Paradise NEWS November 2016 issue

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CONTENTS

DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS

NOVEMBER 2016

ST. PETERSBURG Sundial Shoppes Florida Jean Co Locale Market Vinoy Hotel Hollander Hotel Holocaust Museum Morean Art Center Florida CraftArt Jim Duprey Salon Reno Surf Shop Hollander Hotel The 4 three nine BBT-Central Dwtn. Peaceful Warriors Wellness Center

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Grand Central Stained Glass

TYRONE AREA Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer

GULFPORT Chamber Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino

Habana Café Library/City Hall Art Village

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons

Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC

TIERRA VERDE

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Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Island Grille

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SOUTH PASADENA

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

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FEATURE STORY 22 Remembering the SPB Aquatarium - by Steve Traiman _______________ 8 Paradise News Contributors Three of the people that help make Paradise NEWS interesting

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24 Thanksgiving Feasts Made Easy

by Nanette Wiser 27 Thanksgiving Benefit Concert 27 Musical Instrument Drive

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HOLIDAY WISH LIST

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

PASS-A-GRILLE

17 COVER STORY PUBLISHER’S LETTER.......6 Chef Oliver is the Catch at MadFish LETTERS .........................7

by Joyce LaFray & Peter A. Roos

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

35 Medicare - Late Enrollment Penalties General Eligibility

by Steve Reiser, CFP®

TIDBITS ....................9-15 INVESTING ...................16 PROPERTY LAW .............30 FISHING .................31, 33 REAL ESTATE ............. 32 CONSTRUCTION .........34 ART NEWS .............37-41 ARTS & LEISURE ............. .........................42, 44-55 EVENTS .................44-55 CLASSIFIED ...........56, 57 PLAYING AROUND ......58 ASTROLOGY ................61 COVER DESIGN: Renee Roos ARTIST: Lori Bellinger PHOTO: Tropical Focus

Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Bamboozle

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

ST. PETE BEACH 5th/3rd Bank Lou’s Florist Pappy’s Scoops Ice Cream Baird Realty Nori Thai -Sushi Riptides Lounge Resort Realty Library/City Hall Paradise Grille Dolphin Liquors Cafe Soleil New China

ReMax Preferred Agave Mexican Synovus Bank SPB Produce-Deli Coldwell Banker RE Vito & Michaels’ Nina’s Cafe Winn Dixie TBB Chamber Gulf to Bay Bait UPS Store Regions Bank Dolphin Beach Resort

COREY AREA DISTRICT Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond

Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Jackie’s Bistro Keller Williams Realty

TREASURE ISLAND Publix Market The Sandpiper 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 Fash. Ice Cream Chamber Kiosk

36 Holiday Wish List

MADEIRA BEACH

59 Veteran’s Day Fall Fly on T.I.

Barefoot Bch Resort Post Office Recreation Center City Hall Library

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Volume 22 Number 9 • NOVEMBER 2016

“God Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.”

Widely attributed to 20th century American professor, seminarian and philosopher Reinhold Niebuhr, who used it in sermons in the early 1930’s.

The short first verse of the Serenity prayer became more widely known after being brought to the attention of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1941 by an early member. Courage, wisdom and serenity are admirable traits in our culture.

We have long tried to choose leaders we think have courage and wisdom.

Niebuhr was a favorite of President Obama’s. He shaped the first year of his presidency after Niebuhr’s philosophies.

A 2010 CNN Politics article reports “In a 2007 interview, Obama explained to David Brooks, a New York Times columnist, what he learns from Niebuhr.

He called Niebuhr his "favorite philosopher," Brooks wrote. "I take away," Brooks quoted Obama as saying, "the compelling idea that there's serious evil in the world and hardship and pain; and we should be humble and modest in our belief that we can eliminate those things. We shouldn't use that as an excuse for cynicism and inaction. I take away ... the sense that we have to make these efforts knowing they are hard, and not swinging from naive idealism to bitter realism."

Other scholars say Obama's efforts to balance idealism with realism can be seen in his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech in Oslo, Norway, in December.

Obama, a student of the civil rights movement, declared that he was a "living, testimony to the moral force of nonviolence. Yet force is necessary at times.”

"A nonviolent movement could not have halted Hitler's armies," he said. "Negotiations cannot convince al Qaeda's leaders to lay down their arms."

It is hard to believe November is here already. We know we are not the only ones anxious to see the national election over. Nor are we the only ones who wonder how the “best democratic political system in the world” in a country of 325,000,000 people (www.census.gov/popclock) cannot present a presidential candidate or two that the voters would actually be proud and excited to vote for.

However that works out, the local election season is just beginning and it promises to be an interesting few months on the barrier islands. There are matters to deal with on the barrier islands. More in upcoming issues.

In this issue, we are excited to introduce you to the NEW MadFish, which has propelled itself to the top of local epicurean’s favorite places.

It still looks like a diner outside, but get inside and try the food. We also welcome Mastry’s, St. Pete Beach’s first Brewery, now open on Blind Pass Rd., and Thirsty Pelican Tours which takes tourists and locals on Brewery tours.

We also welcome the Tampa Bay Ferry service which are beginning to provide rides with nine stops from Madeira Beach’s Rec. Ctr. south to the dock behind MiddleGrounds in Treasure Island, including a stop at Publix in Madeira Beach, Hubbard’s Marina at John’s Pass and Native Lands at the Jungle Tavern on Park Street near 22nd Ave. N among others. Departures are at 10 and 1, 4 and 7 from both the north and south ends. It must be the month for ferries, as the Cross Bay Ferry also premieres, connecting Downtown Tampa at the convention center to Downtown St. Pete’s Pier approach on the Vinoy Basin, beside the St. Petersburg Museum of History, for $10 each way.

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LETTERS Treasure Island is slowly being strangled by the inability to redevelop its ageing tourism properties.

Many of the properties are in dire need of updating, and their condition drags down other better properties by forcing them to compete, while dragging down the community as a whole.

Just a paint job is not going to fix the problems facing the Island’s commercial zone.

These worn-out and outdated tourist dwellings need to be replaced with modern tourism units with amenities desired by today’s travelers, who have higher standards and expectations.

Under current regulations, that is impossible. Sadly, if nothing is done, these once profitable mid-century properties will become blighted, derelict ghosts of the past. There are 6 referendum questions on the November 8th ballot, dealing with redevelopment within a small, defined area, and incorporate a Planned Development Zoning District. Perhaps the most important ones pertain to height and density. The City is asking for 24 more feet of height, which would increase a tourism structure from 5 to 7 floors, and adjustments related to density in the PD Zone. The charm of a community does not lie in the height of its structures. It is dependent on the warmth and caring attitudes of residents, the quality and success of its businesses, the feeling of trust and reliability in local government and the sense that everyone wants to help make the community the best it can be.

The charm of Treasure Island is best maintained by improving and upgrading

those 40, 50 and 60 year old properties. There is nothing charming about old and decaying buildings.

Without these changes, the operation of the city will fall on the shoulders of its residents by way of increased property taxes, and\or there will be diminishing services.

No one wants to see Treasure Island turn into a Clearwater Beach. The request in the PD Zone is simple; 24 feet of height, and an increase in density, not through the entire City, but in a small, clearly defined commercial area.

This inability to redevelop has led to a noticeably negative effect on tax revenues. In 2015, Treasure Island ranked LOWEST in evaluation increases of all beach communities.

The values of redeveloped properties will lead to an increase in property tax collections. Redevelopment will also increase the other tourist taxes, and the benefit of direct spending on food, retail and other businesses, as well as creating job opportunities in the community.

Tourism provides diversity, vibrancy, job opportunities, more profit for our existing businesses, and the benefits the tourist dollar provides throughout the cities and counties are tremendous.

Each household in Florida would be taxed an additional $1,535 annually to replace the tourism taxes to the state and local governments. Treasure Island needs responsible and quality development to return it to being the undisputed JEWEL OF THE BEACHES! Mary H. Maloof A Concerned Former Mayor of Treasure Island

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Bob Schlesinger Tropical Focus Photography Photography is Bob’s lifetime passion. He is owner and primary photographer with Tropical Focus for almost ten years, four in our area, after a move from an island in the Caribbean. His work ranges from beach portraits & weddings to commercial work photographing corporate & business events.

An active member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, Greater Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and an enthusiastic supporter of Toastmasters International.

Bob and Karin love to travel for work and pleasure.

You have seen Bob’s volunteer work in our pages at ribbon cuttings and other Chamber events, as well as a growing list of feature stories and cover photos.

Contact: Call (727) 871-9402 Email: bob@tropicalfocus.com www.tropicalfocus.com

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Sarah Lyons, Astrologer has been sharing astrology information for a lifetime, offering her services professionally for over 24 years. She serves an international client base from all walks of life and consults for several businesses and organizations.

Afrequently requested reader, teacher and entertainer in the Tampa Bay area, she’s been featured on radio and TV. She has written for many publications including serving as the featured astrologer for Paradise News for over a decade.

Among professional groups, Sarah joined the Astrological Association of St. Petersburg in 1984 and is Past President and Honorary Lifetime Member; International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR); and the United Astrology Congress (UAC), attending conferences to study and consult with astrologers worldwide.

Sarah is available for private consultation, personal and business forecasting, lectures, parties and more!

Contact: Call (727) 347-4737 Email: idostars@gmail.com; www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com

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PHOTO BY TROPICAL FOCUS - BOB SCHLESINGER

PHOTO BY ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY, GLENDA MADARIS

PARADISE NEWS CONTRIBUTORS

Brian Puckett, JD, CPA, PFS, CFP® is a wealth management expert, one of the top 50 most experienced in the United States, according to Business Week. Affiliated with Align Wealth Management, Brian is an attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, a Personal Financial Specialist and a Certified Financial Planner ® .

Brian splits his time between his office in Oklahoma City and his new one in Downtown St. Petersburg. He has purchased an island home in the Paradise NEWS readership area and is beginning to serve a select group of local clients with million dollar and above investment accounts.

One might expect an author who collects initials after his name like Brian does to be geeky and hyperfocused. We have found to our pleasure that Brian is a well-rounded personality with more than his share of people skills.

Paradise NEWS is thrilled to be presenting Brian’s Wealth Management column, and we suggest that readers who could use a good wealth management consultant give Brian a call.

Contact: Call (727) 455-0033 Email: brian@alignmywealth.com www.AlignMyWealth.com

Tidbits

The iconic Casino has been a symbol of Gulfport for decades. Originally the southwestern terminus of the St. Petersburg Trolley Service at what was for a time known as Disston City, ferries took beachgoers to Merry Pier in Pass-A-Grille and steamships connected to Tampa and to numerous distant ports. Today, with one of the best dance floors with a waterfront view in the area, the Casino (never a gambling venue) serves as a wedding venue, yoga center, meeting place, event venue and site of lively dancing most nights. - Photo by Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater

by Nanette Wiser GULFPORT SET SAIL: 2016 Cat's Point Regatta Nov. 4-6 is now a nationally sanctioned Sea Scout event. We will cut off registration at 120 which is about all that we can put up in our boats at BCYC. It is the biggest and most complete regatta in the southern region of BSA. We offer racing on Sunfish and 16 ft. sloops and we hold 14 maritime skill events to challenge the teams and test their boating knowledge and skills. www.sailbcyc.org/ Gulfport Community Support Grants The Gulfport Merchants Association (GMA) has announced a call for applicants for its 2017 community support grant program. Local non-profit organizations that target or include Gulfport in their activities are invited to apply. Applicants must be certified tax-exempt non-profit organizations, government entities requesting funds for public

purposes, or schools and colleges at any level. For more details and to apply, see the application at www.GulfportMA.com.

Applications must be received in writing and must be postmarked or delivered no later than November 7, 2016.

The LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library is continuing its new monthly LGBTQ Film Series on Thur., Nov. 10th. This is a free gathering to enjoy a new film on the second Thursday of each month.

Enjoy free popcorn and bottled water. Bring your own "brown bag" supper.

Film begins at 7 pm in Friends Room at Gulfport Public Library (5501 28th Avenue South).

Next in the film series will be a period piece in which an aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950’s New York, starring Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Sarah Paulson. The film is directed by Todd Haynes and is rated R. Licensing

restrictions prohibit naming the title of films in the public press. Call the Library at (727) 893-1074 for titles and other information about the film series. Find more information at the Library’s Facebook page… www.Facebook.com/ GulfportLibraryFL. Other upcoming films in the series on Dec. 8th, Jan. 12th and continuing each 2nd Thursday. Watch for other films as they are added to the series.

MADEIRA BEACH SEE SEA FUN: The 20th Annual Veterans Boat Parade is Nov. 12.

Want to be part of the boat parade the Veterans Boat Parade invites all residents to participate by decorating their boats in patriotic colors and queuing up at 10 am at the dock behind American Legion Post 273, 600 American Legion Drive, Madeira Beach, north of the Tom Stuart Causeway behind Madeira Shopping Center. Contact: Warren (Capt. Shep) Shephard, captshep8@gmail.com; (727) 212- 0543.

MARKET TIME: The Mid-Week Madeira Beach Open Air Market (Wednesday 9 am – 2pm) and the Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market (9 am – 1 pm) reopened this month and run weekly through May 2017. The Markets host local Vendors who offer everything from produce to fine art. Both Markets are beach close, free of charge and family friendly. Leashed pets are welcome. New vendors welcome. www.TheBeachMarkets.com PINELLAS COUNTY BETTER CONNECTIONS: On October 11, 2016, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) awarded $44.4 million in Shared-Use Nonmotorized (SUN) Trail Funding to 45 trail projects throughout the State of Florida. Following the leadership of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) and transportation organizations in West Central and Southwest Florida, $11.1 million, a 25 percent share, was

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Tidbits allocated to portions of the Coast-to-Coast Connector, Southwest Coastal Regional Trail, Heart of Florida Loop, and Peace River to Nature Coast multi-use trail corridors within the Tampa Bay region.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will receive a $500,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration for a pilot program to provide “real time” transportation to disabled customers so they can get to work, the doctor, and other necessary places.

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“This is a great day for Pinellas County, but an even greater day for the residents of Pinellas County” who will use the service, U.S. Rep. David Jolly said in announcing the award.

Jolly, a Republican who represents Florida’s 13th Congressional District, said the grant was an example of bipartisan collaboration.

KUDOS TO US: A recent Brookings analysis identified Tampa Bay as one of 16 "American Middleweight" metros that make up a global mix of 123 large cities. The Washington, D.C., think tank sorted them into seven categories based on such competitive factors as their tradable economic clusters, innovation, talent and infrastructure connectivity.

FORECLOSURE REGISTRY APPROVED: In an effort to minimize the impact of foreclosed properties that may not be properly maintained, the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners recently approved an ordinance requiring the registration,

inspection and maintenance of foreclosed homes.

The ordinance, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2017, applies to properties in unincorporated Pinellas County that have been foreclosed on or are entering foreclosure. It requires that they be registered with the county and periodically inspected by the registrant to ensure they are being maintained.

The registry will include the name and address of the mortgagee, the registered agent or the property manager’s contact information.

This will allow county staff to easily identify a point of contact responsible for maintenance issues on a foreclosed home. The goal of the registry is to reduce the need for recurring code enforcement actions against foreclosed properties, avoid detracting from the character of existing neighborhoods and ultimately, return these properties to the market in viable condition. Once the ordinance goes into effect, the mortgagee will have 30 days to register the property.

Failure to register could result in a fine and code enforcement actions may be taken on properties that do not address maintenance issues.

FYI: Pinellas County Development Review Services, (727) 464-3888.

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SOUTH PASADENA HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELEN CARGO: The South Pasadena Community Band dedicates its Nov. 2nd concert at the Treasure Island Community Center to Helen Cargo, 100 year old trombonist who has played in the band since it began. When told that South Pasadena was forming a Community Band in 1989, Helen became a founding member. Even at 100 she continues to perform with both the Masonic and South Pasadena Community bands. Helen is a joy and inspiration to her fellow band members and to all who meet her. Helen attributes her excellent health to her music, both her breathing practice and exercising to keep her breath control. She attributes her mental alertness to the discipline of playing music.

Congratulations, Helen!

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION QUALIFYING PERIOD: The City of South Pasadena will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 for the election of two Commissioners. Qualifying begins at 12:00 noon on Nov. 1, 2016 and ends at 12:00 noon on Nov. 15, 2016.

Candidates shall have been a resident of the city for one year and shall be a duly qualified elector of the city.

If you need further information, please call the City Clerk’s office at 347-4171.

WALK FOR A CAUSE: The Hope, Health, and Sunshine Foundation is a local 501(c)3 charity organization that works to provide support and donations to cancer patients. Founded

by Justin Doyle of the Horse and Jockey British Pub, the group raises funds through events and donations in order to provide things like gift cards and toys to cancer patients in the area.

Join them Nov. 6 for their 5th Annual “To the Moon and Back” Walk (17 mile walk to downtown St. Pete and back) or their 2nd Annual Todd’s Walk (2 mile walk throughout South Pasadena) www.hhsfoundation.org

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LIGHT UP: On Dec. 2, get in the spirit at the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade and Annual Tree Lighting celebration.

Boats start at the North end of the route and arrive in our waters between 6:15 - 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served; bring your own chairs at Barbara Gilberg Habitat Park 1600 Pasadena Avenue S. CITY HALL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & CONCERT: On Dec. 9 from 4-6 pm, enjoy holiday refreshments and mingle with the City Commission, staff and Santa, then listen to holiday music next door in Galatea Garden performed by Pasadena Fundamental Elementary.

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Mastrty’s second brewry opened in October on St. Pete Beach to a crowd of happy customers! The official Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber’s “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony welcomed this downtown St. Petersburg well established watering hole. - Photo by Renee Roos Studio

Tidbits ST .PETE BEACH ST. PETE BEACH THANKSGIVING SUNRISE SPRINT: On Nov. 24 at 6:30 am, you can run off the turkey you’re going to eat! www.thanksgivingsun risesprint.com SCROOGE ARRIVES: Starting in December, Reverend Keith Haemmelmann of Pass-A-Grille beach Community Church will host an inspiring series entitled “The Redemption of Scrooge – Connecting Christ and Culture.” www.pagchurch.org NEW LIBRARY LEADER: Betcinda Kettells was recently named SPB Library Administrator. As Interim Administrator since Phyllis Ruscella retired the end of July, Kettels began her professional career at the Bangor, ME Public Library in 1998. Relocating to Florida in 2002, she worked in the Cataloging & Reference Departments at Palm Harbor Library 12

until 2015 when she came to the SPB Library as the Public Services Coordinator. She did her undergraduate studies at Eckerd College and earned her Masters in Library and Information Science from USF. She told Paradise News, “While we regret that a new library building is not forthcoming, we are proud of our award-winning building; the Library's strong book, DVD, audio and periodicals collections; our dedicated staff and volunteers, and our valued patron base. I am thrilled for the opportunity to continue building on the successes of our past Administrator, Phyllis Ruscella. The City has rededicated its effort to fund necessary repairs and enhancements to the current Library building so that we may continue to serve the community through the functioning of this vital asset. Proposed improvements may include technology upgrades, new circulation and reference service areas, private study rooms and quiet spaces.

Vital maintenance items are currently under evaluation and will be paid for with City funds. We all look forward to a future

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commitment from the City to honor its pledge for a much-needed new Library.”

ST. PETE DOWNTOWN When you’re alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go…

DOWNTOWN! Petula Clark never made it to downtown St. Pete, but for those Paradise NEWS beach lovers who enjoy good eats and entertainment, it’s the new hotspot. Check out: • Fuego Lounge has a unique twist on the hamburger, serving a blend of Short Rib & Beef Brisket Burger, Mojo Pork, Queso Blanco and Pickled Red Onion. You can also enjoy Latin favorites such as Fuego Ceviche, Drunken Chicken, Paella & Casuelita de Marisco (steaming tropical presentation of seafood on a delicious Caribbean stew), Empanadas and Churrasco skirt steak.

Part nightclub, part restaurant.

• Get yummy Cajun dishes via UberEats. Relocating from downtown, Ricky P's Creole Kitchen now has a new luncheon menu with some cheaper eats and all kinds of new dished.

11002 4th Street North, North of the Gandy Blvd.

in the Bayview Shopping Plaza with Winn Dixie.

Don’t miss the Sunday Brunch 11 am - 3 pm.

• Asian cuisine explodes downtown, from Hawker’s Asian Street Fare to Bula’s ramen bowls. Other players worth trying include Souzou’s Asian Fusion, Lure, La Vie and Asie.

Closer to the beaches, Alesia, Osaka and Nori Thai makes for a Happy Happy Cherry Blossom day.

• Locale Market debuts new, healthy eats including Build Your Own Healthy Meal Heat and Eat station, acai bowls, fresh juice and Zen Belly station (sushi, ramen, poke bowl) and a gluten free section.

