Bay Magazine March 2024

MARCH 2024

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SPRING FORWARD

14 FASHION Some of the Tampa Bay Rays players slid away from training camp in Port Charlotte to help Bay pitch spring fashions.

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elcome to the spring training/ spring cleaning issue of Bay. We are excited to feature some of the Tampa Bay Rays players as our fashion models this month as they prepare to launch the team’s 27th season of baseball in St. Petersburg. The home opener is March 28 against the Toronto Blue Jays.

44 PROFILE

In my own home, I have been busy trying to attack the many belongings we've accumulated over the years. We’re downsizing and decluttering to sell the family home where we’ve lived for more than two decades.

Thanks to some great advice from professional organizers, estate sellers and friends who have all gone to bat for us, we have covered all the bases. I’ll share some of the knowledge I have gained along the way and the best tips I have received from those in the know.

After all the packing, moving and storing, we’re looking ahead to traveling in 2024. We are welcoming Cindy Cockburn, a public relations and special events consultant, to Bay. She’ll be sharing her insights and inside tips for luxury travel in Florida and around the world in her new column, Travels with CC. So, if spring is a season of new beginnings, we are well on our way in Bay.

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Organizing specialist Michelle Passoff introduces a new book and podcast.

34 T RAVEL Cindy Cockburn’s column, Travels with CC, makes its debut in Bay.

38 DOW NSIZING We share the lessons we learned from Swedish death cleaning and which items Bay experts suggested we save or shed.

48 ARTS The Radix Collection fashion line features fanciful designs from local artists.

54 SOCIAL SCENE

Live the Life you Dream 126 Cordova Blvd. NE • St Petersburg 3 BD • 3.5 BA • 3,123 SQ.FT. Immerse yourself in this one-of-a-kind modern marvel, nestled in the Snell Isle Brightwaters enclave of St. Petersburg. Upon arrival, the cove-lit great room beckons, bordered by expansive disappearing glass doors that connect the interior to an outdoor sanctuary with a pool and patios. At the heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen, boasting a 13-foot island with seating for seven. Step outside to discover multiple water features and an infinity-edge spa, complemented by a covered outdoor kitchen. Offered at $3,400,000.

2300 Pass-a-Grille Way • St. Pete Beach 3 BD • 4 BA • 2,989 SQ.FT. Enter the enchanting Tarifa Residence, just a short walk away from Pass-a-Grille/ St. Pete Beach. This extraordinary custombuilt home seamlessly fuses classic design with modern elegance.

Admire the allure of arched entryways, a grand stairway and the convenience of an elevator. This residence offers not only beach and Intracoastal proximity but also a luxurious pool.

Offered at $3,000,000.

Vacant Land Galeon Drive • Tierra Verde

Marion Clark 727-418-9635

marionsellstampabay@gmail.com

Immerse yourself in the ultimate waterfront living experience with this deepwater lot in Tierra Verde.

This rare gem presents an unparalleled opportunity to construct your dream home on a piece of paradise. Boasting 74.8 feet of waterfront on a 66x171 lot, this property is a haven for boat enthusiasts. Nestled on the Grand Canal, the lot provides access to the Gulf of Mexico within five minutes. Offered at $3,500,000.

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Estella Fransbergen Breathtaking raku sculptures ornamented with crystals and precious stones.

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Sales Hosted by Smith & Associates Real Estate 330 Beach Drive NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-240-3840 | ArtHouseStPete.com Broker participation is welcomed and encouraged. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE SELLER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES TO BE FURNISHED BY A SELLER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. Prices, terms and availability are subject to change at any time without notice. Images are artist’s renderings and may not represent the final building. Furnishings and fixtures are for display purposes and are not included with the residence. Actual improvements, including, recreational facilities and amenities, may vary from those shown and views may not be available from all units. The project has been filed in the state of Florida and no other state. This is not an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy the condominium units in states where such offer or solicitation requires prior qualification.

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FASHION

Spring training included more than just working out for several Tampa Bay Rays teammates, who showed us they could clean up off the field as well as on.

Bay traveled to the Charlotte Sports Park for a photo shoot with some of the team’s most stylish players. Our change-up included relaxing outfits suitable for both pre-game comfort and post-game celebrations.

home runway

PHOTOS BY BRIAN JAMES • STYLING BY TIM CREAGAN

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jonny deluca OUTFIELDER

★ LOVES TO SURF AND HIS FAVORITE FOOD IS SUSHI. THIS PAGE: JEF terry quarter-zip polo, $200. Pellagio Riserva jacket, $495. Hiltl linen pants, $375. Armin Oehler leather sneakers, $395. Sartorial Inc., St. Petersburg. BR 05 Blue Gold automatic watch with rubber strap, $22,600. Old Northeast Jewelers, St. Petersburg.

RIGHT AND PREVIOUS SPREAD: Boss Heston jacket, $1,195. Boss performance stretch shirt, $128.

Zena white jeans, $750. TOD’s Pantofola Gomma shoes, $695.

Neiman Marcus, Tampa. Breitling 44 mm watch, $11,750. Breitling, Tampa.

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arozarena LEFT FIELDER

★ IS MENTIONED IN THE BAD BUNNY SONG, "NADIE SABE." FAR LEFT: Palm Angels track jacket, $790. Palm Angels track pants, $725. Amiri hat, $330.

Neiman Marcus, Tampa. Breitling 44 mm watch, $17,950. Breitling, Tampa.

Cashmere Classic sweater, $348. Theory River jacket, $325. Stone Rose knit shorts, $125. Swims loafers, $180. Jackie Z Style Co., St. Petersburg.

BR-X5 automatic watch, $6,900. Old Northeast Jewelers, St. Petersburg.

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RIGHT FIELDER

★ GOT ENGAGED DURING THE OFF SEASON AND GOT A DOG, A SHEEPADOODLE NAMED ROUX. Mizzen+Main Halyard shirt, $118. Monfrère T-shirt, $88. Theory Neoteric twill shorts, $185. Swims navy sneakers, $185. Jackie Z Style Co., St. Petersburg. NORQAIN Day/ Date automatic watch, $3,790. Old Northeast Jewelers, St. Petersburg.

