Beach Scene ~ Vol. 5, Issue 11

Volume 5, Issue 11

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Beach Scene Editor and Publisher Michelle McLean Writers Jason Coffman Daniel Holloway Scott Lancaster Sandra Nickless Sue Warren Distribution Todd Fairchild Beau Richards Terry Smith Suzanne Williams

Inside News............................................6-9 Entertainment..............................10 Be Scene......................................10 Things to do.................................11

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In Brief

By Sue Warren

Winterfest on the Rocks returns to Indian Rocks Beach INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - A full day of family fun is set for Indian Rocks Beach’s annual Winterfest on the Rocks, Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church.

Winterfest will include vendor exhibits with food, beer and crafts, along with kids’ activities. A brand new paddle board will be raffled off, there will be a generous display of arts and crafts in a silent auction.

The popular Patriotic Pet Parade and Contest will begin at noon. Pet owners are invited to dress up their pets in patriotic attire. There will be contest prizes for the noontime strut.

Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.

There is no entry fee.

As in previous years, local outreach ministries will benefit from Winterfest.

For more information about Winterfest on the Rocks, call 727595-2374. Calvary Episcopal Church is located at 1615 First St.

Indian Rocks Beach prepares for undergrounding

By Sandra Nickless

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ust in time for increased seasonal traffic flow, the city of Indian Rocks Beach is preparing to launch a major project to move the current overhead utility lines along Gulf Boulevard underground from 5th Avenue (Walsingham Road) south to the city limit at Whitehurst Avenue.

According to the contractor for the project, CPWG Engineering, there will be a large amount of equipment operating along the pedestrian walkway on the west side of Gulf Boulevard. Drivers can expect a disruption in normal traffic patterns, with lane shifts and partial lane closures, while the underground conduit infrastructure for the utility lines is installed.

David Greene, of CPWG Engineering, said, “It is certainly going to be an inconvenience to the citizens, residents and businesses. We’re going to work with them and make it the least amount

of unpleasant possible.”

The project, which is part of the Penny for Pinellas program, should take around nine months to complete, with Greene acknowledging construction will probably have to be suspended during particularly busy tourist periods, like spring break.

Towards the end of the project, residents are being told to expect temporary outages of electrical and communi-

cations services as those utility lines are moved underground, although representatives from the utilities have said they will be on hand to inform residents.

Many coastal communities have jumped on the undergrounding bandwagon as a way to beautify their areas, but more importanly, to provide protection from storm-related wind events that typically cause damage and service outages with traditional overhead lines.

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SLIPPERY SLOPE? City ponders offering a helping hand to Clearwater Ferry

By Jason Coffman

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he Clearwater City Council has been trying to come up with innovative ways to control the nasty traffic situation in Clearwater Beach for years, especially at this time of year.

It probably all started with the roundabout. Since then, parking garages have been built. We’ve heard ideas about a monorail system, and councilmembers briefly thought about making current two-way streets into oneway streets. Then there was the ferry idea and Clearwater Ferry Services was born.

The idea was for people to park on the mainland in downtown Clearwater and take the ferry across to Clearwater Beach. The idea was a win-win-win: rid-

ers on the ferry would get to enjoy a lovely jaunt on the water--a fun experience in and of itself--while not further contributing to the vehicle congestion at the beach. The city would put up free parking for said ferry passengers and hopefully find itself with a bunch of jovial vacationers in its midst. The ferry company would get to make some money and eveyone would go home happy.

In the intervening years, Clearwater Ferry Services has developed stops in downtown Clearwater and at the Clearwater Beach Marina across from Pier 60, with North Beach and Island Estates stops by online request. They have also added a separate Dunedin route that travels between downtown

Clearwater, Clearwater Beach and Dunedin.

So here’s the deal: city councilmembers recently floated the possibility of subsidizing the ferry fares during spring break after the company approached the city for assistance.

The current one-way fare to and from Clearwater/Clearwater Beach is $4 per person. You throw Dunedin into the mix and the one-way fare is $8 ($5 for Dunedin residents). The Clearwater City Council is leaning towards subsidizing the rates for the Clearwater destinations so the cost of each one-way ticket would only be $1.