• St. Petersburg Saturday Market is the place to nosh, from Brooklyn Knish to empanadas, French crepes to handmade pickles and fresh veggies, it’s a fun way to start the weekend and listen to the live band du jour.

• Green Bench Brewery and Three Daughters is expanding their campus, taking their role as neighborhood funzones as seriously as ever with lots of events, many family-friendly.

• Dog friendly dining abounds, including 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House, Acropolis, Bella Brava, Cider Press, The Oyster Bar, Parkshore Grill and Stillwater’s Tavern.

• Jimmy Hula’s burgers and tacos casual fare is opening on 4th Street.

• Fit for Life, Cider Mill Café and Fresh Kitchen take healthy dining to a whole new level.

• Get your charcuterie with a side of vino at Annata Restaurant & Wine Bar and Mazzaro Italian Market.

• Swanky, Sicilian & delicious is Beau & Mo’s Italian Eating House serving steaks, seafood, pasta & vino.

• Ciccio Restaurant Group

will debut Better Byrd from barbecue to buttermilk fried. • Want to drink beer while playing in an arcade filled with board games, darts, pool table, pinball, shuffleboard and a 600game multicade system? It’s Right Around The Corner.

• Hollander Hotel/Tap Room offers yoga Saturday morning poolside and indie music on Sundays. Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy $5 Bloody Mary & mimosas and on Sun. $10 all you can eat breakfast special.

• Don’t miss Wed. Night blues at The Hideaway and Thursday blues at Ruby’s Elixir. The Hideaway is now open for lunch Wed. – Fri. with a new menu including handcrafted flatbreads and pizza, salads and more.

• Drag queen bingo fun at Punky’s (and Tyrone’s new Hamburger Mary) light up the nights with a mix of risqué jokes and winning cards.

PIECES OF A DREAM GIFTS: Offering distinctive gifts, jewelry, home décor, clothing, candles and cards, Pieces Of A Dream Gifts relocated to the Grand Central District at 2430 Central Avenue from 7126 Central Avenue.

Owned by local entrepreneur, avid environmentalist and humanitarian Patti Bradfield, the shop hosts a Ribbon Cutting sponsored by the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Nov. 17, 5:30 – 7 pm.

FYI: 727-317-2031; pattibradfield@yahoo.com ST. PETERSBURG ASSETS UP: The fiscal year ended on September 30th and the results are in...

FY16 was our biggest year ever for total construction value with $654,677,009 permitted! This represents

a 40% increase over FY15.

After FY16, the next biggest year for construction was FY07 with $635,400,369 permitted. Between FY15 and FY16, the total number of permits issued increased 13.17% and the city saw almost 17% more in permit revenue.

ENTREPRENEURS R US: Check I'm Here, a St. Petersburg-based startup, caught national attention in Tech Crunch recently for their success in raising a million dollars of funding to grow their cloud-based platform which helps colleges and universities manage, track, assess and engage students with campus activities. Some of the angel investors include Jeff Vinik, owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ronald Scholosser, the former Executive Chairman of McGraw-Hill Education.

In the video above, watch Reuben Pressman, founder of Check I'm Here, discuss why he loves St. Pete as a place to grow his company.

NEW EDC LEADER: The St. Petersburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is getting ready to launch. J.P. DuBuque, who recently served as the interim CEO of the Tampa/Hillsborough EDC, will become the EDC's president beginning November 7th.

"St. Petersburg is building an enviable brand as an inclusive, forward-thinking community that can stack up quite favorably against any other market when it comes to opportunity for success and quality of life.

I can't wait to work with all the partners in this city to show the world what we have become," said DuBuque.

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Tidbits RESOLUTIONS: Smithbuilt Fitness is offering year-end, get a jump on New Year's Resolutions specials including a FREE 1 hour fitness assessment or three personal training sessions for $50. Stop in "Spin the Wheel” for up to 75% off regular prices on Black Friday!

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Call Dave at (727) 345-5000. www.SmithBuiltFitness.com HELPING CHILDREN SURVIVE DIVORCE TRAUMA: Pinellas County has one of the highest divorce rates in the United States with 14.5% of residents divorced, up from the national average of 10%. Dr. Kim Costello Psy.D., LMHC, FAPA, DAPA, BCPC, CEDS and her colleagues from The Costello Center in St. Petersburg have witnessed the pain and trauma children of divorce endure and have made it their mission to work with divorcing parents to help provide the best resources to support children during this difficult time. "We can't stop divorce, but we can figure out a method of parenting kids in divorce," Costello said.

Recently, Dr. Costello & her daughter, Ashlee B. Orozco, PH.D. rewrote the mandatory Florida Department of

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Children and Families four hour Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course, which parents are required to take prior to dissolution of marriage.

What's unique about The Costello Center's course is it captures the true emotional effects on parents and especially children of divorce. Their course also includes a new component concerning the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) based on a seminar recently held by the Sixth Judicial Circuit Family Law Division and USF Family Study Center. Classes are held at the Costello Center located at 8081 38th Ave. N., St. Pete. FYI: 727.345.2667; info@thecostellocenter.com www.conflictresolutioncounseling.com.

TAMPA BAY FLY AWAY: Tampa Inter national Airport (TIA) landed another major international flight with Icelandair announcing nonstop service from Tampa to Reykjavik, Iceland beginning Sept. 7, 2017.

With Iceland being a popular stopover destination to the rest of Europe, this new flight connects Tampa area travelers to 25+ European destinations while opening our area to receiving more European tourists.

Several significant nonstop flights have come to TIA in recent years including

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Edelweiss Air to Zurich, Switzerland, Copa Airlines to Panama City, Lufthansa to Frankfurt, Germany, United Airlines to San Francisco, and soon Southwest Airlines will be offering service to Cuba.

WATER COMMUTE: Community and business organizations are invited to "test the waters" November 4-18 for pre-scheduled trips.

During Thanksgiving week, the public can test the ferry for free. View the schedule, rates and ferry info on the new Cross-Bay Ferry website. Tickets go on sale November 1st. Residents can receive a free roundtrip commuter ticket for participating in an online survey designed to help HMS better understand our community's needs.

UBER TO/FROM HOCKEY: AMALIE® Arena is partnering with UBER, HART, the City of Tampa and other organizations to provide various transportation options for games and events. These options allow patrons of Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm events, as well as special events and concerts at the arena, many different ways to attend their favorite event. Transportation options include: UBER EATS also debuts in the Tampa Bay area.

TIERRA VERDE OKTOBERFEST BENEFITS MIRACLE LEAGUE The Tierra Verde Business Partnership will donate $5,000 to the Miracle League from Oktoberfest! It's the largest donation they have ever given to a charity. The check will be presented during lunch, the first Wednesday in December at the Island Grill.

PRETTY LADY: Just when it seemed as though the $1 million beautification grant along the Pinellas Bayway was dead and buried, the Pinellas County Commission stepped in and breathed new life into it. Mary Scott Hardwick, the intergovernmental liaison for Pinellas County commissioners gave an update on the grant's reactivation at the Tierra Verde Community Assoc. meeting in Sept.

The county submitted a letter of acceptance, the grant is being accepted, and FDOT and the county will enter into a memorandum of agreement, TREASURE ISLAND PANCAKES ANYONE? Members the Rotary Club of the Gulf Beaches will hold the annual Robby’s Pancake Breakfast on Nov. 13, at Treasure Island Comm. Center, 1 Park Place at 106 Ave., Treasure Island.

They will also collect

clothes & toys for children in foster care for christmas in a Big Red Sled. There will also be a Chamber Members Appreciation Show with table top exhibition from 9am-3pm that will feature members of the Treasure Island / Maderia Beach Chamber.

SANDING OVATIONS KICK-OFF: On Nov. 16 from 7-9 pm, you can party with the masters before the artists start sculpting. Meet the sculptors, hang out, taste beers from Great Bay and munchies from Sloppy Joe's. Crystal Sands Room, Bilmar Beach Resort 10650 Gulf Blvd. Event is Nov. 17 to 20. www.mytreasureisland.org/visitors/sanding_ovations_sculptors.php WALK WITH SAFETY: Treasure Island kicked off its pedestrian safety campaign Oct. 26, reminding everyone that stopping at crosswalks, both with and without flashing lights, is mandatory as pedestrians have the right of way. Moved to action by the high rate of pedestrian injuries and fatalities along Gulf Blvd., the Rotary Club of the Gulf Beaches launched the pedestrian safety campaign in the cities of Treasure Island and Madeira Beach with the support of the Pinellas County Sheriff, the Treasure Island Police Department, and Bike/Walk Tampa Bay, a regional coalition engaging local communities to make walking and bicycling safe and enjoyable BEACH CLEAN-UP: Sunset Beach Civic Association sponsors another keep our beaches clean event on Nov. 12, 8:30 am – noon. www.sunsetbeachcivic association.org/

LAST TIDBITS An active Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber Member, one-yearold Thirsty Pelican Tours picks guests up at their hotels - No drinking & driving!

Their all-inclusive guided tours chauffeur folks around to breweries in luxury airconditioned vehicles, and guests experience local culture along the way. Long-time resident Maris Jeffery’s local tour company started out running private custom tours for locals and has recently expanded into tourism promotions. Their feature charity is The Public Art Project, who initiated and continue to expand upon Tampa Bay's up-and-coming mural art scene. Maris' passion for our community is genuine and infectious!

"Tampa Bay is now home to over 65 craft breweries, all with something special to offer. We want everyone to experience what all the buzz is about!"

Thirsty Pelican is hosting an Anniversary event at Green Bench Brewery 8-11pm on Nov 11th and stop in to meet the entire team & enjoy a Cupcake & Beer pairing! Find Thirsty Pelican Tours on Facebook, Instagram, or online at BrewersTours.com Cheers!

UPHAM BEACH DECK: Replacement Project – The replacement began on St. Pete Beach in mid October. Paradise Grill, including the shower & beach access at this location will be closed during this project through November. All remaining access points to Upham Beach as well as the beach itself will remain open during construction. PN

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What Sells Versus What Works

by Brian Puckett, JD,CPA,PFS,CFP® AlignMyWealth.com Evidence-based investing is the practice of grounding your investment strategy in a rational methodology backed by peer reviewed academic research. The goal of academic research is to find the truth about how capital markets really work, while the goal of Wall Street research is to sell you stuff. As fiduciary advisors, we don’t work on commission, so we don’t care about what sells. We care about what actually works as we build portfolios to help clients make the most of their one financial life. When we look at risk factors in a portfolio, we: 1

Assess a factors’ capacity to deliver expected returns and diversification benefits repeatedly.

Understand why such factors exist, so we can assess whether they’ll persist.

Explore additional factors that complement our structured approach.

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Assessing the Evidence Academic research has identified three long-term stock market factors: 1

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The equity premium – Stocks have returned more than bonds. Stocks are more volatile than bonds over the short term.

The small-cap premium – Small-cap stocks have returned more than large-cap stocks.

Smaller companies are more volatile than larger companies.

The value premium – Value companies (low price to book stocks) have returned more than growth companies (high price to book stocks.) K-Mart is riskier than Walmart.

Similarly, academic research has identified two key factors driving bond returns: 1

Term premium – Longer dated bonds have returned more than shorter bonds (albeit with more volatility).

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Credit premium – Bonds with lower credit ratings have returned more than bonds with higher credit ratings. Lower quality bonds entail more default risk.

Caution: targeting premium returns involves engaging more risk so effective diversification is crucial.

Understanding the Evidence Evidence-based investors strive to determine not only that various return factors exist, but why they exist.

This helps us determine whether they will persist such that we can capture them in a client’s portfolio.

The key is to consider all of these powerful risk/return factors in creating a portfolio aligned with your particular goals and circumstances. The goal is to help you make the most of your one financial life. That’s what we do.

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Please note: Brian Puckett is affiliated with Align Wealth Management, a Federally Registered Investment Advisor. This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice or a solicitation thereof. The views herein are those of Brian Puckett (not Paradise News) and are subject to change without notice.

While all information is believed to be from reliable sources, we can make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Certain material in this work may be proprietary to and copyrighted by third parties and is used by Brian Puckett and Align Wealth Management with permission. Reproduction or distribution for commercial purposes is prohibited. Please remember that all investing entails risk.

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PHOTOS BY TROPICAL FOCUS - BOB SCHLESINGER

Chef Oliver is the Catch at MadFish sparkling periwinkle lights and a stylish checkered black and white floor. Sparkling clean cloth napkins and lovely trendy tableware are featured.

by Joyce LaFray and Peter Roos Photos by Tropical Focus Bob Schlesinger

Chef Oliver and sister Ella bought "MadFish" about 18 months ago and they have transformed the shiny diner into an elegant dining destination.

Most often you enter a restaurant expecting the inside décor to match the outside.

Not so at MadFish, a cozy-looking streamlined diner located at 5200 Gulf Boulevard about three blocks south of the TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach.

The inside décor is beautifully appointed, with gleaming wood booths, a shiny tin ceiling,

Chef Oliver and his sister Ella bought "MadFish" about 18 months ago. They plan to change the name as it no longer suits well. While this casually elegant eatery serves a tantalizing variety of fresh fish and seafood dishes, they also offer an appealing selection of choice, aged steaks.

Filet Mignon, New York Strip, T-Bone, Angus Ribeye steaks and an amazing 24oz. Chateaubriand for two are offered, seared on a new 1200 degree grill.

One of the most frequent comments they hear is “It is rare to find a place where both the seafood and the steak lovers in our party feel like we chose the restaurant catering to their wishes.”

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were blown away by the food, I cannot wait to go again, I want to try everything!

A definite 5-star experience.

Madfish's wine list is a great one, even without vintages listed.

Selections available are thoughtful and reasonably priced for a restaurant of this caliber.

Even vegetarians can find an elegant and delicious feast here with Flash Fried Brussel Sprouts, a colorful Caprese Tower, salads and a host of vegetable based side dishes.

Patrons are raving about the food prepared by Chef Oliver, who trained for ten years under a Michelin Star Chef in the U.K. Perfectly cooked steaks, seafood and chef’s specialty items all seem to be prepared with equal skill and attention to detail. His signature dish, Beef Wellington is a popular special at Madfish.

Tripadvisor currently rates MadFish as the 4th best of Left - 10 oz. Filet served perfectly!

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108 eateries in St. Pete Beach.

Recent diners have left raving reviews there and elsewhere.

“Don’t let the outside fool you this place is fabulous” says a recent tripadvisor review, “And the food....oh my goodness the food. Both my husband and I had the filet, which was mouth wateringly magnificent. It's difficult to get a bit hunk of meat (10oz and 8oz) perfectly pink throughout but the chef at MadFish nailed it.”

“Amazing food, service and atmosphere....” The food, ambiance, music, service, and all around evening were outstanding!

Such a romantic evening Compliments to the Chef, we

Live Music is provided Wednesday through Sunday outdoors with an eclectic mix of jazz, electronic violin, acoustic and vocalist.

And the food…

“Chef Oliver’s Chilean Bass dish is one of the most spectacular I had tasted,” said Joyce LaFray, who reviewed the seafood at Madfish. .“This ethereal white finfish is often found in the chilly waters off the coast of Antarctica and other countries, but there are many other versions found elsewhere. My portion is large, thick served over coconut rice and melts in my mouth.

Truly, I have never tasted bass quite as delicious.”

“Another signature seafood selection is their Lobster

Below - Chilean Sea Bass over shrimp, scallops and vegetables.

“Another appetizer consists of a generous serving of two dozen mussels steamed in a garlicky sauce chock full of sliced and seeded orange and red tomatoes, another blue ribbon dish.â€? “Extra sides are optional. We order the piping hot fresh sautĂŠed buttered spinach with

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Encrusted Grouper.

Because I love grouper and lobster (even more so), this sounds like a winner and it is, with its lobster-breaded coating.

The fresh Gulf grouper is perfectly cooked and served with a side of hollandaise.

It is accompanied by a huge pile of red-skin mashed and chunked real potatoes and a lovely sautÊ of leeks and sundried tomatoes, topped with four thin stalks of verdant grilled asparagus. �

Key lime pie, flourless chocolate cake, crème Brulee chopped garlic galore. Its delish.â€? “Though I feel compelled to spread the word about the Chilean sea bass, you may prefer first to linger over a fine wine (reasonably priced and well selected) and one or two appetizers. My dining companion and daughter, Christy LaFray, is crazy wild about the half dozen large shrimp drowned in a luscious creamy pink sauce. The toasted Cuban bread (served with black olive tapenade) is perfect for sopping up the sauce, every bit of which is gleefully consumed. “

For dessert, choices are ersatz Key lime pie, flourless chocolate cake, crème Brulee and hot apple pie (a la mode) covered in a remarkable walnut-caramel sauce. Simply divine.

Service was excellent.

Our waiter was friendly, informed and attentive.�

MadFish - 727-360-9200 5200 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach

Open 7 days a week from 4 pm to close. Reservations preferred.

Check for Early Bird times.

(Joyce LaFray always dines anonymously. She is the author of 20 cookbooks and travel guides and among her credentials are membership in the American Federation of Food Journalists and the James Beard Foundation)

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FEATURYE STOR Remembering the SPB Aquatarium STORY by STEVE TRAIMAN

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If you lived on St. Pete Beach from 1964 to 1977 you should have fond memories of one of the country’s leading marine attractions.

The Aquatarium was built by Marine Attractions Inc. on 17 acres on what was then St. Petersburg Beach, between 64th and 66th avenues, right on the Gulf of Mexico. It was built somewhat on the plan of the Miami Seaquarium, with a signature 160-foot-tall golden geodesic dome.

The Aquatarium opened in 1964, with its main attraction being shows featuring trained porpoises, sea lions, and pilot whales. Shows were staged under the dome, which sheltered the audience from the sun as they were seated around the world's largest circular marine tank 100 feet in diameter and 25 feet deep, containing 1.244 million gallons of seawater.

The Aquatarium shows were billed as "The World's Greatest Marine Show," or "World's Largest Marine Attraction," and starred a dolphin named "Floppy."

She was famed for her 25-foot leaps into the air, leading to her characterization as "the worldchampion high-jumping dolphin."

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A Zoological Garden was added several years after the opening, with Bob Campbell as director and it became a favorite visitor site on its own very quickly.

In 1968 Frank Cannova, a local hotel owner, bought the Aquatarium for $2 million, just in time to watch tourism in the area decline as Walt Disney World opened and the gasoline shortages of the 1970's hit.

An attempt was made to rebrand the Aquatarium as "Shark World" in the mid-seventies following the release of the blockbuster movie “Jaws” in 1975, but that was little help. After city zoning officials refused to approve the construction of a waterslide at the park, it closed at the end of the 1977 summer season and was eventually torn down to make way for what is now the Silver Sands Beach & Racquet Club condominiums.

young female diver on the popular TV show, ‘What's My Line?’ The panel failed to guess that Sandra Brown was a ‘whale feeder.’“ “One of my less fond memories was being bitten on my right hand by a Galápagos penguin while announcing a show, and I still have the scar....at age 85!”

“Ronnie Capo's collection boat had an access hatch which opened at water level to allow the easy transfer of specimens. Grady Marlowe's collection boat was equipped with an ingenious ‘ice tongs’ device on a long pole which allowed deep water Dolphins (spotted) to be captured safely.”

Many Local Memories A number of local, long-time residents and civic activists have more direct memories of the Aquatarium. Julian Fant, former Treasure Island Mayor and general manager of the first Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce, had lived in St. Augustine where he had been involved with its Marineland attraction (see Paradise News, March 2016 issue).

Julian first visited Marineland at age 7 with his Dad, and recalls riding with other neighborhood kids about six miles to a salt water lagoon near our homes to watch the secretive training of the first dolphins to enter Marineland's daily shows. He recalls,“Marineland was also the scene of a feature movie, ‘Revenge of the Creature’, In which I had a romantic ‘lover's lane’ scene and it was the debut of a young man who played a lab technician … his name was Clint Eastwood.

“In my native St. Augustine Carl Selph and I became good friends. We were both members of the Jaycees, which had its annual awards banquets at Marineland's restaurant. Carl became GM, and I was a broadcaster with the local radio station, WFOY.” “After moving to Treasure Island and when I resigned as TI Chamber manager, I was visited at my office by none other than Carl and Cliff Ball, a son of the Aquatarium's founder. They hired me as PR director to help launch the attraction in the early 60s. I was successful in placing a number of feature articles, as well as having an attractive

“During my tenure at the Aquatarium, I was approached by a large delegation from Treasure Island, urging me to run for mayor.

Aquatarium officials gave their approval, and I was elected at the age of 33, in 1965 and the rest, as they say, ‘is history’.”

