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

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FWC expands catch-and-release measures to Pinellas County By Jason Coffman

ven though we are hopeful here in Pinellas County that we have already seen the worst of the latest red tide bloom, at a meeting last month in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) directed staff to expand a recent catch-and-release only measure for snook and redfish to include Tampa Bay, including all of Manatee and Hillsborough counties, as well as all of Pinellas and Pasco counties. The FWC also stipulated that these catch-and-release only measures should extend through May 10, 2019, in these and other areas that were previously made catch-and-release for redfish and snook. The latest red tide status report is available anytime by calling 727-5522448.

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Annual Fall Antiques and Artisans Market at The Alley

Registration Open for Largo's 8th Annual Turtle Trot

BELLEAIR BLUFFS - The Alley in Belleair Bluffs will be hosting its annual Fall Antiques and Artisans Market Oct. 28, from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. This year’s event looks to bring in over 30 local artists and vendors to complement the Alley’s 13 permanent shops. “We’re excited about being able to highlight the skills and creative talents of some of the area’s local artisans,” said Amy McDermott, owner of the Lemon Tree Vintage Market. The Alley offers a unique collection of shopping options, including a bakery, a diner, home décor experts/designers, vintage and repurposed furniture, gift shops, antique stores, a garden/florist and more. The Alley is located “off-street” at 596 Indian Rocks Rd. N. in Belleair Bluffs. The event is pet-friendly and will include children’s activities. Plenty of parking will be available. For more information, visit The Alley at Belleair Bluffs’ Facebook page.

LARGO - Take a run on the wild side with the 8th Annual Turtle Trot 5K to be held Nov. 10 at 8:00 a.m. The Turtle Trot is a measured 3.1 mile flat course that will take participants through McGough Nature Park, located at 11901 146th Street N. in Largo, and continues to Bonner Park. All pre-registered participants will receive an event t-shirt. Post-race refreshments and water will be available. Race fees are $20 pre-registered and $30 day of race but are limited to the first 500 runners. All proceeds from the race will go to support Largo Nature Parks. Online registration forms can be found at Active.com, LargoEvents.com or picked up at the Largo Golf Course, located at 12500 Vonn Rd. Runners are asked to park in McKay Creek Reclaimed Water Pump Station and allow for extra travel time. For more information, visit LargoEvents.com or call 727-5936165.

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Madeira Beach Mid-Week Market moves to Seminole SEMINOLE - The Mid-Week Madeira Beach Open Air Market will move to Seminole starting Nov. 7 due to construction on Madeira Way. The new Seminole Wednesday Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. The location will boast easy access, a great park-like setting and plenty of free parking. Market entrance is free and the market will be pet and family friendly. For more information, visit www.thebeachmarkets.com.

PSTA moving forward with rapid bus service The 11-mile rapid bus transit route should be a reality by late 2020 or early 2021. By Sandra Nickless

irst came the announcement last month by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) was awarded $9.5 million through FDOT’s New Starts Transit Program to use for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project being developed to link St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach. Now comes the announcement that the PSTA has approved a $1.7 million project and construction management services contract with Nebraska-based engineers HDR Inc. After a previous $1.7 million contract to the H.W. Lochner firm for preliminary engineering and a final design plan, it would appear the project is finally mov-

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ing full steam ahead. The 11-mile BRT project is a premium rapid transit service that will connect downtown St. Petersburg to St. Pete Beach, with stops in South Pasadena. The service, which will primarily run along 1st Avenues North and South, will feature uniquely branded stations and vehicles, and operate on semi-dedicated lanes every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. until midnight. “We’re so thankful to have received very positive support for this rapid transit program from local, state and feder-

al leaders. We’ve always had a great partnership with FDOT and this announcement puts us one big step closer to finally getting rapid transit in the Tampa Bay area,” said PSTA CEO Brad Miller. The overall cost of the project is projected to be just north of $41 million. The cities, the Federal Transit Administration, FDOT and PSTA will jointly foot the bill. The Department of Transportation’s funds will cover about 25 percent of the total cost of the project.

