produce, St. Petersburg, donates up to five boxes of produce every other month; and the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Bucs all donate tickets for our families – these events are greatly appreciated by families as it gives them an opportunity to get away from the hospital and the RMH for a few hours, relax and enjoy a community event!”

Adds Alison Barrick, RMHC Marketing & Communications Manager, “We don’t do a lot of events around the holidays because it’s already a busy season for us.

This year our Holiday Open House on December 15 from to 6 to 8 pm at the Tampa Ronald McDonald House at 35 Columbia Drive. We are a beneficiary of the annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour windup concert, December 19 at Amalie Arena– they hold an online auction in Tampa Bay of memorabilia to benefit RMH, last year raising over $10,000. Concert features 5 Seconds of Summer, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Zedd, Shawn Mendes, Tove Lo, Charlie Puth, R. City, Hailee Steinfeld, Conrad Sewell, Alessia Cara and DNCE. Donation details at http://news.iheart.com/ features/jingle-ball-2015-22/#ixzz3pDKE7mXm”.

“The Loebells stayed at RMH of Tampa Bay many months while their daughter Elisha received treatment.

For her third birthday earlier this year the Loebell Family hosted their first fundraiser for RMHC, raising over $700 and two pickup trucks full of donation items for the House.

Elisha passed away shortly after on April 2nd. With the holidays around the corner the Loebell family would like to comfort the parents who will be staying at Ronald McDonald House this Christmas by surprising them with gifts and is asking for donations from family and friends to make that happen. To learn more about Elisha’s story visit her website www.elishasjourney.com or her Facebook www.facebook.com/elishasjourney.

Donation deadline is December 18, and they can be dropped off at the Tampa RMH, or email Sylvia Loebell to arrange for pickup at s.loebell@outlook.com.”

Barrick appeals, “Please support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay this holiday season to keep families close when they need it most. Donations can made online at www.rmhctampabay.org or mailed to RMH Charities, 2800 Columbia Drive, Tampa FL 33606”.

Photo at top: Kids from Forest Lake Elementary donated a ton of pop tabs.

Middle: Guy Harvey enjoyed meeting the three anglers from Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge (spots donated by GEICO): David Caras, Patrick Wickens, Ramesh Haytasingh. Photos courtesy of TradeWinds Resorts.

Bottom: Guy Harvey with Senator David Jolly

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[Editor’s Note” Special thanks for their excellent comments and photos to Keith Overton, TradeWinds Resorts; Beverly McGahan, SPB PJ’s Oyster House; Sandy Lyman, Gulf Beaches Historical Museum; Alison Barrick & Karen Mathews, RMHC.] [Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman in St. Pete Beach, offering freelance business writing services.

Reached via email at traimancreativecopy@gmail.com.]

KITE FESTIVAL TO HONOR VETERANS November 7 & 8 10 am - 5 pm both days The “Veterans Day Fall Fly on TI” is slated for November 7th & 8th on Treasure Island Beach behind the Thunderbird Beach Resort.

The theme for the weekend will be to honor America’s veterans, particularly featuring red, white and blue kites, banners, flags and more.

This free, family-oriented event will feature general kite flying, kite games, stunt kite lessons & demos as well as a chance to honor Veterans by flying a kite.

Festival is sponsored by Windworks (13009 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708). The City of Treasure Island and Beachlife Newspaper.

The Thunderbird Beach Resort supports the event by being the host Hotel. Contact them for room reservations at 72.367.1961 and let them know you are coming for the festival!

Parking is available in the following locations: Public lot across the street from the Waffle House on Gulf Blvd, and at 104th Ave. Gulf Blvd.

American Legion Post # 158 of Treasure Island will be on hand to

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help with the activities. The kite festival will launch the morning of Saturday, November 7th, and continue thru the weekend.

After dark on Saturday, kite flyers are urged to add lights to their kites for a night fly. Windworks will be on hand to sell kites, line and other wind toys for all your kiting needs.

All activities at the Veterans Day Fall Fly at TI are free.

For complete schedules and more information, contact Windworks (727)320-9463 or email: sales@floridawindworks.com

THANKSGIVING BENEFIT CONCERT

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - Holly Fest fundraiser sponsored by the Treasure Islettes, the women's club of Treasure Island. Luncheon, crafts, bazaar, holiday shopping held at the Treasure Island Community Center, One Park Place, Treasure Island (behind Walgreen's). Luncheon tickets are $15.00. Doors open at 11:00 AM, lunch served at noon. Proceeds benefit city beautification. Contact Carol Lee at 727-360-9181 or email treasurei2@aol.com for information.

Congregation of Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church invites the community to join them on Wednesday, November 18th, at 7:00 pm at the church, 107 16th Ave. St. Pete Beach for a Thanksgiving Concert entitled “Expressions of Gratitude”.

Bingo runs (year round) every Thursday at 6:45 pm & 7:45 pm at the Treasure Island Community center.

People attending are asked to bring non-perishable canned food or make a donation to benefit the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.

For information on this and other church activities, call the church, 727-360-5508 or access the website www.pagchurch.org

The Treasure Islettes meet on the fourth Monday evening of each month from September to May at the Treasure Island Community Center. The club is open to women who have an interest in the betterment of Treasure Island. More information about membership can be obtained by calling Vice President Marian Alton at 360-0164

The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet, and Vox Nova, a chamber choir from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts, will join with the church choir for an evening of inspirational Thanksgiving music.

The brass quintet is comprised of titled members of The Florida Orchestra. Vox Nova will be conducted by Derek Edward Weston and the Pass-A-Grille choir by organist Dale Williams.

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25th Annual

Suncoast Jazz Classic Festival Friday, November 20th, 6:15 pm - 12:15 am, at Sheraton Sand Key

The weekend before Thanksgiving, the Suncoast Jazz Classic festival happens at the Sheraton & Marriott on Sand Key (Clearwater Beach).

The Suncoast Jazz Classic hosts its 6th annual Friday Night Swing Dance with an amazing lineup of all-new bands and a new/bigger venue at the Sheraton Sand Key! All lindy hoppers, swing dancers, balboa dancers, etc, who appreciate swinging big-band and traditional jazz are encouraged to attend.

Support your very own Tampa Bay jazz festival by bringing your dancing self and friends, and get ready to dance to some world-class live music! Dance to FOUR superbly swinging bands from across the USA! The evening's lineup is:

6:15 - 7:15pm - Swing Time Dance Lessons (Swing, Charleston, Balboa) 7:30 - 8:30pm - Tom Rigney & Flambeau (San Francisco, CA) 8:45 - 9:45pm - The Fat Babies (Chicago, IL) 10:00 - 11:00pm - Miss Ida Blue & the Yerba Buena Stompers (Brooklyn, NY)

11:15 - 12:15am - Dave Bennett Quartet (Detroit, MI) SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Attention Dancers! Your ticket gets you into both the Swing Dance AND the other four music halls of the festival from 6pm onward! If you'd like to check out more bands, or follow your favorite bands around, you're welcome to do so. From Big Band Swing to Cajun/Zydeco to New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz to Blues, this festival has it all! Visit the website for a Band Schedule.

LARGE DANCE FLOOR — Dance takes place in one of the ballrooms (Zorch's Place, 1st Floor) - Sheraton Sand Key resort.

For one night only, the ballroom will be set up dance-style, with chairs moved to the walls and the dance floor cleared for dancing!

This year's ballroom will be even bigger than last year's. Doors open 6pm.

Tickets: $22 - Advance or $25 - door. Advance tickets available online www.SuncoastJazzClassic.com

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Compiled by Sarah Meitz

Mark your calendars for the 2015 St. Pete Beach Wine Experience on Fri, Nov. 20th from 7- 9:30pm.

This event takes place at the Terrace level of the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, 33706 Tickets are limited.

Visit www.stpetebeachfestivals.com Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida was recently ranked #19 out of 200 Top Arena Venues in the world by Pollstar. Amalie Arena is the #9 U.S. venue to make the list. The rankings are based on worldwide ticket sales for concerts, events and family shows in venues seating 15,001 or more for the third quarter of 2015.

For more info and upcoming events, visit www.AMALIEArena.com.

La Lucha perform at the Palladium for the Suncoast Jazz Classic

The weekend before Thanksgiving, the 6th Annual Suncoast Jazz Classic Festival visits Clearwater Beach.

A Friday Night Swing Dance with an amazing lineup of all-new bands and a new/bigger venue at the Sheraton Sand Key, located at 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach. This fun-filled event will take place Fri, Nov. 20th through Sun, Nov. 22nd.

For tickets and info, please visit www.suncoastjazzclassic.com.

Co-Producers Helen Hansen French and Lauren Ree Slone will launch BEACON: a performance series

for St. Petersburg in partnership with The Palladium Theatre, 253 5th Ave N. in St. Petersburg at 8pm on Sat, Nov. 14th. To purchase tickets to BEACON, call 727-822-3590 or visit www.mypalladium.org.

Legendary musician Billy Joel will perform at AMALIE Arena in Tampa on Fri, Jan. 22, 2016 at 8pm.

Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased at the Ticket Office at AMALIE Arena, Ticketmaster outlets and at Ticketmaster.com. call 800-745-3000 or visit www.AMALIEArena.com

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All That Jazz: Musician & Social Justice Activist

Fred Johnson Sounds Off Quiet strength, fierce iconic music is Fred Johnson’s signature. And his brand of jazz heals communities in conflict or a body in the throes of a challenging illness.

be empowered to heal. I learned about the power of sound and frequency and doors opened so that I had the pleasure of working with Andrew Weil, Wayne Dyer and Deepak Chopra.

Through music, Johnson hopes to enhance people’s ability to come together so the world will be a better place.

A legend on the St. Petersburg’s jazz scene for many years (BB Joe’s, Holiday Inn, 11 times at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday), Johnson recently performed at the RCS Grande Gala for Flapper & Fellas October 10th with the Dick Rumore big band, helping to raise $173,000 to provide help and hope for people in need.

“All of humanity has been a desire to know beauty and expressing this in art, music or theater brings the human family closer together,” says Johnson, who is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Social Justice based in NYC. Johnson divides his time between NYC and speaking engagements around the country when he’s not performing or working on his upcoming jazz CD debuting this winter (I Can’t Say Enough About You). He’s just taken up painting, and hopes to return full-time to St. Petersburg to create a jazz performance center and museum, using his previous expertise as Tampa Bay Performing Arts Education Director (now the Straz Center).

“We create opportunities for dialogue between people who find themselves in conflict. We worked for two years on a Memphis project working with the police department and the community to find solutions and new ways of communicating,” says Johnson proudly.“ We use the interface between faith and creative expression to resolve conflict.”

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Muslims to engage and find a common place of understanding through literature and music and help create a bond of trust.”

A Chopra devotee, Johnson just presented at a holistic conference at The Vinoy as part of his other passion, using music as mindful meditation for healing and health.

“A big part of my journey is that I’m a cancer survivor since 1985.

My experiences awakened me to healing power of song. Even as a small child I used music not just for entertainment but to calm myself… now I take this to celebrations of life, hospitals and to people in a coma,”says Johnson, his voice soft with sadness and joy.

Johnson recalls that during and after his health challenge, he was introduced to amazing teachers from Africa.“These were master musicians, storytellers, singers and natural medicine healers. They gave me the ancient tradition of breath, sound and music to help people

From celebrity host Ernest Hooper, columnist for the Tampa Bay Times, to 10 Live producer Lisa Rau, guests and media luminaries greeted him with their favorite memory of when they last heard him play.

Johnson drops teases of his legendary jazz cho’s: a CD ode to Monk, a tour with Richard Elliott, playing with Belinda Womack and Ramsey Lewis. So it’s no surprise that Johnson wants to focus now on the world of jazz and improvisational music he loves.

“My music and art is the pathway to heart and spirit. Whether I played in Tokyo, St. Pete or Detroit, I could bring people together joyfully,” says Johnson. “Music is not just a thrill.

It’s a sacred part of the essence of living, understand our breath, the words and sounds that make us part of the universe, a quiet calling.”

Fred Johnson on 10 News http://www.wtsp.com/videos/ entertainment/television/ studio10/2015/10/02/73215774/ http://www.wtsp.com/videos/ entertainment/television/ studio10/2015/10/02/73216140/

A R T NEWS Fall Saturday Morning Walking Tours continue with St. Petersburg Preservation (SPP). Tours are offered every Saturday through April.

Tours are free to SPP members and just $5 for non-members.

Tours run from 10am and last approximately two hours except for the lunchtime tour. For tours, times & locations, call 727-8247802 or visit www.stpetepreservation.org The Grand Central District Association (GCDA) elected a new Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 year at its annual membership meeting in September. Jeff Danner was elected to serve as President for the third consecutive year. He has extensive experience in Planning and Economic Development, having served on St. Petersburg’s City Council as well as several Commissions and Committees, and has been involved with the Grand Central District since its inception. For more info, visit www.grandcentraldistrict.org.

Artists interested in being an exhibitor at the 41st Mainsail Art Festival next April are invited to apply online. Applications must be submitted online through www.zapplication.org by midnight on Dec. 1st. For details, visit www.mainsailart.org e-mail artist@mainsailart.org or volunteers@mainsailart.org.

Loews Don CeSar Hotel, 3400 Gulf Blvd. on St. Pete Beach, was recently named Best Historic Hotel (201-400 Guestrooms) by Historic Hotels of America at the organization’s annual Awards Ceremony. The 277-room ‘Pink Palace’, built in 1928 by Thomas Rowe, was recognized for demonstrating the highest contribution to furthering the celebration of history and demonstrating leadership

and innovation in the hotel industry and the community. For reservations and more info, visit www.loewshotels.com.

The Morean Arts Center Board of Trustees recently announced that the Chihuly Collection will be relocating from 400 Beach Drive in St. Petersburg, to a new property on the 700 block of Central Avenue.

The new location will include an exhibition space and approximately 4,000 square feet of outdoor space.

Grand opening of the new collection is scheduled for fall of 2016.

For more info, please visit www.moreanartscenter.org/chihuly, or call 727-896-4527.

Play music. Be happy! Join the St. Pete Beach Music Club at the Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd on St. Pete Beach. This club offers adult group music classes for all levels of musical experience from beginner to pro. For details, call 727-512-5966 or visit www.SPBMusicClub.com The Pinellas Cultural Foundation has selected the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance to continue its arts education mission with the Arts Alliance now assuming the countywide leadership for the ACE Pinellas (Arts for a Complete Education) program.

The committee will continue to educate the community about arts education issues; recommend policies

that support continued arts education opportunities; attend school board and Pinellas legislative delegation meetings; and recognize and honor principals with an annual appreciation event. For more info, please visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org, or call 727-518-5142.

The Corey Area Business Association is planning a big shop local Saturday event on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Also, the first weekend in December is when statewide and national crafts people come to Corey Ave. in St. Pete Beach for their pre-holiday craft event. Mark your calendar now as the December issue may not reach you before then.

The St. Petersburg Opera Company will be hosting Season Sparkle at The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg, on Sun, Dec. 20th & Mon, Dec. 21st at 7:30pm.

Enjoy some of your favorite opera arias and holiday hits, seasoned with new arrangements and spiced with surprises. For more info, please visit www.StPeteOpera.org or call 727-823-2040.

La Cote Basque Winehouse is offering Thursday night dinner theatre at their more than 40-year-old Gulfport Restaurant. They are booking quickly, so call 727-321-6888 and ask when they can accommodate you.

They are also a very popular spot for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Three Rebecca Penneys piano concerts are coming soon to the St. Pete College Music Center, which is closer to most of us than Tyrone Mall.

We are incredibly lucky that celebrated internationally acclaimed Steinway Artist, concert pianist and music educator Rebecca Penneys chose St. Pete Beach as her new home base. We still share her with the Eastman School of Music in New York, where she’s taught for over 30 years, but Rebecca’s heart lives here with us.

The “Gibbs” campus of St. Petersburg College was the main campus of St. Petersburg Junior College when I attended in 1969, for my freshman year, having recently moved south from my Canadian birthplace. I still have fond memories of my year there.

The St. Petersburg College Music Center opened in the fall of 2000. It seats 310 and boasts acoustics ideally suited for music. The Music Center is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video projection systems and two Steinway Model D concert grand pianos.

The 2nd Friday of each of the next three months, at 7:30 pm, we all have a great opportunity to see and hear an outstanding concert there for only $10. On November 13th Rebecca is part of a ALL BRAHMS CHAMBER MUSIC trio. On December 8th, four outstanding Pianists will show you “What Pianos and Pianists do for fun!” and on January 8th, 2016, Rebecca celebrates the 50th Anniversary of winning a prize at the 7th Chopin International Piano Competition with an all Chopin solo celebration.

All these concerts are held at St. Pete College Music Center, 6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 33710 Take Pasadena or 66th St north past light at 5th Ave. N., then first left into lot. Music center is on your left.

(Tickets are $10 at the door) I promise you that you’ll leave feeling you got way more than your money’s worth.

RECLAIMED WATERING RESTRICTIONS April 1 to June 30 & Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 THREE days a week (based on house number).

EVEN number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday ODD number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) Wednesday / Friday / Sunday Mixed or no addresses, common areas associated with a residential subdivision: Wednesday / Friday / Sunday.

PROHIBITED - 10 am - 4 pm IRRIGATION on MONDAYS Violations $193 fine ? 727.464.4000 www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/reclaim-irrigation.htm NOTE: Reclaimed water NOT recomended for EDIBLE plants.

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November 13th – ALL BRAHMS CHAMBER MUSIC Two great trios for piano violin and cello Rebecca Penneys with Mikhail Kopelman, violin and Scott Kluksdahl, cello December 11th – PIANO EXTRAVAGANZA - 2 PIANOS 8 HANDS What Pianos and Pianists do for fun!

Rebecca Penneys with pianists Eunmi Ko, Omri Shimron, Benjanin Warsaw January 8th – Rebecca Penneys SOLO RECITAL – CHOPIN CELEBRATION A celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rebecca’s prize at 7th Chopin International Piano Competition in Poland.

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ST. PETERSBURG MAIN LIBRARY Antiques Evaluation Fair A fundraiser to support special projects and programs for the St. Petersburg Main Library Saturday, November 7th ~ 10:30 am to 2 pm Auditorium of the Main Library, 3745 Ninth Ave. N., 727.893.7724.

