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Parrot Incoming Hi Robert, Kris, Dean, and Key West in July, so I will have to keep an eye out for that rubber Debbie, I met you all at Giving Hunger the Blues, it was the first time I have ever been. What a great event! I love to get up to Sarasota whenever I can, the Boneshakers are an incredible band, I wish we could see them in our area. There is so much talent around here, I guess that’s what makes your job so much fun! If you have a job opening let me know.
David C. Englewood Dear Parrot Staff,
I want to thank you for making The Parrot available for my IPad, it took a little bit to figure out, but it works great! I love it! I never leave home with out it! Thank you so so much!
Becky C. Punta Gorda Hello to Parrot Gang,
Another fine issue! I thoroughly enjoyed your new writer, Mayor Gonzo. I am planning a trip to
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chicken! I want to be Mayor for a day! One can only dream, what a life that would be! Thanks for the fun! Cheers!
Tommy M. Venice Hello Beaker,
My name is Cocoa and I am a 19 year old Blue and Gold Macaw like yourself. I think you are a very handsome guy and would love to share some time together. I understand you are quite a ladies man, but I believe after you meet me all that will change. I have a great bird bath in the back yard. See you!
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Inside Incoming Mayor Gonzo Mays
Greetings Parrot Peeps! We hope you all have a Far Out & Groovy Summer... But if your scene is a Drag, don’t get Bummed Out or Freak Out Man... Just Mellow, Hang Loose, throw on some Island Threads, and Crash the next Parrothead Club Party. Those Dudes are Totally Outta Site! It’ll Blow Your Mind...
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8 Bartender of the Month 12 CHPHC 13 Out & About 14 Visitors Bureau 17 Featured Band 18 Live Band Schedule 20 Jimmy Buffett 22 SBPHC 31 Ybor City 32 TBPHC 33 Parrot Events 36 Parrot Scopes 38
So, don’t be a Square and just sit there Spaced Out in front of the Boob Tube all Summer... Get Up, Get Out, & Get It On Man! Oh, and make sure you tell them The Parrot sent you... Cool??? Peace, Love, & Joy, The Parrot Staff
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Contributing Writers Charlotte Lanier Jennifer A. Huber Tom Keating Travis Claytor Dean Henson Jack Gray John Wright Sherry S.P.H.C.
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So, better formulated Petroleum products had a comeback a much more refined solvent that reduced burden of environmental, health and safety regulations to contend with versus a Perc operation. However, petroleum Since the late 1800’s petroleum based solvents were used to clean gar- operations will still generate varying amounts of hazardous waste. ments, but due to a low flash point, unsafe work environments and the En- Luckily, there are alternatives. For those items that must be professionally vironmental issues the industry looked for other alternatives. treated, don’t sweat it...
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Well folks it’s finally happened,
I’ve been ask to throw the gonzo hat into the political arena and while I’m no stranger to politics, I figure they must be running out of fools for fodder. My earliest childhood memories of being raised in the Deep South centers around Election Day. Nary a Sunday would go by that the family wouldn’t gather under the shade of the granddaddy oaks by the shore of the magnificent Mississippi Gulf Coast for hot boiled crawfish, cool jazz, cold Dixie Beer and steamy Southern politics. At the age of two I made my political speech debut from the back of an American flag-draped flatbed tractor trailer where I was skillful in the cute kid routine while asking for votes. It was truly the good ole days when a man’s handshake was his word and kissing a baby and the gift of a quart of fine shine was politics 101. Originally from New Orleans my family was the first of three families to settle the coastal French community of Pass Christian [pass chris-chan], Mississippi – the Kennebunkport of the South. While attempting to escape the city’s filth and disease it wasn’t long before a mass exodus out of New Orleans engulfed the tiny town. Pass Christian boomed and moonshine and murder fueled the economy. The first chief of police ever to be elected in “the Pass” was the legendary moonshiner of the Deep South, Bravo Woodcock. During the days of prohibition a moratorium was placed on sugar and when a load crossed into Mississippi from the sugarcane fields of Louisiana, Bravos’ posse of good ole boys armed with rifles and badges would confiscate it. The sugar was then transported to the Kiln [kill], an even smaller community in the backwoods where large quantities of Grade-A Moonshine was produced and shipped out in 18-wheelers bound for the speakeasies of Chicago. Until this day it has remained a closed secret that Al Capone lived a very comfortable and lavish lifestyle on the Mississippi Coast. Protected by the law, the elusive mobster and Bravo were partners in business. Many years later the Kiln would be known as birthplace
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and training ground for legendary quarterback Brett Favre but for this era, it was long-armed lawman Bravo Woodcock and his unrivaled brew that were legend. A man’s man and politicians’ politician, Bravo was a respected charismatic ladies man. However, the ladies man part of his charm didn’t sit so well with his passionate wife, Clara Belle. As the overseer of Audrey’s, the family’s racetrack and adult arcade, Clara literally could get away with murder –and some say she did. Being a kid I pretty well remember the fat days when the Mississippi Coast was family owned and operated. My mother Audrey had been elected to the all important county seat of election commissioner. Her commitment to the family was to make sure they retained control of the coast –and she did, undaunted by the threat of a 30-year prison term for doctoring ballots. My uncle was the sheriff, another uncle the county supervisor, my cousin was the mayor, another cousin the medical examiner, another cousin the coroner; we were a tight-knit, well-placed Southern family. It was from the whispers of children my own age that I first heard my family referred to as Dixie Mafia. Once during Sunday school the teacher asked the class ‘Who makes the sun shine?’ Hands went up and the kids collectively answered, God! The teacher then asked ‘Who makes the moon shine?’ Hands went up and the kids collectively answered, Bravo Woodcock! On numerous occasions I witnessed my grandfather Bravo mixing business with New Orleans Sicilian Mafioso Carlos Marcello – the man conspiracy theororists suggest may have or-
dered the hit on JFK. The suicide rate in my small hometown was nothing short of a phenomenon – at the time the largest per capita throughout the United States, so, between you, me and the lamppost there was this unspoken code that if you reneged on your agreement with the family you were given 48 hours to tidy up your business, write a loving note to the wife and kids and kiss your ass goodbye. The manner in which you decided to take yourself out was strictly up to you, besides there was too much paperwork involved in murder, and, well, too many murders the feds showed up. Bravo and the good ol’ boys had other business to attend to. They were smart to avoid the attention. Momma, having inherited the family’s late night business, on Sunday morning would sleep late and Bravo would sometimes stop by the house and take me to the Harbor Restaurant for breakfast. Back then I was taught that a kid was seen and not heard, so while townsfolk stopped by the table to shake Bravo’s hand, I’d just sit and listen and wile away the time watching shrimp boats unload the night’s catch. In my mind it appeared that Bravo had the tape worm, for it would be no less than an hour later of just having finished breakfast that he and I would be bellied-up to yet another table having breakfast again. Another hour later we’d climb back into the old Ford pickup and stop and again to eat, and then again, and then again, and again. The same scenario would play out a half dozen times in a single morning at six different locations. It struck me as odd that the ladies would have already prepared Biloxi bacon (fried mullet) and grits, which curiously happened to be Bravo’s favorite.
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I mean where were the beignets? After I couldn’t possibly eat another bite and as Bravo and I would be getting ready to leave, something else unusual would occur. Each time the men shook hands money would be discretely passed with Bravo always the beneficiary. As we drove along the scenic beach highway to our next meal Bravo would adamantly say to me “the only thing that gets a duck in trouble is its bill.” In some peculiar way I felt as if I was being trained for something but for what I did not know. It was a lot to digest for a kid. To this very day I carry the breakfast lesson with me. Jimmy Buffett once got sideways with a Biloxi nightclub owner and member of the Dixie Mafia when he began dating the incarcerated Dixie Don’s Darling. I guess what Buffett didn’t realized was that just because one goes off to “college” they can still reach out and touch a certain someone. Fortunately for Buffett the family wasn’t all that big into forcing lowly musicians into suicide so they just put the word out on the Strip not to hire him anymore and for a musician that pretty much takes the wag out of the tail. (Refer to Buffett’s song: You’ll Never Work in Dis Bidness Again) In the old days of the Great Mississippi Gulf Coast people who were lucky enough to catch a break were allowed to slip out under the radar. Word was that Buffet skedaddled for Texas. We all know that was then and this is now. The days of those colorful characters are all but gone while the great Mississippi coast booms as an international destination for fun and legal gambling. As for me I think I’ll just stick with enjoying the spoils of being the Honorary Mayor of Key West, but as flattered as I am to have been asked to run for public office, I’ve lived and learned my lesson in politics. However, if I were foolish enough to stick my neck out on the campaign choppin’ block I think my political platform would have to be “a lobster in every pot, a mojito in each hand, a three day paid weekend every weekend and affordable beach house living for all.” And please, you don’t have to use the lead on me ‘cause I’ll take the silver.