Laura Campbell and her husband Bob are long-time residents.

She has operated the Poodle Palace in the same location since the 1970’s at 6660 Gulf Blvd. Bob was in charge of the Zoo, which the Aquatarium added several years after the opening, and it became a favorite visitor site on its own.

He has many good memories of the zoo, and is very proud of the time he spent with the marine and other animals that were a big hit at the Aquatarium.

Mike Cannova, the son of Aquatarium owner Frank Cannova, is also a long-time resident of St. Pete Beach. He remembers when his dad bought the attraction, and the many happy hours he spent at the Gulffront location.

For Julian Fant, his memories of both the St. Augustine Marineland and the SPB Aquatarium are still very special pieces of his long-time service to his communities. PN [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Julian Fant, Linda and Bob Campbell, and Wikipedia for the good information and photos.]

[Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy

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Thanksgiving Feasts Made Easy

By Nanette Wiser In our family, we like to run the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning or volunteer to help feed those in need.

Giving back is the reason for the season and a good way to say thank you to our community.

For those with little time to prepare or hosting visitors, why not create a feast with the help of local restaurants, grocers, liquor stores and specialty shops. Pick up olives and cheeses at Earth Fare, centerpieces at Lou’s Florist and desserts from Sweet IRB. Every good hostess has a secret posse, and here’s a curated guide to some of our secrets. (Be sure to call ahead and reserve your items/dinner, or shop early!)

Décor: If you’re crafty, the Dollar Store and Michael’s can help you decorate like Martha Stewart. Lou’s Florist can help you do the rest, and if you need a hostess gift, they’ve got great ideas as do many of the boutiques on Corey Ave. and John’s Pass.

• Start a tabletop memory cloth. Set the holiday table with a white cotton cloth and jars of fabric markers. Then encourage guests to create personal place settings before the meal, signing their names, drawing pictures or writing messages to enjoy every year.

• Thanks with a twist. Have each person write something they’re thankful for on a slip of paper and sign their name on the other side.

Wrap the slips in crescent-roll dough and bake. At the table ask everybody to share the message inside their rolls.

In the mood? The party elves at Publix had some easy peasy tips for making your home festive.

• Wrap autumn-color ribbon around the necks of wine bottles.

• Fill wire baskets with fresh flowers and produce.

• Nestle pieces of cardstock with guests' names atop pinecones for simple place cards.

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Pick Up & Serve: Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Winn Dixie and Fresh Market offer holiday appetizers, Thanksgiving desserts and pies, gourmet cheeses, dips and tasty delights for keeping the football crowd munching till the Big Event.

Earth Fare: If you like your turkey with no antibiotics or hormones, then this is the place to order your classic turkey dinner or everything but the bird (traditional stuffing, simple mashed potatoes, rosemary and roaster garlic green beans, all natural turkey gravy and fresh cranberry sauce or a vegan holiday dinner.

Publix: In addition to dozens of spectacular catered platters, Publix carries two different turkey dinners. Each dinner comes with dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, marshmallow delight, and cranberryorange relish. The sides serve 4-6 people. The regular turkey dinner includes a 10-12 pound turkey with one container of each side and the large turkey dinner includes a 16-18 pound turkey with two containers of each side.

Desserts: Order your pecan or pumpkin pies from The Village Inn or Sweet IRB Bakery now, or go hog wild with French Silk or coconut cream dream. We also like Astoria, St. Pete Bakery and The Pie Factory.

Corey Market is sure to offer some delicacies right before Thanksgiving.

Dining Out: From downtown St. Pete to the South Beaches, hotels and restaurants offer memorable

meals AND do the dishes.

There are inexpensive alternatives such as Cody’s, The Waffle House, Boston Market and Village Inn, and a picnic at the beach with turkey sandwiches and all the fixings (maybe sides to go from The Roost) makes for a beautiful Gulf outing.

Feeling a splurge coming on? Downtown, we like 400 Beach, Parkshore Grill, The Birchwood, Sea Salt and Bella Brava.

At the beach, here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving celebrations without the clean-up. (Check to see if your favorite restaurant is doing something special; not everyone had their menus ready at presstime!)

Bilmar Beach Resort: Enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner buffet at the resort or opt out of Tom Turkey for a seafood dinner, key lime pie and Gulf vista at Sloppy Joe’s.

The Loew’s Don Cesar: Enjoy a holiday lunch or dinner at the Sea Porch or Maritana Grille’s Thanksgiving Tasting Menu, accented with an extensive wine list, first-class service, and a stunning setting graced by dazzling salt water aquariums. The King Charles Brunch Buffet, followed by a walk at the beach, is always popular.

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Feasts and spinach salads, cheese tray, fruit platter), a raw seafood bar (snow crab, peel and eat shrimp, oysters), turkey and prime rib carving stations, non-turkey entrees (chicken curry, baked flounder, shrimp a la vodka), sides and desserts.

Middle Grounds Grill: Serving both its regular menu and some special Thanksgiving favorites, this classy restaurant and spectacular wine/martini list makes every occasion festive.

The Pearl: Serving a traditional turkey dinner from noon – 8 pm with all the trimmings for only $22.

Includes house salad, turkey, Chef Karim’s special stuffing, giblet gravy, yams, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and cranberry relish. The Pearl’s regular menu will also be available including Lamb or Sea Bass Tagine.

Sirata Hotel: Bring your family and friends to the Majestic Ballroom for a Thanksgiving buffet 11 am – 5 pm, serving Tropical Fruit and Cheese, Spicy U-Peel Shrimp and Clams, Florida Smoked Fish Dip, Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque, salads, Honey Baked Ham with Spiced Rum and Pineapple Glaze, Baked Sweet Potato with Pecans, Classic Green Bean Casserole, Roasted Tom Turkey with Southern Style Cornbread Stuffing, Carved Slow Roasted Baron of Beef, Pan Seared Salmon with

Fresh Dill Sauce, Wild Rice & Toasted Pecan Pilaf, veggies, country breads and holiday desserts.

Tradewinds Island Grand: Enjoy a massive buffet from 11 am – 3 pm in the Grand Palm Collonade and Ballroom.

In addition to the pulled BBQ turkey sliders, turkey sage sausage, turkey curry with basmati rice and Cajun turkey bacon, the carvery features traditional turkey and prime rib.

Soups, salads, a breakfast and omelet bar, grilled vegetables, house-smoked seafood, poached salmon, a pasta bar, non-turkey entrees (lavender salmon, grilled chicken breast with wild mushrooms, bourbon and cane syrup glazed ham), sides and desserts including my fave, a chocolate fountain and petit fours.

La Cote Basque Winehouse: Serving both their awesome early and regular French and Continental menus and their very popular $18 Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, this cozy hideaway makes the holiday feel like you’re dining and celebrating the holiday at Grandma’s house. Located a block north of the Casino in Gulfport for 40 years, tell them when you call that Paradise NEWS sent you to get the best table available.

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The Music Ministry of Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church (PAGBCC) invites the community to join them on Wednesday, Nov. 16th, at 7:00 pm at the church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach for a Thanksgiving Concert entitled “An Evening of Praise & Thanksgiving”.

The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet, and Bella Voce, a women’s ensemble from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts, will join the chancel and handbell choirs from PAGBCC for an evening of inspirational Thanksgiving

music. The brass quintet is comprised of titled members of The Florida Orchestra. Bella Voce will be conducted by Derek Edward Weston and the Pass-A-Grille choirs by Dale Williams.

The concert is free, but people attending are asked to make a donation to benefit the victims of Hurricane Matthew.

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

Musical instrument drive - NOv. 14-18 St. Petersburg College is partnering with the Gasparilla Music Foundation to support music and education through the community outreach program, Recycled Tunes.

Gently used instruments can be donated from Nov. 14-18 at SPC locations. Instruments will be refurbished by Recycled Tunes and donated to Pinellas County Schools’ music programs.

Donation drop-off times 1 am - 5 pm - Monday, Nov. 14 & Wednesday, Nov. 16 4 am - 7 pm - Tuesday, Nov. 15 & Thursday, Nov. 17 9 am - noon - Friday, Nov. 18 SPC drop-off locations • SPC Clearwater Campus (ST 122), 2465 Drew St. • SPC Seminole Campus (UP 192), 9200 113th St. N • SPC St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus (SS Building), 6605 5th Ave. N. • SPC Downtown Campus (DC 225), 244 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg • SPC Allstate Center (Main Entrance – Front Desk), 3200 34th St. S., St. Petersburg • SPC Tarpon Springs Campus (Mon., Wed., Fri. AG Building; Tue. and Thur.

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Closing Adventures

by Tom Brodersen, Esq. Get Real about Property! Travels through Real Estate Law Every real estate transaction, and every closing, has a life (and personality) of its own.

Many are relatively ordinary, and therefore easy, others are much more challenging.

This week we closed a transaction that was one of the more challenging we’ve seen in a long time.

As“personalities” go, I guess you could call it a Grinch!

As the Sellers were nearing the end of a nasty divorce, communication was very painful. Last minute marital issues included various pieces of furniture and personal property, liability for closing costs and tax issues on the proceeds of the sale.

There were problems with the lender, partly based on a disappointing appraisal (not at all unusual), but the valuation really didn’t seem to fit with the very desirable property

location and features, so I ended up talking at great length to the appraiser, after doing hours of analysis of the comps, etc. myself.

All this was after driving all around the neighborhood of the property, as well as the comps.

The home inspection led to questions that wound up involving an engineer.

The issues weren’t actually important, but it sounded bad, so it was bad.

Not surprisingly, we ended up negotiating with the engineers, too.

All these issues led to delay after delay, therefore, amendment after amendment of the sales contract.

Both Realtors had to accept reductions of their commissions, which is never any fun. During this time, the relationship between the Sellers and the listing broker broke down to the point that all communications had to go through me.

All told, the deal was declared all but dead about a dozen times (but never by me!) We just kept calmly working at solving the various problems and challenges, and though it looked dubious right up to the end, we finally did get it successfully closed, to everyone’s delight.

Most of what we did to hold this deal together were things a title company would never do, and, in fact, is not licensed to do. The bottom line is, you do get more when you close through a real estate lawyer, and, contrary to many, real estate lawyers are NOT deal killers!

I must say, the showing agent was a trooper throughout, and helped (and encouraged) me all along. So was Barbara Trawinski, our in-house licensed title agent/closer.

There’s a lot to be said for a great team. The best thing you can say, though, is probably that WE GOT THE JOB DONE!

by Captain Mark & Dylan Hubbard 170 John’s Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach • 727.393.1947 www.HubbardsMarina.com Inshore- Jeff Johnson, from Seminole, caught a nice snook using a free lined live shrimp from the north jetty of John’s Pass. Brandon Kuntz and buddy Joey Willet were also fishing the north Jetty of Johns Pass this week using live white bait. Brandon caught a beautiful speckled trout and Joey caught a big mackerel too.

The white bait is thick inside the pass and the trout, snook and mackerel are still tearing up the bait in the pass and on the beaches. Kingfish are now on the beaches as well. Justin Winkelman, from Seminole, caught a nice nearly 30lb king from the Reddington long pier using a lady fish for bait. Justin also caught a monster black drum using live shrimp.

Near shore- Mackerel and kingfish will be the headline of the near shore fishery while they are doing their fall run by our area. This past weekend’s Wild West kingfish tournament by Angler armory was very successful with the big kingfish weighing in at nearly 55lbs. we’re also getting big kingfish & mackerel trolling out during our 5 hour half days and flat lining during our deep sea fishing trips on the party boats and the private charter too! Hogfish are biting very well right now averaging nearly a half dozen or more on each trip. The grey snapper bite is steady. Having a cold front blowing in will make the water a little dirty and chillier so the fish will be a little picky.

Offshore- The weather has been a little tough offshore due to the strong east breeze making the offshore waters a little bumpy and breezy.

However, we were able to make it out to the 39 hour areas on the 12 hour extreme aboard the Flying HUB 2 and they caught some beautiful big red grouper, gag grouper, scamp, kingfish and vermillion snapper. plenty of keeper fish in

between these throwback species. Check out our latest videos on Facebook www.facebook.com/hubbards marina/videos Past reports? Check out... www.hubbardsmarina.com/ hubbards-marina-fishingreports/ Tampa Bay Ferry & Taxi news Our new Tampa Bay ferry and taxi by Hubbard’s Marina has started inside Upper boca Ceiga bay! This new ferry boat takes guests to Madeira beach, Treasure Island, and Western St. Petersburg. It currently runs on Fridays and Saturdays four times daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm.

For a full route map, schedule, fares, & buy tickets go to www.tampabayferry.com/ madeira-beach-taxi-route/ Captain Jack’s Dolphin Corner Baby face our local infamous dolphin that was hit by a boater has made a full recovery and we’re seeing lots of her recently around Upper Boca Ciega Bay from the new Tampa bay ferry and Taxi and our dolphin watching nature cruise and eco tour at Hubbard’s Marina.

We have noticed that some of our local Boca Ciega Bay dolphins have headed down to the mouth of Tampa bay and were seeing them as a part of large pods spotted hunting mullet leaving Tampa bay while riding out to Egmont Key from Fort De Soto bay pier.

Manatees are making their pilgrimage out of the area to northern springs and power plants to stay warm for the winter. They will be missed while they are out of town, but should return sometime late February or early March depending on the weather and water temps.

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Four Step Beach Moves

by Jim“Property Wizard” Beggins Century 21 Beggins Enterprises If you are trying to decide whether to move or not, here are a few suggestions to help you. Pinellas Barrier island real estate has very unique characteristics that differ significantly from mainland properties.

Before selling, follow these simple steps.

First, get your Pinellas property appraiser info from PCPAO.ORG and make sure it’s correct.

Second, see what the internet thinks it’s worth. Zillow.com, Realtor.com Smarthomeprice.com, and trulia.com will give you an idea of what your property might sell for today. These estimates are often wrong but your potential buyers use these sites to help them make offers to you.

Third, get opinions of value from 2 or 3 local agents who should provide this service for free. Make sure you chose an agent who represents you as your personal “fiduciary agent” rather than those who represent both seller and buyer as transaction agents.

Fourth, compare marketing plans and pick an agent you trust or decide to sell yourself as a FSBO. “Make me move” on Zillow.com is a good place to start if you decide to begin the process yourself. I don’t generally

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recommend this because most buyers deduct a standard real estate commission from their offer and you lose the negotiation power that good, trustworthy agents provide.

Also, consider getting a current elevation survey so you can confirm flood insurance rates. This survey will cost about $150.

Make sure your lot size is correct because waterfront lots in our beach towns are sold by the front foot. About 25% of the homes are built with the living area elevated and are worth considerably more than the 75% that are flood prone. You may be wiser to build a new house on your lot rather than sell the old one. Many banks will finance 100% of construction costs for a new home for you at low interest rates.

In many of our beach communities short term rentals are allowed. You can get as much or more for a weekly rental as others get per month. Renting may be a better alternative than selling for some.

Management rates run from 10-20% or you can do it yourself. Rental rates are increasing as more people prefer the flexibility of renting over home ownership.

Finally, to avoid unpleasant surprises, be sure to thoroughly check out where you’re moving to.

As an agent/broker in Florida through the past 4 recessions, I see the fifth one coming soon. I’m recommending that my clients who plan on moving do so sooner rather than later while inventory is down and prices are steady. I host a 1-hour weekly question and answer meeting on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 pm for sellers, buyers and anyone interested in our beach lifestyle.

It’s at my office at 5050 Gulf Blvd.

St. Pete Beach 33706. Please RSVP if you’d like to attend or contact me directly to chat about your personal situation. I will earn your trust by telling you the truth as I see it.

All the best, Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, Broker CENTURY 21Beggins Enterprises, With 13 offices and 400 agents serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Since most opinions about real estate 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.

Email to: jimbeggins@c21be.com 727.254.8144 Cell.

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Egmont Key Island has recovered quickly from the recent brush fire that occurred on the island thanks to a lightning bolt. This fire burned away much of the brush and the trunks of the trees on the island. However, the trees now have lush green tops and the cleared out brush areas have allowed visitors, to more easily spot the islands wildlife.

The Bald Eagles are back in the area and we have a nesting pair on top of a local cell tower.

You can spot these beautiful birds of prey from our dolphin watching nature cruise and eco tour at Hubbard’s Marina.

Local pelicans are starting to show off their mating plumage again inside upper Boca Ciega Bay. These yellow heads are great to see again and marks the start of their fall nesting season.

Great blue herons are also starting to nest in the area again which makes the dolphin watching nature cruise and eco tour even more special for our dolphin cruising friends.

Want to learn more about dolphins? Hubbard’s Marina now has a great dolphin facts series on our YouTube channel.

To check out and see them all watch our dolphin playlist here: goo.gl/2mYjX2 Did you know that Hubbard’s Marina now offers a Paddleboard fitness class? We are working with Sea Strength to put together these unique classes. They are Saturday and Sunday mornings for now at the Johns Pass sandbar.

You can meet your trainer at the Hubbard’s Marina beach behind our shop before paddling to the sandbar for a

unique fitness class with your knowledgeable instructor.

Plus it’s only $20 to join! Check out Sea Strength on Instagram or Facebook to learn more about these unique classes!

Here’s the link to their page: www.facebook.com SeaStrength Also, new to Hubbard’s Marina we are now renting Schiller water bikes. These are unique bicycles that are much like a racing bike’s frame set on top of pontoons that allow a very stable, safe and fun way to enjoy the water and have some fun in the sun. Plus, it’s a great aerobic exercise as well! The new water bikes are only $20 for a half hour and $35 for a full hour rental. If you want to see Captain Mark Hubbard trying one, check out this link: goo.gl/TZbcXE Upcoming up at Hubbard’s Marina November 20th we have the second annual Fish Nekid tournament with Todd Krohn from Nekid ball Jigz.

This will be a special 12 hour trip aboard the party boat. The price of this trip will be $150.

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Sticker Shock, Year After Year……

by Tom Smith - GHD Construction Services, Inc. Although most real estate professionals tend to quote home values based strictly upon the living area square footage of a home, this is at best an “average” valuation that doesn’t take into consideration many factors in a home.

Is a home elevated per FEMA requirements, how many bathrooms, age of the home and especially all the additional square footage of roofed area for porches, garages, veranda’s, etc..

These are all factors that have to be considered in order to obtain an accurate home value.

With that in mind, how does an informed customer determine a realistic value for a particular home? Equally important, how does a prospective home buyer accurately determine the increased cost of a new home in Pinellas from last year, this year, or a possible future cost should they decide to wait 12-24 months to build their dream home? There are in fact statistics that we see in the Sunday newspapers stating inflationary costs, and these prove to be somewhat accurate based upon the “average” living area square footage. However, what is a realistic and true cost increase for a new home today?

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builder with a model home along the beaches in Pinellas, for the exact same home with the exact specifications, I am experiencing inflationary cost increases each quarter and the reasons for these uncontrollable additional costs vary.

For instance, last year new building codes went into effect, mandating new construction items. Then, “creeping inflation” is the curse in our industry, as prices escalate based upon volume and supply and demand. Government has also been a culprit, as new impact fees get passed in certain municipalities raising costs sometimes thousands of dollars per home. Try as we do, these items are not controllable by contractors.

What does this mean in dollars and cents? Doing everything I can to keep costs as low as possible for my customers, our model home has increased about 11% this past year.

That’s great for those that already purchased at the lower price and are enjoying the 11% return on investment, much higher than they realize in their stock investment portfolio. It’s not so good for those that are seriously considering a new home, but did not pull the trigger last year. My best “guestimate” is that our industry will experience a 6% - 9% home cost increase in 2017.

Some folks are waiting for retirement which is understandable, yet many of my customers are buying at today’s price, realizing that when the home is complete, they are one year closer to their retirement years. I realize how difficult a decision is to invest (transfer) savings into a new home investment, but remember that a new home along the Pinellas beaches will most probably offer a much higher return than today’s stock investments. And…… you end up with a beautiful new energy efficient, hurricane resistant raised home for your family to enjoy for generations to come.

In November GHD Construction Services Inc. will commence construction on a new waterfront home, with even more bells & whistles than our present model. Feel free to come by our existing model and speak with our sales team with any questions you may have for a new home.

GHD Construction Services, Inc. has constructed 6,000 homes since 1971, and has a new Solar model home at 14305 N Bayshore Dr., Madeira Beach.

If you have any questions pertaining to new home construction, feel free to email me directly at: tsmith@ghdcsi.com or request a meeting at our new model.

