Paradise News April 2014 Issue

SCHOOL’S BACK ON THE BEACH

FLOOD INSURANCE UPDATE

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D I STR I B U T I O N

*Outside Racks & Inside Stacks

To Name Just A Few PASS-A-GRILLE

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Merry Pier The SeaHorse Pasa-A-Taco* Paradise Grille* Paradiso Boutique Bamboozle Boutique The Wharf Shaners Land & Sea Market Sea Critters Gennaro’s Hurley Realty Nancy Markoe Gallery Suntan Art Center Loews - Don CeSar Resort

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PUBLIC SCHOOL RETURNS TO THE BEACHES by Steve Traiman Gulf Beaches Elementary will be a busy place soon as it prepares to reopen as a magnet school after a 4 year hiatus.

What’s New On Corey by Peter Roos Lot’s of new things to see and do in St. Pete Beach’s downtown district.

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Easter Celebrations on the Beaches

by Peter Roos Easter Sunday marked by sea-side services Brunches and Buffets Madeira Bay Resort’s Final 44 Units

by Peter Roos One of Madeira Beach’s newest resorts is starting to sell is last 44 units.

The first two sold out preconstruction.

Flood Insurance Update - by Steve Traiman Legislators in Washington and Tallahassee seem to understand the error of giving FEMA an order to get out of the red ink.

Salty Rim Grill Refocuses on Quality Food

by Peter Roos With a new chef on staff the Salty Rim a tasty new upscale menu.

DEPARTMENTS LETTERS ................................5 TIDBITS OF NEWS ............11-15 PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ...........14 ART NEWS ..............16, 20, 21 FINANCIALCOULD GOLD SHINE AGAIN 25 WEBSITES -JENNA LAINE..........26 PROPERTY LAW -TOM BRODERSEN..27 BOATING LOREN D. REUTER ....28 FISHING REPORT-MARK HUBBARD 37 LIBRARIES ............................38 RECREATION .........................40 ARTS & LEISURE ..............41-48 EVENTS CALENDAR ............42-48 CLASSIFIED ADS ...............50-51 ASTROLOGY -SARAH LYONS ..53 STUFF TO DO .................55-58 PLAYING AROUND ................ 59 COVER DESIGN - Lorrie Bellinger ART DIRECTION - Renee Roos PHOTOS: 123rf.com

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Cirque du Soleil - A Michael Jackson Tribute

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Chihuly Collection’s New Shopping Experience

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Beach Therapy - by Marianne Klingel Little is more therapeudic than a spring walk on the beach.

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Dolphin Hairstylists Dolphin Liquors UPS Store Regions Bank Dolphin Beach Resort* New China Restaurant

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

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

JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE Friendly Fisherman Restaurant Chamber Kiosk Spice & Tea Exchange Kilwins Ice Cream MADIERA BEACH Winn Dixie Post Office Screwy Louie Thai Am II Thai Restuarant

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

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES Regions Bank Island Salon* Subway*

Isla Yacht & Country Club Sterling Dry Cleaners Patchingtons

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

ReMax Metro TD Bank Marco’s Wong Lee’s*

SOUTH PASADENA _______________ Palms of Pasadena Hospital

Spiro’s Deli

ST PETERSBURG Holocaust Museum Craftsman House Hotels & Restaurants

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Grand Central Stained Glass Cigar Loft Ferg’s Sports Bar Beaks Bar & Grill

TYRONE Cody’s Road House* Harold Seltzer Steak House

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Professional Management Teams for Hotels

by Peter Roos With professional managers, aging properties stay competitive.

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

SCHOOL’S BACK ON THE BEACH

FLOOD INSURANCE UPDATE

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Letters Thank you for the ad in your newspaper about our coming Ikebana Exhibition!

That was great! Hope you’ll come and enjoy our arrangements.

- Susan Taylor Love the weekly updates from the Paradise News. Perfect for me!!!!

Thanks for the concept!!!!!!!!!!

- Ann Woodworth Thank you so much for giving us the “special” space in your publication (Ikebana Rock Show).

All of us work hard for our club.

Kathy especially in the publicity area and we really appreciate the extra space you gave us.

We are looking forward to this years’ exhibition and hope to see you there.

- Bet Groshong We can’t thank you enough for putting our flyer for our 52nd annual exhibition in your fine magazine.

We appreciate your continued support of our nonprofit organization whose goal is to educate the public on the Japanese arts, ikebana in particular. We are very blessed to have the both of you in our community.

In “Friendship Through Flowers” -Kathy LaDuke, Publicity Chair & VP

What a great issue! The truth?

I had no idea about the scope of the plans for the new city hall until I read your article.

Like others, we at the library were scratching our heads over what the big deal was. But I can certainly see why Madeira might want to up the ante a little and build itself a modern community center and recreation field. That boardwalk by the bay sounds very inviting for my daily lunch hours.

Congratulations on your 20 years.

You and Renee must be very proud.

Assembling issues with so much information about art events and the availability of community resources is such a great benefit for residents and tourists alike. I particularly like the way you feature events at the museums downtown. I’m always amazed at how the islanders don’t want to make the drive to take advantage of the St. Pete museums, but it’s not for lack of your publicity. Here’s to 20 more! – Travis Ann Sherman, Youth Services Librarian, Gulf Beaches Public Library Thank you.. I LOVE this magazine and website!! Paradse News is the best!

Michele Garner

Tierra Verde Business Partnership (TVBP) presents 3rd Annual

CLASSIC CAR SHOW & TASTE OF TIERRA VERDE 11 am - 3 pm • Saturday, April 19 Downtown Tierra Verde parking lot (1101 Pinellas Bayway, South).

The TVBP in conjunction with the Tierra Verde Fire Dept. & Premium Productions plans an exciting day of classic cars, music, food from local restaurants plus fun activities for kids.

Benefit the Eckerd College Search & Rescue Team (EC-SAR).

Enjoy a day in Tierra Verde & support local businesses.

Information? tierraverdebusinesspartnership.com premiumcarshows.com.

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It’s been a number of months since we ran an article about Corey Ave., (74th Ave) the main street of St. Pete Beach. The big news on Corey this season has been Jackie’s Bistro, which has joined Chill as a top-rated dining and music venue. Other than that, business changes on the street had been pretty much the same… until lately. Some of the merchants are reporting “an amazing season” Simply Perfect even expanded. Meanwhile, others have closed and ‘for lease’ signs appear in windows.

Still others have opened, brand new, full of hope and anticipation. The Swigwam may have gained a friend in city hall. Terri Finnerty, the new commissioner for District 1took the race by 24 votes over incumbent Lorraine Huhn.

At her election celebration at the Swigwam, Terri spoke of her support to do everything to help make Corey a destination for visitors.

Kathie Hansen, owner of Corey Corner’s Antiques, one of the most involved members of the Corey Area Business Association (CABA) for most of a decade, retired at least temporarily, closing her storefront business and her role in the CABA organization. At a special meeting called for the purpose, CABA members voted unanimously to contract their Corey Sunday Fresh Market management out to Laura Garrison, a seasoned market operator from the nearby Gulfport Fresh Market. Under her guidance the Corey Sunday Market has grown, in just it’s second week under her care, to twice the size, filling much of the area used by the popular seasonal arts and craft shows that come to this historic beach’s main street, from Gulf Blvd. west to the post office.

Next door to Kathie’s place, which is now available for lease, Debbie Vandeveer has decided to call it quits at the Blue Sky Boutique, Her husband Ralph is selling local organic honeys Sundays on APRIL 2014

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Corey and elsewhere and says “She just needs a break, and a rest”.

Three doors east, where Lornie & Rose ran Lithos Jewelers years ago, a new jewelry shop has opened up with local jewelry designer Owen Sweet in charge. Owen says “Gold is as low in price as it has been for a while, down 35% from prior highs.

That makes one of my unique or custom designs a bargain. Stop in and pick up a little something for someone special for Easter, a birthday or Mothers Day. It may be a prudent place to invest some of those stock market gains”.

Across the street from Corey Corners, Cheryl West says, “Business has been unbelievable” at Paradise Gifts & Home Décor.

The bulk of her business is unusual affordable gifts plus framed art, tables & lamps. She is amazed at the incredible demand she is finding for Inis, her newest line. “I was so impressed with the fresh sea scent and the way the cream feels on your skin that I told my rep I would give it a try”.

It is an Irish made line of skin creams and fragrances for both men and women, and it is flying off the shelf.

She included a $5 off $50 coupon in

this issue of Paradise NEWS to encourage our readers to give it a try.

For people that are flying or wish to sample, there is a trial kit for about $20 with samples of three items in containers small enough to fly with.

Between her shop and the presently dark Beach Theatre, there is a brand new Natural Comfort shoe store. Years ago there was a shop in downtown Tierra Verde that was not well discovered, but they are being welcomed to the Corey mix. Check out these great shoes, including brands like Mezlan, Bacco Bucci, Lacoste, Pikolinos,

Jackie’s Huge EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH April 20th 10 AM - 6 PM

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Jackie’s is Becoming More of a Music Venue With Live Entertainment Seven Days a Week!

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In the block west of Paradise Gifts, The Bead Shop has changed hands. Toronto Canadians Steve & Silvia Desrocher made their winter home a permanent one as they took over ownership and management. The place was practically full of Canadians when I visited, but they all said they were great admirers of Paradise NEWS so they seemed very intelligent.

Next door to the Bead Shop, Sherri & Terri opened Simply Serendipity, a kind of a little café’ and a gift boutique with ‘new and repurposed unique items’ for sale. Sherri says this is her retirement gig, having recently come south from Indiana, so she WANTS to keep it small.

Call her with questions, 727-301-8662.

The site on St. Pete Beach previously known as Charlies Oasis, Philthy Phils, Twisted Tarpon, and Daiquiri Shak, at the west end of 75th Ave. is reopening soon as Crab Daddy’s.

Daiquiri Shak retreated to its Madeira Beach location when the property changed hands.

Daiquiri Shak Owner Jeremy Runo is reportedly looking at other, more long-term locations.

Meanwhile, the building has been getting cosmetic improvements in anticipation of a reopening, perhaps even this month.

Elsewhere in the downtown district, signs point to a future paint war. A Crowder Hardware store is expected to open some time this summer.

There’s a very nice Crowder Brothers in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. We’ve learned, however that ours is related to the Crowder Hardware, Gun, Pawn and Gold Buying store in Spring Hill.

A half block west a big sign says “Sherwin Williams - Coming Soon.” The paint company has bought the site west of the now-shuttered Riviera restaurant, and construction is expected to commence soon on a new paint store on that corner.

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…The Final of the Spring ‘Concert in the Park’ Series is April 25th when the Black Honkeys play in Horan Park.

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TREASURE ISLAND A Beach Renourishment Information Session is being held by The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Pinellas County, April 7, 2014, 6 PM City Hall,, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island, (727) 547-4575. This is a public meeting about this year’s beach renourishment projects.

MADEIRA BEACH ...Purple Haze in Madeira Beach invites all to a street festival on April 20, celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday. Join them on Madeira Way for music & more.

The South Beaches’ May 3-4th Relay for Life announced the location for the South Beach Relay is moving from behind the Bilmar on Treasure Island, back to Archibald Park in Madeira Beach. Mayor Travis Palladeno, Honorary chair, welcomed the opportunity to host the relay and have it return to the beach where it first started. Archibald Park will provide easy access on and off the beach, a wide open area, and lots of additional parking.

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TRS Realty announced the opening of condominium sales on the third and final phase of the Madeira Bay Resort, just north of John’s Pass. Both prior phases sold out prior to ground breaking.

TIERRA VERDE ISLA DEL SOL Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club held its annual Play for Hunger fund raising events February, 2014, for its partner

charities St. Petersburg Free Clinic and Daystar Life Center and raised over $138,000 from member donations for these two charity service organizations.

“Over the 24 years we have been holding this event, over $1.5 million in donations has been raised from members at Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club’s for these two wonderful community charities” said David and Janet Christein, Co-Chairs of the 2014 event.

The Robert S. and Mildred M. Baynard Trust granted $5,000 to support Tampa BayWatch’s Estuary EDventures field trip program, which engages students in hands-on educational experiences through marine creature encounters, species collection and identification & interactive habitat sessions.

GULFPORT Gulfport Toastmasters are sponsoring an eight-week Youth Leadership Program.

Participants will be taught to overcome their fear of public speaking, acquire listening skills, organize their thoughts in a logical manner, convincingly present their ideas and opinions, give and receive suggestions for improvement, and lead group discussions.

Youth Leadership Program meets Mondays at 5:30-6:30 pm sharp. The sessions are held in the Community Room of the Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. South in Gulfport. There is no fee for this program and all materials are provided. Students are only expected to show up on time ready to participate.

For more, call/text Kelly Wright at (727) 692-9057 or email kellylinwright@hotmail.com

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Maria Lowe, St Pete Beach’s 1st Woman Mayor sworn in before a capacity crowd! Photo by Michael Lehman

ST PETE BEACH …Maria Lowe was sworn in to serve as St. Pete Beach’s first female mayor, Terri Finnerty took over as commissioner of District 1 and Greg Premer now represents District 3 as three new votes out of five sat for the first time late in March, 2014. …Lego Robotics Team wins competition, invited to world Robofest Event in Detroit May 16-17th!

Commissioner Jim Parent of SPB District 2, a retired engineer is championing the successful young The SPB Robotics team kids from 3rd-7th Grades l-r Lego Robotics Team the Shane, Alex, Charlie, Kayla, William, Dominic, Jameson result of a St. Pete Beach Recreation Department after-school program that teaches children 8 and older how to design, program and build a competitive robot using a Lego Mindstorms kit.

The group is raising $5,000 to make the trip to compete in Detroit.

To date over $1,500 has been raised, but time is of the essence.

The group meets Mondays & Fridays 4-5pm at St. Pete Beach Community Center, (727) 363-9245 or visit spbrec.com Robofesta variety of competitions and events with autonomous robots –

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programmed to act independently and not remote-controlled encourages students to have fun while learning principles of physical science, computer science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Computer Science, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

Students design, construct, and program the robots. Adult coaches are not allowed to assist during the events. Teams compete in the junior (grades 4-8), senior (grades 9-12), and college divisions.

Student teams, composed of up to seven members each, can participate in a variety of events, including games, exhibits, battlezones and bottlesumo. Any robotics kits are allowed in the construction of robots. Donations payable to City of St. Pete Beach Mindstorms Program can be turned in at City Hall, the SPB Rec Department or by calling or emailing Jim Parent 727-542-7097 J.Parent@StPeteBeach.org. …ELIZABETH’S BOUTIQUE at Dolphin Village celebrated it’s 1st anniversary with a fashion show at St. Petersburg Nights Restaurant, the only Russian restaurant & lounge in Tampa Bay at 6800 Sunset Way on St Pete Beach. It was a Live Auction benefit for Pet Pal Animal Shelter, featuring designs from: HELEN GERRO, DEDO CHRISTINA, ZHANNA KENS & ALLA K DESIGN Elizabeth’s Boutique; 4765 Gulf Blvd., Dolphin Village Shopping Ctr., St Pete Beach, FL 33706. Call 727-363-3832!

ST PETERSBURG 9th Annual Chili Results!

The results are in! Congrats to all of our participants and winners! Gay St. Pete House was the winner of the People’s Choice Chili. The Individual Chili Winners were Gary Mayfield (1st place) & Patrick Pruitt (2nd place).

The Restaurant Chili Winners Jimbo’s Joint 3063 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 329-8669 (1st place) & Butler’s Key West Bar & Grill 2451 Central Ave. (2nd place).

Thank you to everyone who came out! It was a great day filled with lots of memories. …The BLUE Ocean Film Festival taking place in St. Petersburg, for the first time, November 3-9, 2014, at the Hilton Bayfront is one of the biggest environmental documentary film events in the world.

It is expected to draw around 20,000 attendees. Professional and amateur filmmakers are encouraged to submit entries

by April 28, 2014. Films may be entered in 22 categories, including animation, conservation, innovation, foreign language, marine sciences, and the Tampa Bay k-12 category. Complete rules and information are available at www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org …Student improv group invited to prestigious Chicago festival - The Eckerd College student improv group Another Man’s Trash has been selected to perform at the prestigious Chicago Improv Festival next month. It is the only college improv group among the 150 performing during the festival.

Another Man’s Trash will perform at the Playground Theater at 9 pm on April 4. “It’s a pretty big deal,” said Dylan Carey, a founding member of the group who graduated in 2010 and performs nightly at the Playground Theater. “Chicago is the place to be for improvisation and the festival gets submissions from troupes all over the world.”

Carey will introduce his former college troupe. “It’s going to be a cool experience and really bring things full circle for me,’’ said Carey, a double major in marine science and theater. www.eckerd.edu

…LocalShops1’s Second Thursday Social, 6-8 pm Thursday, April 10, 2014 Shoppers and businesses are invited to LocalShops1’s 2nd Thursday Social, with free drinks, appetizers, desserts & drawings at The Gallery @ One Progress Plaza, 200 Central Ave., Suite 111. …The Henry Luce Foundation has awarded Eckerd College $400,000 to implement a new curriculum on Asia and the environment and send 130 students to study in Asia. It is the second grant the Foundation has provided for the initiative, building on $25,000 in exploratory funding. Another 280 students will gain exposure to Asian environmental issues through campus coursework.

After the implementation period ends in 2016, at least one study abroad course and four oncampus courses will be offered every year, involving about 100 students annually. …Post Tax Season Document Shredding Event Benefits St. Petersburg Free Clinic.

Cummings Financial Organization, Sherwood Financial Group, and Brand Tax Group invite all to a post tax season document shredding April 19 -10am-Noon, 3637 4th Street North, St. Petersburg (*commercial shredding can not be accepted at this event, however, monthly pick-up services are available separately through the Louise Graham Regeneration Center.)

Bring a donation of canned goods for use by the St. Petersburg Free Clinic to take advantage of this service.

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SOUTH PASADENA …Drivers on South Pasadena Avenue saw something unusual when Body Dynamics celebrated thirty years of fitness at a free indoor/outdoor fitness party, Saturday, March 15 Body D instructors taught Cycling, Circuit and Zumba class in the parking lot.

Owned by businessman and philanthropist Bill Edwards since 2004, Body Dynamics is open 7 days a week, with extended hours to accommodate even the busiest of schedules.

For more information about the gym and fitness party please go to www.BodyD.com APRIL 2014

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From the Publishers...

Change is Good. We’ve heard that before. Change is inevitable.

We’ve heard that too! Change can be Painful.

The longer we live, the more we learn how true it is that change is a force to be respected.

Long-time residents of the beaches have seen a lot of changes.

It seems however that, protected from the hustle and bustle of the mainland by our remoteness, even though connected by bridges, much of the impact of change is buffered somewhat. The traffic jams that happen daily during rush hours impact us little here.

(Saturdays can be a different story in the height of season.)

We are a little over a year into a change in our police force in St. Pete Beach, and from most reports we have received, that change has been excellent.

We have lived through four years without a public school on our beach, and we are looking forward to a change in that department.

Now Treasure Island is again considering a similar move.

St. Pete Beach seems to be embracing change. We have a new bridge at our south entry opening this fall, after some painful construction closures that seem to be much more frequent than we were warned about in advance.

Perhaps we can blame that on unpredictable rainy days.

From the results of the recent municipal election it appears many of our voters were ready for a change. Our incumbent Mayor, Steve McFarlin and District 1 Commissioner Lorraine Huhn had done an admirable job, but their opponents ran great campaigns and offered the voters excellent alternatives.

We commend all involved for keeping the campaign clean and honest, on a local level.

We believe voters were impressed with the slate presented and were ready to see a woman in the Mayors Chair. Maria Lowe proved an impressive candidate and we are hoping to feel as good about her in three years as we do now.

There are big considerations coming up. The implementation of the comprehensive plan we’ve been wrestling with for a decade including a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) which can provide extra tax funds for infrastructure repair or replacement from commercial redevelopment after it occurs, the proper use of city buildings, including the now abandoned police station, the future of the downtown corridor that has recently been the subject of intense scrutiny by planning professionals, the long-term effect of the modified and delayed Biggert-Waters Act on flood insurance and property values, the potential for putting utility wires underground and the repaving of our city streets.

For almost 20 years, Paradise NEWS has served the communities south of John’s Pass as the Premier Newsmagazine of the Barrier Islands and beyond. St. Pete Beach is the commercial heart of the barrier islands so it is generally the focus of our attention, but we try to report on activities north, south and east of us to give residents and visitors a taste of all we have in our Paradise.Now, we are trying to share with some of our residents further up the beach, too.