The hope is that the ferries will boost ridership numbers during the busy spring season and keep as many cars

as possible off of Clearwater Beach.

While councilmembers were in consensus that the city should try to reach an agreement with Clearwater Ferry Services for a subsidy, there was some trepidation that the city could be opening a can of worms when it comes to providing funding for a for-profit business.

Mayor George Cretekos and others voiced concern about this and agreed some sort of guidelines would need to be hashed out so the city doesn’t open the door for other businesses to come looking for financial assistance.

Last year, the ferry service transported just over 63,000 passengers, with a definite uptick in ridership during the busy spring break period.

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fter untold months of back-andforth between various city officials, Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District representatives and local residents, the matter of increased funding for the PSFRD will go to the voters during the municipal elections on March 12. If you live in Belleair Shore, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks Beach or Indian Shores (plus those in a part of the mainland that extends from Walsingham Road to Park Boulevard - you know who you are), pay attention, because this applies to you.

The referendum on the ballot is asking voters to approve of an annual funding increase of $100 per single-family residential unit that is covered by the district. The current annual assessment is $260; if approved, it would increase to $360 per year, starting with fiscal

year 2019-2020, a.k.a. this year.

Motel units, mobile home and RV lots, and commercial units up to 500 square feet would also see increases of $100 annually, if approved.

PSFRD officials have long said the district would be in dire financial straits without an increase in funding. Fire Chief Michael Burton estimates the district could only operate for another five years if its budget remains unchanged.

In Brief Clearwater Beach residents v. unhappy about possible hotel CLEARWATER BEACH - Sure, we get it. If you build it, they will come.

But a new proposed hotel project has neighboring residents putting their feet down.

The property in question is the bayfront Chart House Suites, located at 850 Bayway Blvd. in the Clearwater Point area of Clearwater Beach, near the north end of the Sand Key Bridge.

The owner of the property, Decade Properties, would like to tear down the current four-story, 33-room building and build a much larger 80-foot-tall hotel with 60 rooms and 80 parking spaces.

While an attorney for the developer attempted to appease residents by reiterating the project does not include a bar or restaurant and no amplified music from the pool area on the fifth floor or elsewhere, residents told the Clearwater City Council they fear the project will destroy the feel of their quaint neighborhood.

By Sue Warren Decade Properties owns a number of hotels and restaurants in the area, including The Edge Hotel and the Holiday Inn Harborview.

Glow golfing returns to Treasure Bay TREASURE ISLAND - It wouldn’t be spring in Florida without a little glow golf at Treasure Island’s Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis, located at 10315 Paradise Blvd.

The next glow golf event will be held March 7, with registration and food available from 6:00-6:30 p.m. and the golf scramble beginning around 6:45 p.m.

Golfers may sign up as a single, twosome or foursome. Hotdogs, chips and soft drinks will be provided free of charge, and prizes will be awarded for the winners. The cost is $25 per player or $80 per foursome.

Pre-registration and payment at time of registration is required. Call Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis at 727360-6062 for more information.

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news In Brief Madeira Town Center construction full speed ahead MADEIRA BEACH - After years of fighting about it and years of writing about it, construction of the Madeira Town Center development is underway at the gateway to the city from the mainland, near the intersection of 150th Avenue and Madeira Way. The plans for the project, which covers the area from 150th Avenue and part of Madeira Way to Gulf Boulevard, include two hotels, condominium buildings, restaurants, retail space, a marina and more.

Animal Services using new photo app to find lost pets PINELLAS COUNTY - One glance at your neighborhood Nextdoor app will tell you there are A LOT of lost pets out there.

As a result, Pinellas County Animal Services has recently adopted a new online tool that uses a photo registry to help find lost dogs and cats.

Every dog and cat that enters the county’s shelter will now be registered

By Sue Warren on Finding Rover, a web-based pet registry used in an increasing number of shelters nationwide. Pet owners can also register their pet for free on www.FindingRover.com.

