Paradise NEWS April 2018

Vol 24 No 4 • April 2018

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DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS (PARTIAL) ST. PETERSBURG

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Florida Jean Co Sundial Shoppes Vinoy Hotel Locale Market Holocaust Museum Hollander Hotel Morean Art Center Florida CraftArt Jim Duprey Salon Indigo Hotel Ponce de Leon Hotel UPS Store at 4 St & 38 Ave

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Grand Central Stained Glass

TYRONE AREA Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer

GULFPORT Chamber Habana Café Gulfport Casino Neptune Grill

Library/Senior Ctr. Seabreeze Inn Art Village Regions Bank

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons

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COVER STORY

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Publishers’ Message.......6 30 CyberCrime Kudos............................8 Protecting your Internet Letters ...........................9 Connected Devises & Your Data Tidbits ....................10-17

by Steve Traiman Trust & Taxes ..............18 Construction................20 FEATURES Property Law.................21 Real Estate ................23 16 Veterans of South Pinellas Art & Culture ..........35-39 (VSPC) Salute the Military April 14th at Horan Park Arts & Leisure ........41-54

by Steve Traiman Events ...................42-54 25 Introducing Gulfport’s New Gem Fishing ........................57 Library .........................58 St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory Playing Around............59

by Brian Melton Classified ..............60-61 Astrology .....................62 9 “Head Ding Dong” Retires Captain Jim Myers COVER Photo by Janet Hopson DESIGN: Renee Roos

35 2018 Chihuly Workshop Studio Editions

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ARTIST: Lori Bellinger PHOTO: 123RF

Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC

TIERRA VERDE Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Island Grille

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

SOUTH PASADENA Palms Hospital Lou’s Florist Winn-Dixie

Spiro’s Deli Regions Bank Harbourside

PASS-A-GRILLE Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Bamboozle

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

ST. PETE BEACH 5th/3rd Bank Synovus Bank Baird Realty Nori Thai Sushi Riptides Lounge Resort Realty Library/City Hall Paradise Grille Dolphin Liquors Cafe Soleil New China

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

COREY AREA DISTRICT Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond

Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Keller Williams Realty

TREASURE ISLAND The Sandpiper The Pearl TI & MB Chamber

T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop

JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE Kilwin’s Ice Cream Old Fashioned Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Chamber Kiosk

MADEIRA BEACH Barefoot Bch Resort Post Office Recreation Center City Hall Library Beggins R.E.

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PUBLISHERS MESSAGE Does Paradise Spoil Us? - No Doubt!

Renee is a native of Tampa Bay and I moved here when I learned there was a place where it does not snow. By the time I had reached high school age, I felt I had shoveled enough to last a lifetime.

Florida is #1 at attracting new residents and Tampa Bay tops the fastest growing list. What are its strongest attractions?

Is it the weather? Availability of jobs? Relatively low taxes?

According to economic development folks, it is all of those things, and more. Tampa is Zillow’s top pick for first time home buyers.

That has to do with home availability and affordability.

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PUBLISHERS & EXECUTIVE EDITORS Peter Roos & Renee Roos sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com • renee@ParadiseNewsFL.com

Peter Roos - Marketing Director Renee Roos - Creative Director __________________________________ SENIOR WRITERS / EDITORS Steve Traiman - traimancreativecopy@gmail.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jim Beggins • Tom Brodersen Esq Samantha Chechele • Sheriff Bob Gualtieri • Sarah Lyons • Tom Smith __________________________________________

We think that the reasons go deeper than that. It goes to the very core of why we consider this area Paradise. It has a lot to do with options.

Decades ago they were saying we needed national sports teams, and a strong cultural base. As a region, We’d say we’re there.

On top of that we have a LOT of recreation & entertainment possibilities. We are definitely spoiled.

If you are into art, it seems like a new museum is opening all the time around here. Craft breweries and distilleries are hatching throughout the Bay area. You may not visit most of them, but you may be drinking their products in your local restaurant or watering hole.

Restaurants exist for every palate and pocketbook. One can visit a fresh market practically every day. At certain times of the year, one can even escape the modern age to spend a weekend (or several) in a 16th century English village without the benefit of a time machine (at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival).

We can walk on the beach, kayak, paddleboard, windsurf, go-cart, golf, horseback ride, canoe, fish or parasail, take an art walk, visit a museum or art gallery or see a show at a performing art center almost any day of the year. There’s also continuing education at an amazing number of libraries, colleges, universities, and through a great local OLLI Program.

Residents here treasure long-standing relationships, and most also embrace newcomers without hesitation.

Newcomers LOVE Paradise News.

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

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Above: Gary Renfrow, part owner of the Alden Beachfront Resort on St. Pete Beach wields the big scissors as the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce cuts the ribbon on the Resorts latest renovations of its Gulf-front rooms. Resort manager Tony Satterfield surrenders behind Gary, as Gary’s wife Mary Ann and other chamber members look on happily. r: The kitchen area of a remodeled suite. Photos by Tropical Focus The Vina Del Mar Arch Vina residents met at Vina Park on Sunday March 11 for an informal 'Welcome Back' Toast.

The refurbished 20+ year old Vina Del Mar arch, that was previously at the entrance of the Vina community, is back and has settled into its new permanent home at the corner of South Isle and West Vina Del Mar Blvd.

Although not fully completed with landscaping still planned for the area, the VDMIA board wanted to arrange for a resident gathering to commemorate the return with a champagne toast in celebration of the completed preservation. Photo supplied

Big Brothers & Big Sisters held their 2nd annual Kids Fishing Event on the seawall at Madeira Beach Recreation Department. Many of the 77 littles who attended with their bigs, caught their first fish.

All the children were each given Gulf Beaches Rotary Free Carnival rides wrist bands. “A Huge Thank you to the Old Salts Fishing Foundation, Roc Park, and all the wonderful volunteers who helped make those memories.

Photo by Mitchell Shenkman

Thank you for your support of the Art Show! We had an amazing turnout.

– Madison Frank Tampa Bay Watch’s 5th Annual BayLife Art Exhibit

Letters

We so appreciate your continued support of the cultural art of Ikebana. The St. Petersburg Chapter of Ikebana International keeps growing because of your support!

Every new person says they “read it in Paradise News!”

- Kathy LaDuke I just opened up the March issue and it felt so good to see the “25 Reasons” Ad (and all of the other mentions of TBW) in print!

We are grateful for your awesome support!

- Rachel Arndt, Tampa Bay Watch Communications Manager

“Thank you for sponsoring the BayLife Art Show again this year.

We appreciate your support!

Joyce Ely Walker – artist

Thank you so much for running an article in the Paradise News in regarding to the General Pension Board vacancy with the city.

I truly appreciate your community spirit! - Rebecca C. Haynes, CMC City Clerk, City of St. Pete Beach

Thank you so much for featuring our “25 Reasons Why We Love Tampa Bay Watch.” A full page advertisement too! Additionally, we appreciate you sharing about our projects, summer camps, and events throughout the Paradise News March publication.

With heartfelt appreciation, - Pamela Arbisi and the crew

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Captain Jim Myers began the tradition of the “Ringing of the Sunset Bell” in Pass-a-Grille on March 27,1996.

Visitors were honored to ring the bell and their names were recorded in a log book for years. The self-proclaimed “Head Ding Dong” recruited his own replacement, Jim LeBlanc, who took the tradition to the next level by putting it on Facebook. See Ding-Dong Sunset at Pass-a-Grille.

Sunset enthusiasts celebrated the passing of the lanyard Pass-a-Grille style, with a retirement party on Jim’s 21st anniversary.

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“CLEAR SAILING” - PHOTO BY AMG - PATRICK HIGGENS

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Friends of Strays will be Jamming at Larry’s Ice Cream, 6595 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, from 1-3 pm on Saturday, April 14th for a doggy reunion! Bring your dog or meet some new furry friends! Enjoy complimentary fresh mini-donuts, discounts on Larry’s homemade ice cream and many other wonderful homemade treats! Live steel drum music by Island Music by Shane will be featured! Contact Claire@FriendsofStrays.org or call 727-522-6566 for more info.

NEW AEROBICS CLASS: LABLAST SPLASH ON FRIDAYS —Dive into the future of water fitness.

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Cardio building, joint friendly and outrageously fun. Splash celebrates the beauty of true dance in the water!

Learn the Disco, Jive, Viennese Waltz, Lindy Hop, and more through whole body movement both in and above the water. The easy-to-learn patterns and music selections from all genres and eras welcome any age and fitness level.

Cost: $6. For more information visit www.spbrec.com or call the Aquatic Center at 727.363.9264.

SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS — Registration started March 26th at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, for full and half day summer camps. Programs are being offered for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Our full day camp programs

will keep kids entertained all summer long with weekly field trips, swimming and other indoor & outdoor activities.

If your child has a more specific interest we are offering half day specialty camps such as archery, basketball, robotics and more.

For more information, including registration paperwork. Visit www.spbrec.com or call 727.363.9245.

CHOWDER CHALLENGE V Competitors wanted for the 5th annual Chowder Challenge, Sunday Nov. 11, 2018 at Horan Park.

The Pass-a-Grille Woman’s Club has adopted this great local charity and is presently seeking participants for the 2018 Chowder event. Competitors produce, present & serve 16 gallons of their favorite ‘chowder’ for judging by

TIDBITS chefs and food critics as well as the public.

Pay $15 in advance $20 on day of the event, to sample as many chowders as you wish, and vote for your favorite(s).

Encourage your favorite restaurant to participate!

The event is held on Sunday of Veterans Day Weekend, November 11 2018, noon to 4 pm.

To ask for a participation packet, email Elaine Jett ebj_38@yahoo.com EMPLOYEES TO GET FREE COLLEGE CREDIT TradeWinds Island Resorts is among 10 hotel companies Selected for innovative pilot program to offer employees no-cost associate and low-cost bachelor’s degrees.

“We are honored to be able to offer this cutting-edge program to advance the education of our employees,” said Keith Overton, president of TradeWinds Island Resorts.“Our goal is to promote the well-being of each member of our team and allow them to succeed

as individuals, giving them the opportunity to become future leaders of the hospitality and other industries that drive America’s economy.” This new program offers TradeWinds Island Resorts employees more affordable, flexible, and personalized educational paths to complete their high school GED, a cost-free Associate degree, or a low-cost Bachelor’s degree. Employees who pursue & complete postsecondary education tend to earn more money over the span of their careers, are more qualified for promotion, are effective at driving customer satisfaction, and stay at companies longer.

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SPRING FLOWERS The Garden Club of St. Petersburg presents their annual Flower Show in the Community Center Bldg. at the Green Thumb Festival on April 28 & 29. From 9 am- 3 pm. Green Thumb Plant Festival is located at Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th. Ave. N. St. Pete. 33710 Tidbits - cont’d on page 12

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TIDBITS TREASURE ISLAND Treasure Island Rec Dept.

Summer Camp Registration Rec. Camp for kids ages 5 13 May 29-Aug 10 8 am-5 pm, M-F. Morning tennis camp is also offered at Treasure Bay. Registration starts April 9th at 120 108th Ave. M-F 8 am - 4.30 pm Call (727) 547-4575 or visit www.MyTreasureIsland.org Treasure Island’s new MAYOR LARRY LUNN, 82, will take office this month, hoping to provide the city with the benefit of his experiences from Indiana. Treasure Island has tried to inspire a revitalization of downtown for many years. The clock tower roundabout and two-block path from city hall to the community park are lasting evidence.

With 35 property owners involved, it has proven a challenge to do much else.

“We had a similar challenge in Indiana,” recalls Lunn.

“We formed a cooperative organization as an umbrella and got almost every down-

town property owner on board. I feel like I have three years to get the job done here.” Mayor Lunn said he would like to see city hall, police, fire, and other services relocated off the valuable waterfront, to the community park.

In his vision, the community center could be rebuilt where it stands atop a multi-story parking garage, making it a far more desirable venue for events and providing some relief for the tight Treasure Island parking challenges.

Lunn said he learned during his campaign that many residents feel underrepresented.

The Chamber of Commerce has the businesses backs, but who looks out for the voters?

COFFEE & CHOCOLATE The Treasure Island and Madeira Beach (TIMB) Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly Coffee & Chocolate with the President on Tuesday, April 17 beginning 9:30 am, Chamber, 245 – 107th Avenue, Treasure Island.

Treasure Island and Madeira

Beach (TIMB) Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer on Thursday, April 26, from 5 to 7 pm at Pipo’s Cuba Café, 9531 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, Admission $10 with advance or $15 at thedoor. First drink is FREE, followed by a cash bar. Complimentary horsd’oeuvres are provided by Pipo’s Cuban Café.

To donate a door prize, contact the TIMB Chamber at 727-360-4121. Make a reservations at https://islandneighbors chamber.org/event/afterhours-mixer-piposcuban-cafe TIERRA VERDE 25 YEARS OF RESTORING THE BAY EVERY DAY Peter A. Clark, founder and president, of Tampa BayWatch would like to express his gratitude by sharing a few words to kick off this special year. Refer to this link for more details http://www.tampabaywatch.org/tbw-turns25.html

WANTED: SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR A member of the development team responsible for spearheading Tampa Bay Watch fundraiser events and working to create new events with the goal of generating revenue and awareness about Tampa Bay Watch. Major events include Bay Life Art Show, Tarpon Rodeo, and Evening for the Bay. Also responsible for leading third party fundraisers and secondary awareness events that arise.

Event coordination includes, but is not limited to, sponsor and auction donation acquisition, budgeting, marketing, planning, and execution of pre, day of, and post-event responsibilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 2-3 years minimum working experience in an events management setting. Send resume and supporting materials to resumes@tampabaywatch.org

For more info, potential applicants are encouraged visit tampabaywatch.org.

TIDBITS FUNDRAISER EVENTS SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT Friends of Strays will host its first shuffleboard tournament at the historic St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club May 6 2 pm-5 pm.

Teams of 2 will compete for prizes at this fun and family-friendly Sunday afternoon event. Team tickets include tournament entry fee, commemorative event t-shirt, BBQ lunch, and one drink ticket per person.

Individual, non-tournament tickets are available as well, for those who prefer to play on their own or watch the tournament.

Catering by M-N-M BBQ. Sponsorship opportunities at www.friendsofstrays.com/ shuffle-for-strays Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor today.

Contact claire@friendsofstrays.org or call her at 727-522-6566 x 107 FOOTGOLF TOURNAMENT Piper Fire’s 4th annual Footgolf Tournament benefits Children’s Burn Foundation of Florida (CBBF) - Friday, April 6: The creative event — substituting soccer for golf balls – is at the Largo Municipal Golf Course, 12500 Vonn Road.

Sponsors include: Brown & Brown Insurance, Ansul, Core & Main, Wallace Welch & Willingham, HikVision, Solutions Insurance, R.S. Williams & Associates, Reliable Sprinklers, Silmar Electronics, Brooks Equipment and Ferguson Fire & Fabrication.

President Chris Johnson noted,“The purpose in

forming our ‘Piper Gives Back’ Committee was to help create opportunities to involve our employees in volunteer work and directly give back to the community that has helped our company thrive over the years. Check-in begins at 5 pm with a Shotgun Start 6 pm. Cost including play and awards dinner is $30 for single golfer, $20 for kids, $25 each for groups of 4 or more.

For sponsor opportunities or any questions contact Tricia Kane or Melissa Faint via email giveback@PiperFire.com or phone: 727-581-9339.

To learn more about the Foundation, visit childrens burnfoundationoffl.com PARC GOLF TOURNAMENT WEEKEND, presented by Raymond James!

Beginning at 7 pm on Friday, May 4th it’s Casino Night at the Station House, 260 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Poker, blackjack, and roulette for fantastic raffle prizes. Partake in rooftop LED golf, feast on a buffet of delightful foods, sip open-bar drinks, and enjoy spectacular entertainment.

Grab your golfing gear for CINCO DE MAYO FOR PARC. Golf Saturday, May 5th at the Bayou Club, 7979 Bayou Club Blvd, Largo, FL 33777.

An afternoon of laid back enjoyment for pros and novices alike, with an 11:30 am lunch & registration, 1 PM shotgun start in scramble style format, followed by dinner and an awards ceremony.

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PINELLAS COUNTY— Pinellas County Beaches Shorebird Workshop Status, protections, and threats to beach-nesting shorebirds.9 am - 11 am Thursday, April 12th St Pete Beach City Hall, 155 Corey Ave., APB. There is plenty of parking in the City Hall parking lot.