Medicare late enrollment penalties General eligibility

By Steve Reiser, CFP® Most eligible Medicare Beneficiaries meet enrollment date requirements in Part B and Part D by either a voluntary or involuntary benefit election based on one of these likely triggers: eligibility prior to 65 after receiving SSDI for 24 months, turning 65 (aging in described below) or at a later date because the individual had other credible coverage in place beyond 65. Two examples of credible coverage are Employer Group coverage and VA benefits. However, I routinely find that some Medicare Beneficiaries have subjected themselves to late enrollment penalties because of a gap in credible medical or prescription drug coverage.

Important Dates Medicare Beneficiaries become eligible for Part A Hospital, Part B Medical and Part D Prescription Drug coverage on the first day of the birth month in which he/she turns 65. This is commonly referred to as your aging in date. In the event your birthday falls on the 1st, your eligibility starts on the 1st of the preceding month.

Since Part A is normally free to those that have met the 40 quarter requirement, the effective date usually coincides with the 1st as described above. If drawing your social security at 65 or earlier, you can expect to receive a Medicare card showing automatic enrollment in Part B with the same effective date as Part A. The monthly cost of Part B is $121.80 for most retirees.

Part B Penalty If you don't sign up for Part B when you're first eligible due to disability, aging in or termination of credible coverage, you'll have to pay a late enrollment penalty once enrolled in Part B. Your monthly premium for Part B may go up 10% for each full 12-month period that you could have had Part B, but didn't sign up for it. Also, you may have to wait until the General Enrollment Period (from January 1 to March 31) to enroll in Part B and coverage will start July 1st, of that year.

Part D Penalty The cost of the late enrollment penalty depends on how long you went without Part D or creditable prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage plans typically include credible Part D drug coverage. The penalty is 1% for every month you were eligible but lacked enrollment. In 2016, the Part D penalty is calculated by multiplying 1% of the "national base beneficiary premium" ($34.10 in 2016) times the number of full, uncovered months you didn't have Part D or creditable coverage. The monthly premium is rounded to the nearest $.10 and added to your monthly Part D premium. As the national base beneficiary premium increases each year, your penalty amount may also increase each year. *Expires December 7, 2016

Solution Confused? Don’t hesitate to contact your representative or if you don’t have one, call Steve Reiser.

Steven Reiser is a CFP® licensed and certified independent insurance agency, Senior Benefits Solutions, representing multiple Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Part D companies in Florida. If you feel you have mistakenly overlooked these enrollment requirements or desire a review of your current Medicare benefits, please don’t hesitate to call or email me (813) 215 6038 or bigrise10@gmail.com

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ART & LITERARY NEWS November 2016 I’m a lifelong learner. So when I discovered Olli at Eckerd College (my friend, Kathi Diamant and book author, teaches at San Diego State University Olli), I just had to look into their art and literature classes.

Register online- Eckerd.Edu/Olli/Register or call 727-864-7600. They just sponsored their first ever Poetry Contest, you can travel to Cuba or on the Blue Danube with other passionate learners, or meet author Peter Kageyama (Love Where You Live) at a community workshop on Nov. 15 at 1-4 pm. From Gershwin to the Golden Age of TV shows, Ollis showcases film, television, Florida Studies, Literature, Writing, Performing Arts and Visual Arts… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Local artists, but well-known nationally, the Vitale Brothers’ murals capture the magic of Quentin Taratino’s film sets and Mexican wrestling iconic imagery at Nueva Cantina, the new Southeast restaurant whose grand opening is Nov. 2 with a Day of the Dead celebration and mucho margaritas, the brainchild of restauranteur Louie Spetrini and Chef Paul Daubert. If you haven’t toured the downtown murals and experienced the Second Saturday Artwalk, you are missing a delightful day of culture and cocktails.

Ciao baby, see you there!

- Nanette

ONGOING St. Petersburg Second Saturday Artwalk 5-9 pm Five arts districts, one fun day: Ride the Trolley and enjoy 40 galleries, studios, warehouses and yummy brews and chews along the way downtown. www.StPeteArtsAlliance.org Gulfport 1st Friday and 3rd Saturday www.visitgulfportflorida.com MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE www.fine-arts.org 727-896-2667 Nov. 5 - Feb. 19: Jack Barrett People Watching Mr. Barrett’s explorations of the human figure in paintings, sketches and select sculptures will be on view. Some may know him as a former St. Pete Times illustrator.

• Nov. 5, 3 pm: Gallery talk with Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill and Barrett’s wife, Louise.

• Nov. 19 - March 19: The Far North – Inuit Prints and Sculpture These 30 works by accomplished Inuit artists spans the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The Inuit people of the Arctic, formerly known as the Eskimo, have combined traditional and contemporary worlds in their work and have developed a distinctive visual language using modern materials and techniques. Through their art, the Inuit have continued a vital storytelling tradition among themselves, while reaching out to the broader public. They are especially known for their prints and sculpture.

• Nov. 20, 3 pm: Gallery talk on Inuit Prints and Sculpture by Dr. Teresa Wilkins.

• Dec. 8, 6:30 pm: Book Club at MFA, presented by Keep St. Pete Lit - Melanie McGrath’s The Long Exile: A Tale of Inuit Betrayal and Survival in the High Arctic will add another layer of understanding to The Far North.

• Thru Nov. 13: From the Heart - Folk Art on Paper The MFA draws on its impressive collection of work by Southern self-taught artists Martha & Jim Sweeny, plus art by Bill Traylor, Thornton Dial, Nellie Mae Rowe, Lonnie Holley, Juanita Rogers and Purvis Young Dilmus Hall.

• Thru Jan. 22: Our America - The Latino Presence in Latin American Art Explore how Latino artists shaped the artistic community of their day with 92 original works that delve into the history and imagination of the artists and the world that inspired them.

• Nov. 9 10 am: - Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: In Every Mind is a World, Nan Colton portrays the great Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who has influenced Latino artists, as well as others around the world.

Refreshments, followed by performance and general docent tour.

• Nov. 10, 6:30 pm Book Club at the MFA: The Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Díaz draws us closer to the themes in Our America. Díaz teaches writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a past recipient of the MacArthur “Genius Grant.” Presented by Keep St. Pete Lit and the MFA. The Dali Museum http://thedali.org • Dec. 17 - April 17: Frida Kahlo at the Dali • February - May 2017: Dali/Duchamp • Thru Nov. 27: Ferran Adria - The Invention of Food Widely celebrated for changing the landscape of gastronomy, renowned chef and restaurateur Ferran Adria changed cooking in the same way Salvador Dali changed art.

Thru – Nov. 16: Ferran Adria Immersion Dinners thedali.org/ferran-adria-homage-dinners/ A series of seven unique dining experiences in conjunction with our special exhibition Ferran Adria: The Invention of Food. Each meal serves as a one-of-a-kind homage to food innovator Adria. These exclusive dining events feature singular, chef inspired menus ParadiseNewsFL.com | NOVEMBER 2016

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Seating is limited, reservations required.

• Nov. 6: Chef Fabrizio Aielli, Sea Salt • Nov. 9: Chef Marty Blitz, Mise en Place • Nov. 16: Chef Jeannie Pierola, Edison: food + drink lab St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, downtown St. Pete, (727) 894-1052 http://spmoh.com/ Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II This exhibit explores the challenges and triumphs of African Americans during the war era and is the first time the exhibit has been seen outside of its home in New Orleans. Before the Civil Rights marches of the 1950s and 1960s, there was a group of young African American men who fought for equality and the right to defend their country.

On loan from the National WWII Museum, the exhibit features artifacts, photographs and oral histories to highlight some of the extraordinary achievements and challenges of African Americans during World War II, both overseas and on the Home Front.

In addition to this exhibit, the museum is home to permanent exhibitions such as the world’s largest collection of autographed baseballs, “Schrader’s Little Cooperstown,” and Flight One Gallery, where guests can explore the world’s first airliner and the birth of commercial aviation.

• The Florida Humanities Speaker Series continues through 2017 with these talks: • Dec. 15: – Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition; • Feb. 9, 2017: – The Magnificent Drama Martin Luther King, Jr. in St. Augustine; • April 13, 2017: – Getting to Know Florida’s Engaging Water World from the Inside Out. Morean Arts Center 719 Central Ave. 727-822-7872.

MoreanArtsCenter.org • Thru Nov. 30: Stories On Clay: Focusing on narrative, story telling and imagery, this ceramic exhibition tells a unique story.

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- 2016 Holiday Show & Sale Where members of the Morean display gift-worthy items to purchase for the holidays including locally made paintings, functional pottery, jewelry, glass, ornaments and arty stocking stuffers. With more than 1000 members, the show displays a unique range of style and art to suit most tastes and décor and are one-of-a-kind.

• Keep St. Pete Lit keepstpetelit@gmail.com: $10 writing classes for beginners and pros.

• 3-D Workshops and Design classes. info@create-3d-biz Morean’s Glass Studio & Hot Shop 719 Central Ave., downtown St. Pete 727 822-7872 x 2220. www.moreanartscenter.org/hot-shop/ Discover how beautiful works of glass are created in real time with professional glass blowers educating them on the process.

Events include Ladies Night, Friday Hot Date Night, and Live Glass Blowing Demonstrations daily at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave. 727.822.7872 x8 MoreanArtsCenter.org Explore the new home featuring 4,200 square feet of dedicated outdoor space, a premier retail store and an expanded temporary exhibition space that will host nationally acclaimed glass artists from around the country.

The Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd Street South, downtown St. Pete One of the largest working potteries in the Southeast United States. It offers education, studio space, rotating exhibitions and gallery sales in one large, beautifully-renovated train station. It’s here you will find The Morean Center for Clay’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program, which houses six artists on an annual work exchange basis.

Craftsman House Gallery (10 am-5 pm) 727-323-2787 www.CraftsmanHouseGallery.com

ARTS, LITERARY & FILM EVENTS Nov. 5 Historic Kenwood Bungalow Fest (10 am – 4 pm) www.historickenwood.org/bungalowfest-2016 The Historic Kenwood Association in conjunction with The Artists Enclave of Historic Kenwood host “A Celebration of Art and Architecture’ Home Tour, “ one of Southwest Florida’s Premier Architectural Home Tours.

Nov. 5 - 6 Folkfest St. Pete (Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm).

Central Ave between 11th & 13th www.FolkFestStPete.org Benefits Creative Clay, this art and music festival features amazing art, music, a family area and great food!

Nov. 12 Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading, USF St. Pete, 140 Seventh Ave festivalofreading.com Dozens of writers, including Michael Connelly, Joyce Maynard, Brad Meltzer, Tim Dorsey, Ted Geltner, Lauren Gibaldi, Craig Pittman, Jim Webster, Ellen Prager and Frank Deford, plus biblio-phile workshops and so much more.

Nov. 10-13 Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit The Palladium Theater 727-388-6682 www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org Showcasing films that impact social issues, this respected festival brings light to the importance of our oceans and the protection we must provide to sustain them.

Preserve The Burg Walking Tours: • Nov. 5 The “Original” Downtown Walking Tour (starts at 10 am at the corner of 1st St & 1st Ave. SE, next to the entrance to the Saturday Morning Market (100 1st St. SE, St. Petersburg 33701) Tour participants will take a trip through the heart of downtown St. Pete, seeing grand hotels, stately churches, and architectural treasures like the Snell Arcade and the Open Air Post Office as well as seeing many examples of how historic buildings have been successfully reused.

• Nov. 18: Noon - Friday Lunchtime Tour (starts at Mickey’s Café & Organics, 318 Central Ave.) Led by architectural

for participants to enjoy the feel & character of Historic Kenwood, one of the country’s premier bungalow neighborhoods and a National Register listed historic district.

The tour is led by neighborhood residents proud to “show off” their neighborhood and excited to explain how hard work and reusing history changed a declining neighborhood into one of the ‘Burg’s most desirable neighborhoods. The tour will include a brief look inside one of the neighborhood’s restored bungalows.

Studio@ 620 620 First Ave. S, Downtown St. Pete 727-895-6620 www.thestudioat620.org Wordier Than Thou: Open mic for storytelling, share prose or just catch tales from area wordsmiths. (Check the website for dates; starts 7 pm.)

• Nov. 20 at 7 pm Russian Folks Songs & More Enjoy an evening of traditional Russian folk songs, some of which are over 500 years old, sung by Elona Krasavtseva (lyrical soprano) accompanied by Nina Slyusar-Wegmann (accordion and piano). The program will include a range of song styles, including wedding songs, also called "crying songs", because weddings in northern Russia were for many years considered a sad event, as it meant that young girls were sent far away from their homes and families. There will also be a lot of sunny, hilarious, cheerful Italian and Spanish music, spiced with

American and English favorites too.

• Elona Krasavtseva is an award winning singer and songwriter from Moscow, Russia.

In 2013 she was named a National Treasure of Russia for her songwriting & performance.

Elona performs in New York City and Los Angeles as well as in Europe including Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. She runs a Music and Poetry Club in Florida.

• Nina Slyusar-Wegmann is a frequent soloist with The Florida Orchestra and is the winner of four international music contests.

Some songs will be performed with piano, some a capella, and some instrumental.

There will be a lot of miraculous music.

Nov. 19-20: CraftArt Festival (Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm).

Central Avenue between 4th & 6th Street.

727-821-7391 www.FloridaCraftArt.org Featuring some of the nation’s most established and emerging fine craft artists!

Enjoy works in jewelry, clay, fiber, glass, wood, metal paper and mixed media.

Suntan Arts Center @ The Don Vista 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach (727) 367-3818 www.suntanart.org • Nov. 26 - 27: 6th Annual 100 Artists Show (10 am – 5 pm): Art makes a great holiday gift. Discover gifted artists and enjoy food from The Hurricane and Mangia Gourmet, wine and beer while tapping your toes to The Dave Williamson Band & Pete Merrigan.

November 16 - 20: El Cultura

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historian & St. Petersburg Preservation President Emily Elwyn. Tour goers will see some of the best of the city’s architecture, including the Open Air Post Office and the adjacent Snell Building, while being led by a historian offering a unique perspective on the growth of the ‘Burg.

• Nov. 12: 10 am - The Waterfront Tour (starts at corner of 1st St and 1st Ave. S.E., next to the entrance to the Saturday Morning Market). The waterfront has a great history, ranging from being the site of the fountain of youth to the departure point for the world’s first airline. Tour participants will get to visit the fountain of youth and learn about the history of the city, including the civic visionaries who transformed a working waterfront into one of the largest waterfront park systems in the country.

• Nov. 19: 3pm – Historic Gulfport (starts at Gulfport Historical Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S.) Led by author Cathy Salustri, the Gulfport tour offers a stroll in the "suburbs" of funky and artsy Gulfport. Tour participants will get a look at this former fishing village on Boca Ceiga Bay and its collection of historic commercial & residential structures, including the National Register listed Gulfport Casino. With the introduction of the streetcar connecting it to St. Pete, Gulfport began to grow and to attract tourists in the 1920’s.

• Nov. 26: 10 am (starts at Craftsman House Gallery, 2955 Central Ave.) The Historic Kenwood tour offers a chance

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ART NEWS - A Festival of Creative Culture Station House, downtown St. Pete www.etcultura.com More than 20 bands in three days at the main stage venue, plus provocative lectures and interactive sessions at this new festival.

• Nov. 16: "Emerging Technologies" with Tech Immersion Room @ "Tech Zoo" and "Rise of Digital Art- film, art, projection mapping and virtual reality" • Nov. 17: "The Outlook of the Entrepreneurial Landscape" Nov. 18: "Coffee and the Morning papersall things Lit!" & "Speed Networking Session" Nov. 17: “Ambassador Of Jazz” 7 pm at Muvico Theater, Sundial downtown St. Pete This documentary/film depicts the life journey of Sonny LaRosa which has many twists and turns. Produced by Barbara Bickerstaffe, Troy Bowman & Apollo Productions, the movie trailer can be viewed on YouTube under “Ambassador Of Jazz” Sonny LaRosa.

Dec. 2: 6:30-8:30 pm Dec. 3: 10 am – 3 pm The Florida Orchestra Guild’s Fifth Annual Holiday Tour of Homes and Cocktail Party See fabulous decorations and enjoy a holiday boutique and tasty treats at this fundraiser and tour of homes in the Snell Isle and Brightwaters Blvd. area of Northeast St. Petersburg.

FYI: Charlene Miller, 727-254-1176.

St. Petersburg Opera 727-823-2040 http://www.stpeteopera.org PERFORMANCES Dec. 18: 2 pm, Dec. 19: 7:30 pm:

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Seasonal Sparkle celebrates all four seasons in this eclectic program of orchestral, choral, and solo vocal music.

• January 27: 7:30 pm, Jan. 29: 2 pm, Jan. 31: 7:30 pm: The Elixir of Love CHARITY EVENT • Dec. 9: 51st Annual SILVER BELLS Gala Luncheon “Elixir of Elegance” 11 am St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Avenue downtown St. Pete: The event ushers in the holiday season in a festive setting, with entertainment by Maestro Mark Sforzini and members of the St. Petersburg Opera Company with instrumental accompaniment.

The co-chairs Francesca Brusini and Linda Pugliese promise an ELEGANT afternoon with a delicious luncheon, a silent auction and fine entertainment.

Contact: ursulacarroll7882@yahoo.com St. Petersburg Arts Alliance 100 Second Ave. N, Ste. 150 St. Downtown St. Pete FYI: John Collins 727-518-5142 john@stpeteartsalliance.org • Jan. 27, 2017 Muse Award Benefit: The Muse Awards will celebrate artistic inspiration at the Museum of Fine Arts, 7 PM. St. Petersburg’s fourth annual fundraising benefit for the arts will recognize the breadth and beauty of art and culture in our City of the Arts, and pay tribute to those that continue to inspire and guide St. Petersburg to its standing as an international arts destination. Sculptor and painter Kyu Yamamoto will be honored as the Muse Award’s visual artist for the fourth annual Muse Awards benefit. Kyu joins 2016 winner, Steven Kenney, and 2015 winner, Carrie Jadus as the visual artist honoree. His artwork will be featured on the 2017 commemorative poster.

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS People and Place: The Cultural and Natural History Center at Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

Thurs - Sat: 9 am – 4 pm This art-inspired, permanent hands-on educational exhibit reveals the area’s history, ecology and people. Exhibits include Connecting People and Place, Uncovering Past Cultures, Understanding Culture through its Pottery, A Gallery of Memories, Mischief and Movies, Discovery of Hidden Worlds, What a Watershed Is and a virtual tour of the Smithsonian Institution’s collection of Weedon Island artifacts.

Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N, Largo. 727-582-2123; www.pinellascounty.org/heritage.

Objects from the Turner Family Permanent Collection Thousands of objects and archival materials spanning 100 years of family history including toys and games, glassware and china, personal accessories, pottery, clothing, furniture, artwork and items from the Belleview Biltmore Hotel showcased here.

• Pinellas Passport: - Your Ticket through Time Heritage Village This exhibit illustrates major areas of development in Pinellas County, including coastal living with a focus on the sponge industry, agriculture featuring citrus industry artifacts, community life through newspapers and a printing press, and tourism.

Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th Street S. downtown St. Pete Celebrating their 25th anniversary year, USA TODAY recently named them as the #1 museum to visit in St. Petersburg -

meticulously crafted watercolors of Hawaiian and Polynesian dancers and Native Americans are part of an ongoing visual exploration of indigenous cultures prompted by the discovery of her own Native American roots.

In December of 2015, Medved was featured as one of ten artists to watch in Watercolor Artist Magazine.

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University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa • Through Dec. 10: Extracted • Jan. 13 - March 4: Duke Riley Flights of Fancy Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Thru Jan. 27, 2017: Jenny Medved’s exhibition “INDIGENOUS PEOPLE” will be on display in this glorious Sarasota cultural mecca. Jenny Medved (Class of 2004) is a figurative artist & illustrator based in Sarasota, Florida. Originally from Atlanta, Medved relocated to Florida in 2000 to attend Ringling College where she obtained her BFA in Illustration. Medved holds an MFA in Figurative Painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where she studied under Zack Zdrale, William Whitaker and Warren Chang. She also studied traditional portraiture at the Florence Academy of Art, in Florence, Italy. Medved’s

tours arranged by the Group Sales staff.

Junior Docents: As part of the Junior Docent program, middle and high school students are trained in a mini-docent course.

This program introduces students to artistic processes, builds self-esteem and public speaking skills.

FYI: Andy Schlauch, Chihuly Collection Ex. Dir. Andy.Schlauch@MoreanArtsCenter.org 727.896.4527.

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Tampa’s Gasparilla International Film Festival, March 2 - 9, 2017 Currently accepting submissions (no deadline listed for short films, U.S. narrative feature and College Student Feature Film, International Features, Made in Florida and U.S. Documentary features plus other categories.

Details and the online application: www.withoutabox.com/login/5440 VOLUNTEERS WANTED! The Docent Program at the Chihuly Collection Docents are trained to serve the needs and interests of our diverse visitors, from elementary school children to adults.

