Gulf Coast Family - February 2019

February 2019

Vol. 12 Issue 2

Family Night Out page 24

Reader Photos of the Month page 10

S o M u c h t o L ve ! o Spring Training Schedule  p. 29

PCS Teacher of the Year Nicole Kenngott p. 35

The Most Romantic Gift p. 38

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7 Movie Night February We 8 This Recommend That You… 9 Heart Gallery 10 Reader Photos of the Month 11 It’s Great to Create!

12 February Fun Facts In Parenting 13 Plugged

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Pro Dad: Valentine’s Day, 16 All It’s Not About You

to be a Low Drama Mama 35 Education Spotlight: Plumb 23 How by iMom.com Elementary Teacher Named

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But for the most part, the temperatures are comfortable, the humidity is low, and the sun shines a lot.

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For a long time, my kids disagreed with me though — they would hear about their cousins from Michigan getting snow days and be convinced that they were really missing out. And since their only personal experience with snow has been during vacations or when local amusement parks manufacture it, they only believed that snow is fun. They’ve never had to deal with car doors that are frozen shut, shoveling driveways and sidewalks, boots/hats/gloves that never dry out, shall I go on?

But after this winter, they are finally starting to understand that snow days might not be enough of an incentive to live in a cold climate. We’ve visited Michigan twice in the past few months—once to visit my grandparents, both of whom are in nursing homes, and once for my sister’s wedding.

The trip to see my grandparents was cold enough — temperatures in the 20s, and windy. Only a little snow though, but it was enough that Hanna decided that she never needs to leave Florida again between the months of October and March. The other kids also admitted that Michigan-level cold might be a

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Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 2–3 and 9–10 at Bush Gardens Tampa It’s a Pirate Parrrrrrrty. Join Elmo and friends for a pirate celebration Saturdays & Sundays February 2 through 10 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Young lads and lasses are invited to join in the celebration each weekend, featuring: Pirate character dance parties with your favorite Sesame Street friends, themed story times, a treasure scavenger hunt with beads, exclusive photo opportunities, and color your own pirate bandana and more!

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LOVE is in the air at Tampa Museum of Art. The Tampa Museum of Art is pleased to present Yayoi Kusama’s LOVE IS CALLING through February 14th. An immersive, experiential work of art, LOVE IS CALLING invites visitors to enter a mirrored room with tentacle-like soft sculptures hanging from the ceiling and positioned on the floor. These forms glow with changing colors and feature Kusama’s signature polka dots. This work of art provides for some great photos and is a must see this February!

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Make Valentine’s Day extra-special with easy-to-make crafts. These two fun and festive Valentine’s Day craft ideas make perfect February craft activities for the family as well as adorable Valentine’s Day gifts for that special someone.

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Valentine’s Day has always been about showing your affection for that special someone. For that extra personal touch this year, why not show you care by trying one of the many great Valentine ideas you will find throughout this issue of Gulf Coast Family. If all else fails, remember you can never go wrong with roses!

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Florida Minor Settlements: Allen v. Montalyan

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death in the United States for minors.

Each year, approximately 167,000 children are injured and 1,100 are killed in motor vehicle crashes.

Guardian Ad Litem Florida Statute 744.3025 requires that anytime there is a settlement where the gross amount is $50,000 or greater, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the minor’s interests. Further, in any case with a gross settlement that exceeds $15,000, the court may, at its discretion, appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor.

Under Florida Statute 744.387, if the net settlement amount (after reduction of medical bills, attorney’s fees and costs, etc.) that will go to the minor exceeds $15,000, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem as well.

Court Approval Unsurprisingly, there are many automobile accident settlements involving minors. Florida has multiple laws to protect minors in these situations. One of the stated policy reasons for this is to prevent the parents or legal guardians from spending the settlement money before the child becomes an adult at age 18.

There are two important things that may or may not be required for settlements for minors: (1) approval by a court of the settlement; and (2) appointment of a guardian ad litem for the minor who will represent the interests of the minor.

Some cases are settled before any lawsuit is filed, of course. However, these rules still apply to pre-suit settlements. For those cases where a lawsuit has been filed, every settlement must be approved by the court.

though there is no obligation to appoint a guardian ad litem.

Some courts in Florida (but not all) require that even if the gross settlement amount is less than $50,000 and the net amount to the minor is less than $15,000, the money must be put in a depository account and that money can only be removed from the account with Court approval.

Allen v. Montalvan In this case, multiple minor children were injured in a motor vehicle collision.

Specifically, there was one adult who died, one adult who was injured, and three children who were injured. The at-fault party had only $50,000 total in insurance to cover all of these people.

