October 2014 | Volume 2, Issue 2
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WORLD’S BEST converges on Sand Key
Dining Review: Sea Hags in SPB
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Page 16 The Clearwater Community Sailing Center will host Olympic-caliber athletes from all over the world, competing for the title of world’s best at the 2014 RS:X Youth World Windsurfing Championships, along with the 2014 Clearwater RS:X U17 Windsurfing Championships and the 2014 Clearwater RS:X Open Windsurfing Championships, Oct. 18-25.
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Green is good
Park Blvd. bridge closed for repairs
No red tide detected on Pinellas County beaches By Beth Ludwig
Due to the nature of the work, the entire bridge will be closed in both directions for a minimum of 30 days. By Beth Ludwig INDIAN SHORES - Pinellas County is currently conducting an improvement project to the Park Boulevard Bridge in Indian Shores that began in late September. This phase of the construction requires that the bridge roadway be closed entirely in both directions for all pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic. The improvements will include replac-
(State Road 688) to the north and the Tom Stuart Causeway bridge (State Road 666) to the south will be used as detour routes. Signs are in place to give motorists ample detour information. Constructed in 1979, the Park Boulevard Bridge connects mainland south-central Pinellas County with the barrier islands at Indian Shores and
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s of the most recent report in days, and blooms can last for weeks. September, a patchy bloom of Red tide also causes respiratory irritation Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide in humans, as K. brevis cells release toxins organism, persists in the northeast into the air as they are broken down by Gulf of Mexico, but it appears to be staying away from P i n e l l a s County. Satellite images from the Optical Oceanography Laboratory at the University of South Florida did not detect K. brevis in, along, or offshore of Pinellas County beaches, good news for residents and visitors alike. K. brevis is an example of a Harmful Algal Satellite images reveal good news for Pinellas County beach Bloom (HAB) - residents and visitors. a higher-thannormal concentration of a toxic or nuisance wave action. For people with severe or microscopic alga (plantlike organism) that chronic respiratory conditions, such as can affect the central nervous system of fish emphysema or asthma, red tide can cause and other vertebrates, causing these ani- serious illness. mals to die. Predatory fish, birds, marine The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission mammals and humans that eat this fish can monitors any red tide bloom very closely. also become poisoned. Blooms of K. brevis More information can be found on the FWC can kill millions of fish and birds in a few website at myfwc.com/research/redtide.
Plan accordingly! The Park Boulevard Bridge will be closed at least until the end of the month.
ing parts of the machinery that open and close the draw bridge. Since the United States Coast Guard requires that the waterway remain open to navigational vessels, the bridge repairs must be done with the draw bridge spans in the upright position, which means the roadway must be closed. The Indian Rocks Causeway bridge
Redington Shores. The estimated cost of the repair is $840,972, which is being funded by the Penny for Pinellas sales tax program. If you have any questions about this project, contact Pinellas County roadway information at (727) 453-3320 or visit their website at www. pinellascounty.org/roadwork.
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Treasure Island boat ramp closed TREASURE ISLAND - The city-owned Sunset Beach boat ramp, located at 84th Avenue and Bayshore Drive, was closed last month for an estimated two to three months. The boat ramp closure was necessitated by the construction of drainage improvements from 84th Avenue south to 83rd Avenue in Sunset Beach. Boaters can still use the other two public boat ramps in Treasure Island, located at 100th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard, and 123rd Avenue and Lagoon Lane.
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One thing you must know when starting any type of project is to expect the unexpected. Know that it is always going to cost more than the original budget and take longer than you planned. By Beth Ludwig
Poor Indoor Air Quality Can Threaten Your Health!
This is exactly the case with the resurfacing project on Gulf Boulevard from Walsingham Road in Indian Rocks Beach to the Sand Key Bridge in Clearwater. But if you have ever ridden your bike on Gulf Boulevard in Indian Rocks Beach, you will be the first to say, "do whatever it takes, spend as much as you have to and take as
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weather has delayed that work, which has been rescheduled for next week but that shouldn't delay the resurfacing," said Gildea. Gildea said the milling contactor had to go to another project but has returned and is currently on the north end of Gulf Boulevard, completing the milling.