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Kiama shirt, $129. Affilato blazer, $499. hammermade.com.

Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback chronograph watch, $18,500. Old Northeast Jewelers, St. Petersburg.

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FIRST BASEMAN

★ HIT A HOME RUN IN THE MLB ALL-STAR GAME IN SEATTLE IN JULY 2023 AND TOOK A REDEYE FLIGHT BACK TO TAMPA THE SAME NIGHT TO BE BY HIS WIFE’S SIDE FOR THE BIRTH OF THEIR SON THE NEXT MORNING. LEFT: Lorenzoni cotton polo shirt, $320. Lorenzoni merino cardigan, $750. Alberto cotton pants, $295. Sartorial Inc., St. Petersburg. Breitling 44 mm watch, $14,500. Breitling, Tampa.

RIGHT AND BELOW: OAS Cuba Net shirt, $150.

Atlas Body + Home, St. Petersburg. Breitling 44 mm watch, $25,500. Breitling, Tampa.

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★ MADE HIS MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT IN APRIL 2023 — GETTING HIS FIRST WIN ON HIS MOTHER ANA MOSLEY’S BIRTHDAY. Sunni Spencer T-shirt, $48. Love Brand & Co. Crazy Coral linen shirt, $220. Love Brand & Co. Randall linen trousers, $270. Sunni Spencer, St. Petersburg. DIOR sandals, $830. Neiman Marcus, Tampa. Breitling Chronomat watch, $4,500. Breitling, Tampa.

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Robert Graham Shere Khan shirt, $298. Neiman Marcus, Tampa. Wood sunglasses, $80. Sartorial Inc., St. Petersburg.

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CREAT IVE T EAM PHOTOGRAPHY Brian James IG: @brianjamesgallery brianjamesgallery.com Téa Bremner, assistant IG: @tea.bremner.photography FASHION STYLING Tim Creagan IG: @creagan1 FROM THE COVER: Oberon polo, $99. hammermade.com. TravisMathew Tech chino, $150. Nordstrom, Tampa. Comme des Garçons PLAY low-top sneakers, $150. Nordstrom, Tampa.

Bell & Ross Yellowbird Chronograph watch, $6,500.

Old Northeast Jewelers, St. Petersburg.

MEN'S GROOMING Jackie Cupples IG: @lilsoldierjack

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CHARLIZE THERON NAVITIMER FOR THE JOURNEY

TAMPA BAY’S #1 SELLING REAL ESTATE AGENT IN 2023 Dania sold more than $155M in Luxury and Waterfront Homes in 2023.

Bayway Isles – St. Petersburg

Boca Ciega Isle – St. Pete Beach

Resplendent and majestic, with built-to-last concrete construction, this astonishing 13,632-total-sq.ft., 5-bedroom, 5 ½-bath luxury estate delivers sweeping panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Wide 198 ft. of sea wall. Beautifully updated, meticulously maintained. Easy Tampa Bay commuting.

Offered for $6,595,000.

A modern coastal masterpiece located on beautiful open water!

Precision contours, superbly layered ceilings, inspiring lightwork and rich Brazilian walnut/Shellstone flooring give this home a sophisticated and deeply satisfying appeal. It has 5 bedrooms, 5½ baths and 10,183 total sq.ft. Luxuriously finished, exquisite high-end amenities. Offered for $5,495,000.

Belle Isle – Belleair Beach

Bayou Grande – St. Petersburg

A stunning coastal modern masterwork with astounding built-to-last commercial-grade concrete/steel construction designed to withstand 250 mph winds! Mammoth 20-ft.+ high great room with towering floor-to-ceiling windows and superb granite wet bar. Three lavish bedroom suites, five luxury baths, 5,579 sq.ft. of inspiring living area. Offered for $4,795,000.

Extensively updated and upgraded in the last three years, this remarkable 5-bedroom, 5-bath, 9,970-total-sq.ft. coastal waterfront estate boasts a brilliant custom floor plan and dazzling contemporary finishes throughout! Towering ceilings, 1,175-sq.ft. covered entertainment deck and sweeping open water views.

Offered for $4,700,000.

The Dania Difference – The Professional Difference – The Real Difference in Real Estate CENTURY 21 JIM WHITE & ASSOCIATES

TAMPA BAY’S PREMIER LUXURY AND WATERFRONT REALTOR Dania has sold more than $1.75 Billion in Luxury and Waterfront Homes throughout the Tampa Bay Region.

Collany Key – Tierra Verde

Snell Isle – St. Petersburg

Saltaire – Downtown St. Petersburg

Brightwater Beach Estates – St. Pete Beach

Nestled within a private 18-acre gulffront enclave, this dazzling 3-bedroom, 3½-bath upperlevel residence enjoys dazzling panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Exceptional amenities, an extraordinary natural beach and wonderful marine life deliver an unforgettable waterfront living experience!

Offered for $3,195,000.

Brand new and never occupied, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 19th-floor luxury residence delivers dazzling views of the downtown waterfront. Exquisitely finished throughout, with outstanding world-class amenities! Superb five-star dining and fabulous entertainment within easy walking distance.

Offered for $2,195,000.

Nestled within a gorgeous community of multimilliondollar estate homes, this elegant 4-bedroom, 4,912-total-sq.ft. residence enjoys gorgeous views of the renowned Vinoy Golf Course. Lavish kitchen, dedicated wine room, lovely open spaces, superior woodworking and finishes. Wonderful pool and spa.

Offered for $2,495,000.

An exceptional 4-bedroom, 3 ½-bath waterfront home with 2,882 sq.ft. of living area. Located on deep, beautiful, wide water in St. Pete Beach’s premier waterfront community. Recently updated. Large living spaces, fabulous kitchen, lovely baths, 265-sq.ft. covered waterfront deck. Walk to the beach or take a 10-min. boat ride to the Gulf. Offered for $2,150,000.

Delivering the Best Luxury Home Sales Results in Tampa Bay!