Coffee and water will be provided. All are welcome!

COYOTES RETURN Coyotes they are here to stay in Pinellas County.

Sightings of Coyotes— Pinellas County Animal Services does not trap or remove coyotes or other wildlife. However, coyote reporting is informational and Pinellas County Animal Services gathers this data for confirmation of coyote locations. To report a coyote sighting in your area, visit http://www.pinellascounty.o rg/forms/4coyote.htm. Living with coyotes in your neighborhood http://myfwc.com/media/26 75483/Living-With-UrbanCoyotes.pdf.

Pest Control, LLC today for a free quote or to schedule an appointment at (727) 410-5853 or visit www.gulfshorepest.com.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK The 4th annual “Touch-aTruck” event will be held on April 14, 10 am – 2 pm.

This family-friendly event is fun and free for members of our local community. Children, teens, and parents will see impressive vehicles up close, learn about their functions, and the exciting careers and job opportunities associated with those vehicles.

More information regarding sponsorship or participation in SPC Allstate Center’s “Touch-a-Truck,“contact (727) 341-4480 or complete this survey to RSVP for the event: //web.spcollege.edu/ survey/25484.

CONTROLLING THOSE PESKY PESTS Gulfshore Pest Control In terms of career transitions, this one makes sense.

Wes Tallyn, a biologist with 15 years of experience in environmental science and his wife Samantha, an accountant, have launched Gulfshore Pest Control.

Raised in St. Petersburg, Wes earned his degree in Environmental Science from Eckerd College. He worked in pest control for three years to obtain his certification to open Gulfshore Pest Control. Call Gulfshore 14

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PINELLAS CITIZEN UNIVERSITY Pinellas County residents can experience an up-close and behind-the-scenes look at the first-class services provided by their county government in this year’s Pinellas Citizen University.

Registration is now open for the 6-week course scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evenings from April 13 through May 17, with a bonus Saturday class on May 20. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at various Pinellas County operations each week and talk to the experts as they explore a wide range of county functions.

Classes meet 5:30 - 8:30 pm.

During this 6-week course, students will learn about the five goals of the county’s Strategic Plan with a focus on how employees are doing things every day to

Over 1,000 attendees are expected April 14 10-2 at the St. Petersburg College Touch-A-Truck Event on the Allstate Campus in the Skyway Marina District.

serve the public, improving the quality of life and making Pinellas an even better place to call home.

Enrollment applications and a complete course schedule is available online at pinellascounty.org/ citizenu or by calling (727) 464-4600.

HELPING OUT IN THE KITCHEN CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) needs new kitchen supplies, spatulas, ladles, mixing bowls, potholders/oven mitts, dish towels, aluminum foil, dish detergent, pitchers, paper plates and cups, plastic utensils, plastic storage containers, etc. There is a donation barrel in the entryway of Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church 16th Ave., St Pete Beach.

ARTS ALLIANCE AWARDED PLATINUM RANKING! The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance has achieved the highest ranking possible at Guidestar. . . Platinum!

Guidestar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofits.

Just a small number of organizations nationwide have earned Platinum status. Out of 1,654 nonprofits in St. Petersburg, only 8 have earned Platinum designation.

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Story by STEVE TRAIMAN The Veterans Of South Pinellas County Inc. (VSPC) invite the community to their major fundraising event on Saturday, April 14, 10 am - 4 pm at Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St Pete Beach

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The annual charity event benefits veterans and first responders in need with interim wheelchairs and mobility aids, small home repairs, emergency assistance, and veterans scholarship assistance grants. This pet- and family-friendly event is free to all, with complimentary parking available nearby.

Major event sponsor is AARP Florida Inc. with in-kind sponsors including Publix, Stanley / Black and Decker, and a donation from Rainbow 411/GSH Radio Advertising.

Event highlights include a military enlistment ceremony with VSPC’s Harry Metz presiding, the AVAST Color Guard, and Major Colleen Krepstekies (USAR) conducting the induction.

Representatives will attend from Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Benefits Office; DAV Mobile Service Office; Tampa/St. Pete Vet Center for special counseling; Bay Pines National Cemetery; and Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, voter registration/information.

Also, One Blood bloodmobile, military vehicles from local recruiting stations, Kids fishing rodeo sponsored by Gulf to Bay Bait & Tackle Shop, SPB. Enjoy live music by Boat of Us & The Stowaways (Bob and Mo Manola, Fraser Smith and Chris Dawson) and by Raizin Jane (led by Robert Tuell).

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All photos from 2017 event

South Pinellas Veterans Host Salute to Military & First Responders 8th Annual - April 14 in St. Pete Beach

Also, “Get the Picture” photo booth (with a restored gangster-style 1934 Plymouth Sedan), and Angela’s Car Show presented

by Angela “Tiger Lady” Recchia with a blend of classic, restored, street rod, & stock show cars, plus on-site car competition at $10 per entry, with 30 trophies to be awarded.

Food & drink vendors include: St. Pete Beach Firefighters Union, Ipswich Clambake Co., Fresh Maid Ice Cream, Tru-Philly Ices & Pretzels, and VSPC with domestic draft beer and wine.

Other vendors include the Friends of the St. Pete Beach Public Library; author Wayne McDowell with his Not Just Another War Story and Not Just Another Love Story; and through SIK Promotions: Betty's Bright Ideas apparel & caps; Scentsy by Ray Jenns, candles & warmers; and Accuveterans, acupuncture treatments, among others.

VSPC Mission & Success

The dedicated VSPC event committee includes Harry Metz, Brenda Reed, Brooks Cavender, Howard Fletcher, Virginia McNivens, Wayne MacDowell, Lance Peterson, Matthew Shankweiler, Milton White, Betsy Judge, Jon Ochampaugh and Terrie Lowden.

Brooks Cavender told Paradise News, “For many years, VSPC has devoted its energy, through donations of money and time, to passionately advocate for our veterans who have given so much for our country, and for our first responders.”

“Our main purpose is to conduct fundraising events for charitable and civic purposes and to make distributions to other charitable 503(C)(3) organizations. Our staff is all volunteer-based and takes no salaries.

We support our communities through patriotic civic activities that include donating POW/MIA flags to schools, fire stations, and various civic

institutions, and working with Florida Blood Services to help the needs of our local community,” continued Cavender.

“We show allegiance to our veterans who have served our nation and those who are on active and reserve service.

Our mission is to serve those who have proudly served our country and to promote civic and patriotic allegiance to the United States of America through charity and volunteerism,” he said.

For more information, to volunteer or donate, call 727-244-1117, visit their website at: http://vetsofspc.org/ or visit on Facebook at Veterans-of-SouthPinellas-County-Inc.

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Trusts & Taxes ESTATE PLANNING - Fact or Fiction

by Samantha Chechele Many individuals procrastinate or avoid the process of estate planning because of fear.

They have been misinformed about what is needed, have listened to family stories about the bad experiences of others, or simply have watched too much television and have formed their opinions about what estate planning is and isn’t based upon these misguided resources. Here are a few of the most common misconceptions about the subject of estate planning and the corresponding actual facts.

Estate Planning is only for the Filthy Rich Even if you are not a member of the Rockefeller or Kardashian families, a basic estate plan is needed for every individual over the age of 18 in Florida. Florida does not recognize the concept of “next of kin” for many important roles, so having a basic estate plan starting at age 18 is crucial to protect you while you are still living!

Parents of college students no longer have legal authority over their young adults so having legally protective documents such as power of attorney for your adult children is critical.

Estate Planning is only for the Elderly Putting off the process of estate planning until you are at an advanced age is unwise.

None of us have a crystal ball to disclose the date of our eventual demise and guessing when is the latest possible time to complete an estate plan is foolish. Most people experience a health challenge or other event at some point during life in which power of attorney documents become vital. Not having these living protection documents in place could compromise care or quality of life.

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Estate Planning Causes Imminent Death There is no known link between completing an estate plan and an untimely death.

We do discuss the topic of death in the estate planning consultation with dignity and honor. In fact, most of the concepts discussed and documents created in forming a complete estate plan protect an individual while they are still living.

Estate Planning is Very Expensive A reputable law firm will charge a fee based upon the appropriate plan for each individual or family, not a one-size fits all. The cost of an appropriate estate plan should be scaled to the needs of each individual, and for those of modest means, it should be very affordable.

These are just a few of the erroneous beliefs that stop people from seeking professional assistance to complete an appropriate estate plan. Avoiding having a complete and up-to-date estate plan could have devastating effects for you and your family.

Schedule your free consultation with Chechele Law today to make sure that you are covered and your family is protected with a current and complete plan.

It is a Good Idea to Do Estate Planning Myself with Documents I Found on the Internet This is actually a very bad idea.

When is it ever a good idea to take on a project where you have no knowledge about the area except what you learned on the internet? The internet is full of flawed or partial information and you don’t know which parts pertain to you and which do not.

One of my favorite sayings is, “you don’t know what you don’t know.” This concept certainly pertains to estate planning. There are websites that show you how to do your own dentistry, including crowns, fillings and root canals at home, and no sensible individual would attempt this. Doing your own estate plan could create the same type of bloody mess! Estate planning is a job best left to a qualified attorney.

Having a Last Will and Testament Avoids Probate Most people believe this to be true, but having a will means “probate with directions.”

There are other appropriate estate planning mechanisms, such as a fully-funded living trust, that can help to avoid probate, but a will alone does not serve that purpose.

The Family Gathers at the Attorney’s Office for a Reading of the Will After a Death This one is only for television and does not occur in real life! It does make for some dramatic non-reality TV, of course!

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”

Benjamin Franklin

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Residential Real Estate Advice Can You Do That??

by Tom Smith With the higher price points and inflationary of a new Floridawith home on the increases For the past 18 months these news attempted to provide the articles, I’vesome Intracoastal, of our customers are most accurate information reconstruction purchasing a new homefor from GHD Construcfor residential the tionoptions Services, only to “flip”properties the homealong at a nice beach communities.

Most homes in the profit by the time the home is completed in13 municipalities of the Pinellas beaches were 10-12 months. This is especially profitable to constructed 50 ‐ 60 years ago. You may look existing homeowners that own an outdated at your present property simply as a home, waterfront homeitand have the opportunity but in reality, is the biggest investmenttofor notmost onlyfamilies. get the highest profit possible for I’ll continue to state my their existing lot, but also make additional opinion based upon folks coming into our profit by selling a package withtheir the new home model home and discussing situations.

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Real Re eal Estate Estate Sell Oror Wait? by Jim “Property Beggins, Fro omNow theWizard” Sand UpBroker, Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Sell Now Wait?

by Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, Brokerr, Century 21 Beggins Enterprises “When you find yourself on the side of the majority it’s time to pause and reflect” (Warren Buffett)

The majority think we’re on a never ending up cycle, so reflection is suggested before deciding to sell or buy. Unprecedented real estate price bubbles are growing in major cities world‐wide. When they burst, a real estate price decline is imminent. The closest real estate bubble to us is in Miami.

Real estate is hyper‐local. This month’s article focuses on Pinellas County barrier island properties from Pass a Grille in St.Pete Beach to Island Estates in Clearwater. It’s a strip of islands with 17 towns along 27 miles of Gulf Islands including Isla del Sol and Tierra Verde.

Of those homes 75% are built on the ground and 25% are elevated. Because of increasing flood insurance premiums, the elevated 25% are worth much more than the others.

The price variations will increase proportionate to future insurance increases. Many buyers still buy the older flood prone homes and even spend extra to upgrade them, while disregarding the negatives.

Because of extremely low inventory on our islands, it’s a great time to sell. It’s not a good time to buy unless your personal circumstances dictate. I suggest to many clients that they sell and then wait to buy when prices come down, which, in my opinion, is inevitable. Replacing outdated homes with new technology and energy saving construction may be a better alternative to remodeling. Return on the investment for most upgrading and remodeling is less than you’d pay for those improvements.

In addition, upgrading to your standards and décor may not be acceptable to your buyer.

On our barrier islands “under all is the land”.

The size and location of the lot is often worth more than the structure. House values decrease with age while island lot prices continually increase because of limited supply.

If you want to see an example of an affordable on your lot move in ready Energy Star home, go to BeachLifeProp.com. The model has 3,029 total sq. ft. under roof and the approximate

build price is in the low $300,000 range, without the lot. Custom built homes are considerably more.

You’re invited to our weekly 'real beach talks' each Tuesday 4‐5PM, in person or online at www.facebook.com/jim.beggins to share area specific news. Pinellas barrier island land is the best value in Florida no matter what economic cycle we’re in. Watch us grow.

All the best, Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, Broker, CENTURY 21Beggins Enterprises, with 10 offices and 400 agents serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

Since most opinions about real estate can be supported with facts, I will inform you to the best of my ability so you can unconfuse the facts to your personal advantage. I think I can use my “hands on” experience in Florida real estate since 1972 to achieve your desired outcome. jimbeggins@c21be.com 727 254 8144 Cell Call, text or email with any questions.

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Get Real About Property!

Should I Use A Lawyer To Conduct Closing?

PROPERTY CONDITION IS KING!My (Part One)

by Tom Brodersen, Esq. Americans buy more and more online every day, meaning theywere buy under these things Healso andthat his wife c sight unseen.

This might make sense for home entertainThe closing ment components or clothing items, butwas b when it comes to real estate, it is a very bad idea. Yet we see people doing it.

Examining a model isn’t necessarily even close to the same as examining your home.

The subs that build your home aren’t necessarily the same as those who built the model.

It was also strange that aBuilders commonly use custom contracts that blatantly favor the seller, so you will need a real estate attorney to review the proposed contract BEFORE you sign it.

The sellers Otherwise, you will find yourself goinghad cthrough a process where each step of the deal, from initial contact to final closing and move-in, is under theshowed direct supervision That deed the couple asof marketing people, vendors and closers all t working for the seller. When things go wrong, you will feel “behind the eight-ball.”

Don’t do that to yourself!

Some of the homes are brand-new or haven’t even been built yet so there is pressure to “go along” with the sellerThe / c builder. With all the brochures, virtual tours, and checklists, it may seem like the buyer’s role is simply one of choosing paints, finishes and accessories. The larger truth, however, is that you can’t really judge the quality of the subcontractors actually doing the work unless you can carefully examine their finished product. Are the joints between With existing housing, all these things are tiles straight and uniformly spaced? Do the right there to inspect. The process is highly Sdetailed however, and you should give drawers, doors and hinges on the cabinets The signature lines were missing on many operate smoothly? yourself the advantage of seeing the o m

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property three or more times prior to closing.

Otherwise, you may well be overwhelmed.

Remember, you are looking at the property for several different functional reasons.

First, on the largest scale, do you like the neighborhood, the landscaping, and the overall design of the property?

What about flooding issues?

Then you think sizes, how Thatabout might room have required a your furniture will fit there, and what it will feel like c to live there. How does noise impact your living there, both external neighborhood Thefrom !tle kids sounds, and passage of sound crooms to your private spaces? Are the rooms, walls and surfaces square, plumb and level? Do you know how to tell?

This was “to correct You might profit from a highly experienced a guide, someone with greater knowledge than just a home inspector.

We know such people or can coach you to think about such things yourself.

Next time, the rest of the story.

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rianna Melton began dancing at age three.

She told everyone willing to listen that she was going to be a ballerina. Since her mother, Anna, and father, Brian, had no dance experience, they let Brianna’s passion guide them. Seeing her grow with every class, they couldn’t help but fall in love with ballet, too.

Over the years, they saw several promising young dancers leave Tampa Bay during their high school years to prepare for their dance careers at pre-professional ballet schools.

Seven years ago, they decided to one day create a conservatory in Pinellas County to allow those dancers the opportunity to continue their training without leaving home.

Ballet Dances Its Way Into Gulfport -Brian Melton, Executive Director, St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory

St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory is located in Gulfport because they established the organization first and then began searching for the perfect location. A family friend, Wilfredo Huertas, directed them to the Maria Center at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church as a potential site. As you step inside The St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory for the first time, you’ll instantly know it’s not a typical ballet school.

Coupled together with the twin 3,800 square-foot dance studios, adorned with the latest in sprung dance floors, is a partnership unlike most.