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long as it needs," for a smooth riding surface not filled with pot holes and a million other small obstructions in cyclists' pathways. And of course this also holds true for the thousands of vehicles that travel this section of Gulf Boulevard. There were several complaints by residents voicing their frustration at a recent Indian Rocks Beach City Commission meeting over the delay in resurfacing Gulf Boulevard after the milling of the road. Milling is the phase where the old surface is scraped and destroyed and leaving a rougher surface for the new asphalt to adhere to. The complaint by many residents is the amount of time the road has been left in the milled condition. According to Richard Gildea, project supervisor of the Gulf Boulevard Project for Pinellas County, scheduling conflicts and unexpected problems arose. "There was an issue with some underground (pipeline) work that had to be done that had just recently been discovered. The work has been completed but there is some restoration work that has to be done and the
"The milling on the north end is going to go a lot quicker because they are not milling the parts of Gulf Boulevard that do not need resurfacing," said Gildea. Currently, they have begun resurfacing the southbound lanes starting at the Belleair Beach Causeway. "We have main line paving and side streets, or tie-ins as we call them. We have a lot of tie-ins to do, so the contractor is doing the main lines first and then going back and doing the tie-ins after the main lines. Once the main lines are done, the citizens will have a nice, smooth ride," said Gildea. "The contractor has estimated doing 1,000 tons of asphalt a day on the main line [equivalent to two miles]. They are going to do the south end first and then the north end. You are looking at six or seven days to get the main section done, and then the median or middle lane will either be done before or after the north end.” Although completion dates are not set on county resurfacing projects, the $1.4 million dollar resurfacing project is estimated to be finished by mid to late October.
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The little waterpark that could The $14.9 million construction of the new 100-room villas and clubhouse will compliment the waterpark at Holiday Inn Harbourside. By Scott Lancaster INDIAN ROCK BEACH - Contrary to what the many anxious kids and adults waiting to zoom down the new waterslides at the Holiday Inn Harbourside would say, the project is not running
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not be completed or opened until the construction of the villas is finished. Heather Mullen, of Wichman Construction in Tampa, the general contractors of the project, said the
The construction of the rental units is projected to be complete by July, 2015.
behind schedule. The problem is, most of us assumed only a waterpark was being built at the Indian Rocks Beach hotel.
anticipated date of completion on the 100 villa units and their clubhouse is July, 2015. All rooms will have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with either an Intracoastal or a Gulf view. Although the villas fall under the same ownership as the Holiday Inn Harbourside, a separate entity will handle all reservations and the management of the property. The construction budget of the villas and clubhouse is $14,900.000.
However, according to Toni O'Neill, assistant to Holiday Inn General Manager Joe Lawlor, in addition to the two slides, lazy river and splash station for toddlers, vacation villas are also being built to accommodate the weekly, monthly or seasonal renter. Due to safety precautions, the waterpark can-
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The new doctor is in Dr. Al has been receiving rave reviews for how good he is with the animals and their owners, his affordable rates, and what he has done to the interior of the office, giving it a light, tropical feel. Bravo, Dr. Al, bravo!
Sun-Surf Animal Hospital 1507 Gulf Blvd. Indian Rocks Beach
(727) 595-8188 Sun-Surf Animal Hospital offers low cost spay and neuters and low cost vaccinations for the community, as well as complete medical and surgical services. While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are more than welcome, and every client enjoys the added perk of instant, no-wait service. Living upstairs from his animal hospital allows Dr. Al to offer emergency, after-hours care to his clients and their animal patients when the doctor is in. Sun-Surf Animal Hospital also provides free exams for newly adopted animals from the
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or over 25 years, Dr. Matt Licht ran a very successful veterinarian practice at 1507 Gulf Blvd. in Indian Rocks Beach. But after two-anda-half decades, it was time for Dr. Matt to hang up his stethoscope. Everyone in the community was curious when word got out that a new veterinarian had leased the space. So who was this new vet? Dr. Al Paredes, or Dr. Al, has been in practice for over 30 years and according to his clients, he’s very good at what he does. He sold his successful veterinarian practice in Palm Harbor and saw an amazing opportunity to open Sun-Surf Animal Hospital on the beach, where he and his wife, Ruby, had always dreamed of living.