Users can search the shelter and surrounding areas on their smartphone or computer to find their missing pet, a neighbor’s missing pet, the family of a found pet and even search for adoptable pets.

In the event a pet goes missing, Finding Rover will match the user’s photo with photos of pets that have been reported missing. If the lost pet is a possible match with a pet at Pinellas County Animal Services, the owner should come to the shelter to identify and reclaim their pet.

“When your pet goes missing, you’re searching for a member of your family. This new tool will help us reunite more lost pets quickly and it will offer peace of mind for those adopting a new furry friend at our shelter,” said Doug Brightwell, director of Pinellas County Animal Services.

Island Estates sidewalk construction blues CLEARWATER BEACH - Just a heads-up: the sidewalks in the Island Estates area will be under construction through March. The city’s contractor, Central Florida Contractors, will work at various locations in Island Estates and residents are warned that it may impact traffic.

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be scene EVERY DAY Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival Two hours before until two hours after sunset Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Info: www.sunsetsatpier60.com EVERY SUNDAY Corey Avenue Sunday Market October - May 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY Blugrass music Resumes in the Fall 1pm-4pm Treasure Island Community Center Park Info: 727-409-0177 EVERY WEDNESDAY Anything Goes Art Workshop 9:00 a.m.

Treasure Island Community Center Garden Room, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave. Cost: $3/members, $5/non-members, TI Art Guild

Feb. 16 – Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Feb. 23 – 72nd Annual Fiesta Day Saturday Morning Beach Yoga 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $20 drop-in, $60 for 5 class package Gulf Front Park, 10400 Gulf Blvd.

Treasure Island Info: 727-463-1326 FEB. 10 Madeira Way Sunday Market 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

On Madeira Way, Madeira Beach Info: www.madbeachfun.com, 727-278-4285 FEB. 15 Greentown Kids Family Movie Night: The Lorax 6:00 p.m.

Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve Info: www.indian-rocks-beach.com FEB. 16 Venetian Carnival 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach Info: beachartcenter.org FEB. 16 & 17 Big Shot Volleyball Series Saturday: Plat starts at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday: Play starts at 10 a.m.

Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Info: myclearwaterevents.com FEB. 17 Yoga & Mimosas on the beach 9:00 a.m.

Archibald Park, Madeira Beach Info: 727-401-7380, madeirabeachyoga.com

EVERY THURSDAY Treasure Islettes’ Bingo 6:45 p.m.

Treasure Island Community Center Info: mytreasureisland.org

FEB. 23 & 24 Art Splash Horan Park 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, St. Pete Beach Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Sunset Cinema Movies begin at dusk.

Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Info: sunsetsatpier60.com

FEB. 24 Music in the Afternoon 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: Free St. Pete Beach Community Center Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245

EVERY SATURDAY Senior Excursions Every Saturday through March 30 Cost $15 per person plus other expenses 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (generally) Depart from St. Pete Beach Comm. Center Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245 Feb. 2 – Localtopia “A Community Celebration of All Things Local” followed by the Dali Museum and lunch at 4th St. Shrimp Store Feb. 9 – Florida State Fair

MARCH 2 Island Festival 9:00 a.m.

Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave. St. Pete Beach Info: www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Isle of Palms Community Yard Sale 8:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.

Treasure Island Info: www.mytreasureisland.org/calendar.php

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things to do ENTERTAINMENT

Fastball Photo courtesy Sandra Dahdah

Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival CLEARWATER - One of the area’s most anticipated events each year is almost upon us. The Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival will erupt out of Coachman Park Feb. 23 and 24, offering up top-rated blues artists with a side of mouth-watering seafood. This year’s festival will once again feature a mixture of blues-inspired artists who will showcase their incredible musical talent.

To kick off the weekend’s festivities, downtown Clearwater will host a Blues Walk and Blast Friday on Feb. 22 with the Grammy-nominated band Fastball headlining the event and several blues artists performing throughout downtown. As always, general admissions to these events are free.