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more Tidbits PINELLAS COUNTY …Raymond James Presents Quarter-Century Celebration of Abilities Wine Tasting, May 24, Yes, it’s been 25 years since the Abilities Wine Tasting debuted under a tent at the ICOT Center and set the gold standard for wine and food events. Few charities can sustain and grow an event for a quarter century, and even fewer can report they’ve netted $3.63 million during that span. Join Saturday, May 24th - Armed Forces History Museum and taste why this perennial powerhouse has garnered numerous awards for ‘Best Fundraiser for Charity’ and ‘Best Wine Event’ from respected publications, and was a three-time finalist for WEDU’s Be More Awards ‘Event of the Year,’ as you savor premium wines, gourmet cuisine, auction items, free parking, & a museum tour at Florida’s longest-running and most prosperous three-hour wine and food showcase! To buy early-bird 33% discount tickets online through May 16 to the $100 VIP Reception or $50 Grand Tasting, 727-600-8911. www.armedforcesmuseum.com …Duke Energy Foundation gave $50,000 to the American Red Cross “Prepare Florida” to support the 3-year campaign to educate & empower Floridians to take action to care for themselves during emergencies and educate our citizens about what to expect during and after a disaster. “Educating our citizens about disaster preparedness is an essential and will help strengthen our ability to respond when disasters strike,” said Linda Carbone, Chief Executive Officer for Florida’s West Coast. www.redcross.org/PrepareFlorida. …Restrictions for reclaimed water irrigation are in effect from April 1 to June 30 These restrictions limit reclaimed water irrigation during authorized hours to three days per week based on house number.

These restrictions are mandatory during Florida’s traditional dry seasons from April through June

and October through November.

Violations may result in a $193 fine. For more information on reclaimed water, visit website www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/reclaim-irrigation.htm, or call (727) 464-4000. See page 58 for details information. …Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce hosts its 6th Annual Tourism Lunch on Thursday, May 8, at the Loews Don CeSar Hotel (3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach) Between now and April 11th, the TBBCoC is accepting applications for their annual Tourism Person of the Year award, which was aptly renamed the Frank T. Hurley Tourism Person of the Year award.

The nomination form can be found at www.TampaBayBeaches.com and emailed to info@tampabaybeaches.com or faxed to (727) 360-2233.

For more information or to register for 6th Annual Tourism Lunch, contact Jennifer McKenney (727) 360-6957. …2014 Gulf Beaches American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will be held at Archibald Park on Madeira Beach, Saturday, May 3rd - 2PM. The ceremonial Relay will run through the night with closing ceremonies the following morning, Sunday, May 4th. The event will be one of the only Relay fundraisers held ON the beach, wherein Relayers & volunteers will have the amazing opportunity to sleep in tents on beautiful Madeira Beach.

Archibald Park is located at 15100 Gulf Boulevard with easy access on and off the beach, a wide open area, and lots of additional parking both on and across from the beach.

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rt News The public is invited to join Ikebana International Chapter 65 and view their demonstrations and see what Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, is all about. Programs are from September through May and yearly memberships are available for $80 individual and $120 per couple. Themes for the 2013 and 2014 year are based on having fun with ikebana.

All meetings are the third Monday of the month at Chapel on The Hill Church in Evan’s Hall, 12601 Park Blvd. in Seminole - 10 am until 2 pm.

Upcoming Ikebana events include “Belle of the Ball” - Monday, April 14, & “Liberte, Fraternite, Egalite” - Monday, May 12.

More info, visit www.ikebanastpetersburg.com or call 727-729-9445. ________________________________ Sunken Gardens Feb-June 2014 Horticultural Programs & Workshops begin at11:30am and are FREE for members or with paid admission unless otherwise noted. Don’t miss upcoming April events, like Orchid Fest on Sunday, April 6, Green Thumb Festival at Walter Fuller Rec Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27 from 9am-4pm.

In May, be sure to catch “St. Petersburg as a Small Town Farming Community” with Tina Levy on Saturday, “Humans & Honeybees” with Rebecca Conroy on Saturday, May 10, and “Non Invasive Bamboo” with Karlyn Bradshaw of Island Bamboo Nursery. June will feature “Phalaenopsis and Vanda Orchids” with Michael Polen of Art Stone Orchids on Saturday, June 7, and then Karlyn Bradshaw returns for “Clumping Bamboo in the Florida Landscape” on Saturday, June 14.

Call 727-551-3102 to pre-register and for more info.

Sunken Gardens - 1825 4th St. N - St. Petersburg.

St. Anthony's Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its 22nd Annual Salute to Professional Assistants on Wednesday, April 23 at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater with lunch served at 12pm.

Emcees for this event are Reginald Roundtree & Heather Van Ness of Channel 10. Professional assistants are greeted with a small gift and rose when entering and have an opportunity to receive one of the twenty-five gift baskets. Costs are a table of 10 for $400 or a single for $45.

Reservations or more info, contact June Wedding by mail - 6900 10th Ave N, St. Petersburg, 33710, or 727-289-7418. ________________________________

For more than 25 years, Taste of Pinellas has been a signature event benefitting All Children’s Hospital, partnering with top restaurants and other organizations from our region and beyond.

Taste of Pinellas 2014 will take place on Friday & Saturday, May 9-10, downtown St. Petersburg’s Albert Whitted Park with proceeds benefiting All Children’s Hospital.

In addition to some of Tampa Bay’s top regional bands, the 2014 musical headliners will include Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, and Loverboy on Friday, May 9.

Saturday, May 10, check out the Blues Brothers starring Dan Aykroyd & Jim Belushi, plus KC & the Sunshine Band!

The festival will also feature a selection of the area’s favorite restaurants serving tastes of their signature creations. Fireworks, a free “Family Fun Zone”, and other family-friendly activities will also be included.

Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com, all local Rally Stores, All Children’s Hospital Main Lobby Gift Shop, and at The Mahaffey Theater Box Office.

General Admission tickets - $22.50 / advance or $25/ gate.

Gates open: 3:30pm Friday, & 3pm Saturday.

For more info visit www.TasteofPinellas.com or www.facebook.com/TasteofPinellas. _____________________________ The Florida Aquarium officially started construction on the state-of-the-art Carol & Barney Barnett Learning Center, which is part of the second phase of the Aquarium’s Rising Tides Capital Campaign and is the result of a $1 million donation from the Barnett family in May 2012. The center features five themed classrooms with integrated technology and live animal habitats, all centered around a common stage with an additional area for group activities. A dedicated animal holding area supports the animals within the classroom habitats as well as the animals for outreach programs.

The Carol & Barney Barnett Learning Center is slated for completion in Fall 2014. For more info, call The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive - Tampa 813-273-4000. _______________________________ The Greenhouse offers business consulting, workshops and growing business events for every stage of arts business development, including one-on-one business consulting, One Million Cups, and Encore Academy. Business training topics include intellectual property rights, business startup, and establishing a home based business.

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Easter Celebrated by area Churches, Recreation Centers

At Madeira Beach’s Causeway Park at 10 AM CrossBridge Church, the new contemporary Christian church in Madeira Beach, will hold a public Easter morning celebration, 502 150th Avenue next to the 9/11 Memorial, April 20th.

This outdoor service over-looking Boca Ciega Bay will start with fellowship and refreshments before the 10 a.m. service.

Rick Cowley, Senior Pastor, will give a message of hope and healing, “Resurrection Changes Everything.” Come hear beautiful worship music and celebrate Easter with your family.

Parking will be provided.

After the service, stop by the new state of the art church for a tour. It was formerly Mr. Joe’s Bar and you will be amazed at the transformation! The church is located at 50 153rd Avenue, Madeira Beach and has two Sunday morning and a Wednesday evening service. For more information and map go to www.CrossBridgeC.org or call 727-397-8614.

Sunrise Service at Pass-a-Grille Point Early risers will enjoy the 73rd Pass-a-Grille Community Church Sunrise Service at Pass-a-Grille Point, on the Gulf of Mexico between 1st and 2nd Avenues at 6:30 A.M. Come early for fellowship. The service draws 1,000+ each year.

It is followed by a church youth-sponsored pancake breakfast ($7) at the church on 16th Avenue in Pass-a-Grille at 8 AM to help support the group’s upcoming mission trip. All are invited. The church is located at 107 16th Ave. St. Pete Beach.

Easter services with traditional Easter music and a brass choir will be held at 8:45 and 10 A.M. A Maundy Thursday service will be held at the church on April 17th at 7 p.m. For more information on these services and other church activities please call the church office at 727-360-5508 or access the website, www.pagchurch.org .

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EASTER EGG HUNTS …The Gulf Beaches Rotary Club & Isle of Capri Civic Assoc. Sat., April 19, at 10 am in the Treasure Island Community Center and Park, Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue.

Activities for children 10 & younger include an egg hunt; bonnet and hat contest; Bring your cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny. The event is FREE. Contact the Treasure Island Recreation Department (727) 547-4575 or (727) 367-2303 for more. At the same time, an island south; …Underwater Egg Hunt And Spring Festival The St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center & Horan Park Dip & Dive for Easter eggs in the pool and stay to play afterwards.

Don’t forget to check all of the fun going on at the park next to the pool. Our Spring Festival will have food provided by The City of St. Pete Beach Fire Department, a bounce house, touch-a-truck, and crafts. The event will be held at The St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center and Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr on Saturday, April 19 at 10am. The Underwater Egg Hunt costs just $4 per child and the Spring Festival is FREE to all.

Children are encouraged to bring mesh bags to gather their eggs. For more info, contact the Aquatic Center at 727-363-9264 or visit us online at www.spbrec.com.

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Madeira Bay Resort MARINA & SPA

One of Madeira Beach’s newest & best positioned resort properties is planning to construct it’s final phase.

The Madeira Bay Resort, Marina & Spa overlooks Madeira Beach’s scenic Intracoastal Waterways, steps from the pristine white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.

The resort feature classic Mediterranean architecture, tropical landscaping, Oceans West Spa, a heated swimming pool and the Mad Beach Fish House Restaurant, with waterfront dining and cocktails.

Located adjacent to Pinellas County’s #1 tourist destination, the Madeira Bay Resort complex was the brainchild of Developer Sam Lewis, who envisioned a mixed use area that would offer townhomes for residents and an all-suite hotel with supporting amenities. The site was comprised of an antiquated commercial fish house, retail and restaurants and some old termite infested cottages. All were eyesores in need of demolition.

Sid Rice of Gators fame had assembled the parcels under one ownership and sold to Sam. Local architect, Jack

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Bodziak who had designed projects on the Gulf beaches for over 30 years, took Sam’s dream from concept to reality. The 44-slip marina was totally redone for sport fishing and cruising boats and yachts. The first upland project after demolition was the Townhomes. With their Mediterranean architecture, waterfront location and their innovative design sold out prior to construction.

By the time the new owners were moving in their townhomes, construction had begun on the resort’s first phase, a 68-suite condo resort hotel with a luxury day spa and meeting room for weddings and events. Like the townhomes, all the units in the resort were under contract prior to the first shovel being turned. The resort featuring 1, 2 and 3 bedroom accommodations, has become a destination for our northern friends as well as the local drive market. The restaurant was soon to follow and the resort was up and running.

“Our location across from the beach at the north end of Johns Pass Village, with its 100 restaurants, shops and waterfront boardwalk bring people back time and time again” says Cheryl Finnerty, Marketing Director for Travel Resort Services. TRS is a group of Travel & Real Estate companies established in Madeira Beach since 1985. She adds, “The amenities of a condo, like full kitchen, washer and dryer, multiple bedrooms and baths makes us your best vacation value”.

Sam Lewis and his longtime friend, Fred Bullard of The Bullard Companies, have joined forces to finish the dream and complete the last phase. Fred brings many years of experience building throughout Florida. Lessons learned on the first phase of construction will make the final phase the most desirable of all. “The experience of selling and renting in the resort has told us what works best” said Doreen Moore of Total Realty Services as she announced the start of sales on the 44-luxury suites in the final phase. Each suite will contain 1 or 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Many will feature an additional den or sitting room. All our accommodations will have washer and dryer, full kitchens, furniture package, balconies and, of course, the great views.

Sunrises and sunsets are FREE.” The building has enclosed corridors and a secure lobby. The amenities of Madeira Bay Resort include, Day Spa, exercise room, meeting space, restaurant, marina, 24/7 desk and heated pool and spa. The established rental program, with its international marketing, will help maximize investor’s income. Pre-construction prices start at $239,900. Just 44 lucky owners will have the opportunity to become part of Madeira Beach’s largest and most successful all-suite hotel. Don’t miss this ground floor opportunity to own this great investment property.

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rt News The time is NOW for restoring funding for the arts and receiving county support! Arts and cultural organizations and institutions have come together to form the PinArts coalition to educate our elected and civic leaders about our arts needs and advocate that the county restore previous funding levels for the arts. The St. Pete Arts Steering Committee & St. Petersburg Arts Alliance have drafted an arts advocacy platform. Also endorsing the funding request is the leadership of the Warehouse Arts District Association, Arts Association of St. Petersburg, and St. Petersburg’s Arts Advisory Committee and the Public Arts Commission.

These arts advocacy groups will be meeting with civic leaders to demonstrate the benefits of supporting our arts and cultural community. Visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org. _______________________________________________ The 2014 International Art Program for Children with Disabilities encourages children with disabilities to create a portrait that illustrates themselves in their neighborhood.

Student-artists are encouraged to illustrate all the important people, places, and landscapes of their local space that shape who they are and who they will be in the future.

A selection of artwork will be chosen for a live exhibition in Washington, DC. Parents or educators of children with a disability, ages 5-18, are welcome to submit!

Deadline is Tuesday, July 1. www.kennedy-center.org. _______________________________________________

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The Exhibitions Department at the Morean Arts Center downtown St. Petersburg meets regularly to review submissions and welcomes unsolicited project proposals, and they are currently booking the 2015-2016 season.

For submission requirements and info, visit www.moreanartscenter.org.

The 39th Annual Mainsail Art Festival will be held in St. Petersburg’s waterfront Vinoy Park on Saturday April 19, and Sunday, April 20.

The festival will feature 13 art categories including Ceramics, Digital Art, Fibers, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor and Wood. New this year, the festival has increased cash awards for artists to $60,000, featuring a $10,000 Best of Show Gold Award, as well as other awards. This event will also feature the Young at Art student show, Kids Create art activity tent, live music and a variety of culinary art food vendors.

As always, admission for visitors is FREE. For more details, visit www.mainsailart.org, or e-mail artist@mainsailart.org or volunteers@mainsailart.org.

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The French-American Jazz Exchange fosters the creative and professional development of individual or ensemble jazz artists from France and the United States through their collaborative investigation of artistic practice and exposure to new audiences, music concepts, and professional relationships. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to projects jointly conceived by French and American professional jazz artists that encourage intercultural dialogue. Deadline is Friday, May 30.

For info, www.philanthropynewsdigest.org. _______________________________________________

A New & Dynamic Shopping Experience opens this month at the CHIHULY COLLECTION! Over the past six weeks, the Chihuly Collection, located at 400 Beach Dr. in downtown St. Petersburg, has undergone renovations, including a brand new expanded Retail Store space directly on Beach Drive.

The Grand Opening celebration event is Friday, April 4 from 4-6pm showcasing new retail products including local artists of all mediums. The new renovation includes increased retail square footage and Beach Drive window presence. A new temporary exhibition space has now been created where the existing Retail Store resides. This exhibition space will be utilized to feature glass artists from around the country in rotating showcases.

For more info, call (727) 896-4527. _________________________________________________

Harpo Foundation New Work Project Grants will be awarded to individual artists and non-profit organizations in support of new work by under recognized artists of any age.

Applications are evaluated on the basis of the quality of the artist’s work, the potential to expand aesthetic inquiry, and its relationship to the foundation’s priority to provide support to visual artists who are under recognized by the field.

The foundation considers proposals that directly support the production of new work by visual artists and/or collaborative teams who are under recognized by the field. This production may happen in the context of an installation, public intervention, residency, or exhibition. Deadline is Tuesday, April 22.

Visit www.harpofoundation.org. _______________________ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Creative Movement Company, contact jennifer@CreativeMovementCo.com.

Check out volunteer opportunities at Morean Art Center, Chihuly Collection, and Morean Center for Clay, by contacting Cory.Adler@MoreanArtsCenter.org.

Opportunities to volunteer and help out in a variety of ways for Florida Craftsmen, www.floridacraftsmen.net/volunteer/. _______________________

The Dalí Museum will welcome a Picasso exhibit to St. Pete in November! Two of the biggest names in the world of art will be brought together this fall with a brand new exhibition “Picasso / Dalí, Dalí / Picasso” in St. Pete!

Exhibition will open at The Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd St. Peterburg, Saturday, Nov. 8, & runs through Feb. 15, 2015, at which point it will travel to the Museu Picasso.

The Dalí Museum and the Museu Picasso are the only two institutions in the world that will house this exhibit. “Picasso / Dalí, Dalí / Picasso” will attract world-wide attention for both museums as it will feature works from more than 25 international art museums, as well as some from a private collection of the Picasso family. For more info, call (727) 823-3767. PN ________________________________________________

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In Washington & Tallahassee

Some Relief on Flood Insurance Hikes Story by STEVE TRAIMAN Positive legislative approvals in Congress and the Florida Legislature offer some relief to thousands of home owners and business people affected by the Biggert-Waters massive flood insurance premium increases.

President Obama signed the “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014” on March 21 (H.R. 3370). It was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives March 4 and by the U.S. Senate March 13.

Key features of the bill: H.R. 3370 repeals certain sections of BW12: Repeals section 207 of BW12 which permanently restores grandfathering; Repeals the home sale trigger & lapsed policy; Limits annual rate increase to 18%; Retroactive: Refunds policyholders who purchased pre-FIRM homes after BW12 (7/6/12) and were subsequently charge higher rates; Increases funding for the FEMA Affordability Study from $750,000 to $3 million; Provides long term relief by adding an annual flood insurance surcharge of $25 fee for residential and $250 fee for commercial & secondary properties (the surcharge will be used for the NFIP reserve fund and will ensure funds are available for meeting future obligations).

H.R.3370 does not affect commercial properties, secondary properties, or severe loss properties whose rates can go up 25% a year.

However, rate increases triggered by a sale would be delayed for commercial and secondary properties.

Meanwhile, the Florida Legislature has moved swiftly this session on advancing flood insurance legislation. The Senate Bill sponsored

by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) is now on the calendar for a Senate vote.

HB 581 by Rep. Larry Ahern (R-Seminole) is in the House Insurance and Banking Committee where several Committee Hearings remain. The proposed bills would give homeowners more options to purchase affordable flood insurance policies by promoting the expansion of the private flood insurance market in Florida. They also would allow coverage for additional living expenses or personal property or contents to be optional. Under the text of the proposed bills, private insurers would be allowed to offer flood insurance coverage with a policy limit in an agreed-upon amount.

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see the debacle of Biggert-Waters (see Paradise News, October 2013 issue), offered these opinions.

For Pre–FIRM (pre-1974) construction, the bill phases in the new Biggert-Waters based rates by having premium increases at a 15% per year rate increase for older pre-FIRM properties until they hit their actuarially sound rate or a private market rate becomes a better rate. Our opinion is that this is actually better than a delay that destroys the confidence of the consumer, real estate professional and insurance professional as they are not aware of the future and it is difficult to advise a client when we don’t understand the long-term ramifications. However, by phasing in the rate increase it allows time for policyholders to prepare for rate increases and gives the private market time to react to the marketplace.

The phase-in rate does include a new buyer so it does not just preserve the current homeowner but it gives the current flood rate to a new policy holder as well. In terms of rates, Homeowners Choice Insurance Company has come out with a private market rate that is ultra-competitive with FEMA rates for apples to apples coverage. In addition, we will see additional private rates become competitive with more Lloyds of London availability as well as availability from other major insurance marketplaces.

Right now, we are still actively writing with the private market that creates immediate relief for a homeowner. If FEMA does make changes, we will go back to FEMA to rewrite the policy. Our opinion is that the private market is here right now and actively allowing us to write new business policies. This allows for home closings to take place now, and in the worst case scenario a $4,065 flood rate is not the end of the world for most of Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.

The other major section of this bill that affects pre-FIRM rates is the FEMA 50% rule that states that a below-elevation property cannot be improved more than 50% of its value. This directly affects a homeowner’s ability to remodel a house. Under the BiggertWaters bill it states that this rule changes to be an improvement value of 30% of the structure over the lifetime of the structure. The challenge is that this is related to the dwelling value —

not the property’s overall value — so on many older waterfront residential Pre-FIRM properties. They will receive a minimum homes, the 5% to 18% annual increase PLUS a 5% ‘Catastrophic Reserve structure value might only be $150,000, which means a Fund’ fee. These folks will see, on average, 10% to 23% increases homeowner cannot do more than a $45,000 remodel. annually until they reach the full actuarial rate. Non-primary The new act amends this to go back to the 50% rule. and non-residential Pre-FIRM property owners will receive, For Post-FIRM (1974 to present construction), H.R. 3370 on average, 25% annual increases until the full actuarial states that grandfathering for being built in compliance is rates are reached. preserved forever. This is an enormous impact to market “Overall, it appears that Full Actuarial Rates are coming. confidence. Since the FEMA program started in 1968 they It seems that everyone with a Pre-Firm property will now be have allowed grandfathering for being built-in compliance. in the same situation with annual increases until Full Actuarial This means that if a house was built in 2001 to the 1983 flood Rates are reached. map and in 2003 the flood map changed the base flood elevation “Alternatives in our market now include Lloyd’s of London, or flood zone, we can rate the house back to the 1983 flood map. which is a Surplus Lines carrier. Lloyd’s will write both personal Under Biggert-Waters this was changed to say that at and commercial properties. Their rates are very competitive any time FEMA can modify the flood maps and enforce the new when compared to the Full Actuarial Rates but not so much premium over a five-year period of time. For example, we have when compared to the subsidized rates today. That will change a homeowner currently paying each year as the subsidized rates $650 for flood insurance and under increase. Another alternative is a zone change the new FEMA rate Homeowners Choice Insurance. would be over $12,000 even though They will write residential properties the house was built in 2001 and built only in selected areas. HCI is an ‘ in compliance to the FEMA maps. admitted’ carrier in Florida and does This bill reverses Biggert-Waters to require additional underwriting prior allow grandfathering to continue for to accepting the risk. Their rates for the lifetime of the property. A couple Pre-FIRM owner-occupied residential of example areas this affects in properties are very competitive.”