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After many years of searching for the right opportunity and partnerships, Brianna’s parents met Servy and Allexe Gallardo, the perfect artistic partners. They couldn’t help but notice Servy’s extensive abilities when Brianna spent three summers training with him. As we had a chance to discuss with Servy our dream of creating a conservatory / pre-professional program, we realized our dreams were the same. They came together to collaborate and create SPBC in the summer of 2017 and we opened our doors February 5th of 2018 as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. It’s still difficult not to get choked up watching young dancers realize more about themselves when taking a class at SPBC or seeing the looks on visitors’ faces when they experience the space for the first time. We are proud that we have the passion and the talent to offer a program like no other to our students and community.

At the corner of 58th St and 15th Ave S in Gulfport, the Maria Center facility is large, but makes an unassuming international training school for ballet dancers. Built as the gym and cafeteria for the parochial school at the church, the building became the perfect venue for the Conservatory. “The church administrator, Pat Sullivan, and priest, Fr. George Iregi, were enthusiastic from the beginning about our vision.

With the blessing of the church advisory committee, the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg quickly approved the project and the partnership began”, SPBC Executive Director and Brianna’s dad, Brian Melton, told Paradise NEWS.

“We are very excited to have Servy Gallardo as our artistic director and partner. His international network will prove to be instrumental in our growth. It’s hard to get Servy to talk about his career as a professional dancer or as a teacher and choreographer, but he will boast about a student’s success in a heartbeat. As a previous instructor to such world-renowned dancers as Daniel Ulbricht, BeckAnne Sisk and Michaela DePrince, he has plenty about which to brag. When you meet him, you’ll quickly feel his connection to his dancers and his passion for helping them achieve their goals and dreams.

Chloe Driver from North Carolina, one of the first dancers to join the pre-professional program can attest to that.

Students that work with Servy for even a single class leave better dancers, with a new appreciation for hard work in the studio. “Discipline is a key component of being a successful dancer,” said Servy Gallardo. “This requires punctuality, dedication, teamwork, a strong work ethic, and belief in yourself and those around you.”

The St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory has a pre-professional dance program as well as a ballet school for local and younger dancers. Starting as young as age four, the school provides the track to the professional program for those that want a career as well as disciplined, focused training for those who simply enjoy dancing. A benefit that every parent of a performer can appreciate is the ability for parents and guests to watch class openly. Parents aren’t typically allowed to watch class for fear of being a distraction to their child. The Conservatory believes that’s exactly why parents should be encouraged to watch.

Getting used to an audience prepares students to perform on stage. Parents can be a part of their child’s learning and can experience class and instruction along with their dancer.

The Conservatory is preparing for its summer intensive program that provides 2 and 6 week sessions.

This program highlights professional company training for those dedicated to the craft and striving to further their careers as performing artists. Students come from around the country to better themselves as artists by getting instruction from a different perspective and training with other great dancers and extending their network for future opportunities.

This type of program is what attracts dancers to our area and retains our incredible talent. The plans for the creation of a professional ballet company have begun so that we can showcase them in a world-class arts community.

“Currently,” Servy continued, “between community outreach and training, we are also hosting ‘Dance 4 Kids’ from 1-3 pm every other Saturday for beginning dancers ages 5-10. Each class session showcases two different styles of dance such as:

ballet, hip-hop, modern, musical theater, jazz and contemporary to enhance the learning of the young dancers.

By popular demand from the community, adult dance classes as well as yoga, are coming very soon.

StPeteBalletConservatory.com is updated regularly to keep all informed about current classes and new programs.

For additional info, to donate, sponsor or discuss use of the facility, contact 727-914-7257 or email: brianmelton@ StPeteBalletConservatory.com All are invited to the Conservatory to observe, experience a class for yourself, or enjoy seeing the artistry of a teacher and dancers coming together to create something beautiful.

“We have made so many new friends and partnerships throughout our journey and look forward to making more as we continue to grow and bring world-class dance instruction to our area. We truly appreciate our community and all you have done for us thus far. Join us today as a sponsor, donor or student as we welcome you all to Be a Part of Something Great at The St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory,” Servy concluded. PN ParadiseNewsFL.com | APRIL 2018

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Cyberattacks against small businesses are on the rise.

According to Symantec’s 2016 Internet Security Threat Report, 43% of all attacks worldwide were targeted at small businesses with less than 250 employees.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri confirmed that 861 cyber incidents were handled by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) just over the past six months through March 19. Included were identity theft, scheme to defraud, criminal use of ID, and fraudulent use of credit cards.

dentity theft is the most prevalent cyber incident.The PCSO offers a special tips flyer entitled Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, which is available at www.pcsoweb.com Topics include red flags, password security, protecting your information, and using debit vs.credit cards.

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With computer hacking another common cybercrime, Ryan Ploger, Paradise News IT consultant through his Pellitech.com firm, has some key advice (see sidebar on Page 31).

Florida SBDC Campaign

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance, based in Pensacola, recently announced a new cybersecurity service available to small businesses.

SBDC workshops across the state are introducing the Byte-Size Small Business Cybersecurity Program. It provides small business owners with a sound understanding of the risks of cyberattacks, common cybersecurity threats, and strategies to safeguard their business.

The no-cost workshops cover four topics: basic cybersecurity threats, security, remediation, and cybersecurity resources. Locally, a one day workshop is set for Friday, June 8th, at the USF Port Tampa Bay building in Tampa (see accompanying sidebar). A key takeaway and the foundation for these workshops is a new in-depth resource guide, which offers user-friendly information to help businesses become more cyber-secure.

The Florida SBDC Network partnered with Ridge Global LLC, a globally recognized risk management cybersecurity firm, to launch the program statewide. Last December 14th, the Network was joined by Florida International University, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce to host the Florida Cybersecurity Conference in Miami. It brought together cybersecurity experts both locally and nationally from government, law enforcement, and the private sector to help businesses develop, evaluate, and strengthen their cybersecurity programs.

Among highlights for the overflow crowd was a cybercrime panel moderated by Ridge Global President Chris Furlow, with Florida SBDC CEO Michael Myhre and Adam Sedgewick, Technology Policy Advisor, U.S. Dept. of Commerce Office of Policy and Planning.

Local Pinellas Expert Tips

EJ Liggieri, founder and CEO of Pinellas-based Quarterdeck Technologies, told Paradise News, “We believe one of the best ways to build a sound defense against cyber threats is user education. You can start with improving your technology defenses. Equally, if not more important, is helping educate all users, your employees and associates, of the threats and methods that support your company’s computer usage policy.

“Your organization’s defenses are only as strong as your weakest link.

End-users are routinely identified as one of the prime attack targets.

We’re not saying you can’t trust your employees, but without proper education, they‘re prime targets for hackers.

For your employees, it’s not only investing in skills needed at work, but also needed in their private lives.

We get great feedback from our clients that our anti-cyberattack training also positively affects their employees on a personal basis. The training sessions are short, to the point, and many also include videos that make them easy to understand.

“Examples of ‘attack surfaces’ in the real office world from the SANS technology institute include ‘open’ website ports; inside firewall services; processing code for incoming data, email and office documents, etc. and an employee with access to sensitive information that is socially engineered.

“However, many businesses focus their defense efforts at the top of the list and never end up with the last item, the employee. And often owners get fatigued with trying to keep up, looking at expensive technology to help with the problem. We like to think of educating your employee as ‘installing a human firewall’, an investment with great payback.

“Quarterdeck Technologies provides a simple solution to address this gap with some main points: provide even the smallest business a simple, self-administered risk assessment process that they can complete on their own; provide an easy way to perform a ‘dark web scan’ that can point to which employees are most at risk, and need more training; provide base policy templates that a client can edit; provide a way to track which employees have read the policies and acknowledge their understanding; and provide continued ongoing assessment and follow-up training.

Apple/MacOS Computers are also vulnerable to Cybercrime You Can Prevent It!

“One of the things Apple/MacOS (Operating System) computer users have enjoyed over the years is the fact that they have generally remained unaffected by virus and malware threats,” says Ryan Ploger, owner of the Pellitech IT firm.

“Therefore, they have not had to deal with security nearly as much as Windows users for various reasons. Without much demand for third party antivirus software, MacOS users just free-wheel around the Internet without much concern for security. This has created a particularly vulnerable segment of users and systems.

“Three basic things can be done to get the MacOS system and user up to snuff when it comes to cybercrime prevention in your home and office: Software updates, User awareness, and a Disaster recovery plan

“Always apply Apple’s software updates as it does a good job of releasing patches to address system vulnerabilities. It isn’t necessary to always upgrade your OS to the latest version, but applying ALL updates to your OS in a timely fashion is critical. Updates are the patches within your OS version, while upgrade changes the OS version itself and can be delayed, but it’s best to not let your OS version get too far behind. Also, at least consider antivirus software.

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“With a fully patched system, the weakest link will be the user.

Phishing emails, fake phone calls from ‘IT support’, flash drives found in the employee parking lot can just basically hand over the keys to your system to cyber criminals.

Learn to recognize the signs of an attack or phishing attempt, and train your employees to do the same.

“A disaster recovery plan is critical to prevent loss of money, reputation, and even your entire business. First and foremost are backups. If you do become a victim, you must be able to get your data back and a backup solution will enable you to do just that.

“Apple has a great built-in backup system called Time Machine. However, it is generally attached to a disk connected to the computer and can also become deleted if your system is compromised. Have two backup disks—one connected and one offline, since hackers can’t get your offline data.

Rotate them at regular intervals based on your risk tolerance.”

For more information, contact Ryan at Ryan@Pellitech.com or call him at 941-404-8247.

(Editor’s Note: Ryan Ploger is the owner of Pellitech, an IT consulting and managed services provider serving greater Tampa Bay from their Sarasota/Bradenton headquarters.

With more than 20 years in the IT support and consulting industry, he serves a very broad range of businesses and geographic markets.]

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“We find many small businesses are too busy to invest the time and resources needed to fully understand and adequately train staff on their own, or they are overwhelmed with technology. We invested in a program designed for the small business community, in conjunction with other terrific safeguards such as our business continuity services. It’s all part of our #keepdatayourdata initiative.

We help firms understand where they should focus first, and we offer an initial free consultation.

“The cost of a data breach or outright loss of data could not only be large, but also potentially a business-ending event, and it’s our mission to put the necessary tools and services within the reach of all small businesses.”

Florida SBDC History

For over 40 years, the Florida SBDC network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance [Fl. Stat.

288.001], has nourished a statewide partnership between higher education and economic development. Its mission is to provide existing and emerging small and medium-sized business owners with management and knowledge resources that enable overall growth, increased profitability, and economic prosperity for Florida’s economy.

Since 2011, Florida SBDCs have provided 513,107 hours of professional business consulting to 74,669 client businesses, resulting in 252,955 jobs created, retained, or saved; $33.3 billion in sales growth; $2.6 billion in government contracts awarded; $1.4 billion in capital investments acquired; and 4,159 new businesses started.

A statewide network of over 40 offices, the Florida SBDC is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, State of

Florida and other private and public partners. Headquartered at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, the Network is nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs and is a 2016 recipient of the President’s E Award for export service.

Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.

For more information, please visit www.FloridaSBDC.org [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Dianne Gross Hafleigh and Stacey Dadd at the Florida SBDC, Deputy Jessica Mackesy, PCSO, and EJ Liggieri, Quarterdeck Technologies.]

[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 traimancreativecopy@gmail.com]

Cybersecurity Basics for Small Business June 8 Workshop

As part of its anti-cybercrime campaign, the Florida SBDC will host its first Tampa Bay workshop on Friday, June 8th, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the University of South Florida Port Tampa Bay Building in Tampa.

With the theme of Cybersecurity Basics for Small Business this new, no cost workshop will provide the education and resources to protect any small business, up to 250 employees, and its customers, employees, and profits from cyber-attacks. The byte-size small business cybersecurity workshop will cover four topics: basic cybersecurity threats, security, remediation, and cybersecurity resources.

The event will also feature a panel of experts, including Robert Lindsey of Regions Bank, Adam B. Brouillet of Trenam Law, and Doug Stopper of Cyber Risk Consulting.

Foundation for these workshops and a key takeaway is a new in-depth resource guide, which offers user-friendly information to help your business become more cyber-secure.

All attendees should be prepared to sign-in and produce a government-issued identification card to the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.

Parking is available in visitor parking and south lots near the Port Tampa Bay building.

You can register online at http://floridasbdc.org/services/ For more information, Phone: 813-905-5829 or Email: nreyes@usf.edu

We’re all building our world, right now, in real time. Let’s build it better.”

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2018 Chihuly Workshop Studio Editions Every year, the Chihuly Workshop collaborates with Dale Chihuly to create four Studio Editions.

Each edition is drawn from one of the distinctive series of works created throughout his career.

The 2018 Studio Edition collection – Laguna Persian, Capri Blue Seaform, Ivory Luster Basket and Tuscan Red Seaform are now on view and available for acquisition at the Chihuly Collection store. Each Studio Edition is hand blown, signed by the artist, and accompanied by a Plexiglas vitrine and black base for display.

The Chihuly Collection Store is open daily and located at 720 Central Avenue.

Monday - Saturday: 10 am-5 pm Sundays: 12 pm-5 pm 720 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 727.896.4527 MoreanArtsCenter.org

April 21st, 2018, 6 – 10 pm Join Studio Duvoe, Inc., the Pinellas Autism Project and the City of Imagination at, 2726 54th St. S. (Between the dog parks) Gulfport, Florida 33707 to celebrate the artistic genius of neuro-diverse ((ADHD, autism, dyslexia, etc.) and physically and developmentally challenged kids and young adultsfrom all over Pinellas County.

The students, ages 5-32, paint in an abstract expressionist style, which is based on color, movement, texture, and feelings.

When a student sells a painting, they receive half of the funds, with the other half going back into the non-profit for future events and art supplies.

The students’ work is nicely framed and very ($10 - $100). Don’t miss this opportunity to view and appreciate these fine works of art. Even if you are not in the market for artwork, come and tell them how beautiful it is!!!!

Enjoy live music by Keith and Frank, J. Kold and A. D. Burke. Food and drinks will also be provided. Call or text Caroline Duvoe at 727-271-5016 or email studioduvoe@yahoo.com Volunteers are needed for this event and cash donations can be made at studioduvoe.org.

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Saturday, April 28th 8 - 11 pm Join The Florida Aquarium for its 17th annual SeaGrapes Wine & Food Festival fundraising event, presented by Amalie Oil, VIP ticketholder entry will begin at 7 pm for early access to the and a special VIP area with exclusive food and drink options. New this year, a sunset cruise will be offered as an add-on to any ticket. 100% of the ticket proceeds support The Florida Aquarium’s mission to entertain, educate and inspire stewardship of our environment.

Immerse yourself in a wine and food festival unlike any other. Enjoy fantastic wine and sample delicious food while strolling among more than 7,000 animals and plants, all while supporting a good cause. There will be 50+ types of wine available to sample and more than 20 different local restaurant partners in attendance. The festive atmosphere will be complemented by a variety of live entertainment throughout the Aquarium.

Dress is cocktail attire.

Tickets - $125 VIP tickets - $250 Add a sunset cruise to any ticket for $75 more SeaGrapes Wine & Food Festival 2018 For more information about the event, visit: flaquarium.org/seagrapes or 813-273-4000.

Saturday, April 28 8 - 11 pm (7 pm for VIP’s) Sunset Cruise departs at 6:45 The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602

KEEP St. Pete Lit - SunLit Festival Events started Thursday, April 5th 7 - 9 pm with the SunLit Festival Kick-off party at the Chihuly Gallery - 720 Central Ave. $35/person (include 2 free drink tickets). Enjoy beer/wine (donation bar) and hors d’oeuvres, as you explore the Chihuly Collection.

The SunLit Festival brings together over 35 cultural groups, organizations and businesses for 16 days of “Litertainment.”

April 7 - 22nd Guest speakers and featured storytellers will share their love of books, reading and writing. The 2018 SunLit Award will be presented to Jeff Morris of Wilson’s Book World for over 40 years of service to our literary community!

Music by JJ Pattishall.

Proceeds will support Keep St. Pete Lit. Visit www.facebook.com/events/151947105488117/ Saturday, April 7. Open Tree Climb celebrating books, trees, and books about trees!

Produced by Keep St. Pete Lit. Visit http://keepstpetelit.org/sunlit-festival/ for more details and sponsorship or contact Maureen McDole for SunLit Festival and Keep St. Pete Lit Sponsorships (727) 798-4530.