No prior art history background or work experience is required to volunteer; however, those wishing to volunteer in the Docent Program should be comfortable working and communicating with the public. Docents create and conduct public tours of the permanent and visiting exhibitions as well as private

"Not Just Another War Story”: Wayne Macdowell’s book is a meaningful true account of what the Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crews went through during World War II in the dangerous sky above occupied Europe. "You'll get caught up in this exciting, action-packed, true to life, World War II adventure that puts YOU in a front row seat!" “Not Just Another War Story” is a story of hope, dreams and love in a war-torn world. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Tyrone. waynemacdowell.com PN

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Clearwater out of a top 10 list of museums! For the past 25 years, The Museum's focus has been to tell the story of millions who suffered or died during the Holocaust through the personal testimonies, official documentation, photographs and artifacts of individual narratives.

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“Without Promotion something terrible happens… NOTHING!” – P.T. Barnum LIVE THEATRE AMALIE ARENA (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com November 6 – Black Heritage Comedy Show 16 – Carrie Underwood 26 – Dolly Parton 30 – Barbara Streisand December 2 – Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular 9 – Five Finger Death Punch 17 – 93.3 Jingle Ball 18 – Trans-Siberian Orchestra AMERICAN STAGE 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org November Through 20 – Tartuffe 5, 10 – George's Marvellous Medicine 6 – Hawk & Wayne 20 – Improv House Teams LIVE December 4 – Hawk & Wayne's 10 – 24 – It's A Wonderful Life – Radio 18 – Improv House Teams LIVE A SIMPLE THEATER The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org November 15 – The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance December 13 – Seasonal Allergies CAPITOL THEATRE 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues November 6 – Pat Benatar 11 – Olivia Holt 12 – Ottmar Liebert 15 – Eric Johnson 18 – Shaun Hopper Trio 27 – David Crosby & Friends December 8 – A Peter White Christmas 11 – John Tesh Grand Piano Christmas 16 – The Outlaws 20 – Rockapella Christmas CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATER 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, 727.893.1070 http://www.mygulfport.us November 3 – 13 – Over the River and Through the Woods GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org *Back Door Theater, 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport November 3 – 13 – Over the River and Through the Woods 42

EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793 www.eightoclocktheatre.com November 4 – 13 – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying December 12, 13 – Auditions – Evita FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com November Through 6 – Assassins December 9 – January 29 – Peter Pan 10 – January 29 – Peter and the Starcatcher GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CTR 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com November 5 – The Man in the Arena 12 – Valerie Gillepsie / John DePaolo December 10 – Belle Canto 16 – Nate Najar Jazz Holiday LARGO CULTURAL CENTER 105 Central Park Dr. Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com November 4 – 15 – How to Succeed in Business 16 – The Four Freshmen 19 – Carl Palmer ELP Legacy December 1 – 6th Annual Rock and Roll Holiday 2 – Death by Chocolate 4 – Cookies, Carols & Cocktails 7 – The California Guitar Trip 10, 11 – The Nutcracker 13 – An Elvis Christmas Special 17 – Santa's Holiday Revue M.A.D. THEATRE OF TAMPA (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION Amphitheater – Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 December 3 – 97x Next Best Thing PATEL CONSERVATORY 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes November 3 – 6 – Willy Wonka, Jr. December 4 – Rock School Blowout 8 – Holiday Music Concert

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RUTH ECKERD HALL 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com November 1 – Lindsey Stirling 2 – Bonny Raitt 3 – Puscifer 4 – ZZ Top 5 – Les Stroud 6 – TFO – Mozart's Jupiter Symphony 11 – Kansas 13 – TFO – Songs of the Sea 16 – TFO – Gilbert & Sullivan 18 – PYS Holiday Chamber Ensemble 19 – Bob Dylan 20 – TFO – Great American Pops 29 – Dave Koz Christmas Tour December 1 – Dream Theater 2 – Octonauts Live 3 – Bowzer's Holiday Party 4 – TFO – Beethoven Violin Concerto 6 – Donny & Marie 9 – Martina McBride 11 – TFO – Holiday Pops 12 – Garrison Keillor 13 – The Beach Boys 14 – TFO – The Best of Ballet 16, 17 – My Mother's Italian 17 – The Nutcracker 18 – A Christmas Carol ST. PETERSBURG CITY THEATRE Located off I-275 at 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg Box Office:Tickets / Information 727.866.1973 www.spcitytheatre.org December 8 – 18 – A Christmas Carol STAGEWORKS THEATER NEW 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.org November 2 – Auditions 4 – Got Jokes? Improv 5 – Auditions 6 – The Speak! Tank 10 – Cool Jazz December 1 – 18 – The Great Gabsy 4 – The Speak! Tank STRAZ CENTER 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org November 2 – In Garten 3 – Birdman Live 3 – Joshua Bell 3 – 6 – Lizzie – A Killer Rock Musical 4 – TFO – Mozart's Jupiter Symphony 5 – Simply Three 6 – Straz Live in the Park 6 – Tampa Bay Symphony 8 – 13 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time 11 – TFO – Songs of the Sea 11, 12 – On the Beach 12 – Greg West

14 – Joe Pug 17 – Neil deGrasse Tyson 18 – TFO – The Great American Pops 18 – 20 – The Voice Bank 19 – Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots 19 – The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe 20 – iLuminate 21 – Toh Kay 26, 27 – Sesame Street Live 27 – The Havana Cuba Allstars 29 – December 4 – Into the Woods December 2 – TFO – Beethoven's Violin Concerto 2 – Opera Tampa Singers Holiday 3 – Dean Johansen Live & Local 3 – Shanghai Nights 8 – Holiday Music Concert 9 – Bridget Everett 9 – TFO Holiday Pops 10 – Kim Russo – The Happy Medium 11 – Here Comes the Funny Tour THE COLISEUM 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum Tea dances run October through May November 10 – YMCA Mayor's Prayer Breakfast 19, 20 – Holiday Extravaganza & Gift Market 25 – 27 – Gem,Jewelry and Bead Show THE MAHAFFEY THEATER 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffeytheater.com November 5 – TFO – Mozart Jupiter Symphony 11 – Tracy Morgan 12 – TFO – Songs of the Sea 13 – Odd Squad Live 15 – Pet Shop Boys 16 – TFO – Gilbert & Sullivan 19 – TFO – From Fiedler to Williams 22 – WYRK Guitar Pull December 1 – Melissa Etheridge 3 – TFO – Beethoven's Violin Concerto 6 – Lauryn Hill 9 – Mix 100.7 Mistletoe Show 10 – TFO – Holiday Pops 15 – TFO – The Best of Ballet 16 – TFO – The Legend of Zelda 17 – The Family Blessing THE PALLADIUM 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org November 1 – Tampa Bay Symphonies 4 – Left Coast Jazz 5 – Gisele Jackson 9 – The War and Treaty 13 – One Day University 17 – An Evening of Gypsy Jazz 18 – Jazz Jubilee 19 – Barry Cuda and the Sharks 25 – Steve Vai 28 – MIRA Fall Showcase Concert 29 – Winter Solstice

Pass-A-Grille Beach… L I V E • E AT • P L AY Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Avenue, St. Pete Beach www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com 727.552.1610

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EVENTS NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 2 – Music Under the Stars 7:30 pm. Free. Treasure Island Community Center, 106 th Ave., Treasure Island. Join the South Pasadena Community Band and enjoy an evening of entertainment. Celebrate the oldest charter member, Helen Cargo, who has been playing trombone in the band for the last 30 years and on October 21 turned 100 years old. www.southpasadenaband.com Wednesday, November 2 through Sunday, November 6 – St. Pete Food & Wine Fest Various times and locations.

Enjoy a world-class wine and food tasting experience while celebrating St. Pete's rich arts and culture. Tickets are sold separately for each event, with all-inclusive pricing for food and alcohol tasting. www.stpetewineandfoodfest.com Friday, November 4 – First Friday Downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. Free. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party w/music, food & beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com Friday, November 4 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries & restaurants open late. www.visitgulfportflorida.com Friday, November 4 & Saturday, November 5 – Fall Book Sale 10 am – 5 pm Friday, 10 am – 4 pm Saturday. Free to browse.

Gulf Beaches Public Library, 100 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach, Proceeds from sale benefit efforts of Friends of the Library.

Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 – Extravaganza Crawl 9:30 am – 9 pm. City of Gulfport.

A weekend showcase of area businesses along Gulfport Blvd.

Find the hidden treasures such as the Tea Room, many eclectic shops and several notable restaurants.

Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6 – Cars & Couture Motorfest A weekend of events for the classic car enthusiast. Varying admission and participation in the weekend events. Sunday brings a free classic car show at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

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on Sunday. Saturday's "Rally for Autism" will feature a classic car rally to Sarasota. Friday evening is the "Collector's Gala" featuring exotic cars and fashion.

For complete details www.carscouture.com Proceeds benefit Autism Speaks.

Saturday, November 5 – Vina Del Mar Community Garage Sale 8 am – 1 pm. Free. Vina Del Mar is located by turning left at light from Pass-A-Grille Way onto 21st Ave., Pass-A-Grille.

Over 50 homes with treasures galore. www.vdmia.info Saturday, November 5 – Orchid Friends Plant Sale 9 am – 12 noon. Free. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102 Ave. N, Seminole.

Beneath the trees you will find an array of blooming and non-blooming orchids & supplies for sale. For more information, call 727.475.0750.

Saturday, November 5 – Farm City Day 10 am – 2 pm. Free. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. National event meant to educate and create experiences in agriculture to bring urban dwellers into a rural setting. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Saturday, November 5 – Bungalowfest 10 am – 4 pm. $15+. Historic Kenwood, starting point Seminole Park, 3rd Ave. N and 29th St. N, St. Petersburg.

This award winning community opens it's door for a 1.4 mile tour of Art & Architecture. Walk or ride the free trolley. www.historickenwood.org Saturday, November 5 – Evening by the Bay 5 – 9 pm. $100. Tampa Bay Watch Marine and Education Center, 300 Pinellas Bayway, Tierra Verde. An evening of cirque style entertainment, dinner, coffee bar, beer, wine and vodka drinks. Silent & live auctions. Take away gift.

Fund raising gala. www.tampabaywatch.org Saturday, November 5 – Eat Rich, Play Dirty 7 – 10 pm. $75. Morean Center for Clay, Historic Train Station, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg.

Spend an evening playing in the clay, rockin' to the tunes while experiencing culinary nirvana. www.moreanartscenter.org

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Arts & Leisure December 2 – 4 – St. Petersburg Ballet Nutcracker 10 – Holiday Extravaganza 11 – Red Rain – The Music of Peter Gabriel and Tori Amos 14 – Herald's of Harmony Christmas Celebration 15 – Nate Najar Jazz Holiday 18, 19 – Seasonal Sparkle VAN WEZEL 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org November 4 – Sarasota Orchestra 18 – Mannheim Steamroller 19 – Decades Rewind 25 – Dave Koz Christmas 26 – Tosh Saves the World 27 – Melissa Etheridge 29 – Jim Brickman December 7, 8 – Fame – The Musical 10 – Oak Ridge Boys 12 – Beach Boys Christmas 13 – Garrison Keillor 16, 17 – Sarasota Ballet – Nutcracker WEST COAST PLAYERS 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org November 4 – 20 – A Nice Family Gathering December 9 – 18 – Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)

MUSEUMS ARMED FORCES HISTORY MUSEUM 2050 34th Way N, Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com NEW Child's ticket price reduced November 11 – Veteran's Day closed at 2 pm December 7 – Remember Pearl Harbor DALI MUSEUM One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Saturdays – Dilly Dally w / Dali Sundays – Yoga with Dali Through November 27 – Ferran Adria – Invention of Food Exhibition November 1 – 23 – Fall Food Drive 2 – Coffee w/ Curator 3 – ArtFlix 5 – Morning at the Museum 6 – Immersion Dinner SOLD OUT 9 – Immersion Dinner SOLD OUT 9 – Speak E Z 10 – Poetry at the Dali 11 – Veteran’s Day at the Dali 16 – Immersion Dinner SOLD OUT 17 – Creative Problem Solving Camp 24 – Closed for Thanksgiving December 3 – Mornings at the Museum 7 – Member Event – 12 Days of Dali 8 – Poetry at the Dali DR. CARTER G. WOODSON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM NEW 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg www.woodsonmuseum.org

FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Through January 2 – Women of Ravensbruck Exhibition Through January 15 – I Am My Brother's Keeper Through January 29 – Matzevot for Everyday Use November 3 – Evening of Conscious Conversation 9 – Kristallnacht Commemoration 24 – Closed for Thanksgiving December 13 – GHRAM Lecture – Global Antisemitism in 2016 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 island. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation!

GULFPORT HISTORY MUSEUM 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.327.0505 www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Free Admission HENRY PLANT MUSEUM 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com First Friday – Free admission Through December 23 – Dogs in Art Exhibition November 7 – Holiday Shopping Day 24 – Closed Thanksgiving JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day Thurs – Art After 5 Third Thurs – Ringling by the Bay ($10) Fri & Sat – Bayfront Garden Tours Sat – Kid's Quest, Family Workshop Through April 1, 2017 – Walker Guest House Replica Through January 17 – WWII to the August Camp Exhibition November 3 – Grand Opening Contemporary Art 3 – Ringling Underground 4 – Pathless Woods Exhibition Opens 15 – 20 – Members Double Discount 21 – Ringling by the Bay 24 – Closed Thanksgiving December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Holiday Nights at Ca d'Zan MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.mfastpete.org Thursday PM adm. $5 after 5pm Art & Sign Language Canceled – 2016 Through November 13 – From the Heart Folk Art on Paper Through January 22 – Latino Presence in American Art Exhibition November 2 – Affaires de Art – Segway Tour 3 – smARTly Dressed

ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen Through March 5 – African Americans Experiences in WWII November 10 – Happy Hour w/ Historian 24 – Closed for Thanksgiving TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park 727.579.8226, www.tbauto.org Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles.

TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Through January 8, 2017 – Clyde Butcher Exhibition November 7 – Sangria & Stories – The Yucks 9 – Florida Conversations 12 – Walk Tampa – Ybor City 17 – Sunshine in the Dark – Florida in the Movies December 3 – My Doll & Me – Addy 7 – Florida Conversations 10 – Walk Tampa – Ybor City Story TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Monday – Meditation at Museum Fridays – Art on The House – 4 to 8 pm Saturday – Art Spot for Families Through January 8 – Manuel Carrillo Exhibition Through January 16 – Self Taught Genius Exhibition Through January 22 – Complicated Beauty – Cuban Art Exhibition November 5 – Pavillion XXXl 24 – Closed Thanksgiving

TARPON SPRINGS RAILROAD DEPOT HISTORICAL MUSEUM NEW 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs 727.943.4624 Free Admission www.tarponspringsarea historicalsociety.org

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5, 19 – Kidding Around Yoga 5, 19 – Make and Take 5 – February 19 – Jack Barret – People Watching Exhibition 7 – Affaires de Art – IPad for Dummies 7 – smARTly Dressed Boutique 8 – Affaires de Art – Dale's Delight 9 – Coffee Talk w / Nan Coulton 10 – Exquisite Corpse International 12 – Our America Family Day 12, 26 – Drumming 13 – Hot Happenings Cool Conversation 16 – Affaires de Art – Vinoy Tour & Lunch 17 – Museum Store Holiday Sale 17 – Porch Party 19 – March 20 – Far North Exhibition 19 – Young Artists of Florida Exhibition and Reception 20 – Gallery Talk Intuit Prints & Sculptures 24 – Closed Thanksgiving December 3, 17 – Make and Take 3,17 – Kidding Around Yoga 8 – Parrish Lecture – Our America 10, 24 – Drumming 10 – Stuffed Animal Night at Museum 11 – Chorus Angelorum Winter Concert 11 – Hot Gatherings Cool Conversation 14 – Coffee Talk with Nan Coulton 15 – Porch Party 15 – MFA Cinema – Viva Cuba 19 - Illuminate

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 10 – Extracted November 2 – Movie – Dam Nation 3, 4 – Symposium – A New Ecology 18 – Public Art Walking Tour 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 GALLERY 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com November 5, 6 – Crafty Fest December 17, 18 – Crafty Fest BLOOM ART CENTER AND OLESEN ART GALLERY 910 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/bloomartcenter Best New Arts Community 2014 – Creative Loafing Through December – The Candy Factory Exhibition November 12 – Back in Black (and White) 13 – Happy Birthday Bluebird December 10 – Yoga in the Candy Factory CHIHULY COLLECTION 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly's work.

Now open in New Location CRAFTSMAN HOUSE 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk November 5 – Bungalow Fest 19 – Jess Kline in Concert 28 – Small Business Saturday December 12 – 11th Anniversary Celebration CREATIVE CLAY Cultural Arts Center 1114 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk Through November 16 ParadiseNewsFL.com | NOVEMBER 2016

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EV E N T S Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 – Folk Fest 10 am – 11 pm Sat., 10 am – 10 pm Sunday. $5 donation requested.

Creative Clay, 1114 Central Ave. and Edge District, St. Petersburg. Two day art and music festival raising money and awareness for Creative Clay and the community it supports through creative outlets.

Craft beer, food, kids area. www.folkfeststpete.org www.creativeclay.org Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm. Free. Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. All locally made, vintage and creative items for sale including Etsy artists. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, November 6 – Heroes Weekend 11 am parade. 12 pm opening ceremonies. Gulfport Waterfront, Shore Blvd., Gulfport. A parade honoring those who served will make its way down Beach Blvd., and to the waterfront where following the parade VETSports will be hosting a volleyball tournament benefiting area charities. www.mygulfport.us Wednesday, November 9 – Sapphire Showcase Luncheon and Fashion Show 11 am. $75. St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Fashions from Macy’s will be modeled by physicians and business professionals from St. Anthony’s Hospital. Silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the hospital’s expansion of services.

727.896.5097.

Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13 – 46th Annual Fall Festival 5 – 10 pm Thurs., 5 – 11 pm Fri., 1 – 11 pm Sat., 12 – 7:30 pm Sun. Free to attend. Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 5800 15th Avenue S, Gulfport.

Fall festival for entire family with rides, midway games, live music, 50/50, drawings & food, beverages, beer and wine for purchase. www.mostholyname.org 727.347.9989.

Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13 – Blue Ocean Film Festival Varying locations and events.

Leveraging the power of film to raise awareness and inspire a global ocean stewardship movement. www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org

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Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13 – Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market 7 – 10 pm Thursday, 9 am – 6 pm Firday & Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm Sunday. $8 GA Friday – Sunday, Special VIP preview packages for Thursday evenings event.

FL State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, 4800 US Highway 301 N, Tampa.

Enjoy the Holiday shopping experience while helping to foster the entrepenuerial spirit of the Junior League of Tampa. www.jltampa.org Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13 – Ribfest $30+. Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr., St. Petersburg. Fun-filled three day charity fundraiser features the best barbeque ribs, national recording artists & kids fun zone.

Benefits All Children's Hospital.

Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13 – Sponge Dock Seafood Festival Free. Sponge Docks, 828 Dodecatese Blvd., Tarpon Springs. Enjoy fresh seafood along the historic Sponge Docks.

Live music, arts & crafts vendors, unique shops and restaurants. www.spongedocks.net

Arts & Leisure – Good Folk Show Invitational November 5, 6 – Folkfest 18 – January – A Folk Art Holiday Show December 10 – Holiday Exhibit and Bazaar CROSSROADS GALLERY NEW St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater www.spcollege.edu/gallery DOMAIN HOME ACCESSORIES & GALLERY 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Local & Florida artisans featured.

November 19 – Artists Reception DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk November 12 – Patchen's Patterns 13 – Art Glass Afternoon December 11 – Our Team 12 – Art Glass Afternoon DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd. – Dunedin 727.298.3322 www.dfac.org Through December 23 – See / Hear Through December 23 – My Favorite Things Through December 23 – Joys to the World and Synethesia November 11 – Free Family Fun Night 12 – TFO – Fall Family Program December 10 – Holiday Gala FEATHERED SERPENT GALLERY 1018 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.824.8877 www.featheredserpentgallery.com Featuring Latin American Artists

Saturday, November 12 – Gulfport City Wide Garage Sale 8 am – 2 pm. City of Gulfport, maps will be available on website and throughout town. www.mygulfport.us Saturday, November 12 – St. Petersburg Festival of Reading 10 am – 5 pm. Free.

USF, 140 7th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Books, authors, music & food fill the day. Many book signings & activities for all. www.tampabay.com/expos/ festival-of-reading Saturday, November 12 – Tierra Verde Women's Club Market in the Park 10 am – 4 pm. Free to browse.

Tierre Verde Park & Playground, just south of downtown. Seventy vendors with arts, crafts, food and collectibles.

