Nov 2023 South Shore Sports & Entertainment

South Shore Sports & Entertainment November 2023

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The Biltmore Estate

About the Publisher Publisher Joanne Durann

Photo Credit Allie Serrano

Joanne Durann has written for The Examiner, Yahoo.com, Axs, Out On The Town Magazine, as well as a writing instructor. She has authored multiple books, new articles, and entertainment pieces. She has interviewed the likes of Geoff Tate, Mark Daly, 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 Real Estate industry at Keller Williams with the Lovitch Group 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 The Working Women of Tampa Bay, WISE Tampa Bay, and the National Association of Professional Women. In her spare time, she loves traveling with her husband and going to concerts and Bucs and Lighting Games. She works with multiple charities and on community events.

Contact us: 267-980-6427 apollobeachpublishing@gmail.com

Managing Editor: Trish Stoecker Trish is a 32-year combat Army Veteran, who spent the better part of her last twelve years in uniform stationed at The Pentagon in Washington, DC. While there, her assignments included organizing major Army infrastructure and entertainment programs, including The Army Birthday Ball, Total Army Analysis, and Organization Days for the Senior Army Leadership and Army Staff Sections. Trish is also a published author with numerous credits including The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Florida Women Magazine, and Lakeside Life.

Staff Contributor: Phil Stoecker Phil Stoecker grew up the youngest son of eight children in a journalistic family in a small town outside of New York City. His father was an award-winning photojournalist at United Press International (UPI), his mother was a reporter for the La Crosse (WI) Tribune until she married, and his stepmother was the daughter of a prominent New York sportswriter, who herself was the editor of one of the small town’s newspapers. Phil is not sure whether any of these legacies rubbed off on him, but he did endure an English lesson at every family dinner, where he learned to express himself – or else.

The skills he learned at the dining room table served him well when he joined the U.S. Navy as a cryptologist aboard submarines and at overseas duty stations. After his 10-year stint in the Navy, he was hired by the Department of the Navy, where he served as a civilian analyst until he retired 27 years later and moved from the Washington D.C. area to the Tampa Bay area with his wife, the Managing Editor. Phil indulges his hobbies as an amateur photographer and writer and hopes to make entertaining contributions to this publication.

November Holidays National Novel Writers Month International DRUM Month Nov 1st

Author’s Day

Nov 4th

National Play Outside Day

Nov 6th

National Saxophone Day

Nov 7th

Election Day

Nov 11th

Veteran’s Day

Nov 13th

Hug a Musician Day

Nov 19th

International Men’s Day

Nov 21st

National Entrepreneur’s Day

Nov 23rd

Thanksgiving Day

Nov 25th

Small Business Saturday

Nov 28th

Giving Tuesday

Nov 30th

Stay at Home Because You are Well Day

November

Nov 01

We Came As Romans: Darkbloom II

Nov 02

Ashley McBryde

Nov 03

Little Stranger

Nov 04

The Interrupters

Nov 05

Tennis

Nov 07

Marcus King w/ Joshua Ray Walker

Nov 08

Jessie Murph Presents Cowboys & Angels

Nov 10

Russell Dickerson

Nov 11

Blackberry Smoke

Nov 15

Phoenix

Nov 16 Undeath

Fit For An Autopsy & Exodus w/Darkest Hour and

Nov 17

Red

Nov 18

Dylan Scott

Nov 25

The Radical Audio-Visual Experience by LSDREAM

Nov 27

Manchester Orchestra w/The Get Up Kids

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule

Raymond James Stadium Nov 11th

Temple vs USF

Nov 12th

Titans vs Bucs

Nov 25th

Charlotte vs USF

Dec 3rd

Panthers vs Bucs

Dec 22nd

Gasparilla Bowl

Dec 24th

Jaguars vs Bucs

Dec 31st Saints vs Bucs Jan 1st Reliaquest Bowl

The Biltmore Estate

Trish Stoecker

Nestled in the Piedmont mountains of North Carolina is America’s Largest Home, otherwise known as Biltmore. The beautiful estate has much to offer: Two premiere hotels, five restaurants featuring dishes created from ingredients harvested from the property, a winery that offers free tastings of their award-winning wines, miles of hiking and horse trails, and, of course, tours of the mansion and gardens.