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Dunedin’s iconic hotel plans grand reopening

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By Daniel Holloway

After years of disrepair and neglect, the Fenway Hotel will open its doors once again.

e’ve all driven past Dunedin’s historic Jazz Age Fenway Hotel, with its beautiful waterfront view and close proximity to bustling Main Street, and wondered what the deal was with the expansive vacant property at 453 Edgewater Dr. Well, I’ll tell you the deal. The Fenway Hotel is slated to hold its official grand reopening on Nov. 3. Boom! It’s been years in the making, and getting to this point took a special partnership between a nonprofit Tai Chi organization and a Tampa developer.

In 2014, the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the United States of America bought the site for $2.8 million with the idea of using the property for their national headquarters. After some back-and-forth with locals, the organization opted to partner with Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging and Development to develop the 5.2-acre property into an 83-room boutique hotel. Now, $11 million in renovations later, it will operate under the Marriott International Autograph Collection brand. The Taoist Tai Chi Society will

maintain its offices at the rear of the property. “The unique history of Fenway Hotel and the community of Dunedin inspired our vision for the property,” said Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development. “The new Fenway will bring together touches of the past in a modern setting, giving new life to the hotel and restoring a piece of the destination's charming, offbeat character.” The Fenway was originally home to Pinellas County’s first radio station, WGHB, which broadcast from the building’s roof. It was first opened as a hotel in 1927, but closed in 1961. It then opened as Trinity College, and later, as Schiller International University.

FENWAY HOTEL AMENITIES • HEW Parlor and Chophouse Onsite Restaurant • Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar Overlooking St. Joseph Sound, Caladesi & Honeymoon Islands • 24-Hour Fitness Center And Resort-Style Pool & Bar • Indoor & Outdoor Event Space • Spanish Colonial Architecture With An Art Deco Flair

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In Brief Magnolia/Wall Park grand opening rescheduled BELLEAIR - Due to inclement weather from Hurricane Michael, the Magnolia Park and Pat Wall Park grand opening ceremony has been rescheduled for Nov. 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The town is planning a fun evening for the whole family at the renovated Rosery Road parks, complete with food and drinks available for purchase and live music from Shaun Hopper and Michael Nichols, acoustic “fingerstyle” guitarists. Fourth annual Seminole Field of Honor returns SEMINOLE - The Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole and the city of Seminole are proud to host the fourth annual Field of Honor on the lawn of the Seminole City Hall and the U.S. Post Office next door from Nov. 1 through Dec. 1 as a symbol of gratitude for those who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Services. Last year’s display had 212 flags; event organizers are expecting 300 flags this year.

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The funds raised from the sale of the flags are provided to local schools to purchase school supplies for students in need. As part of the event, a ceremony honoring veterans and current service members will be held Nov. 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Seminole City Hall Council Chambers. Largo Freecycle is back LARGO - The city of Largo will be hosting its third-annual Freecycle Event at the Largo Public Library Nov. 3. This event won the 2018 Florida League of Cities Environmental Stewardship Award due to its success,