An opportunity to evaluate items.

Small antiques, collectibles & books are welcome.

(Evaluations will not be available for large items, furniture, or antique firearms.) Six dealers are contributing their time to estimate values.

They are seated by specialty.

Cost: $5 - single item or $12 - three items $4 each additional item Antiques Dealers and Antiques Experts who are donating their time: • Tammy Dauphin Andrea & Friends: General antiques, glass & china 2400 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg • Michael Lough Michael’s Antiques: General antiques, china, vintage clothes and textiles 7219 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg

RECREATION S T. P ET E B E A C H 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

• Adele Gilmore Pickwick Antiques: General antiques, paper documents, photography, toys and dolls, advertising items 923 Central Ave., St. Petersburg • Michael Slicker Lighthouse Books: Rare & collectible books 1735 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg • Gary DesMarais Asian Willow Gallery: Qing Dynasty antique Chinese furniture, Asian art and accessories. 2629 Central Ave. , St. Petersburg • Mary Beth Shine Antique jewelry 6410 4th Palm Point, St. Pete Beach

other tablets - Tuesday, 3 pm, November 3 & 17 I Just Got My iPad, Now What?

Tuesday, 10:30am, November 10 Wednesday, 10:30am, November 18 E-Books for iPad, Friday, 10:30am November 20 More iPad (intermediate level) Friday, 10:30am, Nov. 13 ADULT PROGRAMS Movie Night at the Library Wednesdays, 6pm TBA, November 18 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book then film Tuesdays, 10:30am The Picture of Dorian Gray, November 17 & 24

For more information, contact Mozelle Bell, (727) 522-8459 or mozelle2@juno.com

NANCY GIBBS DAY Friday, 1- 4 pm, November 20 Celebrate the 45-year career of Nancy Gibbs as she retires.

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365 73rd Ave., SPB, 727.363.9238 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: Wed., Nov. 11 & Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 26-29 TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour - library books for Kindle,

Live It! with recreation.

Youth karate, senior excursions, aqua fitness or an adult workout class for you. Stop to pick up our new program guide. You can also visit our website, www.spbrec.com Aqua Yoga Aqua yoga has all the benefits of land-based yoga such as stress reduction, better body awareness and increased flexibility. Being in the water adds an increase in your range of motion, decompresses your spine, reduces the weight on your joints and is accessible to everyone.

Class offered - Thursdays 11am- 11:45am.

Cost: $5 SPB Res. & $6 Non-R. Class also accepts Silver Sneakers!

For more information 727.363.9264 or visit www.spbrec.com.

Senior Excursions The St. Pete Beach Community Center has new Senior Excursions.

200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ Contact Travis Ann Sherman Contact phone: 727.391.2828 SPECIAL EVENTS: Adult Craft Day: Saturday, Nov. 7, time TBA. Author Booktalk: Saturday, Nov. 14, 12 – 2:30 pm.

Carol Perry talks about Look Both Ways, third in her Witch City mystery series set in Salem, Massachusetts.

COMPUTER CLASSES All classes at 1:00 pm. If you are bringing a laptop, please set it up before the class begins.

Great way for local seniors to travel with friends. Trips are as followed: Nov 21: Ellenton Outlets, Dec 19: Holiday light viewing at Botanical Gardens & Largo Central Park.

Excursions depart from St. Pete Beach Community Center.

Trip times vary. All participants must pre-register by the Wednesday prior to the excursion.

Each trip is $12 - SPB residents and $15 non residents. More information www.spbrec.com or 727.363.9245.

Paddle Board Yoga Strengthen your core and find relaxation on the water with Paddle board Yoga. This class is great for first time paddlers or those looking to expand their existing practice. Each class will include basic paddling instruction and gentle yoga on the water.

Reservation required. Limited space.

Classes: Sundays - 9am & 10:30am

E-mail Class: Wednesday, Nov. cancelled.

Open Forum: Monday, Nov. 16.

Easy Wordprocessing Tips-Tricks: Nov. 18.

Facebook: Monday, Nov. 23.

INTERNATIONAL FILM MOVEMENT First Tuesdays @ 4:00.

Nov. 3, Stations of the Cross.

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

Nov. 24.

Fall Film Series: Wednesdays @ 2:30 through Nov. 25.

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, 10am - 12.

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

Bridge Lessons: Mondays 1:00 – 4:00, Nov. 2, 9 & 30.

BOOK GROUPS Chatterbooks: Tuesdays @ 10:30 am.

Nov. 17, The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.

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, & songs, followed by an art/craft class.

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Cost: $15 SPB res. - $17 non res.

Call: St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center 727.363.9264 For a full list of Aquatic classes, www.spbrec.com. ____________________________

MADEIRA BEACH 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…!

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.

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FLORIDA ORCHESTRA GUILD

Holiday Homes Tour

Looking for holiday decorating ideas? The Florida Orchestra Guild, St. Petersburg, has just the ticket. The Guild will host its fourth annual Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 5, 2015, to benefit The Florida Orchestra. The Tour, from 10 am to 4 pm, will feature five homes, each creatively decorated, from glamourous and elegant to fun-loving and glitzy.

Visitors on Saturday can explore the decorated interiors and outdoor areas of the homes and enjoy the water views offered by the Northeast St. Petersburg neighborhood that includes Snell Isle and Brightwaters Boulevard. The Guild plans a holiday boutique at one of the Tour homes at which gift items and decorations will be available.

Advance donations for Tour tickets are $20 per person, payable by check to The Florida Orchestra Guild, St. Petersburg, and sent to Holiday Tour of Homes, c/o C.E. Miller, 1440 52nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703.

Individual tickets the day of the event, available at all Tour homes, will be $25, payable only by cash or check. That day, signs with arrows pointing toward Tour homes and balloons marking the homes themselves will help guide visitors.

The Guild will also sell tickets on Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 17 & 19 and December 1 & 3, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the St. Petersburg College downtown center, 163 3rd Street North, St. Petersburg.

The Florida Orchestra Box Office is just inside the entrance on 3rd Street. On those four days, both cash and credit cards may be used to buy Tour tickets.

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Event co-chairs Emily Gillespie & Ginger Hanner have also planned a Holiday Cocktail Reception for Friday, December 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Brightwaters home of Drs. Larry R. and Sarah E. Williams.

The menu will feature fine wines and hors d’oeuvres prepared

by Parkshore Grill’s award-winning chef Tyson Grant.

A $75 individual donation for the Reception includes a ticket to the Saturday Tour of Homes.

Sponsorships for the Holiday Tour of Homes are available at the Platinum ($1,000), Gold ($500), & Silver ($250) levels.

All include ticketing for both the Holiday Cocktail Reception and Tour of Homes. Sponsorships at the Platinum & Gold levels come with program ads; Silver level includes a special listing in the printed tour program. Individual patron tickets at $150 are available and include a listing in the printed Tour program.

Sponsorship checks, payable to The Florida Orchestra Guild, St. Petersburg, may be mailed to P. Blanda, 3222 40th Way South, Unit E, St. Petersburg, FL 33711.

Ads must be submitted no later than Monday, November 23, and include contact information in case ad design questions arise. More details on sponsorship opportunities are available at 727-954-6799.

For general information on the Tour of Homes and Cocktail Reception, call 727-528-6595.

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or sold to it local contractors for a fraction of the cost. Financial losses totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars.

This suspect bullied the victims into providing their credit card information.

At other times, scams may take a more subtle approach. Both are exploitation!

“Operation Call of Deceit,” was a 3-year investigation into a large scale racketeering scam by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

The victims were local businesses and the elderly. Pinellas residents 65 to 89 years old were randomly called by the leader of this criminal enterprise.

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Beware of callers who claim to be from the IRS or Department of Revenue, Microsoft, Geek Team or any who makes promises or “sweet talks” you into providing your credit card or other personal information.

Some examples of current phone scams that often target the elderly include the caller who claims to be from the IRS and tells the person that they owe money in taxes and if they don’t pay it immediately, law enforcement will be at their door to take them to jail. In another, the caller delivers the “good news” to an unsuspecting victim that he/she has won a lottery or sweepstakes prize, and

all they have to do to claim their prize tis to pay the taxes on their winnings.

Sadly and often, victims are out thousands of dollars before they realize they were scammed.

The best line of defense against these telephone con artists is to simply hang up the phone and never provide any personal or financial information.

We encourage you to reach out to your elderly friends and relatives and remind them that if a call doesn’t sound quite right; or if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is not. This type of intrusion into the privacy of your home should be taken very seriously and reported to law enforcement. Through increased awareness and by watching out for our elderly you are helping us accomplish our mission of “Leading The Way For A Safer Pinellas.” Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is on Facebook; Twitter, and online at pcsoweb.com.