Kids ages 9 to 12 are invited to the Morean Center for Clay to learn about creativity in a fun, week-long writing camp with Keep St. Pete Lit teachers. All students will explore storytelling through play, art, writing and zine-making in a welcoming environment. Students will also be invited to participate in a final camp reading.

There will be two camp sessions: July 16-20 & July 23-27, both 9am – 12:30 pm.

To apply for either week, please fill out the form on their website at keepstpetelit.org/free-creativewriting-summer-camp.

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The camp is free for low income students. Others are asked to remit a tuition payment of $150/per week before classes begin.

Space is limited! Please contact Maureen McDole for answers at mmcdole@keepstpetelit.org or call 727-798-4530.

April 12th The Florida Holocaust Museum offers free museum admission in commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. There will be a reading of Holocaust victims’ names aloud continuously throughout the day, a Holocaust Survivor talk at 12 PM, 2 PM and 5:30 PM culminating with a memorial service at 5:30 PM and a special program featuring Holocaust Survivors. Yom HaShoah honors the memory of the more than six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust. If you would like to participate in the reading of Holocaust victims’ names, please call the Museum at 727-820-0100 ext. 249 to schedule your time slot.

The Florida Holocaust Museum is located at 55 5th Street S, St. Petersburg, FL.

Fri., Apr 20th–Sun., Apr 22nd, The Florida Orchestra will perform Verdi’s Requiem featuring the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under the baton of Music Director Michael Francis.

The Florida Holocaust Museum is partnering with the orchestra to tell the story of how the work became known as the “Defiant Requiem” during the Holocaust in the

Theresienstadt (Terezín) Concentration Camp.

At the beginning of all three performances, The FHM’s Executive Director Elizabeth Gelman and TFO President & CEO Michael Pastreich will speak briefly about the connection between the Requiem and Terezín.

A pre-concert talk starting one hour before each performance will take an in-depth look at the Requiem, including the Terezin connection.

The talk is free to all concertgoers. “There is an enduring fallacy that Jews did not resist the Nazis during the Holocaust. There were many methods of resistance including armed struggles and uprisings, as well as more spiritual forms. The story behind the Defiant Requiem tells how prisoners of Theresienstadt used music to resist Nazi efforts to degrade, deprive and dehumanize them,” said Gelman.

“Verdi’s Requiem is sublime all on its own.

When you know this amazing connection with Terezin, it makes both the music and the story even more powerful. There is no doubt everyone in the concert hall will feel it,” Pastreich said.

Friday, April 13, 2018 St Petersburg City theatre presents - Dream Child: the trial of Alice in Wonderland Local favorite actress Roxanne Fay, returns to her roots with a benefit for St. Petersburg City Theatre. Performed by the author, Dream Child: The Trial of Alice in Wonderland journeys through the surreal worlds of memory, sin and absolution within the mind of Alice Liddell, Lewis Carroll’s original muse and inspiration for his timeless stories.

It is 1932 and the very grown up Alice is having a new adventure, she is coming to America. Though on the surface her trip is to attend the centennial celebrations surrounding Carroll’s 100th birthday, her true purpose is much more personal, more frightening and more visceral. Is she merely entertaining old memories? Is she seeking absolution for the past?

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Doors open 7 PM for the 8pm show.

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St Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St Pete, FL. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, and $20 for SPCT members.

On Saturday, April 14, 7 pm, “SPIFFS Persons of The Year”.

St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) International Ball will honor individual group members as this festive event is held at Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater, FL 33762. .

Call SPIFFS - (727) 552-1896 for tickets $40. International entertainment and dancing to the tunes of Urban Gypsies More information at www.spiffs.org SPriNG For tHe ArtS!!

The Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District become one arts destination for the St. Petersburg’s 2nd Saturday ArtWalk.Visit up to 40 artists’ studios and galleries! .

It’s a wonderful time to see old friends and make new ones as you enjoy our vibrant arts community.

Open the door to one of the 40 galleries or studios you’ve never visited before. Try our free trolleys and visit a whole new neighborhood. It’s impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one night!

If you don’t wish to ride of the trolley, free parking can be found on 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S from 15th St. to 30th St., the Clay Center of St. Petersburg, MGA Studios, and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. Download the map and list of participants to plan your festive art evening at www.stpeteartsalliance.org “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

Wed.Apr.18th–Fri., Apr. 20th 7pm. the Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School is excitedly staging a production of Victor Hugo’s. Based on the classic novel with songs from the Disney film by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, this musical will entertain and delight audiences of all ages.

It tells the story of a young man, deformed at childbirth, and a beautiful gypsy woman who befriends him and shows him that there is good in the world.

Requests for tickets may be made through the main office (727) 893-5452, extension 2031.

Morean Exhibitions Saturday, April 14, 5 PM-9 PM is the opening reception for Tommy Frank and Chandra Debuse Exhibitions at the Morean Center for Clay The exhibition will be accompanied by a hands-on workshop where Frank and Debuse will demonstrate how they create their ceramic forms, their unique surface decoration as well as their collaborative work called Effindeebee. The exhibits will be on view through May 31.

On view through April 27 at the Morean Arts CenterFresh Squeezed 2: emerging Artists in Florida The purpose of Fresh Squeezed is to encourage, support and celebrate artists who fly under the radar, who haven’t had their big break, whose work may not be typical gallery or museum fare.

For Fresh Squeezed, we encourage artists to break boundaries, think of ways their work can create a dialog in our community, our region, in our wild, wacky, wonderful state. Summer Art & Clay Camp Registration is Open!

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Exhibition dates: April 6 to May 29, Curvin Buddy: Joyce Curvin of Palm Harbor, Florida, created “Buddy” from traditional papier-mâché over an armature of recycled materials.

This little dog sculpture celebrates the playfulness in this life and beyond.

theme of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). AARP is the presenting sponsor of the exhibition.

The works represent a variety of fine-craft media including ceramic, wood, glass, fiber, metal and mixed media. The curator of the show is Mark Noll, a St. Petersburg artist whose works are collected worldwide.

Programming for the exhibition includes artistic workshops, lectures and performances, some about sugar skulls in conjunction with Keep St. Pete Lit Sunlit festival.

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For information call (727) 821-7391 or visit www.FloridaCraftArt.org

Sunday, April 22, 2:30 - 5 pm The Suncost Jazz Society says “Thanks for helping keep traditional jazz alive.” They will sponsor Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps end of the season concert. Tickets $15 & 20 727-522-6877 Join them at Kapok Events Pavillion 930 McMullen-Booth Rd. Clearwater

Winners of the Florida Orchestra Musicians Association Young Artist Competition top honors this year are Luke Fox, 17, of Seminole on trumpet, and Miranda Isbitts, 12, of Clearwater on violin.

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April 28 & 29 9 am - 3 pm The Garden Club of St. Petersburg is presenting their annual Flower Show “Go For the Gold” at the Green Thumb Festival in the Community Center Bldg. at Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th. Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710.

If you have never been, you should plan to attend. Take a gardening cart for ease of transporting plants.

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Funding Futures - Students Arts Opportunity Grant Program Talented students who aspire to be exceptional musicians, actors, or visual artists are often faced with financial need that prevents them from pursuing a career in an artistic field after school or during the summer. A small grant award can make a world of difference to a student who otherwise would not have the chance to succeed in his or her arts field. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is committed to supporting young talent out of school, just as we support ACE, Arts for a Complete Education, for Pinellas County arts education in public schools.

Who is eligible: any artist age 10 18 in the categories of dance, cinematic arts, jazz, music, digital arts, photography, theater, visual arts, and voice. For a Funding Futures application with more information, email ace@stpeteartsalliance.org Donate to Funding Futures which is supported 100% by donations. SPAA has awarded over $10,000 to 16 students in our first year. Help make a difference in a child’s life. Donate today!

St Petersburg Arts Alliance -100 2nd Ave. N., #150, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727.518.5142, info@stpeteartsalliance.org The Pirate Athletic Hall Of Fame Golf Tournament benefitting sports programs at Boca Ciega High School Paradise NEWS promoted in our March issue had a date change from May 5th to May 19th. All other information in the March issue ad is correct. Contact : Rex Gaugh (727) 434-2165 Rexgaugh@Reagan.com.

St. Pete Preservation is now Preserve The ‘Burg!

• thursday April 19, the Craftsman House and the Palladium present Ronny Elliott. The show will be in the intimate Side Door Cabaret at the Historic Palladium. Ronny is accompanied by friends Rebekah Pulley and Rob Pastore as they sing songs that tell the rich history of

St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Preserve the ‘Burg.

Tickets can be purchased through the Palladium Box Office, • Mon., April 23 - 6-8 pm (reception 6 - 6:30 pm, program 7 - 8 pm) Unseen St. Pete - Gulf of Mexico More than an Oil Sump and Hurricane Alley. Free. freeFall Theatre Company, 6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg.

Preserve the Burg’s Movies in the Park Preserve the ‘Burg’s (PTB) May Movies in the Park PTB will announce the movie selections and unveil the May 2018 movie poster on Thursday, April 12, from 6 - 8 pm in the courtyard at The Ale & the Witch, 111 2nd Avenue NE. St Petersburg.

Proceeds from beer sales will be donated to Preserve the ‘Burg The event is FREE. This year’s poster artist is St. Pete’s own Laura Spencer.

May Movies in the Park occurs each Thursday evening in May (3, 10, 17, 24 & 31).

Each movie evening starts with live local music at 7 pm followed by the movie on the big outdoor screen at dusk. The fun takes place in North Straub Park, between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE on Beach Drive.

Movie goers can come early, enjoy live music before the movie and enjoy a picnic they can either bring or purchase food from vendors who will be set up on-site.

Bicycling to movies is a fun way to arrive and FREE bicycle valet parking will be provided by Coast Bike Share during the movies. Movies are FREE. Oscar level sponsors: Sylvia Rusche State Farm Insurance, AARP Tampa Bay and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

More information on Movies in the park visit: https://preservetheburg.org /page-1817752 Contact: Allison Stribling, Exec. Director (727) 824-7802 director@preservetheburg.org www.preservetheburg.org

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PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com April 11 – Lorde 20 – 98Rockfest 29 – Jeff Dunham May 12 – James Taylor 15 – Justin Timberlake American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 40th Anniversary Season 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxof ce@americanstage.org April 1 – Marjorie Prime 18 – 29 – The Producers 20 – Gala Under the Stars Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800.361.8388 www.asolorep.org April 3 – 11 – Roe 4 – 14 – Rhinoceros 4 – 29 – Gloria May 1 – 27 – Ragtime Bininger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.867.1166 www.eckerd.edu/theatre April 11 – 14 – Failure: A Love Story Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre April 2 – This is Us Star Chrissy Metz 6 – The Weight Band 7 – Michael Amante 13 – Night Ranger Acoustic Set 14 – Chris Botti 15 – Wynonna & The Big Noise 19 – Brian Culbertson 20 – Spyro Gyra 21 – Stephen Lynch 24 – Clearwater Chorus Spring 28 – David Foster May 2 – Victor Wooten Band w/Sinbad 5 – Kris Kristofferson 7 – Boz Scaggs

Zelda Troiano, Events & Arts and Leisure Coordinator

10 – Eddie Money 11 – Paul Thorn 12 – Marc Cohn

M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com

Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us April 10 – Ichiyo Ikebana Demonstration 19 – 29 – Morning’s At Seven

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater – Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 April 25 – Foo Fighters May 5 – Lynyrd Skynyrd 11 – Alan Jackson 14 – Steely Dan

Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com April 5 – The Purple Experience 7 – Gypsy Star 8 – Peter Yarrow 20 – Fancy 21 – Are You My Mother?

21 – John McEuen & Friends 28 – The Alter Eagles May 5 – “Chute for the Arts” 15 – The Ugly Duckling 15, 16 – Disney’s High School Musical Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793 www.eightoclocktheatre.com May 11 – 20 – Jekyll & Hyde Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727.446.1360 www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org April 1 – 8 – Once in a Lifetime May 3 – 20 – Curtains freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com April 1 – April 8 – Daddy Long Legs 23 – Unseen St. Pete May 4 – 27 – The Machine Stops Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com April 4 – SNACK 7 – Tony Desare 14 – The Landscape of Guitar 15 – The Four Freshmen Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater, 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org

National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD www.livehdstpete.com/ national-theatre-live April 13 – Yerma May 4 – Julius Caesr

26 – Black Jacket Symphony: Sgt Pepper 27 – 10,000 Maniacs 27 – Alan Parsons Live Project 29 – TFO: Celebrate Broadway May 6 – TFO: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 17 – 26 – Waiting for Godot 18 – Brian Wilson 20 – TFO: Beethoven Pastoral Symphony St. Petersburg City Theatre Oldest, continuously operating community theatre in Florida since 1925 Located off I-275 at 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.866.1973 www.spcitytheatre.org April 13 – Dream Child: The Trial of Alice in Wonderland 27 – May 6 – Sunset Limited Stageworks Theater 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.org April 13 – 29 – In the Time of Butter ies

Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org April 3 – Honors Recital 22 – Rock School Blowout 26 – 29 – Peter Pan, Jr. 28 – Breakin’ Out 28 – Spring Into Dance May 8 – Spring Music Spectacular 11 – Evening of Dance 12 – Beginning Dance 1 Recitals 17 – End-of-Year Celebration 19 – Private Lessons Recitals Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park www.etix.com/ticket/v/11231 April 14 – Tribute to Rod Stewart May 12 – Michael Jackson Tribute Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com April 4 – Disney Junior Dance Party 5 – Pod Tours America 6, 7 – Cinderella 17 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit 20 – ABBA The Concert 21 – A Chorus Line 22 – TFO: Verdi’s Requiem 23 – Kinky Boots 24 – Yanni

Straz Center 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229.7827 www.strazcenter.org April 3 – Standing at the Water’s Edge 5 – TFO: Fiesta!

5 – 15 – Green Day’s American Idiot 6 – TFO: R&B Legends w/Michael Lynche 7 – Opera Gala 2018 12 – Sons of Serendip 13 – Randy Rainbow 13 – 15 – Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth 14 – Angels in America Part 1 19 – Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games 19 – Latin Nights 20 – TFO: Verdi’s Requiem 21 – Best of Tampa Bay 22 – Megan Hilty 23 – Rhiannon Giddens w/Dead Horses 24 – 29 – Waitress 25 – May 20 – 1984 26 – TFO: 50!

27 – TFO: Celebrate Broadway 27, 28 – Little Black Dress 29 – Tampa Bay Symphony “A Tour of the Symphony” May 4 – TFO: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 5 – Next Generation Ballet’s Cinderella 10 – That’s the Spirit 11 – Nick Swardson 12 – An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard 12 – Darci Lynne and Friends Live 12 – The Sandi Sylver Puppet Show 13 – Mike Birbiglia 13 – Mother’s Day Brunch

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Events www.ParadiseNewsFL.com • www.facebook.com/ParadiseNews Sunday, April 1 through Friday, April 27 – Fresh Squeezed 2 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Saturday/Noon – 5 pm Sunday, Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. An exhibition of emerging artists currently residing in Florida. Fresh Squeezed encourages, supports and celebrates artists who y under the radar, who haven’t had their big break, whose work may not be typical gallery or museum fare. 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.org Sunday, April 1 through Monday, April 30 – March of the Mermaids Free, Neighborhood Joe, 2609 Dr M.L.K. Jr St. N, St. Petersburg. Features local folk artist, writer and sign artist Rhonda Kay known for her pithy sayings, fantasy sh and ve foot mermaids and Brandy Stark, a wire worker from St. Petersburg, who has woven a variety of metal mermaids and intermixed them with award-winning water-themed photography. Brandy Stark 727.821.5759 stark_brandy@hotmail.com or Neighborhood Joe 727.290.9241 Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 – Antioch Reclaimed 5:30 pm, $50 Donation, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg. Dr. Michael Bennett, Senior Curator of Early Western Art, will conduct informational sessions about the recently uncovered mosaics at the outdoor conservation lab. 727.894.4638 www.mfastpete.org Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8 – Tampa Bay Blues Festival Times vary, $50 to $250, Vinoy Park, 701 Bay Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.