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Twisted Humor asks again, with the big tent?” “Yeah,” the barman replies. “With all the animals who live in cages, and performers who live in caravans?” says the duck. “Of course,” the barman replies. “And the tent has canvas sides and a big canvas roof with a hole in the middle?” persists the duck. “That’s right!” says the barman. The duck shakes his head in amazement, and says .. . .”What the hell would they want with a plasterer??!” Beer at Work? Great Idea! 1. It’s an incentive to show up. 2. It reduces stress. 3. It leads to more honest communications. 4. It reduces complaints about low pay. 5. It cuts down on time off because you can work with a hangover. 6. Employees tell management what they think, not what management wants to hear. 7. It helps save on heating costs in the winter. 8. It encourages carpooling. 9. Increase job satisfaction because if you have a bad job, you don’t care. 10. It eliminates vacations because people would rather come to work.
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11. It makes fellow employees look better. 12. It makes the cafeteria food taste better. 13. Bosses are more likely to hand out raises when they are wasted. 15. Suddenly, burping during a meeting isn’t so embarrassing. 16. Employees work later since there’s no longer a need to relax at the bar. 17. It makes everyone more open with their ideas. 18. Everyone agrees the work is better after they’ve had a couple of drinks. 19. Eliminates the need for employees to get drunk on their lunch break. 20. Increases the chance of seeing your boss naked. 21. It promotes foreign relations with the former Soviet Union. 22. The janitor’s closet will finally have a use. 23. Employees no longer need coffee to sober up. 24. Sitting on the copy machine will no longer be seen as “gross” 25. Babbling and mumbling incoherently will be common language. Penny Trick After tucking their three-year-old child Sammy in for bed one night, his parents heard sobbing com-
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Twisted Humor ing from his room. Rushing back in, they found him crying hysterically. He managed to tell them that he had swallowed a penny and he was sure he was going to die. No amount of talking was helping. His father, in an attempt to calm him down, palmed a penny from his pocket and pretended to pull it from Sammy’s ear. Sammy was delighted. In a flash, he snatched it from his father’s hand, swallowed, and then cheerfully demanded, “Do it again, Dad!” The Milk Man A blonde heard that milk baths would make her beautiful. So she left a note for her Milkman to leave 25 gallons of milk. When the milkman read the note, He felt there must be a mistake. He Thought she probably meant 2.5 gallons. So he knocked onThe door to clarify the point. The blonde came to the door and the milkman said; “I found your note asking me to leave 25 gallons of milk. Did You mean 2.5 gallons?” The blonde said, ‘No, I want 25 gallons. I’m Going to fill my bathtub up with milk and take a milk bath so I can Look young
and beautiful again.” The milkman asked, ‘Do you want it pasteurized?’ The blonde said; “No, just up to my tits. I can splash it on my eyes.” A guy came into a bar one day and said to the barman “Give me six double vodka.” The barman says “Wow! you must have had one really bad day.” “Yes, I’ve just found out my older brother is gay.” The next day the same guy came into the bar and asked for the same drinks. When the bartender asked what the problem was today the answer came back, “I’ve just found out that my younger brother is gay too!” On the third day the guy came into the bar and ordered another six double vodkas. The bartender said “WOW! Doesn’t anybody in your family like women?” “Yeah, my wife...” Bar Room Translations 1. “Excuse Me.” (male to male) -- “Get the hell out of the way.” 2. “Excuse Me.” (male to female) -- “I am going to grope you now.” 3. “Excuse Me.” (female to male) -- “Don’t even think about groping me, just get the hell out of the way.” 4. “Excuse Me.” (female to female) -- “Move your fat ass. Who do you think you are anyway?
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Dadisms are dad’s favourite lines said in typical style and tone to teach us basics of life. • You’re gonna like it, whether you like it or not! • Hey, did you hear me talking to you? • “Here I taught you everything I know and you still don’t know nothing!” • If I didn’t love you so much I wouldn’t punish you... I would let you do whatever you wanted. • A little pain never hurt anybody. • If ifs and buts were candy and nuts then we’d all have a merry Christmas. • If you’re gonna be dumb, you’ve gotta be tough. • Worrying about things you can’t change is like a rocking chair... it gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere. • We’re not lost. I’m just not sure where we are. • I don’t care what other people are doing! I’m not everybody else’s father! • I’ll tell you why. Because I said so. That’s why. • Hurt much? I didn’t feel a thing. • Don’t worry. It’s only blood. • So you think you’re smart, do you? • What’s so funny? Wipe that smile off your face.
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like yours truly needed those Go to www. finsup.com and click on the “photos” link to see hundreds of pictures. And though I know there were lots of helpers, here’s a big team
drink to Willis and the tailgate team from the other clubs. Nice job! Relay for Life was held in Port Charlotte on 5/1 and Karen Powers had a total of 10 people out helping and walking. The club donated over $1,600 this year. Thanks everyone!
party, Nav-a-gator afternoon, and the shuttle will be back again this year so no drinking and driving!! All right, let’s start with a concert by some guy named Jimmy Buffett. Held on 4/24, the five local clubs came together for one grand tailgate party. There was a big top tent with the musicians and DJ Albert underneath, and a midway of all kinds of games and giveaways. There was a huge raffle with a one kick ass prize donated per club. There was a meet & greet with four of the Coral Reefers and lots & lots of food and drinks. Thanks, Matt, for all the margaritas…
At our meeting on 5/11 we had the pleasure of Tall Paul and his pal Quincy, with special guest John Patti, the hottest man in Trop Rock (well, according to yours truly, anyway). Fig Newton put on a Flower Power theme and winners of the contest were Ron Richards, Gail Phillips and Doris Trabant. Way to go! We also collected lots of cans, pop-tops, pill bottles and items to send over to the troops. A big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who took time at the meeting to help out and to the folks who get the collected items to their final destination. Lastly, the new Harbor Lady out of Fisherman’s Village gave the club members a free cruise on 4/29. I heard nothing but good things, and the captain told us that parrotheads can cruise free with their club badge (not valid on all cruises). Call 941-639-0969 for more details being sure to mention CHPHC. OK, that’s it for now. Our website is www. chphc.com. If you want to join this crazy club you can print out an app and mail it or join us at the next meeting, the second Tuesday of the month at the Coral Rock Tiki Bar (NE corner of Kings Hwy & US41). Some folks start getting there around 5:30 - the “official stuff” starts around 6:30. And remember, “Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been”. Photos by Margo and John Grimshaw, our Sneaky Photographers
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Giving Hunger the Blues, great fun for all!
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Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau Keeping Cool in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands this Summer Jennifer Huber Some say the kiss of Florida summer humidity is good for the skin. I say it’s bad for my hair. Rather than fight the warm temperatures and sticky days of Southwest Florida, summer is ideal for checking out cool things to do in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands. Following is a sampling of activities to check out over the next few months. Tag a Tarpon. Hire a fishing guide to catch one of the world’s most challenging game fish, the tarpon. And get this, the best place in the world for tarpon fishing is right here in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands. How do we know? Because Sport Fishing magazine recently named Boca Grande the number one place for tarpon fishing. Cheer on the Boys of Summer. Catch affordable baseball action when spending an evening at the Charlotte Sports Park with the Charlotte Stone Crabs. As a bonus, shake the hand (or is it a paw or claw?) of a United States Senate candidate, Stoney, the team’s mascot! (For those not in the
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Walk on the Artsy Side. Summer evenings are ideal for enjoying tropical breezes and the second Saturday of the month in Englewood is the place to be. Between 6 and 9 p.m., historic Dearborn Street is the location for Saturday Night Live where galleries and shops stay open a little later and music pours onto the streets. There are plenty of restaurants to enjoy a cool adult beverage and grab a bite. It’s a great opportunity to check out the beautiful
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art benches along Dearborn Street which were recently installed.
know, Stoney announced his run for the Senate as an Independent candidate in April.)