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LIVE THEATRE Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com November 13 - Joel Osteen December 13 – Trans-Siberian Orchestra 17 – The Weekend American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org November 1 – Hawk & Wayne 6, 7, 8 – American Songbook Series 8 – LEARN - The 39 Steps 18 through December 17 – The 39 Steps December 7 – Hawk & Wayne 14 – Not So Silent Night 19 - 27 – It's A Wonderful Life A Simple Theater The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org November 17 - The Glass Menagerie Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues November 1 – Boz Scaggs 4 – America's Got Talent 12 – English Beat 14 – Candlebox Acoustic 15 – Last Comic Standing 17 – Jake Shimabukura 19 – Night Ranger 20 – The Wizard of Winter 21 – Katherine McPhee 22 – Marvis Staples and Jane Osborne December 2 – Clint Black 3 – Gino Vannelli 4 – Craig Ferguson 5 – The Mavericks 9 – Jim Brickman 10 – Peter White Christmas 13 – Carrot Top 14 – Mix 100.7's Mistletoe Show 14 – Ballroom with a TWISTmas 16 – John Waters 17 – Rockapella Christmas 18 – The Outlaws

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Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, 727.893.1070 http://www.mygulfport.us November 5 – 15 – The Slut from Blue Eye Gulfport Community Players www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org November 5 – 15 The Slut from Blue Eye 9, 10 – Auditions 22, 23 – Auditions Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793, www.eightoclocktheatre.com November 6 – 15 – West Side Story December 13, 14 – Auditions FreeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com November 1 – The Importance of Being Ernest with Zombies December 5 – 24 – Peter and the Starcatcher Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com November 22 – Sarasota Ballet School December 13 – The Four Freshmen Largo Cultural Center 105 Central Park Dr, Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com November 6 – 15 – West Side Story 14, 19 – Mother Goose 17 – Late Night Catechism 20 – Burlesque to Broadway 22 – Allan Holdsworth 24 – Spirit of America 28 – Decades Rewind December 3 – Rock n Roll Holiday Concert 4 – Death by Chocolate 9 – Christmas in Ireland 12, 13 – The Nutcracker 16 – Elvis Christmas Special 19 – Santa's Holiday Review 20 – The Four Freshmen M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com November Through 15 - Next to Normal

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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 November 13 – Zac Brown December 5 – 97x Next Big Thing Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes November 5 – 8 – Rock School Blowout December 6 – Rock School Blowout 9 – Holiday Music Concert Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com November 1 – TFO – Halloween Pops 6 – Little River Band 8 – TFO – The Bells & Pictures 13 – Deana Carter 14 – Lewis Black 15 – TFO – Brahm's Violin Concerto 19 – Emily Kinney 21 – Sebastian Maniscalco 22 – TFO – Sinatra 28 – The Ries Brothers 29 – Dave Koz 29 – The Hazies December 1 – Kenny G 2 – Yandel 3 – Pokemon 4, 5 – Joe Bonamassa 6 – TFO – Handel's Messiah 8 – Chris Tomlin 11 – Bowser's Holiday Party 11 – Shaun Hopper 12 – Brian Regan 12 – Loudon Wainwright 13 – The Bronyx Wanderers 13 – TFO – Holiday Pops 14 – Mix 100.7 Mistletoe Show 16 – TFO - An Old World Christmas St. Petersburg City Theatre Located just off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. South, St. Petersburg, 33712 Box Office:Tickets / Information 727-866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org November 1 – Dracula December 3 – 20 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Straz Center 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org November Through 15 – Silence, The Musical Through 15 – Next to Normal 1 – Marvin Dixon 1 – Straz LIVE in the Park 1 – Tampa Bay Symphony 4 – Dee Dee Bridgewater 6 – TFO – Bells & Pictures 8 – Forbidden Music 10 – Newsies 12 – Lidia Bastianich 13 – TFO – Brahm's Violin Concerto 14 – Christie Lenee 15 – Bianca del Rio Comedy 16 – Penny and Sparrow 18 – Shaping Sound 19 – Latin Nights 27 – Postmodern Jukebox December 1 – 6 – Kinky Boots 4 – TFO Handel's Messiah 5 – Learned Hand 5 – Peking Dreams Natl Circus 11 – TFO – Holiday Pops 12 – Francesca Giorgianni 12 – Ghashi vs Meshee 12 – Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer 13 – Sutton Foster 14 – Whitehorse 17 – Festival of Light The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea dances run October through May November 17 – Mayor's Prayer Breakfast 21, 22 – Holiday Extravaganza 27 – 29 – Jewelry & Bead Show December 10 – CASA Peace Breakfast The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffeytheater.com November 7 – TFO – Bells & Picture 10 – Mannheim Steamrollers 13 – Chaka Khan 14 – TFO – Brahm's Violin Concerto 15 – Cirque Daze Holidays

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Sunday, November 1 – LIVE in the Park 12 – 6:30 pm. Concert begins at 3.

Free. Curtis Hixon Park, downtown Tampa. A delightful day in the park in honor of Opera Week. Music for the Lion King, opera arias, local visual artists, food trucks and fun.

Brought to you by The Straz. www.strazcenter.org

Sunday, November 1 – 4th Annual Stomp in the Swamp 12 noon. Free. Myakka River State Park, Sarasota. Live music all day, native & other cuisine, beverages. www.facebook.com/sergestomp Monday, November 2 – American Boating Course (6 week Course) 5 – 7 pm. Free instruction, materials $40 per family. Max 20 students. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing.

Graduates qualify for a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card, may qualify for insurance discounts. Register on-line at www.boating-stpete.org.

Wednesday, November 4 – South Pasadena Band Concert 7:30 pm. Free. Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place, Treasure Island.

An evening of music. www.southpasadenaband.com Thursday, November 5 – Movies in the Park Special Feature 5:30 pm music begins.

Straub Park, St. Petersburg.

Special award winning addition “Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition – Everglades to Okefenokee 1000 miles in 100 Days” www.stpetepreservation.org Thursday, November 5 through Saturday, November 7 – King of the Beach Tournament & Fall Festival Thursday, Friday 5 – 10 pm., Saturday 2 – 10 pm. Festival is free, tournament $195. Madeira Beach Recreation Complex, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Place. $50,000 Top prize ! Family Festival will include kid zone, food trucks, over 50 marine and arts & crafts

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vendors and music all day long. www.oldsaltfishing.org/fishingtournaments/fall-king-of-the-beach Friday, November 6 – 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, November 6 – 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.visitgulfport.com Saturday, November 7 – Keep Gulfport Weird Triathlon Registration begins 6 am, 7 am race start. $10. Starts at The Church of Jesus Christ, 5424 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport. Consists of a 1 mile run, 2 mile bike ride and 100 yard swim. www.mygulfport.com/keep-gulfportweird-triathlon Saturday, November 7 – Tierra Verde Garage Sale and Gift Market 8 am – 1 pm. Free to attend, $25 for table. Downtown Tierre Verde. Annual event hosted b the Women's Club offering an array of crafts, food, treasures – come rain or shine. www.tierreverdecommunity association.org Saturday, November 7 – Book Signing - “Muttcracker” 8 am – 1 pm. Books available for purchase during Garage Sale and Gift Market. Downtown Tierre Verde. Local Author Dorothy Parrey presents a Christmas favorite with an array of dogs replacing the classic characters. www.facebook.com/themutcracker

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17 – Brian Wilson 18 – WYRK Guitar Pull 19 – TFO - Bohemian Dances 21 – TFO – Sinatra 22 – Clifford the Big Red Dog 28 – The Magic of Christmas 29 – Billy Gibbons December 5 – TFO – Handel's Messiah 12 – TFO – Holiday Pops 16 – Celtic Woman 17 – TFO – Old World Christmas The Palladium 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org November 1 – US Army Field Band – Jazz 2 – The Wozniak Project 3 – Tampa Bay Symphony 4 – Psychedelic Furs 7 – Whitney James 8 – America Remembers 10 – Richard Wolff 13 – Adrian Legg & David Linley 14 – Beacon Performance Series 15 – Voque-Esquire Fashion Show 15 – Juliane Lage Trio 18 – Palladium Chamber Players 19 – Tom Rigney & Flambeau 20 – Damon Fowler 21 – Oh My Shad 22 – George Winston 30 – MIRA Showcase Concert December 4 – 6 – The Nutcracker 12 – Expressions Academy Dance 13 – Pinellas Youth Symphony 16 – Heralds of Harmony 17 – Nate Najar 20,21 – Seasonal Sparkle Van Wezel 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org November 4 – All Hands on Deck 5 – America's Got Talent LIVE 11 – Yes 13 – Lewis Black 14 – Cirque Dreams – Holidaze 19 – Straight No Chaser 21 – Creedence Clearwater Revivial 27 – Dave Koz 29 – Sarasota's Symphonic Chorus December 1 – Craig Ferguson 2 – Daryl Hall & John Oates 3 – Kenny G 10 – World of Ireland 12 – Carrot Top 13 – Bowser's Holiday Party 23 – A Christmas Carol

West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N. Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org November 6 – 22 – The Songs of Life 9,10 – Audition – Calendar Girls December 4 – 13 – Every Christmas Story Ever Told

MUSEUMS Armed Forces Military 2050 34th Way N., Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com NEW Child's ticket price reduced Dali Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Through January 3 – MC Escher Exhibition November 2, 4 – Lego Serious Play Course 4 – Coffee with the Curator 5 – Artflix – Brain Game 5 – Opera at the Dali 7 – Breakfast for Families 11 – Veteran's Day Event 17 – SciFi Cafe 20 – Ha!Man Concert 21 – Alice in Wonderland December 3 – ArtFlix – Beyond the Fold 5 – Breakfast for Families Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Through December 1 – National Civil Rights Exhibition November 5 – Anti-Semetism Past & Present 9 – Kristallnacht Commemoration 14 through February 28, 2016 I Remember Birmingham – MFA Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave, St Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation!