One of the world’s preeminent blues concerts and the recipient of the Blues Foundation’s 2011 “Keepin’ the Blues Alive” award for Best U.S. Blues Festival. www.tampabaybluesfest.com Friday, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 – Murder on the Hogwarts Express 9 pm, $15, Spit re Theater, 14 18th St. S, St. Petersburg. A delightful improvised murder mystery inspired by Agatha Christie›s Murder on the Orient Express and J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter series. www.spit retheater.com Friday, April 6 through Tuesday, May 29 – Dia de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life 10 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Saturday/Noon – 5 pm Sunday, Florida CraftArt Gallery, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 42 artists from around the country have been selected from a call to artists to submit works that represent, in their own vision, the theme of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

Numerous activities are scheduled throughout the duration of the exhibition.

727.821.7391 www. oridacraftart.org Saturday, April 7 – AGoldPhoto Shoot for Friends of Strays 2 – 5 pm, $50 Sitting fee, Dog Bar St. Pete, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg.

Book a photo shoot to support Friends of Strays. Spots must be booked in advance. Friends of Strays will be at the Dog Bar until 6 pm with adoptable dogs, fabulous raf e baskets and a 50/50 raf e all to help homeless dogs (and cats too). www.friendsofstrays.com/events Saturday, April 7 – Healthy St. Pete Fit City 5K + 1M Walk 7:30 – 11 am, $7 to $20 Registration fee, North Straub Park , 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy a fun- lled, family-friendly day of wellness.

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Arts & Leisure 17 – Latin Nights 18 – TFO: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony 18, 19 – The Book of Mormon 19 – Bubble Guppies Live 19 – Travis Greene 20 – Angels in America Part II Tarpon Springs Cultural Art Center 101 South Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org May 11 – The History of Cajun Music Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org April 5 – Dance Heginbotham 12 – 15 – Bayou Radio Theatre 13 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute 15 – Gershwin, Berlin and Porter presented by The Rhythm Kings 20 – Eagles Tribute Band 27 – 29 – Libertaire, the Play May 12 – Wayne Toups & The ZyDeCajun Band The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum Tea dances run October through May April 5 – Clothes Matter Luncheon 9 – Tampa Bay Job and Career Fair 20 – 22 – Florida Antiquarian Book Fair The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffey.com April 5 – TFO Coffee Concert: Latin Flair 7 – TFO: R&B Legends w/Michael Lynche 8 – Michio Kaku 14, 15 – TFO: Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 26 20 – One Night of Queen 21 – TFO: Verdi’s Requiem 26 – TFO Coffee Concert: The Golden Age 27 – Todd Rundgren’s Utopia 28 – TFO: Celebrate Broadway 29 – Mummenschanz – You & Me May 2 – Queens of the Stone Age Villains 5 – TFO: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 18 – Animaniacs Live!

19 – TFO: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org April 2 – Phil Dirt & The Dozers 5 – John Némuth and His Big Band 6 – Synia Sings Sarah (Vaughan) 7 – J. Anthony Brown and Friends 8 – Concert Pianist Matthew Graybil 13 – Suzanne Westenhoefer 15 – The Florida Björkestra – Madonna and George Michael 20 – Listening Room Festival Showcase 22 – Mood Music for Murder & Mystery 23, 24 – Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady 25 – Palladium Chamber Players 27 – Selwyn Birchwood Band 29 – The Royal Guardsmen May 4 – James & James: By Request 9 – Mile-End Trio Van Wezel 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org April 3 – Great Performers Series 4 – Illusionist Rick Thomas 5 – The Book of Mormon 6 – Disney Junior Dance Party 10 – 12 – Jersey Boys 14 – Wynonna and the Big Noise 15 – Chris Botti 17 – Let It Be 18 – ABBA the Concert 19 – The Silk Road Ensemble w/Yo-Yo Ma 22 – Bill Engvall 24, 15 – A Chorus Line 26 – Mummenschanz – You & Me 29 – Yanni 25 West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org April 20 – May 6 – Completely Hollywood

MUSEUMS Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Saturdays – Dilly Dally w/ Dali Sundays – Yoga at The Dali Wed., Thurs. – StoryTime at The Dali (visit website for updates) April 5 – ArtFlix: Marcel Duchamp Part II 8 – Los Vinos de Dali 19 – Opera at The Dalí 23 – Workshop: Create an Illustrated Memoir 26 – Games at the Dali: Exquisite Corpse May 3 – ArtFlix: Marcel Duchamp

Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7 pm www.woodsonmuseum.org Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www. holocaustmuseum.org Through July 15 – Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann Through August 19 – Letters to Sala: A Young Woman’s Life in Nazi Labor Camps April 12 – Yom HaShoah Commemoration 26 – The World War II Japanese American Incarceration May 10 – Screening of Lea and Mira Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa 831.221.2222 fmopa.org April 13 – Deadline for International Photography Competition 22 – Q and A’s Photography Workshop May 20 – iPhoneography 101 Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation!

Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free Admission 727.656.5420 www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community April 17 – Lunch & Learn: Vagabond Muse May 19 – It Might As Well Be Spring Imagine Museum NEW 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass April 7 – Family Day 19 – Teacher Preview Night John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thurs – Art After 5

Fri – ROAR – Ringling Order of Art Readers Fri & Sat – Bayfront Garden Tours First Sat – Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop Through April 5 – Ringling Underground April 3 – Willy Pogany: Book Illustrator 6 – Wine Walk to Ca’ d’Zan 13, 14 – Toni Dove: Lucid Possession 26 – What’s in a Frame?

28 – Blossoms & Brunch Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.mfastpete.org Thursdays $5 after 5 pm Through April 1 – STAR WARS and The Power of Costume April 8 – Collectors Choice Bigwig Shindig 10 – Florida’s Fine Craft 11 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: Setting the Table 13 – Meet Me at the Club 14 – Bryce Hudson’s Gallery and Home Field Trip 29 – 11th Annual Painting in the Park May 9 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: Finding Your Voice St. Pete Sculpture Experience 780 Central Ave., St. Petersburg More than 100 sculptures from life size to giant size. 727.316.1718 St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 spmoh.com May 10 – Happy Hour w/the Historian: Stories from a Heavenly Land Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727.579.8226 www.tbauto.org Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St, Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org April 11 – Finding Our Fabric: Old Glory 19 – Book Group: Brutal Journey Tampa Museum of Art 120 W St. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Friday – Art on the House – 4 to 8 pm Saturday – Art Spot for Families April 14 – Pride and Passion 2018 Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727.943.4624 www.tarponspringsarea historicalsociety.org

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GULFPORT CASINO BALLROOM 5500 Shore Blvd. S. TICKETS: $15.00 Advance • $20.00 at the Door

Doors open 6:30 pm • Music starts 7:00 pm Call (727) 893-1070 tickets / information.

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Events Saturday, April 7 – Wildlife Safari 9 am – 4 pm, $5, Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. For children through 12 years old. The children begin with a blank Wildlife Passport and then walk along a one-mile loop of adventure with live owls, snakes, baby raccoons, hawks, and more. As kids visit each Wildlife Station, their Passport gets stamped. Kids get a special prize for completing the journey. www.fobcp@tampabay.rr.com 727.934.2680 Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 – Georgia O’Keeffe, Pioneer 7:30 pm Saturday/3 pm Sunday, $20 Members/$25 Non-members, Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. An opportunity to enjoy an intimate glimpse into the life of this world-renowned forthright and droll artist and view several special images of herself and her work.

727.895.6620 www.thestudioat620.org Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 – Safety Harbor Song Fest 11 am – 8 pm Saturday/11 am – 7 pm Sunday, $25 – $50, Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Ln., Safety Harbor. Stunning views of Tampa Bay, incredible live music, colorful art demonstrations and a diverse selection of eats from a variety of food trucks. www.festivalnet.com/68894/ Safety-Harbor-Florida/Music-Festivals/Safety-Harbor-Song-Fest

Arts & Leisure USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620 caminfo@admin.usf.edu 813. 974.4133 www.usfcam.usf.edu/cam/cam_ exhibitions.html

Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 www.Creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk

USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa www.ira.usf.edu

Crossroads Gallery St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater www.spcollege.edu/gallery

USF Graphic Studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813.974.3503 www.graphicstudio.usf.edu/ GS/gs_about.html May 5 – Open House + Bene t Sale

Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Local and Florida artisans featured

ART GALLERIES ArtLofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd oor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk April 14 – 30 – Sight and Insight

Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 – Springfest Garden Art & Faerie Festival 10 am – 8 pm Saturday/10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Free, Clymer Park, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. Clymer Park transforms into an “enchanted village.” Food and beverage vendors, activities and entertainment for all ages will be offered. www.sikpromotions.com/applicants/spring/springfest

ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com April 7, 8 – Crafty Fest May 5, 6 – Crafty Fest

Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 – St Pete Tiny Home Festival 10 am – 6pm, $15 – $20, SPC Allstate Center, 3200 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Learn about simplifying your life and living greener. Tiny homes, micro homes, food trucks, local artists, DIY workshops, kids’ activities and green presentations. Presented by SPC. www.tinyhomestpete.com

[blank] Slate Gallery 538 S Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.312.5700 www.blankslategallery.com

Sunday, April 8 – Los Vinos de Dali 4 – 7 pm, $75 Members/$90 Non-members, Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. A variety of ne wines plus tastings from top restaurants and live music. Auctions featuring inspiring travel experiences, indulgent health & wellness packages, beautiful jewelry, unique artwork and exclusive dining packages. Proceeds bene t the Museum and its educational programs.

727.823.3767 thedali.org/event/los-vinos-de-dali-2018 Saturday, April 8 – Music Jamboree 2 – 4 pm, Free, Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs.

Musicians are encouraged to bring their guitar, ddle, banjo, bass or other acoustic instrument to the outdoor pavilion for a jam session. Participants will be able to meet other musicians, perform and learn new songs. All ages welcome. www.brookercreekpreserve.org Sunday, April 8 – Tour de Cure 7:30 am – 12:30 pm, $25 – $35 registration fee, Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

A cycling event packed with excitement, energy and support where riders of all levels join forces to celebrate the critical funds they have raised for diabetes research, education and advocacy. www.main.diabetes.org/site/TR/ TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=12225 44

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Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work.

Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk April 7 – Annual Art for the eARTh Show Reception 13 – Yes Darling 28, 29 – Green Thumb Festival May 12 – Fair Trade Celebration 12 – Opening Reception: 12th Annual Invitational Teapot Show 13 – Mother’s Day Brunch

Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727.298.3322 www.dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available April 9 – May 20 – Art Classes: Spring Session 22 – Déjà vu (All Over Again) Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www. oridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays April 6 to May 29 – Dia de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life April 6 – Face Painting for Adults 6 – Opening Reception – Dia de los Muertos 8 – Sugar Skull and Cooking Decorating 14 – Paint a Sugar Skull on a Wine Glass 14 – Concert: Lauren Mullinaux and Skyler Golden 15 – Sugar Skull Inspired Memories 19 – Taste and Learn 22 – Secret Stories of the Sugar Skulls 28 – Ekphrastic Writing Workshop May 5 – Lecture by Kent Lydecker 12 – Paint a Flower on a Wine Glass 20 – Ekphrastic Performance 26 – Closing Reception and People’s Choice Award Presentation Gallerie 909 909 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.565.3930 www.gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists Second Saturday ArtWalk Small Business of the Year 2015 Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 727.738.8010 www.gcaa- .org Two Locations in St. Petersburg St. Pete Artworks / Avenue 5 Studios

Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 www.redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin stirlingartstudios.com April 2 – 30 – Juried Art Exhibition 13 – Penny Lane Awards Presentation Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.thestudioat620.org April 5 – Cartoon Punch 7, 8 – Georgia O’Keeffe, Pioneer 9 – Variety House Jam Band 11 – Fools For Love 13 – Luis Gonzalez: Baritone 14 – 24 – Made in Florida 15 – Spring Makers Market

ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Kapfer Glass Studio 409 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727.656.9190 www.kapferglassstudio.com Handmade glass art & crafts Morean Arts Center 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries Second Saturday ArtWalk Saturdays at The Morean for Families Fridays – Art Snap Through April 27 – Fresh Squeezed 2 April 14 – Sculpt a Glass Flower Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 www.moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Sundays for Families 1 – 3 pm Second Saturday ArtWalk Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.org Pinot’s Palette 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspalette.com/stpetersburg

Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor 727.725.4018 www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com April 7, 8 – Safety Harbor SongFest Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: www.isap-online.com Studio Duvoe 2808 Clinton St. S, Gulfport 727.271.5016 studioduvoe@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/gulfportart Creative play sessions and art parties for neurotypical and neurodiverse (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) children and adults April 21 – Art Opening and Fund Raiser

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SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Treasure Island Art Guild www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Acrylic Painting Friday – Portrait Workshop – live model Veterans Art Center 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813.504.3092 www.vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk.

St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.

HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 www.greatex.org Where education and fun come alive First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families.

April 1 – 15 – Spring Membership Sale 2 – Memory Monday 8 – Great Connections 13 – Parents’ Night Out 14 – Happy, Healthy Kids 22 – Earth Day May 11 – Parents’ Night Out 13 – Great Connections

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Events Monday, April 9 – Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair 10 am – 2 pm, Free, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. A great day to meet over 50 local employers. Several of the area’s top higher education schools/universities and vocational/technical institutes will also be on hand. No pre-registration required. www.tampabay.com/expos/job-fair Tuesday, April 10 – Ichiyo Ikebana Demonstration 1 pm, $45, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. Akihiro Kasuya is the headmaster of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is assisted by his son, headmaster designate, Naohiro Kasuya. Send checks to: Eileen Rossi, 7600 Bayshore Dr. #902, Treasure Island, FL 33706 Make checks payable to: Ichiyo School of Ikebana – Florida. ichiyo35@tampabay.rr.com 727.367.1253 gulfportareachamberofcommerce.org Tuesday, April 10 – Permaculture Day Tour 10 am – 3 pm, $35. Tour three different regenerative sites in Pinellas County to get a good overview of what is being done in the area to create sustainable landscapes and human systems. See the elements of permaculture in action while having them explained and getting your questions answered about them. growpermaculture.com Wednesday, April 11 and Thursday, April 12 – Music of Our Time 7:30 pm, Free, Wednesday – Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place/Thursday – South Pasadena City Hall, 7047 Sunset Dr. S. Includes several selections by composers who are currently writing original compositions for the bands of today. www.southpasadenaband.com/ upcoming-program Wednesday, April 11 through Saturday, April 14 – Failure: A Love Story 8 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday/2 pm Saturday, $10 General public/$5 Eckerd College Community/$1 Student, Bininger Theater, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual’s successes or failures.

727.867.1166 www.eckerd.edu/theatre Thursday, April 12 – Commemoration of Yom HaShoah 10 am – 5:30 pm, Free, Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg. Reading of Holocaust victims’ names aloud continuously throughout the day, three Holocaust Survivor talks and a memorial service at 5:30 pm followed by a special program featuring Holocaust Survivors. 727.820.0100 www. holocaustmuseum.org Thursday, April 12 – Holocaust Presentation: Some Survived 1 – 2 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Public Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. Sandy Mermelstein is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and speaks regularly to both adults and children about her parents and other survivors’ experiences.

727.363.9238 www.spblibrary.com Thursday, April 12 – LGBQ Film Series – Oriented 7 pm, Free (donations accepted), Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. A documentary following the lives of three gay Palestinian men and their female friend residing in Israel. Popcorn, candy, bottled water and soda are available. Feel free to bring your own brown bag supper and beverages.