The $50,000 was given to the attorneys for the adults and children, but the insurance company did not specify how much was

If the injury claim for the minor is settled before the filing of any lawsuit and the gross settlement amount is less than $15,000, there is no general requirement to get court approval.

If the gross settlement is greater than $15,000 and the net amount to the minor is less than $15,000, but no lawsuit is filed, court approval of the settlement is required,

for each person. The attorneys ended up giving $25,000 to each adult, and gave none for the children. No court approval for this settlement was obtained.

A couple of years later, the mother of the children filed a claim for injuries on behalf of the children. The insurance company asked the court to dismiss the claim, stating that the claim was already settled.

Though the trial court initially agreed with the insurance company and dismissed the claim, the mother appealed on behalf of the children, and the appellate court disagreed.

The appellate court reasoned that the gross settlement amount was $50,000, and since it involved children, a guardian ad litem was required. Accordingly, the initial settlement was not proper and the claim was still open for the children.

As you can see, minor settlements can become very complex depending on many factors. If you or a loved one knows a minor who has been injured due to the negligence of someone, please call the experienced trial attorneys at Corless Barfield Trial Group for a free consultation to discuss your options.

Mr. Reynolds hails from St. Petersburg, graduated from Northside Christian High School, Eckerd College, and Stetson University College of Law. He lives in Pinellas with his wife and three boys, all of whom attend Keswick Christian School. Mr. Reynolds also has parents living in Pinellas County and a sister who recently returned from overseas as a Christian missionary.

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To be more romantic, don’t make things about your happiness but about your wife’s happiness instead. When you do that, you’ll be romantic in her eyes. And Valentine’s Day will be just an extension of the natural romantic that you now are. Here are 4 ways you can make Valentine’s Day and your marriage not about you but about your wife.

1. Set her apart.

It’s here, fellas. Valentine’s Day is upon is.

To some, the mere thought may cause you to break into a cold sweat. It’s the one day of the year where we are supposed to be, no, have to be romantic with our spouse.

Well, Valentine’s Day is really not the only day of the year we are supposed to be romantic, but it is one of those days where we are encouraged to do so and may be judged if we’re not.

For those of us who don’t know the meaning of the word romantic or who don’t have a romantic bone in our bodies, it can be a challenge. For those of us who struggle in the romance department, there is a trick, a hack that can help you be the most ro-

mantic person on every day of the year. It’s simple, but not easy. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, it’s not about you—and neither is your marriage.

When we understand this and act according to it, romance will be easy. Try this: Think back to your dating days before you and your spouse were married. One of your biggest priorities was making things about her. The restaurant, the date night activity, the clothes or cologne you wore, the doors you opened for her. You made it about her.

Then you got married. Maybe you chose to go wherever to eat, date nights disappeared, and she didn’t always smell the fresh fragrance of cologne on you. Now, she may

Your wife has a spot that nobody else can or should occupy. Not your kids, your parents, your golfing buddies, your boss, or anybody. Let her know this and let others know this, with your words and actions.

2. Take on the hard stuff on her behalf.

Ever heard of “good cop, bad cop.” Sometimes you have to be the “bad cop” in your

marriage in order to keep her looking good.

Being willing to have the next couple of difficult conversations with your kids or family members. Do whatever you can to take some of the heat off of her. Volunteer for some of the harder cleaning items around the house, particularly the ones you know she hates.

3. Love her like you’d want to be loved.

You probably treat yourself pretty darn good. You do your best to encourage yourself, to take care of your body and do what you think is best for you. Do that for your wife. Love her in a way that makes her feel loved. Be sure to find out her love language first.

4. Get close and intimate with her.

Intimacy is doing or sharing things with a person that you don’t do with anyone else.

Do that with your wife. Share your deepest feelings, concerns, fears, dreams, and anything else. Don’t hold anything back, and don’t let anything get between you and her.

When you do these things you will have no problem being romantic, and your wife will know Valentine’s Day and your marriage is not about you, but your love for her.

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The Young and the Young at Heart

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When I was teaching kindergarten, the month of February was always the time to celebrate our wonderful country, the United States of America. Children at that age are just becoming aware of the differences between their city, state, and country. If I asked my students what country they lived in, most of them would say, “Florida.”

It was always fun finding ways to awaken a feeling of patriotism in their young minds. We learned about George Washington and made a paper plate face with a cotton ball wig. The face of Abraham Lincoln was graced with a black beard made by tracing their hands onto black paper.

It is never too early to begin teaching our little ones to have a love and pride for our great country. Maybe your grandkids have watched animated films about the people who stand behind the founding of our country. Check with your local library for more of these DVDs and also for the beautiful picture books that are available.

Let’s be sure our grandchildren experience all that makes our community unique among so many other great places to live here in the USA. Since we are blessed with beautiful weather most of the year, why not take advantage of the many outdoor activities along the Gulf Coast?