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Luxury & Waterfront Specialist

727-215-2045

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Independently Ranked One of Florida’s 10 Best Real Estate Agents

T R AV E L S W I T H CC CI NDY COCKB U RN

All Around the World The Casino de Monte-Carlo gambling and entertainment center in the heart of Monaco. Photo by Rod Millington.

The travel buzz for 2024 has been all about Paris for the July 26-Aug. 11 Summer Olympics. Before or after watching thousands of athletes compete in 32 sports, why not explore the French countryside? I recommend nourishing your soul and indulging at the new five-star Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. The region’s first luxury wellness destination has a new 16,000-square-foot spa that incorporates treatments from Clarins, an iconic French beauty brand.

MONACO GRAND PRIX Race car lovers: Did you get your fix during the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete this month? If not, follow your passion and head to Monaco May 24-26 for the Monaco Grand Prix. The glamourous Formula One motor racing event has been held annually since 1929. Stay in the newly renovated and iconic Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo, which dates back to 1864. This slice of Riviera opulence was the setting for two James Bond movies. Stroll a few steps to the Casino de Monte-Carlo, where I learned to play baccarat (and looked for George Clooney).

BY LAND OR BY SEA Skip the traffic and arrive at Monaco’s yacht-filled harbor by boat. I loved the SeaDream Yacht Club, with a maxi-

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mum of 112 guests, 95 crew members and five-star service.

Cruising is so popular that The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced that their ship, Evrima, is offering 21 new voyages in the Mediterranean from April to November. This is the first time a hotel company has expanded into the luxury cruising category. Watch for the debut of the company’s new yacht, Ilma, slated to embark from Monte Carlo on Sept. 2.

SAFARI ADVENTURES For bucket list safari adventures, I turned to a local expert. John Harvey started Opulent Africa, a high-end luxury safari company, in 2008. He has been offering African adventures from his St. Pete office since 2020. “We advise our clients to take the direct 16-hour flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg,” Harvey said. His guests then fly into the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and choose a first-class lodge (options include the Ulusaba Rock Lodge, Singita Boulders Lodge and the Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge). Here, guests can see the “Big Five” animals (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes) daily.

St. Pete resident Susan Robertson visited Kruger National Park in South Africa in 2022. “We stayed in Ulusaba, the private game reserve owned by Sir Richard Branson. Animals roamed freely and meandered alongside our private Jeep. (Branson) was there greeting guests!”

Phil Yost, a St. Pete-based business owner, visited Africa for the first time in August 2023. “Opulent Africa handled the details, so the magic unfolded with very little effort or stress. Feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi was surreal.”

AIRPORT NEWS Tampa International Airport was named the second-best large airport in the country in USA Today’s 2023 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The airport also added two new airlines for 2023. Porter Airlines began daily nonstop service to Toronto and Lynx Air started service to both Toronto and Montreal. On April 10, Frontier will resume flights from Tampa to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

On May 16, Frontier will bring back its route between Tampa and the Dominican resort area of Punta Cana, plus nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica.

DISCOVER TAMPA BAY'S #1 VALUE IN WATERFRONT LUXURY LIVING

PRIVATE CLUB, MARINA AND SERVICED LUXURY FROM THE $1.5 MILLIONS Nestled within this private gated community, AQUA presents elegant new tower residences, sophisticated amenities, and panoramic views. The members-only pleasures of The Bay Club, with its serviced marina, two restaurants, spa and pools, create Tampa Bay’s most enviable new waterfront address.

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WESTSHORE GROUP LLC.

Broker participation welcomed. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. This project has been filed in the state of Florida and no other state. This is not an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy the condominium units in states where such offer or solicitation cannot be made. Prices and availability are subject to change at any time without notice.

READY TO MOVE BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS?

Look No Further LAKELAND Moore Road Crystal Dukes

SNELL ISLE $8,740,000 727.452.8497

TIERRA VERDE

19940 Gulf Boulevard #340

$2,222,200

936 Pinellas Bayway South #T-4

Roger Hogan

727.460.4329

Abdul Azizi

BE ACHES OF PINELL AS | 727.595.16 0 4 ST. PE TERSBURG | 727. 89 8 .6 8 0 0

$4,500,000 813.928.9795

606 17th Avenue NE Robyn Gunn

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH

109 Bay Point Drive NE Tyler Jones & Jen Dunn

INDIAN SHORES

OLD NORTHEAST

20110 Gulf Boulevard #400

Michael Lynch

727.501.3221

727.458.3945

1894 Dolphin Boulevard South

Launa Lishamer

CLE ARWATER | 727.5 8 5.9 6 0 0

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WEEDON ISLE

$2,990,000

715 Weedon Drive NE $2,299,000 Deanna Huber 727.307.2024

ST. PETERSBURG $1,095,000

RENTALS | 727.595.16 05

$3,200,000 727.421.7234

MARINA BAY

$1,699,900

727.492.1954

26 Franklin Court South #B

Kara Brooks

$1,374,000

727.313.1233

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Property information herein is derived from various sources including, but not limited to, county records and multiple listing services, and may include approximations. All information is deemed accurate.

301 1st Street South #3501 $10,000,000 Robyn Gunn

CLEARWATER

ST. PETERSBURG

CLEARWATER

1600 Gulf Boulevard #PH5 $1,300,000 Rich Rippetoe 727.902.1437

1 Beach Drive SE #2311 $1,187,400 Michael Perez 727.422.6943

1660 Gulf Boulevard #1105 $1,100,000 Rich Rippetoe 727.902.1437

CLEARWATER

LARGO $975,000

1393 Lake Avenue SE

$890,000

727.902.1437

Paul DeSantis & Chris Curran

813.439.4816

1600 Gulf Boulevard #1016

Rich Rippetoe

SOUTH TAMPA

ST. PETERSBURG

2908 Hansen Manor Lane $775,000 Sherry Wolfe 727.637.8168

350 28th Street South $725,000 Aurore Barry 310.467.1653

727.421.7234

TAMPA 6321 South MacDill Avenue

Maria Azuaje

$1,100,000

317.371.0935

TRINITY 10628 Pontofino Circle Julie Wright

$2,149,000 813.846.3207

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the downsizing diaries

BY KATHY SAUNDERS

By shedding an accumulated excess of material possessions, I illuminated the objects that feed my soul.