November 15 – 3rd Annual Chowder Challenge Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com First Friday – Free admission Through December 2015 Passionate Design, The American Craft Movement

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 the Bay ($10) Through December 6 – Paul Rudolf Exhibition Through January 10 – Royal Tastes November 5 – Ringling Underground 12, 19 – Holidays at the Ca' d'Zan 16 – Ringling by the Bay 20 – Coffee & Conversation 26 - CLOSED December 3, 10, 17 – Holidays at the Ca' d'Zan 21 – Ringling by the Bay Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.fine-arts.org Thursday PM adm. $10 after 5pm Through November 29 – Drawing – The Foundation of Art Through January 24 – Marks Made Through March 13 – 50 Works for 50 Years November 2 – Lunchtime Lecture – Birmingham 2, 16 – Illuminate 7, 21 – Kidding Around Yoga, Make and Take 7 through January 11 – Carrie Schneider – Reading Women 8 – Gallery Talk -Reading Women 11 – Coffee Talk w Nan Colton 12 – Exquisite Corpse 13, 27 – Art & Sign Language 14 – Creative Time Summit 14, 28 – Drumming 14 through February 28 – I Remember Birmingham 15 – Hot Gathering, Cool Conversations 19 – Porch Party December 2, 19 – Make and Take 6 – Chorus Angelorun 9 – Coffee Talk w/ Nan Colton 7, 21 – Illuminate 11, 12 – Night at The Museum 12, 26 – Drumming 17 – Porch Party 17 – Uncharted – Eye Draw St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org 3rd Sat, 2pm-5pm Museum Free!

Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen November 12 - Happy Hour with Historian

Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park 727.579.8226, www.tbauto.org Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles on display.

Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit.

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St, Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Through January 3 – Preserving Eden Through January 3 – Florida's Got Blues November 4 – Tampa Trailblazers 14 – Me and My Doll – Kit 18 – Florida Stories December 5 – Me and My Doll – Grace 16 – Florida Conversations Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Fridays – Art on The House – 4 to 8pm.

November 7 – Pavilion 15 – Creative Time Summit 20 – Three Works in Progress USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620 813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849 USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa www.ira.usf.edu Through December 12 – A Family Affair November 5 – Curator's Tour 19 – Artist Talk USF Graphic Studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, 813.974.3503 Free admission

ART GALLERIES Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk ARTpool 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com November 7, 8 – Crafty Fest 21 – Soldiers and Pinups December 19, 20 – Crafty Fest Bloom Art Center and Olesen Art Gallery 910 5 th Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/bloomartcenter Best New Arts Community 2014 – Creative Loafing November 14 – Taking Shape Chihuly Collection 400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly's work.

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Saturday, November 7 – Gulfport City Wide Garage Sale 8 am – 2 pm. Throughout the city of Gulfport. Maps will be available online at www.mygulfport.com Saturday, November 7 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society Plant Sale 9 am – noon. 12350 Ridge Rd. Largo. Large selection of orchids at great prices. www.fwcos.org Saturday, November 7 - Kenwood Bungalowfest 10 am – 4 pm. $15 presale, $20 day of. Tour nine historic homes as you travel through time in the historic Kenwood district. www.bungalowfest.org Saturday, November 7 – Antique Evaluation Fair 10:30 am. Auditorium, Main Library, 3745 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Books, collectibles and small antiques. Fundraiser for library. 727.893.7724.

Saturday, November 7 – Tangerine Bluesfest 12 noon – 10 pm. Free. Tangerine Greenway, 49th St. S, Gulfport. A day long festival to include live music, carnival rides and vendors. www.tangerinebluesfest.com Saturday, November 7 – Flags and Wags Noon registration, 1 pm shot gun start. $95 donation. Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd, Gulfport.

Save a pet, help a Vet includes goodie bag, cart & green fees, golf balls, snacks, raffle entry and dinner. www.facebook.com/FlagsandWags Saturday, November 7 – Evening for the Bay 7 – 10:30 pm. Tampa Bay Watch, Pinellas Bayway S, Tierre Verde.

An evening of food, wine, auctions and entertainment to benefit our precious bay. www.tampabaywatch.org Saturday, November 7 – Zoofari 7 – 11 pm. $65+.

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art auction, and groove to live music throughout the event. VIP experience also available. www.lowryparkzoo.com Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 – Veteran's Day Fly In 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Treasure Island Beach behind The Thunderbird, 10700 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Soar high with this weekend long kite festival – trick kites, racing and instruction. www.facebook.com/bigbeachkite Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 – Folkfest St. Petersburg 10 am – 10 pm Saturday, 10 am – 8 pm Sunday, $5 suggested donation. The festival represents nearly 20 years of creativity, passion and art-making by the artists of Creative Clay. A weekend of music, art, food, beverage and fun. www.folkfeststpete.org Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm. Free.

ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Area artisans, crafters and creatives sell their wares in this eclectic open air market. www.artpoolgallery.com Sunday, November 8 – VetDogs for Heroes 3 pm – sunset. Free admission. St. Petersburg Lions Club Beach House, 9300 W. Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island. Come out and meet the dogs in training and enjoy music, hamburgers, brats, hotdogs, and your favorite beverages will be available by donation. Proceeds benefit VetDogs, providing veterans with a valuable resource.

Thursday, November 12 – Exquisite Corpse – Parade of Corpses 5:30 – 9:30 pm. Free with admission which is $5 after 5 pm.

Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Exquisite Corpse is a game developed by the surrealists and brought into the now in a format never done before 3D mixed media sculptures. www.fine-arts.com

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Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk November 7 – Kenwood Bungalow Fest 15 – Clay Games IX 28 - Small Business Saturday December 6 – John McCutheon 12 – 10 year Anniversary Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1114 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk November 7,8 – Folkfest 14 – Good Folk Show Invitational December 12 – Holiday Homecomings Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Local & Florida artisans featured.

November 21 – Artist's Reception December 19 – Artist’s Reception Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org Through December 23 – Beauty and the Beasts November 7 through December 23 – All Decked Out Feathered Serpent Gallery NEW 1018 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.824.8877 www.featheredserpentgallery.com Featuring Latin American Artists Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org Second Saturday Artwalk Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 514 Skinner Blvd. Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org Michele Tuegel Contemporary 320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.823.1100 www.mtcontempo.com Second Saturday Artwalk

Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 www.redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu November Through 13 – Non-Traditional Student Works 6 - Artwalk 6 through December 9 – Cuban Art Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com November 6 - Artists Reception and Open House December 4 – Artist Reception and Open House Studio 620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org November Through 3 – LA Fab Tour 6 – 18 – Through Our Eyes 7 – Young Artist Alliance Cabaret 11 – Beatnik -The Movie 12 – Say What?

13 – Open Mike Night 16 – The New Old Florida Cuisine 19 – Ha!Man Concert 21 – Holizaar Gabriela Valencia Studio & Art Gallery 427 75th Ave, St. Pete Beach, 727.560.7498 www.gabrielavalenciafineart.com Specializes in Coastal & Florida Art

ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd. Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org November 6 through December 22 – The Red Bow Holiday Exhibition 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, Classes and Galleries November 14 through January 2 – There's No Time Like the Present December 5,12,19 – Kid's Create

Morean Arts Center ADDED for Clay at the Train Station 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 www.moreanartscenter.org Pinellas Park Art Society NEW Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com November 1,2 – Delivery for Members Show 11 – Members Show December 6, 7 – Delivery for Members Show Pinot’s Palette 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspallete.com/stpetersburg 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 Receptions 2nd Saturday November 28 – 29 - “Luxury” 100 Artist Show Treasure Island Art Guild www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wed’s - ‘Anything Goes’ Thursday - ‘Acrylic Painting Friday – ‘Portrait Workshop’ - Live model November 14 – Meeting December 12 – Meeting Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.

2nd Saturday Art Walk

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 First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families.

November 7 – Around the World 8 – Great Connections 8 – Clifford's Day at the Museum 11 – Veteran's Day

20 – Parent's Night Out 23 – 25 – Castles and Kings Camp 26 – Museum Closed 27 through December 31 – Membership Sale December 13 – Great Connections 18 – Parents Night Out 21 – Gingerbread Architect Camp 31 – New Years Noon Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21-acre living history museum New exhibit Boathouse display November 28 through January 3 – Holidays at the Village MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave #100, Tampa 813.987.6315 www.mosi.org Largest children’s science center in the US Gaze skyward - Saunders Planetarium IMAX Dome Theatre November 21 through January 4 – Santa's Workshop 26 – MUSEUM CLOSED December 1 – Upcycle Art 12, 13 – Minecraft 18 – Star Wars Opening Day IMAX

MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday www.clearwaterjazz.com October 2016 Florida Orchestra 727.662.7286 www.floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center St .Petersburg Jazz Festival Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org www.stpetejazzfest.com February 24 – 28, 2016 Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society Jazz Society 727.596.7142 November 10 – Silas Dent Steakhouse, SPB December 8 – Silas Dent Steakhouse, SPB Sunday Jazz Jams Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd St., St Petersburg 727.824.72221 www.themanhattancasino.com Sponsored by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Assoc., FREE admission every Sunday

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Thursday, November 12 – Happy Hour with the Historian 6:30 pm. $5 suggested donation.