The city of Clearwater is giving a few lucky people a chance to win an amazing ticket package. The package will include two 2-day VIP tickets, a one-night hotel stay, $10 merchandise credit, two passes on the Clearwater Ferry, two passes to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, brunch on the rooftop of Clearwater’s Main Library and a meet-and-greet with one of the artists performing. To enter the contest, fill out the contest form by visiting myclearwaterevents.com or any of the city’s Facebook pages.

2019 Sea-Blues Festival Line-Up Saturday, Feb. 23 • Vintage Trouble • Fantastic Negrito • Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band • Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics • Mark Telesca • Jamie N Royce

Sunday, Feb. 24 • The Devon Allman Project with special Guest Duane Betts • Christone “Kingfish” Ingram • Davy Knowles • RJ Howson • Victoria Ginty and Ladyhawke

For more information and to purchase VIP or reserved seating tickets, visit Sea-Blues.com.

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Local vacation rental market is booming

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iltmore Group International Real Estate, located in Indian Rocks Beach, has expanded its real estate business into the vacation rental side of things, but with a twist.

According to the company’s broker, Jim Mayes, "We want to enhance the experience for both property owners and guests. We are running our company as though we are running a 5-star hotel. That means we provide top quality service to owners as well as to guests.

We looked around and found property owners being charged for minor items and services. With us, the owner doesn't worry about linens, towels, guest soap or shampoo. They don't pay for those items.

The owner never sees a bill from us

if a coffee maker or an iron breaks, or if a light bulb needs to be replaced.

We keep those items in inventory and immediately replace them if a guest calls. Nobody likes being nickeledand-dimed. I've heard of owners being charged $75 for a $15 iron or a coffee maker. That doesn't happen to our clients. Most often, the owner isn't even aware we replaced the item. We don't like bothering them with minor issues we can resolve. It's all about making the owner's experience as pleasant and profitable as possible."

Chloe Parker, Biltmore's reservations manager, added, "For the guests, we focus on making their vacation a memorable experience.

We provide services to them from the beginning to the end. We can create the ultimate luxury vacation for them, or just basic services such as stock-

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ing the refrigerator and liquor bar before they arrive. But if they want a great vacation experience, we can arrange everything for them - a limo ride to and from the airport, tickets to a concert, charter fishing excursions, paddleboarding lessons, a professional chef to prepare their dinner in their rental.

“It's up to the guest to decide how much or how little they want us to be

involved in their vacation experience. We're the only vacation rental company in the area that provides these enhanced services to the guest."

For more information on Biltmore Vacation Homes, contact Jim Mayes or Chloe Parker at 727-400-6141.

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The Roe Report

By Cliff Roe Broker/Owner Roe Realty

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he media reports 1,000 people a day move to Florida. The actual number is closer to 257,000 a year, or just over 1,000 per weekday. Pinellas is the sixth most populated county in Florida, yet we are only selling around 800 properties a month. Many second-home buyers are included in the 800. The best state to live in just keeps drawing more and more residents, full or parttime. Demand will ensure prices continue to rise faster than inflation.

The typical buyer, full-time or parttime, wants a move-in-ready home with no hassles - no updates, no repairs. Investors will buy a property in need of love to update and sell for a profit.

If a house isn't selling quickly, either the agent promised more than they can deliver, or the seller is demanding

a price that the market will not pay.

Many homes need updates but are priced as if the work has already been done. When a for-sale sign remains in front of a property for an extended period, the reason is usually price or condition.

We have far more buyers than we have properties that match their needs.

Any property in good condition and priced near market value sells quickly.

Due to the shortage of properties listed for sale, we can scan new listings or price reductions in an hour or less per day. We do our best to match the buyers with a home that will suit their needs.

Our most successful approach is to show a property to a buyer who has expressed no interest in it but has described many of the needs this property fulfills. We don't simply think of our-

selves as agents buying or selling properties. We believe our job is to solve problems for both buyers and sellers.

We offer a free evaluation to anyone considering selling - all you must do is ask.

The full version of the Roe Report goes out quarterly with prices and inventory broken down by price point.

For a copy, send me an email with Roe Report in the subject line.