By discerning what I can’t let go of, I’ve refined my collections.

I’m able to fully savor (the) things that speak to me. My life is

parents, I have fully embraced the lessons from

up to date (and I have a) greater lightness of being.

slowly eliminating things I haven’t used

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­— ALEXANDRA STODDARD

aving watched many of my friends sift through the estates of their late

Margareta Magnusson’s book, “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter.”

For the past several years, I have been

in a while, including clothing, small appliances and even a couple of wedding gifts from 1991.

My friend Alexandra Stoddard, an author and lifestyle expert, wrote in her monthly newsletter recently how the book had impacted her life. “I woke up,” she said. “By shedding an accumulated excess of material possessions, I illuminated the objects that feed my soul. By discerning what I can’t let go of, I’ve refined my collections. I’m able to fully savor (the) things that speak to me. My life is up to date (and I have a) greater lightness of being.”

I want that.

Recently, when my husband and I decided to sell our home, which has over 4,800 square feet, I started the downsizing process. I re-read Magnusson’s book and watched all eight episodes of “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” on Peacock. The series, which was inspired by the book, is narrated by actress Amy Poehler. In each episode, three experts from Sweden – an organizer, a therapist and a decorator – help homeowners rid their lives of physical and mental clutter.

Downsizing sounded easy enough, but emotional connections to things can run deep. For example, even though I’d never taken some lovely vases out of their boxes, I held onto them because they were wedding gifts. I also wanted to pass along my china to my daughter and future daughter-in-law, but as anyone who has adult children these days knows, they don’t want your china.

dining and dessert plates. I called a friend who still hosts plenty of parties and she was happy to take them off my hands.

My friend Jan Fazio shared with me recently that she sold some of her family heirlooms when she moved from a 3,300-square-foot home in Michigan to a 1,500-square-foot condominium in downtown St. Petersburg.

“We sold my mother’s silver because my children (didn't) want it and I don’t entertain like that anymore. We have no regrets,” Fazio said. “It’s so life-changing to get rid of your stuff.”

The Swedes, in their decluttering advice, also suggest we find ways to cherish memories without holding on to stuff.

With the help of a very crafty friend, I recently took special pieces of my costume jewelry, along with some items from my mother and my late mother-in-law, and made a collage of sorts for my daughter that I had framed. She won’t wear the jewelry, but she can still enjoy our old treasures and cherish their sentimental value.

Sarah Suits, who moved from a large home in the Crescent Heights neighborhood of St. Petersburg to a smaller one in the same area, had a hard time figuring out what to bring to the new house. She came up with two creative solutions. First, the family bought a recreational camper.

A rule about Swedish death cleaning: Forget the guilt. Appreciate that you have enjoyed something and let it go to someone else who can appreciate it.

“The exercise of camping gives you a perspective (on) what you need and what you can live without,” she said. It made it easier to pare down.

So, the holiday china went to a niece and the items I didn’t use went to a local charity. After 20-plus years of entertaining in my home, I had accumulated hundreds of clear glass

She also had to convince her husband to part with a toy collection he had kept from his childhood.

“We had tons of ‘Star Wars’ characters

from 1976 and other toys,” she said.

She hired a professional photographer to make high-quality prints of the toys.

She framed them and hung them in prominent locations in their new home so that her husband could always enjoy the childhood memories. “(It) was enough for him to see them every day,” she said. “Now, if we store things, it’s only because we use them.”

In an online YouTube interview with her daughter, Swedish film director Jane Magnusson, Margareta Magnusson showed viewers her storage room. It was empty except for her bicycle.

“One day when you are not around anymore, your family will have to take care of all that stuff and I don’t think that’s fair, really,” she told her daughter.

“Generally, people have too many things in their homes. I think it’s a good thing to get rid of things you don’t need.”

Sometimes, though, holding on might be OK, too.

After purging a truckload of clothing, knickknacks, pots and pans, baking dishes and books – 17 boxes of books – I came across the very first book I ever bought for myself, a hard copy of “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. I used my allowance to pay for the book in 1971 and have read it numerous times. I also found the four-leaf clovers I pressed in the book after I found them in a field near our home that same year.

I am keeping it. Maybe I’ll have a grandchild one day who might enjoy it.

Or maybe my daughter will.

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THE FINE LINE BETWEEN...

PRICELESS &WORTHLESS

BY KATHY SAUNDERS

J

effrey Hess may have written the book on Rolex watches, those stately timepieces beloved by collectors, but he’s also an expert on downsizing. “I’ve been fortunate enough, and I say that with great reverence, to help thousands of people settle estates,” said Hess, the owner of Hess Fine Art, Hess Fine Auctions and Old Northeast Jewelers in St. Petersburg and Tampa. Hess has sold antiques and appraised household goods for two decades and is the author of the book, “The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History.” He authors the weekly "What's It Worth?" column in the Tampa Bay Times. He also helps customers navigate the challenge of decluttering their homes and moving into smaller spaces.

We asked Hess for advice on how to decide which items to toss and which to keep. “I have one major rule,” he said. “If it’s going to leave a hole in your psyche, if it’s going to leave a hole in your heart, don’t sell it.”

A few obvious non-starters are dishes, books and furniture. Of the estimated 10,000 china sets brought to his stores over the years, Hess has bought fewer than 100 complete sets. Most are made by Herend, a Hungarian company that produces luxury, hand-painted and gilded porcelain china worth about $15,000 a set.

Books, unless they were published before the 1860s, have little value.

“Obviously, first editions are great, but what you are really looking for is historical books,” said Hess. “Colonial books from the 1760s to about 1810, if they were printed in America, typically have some value. Medicinal books prior to 1860 are collectible, especially (books about using) plants as medicine.”

St. Petersburg, offer to sell gently used furniture from smoke-free environments and split the proceeds.