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5 If you were a superhero, what would your magical power be and who would you save?

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In the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, Derek Redmond believed he could win a silver medal for Great Britain. After five years of daily training and eight operations on his Achilles tendons, Derek had won the first two heats and was running in the semifinals of the 400 meters. Things were going as planned until, coming out of the first turn, he heard a snap and felt a sharp pain in his left leg. Derek went down in a heap on the track as he realized that his left hamstring had exploded, and with it, his dreams of an Olympic medal. He got to his feet and began to run—hop, really—to finish the race.

He later said that he was determined to finish and therefore waved off the race officials, who were running toward him with a stretcher.

And then he felt a hand on his shoulder.

Redmond began to push the hand of assistance away until he turned to find himself looking into the face of his father, Jim. When Jim Redmond had seen what had happened to his son, he had pushed his way out of the crowd and onto the track and rushed to tell Derek that he didn’t have to finish. But when Derek insisted that he complete the race, Jim said they would do it together.

that they’re okay, to help them see that failure isn’t final and that when they take their next steps, they will not be alone. Quality time is important. Being actively engaged with our children in their schoolwork or their activities or by simply reading a book is important.

But they need quantity time, too, and lots of it. Even if there’s nothing special on the agenda, they need to know that we’ve chosen to be in the room or in the house with them, over all other interest competing for our time.

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Derek cried into Jim’s shoulder as they walked the remainder of the course, and race officials continued to come to their side in an effort to assist the pair.

Jim now was the one who waved them off, later saying he didn’t understand Spanish and wasn’t going to be stopped from being with his son.

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Lunches & Dinners: Meal planning and preparation are the biggest expenditures of time, but so worth it because of better health. To save time, ‘prepare once – eat twice!’ If you double the quantity of prepared food, you cut your time in half. The second portion can be for lunches or can be frozen for a dinner next week.

Smart eating can still be accomplished fast. When fast turns into unhealthy, then illnesses can occur. Illness occurs for many more reasons other than poor food choices, as well. In next month’s paper my topic is Illness within the family where I will suggest some ideas for hope.

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One taste and you are sure to agree that this ultra creamy, extra rich cheesecake is not only very easy to make, but also very delicious. Studded with mini chocolate chips and baked in a sweet Oreo Cookie crust, this dessert is perfect for any Valentine’s celebration.

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1. Process cookies in a food processor to make crumbs. Add butter to crumbs and press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix well. Add vanilla and eggs, and beat on medium speed until smooth.

3. Toss 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips with flour to coat. Add to cream cheese mixture and beat just until combined.

4. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared crust. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup chocolate chips on top.

5. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Turn oven off and leave the cake in the oven to cool for another hour. Remove from oven and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

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I’m the parent of a middle school girl. What does that mean? It means that I’m exposed to more drama than people living on Broadway. Drama about mean girls and feeling left out. Drama about boys and how they act and how confusing all of it is. Drama about changing bodies and how no one else has ever had to FEEL all of these FEELINGS! Just her! She’s the only one!

Don’t get me wrong: I know that, to my daughter, all of this is very real. And that I have to be patient with her emotional status which is riding some sort of hormonal Tilt-A-Whirl. I need to listen, to soothe, to console. But guess what I don’t need to do?

Get on the tilt-a-whirl with her.

Crazy as it sounds, I see moms every day who buy into the drama and make it bigger than it is already. These are the moms whose own latent middle school insecurities come rushing back to the surface, at times, and make them, well…nuts. This is the exact opposite of what your daughter needs. She needs you to practice the How to Be a Low Drama Mama and help her keep her feet on the ground. She’s counting on you.

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• Relax!: The absolute best part about a family spring training trip is the simplicity of it.

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Quiz Answers Questions on page 39

1. Frederick Douglass

11. Harriet Tubman

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9. _________________ Composer and pianist of “Maple Leaf Rag,” ragtime’s first and most influential hit. Also famous for composing the song “The Entertainer.”

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1. _________________ Former slave who wrote a narrative of his life as an American slave. He became a very influential abolitionist during the 19th Century.

2. _________________ Ten-time Grammy award winner, who wrote and performed the number one U.S. pop hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.”

3. _________________ The only African American billionaire in the world.

4. _________________ First African-American President.

George Washington Carver

Frederick Douglass

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Jackie Robinson

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Persuade children to take additional math classes. Many students indicate that they do not plan to take math classes beyond their school requirements. Math classes offer critical learning skills that are needed throughout life. Success in algebra correlates with success in higher education and learning reasoning skills. Taking additional math classes helps children to become logical, independent thinkers.

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Incorporate technology. Technology should support math instruction and students should be encouraged to use all of the modern tools at their disposal to gain an understanding of the underlying reasoning and computations used in problem-solving.