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FLORIDA CRAFTART GALLERY 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org Second Saturday Artwalk Mural Walk on Saturdays November 19, 20 – CraftArt Festival GALLERIE 909 NEW 909 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.565.3930 www.gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists Second Saturday Artwalk Small Business of the Year 2015 Drum Circle First Friday each month “Word is Bond” Last Sunday each month GULF COAST ARTISTS ALLIANCE 514 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org November 25 – Friday Flicks 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 Through December 2 – Observation / Reference / Gesture Exhibition Through January 27 – Indigenous People Exhibition November 2, 29, 30 – Curators Talk 3 – 19 – Kathryn Hunter Exhibition 3 – Opening Reception 9 – Painting Onsite 15 – The Perceptual Painter STIRLING STUDIOS & ART GALLERY 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com STUDIO 620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org November 5 – The 2016 Studio Awards 10 – Stand Up with Ranney 11 – December 3 – Cultural Routes 18 – Souvenir – Folk & Classical Favorites December 17 – Holizaar 2016

ART CENTERS & CLASSES BEACH ART CENTER 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Through November 4 – Autumn Equinox New Beginnings Exhibitions November 18 – Small Works Holiday Show Opens 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 Second Saturday Artwalk Saturdays at The Morean for Families Fridays – Art Snap November Through December 4 – 20 Years of Word and Art 4, 11, 18 – Art Snap 12 – December 30 – There's No Time Like the Presents Exhibition 19 – Creative Visual Games Workshop 21 – 23 – Thanksgiving Art Camp December 3, 10, 17 – Parents Shop, Kids Create MOREAN ARTS CENTER FOR CLAY AT THE TRAIN STATION 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 www.moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Sundays for Families 1 – 3 pm Second Saturday Artwalk Through November 30 – Stories in Clay

PINELLAS PARK ART SOCIETY NEW Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com November 6, 7 – Mayor's Choice December 4, 5 – Still Life

November 5 – Farm City Day 13 – Digging into Our Past 26 – December 31 – Holidays at the Village

PINOT’S PALETTE 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspalette.com/stpetersburg

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 5, 6 – Skyfari – Leonids Meteor Showers 19 – Sky Clusters 21 – 23 – Thanksgiving Camp 25 – January 3 – Santa's Workshop

SOCIETY OF ACRYLIC PAINTERS Membership info / exhibit entry: www.isap-usa.com

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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 November 26, 27 – 100 Artist Show TREASURE ISLAND ART GUILD www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesday - ‘Anything Goes’ Thursday - ‘Acrylic Painting' Friday – ‘Portrait Workshop’ - Live model November 3 – Exchange – Money Show 12 – Meeting & Show December 1 – Exchange 10 – Meeting & Show 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.

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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.

Starting August 10 – Stay & Play After School Program NEW November 2, 3, 9 – Peaceful and Powerful Parenting 11 – Parents Night Out 13 – Great Connections 24 – Closed Thanksgiving 26 – Around the World December 8 – A Very Merry Market HERITAGE VILLAGE 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21-acre living history museum New exhibit Boathouse display Sundays – Speaking of History

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November 5 – Eat Rich, Play Dirty 11,12 – Sue Tirrell Workshop

CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY www.clearwaterjazz.com October 19 – 22, 2017 FLORIDA ORCHESTRA 727.662.7286 www.floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center ST. PETE BEACH MUSIC CLUB NEW Suntan Art Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach Music ensemble Tuesdays 10 – 11 am. $5 per session.

Boomwhacker Ensemble Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $5 per session. www.spbmusicclub.com ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE NEW Gibbs Campus Music Center 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 www.spcollege.edu/events November 4 – Piano Concert – Rebecca Penneys 10 – SPC Jazz Band 18 – Faculty Recital ST. PETERSBURG JAZZ FESTIVAL Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org www.stpetejazzfest.com February 22 – 26, 2017 SUNCOAST DIXIELAND AZZ SOCIETY 727.596.7142 www.sdjs.org November 18 – 20 – Suncoast Jazz Classic December 18 – Pieter Meijers Quartet TAMPA BAY SYMPHONY 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org Performances in various locations November 1, 6 – Forests and Folk Songs THE BLUE PARROT CAFE NEW 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach 727.368.9619 Every Monday TomKats Jazz Orchestra 16 pcs. www.tomkatsjazzorchestra.com THE HANGAR RESTAURANT 540 First St SE, St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 Jazz Jam - Every Monday ( NEW ) www.aldowningjazz.com ParadiseNewsFL.com | NOVEMBER 2016

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EV E N T S Saturday, November 12 – 20th Anniversary Veteran's Boat Parade 10 am opening ceremonies, 11 am boat parade begins. Free to watch, $25 registration per boat includes t-shirt, skippers meeting and luncheon. Departs ROC Park, Madeira Beach. This annual tradition honors our men and women who have served our country in a fun and festive Florida tradition. www.veteransboatparade.org Saturday, November 12 – Our American Family Day at the MFA 10:30 am – 3 pm.

Included in admission. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Celebrating the Latino influences with art, music and hands on activities. Food sampling for purchase. In conjunction with the the Our America Exhibition celebrating the Latino influences in American art. www.mfastpete.org Saturday, November 12 – 10th Annual Taste of Indian Rocks Beach 4 – 10 pm. Free admission. Chic-a-Si Park, Indian Rocks. Enjoy an evening of live music and sampling of the best beach fare from local restaurants. www.irbhome.com Saturday, November 12 – Second Saturday Art Walk St. Petersburg 5 – 9 pm. Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout city St. Petersburg.

An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore.

Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. www.stpeteartalliance.org Saturday, November 12 – Harvest Moon Ball 7 – 10 pm. $20, purchased at the Indian Shores library. Indian Shores Town Hall, Community Room, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores.

Fund-raising for neighbors affected by the Salt Aire Condos.

Complimentary first drink, hors d’ouerves, dancing, raffles and silent auction. Dressy attire or festive ware, please no shorts. www.myindianshores.com Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13 – 18th Annual Discover the Island – Egmont Key 9 am – 4 pm. Admission free, island is accessible only by boat.

Ferry from Fort DeSoto is $18, 6 – 11 years $9, 5 & under free.

The event offers an opportunity to peer inside the 158 year old lighthouse, historical re-enactments, entertainment and silent auctions.

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Egmont Key Lighthouse

Arts & Leisure WMNF 88.5 Community Radio 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org November 5 – The British Are Coming 9 – The War and Treaty 19, 20 – Fall Frolic December 3 – Ukulele Festival

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Monies raised benefit the Egmont Key Alliance which restores, preserves & protects this historic landmark. 727.361.7563 www.egmontkey.info TSunday, November 13 – Robby’s Pancake Breakfast Hosted by Middle Grounds Grill & Gulf Beaches Rotary 8:00 am – Noon, Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave., Treasure Island.

Pancakes, sausage, tea & coffee, juice – $5. Bloody Mary’s $5.

Bring a new unwrapped toy or food to help fill the Red Sled for Eckerd Foster Care Kids!

Wednesday, November 16 through Sunday, November 20 – 8th Annual Sanding Ovations and Music Festival Sculptars begin creation on Wednesday with food court, vendors and entertainment Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Free.

Treasure Island Beachfront.

Sand sculptors come from throughout the world, representing countries such as Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Russia, Lithuania, Canada and the United States compete. New this year sand sculpting instruction. www.sandingovations.com

Wednesday, November 16 through Sunday, November 20 – Et Cultura Various times and locations throughout St. Petersburg. $25 all five days. Where the creative sights and sounds of authors, artists, theater and film converge within the city. www.etcultura.com Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20 – Corey Avenue Sidewalk Sale Stroll along the street in search of great bargains as merchants clear the shelves to make room for new holiday merchandise.

Entertainment and specials line the street with Sunday Market as well. www.coreyave.com

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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 December 10 – L'Amour de Loin 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 6 – Straz Live 17 – Opera Tampa Singers – Donatello's December 2 – Opera Tampa Singers Holiday 15 – Opera Tampa Singers – Donatello's FLORIDA SUNCOAST OPERA GUILD www.stpeteoperaguild.org November 18 - Meeting ST. PETERSBURG OPERA Company 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Various performance locations November 10, 11 – Opera's Top Ten December 18, 19 – Seasonal Sparkle SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org November 2, 7, 10, 13 – Don Pasquale 3 – You Heard It At the Movies 6 – Fall Opera Showcase 7 – Opera House Tour 12 – The Secret World of Og 27 – The Nutcracker December 2, 17, 18 – The Nutcracker 8 – Poinsettia Luncheon 9, 10 – Forever Christmas THE MATINEE OPERA PLAYERS 64th Way, Pinellas Park Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center www.facebook.com/Matinee OperaPlayers THE PINELLAS OPERA LEAGUE Socialize and be Entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com

November 2 – Luncheon and Concert December 7 – Luncheon and Concert

DANCING GULFPORT CASINO 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport 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 November 13 – Ballroom Fusion Dance SARASOTA BALLET 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x 101 November 7 – Principle Film Series 7 – Friends Showcase Luncheon 18 – 20 - Balanchine, Ashton & Tudor December 5 – A Holiday Soiree 7 – Inside the Studio 16, 17 – George Balanchine's Jewels ST. PETERSBURG POLISH AMERICAN SOCIETY Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org Sunday Dinner & Dancing: Dinner – $8 2:15 – 3:30 pm 727.360.0584 – dinner reservations Dancing, 3 – 6 pm. $5 M’s/$8 Non M’s Live Sunday Bands Tea Dances RETURN January 2017 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. of month October through May November 2, 16 – Tea Dances December 7, 21 – Tea Dances

FILM BLUE OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL & CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM NEW www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org November 10 – 13, 2016 CELEBRATING COMMUNITY International Gay & Lesbian Film Fest Various times and locations www.tiglff.com INTERNATIONAL CINEMA SERIES Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema November 4 – notfilm

SUNSCREEN FILM FESTIVAL April 27 – 30, 2017 www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com Various locations throughout St. Petersburg. VIP & General Admission

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, 9 pm November 2 – 5 – Tim Moffit 9 – 12 – Chris Gorges 16 – 19 – Danny Bevins 23 – 26 – Mike Rivera SPORTY’S COMEDY CLUB G. David Howard.

Guinness Book of World Records for Comedy “Funniest Man Alive” 17093 Gulf Blvd., N Redington Beach 727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) 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 24 – Closed Thanksgiving BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs 727.453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org 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 Monthly You Tube Program November 21 – 23 – Sea of Thanks Camp 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 12, 13 – Discover the Island FLORIDA AQUARIUM 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www.flaquarium.org November 7 – Evening Tide Talk 11 – Veteran's Day Special

FORT DE SOTO PARK Tierre Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ Ft_DeSoto.htm Guided Nature Walks – Sat & Sun

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LOWRY PARK ZOO 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com events line 813.935.8552, ext. 276 November 11, 21 – Camp 25 – December 30 – Christmas in the Wild MOTE AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium November 26 – Santa Jaws December 10 – Ocean Conservation Film Festival 10 – Youth Ocean Conservation Summit 17 – 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 November 12, 13 – Discover the Island Egmont Key 14 – Full Moon Journaling Walk 15 – Swallow Tail Kites 19 – Tour of Celery Fields – Sarasota December 3 – Discover Owls 17 – Christmas Bird Count ST. PETERSBURG SHELL CLUB 9100 113th St. North, Seminole 727.867.6861 www.stpeteshellclub.org 2nd Fri, 6:30 pm (except June, July, Aug. & Dec.), Seminole Recreation SEASIDE SEABIRD SANCTUARY 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727.391.6211, Tours www.seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary FREE. Donations accepted.

WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE 727.453.6500, St. Petersburg 1800 Weedon Drive NE www.weedonislandpreserve.org November 3 – Salty Topics 17 – Archaeology Lecture 18 – Rainwater Harvesting 18 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab 19 – Shipwrecks December 1 – Salty Topics – Oil Spill Impacts 3 – Going Coastal – Marine 10 – The Great Weedon Bird Quest 10 – Archaeology Works – Shells 15 – Archaeology Lecture 17 – Seafood Lover's Florida Book Talk

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.

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EVENTS Saturday, November 19 – Shopapalooza Part 1 10 am – sunset. Free. S, Straub Park, Beach Dr., St. Petersburg.

Featuring over 100 small businesses, artists & non-profits for an enjoyable holiday shopping experience while supporting our local economy. Food, entertainment and prizes.

Presented by Local Shops 1. www.shopapaloozafestival.com

Saturday, November 19 – Chillounge Night 6 – 11 pm. $25+. North Straub Park, Beach Dr., St. Petersburg.

Celebrating the 80's & 90's with music, entertainers, fashion show and fireworks. The park is filled with lounging furniture and giant disco ball for your entertainment pleasure. Monies raised benefit area charities. www.Chilloungenight.com Saturday, November 19 – Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries & restaurants open late. www.visitgulfportflorida.com Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20 – CraftArt 2016 10 am – 5 pm Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm Sunday. Free.

400 – 600 Block of Central Ave., St. Peterburg. Annual event, featured some of the nation’s best established and emerging fine craft artists with handcrafted works in jewelry, clay, fiber, glass, wood, metal & mixed media. www.floridacratart.org Thursday, November 24 – St. Pete Beach Thanksgiving Sunrise Sprint Opening ceremony 6:30 am, race begins 7 am. One Mile Fun Walk $10, 5K Kids $10, 5K Adult $25+. Just behind Paradise Grille, Upham Beach, St. Pete Beach. Fun and rewarding way to begin your holiday by giving back to children's charities. www.thanksgivingsunrise sprint.com Friday, November 25 – St. Petersburg Tree Lighting and Illuminated Park Displays 5 pm activities begin, 7 pm tree lighting. Free. North Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.

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Friday, November 25 through Friday, December 30 – Christmas in the Wild Select evenings. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa.

A magical holiday event in the unique setting of the Zoo at night.

Festive lights, Holiday carolers, holiday music and so much more. www.lowryparkzoo.com

SHELL KEY SHUTTLE & SUNSET CRUISES 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier, 727.360.1348 www.shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates.

Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 31 – Holiday Lights in the Garden 5:30 – 9:30 pm. $4 suggested donation. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Open every evening with the Gardens decorated in an array of dazzling holiday lights.

Live entertainment and a visit from Santa. www.flbg.org

BOATING SKILLS / SEAMANSHIP USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla #72, 9 Classes.

Tues. 7:30 – 9:30 pm 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 Jim www.uscgaux.info

Saturday, November 26 – Shopapalooza Part 2 10 am – sunset. Free. South Straub Park, Beach Dr., St. Petersburg. Featuring over 100 small businesses, artists and non-profits for an enjoyable holiday shopping experience while supporting our local economy.

Food, entertainment and prizes.

Presented by Local Shops 1. www.shopapaloozafestival.com Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27 – 100 Artists Show 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Horan Park, 7700 Boca Ceiga Dr., St. Pete Beach.

Kick off the Holiday gift giving season with original art on Small Business Saturday. Live music, food & beverage vendors in a gorgeous park setting. www.suntanartcenter.org Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27 – 26th Annual Tarpon Springs Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show 10 am – 5 pm. Free.

Downtown Tarpon Springs, 111 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Annual kick off to the Holiday Shopping season with creative gift ideas in a fun and festive atmosphere. www.facebook.com/thanksgivingartcraft Saturday, November 26 through December 31 – Holidays at Heritage Village Normal operating hours. Free.

Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Enjoy a nostalgic stroll through time as Heritage Village is decked out for the Holidays. www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage

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ADULT BASIC SAILING SCHOOL Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-profit Sailing Club 727.345.7544. www.sailbcyc.org

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 couple Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801 November 1 – Your Boat's Radio 8 – No Class – Elections 15 – Which Boat is for You? 22 – No Class – Thanksgiving Week 29 – Equipment for Your Boat December 6 – Waterway Watch / Trailering 13 – Handling Your Boat 20, 27 – No Class - Holidays 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. 7 – 9 pm.

November 1, 8, 15 – Seamanship 3, 10, 17 – Advanced Piloting

FERRIES CROSS-BAY FERRY NEW Connecting Downtown Tampa at the convention center to Downtown St. Pete’s Pier approach on the Vinoy Basin, beside the St. Petersburg Museum of History - $10 each way.

• "Test the Waters" Nov. 4 - 18 for pre-scheduled trips. During Thanksgiving week, public can test the ferry for free. View the schedule, rates & ferry info on the new Cross-Bay Ferry website. Tickets now on sale!

Residents can receive a FREE roundtrip commuter ticket for participating in an online survey designed to help HMS better understand the community's needs. www.crossbayferry.com TAMPA BAY FERRY & TAXI SERVICE NEW Provides rides with nine stops from Madeira Beach’s Rec. Ctr. south to dock behind MiddleGrounds (Treasure Island), including a stop at Publix (Madeira Beach), Hubbard’s Marina (John’s Pass), and

Ntive Lands at the Jungle Prada Tavern (Park St. near 22nd Ave. N) among others.

Currently runs on Fridays & Saturdays departures: 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm & 7 pm from both north and south ends.For a full route map, schedule, fares & buy tickets, go to www.tampabayferry.com/ madeira-beach-taxi-route/

NATURE FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo 727.582.2100 www.flbg.org Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash.

Open daily. Welcome Center is Closed weekends & County Holidays November 25 – December 31 – Holiday Lights in the Garden December 11 – Gift and Plant Sale FLORIDA WEST COAST ORCHID SOCIETY 12175 125th St. N, Largo.

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

Educational class, Cooperative Extension (Botanical Gardens).

GARDEN CLUB ST. PETERSBURG 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg Diane Shafer, shaferd2@gmail.com or 727.347.6649. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org November 7 – Creative Crafts 8 – Aquatic Plants 10 – Verticulture 15 – Habitat for Humanity Landscaping 16, 17 – Landscape Design - Sarasota 17 – Garden Art IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL Chapter 65, St. Petersburg meetings 3rd Monday – 10 am – 2 pm, (Sept. to May) Chapel On The Hill Church – Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole Ikebana - centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging.

Info - hotline 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com November 21 – Mysteries of Baskets and Season December 19 – Holiday Potluck & Basket Auction MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 www.selby.org Mondays – Yoga in the Garden Through November 27 – Selby's Secret Garden Exhibition

SUNKEN GARDENS 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops November 5 – Plant a Pizza Pot – Kids 19 – Nature Photography December 3 – Kids and Cameras 3 – Red and Green Party 10 – Worm Composting

CARD GAME PASADENA BRIDGE CLUB 10 Park St .N, St. Petersburg A.C.B.L. certified duplicate Mon. thru Fri., 12:30 pm Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues. & Thurs. 12 pm David 727.381.5944 ST. PETERSBURG BRIDGE CLUB, 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars. www.stpetebridge.org M – F 12:30 & 7 pm, Sat.10:30 am Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040.

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

Treasure Island Comm. Center Refreshments / desserts, programs.

Arranged trips & fun programs.

Carol Lee 727.360.9181.

GREATER PINELLAS DEMOCRATIC CLUB 2nd Thursday, Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater, Largest Democratic club on west coast of FL. 727.360.3971 GULFPORT WALKING CLUB Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Boulevard, Gulfport Gulfport & Pinellas County parks.

John Lapham 727.893.1079 MAD DOGS SWIM Wed. Night swims through summer 6 pm. SHARP. Hurley Park Shelter at Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach 727.582.1910 www.stpetemaddogs.org MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF ST. PETE 3rd Friday, Pasadena Yacht & Country Club,6300 Pasadena Point Blvd, Gulfport. Social hour – 11 am. / lunch & short program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invited Reservations 727.360.2936 November 18 – Monthly Luncheon

MILITARY OFFICERS WIVES CLUB 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868 November 8 – Luncheon at The Club, Treasure Is.

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November 9 – Selby's Secret Garden Keynote 21 – Selby's Secret Garden Luncheon December 7 – Wine & Design 7 – Botanical Exploration in Victorian Era 9 – Orchid Secrets 101 16 – 30 – Lights in Bloom

MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS (Clearwater Chapter) 1st Tuesday Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair.

Social: 11:30 am, lunch & program.

Military Officers retired, active duty, former officers, spouses,widows LTC George Smith 727.786.5578 November 1 - Meeting NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE) Chapter # 259 – Clearwater 727.510.9472 www.narfe.org/chapter259 No meeting July and August NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE) Ch. # 1140 – 4th Wed. monthly.

Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140 OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Learn all about the life changing procedure. Guest speakers.

Last Sunday each month 2 pm.

St. Anthony's Hospital, Auditorium 727.657.0998 PASS-A-GRILLE SHUFFLE BOARD (Jan – April ) Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10 am – 12 Pass-A-Grille Park 9 & 10th Ave. Member $10/yr, Open to Public.