The third Thursday of the month is Punta Gorda’s Gallery Walk with live entertainment on the streets of downtown and boutiques and galleries stay open a little later with some offering tasty bites and refreshing beverages. Shallow Water Wading Trips. Grab a dip net and bucket and wear clothing that can get wet when joining the good folks of the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) for a free shallow water wading adventure in Lemon Bay. The marine environment serves as the nursery for a host of sea life such as seahorses, sea stars and tulip shells, just to name a few. Participants gather up the critters then a naturalist reviews what was found in a show, tell and touch format. While wading is refreshing, don’t forget the sunscreen.
and celebrate independence with a swim across the Peace River alongside hundreds of other patriotic aqua babies. The event begins at 9 a.m. from the southbound U.S. 41 bridge and swimmers will cross 1.5 miles to Fishermen’s Village. This isn’t a race but a leisure swim (or float) across the brackish water where fishermen have pulled black tip sharks. There are no rules (except for common sense), no registration and no one in charge. As to how far you’d like to express your freedom, that’s between you and the fish. ECOnomical Summer Escape. Plan a vacation in your backyard by taking advantage of the Charlotte Harbor FREE
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Summer Night Bonus being offered at select hotels and rental properties in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands. Stay two or more nights get the next night free from participating accommodations. This groovy offer is valid now through October 31, 2010.
Visit www. CharlotteHarborTravel.com for details on participating hotel Fourth of July Freedom Swim. partners along with additional information on what to do and Join the Fourth of July see in Charlotte Harbor & the blobblefest, affectionately Gulf Islands. called the Freedom Swim,
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Troy Allan came from humble roots in the farmlands of Illinois. “Out there in the cornfields, there anin’t much to do, and everything’s so far away... Being a kid, I didn’t have a vehicle, so I begged and begged for a guitar, and it became my best friend”. Troy spent many hours with his newfound friend emulating many of his idols, “Back then, Willie and Waylon were on the radio, so all I did was sit and learn how to play all their songs”. In the early 80’s, Troy reluctantly moved to Beaumont, Texas with his mother. Although he missed his childhood home, it wasn’t long before he realized the move had opened up a whole new world of possibilities. The Texas music scene was ripe and infused with new talent, and established icons, that are now considered legends in the industry. Musicians flocked to the area to be part of it. “Up there (in Illinois), there wasn’t a single sole anywhere around that played any kind of instrument, I was on my own. Down here (in Texas), you couldn’t turn around in a convenience store without bumping into a drummer, or a base player, or somebody… I was in heaven!” It didn’t take long before Troy had embraced the Texas music scene and lifestyle. Troy picked up with the Classic Rock scene in the 80’s. “I was really into Van Halen. That’s when I started writing songs… But the funny thing was, all my songs were coming out Country. Even when I was playing Classic Rock, all my songs sounded Country. I should have know then that’s where I should be…” Throughout the 90’s he migrated to playing a mix of Country, with some Classic Rock tossed in to shake it up a bit… In 2005, Troy became the bass player for Hanna’s Reef, a “Trop Rock” band with a Texas Coastal Sound. “Once I got into the band, I thought this is pretty cool… And the people are just so incredible! They’re so, so, different than Country... I’ve found that people in Country, I’ll say, liked to listen to music… In the Trop Rock genre, now those people are fanatics! It’s everything all about the music! You could be the rodie, and be treated like a star!” “One thing lead to another, and things started coming out more tropical. I started playing my own songs on break, and people kept asking me for a copy or a CD. I didn’t have any money for that. Then finally in 2007 somebody approached me and said they had a plan. That they’d show me how to get a CD made… We took acoustic versions of
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An Interview With Troy Allan my songs, and recorded it as a presale. Then went ahead and sold 400 copies at $20! I took that money turned around and went into the studio and put together a full-blown CD ‘Just South of Corpus’…” Troy has already enjoyed much success with this first studio CD release. At the 2008 Texas Music Awards he finished Top 5 Finalist for Male Vocalist, and Song of the Year for his Title Track. It seems that Trop Rockers and Parrotheads have truly embraced Troy, and his music. More evidence of Troy’s acceptance to the Trop Rock scene, was evident when www.MargaritaMafia.com, a website dedicated to the Trop Rock genre, allowed Troy to use their name for the title of one of his songs. Then liked it so much, they appropriately made it the background music on their website. Things really seemed to be humming right along nicely in Troy’s world. He found a great band, with some awesome fans; his own stuff was being well received, and the day job as the Lottery Sales Representative for Beaumont, TX was knocking down some big bucks… Well maybe not like winning the lottery, but it was paying the bills… Life was good! Until the day that would change his life forever… June 16th 2009, after an ownership change and some cutbacks, Troy was let go from his day job he had held with the lottery for many years. “I’d been so busy between my solo stuff, booking with the band, family stuff, and then working 50hrs a week, I said ‘well now that I have the time, I might as well use the insurance that I’ve never used, before it runs out at the end of the month. I’m going to get checked out’…” “Believe it or not, they came back and found that I was the ‘healthiest person they had ever seen’. My Dr. was kidding around like ‘Get out of my office and come back when you have a runny nose or a cold or something’… So,
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on my way home, I stopped to do some shopping and decided to buy a Slotsky Personal Pan Pizza to celebrate. I started woofin’ this pizza down cause it was so good… But, I began to get a sharp pain in my sternum… I didn’t pay much attention to it; I just kept cramming this pizza in… The more I did, the more I hurt. I finally made it to the house and crawled in the living room where I passed out… That’s all I remember till next morning… I called my Dr. back first thing and said ‘Dr. you might see me as the healthiest person in the world, but we’ve got a major problem here’…”
Before the end of the month, Troy would learn he had the early stages of the most aggressive and deadly types of cancer there is, Linitis Plastica… Troy would find that there are no symptoms with this form of stomach cancer, except the restriction of the stomach entryway, which Troy aggravated by packing in too much pizza, too fast. “It was like pushing a golf ball through a garden hose”… On January 19th of this year, Troy had his stomach and lymph nodes removed. He is now on his 4th round of chemo, and won’t be done till July. He admits it’s tough staying focused and motivated while going through treatment, but Troy continues to tour and do gigs. “The toughest part is traveling, and being hooked up to the pump. I’m walking on the airplane with this battery-operated machine all hooked up to me with wires... I
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have to show all kinds of documentation to board the flight. It’s a lot of extra work. I also schedule my shows so I have a few days between to relax, polish the bike, and take a little vacation”... It was the fear of the treatment, more than the disease itself that really unsettled Troy. “When they told me about the cancer it was blah, blah, blah… I thought that’s crap. I’m going to beat this, I won’t event loose an eyelash. I was right on both accounts... It wasn’t the cancer so much as the chemo and radiation. That is what scared me”… So, he went online and found all kinds of information about the cancer, but couldn’t find any real good explanation of what to expect from the treatment. He wanted to know what it was like, not only for himself, but also to explain it to his family who couldn’t be there with him. He also wanted to show them what he was going through during the processes of receiving his treatments… His father-in-law followed him throughout the entire process with a camcorder. Then posted the segments on YouTube. “The videos became all about cancer awareness, what chemo is, what the machines are, and how simple it is. I had my nurses go through and explain it… Kind of like this is what you are going to go though, but it’s not bad… That took off pretty huge!” Then last fall while still touring with the band, Troy had an epiphany on the way to a gig in Key West. “I kept having this nagging feeling that I was missing something, like I left the stove on, or did I forget to turn off the water or something???” While contemplating this notion, spanning one of the Key’s miles of bridges as the sun was setting, it suddenly hit him, “I felt like there was a tap on my shoulder, and a whisper in my ear telling me to ‘quit Hanna’s Reef and do a nationwide tour telling people about this cancer you have’... “ “I didn’t want to quit the band, I’ve never really been on my own doing a tour. So I wrestled with it for about a month... Then on December 22nd I went over to the band
leader Jerry’s house and told him this is what I need to do… It was kind of a cheerful breakup for me. I love being with the guys but this is what I needed to be doing... He was so helpful, and helped me get booked at some places he’s played at to get me going…”
literally from all over the country, to donate their time for this benefit… You want to talk about humbling, I never knew so many people knew who I was, and then all a sudden wham, they’re coming out of the woodwork to help with this benefit.”