Roe Rentals needs properties since

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bar & restaurant listings CLEARWATER BEACH Cooters 423 Poinsettia Avenue 727-462-2668

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH Jimmy Guana’s 401 2nd St. 727-595-8356

Sushi Tu 288 Windward Passage 727-330-7218

JD's Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd.

727-595-1320

Cesare’s At The Beach 794 S. Gulfview Blvd.

727-449-8797

TJ’s Italian Cafe 1515 Gulf Blvd 727-596-1515

The Bait House Tavern 45 Causeway Blvd.

727-446-8134

Slyce Pizza Bar 311 Gulf Blvd 727-408-5772

Al & Stella 1261 Gulf Blvd.

727-240-0743

The Red Lion Pub 1407 Gulf Blvd 727-596-5411

Gondolier Pizza 674 S Gulfview Blvd 727-441-3353

Jake’s Cantina 435 Gulf Blvd 727-595-6777

Crabby’s Dockside 37 Causeway Blvd 727-210-1313

The Original Crabby Bill’s 411 1st St 727-595-4825

Fusion Cigar Lounge 483 Mandalay Ave 727-330-7649

Pajano’s Pizza 1305 Gulf Blvd 727-595-8446

Palm Pavilion 10 Bay Esplanade 727-446-2642

Thai Pan Alley 2300 Gulf Blvd 727-593-3663

Chicago Jaqx Pizzeria & Taphouse 1511 Gulf Blvd 727-303-3946 INDIAN SHORES Caddy’s Pub 20025 Gulf Blvd 727-595-3172 The Dog & Parrot Pub 19703 Gulf Blvd 727-593-3208 Mahuffer’s 19201 Gulf Blvd 727-596-0226 Salt Rock Grill 19325 Gulf Blvd 727-593-7625 THE REDINGTONS Seabreeze Island Grill 17855 Gulf Blvd Redington Shores 727-498-8688 Wahoo’s Waterside Pub 17801 Gulf Blvd Redington Shores 727-393-5525

Broke ‘N’ Bored Grill 35 182nd Ave W Redington Shores 727-498-7893 Thai Rama 9 17807 Gulf Blvd.

Redington Shores 727-391-0309 Conch Republic Grill 16699 Gulf Blvd.

North Redington Beach 727-320-0536 Sweet Sage Cafe 16725 Gulf Blvd.

North Redington Beach 727-391-0453

TREASURE ISLAND The Pearl Restaurant 163 107th Ave 727-360-9151 Sloppy Joe’s 10650 Gulf Blvd 727-367-1600 Foxy’s Cafe 160 107th Ave. 727-363-3699 Ricky T’s Bar & Grille 10601 Gulf Blvd 727-363-7425 Gators Cafe & Saloon 12754 Kingfish Dr 727-367-8951

Sea Hags Bar & Grill 4945 Gulf Blvd.

727-685-1403 Crab Daddy’s Waterfront Bar & Seafood House 678 75th Ave. 727-800-5081 Chill Restaurant & Bar 7400 Gulf Blvd 727-360-8080 TIERRA VERDE The Island Grille and Raw Bar 210 Madonna Blvd.

727-767-0020

Bazzie’s Beach Bar 10650 Gulf Blvd.

727-360-5531

Tony & Nello’s Southern Italian Cuisine 136 Pinellas Bayway South 727-867-3577

Dockside Dave’s 14701 Gulf Blvd 727-392-9399

ST. PETE BEACH Gennaro’s 2004 Pass-A-Grille Way 727-360-0563

Good Times Continental Restaurant 1130 Pinellas Bayway S. 727-867-0774

Walt’z Fish Shak 224 Boardwalk Pl. 727-395-0732

Sea Hags Bar & Grill 9555 Blind Pass Road 727-360-2800

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The typical buyer, full-time or parttime, wants a move-in-ready home with no hassles - no updates, no repairs. Investors will buy a property in need of love to update and sell for a profit.

If a house isn't selling quickly, either the agent promised more than they can deliver, or the seller is demanding a price that the market will not pay.

Many homes need updates but are priced as if the work has already been done. When a for-sale sign remains in front of a property for an extended period, the reason is usually price or condition.

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