ROTARY CLUB OF GULF BEACHES Tuesdays, 12 pm, Guests welcome.

The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway.

Bill England, 727.347.0386 RUTGERS CLUB TAMPA BAY 1st Thursday monthly – 11:45 am, Hibachi Grill, 7610 49th Street N, Park Plaza, Pinellas Park 727.344.1944 SOCIAL CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURG Bocce, cards and social events.

Sons of Italy, 2500 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Open to the public Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Reservations required. 727.798.6355 www.sonsofitalysp.org Dining Room Closed May 1 – Sept 26 ST. PETE BEACH MUSIC CLUB Suntan Art Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach Music ensemble Tuesdays 10 – 11 am. $5 per session.

Boomwhacker Ensemble Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $5 per session. www.spbmusicclub.com ST. PETE ROAD RUNNERS Mbr: Road Runners Club of America.

Walkers, joggers, non-competitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers,coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events. www.sprr.org

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EVENTS DECEMBER Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 4 – 39th Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sail Boat Show 10 am – 6 pm Thurs., Fri. 10 am – 7 pm Sat., 10 am – 5 pm Sun. $16 adult, kids under 15 Free, Military w/ ID Free. Albert Whitted Airport and Yacht Basin, St. Petersburg.

Hundreds of boats, seminars, kid's activities & a 40,000 square foot shopping tent filled with marine gear & nautical ideas. www.showmanagement.com Friday, December 2 – First Friday Downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. Free. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com Friday, December 2 – SPB Boat Parade and Winter Festival in the Park 6 pm. Free. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer while watching the Lighted Boat Parade. Live music, hot chocolate and children's activities with a special visit from Santa. www.spbrec.com Friday, December 2 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. www.visitgulfportflorida.com Saturday, December 3 – 89th Annual Santa Parade St. Petersburg 10 am. Free. Central Avenue east to the waterfront to 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Generations old tradition celebrating the Holiday season & community w/bands, floats & special guests. www.stpete.org Saturday, December 3 – Snowfest 10:30 am – 3 pm.

Free admission, $5 wristband for activities. N Straub Park, Bayshore Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg. Come frolic in the snow with toboggan rides, arts & crafts, inflatable fun, giant slide and Santa.

Wristbands available in advance at St. Pete recreation centers. www.stpeteparksrec.org/ snowfest Saturday, December 3 – Tierre Verde Tree Lighting and Family Fun Day 4 – 7 pm.

Free. Downtown Tierre Verde, 1 Collany Rd., Tierre Verde.

Annual family friendly festival where the city's tree is illuminated and this year snow will be added to the fun for sledding.

Cider, hot chocolate, popcorn and cotton candy for all. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by fire truck. Continuous holiday music, arts & crafts vendors and even a doggie parade. Questions gayewurzbacher@gmail.com Saturday, December 3 – WMNF's Uke it out 2 4 – 10 pm, doors open at 3 pm. $12 advance, $15 at door.

Cage Brewery, 2001 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Second annual Ukulele festival with dozens of bands. Featuring a Beatles jam, Led Zepplin of the Ukulele contest and all star jam finale www.wmnf.org Monday, December 5 – Pricing and Presenting Your Work 6 – 7:30 pm. Free.

The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. You know how to create your art, now learn how to price it, approach galleries and sell your art. Presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance. www.stpeteartalliance.org Wednesday, December 7 – Remember Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary 10:30 am – 12 noon. $10 at door. Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34th Way N, Largo. Introduction & info., traditional cake-cutting by Naval Sea Cadets and a special presentation by William "Wild Bill" Monford a 4 time Kamikaze survivor celebrating his 100th birthday. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Friday, December 9 – 51st Annual Silver Bells Luncheon 11 am. $85.

St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Ushers in the holiday season in a festive setting, with entertainment by Maestro Mark Sforzini and the St. Petersburg Opera Company with instrumental accompaniment. Luncheon and silent auction.

Benefits the St. Petersburg Opera Co. and its educational programs. 727.366.2476.

Saturday, December 10 – Holiday Hoopla and Lighted Boat Parade 10 am – 6 pm.

Boat parade begins at 6 pm.

Free. Waterfront business district, Gulfport. Beach Blvd., Gulfport is transformed into a holiday wonderland with costumed characters, live music and an amazing selection of creative gifts. www.visitgulfport.com

Arts & Leisure ST. PETERSBURG REPUBLICAN 2nd Wed., 7 pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Monthly speaker & Q & A session. All invited. No charge.

Call Gail Hebert, 727.526.2492 or Gus Pries priesgus@verizon.net

ST PETERSBURG CLUB #2284 Public speaking organization help!

Tuesdays, 6:15 – 8:30 pm.

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

ST. PETERSBURG SHUFFLE BOARD Fridays – 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, Free.

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

727.822.2083 www.stpeteshuffle.com

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SWISS CLUB 11:45 am, 2nd Saturday monthly, The Club At Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island, 727.344.1944

ATTIC SHOPPE 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.360.5647 www.stalbanstpetebeach.org Run by St. Albans Church on Corey Ave. One of longest running thrift shoppes.

THE CLEARWATER ST. PETE SKI CLUB 2nd Tuesday Mike's Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49 St., Clearwater Pinellas County's Only Ski Club www.snowsharks.org

CASA THRIFT SHOP NEW 1011 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.828.1233. Wednesday Seniors 55+ save 25%. www.casa-stpete.org Monies raised benefit the victims of domestic violence. Donations greatly appreciated.

THE CONTEMPORARIES NEW Support Group of Members of Museum of Fine Arts. Monthly lectures, gatherings and field trips supporting contemporary artists of Tampa Bay. $20 yearly membership in addition to MFA Membership. www.mfastpete.org

PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH COMM. CHURCH THRIFT SHOP 107 16th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach.

9 am - noon Tue, Wed., Thur., & Sat. 9 am – 1pm 727.360.5508

THE HEART OF PINELLAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS (HPDA) 2nd Saturday (No meeting Dec) Local affiliate of the international group, Society of Decorative Painters. www.hpdafl.com or email www.hpdaprez@verizon.net TREASURE ISLAND ISLETTES Community Service Organization Meet 4th Monday of month Treasure Island Community Center Marian 727.360.0164.

TOASTMASTERS BAY PINES Wed. 5:15 – 6:30 pm. Free.

Bldg. 20 behind VA Hospital Jill Haseltine 727.893.7838 www.facebook.com/bay pinestoastmasters COOL & CONFIDENT Every Monday 6:15 pm. Free.

PARC Facility, 3190 Tyrone Blvd. N, St. Petersburg. Margaret 727.422.8856 DOWNTOWN ST PETE focuses on improving communication & leadership skills. Guests welcome.

Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, FREE 244 2nd Ave. N, St Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321.872.8295, www.DowntownSt.PeteToastmasters.com GULFPORT Wednesday 6:15 – 7:30 pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S 727.537.9098 info@gulfporttoastmasters.com www.gulfporttoastmasters.com

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

NETWORKING BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB 1st & 3rd Thurs., 11:30 am, 400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg www.BPWStPetePinellas.org 727.471.8248 HEC FRIDAY NETWORKING NEW Every Friday, 3 - 4:15 pm The Hollander Hotel, 421 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, Ample parking!

Run by Eileen Brock of Paradise News 727.439.2575 Sponsors: Mark Drucker, Hollander Hotel & Paradise News Starts Friday, December 2, 2016 WOMEN IN TOURISM Educate, encourage, network.

3rd Friday, various locations throughout Tampa Bay. www.tampabaywomenintourism.com

DOWNTOWNS GULFPORT www.mygulfport.us Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Beach Blvd.@ Tuesday 9 am – 3 pm FreshMarket@GulfportMA.com Free Clothing Swap 2nd Tuesday monthly, 9 am – 1 pm

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SoTangerine Saturday Market Tangerine Greenway, Gulfport 8 am – 2 pm www.so49.org Gulfport’s Third Saturday Art Walk Vendors, entertainment and roving street performers. Begins at 6 pm. Beach Blvd.

November 3 – Grown Up Movie 4 – First Friday Flea Market 4 – First Friday Artwalk 5 – Coffee with a Cop 6 – Heroes Weekend 8, 17 – Welcome to Gulfport Workshop 12 – Beach Cleanup 18 – Third Friday Sock Hop 19 – Free Family Movie Day 19 – Third Saturday Artwalk December 2 – First Friday Flea Market 2 – First Friday Artwalk 10 – Holiday Hoopla 10 – Lighted Boat Parade 16 – Third Friday Sock Hop 17 – Third Saturday ArtwalkST. PETE BEACH SPB Recreation Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com December 2 – Boat Parade and Winter Festival 11 – Christmas Market and Parade ST. PETERSBURG www.stpete.org November 2 – 6 – St. Pete Wine and Food Festival 4 – Cars & Couture 4 – First Friday Downtown 4 – 6 – Tampa Bay Home Show 5 – Bungalow Fest Tour of Homes 5, 6 – Folkfest 6 – Vintage Motor Classic 10 – 13 – Blue Ocean Film Festival 11-13 – Ribfest 12 – Festival of Reading 12 – Second Saturday Artwalk 18 – Food Truck Rally at Port 19, 20 – Holiday Gift Market 19, 26 – Shopapalooza 19 – Chill lounge 25 – Holiday Tree Lighting December 1 – Holiday Magic in the EDGE 1 – 4 – Power & Sail Boat Show 2 – Get Downtown First Friday 3 – Santa Parade 10 – AIDS Walk 10 – Wagged Out Walk 10 – Illuminated Boat Parade 14 – Jingle Bell Run 16 – Food Truck Rally at the Port FRIDAYS ST. PETE SHUFFLE Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts. 7 – 11 pm www.stpeteshuffle.com

5:30 – 10 pm. Central Ave between 2nd & 3rd St. www.firstfridaystpete.com

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Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk Fine Arts with live art demonstrations, vendors and entertainment. 6 pm. Beach Blvd. www.visitgulfportflorida.com

4TH FRIDAY GRAND CENTRAL PM STROLL Shops, night spots & businesses open late, specials, entertainment.

Grand Central District, 5 – 9 pm.

1st Ave. N to 1st Ave. S & 19th St. to 31st St. 727.328.7086 2ND SATURDAY ARTWALK & TROLLEY Downtown & Warehouse Art District. Take the trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots. 727.323.ARTS (2787) www.stpetearts.org

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 5 – Downtown Walking Tour 12 – Waterfront Tour 12 – African American Heritage Tour 18 – Lunchtime Tour 19 – Northwest Downtown Walking Tour 26 – Kenwood Walking Tour December 3 – Walking Tour with a Literary Twist 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.visitgulfportflorida.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 pm – 8 pm. Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/ EDGEFarmersMarket

SUNDAYS GOSPEL BRUNCH AT THE MANHATTAN CASINO www.manhattancasino.com 1ST FRIDAY GET DOWNTOWN MUSIC SERIES Street block party featuring live music / dancing food & drink, vendors!

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EVENTS Saturday, December 10 – Second Saturday Art Walk St. Petersburg 5 – 9 pm. Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore.

Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. www.stpeteartalliance.org Saturday, December 10 – St. Petersburg Illuminated Boat Parade 6:30 pm start from Albert Whitted Airport past The Pier into Vinoy Basin and Tampa Bay. Free to watch.

Enjoy this annual Florida tradition along the shores of Vinoy Basin and Tampa Bay. To register a boat or view map visit www.stpeteboatparade.com Sunday, December 11 – Gift and Plant Sale at the Botanical Gardens 10 am – 4 pm. Suggested donation $4. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. A large selection of orchids, bromeliads, bamboo, herbs and other tropicals.

Specialty vendors perfect for gift giving. www.flbg.org Sunday, December 11 – St. Pete Beach Holiday Parade 4 pm. Free.

Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach.

Enjoy a holiday tradition with the annual Holiday Parade along St. Pete Beach. Come early to the special Holiday Market from 10 am – 2 pm and do some holiday shopping with special vendors during Sunday market.

After the market. stake your prime spot for the parade. www.spbrec.com Wednesday, December 14 – 34 th Annual Jingle Bell Run 7:30 pm. North Shore Park, South Parking Lot, Bayshore Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg. Annual tradition of 4K run and walk filled with merriment and Holiday cheer including 1500 luminaries, 15 bands, three glow zones and much more while helping support the great work of the Boley Center. Registration available

November 18 – December 13, participants receive t-shirt, glow necklace and jingle bells. www.boleycenters.org Wednesday, December 14 – South Pasadena Band Holiday Concert 7:30 pm. Free. Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place, 106th Ave., Treasure Island.

Come celebrate the season with this community ensemble of talented musicians. www.southpasadenaband.com Saturday, December 17 – Senior Excursion – Holiday Lights in the Garden 5 – 10 pm. $12 residents, $15 non-residents plus $4 suggested donation at the Gardens. Bus departs St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy the Holiday light display at the Florida Botanical Gardens. www.spbrec.com Saturday, December 17 – Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries & restaurants open late. www.visitgulfportflorida.com Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 – St. Petersburg Holiday of the Arts 10 am – 5 pm. Free.

South Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Local, regional and national artists converge to bring a fabulous collection of fine art in many mediums for the distinquishing gift giver or collector. Artists will be available throughout the show for questions and commissions. www.paragoneartevents.com Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm.

Free. Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Pete.

All locally made, vintage and creative items for sale including Etsy artists. www.artpoolrules.com

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Arts & Leisure FRIDAYS

OTHER MARKETS

FOUNDERS CORNER FRESH MARKET 4 – 8 pm.

431 Southwest Blvd. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/ Fridaymarketfounderscorner

1ST FRIDAY FLEA MARKET 9 am – noon. Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Ctr. 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport

TREASURE ISLAND FRIDAY MARKET 9 am – 2 pm. Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,Treasure Island. FREE parking, live music. 727.360.4121 www.islandneighborschamber.org News@islandneighborschamber.org SATURDAYS SATURDAY MORNING MARKET 9 am – 2 pm / (Oct. 1 – May 26) Al Lang Stadium parking lot & 1st Ave. S & 1st St., St. Petersburg (June thru Sept.) at Williams Park, 1st Ave. N & 2nd St., St. Petersburg www.saturdaymorningmarket.com 727.455.4921 SO. TANGERINE SATURDAY MARKET 9 am – 2 pm. Tangerine Greenway & 49th St., Gulfport. 727.439.0164 www.sotangerine.com SUNDAYS COREY AVENUE SUNDAY MARKET Corey Area Business Assoc.

10 am – 2 pm / October thru May Live music .Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave., St. Pete Beach 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 at The Open Air Market with it’s wide variety of vendors and live music is open to the public. 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org

1ST SATURDAY GRAND CENTRAL FLEA 9 am – 4 pm.

Antiques, Collectibles NEW LOCATION Parking Lot of Punky's Bar, 3063 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 AARP TAX AIDE Varying responsibilities. www.aarp.org/giving-back DAYSTAR LIFE CENTER Offering monthly information sessions services & volunteering, the third Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Daystar Life Ctr. 226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg.

727.498.8794 kitty.rawson@daystarlife.com EMPATH HEALTH SUNCOAST HOSPICE Locations throughout Pinellas County Various positions. Training provided Ages 14 years +. 727.523.3440 Kendrapolachy@thehospice.org FRIENDS OF STRAYS NEW 2911 47th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. www.friendsofstrays.com Non-profit, no kill shelter Volunteer orientation, twice monthly.

Claire@friendsofstrays.com 727-522-6566 ext. 107 RCS OF PINELLAS COUNTY NEW Positions needed at Food Bank, Haven of RCS, Grace House, Thrift Store Helping families of hunger, homelessness and domestic voilence.

One hour orientation required.

727.584.3528 ext. 407 www.rcspinellas.org

WEEKEND MARKETS

STATE OF FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of FL, 14250 49th St. N, Suite 4000, Clearwater. 727.464.6528.

PARADISE BAZAAR Year Round! Fridays & Sundays 9 am – 4 pm, next to Paradise Grille Pass-A-Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way. ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com

ST. PETERSBURG FREE CLINIC 863 3rd Ave. N, St Petersburg.

To schedule new volunteer orientation Marissa.Davis@stpetersburgfreeclinic.org 727.821.1200 X 114.

PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH ART MART Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm.

Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net

TAMPA BAY WATCH NEW Ages 15+ for Volunteer Hours rarndt@tampabaywatch.org

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events. Wednesdays Movement for Wellness

DON VISTA ARTS CENTER NEW 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years. Yoga, Chi Gong

SOUND MEDITATIONS NEW Thursdays at 11 am.

Scout Hall, 5315 28th Ave. S, Gulfport.

727.893.5657. Brought to you by Gulfport Senior Center Foundation www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org

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 GULFPORT YOGA 2914 1/2 Beach Blvd. 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

ST. PETERSBURG YOGA 2842 MLK St. N, St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 info@stpetersburgyoga.com Tues, 6:15 pm, Sunset Beach, 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island Wed., Sunrise 7 am at Straub Park, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg www.stpetersburgyoga.com ST. PETE BEACH YOGA NEW Daily 10 am and one hour before sunset. St. Peter Beach near Beach Plaza and 67th Ave. 727.686.0123 stpetebeachyoga@gmail.com Yoga Alliance Certified

INSPIRE YOGA AT THE DALI Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., practice vinyasa/ashtanga poses.

727.823.3767 www.thedali.org MADEIRA BEACH REC. CENTER 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.392.0665 www.madeirabeachfun.com Yoga Essentials, Vinyasa, Flow, Tai Chi, Hoola Dance MEDITATION IN THE GARDENS Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg, Every Wednesday, 12:30 pm.

727.551.3102 www.stpete.org/sunken NAVA YOGA STUDIO NEW 5901 Sun Blvd. W, Suite 120, St. Petersburg 727.592.1999 www.navayogastudio.com PERFECT CIRCLE YOGA & FITNESS 595 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.504.2327 www.perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, Boot Camp, Pilates, Personal Training, SACRED LANDS 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg.

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C L A S S I F I E D ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES_______________ David J. Strickler, CPA, PA, djscpa1@aol.com 727.906.9600 Miksch & Company, CPA, PA, Individual & Business Tax Returns, Accounting, 249 43rd Ave., SPB, mikschcpa@msn.com727.367.1040 AIRPORT SHUTTLE & RIDES Non-stop door to door service, ANY AIRPORT plus trips to Hard Rock, Busch Gardens, Sporting Events, Ybor City, Malls 727.543.1928 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS___ _ Cabinets, Countertops & More.

Family Owned, Free estim. Lic-C8902 Kitchens By Wheaton 727.360.8159 Complete Remodeling, cabinets, Design, Layout Lic CBC057371 & Ins., Free Es. www.kitchenfl.com 727.409.3346 BOAT SLIP FOR RENT______________ Pass-A-Grille Excellent sailboat water.

Close to Don CeSar boat ramp, $250/mth water included.

Power available.

727.367.6437 BUILDER New Homes & Additions w/Solar Energy Contact Tom of GHD Construct. tsmith@GHDcsi.com 727.323.5119 x2004 CABINET REFACING____ ____ Have old cabinets look like NEW! Different types of countertops. Kitchen, Bath. ALL built-ins. Stan 727.586.1129 CARPET CLEANING_____________ CarpetDoc - clean all kinds of floors, carpet to wood, including tile and grout, concrete & terrazo + water damage remediation & mold testing 727.698.0098 CEILINGS & WALLS____ __ __ _ Water damage repairs, texturing, popcorn & wall paper removal and painting, 30 yrs. exp Lic/Ins. 727.458.4209 COMPANION CARE _______ __ _ Helping Hand/ Companion Available Daily Shift, Willing to prepare meals, Transportation to Doctors & Shopping, Light housekeeping. Ref’s 954.5173 Need Help with shopping,errands,dog walking/sitting, get to appointments, etc. Reliable, Reasonable Rates.

References. Carlie 727.710.3532 COMPUTER SERVICES__________ Affordable Computer Repair Affordable on-site computer repair Call Todd 727.418.TODD (8633) Custom Web Design - Hosting, Search Engine Optimization, Free Consultation!

DigitalEel.com 727.368.0270 DELIVERY Appliances & Furniture Delivered same/next day. Premium Service.

Call Gorilla Joe (631) 804-7774 DOG BAR Patrons wanted, with or without dog(s).

Experienced drinkers preferred, but willing to train right applicants.

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A D S DOG TRAINING A Trainer your Dog will LOVE. Dogmandu Family Dog Training.