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be scene EVERY WEDNESDAY Pilates 10:30 a.m. Indian Shores Municipal Center 19305 Gulf Boulevard Info: 727-595-4020
Oct. 18 Beach Clean-up Upham Beach Concession Stand 9:00-11:00 a.m. St. Pete Beach Info: (727) 363-9245
EVERY THURSDAY Zumba Belleair Beach Community Center 10 a.m. $6 per class Info: 727-768-5828
Florida Coastal Clean-up 8:00 a.m. 17th Avenue Beach Access Indian Rocks Beach Info: 727-595-6889
Oct. 3 October Concert Series Featuring The Black Honkeys 6:00-9:00 p.m. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. St. Pete Beach Info: (727) 363-9245
Oct. 18-25 RS:X Youth World Windsurfing Championships Clearwater Community Sailing Center 1001 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Info: (727) 517-7776
Oct. 9 Read & Feed 5:30 p.m. Indian Shores Library, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Info: 727-595-2173 Oct. 10 October Concert Series Featuring The Bus Stop Band 6:00-9:00 p.m. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach Info: (727) 363-9245 Oct. 12 Pet Pal Doggie Reunion 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fort De Soto Dog Beach 3500 Pinellas Bayway South,Tierra Verde Oct. 17 October Concert Series Featuring The Southside Bulldogs 6:00-9:00 p.m. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach Info: (727) 363-9245
Oct. 24 October Concert Series Featuring Foreigner tribute band, 4NR 6:00-9:00 p.m. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. St. Pete Beach Info: (727) 363-9245 Oct. 24 & 25 Town-Wide Garage Sale Redington Beach Info: (727) 391-3875 Oct. 25 Pumpkin Carving & Haunted House Indian Rocks Beach Civic Auditorium 1507 Bay Palm Blvd. Info: 727-595-6889 Oct. 28 Trunk or Treat 5:30 p.m. St. Pete Beach Community Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr Info: (727) 363-9245
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If you are visiting our beaches or are lucky enough to be a beach local, we all face the same dilemma: where to eat? Have no fear, my feisty and finicky diners. We have selected the restaurants we feel are some of the best waterfront places to go for tasty food, an ice-cold adult beverage or just a cool place for some vittles. clearwater beach
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Jimmy's Crow's Nest 101 Coronado Drive (727) 683-0002
The Pub 20025 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-3172
Jimmy's Fish House 521 S. Gulfview Blvd (727) 446-9720
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Sands located at Wyndham Gardens 691 Gulfview Blvd (727) 443-7652
SeaBreeze Island Grill 17855 Gulf Blvd (727) 498-8688
SeaBreeze Island Grill
Tate Island Grill and Bar (Casual) Caretta on the Gulf (Fine Dining) Located at The Sand Pearl Resort 500 Mandalay Ave (727) 441-2425 The Bait House Tavern 45 Causeway Blvd (727) 446-8134
J.D.'s Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-1320 Jimmy Guana's inside the Holiday Inn Harbourside 401 2nd Street (727) 595-8356
JD’s Restaurant
Wahoo's 17801 Gulf Blvd (727) 393-5525
Mad Beach Fish House 13205 Gulf Blvd. (727) 398-4103
st. pete beach Sea Hags Bar and Grill 9555 Blind Pass Road (727) 360-2800 Crab Daddy's 678 75th Avenue (727) 800-5081 Shark Tales 677 75th Avenue (727) 360-7100
tierra verde Boardwalk Restaurant 5901 Sun Blvd. (727) 867-8000
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Come see what over 30 years of cooking the Best Florida Seafood tastes like!
INDIAN SHORES The Pub 20025 Gulf Blvd 727-595-3172
Cooters 423 Poinsettia Avenue 727-462-2668
Mickey Quinn’s 19703 Gulf Blvd 727-593-3208
Cesare’s At The Beach 794 S. Gulfview Blvd. 727-449-8797
Mahuffer 19201 Gulf Blvd 727-596-0226
Rubezz Sports Bar & Grill 741 Bayway Blvd. 727-216-6755
THE REDINGTONS Seabreeze Island Grill 17855 Gulf Blvd Redington Shores 727-498-8688
The Bait House Tavern 45 Causeway Blvd. 727-446-8134
Breakfast Daily At 7:00 a.m.