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Kenngott began her career with Pinellas County Schools four years ago. She has Master’s degree from Dowling College in Oakdale, NY and has a teaching style that uses innovative teaching strategies steeped in the philosophy of a “Growth Mindset”, AVID strategies, CHAMPS and Restorative Practices.

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Kenngott will now be entered into the state Teacher of the Year competition sponsored by the Florida Department of Education.

The other top 10 finalists for Outstanding Educator were also recognized Tuesday night. They are: • Andrea Anderson, St. Petersburg High • Karen Bulino, Seminole Middle • Michelle Hajian, High Point Elementary • Lauren Iovino, Boca Ciega High • Angela Johnson-Drummond, McMullen Booth Elementary • Autumn Lunin, Safety Harbor Middle • Emily Maker, North Shore Elementary • Candace Reed, Azalea Elementary • Wendy Stryker, Safety Harbor Elementary In addition to naming the Teacher of the Year, Candace Reed was given the Outstanding Educator Fan Favorite Award. This award category was voted on by students, parents and the community via the Pinellas Education Foundation’s website.

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Faith Academy Preschool

727-391-9788 seminoleag.org

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1850 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater

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5495 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park 1831 Drew St, Clearwater

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First Baptist Preschool

250 78th Ave NE, St. Petersburg

Indian Rocks Christian School

12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo

Keswick Christian School

10101 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg

Lakeside Schristian School

1897 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater

Learning Adventures Preschool

4401 38th Ave N, St. Petersburg

727-239-7808 lakesidechristianschool.org 727-527-3180 www.AtLearningAdventures.com

LiFT Academy

727-434-8322 liftacademy.org

13400 Park Blvd, Seminole

Loving Arms Christian Preschool

727-595-2112 ctklc.org/preschool

11220 Oakhurst Road, Largo

Morning Star School

4661 80th Ave N, Pinellas Park

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Oakhurst Learning Center

727-596-3411 oakhurstlearningcenter.com

7777 62nd Ave N, St. Petersburg 13233 102nd Ave. N., Largo

Pinellas Academy of Math & Science

1775 S Highlands Avenue, Clearwater

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727-536-3600 pinellasprep.org

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2095 Belleair Rd, Clearwater

Shorecrest Prep

5101 1st St NE, St. Petersburg

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129 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater

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The Most Romantic Gift — Keep a lifelong fascination with your spouse

by Dr. Greg Smalley American couples spend billions each Valentine’s Day. Romantic cards, candy, flowers, candlelit dinners and even expensive jewelry — are these what true romance is all about? I’m not knocking such gestures, and this year I’ll likely buy some items on that list. But these things are mere romantic tokens. Gifts and dinner dates can enhance romance, but they do not define romance. Some couples fail to understand its essence and have instead replaced the heart of romance with symbolic tokens and obligatory outings.

thoughts, beliefs, opinions, fears, desires, needs, hopes and dreams.

However, after we’d been married for a few years, we encountered a romance buster – we became accustomed to each other. We gradually stopped asking questions and started believing that we knew everything there was to know about each other.

Proverbs 5:18-19 aptly describes the heart of romance: “Rejoice in the wife of your youth….May you always be captivated by her love”. True romance is more about being captivated by your spouse than buying flowers or chocolate.

Captivation is all about curiosity and interest – being allured by your spouse.

In order to have a healthy

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Every marriage has areas that are working well and areas that could use improvement. marriage, it’s important to evaluate these areas and give them the attention they need.

Here’s the great news: Romance and passion don’t have to naturally fade. I learned to nurture romance by renewing my mindset daily. I changed my attitude from seeking comfort in the familiar to remaining curious. When I pursue staying current with Erin’s inner world,

I’m captivated by her feelings, needs, fears, hopes and dreams, which is the very stuff that I spent hours learning about during our dating, engagement and early marriage years.

Lifelong fascination True romance is a deep, lifelong fascination with your mate. As you renew your curiosity, your wife or husband will seem even more alluring.

Your spouse and your marriage relationship are always changing;

there’s something new to discover every day. Being a lifelong student of your spouse and learning all you can about her or him is the most romantic gift you will ever give on any day of the year.

Dr. Greg Smalley is vice president of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family and the author of several books, including Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage.

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Adoption is Beautiful It was the middle of a work day, and my phone buzzed with multiple text messages coming through. I looked down to see who had so much to say on a Tuesday afternoon. It was my mom.

I moved away from home eight months ago with my husband, and in that time my mother, has taken a job working for Destiny Adoption Services in Florida. When she first started working there I thought it was glamourous. I was jealous. That day, my heart broke as I read the words she’d typed—the strongest woman I know was struggling with

the weight of placing these precious babies. All too quickly I realized that I had heard so many stories of children finding their forever homes, but I was completely ignoring the beginning of those stories. Needless to say, I stopped being jealous.