“I have this song called ‘I Can’ which is a song I wrote for my real Dad when he had lung cancer. It was an inspirational piece; I didn’t want to make him cry I wanted to make it motivational. When I put it on TV it just turned into this wonderful huge thing, bigger than I could ever have imagined. Then people started gravitating toward it… I started singing it, especially now that I have cancer. It’s become my anthem…”
To attend this event, you must make a reservation. Tickets are just $25. Contact Shelly at 239-222-4384 for registration information, or get the form online at: www. beachfrontradio.com, check under the BeachBum tab and click Troy’s Benefit info and downloadable form are there.
Troy’s strength and conviction are evident in his message. “I’m telling people ‘Here I am, I just got done playing two hours for ya. I never missed a note, and never missed a chord, and you don’t even know that I’m going through chemotherapy right now!’ Then I roll my fanny pack around and show them where it goes into my chest and they’re just blown away... You can do anything you want to do on chemotherapy now, it doesn’t tie you down, and it’s not a death sentence anymore… Then I play them the ‘I Can” song, and the message really hits home”. That’s the message on all Troy’s t-shirts, coolies and other merchandising. “I am all about the ‘I Can Survive Cancer’ program, bringing cancer awareness to everyone”. “Now, what’s happening with the Parrotheads?!? That’s kind of a funny thing… Ya know, life puts you in the right place, whether you know your supposed to be there, or not... I get in with the band, playing for all these ‘fundraisers’ for all kinds of charities… Then I find out I have cancer, and the next thing you know they’re all putting together fundraisers for me!” Troy then explained how he had just received the latest bill (one of many in the last six months) for the cost of just the room alone, in the amount of $88,000. That’s after the insurance had covered their part. “I’ve been trying to pay as they go. I have insurance, but it doesn’t pay the full amount… So I end up getting what’s left… It’s crazy what’s left… So now all these Parrothead groups are putting benefits together for me, and this one (Carnival of Life) is really turning into a huge one!” Troy Allan will be appearing locally at the Carnival of Life for his benefit, at Laishley Park Marina, in Punta Gorda, Florida on June 5th, 2010. Music starts at Noon and lasts till 8pm! “There’s 25 artists coming in,
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You can also catch Troy on June 8th at the monthly meeting for the Charlotte Harbor Parrot Head Club. Parrotheads phlock
to the Coral Rock Café Tiki Bar, 4560 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, Florida every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Meetings start at 5:30PM and the live music starts about 5:50PM. You can find out more about the Charlotte County Parrothead Club, plus more details on this event, and how to become a member online at: www. CHPHC.com. Troy Allan is an amazing talent, with an even more amazing story. His lifelong pursuit of his passion has fueled his enthusiasm for life, and has instilled a willingness to help others, even during his own greatest time of need... Everything he has done in his life has brought him to this point. Now, he can finally say he has found his calling… Find out more about Troy, listen to some of his music, and even buy his CD online, at www.TroyAllan.com. Be sure you get the chance to see Troy Allan perform when he comes to SW Florida. Hope to see you there…
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Saturday 1st Tropical Ave. – Coral Rock ~ 8:3012:30am Jamband – Jimmy B’s ~ 3pm Beth Marshall – Irene’s Pub ~ 4pm Bill Berry – Twisted Conch ~ 6:30pm Re-Birth – Chubbyz ~ 10pm The Yard Dogs – Fishermen’s Village ~ 5-9pm Storm Surge – Eagles Club/N. Beneva Rd./Sarasota ~ 8-Mid Beans & Seeds – Waterside Grill ~ 4-8pm Slick Willy – Harpoon Harry’s Shawn Brown – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 7-11pm DooWop Denny – Saltwater Café ~ 7-10pm The Boneshakers – Five O’Clock Club Jack Mosley – Benedettos ~ 8-Mid John Friday – Nav-A-Gator ~ 2pm Gary & Kerri – Dean’s South of the Border ~ 8-Mid Sunday 2nd Jeff Hughes – Lido Key Tiki Bar/Lido Beach ~ 3-7pm The Yard Dogs – Pinchers Crab Shack ~ 3pm Gary & Kerri – Ragged Ass Saloon ~ 2-5pm Monday 3rd Charlie K. – Woody’s Waterside ~ 6pm Tuesday 4th Soapbox – Bert’s Bar ~ 7:30pm
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JUNE Wednesday 5th Francesco Maceri – Lock & Key ~ 7pm The Yard Dogs – Woody’s Waterside ~ 6pm Beau & Becka – Waterside Grill ~ 6-9pm Doo Wop Crew – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 6-10pm Gary & Kerri – Bert’s Bar ~ 7:3011:30pm Latitude – Nav-A-Gator ~ 6-9pm Thursday 6th Karaoke Wam – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 6-10pm Friday 7th Adrenalin Junkies – Portside Tavern ~ 9pm Down South Rockers – Jimmy B’s ~ 9pm Soapbox – Gatorz ~ 6pm Siren – Dean’s South of the Border ~ 8pm Messenger – The Rendezvous
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Monday 10th Charlie K. – Woody’s Waterside ~ 6pm Tuesday 11th Washed Up Hacks – Venice Sports Bar ~ 7pm Soapbox – Bert’s Bar ~ 7:30pm Wednesday 12th The Yard Dogs – Bert’s Bar ~ 6:30pm Beau & Becka – Waterside Grill ~ 6-9pm Kenny Rose & Ronnie – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 6-10pm Thursday 13th Ben Hammond – SKOB ~ 2pm Karaoke Wam – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 6-10pm Friday 14th Brown Sugar – Portside Tavern ~ 9pm Headcount – Micelis ~ 7pm Low Rent Band – Slip-Not ~ 8pm Tropical Ave. – Portofino ~ 7:3011:30pm Storm Surge – Honoluana Grill/ Venice ~ 7-11pm Victor on the Sax – Waterside Grill ~ 4-8pm Boomtown Express – Harpoon Harry’s Coconut Radio – Fishermen’s Village ~ 5-9pm Bandana – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 7-11pm Sunny Jim & Skeet Mavis – Farlows on the Water ~ 7-11pm Saturday 15th Pushmower – Chubbyz ~ 9pm Jamband – Jimmy B’s ~ 3pm The Yard Dogs – Stump Pass Grille ~ 3pm Storm Surge – Dean’s South of the Border ~ 8-Mid Beans & Seeds – Waterside Grill ~ 4-8pm Boomtown Express – Harpoon Harry’s Coconut Radio – Fishermen’s Village ~ 5-9pm Saint Tones – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 7-11pm DooWop Denny – Saltwater Café ~
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7-10pm Tropical Soul – Nav-A-Gator ~ 2-5pm Gary & Kerri – Bert’s Bar ~ 7:3011:30pm Sunday 16th Jeff Hughes – Lido Key Tiki Bar/Lido Beach ~ 3-7pm The Yard Dogs – Pinchers Crab Shack ~ 3pm Beans & Seeds – Waterside Grill ~ 3-6pm Gary & Kerri – Ragged Ass Saloon ~ 2-5pm Monday 17th Charlie K. – Woody’s Waterside ~ 6pm Tuesday 18th Soapbox – Bert’s Bar ~ 7:30pm Wednesday 19th Fremont John – Lock & Key ~ 7pm Beau & Becka – Waterside Grill ~ 6-9pm Doo Wop Crew – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 6-10pm Thursday 20th Ben Hammond – SKOB ~ 2pm Dr.Dave Band – Get Down Downtown/Bradenton ~ 6-10pm Beans & Seeds – New Faull Inn ~ 6:30-9:30pm Karaoke Wam – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 6-10pm Friday 21st Down South Rockers – Portside Tavern ~ 9pm Headcount – Jimmy B’s ~ 9pm Tropical Ave. – Slip-Not ~ 8-Mid Fremont John – Fishermen’s Village ~ 5-9pm Jamband – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 7-11pm The Brew – Miceli’s ~ 7pm Cheeky Monkey – Bin 82 ~ 7pm Charlie K. – Bubba’s Roadhouse ~ 8:30pm Dr.Dave Band – D.Coy Ducks ~ 9-1am Storm Surge – Calico Jacks Bar/ Englewood Beach ~ 9-1am Victor on the Sax – Waterside Grill ~ 4-8pm Slick Willy – Harpoon Harry’s Saturday 22nd