St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg. historian will be Dr. Steve Noll talking about Florida Transportation: Planes, Trains, Automobiles (and Steamboats, Too!). Cash bar. www.spmoh.com Friday, November 13 - Community Block Party 6 - 11 pm. Tampa Convention Center, 333 Franklin St. Tampa.

Celebrating 25 th Annivrsary join the Convention Center for an expanded Brews & Bites event with food trucks, live music and beverage specials. www.tampaconventioncenter.com

Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15 – Sponge Docks Seafood Festival Noon - 9 pm Friday, 10 am – 9 pm Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm Sunday. Free. 828 Dodecanese Blvd., Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs. Outdoor festival featuring tons of fresh local seafood to tempt your taste buds, an art & craft show with local and regional artists selling their work, continuous live music. www.facebook.com/Sponge DockSeafood Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15 – Ribfest 11 am. $16 Friday, $20 Saturday, Sunday presale. VIP packages available. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr., St. Petersburg. Over 26 years of Rockin’ Ribs – Helpin’ Kids., proceeds benefit All Children's Hospital. Three Dog Night, America, 38 Special and so many more. www.ribfest.org Saturday, November 14 – Daystar Drive Away Hunger Golf Scramble $70 includes cart, goody bag and three course lunch.

Buffalo Creek Golf Course, 8100 9th St E, Palmetto. Help your neighbors while enjoying a day of golf, food, auctions. Win a car for Hole-in-one. Contact Kitty at 727.498.8794 or kittyrawson@daystarlife.com Saturday, November 14 – Vina Del Mar Island Garage

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Sale 8 am – 1 pm. Free.

Various locations throughout island.

Vina del Mar, Pass A Grille.

Saturday, November 14 – Arts and Crafts Bazaar 9 am – 3 pm. Free. First Lutheran Church, 1644 Nursery Road, Clearwater. High quality hand crafted items , suitable for gift giving during the holiday season.

Saturday, November 14 – 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 & unique creativity. www.artsstpete.org Sunday, November 15 - 3 rd Annual Chowder Challenge 1 - 5 pm. $15 advance adult, $20 at gate, children under 12 free w/pd one parent. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Annual challenge of local restaurants to become "Best Chowder" in the area - restaurants such as Don CeSar, Rumfish, and Shells to name a few.

Proceeds to benefit Gulf Beaches History Museum. www.chowderchallengepag.com Monday, November 16 – Community Band Concert 7:30 pm. Free. Eckerd College, Fox Hall, Pinellas Bayway, St. Petersburg. Small instrumental ensembles and students perform a wide variety of sub-culture music. www.eckerd.edu Wednesday, November 18 – Pass-A-Grille Thanksgiving Benefit Concert 7 pm. Canned food donation. Pass-A-Grille Community Church, 107 16th Ave., PAG. The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet, and Vox Nova, a chamber choir from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts, join the church choir for an evening of inspirational Thanksgiving music. www.pagchurch.org Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22 – Sanding Ovations Treasure Island Beach, 104th Ave. And Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island.

Mastercup Sand Sculpting and Music festival with weekend vendors market all with

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Tampa Bay Symphony 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org Performances in various locations November 1 – The Straz Center 3 – The Palladium 8 – St. Petersburg College The Blue Parrot Cafe NEW 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach Every Monday 727.368.9619 TomKats Jazz Orchestra www.tomkatsjazzorchestra.com The Hangar Restaurant 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 First Monday of month Jazz Jam www.aldowningjazz.com November 2 – Jazz Jam December 7 – Jazz Jam WMNF 88.5 Community Radio 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org November 10 – Richard Wolff 14 – James McMurtry 20 – Little Manatee River Jam December 4 – Soul Rebels

OPERA Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium The Met in HD Series Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera www.eckerd.edu/metopera 727.864.7600 .

November 21 – Lulu Florida Opera Festival Artistic Director – Daniel Lipton Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa, Florida 33602 www.operatampa.org November 8 – Forbidden Music Florida Suncoast Opera Guild www.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org November 12,13 – What the Fach?

10 – Luncheon Meeting

St. Petersburg Opera Company 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Various performance locations November 12, 13 – What's the Fach?

December 20, 21 – Seasonal Sparkle Sarasota Opera House 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org November 1, 4, 10,15,17 – La Boheme 2,9 – Opera House Tours 5 – My System is Better 5, 7, 8 – Forbidden Music Concert 12 – Concert at Noon 14 – Brundibar 19 – Panel – Anti-Semitism 22 – PMP Alumni in Concert December 6, 12,19, 20 – The Nutcracker 8 – Christmas Celebration 9 – PINC Sarasota

DANCING Florida West Ballet, a Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th Street North in St. Petersburg. 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 Tuesday – Argentine Tango Wednesday – Swing www.SwingTime.info Thursday – Latin Social Sunday – Band / Dancing Sarasota Ballet 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.359.0099 x 101 November 2 – Film – Dame Margot Fonteyn 9 – Showcase Luncheon 11 – Lecture – Marquerite and Armand 20,21 – MacMillan, Wright and Ashton December 14 – Holiday Showcase Luncheon 18, 19 – John Ringling's Nutcracker St. Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org Sunday Dinner & Dancing: Dinner – $8 727.360.0584 – dinner reservations Dancing, $5 M’s/$8 Non M’s Live Sunday Bands Wednesday Tea Dances/ Live Band 2nd & 4th Wed of the month

The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wed. each month October through May November 4, 18 – Tea Dances December 2, 16 – Tea Dance

FILM International Cinema Series Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema November 6 – Court 13 – Eisenstein in Guanajuato 20 – The Assassin Sunscreen Film Festival April 28 – May 1, 2016 www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com

COMEDY 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, 9pm November 4 – 7 – Kenny Smith 11 – 14 – Leslie Norris 18 – 21 – Helen Keaney 25 – 28 – Chris Gorges December 2 – 5 – Danny Bevins 9 – 12 – Doug Canney Sporty’s Comedy Club 17093 Gulf Blvd. N., Redington Beach 727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) G. David Howard. Guinness Book of World Records for Comedy “Funniest Man Alive” Fri. & Sat. nights. 9:05 pm Start. www.facebook.com/GDavidHoward

ECO//ZOOS AQUARIUMS Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html November 7 – Pioneer Settlement Open Picnic

Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs 727. 453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org December 13 – Music Jamboree Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release – Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II Egmont Key Shuttle Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park $20 RSVP; 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info November 14, 15 – Discover the Island Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www.flaquarium.org Through December 28 – Marvels of the Reef Photo Exhibition November 11 – Veterans Day Fort De Soto Park Tierra Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ Ft_DeSoto.htm Guided Nature Walks – Sat & Sun 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 November 1 – ZooBoo Kids 7 – Zoofari 28, 29 – Drop and Shop December 12,13,19,20 – Drop and Shop Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium November 13 – Community Ocean Conservation Film Festival 14 – Youth Ocean Conservation Summit 28 – Santa Jaws December 5, 12, 19 – Santa Jaws St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727.753.9731 www.stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month First Saturday of month Boyd Hill Bird Walk St. Petersburg Shell Club 9100 113th St North, Seminole 727.867.6861 www.stpeteshellclub.org 2nd Fri, 6:30pm (except June, July, Aug. & Dec.), Seminole Recreation

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served 11 am - 11 pm $17 / person Regular and Early Bird menus also available!

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Thursday, November 19 – Mayor's Prayer Breakfast $19. The Club at Treasure Island, 107 th Ave., Treasure Island Causeway. Guest Speaker Brigadier General Charles Duke, Astronaut and Moonwalker.

727.376.4511.

Thursday, November 19 – Eckerd College Chamber Orchestra Concert 7:30 pm. Eckerd College, Roberts Music Center, Pinellas Bayway, St. Petersburg.

Students and local musicians. www.eckerd.edu Thursday, November 19 through Sunday, November 22 – 45th Annual Fall Fest Varying Hours. Free. Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 5800 15th Ave S, Gulfport. Carnival rides, games, prizes and auctions. www.mostholyname.org Friday, November 20 – St. Pete Beach Wine Festival 7 – 9:30 pm. $85+. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach.

Wine, champagne tasting, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. www.stpetebeachfestivals.com Friday, November 20 – ExTravelganza Travel Auction 7 – 10 pm. Kapok Special Events Center & Gardens, N McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Premium travel deals up for aution to benefit area charities. www.extravelganza.org Saturday, November 21 and Saturday, November 28 – Shopapalooza 10 am to dusk. Free. South Straub Park, St. Petersburg. Annual shopping event focusing on small local businesses. Extended an additional day this year.

Presented by Local Shops 1. www.localshops1.com Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22 – 25th Silver Jubilee Suncoast Jazz Classic $36 single day, $112 weekend. Sheraton, Marriott and Sand Key Park area. Local and

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international jazz artists perform throughout weekend in various locations. www.suncoastjazzclassic.com Saturday, November 21 - 8th Annual Bert Smith Chillounge Night St. Petersburg 6 - 11 pm. $25 advance, $35 at door. Limited VIP packages available $120.Straub Park, St. Petersburg. Cirque du Chill features spectacular entertainment by world-renowned circus artists.