Adoption is beautiful, but before there is adoption, there is a child without a home.

do you make sure that he finds his forever home? You fight for him.

How do you tell a child to be placed that this is not his fault? How do you show him that he is not unlovable? How

I have met a handful of truly great ladies in my life but none compare to the women I’ve met fighting for these children. As I follow from afar the progress Destiny has made in bridging the gap between birth moms, children, and adoptive parents, I’m convinced more than ever that I am watching Christ in action.

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Though I have little experience in the world of adoption, I am no stranger to feeling guilty and unlovable. Aren’t we all familiar with shame on some level? Many of us learn to live with it, holding hands with the shame and altering the course of our lives to navigate the toxic seas within us. I didn’t talk to anyone about the self-hatred I harbored until I was already an adult, and to this day I wrestle with old feelings of guilt. When I finally told someone what I was struggling with, I was able to partner with a new mentality: acceptance. As a grown woman, this acceptance is revolutionary. As a child, this acceptance is vital.

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I cannot claim to know the heart of a child waiting to be adopted, but if I have paid any attention since my mother began working at Destiny, I can say that the end-goal is a forever home. It is for someone to say “Yes!” to you, someone to invite you in to stay, someone to accept you for all that you are and all that you may be, someone to love you unconditionally. This new mentality seems normal to those of us who grew up in homes like that, but to someone who was not allowed to grow where they were planted, it is a a whole new world.

Every day there are circumstances leading another birth mom to Destiny’s door, and every day those ladies are fighting hard to ensure the children they meet know that they are indeed someone’s “Yes!” The acceptance that these sweet ones need is not only in their forever homes, but in the attitudes and work ethics of their advocates. Because of people like Lisa Cuffaro (Founder and Director of Destiny Adoption Services), these children won’t feel unlovable.

Destiny Adoption Services and Consulting, Inc is a private not-for-profit adoption organization that provides adoption services to birth parents who are considering placing their child for adoption and to prospective adoptive parents who wish to grow their family.

Our team offers the best in support services for the adoptive family and the birth parent, including counseling services and assistance connecting the right child with the right family in both private and dependency adoption.

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Adoption is beautiful, because before an adoption takes place, there is a team of people fighting for that child to find his forever home.

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with Jim Daly Q: I heard a speaker say recently that we should set goals for our relationships.

I understand setting objectives for your career, health, finances, etc. But I’m not really tracking with how this could improve my marriage. What are your thoughts?

Jim: My wife, Jean, and I often talk to our sons about their goals. They usually mention things like grades or what they hope to achieve in sports. Those are great.

But we like to encourage them to think outside the box. Like, what can they do to develop their character as well?

SETTING GOALS IN YOUR MARRIAGE HELPS THE RELATIONSHIP GROW

also make it part of our conversation with each other for that season of life. And we talk regularly about how we see each other improving in that area. We cheer each other on, which brings us even closer together.

better, intentionally build character into your marriage. Be more considerate, more patient or more forgiving with each other.

And share positive feedback as you each see the other grow.

Of course, for a happy relationship you need something a little more inspiring than “staying together.” So find ways to keep your interest in each other alive.

Read books or watch movies you can discuss afterward. Have a common goal, like saving for that dream vacation. Even

MAKING VALENTINE’S DAY THOUGHTFUL AND HEARTFELT

And that prompted Jean and me to do some thinking: setting goals for our marriage is a great idea, too.

Q: I’ve come to dread Valentine’s Day, and I think my wife feels the same.

It’s gotten so commercial. And don’t get either of us started on the implied pressure to match other people’s Instagram-perfect romantic gestures!

What’s your take?

Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries: A growing number of couples feel the commercialism surrounding Valentine’s Day has reduced romance to a sack full of trinkets purchased at the last minute. It’s almost as if, on Feb. 14, love isn’t legitimately expressed if it doesn’t take the

We tend to discuss our relationship in terms of a theme. It could be “forgiveness” or “grace” or maybe “patience.” Then we try to weave that theme into every part of our marriage. So not only will we actually try to be more patient with each other, but we

Your marriage doesn’t have to be an endless string of mundane days. Set some basic goals and work them into your relationship.

form of stuffed teddy bears or decorative red boxes of chocolate or enormous bouquets of picture-perfect roses.

I think the key is trying to recapture the substance of the holiday. Start by giving careful thought to what makes your spouse feel loved. Maybe the traditional store-bought ideas really are the way to their heart. Or maybe they’d prefer a cozy night by the fireplace sipping hot chocolate. Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show your sweetheart how much he or she enriches your life — and it’s never wrong to celebrate that.