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JUNE Jamband – Looney Bin ~ 9pm Storm Surge – Calico Jacks Bar/ Englewood Beach ~ 9-1am Beans & Seeds – Waterside Grill ~ 4-8pm Slick Willy – Harpoon Harry’s Reconnections Band – Fishermen’s Village ~ 5-9pm Live Music – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 7-11pm DooWop Denny – Saltwater Café ~ 7-10pm Jack Mosley – Benedettos ~ 8-Mid Gary & Kerri – Farlows on the Water ~ 7-11pm Sunday 23rd Fremont John – Stump Pass Grille ~ 3pm Jeff Hughes – Lido Key Tiki Bar/Lido Beach ~ 3-7pm The Yard Dogs – Pinchers Crab Shack ~ 3pm Beans & Seeds – Woody’s Waterside ~ 2-5pm Gary & Kerri – Bert’s Bar ~ 2-6pm Monday 24th Charlie K. – Woody’s Waterside ~ 6pm Tuesday 25th Soapbox – Bert’s Bar ~ 7:30pm Wednesday 26th The Yard Dogs – Bert’s Bar ~ 6:30pm Beau & Becka – Waterside Grill ~ 6-9pm Kenny Rose & Ronnie – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 6-10pm Thursday 27th Ben Hammond – SKOB ~ 2pm Karaoke Wam – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 6-10pm
Sunny Jim – Farlows on the Water ~ 6-9pm Friday 28th Signal 20 – Portside Tavern ~ 9pm Down South Rockers – Jimmy B’s ~ 9pm Soapbox – Gatorz ~ 6pm Harper – Celtic Ray ~ 8pm Jamband – Coral Rock ~ 8:30pm Tropical Ave. – Sharkys/Venice ~ 8-Mid Storm Surge – The White Elephant/ Englewood Beach ~ 7-11pm Beans & Seeds – Jack’s ~ 7-10pm Victor on the Sax – Waterside Grill ~ 4-8pm Low Rent – Harpoon Harry’s Magen & Mike – Fishermen’s Village ~ 5-9pm Jack Mosley – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 7-11pm Saturday 29th The Fakahatchee Band – Redneck Yacht Club/PG ~ 8pm
Cheeky Monkey – Fishermen’s Village ~ 5-9pm Jamband – Slip-Not ~ 8pm Siren – Dean’s South of the Border ~ 8pm Harper – Celtic Ray ~ 8pm The Yard Dogs – Nav-A-Gator ~ 2pm Beans & Seeds – Waterside Grill ~ 4-8pm Low Rent – Harpoon Harry’s Live Music – Englewoods on Dearborn ~ 7-11pm DooWop Denny – Saltwater Café ~ 7-10pm Jack Mosley – Benedettos ~ 8-Mid Gary & Kerri – Bert’s Bar ~ 7:3011:30pm Sunday 30th Jeff Hughes – Lido Key Tiki Bar/Lido Beach ~ 3-7pm The Yard Dogs – Pinchers Crab Shack ~ 3pm Dr.Dave Band – Tequila Beach ~ 7-11pm Beans & Seeds – Waterside Grill ~ 3-6pm Jack Mosley – The Redneck Yacht Club Party! ~ Time TBA Gary & Kerri – Nav-A-Gator ~ 2-5pm Monday 31st As Is Band – Harbor Lady ~ 4:30pm Harper – Celtic Ray ~ 8pm Charlie K. – Woody’s Waterside ~ 2pm
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More info on the Margaritaville Beach Hotel The Gulf Breeze News has an article with more details on the Margaritaville Beach Hotel that will is scheduled to open in Pensacola Beach in June: “Buffett, hotel deal rock Hess’ world” Marilyn Hess feels as if she won the lottery. As head of Little Sabine, Inc., she was finalizing the details to open a Gulf-front hotel on Pensacola Beach, replacing the Holiday Inn that Hurricane Ivan washed away in 2004 … But now the real work begins. To meet the target opening in mid to late June for the Margaritaville Beach Hotel, workers are retrofitting the kitchen to accommodate “Frank and Lola’s” restaurant inside the hotel so it can serve signature Margaritaville Café dishes such as the “cheeseburger in paradise.” A pool bar is being constructed as well as an outdoor bar and entertainment area tentatively named “Land Shark Landing.” The Margaritaville Café is scheduled to open on a parcel adjacent to the hotel in Spring of 2011. “Frank and Lola’s” is a reference to the 1982 Buffett song about a couple on their second honeymoon in Pensacola, a reference most fans will recognize. Room rates will range from $195 to $450 per night depending on the season and accommodations. Margaritaville Beach Hotel will offer meeting space, a board room and a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico through massive glass windows. “It will have the most beautiful bar area you can imagine,” Hess said. Reservations will be taken at www.margaritavillehotel.com within a few days, and it is expected to be a hit, especially with the national press the venture is getting
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Backstage with Buffett in Houston Most concert tickets insist “No photography or recording devices allowed.” A Jimmy Buffett concert is different. For the past 10 years, Buffett has been broadcasting every one of his concerts live and complete on his own Radio Margaritaville station. And this year, he’s been streaming video, from the opening song through his second encore, on the Internet, including that afternoon’s sound check and rehearsal. “We’ve been streaming every concert live, for free, for 10 or 11 years now on our radio station. This year, we started putting live video on ustream.com. I don’t know of any other artist who would even consider doing this,” said Coleman Sisson, Woodlands resident and general manager of Radio Margaritaville on Sirius radio and www.margaritaville. com. Before the show, the mood backstage was calm. Band members talked with friends, relatives and local big shots. Peter Mayer gave away guitar picks to children. Mac MacAnally, who stands next to Buffett onstage and sings Alan Jackson’s part on It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, said, “I don’t know, but for some reason, this is a really good time and place for the band. Things are real happy. The ball just keeps rolling.” Buffett and others honor Michael Douglas Jimmy Buffett performed for Michael Douglas as he collected a Chaplin Award at the Alice Tully Hall
Lincoln Centre. A special music performance will be provided by singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, a longtime friend of Douglas, who also performed at the actor’s wedding to Catherine Zeta Jones
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Twisted Humor You are not all that, missy, and don’t think for one minute that you are. And get your eyes off of my man, or I’ll slap you like the slut you are.” 5. “What do you have on tap?” -- “What’s cheap?” 6. “Can I get a glass of white zinfandel.” (female) -- “I’m easy.” 7. “Can I get a glass of white zinfandel.” (male) -- “I’m gay.” 8. “Can I have a white Russian?” (female) -- “I’m *really* easy.” 9. “Can I have a white Russian?” (male) -- “I’m *really* gay.” 10. “That person looks really familiar.” -- “Did I sleep with him/ her?” 11. “Can I just get a glass of water?” (female) -- “I’m annoying, but cute enough to get away with this.” 12. “I don’t have my ID on me.” (female) -- “I’m 16.” 13. “I don’t have my ID on me.” (male) -- “I don’t have a license since I got pulled over and blew a 0.4 after my last visit here” 14. “You get this round and the next round is on me.” -- “I’ll be leaving before the next round.” 15. “I’ll get this round and the next one is on you.” -- “Happy hour is about to end. Beers are now a dollar, but by the next round they’ll be $3.50.” 16. “Hey, where is that friend of yours?” -- “I have no interest in talking to you except as a way to get your attractive friend into a compromising position.” 17. “Ever try a body shot?” (male to female) -- “I am even willing to drink tequila if it means that I get to lick you.” 18. “Ever try a body shot?” (female to male) -- “If this is how wild I am in the bar, imagine what I’ll do to you on the ride home?” 19. “I don’t feel well, let’s go home.” (female) -- “You are paying more attention to your friends
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than me.” 20. “I don’t feel well, let’s go home.” (male) -- “I’m horny.” 21. “Who’s got the next round?” -- “I haven’t bought a round in almost 3 years, but I am an expert at diverting attention. A drunk was staggering down the main street of town. Somehow he managed to make it up the stairs to the cathedral and into the building, where he crashed from pew to pew, finally making his way to a side aisle and into a confessional. A priest had been observing the man’s sorry progress and figuring that the fellow was in need of some assistance, proceeded to enter his side of the confessional. But his attention was rewarded only by a lengthy silence. Finally he asked, “May I help you, my son?” “I dunno....” came the drunk’s voice from behind the partition. “You got any toilet paper on your side?”