Pinellas County include Tierra Verde, Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, Significant Condo Savings Placido Bayou, Feather Sound, Bayway Isles and many other While condominium residential barrier island flood maps. buildings aren’t directly affected by The bill does not affect the new flood insurance relief bill commercial properties. However, we “My opinion except for the new 5% surcharge on all are having great success placing commercial premiums, a number of Tampa Bay area condo businesses in the private market. The associations have seen their insurance bills of this act, difference between a commercial risk and rolled back significantly by convincing FEMA a homeowner’s type risk is that commercial its flood maps are wrong. The odds for condo can at least adjust and still make a profit. is that there are associations are very good, as FEMA confirmed For example a hotel can charge a higher room it gets about 30,000 requests a year nationwide rate and make up the difference for the flood for map revisions and approves about really no insurance. However, a single-family house 90 percent Consultants like Boynton does not have that same ability. For realtors, Beach-based Floodzone Revisions and Floodit reduces current rates and drives confidence zone Correction in West Palm Beach have clear ‘winners.’ into the marketplace. This is better than a successfully assisted some two dozen condo delay as we now know the long-term associations in the Pinellas and Hillsborough Tom Torgersen, ramifications of the bill.

Counties in reducing their premiums.

President of AIA Insurance Services Torgersen: Another View Tom Torgersen, President of AIA Insurance Services in St. Pete Beach, has been in the industry for 32 years, owned a business 13 years and has covered residential insurance the past five years.

“My opinion of this act,” he told Paradise News,“is that there are really no clear ‘winners.’ Some folks will get significant relief initially, but there remains a ‘glide path’ to full actuarial rates for every category of Pre-FIRM properties.

“Winners include folks who purchased new policies on Pre-FIRM properties after July 6, 2012. These folks had/will have their rates increased to the Full Actuarial level on the first renewal after October 1, 2013. The Act above provides for refunds to them with the expected refund to be the difference between the Full Actuarial rate and the subsidized rate.

Currently, we do not have an expected refund date for any of these policies. Also on the plus side are those with new policies on Pre-FIRM properties in place after last October 1.

These folks will pay the subsidized rate versus the Full Actuarial rate. Again, timing is an issue as someone needing flood insurance today would be quoted the Full Actuarial Rate.

“Not much change is seen for owners of primary

Ken Morris, founder and president of Floodzone Revisions, said,“We currently have a 100% success rate with regards to LOMR (Letter Of Map Revision). Since 2009 our firm has successfully represented about two dozen commercial properties in seven Florida counties, including 13 condominium associations. In Tampa Bay, these include Sandpearl Condominium, Clearwater Beach; Ashford Green, Tampa; Land’s End, Treasure Island; and Bella Costa, Dunedin.”

He explained the situation and remediation process.

A LOMR is a detailed, technical application that is performed and submitted to the local Floodplain Administrator (FPA) and FEMA for review and approval. A LOMR changes one or more flood zones, Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), or Wave Crest Elevations (WCEs) on FEMA-issued Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). LOMRs change “V” flood zones to “A” or “X” flood zones,“A” flood zones to “X” flood zones, or reduce BFEs or WCEs. These changes show reduced risks for flood damage & yield corresponding reductions in flood insurance premiums.

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erroneous or antiquated. Most Florida FIRMs were originally created using large-scale, county-wide data that did not incorporate “site-specific” data into the modeling and mapping of the corresponding flood zones. Additionally, many Florida FIRMs are over 10 years old and some are more than 20.

The flood zones of these FIRMs are no longer accurate due to new construction and changes in land-use, shoreline location and topography that have occurred since the FIRMs became effective. A LOMR revises the effective FIRM, changing flood zones and/or BFEs or WCEs, based on more accurate, sitespecific data used in the modeling and mapping procedures.

When a property is located within an inaccurate FIRM, a LOMR can be performed at least 75% of the time.

At Land’s End, a 177-unit Gulf-front complex in Treasure Island, Cal Brummett, manager for association management firm Associa Gulf Coast, noted the complex was originally in the VE zone, considered the most hazardous because it generally is beachfront.“When our annual flood insurance premium was close to $100,000,” he said,“we hired Floodzone Revision to file the appeal. They successfully demonstrated to FEMA that the growth of dunes and vegetation had created a natural barrier against waves. Last December, FEMA moved Land’s End to the AE zone, a lower-risk classification. As a result, our premium dropped to about $9,000, and we estimate savings of about $800,000 over the next eight years alone.”

At 162-unit Sunset Vistas, another Treasure Island waterfront complex, built in 2006, General Manager George Hoch told Paradise News,“When our flood insurance premiums hit about $400,000 in 2011, we knew we had to do something.

FEMA flood maps showed that the complex had a high risk of wave-related damage that resulted in a VE-zoned high premium.

We had originally looked at possible mitigation savings, but the angle of our beach made a difference. To get the flood map changed, we turned to Floodzone Correction, with agent Stephen Gill and President Dan Freudenthal doing a great job for us that resulted in a change to AE zone with a steep premium drop to about $18,000 in 2013. Our only out-of-pocket cost was about $10,000 for a special topographical map, with our consultant’s additional engineering observations very helpful.

Their fee was 50% of our first year savings – about $190,000 of the $380,000 total. We will absolutely save a lot of money going forward.”

Stay tuned with Paradise News for continuing updates on the flood insurance situation and the impact on Pinellas County homes, condos and businesses.

[Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Jake Holehouse, Tom Torgersen, Ken Morris, Cal Brummett and George Hoch for their perceptive comments and assistance.] [Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy

by Steve Traiman in St. Pete Beach, offering freelance business writing services. He can be reached via email at straiman@mindspring.com.]

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FINAN C E

Limp In…Leap Out…

with Chris Licata

COULD GOLD BE GETTING READY TO SHINE AGAIN? For more ten years, GOLD defied reality and outperformed the major stock indexes consistently. Then, in 2011, its meteoric run seemed to top and collapse. While gold’s technical indicators have been demoralizing, its fundamentals couldn’t seem more encouraging.

Could the past hold the “key” for gold’s future?

If one looks back into economic history, he/she would find that gold’s peaks and valleys have in-fact simply been a counter-cyclical movement to the ebb and flow of the dominant currency and paper assets of a particular era. While times were good, i.e. no depressions or destabilizing wars, economies and the societies that they underpinned thrived and the value of gold “waned”—until inflation returned.

Similarly, the past six-plus decades have seen the world at relative peace. Communism failed and has embraced capitalism.

The absolute supremacy of the American Dollar over all forms of money including gold, which ultimately becomes money in times of crisis, has been the integral part of American dominance in the world politically, economically and culturally. As a result, this era of “Belle Epoque” has produced a system which has led to innovations the world has never seen before.

Medically, scientifically and astronomically we have excelled not just by our technology but by the ability of our financial system to recreate itself over-and-over again without creating deadly inflation. Well, the gold pundits must be right then—that is, you don’t need gold if there is no inflation—WRONG! Traditionally, most of the time when gold shines, granted it is due to inflationary pressures. Gold and Gold shares are held as a hedge.

But, in sharp contrast to such times is when gold replaces paper money as a “medium of exchange” and becomes an absolute “store of value”.

This is when Deflationary forces (not inflationary) rule the day.

Demand seemingly dries up overnight for most everything.

Unemployment rises and the integrity of underlying currencies plunge along with confidence in the system. A deflationary spiral develops and engulfs everything into an economic abyss that is all but impossible to escape.

Current market conditions indicate that enormous GLOBAL deflationary pressures have been increasing. Stock markets around the world have been on a parabolic run and are now beginning to rollover. Commodities have been falling and gold, silver and their miners have severely underperformed all sectors the past couple of years. Paper currencies have sold off against one another and the continued immunity in U.S. dollar is questionable at best.

Follow—The U.S. is a nation with a massive trade imbalance and a growing federal debt. We currently have very low interest rates but are the most indebted country in the world. If one was to look closer, one could see that the dollar has been consistently devalued over the years. There is no doubt of this as we see it in the prices that we pay for, food , fuel, utilities and insurance, ect. With more federal borrowing and money printing, the dollar will continue to devalue over time and contribute to global deflationary pressures as the United States cannot remain the buyer of first, last and always resort.

Gold being priced in dollars will rise in both nominal and real terms since all currencies are being devalued simultaneously, then all currencies are really simply being devalued against gold which remember becomes the ultimate form of money in times of crisis. Gold and shares in Gold mining companies may offer an “anchor” in a stormy global sea of finance at this time. Investors should be aware of the inherent extreme volatility pertaining to investing in the gold sector. Only 5-10% of one’s financial net worth is generally recommended with an investment horizon of at least 3-5 years.

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WEBSITES

By Jenna Laine info@Digitaleel.com 727.368.0270

BANNED by Google?

Yes, it can Happen!

If your business has a website, you may already know that not all web designers and marketing companies operate within the same set of rules. This can leave website owners (that’s you), stuck in a jam if your site is found to be in violation of Google’s Quality Guidelines and suddenly penalized, falling out of search engine rankings completely and subsequently losing business.

You can avoid such fiascos by learning more about these guidelines and ensuring that whoever is responsible for the design, search engine optimization, marketing and upkeep of your site follows them.

Below are some deceptive practices you’ll want to avoid.

Keep in mind, these are just a few examples.

Cloaking Cloaking refers to showing users something different from what the search engines see. Whether it’s white text on a white background, black text on a black background or hidden links, this is a clear violation of Google’s Quality Guidelines. We sometimes encounter this when a customer comes to us for a consultation after working with a previous design company. One way to catch this is to click and drag your mouse across an entire page, highlighting it.

Does text suddenly appear that wasn’t there before?

If so, that’s a major problem.

Loading pages with irrelevant keywords This is also known as “keyword stuffing” and is an attempt to load a page with various keywords in an unnatural way as to fool search engines. It’s an amateurish SEO technique that may have worked back in the 1990s, but in today’s world, it can get you penalized, not to mention your site’s visitors won’t have a very enjoyable experience.

The key is to create engaging content that speaks to both site visitors and lets the search engines know what your site is about.

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Link schemes Link schemes involving excessive reciprocal links are also a clear violation of Google guidelines. Reciprocal links involve two sites linking back to one another, a la, “You link to me, I’ll link to you.”

For two companies who have a legitimate partnership, such as a limousine company and a wedding planner, that is permissible, but keep it very limited.

Reciprocal linking for the sole purpose of manipulating search engines is the big issue. Many sites who engaged in this type of behavior were hit by Google’s Penguin webspam algorithm update. You can learn more about Penguin and other Google updates by visiting Google Webmaster Central’s blog at: http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com.

Excessive ads Google has made it clear that sites with excessive advertising, particularly in the top portion or ‘above the fold,’ with little content or content that is difficult to locate, will be devalued. As Google spokesperson Matt Cutts put it, “If you have ads obscuring your content, you might want to think about it.” Cutts emphasized that websites should always aim to enrich the visitor’s web-browsing experience, not frustrate them. “Do they see content or something else that’s distracting or annoying?” If you do have a site that allows advertising, such as an online magazine or newspaper, there are tactful ways of featuring ads without violating the rules.

Bottom line If it feels wrong, don’t do it. If it sounds too good to be true, don’t do it. And if you don’t know, ask. The right company will be transparent about the process and willing to answer your questions so you understand what they’re doing to help you. As a final rule of thumb: Cutting corners and engaging in questionable SEO tactics can get you immediate results, but they may be short-lived.

GET REAL ABOUT PROPERTY Travels Through Real Estate Law

BY THOMAS A. BRODERSEN, ESQ.

WE LOVE ELIZABETH WARREN! I have said many times (and say today) that the big Wall Street Banks cannot win a foreclosure without misleading the Courts in some fundamental way.

This is because of the gross dereliction of their duty to properly document mortgage loans as they securitize them.

Still, one must prove very specific defects in the Bank’s case to win in Court for the little guy, the homeowner.

People may think they can learn all about this stuff on the internet, and represent themselves in Court to save money. Many of these people live in motel rooms on 34th Street now, having lost everything.

That is because the politicians continue to do everything they can to serve their moneyed masters on Wall Street, and because there really is something to this law business. People who would never think they could perform their own appendectomies fire pleadings off to the Court without any real idea of the consequences of that action.

We entered the practice of law because we know that we can help honest people navigate the complicated, hazardous environment of the legal system, if we work hard enough and dig in far enough to the law as it develops in this still relatively new field

of practice. We hate it every time we talk to or read about American families that have been taken down by Wall Street.

United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, for her part, has done something real about it. Her legacy, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) appears to be poised to make a real difference.

We had heard, from wellinformed sources, that the floodgates of foreclosures would open up again after the new year. We kept wondering why only a trickle of new cases were being filed.

The reason appears to be the CFPB! The banks seem to be getting “shy” about filing.

It seems that the CFPB is getting serious about investigating those guys.

Mortgage giant Ocwen was ordered to pay two billion dollars in homeowner relief for their sins, and others will also get nicked.

That’s probably also why we’re seeing more flexibility from lenders in mediation.

One (anonymous) mortgage servicer, in a moment of rare candor, said what we’ve said all along: if the truth comes out, banks can’t win foreclosures.

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As the waters in the Tampa Bay area and offshore warm, fishing begins to kick into high gear, and often this includes boating both inshore and offshore.

It is crucial to remember that waters anywhere, especially in Tampa Bay, around the Sunshine Skyway, and offshore, can not only pose a threat but can be extremely dangerous.

Every year, Tampa Bay and the waters off shore in the Gulf claim the lives of boaters who naively believed “it can’t happen to me.” Respect the sea is imperative for safety and survival. The following is a list of the basic things boaters need to be aware of to operate safely.

1. PAY ATTENTION to the WEATHER. As serious as bad weather can be on land, it will usually be more dangerous if you are on the water. High winds, lightening, and heavy seas, among many other things can develop rapidly and threaten your life and those of all on board a boat. You need not only respect the sea, but also respect the weather. Check your marine weather radio and local newscasts every time before you take your boat out.

2. IF YOU GO OFFSHORE, GET AN EPIRB. An Emergency Position Emergency Radio Beacon (EPIRB) may save your life.

They are available online and at most local boating equipment stores. They can range in cost from about $350.00 to well over $1,000.00 depending on how much you wish to spend, but no matter what the cost, off shore boaters can’t afford to be without one. They can literally mean the difference between life & death on the sea.

Some EPIRB’s activate automatically and can provide the Coast Guard with an almost instantaneous readout of your exact location. In the best

of conditions, people in the water can be difficult for rescuers to see, and in heavy seas they can be almost impossible to locate, unless you have an EPIRB. 3. FILE A “FLOAT PLAN”!

This is a lot simpler than it sounds and basically is letting someone you know what your plans are and how to contact you. You can download and print out of the US Coast Guard approved Float Plan at www.floatplancentral.org.

You can complete all of the basic information on the form before you print it, and then simply write in the information on your individual boating trips. In addition, the download contains a boating emergency guide.

4. LEARN BASIC BOATING & SAFETY SKILLS. While experienced and trained boaters can and do make mistakes, I am astonished at the incompetence of many people at the helm of a boat. Unless you have the knowledge and skill to handle a boat and any of the hundreds of things that can go wrong, it can and often does lead to unnecessary property damage, injury and often the loss of life.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a course entitled Boating Skills and Seamanship in many areas around Tampa Bay. For more information or to register for the free course please send an email to foglejcgaux@tampabay.rr.com or call 727-8981324 and you will be advised of the nearest Boating Skills and Seamanship Course.

Just do it. If you follow this information it may save your life and/or those of your family and friends. Enough said.

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The Salty Rim Grill Refocuses on Quality Food

by Peter A. Roos The Salty Rim Grill, 9524 Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach, is a lively watering hole at the southeast base of the Blind Pass Bridge, with a great sunset deck overlooking “the pass” and Sunset Beach.

Its kitchen, which is well known for turning out memorable cuisine, has refocused on fresh, local quality food. With the hiring of a new in-house chef, George Lacagnina, who has recently introduced an entirely new menu reminiscent of his local experience at Tampa’s Mise en Place, Side Burns and the New City Grille.

“The “Salty Rim” refers to the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, so the new menu items include fresh local foods prepared with flavors from Caribbean, Mexican, and Floribbean inspiration, with some Asian thrown in, using spices and fruit flavors, especially citrus. “Every ingredient is in the recipes by design,” says George, who fancies himself a food ambassador.

The Salty Rim’s new general manager, JD, is a Treasure Island resident, with 9 years experience at the Red Mesa on 4th Street and years before that at the Pier House Grille in Gulfport. J.D. says his goal is for customers to experience “terrific and attentive” service. “It’s great to be working with George, who has the kitchen under control. We seem to be constantly training new servers here, on the beach, but we now have some who have been with us through a busy season, so we are ready to handle the best the residents and summer visitors can ask of us.

The menu is bold, and folded, easier to read and even to handle than the prior one. Some of my favorite appetizers are still there, the award-winning Key West Conch Chowder, and the often special soup of the day, Seafood Ceviche Margarita, Bong Bong Shrimp, Fiesta Calamari Poblano Queso, Montego Bay Jerked Wings and Renee’s favorite, the Oyster Bar Junk. It appears the prices mostly stayed the same or went up or down a dollar.

Some of the new items are especially creative.

The Avocado Almond Frita ($6.90) is a fresh Avocado

sliced and crusted in an Almond shell, deep-fried & drizzled with Mango Scotch Bonnet Jam and a side of Chipolte Lime Aoli. The Ropa Vieja Brisket ($8.90) served on crispy cilantro garlic tostones are full of subtle flavors. There’s a Southwest Togarachi Tuna Poke, with wasabi guacamole & black sesame ginger mango salsa.

All salad dressings are made in-house for a nice variety of fresh salads. You can get Chef & Caesar in small ($3.90) and large ($6.90). Greek ($9.90), Asian Tuna ($13.90) and Spinach Salad ($9.90) to which can be added Chicken ($4.90) Shrimp or Steak ($6.90).

The “Between the Buns” section starts out with the ever popular Rim and BBQ Beach Burgers ($8.90) and ($9.90) adding a spicy blackened burger with blue cheese, and a Ropa Vieja sandwich ($8.90) along with Buffalo and Santa Fe Chicken ($8.90) or Oyster Po Boy ($12.90) For entrees, ($14 - $24), try the new Mole Braised Short Ribs sprinkled with cilantro goat cheese polenta and topped with pineapple salsa which tops the list. Other exotic dishes like Pina Colada Chicken, Pepper-fried Tuna Steak, Chimmi Churri Steak, Blackened Shrimp with Savory Pork Mofongo and Island Coconut Seafood Stew promise gastronomic adventure.

Add two full liquor bars, one indoors, one out, a shaded sunset deck, live entertainment and our sensational weather and you have the makings of agreat date or party.

Salty Rim is open every day 11 am to 10 pm - weeknights and 3 am Friday & Saturday.

We have sampled and enjoyed a number of the new dishes offered and so far give our complete approval.

They even do a great job filling carry out orders.

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GULF BEACHES SCHOOLS UPDATE

‘Up-tempo’ for Gulf Beaches Schools Story by STEVE TRAIMAN Photos by Heidi Leply, Aloha Photography and Jim Tizzano - www.JimTizzanoPhotography.com

Parents and students who saw the only public elementary school on the Gulf Beaches close in 2009 have a much brighter outlook for the new school year.

The Pinellas School Board will reopen Gulf Beaches Elementary in St. Pete Beach and King’s Highway in Clearwater this fall as K-5 technology magnet programs. As a result, the Board of the Academy by the Sea charter school, which had sought the Gulf Beaches site as its primary location, has suspended its current application and offered its support to the new tech school program.

Also on St. Pete Beach, St. John Vianney Catholic School reports a 75% enrollment increase and many new programs and facility enhancements these past four years.

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JIM TIZZANO

Gulf Beaches Reopening The Pinellas School Board voted unanimously March 11 to approve the reopening at the former Gulf Beaches and Kings Highway Elementary Schools this fall for grades K-5 as “ Centers for Innovation and Digital Learning,” as dubbed

by Superintendent Mike Grego when he introduced the idea last December. Both schools were closed in 2009 along with six other campuses due to declining enrollment, and the County has not opened a new school in the past decade.