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But it’s also important that we make an effort to inject that same passion into our marriage on a regular basis. Husbands and wives have the opportunity to create romance every day of the year. We all have busy lives, so I know it’s not easy. But if we’re intentional about it, there are countless ways we can express our devotion.

Maybe it’s a date night, or a nice card, or just a quick email during the day to say, “I love you and I’m thinking about you.”

I can almost guarantee that something along those lines will mean more to your spouse in July or September than it does on Feb. 14!

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SIBLINGS CAN’T AGREE ON HOW TO HELP AGING MOTHER WITH FINANCES Q: My mom is in her late 80s and needs assisted living care, but her assets are insufficient to cover the cost. My older sister and I are tightening our belts to help out. Our other (younger) sister and her husband say they can’t contribute due to lack of financial resources. But they both have good jobs and healthy incomes. They buy expensive cars and go on extravagant annual vacations (which they have sometimes invited us to join).

Meanwhile, we’re helping out willingly but at great sacrifice. It’s hard not to feel resentful. What should we do?

Jim: Much depends upon the relational dynamics within your family. Are you on good terms with the sister who isn’t contributing to your mother’s upkeep? (Since she’s invited you to go on their vacations,

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that sounds fairly positive.) If so, you need to start talking about this.

It would probably be a good idea to bring all three sisters together for an honest conversation. Tell your younger sister what you’re thinking and feeling and solicit her honest feedback. If you need help covering the cost of your mother’s care, come right out and say so. It’s best if all of you could sit down together and hash this out face to face. Only then will you be able to start cooperating as a team.

But if the relationship isn’t conducive to this kind of healthy dialogue, you may have no choice except to resign yourself to the situation as it is. You can’t control your sibling or tell her what to do, even when you think it’s the right thing. You can only try to set a good example by doing what you believe to be right. If your sister would rather have new cars and exotic vacations, that’s her choice. She’s missing out on an important life experience in terms of accepting responsibility and honoring your mother -- but there probably isn’t much you can do to convince her of that. She’ll have to find it out for herself.

DEALING WITH PARENTING IMPERFECTIONS Q: How can I deal with my shortcomings as a parent? I love my family dearly and do my best, but I feel like I make a lot of mistakes with my kids.

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with Jim Daly 3. What will I do differently next time?

4. What’s my next move to reconnect with my child and move forward?

As I’ve worked through these questions in specific parenting situations, I’ve also developed more and more empathy and understanding for other parents -- including my own.

Along the way, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to continue learning grace, forgiveness, humility, love and patience through my role as an imperfect dad.

Even though we can drive each other nuts sometimes, as a family we’ve also come

to understand one another at a very deep level, and that fosters genuine empathy and connection within our home.

You can become a better parent by taking advantage of specific parenting tools (like our organization’s 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment, which you can find at FocusOnTheFamily.com/ parenting). Find out where your strengths lie and maximize those. Learn what your weaknesses are and work to shore those up. And, as should be the case in every area of life, be ready to apologize and repair when needed.

KEEPING A HEALTHY BALANCE IN MARRIAGE Q: My new husband and I are excited about starting married life together. We have big plans for the next few years -careers, starting a family, etc. -- but we also know we need to be realistic. Do you have any advice for prioritizing?

Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries: It’s pretty common for young couples to want it all -- a family and career success. And that’s not necessarily bad.

More than anything, though, remember this: how you handle opportunities that come your way over the next few years will either benefit your family or harm it.

Let’s say your spouse is up for a big promotion, but it will require your family to relocate to another state. How will that impact your career? How will it impact your children? Those are big decisions. As you work through them, keep a few things in mind.

First, complement each other. Note the difference: “compliment” (with an I) means “say nice things to and about each other.” And that’s important to do.

But “complement” (with an E) means “work together as a team.” Channel your competitiveness into your career, not your family. You and your spouse both bring something to the table that can help you decide how to best move forward.

at home and at work will shift over time as the needs of your family change. Be willing to adapt.

Third, and most important of all, let the health of your marriage guide every decision you make. Career goals and a bigger earning potential are important considerations.

But more zeroes on your paycheck won’t improve a bad marriage.

Even if you’ve been married for a while, a healthy balance between your career and your family begins with the decisions you make today. Achieve all you can at work, but keep the health of your family a bigger priority.

Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two.

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Love is a Powerful Motivator Dr. Kira Wilson

Red and pink hearts are everywhere. Boxes of chocolates and roses fill the entrance to grocery and retail stores this month. It’s a reminder to celebrate Valentine’s Day and share a little love. Love is defined differently depending on who you ask. It’s about romance for some, commitment for others, or a feeling you have for someone special. The term love is used to describe one’s feeling for pizza, a good book, a pet or family member. When asked what love is, one

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Kindergarten student thoughtfully responded, “Love is when you try to make someone feel good.”