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Peace River Clean-up The Charlotte Harbor Parrot Head Club is organizing a Peace River Clean-Up on June 5 & 6 2010. They are now supported by the Navigator Boat Club, Mosaic Co, and the Nav-A-Gator Grill and are looking for other organizations and individuals that would like to add their support. 8 canoes and/or kayaks are being donated to the Parrot Head Club by the Nav-A-Gator Grill for use during the clean-up. You are encouraged to bring your own boat, canoe or kayak as there is a boat ramp right next to the Nav-AGator Grill and if you come by boat, there is free dockage and slips at the Nav-A- Gator Marina. Mosaic and Grean Branch are donating 200 T shirts for the volunteers of the clean up. The Clean-Up crews will meet at the Desoto Marina (Take Kings Hwy East, past I-75, go 3 miles and turn right at the big yellow Nav-A-Gator Grill sign, go to end of road), at 9:00 AM on each day and will hit the river and surrounding areas (streets, boat launch area, parking lots, other acces-
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2010 June 5th & 6th sible areas near the Peace River) around 10:00 AM. The Navigator Boat Club will be organizing the work crews on Saturday June 5th and the Charlotte Harbor Parrot Head Club will be organizing the event on Sunday June 6th. Anyone with a boat, canoe, and/or kayak is welcome to join in the activity; there will also be need for some people to walk the areas to pick up rubbish. Womack Sanitation is donating a large dumpster for the project. Rubbish bags will be provided. This is an opportunity to help keep our Peace River clean and beautiful. On Saturday June 5th, Mystic River will be providing the music from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Nav-A-Gator after the river clean-up. On Sunday June 6th Gary and Kerri will be entertaining at the Nav-A-Gator from 2 pm to 5 pm after the river clean-up. Join us for a fun and rewarding time.
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“Your”Chamber By John Wright
“Your” Chamber of Commerce in Punta Gorda In recent days, we welcomed a new business to Punta Gorda that really underscored what the Chamber and the entire city has been striving towards for many years now. When Michael Saunders & Company selected our city to open up a new real estate office in a period when many real estate offices are closing, we were both thrilled and curious as to why we have been honored. So we invited the founder and namesake of the company to address a recent Chamber meeting to get our answers. Michael spoke of the early beginnings of her own empire and how she started out with a vision, a strategic plan and a list of values to which she and her firm would strictly adhere. She then pointed out that that is exactly what Punta Gorda has also done over the last five years and that our vision was clearly visible for all to see. A reborn city has emerged and one that Michael Saunders recognizes as being a success story. Her sense of familiarity and warmth and friendliness of the people is clear to understand. By winning her heart, we have been rewarded with the desired result – a new business that will attract even more businesses to realize their own Punta Gorda dreams. As Punta Gorda strengthens and maintains its steady growth, we will hopefully be an added benefit to surrounding areas. It’s amazing to see how our own Chamber has grown so rapidly in the last few years and how, in breaking through the 1000 member barrier, we have achieved a second place standing across the State of Florida for sustained membership growth – something else we can all be very proud of. Pride in our community is something instantly noticeable to visitors to our city. In the streets, locals will regale their stories of what to see and where to go. We have an abundance of special events and promotions every single week that can easily match Mount Dora as a destination. We offer a sincerity and charm to match Savannah and
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we have year-round perfect weather to equal anywhere in Florida, so pleased feel welcome to our hidden treasure of a city! On Saturday, June 26th, the Chamber is presenting our 4th Annual Charlotte County Appreciation Day (at the Rays - Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg). The Chamber has negotiated four specially priced packages for you, ranging from VIP Club Seats at $155 to lower-level outfield tickets at $22. Tickets are now available for purchase on a firstcome-first-serve basis in our online payment center of our website www. puntagordachamber.com Tickets will be mailed out to you on the next business
day (time permitting) or can be collected from our office, conveniently located in downtown Punta Gorda at the corner of Marion Avenue and Sullivan Street. For additional information on these tickets, please call us on 941 639 3720 during regular office hours. You will require your own transportation to St. Petersburg, but, at the time of going to print, we are investigating the possibility of laying on a coach from Punta Gorda as well, as a small extra charge. On June 5th, please support the ABWA Golf Tournament with your hole sign sponsorship, foursome, door prizes, and goodie bag give-a-ways. All proceeds benefit residents of Charlotte County. All are invited to participate in the
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Punta Gorda Chapter of the American Business Woman’s Association (ABWA), COED Golf Tournament - Best ball Scramble - at St. Andrews Golf Club on June 5, 2010. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and Golf promptly at 8:30 a.m. Money raised will be distributed as scholarships to residents of Charlotte County. Golf is $50.00 per person and includes 18 holes, cart, continental breakfast, deli lunch, goodie bag. There will be a 50/50, Chinese Auction, and Silent Auction. Hole Sign Sponsorship opportunities are available. Diamond $150 includes recognition on event advertising, program and tee sign. Ruby $75 includes recognition on event program and tee sign. Anyone wishing to promote their business by becoming a Sponsor, Golfer, donating a door prize item or 100 items for the goody bags, please contact Andrea Carroll at 941235-1770. Also on June 5th, the Chamber invites you to join us at the Cultural Center in Port Charlotte for their 2nd annual Community Charity Challenge. In honor of the center’s 49th anniversary, the PG Chamber will conduct a Ribbon Cutting at 9am to celebrate the date and to open the Challenge! The Challenge offers your organization a chance to raise some additional money for your cause! Every penny you earn, you keep! And what’s more, if you raise the most money that day, you will an extra $500 from the Cultural Center! For full information, please call 941 625 4175 extn 240. This is just a sampling of what’s going on. Check out our website www. puntagordachamber.com for everything else!
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May 2010 So much to do – so little time! The Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club has been so busy this past month; Hang on- here it is in a nutshell: Island Clean up – Over 75 members cleaned up Edwards & surrounding Islands. We played Miniature Golf at our Happy Hour @ Evies on the Range- we even placed a bet on “Captain Morgan” (not the fastest of dogs)at the Dog Track for our night at the races! To cap the month off over 100 members tailgated in Tampa for the “Under the Big Top” Buffett concert. On to May! Survivor games were held on Edwards Island – All I can say is - Al is one twisted dude! He finds new
ways to torture his victims every year! We even had a contestant from Korea; he wanted to see how Americans had fun! Our Happy Hour was at Firkin & Fox, our sunset social was at Siesta Key, and our first beach Raft up of the year was at Lido beach. Bring on June…. Friday – June 4th – HHour at Meadows Village Pub5013 Ringwood Meadows – Sarasota Friday, June 11th – HHour
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NOW FOR THE BIG EVENT – June 18 thru the 20- SBPHC 14TH BIRTHDAY BASH This year it will be held at the Roadway Inn - Bradenton – This will be a total out doors event! Registration is now open; you must be registered to attend. Bring your tent, your
coolers, your chairs and be prepared to have a weekend you will never forget, or will not be able to remember! Our band line up follows: Friday night: Retro Express – The Big Little Band out of Leesburg, Fl. Saturday afternoon: Jason Web and the Chillers – duo Saturday night: Ramja Intercoastal – a 5 piece group out of Tennessee
featuring Tall Paul & Quincy Sunday afternoon:Latitude – Michele & Tom Becker DO NOT MISS THIS PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!! A big “Team Drink” goes out in honor of Dave Carpenter who after 12 years as our club President has decided to step down. Thank you for all you have done for SPCHC.
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Road Trip: Ybor City Ybor City: Music, Music, Music! Ybor City has music to fit anyone’s taste. Our eldest daughter Nicole was visiting from NorCal (as opposed to SoCal) a couple of week’s ago and we took her to see one of her favorite groups from her college days, Sister Hazel. We had a wonderful time, the music was great, the Ritz was packed with 30/40-somethings and the “refreshments” were flowing. This band from “hog town” still has it! Last week, “M” and I went to the Ybor City Rotary Club’s Café Con Leche, their Annual Gala. The Ritz had been transformed from a concert hall to an up-scale dining and dancing establishment, due in large part to the hard work of Kristen Fuente and her Gala Committee.
The Black & White theme was I was very pleased to see all of carried-out with style and flair and our 8th Avenue live-music venues Steve the Mainstream Band had folks of participating this year! all-ages rock’n to the music of the Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin and the Temptations (can’t beat My Girl for a slow dance). If one band on one stage is not enough to keep you entertained, how about 46 bands on 8 Stages? Last Saturday night, Tropical Heatwave brought to Ybor City the most hippies I have seen since my college days. The music at the Cuban Club and the El Pasaje Plaza was outstanding. I took a real liking to Ruthie Foster who mixed a lot of blues with a little bit of gospel – Amen sister!