By Scott Lancaster effectiveness and positive impact on the community. The Freecycle Event encourages residents to donate gently used items which are used to create a marketplace so that others in the community can “shop” for using bags handed out at the door. In 2017, over 200 residents donated items and over 600 showed up in the first hour of shopping, helping to keep thousands of pounds of items out of our landfill. Largo encourages you to help support the children, teachers and others in our community this holiday season by donating these items to the Freecycle Event: Books, CDs, kids toys, children’s clothing, housewares, DVD’s, clothes, holiday gifts and decor, school supplies and office supplies. No large or bulky items, furniture or large electronics will be accepted. Donations will be accepted on Nov. 2 at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr., from 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Residents may shop the event on Saturday, Nov 3. starting at 9:00 a.m. until no items are left. Visit LargoRecycles.com for more info. St. Pete EDGE District getting something it doesn’t already have ST. PETERSBURG - Michigan-based DevMar Development is hoping to build a new hotel with up to 140 rooms in St. Petersburg’s hot, hot, hot EDGE District just west of downtown. According to DevMar’s Mark DeMaria, the company expects to start construction of the 11-story boutique hotel next year on a vacant parcel of land at the corner of 11th Street N. and Baum Avenue, one block north of Central Avenue. DevMar is also building the nearby Vantage Loft project, a 211-unit apartment development located at First Avenue N. and 16th Street. Courtesy DevMar Development

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calendar EVERY SUNDAY "Look Alive" Bird Show 1:00 p.m. The Narrows Environmental Education Center McGough Nature Park 11901 146th St. N., Largo Info: www.largo.com, 727-518-3047 Drag Queen Bingo 5 & 7 p.m. Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille 28910 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. Info: hamburgermarys.com Yoga at The Dali 10:30 a.m. Cost: $10 members and students, $15 non-members The Dali Museum One Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg Info: www.thedali.org Fit Forever 10:15 a.m. Seminole Recreation Center 9100 113th Street N. Info: 727-391-8345, myseminole.com EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY Pickleball 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Cost: $2 or Membership Dimmitt Community Center 918 Osceola Rd., Belleair Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com EVERY TUESDAY Zumba in Station Square Park Tracy Morgan @ The Cap

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6:00 p.m. Station Square Park 612 Cleveland St., Clearwater Info: 727-216-6378, myclearwaterevents.com EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY Adult Volleyball 1:00 p.m. Cost: $2 or Membership Dimmitt Community Center, 918 Osceola Rd., Belleair Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com EVERY THURSDAY Self Defense in the Park Cost: Free 12:00 p.m. Station Square Park 612 Cleveland St, Clearwater Info: www.myclearwaterevents.com EVERY THURSDAY-SATURDAY Ghost Tours of Safety Harbor Two-hour walking tour 443 Main St. Info: 727-686-8785 EVERY FRIDAY Music in the Park 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: Free Seminole City Park 7464 Ridge Rd. Info: www.myseminole.com

OCT. 27 Achieva Box Car Rally 9:00 a.m. Downtown Clearwater Info: www.achievaboxcarrally.com Belleair's Annual Halloween Party Dimmitt Community Center 918 Osceola Rd., Belleair Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com NOV.1-15 Belleair Thanksgiving Adopt-a-Family Food Collections Dimmit Community Center 918 Osceola Rd, Belleair Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com NOV. 2 Tracy Morgan 7:30 p.m. Cost: $79.50, $69.50 & $49.50 Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater Info: 727-791-7400, www.atthecap.com

NOV. 9 Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime Gates at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $12 advance, $15 at door, all ages Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg Info: www.jannuslive.com, 727-565-0550 NOV. 10 Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Largo Community Center 400 Alt Keene Rd, Largo Info: www.largo.com/calendar.php NOV. 11 Honk for the Red, White and Blue featuring live music by The Black Honkeys 5:00 p.m. Hunter Memorial Park Indian Rocks Road, Belleair Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com NOV. 14 Andrew Dice Clay 8:00 p.m. Cost: $85 & $59.50 Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater Info: 727-791-7400, www.atthecap.com

Films in the Park Every Friday in October Movies begin at dark Cost: Free John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St., Dunedin Info: www.dunedingov.com, 727-812-4530

NOV. 3 Largo Taste Fest 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Highland Family Aquatic Center 400 Highland Ave NE, Largo Info: www.largo.com/calendar.php

Pilates 9 a.m. Seminole Recreation Center 9100 113th Street N. Info: www.myseminole.com, 727-391-8345