However it may be defined, love is a powerful motivator. In addition to motivating young men to work hard to provide for a family, for independent women to compromise their career path and new parents to return to their roots, love can motivate children to obey, to achieve in school, and to love others.

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Parents and teachers are given the opportunity to train children in a manner that is rooted in love. Parenting (and teaching) styles vary, but studies show that children with parents who demonstrate love through support and encouragement (authoritative parenting style) are more likely to obey family rules and follow the model and values set by parents. Parental love motivates children to want to please their parents.

Unlike the authoritarian parent who rules with an iron fist, or the permissive parent with low expectations and limited boundaries, children in a loving home, with authoritative parents, are more likely to meet the high expectations to succeed in school.

This is also true for students in a classroom with a teacher who practices an authoritative approach, rather than an authoritarian or permissive one. Teachers who express love and offer support to their students are more effective teachers. Research reports that students who feel cared for by their teachers perform better in school and work hard to complete challenging tasks.

Children respond positively when a teacher takes an interest in them and exercises patience in teaching.

Love and kindness builds the relationship, bringing about a desire to satisfy the teacher.

Love is more than a feeling. Love is a practice. The Bible is replete with chapters devoted to defining love.

A common passage read at weddings, 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 in the New Testament, is a meaningful description of what love is and what love is not. Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not provoke, is not arrogant, and does not hold grudges. Genuine love is sacrificial. It is putting the needs of others above your own. When instruction is rooted in love, children blossom and learn to love others.

To consider each and every love “is” and “does not” read 1 Corinthians 13 online at: BibleGateWay.com For more information on Parenting Styles visit: www.LifeandLearning.net.

Dr. Kira Wilson is the Director of Covenant Academy in Pinellas County and the founder of Life and Learning, an education blog for parents. With more than 35 years in Christian education, her passion is to encourage and equip teachers and parents to develop in children a love for learning and a genuine relationship with God. She cherishes family time with her husband, children, and two grandchildren.

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ebruary 1 - 28 BUSCH GARDENS’ REAL MUSIC REAL MASTERS Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s longest running concert series returns. Watch and listen to incredible music spanning from the 1950s to today, plus all-new entertainment like “Ballroom with a Twist”! Grab a seat in the climate-controlled Stanleyville and see these memorable acts live at Busch Gardens. www.buschgardens.com February 1 - 28 THE PIGEON COMES TO TAMPA! A MO WILLEMS EXHIBIT Visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems and his cast of lovable characters at the Glazer Children’s Museum. Here, simple stories inspire hours of play and reveal the rich emotional lives of Mo’s characters.

The challenges of growing up, like learning to make yourself understood, or figuring out what it means to be a good friend, are gentle themes throughout. Along the way, children get to make their own art, surprises abound, and every exploration ends in fits of laughter! www.glazermuseum.org

February 2, 3, 9 & 10 SESAME STREET PIRATE PARTEY WEEKENDS AT BUSCH GARDENS Join your favorite Sesame Street crew decked out in pirate gear Saturdays & Sundays February 2 through 10 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Young lads and lasses are invited to join in the celebration each weekend, featuring: Pirate character dance parties with your favorite Sesame Street friends, Themed story times, a treasure scavenger hunt with beads, exclusive photo opportunities, color your own pirate bandana and more! www.buschgardens.com February 3, 10, 17 & 24 DILLYDALLY WITH DALI Children can discover the creative world of Dali through games, puzzles and arts + crafts activities which educate and encourage family interaction. Dillydally with Dali takes place under the direction of the museum’s Family Programs Coordinator in the 1st floor Education Classroom. www.thedali.org February 4

February 1 - 25 2019 EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort has launched its annual celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts beginning. The popular event will continue through Feb. 25, with more live music than ever before, along with fresh tastes to savor and new artwork to admire and bring home. New this year, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series expands to seven days a week during the festival, providing more opportunities than ever before to bask in live Disney magic. www.disneyworld.disney.go.com 44 • February 2019

111 YEARS OF BROADWAY Neil Berg’s 111 Years of Broadway returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall after 10 back-to-back sold-out tours! 111 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, and much more! These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows. www.rutheckerdhall.com

February 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 21 & 25 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING HOME GAMES The Tampa Bay Lightning have become one of the NHL’s must-see franchises.

Without a doubt, the Lightning are one of the best experiences in sports, and a visit to Amalie Arena makes it easy to see why.