JIM TIZZANO

Maximum enrollment is up to 348 at Gulf Beaches and up to 232 at Kings Highway, with applications for both schools available online from March 12 to 17. About 200 people attended a School Board open house the prior evening.

Total applications received at the March 17 deadline were 249 for Gulf Beaches and 141 for Kings Highway, according to School Board spokesperson Melanie Marquez Parra. She said,“We are very pleased with the response that was received. We opened up applications again for open spots during the Late Application Period that began the end of March.”

Half the seats at each grade level are reserved for students who live in the previously closed schools’ zones. For Gulf Beaches, this is the previous Gulf Beaches zone on the barrier island of St. Pete Beach. For Kings Highway, this is the previous

Kings Highway and North Ward zones, including the barrier island of Clearwater Beach and Island Estates. Another 20% are reserved for students not receiving prior zoned school priority, but living closest to each school. The remaining 30% will be assigned by random number lottery from each school‘s North or South application area. In coming years, both campuses also could serve middle school students.

Students at each “new” school will get a laptop or tablet to access online programs focused on boosting reading skills and FCAT performance. Through the “flipped classroom” practice, students would watch views or Web programs online outside of school when traditionally they would be doing homework. They would use this information during next day’s class, in effect, extending the school day.

It will cost an estimated $680,000 to renovate both schools for the new tech program, with work beginning soon in-house by the Pinellas County Schools Operations Department. Applications for Principal at both schools are being taken by the School Board.

Dr. Grego told Paradise News, “The opening of our two Centers for Innovation and Digital Learning at Gulf Beaches and Kings Highway elementary schools greatly expands choices for parents in Pinellas County.

We’ve seen an increased desire among parents to have more choices in the educational options for their children. In an effort to meet that need, we are expanding the number of magnets and other application programs at all levels throughout the County. We have numerous programs to pick from, and we invite parents to inquire about schools that are of interest to them.”

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D., began as superintendent on Sept. 26, 2012, a day after his contract was approved by the Pinellas County School Board. Dr. Grego was selected following a national search.

Before joining the Pinellas County School District, Dr. Grego served as associate professor at the University of Central Florida. An educator with more than three decades of experience in public education, Dr. Grego spent five months as Florida’s Interim Chancellor of K-12 Education in 2011.

From 2008 to 2011, Dr. Grego served as superintendent of Osceola County, overseeing dramatic academic improvements in the district.

Dr. Grego began his career in Hillsborough County as a teacher in 1980. He climbed the ranks over his 28-year career in the district to become Assistant Superintendent for Technical, Career and Adult Education in 2000 and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and instruction in 2002.

A New York native, Dr. Grego earned a bachelor of science degree in Technology Education from the State University of New York in Oswego.

He holds two master’s degrees, one in Industrial Technology Education from Illinois State University and another in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. He also holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida.

Dr. Grego has received numerous recognitions and awards, including two in recent years for his efforts to promote arts education. In 2010, the Florida Alliance for Arts Education recognized him with an annual Superintendent Leadership Award for his efforts to promote arts education, and the previous year, the Florida Music Educators Association named him Superintendent of the Year for his ardent support of music education.

Academy by the Sea Options Last November 12, the St. Pete Beach-based Academy by the Sea Board got approval from the Pinellas School Board for its application to open what would be the District’s only Montessori middle school and at that time the only public school on the barrier islands. At that meeting, parents, students and then St. Pete Beach Mayor Steve McFarlin noted the need that school would fill for their community, with about 1,900 families with children enrolled in public and private schools.

Academy by the Sea would also have offered options for other area Montessori students.

Included were two private Montessori schools — SPB elementary school Montessori by the Sea and Alegria Montessori School in St. Petersburg, as well as Gulfport Elementary School’s Montessori magnet program.

There have been no Montessori middle schools in Pinellas — public or private — and there are no Montessori high schools.

The St. Pete Beach City Commission unanimously passed a resolution in support of Academy by the Sea last year and has a “universal agreement to re-establish a school in the city,” said Commissioner Jim Parent. Prime location for the new charter school was the former Gulf Beaches Elementary School, with other alternative sites on Treasure Island and Madeira Beach.

With the School Board approval of new tech magnet schools at the former Gulf Beaches and Kings Highway locations, on behalf of the Academy by the Sea Board, Chairperson Luann Schecht said,“After meeting with

Superintendent Michael Grego, Academy by the Sea has determined that our continued efforts to open a charter school would be duplicative of efforts by the Pinellas County School Board to open its own school at the Gulf Beaches facility to serve the same student population.

Academy by the Sea will, therefore, suspend its current charter application. We will remain in contact with Dr. Grego and the School Board to assess the means by which our volunteer force can contribute toward the new school at the Gulf Beaches location.”

Joe Schulte of Uni International Transportation & Logistics in St. Pete Beach, an Academy by the Sea Board member, told Paradise News,“As a father of two elementary age children and SPB resident, I was excited with the prospect of a public school option returning to the area. Our children have been in the Montessori system since age 3, as we found that it expands the child’s mind to see the entire world around them as an opportunity to learn, and learning is positive and exciting. I became involved as a Board member for a public charter school seeking to affect positive change and based on the Montessori methodology as it appeared to be a step in the right direction.

The result was charter approval after two years of efforts and a spectacular education program developed and codified by Board member Sarah Byrd. Soon after the charter was approved, the Pinellas County Schools announced they were re-opening the Gulf Beaches school as a ‘Technology Magnet School.’The goal was and is for our local children to have a local public school option and I am in full support of this positive change.”

St. John Vianney Progress Jill Hudson, Principal of St. John Vianney Catholic School, told Paradise News,“I’m very passionate about St. Johns, as I grew up on St. Pete Beach and graduated myself from St. Johns in 1991.

Talk about full circle!

“When I started as a teacher in the 2010 school year we had about 147 students, and this year have a current enrollment of 259 students, with a capacity of about 280, Much of this is due to my predecessor, Dr. Kristy Swol, and her dedicated vision plan committee (see Paradise News, March 2009 issue).

“In 2011, St. John’s became Pinellas County’s first International Baccalaureate (IB) world school for the middle years program (MYP) grades 6 to 8.

IB provides a framework of learning that encourages all students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and to the real world.

It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement, qualities that are essential for life in the 21st century. In addition, academic enrichment classes now offered to advanced students in grades 1 to 5.

“Our performing arts program has expanded in the past few years to include a children’s praise and worship band for grades 3 to 8 in addition to our weekly band program. We are in our second year of offering a junior international thespian society program for our middle school students. The performing arts department also presents a Broadway Junior Musical each spring in the Monsignor Trainor

PHOTOS BY HEIDI LEPLY, ALOHA PHOTOGRAPHY

St. John Vianney offers many tuition assistance opportunities to qualifying families including, Step Up For Students (SUFS) that offers scholarships for low-income students in grades K to 12. The program, which administers the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, empowers families to choose the school that best meets their child’s needs.

Principal Hudson emphasizes, “Our pastor, Father John Blum, offers unbelievable support to the school. Our IB program has been stellar for us in our continuing progress, while other Catholic schools in the Tampa Bay area have closed due to lack of support and students.”

[Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Melanie Parra, Pinellas School Board PIO; Wendy Savage and Joe Schulte, Academy by the Sea; Jill Hudson, St. John Vianney Catholic School.]

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

JIM TIZZANO

Parish Hall, with this year’s production of ‘Little Mermaid, Junior,’ May 7 to 9.

“St. John’s offers a competitive sports program for boys and girls in grades 5 to 8. Competitive sports teams include flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball and track & field Cheerleading is also available for grades 6 to 8.

Extra-curricular activities include golf club, running club, spirit squad, yearbook, safety patrols, student council and homework club.

“From a facilities perspective, we’ve taken on small construction projects every year, modifying and expanding school offices, adding a decorative security fence and playground shade structure, remodeling classrooms and bathrooms, among other projects.”

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Professional Managers Strive To Maximize Potential of Hotels and Condo-Hotel Properties.

by Peter A. Roos Florida’s tourism economy is booming.

Record number of heads in beds means record bed tax revenues.While marketing directors of hotels and resorts take the bows for improving revenues year over year, they may not be doing as well as they could, according to hotel management consultant, Gilles Arditi of Southwind Hospitality. (SWH) He should know. One of his company’s specialties is managing properties in receivership.

“Managing a hotel, resort or condo-hotel these days requires attention to revenues, expenses, décor, ambiance, service, positioning, branding, marketing and more. Some of it comes down to knowing what needs to be done and hiring the right team to accomplish it.

Success also benefits from a knowledge of the internet and strategies to maximize revenues from OTA’s, the online travel agencies like Trip Advisor, Orbitz and Expedia. Knowing which airlines bring visitors to your market and participating in joint promotions can also help.

Getting your guests to tell their Facebook friends how much fun they are having at your resort is another great strategy.”

The president of St. Petersburg-based Southwind Hospitality LLC is in the growing business of turning hotels around in Florida and nationwide.

The firm, which includes partners Chad Coldren and Stephen Page, addresses the basic aspects of hotel operation, such as safety of the premises and time spent turning rooms, to outside issues like exposure on Internet booking sites and supplier contracts. Stephen is also involved in building two new properties in Madeira Beach. “Most of the money is made in the rooms, the bar and the restaurants” says Arditi, with 20 years of hospitality management experience, who was regional vice president of operations for Dallas-based Prism Hotels 36 | APRIL 2014 | ParadiseNewsFL.com

Gilles Arditi, left, and Chad Coldren of Southwind Hospitality used an e-commerce strategy to help turn around the Quality Beach Resort in Clearwater Beach. Photo by Mark Wemple.

& Resorts before starting Southwind.

SWH uses revenue management extensively to create demand at all of their hotels and resorts.

“The easiest part is to cut costs, but the most difficult part is to grow revenue.

The goal is to rent the right room to the right guest at the right price, every time!”

SWH manages several hotels in the Tampa Bay area: Economy Inn, Inn on the Beach and Quality Hotel on the Beach, all in Clearwater; and SWH will be managing the brand new Hampton Inn and Suites in Clearwater Beach.

They took over the Howard Johnson Inn & Suites in Jacksonville after recommending changes a month earlier that led to a 65% increase in occupancy and 25% higher revenue. Some fixes are simple, according to Arditi. For instance, it should take housekeepers no more than a half-hour to clean each room.

Green initiatives such as skipping linen or towel changes for guests staying over can help save time, and there are also environmentally friendly methods of cleaning bathrooms that save time & money.

When new management is hired at a hotel, Southwind goes through its a checklist of possible changes, determining whether staffing is right for average occupancy and whether contracts for supplies and services should be renegotiated. Guests hardly notice these changes if done correctly” Arditi says. “Our responsibility is to cash flow the property,” he says.

However, he adds that it is also the

manager’s responsibility to let an owner know whether the efforts are a lost cause and that a hotel would need to be locked up completely, unless the owner is able and willing to reposition the hotel into a more contemporary facility.

Arditi and his partners — Coldren, vice president of operations and a certified hotel administrator, and Page, a veteran real estate developer— can boast prior success with hotel turnarounds. At the Quality Beach Resort in Clearwater Beach, an e-commerce strategy was put in place resulting in more than $1.5 million in new revenue from Expedia. Targeting hotels to nearby businesses can also generate room nights, Arditi advises.

“The owners have to find a niche for their hotels,” says Arditi. Often that goes beyond tourism. Hotels along the Gulf Coast may enjoy a boost from winter tourism or Major League Baseball spring training, but that’s only good for a few months of an entire year, he points out.

Arditi sees opportunity in the Paradise NEWS readership area. Owners wanting to retire as well as owners wanting a full service management company should consider hiring SWH since we provide a turnkey solution to all aspects of hotel, and condo hotel management.

SWH can be found online at www.southwindhospitality.com or call their office (727) 803-6926, or Gilles Arditi on his mobile number 469-286-9514.

FI SMH ING R E PO RT H WITH ARK UBBARD JOHNS PASS | HUBBARD’S

MARINA

“If your too busy to go fishing, Your just too busy!”

- Salty Sol Fleishman

Johns Pass Fishing Report 3/26/14 INSHORE- Cas Hans, of Delaware, has been fishing from the beach behind our shop a lot this past week. He was picking off some large sheepshead from underneath our main dock on dead shrimp with a 2ot hook. The weight he needed depended on the tide, but he was fishing flat on the bottom the whole time with great success.

Tom McDowell, a St. Petersburg local, was fishing under Johns Pass bridge with a gulp jig catching nice flounder. He was working it slow along the bottom when he hooked the nice ones.

Marty Jensen, from Homestead Florida, and Sam Cunningham from Indiana were both fishing from the North jetty of Johns pass with live shrimp on the bottom and were both catching nice flounder. Marty’s biggest one was over 18 inches!

Jamie Charlton, another St. Petersburg local, was fishing further down the jetty with live shrimp catching speckled trout on a bobber and sheepshead off the bottom.

Mike Miller, from Seminole, and Rick Jones, from St. Pete were both fishing from the beach north of the jetty catching nice whiting in the surf. Mike was using live shrimp on the bottom and Rick was using squid. The mackerel are thicker now, but when we took catch information the bite was weak due to the cooler water following last week’s cold front. It took 4 days or so for the temperature to make a come-back.

NEAR SHORE - THE KINGFISH BITE IS ON! Our five hour Am half day today brought home fourteen keeper kings!

They were skyrocketing left and right. Last Sunday the water temp hit 72 degrees and it was like someone turned on the kingfish bite switch. We brought in 6 Sunday between our two half days and the all day trip. Monday’s double half days brought in a total of seven.

Today’s (3/24/14) half day got 14, who knows how many the all day will bring in, but were expecting a ton! The mackerel are around too, but now our focused has shifted to kingfish. Our first shark trip did well bringing home a 7ft black tip shark!

We are starting to see more of these toothy critters coming up as the water warms.

OFFSHORE- We haven’t had an overnight trip lately, but did run a long-range 12 hour trip last Thursday. We were super successful too!

Not only did we haul in 25 or more, nice keeper sized jacks. We also brought home 6 really nice sized African pompano. Check out our Facebook for the great photos from this trip. We also caught two really nice cobias out there as well.

Plus, we had mangrove snapper, vermilions, lanes & some yellowtail!

UP NEXT AT HUBBARD’S MARINA We have gotten a new bait freezer in our shop at Hubbard’s Marina!

With the new room we have seriously increased our frozen bait selection. We now carry five lb. boxes of cigar minnows, three lb. bags of baby octopus, rock shrimp, clam strips, sand fleas, shrimp and squid. Were working to secure frozen oysters and fiddler crabs!

Also, added a beer cooler to our shop! Now you can get all your tackle, bait and beer in the same place for shore fishing! Or you can

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SPB LIBRARY 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363-9238 www.stpetebeach.org Monday/Wednesday 10am-8pm Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday closed Phyllis Ruscella - Administrator Maryjane Hyatt - Librarian Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/SPBLibrary Follow us on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/spblibrary/ Closed: Monday, May 26 COMPUTER CLASSES E-Reader Hour Mondays, 2-3pm April 7, 14, 21, & 28 May 5, 12, 19, & 26 ADULT PROGRAMS Monet: presented by Ray Kulla Director, Eckerd College, ASPEC Wednesday, April 23, 12 noon

GULF BEACHES LIBRARY 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ Contact person: Travis Ann Sherman Contact phone: 391-2828 SPECIAL EVENTS: Food for Thought: Our annual fundraiser serves up tastes from some of best restaurants on the beaches.

It’s later in the year, Saturday, April 5, so the weather should be balmy.

Tickets $20 in advance, for sale here in the library, and $30 at the door.

We’re ready to sign up volunteers too!

AARP Tax help: The AARP will help file taxes, 10:00 to 1:30 every Tuesday & Thursday through April 15.

Meditation Classes: Saturday, April 26 through June 14, 10am – 12:30 pm.

Ted Leitho teaches meditation based on Your Head in the Tiger’s Mouth

by Ramesh Balsekar and The Power of Now

by Eckhart Tolle.

Computer Classes: All classes 1:00 pm.

If you are bringing a laptop, set up before the class begins.

E-mail Class: Wed., April 9 & May 14.

Open Forum: Mon., April 21 & May 19.

Internet Class: Wed., April 16 & May 21.

Facebook: Mon., April 28.

Cancelled in May.

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City Commissioner Jim Parent Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 pm Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 pm Discussion of local issues AARP Tax Preparation Help Fridays, 10 am-3 pm, April 4 & 11 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Mother Goose Story Time for ages 3 and under Thursdays, 11 am-12 noon April 3, 10, 17, & 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 I Want to Be a Skeeter Reader (certified reading therapy dog) Thursdays, 4pm April 3, 10, 17, & 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Tuesdays, 10:30am April 15, book: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers April 22, film: [same title] May 20, book: tba May 27, film: tba

International Film Movement: First Tuesdays @ 4:00.

April 1, Barbara.

May 6, Aliyah.

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

April 29, May 27.

Winter Film Series: Every Wed. @ 2:30 pm through April 23.

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

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

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

We welcome all writers.

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

BOOK GROUPS: Chatterbooks: Tue’s @ 10:30. April 15, Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult.

May 20, The House I Loved

by Tatiana de Rosnay CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Baby & Me Storytime: (Baby - 2 yrs) Wed’s, 10:30 am. Short stories, puppets, songs & finger plays followed by some baby play & good times.

Wild Things Storytime & Art Class: (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30 am. Stories, puppets, songs, fingerplays, followed by an art/craft class at 11:00 am.

Happy Hour Library Time: (Ages 3-7) Fri’s, 4:30-5:30.

Read to our adorable pet therapy dogs, hear a new book, play Dolch sight word Bingo or Legos

FISHING RE PO RT

cont’ d from pg. 29

pick up a case on the way home from a successful fishing day!

This beer will still not be allowed on our boats, however, due to the stringent alcohol licensing rules.

During April - offering two 39 hour long-range deep sea fishing trips!

First is a full moon trip - Fri. April 11. & a new moon trip on April 25!

Also during April 4 twelve hour specialty trips.

Two are 12 hour long-range day trips.

Day trips - Thursdays only, and will go 40-60 miles out to target large amberjack and red grouper.

• First long range 12 hour day trip is April 3 and the second is April 17!

• The other two 12 hour trips will be 12 hour night snapper trips.

The night snapper 12 hours are Friday nights only, and we go 20-30 miles out for mangrove snapper.

• First night snapper is a full moon trip on April 11, and second is a new moon trip on Friday, April 25!

We offer two shark trips a month on Fridays. In April, our two trips

are April 4 & April 18. On our first shark trip we caught was a 7ft black tip. Shark trips have changed drastically from last year & we don’t offer shark trips on party boats anymore.

This year these trips are aboard our private charter boat, the Hub. Only 8 passengers allowed, the best possible shark tackle, perfect chum, and on the smaller quieter fiberglass private charter boat with no running generator were attracting the big boys. Join us for some night shark fishing fun!

Our FULL 2014 specialty trips schedule has been posted to our website! Not only are the 39 hours showing now, but ALL our 12 hours are also listed.

———————————————— Hubbards Marina (727)393-1947 Hubbardsmarina.com Facebook.com/hubbardsmarina Instagram feed: Instagram.com/hubbardsmarina YouTube channel: youtube.com/Thehubbardsmarina

FINANCE - cont’ d from pg. 25 History reflects that in 1929 (the last great deflationary economic period) if one placed 5-10% of their portfolio in gold and gold shares, your portfolio was made whole by 1936 just 7 years after the crash. If you didn’t, you waited until 1954 just to get your principle back, and you did it without taking dividends.

Could History be clamorously crying out to individual investors to DIVERSIFY EFFECTIVELY NOW into gold and gold shares?

The underlying fundamentals of our problems here in the U.S. whatever one wants to make of them have persisted for far too long for investors to be lackadaisical or Pollyannish. The prevailing political and economic perspectives clearly suggests that MORE OF THE SAME money printing and debt creation is coming!

Please feel free to contact me, Christopher Licata with your questions/comments at 727-278-4575 or email chris.licata@IFSsecurities.com.

Investing in gold and other commodities may not be suitable for everyone. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal.

Investors in precious metals such as gold and silver should expect price volatility during certain market periods, both positive and negative.

Investors should have adequate cash reserves and disposable income before entering these types of investments. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

CHRISTOPHER LICATA is a Registered Representative offering securities through IFS Securities, Atlanta, GA, Member FINRA/SIPC.

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is “Thank You”, it will be enough. - Meister Eckhart

The Estate of Michael Jackson & Cirque du Soleil presents…

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour One of the top 10 grossing music tours of all time will perform on Tuesday, May 20 & Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Since its world premiere in Montreal in October 2011, this electrifying production has thrilled audiences across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.

Tickets available at: www.cirquedusoleil.com/MichaelJackson or by calling 1-800-745-8000.

Tickets range from $50 to $125 each.