727.893.1074 www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL Thursday, April 12 – May Movies and Music in the Park Announcement Party 6 – 8 pm, The Ale and the Witch, 111 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Get the scoop on what movies will be showing on the big outdoor screen and what bands will be playing in the park. www.preservetheburg.org/event-2851481 Thursday, April 12 – The Longest Table 5:30 pm, Prices vary, Bayshore Drive NE from the Museum of Fine Arts to the Vinoy, St. Petersburg. Prix xe menus paired with custom adult beverages from the area’s nest restaurants. Diners enjoy an epicurean experience at beautifully set tables right down the middle of Bayshore Drive. Bene ts WUSF Public Media. 800.661.0823 www.wusf.usf.edu/wordpress/longest 46

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Arts & Leisure Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21-acre living history museum Sundays – Speaking of History April 15 – The McMullen Letters May 5 – Flea Market MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.987.6000 www.mosi.org Children’s science center Saunders Planetarium April 21 – SkyWatch

SUMMER CAMPS Beach to Bay Tennis Junior Summer Camps Egan Park, 9101 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach Weekly and daily sessions: June 11 – 20, Ages 5 - 16 beachtobaytennis.com/summer-camps Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 10, Ages 3 – 13 727.893.7326 www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html Creative Clay – Art Around the World 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 4 – July 28, Ages 6 – 12 727.825.0515 www.creativeclay.org/creative-thrift Eckerd College – Summer Watersports Camp 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 4 – August 3, Ages 5 – 15 www.eckerd.edu/waterfront/camp Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 10 Kindergarten through 3rd grade 727.821.8992 ext 226 www.greatex.org Junior Tennis & Fitness Camp Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis, 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island Weekly and daily sessions: June 11 – July 20 Ages 8 through high school 727.360.6062 www.mytreasureisland.com

Madeira Beach Recreation 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach Full session, half sessions or weekly sessions: June 4 – August 10 Completed kindergarten to starting 8th grade 727.392.0665 www.madbeachfun.com Morean Arts Center – Summer Art Camp 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 3, Ages 4 – 16 727.822.7872 ext 8 www.moreanartscenter.org Morean Center for Clay – Summer Clay Camp 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 3, Ages 4 – 16 727.822.7872 ext 8 www.moreanartscenter.org St. Pete Beach Summer Camps 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 10, Completed kindergarten to 6th grade Additional Specialty Camps: Archery, Fishing and Lego Robotics 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com Tampa Bay Watch Summer Camps 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde Weekly sessions: June 4 – August 3, Ages 6 – 15 727.867.8166 www.tampabaywatch.org/camps.html Treasure Island Summer Camp City Hall, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island Full session or weekly sessions: May 29 – August 10, Ages 5 – 13 727.547.4575 ext 237 www.mytreasureisland.com

MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday October 18 – 21, 2018 www.clearwaterjazz.com Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center 50th Anniversary Season 727.662.7286 www. oridaorchestra.org New Horizons of Gulfport, Inc. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport, Novice and Intermediate Bands mrjoemurphy@yahoo.com 727.656.1469 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org

South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727.398.9639 www.southpasadenaband.com April 11 – Concert at Treasure Island Community Center 12 – Concert at South Pasadena City Hall May 17 – Concert at South Pasadena City Hall

The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park www.facebook.com/ MatineeOperaPlayers Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center

St. Pete Beach Music Club Suntan Art Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach Adult group musical activities for all levels of musical experience 727.512.5966 www.facebook.com/spbmusicclub

St. Petersburg Opera Guild www.stpeteoperaguild.org

St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 www.spcollege.edu/events

The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague.com pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com

Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island 727.360.5531 www.sdjs.org April 22 – Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org The Blue Parrot Café 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach Every Monday 727.368.9619 www.bluepstpb.com TomKats Jazz Orchestra www.tomkatsjazzorchestra.com The Hangar Restaurant 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg Every Monday – Jazz Jam 727.823.7767 www.aldowningjazz.com

OPERA Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium The Met in HD Series Live high-de nition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera 727.864.7600 www.livehdstpete.com/metopera April 7 – Cosi 14 – Luisa Miller 28 – Cendrillon Florida Opera Festival Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa www.operatampa.org April 7 – Opera Gala 2018 13 – 15 – Verdi’s Macbeth

St. Petersburg Opera Company 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktail with the Maestro Various performance locations

Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext 101 www.sarasotaopera.org

DANCING Florida West Ballet A not-for-pro t Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th St. N, St. Petersburg www. oridawestballet.org Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport More information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070. www.SwingTime.info www.mygulfport.us Every Wednesday – Swing First and third Sunday – Ballroom Second Sunday – Soul Night Sarasota Ballet 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x101 April 7 – Annual Gala 27, 28 – Great Masters of Dance St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory NEW 1500 58th Street S., Gulfport 727.914.7257 www.StPeteBalletConservatory.com St. Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org Sunday, Dinner & Dancing: 2:15 – 3:30 pm – Dinner – $8 727.360.0584 for dinner reservations 3 – 6 pm – Dancing – $6 Members/$8 Non-members

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Events Thursday, April 12 – Pinellas County Beaches Shorebird Workshop 9 – 11 am, Free, St. Pete Beach City Hall, Commission Chambers, 155 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee and Audubon Florida will address the status, protections, and threats to beach-nesting shorebirds and nesting on Pinellas County beaches.

Friday, April 13 – Dream Child: The Trial of Alice in Wonderland 7 pm Drinks and Appetizers/8 pm Show, $20 Members/$15 Students/$25 Adults, St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. A play written and performed by Hawthornden Writing Fellow, Roxanne Fay. Takes the looking glass adventures a step farther to America.

727.866.1973 www.spcitytheatre.org Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 22 – Sugar Sand Festival $10 Adults/$6 Students ages 6 to 17/$8 55 and older, military personnel, police of cers, re ghters and teachers, Clearwater Beach.

A ten-day beach-wide celebration.

Free activities for all ages including a children’s play area, street performers, artisan and crafters, live entertainment, reworks, sand sculpting classes, speed sand demonstrations and the master sand sculpting competition. www.sugarsandfestival.com Saturday, April 14 – Happy Healthy Kids 10 am – 2 pm, All activities included in admission, Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Create salad collages, fruit and veggie works of art, and enjoy a Publix shopping healthy foods scavenger hunt. Community partners from John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital will be available to discuss nutrition and brain health. 727.821.8992 www.greatex.org Saturday, April 14 – Run with the Flock 8 am, $35 Entry fee, Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 5K followed by Post Fun Run Party. All proceeds will be donated in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). www. amingocharities.com Saturday, April 14 – Salute to the Military 10 am – 4 pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach.

Features military vehicles and exhibits, kids’ shing tournament, live music, silent auction, food, beer and wine vendors and the One Blood blood mobile. www.spbrec.com/special-events Saturday, April 14 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 5 – 9 pm, Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore. Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. www.stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Saturday, April 14 – SPIFFS Annual International Ball 7 pm, $40, Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater. This festive event honors individual group members as “SPIFFS Persons of The Year”.

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Arts & Leisure The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wednesday, October through May

FILM Celebrating CommUNITY International Gay & Lesbian Film Fest Various times and locations www.tiglff.com International Cinema Series Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema April 13 – Pitch Her’s Riverter Series 20 – Faces Places 27 – Western May 4 – The Breadwinner LGBTQ Film Series Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Thursday of each month 7 pm.

727.893.1074 www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL April 12 – Oriented May 12 – No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon Sunscreen Film Festival www.sunscreen lmfestival.com Various locations throughout St. Petersburg. VIP & General Admission April 26 – 29

COMEDY Coconuts Comedy Club Oldest (longest running) comedy club in Florida. 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653 (JOKE) www.coconutscomedyclubs.com Open Mike on Tuesdays Shows: Wed – Sat, 9 pm

Saturday, April 14 – Touch-a-Truck 10 am – 2 pm, Free, St. Petersburg College Allstate Campus, 3200 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. A fun, family day of activities including a chance to see vehicles up close from re rescue, law enforcement, utilities, construction, animal services and medical. Games and giveaways, music, free food and a rock climbing wall. skywaymarinadistrict.org

Spit re Theater 14 18th St. S, St. Petersburg www.spit retheater.com April 6, 13, 20, 27 – Murder on the Hogwarts Express

Saturday, April 14 through Monday, April 30 – Sight and Insight Free, ArtLofts, 10 5th St. N (2nd Floor), St. Petersburg. New paintings by Mack Hicks explore the psychology of politics, religion, social class, aging and magic. Be prepared to be surprised. Enjoy the show then visit with the 18 artists in their working studios. 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.com

Sporty’s Comedy Club 17093 Gulf Blvd., N Redington Beach (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) 727.596.6725 www.facebook.com/GDavidHoward

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ECO/ZOOS/AQUARIUMS Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes April 7 – Wildlife Safari 8 – Music Jamboree Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II Egmont Key Shuttle Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park $20 Reservation 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www. aquarium.org April 28 – 17th Annual SeaGrapes Wine & Food Festival Fort De Soto Park Tierra Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/ park/05_ft_desoto.htm Guided Nature Walks – Sat. & Sun. Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com Events line 813.935.8552 ext 276 Summer camps offered Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium April 7 – 32nd Annual Run for the Turtles 25 – Environmental Summit Keynote Reception St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727.753.9731 www.stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month Boyd Hill Bird Walk 1st Saturday of month April 18 – Fort De Soto Park St. Petersburg Shell Club Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 www.stpeteshellclub.org 1st Friday September thru May 7:00 pm

Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores 727.391.6211 Free www.seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-pro t wild bird hospital sanctuary. Donations accepted. Tours.

Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 www.weedonislandpreserve.org April 6 – Right Plant, Right Place by Habitat 7 – Lakes and Ponds Day 14 – Paint in the Wild 14 – The Great Weedon Bird Quest 19 – Archaeology of Early Contact & Florida Mission Sites 21 – Archaeology Works: Pottery 26 – John & Mary Lou Missall May 4 – Rainwater Harvesting Workshop 12 – Photography Hike

ON THE WATER Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com Sailing, Fishing, Motor Cruising, Sunset Sails Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier 727.360.1348 www.shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates.

StarLite Dining Yachts Clearwater and St. Pete Beach 727.462.2628 www.StarLiteCruises.com Afternoon & evening cruises, dining & dancing, entertainment, full bar, sightseeing.

Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-pro t Sailing Club sailschoolregistration@sailbcyc.org www.sailbcyc.org Bay Sailors A sailing club for singles. Celebrating our 25th year of fun & sailing. Looking for a few good skippers with sailboats.

For contact information visit www.baysailors.org Boating Skills & Seamanship USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla 72, 9 Classes Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30 pm 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) Jim 727.898.1324 www.cgaux.org USCG Safe Boating Program U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 78, 12-week continuous Program Tuesdays, 7 pm Warren Webster Comm. Ctr,

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1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach Up to 2 years to nish. $45, $60 couple, Jim 727.360.4846 Warren 727.321.7801 April 3 – Your “Highway” Signs 10 – Rules of the Nautical Road 17 – Boating Safety 24 – Introduction to Navigation May 1 – Powering Your Boat 8 – Lines and Knots 15 – Weather

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St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg 727.550.1811 www.boating-stpete.org America’s Boating Course Free to attend, $40 materials 7 week course. Mon 7 – 9 pm.

Sunday April 22

Show & Dance

Nashville On Tour 3 pm

The Gulfport Casino Ballroom

5500 Shore Blvd. Gulfport, Fl 33707

FERRIES Tampa Bay Ferry & Taxi Service Services 9 stops throughout Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg (Jungle Prada) and Treasure Island. Wednesday through Sunday. Prices vary. www.tampabayferry.com

NATURE Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash.

Open daily. Welcome Center is closed weekends & county holidays.

727.582.2100 www. bg.org May 1 – Annual Meeting 6 – A Day of Private and Public Garden Tours Florida West Coast Orchid Society Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo www.fwcos.org 2nd Thurs, 7:30 pm. Visitors welcome.

Educational classes, 727.420.7230 Garden Club St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg gardenclubstpete@aol.com 727.381.8920 www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Ikebana International Chapter 65, St. Petersburg Chapel On The Hill Church – Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole 3rd Monday, 10 am – 2 pm, September to May. Ikebana – centuries old art of Japanese oral arranging. 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com April 16 – Adventures With Paper May 21 – Driftwood Designs by Schools

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Events Saturday, April 14 – Paws in Paradise Ice Cream Social 2 - 4 pm, Free, Larry’s Olde Fashioned Ice Cream and Gelato, 6595 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Bring your dog and/or meet some new furry friends.

Enjoy complimentary fresh mini donuts, discounts on Larry’s homemade ice cream and many other wonderful homemade treats. www.friendsofstrays.com/events,paws-in-paradise-ice-cream-social Sunday, April 15 – Spring Makers Market Noon – 4 pm, Free, Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. A special selection of vendors, with an emphasis on those who were featured at the recently closed Strands of Sunshine shop on Central Avenue, will bring their freshest creations to this one day one time event. 727.895.6620 www.thestudioat620.org Wednesday, April 18 – Hurricanes and Boats 7 – 9 pm, $30 per family, St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. This two hour seminar covers how to select a location and prepare your boat to survive a hurricane. The program includes student notes and copies of the presentation. Pre-registration is required at www.boating-stpete.org/spsps Wednesday, April 18 through Friday, April 20 – The Hunchback of Notre Dame 7 pm, Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School, 850 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Based on the classic novel with songs from the Disney lm, this musical will entertain and delight audiences of all ages.

Requests for tickets: 727.893.5452 ext 2031 Thursday, April 19 – Teacher Preview Night @ Imagine 5 – 7 pm, Free gallery admission for teachers with valid school IDs, Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Light bites served and a cash bar available for all attendees. www.imaginemuseum.com Friday, April 20 – Faces Places 7 pm, Free, Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Feminist, photographer, artist and legendary lmmaker Agnès Varda and mysterious photo artist JR collaborate in a simple road movie in which they create large portraits of communities that they plaster on their surroundings. Listed as one of Time Magazine’s top 10 lms of 2017.

727.864.7979 www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22 – Florida Antiquarian Book Fair 5 – 9 pm Friday/10 am – 5 pm Saturday/11 am – 4 pm Sunday, $6 Daily/$10 Weekend.

The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

Features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper collectibles. www. oridaantiquarianbookfair.com Saturday, April 21 – 28th Annual Beach Goes Pops Noon – 10:30 pm, Free, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille, St. Pete Beach.

Relax and enjoy an evening of surf, sand and music provided by Peace of Woodstock, TomKats Jazz Orchestra and Alter Eagles. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bene ts Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. www.beachgoespops.com Saturday, April 21 – Scavenger Hunt through the Gardens 10:30 – 11:30 am, Free with paid admission, Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Celebrate Earth Day weekend exploring the winding paths, exotic birds, turtles, butter ies, and owers on a scavenger hunt through this century-old garden. For ages 3 to 103! No pre-registration required. 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Saturday, April 21 – Art Opening and Fund Raiser 6 – 10 pm, Free, City of Imagination, 2716 54th St. S, Gulfport. Join Studio Duvoe, Inc., the Pinellas Autism Project and the City of Imagination, to celebrate the artistic genius of neuro-diverse (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, etc.) and physically and developmentally challenged kids and young adults from all over Pinellas County. Student’s work is nicely framed and very reasonably priced. Caroline Duvoe 727.271.5016 studioduvoe@yahoo.com 50

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Arts & Leisure Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota Mondays – Yoga in the Garden 941.366.5731 www.selby.org April 1 – Easter Brunch 4 – Add POP! To Your Writing Retreat 4 – Lunch in the Gardens 4 – Wine and Design 11 – Warhol’s Nature 12 – Ikebana 20 – New Perspectives in Photography 20 – Garden to Plate 23 – Warhol Cats!

24 – Spritzing, Spattering, Sponging, French Rule & More Advanced Watercolor Techniques 24 – Tripod Tuesday 30 – Explore Coastal Mangroves and Seagrass Beds Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org April 7 – Cameras and Kids 14 – Spring Succulent Wreath Workshop 21 – Scavenger Hunt through the Gardens

CARD GAME / BINGO Pasadena Card Club 10 Park St N, St. Petersburg Duplicate Bridge Mon., Wed. Fri., 12:30 pm Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues. & Thurs., Noon David 727.381.5944 pasadenacardclub.com St. Petersburg Bridge Club 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars Charlie 727.363.1136 or 727.544.5040 www.stpetebridge.org Treasure Island Community Center Bingo 106th Ave. & Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island Early Games start 6:45 pm Regular Games start 7:45 pm Presented by the Treasure Islettes Bene ts local scholarships.

Linda 727.270.3178

CLUBS Action Club Treasure Island 2nd Wednesday September to May 1:30 pm Treasure Island Community Center Membership open to all mature residents. Refreshments, arranged trips & fun programs.

Carol Lee 727.360.9181

Greater Pinellas Democratic Club 2nd Thursday monthly, Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater Largest Democratic club on west coast of Florida. For reservations call 727.360.3971 or 727.577.6359 www.greaterpinellasdems.org Isle of Palms Civic Association Community Civic Organization 4th Tuesday 6 pm Dinner/Mixer Treasure Island Community Center Larry Lunn 727.348.4103 www.facebook.com/ IsleOfPalmsCivicAssociation www.iopca.org Mad Dogs Swim Wednesday night swims through summer 6 pm. Hurley Park Shelter, Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727.582.1910 www.stpetemaddogs.org Memory Café – Gulfport 3rd Monday 12:15 am – 2 pm Neptune Grille, 5501 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Memory Café – St. Petersburg 2nd Monday 11 am – 1 pm Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones.

RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Military Of cers Association of St. Petersburg 3rd Friday. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Military of cers that are retired, active duty or former of cers and their spouses or widows invited. RSVP 727.360.2936 www.MOAAStPeteArea.com Military Of cers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary 727.812.4868 Military Order of World Wars (Clearwater Chapter) 1st Tuesday 11:30 am, Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social, lunch & program. Military Of cers retired, active duty, former of cers, spouses, widows invited. LTC George Smith 727.786.5578

National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727.510.9472 www.narfe.org/chapter259 No meeting July and August

St. Petersburg Republican Club 2nd Wednesday 7 pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Gail Hebert 727.526.2492 gailhebert@tampabay.rr.com

National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1140 – 4th Wed. monthly.

4th Monday except June, July, Aug. 11:30 am. Perkins Restaurant, 8841 Park Blvd., Seminole Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140

St. Petersburg Shuf e Board Fridays, 7 – 11 pm, Free.

559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game.

727.822.2083 www.stpeteshuf e.com April 5 – Beginners Boot Camp May 6 – Shuf e for Strays

Ostomy Support Group Last Sunday 2 pm St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life changing procedure.

727.657.0998 www.ostomy.org/ asg_pages_asg_251.html Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, Noon, Guests welcome.

The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island 727.434.2353 hmarymckeown@hotmail.com www.gulfbeachesrotary.com/index.php Senior Solos 2nd Monday except July and August 1:30 pm, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park.

A social group of single folks 55+.

Wally 727.544.7183 or loisjolley@aol.com Social Club of St. Petersburg Sons of Italy, 2500 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Bocce, cards and social events. Open to the public on Mondays and for special events. majord1050@aol.com 727.323.2691 www.sonso talysp.org April 1 – St. Joseph Celebration St. Pete Beach Music Club Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Adult group musical activities for all levels of musical experience. 727.512.5966 www.facebook.com/spbmusicclub St. Pete Road Runners Member of Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, non-competitive & competitive runners.

Monthly meetings, guest speakers, coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events. www.sprr.org St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers (SPICA) 3rd Thursday monthly 7 – 9 pm Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy 19 N. Suite B, Pinellas Park 727.347.4737

Suncoast Quilting Circle Wednesdays, 10 am or 3rd Monday 7 pm Pilgrim Congregational Church 6315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.suncoastquiltingcircle.org Swiss Club 2nd Saturday 11:45 am October thru May The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. 727.367.4511 www.swissclubstpetersburg.com

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The Clearwater St. Pete Ski Club 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm Mike’s Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49th St., Clearwater. Pinellas County’s only ski club. 727.743.3108 www.snowsharks.org The Contemporaries Support Group of Members of Museum of Fine Arts. Monthly lectures, gatherings and eld trips supporting contemporary artists of Tampa Bay. $50 yearly membership in addition to MFA Membership. www.mfastpete.org The Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday except December Faith Community Church, 1501 Walker Ave. N, Seminole. Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters. jen.hoffer98@gmail.com 727.687.2403 www.hpda .com Treasure Islettes Community Service Organization 4th Monday except June thru August Treasure Island Community Center 727.270.9024 tresurei2@aol.com treasureislettes.weebly.com Walking Club & Memory Café NEW 3rd Friday 10 – 11 am group walk Tyrone Sq. Mall/Food Court Entrance 11:15 am – 1 pm Memory Café at Red Robin, 6901 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. For those with memory concerns & their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com

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Events Saturday, April 21 – St. Pete Earth Day 10 am – 5 pm, Free, Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg.

A community event with a focus on green businesses, environmental activists and family focused activities. www.earthdaysp.com Saturday, April 21 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. www.visitgulfport orida.com Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 – Mainsail Art Festival 9 am – 6 pm Saturday/10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Free, Vinoy Park, 701 Bay Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. This free festival features 250+ juried ne art and craft exhibitors, music, kids’ art activity tent and culinary arts food court. www.mainsailart.org/festival-info Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 – Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival 11 am – 8pm, $5 Advance/$7 Gate/Free Children 12 and under/$130 VIP, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. A unique blending of food, music and visual entertainment. www.eventliveus.com/purchase/event/665441

Sunday, April 22 – Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps 2:30 – 5 pm, $15 Members/$20 Non-members, Kapok Events Pavilion, 930 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater. Sponsored by the Suncoast Jazz Society.

727.522.6877 www.sdjs.org Sunday, April 22 – Earth Day Noon – 3:30 pm, All activities included in admission, Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Experiment in the oil spill lab, participate in a Beth’s Beach clean-up and plant seeds to watch ourish at home. 727.821.8992 www.greatex.org Sunday, April 22 – IRB Beach Fest 11 am – 9 pm, Free, Indian Rocks Beach County Park, 1700 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Listen to live local bands and indulge in food and beverages from local restaurants. Have fun and play games. Eco village conservation area. www.irbhome.com Sunday, April 22 – Q and A’s Photography Workshop 3 – 5 pm, Free for members/$5 Non-members, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. This two hour workshop offers local photographers the opportunity to bring photography related questions to a panel of instructors and professionals in the area. Register by email: education@fmopa.org 831.221.2222 www.fmopa.org Monday, April 23 – Unseen St. Pete – The Gulf of Mexico: More than an Oil Sump and Hurricane Alley 6 – 8 pm, Free, freeFall Theatre Company, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Features Dr. Jack Davis, a professor of history and sustainability studies at the University of Florida. Don’t miss this highly informative and entertaining program. www.stpetepreservation.org/event-2849520 Tuesday, April 24 – Drag Queen Bingo for Friends of Strays 7 – 9:30 pm, Hamburger Mary’s, 2901 Tyrone Blvd N, St. Petersburg. 10 rounds of hilariousness, great food and beverages, a 50/50 raf e and all to help homeless cats and dogs! Reservations required. 727. 851.9386 www. friendsofstrays.com/events,drag-queen-bingo

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Arts & Leisure TOASTMASTERS Bay Pines Toastmasters Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:30 pm C.W. “Bill” Young VA Hospital, Medical Center Auditorium (Bldg 20), 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.488.4941 www.baypinestoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org Cool ‘N Con dent Toastmasters Mondays 6:30 – 7:45 pm St. Petersburg College – Gibbs Campus, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg RSVP to attend 850.228.0315 www.1526154.toastmastersclubs.org Downtown St. Pete Toastmasters Thursdays 6:30 – 7:45 pm St. Petersburg College, Room DC125, 244 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg Robert 727.417.5777 www.downtownstpetetoastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:30 pm Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.709.2183 www.gulfporttoastmasters.com St. Petersburg Toastmasters Tuesdays 6:15 – 8:30 pm Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1801 62nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.stpetetoastmasters.org

THRIFT SHOPS Attic Shoppe 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach Run by St. Albans Church One of longest running thrift shops in St. Pete Beach. 727.360.5647 www.stalbanstpetebeach.org CASA Thrift Shop 1011 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg Wednesday Seniors 55+ save 25%.

Monies raised bene t the victims of domestic violence. Donations greatly appreciated. 727.828.1233 www.casa-stpete.org Creative Thrift Art Store (at Creative Clay) 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 www.creativeclay.org/creative-thrift Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church Thrift Shop 107 16th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. 727.360.5508 9 am – noon Tue, Wed., Thur., & Sat. Closed June through August

Treasures by the Sea Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave., Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 10 am – 2 pm Tuesday & Thursday

NETWORKING 100+ Women Who Care – Pinellas Cove Cay Golf Club. 2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater. Provides nancial support to local, charitable organizations.

727.515.1868 100WWCPinellasCounty@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ 100WomenWhoCarePinellas Business & Professional Women’s Club 1st & 3rd Thursday, 11:30 am 400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg 727.471.8248 www.BPWStPetePinellas.org Entrepreneur Social Club Thursday nights, NOVA 535, 535 MLK Jr St N, St. Petersburg.

Collaborative group of seasoned professionals, start-ups, business owners, inventors, successful tycoons, students, mentors and entrepreneurs from every industry. No need to register.

727.821.6682 www.entrepreneursocialclub.com Women in Tourism Educate, encourage, network.

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

DOWNTOWNS GULFPORT www.mygulfport.us Gulfport Public Library Events mygulfport.evanced.info/signup/calendar April 6 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 7, 8 – Springfest Garden Art & Faerie Festival 13 – Dance Party: DJZK & the Mayor 14 – Beach Cleanup 20 – Sock Hop: The Legendary Impacs 21 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 28 – Junk in the Trunk May 4 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 19 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk ST. PETE BEACH SPB Recreation Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com

St. Pete Beach Public Library Events www.spblibrary.com/events April 14 – Salute to the Military ST. PETERSBURG www.stpete.org April 6 – First Friday St. Pete 6 – 8 – Tampa Bay Blues Festival 7 – Healthy St. Pete Fit City 5K + 1M Walk 8 – Tour de Cure 14 – Tampa Bay Open Water Swim 15 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 21 – St. Pete Earth Day 21, 22 – Mainsail Art Festival 28, 29 – Green Thumb Festival May 4 – First Friday St. Pete 12 – Second Saturday ArtWalk

TOURS First United Methodist Church 212 Third St. N, St. Petersburg Tour of 10 Tiffany style stained glass windows featuring recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.

First Wednesday at 11 am, organ concert at noon. Donations welcome.

727.894.4661 www.FUMCSP.com Ghost Tour of Downtown St. Petersburg 181 4th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg Every night at 8 pm $15 / $10 ages 4 – 12 727.894.4678 www.ghosttour.net/stpetersburg Preserve the Burg Formerly St. Petersburg Preservation Historic Walking Tours Free for SPP members $10 suggested donation non-members 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org April 5 – Downtown Morning 7 – “Original” Downtown 14 – The Waterfront 21 – Downtown Tour with a Literary Twist 21 – Historic Gulfport 28 – Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood 29 – St. Pete Special Bicycle Tour Walking Mural Tours Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Murals and history behind them Saturdays from 10 – 11:30 am 727.821.7391 www. oridacraftart.org

MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market All year 9 am – 3 pm, October thru April 9 am – 2 pm, May thru September Beach Blvd, below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Live music. Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap FreshMarket@gulfportma.com WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Open-Air Market 9 am – 2 pm, November thru May Madeira Way between Gulf Blvd. & Tom Stuart Cswy. www.TheBeachMarkets.com

FRIDAYS Last Day April 27th Treasure Island Friday Market 9 am – 2 pm, December thru April Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens)104th Ave. & Park Place, Treasure Island. Free parking, live music. 727.360.4121 www.islandneighborschamber.org SATURDAYS Saturday Morning Market Closed for September only 9 am – 2 pm, October thru May Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of 1st Ave. S & 1st St., St. Petersburg 9 am – 1 pm, June thru August Williams Park, 1st Ave. N & 3rd St., St. Petersburg 727.455.4921 www.saturdaymorningmarket.com SoTangerine Saturday Market 9 am – 2 pm, All Year Tangerine Greenway & 49th St., Gulfport. 727.439.0164 www.sotangerine.com SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market Corey Area Business Assoc.

10 am – 2 pm, October thru May Live music, Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.498.8778 www.coreyAve.com Indian Shores Sunday Market 9 am – 1 pm, November thru May Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores www.thebeachmarkets.com WEEKEND MARKETS Paradise Bazaar 9 am – 4 pm, Fridays & Sundays, All Year Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm, All Year Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net

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Events Thursday, April 26 – Games at the Dalí: Exquisite Corpse 6 – 8 pm, $5, Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. An exciting evening of game play, art, chance and group collaboration. In teams of three, you will create irrational, dreamlike creatures playing the surrealist game known as “Exquisite Corpse,” invented in part by Marcel Duchamp.

727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Thursday, April 26 – Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer 5 – 7 pm, $10 Advance/$15 At the door, Pipo’s Cuban Cafe, 9531 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. An exceptional way to meet others in the business community. First drink is free, followed by a cash bar. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. 727.360-4121 www.islandneighborschamber.org/event/after-hours-mixer-pipos-cuban-cafe Thursday, April 26 through Sunday, April 29 – 13th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival Varied schedule, various locations in St. Petersburg. An internationally recognized event with the primary goal of encouraging the creation, production, and exhibition of independent lm in Florida. www. sunscreen lmfestival.com Saturday, April 28 – 17th Annual SeaGrapes Wine & Food Festival 8 – 11 pm, $125, Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Enjoy fantastic wine and sample delicious food while strolling among more than 7,000 animals and plants, all while supporting a good cause. Live entertainment. VIP tickets and add-on sunset cruise also available.

813.273.4000 www. aquarium.org Saturday, April 28 – Junk in the Trunk 8 am – 1 pm, Free, 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S., Gulfport. Gulfport residents can swap, trash or give away old furniture, appliances, tires, and other bulk items for free. No rearms, drugs, liquor, paints, chemicals or batteries. www.gulfportareachamberofcommerce.org Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 – Green Thumb Festival 9 am – 4 pm, Free, Walter Fuller Recreation Center, 7891 26th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Environmental and horticultural exhibits, programs and vendors, free mulch, plant auction, free butter y plants, tool sharpening booth, entertainment, children’s programs, food court. www.stpeteparksrec.org/greenthumb Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 – St. Anthony’s Triathlon Times vary, Registration fee, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. The three events, St. Anthony’s Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon and Meek & Mighty, have something for everyone whether you are a highly-ranked professional, newbie amateur, youth competitor, volunteer or spectator cheering a friend or family member. www.satriathlon.com Sunday, April 29 – 11th Annual Painting in the Park Noon – 4 pm, Free, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg. Loads of fun, family, and kid-friendly activities like kite making and ying, face painting, making gigantic works of art. Special guests include Nomad Art Bus. Food and beverage available for purchase.

727.894.4638 www.mfastpete.org Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 20 – Curtains 8 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday/2 pm Sunday, $15 Student/$26 Adult, Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. The chief sleuth, with a secret af nity for musical theater, investigates the murder of a Broadwaybound theater company’s tremendously untalented star on opening night.

Curtains will have you on the edge of your seat – laughing. 727.446.1360 www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org Friday, May 4 – First Friday St. Pete 5:30 – 10 pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg.

Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds bene t Breakfast Optimists Club. www. rstfridaystpete.com Friday, May 4 – Gulfport First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. www.visitgulfport orida.com 54

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Arts & Leisure OTHER MARKETS 1st Friday Flea Market 9 am – noon, All Year Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Ctr., 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727. 893.2237 1st Saturday Grand Central Flea 9 am – 3 pm, September thru April Antiques, Collectibles, Parking Lot of Punky’s Bar, 3063 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 1st Saturday St. Pete Indie Market All Year 11 am – 4 pm, October thru May Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave., St. Petersburg 11 am – 3 pm, June thru September State Theater, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.stpeteindiemarket.com Brocante Vintage Market 1st weekend each month, All Year 9 am – 7 pm Sat. / 9 am – 5 pm Sun. 2200 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg www.brocantemarket.com DTSP Sunday Market NEW 1st Sunday of each month, All Year Noon – 4 pm, Caddy’s on Central 217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.dtspmarket.com

VOLUNTEER AARP Various volunteer opportunities www.aarp.org/giving-back Daystar Life Center 226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg Variety of volunteer positions available to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in Pinellas County. Information sessions held the third Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. 727.498.8794 www.daystarlife.org Empath Health / Suncoast Hospice Locations throughout Pinellas County Various positions. Training provided Ages 14+ years. 727.523.3440 empathhealth.org Friends of Strays 2911 47th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Non-pro t, no kill shelter volunteers@friendsofstrays.org 727.522.6566 ext 107 www.friendsofstrays.com/home Marine Exploration Center 250 8th Ave. SE, St. Petersburg Looking for volunteers who are passionate about the marine environment 727.803.9799 ext 201 mecstpete.org

RCS of Pinellas County Positions needed at Food Bank, Haven of RCS, Grace House, Thrift Store.

Helping families of hunger, homelessness and domestic violence.

45 minute orientation required.