The evening includes a fashion show, fabulous food and beverages www.chilloungenight.com Saturday, November 21 – Gulfport Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free.

Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Artisians, entertainment and various vendors. Shops open late. www.visitgulfport.com Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 – Dunedin Downtown Craft Festival 1- am – 5 pm. Free.

Main St., Dunedin. Weekend festival of crafts, entertainment and food. www.artfestival.com/dunedin Thursday, November 26 – Turkey Trot 7 am. $20+. Keene Road just south of Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater start. Tampa Bay tradition with food collections and charitable donations. www.tampabay.com/marketing /turkey-trot Friday, November 27 – Tampa Bay Lightning Watch Party Puck drops 5 pm. $10 parking. Guy Harvey Resort, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy the game on the beach, Thunderbug, Lightning Girls, prizes and food for purchase. www.tradewinds resort.com/lightning Saturday, November 28 through January 3 – Holidays at the Village Suggested donation $2. Heritage Village, 11909 125th Street N, Largo. From an elaborately decorated Victorian home to a simply adorned 1852 log cabin, enjoy the holiday season amidst 21 acres of local history. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage

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Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727.391.6211 www.seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary FREE. Donations accepted. Tours.

Weedon Island Preserve 727.453.6500, St. Petersburg 1800 Weedon Drive NE www.weedonislandpreserve.org

ON THE WATER Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com Sailing, Fishing, Motor Cruising, Sunset Sails November 1 – Soothe Our Souls Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier, 727.360.1348 www.shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-profit Sailing Club 727.345.7544. www.sailbcyc.org Boating Skills / Seamanship USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla #72, 9 Classes.

Tues 7:30 - 9:30pm 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 Jim www.uscgaux.info USCG Safe Boating Program, U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla #78, 13-week continuous Program Tuesdays, 7 pm, Warren Webster Comm. Ctr, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Bch. Take up to 2 years to finish. $45, $60 (2) Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801 November 10 – Your Boats Radio 17 – Which Boat is for You 24 – Equipment for Your Boat December 1 – Waterway Watch / Trailering 8 – Handling Your Boat 15 – Your Highway Signs 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. Mon's 7 – 9 pm.

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GARDEN -NATURE-FLORIAL Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo 727.582.2100 www.flbg.org FREE. Friendly dogs welcome on leash.

Closed weekends & County Holidays November 27 through December 31 – Holiday Lights 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).

November 7 – Members Orchid Sale 12 - Meeting Garden Club St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S., St. Petersburg Diane Shafer, shaferd2@gmail.com or 727.347.6649. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org November 2 – Creative Crafts 7 – 9 – District 8 Symposium 10 – All Members Meeting 12 – Horticultural Seminar December 4 – Our Holiday Home 7 – Creative Crafts Ikebana International Chapter 65, St. Petersburg meetings 3rd Monday – 10am – 2pm, (Sept. - May) Chapel On The Hill Church in Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole, Ikebana - centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging.

Info - hotline 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com November 16 – Grids Unraveled Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 www.selby.org November Through 15 – Back to Our Roots Exhibition Through November 15 – Gardens of the Mind Exhibition Through November 29 – Living Sculptures – Air Plants St. Pete Beach Garden Club Deborah Magliolo 727.363.1869 3rd Tues, 10am (Sept-May),

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www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com www.facebook.com/Sarahlyonsastrologer The days of autumn are flying by and soon it will be time to celebrate one of our favorite holidays; Thanksgiving!

The planets are getting ready to bring about some wonderful new aspects as changes are in the air! We start with love planet Venus visiting its own sign, Libra on the 8th. Relationships become our focus for the next several weeks; both marriage and business. All one on one associates and personal connections are included. We are in the mood to please others; creating a peaceful easy going atmosphere. Fierce, competitive Mars joins Venus on the 12th; bringing out his strong romantic desires and love of justice. The Scorpio Sun is joined by the Moon on the 11th, starting a new lunar cycle this month and adding intensity to the mix. Whatever begins now can progress quickly & dramatically!

Intellect planet Mercury is also with you making sure that his detective abilities aren’t missing a thing as you plan to move forward.

On the 20th Mercury takes an impulsive leap into Sagittarius, scattering our interests and urging us to get out and travel in any way possible!

Short trips, long trips, reading and planning where you want to go will take up most of your time! Very appropriate timing for Thanksgiving plans, I’d say.

Then on the 22nd our expressive, vibrant Sun enters Sagittarius as well, to light our path with warmth, cheerfulness and optimism as the holiday draws near.

The Full Hunter Moon this month occurs in Gemini on the 25th; the day before feasting and the holiday weekend begins. This should get us off to a well planned start and a wonderful time of stimulating conversations that will be anything but boring!

As November comes to a close I see the gratitude of the season continuing into the coming weeks; with charitable thoughts and actions being more in the spotlight for all of us. We are truly concerned about ways we can bring hope to others now and have it extend into the future;

of our neighbors, our country and our world.

SCORPIO: Your new year has begun and you have a lot going on behind the scenes. The new moon cycle is all about you; others open doors of opportunities! The month closes with you focused on finances during the holiday; but still having time for fun!

SAGITTARIUS: Life is serious now; but friends motivate and support you.

New beginnings reveal a career connection; go ahead, speculate. Your partner needs attention as the holiday draws near to assist with home and family festivities. You easily do it all!

CAPRICORN: You are favored at work and have the energy to perform well. A new focus on social time and friends include travel. You have already started to let go of the old. Your holiday spotlight falls on service to others; your needs are important as well.

AQUARIUS: Travel brings pleasant adventures whether near or far; slow down a little. Your status in life gets new direction. Career moves are supported in private. The full moon shines some fun into holiday plans; with focus on children, romance and values.

TAURUS: Progress is made with work and health matters as you easily take charge. A new cycle takes place in relationships both personal and business. You take a serious look at finances as issues come to light.

Values are your holiday focus; family, personal.

GEMINI: The planets want you to play and enjoy romance. However, new possibilities at work get your attention. A new wellness plan is a good idea. Partners are serious; need may arise. You are in the holiday spotlight; entertaining and delightful, then a bit quiet.

CANCER: Home and family are pleasant and energized! You take a new look at fun and romance.

Work can be demanding. Pay attention to your health and personal needs.

You try to sneak some quiet time in during the holiday. Quality time not quantity is best.

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LEO: Pleasant trips are likely as you reconnect in person. New beginnings with family and home life are pleasing.

The holiday spotlight falls on friends and social invitations; with obligations and travel likely. Only serious fun or romance will interest you now.

PISCES: Education and legal matter get new starts; favorable assistance from others. You are working on financial issues; watch spending now.

Karmic situations in career may require hard work. Holiday spotlight falls on home and family; enjoy loved ones.

VIRGO: Your energy is focused on earning options; watch for opportunities. A new cycle starts with how you connect to others; converse, relate.

The holiday focus shines on career; with family and partner wanting you to balance your time and attention.

ARIES: Relationships are energized.

New options in finances have you making plans; a change at work opens up, go for it! The holiday spotlight is on your communication and interactions with others; be nice.

Travel is likely; you are helping with responsibilities.

LIBRA: Energy and charm are expressed in all you do! Values and income are in for a new plan; change as well as home and family situations.

Your holiday centers around travel with obligations to meet others needs; which is gratifying and pleasing for you, too.

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Treasure Island Comm. Center Refreshments / desserts, programs.

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

November 20 – Meeting December 18 – Meeting Military Officers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868.

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Social:11:30 am. lunch & program.

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Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, FREE 244 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321-872-8295, www.DowntownSt.Pete Toastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wed’s, 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. 727.537.9098 info@gulfporttoastmasters.com www.gulfporttoastmasters.com St. Petersburg Club #2284 Public speaking organization help!

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St. Petersburg FRIDAYS St. Pete Shuffle Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts 7 to 11 pm www.stpeteshuffle.com SUNDAYS Gospel Brunch The Manhattan Casino www.manhattancasino.com 1st FRIDAYS Get Downtown Music Series, Street block party featuring live music / dancing food & drink vendors! 5:30 - 10pm 727.393.3597 Central Ave between 2nd/3rd St. www.firstfridaystpete.com 4th FRIDAYS Grand Central PM Stroll Shops, night spots & businesses open late, specials entertainment, Grand Central District, 1st Ave N to 1st Ave S & 19th St to 31st St. 5 - 9pm, 727.328.7086 2nd SATURDAY Artwalk & Trolley Downtown & Warehouse Art District, Take trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots 727.323.ARTS www.stpetearts.org November 7 – Bunglow Fest 7, 8 – Folkfest 13 – 15 – Ribfest 21 – Cirque du Chill Lounge 21, 22 – CraftART Festival 21, 28 – LocalShops1 Shopapalooza December 3 – 6 - Power & Sail Show 4, 5 – St. Pete Action Sports 19,20 – St. Pete Holiday of the Arts

TOURS St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours Central Ave. & 2nd St, St. Petersburg (Oct. - Apr.) 727.824.7802 www.stpetepreservation.org National Register listed downtown Free for members. $5 suggested donation Non-Members November 7 – Original Downtown Tour 13 – Downtown Lunch Tour 14 – Waterfront Tour Walking Mural Tours NEW Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Murals and history behind them 727.821.7391 / www.floridacraftart.org

MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market Year Round! 9 am – 3 pm Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave S., Gulfport Live music. www.visitgulfport.com FreshMarket@gulfportma.com Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap, Art Village Courtyard WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market 9 am – 2 pm, rain or shine.