Pianos also fall into the worthless category, said Hess. The internet is full of videos featuring people smashing pianos and stories about piano factories destroying merchandise they can’t sell. An exception would be Steinway pianos that have a history of being played by a famous pianist or on a prominent stage.

On the flip side, people have a tendency to throw out things that have surprising value. Specifically, paper and military items. “Antique diaries, war photos and signed documents are valuable,” Hess said. “Ribbons and medals, especially from World War II and the (American) Indian Wars, are highly, highly collectible.” Confederate

Furniture “is a problem,” Hess allowed.

"What's really popular right now is mid-century modern,” he said.

“That’s the stuff our parents threw away in the 1950s and 1960s.”

Hess recommends that his customers sell furniture on Facebook if they don’t want to donate the pieces. Some furniture consignment shops, such as Déjà Vu in Herend Queen Victoria Pink Dinnerware

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Jeffrey Hess. Photo by Scott Keeler.

WHERE TO DONATE CASA’s thrift store accepts furniture, clothing, appliances, shoes, jewelry and household items. casapinellas.org.

Goodwill has numerous donation centers throughout Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. goodwill.org.

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving will pick up truckloads of items for donation or dumping.

They partner with a number of agencies, including Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity ReStores. collegehunkshaulingjunk.com.

Steinway pianos — like this one owned by Kathy and Joe Saunders — continue to have value. As the stage piano at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City for 10 years before touring with classical pianist Vladimir Horowitz, the piano has provenance. Without a significant history, pianos are almost worthless. Photo by Kathy Saunders.

swords are always worth a few hundred dollars but could be worth thousands if they were carried by officers.

The sports memorabilia market has taken a dive in recent years because of fake merchandise or fabricated authenticity certificates. But, if it’s pre-1960s memorabilia that can be authenticated, Hess said, it’s still valuable.

Hess has a few rules for selling quality items. First, high-end antiques and fine art should likely go to public auction in New York City. “The transparency of an auction is really good because you can see it and you know the auctioneer is making the small percentage they agreed to make,” he said.

Second, some homeowners may benefit from whole-house sales. That’s when a representative comes in,

identifies the expensive stuff and sells it along with the homeowner’s other items. “What you have to avoid is hiring a salesperson who is going to sell your expensive Monet for $1,000 because they can’t identify (it properly),” said Hess. Also, be aware, hiring an expert can be more costly because of the labor-intensive process.

“The next level is what we call the garage sale people,” said Hess. These are independent companies that do everything, including hauling out trash, donating items to charity, selling furniture and cleaning the homeowner’s property. “They come in and just buy everything for one check, or else they don’t charge you and they keep all the junk. That’s really, really helpful,” he said, especially if time is a factor.

When Hess’s experts buy everything in a house, they will discard junk and

Empath Suncoast Hospice Resale Shops accept donations of clothing, furniture, home goods, collectibles, small appliances and more at its three locations. ifyouthrift.org.

Salvation Army thrift stores are located throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. They accept clothing, furniture, household items, appliances and cars. satruck.org.

Detox Designer Resale Boutique buys like-new clothing, including luxury purses, from customers by appointment. detoxstpete.com.

donate items that can be used but aren’t necessarily valuable. His preferred charity is CASA, a domestic violence support organization in Pinellas County that operates a thrift store near downtown St. Petersburg.

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What is your new book about? “I always worked for large consumer product companies telling people what to buy and after doing 15 years of work on personal growth, I came to the conclusion that if you want to be transformed in your life, you have to get rid of all (the) stuff.”

“Decluttering 55+” will include a small, spiral-bound companion book that can easily sit like a tent on your desktop. “You can flip the pages, and each page has an inspiration or motivation,” said Passoff. She expects to finish writing by the end of the year.

Why is downsizing important? “Decluttering is really a navigational tool like a GPS for knowing who you are and where you are going without obstructions in the way.”

At 70, Passoff said she is especially interested in working with retirees or those considering major life changes. “(My new projects are) for the 55-plus crowd. I mostly address the areas of life (that people don’t want to confront). It’s very easy as you approach retirement to sweep those issues under the table, out of your mind or away forever.”

She will encourage clients and workshop attendees to tackle the hard stuff first: the physical and mental obstacles. “If you want less stress in your life, clean your clutter. And if you want more vitality, take a deep dive into the areas that you don’t want to confront.”

Passoff used to tell clients to start with the easy stuff, cleaning out a drawer or a box. But, she said, that sometimes makes it too easy to avoid the big things.

Today, she says, “Go there first. That garage that is gnarled with tools, equipment and camping stuff that you haven’t used in 40 years? Start there. Go for the jugular first.”

What is the podcast about? “We are inviting all kinds of interesting guests to discuss a wide range of topics, particularly those impacting (people) age 55 and older.”

The podcast is expected to debut in May, and, so far, guests in prerecorded sessions have included an executive director of a co-housing development, a 36-year-old woman who works as a funeral director and as a professor of mortuary science, and the head of a foundation who hosts continuing education programs for adults across the country.

“What you have in retirement are earners, or individuals who are still working; learners, those who want to try new

things; volunteers, who want to give back; and explorers, those who want to travel and check things off their bucket lists."

Which one of those are you? Passoff said she and her husband, Andre Kupfermunz, 80, are earners, learners and explorers, for the most part. After closing their business in 2022, they traveled to Nice, France, for a month, where she studied French at Alliance Française. As soon as they returned to Florida, she began writing her second book and scheduling podcast interviews.

“Andre is working on his memoir. He has five grandchildren and a personal story that is significant on a historical, worldwide basis. And we both have ideas in mind of (places) we’d like to visit that we haven’t.”

You said you also help clients get rid of digital clutter. How would you describe that? “Digital decluttering will be a chapter in my book and it’s about your digital legacy. When you die, what do you want to happen with your online bank accounts, your investments, your subscriptions?” It’s important to leave passwords so your children or estate handlers can access your accounts, Passoff said. “Otherwise, it’s a big headache.” The same goes for photos and videos. “You want to harness all those photos and make sense of them so you can pass those on.”