Created by Cirque du Soleil and directed by Jamie King, THE IMMORTAL World Tour is a departure from the company’s previous touring shows.

Featuring 49 international dancers, musicians, & acrobats, it is presented in a rock concert format that combines the excitement and innovation of Michael Jackson’s music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil’s unparalleled creativity.

The underpinnings of THE IMMORTAL World Tour are Michael Jackson’s powerful, inspirational music and lyrics—the driving force behind the show—brought to life with extraordinary power and breathless intensity.

Through unforgettable performances, the show underscores Michael’s global messages of love, peace & unity, and the band includes some of the same artists who previously worked with Michael.

Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.

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

EASTER EGG HUNT The Gulf Beaches Rotary Club with the assistance of the Isle of Capri Civic Association will sponsor an EASTER EGG HUNT on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 10:00am in the Treasure Island Community Center and Park, Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue.

Activities for children 10 year old and younger will include an egg hunt; bonnet and hat contest; and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

Bring your cameras so that you can take your picture with the Easter Bunny. The event is FREE. For additional information please contact the Treasure Island Recreation Department (727) 547-4575 or (727)367-2303.

CLASSES ANYTHING GOES ART Wednesdays 9:30am-12noon Comm. Center Garden Rm., Fred Wilder (727)360-8300 DRAWING & PAINTING CLASS Mondays 9:30am-2:30pm City Hall Aud. Fred Wilder (727)360-8300 GATORS & a Few Snowbirds Bluegrass Music (listen or play) Tuesday & Friday 1-4pm, Treasure Island Park, Bob Kuhl (727)669-3620 JAZZERCISE Mondays, Wed’s & Fri, 5:30-6:30pm Community Center Ginger Hancock (727)289-6795 JAZZ DANCE - Adult Contemporary Thur’s - 7:45-8:45pm. Comm. Ctr. Garden Rm, Gulf Blvd & 106th Ave. No experience/dance shoes needed. Loren Yancey (813) 900-3434 PORTRAIT WORKSHOP Fridays 10am-12:30pm City Hall Aud. Pete Garino (727)345-4150 PAINTING WORKSHOP Thursdays 1pm to 3:30pm Garden Room Fred Wilder (727)360-8390

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TAE KWON DO & TAI CHI Tue’s - 5:00 - 6:00pm - Comm. Ctr, Learn martial arts, self-defense - develop confidence & discipline. Adults & children, 5 yrs. old & older. Tae Ju Jung (727) 510-5122.

WORD SMITTEN 3rd Thursday of month 7-9pm, Comm. Center Garden Room Kate Sullivan (727)409-0500 YOGA IN TI Wed’s 6:30-7:45pm,Thur’s 8-9am, Comm. Ctr Garden Rm. Cheri McNally (727)460-8935 ZUMBA CLASS Wednesdays 6:45-7:45pm City Hall $6/ - $25/5 classes Sue McRee (727)459-0257.

ZARA FITNESS Mondays 8 - 9am TI Comm. Ctr, Offers whole body workout including weights & belly dancing qualified personal trainer & Zumba instructor .

Zara Newham (727)723-5800 ZUMBA FITNESS Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 10:30am T. I. Comm. Ctr., Trained in all aspects of Zumba Zumba Basic 1 & 2, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold Toning, Zumba in the Circuit & Zumba-tomic(kids).

On-going classes $5/per class.

Terri Grittani (727)545-4071.

YOGA RESTORATIVE Relax Restore Revive Fridays 5:30 - 6:30pm T. I. Comm. Ctr. Garden Rm., Internal massage . brings peace - body and mind & revitalizes . energy. Lucy Favaloro (516)417-1952. _______________________________________ CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG Azalea Recreation Center 1600 72nd St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-893-7150 www.stpeteparksrec.org AGELESS GRACE EXERCISE PROGRAM Ageless Grace adult exercise program is now offered at Azalea Recreation Center, on Tuesday from 10-10:50 a.m. This program utilizes 21 tools while in a seated position to stimulate memory, creativity, imagination, analytic, strategic

and kinesthetic learning. The tools activate the body’s core, internal organs, respiratory, endocrine and digestive systems. Exercise while seated increases stability, range of motion and physical abilities in all ages. Great program for those with weight and joint issues, diabetes and physical limitations. Those with knee or hip replacements require doctor permission. Cost is $15 per month and requires a $15 annual ADVANTAGE card.

More information call 727-893-7150 or to find out more about Parks and Recreation activities, see our website at www.stpeteparksrec.org ________________________________________ ST. PETE B EA C H 727.363.9245 • www.SPBRec.com St Pete Beach Community Center 7701 Boca Ciega Drive,St. Pete Beach, 33706 Jennifer McMahon, CPR,P Rec. Director Summer camp for City of St. Pete Beach NOW Open!

Registration for the 2014 summer camp programs offered by the City of St. Pete Beach Recreation department is now open. There are full day camp options and ½ day specialty camps that include: all American dolls, archery, construction, cooking, creative writing, cheerleading, fishing, photography, and Lego ® Robotics.

For registration forms and more information, go to www.spbrec.com or call the St Pete Beach Community Center 727-363-9245.

AQUATIC FITNESS CLASS Specialized aquatic fitness class is designed for those who are movement impaired.

Suggested participants are those with Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, or other neuromuscular issues and the class will concentrate on range of motion, balance issues and muscle strengthening. Classes are offered at The City of St. Pete Beach Family Aquatic Center Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am - 12:15pm. Cost is only $5 SPB Res. $6 Non-Residents. Join anytime.

More information www.spbrec.com or call (727) 363-9264.

A rts & Leisure by

Vickie Kolb - A rts L eisure Coordinator

LIVE THEATRE AMERICAN STAGE 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg, 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org APRIL Through April 13 – Around the World in 80 Days 6 – Hawk & Wayne's “It's A Living” 9 – May 4 – The Wiz Theater in the Park A SIMPLE THEATER The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 www.asimpletheatre.org APRIL 10 – Cobb – History Museum CAPITOL THEATER 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues APRIL 3 – Steve Hacket 6 – Jesse Cook 9 – Nobuyuki Tsujii 11 – Judy Collins 12 – The Zombie's 13 – Todd Rundgren 19 – Air Supply 25 – Blast w Farner and Stormbringer 26 – Megan Hilty 29 – Boz Scaggs 30 – The Mavericks

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CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATER 5501 27th Ave S (26th Ave. S.) 727.418.3733 www.mygulfport.us/City_Departments/ Leisure_Services/Theater/Hickman_ Theater.htm APRIL 3 – 20 – Stepping Out (18 years and older) EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793, www.eightoclocktheatre.com/ MAY 2 – 11 - Grease FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com APRIL 25 - May 18 - The Mikado MAY 1 – Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Bandstand 2 - 4 – Big Guava Festival 17 – Lady Antebellum GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER NEW WEBSITE 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com/ APRIL Through April 2 – Quartet 5 – Lenore Raphael with Howard Alden 8 – Open Rehearsal – La Musica 13 – Ann Sweeten 18 – Chroma Quartet GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org APRIL 3 – 20 – Stepping Out (18 years and older)

GULFPORT COMMUNITY THEATER 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport Gulfport Community Players at Catherine Hickman Theatre 727.322.0316 www.mygulfport.us LARGO CULTURAL CENTER 105 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL 33779 (727) 587-6793 www.largoarts.com APRIL 4 – 80's Unplugged 5 – Vixen and Undercover Betty 7 – Yesterdayze 11,12 – Hansel and Gretel 12 – Baby Boomer Comedy Show 17 – Largo Teen Idol 18 – Vanilla Fudge MAY 2 – 11 - Grease M.A.D. THEATRE OF TAMPA (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com APRIL 6,7 – Auditions – Most Fabulous Story Ever Told MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATER At Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 NEW WEBSITE www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 APRIL 19 – Jimmy Buffet 25 – IIFA – Magic of the Movies MAY 1 – Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Bandstand 2 -4 – Big Guava Festival 17 – Lady Antebellum STAGE THEATER & CONSERVATORY 11650 131st Street N, Largo – Country Day World School 813- 817 – 2585 www.newstagelargo.org

RUTH ECKERD HALL 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com Spring season of classes for Hoffman Institute begin March 14 – Register now.

APRIL 2 – TFO – Themes and Variations 3 - Pilobolus 4 - Paul ANka 5 - Amos Lee 6 - The Ten Tenors of Broadway 6 – TFO – Benny Goodman Tribute 10,11,12 – Million Dollar Quartet 13 – TFO – Mozart, Diamond and Brahms 15 – 19 – Wizard of Oz 22 – Brighthouse Senior Idol 24 – Under the Streetlamp 25 – Rob Thomas Trio 27 – Side by Side by Side 27 – TFO – Tan Dun's Water Concerto 29 – Santana ST. PETERSBURG CITY THEATRE Theatre is located just off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. South, St. Petersburg, 33712.

Box Office:Tickets / Information 727-866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org MAY 2 – 18 – Regrets Only STAGE THEATER NEW & CONSERVATORY 11650 131st Street N, Largo – Country Day World School 813- 817 – 2585 www.newstagelargo.org STAGEWORKS THEATER NEW 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, (813)374-2416 www.stageworks.org Through April 13 – Ten Percent of Marta Solano 18, 19 – Room Service MAY 1 – 18 – A Few Good Men

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April Events Tuesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 6, 2014 – 40th Annual Sun 'n' Fun Annual Fly-in & Expo, General admission $37.

Lakeland. Second largest airshow in the world with over 500 exhibits. www.sun-n-fun.org - schedule & parking.

Thursday, April 3, 2014 – Sunset Beach Lion's Club BBQ 6:30 pm. Lions Club - 9300 W. Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island. great night of food, music and fun on the beach. www.sunsetbeachcivicassociation.org/events Saturday, May 3, 2014 - SeaGrapes Fine Wine & Food Festival 8 - 11 pm. $95+. The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Annual benefit for youth education and conservation programs (813) 273-4000 or www.seagrapes.org Thursday, April 3, 2014 - Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps 7 - 9:30 pm. $10. Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park. Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. (727) 522-6877.

Friday, April 4, 2014 – What Do I Tell My Children? 11 am Advanced Management Seminars.

Palmer Room, Lewis House -Eckerd College, St. Petersburg. Video and discussion regarding children and grief.

Email mikebeilis@kmbvideojournal.com Friday, April 4 - Ribbon Cutting on Expanded Chihuly Retail Store 4 - 6 pm ribbon cut - 4:30 pm. FREE. Chihuly Collection, 400 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Expanded retail outlet with new offerings of the renowned work of Dale Chihuly. www.moreanartscenter.org Friday, April 4, 2014 – Guppy's Gulfside Gallop Sunset 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk 6:30 pm. $25.

Indian Rocks Beach County Park, 1700 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach.

After party with free beer for runners, live music, massages, kid's activities.

Call (727) 517 – 3131. www.irbhome.com/events Friday, April 4, 2014 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE - Beach Blvd. Gulfport.

Artistic vendors & demonstrations, entertainment throughout the city. www.gulfportma.com Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5, 2014 – Beach Goes Pops Activities throughout the day. Free with VIP seating for Dinner Extravaganza available. Between 9th & 10th Avenues and Gulf Way in Pass-a-Grille. Music, food and beverages, vendors. www.beachgoespops.com

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Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6, 2014 – Safety Harbor Singer Songwriter Festival $43.75+ for 3-Day Passes.

Complete times & listing visit www.safetyharborsingersongwriterfestival.com Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 13, 2014 – Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival 10 am – 10 pm. $8/adults. $4/students, $5/seniors. Pier 60 at 10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach. Beach Walk of Fame theme. www.sugarsandfestival.com Saturday, April 5 - $1 Admission to the Chihuly Collection 10 am - 5 pm. $1.

Chihuly Collection, 400 Beach Dr.NE, St. Petersburg. Discounted admission to the world renowned work of Dale Chihuly. www.moreanartscenter.org Saturday, April 5, 2014 – St. Pete Abundance Orange Gleaning 9 – 11 am. FREE. Fossil Park, 6635 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg. Meeting first Saturday of each month to determine areas for picking and contact homeowners willing to share. www.stpeteabundance.org Saturday, April 5, 2014 – Antique Evaluations at Plant Museum 10 – 11:45 am. $5 donation per item.

Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa. There is a limit of four items per family. Tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis, and will be sold between 10 am and 11:45 am. Museum admission FREE with donation. (813) 254-1891. www.artfestival.com Saturday, April 5, 2014 – Save the Face Race 5K 8:30 am race start. Free. Meet at 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach.

Benefits Oral Cancer Awareness and research. Prizes and raffles. www.facebook.com/savefacerace Saturday, April 5, 2014 – Dunedin Scottish Highland Games Highlander Park at 1920 Pinehurst Rd, Dunedin. Celebrating the music, athletics, family heritage & dancing of Scotland, the annual Dunedin Highland Games honor the rich cultural history of our area. www.dunedinhighlandgames.com Saturday, April 5, 2014 – Best of Tampa Bay 7pm. $65.

Straz Center- Performing Arts, Riverwalk, Tampa. Culinary fundraiser to benefit the performing arts programs of the center. www.strazcenter.org/bestoftampabay Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6, 2014 – 11th Annual Corey Ave. Arts & Crafts Festival 10 am – 5 pm. FREE. Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Outdoor Festival - arts, crafts & green market. www.artfestival.com •www.coreyave.com

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STRAZ CENTER 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org APRIL Through April 13 – Disenchanted 1 – The Search for Life Beyond Earth 4 – TFO – Tribute to Benny Goodman 5 – Best of Tampa Bay Fundraiser 8 – 13 – Jersey Boys 10 – 27 – Hat Trick Theater – Unnecessary Farce 11 – TFO – Mozart, Diamond and Brahms 12 – Noah Gundersen 14 – Del Barber 17 – Latin Nights at Maestro's 20 – Easter Brunch at Maestro's 22 – 27 – Ghost The Musical 24 – May 18 – The D*Word, A Musical 25 – TFO – Tan Dun's Water Concerto 26 – Charlotte's Web 27 – Tampa Bay Symphony 30 – May 3 – Stomp 30 – Aparna Ramaswamy THE COLISEUM 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 http://www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea Dance - 1st & 3rd Wed. @ month. $7/dance, $10 dance instruction PATEL CONSERVATORY http://www.patelconservatory.org/ Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes APRIL 1 – Vocal and Music Spring Concert 25 – Jazz Jam Spring MAY 1 – 10 – Oklahoma

21 – Tess Gallagher 23 – Palladium Chamber Players 25 – Upon these Shores 29 – Tampa Bay Symphony VAN WEZEL 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org APRIL 1 - Mandy Patinkin 2 - Bring It On, the Musical 3 - Music Makes Community 7 - American Idiot 8, 9 - Million Dollar Quartet 13 – Masters of the Fiddle 22, 23 – Shen Yun Show 24 – Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus 27 – John Legend 28 – Voices of the Holocaust VENUE THEATRE 9125 US Hwy 19 N, Hudson’s Furniture Plaza Mainlands Blvd, Pinellas Park.

(727) 822-6194 • venueactorstudio.org Venue Theatre is a non profit 501(c)(3) Corporation, founded in 1992 to serve actors, writers & artists of Tampa Bay. WEST COAST PLAYERS 21905 US 19 N. Clearwater, 727.437.2363 wcplayers@gmail.com, wcplayers.org APRIL 18 – May 4 – Talking With...

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TAMPA BAY TIMES FORUM 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 813.301.6500 tampabaytimesforum.com APRIL 13 – Gala of the Royal Horses 25 – 98Rockfest

ARMED FORCES MILITARY 2050 34th Way N., Largo 727-539-8371 armedforcesmuseum.com APRIL 13 – Build a Model Camp 18 – July 13 – The American Soldier, A Photographic Tribute 24 – 6th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser

THE MAHAFFEY THEATER 400 1st St. So, Bayfront Center, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 Now NO Surcharges www.themahaffeytheater.com, www.ticketmaster.com www.floridaorchestra.org Now NO Surcharges APRIL 3 – TFO – Themes and Variations 3 – Branford Marsalis Quartet 5 – TFO – A Tribute to Benny Goodman 8 – Green Day's American Idiot 12 – TFO – Mozart, Diamond and Brahms 16 – Night of Queen 18 – Rhonda Shear 19 – TFO – Symphony of Heros 26 – TFO – Tan Dun's Water Concerto

DALI MUSEUM One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727.823.3767 salvadordalimuseum.org Experience all of Dali’s art works, over 2,000 pieces!

Saturdays Dali & Beyond Film Series Sundays - Yoga + Dali Dillydally w/ Dali daily The Royal Inheritance: Dali Works from Spanish National Collection Visit website - ongoing lectures/activities APRIL Through – April 27 – Warhol: Art, Fame, Mortality 3 – Opera at The Dali 13 – Los Vinos de Dali 17 – Persistence of Memory Memoir Writing 24 – Our Town Conversation

THE PALLADIUM 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org APRIL 3 – Brandford Marsalis 4 – Eliza Gilkyson 5 – I Can't Stop Laughing 6 – Listening Room Showcase 10 – Hammond B3 and Tony Monaco 11,12 – Bluesfest After Shows 13 – Claire Lynch Band 17 – 19 – Godspell

FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th Street So, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 flholocaustmuseum.org Mon-Sun; last entry 3:30pm Permanent Exhibitions – History, Heritage and Hope, Kaddish in Wood APRIL Through – April 26, 2014 – Holocaust Images, Sculptures by D.K. Lubarsky Through - April 27 – Fire in My Heart

GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM 115 10th Avenue, St Pete Beach 727 552-1610 gulfbeachesmuseum.com Thu-Fri-Sat 10am - 4pm. Sunday 1-4pm.

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

HENRY PLANT MUSEUM NEW 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa (813) 254-1891 www.plantmuseum.com Closed Mondays. Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 5 pm.

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

Through December 31, 2014 – The Pottery of Wedgewood APRIL 5 – Antique Evaluations JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day Thursdays - Ringling by the Bay ($10) Joseph’s Coat Skyscape - Thur & Fri pm New Interactive Galleries for Families Ongoing -Paolo Veronese Exhibit APRIL Through April 6 – Picturing Japan Through May 4 - R. Luke DuBois Through June 2 – Reserved Through June 29 – Kolter Glass Collection Through June 30 – Fat Boy (Gardens) Through July 13 – In the Streets – Urban Photography 3 – Ringling Underground 10 – Courtyard Swing 17 – Ringling by the Bay – The Vertigo MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 fine-arts.org Ongoing – Sitter and Subject in Nineteenth Century Society 3rd Saturday of month Make & Take Thursday Evenings adm. $10 after 5pm APRIL Though May 11 – New Mexico and the Arts of Enchantment Through July 20 – Aaron Siskind's 5, 9 – Make and Take 8 – Friends of Decorative Arts Lecture 9 – Coffee Talk with Nan Colton 17 – UNCHartED – The Business of Art 17 – Porch Party 18 – New Parent Gallery Conversations 27 – Painting in the Park ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, 727.894.1052 spmoh.org 3rd Saturday, 2pm-5pm Museum grounds; Free! Artifacts Study Lab, Learning Center & Lab, Archives, Many Collections!

Permanent Exhibitions: VISION: Challenge, Change, & Continuity The World’s First Commercial Airline • Piering into Past, Pondering Future • On the Homefront, St. Petersbur Goes to War 1941-1945 • Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen APRIL Through – July 13 – Photographic Tribute to an American Soldier 10 – Cobb – A Simple Theater

TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 3301 Gateway Centre Blvd, Pinellas Park 579.8226, info@tbauto.org, tbauto.org Features a unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles that demonstrate creativity, imagination and engineering Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER 801 Old Water St, Tampa 813.228.0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org APRIL Through April 13 – Charting the Land of Flowers Through April 27 – Suited for Space 2 – Tampa and The Spanish American War 2 – Sangria and Stories 4 – Home School History Days 5 – Florida and the Birth of American Cuisine 6 – Community Case Talk Big Brothers & Sisters 9 – Frank Duckwall Annual Lecture 12 – My Doll and Me 13 – Closing Day Charting the Land of FLowers 23 - Egmont Key – A Historic Treasure 27 – Closing day Suited for Space TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Fridays – Art on The House – 4 to 8pm.

Visit the gallery free of charge.

Donations welcome.

Second Friday Global Lens Series, International screenings APRIL Through May 11 – Utility and Aesthetics of Ancient Art Through May 18 – Graphic StudioUncommon Practce at USF USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, FL 33620 Tel (813) 974-4133 - Info (813) 974-2849 M-F 10 am – 5pm / Sat – 1 – 5 pm Free.

APRIL Through – April 8 – CAM25 – Social Engagement – Marking 25 years Through May 3 – MFA 2014 Graduation Exhibition USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave, CAM101, Tampa http://www.ira.usf.edu/ USF GRAPHIC STUDIO 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, (813) 974-3503 Free admission Monday - Friday (holidays excepted) 10 am - 5 pm

ART GALLERIES ANTIQUE GALLERIES OF ST. PETE. 450 34th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.321.3331, antiquegalleriesofstpetersburg.com Through April 13 – Special Exhibition – Circus Memorabilia ART LOFTS Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N., St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 theartlofts.com/ Second Saturday Gallery Walk

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Events Calendar Sunday, April 6, 2014 – Robbie's Pancake Breakfast 8:30am to Noon. $10 person.