The Estate is George Vanderbilt’s vision of a self-sufficient property that is both energy-efficient as well as profitable for the surrounding area. Still in the family, it is currently managed by the fourth generation of Vanderbilts, who take great care to provide its visitors with the level of service and hospitality for which the estate is known.

Open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, Fall is the perfect time of year to visit. The crowds are much lower now that the kids are back in school, and the decorations are going up for the premiere season of the year: Christmas. Hundred-yearold oak and maple trees delight with their vibrant hues.

Roses and hydrangeas are still blooming in the garden, and the temperatures are much more moderate, offering the perfect weather to explore the grounds.

There are a number of tours of the house that afford visitors a more intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the life of Edwardian gentry, as well as a most memorable offering of a wine and chocolate pairing course that marries local confections with Estate wines.

If you don’t want to stay on the property, there are a number of bed & breakfasts, moderately-priced hotels and airbnb’s within a short drive.

If you enjoy the Holidays and you live for breathtaking decorations, then Christmas at Biltmore is a can’tmiss. Designers start at the very beginning of October, setting up the sixty-nine individual trees and decorating the numerous bedrooms, sitting areas, and other public areas in the house and on the grounds. Pastry chefs bake and create a giant gingerbread replica of the house itself, which will proudly sit in the downstairs kitchen until after the season, from November 3, 2023, to January 7, 2024.

For more information on Biltmore, or to plan your visit, go to www.Biltmore.com.

Black Friday Fun Begins!

Black Friday is a popular shopping event on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, the fourth Thursday of November. It marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and is known for its massive sales and discounts retailers offer in physical stores and online. Black Friday is considered one of the busiest shopping days of the year and has become a significant cultural phenomenon.

The term "Black Friday" is said to have originated in the early 1960s in Philadelphia, where it was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur the day after Thanksgiving. Retailers later adopted the term to signify the beginning of the holiday shopping season and the time when their finances would go from being "in the red" (losses) to "in the black" (profits).

Retailers offer substantial discounts on various products, from electronics and appliances to clothing, toys, and more. These deals are often limited in quantity and can be quite attractive, encouraging people to start their holiday shopping on Black Friday.

Many physical stores open their doors early in the morning, with some even opening at midnight or in the evening on Thanksgiving Day. In some ways, the phenomenon has become a family tradition as part of the Thanksgiving Holiday! Whatever your thoughts, be careful out there. It can get rough in those big crowds!

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November 2 Fusion Concert Steve Hackman's Tchaikovsky X Drake 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater November 3 - November 4 Raymond James Pops Women Rock Fri, Nov 3, 8 pm, Straz Center, Ferguson Sat, Nov 4, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater November 5 Raymond James Pops in the Park Free Pops in the Park 6:30 pm - River Tower Park, Tampa November 8 - November 9 Morning Matinees Natural Wonders Presented by The Helen Torres Foundation Wed, Nov 8, 11 am, Ruth Eckerd Hall Thur, Nov 9, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater November 11 Raymond James Pops Hollywood’s Golden Age Sat, Nov 11, 2 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sat, Nov 11, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater November 17 - November 19 Hough Family Foundation MasterworksBrahms’ Symphony No. 1 Featuring Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Fri, Nov 17, 8 pm, Straz Center, Ferguson Sat, Nov 18, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sun, Nov 19, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall November 29 - November 30 Morning Matinees Mythic MasterpiecesPresented by The Helen Torres Foundation Wed, Nov 29, 11 am, Ruth Eckerd Hall Thur, Nov 30, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater

Thanksgiving in Tampa Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family, gratitude, and relaxation. Thanksgiving Dinner is just one part of the holiday, as it is a time to remember what we can be thankful for. Here are some things we can think about and do over the long holiday weekend.

Take a moment to share what you're grateful for with your loved ones. Before that fantastic meal, you can go around the table and have everyone express their gratitude. Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on television, which features giant balloons, floats, and performances. Give back to your community by volunteering at a local food bank, shelter, or charity. It's a beautiful way to spread the spirit of Thanksgiving and teach children why we are thankful.