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Cork N Brew Bistro 524 Mandalay Ave 727-483-5990 Al & Stella 483 Mandalay Ave 727-461-7000
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Live Music Nightly in our Loading Dock ADDRESS: 401 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach PHONE: 727-595-0041 WEBSITE: www.crabbybillsirb.com
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CLEARWATER BEACH Island Way Cafe 288 Windward Passage 727-446-1795
Gondolier Pizza 674 S Gulfview Blvd 727-441-3353 Crabby Bill’s 37 Causeway Blvd 727-210-1313 Fusion Cigar Lounge 483 Mandalay Ave 727-330-7649 Palm Pavilion 10 Bay Esplanade 727-446-2642 INDIAN ROCKS BEACH JD's Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd. 727-595-1320
Thai Prajaam 17807 Gulf Blvd Redington Shores 727-391-0309 Conch Republic Grill 16699 Gulf Blvd North Redington Beach 727-320-0536 Shubee Shack 91 171st Ave North Redington Beach 727-329-8821 Frog Pond 16909 Gulf Blvd North Redington Beach 727-392-4117 MADEIRA BEACH The Boardwalk Grill 204 Johns Pass Boardwalk E. 727-391-8947
Slyce Pizza Bar 311 Gulf Blvd 727-408-5772
Dockside Dave’s 14701 Gulf Blvd 727-392-9399
Stefano’s 2699 Gulf Blvd 727-595-8444
Walt’z Fish Shak 224 Boardwalk Pl. 727-395-0732
Jake’s Cantina 435 Gulf Blvd 727-595-6777
Scully’s John’s Pass Boardwalk 230-0608
The Original Crabby Bill’s 411 1st St 727-595-4825
The Hut John’s Pass Boardwalk 233-3311
Pajano’s Pizza 1305 Gulf Blvd 727-595-8446
TREASURE ISLAND The Pearl Restaurant 163 107th Ave 727-360-9151
IRB Sushi 416 1st St 727-593-2808
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Beachside Grill 35 182nd Ave W Redington Shores 727-397-1865
TJ’s Italian Cafe 1515 Gulf Blvd 727-596-1515
Thai Pan Alley 2300 Gulf Blvd 593-3663
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Wahoo’s Waterside Pub 17801 Gulf Blvd Redington Shores 727-393-5525
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 R Bar 245 108th Ave 727-367-3400 Gators Cafe & Saloon 12754 Kingfish Dr 727-367-8951 Clock Tower Sports Bar 145 107th Ave 727-290-9856 Bazzie’s Beach Bar 10650 Gulf Blvd. 727-360-5531 ST. PETE BEACH Gennaro’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 2004 Pass-A-Grille Way 360-0563 Sea Hags 9555 Blind Pass Road 360-2800 Jackie’s on Corey Bistro 338 Corey Ave 727-320-6358 The Salty Rim Grill 9524 Blind Pass Road St. Pete Beach 727-851-9955 Sea Critters Cafe 2007 Pass A Grille Way 727-360-3706 Paradise Grille 900 Gulf Way 727-367-1495 Chill Restaurant & Bar 7400 Gulf Blvd 727-360-8080 TIERRA VERDE Boardwalk Restaurant 5901 Sun Blvd 727-867-8000 The Island Grill and Raw Bar 1110 Pinellas Bayway South (727) 865-7670 Tony & Nello’s 136 Pinellas Bayway South 727-867-3577 Good Times Continental Restaurant 1130 Pinellas Bayway S. 727-867-0774 Black Forest Cottage Restaurant 1120 Pinellas Bayway S. 727-867-5800 Billy’s Stonecrab 1 Collany Rd 727-866-2115
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Sea Hags Bar & Grill Sea Hags Bar & Grill 9555 Blind Pass Rd. St. Pete Beach 727-360-2800
Million-dollar views and a menu to die for. What more do you need?
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ecently, when I wanted to journey outside my comfort zone for my next Dining Feature, I thought, hmmm‌. Yep, just as it's spelled. Hmmm, where to?
I knew Sea Hags was a favorite spot for locals but I wondered, what's the draw? I had never been to this gem, located as you come across the bridge on Blind Pass Road from Treasure Island heading into St. Pete Beach. To be quite honest, I always thought this was more of a marina and boat rental, not a restaurant. Boy, was I wrong. I pulled into the parking lot and found it full of cars, something I've noticed almost every time I've driven by. What the hell? What's so great about this joint? I got out of my truck, I mean my convertible Rolls Royce, OK, my truck. Hey, what's wrong with a truck? Actually, my truck looked very nice in Sea Hags' parking lot; after all, I did see a million boats in the waterway. As expected, the area near where I parked had the appearance of a marina, so I meandered that way and found an accommodating boardwalk leading to the soothing waterway. I was very impressed with what I saw. And let me tell you something, folks.