Treasure Island Community Center 106th Ave and Park Place.

Former TB Buccaneer and NY Giants Super Bowl winner Michael Clayton will be present with his new selfpublished book 'Chasing My Rookie Year.' Breakfast include pancakes and sausages and a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa. www.treasureislandchamber.org Sunday, April 6, 2014 – Orchid Festival at Sunken Gardens 10 am – 4 pm. $8/adults, $6/seniors (62+) and $4/children. Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th Street N, St. Petersburg.

Thousands of orchids for sale, the day will be blooming with orchids along with lectures to learn how to care for your orchids. (727) 551-3102. www.stpete.org/sunken Sunday, April 6, 2014 - Bob Leary and The Three Thin Guys 6:00 - 9:30 pm. $30/35. Reservations only. Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club, Sun Boulevard. Poolside barbecue. (727) 596-7142 or jazzreservations@gmail.com Monday, April 7, 2014 – Create a Shellcraft Plaque 10am. $4.50. St. Petersburg Garden Club, 500 Sunset Drive S, St. Petersburg.

A Creative Craft Program presented by the Garden Club of St. Petersburg.

(727) 381-8920. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Monday, April 7 & Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – Art Business Workshop 9 am – 4:30 pm Mon. & by appointment Tuesday. $95 for workshop, $30 for optional individual consult. Florida Craftsmen, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Program designed to help you launch and succeed in your creative business. www.floridacraftsmen.net Monday, April 7 - May 19, 2014 - America's Boating Course (Seven Weeks) 7 – 9 pm. $40 per family.

St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Available to anyone 12 or older. It covers Required Safety Equipment, Boat Handling, Rules of the Road, Navigation Aids, Anchoring, Adverse Conditions, Communications, Trailering, PWC Operation, Knots and Lines, Introduction to Charts and more.

Graduates qualify for a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card and may qualify for insurance discounts. contact@boating-stpete.org or www.boating-stpete.org Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – 11th Annual “Unhappy Hour” and Equal Pay 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

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Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Business & Professional Women (BPW)/St. Petersburg-Pinellas recognize the wage inequality women face and discuss the issue in depth.

Light apps and cash bar. www.bpwstpetepinellas.org Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – Trash to Treasure Items Used in Floral Design 6:30 pm. FREE. St. Petersburg Garden Club, 500 Sunset Drive S, St. Petersburg.

Flower Arranging Circle members will show off their fabulous new finds to be used in Floral Designs. (727) 381-8920. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Tuesday, April 8 Bob Leary & The Three Thin Guys play - 6:00-9:30 PM. poolside barbecue at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club, Sun Boulevard, Isla Del Sol. Reserv. only: $30/35 Information: 727-596-7142 or jazzreservations@gmail.com Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – Pinellas County Budget Inquiry 9am blog opens for questions at the eTown Hall meeting. Live meeting will take place from 5:30 – 7 pm, St. Petersburg College Seminole campus at 9200 113th St. N, Seminole Visit website for further information. www.pinellascounty.org/etownhall Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Growing Tropical Fruit in Pinellas 10 am. FREE. St. Petersburg Garden Club, 500 Sunset Drive S, St. Pete.

Guest speaker Jene Van Butsel of Jene’s Tropical Citrus & Fruit Trees.

(727) 381-8920. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Thursday, April 10, 2014 – South Pinellas Retired Teachers Association Luncheon 11am, Meeting begins at Noon. FREE, lunch optional. Teppanyaki Grill and Supreme Buffet, 391 34th St. N, St. Petersburg. Open to educators whether here in Florida or elsewhere, including teachers, support personnel and administrators. Topic – Vision Health. jellen1943@yahoo.com Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Music from the Cinema 7:30 pm.

FREE. Galatea Garden bandstand, 7001 Sunset Dr, South Pasadena.

The South Pasadena Community Band entertains with an evening of favorites. www.southpasadenaband.com Thursday, April 10, 2014 - St. Petersburg Preservation 2014 Movies & Music Unveil Party 7:30 pm. Courtyard at the Ale & Witch, 111 2nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg.

Unveiling of the 2014 season of movies and music as well as the 2014 poster. www.stpetepreservation.org

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ARTPOOL 2030 Central Ave., St Petersburg 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com APRIL 12 – Birthday Celebration - Anything Goes 26,27 – CraftyFest CRAFTSMAN HOUSE Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio, 2955 Central Ave, St Petersburg 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Nominated 2013 Independent Small Business of the Year 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk APRIL 6 – Ryan Montbleau 12 – May 4 – Arts of the eARTh Show 12 – Opening Reception – Art of the eARTh 12 – Tom Homann - Ceramics 17 – National Cheese Ball Day 25 – Vance Gilbert CREATIVE CLAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 1114 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 727.825.0515 / Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk APRIL 12 – Second Saturday Gallery Walk 22 – Volunteer Orientation DOMAIN HOME ACCESSORIES AND GALLERY 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport 33707 www.domainhomeaccessories.com Open daily. Visit website for hours & information on featured artists.

Artist reception monthly to meet artists.

Local & Florida artisans featured.

Ecclectic, artistic, creative.

APRIL 19 – Meet the Artist Reception DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY 2342 Emerson Ave. S. St. Petersburg, 813.760.6600 dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk APRIL 19 – Second Saturday Gallery Walk 19 – Open Etching DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, FL 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org FLORIDA CRAFTSMEN GALLERY 501 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg (727) 821-7391 www.floridacraftsmen.net APRIL Through April 1 – Earthworks Through April 4 – Fine Arts Online Auction Through May 3 – Tapestry Vision X4 and Su Griggs Allen 7,8 – Art as Business Workshop GULF COAST ARTISTS ALLIANCE 514 Skinner Blvd. Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org MICHELE TUEGEL CONTEMPORARY 320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, T. 727-823-1100 www.mtcontempo.com

NANCY MARKOE GALLERY (Fine American Crafts Gallery) 3112 Pass-a-Grille Way, Pass-a-Grille Beach (So. St. Pete Beach) 727.360.0729 nancymarkoegallery.com Show room for 250+ Fine American Crafts People; Niche winner STUDIO 620 620 1st Ave. S., St Petersburg 727.895.6620 studio620.org APRIL 5 – Romantic Expressions 7 – The Thing Itself – Investigations in Visual Poetry 11 – Queery VINCENT WILLIAM GALLERY 329 Corey Ave. St. Pete Beach, 727.363.1334, vwgallery@me.com Art, stained glass, jewelry, pottery & stained glass. Custom work welcomed GABRIELA VALENCIA STUDIO NEW & ART GALLERY 427 75th Ave, St Pete Beach, (727) 560-7498 / www.gabrielavalenciafineart.com Specializes in Coastal & Florida Art Open House 4th Saturday @ month.

APRIL 26 – Open House

GARDENS FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS 12520 Ulmerton Road Largo, 33774 727-582-2100 flbg.org/ FREE Open daily 7am - 6pm (dusk) Friendly dogs welcome on leash.

Garden Tour Dates Available: Tours start 9am & last 2.5 to 3 hours Pinellas Co. Extension & Horticulture info – 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday Closed weekends & County Holidays Free Admission!

MAY 4 – Diggin' the Arts Festival MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 941.366.5731 selby.org Calendar selby.org/calendar/2012-07 APRIL Through April 18 – Masks of Costa Rica April 6 – May 11 Sunday Music Series 2 – Little Sprouts Club 5 – Orchid Ball 16 – Lecture – Florida's State Tree 21 – Bees Knees SUNKEN GARDENS 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/sunken/index.asp Purchase a commemorative brick at Historic Sunken Gardens; @ brick, $100; to purchase: sunkengardens.org Awaken Yoga: “Yoga & Meditation” with Vandana: Mon-Thur; 10am - 11:30am $45/mth or $12/@ Daily Yoga with Yoga Village classes 10:30am, Sunday 12:30 pm Hoop Dancing: •Tuesday 10am -11am, $80/8 sessions or $15/class and • Wed. 9am - 10am, $10/class Hot Hula Thursdays 10am. $10/class Horticultural Workshops - Saturday

AQUARIUMS/ZOOS CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 SeeWinter.com Featuring Dolphins, River Otters, Sea Turtles, Sharks, Stingrays and more. animal interactions and behind the scenes tours. Home of Winter Star of Dolphin Tale. Also, Hope!

FLORIDA AQUARIUM 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 flaquarium.org Galleries: Wetlands, Bays-Beaches, Coral Reef, Ocean Commotion Exhibits: Aquariumania! Splash in the Water, Dragons Down Under, Activities: Cell Phone Audio Guide, Explore Shore, Penguin Promenade, Behind the Scenes Tour, Dive with the Sharks, Eco-tour Photos, Swim w/Fishes, Wild Dolphin Ecotour, Stingray Beach Journey to Madagascar now open, APRIL 18 – 20 – Easter at the Aquarium MAY 3 – Seagrapes Fine Wine and Food Festival GIRAFFE RANCH 38650 Mickler Rd., Dade City 813.482.3400 girafferanch.com Giraffe Ranch - Dade City, Florida experience the lives of giraffe and other species from around the world.

A licensed working ranch. Specializes exotic species /domestic cattle-horses.

Expert guides / designed 4-wheel drive vehicles. Conservation efforts.

Tours are by Reservation Only LOWRY PARK ZOO 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa, one mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 lowryparkzoo.com events line 813-935-8552, ext. 276 APRIL Through May 31 – Sea Lion Splash 12 - Karamu XXVI – Black Tie Gala 18 - Orangutan Egg Hunt 19 – Enrichment Day and Party for the Planet 27 – Dia del Nino (Day of the Child) MOTE AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium; touch tank, 1200-gallon tropical fish tank & informational displays on sharks, sea turtles, & shells.

Tuesdays and Thursdays – Mommy and Me Saturdays – Kayak Paddle tour APRIL Through September 14 – Survivors – Beautiful and Extreme Adaptions 2 – Basic Marine Science Class 5 – Sunrise Paddle 5 – Annual Run for the Turtles 9, 11 – Home School Days 12 – Scout Day 15 – Full Moon Paddle 19 – Morning Kayak Paddle 19 – Party on the Pass 19 – Gills Club Event

ART CENTERS & CLASSES SUNTAN ART CENTER 3300 Pass-a-Grille Way, St Pete Bch 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50 TH ANNIVERSARY Shows & Markets / 100 Artisits Show Classes Art & Exercise The Sunday Market

*All Suntan Art Center classes held at Don Vista Arts Center; Suntan SUNDAY MARKET 10a -3pm Sunday market at Don Vista bldg. presented by Suntan Art Center *Sunday Market, Vendor signup website Saturday ART MART in Pass-a-Grille, Receptions - 2nd Saturday 4pm – 6pm BEACH ART CENTER 1515 Bay Palm Blvd. Indian Rocks Beach. 727.596.4331 beachartcenter.org Check website for full list of classes.

APRIL 5 – Beauty and the Beach Fine Arts and Craft Show 5 – Chalkwalk and Plein Air Painting CREATIVE CLAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 1124 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 727.825.0515 / Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk DON VISTA ARTS CENTER Suntan Sunday Market 10a -3pm Sunday market at Don Vista bldg. presented by Suntan Art Center *Sunday Market, Vendor signup website Saturday Art Mart in Pass-a-Grille, Receptions - 2nd Saturday 4pm – 6pm DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727.298.DFAC info@dfac.org - dfac.org APRIL Through May 4 – All Together Now Exhibition 3 – Coffee and Conversation 7 – Registration begins for Spring Art Classes 13 – 34th Annual Garden Party Fundraiser GABRIELA VALENCIA STUDIO & GALLERY 427 75th Ave., St. Pete Beach, www.gabrielavalenciafineart.com Clay hand building, copper enameling, found metal sculpture, glassblowing, glass fusing, lamp work, lost wax jewelry design, metalsmithing Tues &Thurs – Paperweights Tuesdays open during Gulfport Fresh INDUSTRIAL ARTS CENTER 5437 29th Ave. S, just off Beach Blvd.

727-623-4920 NEW SITE -ADDRESSwww.facebook.com/IndustrialArtsCenter Hours - Tuesdays, 10 am - 2 pm. / 6 - 9 pm; Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm and Saturdays, 12 - 5 pm.

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

Clay hand building, copper enameling, found metal sculpture, glassblowing, glass fusing, lamp work, lost wax jewelry design, metalsmithing

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Events Calendar Saturday, April 12, 2014 – Sunset Beach Clean Up 9 am – 12 noon. FREE. Sunset Beach Pavillion, 8000 West Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island. Help keep our beaches clean. www.sunsetbeachcivicassociation.com Saturday, April 12, 2014 Gulfport's Springfest “Garden, Art & Faerie Festival” 10am to 9pm. FREE. Clymer Park 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport.

The park will be transformed into an “enchanted village” inhabited by costumed faeries, sprites, gnomes, ogres and trolls. Renaissance-era characters, gypsies, minstrels, wizards and roving entertainers in costume.

Spring themed vendors & entertainment.

Costume contest, faery house auction. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, April 12, 2014 – Lunch, Card Game & Speaking 12 noon – 2:30 pm. FREE. First Church Of Christ, Scientist, 6333 First St. Northeast, St. Petersburg.

Lunch, Radical Acts Card Game, inspired by an ecumenical online community, and speaker Nate Frederick on Loves Divine Adventure – A 3 Part Prayer that heals. Reserve by April 10 by calling (727) – 686-6875.

Saturday, April 12, 2014 – Rowdie's Home Opener 7:30 pm. $17+. Al Lang Stadium at 230 1st St SE, St. Petersburg.

Kick off the season with the rowdies. www.rowdiessoccer.com Saturday, Saturday, April 12, Wine Tasting Social sponsored by Capri Civic Association, 6:30 at the Treasure Island Community Center. Admission price ($15) includes a free bottle of wine, great food, prizes and wine sampling.

Tickets call 367-1471.

Sunday, April 13, 2014 – St. Pete Beach Youth Fishing Derby 9:30am to 12:30pm (8:30am Check-In). $5. Ages to 12 years of age. Just south of Merry Pier / 8th Ave.on the East side of Pass-a-Grille. Bring your own pole or use a bamboo pole. All proceeds are going to All Children’s Hospital. www.sprec.com Sunday, April 13, 2014 – Build a Model Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 per child.

Parents admitted to museum for $9.95.

Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way North, Largo.

Kids can build their own take home model along with professionals from the Pelikan Model Club, receive a set of dog tags and take a ride on our Virtual Voyager Simulator. (727) 539 – 8371. www.armedforcesmuseum.com

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Sunday, April 13, 2014 - “Gala of The Royal Horses” 3 pm. $25 +. Tampa Bay Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

Will feature a number of performances involving the Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian breeds. www.tampatimesforum.com Sunday, April 13, 2014 – Los Vinos de Dali 3 – 6 pm. $75. The Dali Museum 1 Dali Blvd St. Petersburg. Annual food and wine extravaganza, & galleries with Warhol exhibit. www.thedali.org Monday, April 14, 2014 – Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair 10 am – 3 pm. FREE. The Coliseum, 4th Ave North, St. Petersburg. Come prepared with resume & career attire to meet hiring co’s. Educational workshops.

Dave LaBell (727) 893-8523. www.tampabayjobfair.com Monday, April 14, 2014 – Sr. Solos April Meeting & Potluck 1:30 pm. $2 w/dish to share, $5 without.

Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park.

Call Pat at (727) 520-8797 Thursday, April 17, 2014 - Bobby Tess & the Dixie Chaps 7 - 9:30 pm. Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park.

Memorial concert, no admission fee, donations appreciated. (727) 522-6877 Friday, April 18, 2014 – Military Officers Association Luncheon - Social Hour - 11 am / lunch.

Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers, spouses or widows are invited.

Reservations. CDR Bill Bolin 584-1595.

Friday, April 18, 2014 – Fabulous Friday 6 – 9 pm. $5.

St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. An evening of fun and games for kids, and a night off for parents. www.spbrec.com Friday, April 18, 2014 – Orangutan Egg Hunt Throughout day. Includs Zoo admission.

Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 West Sligh Ave, Tampa. Annual event for the whole family as the orangutan's find their Easter eggs. www.lowryparkzoo.com Friday, April 18, 2014 – Good Friday Service 7 pm. FREE. St. Petersburg Community Church - 4501 30th Ave N, St. Pete.

A drama of the Last Supper performed. www.gracetograce.org

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KAPFER GLASS STUDIO 409 Corey Avenue St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 727 656-9190 / kapferglassstudio.com MOREAN ARTS CENTER 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Chihuly Collection & the Morean Arts Center for Clay at the Train Station Saturdays the Morean Family Art Studio, FREE, 10am – 4 pm 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk 5-8pm APRIL Through the month of April Blow Your Own Glass Egg – Hot Shop Through April 27 – The Storyteller's Exhibit 7 Through May 11 – Word & Image – Middle School 4 – Grand Opening of Expanded Chihuly Retail Store 5 - $1 Admission to the Chihuly Collection 12 – Spring has Spring Family Day 12 – Opening reception – Center for Clay – Common Ground 14 – Spring Classes Beginnings SOCIETY OF ACRYLIC PAINTERS Membership info / exhibit entry: isap-usa.com TREASURE ISLAND ART GUILD treasureislandartguild.org Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesdays - 9:30am-noon 'Anything Goes' Open studio for all mediums Garden Room T.I. Comm. Center Thursday - 9:30am - noon 'Painting with the Vets' artist assistance available with focus -T.I. City Hall Auditorium Friday - 9:30am - noon 'Portrait Workshop' - Live model T.I. City Hall Auditorium APRIL 3 – Painting Exchange and Board Meeting 12 – Monthly Meeting and Awards ZEN GLASS STUDIO 600 27th St. South St. Petersburg (727) 323-3141 www.zenglass.com Mon – Fri 10-7 • Saturdays 10-5 Offers glassblowing classes & workshops for families, friends, first timers & professionals. Schedule most popular workshop, “Make your Own Wineglass” call (727)323-3141 St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.

3rd Saturday Art Walk Tour, 6-10pm .

HANDS-ON MUSEUMS GREAT EXPLORATIONS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 greatex.org Where education and fun come alive!

Early Explorations Preschool now Enrolling! Ages 2-5.

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

Birthday Parties and Special Events Hands-On Exhibits: Publix: My First

Market, Great Beginnings, Beth’s Beach, Be a Great Pet Vet, I Can Construct, Fit4AllKidsVille, and more!

BellaBrava Pizza Kitchen – NEW Exhibit April 10 – May 29 – Every Thursday – Peaceful and Powerful Parenting NEW MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave #100, Tampa 813.987.6315 www.mosi.org Kids in Charge! - largest children’s science center in the nation Disasterville featuring WeatherQuest 10,000 square foot exhibition on the science behind tornados, hurricanes, & wildfires High Wire Bike - Guests can harness themselves onto a bicycle along a 98 foot-long steel cable, suspended 30 feet above ground Sky Trail Rope Course BioWorks Butterfly Garden - view multiple kinds free-flying butterflies.

The Amazing You - Learn about the human body in all its complexity, from DNA to organs Gaze skyward - Saunders Planetarium IMAX Dome Theatre- dome shaped screen -10,500 sq ft visual imagery PeeWee Wednesdays Myths Buster Exhibition Open though May 8 MAY 3 – Children's Gala 8 – Myth Busters Last Day HERITAGE VILLAGE 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 pinellascounty.org/Heritage Closed Mon’s, Tue’s & holidays.

KIDS WELCOMED! -hands on, Free Visit Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum featuring 28 historic structures in a native pine & palmetto landscape, closed Mondays, Heritage Village New exhibit Boathouse display historic sail boats Exhibitions: Pinellas Passport: Your Ticket through Time, Collections Corner, Christopher Still Prints: Clues to Florida’s History and Natural Beauty: Pieces of the Past (POPs), Quick and Easy: Gadgets for Home SACRED LANDS 1700 Park St.N., St. Petersburg.

727 347-0354 www.sacredlandpreservationandeducation.org Every Sunday – Tours of Anderson / Narvaez Mounds Chanting to the Open Heart

OPERA FLORIDA OPERA FESTIVAL Florida Opera Festival Artistic Director – Daniel Lipton Visit OPERATAMPA.ORG Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa, Florida 33602 FLORIDA SUNCOAST OPERA GUILD www.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org ST. PETERSBURG OPERA COMPANY 727.823.2040; stpeteopera.org visit website for performance locations Season tickets - main stage productions on sale, begin - $127.32 each.