Depending on the weather, you can go for a family hike, play touch football, or take a long walk to enjoy the amazing weather in Tampa. If you are a more inside person, watch classic Thanksgiving or holiday-themed movies with your family, like "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" or "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving."

You can play board games, make holiday cards, or even bake together for more time together. For those who love shopping and discounts, Black Friday offers a plethora of deals. And don't forget Small Business Saturday to help out your locally-owned businesses. Of course, there is time to plan for the upcoming holiday season! You can decorate the house, get cards ready to send, or even get your gift list together.

Amalie Arena Nov 5th

Suicide Boys

Nov 7th

Luis Miguel

Nov 15th

Romeo Santos

Nov 17th

Jo Loy

Nov 24th

Dojo Cat

Nov 26th Jingleball

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Tampa Bay Lightning Season Begins Zack Meyers

On October 10, 2023, the Tampa Bay Lightning returned to Amalie Arena to face the Nashville Predators to kick off their 2023 campaign and race to the Stanley Cup Final. Coming off a solid preseason showing that included five wins and only two losses, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked to get off to a hot start and did exactly that.

Nine minutes into the first period Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning scored their first goal of the season and took the lead going into the second period. In a slow second period for the Lightning, Nashville was able to score and tie the game at 1-1. Entering the third period the Lightning looked to bring some electricity to the ice and win their home opener.

Although, the third period did not start out favorably for the Lightning as Nashville immediately scored eleven seconds into the start of the period to go up 2-1. They responded swiftly scoring two goals within two minutes to take the lead 3-2, thanks to goals by Nicholas Paul and Brandon Hagel.

Nashville did not easily give up after losing their lead as they went on to tie the game at 3-3 with eleven minutes left in the third period.

In the last eleven minutes of the game the Lightning dominated as they looked to take this game and run. Nicholas Paul and Nikita Kucherov both scored their second goals of the game and led the lightning to a 5-3 win over Nashville in a back-and-forth game of scoring. The three stars rewarded in the home opener were Brandon Hagel, Brayden Point, and Nicholas Paul.

After a high scoring opening game, the Lightning went on to lose their next three games in a row, falling short against the Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, and Buffalo Sabres. In their fifth game of the season the Lightning finally found a win against the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-3 win. The Lightning looked to ride the high of their win and continue this trend, but they instead went on to lose their next game 4-3 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leaf's.

As the month of October closes the Tampa Bay Lightning will look to start fresh in the month of November and try to regain their winning tendencies.

Tampa Bay Lightning 2023/24

Nov 1/2

Dane Cook

Nov 5th

Ednita Nazario

Nov 9th

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin

Nov 15th

Tech N9ne & Hollywood Undead

Nov 19th

Anthony Jeselnik

Nov 21st

BabyFace

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Nov 2nd WEGZ * North American Tour Nov 3rd SAYMYNAME Nov 4th Slushii Nov 11th Save By The Bell 90s +Y2K Party Nov 17th Borgore Nov 18th Will Sparks Nov 25th 4B x JSTJR Nov 28th Roy Woods Me & U Tour

Nov 2nd

Florida Orchestra Tchaikovsky and Drake

Nov 3rd

Kidz Bop Live

Nov 4th

Florida Orchestra Women Rock

Nov 5th

Taylor Tomlinson (4pm & 7pm)

Nov 9th

Florida Orchestra Natural Wonders

Nov 10th

Everglow

Nov 11th Age

Florida Orchestra Hollywood's Golden

Nov 12th

Guitar Pull - McCreery, Gold, & Kelley

Nov 18th

Florida Orchestra Brahm’s Symphony No 1

Nov 21st

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Nov 22nd

Peppa Pig

Nov 24th

Legacy Reunion Earth, Wind, and Fire

Nov 25th

The FLOYD Experience

Nov 30th

Florida Orchestra Mythic Materpieces

Nov 10th

Chris Young

Nov 16th Steamroller

Mannheim

Nov 18th

Dwight Yoakam

Dec 14th

Steve Miller Band

Jan 5th

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