How is decluttering healthy? “‘Decluttering 55+’ addresses health and fitness. It’s like a relationship reset, getting your financial house and legal papers in order and planning your funeral so that you have vitality and create a legacy, not a mess. (People of) this generation are pioneers in aging and retirement because we are living longer. Anything getting in the way of the healthiest, most expressive and happiest time in your life is clutter.”

Passoff is leading the following programs this spring. For more information, visit her website at decluttering55plus.com.

March 21: Decluttering 55+: Get Your Financial House in Order.

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March 27: Decluttering 55+ Roundtable Discussion and Coaching Session. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Sarasota Art Museum.

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BY MAGGIE DUFFY Artists, gallerists and other glitterati gathered at the St. Petersburg venue NOVA 535 on Jan. 21 for the Radix Collection Fashion and Art Show.

Attendees viewed the latest designs from Radix Collection, a fashion line featuring the designs of local artists. Before the show started, the emcee shouted the brand’s tagline: “Love art? Wear it!”

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Saumitra Chandratreya design

From left, Derek Donnelly, Kris Meenan, Jane Radix and Saumitra Chandratreya.

Mike Ossola Photography courtesy of Radix Collection.

Models sashayed down the runway wearing robes, dresses, matching sets, raincoats and bucket hats bearing the designs of artists Saumitra Chandratreya, Kris Meenan and Derek Donnelly.

The show was by no means conventional; models did headstands, spritzed perfume and shot fake $100 bills from a money gun on the runway.

The lively and fun show went exactly as the line’s creator, Jane Radix, hoped. Radix, who works in pharmaceutical advertising, is also an avid collector of artwork by St. Petersburg artists.

Enjoying the thrill she got from getting to know them, Radix conceived another way to help support them.

“I was trying to think of something that would bring the art that I was collecting out to a wider group of people,” she said.

Her first idea was to put artists’ designs on mugs and tote bags, but those didn’t feel special enough. The idea to create clothing Kris Meenan design

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was soon born and she was introduced to the concept of on-demand printing by an artist who designed pieces for the brand’s launch last year.

“Print on demand in general is a nice way to prevent waste because you're just printing one item,” Radix said.

“That in and of itself is more costly, but it's very environmentally friendly because there's not all this stock. Also, it's about not (using) factories in countries where labor is abused.”

Radix found the United Kingdom-based company Contrado, which appealed to her because of its sustainable single factory designed to minimize waste and pollution. She works with local artists to conceive the patterns that will be printed on the clothing Contrado produces. Last year's launch included designs by Chad Mize, Mark Williams and Wasil. Artists receive 50% of the proceeds.

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While some of the artists’ designs are printed on the same items, they couldn’t be more different. In the spring 2024 line, Chandratreya’s patterns, taken from photos from Indian spice markets, adorn silky robes, kimonos and a chic ensemble of a top, pants and long gloves.

Meenan’s retro-inspired designs put groovy motifs on raincoats, skirts and bucket hats, while Donnelly’s iconic scale patterns give edge to swimsuits and slip dresses.

Most items range from $60-$158.

They’re meant to be keepsake pieces.

Radix plans to keep the collection going. “I'm hoping to have a real following in the Tampa Bay area,” she said. “And then if it grows outside of that, that's great. I do see this as a local initiative where everybody can show support for the artists and enjoy (their) work in a different way.”

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The event also celebrated two others committed to combating intolerance and injustice: St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway was honored with the Loebenberg Humanitarian Award and author/curator Rachael Cerrotti won the organization’s 2024 Legacy Award for her memoir and exhibit titled “We Share the Same Sky.” Event sponsorships and donor contributions topped $1 million to support the museum’s mission and the enduring legacy of Elie Wiesel. Text by Amy Scherzer. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso.

St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway and Sandy Loebenberg-Mermelstein.

Michael and Margot Benstock.

From left, Kathryn Minette, Stan Biderman, Matt and Andrea Silverman and Michael and Lauren Mincberg.

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Cheryl Adams and Traci Burns.

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From left, Jan Cornelius, Nancy Khan, Nilda Plasencia and Yasmeen Khan.

From left, Kate Sawa, Michelle Shimberg and Elizabeth Shimberg.

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Go Red for Women Luncheon American Heart Association Tampa Bay The Go Red for Women initiative cornered the market on pretty red dresses at the annual American Heart Association Tampa Bay benefit Feb. 9 at Armature Works. Executive director Qiana Cressman and event chairwoman Shantha Diaz led the organization’s 100th birthday celebration, greeting guests at a Red Hot reception featuring Champagne, caricatures and a lively playlist of songs with 100 beats per minute.

During the family-style luncheon, guests cheered for eight heart disease survivors and two advocates who walked the runway modeling fashions from Dillard’s International Plaza — all red, of course — with each ensemble chosen to represent a decade of progress during a century of heart disease and stroke prevention education. Shiny red pompoms soon filled the air, held high by donors pledging heartfelt support for women’s cardiovascular health awareness.

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Karamu ZooTampa at Lowry Park An African crested porcupine named Pierce scooted through the cocktail crowd at Karamu, his dark fur and white quills as elegant as a tuxedo. The 36th annual gala at ZooTampa at Lowry Park offered attendees an unbeatable setting for inspiring wildlife conservation and educating 1.2 million visitors a year. Fun animal facts flashed across huge screens as emcee Gayle Guyardo from WFLA-Ch. 8 welcomed 250 guests to the Savanna Oasis lodge, where a wild auction included the opportunity to name a newborn rhino, pygmy hippo or African penguin. Restaurateur Michael Stewart’s wine-pairing dinner, hosted by former Tampa Bay Rays coach Joe Maddon and prepared by “Hell’s Kitchen” personality chef Robert Hesse, brought a tasty $7,500 bid. In all, the Feb. 10 fête (karamu means “party” in Swahili) raised more than $400,000 for rescue and rehab programs provided through the David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center.

Text and photos by Amy Scherzer.

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From left, Townsend and Jenna Tarapani and Cynthia Copp.

From left, Nate and Kasey Siegel and Graham and Elizabeth Clark.

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MUSE Awards St. Petersburg Arts Alliance Johnny Vitale and Jack Gerow-Vitale.