Call Theresa for a FREE consultation info@dogmandu.net - dogmandu.net 610-248-0467 EMPLOYMENT__________ Beautiful Salon Immediate need for Hair Stylist, Massage Therapist, Skin Care, Serving Tierra Verde, Bayway Isles, Point Brittany. Massive affluent Client Base! Rent Station / Commission, your choice. Emma 727.418.6168 Chick-Fila seeks great talent. Open interviews Wednesdays 4pm at the restaurant,4623 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Bch FURNITURE AMISH Meets Coastal at Coastal Fine Furniture near Bay Pines 727.289.9790 Decor Studio One Wicker, Bamboo Glass, Lighting and Decor at Paradise Lights on Corey Ave. 401 Corey Ave. or Call 727.317.5513 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Complete Home or Business Remodel additions, baths, kitchens & windows. design/planning. Superb quality & competitive $. Lic. CGC1518653, Call 727.466.7140 / 415.8075 DMC Construction: Lic.: CBC1250815 Remodel, repairs. Don 727.688.5484 Spoeneman Contracting. Certified, local 20+ years. Kitchens - Bathrooms, Complete design and planning. Interior remodel specialists. Lic# CGC038575 727.709.5925 HANDYMAN_________ Quality Work at fair prices. All types of jobs. Free estm. Local resident since 1977. Joe 727.458.5938 General Home Repairs / Maintenance, Let me do the projects you have put off or want done. Reasonable rates. local ref’s & Free quotes, Bob Quigbuilt@yahoo.com 727.729.0763 Reliable & Affordable Handyman 25 yrs experience. Carpentry, electric, fixtures remodeling, plumbing. Decks-Docks, doors, fences/gates, tree removal, land scaping, etc. Big or small, we have crews.

Great $, Free est. Sr. Discounts. John johnanver@gmail.com 727.543.2336.

H A U L I N G_______________ __ Demolition, Garage & Attic Cleanout, Appliances Removed, Trees trimmed & Removed. Call Glenn. 727.580.7080 HEALTH & FITNESS__ ______ __ Mobil Therapeutic Massage Therapist Neuromuscular /Myofascial $70/hr $95/1.5 hr; Hot Stones $80/1.5 hr.

Aromatherapy $75 hr. All massages custom to client. Lic:MA66543 call Libby Higdon 727.204.8602 Worried about your Memory?

Alzheimer’s Association offers FREE & Confidential Memory Screenings Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. Gulfport.

CALL to schedule 727.893.5657 Acupunture & Herbs Pain? Nausea?

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April Wang Certified Chinese MD 727.384.4826

Dan’s Hands - 30 yrs. experience #7384 Massage from light to intense therapy.

Call Dan’s Hands at Paradise Spa. I can help.

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Don’t let hearing loss impact your life comp. screening, consultation Call 727.329.8852 HELP WANTED__ __________ __ Professional Fiduciary Services, LLC Part Time Bookkeeper/EA or CPA, Retired CPA, bookkeeper, flexible hours. Criminal & credit background check, Hourly. St. Pete, Darby Jones, 813.898.2804 or 727-260-1130 HOUSEKEEPING & CLEANING ___ Laundry Wash Dry Fold Service Laundromat - 7815 Blind Pass Rd, St. Pete Beach. Some Pickup/Delivery Available. Call Lorri 817.681.7474 Cleaning Is Our Passion, - Maids, Maintenance & More. Steadfast Reliable, Best of Beaches service for over 25 years. L/B/I 727.363.1074 Cleaning Services - 1 bedroom $45 up to any size home ok. Great Ref’s Free estimates. Beach resident 35 yrs.

727.452.6120 or 743.4281 Experienced, independant European lady, guaranteed quality service.

Reasonable rates & references. Call for free estimates.

727.564.1473 Home & Office Cleaning - Experienced, efficient European cleaning lady. Free estimates. Equipment & supplies provided.

Great local references. 727.793.5419 _______ INSURANCE Academy Insurance - Full Lines - Flood Residential & Investment Property Specialist Call Rose 727.343.0419 AIA - Home, Health, Marine, Umbrella, Health Life, Dental, Commercial, Disability, Boat. On the beach at 4615 Gulf Blvd. (south of Publix) Tom Torgersen 727.577.7222 LAWNCARE Bill Wolff’s Pest Control-Yard & in-home pest, fertilizer, weed control 727.321.0211 OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE Share office space, ctr. of Pass-a-Grille, $300/ mth, w/utilities & 2 kitties.

Separate room, and/or desk, storage space, use of kitchen, bath & grand piano. Parking/access very limited during road construction. Best suited for accountant, online business, private detective or piano lessons.

Call Joan Walker,727.580.0822 or email Joan@GulfToGlobalLLC.com PA I N TI NG SERVICES Custom Painting, Stain Work, Interior, Exterior, Small jobs ok 727.565.3853 Painting-Interior / Exterior, Custom Work, Ceiling & Wall Repairs, Popcorn & Wallpaper Removal. 30 yr. exp. Lic. & Ins. Free Estimates.Reasonable.

Call Nick 727.458.4209 PET SERVICES__________ __ Dependable, Friendly Care, T.J. Brown, Dog Handler, – Bay Area Dog Walking TJB1270@aol.com 727.417.3564

A D S PET BUDDY PET SITTING – care for furry & feathered children. Michele 367.1041 PET SITTING/DOG WALKING - SPB & Tierra Verde - Nurse w/flex sch. 272.0021 PETSITTING, pets stay at my home or in their own environment. 727.363.0967 Professional Pet Sitting Fully Insured, www.AuntieLyndaspetcare.com 727.323.3892 or 422.5919 POOL CLEANING Tidy Pools, locally owned & operated, licensed & insured, Brian 727.342.3587

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REAL ESTATE for RENT Treasure Island Waterfront condo - 2/1 furnished, aval Dec 1, walk to beach & restaurants. $1950 per mth, no pets no smoking 727.360.0457 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Senior & Veterans Discounts offered

by TOP Local Real Estate Services Co. Full service help with Buying & Selling James/ReMax Metro, Byrne-Brylinke Team. Call for more info. 727.612.9988 SCREENING SERVICES Rescreening & Sunrooms, Pool Cages, Impact Windows, Fascia, Soffit, Vinyl Siding, Super gutters & concrete slabs.

JT’s Home Services 727.804.4300 MC/VISA/Amex OK Rx11.66857 SEAFOOD & BUTCHER SHOP Shaners Land & Sea Market - P - A - G 2000 Pass-A-Grille Way; 8am-7pm 7 days, 727.367.4292 SERVICES Welding/Fabricating Custom/Specialty Free estimates. Shop Mobile, 20+ year Beach res., local ref. 727.742.7100 SLIDING DOOR REPAIR_____ __ Stop struggling with old sliding doors.

We fix it to open for a fraction of the cost of a new door. We replace windows too. Lic. C10506 - Lizette sliderrepair.com 727.641.8106 YouTube.com/user/SliderRepairs SPA SERVICES Massage, Waxing, Wraps, A menu of Facials Look and feel your best for wedding pictures. Head to Toe Pamper from $179 727.424.8090 Spa Escape 7104 Central Ave. St. Pete www.SpaEscapeSt.Pete.com TUTORING Italian, Spanish, German - Learn- improve language skills, fun, efficient. Call Carlo, Prof. Language Teacher 727.374.0963 Portuguese & French Tutoring Conversational-Grammar-Literature Paristropical@gmail.com 727.238.1828 English, reading, writing… 32 yrs exp. grades 6-12. SPB-Isla area - will come to you. Call Jeanne 727.864.3599 Piano lessons in your home or my studio.

All ages, all styles, affordable, 25 years of experience. Call 727.688.2782 Piano & Flute lessons in your home.

Adults & students ok.

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2dognight.us 727.424.2424 BAKER BRUCE BAND Classic Rock 60’s to 80’s bakerbruceband.com 727. 204.4098 BOB WERNER bobwernerlive.com bob@bobwernerlive.com 727.542.0239

BOBBY SMITH gmirecords@hotmail bobbysmithentertainment.com 727.409.7548 GMI Records Int. Winner - Akademia Music Award Best Rock Music Video ‘You're Out Of Control’ VIDEO youtube.com/watch?v= SULm3J1q8U

BRUCE NYE Elvis Guy & Roy Orbison brucenyeelvisguy.com C: 510.8305 • 363.7381 CARL FUERSTMAN Piano Bar, Piano & Vocals Private Parties & Weddings carlspianobar.com • 392.7779 Fri & Sat 7-12 Chill CARL VEE NEW carlvee@live.com 727.223.5281 Good time Rock-n-Roll CARLOS & JOE Acoustic, electric & percussion carlosandjoe.com 727.459.5343 • 727.384.9501 CARIBBEAN COWBOY Country / Reggae / Rock Julian Riviere caribbeancowboy.org DALE WILLIAMS Sings big band music / Sinatra dalesingssinatra.com 727.365.7734 DANE MICHAEL SMITH Soloist: jazz-pop / pianist / vocal + DANE MICHAEL GROUP Danemgroup@aol.com 727.743.8363 DANTO -SweetMusicMan Reggae / Calypso / Country Steel Drums 727.565.5690 Facebook: Danto SweetMusicMan

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SEAHAG’S PAUL ANTHONY 9555 Blind Pass • SPB 360.2800 Solo / Duo / Trio Rock / Dance seahagsbarandgrill.com Country / Reggae & everything Wed & Thurs 7-11pm Live Bands BILLIE’S STONE CRAB DON JUCEAM thepaulanthonyband.com Fri & Sat 7:30-11:30pm 1130 Pinellas Bay • T V Mobile DJ music / services, lights 727.688.9661 SELENE –FRESH FARE & BAR 866.2115 BilliesStoneCrabs.com MC duties included w/ packages. PAUL KRUEGER QT. 4945 Gulf Blvd. SPB, 317-2064 Wed 6:30pm Main Bar - Piano Jazz Pianist / Base / sax / drums donjuceam.com Eddie Garrido - Keyboard & Vocal Nightly Music - Loft Bar Live PKRUEG3000@yahoo.com 813.600.3134 “Frank Sinatra” F & S, 7-10pm NEW BILMAR HOTEL 310.701.6650 DOUBLEMBAND SIRATA BEACH RESORT “Bazzie’s Beach Bar” Don CeSar T / F / S, 8pm-12amClassics / standards / originals 5300 Gulf Blvd • SPB 363.5100 10650 Gulf Blvd,TI • 360.5531 SANDY ATKINSON doublemband.com sirata.com at “Rum Runners” Wed 6:30-9:30pm 30 + Years!

Sandy@sandyatkinson.net mike.monrad@verizon.net Sun., noon-9 pm - Live Music Suncoast Dixieland Jazz sandyatkinson.net 727.743.0775 727.343.5598 HARRY’s Beach Bar CARINO’S PIANO BAR SKYWAY JAZZ EDDIE GARRIDO Florida’s #5 Beach Bar 9524 Blind Pass • SPB myspace.com/skyway Smooth Jazz New CD Fri / Sat / Sun 4-8 pm - Live Music360.8502 727.345.9222 “In A Dream” Private Events SWIGWAM ON COREY F / S 7pm Gene Cipriano STACEY KNIGHTS F & S 7-10 Selene 366 Corey Ave • SPB 363.7944 CHILL-TAPAS stacey@staceyknights.com www.Eddie-G.com swigwam.webs.com 7400 Gulf Blvd • SPB 360.8080 SuNzaBEACHES 727.515.3789 Fri 4-8pm - Live Music SteamandChill.com facebook: sunza beaches FIONA FRENSCHE THE BLUE PARROT Carl Fuerstman F & S 7-10pm 727.565.3853 Chanteuse w/ Ukulele / Quirky 85 Corey Ave • SPB 368.9619 TAMPA BAY JAZZ ENSEMBLE DON CeSAR RESORT & Captivating Cabaret bluepstpb.com M. 7-9:30pm 3400 Gulf Blvd • SPB Jazz to Modern to Requested fionafrensche@gmail.com M- Tomkats (18 pc Band); ranluron@aol.com 727.647.0813 800.282.1116 727.831.2034 T- Dale Williams; W- Impacts; Paul Krueger Quartet - Jazz THE DIXIE CHAPS GLOWTUNES NEW F & S TBA; Su - Tom Davis T / F / S - 8pm-12am Dixieland Jazz Bobby Tess Karaoke & DJ Service Best THE HANGER & GATORS ON THE PASS 727.360.6124 Show in Paradise!

FLIGHT LOUNGE 12754 Kingfish Dr • TI 367.8951 THE TEMPESTS DJ Jinno 303.819.6229 540 First St. SE • SP 823.7767 gatorscafe.com thetempests.com facebook.com/glowtunesmusic thehangarstpete.com Thur to Mon - Live Music Tom Angarano 727.642.7395 HODADDYS Music Nightly except Sunday JACKIE’S BISTRO, JAZZ THE TOMKATS Power Surf / Hot Rod combo THE PEARL & MARTUNI LOUNGE tomkatsjazzorchestra.com hodaddys.com • 727.259.4788 163 107th Ave • TI 360.9151 338 Corey Ave • SPB 320.6358 facebook.com/Tomkats JERRY DEMARK thepearlfinedining.com Live Music 7 days a week!

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JIMMY B’S BEACH BAR Mon 7-9:30 Blue Parrot SPB PianoManJD1@aol.com Yvan Garcia Flamenco & Latina #1 FL Beach Bar THE BEACH BUMZ 727.865.9300 THE SALTY RIM 6200 Gulf Blvd • SPB 367.1982 beachbumzband.com JOEL & DAKOTA 9524 Blind Pass • SPB 851.9955 beachcomberflorida.com 727.953.8044 joelmusic2811@yahoo.com TheSaltyRim.com Every Day - Live Music TOM ARNOLD www.youtube.com/joel Weekends - Live Music MIDDLE GROUNDS Singer/Guitar/Conga music2811• 715.218.3528 THE TOASTED MONKEY 10925 Gulf Blvd • T I 360.4253 Beach/Country/Rock/Blues LIGHTNING JACK 6110 Gulf Blvd • SPB 360.5800 middlegroundsgrill.com tomarnoldmusic.com Steel Drums / Guitar / Vocals thetoastedmonkey.com Wed to Sat - Live Music 727.866.1927 cdbaby.com/artist/lightningjack Beach bar - Live music PENINSULA INN TONY WAGNER 727.481.1977 2937 Beach Blvd. • G 346.9800 THE WHARF Singer / Guitarist LIZ PENNOCK/Dr BLUES 2001 Pass-A-Grille, SPB innspa.net tonywagner1@gmail.com Piano & Guitar Blues Duo 367.9469 wharfrestaurant.com Wed-Fri 6-9 pm - John Shirley 727.244.2020 lizpennock.com Fri & Sat 6-10pm - Live Music Sat 7-10pm - Dale Williams URBAN GYPSIES 727.321.0332 WOODY’s urbangypsies@msn.com RUMFISH GRILL AT MIKE BALISTERRI 7300 Sunset Way, SPB VODKANAUTS GUY HARVEY OUTPOST Guitar / Flute / Vocals / Rock 360.9165 woodyswaterfront.com vodkanauts.com 6000 Gulf Blvd • SPB 329.1428 Blues / Jazz 727.512.4578 Thur - Sun 3-10pm - Live Music VOICES OF JAZZ NEW tradewindsresort.com/guy_ bandmix.com/mikebal Big Band Swing/Jazz/Pop/Rock harvey_outpost.aspx ONE DAN BAND Live Music every night!

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Mon 6PM - Paul Anthony Solo www.VoicesOfJazz.org onedanband.com 813.610.1495 727.515.5114 GUIDE: Area Code 727; G - Gulfport; SPB - St. Pete Beach; SP - St. Petersburg; TI - Treasure Island; TV - Tierra Verde DAZZLER DUO NEW All Occasions / Parties / Clubs dazzlerband.com 727.804.8170

The festival is sponsored by Windworks (13009 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708), The City of Treasure Island and top sponsor The Thunderbird Beach Resort which is also the events host hotel. Contact them for room reservations at (727)3671961 Let them know you are coming for the festival for a special rate!

Windworks presents:

Veterans Day Fall Fly on TI November 12th - 13th • 10 am to 5 pm

Available Parking locations: - Public lot across the street from the Waffle House on Gulf Blvd & 104th Ave. Gulf Blvd.

- American Legion Post # 158 of Treasure Island will be on hand to help with the activities.

KITE FESTIVAL ON TRE A SURE ISL AND BE ACH TO HONOR VETER ANS

The “Veterans Day Fall Fly on TI” is slated this year for November 12th & 13th on Treasure Island Beach behind Thunderbird Beach Resort.

The theme for the weekend… “Honor America’s Veterans”, featuring red, white & blue kites, banners and flags galore. 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.

There is no formal competition, however, new and experienced flyers are encouraged to bring out their best Red, White and Blue and share the freedom of kite flying by sharing kite knowledge and including the public.

Each day there will be two different, 15 child kite making classes held at the Thunderbird Beach Resort. Sign children up for these classes on the beach upon your arrival at the Windworks Tent.

Kite festival will launch morning of Saturday, November 12th, 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 over the weekend to sell kites, line and other toys for all your wind needs.

All activities at the Veterans Day Fall Fly at TI are free. More information, Windworks (727) 320-9463 sales@floridawindworks.com

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“Get Sirius about Your Future”

November 2016 Astrology A new lunar cycle has already begun and energy planet Mars changes signs on the 9th entering inventive, progressive Aquarius. Humanitarian issues will get attention and imagination aids us in personal direction. You will find yourself doing the unexpected more often or breaking free of setbacks.

Love planet Venus visits practical Capricorn on the 11th and romance takes on a more serious tone.

Our desires are for security and we become more reserved in expressing them. Finances will be managed with caution and spending greatly reduced. Communication planet Mercury moves into Sagittarius on the 12th, encouraging us to travel and to connect to those far away.

Speaking out now and seeking the truth will be important as we want understanding for ourselves and others.

The Full Frost Moon in Taurus on the 14th activates the financial signs which affect us as individuals and on a global level as well.

Major decisions will be made now as issues surface to be resolved.

The Sun enters optimistic, enthusiastic, generous Sagittarius on the 21st and gets us in the mood to celebrate the holiday season.

Relationships can transform with kindness and fairness during the Thanksgiving weekend; as we are able to see everyone’s point of view.

However, as issues arise or surface, actively listening will make others feel heard and sharing from the heart will allow healing to occur. A New Moon in Sagittarius on the 29th starts the lunar cycle with enthusiasm and excitement! Find creative outlets for a healthy escape or take a trip to a relaxing spot and get away from it all!

SCORPIO: Conversations can be intense and transforming. Home life can have disruptions, but projects go well. Spotlight falls on relationships with others. Then new cycle begins with finances; speculation is risky, uncertain.

TAURUS: Support the boss and you go far in the workplace! A pleasant trip can be life changing. Full moon shines on you and how you relate to others. New focus on finances; don’t be fooled. Health is now improving!

SAGITTARIUS: Income is enhanced and a financial makeover is due. A focus on health matters and work duties brings resolution.

A new cycle of being brings uncertainties. Family may need support. Speak softly, please.

GEMINI: Resources increase and finances benefit in extreme ways.

A focus on health may require time off for play and a mental break.

A new focus on relationships begin, but without clear direction.

Allow the flow.

CAPRICORN: Popularity gets you far; ask for favors and cooperate with others to make changes. Spotlight falls on romance, recreation; spending is likely. A new look at hidden issues gives insight, but also leaves questions.

CANCER: Partnerships are transformed as necessary changes take you to a new status. The spotlight falls on groups, friends and future plans. A new turn at work and in health plan; be sure info is clear. Let go of old patterns.

AQUARIUS: You take charge now.

Things kept private you now speak out on. Home and family matters are on center stage. Responsibilities to groups, friends start a new chapter. Financial uncertainty slows you down.

LEO: Health improves with breakthroughs likely. Work place transforms status, position in the spotlight. Work with partners for mutual gain. Later, new focus begins on fun and pleasure.

When you’re uncertain be cautious.

PISCES: Social contacts bring extreme issues and change. Daily life, trips are in the spotlight.

You are busy behind the scenes.

A new energy fills career as you are challenged to reinvent yourself.

Rewards are earned now.

ARIES: Relationships are going well and you are favored at work. A rise in position may occur. Financial matters come to a peak; resources reviewed. A new cycle of learning and travel for obligations begins.

Friends motivate.

VIRGO: Romance, children’s issues and hobbies are renewed; reinvented.

Energy is focused on work; duties.

Beliefs and education take the spotlight. Travel is likely. New family patterns begin. Partners may be unavailable.

LIBRA: Family relationships and home projects transform and renew!

You want freedom; but responsibilities are many. Finances and resources take the spotlight. New developments change daily life; duties.

Your creativity wins!

Sarah Lyons has been providing astrological information for a lifetime; and a former president of the Astrology Assoc. of St. Petersburg, one of the oldest groups in the United States. Available for private sessions, personal and business forecasting, lectures, parties, classes and more.

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