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I am not easily impressed. Even though I drive a '96 Ford 150, I still expect perfection and might I add, I have a very demanding palate. But I digress. I noticed a comfortable outside dining area along the water that I never even knew was there. Bonus number one: Waterfront dining, and a big outside bar to boot. As I was walking along the dock, checking out the nice boats, someone grabbed my arm and nearly scared me into the water. Turns out, it was a manager from a restaurant in Indian Rocks Beach, who asked to remain anonymous because the secret of his
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favorite go-to waterfront restaurant would now be out in the open. He told me that he freakin' loves Sea Hags, except he didn't use the word freakin'. I added that. He said he loves the food and how accessible it is for him on his boat. It is hands-down his favorite joint to go to on the beach. I was like, damn, really? After shooting the breeze with him for a bit, I made my way into the dining room, which was spacious yet inviting. I know, I know. I use that word a lot, but it's true. I asked the hostess if I could have a table by the window overlooking the water, a request that she gladly granted. I was immediately greeted by my server, Susan, who was extremely pleasant and on the ball. I ordered an ice-cold beer on tap as I sat back and took it all in. Now this is what I'm talking about. This is Florida. Dining on the water, well, soon to be, but drinking a cold beer on a beautiful sunny day, enjoying the calm waters of our area. My friends, we are living in paradise but don't tell anyone. It's just between you and
me. OK, also the 500,000 people who read Beach Scene. All right, I'm kidding. It's probably closer to 450,000. After giving me time to take in the atmosphere and check out Sea Hags' great menu selection, Susan was tableside, taking my order. For an appetizer, I had to go with the chicken wings because Susan told me they were awesome and I concur. It was a tough decision, because there were so many other delicious appetizers to choose from, such as the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, the Tuna Sashimi, Nachos Grande, Fried Calamari, Dave's Crab Cakes and many more. I also couldn't decide what to order for my lunch entrĂŠe, so I got greedy and ordered the Roasted Pork Quesadillas (fresh spinach, fresh tomatoes, green onions with a four-cheese blend and goat cheese) AND the Texas Burger. The quesadillas were damn good, but I have to admit, not as good as the Texas Burger (grilled onions, bacon, BBQ sauce and American cheese). No BS, folks, hey that's BS - Beach Scene, get it - the Texas Burger was probably the best burger I have ever had. As a southerner, I have eaten about a gazillion burgers in my life. I know, what does being a southerner have to do with it? Nothing, but seriously, it was freaking awesome. Sea Hags probably has one of the best menu selections on the beach, from the south end to the north end, with seafood selections like sesame crusted tuna and grilled grouper, to Broaster fried chicken buckets and specialty foot long pizzas. Sea Hags has long had a reputation of extremely good food. I can say it truly was very good and surprisingly, it was even better than the million-dollar view of the marina and waterway. Now that, my dear readers, is extremely impressive. Check out Sea Hags and tell them that crazy guy from Beach Scene sent ya! You can thank me later.
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Westphal brings his magic to Aqua Prime INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - Is it my imagination or does everything roll Steve Westphal's way? Westphal, owner of The Pub in Indian Shores, the Parkshore Grill and 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House, both in downtown St. Pete, Cafe Gala at the Dali Museum, and The Hangar in the downtown St. Petersburg airport, has capitalized on one hell of an opportunity. How, you ask? Let me explain. Over a year ago, air conditioning contractor Emmett O'Barr and his wife, Shirley, moved here from Texas and purchased the fledgling On the Rocks restaurant at 213 Gulf Blvd. in Indian Rocks Beach. They gave the restaurant a complete overhaul and facelift and renamed it Aqua Prime. But after designing a beautiful restaurant, they realized they actually didn't want to be in the restaurant business after all. Cue Steve Westphal, with whom the couple had developed a friendly relationship, and viola, Westphal is the new owner of the restaurant. Westphal is certainly up to the challenge of doing what no previous owner has been able to do in that location: operate a suc-
Island Way Cafe adds sports patio CLEARWATER BEACH - Island Way Café, located at 288 Windward Passage in Island Estates, has added an outside sports patio to catch all the college and pro football action, equipped with two large screen televisions and plenty of seating. $1.50 draft beers, $5 pitchers and all-you-can-eat chicken wings make it the place to be on the weekend.
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a beautiful setting, the patio out back with the fiesta lights. For Indian Rocks Beach, it will be a nice addition for the dining scene for folks to have a clean and beautiful place to make reservations and have a beautiful spot to share a beautiful meal and have a beautiful dining experience." Westphal states that they do not plan to eliminate live music but it will not be "part of the story." Wise man! Westphal plans to continue stick to the menu and genre of the restaurant, but is just making the food the primary focus. "We brought in a beautiful prime rib, the filets, the NY Strips and sirloins, the jumbo scallops, the big lobster tails, the shrimp and fresh fish, seafood steaks. For lunch, we have added the lobster roll, we have a prime rib sandwich. The outside bar, called the Reel Bar, has the NFL ticket, bringing college ball on Saturdays and NFL games on Sundays," said Westphal. Anyone who knows Steve Westphal knows that he is relentless in getting and keeping his restaurants successful. If it was anyone else, it would probably be another shot in the dark for Aqua Prime, as the O'Barrs learned firsthand. For Westphal, it's just another day in the life of a successful restaurateur.