Charlie Parker and Beth Morean.

The local arts community gathered at Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg on Jan. 26 for the 10th annual MUSE Awards. The event, presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, honored individuals who are making an impact in the arts. The dynamic actor and entertainer Colleen Cherry emceed the fundraiser.

Musical guests James Suggs, Mark Moultrup, Jean Bolduc, Steve Boisen and Ona Kirei set the tone for a lively evening, capped by a performance by the Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Choir.

The event included art installations by Essi Rhodes and Saumitra Chandratreya for Radix Collection.

Jenipher Chandley, a live-event painter, also created art during the event. A plane owned by Liam Hawkins and painted by Matt Kress was the perfect prop for many photo-ops. Text by Maggie Duffy. Photos by Xina Scuderi, courtesy of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.

The honorees included:

Colleen Cherry.

Candice Anderson and Alsace Walentine.

Hal Freedman and Jenipher Chandley.

MUSE Patron of the Arts Award: Beth Morean, who supports multiple arts organizations and recently opened the Morean Workshop Space.

MUSE Art & Technology Award: The Dalí Museum, recognized for its “Dalí Alive 360°” exhibit in The Dalí Dome.

MUSE Literary Arts Award: Tombolo Books, owned

by Alsace Walentine and her wife, Candice Anderson.

Dr. Hank Hine.

MUSE Performance Arts Award: Musical trio La Lucha (Alejandro Arenas, John O’Leary and Mark Feinman).

MUSE Arts Ambassador Award: Stacia Schrader, vice chair of the city of St. Petersburg’s Public Arts Commission.

The Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Choir.

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MUSE Visual Arts Award: The Vitale Bros., St. Petersburg-based muralists.

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Women’s Leadership Luncheon The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women Smart, honest and candid: Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of BET, the first cable TV network for Black audiences, and the first Black woman to have ownership or partnership in three professional sports franchises, shared her heart with 300 guests at the annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon benefiting the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. The Jan. 11 event took place at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC. During the Q&A session led by Java Ingram of WTSP-Ch. 10, Johnson, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and musician, shared her vulnerabilities as a wife and mother as well as her successes as the founder of the Salamander Collection, the Middleburg Film Festival and other impactful projects. Advancing a shared mission with the Centre, Johnson shared her memoir, “Walk Through Fire,” with attendees to help them succeed professionally and personally through perseverance, counseling and leadership development.

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In 2021 Rachel Castor resisted doing her clinical rotation in Houston, Texas, hoping she could find an internship closer to home in Lakeland or near the University of Florida where she was finishing her doctorate in physical therapy. Choices for hands-on experience during the pandemic lockdown were limited, so she relented, packed her car, and drove to Houston. On the weekend she arrived, a friend from back home said she knew a former classmate from the University of Central Florida who was living in Houston. It was the connection of a lifetime. Joe Saunders was doing some remote baseball scouting in Houston while the sport was shut down. He invited Rachel to a local brewery and that began a journey that will lead them to the altar this May. In the two years since they met, Joe has been working in the Midwest as an MLB scout and Rachel as a physical therapist in Jacksonville. Joe proposed to her on Easter weekend 2023 at the St. Petersburg Pier and they joined their families and close friends for an engagement party that evening at The Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach.

The wedding will be held at the Adams Estate in Lake Alfred. After a honeymoon in the Caribbean, the couple will settle in Jacksonville.

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SO C I AL CAL E N DAR March 22: Tampa Bay Chamber's 18th annual Women of Influence Luncheon. Featured speaker is documentary filmmaker Sarah Moshman. $125. 11 a.m. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. tampabaychamber.com.

The Glazer Children’s Museum creates and fosters engaging, impactful play experiences for children and families to learn and thrive. GCM brings play to Tampa Bay families through interactive exhibits, engaging and inclusive programs and community play. Our admissions support only half of what we do. As a nonprofit organization, GCM is community-funded by donors like you. If you believe as strongly as we do in the power of play, we invite you to join us in our mission!

Main Fundraising Event: Imagination, a gala benefiting Glazer Children’s Museum Date: Feb. 23, 2024 Location: Armature Works Description of Event: Step into the Imagination Factory, where play is made! Enjoy whimsical happenings, playful activations and edible artistry at this black-tie gala. Bring your curiosity and leave feeling electrified about GCM’s mission. Together, we will create a lasting impact on the children of Tampa Bay. Ticket Price: $250 Email: giving@glazermuseum.org Website: GlazerMuseum.org/ Imagination

Partygoers dance the night away at Imagination, a gala to benefit Glazer Children’s Museum.

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The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, established in 1978, is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for nonprofit charitable youth organizations and running programs in the Tampa Bay area. Its mission is carried out through production of the annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend, produced in cooperation with the City of Tampa, and the Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic, presented in partnership with the City of Tampa and C.E. Mendez Foundation. Since 1978, $6.8 million has been donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, The Friends of Tampa Recreation and youth nonprofit and running-related programs throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Junior Achievement’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy by providing relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their own businesses and develop readiness for careers or college. Junior Achievement’s building blocks for success inspire elementary students at JA BizTown, prepare middle school students at JA Finance Park and succeed at 3DE high schools.

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The Chiselers, Inc. The Chiselers, Inc. is a women’s historic preservation organization dedicated to fundraising to match preservation grants to protect the history and function of the magnificent Plant Hall, the former 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, a National Historic Landmark, headquarters of The University of Tampa. With a heart for history and an eye on the future, The Chiselers work to ensure the Moorish palace and its iconic minarets will light up Tampa’s skyline for another century.

Charitteyr Main Fundraising Event: Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner Date: March 7, 2024 Location: Tampa Marriott Water Street Description of Event: The Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner is an evening of inspiration and Junior Achievement’s most prestigious and anticipated event. This motivational night recognizes our 2024 Spirit of Achievement honorees and highlights the impact of JA’s mission in Tampa Bay SECTION through JA BizTown, JA Finance Park G SPECIAL and 3DE. Ticket Price: $500 - $50,000 ADVERTISIN Contact: Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay Telephone: 813-605-1764 Email: jatampabay@ja.org Website: https://jatampabay.org/event/ spirit-of-achievement/

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Main Fundraising Event: Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Date: Feb. 24-25, 2024 Location: Downtown Tampa Description of Event: A fun and familyfriendly environment. We offer a 15K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk & 5K Stroller Roll, Half Marathon, and 8K Run & Walk.

