South Shore Media & News December 2022 Holiday Edition
About the Editor
Joanne Durann has written for The Examiner, Yahoo.com, Axs, Out On The Town Magazine, as well as a writing instructor. She has written multiple books, new articles and entertainment pieces. She has interviewed the likes, of Geoff Tate and Rudy Sarzo among others. After a successful career in education, Joanne’s passion for the Florida lifestyle and the Tampa Bay area landed her in Apollo Beach. Joanne has worked in the new construction field since her move to Florida from Pennsylvania and loved what she did. Joanne has a certification from the University of Michigan in Negotiations, has studied remotely with Harvard University and is a member of both WISE Tampa Bay and the National Association of Professional Woman.
In her spare time, she love to travel with her husband, go to concerts, as well as Bucs and Lighting Games. She works with multiple charities and on community events. Contact us: 267-980-6427 apollobeachpublishing@gmail.com
Photo Credit: Allie Serrano
December Holidays and Days to Remember Dec 01 Rosa Parks Day Dec 05 International Volunteer Day0 Dec 07 Pearl Harbor Day Dec 10 Human Rights Day Dec 16 Chocolate Cover Anything Day Dec 21 Winter Solstice Dec 22 National Short Person Day Dec 23 Festivus Dec 24 Christmas Eve Dec 25 Christmas Day Dec 26 Boxing Dec 30 National Bacon Day Dec 31 New Years Eve
Concerts and Events
Amalie Arena
Dec 03 Leafs @ Lightning
Dec 06 Wings @ Lightning
Dec 08 Predators @ Lightning
Raymond James Stadium
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Dec 10 Panthers @ Lightning
Jan 01 Panthers @ Bucs
Jan 02 Reliaquest Bowl
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Dec 09 for King & Country
Dec 13 Kraken @ Lightning
Dec 14 UF vs Ohio Basketball
Dec 15 Blue Jackets @ Lightning
Dec 16 93.3 FLZ’s Jingle Ball
17 R & B Music Experience
18 Trans-Siberian Orchestra
28 Canadiens @ Lightning
Dec 29 Rangers @ Lightning
Dec 30 WWE Smackdown
Dec 31 Coyotes @ Lightning
05 Saints @ Bucs
Dec 18 Bengals @ Bucs
Dec 23 Gasparilla Bowl
Feb 04 Monster Jam Feb 05 Monster Jam Feb 11 Supercross
May 20 Ed Sheeran
July 08 Luke Combs
Vendor Spotlight
Brenda’s Sewing Room Apollo Beach
Fashion is my passion. I know it sounds cheesy, but fashion and sewing are all I know. I grew up around it because my grandma was a seamstress. When I was 10 years old, I decided I would grow up to be a fashion designer. When I was in high school, I started taking sewing more seriously and took classes at the college that I would eventually graduate from, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. I was born and raised in New York, and FIT was always the one and only school I ever wanted to go to. I graduated in 2014 with my Bachelor’s in Fashion Design and a specialization in Special Occasion, Evening Wear, and Bridal. From 2013-2021 I worked in the Alterations department at David’s Bridal (first in NYC, then near my home on Long Island, then down here in Tampa), then worked in the Alterations department at Athena’s Bridal in Clearwater, all while conducting my own sewing business at home. I also taught sewing classes for kids from 20142018. When inflation hit and gas prices rose, I took the biggest leap, but also made my dreams come true, and decided to put my all into expanding my business and work purely from home. Running my business, Brenda’s Sewing Room, full time from home and staying home with my 2-year-old daughter has been the best decision I have ever made. I love that I am raising my daughter around beautiful dresses, the sound of a sewing machine, and to know what it’s like to be a small business owner. It all just makes me so proud. Find me @Brenda’s Sewing Room on Facebook and Instagram, and contact me for alterations, custom designs, and private sewing lessons!
Florida Orchestra at the Mahaffy Theater
The Music of Led Zeppelin Featuring Randy Jackson
This November the Florida Orchestra presented the music of Led Zeppelin featuring Randy Jackson, (Zebra Lead Signer) on vocals. It was a beautiful night of music with pristine sound, amazing musicians, and great vocals. The orchestra does 4 rock concerts a year and this was the final one for 2022.
224 2nd Avenue North Suite 240 St Petersburg, FL 33701 727-892-3331
Where Can I See Santa???
Busch Gardens Tampa:
Santa’s North Pole Experience: Dates: November 14, 2022-January 9, 2023 Celebrate the holiday season at Busch Gardens in Tampa with shows, lights, dining, shopping and Santa!
ZooTampa:
ZooTampa has on e of the largest lights displays, treats, wildlife and all new activities! Download the App for all the schedules
Dates: November 25, 2022-December 30, 2022 check with schedule for exact days and times.
We will update as more places and times become available! If your organization wants to be added, just call!
Apollo Beach Wine Bar hosts frequent in-house education tastings and special events that bring world-class experts in winemaking and representatives from vintners to you. We offer an elegant and inviting atmosphere, and our highly knowledgeable staff imparts their passion for wine throughout the guest experience, creating a one-ofa-kind destination that consistently results in repeat guests. Once customers have experienced Society Wine Bar, they can’t wait to bring their friends. They also sign up for our weekly wine tastings or our subscription-based wine club.
The Apollo Beach Wine Bar can host all types of events: • Charity Events • Business / Corporate Functions • Private Events • Bachelorette Parties • Birthday Parties • Anniversary Parties • Bridal & Baby Showers • Group Meetings • Charity & Other Non-Profit Fundraisers • Private Wine Tasting for Friends
November 18, 2022 – January 4, 2023
Celebrate the holiday season in Tampa's Downtown at Winter Village, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Curtis Hixon Park! Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Please visit our Facebook page @WinterVillageTampa for real time updates. Winter Village will also use paperless ticketing, for more information click the button below.
267-980-6427