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opened at New World Brewery with the Jim Morey Band – a mix of jazz, swing and ragtime. Twice we cruised by Orpheum, but they always had a line (never been much for lines). Tom at Crowbar was ecstatic to have a full-house from Heatwave down at his place to hear Peter Baldwin doing some incredible scat-singing. If you’re looking for “live music” Ybor is the place to be. Strolling La Setima you can hear authentic Cuban music streaming from the cigar bars, blues emanating from the Blue Shark, jazz coming from Gook Luck Café and alternative rock wafting out the doors of JJ’s Café & Bar. – Tom Keating
Hey Tampa Bay Parrotheads, what tiiiiiiiime is it? It’s time to welcome in summer, and unfortunately, hurricane season. Let’s hope we won’t have to go “Surfing in a hurricane”. Let’s start with unfinished business. We had a great time at Whiskey Joe’s on 4/23 for our last preconcert party, raising $160 in a 50/50 raffle. After all is said and done we raised well over $1000 for Save the Manatee Club with the proceeds from all our pre-concert events. The tailgate party on 4/24, which included all five local parrothead clubs, was phenomenal. Great job, everyone! I heard rumors that perhaps $1000 was raised for Florida Parrot Rescue. Oh yeah, and the Buffett concert was pretty good, too. Hey, yours truly will go to concerts all day long for $36! Read more in the CHPHC article.
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Tampa Bay Parrot Heads in Paradise Club Written by Charlotte Lanier aka Charlie Rose Dude! As the picture shows, he had a good time. We also collected items for Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary to help if any animals get oil coated, and with only a couple days notice before the meeting our great club still managed to donate one cage, a case of paper towels, three huge bags of towels and sheets, and three large boxes of Dawn, bandages and rubber gloves. Nice job, folks! Let’s just hope BP gets their shit together and maybe they won’t have to use it…or at least not on our coast. Don’t forget the Palm Harbor Streetfest on June 5th, the raft up on the 26th & our 5th Wed mtg on 6/26 at Rapscallions. Also, thanks go out to Dorothy for writing the April article for me while I was on the Atlanta PHCruise, during which we raised $60,000 for Breast Cancer Research. Yay us!! On a more somber note, our good friend Joe(y) Bukowski unexpected passed away in February. He was at the regular
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meeting on a Wed night and died Thursday morning. He loved being a parrothead and loved doing the beach clean ups. We had one two days later and his wife Karen, their daughter Amanda and her family actually came to that clean up so we had a nice little ceremony for him, putting a flower wreath in the water off Parrothead Island, then a celebration of life the following Wednesday. At the concert on 4/24 Buffett closed with “Tin Cup Chalice” so a few of us sang it Joe(y)’s way; “With a tin cup for a chalice, fill it up with CHEAP red wine”...Sail on dude. We miss ya! That’s it for now. In the meantime you need to join us at our next Parrothead meeting. You can find us at Gasoline Alley (on 66th St N in Clearwater, just north of Ulmerton) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Check out our website at www.finsup.com for more details about the club or any of our upcoming events (click on the “Events” surfboard and go to the month in which you need info). And remember, “Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been.” Pictures by Chris Risher
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Beating, and Enjoying, The Heat in Tampa Bay To all you sunbathers, fishermen, outdoor enthusiasts and just general sunshine lovers…welcome to paradise! This is the time of year that each and every Floridian looks forward to – SUMMER!
So, in honor of having the Sunshine State’s biggest asset back (and in full force), we are going to give you some great ways to get out, get some color back, and enjoy the Rays (and we aren’t talking about the first place Tampa Bay Rays).
for a romantic evening. It’s at Second Avenue & Bayshore Drive on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, and with even more transportation options to get you to the pier, it’s easier than ever to get
out and enjoy it. Visit www. stpetepier.com to get the full scoop.
Or, if white sand and huge shade umbrellas aren’t your thing, you can still get out and enjoy Tampa Bay’s great outdoors! Three scenic rivers, the Alafia, Hillsborough, and First, you need to actually get the Little Manatee, with tidal out to the beaches. Of course, inlets leading out to open bay we have some of the best water will provide endless beaches in the world here in Tampa Bay, so take your pick. But, make sure you do visit one of the area’s most recognized waterfront landmarks - The Pier in St. Pete.
enjoyment for everyone. Try a canoe trip, wildlife included, with Alligator Bob’s Ecotours or Canoe Escape. Or get out in to the Bay, and away from the white sand, with a boat charter service. Whether you are looking to cruise the Bay or do some fishing, inshore or offshore, there’s an option for you. Or if you feel like enjoy the water from the sidewalk, we have options for you as well. One of Tampa’s newest treasures, City Bike Tampa, has your bicycle tuned up and ready to ride. But it’s not just bicycles; you can rent baby seats, trailers, Trail-A-Bikes, longboards with big sticks, jogging strollers and kayaks. So as you can see, they have something for everyone. Plus, they offer scenic tours, history tours, weekly group rides, parts, accessories and service. I’ve personally been on one of their tours, and did a private ride as well, and it’s one of the best ways to enjoy Tampa’s urban core! They are located in downtown Tampa, so head over to http://citybiketampa. com to get more details.
There’s plenty that’s new to enjoy, including a dramatic LED lights display, a concierge service to answer all of your frequently asked questions, Pier Aquarium Summer Marine Adventures, promotion and tour packages, and much more. And you can even enjoy sit-down, waterfront restaurants with the family or
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And let’s not forget one of the true pastimes of Tampa Bay – GOLF! With about a hundred golf courses in the area, your choices of where to play are pretty wide open (unlike some of the fairways)! From
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club and Saddlebrook Resort to Emerald Greens Golf Resort and Country Club and TPC Tampa Bay, and everything in between, there is a course to fit every skill level, and budget, out there. Believe me, if I can get out there and play, anyone can! These are just a few of the amazing summertime experiences that are awaiting you in Tampa Bay. There are deals out there to be had and enjoy, so visit www. VisitTampaBay.com to see some of those deals. And while you are there, surf the site a little bit to really get your summer experience started. Until next time, start planning on ways to beat the heat this summer.
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Tuesday 1st, VISANI’S GOT TALENT at Visani’s Comedy Theater in Port Charlotte. Visani is looking for local talent with 5 minutes or less of material. For more info go to www.visani.net Wednesday 2nd, MUSEUM OF ART & CIRCUS MUSEUM PRESENTS ART AFTER 5: COCKTAILS & OBSERVATIONS from 5-8pm. Every Wednesday. Enjoy the Museum of Art permanent collection and special exhibition galleries, cocktails and great conversation on the loggia. Bring the family and explore the Circus Museum’s miniature circus and Wisconsin railroad car. After hours discounted admission are adults are $10, children ages 6-17 are $5, and under 5 are free. For more info go to www.ringling. org Wednesday 2nd, WAR TALES presented at the Military Heritage Museum at Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda. From 3-6pm. For more information call 941-575-9002. Wednesday 2nd-5th, J.JAY BOYD/HERBIE GILL appearing at Visani’s Comedy Theater. For showtimes and tickets go to www.visani.net Thursday 3rd, MUTTINI MINGLE AT FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE, the floating “Yappy Hour” from 5:30-8pm in the center court. Social time for people and their pets. Call Salty Paws for more information at 941-575-7599. Live Music by Reconnections Band. Saturday 5th, FARMERS’ MARKET IN VENICE in the parking lot of Centennial Park from 9-12pm. Local produce, plants, flowers, crafts, soaps, seafood’s, pastries and much more can be found at the market every Saturday.