Ticket Price: Varies according to distance.

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Fundraising Events: The Chiselers Walk for the Minarets, a casual 2-mile campus walk, Nov. 11, 2023.

The Minaret Mixer, cocktails and preview of the annual Chiselers Market, March 8, 2024.

The Chiselers Market, a gigantic mustsee-it-to-believe-it Upscale Resale showcase of gently used furniture, silver, art, books, jewelry, collectibles and more, March 9, 2024.

Location: Historic Plant Hall; The University of Tampa President: Beth Garcia Telephone: 813-765-7259 Website: thechiselersinc.com

The Walk for the Minarets is one of The Chiselers’ annual fundraisers for the preservation and restoration of the iconic Plant Hall.

Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM) is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the American Arts and Crafts movement.

Founded by local philanthropist and collector Rudy Ciccarello in 2021, MAACM features stunning architecture, incredible works of art and an ideal location in the downtown Waterfront Arts District.

Main Fundraising Event: MAACM Gala Date: March 23, 2024 Location: Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement Description of Event: MAACM’s first annual gala is sure to impress with dinner, dancing and more. Celebrate the only museum dedicated to the Arts and Crafts movement with an artfully prepared dinner, craft cocktails, exciting live auction and more, all benefiting MAACM’s education programs.

Ticket Price: $250-$10,000 Contact: Andrea Morgan Telephone: 727-440-4859 Email: andrea@museumaacm.org Website: www.museumaacm.org

The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement is located in St. Petersburg’s downtown Waterfront Arts District.

LAMPLighters LAMPLighters has been serving families in need since 1986. These passionate women are dedicated to engaging in activities to improve their health, education, rehabilitation and by providing opportunities for their spiritual development. Their focus is to raise funds for homeless children sheltered at Metropolitan Ministries and foster kids at Joshua House.

LAMPLighters has also established learning labs and libraries at these shelters, provides healthy snacks and hosts holiday parties.

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Main Fundraising Event: Denim and Diamonds: LAMPLighters Fund Hope Date: April 5, 2024 Location: Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC Main Fundraising Event: 50th Description of Event: Partner up with Golf Tourna Annual ment/Kickoff LAMPLighters at Denim and Diamonds Date: Party May 31, 2024 to enjoy dinner, an open bar and dancingLocatio n: The James to live music by the DeLeon Band. This Weste rn & Wildlif Museum of e Art fun evening will be highlighted by an Descri ption of Event: amazing silent auction with all proceedsevenin This fun-fill g is the ed going to benefit the children sheltered 50th Annua kickoff party for our at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua takes place l Golf Tournament, which the followi House. You won’t want to miss this June 1st ng day, Saturd at Countr ay, yside Countr Main Fundra shindig, sure to include bourbon and in Clearw y Club ater. Enjoy ising Event: P. Hoffman a delicious bubbly. open bar, The Marcia School of buffet, live the Arts Eckerd Hall Ticket Price: $150 entertainmen magicians and live at Ruth Location: Contact: Debbie Trujillo, Advisory The James t in a beautiful setting Ruth Museum.

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March 23: MAACM’s Annual Gala, which benefits the Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. $125 MAACM members, $150 non-members. 7 p.m. Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. 727-440-4859 or museumaacm.org.

April 4: Longest Table, which benefits WUSF Public Media. $210 and up. 5:30 p.m. Downtown St. Petersburg on Bayshore Drive Northeast from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg to The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. Rain date is April 5. wusflongesttable.org.

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April 4-7: Art in Bloom, presented by The Stuart Society. This event benefits the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. stuartsociety.org.

April 5: LAMPLighters Fund Hope: Denim & Diamonds, which benefits Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. $150. 7 p.m.

Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC. lamplighterstampa.org.

April 6: Huddle Up!, which benefits Friends of the Children Tampa Bay. Keynote speaker is Anthony “Booger” McFarland. $375 VIP tickets, 5:30 p.m. $125 general admission, 6 p.m.

House of Athlete. friendstampabay.org.

April 13: Heroes Ball, which benefits St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The event honors community heroes Sidd and Ami Pagidipati. $500 and up. 6 p.m. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. 813-872-0979 or sjhfoundation.org.

April 20: CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture, presented by the Tampa Museum of Art and Saks Fifth Avenue. The event will feature designs by Carolina Herrera. $500. 7:30 p.m. Tampa Museum of Art. tampamuseum.org/city.

April 20: The Junior League of Tampa Gala. $250. 6 p.m. Hotel Haya. jltampa.org.

Casino Tampa. thespring.org.

April 27: A Night for All Children, which benefits the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation. $300. 6 p.m. The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. 727-767-4199 or hopkinsallchildrens.org/ giving/events/a-night-for-all-children.

May 9: Fabulous Females Luncheon, which benefits the Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. $150. 11:30 a.m. Island Grand, a TradeWinds Beach Resort. 727-322-0800 or stpete. academyprep.org.

May 18: Storybook Ball: “Luca,” which benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities. $150 and up. 6 p.m. Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. 813-258-6430 ext. 57 or rmhctampabay.org/storybook.

May 24: Tropical Nights, which benefits Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful. $150 or two for $250. 7-10 p.m. Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel.

April 20: Tampa Bay Heart Ball, which benefits the American Heart Association Tampa Bay. $1,200. 6 p.m. Tampa Marriott Water Street. 727-563-8000.

May 25: Pride & Passion: “Wonderland,” which benefits the Tampa Museum of Art. Must be 21 or older to attend. $115 members, $125 general admission, $150 the night of the event.

8 p.m. Tampa Museum of Art. tampamuseum.org/pride.

April 25: 7th annual Handbags & Happy Hour, which benefits The Spring of Tampa Bay. 6 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &

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