Season ticket holders save 15% off

APRIL 6 – St. Petersburg Opera Chamber Players, Hillsborough Community College 17 – “Daggerous Liaisons” – Music Gallery MAY 10 – Bella Voce Gala Benefit – Hilton Bayfront 15 - 16 – Norma The Consummate Bel Canto SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, (941)359-0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org APRIL 15 – Lifted – A Night of Contemporary Dance

ORCHESTRAS FLORIDA ORCHESTRA 727.662.7286 floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & The David Straz Performing Arts Center TAMPA BAY SYMPHONY NEW (727) 827-8087 / www.TampaBaySymphony.org APRIL 24 – Symphonic Chat 27 - A Lively Celebration - Straz 29 - A Lively Celebration - Palladium MAY 9 - A Lively Celebration – St. Petersburg College

JAZZ THE HANGAR Restaurant & Flight Lounge 540 First St SE, St. Petersburg First Monday of each month – Jazz Jam CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY www.clearwaterjazz.com ST.PETERSBURG JAZZ FESTIVAL Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org/ WEBSITE CHANGED SUNCOAST DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY (727) 596-7142 APRIL 3 – Bobby Tess & The Dixie Chaps, Banquet Masters 8100 Park Blvd Pinellas Park 8– Bob Leary & The Three Thin Guys – Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club * Confirmed is 8 – but Tue. 17 – Bobby Tess & The Dixie Chaps Banquet Masters 8100 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

FOLK WMNF 88.5 Communtiy Radio 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa, FL 33603 wmnf.org APRIL 4 – Eliza Gilkyson – Palladium 15 – Bob Schneider with Will Quinlan – Skippers 18 – WAAH! East West Fusion – The Hideaway Cafe 22 – Todd Snider- Skipper's

Smokehouse MAY 9 - 10 – 33rd Annual Tropical Heatwave – Cuban Club SKIPPER’S SMOKEHOUSE SERIES Skipper’s Smokehouse 910 Skipper Road Tampa, FL 33613 813.971.0666 Full schedule online www.skipperssmokehouse.com APRIL 15 – Bob Schneider with Will Quinlan 22 – Todd Snider

BALLET ACADEMY OF BALLET ARTS 2914 First Avenue North St. Petersburg, 727.327.4401 academyofballetarts.org/ SARASOTA BALLET 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941.359.0099 sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x 101 APRIL 4,5 - Ashton, Graziano & Tudor 25, 26 - Johan Kobborg, Alina Cojocaru & Friends 30 – May 3 – Sir Frederick Ashton Festival

DANCING GULFPORT CASINO 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport, 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us More information on Casino events or rental availability 727-893-1070 BALLROOM DANCES: Tuesday BALLROOM LESSON $7 with Carol Baker 12pm-1pm Intermediate Lesson 1pm-2pm Beginner Lesson 2pm-3pm Ballroom Dancing Tuesday ARGENTINE TANGO $7 6:30pm-7pm ‘First Timers’ class 7pm-8pm Begin Argentine Tango w/ Kathleen & Steve 8-10:30pm Argentine Tango Wednesday SWING $7 6pm-7pm Bonus Dance lesson 7pm - 8pm Beginner East Coast Swing Dance Lesson 8pm-11pm Dancing & Live Music SwingTime.info Thursday SALSA SOCIAL $7 6:30pm - 8pm Salsa Lessons with Carol Rivera -Beg, Inter & Adv. 8pm-10pm General Salsa Sunday BAND /BALLROOM $7 6pm - 7pm Ballroom lessons 7pm - 10pm Live Band & Dance.

Social & Ballroom Dance Mario Deleon’s / Ellis Hale’s Band APRIL 27 – LocalShops1 Top Local Chef Competition THE COLISEUM 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 http://www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea Dance - 1st & 3rd Wed. @ month. $7/dance, $10 dance instruction APRIL 12 – USO GI Jive Dance 14 - Tampa Bay Job and Career Fair 24 – Resurrection House Breakfast MAY 3 – Celebrate Sinatra

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Events Calendar Saturday, April 19, 2014 – Indian Rocks Beach Easter Egg Hunt 10 am. FREE. Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve, Gulf Blvd between 9th and 10th Avenues. Children 10 and under – arts, crafts, games and a special guest. www.irbhome.com/events Saturday, April 19, 2014 – Underwater Egg Hunt & Spring Fest 10 am – 12 noon. $4. St. Pete Beach Aquatic Complex and Horan Park, St. Pete Beach. Dive for eggs and stay and play in the park. www.spbrec.com Saturday, April 19, 2014 – Gulfport's Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd. Gulfport.

Street festival with vendors, entertainment and lots of dining options. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20, 2014 – 39 th Annual Mainsail Art Show 9 am-6 pm Sat. / 9 am-5 pm Sunday.

FREE. Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive and 7th Avenue NE downtown St. Petersburg.

Highly anticipated annual juried art show. www.mailsailart.org Sunday, April 20, 2014 – 73rd Annual Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 am. FREE. Pass – A – Grille Point, between 1st & 2nd Avenues. Music and meditation in celebration of Easter presented by Pass-A-Grille Community Church. Additional services will be offered at the church. Youth Group Pancake Breakfast offered for $7 at Fellowship Hall, PAG Community Church, 107 16th Ave. Pass – A – Grille. www.pagchurch.org Sunday, April 20, 2014 - “It is Finished” Musical & Visual Presentation 10 am. FREE. St. Petersburg Community Church at 4501 30th Ave N, St. Petersburg. “It is FInished” a musical & visual presentation of Christ’s resurrection and victory over death. www.gracetograce.org Tuesday, April 22, 2014 – Florida Native Trees 1 pm. Free. St. Petersburg Garden Club, 500 Sunset Drive S, St. Petersburg.

Guest speaker Tim Murray, ISA Certified Arborist, Murray Tree Svc. (727) 3818920. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Wednesday, April 23 – Salute to Professional Assistants 12 pm. $45 single, $400 table of ten.

Feather Sound Country Club, Clearwater.

Emcees for this event are Reginald Roundtree and Heather Van Ness of Channel 10. Professional Assistants honored with rose and small gift. Call June Wedding for info (727) 289-7418.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014 – 6th Annual Golf Tournament & Fundraiser for Armed Forces History Museum 8:30 am shotgun start. $115+/single or $430+/foursome.

The Bayou Country Club, 7979 Bayou Club Blvd, Largo.

Tournament, silent and Chinese auctions to benefit museums educational programs. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Friday, April 25, 2014 – Fourth Friday Spring Concert 6 – 9 pm. FREE. Horan Park next to SPB Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. Enjoy local bands, food and family activities. www.spbrec.com Saturday, April 26, 2014 – Treasure Island Blues Bash 9 am – 10 pm. FREE, with $10 parking on the beach. Music, food, drink and shopping arcade. www.mytreasureisland.org Saturday, April 26, 2014 – Indian Rocks Beach Party 4 – 10 pm. FREE. Indian Rocks Beach County Park, 1700 Gulf Blvd. Food, music and family fun. www.irbhome.com Saturday, April 26, 2014 – Historic Old Northeast Roaring Twenties Gala 7 pm.

The Birchwood, 315 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg. Benefits historic preservation efforts. www.honna.org

Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2014 – Green Thumb Festival 9 am – 4 pm. FREE. Walter Fuller Park, 7883 26th Ave N, St. Petersburg.

Festival features environmental & horticultural exhibits, vendors (every kind of plant imaginable), Garden Club of St. Petersburg presents a Flower Show, a grow and share program, a diagnostic clinic (bring soil / water samples), a recycling rally, FREE mulch, plant auction, 2,000+ trees for sale for $3, FREE Butterfly plants (500 @ day), tool sharpening booth, entertainment, kid's programs, environmental programs.. www.stpeteparksrec.org Sunday, April 27, 2014 – Painting in the Park 1 – 4 pm. FREE. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE., St. Petersburg.

Family friendly event with artistic activities. www.fine-arts.org Tuesday, April 29, 2014 – Audubon Society Monthly Meeting and Potluck 6:45 pm. Dish to pass.

Sunshine Multi-Service Center, Annex Building, 330 5th St. N., St. Petersburg.

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ST PETERSBURG NEW POLISH AMERICAN SOCIETY 1343 Beach Dr SE; St Petersburg, 33707 972-741-3749 www.polishsociety.org Wednesday Tea Dances – 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday of each month $7/dance, $10 w dance instruction 11:30 - 12:30 pm- Dance instruction w Carol Baker 1 – 3:30 pm – Dance to Bobby Tess & The Pleasures Sunday Dinner & Dancing 2 – 3:30 pm Dinner - $7 Reservations (727) 360-0584 3 – 6 pm Dancing $5 members / $7 non-member APRIL 6 - Polka Generation 13 - Sounds of The South 20 - EASTER - Closed 27 - FL Honky Polka Band

DOWNTOWNS GULFPORT gulfportma.com/index.html Gulfport Fresh Market - Beach Blvd.

Every Tuesday 9am – 2pm Laura Garrison (727) 278-4285 gulfportmarket@gmail.com. or GulfportMA.com Free Clothing Swap (2nd Tuesday @ month) 9am - 1pm, Peninsula Inn, 2937 Beach Blvd. So Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk Fine Arts Fridays with live art demonstrations, vendors and entertainment. Begins at 6pm.

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

APRIL 4 – Mini Flea Market 4 – First Friday Artwalk 5 – Lions Club Breakfast 12 – Gulfport Beach Clean up 12 – Relay for Life 12 – Springfest and Faerie Festival 19 – Fun in the Sun Day 19 – Third Saturday Artwalk 20 – First United Methodist Sunrise Services 26 – Free Oral and Prostate Cancer Screening – Walgreens 27 – LocalShops1 – Top Local Chef Competition ST. PETERSBURG THURSDAYS Hot Hula - Sunken Gardens 10 am - www.stpete.org/sunken Yoga at Boyd Hill - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve - 4:30 pm www.stpete.org/boyd 1st Monday Jazz Jam The Hangar - 8 pm www.aldowningjazz.com FRIDAYS St. Pete Shuffle - Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts - 7 to 11 pm www.stpeteshuffle.com SATURDAYS Saturdays@ The Morean Morean Arts Center - 10 am-5 pm -www.moreanartscenter.org Dilly, Dally with Dali - The Dali www.thedali.org

1st FRIDAYS - Get Downtown Music Series, 727.393.3597 Street block party featuring live music / dancing food & drink vendors! 5:30 - 10pm Central Ave between 2nd/3rd St. 2nd MONDAYS Art Bites - Museum of Fine Arts 1 pm www.fine-arts.org 4th FRIDAYS Grand Central PM Stroll Shops.

Night spots & businesses stay open late, entertainment & specials, more on the 4th Friday monthly - Grand Central District, 1st Ave N to 1st Ave S & 19th St to 31st St. 5 - 9pm, 727.328.7086 2nd Saturday Artwalk & Trolley walk in the Warehouse Art District Take the trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots 727.323.ARTS, www.stpetearts.org October to April St. Pete. Preservation Walking Tours - October to April - 10 am www.stpetepreservation.org October to July First & Third Weds.-Tea Dances Coliseum -stpete.org/coliseum

TOURS ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS (October to April) St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours Central Ave & 2nd St, St. Petersburg 727.824.7802 www.stpetepreservation.org National Register listed downtown St. Petersburg Historic Walking Tours Discover downtown’s rich legacy, 10am-12pm • FREE for members. $5 suggested donation - non-Members APRIL 4 – Downtown Lunch Tour 5 – The Original Downtown Historic Tour 12 – Waterfront Tour 19 – North by Old NE 26 – Kenwood Bungalow Tour PINELLAS COUNTY NEW www.pinellascounty.org Vaious locations throughout the couty.

Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo Animal Services www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices Brooker Creek Preserve www.brookercreekpreserve.org Heritage Village www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Weedon Island Preserve www.weedonislandpreserve.org.

APRIL 9 – May 14 – Sustainable Floridians -6 week program 18 - UF/IFAS Earth Day Everyday for Youth & Family 19 - UF/IFAS Earth Day Everyday 24 – Wee Time at Weedon 26 – Guided Photography Tour PN

33rd Year of

Tropical Heatwave !

One of the longest running festivals in the country, Tropical Heatwave often described as a manifestation and celebration of the sense of community that WMNF has created.

The Heatwave tradition of extraordinary and eclectic live bands continues this year in two nights,

May 9 & 10. Ybor City’s Cuban Club Mainstage - will showcase top bands on both nights.

The festival starts on Friday evening with three stages in and around the Cuban Club and New World Brewery.

On Saturday the festival spreads from the Cuban Club area to include new venues on or near Ybor City’s main drag, 7th Avenue. These new venues include Crowbar, Carmine’s Courtyard, the Market on 7th, and the Orpheum.

To help Heatwavers get from the Cuban Club to the Orpheum open-air Jolley Trolley buses be traveling back and forth, stopping at all the Heatwave venues on Saturday evening.

The criteria for booking bands and artists for Tropical Heatwave has always been musical excellence, strong visual appeal, fun, and a high energy level.

This year the lineup could be our best, with:

The Hold Steady • Joseph Arthur • Hayes Carll • Katchafire Victor Wainwright • Bright Light Social Hour • Black Taxi David Mayfield Parade • The Main Squeeze Moon Hooch • Roadkill Ghost Choir • Matrimony Sol Caribe, Cope • The Hip Abduction • Kim Lenz Band Rosco Bandana • bree • Wild Adriatic • Come Back Alice Crankshaft and the Gear Grinders • The Deadfields Loves It • Izzy and the Catastrophics • Hymn for Her New Madrid • Good Graeff • Austin Miller Dropin Pickup • Afeefa and The Boy • Displace Big Blu House • Beartoe • Rocket 88 • RedFeather I-Resolution • People’s Temple • The Applebutter Express WAHH! East-West Fusion Group The Mighty Good and Strong Band • Acme Jazz Garage The Tattered Saints • Amandla Tunesmith The Real Clash • Lauris Vidal • The John Clark Band The Wholetones • Ober Rivers and His D.U.I.’s Sunshine & Bullets • Lions After Dark • UNRB Shoeless Soul • The Wooly Bushmen • y los dos pistoles Die Alps! • Chris and Willie and more.

See the latest update on bands at wmnf.org/events.

A weekend pass ($40) can be bought at WMNF, 813-238-8001, wmnf.org, and WMNF outlets.

For more information, please contact Randy Wynne, WMNF Program Director at 813-238-8001 ext. 104 or randy@wmnf.org.

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by Sarah Lyons 727.347.4737 • www.sarahlyons.net stargazer5@TampaBay.rr.Com enjoy the rewards. And finally, on the 29th, a New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs in Taurus. This is a great time to start a new financial plan, or to begin building your dreams. Be patient and work towards your goals.

Mars, planet of drive and aggression continues its retrograde path in Libra; relationship and peacemaking sign. Unresolved issues are sure to come up.

The Full Pink Moon, Lunar Eclipse in Libra on the 15th, will bring up issues that were going on in your life last October. We are urged to make the needed modifications as the energy rises to a peak that will not be ignored. This is a time of change as balance is called for under all conditions and situations. The Sun takes his vibrant energy to stable, sensuous Taurus on the 19th and Mercury follows him on the 23rd. We slow down and put our plans into a more practical application; wanting to see something for our efforts and

CANCER: Travel and learning is quite enjoyable. Full moon shines into home and family affairs to help eliminate frustrations. Later the new moon lets you start to focus on goals and future plans.

Enjoy friends; social time.

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Love planet Venus enters dreamy, idealistic Pisces on the 5th; urging us to put on those rose colored glasses when it comes to romance! She joins Neptune to project compassion and creativity into our lives; and soon will aspect Jupiter, planet of abundance.

This is prime time for love, partnerships and growth in those areas.

Watch for anyone or anything that seems too good to be true though. Also, watch for impulsiveness in decisions as playful Mercury enters Aries on the 8th; affecting our judgment in all matters. As he joins the Sun and Uranus in Aries a need for excitement arises with sudden, unexpected situations occurring on a daily basis. Pluto, transformation expert stations retrograde on the 14th with a challenging aspect Uranus with can cause intense changes at a moments notice. This aspect also affects the weather on a mundane level; bringing unpredictable and disruptive elements to deal with. Personal transformations also occur.

ARIES: The full moon spotlight shines on relationships as you work to resolve concerns. Your new year has begun and things are moving fast. The new moon brings financial plans into focus and helps you get more focused.

TAURUS: Enjoy time with friends before the full moon brings focus to work and health matters. Break any habits you need to with diet, people or old beliefs. New moon in your sign begins your new personal year NOW!

income and money matters. Watch out for risk taking. New moon gives you the travel bug for a fun getaway; enjoy.

LIBRA: Popular at work and busy with partnerships as you rebuild income. Full moon puts you in the spotlight; make necessary changes to get back to YOU. New moon brings a financial beginning with connections to home.

SCORPIO: Fun and recreation are on your agenda. A full moon asks you to balance work and health matters.

Karmic conditions continue to surface.

New moon starts beginnings in relationships through true communication.

SAGITTARIUS: Home life is agreeable and active with time for fun.

The full moon shines on friends and social obligations; future goals.

The new moon fosters beginnings in your job or work place that can be very lucrative.

GEMINI: Career area is active; pleasant. The full moon shines in the love and fun area. Go back to an old hobby. New moon lets you start something in private that could be quite rewarding. Take a mental break with a day off.

LEO: Financial resources are enhanced with new work opportunity.

Full moon lights up your communication area. Short trips and siblings accented. New moon turns focus to beginnings in career; an upward move is probable.

CAPRICORN: Pleasant conversation; short trips may lead to a partnership.

Activity at home is shadowed by the full moon that highlights career area.

A new moon starts fun times, love and creative ideas; but you need participate.

AQUARIUS: Income is enhanced; doors open at work. The full moon brings travel, education and maybe legal matters to resolve. Later on the new moon beginnings fall in your home and family area; spiritual needs.

PISCES: Venus lends you her charms and popularity this month.

The full moon brings financial matters to the surface as you redirect plans.

A new moon starts short trips and conversations that open doors for future plans.

VIRGO: Pleasant relations both personal and biz connect to friends and dreams. Full moon focus is on

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Chihuly Collection Opens Dynamic New Shopping Experience The Chihuly Collection, which opened in July of 2010, has been a top attraction in the Tampa Bay area, and a large part of the transformation of St. Petersburg into a top arts destination in the country.

Events surrounding the Grand Opening: New Chihuly Collection Retail Store Grand Opening Friday, April 4 4-6PM Ribbon Cutting at 4:30PM $1 Admission Day at the Chihuly Collection Saturday, April 5 10AM-5PM

The Chihuly Collection is a permanent exhibition of worldrenowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique glasswork in a custom setting designed by Tampa-based, award-winning architect Albert Alfonso. The Chihuly Collection has undergone renovations to grow towards a more versatile platform.

The CHIHULY COLLECTION, located at 400 Beach Drive, is on the city’s waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg on Beach Drive in the heart of the most vibrant tourist area in St. Petersburg.

A Grand Opening celebration April 4 will kick off an expanded Retail Store on Beach Drive showcasing retail items by local artists of all mediums, handcrafted and specialized products , and a new focus on a more extensive inventory of Chihuly branded merchandise.

The Collection includes Chihuly’s spectacular large-scale installations such as Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier created specifically for the Collection along with several popular series works including Macchia, Ikebana, Niijima Floats, Persians and Tumbleweeds which have thrilled audiences around the globe. Each space has been designed individually to complement each installation producing unique visual experiences.

The renovation increased retail footage and Beach Drive window presence. The existing Retail Store space will be utilized to feature glass artists from around the country in rotating showcases.The new Chihuly Collection Retail Store will feature an expanded offering of merchandise by Chihuly Workshop including the new 2014 Studio Editions, Marigold Persian, Sahara Basket Set, Maya Blue Persian, and Zinnia Macchia. A number of local artists will also be represented in the store along with Chihuly Collection custom products.

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ON GOING STUFF! BOATING & SAILING ADULT BASIC SAILING SCHOOL Boca Ciega Yacht Club a local not-for-profit Sailing Club that promotes sailing activities for the entire Tampa Bay area. Offers summer youth sailing courses free to public Pre-Register required: sailbcyc.org Jennifer Rogers 727.345.7544.

BOATING SKILLS / SEAMANSHIP USCG SAFE BOATING PROGRAM Flotilla #72 9 Classes.

Tue’s 7:30pm-9:30pm 1300 Beach Blvd SE St. Pete (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 - Jim a0700702.wow.uscgaux.info USCG SAFE BOATING PROGRAM U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78 A 13-week continuous Safe Boating Program every Tuesday, 7:00pm, Warren Webster Community Center, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach (1 mile south of Don CeSar) — Start at your convenience. First time, come at 6:30pm to register. Begin any Tuesday and finish 13 weeks later or take up to 2 years to finish.

Call Jim - 360-4846, Warren - 321-7801, Phil at 865-2226

ST. PETERSBURG SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON Using GPS: Wed., March 19, 2014 7-9 PM. The seminar shows you how to operate your GPS - what the buttons do, what the screens show and how to access the functions you need. Get some tips for choosing a GPS if you do not currently own one.

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Quick Guide to Using GPS to take aboard your boat. GPS is so easily & essential for all boaters. Bring your handheld if you have one. Instruction Free, Materials $35 per Family.