Christi.snyder@rcspinellas.org 727.584.3528 ext 407 www.rcspinellas.org State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of FL, 14250 49th St. N, Suite 4000, Clearwater Help abused, abandoned and neglected children 727.464.6528 guardianadlitem.org St. Petersburg Free Clinic 863 3rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg To schedule new volunteer orientation: kaitlynne.silvers@ stpetersburgfreeclinic.org 727.821.1200 ext 114 stpetersburgfreeclinic.org Tampa Bay Watch 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde rarndt@tampabaywatch.org 727.867.8166 ext 233 www.tampabaywatch.org/index.html

YOGA / SPIRITUAL All Care Health Center 8900 Park Blvd., Seminole 727.767.0950 www.allcare4u.com Sit, Pilates, Circuit Training, Corrective Exercise, Yoga, Personal Training, Acupuncture Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727.222.6476 www.beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year round resident discount packages Gulfport Senior Center Yoga Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport Brought to you by Gulfport Senior Center, Foundation 727.893.5657 www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org Wednesdays at 11 am Gulfport Women’s Drum Circle Gulfport Beach West side near the Rec. Center. Dena Lebowitz 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com 4th Friday, Winter 7 pm / Summer 7:30 pm Empowering and healing

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Events Friday, May 4 – Rainwater Harvesting Workshop 10:30 – 11:30 am, Free, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Collected rainwater can be used for plant beds, potted plants and special plant collections. Each attendee will receive instructions on how to build and install a rain barrel. There is also the option of purchasing a completed rain barrel in advance of the workshop. 727.453.6524 www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Madeira Beach Recreation Center 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.401.7380 www.madeirabeachyoga.com Restorative, Yin Yoga, Senior Stretch & Renew, Mid-day, Slow Flow

Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 – PARC Annual Golf Tournament Weekend 7 pm Friday/11:30 am Saturday, $75 – $5000, Station House, 260 1st Ave. S, and Bayou Club, 7979 Bayou Club Blvd., St. Petersburg. Friday is a night of games and gambling, a buffet of delightful foods and drinks and spectacular entertainment. Golfers will enjoy a Saturday lunch followed by a challenging round of golf and an awards dinner. www.parc- .org

Madeira Beach Yoga Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach 727.401.7380 www.madeirabeachyoga.com Yoga on the Beach

Saturday, May 5 – Boca Ciega Yacht Club Funday 1 – 4 pm, Free, Boca Ciega Yacht Club, 4600 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport. An annual spring event for the public to tour Boca Ciega Yacht Club. Activities include free sailboat rides, free hot dogs and sodas, club tours, door prizes and BCYC informational presentations. www.sailbcyc.org/funday Saturday, May 5 – Heritage Village Flea Market 9 am – 3 pm, Free, Heritage Village, 11909 125th St N, Largo. Spend your Saturday shopping for treasures. The Pinellas County Historical Society is hosting a ea market featuring antiques, decorative items, and housewares.

All proceeds bene t the operation of Heritage Village.

727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Saturday, May 5 – “PIRATE” Athletic Hall of Fame, Inc. Golf Tournament 1 pm, $125 per person/$450 foursome, Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Includes a round of golf, cart, dinner awards ceremony, complimentary water and the opportunity to win lots of prizes. Proceeds support Boca Ciega High School’s athletic programs. Rex Gaugh 727.434.2165 rexgaugh@reagan.com or Steve Hodges 727.709.2612 shodges41@gmail.com Saturday, May 5 – Skyway Marina District: May Day Race 2018 7 am, Registration fee, Ceridian, 3201 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. These fun and competitive races will travel through beautiful Clam Bayou on the Skyway Trail and end at the Ceridian campus. Following the race, participants can enjoy food and beverages, May Day festivities include a kids dash and vendors. www.skywaymarinadistrict.org Saturday, May 5 – USF Open House + Bene t Sale 10 am – 6 pm, USF Graphic Studio, 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa.

Contemporary prints and sculptures by some of today’s most talented and exciting artists will be available at discounted prices with lithography and etching demonstrations throughout the day. www.graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/gs_about.html Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm, Free, Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

This market with an artsy slant includes local arts, Etsy crafters, vintage and retro goods, jewelry and plants. www.artpoolrules.com

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Nava Yoga Studio 5901 Sun Blvd. W, Suite 120, St. Petersburg 727.592.1999 www.navayogastudio.com Perfect Circle Yoga & Fitness 7440 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.504.2327 www.perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, CaliYoga, Personal Training Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 www.sacredlandspreservation andeducation.org Sunday tours, meditations, special events Silver Sneakers Yoga Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com Fridays at 11 am Sound Meditation Scout Hall, 5315 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Brought to you by Gulfport Senior Center Foundation 727.893.5657 www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org Thursdays at 11:15 am St. Petersburg Yoga 2842 MLK St. N, St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 www.stpetersburgyoga.com info@stpetersburgyoga.com

St. Pete Beach Yoga 727.686.0123 stpetebeachyoga@gmail.com On demand beach yoga Private or group sessions Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Awaken Yoga & Mediation – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Suntan Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years. Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation & Chanting Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Monday Meditation The Longhouse 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.info All levels of skill and techniques Tree of Life Yoga 6800 Gulf Blvd., Ste. 205, South Pasadena Shopping Ctr., 727.514.3057 www.treeo ifeyoga.org Yoga, Meditation, Barre, Ayurveda, Yoga Teacher Training Yoga at the Dali The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Vinyasa yoga, Sundays at 10:30 am Yoga – Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Pass-A-Grille Beach Comm. Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com Yoga Style: Kripalu Yoga · Simple Redington Shores Town Hall, 17425 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores 727.481.3995 eileen. tnesssimple@gmail.com Tuesdays and Thursdays First class is free.

By Captain Mark & Dylan Hubbard 727.393.1947 John’s Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach HubbardsMarina.com

In - Shore Sheepshead action generally picks up as the water clears behind the last front! Behind fronts, waters get very stirred up, but the ‘Sheeps” seem to be unaffected.

Recently we had a handful of young anglers on the docks filling coolers with Sheepshead.

Black drum still biting well too.

Most of the Snook action is at night on the outgoing tide.

Flounder fishing inside the passes is going well too, dragging soft plastics or fishing live shrimp along the bottom of the sandy bottom is the best approach for the flounder.

Near - Shore The Hogfish bite is getting really good! However, this recent cold front will slow them down a bit, they do not like to feed as actively in the muddier near-shore waters.

Hopefully it should clear quickly and the bite will pick back up.

The Kingfish are the same story as the hogs, the muddy and now chillier near-shore waters make it hard to get the kingfish chewing.

However, as the water clears, calms and warms they pick back up where they left off.

Off - Shore Kingfish have been steadier out in the deeper offshore waters. Red Grouper bite was picking up a bit before this big blow. We were finally starting to see them become more aggressive and in larger numbers. Triggerfish still biting well and we’ve been able to dial in on these guys with ease since they opened up March first.

Snapper species are continuing to bite well and that will only improve as the waters warm up and summer spawns approach.

Captain Jack’s Dolphin Corner Lots of baby birds lately at the bird nesting island or local rookery named ‘dog leg key’ inside Boca Ciega Bay. We cruise this island on every dolphin watching nature cruise & eco tour at Hubbard’s Marina and it’s only $19.50 for adults and half price for kids 11 and under! Dolphins have been quite active lately in large groups socializing the juveniles and playing ‘catch’ with large fish like Redfish, Mullet or Snook showing the juveniles how to better utilize their sonar to hunt down their prey.

The tossing and slapping on the water stuns the fish, allowing the juveniles more time to hunt them down before they take off.

FISHING Why mess around? If you want to catch the big ones, reserve your spot now on board Florida’s most productive fleet to the Gulf of Mexico. Bait, ice, gear & help available every trip. xÊ ,°Ê Ê 9ÊUÊ£äÊ ,°Ê 1 Ê 9ÊUÊ*, 6 / Ê ,/ ,-

DOLPHIN WATCH You’ll see dolphin, manatee, ospreys and rare eagles on the area’s best narrated cruise. Your tour also takes you past stately area mansions. Sunset Cruise available with free beer & wine for adults.

FT. DeSOTO FERRY TO BEAUTIFUL EGMONT KEY OR SHELL KEY Snorkel the ruins of historic Ft. DeSoto and tour a working lighthouse. Walk the streets of a SpanishAmerican fort or go shelling on America’s #1 beach.

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ST. PETE BEACH LIBRARY 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363-9238 Monday/Wednesday 10-8 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-2 Sunday, closed Administrator: Betcinda Kettells New website! SPBLibrary.com Like us on Facebook! facebook.com/SPBLibrary

TECH TUESDAYS 3 PM E-book help, Apr 3 May 1 Tablet/iPad, Apr 10 May 8 Laptop help, Apr 17 May15 Smartphone, Apr 24 May 22 ADULT PROGRAMS

Special Movie Showing

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Monday, April 2, 5:30 pm Rock Painting Wednesday, April 4, 4 pm Wednesday, May 2, 4 pm Mayor’s Open Office Hour Visit with Mayor Al Johnson Mondays, 6-7 pm, Apr. 9 & 23, May 7 & 21, Holocaust: Some Survived Thursday, April 12, 1 pm Pinellas Healthcare Navigators Friday, April 13, 10 am-1 pm Movie Day at the Library 2 pm matinee & 5:30 encore Wed, April 18, Phantom Thread 11 am Thurs. April 19 The Presidents Escort Wed., May 16, TBA

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USF-Library-Museum project Friday, April 20, 10:30 am

Music Appreciation Series: Baroque Instrumentals Wednesday, April 25

Pinellas Co. Dog Adoption Friday, April 27, 10 am-2 pm AARP TAX-AIDE Federal tax preparation/e-filing Fridays, 10 am-2:30 pm February 2 to April 13

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book/film, Tuesdays, 10:30 am March 20/27 The Stonecutter April 17/24 Tess of Dubervilles CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Story Time Sing & Learn Ages 0-5, Mondays, 11 am April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21 Children’s Movie Mondays, 5:30 pm April 16, Despicable Me 3 May 14, TBA Earth Day Rock Painting Wednesday, April 11, 4:30 pm Mother’s Day Rock Painting Wednesday, May 9, 4:30 pm

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AARP Tax Help: Tuesday, April 10.

10 am – 1:30 pm.

Thursday, April 12.

10 am – 1:30 pm.

Computer/Mobile Device Help: Mondays, April 9 & 23. 1 pm.

Ask questions about any of your problem devices.

Writer’s Group: Mondays, April 9, 16, 23, and 30.

10 am -12 pm. All writers are welcome. Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to share with the group.

International Films: Tuesdays, April 3 & 24. 4 pm.

Wednesday Movies: Wednesdays, April 11, 18, and 25.

2:30 pm. Popular films, new and old favorites.

Call for show titles.

Investment Club: Thursdays, April 12, 19, and 26.

2:30 pm – 4 pm. Join a group of experienced investors in an exchange of ideas about the

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Mah Jong: Thursdays, April 19 and 26.

12 pm – 2 pm.

GB Scrabble: Fridays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27.

1 pm – 4 pm. Learn some new two letter words!

Tampa Bay Scrabble Club: Saturdays, April 14 & 28.

11 am – 4 pm. This club is an NASPA sanctioned club (#699), so remember to bring your boards, clocks, tiles and tracking sheets as available.

Lunch, snacks & drinks welcome.

Book Groups: Chatterbooks: Tuesday, April 17. 10:30 am.

The Unconsoled

by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Children’s Programs: Baby & Me storytime: Wednesdays, April 11, 18, and 25.

10:30 am Pre-K storytime: Fridays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27.

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April 2018 Astrology Article

Action planet Mars passes by taskmaster Saturn in Capricorn; sign of business, government and all serious matters on the 2nd.

This is a great time to charge into your projects, as this steady energy can assist you to accomplish your goals! But, with Mercury still retrograde, better to finish what you are already working on and wait until after the 15th before anything new is started.

Let’s hope to see successful outcomes in both personal and world issues at this time.

Mercury’s gradual forward movement in Aries will increase this drive for success during the next 10 days.

On the night of the 15th just hours after Mercury moves on, a New Moon in dynamic Aries begins the next lunar cycle with revolutionary planet Uranus, bringing the unexpected and unusual along! This is a very special new cycle that can begin with breakthroughs and awakenings in any area of our lives! If you have been waiting for the right time; this is it!

The Sun moves along to stable, patient Taurus on the 19th; so we will have the endurance to accomplish those big undertakings for the next month. As love planet Venus visits dualistic Gemini on the 24th we may also spend the next month with a desire to live in the moment or experience as much variety as we can, instead of making long term commitments.

Mars has moved swiftly along and catches up to transformative Pluto on the 26th.

This can bring reform in structures, with dynamic and courageous changes.

A Full Fish Moon in passionate, resourceful Scorpio lights up our sky on the 29th just as April comes to a close. This peak in the lunar cycle can shine on our inner, private world; and reveal the strengths we need to seize the opportunities that can propel us forward to new levels of achievement.

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ARIES: Relationship focus winds down as you get ready for your personal new year. Freedom, radical changes, and doing your own thing your own way prevails!

Later finances related to career take you attention; plan well.

LIBRA: Self expression and awareness gives way to new relationship direction. Reconnect, resolve issues with others. Resources enhanced.

Energy goes into home projects and family. Financial focus as month ends.

TAURUS: Health concerns and work duties are undertaken with a new and different approach!

Don’t be afraid to try the unusual.

Energy goes into travel and education. The month will close with a spotlight on relationships.

SCORPIO: Health concerns may resurface; research and try innovative methods. Work and duties need restructure. Drive and speak with caution. Partner is cooperative; giving. Balance relationships with personal needs.

GEMINI: A focus on fun and social activities helps you reconnect to old friends; hope and wishes.

Revelations can enlighten you as a deep inner awakening begins.

Health is highlighted as you regenerate and transform.

SAGITTARIUS: Social life fades into personal interests. New energy ignites creativity. Resume a favorite hobby. Watch finances. Work is pleasant. Take private time away; return to a favorite tranquil place.

CANCER: Home focus balances with career activity. Partnerships can be challenging. A new, unusual direction in future plans is exciting!

Enjoy time with friends. Month ends with a focus on fun and creative projects!

LEO: Short trips, siblings and a hectic daily life has been draining.

Health needs attention; rest, manage work and duties. A new option for travel or education aries.

Home and family matters are in the spotlight late month.

VIRGO: Your finances and resources get reviewed and repurposed.

New unique options can assist in the changes. Long distance travel is favored. Creative energy is high and daily life is your final focus.

Discuss your ideas.

CAPRICORN: Career demands settle down as attention to home and family returns; reconnect and enjoy some surprises! Love and fun time rules! You are confident. Later, enjoy time with friends and social events.

AQUARIUS: It’s all about travel, learning and daily interactions!

Reconnect on phone or in person.

New info brings the unexpected.

Family is pleasant. Career and status take center stage later on. Energy, actions feel restricted.

PISCES: Finances have been your focus as you restructure spending, etc. New path opens doors for support; groups may assist. Enjoy a chat or visit. Travel or education will be your focus as the month ends.

Family favored.

Sarah Lyons has been providing astrological information for a lifetime. She is President of the SPICA St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers, one of the oldest groups in the United States.

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When we list homes for sale, we charge 4%.

If we are the only agent involved in the sale, we lower our fee to just 3%.

Since 2014, we’ve saved sellers nearly $750,000 had they paid 6% to sell their home.

Real estate commissions are negotiable, and it’s your hard-earned equity.”

– Kevin and Lisa Cahill

FIVE Big Reasons to call REALean to sell your home: #1 You will get a lot more money: REALean listings sell closer to the asking price than the MLS average home. #2 Your home will sell faster: REALean homes sell in one-third the time of the MLS average home. #3 Your home is more likely to sell: REALean homes are 24.8% more likely to sell during the listing period.

REALean

average 98.70% of list price

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average 96.40% of list price

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96.6% listings sell

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71.8% listings sell

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#4 We have over 200 buyers in our database actively looking for homes in South Pinellas.

REALean may have your home sold in less than a week. #5 You’ll keep more of your equity when you sell!

REALean charges less, while providing full service!

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These sellers saved over

$16,000 with our lower fee!

“Kevin and Lisa were great to work with in selling my home. They ended up saving me over $10,000 over what other real estate agents charge (6% or 7%). Plus, they did a better job!“ Dan Kunitzer, CPA, who sold a home in Causeway Isles.

Kevin Cahill, Managing Broker Realtor since 1999 Lisa Cahill, CPA Realtor since 2012, CPA since 1993

We have an experienced team of agents, servicing Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Polk and Orange Counties.

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