Madeira Way between Gulf Blvd. & Tom Stuart Cswy, www.TheBeachMarkets.com 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY Edge District Farmer’s Market 4 to 8 pm Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave N., St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/EDGE FarmersMarket FRIDAYS Founders Corner Fresh Market 431 Southwest Blvd. N- 4 – 8 pm www.facebook.com/Friday marketfounderscorner

Treasure Island Friday Market Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 9 am – 2 pm, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,TI FREE parking, live music, 727.360.4121 RESUME DEC. SATURDAYS Saturday Morning Market 9 – 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 So. Tangerine Saturday Market NEW 9 am – 2 pm Tangerine Greenway & 49th St., Gulfport www.sotangerine.com 727.439.0164 SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market Corey Area Business Assoc.

10 am – 2 pm / October thru May Live music .Shops open, Dining, Free parking, 74th Ave St. Pete Bch 727.498.8778 www.coreyave.com Deuces Live Sunday Market 22nd St. S & 9th Ave. S, St Petersburg, 1 – 5 pm. www.deuceslive.org Indian Rocks Beach Sunday Market 9 am -1 pm / October thru April Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores www.thebeachmarkets.com Suntan’s Sunday Market 9 am – 3 pm / Yearly, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Organic Produce available weekly. The Open Air Market with its wide variety of vendors and live music is open to the 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 Av./Gulf Way, ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm, Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Avenue & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net OTHER MARKETS 1st Friday Flea Market 9 am – noon – Gulfport Multipurpose Sr Ctr 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport 1st Saturday Grand Central Flea 9 am – 4 pm. Antiques, Collectibles 2500 Block of Central Ave. St. Pete

1st Saturday St Pete Indie Market Noon – 5 pm, 600 Block of Central Ave, St. Petersburg www.stpeteindiemarket.com /index.html

VOLUNTEER Daystar Life Center Offering monthly information sessions services & volunteering Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Daystar Life Ctr. 226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg.

727.498.8794 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.

St. Petersburg Free Clinic New volunteer orientation is 2nd Tues. monthly - 10 am & 3rd Tues. monthly - 3:30 pm. angel.schumaker@stpetersburg freeclinic.org 863 3rd Ave. No., St Petersburg.

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YOGA / SPIRITUAL Drum Circle 4th Friday on Gulfport Beach West side near the Rec. Center.

Winter 7 pm / Summer 7:30 pm.

Empowering & healing.

Dena Lebowitz. 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com

MOBILE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Libby Higdon, Licensed Massage Therapist

727.204.8602 massage.libby@gmail.com Neuromuscular or Myofascial Massage…$80 hr. • $95 1-½ hr.

Hot Stones Massage…$80 1-½ hr.

Aromatherapy…$75 hr. (incl. essential oils) Lic # MA 66543

Areas outside of Pinellas County may be subject to travel charge.

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 .

Story telling dance with 1 to 30 hoops Inspire Yoga at the Dali Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., practice vinyasa/ashtanga poses. www.thedali.org 727.823.3767 Madeira Beach Recreation Center 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach 727.392.0665 www.madeirabeachfun.com Yoga Essentials, Vinyasa, Flow, Tai Chi, Hoola Dance Meditation in the Gardens NEW Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, Wednesdays, 12:30 pm.

727. 551.3102 www.stpete.org/sunken

Bobby Smith “One Man Band”

Performing… Las Vegas Style, Duo, & Weddings - Special Event DJ CLUBS • PARTIES • CONVENTIONS • WEDDINGS & MORE!

See website… BobbySmithEntertainment.com for all information & performance video links.

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(Pictured above: JawsToo Fishing Charter Captain Dave Mistretta and crew and Under Armor Fishing Team )

A Special Day of Fishing for Special Needs Kids Over 50 boats gathered together on Saturday (Oct 24th, 2015) and took out special needs children and their families fishing.

The kids got a hands on, on the water fishing experience from some of the best fisherman in the bay area. Many of these captains give up a day of charters or tournament fishing to make sure these kids got to make a memory of a lifetime.

For most of these kids it is their only chance to get on a boat, let alone catch fish. The smiles are priceless!

The Old Salts has been running this special day for over 30 years (not exactly sure of the start date) and has turned into one of the best days any fisherman could ask for.

Bob Spinabaldi has been helping the Old Salts organize this event for as far back as anyone can remember. Most of the children come from Walsingham Elementary School and we encourage them to bring their entire family for the experience.

The day starts out at Ft. Desoto Boat ramp and all the boats meet up around 8am. The kids arrive and get checked in and loaded up. Special thanks to the Fire Department and ECSAR for helping to ensure safety for all these children as they board the boats and fish. The boats fish the bay area for about 3 hours and most of the children catch anything from Spanish Mackerel, grouper, sea trout, redfish and an occasional Cobia. For these children the size of the fish doesn’t matter.

The day ends with a cook out and more. An award ceremony follows where every kid wins! Trophies and goody bags for all.

The joy of this day is so overwhelming that grown men shed tears.

Old Salt Fishing Foundation • Amy Verdensky – Media Office: 727-216-6601 • amy@OldSaltFishing.org http://oldsaltfishing.org

TAMPA BAYWATCH NEEDS 400 Volunteers for the Largest Restoration Project in Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting 400 volunteers for their largest salt marsh planting to-date to help restore the Rock Ponds - Saturday, November 14, 9am – 12pm. Project is in partnership with Hillsborough County, Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) and a program of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

The project site is just south of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve near Ruskin off of US 41. Volunteers register at tampabaywatch.org or contact Rachel Arndt, Tampa Bay Watch Communications Coordinator at rarndt@tampabaywatch.org or (727) 867-8166 x233.

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Sacred Lands 1700 Park St.N., St. Petersburg.

727.347.0354 www.sacredland spreservationandeducation.org Open Sunday for tours. Mediations, special events St. Petersburg Yoga 2842 MLK St. N., St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 info@stpetersburgyoga.com Tue’s, Sunset 6:15pm Beach 10400 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island Wed., Sunrise 7am at Park, 255 Beach Dr. NE, N Straub Park www.stpetersburgyoga.com Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Daily Yoga with Yoga Village classes Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Monday Meditation

The Longhouse 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.info All levels of skill and techniques Tree of Life Yoga NEW 6800 Gulf Blvd., South Pasadena Shopping Ctr., 727.514.3057, www.treeoflifeyoga.org Four studios, Addiction Recovery, Prenatal, Cancer Survivor Yoga Yoga - Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Yoga Style: Kripalu, Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com Yoga for a Cause!

Get healthy and support Florida West Ballet, a Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company!

Yoga Around Town is offering yoga classes at Florida West Ballet's studio: 616 4th Street N., St. Petersburg Bring your mat, towel & $10 donation per session. floridawestballet@tampabay.rr.com or ann@yogaaroundtown.net

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Establishments BILLIE’S Stone Crab 1130 Pinellas Bay • T V 866.2115 BilliesStoneCrabs.com Wed 6:30pm Main Bar - Piano Nightly Music - Loft Bar Live

BILMAR HOTEL “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 MIDDLE GROUNDS 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 SEAHAG’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 HANGER REST. & FLIGHT LOUNGE 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 WHARF 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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The Treasure Island Dune Buggy!

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Regular bus service, rendered into Treasure Island for years by a private bus company, was abruptly cancelled.

This unexpected development threatened to create major transportation problems for the many motel, hotel and restaurant employees who had relied on the bus for shopping, banking and many related activities, not to mention those riders who depended on connecting with buses in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and other Pinellas County cities.

First Bank of Treasure Island, which had made several generous donations to community projects, formed a group of community leaders in an attempt to remedy the situation.

Thanks to the interest shown by these citizens, the Treasure Island Transit Authority was formed, and thanks to contributions from the City, island businesses and the Treasure Islettes, a used 17-passenger

19-22 Foot Power Boats $179 for 4 hr rental, $349 for 8 hr rental up to 8 people

Winnebago bus was purchased, approved by the Public Service Commission, and put into daily service, connecting with regular service at several points. Some detractors shouted, "No one will ride that thing!" Others dubbed it "The Toonerville Trolley of Treasure Island." They were proved wrong, however.

Ridership was strong and another Dune Buggy was purchased and placed in service with C.T.I. assistance.

After five years of operation, at a cost of about $20,000 per year, regular bus service was restored, and the little buses retired, having transported roughly 1,000 riders per month during its time on the Treasure Island scene.

The author of this column, at the time a VP at First Bank, has the unique distinction of having served as the one... and only... president of the Treasure Island Transit Authority.

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Additional use of 30-40 ft from $399 per day. * Additional small power boat or wave runner use at flat rate of $27 per hour. (for either program) • Fuel & taxes NOT included. Other packages and pricing available upon request.

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