Kenneth City Fall Festival 10 a.m. - 2 p.m James Ernst Park, 4600 58th St. N. Kenneth City Info: 727-322-5217, www.SIKpromotions.com

NOV. 17 Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Parade begins at 9p.m. Cost: $5 parking; $15 admission in advance; $20 at the gate; $90 VIP Highlander Park 903 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin Info: www.dunedingov.com

EVERY SATURDAY Downtown Clearwater Famers Market 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Drew Street waterfront under the Memorial Causeway, Downtown Clearwater Info: clearwaterfarmersmarket.net

Dunedin Garden Club meeting: Growing and Enjoying Herbs in Florida Saturdays once a month through May 1-3 p.m. Dunedin PublicLibrary, 223 Douglas Ave. Info: Email dunedingardenclub@yahoo.com

NOV. 21 Thunder From Down Under 8:00 p.m. Cost: $85 & $59.50 Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater Info: 727-791-7400, www.atthecap.com

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Australia’s hottest export! CLEARWATER - The perfect girls’ night out (back) experience, the Thunder From Down Under, returns to the Capitol Theatre on Nov. 21, showing off their chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm that you won't be able to resist. Each performer embodies a different female fantasy and brings it to life, turning your wildest dreams into reality, but this isn't the type of show you just sit and watch - the Thunder is a fully interactive experience. The blokes dance on tabletops, make their way through the crowd and even select a few lucky ladies to join in the fun on stage. Critics, celebrities and fans from around the world rave that Thunder From Down Under is the is best male revue show on the Strip, the ultimate bachelorette party, divorce party and girls' night out destination. Don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with these Aussie hunks! Tickets are $57.50, $49.50 and $29.50. The Capitol Theatre is located at 405 Cleveland St. in downtown Clearwater. For more information, visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

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Best in Show: Rick Springfield CLEARWATER - Celebrate the best rock of the '70s and '80s as the Best In Show Tour brings Rick Springfield, The Fixx, Tommy Tutone and Greg Kihn to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Nov. 9 for a night you won't want to miss. With classics such as Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, An Affair of the Heart, I’ve Done Everything for You and Human Touch, Rick Springfield presents the best of the 80s, along with alternative rock and MTV pioneers The Fixx, known for such hits as One Thing Leads To Another and Saved by Zero, plus Tommy Tutone (Jenny/867-5309) and Jeopardy singer Greg Kihn, for an unforgettable concert. Tickets are available for $155, $105, $90, $70 and $60. Ruth Eckerd Hall is located at 1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. For more info, visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com or call the box office at 727-791-7400.

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The Roe Report By Cliff Roe Broker/Owner Roe Realty

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

we have far more opportunities than we can fill. Call 727-456-8911 for information. My staff and agents are highly qualified, which allows me to help those who need it. Just give me (727-6447209) or Rebekah (727-385-5233) a call and schedule a time. Or, you can email me at Cliff@Roe-Realty.com. Sincerely,

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HOBBY FARM / DOG BOARDING / KENNEL BUSINESS with 2 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES on 3/4-acre of land in Largo. Zoning is unincorporated, multifamily 10 units or less and agricultural allowing up to 2 horses. Adjacent 1.2-acre parcel with 4 single family homes is also available but not on MLS. The active and reputable kennel business offers 29 inside/outside runs, a combination of 2x15 small, 4x15 medium, 5x15 large kennels, making $15-$25 a day per dog. The larger 1,344 sq. ft. home has 2BR/1BA plus office and bonus room, with a 2-way split floor plan from an open and spacious main living space. The second wood frame/block home (644 living/1288 total sq ft) is a 1BR /1BA on the second story with 15 indoor dog kennels in the lower level. The property has double fencing, including a 6' - 8' galvanized steel chain-link fence with no neighbors on 3 sides. There is a 10x16 storage shed. NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED. MLS No. U7838085. Offered at $550,000.

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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 part-time. 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.

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