NORTH REDINGTON BEACH - After spending years coming to the Redington beaches, Mark Campbell's dreams of opening a restaurant have come true. With over 10 years of culinary experience and five years working to perfect his craft at Plato Latino Restaurant, Campbell has opened a Cuban restaurant called Cafe de Marco, at 17001 Gulf Blvd. in North Redington Beach. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with breakfast served all day. Some of Chef Campbell's specialties include the traditional Tampa style Cuban sandwich, Peccadillo, yellow rice and beans, Palomilla Steak, and much more. Cafe De Marco is open Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8.p.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Mondays.
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REDINGTON SHORES - Beachside Grill, the restaurant owned and operated by Doug Casey, former owner of MadFish in St. Pete Beach, celebrates their one year anniversary. "It has been a great year," said Casey. "We are adding a deck and bar out back in the next couple of months to allow outdoor seating just in time for the nice weather." Beachside Grill offers grouper and mahi Sandwiches, burgers, vodka chicken pasta, baby back ribs, Buffalo wings and more. Open Beachside Grill for lunch and dinner. Closed on Mondays.
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Clearwater - The Clearwater Community Sailing Center will host the 2014 RS:X Youth World Windsurfing Championships, along with the 2014 Clearwater RS:X U17 Windsurfing Championships and the 2014 Clearwater RS:X Open Windsurfing Championships, Oct. 18-25. The youth world championships were originally scheduled to be held in Israel, but event coordinators announced in August it would be moved to Clearwater.
Madeira Beach - The Old Salt Fishing Foundation presents the 21st Annual Fall King of the Beach (KOTB) Fishing Tournament, to be held Nov. 6, 7 and 8. The City of Madeira Beach will again serve as the host city for King of the Beach. More than 10,000 competitors and spectators are expected to attend the three-day event, making this the largest king and Spanish mackerel tournament on the west coast of Florida.
The weeklong event will feature Olympic caliber athletes from all over the world, competing for the title of world’s best. The Clearwater Community Sailing Center is located at 1001 Gulf Blvd. For more information, call (727) 517-7776.
Tampa Bay’s first women only triathlon coming to Fort DeSoto Tierra Verde - Florida Race Place Magazine is proud to announce the first women’s only triathlon event to be held in Tampa Bay. The inaugural Mazda Lycra & Lace Women’s Triathlon, to be held Saturday, Oct. 18, was created to provide an exciting family-friendly weekend where the
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311 HARBOR VIEW LN. HARBOR BLUFFS Fabulous Harbor Bluffs 3 bedroom, 3 bath pool home with nearly 3,000 sq. ft. conveniently located on one level! Move-in ready, call for a tour. $486,000 400 GULFVIEW DR. HARBOR BLUFFS This gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, pool home is ready to move right in! The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining, updated kitchen. $645,000 Kerryn Ellson, 727-408-4888 Coastal Properties Group International
GREAT SEMINOLE HOME Move-in ready, 2BR block home In desirable Seminole neighborhood. Authentic Mexican tile, large fenced back yard with fruit trees. Convenient location close to restaurants, shopping and the beach. High and dry area! Must see! $124,000 Mark Schmitz, 727-688-2172 Excel Realty of Pinellas County, Inc.
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Bluff View Drive 6 BLUFF VIEW DRIVE, BELLEAIR With just under 5,000 square feet, this 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath waterfront home was custom crafted in 2005. A private setting, this home also offers quick access to the Intracoastal and Clearwater Pass. Offered at $1,895,000. www.Belleairwaterfront.com
311 HARBOR VIEW LN, HARBOR BLUFFS Fabulous Harbor Bluffs 3 bedroom, 3 bath pool home with nearly 3,000 sq. ft. conveniently located on one level! Move-in ready, call for a tour. $486,000
204 PALMETTO ROAD, BELLEAIR You must see this classic Belleair residence with 6,783 sq. ft. Sumptuous master retreat with sitting room, fireplace & luxurious bath. $1,575,000. www.BelleairHomeForSale.com
400 GULFVIEW DR, HARBOR BLUFFS This gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, pool home is ready to move right in! The open floor plan perfect for entertaining, with lots of space in the updated kitchen. $645,000
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