St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing (take 1st Ave. East and cross small bridge to Demens Landing), St. Petersburg

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CARD GAME CLUBS PASADENA BRIDGE CLUB 10 Park St N, St. Petersburg • A.C.B.L. certified duplicate Mon thru Fri, 12:30pm • Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tue & Thurs, 12pm David 727.381-5944 PASADENA WOMEN & MEN CLUB Every Monday. 12:30pm - Bridge 1 Sunset Dr., S, St Petersburg Periodic Social Events 727.360.0288 - Robert Since 1923 PASS-A-GRILLE WOMEN’S CLUB BRIDGE Wed, 1-4pm, (Oct - April) 2201 Pass-A-Grille Way, SPB.

Doors open 12:30pm $2/M, $3/non-M. Guests MEN welcome! pagwc.com Barbara Colvin 727-244-3300 or (727) 289.9418 ST. PETERSBURG BRIDGE CLUB, 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars. stpetebridge.org M-F 12:30 & 7pm, Sat.10:30am Charlie 727-363-1136 or 544.5040.

C LU B S ACTION CLUB (Treasure Island) (Sept.-May) Membership open to ALL mature area residents. $10/singles, & $15 / couples.

Meetings monthly 1:30pm.

Treasure Island Comm. Center Refreshments / desserts, programs.

Arranged trips & fun programs.

Call Pres., Carol Lee 360-9181.

ASTROLOGY ASSOCIATION OF ST. PETERSBURG First Thursday monthly; 6:30pm Hampton Inn, 4050 Ulmerton Rd. Clearwater. 1st time guests gratis! $15 M / $20 non-members.

Call Jim Cummins, Pres.

813-909-9205 aaspfl.com CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG SKI & SPORTS CLUB Pinellas County’s only snow ski club, trips planned: Snowmass Colorado, Taos New Mexico, Lake Louise/Banff British Columbia, Copper Colorado and Crested Butte Colorado, for all levels of skiers at various price ranges.

Details about the club’s trips, social events, and Winter Sports Clinic view www.snowshark.org & Facebook .

CORVAIR BIKING SOCIETY Bike rides on Tuesday & Thursdays, various routes, ride 15-25 miles food/beverage breaks. Mid to So. Pinellas Co. Helmets required.

Sponsor: Riptides on Blind Pass Contact: Al Halprin 727.510.4474 or Tony Cahill 727.204.0149 GREATER PINELLAS DEMOCRATIC CLUB 2nd Thurs monthly, 6:30pm, Buffet Dinner, Cocktails 6pm Cash Bar - Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park. $15. Largest Democratic club on west coast of FL. 727.360.3971 GULFPORT TOASTMASTERS Wed’s, 6:15pm – 7:30pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave S Gulfport, 727-537-9098, or

info@gulfporttoastmasters.com gulfporttoastmasters.com HOLIDAY ISLES ELKS Local schools encouraged to partici pate in Elks National Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot & Essay competitions.

Prizes include - free week in summer at the Florida Elks Youth Camp located in Umatilla. Lodge is located on intercoastal with docking facilities & pool to use with friendly members on the outdoor grill serving bar-b-q foods. Members enjoy weekly dining & dancing w/ grill-outs on weekends, weather permitting.Serving breakfast 1st Sunday @ month.

Join us - Sunday, April 6, or May 4 and tour our Elks Club facility, 14111 E. Parsley Dr., off 125th from Gulf Blvd in Madeira. 727-393-1545.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF ST. PETERSBURG meets - lunch - third Friday @ month.

Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park. Social hour 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch. The speaker will be Dick Crippen. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows are invited. Reservations necessary.

Call CDR Bill Bolin at 584-1595.

MILITARY OFFICERS WIVES CLUB 2nd Tuesday @ month, Oct- May. Dolphin Beach Resort, 4900 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach.

Social hour 11:30 - lunch 12:15.

Program - Fashion Show

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Reservations necessary, 397-4146 or 399-1272. necessary, 397-4146

or 399-1272 MOWW - Military Order of World Wars

Clearwater Chap. 1st Tue. monthly, Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social 11:30AM followed lunch & program.

Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and spouses or widows invited.

RSVP, LTC George Smith, 727-785-5578.

NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE) Ch. # 1140 - 4th Wed. monthly Spouses & guests welcome. narfe.orgchapter1140 PASS-A-GRILLE SHUFFLE BOARD (Jan - April ) Tues / Thurs / Sat, 10am –12 Pass-a-Grille Park 9 & 10th Ave. Member $20/yr. Open to Public RETIRED EDUCATORS PASADENA WOMEN & MEN CLUB Every Monday. 12:30pm - Bridge 1 Sunset Dr., S, St Petersburg Periodic Social Events 727.360.0288 - Robert Since 1923 RETIRED OFFICERS WIVES CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURG 2nd Tuesday (Oct - May) monthly Social 11:30am, Lunch/ Program 12:15pm, RSVP - 812-4868.

ROTARY CLUB OF THE GULFBEACHES - Tuesdays, 12pm, The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway Guests welcome.

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 SENIOR SOLOS Senior Solos - Pinellas Park invites all singles ages 55+ to join them.

Contact Pat Carta 727-520-8797 SOUTH PINELLAS RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION(SPCREA) meets 11 am - 2nd Thur. @ month October through May. Meeting - Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet - 391 34th St. N St. Petersburg.

(The buffet cost is $6.99.)

Meetings open to all who worked in the field of education whether here in Florida or elsewhere, inc. teachers,

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ST. PETE ROAD RUNNERS Member: Road Runners Club of America. Open to all walkers, joggers, non-competitive runners, biathletes, triathletes - competitve runners. Monthly meets w/ guest speakers, coaching, group runs, newsletters, Group run schedule at sprr.org ST. PETERSBURG REPUBLICAN 2nd Wed., 7pm, All invited, No charge St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave N St. Petersburg.

Monthly speaker & Q & A session.

Call Gail Hebert, 727-526-2492 or Gus Pries priesgus@verizon.net ST. PETERSBURG SHUFFLE BOARD Fridays - 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., 7 - 11pm. A hip twist on an old game. FREE. 727-822-2083 stpeteshuffle.com SWISS CLUB 11:45 AM, 2nd Saturday monthly, The Club At Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island, 727-344-1944 THE HEART OF PINELLAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS (HPDA) 2nd Saturday (No meeting Dec) Anyone interested in the decorative arts can join. Over 100 members!

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FORT DE SOTO PARK Guided Nature Walks, Saturdays 10-11:15 am 727.552.1862 pinellascounty.org/park/05_ Ft_DeSoto.htm SUNSET SAILING FISHING /MOTOR CRUISING Located behind Dolphin Village Dolphin Landings, 360.7411 dolphinlandings.com SUNCOAST SEABIRD SANCTUARY - Open 365 days, FREE 9am – sunset.

18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores Directly on beach. Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary with native seabirds.

Donations accepted. Tours / Info 391.6211 seabirdsanctuary.com WEEDON ISLAND Weedon Island Preserve 727.453.6500, St. Petersburg 1800 Weedon Drive NE weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday Guided Hikes 9-11am FREE - Bring water + snack 2-hour hike in coastal mangrove & upland ecosystems preserve Wear closed toed shoes & hat.

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

GARDEN-NATURE-FLORIAL

COMMUNITY GARDENS Get back to nature, boost your mood & self-esteem & get some exercise with a garden plot.

Three locations. Learn more at communitygarden.org/learn FLORIDA WEST COAST ORCHID SOCIETY 2nd Thurs, 7:30pm, Educational class, Cooperative Extension (Botanical Gardens).

12175 125th St N, Largo. Visitors welcome. FREE. 727.460.4606 GARDEN CLUB St. Petersburg’s Jungle Circle & Green Fingers Circle 4th Thursday - 1pm Garden Center, 500 Sunset Dr S., St. Petersburg - Diane Shafer, sh a f e r d 2 @ g m a il. co m or 727.347-6649.

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL Chapter 65, St. Petersburg All meetings (unless noted) 3rd Mon. - 10am - 2pm, (Sept.-May) Chapel On The Hill Church Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole, Centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging. $80/year - singles; $120 couple Fun & “friendship with flowers”.

Info - hotline 727-729-9445 ikebanastpetersburg.com

ST. PETE BEACH GARDEN CLUB 3rd Tues, 10am (Sept-May), Deborah Magliolo 727.363.1869 ST. PETERSBURG AUDUBON SOCIETY Celebrating 101+ Years of Conservation 1909-2013 Membership: $20 new Mem. only!

727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises Merry Pier, Pass-a-Grille $25/A, ST. PETERSBURG SHELL CLUB 2nd Fri, 6:30pm (except June, July, Aug. & Dec.), Seminole Recreation 9100 113th St North, Seminole stpeteshellclub.org 727.867-6861

NETWORKING

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB - 1st & 3rd Thurs, 11:30am, 400 Beach Dr, St. Petersburg.

BPWStPetePinellas.org RSVP no later - Tues before meeting, RSVP/info: 727.471.8248 RSVP@BPWStPetePinellas.org ORIGINAL THIRD TUESDAYS ST. PETERSBURG NETWORKING - 3rd Tuesday @ month: 4 - 8PM Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge - Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St. S.E., St Petersburg Facebook / Twitter http://www.originaltuesdays.com/ st-petersburg-fl WOMEN IN TOURISM Network 3rd Friday each month, 11:30am at different locations.

Establish contacts within Tampa Bay tourism market. Participate in growth of industry. Planning development of travel affairs in Tampa Bay. Educate, encourage, womenintourism.net facebook.

Missy Hahn 727 804-6477, or RSVP - Vicki Kolb 727 366-8570,

SINGLES CLUBS

MID-SINGLES GROUP 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30pm, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 1600 54th Ave S, St Petersburg, New members welcome.

Contact Hank, 727.867.8516 SINGLES 50+ DANCE, A fun evening, meeting new singles, listening to entertaining music & socializing. $5 M, $7 Non-M. BYO snacks/beverages. Other activities dining out, theater, movies, picnics, sporting events, museums, scips.tripod.com, 727.461.7104.

VOLUNTEER

DAYSTAR LIFE CENTER

226 6th Street South, St. Petersburg, provides basic needs for families and individuals in times of crisis. Volunteer Information Sessions, scheduled the 3rd Tuesday @ month - 1:30 pm Next session Tue., March 18, 2014.

Contact Kitty Rawson, Community Relations Manager (727.498.8794 or kitty.rawson@daystarlife.com), Check website, www.daystarlife.com

GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM Experiencing the museum that continues a tradition of being an “all volunteer operated” organization. Interest in island history required. 115 10th Ave, St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille, gulfbeachesmuseum.com 727.552.1610 or email LPETERS7@tampabay.rr.com STATE OF FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM Sixth Judicial Circuit of FL 14250 49th St. N., Suite 4000, Clearwater, 727.464.6528 Donna Rasmussen, Program Dir. Maria Costa - Community Outreach Coord.

ST. PETERSBURG FREE CLINIC New volunteer orientation is the 2nd Tuesday monthly - 10AM & 3rd Tuesday monthly - 3:30PM. Volunteer opportunities available in six programs.

Contact Angel Schumaker, Dir. of Volunteers and Special Events, angel.schumaker@stpeters burgfreeclinic.org 821-1200 X 114.

863 3rd Ave. No., St Petersburg

WEEKLY MARKETS TUESDAYS GULFPORT’S TUESDAY FRESH Market Year Round! 9am-3pm + (1st Tuesday 9am-8pm), Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave S., Gulfport Over 50 vendors: Local artists & crafters.

Live music. gulfportma.com Laura Garrison, (727)278-4285 or gulfportmarket@gmail.com FIRST THURSDAYS NEW EDGE DISTRICT FARMER’S MARKET 4 to 8 pm https://www.facebook.com /EDGEDistrictFarmersMarket

FRIDAYS TREASURE ISLAND FRIDAY MORNING MARKET -NOW OPEN Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 9am-2pm 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,TI FREE parking, live music, & 40+ vendors, food, jewelry, arts & crafts - 727.360.4121 tchamber1@tampabay.rr.com treasureislandchamber.org SATURDAYS AZALEA COMMUNITY FRESH Science Center 9am - 3pm 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg (Tyrone Area) AzaleaFreshMarket.com Information / vendor / volunteer Joe 727.600.4223 Kathy 641.6514 office 727.490.9161 FLORIDA GULFCOAST CENTER FOR FISHING OPEN AIR MARKET Saturdays, 9am-2pm 50 vendors, fishing gear, produce, 9am - $5 all-you-can-eat pancakes 10am Guy Harvey movie, kids FREE 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo 33778 727.365.4660 centerforfishing.org

FOUNDERS CORNER FRESH MARKET 431 Southwest Blvd. N - 9 am to 3 pm www.azaleafreshmarket.com

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT NEW ANTIQUE MARKET Join the antique merchants of the Grand Central District and lots of vendors and dealers for a fun market event.

Started on January 4th, the market is on first Saturday of every month (through May), 9am - 4pm. Visit the Grand Central Facebook event page for more info!

SATURDAY MORNING MARKET, 9 - 2pm / (Oct 1 – May 26) Al Lang Stadium parking lot & 1st Ave S & 1st St, St. Petersburg (June thru Sept.) at Williams Park 1st Ave. N & 2nd St., St Pete. saturdaymorningmarket.com 727.455.4921 ST. PETE INDIE MARKET: 1st Saturday Monthly Noon- 5pm 600 Block of Central Ave, St. Pete Seasonal showcase of local artists, indie designers, horticulturists, eclectic crafters and non profit groups who take over the sidewalks 1st Saturday of every month. stpeteindiemarket.com/index.html

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SUNDAYS COREY FRESH MARKET Corey Area Business Assoc.

9am-2pm / October thru May Local vendors, fresh & organic produce, plants flowers, arts/crafts, food, music & fun! Shops open Free parking, 74th Ave St Pete Bch 727-498-8778 coreyave.com /coreyave-events.html SUNTAN’S SUNDAY MARKET 9 am to 3 pm / year-round Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach.

Organic Produce available @ week The Open Air Market with it’s wide variety of vendors and live music is open to the public 727-367-3818 suntanart.org.

WEEKEND MARKETS PARADISE BAZAAR Year Round! Friday’s & Sunday’s 9am-4pm, Next to Paradise Grille Pass-A-Grille Beach, 9th Av./Gulf Way, ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH ART MART Saturday, 9am - 2pm, Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Avenue & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net

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EVERY THIRD SATURDAY Deuces Live Saturday Market 1100 22nd St. S - St Petersburg 10 am to 1 pm - 727-433-8237 FIRST SUNDAY MARKET Deuces Live, will be on April 6, 1 pm-6 pm - 22nd St. S & 9th Ave S. Contact Veatrice Farrell for info. or a space at the market: (727) 433-8234

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YOGA / SPIRITUAL / ETC. NEW CHIGONG Ancient Chinese system of exercise & movement done in meditation. Class consists of easy breathing & movement. Men & women/any age. Thurs., 10am, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd, SPB. 727.367.3818 Michelle Maier, inst.

“DIVINE BOOKS” A New Age spiritual boutique.

Spiritual Items, Psychic, Reiki, Shaman, Qigong Treatments, Gifts & so much more! Meditation Classes, Wed’s 6–7pm, donation ($5 sugg)

by Dr. Laurie Zakresky 206 – 150th Ave., Madeira Beach www.divine-boutique.com 727 800-9902.

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

Winter 7 pm / Summer 7:30pm.

Women-led drumming circles are empowering & healing.

Dena Lebowitz. 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS Can’t stop eating? Meets every Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30pm, 140 Corey Ave., St Pete Beach.

GULFPORT YOGA 2914 1/2 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport Gentle, Restorative, Hot Yoga, Power Flow, Meditation, Yoga Nidra Daily classes, schedule online First class free, drop-in classes $12 or 10-class pass $100 GulfportYoga.com

HOOP DANCING Tues. 10-11am, Wed. 9-10am Yoga Village - Sunken Gardens 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, Contact: Abby 813.777-7720 hoolamonsters.com Hoop dancing is a form of story telling dance with anywhere from one to 30 hoops as props. Create static and dynamic shapes, or formations, representing various animals, symbols & storytelling.

INSPIRE YOGA AT THE DALI Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., 12:15 - 1:30pm,

Find your surreal center as you practice vinyasa/ashtanga poses. thedali.org 727.823.3767 MADEIRA CENTER FOR NATURAL MEDICINE 420 130th Ave. (Tom Stuart Cswy) Madeira Bch. Dr. Len E. Bauduin offers acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, & nutritional counseling in that location since 1997.

Training includes 2 B.S. degrees in biology, a Doctorate of Chiropractic & certification applied kinesiology, physiotherapy, and acupuncture.

Appointment, call: 727-393-3552.

THE LONGHOUSE 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.info Yoga Immersion ALL levels !

PERFECT CIRCLE YOGA & FITNESS 595 Corey Ave., St Pete Beach.

Bikram, hot yoga, boot camp, hot & beach power pilates. Yoga- Chris 504-2327, Pilates - Lisa 709-0714 PerfectCircleYoga.com YOGA - JEANNE SALVO, RYT 500 Yoga Style: Kripalu Yoga, Pass-a-Grille Beach Comm Church 107 16th Ave.,St. Pete Beach Oct to April 2014 • Mon. 6:30pm - Candlelight Yoga • Wed. & Friday 8am - Gentle & Restorative 9:30am - Moderate/Challenging Drop-in’s Welcome, supplies provided $10/class or $100 / 12-class pack Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com

MORE STUFF CPR COURSES Sunstar Paramedics’ FREE Open to all ages - be prepared.

Course incl: reference booklet NO certification card with course.

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12490 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.

PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH COMMUNITY CHURCH THRIFT SHOP - 9am-noon (Closed Summer) Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday 9am – 1pm Great Bargains! St. Pete Beach 17th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way PN

Reclaimed Watering Restrictions Restrictions for reclaimed water irrigation are in effect from April 1 to June 30 These restrictions limit reclaimed water irrigation during authorized hours to three days per week based on house number. ADDRESSES • even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tue/Thur/Sat • odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wed/Fri/Sun • mixed or no addresses, common areas associated with a residential subdivision: Wed/Fri/Sun. • Prohibited lawn irrigation between 10am-4pm & irrigation - Monday Restrictions mandatory - April to June & October to November. Violations - $193 fine • (727) 464-4000

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Beach Therapy

It doesn’t take much these days to convince yourself that the world is a crazy, crowded, & demanding place, your life a mess of civilized stress.

Need therapy?

by Marianne Klingel

reat yourself to the beach on a sunny spring day. You may or may not be a tourist; it doesn’t matter. Natives need peace and quiet, too.

Take little with you, perhaps a bag and a book and some suntan lotion; leave everything else behind. Stretch out on a towel so you can get close to the earth and let the worries run out of your head and into the sand. Most importantly, banish those thoughts about everything you should be doing. Just lie there and let the beach soothe your soul.

Here on Florida’s Gulf coast, a spring day is layered with sensations: warm sun, cool breeze, damp sand.

The thermometer may say seventytwo, but the sea breeze can bring goose bumps and renting a cabana from Pat, the leathery old beach concessionaire, is not a bad idea.

In its shelter you feel toasty warm.

And that’s a good thing, because then you can close your eyes and enjoy the sounds of the birds, people and waves.

They blend together with a quiet rhythm that finally silences the endless inner chatter. Some people like a radio on the beach, but the music of nature usually does the trick.

The best thing about the beach in the spring is the sun. Located in the southwestern sky, it shines clear and white, a distant cousin to the yellow summer sun.

It may be a cliché’ to say it sparkles on the water like diamonds, but in truth it does, so brilliantly it takes your breath away. It’s almost impossible to be

depressed while looking at that sun sparkle and reflecting on your relatively a-okay place in the world.

A renourishment project down the beach adds a unique ambiance. Odors of seaweed, shells and fish rise from the prehistoric sand brought to daylight by the dredge. Engineers have placed huge vinyl tubes called “sand bladders” near the tide line; designed to stabilize the beach, they bear remarkable resemblance to a pod of beached whales. Meanwhile, the Gulf rolls in and out, tolerant of man’s folly but hardly influenced by it.

The sea will continue to have its way with the sand. Allow this fact to make you feel oddly happy, regardless of whether your tax dollars are involved or not.

Spring beach days are shorter than summer ones. As five o’clock nears, the sea dazzles brighter and the air nips cooler. Your heart longs to stay, but those goose bumps say it’s time to go.

Before you do, pause for a moment to absorb a little more of the serenity.

It is good to set aside the daily madness and remember that we are part of the earth, in all its beauty and mystery and awe-inspiring eternity. The truth is, our lives are hugely blessed and we are fortunate in more ways than not.

Take that gratitude with you and, when you feel it slipping away, come back for another afternoon of therapy at the beach. In spite of man’s best efforts, it remains much bigger than civilization and much better for your soul.

“I feel your wet shifting sand - Taste your sweet salty air – And I am renewed again…. …With the Joy of Living” - D. Morgan 1993 60 | APRIL 2014 | ParadiseNewsFL.com

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