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SWFL June Events -------FIRST SATURDAY ARTWALK IN YBOR CITY at the Ybor Art Association on E.Seventh Ave. Rain or Shine you can stroll through galleries and artists studios. This month the focus is on addiction and recovery, AllOut Repertory performs duets on the street, and there’s an exhibit of paintings and photography inspired by personal stories. -------SOUTHERN STATES BULLRIDING at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds on El Jobean Rd. Starts at 8pm. For more information visit www.ssbrnow.com
Saturday 5th, CRUIZIN’ ON DEARBORN from 5-8pm in Englewood. Oldtime Cars-and oldtime tunes. Hundreds of old car enthusiasts and scores of old car brighten Dearborn Street. Music will flood the street and most restaurants and shops are open late! For more info visit our website at www.oldeenglewood.com
-------WILDLIFE/ANIMAL AWARENESS EXPO at Fishermen’s Village from 10-3pm. Visit with organizations and businesses throughout the Village dedicated to the care and education regarding wildlife and domestic animals. Live demonstrations. Pet adoption will also be offered. Free admission. For more information call 941-639-8721. -------FARMER’S MARKET DOWNTOWN IN PUNTA GORDA on Taylor St. and Herald Court by the Historic court House. From 8-1pm. There’s local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, live entertainment, fresh baked goods & fresh seafood, locally homemade soups-togo, fresh cheeses & fresh ground coffee, fresh cut flowers & potted plants and creative demonstrations & performers. Come One Come All! -------YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET in Centennial Park. This market features produce, gourmet foods and sauces, fresh baked breads, fresh eggs, prepared foods, plants, pet treats, crafts, and so much more. June 5th & 6th Join us for the Annual PEACE RIVER CLEAN UP hosted by the NAV-A-GATOR Grill & Marina! Call for info (941)627-3474 Sunday 6th, WORLD OCEAN DAY at Mote Marine from 11-2pm. A Family festival celebrating the world’s ocean and our personal connection to the sea. Guests can learn about marine life and conservation through activites and displays from local community partners. For more information call 941-388-4441. -------CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR’S TROUBADOUR REUNION at the St. Pete Times Forum at 8pm. Tuesday 8th, AL HOLLAND playing at Visani’s Comedy Theater in Port Charlotte. Music from the 50’s through the 90’s, specializing in Motown,
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soul & dance classics. No cover charge. For more info visit www. visani.net Wednesday 9th-12th, TIM STATUM/COLLIN KANE APPEARING AT VISANI’S COMEDY THEATER for more info visit www. visani.net Friday 11th, BROOKS & DUNN: LAST RODEO TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST JASON ALDEAN appearing at the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa. Concert starts at 7:30pm. --------
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT IN VENICE at Centennial Park from 8-10pm. Saturday 12th, NATIONAL MARINA DAY at Fishermen’s Village from 9-5pm. Visit with leaders in the industry, take tours of the Marina, enjoy water recreation activities, visit Mote Marine Mobile Laboratory, shop and dine! Fishing Clinic will be held at 9:30-11am in the center court, taught by Captain Ralph Allen of King Fisher Fleet. Learn about the various game fish species, their habitat and techniques for catching. Call 941-575-3000 for fishing clinic reservations. --------
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FARMER’S MARKET DOWNTOWN IN PUNTA GORDA on Taylor St. and Herald Court by the Historic court House. From 8-1pm. There’s local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, live entertainment, fresh baked goods & fresh seafood, locally homemade soups-togo, fresh cheeses & fresh ground coffee, fresh cut flowers & potted plants and creative demonstrations & performers. Come One Come All! Saturday 12th&13th, FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE BOAT SHOW free admission. Large and small vessels on display by area boat retailers. Something for everyone. For more information call 941-575-3056. -------2ND ANNUAL FLORIDA IN FULL BLOOM at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. Free admission and parking. There will be vendors with plants, gardening items and horticulture demonstrations. Concessions will be available. For more info call 941-833-5452 or visit www.charlotteharbormeetings.com Saturday 12th, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ON DEARBORN in Englewood. From 6-9pm. Shops will open late. Shop, dine, and play on Dearborn Street! Visit www.oldeenglewood.com Saturday , June 12th, POKER RUN A Benefit ti Celebrate the Life of Andrea Stranko.$10 Registration at 11am, last bike out at 11:30. Stops include: Boondocks Pub & Grub, Slip Knot, Gatorz, Hooters. More info at www.AndreaStranko. com
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Monday 14th, FLAG DAY CELEBRATION at the Military Heritage Museum in Fishermen’s Village from 1-3pm. Call 941-575-9002 for more information. Tuesday 15th, GREG MILLER AND THE TRIBUTES appearing at Visani’s Comedy Theater. Come out and enjoy your favorite Motown and classic soul. Showtime is 7:30pm. For ticket info visit www.visani.net Wednesday 16th-20th, RICH GUZZI COMEDY HYPNOTIST APPEARING AT VISANI’S COMEDY THEATER for show times and ticket info visit www. visani.net Thursday 17th, THIRD THURSDAYS AT CA D’ZAN from 6-9pm. Held on the terrace of the mansion, allowing museum visitors to enjoy the beautiful sunsets on the Sarasota Bay while listening to popular regional bands. $5 admission, tickets are available at the door only. Seating is very limited. For general info call 941-359-5700 Ext. 5705. -------GALLERY WALK IN PUNTA GORDA from 5-8pm. The Punta Gorda Downtown Merchants Association brings you art, music, live demonstrations, shopping and food. What a better way to spend an evening strolling through downtown Punta Gorda. Friday 18th&19th, PBR TOURING PRO DIVISION plan to join us for a night of spectacular bull-riding, the toughest sport on dirt!-PBR. For more information visit our website at www. germainarena.com Saturday 19th, PARKS & RECREATION FISHING CLINIC & 24TH ANNUAL KIWANIS FISHING TOURNAMENT IN NORTH PORT at McKibben Park at 5500 Trekell St. Starts at 8am. This is a one-day educational event where your child runs by stations. The Good Angler, No Habitat/No Fish, Tackle, Knot Tying and casting. Upon completion of all
stations each child is given a free fishing pole and finally…fishing. At 11am fishing stops, and prizes are given out by the Early Bird Kiwanis and lunch is served. This is a free event. -------FARMER’S MARKET DOWNTOWN IN PUNTA GORDA on Taylor St. and Herald Court by the Historic court House. From 8-1pm. There’s local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, live entertainment, fresh baked goods & fresh seafood, locally homemade soups-togo, fresh cheeses & fresh ground coffee, fresh cut flowers & potted plants and creative demonstrations & performers. Come One Come All! Saturday 19th&20th, SHARK FEST AT FT.MYERS BEACH Great family fun! Live music all day, boat show, street fair, shark fishing tournament. There will be three blocks closed in Ft. Myers Beach. For more info call 239-542-9777. Tuesday 22nd, AL HOLLAND playing at Visani’s Comedy Theater in Port Charlotte. Music from the 50’s through the 90’s, specializing in Motown, soul & dance classics. No cover charge. For more info visit www. visani.net
Wednesday 23rd-30th, CIRCUS,CIRQUE, CIRCO: A FAMILY TRADITION at the Historic Asolo Theater presented by Circus Sara sota & The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Join us as we bring families of
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family fun to the stage with astonishing feats performed by circus stars young and old – including Ty Tojo the world’s greatest 11 year old juggler. For times and ticket info go to www.ringling.org or call 941-360-7399 .Wednesday 23rd-26th, TONY BOSWELL/JOHN BETZ JR. APPEARING AT VISANI’S COMEDY THEATER in Port Charlotte. For show times and ticket info go to www.visani.net Friday 25th, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT IN VENICE at Centennial Park from 8-10pm. Saturday 26th, “THE VILLAGE IN VERSE: A TASTE OF THE VILLAGE” at Fishermen’s Village from 108pm. A presentation of Peace River Center for Writers and Fishermen’s Village. Join Fishermen’s Village and the Peace River Center for Writers for a novel take on previous “A taste of the Village” events, featuring youth and adult poetry contests, workshops, music, an open mic, literacy readings, and of course a sampling of the finest food the Village has to offer. Call 941-6373514 for more info. -------FARMER’S MARKET DOWNTOWN IN PUNTA GORDA on Taylor St. and Herald Court by the Historic court House. From 8-1pm. There’s local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, live entertainment, fresh baked goods & fresh seafood, locally homemade soups-to-go, fresh cheeses & fresh ground coffee, fresh cut flowers & potted plants and creative demonstrations & performers. Come One Come All! Saturday 26th- July 4th, SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX FESTIVAL IN SARASOTA escape the Pace and enjoy “Fun in the Sun” week long festival. For more information visit www. suncoastoffshore.org Tuesday 29th&30th, STEVEN J. MOORE & TBD APPEARING AT VISANI’S COMEDY THEATER in Port Charlotte. The Comedy Zone starts at 8pm. No one under 23 is allowed for this show. For ticket info go to www.visani.net
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