This February make plans to come out and “Be the Thunder” as the Bolts take on the Vegas Golden Knights, the St. Louis Blues, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Calgary Flames, the Dallas Stars, the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres and the Los Angeles Kings. www.nhl.com/lightning February 5 CHILDREN’S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH FREE TUESDAY AT THE GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Join us for free, family fun at the GCM as the Children’s Board of Hillsborough proudly presents a Free Admission Tuesday. This event aligns with the Children’s Board’s mission to promote the well-being of children and families by uniting community partners, investing in innovative opportunities, and leading the county in the best practices so that the whole community can realize its full potential. www.glazermuseum.org February 5 I HAVE A DREAM This compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century” and the Civil Rights movement will inspire your students as they experience Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” www.strazcenter.org

February 7 - 18 FLORIDA STATE FAIR The fair returns for the 115th year with a “Uka-PALOOZA! / Hawaiian theme.

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100 free things to do. Come out with the entire family and enjoy all the excitement and rides you know and love from The Florida State Fair. Enjoy an amazing line up of concerts and shows! www.floridastatefair.com February 8 - 14 BE WINTER’S VALENTINE Join the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for Be Winter’s Valentine presented by Clearwater Toyota Visit CMA February 8-14 and kids 12 and under will receive $9.99 admission when you bring a Valentine’s Day card for Winter or any of the CMA’s resident, rescued animals. There will be a special Valentine’s dive presentations at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., a giant Valentine’s Day card you can sign, photo opportunities with “Be Winter’s Valentine” photo frame and mascot, and much more! www.seewinter.com February 9 TAMPA BAY RAYS FAN FEST 2019

Get ready for the Rays’ season by attending Rays Fan Fest, presented by Tampa Bay Times Saturday, February 9 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Rays.

Fan Fest is Free however season ticket holders are granted early entry beginning at 10 a.m. To obtain an admission ticket visit raysbaseball.com/fanfest Fans can choose to print their ticket at home or scan tickets from their smartphone. Parking for the event is free. Over 70 current and former major league players and coaches are expected to attend, and will appear at various stations throughout the day along with mascots Raymond and DJ Kitty. www.mlb.com/rays/fans/fan-fest February 12 CAROL BURNETT: AN EVENING OF LAUGHTER AND REFLECTION Comedic legend Carol Burnett returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall for the first time since 2011! If there is one thing this renowned six-time Emmy Award winner can do better than anyone else, it’s talk at length impromptu before a live audience. This is a rare opportunity to talk with Carol in the same enjoyable and intimate audienceinteractive format she developed with www.gulfcoastfamily.org

her studio audience on The Carol Burnett Show, which is the longest running musical comedy variety show in television history. www.rutheckerdhall.com February 12 - 28 HAMILTON The most expensive show in Broadway history is coming to Tampa in February and if you’re lucky, you may get to see it for only $10. The Straz Center and the producers of Hamilton announced their #HAM4HAM digital lottery drawing for discounted seats for the Tony Awardwinning musical. According to a news release, 40 seats will be distributed through the lottery for each performance when the show opens next month. Those seats will cost just $10 each. The lottery will open at 11:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 10 for tickets to the Tuesday, Feb. 12 performance.

To enter, download the official “Hamilton” app or visit hamiltonmusical.com/lottery and enter the online drawing two days before each production. Winners will be informed by 11 a.m. the following day via email or SMS and have until 4 p.m. the same day to purchase the tickets online. www.strazcenter.org

February 13 HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE ENRICHMENT DAYS AT MOSI What does it take to make a seed grow?

The seed needs water, nutrients and light to grow. Let MOSI help your child grow with our new Homeschool SEED days!

SEED Days are monthly enrichment classes for your homeschooler that complement your homeschool curriculum through hands-on explorations of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).

Pre-registration and payment are required. www.mosi.org www.gulfcoastfamily.org

February 13 AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL BUBLE’ This past August, Bublé returned to the stage after a lengthy absence for shows in Dublin, London and Sydney where he performed for over 150,000 fans. He has already completed five sold out world tours, won four Grammy Awards and sold over 60 million records over the course of his extraordinary career. Every full priced ticket purchased for the tour includes a standard CD or digital copy of Bublé’s highly anticipated new album love. www.amaliearena.com February 14 VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM The Florida Aquarium is serving up the perfect romantic dinner for you and your Valentine, featuring spectacular views of mesmerizing sea creatures. Stroll through the Aquarium with your sweetheart from 7-8 p.m., and then enjoy an elegant candlelit dinner alongside stingrays, sharks, sea turtles and thousands of colorful reef fishes. Your special dinner also includes fun Aquarium surprises, appetizers, complimentary drinks for the evening and a 3-course meal. www.flaquarium.org February 15, 16, 17 THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA: THE PLANETS

February 16 FREE SCREENING OF COCO AT AL LOPEZ PARK A loving cultural tribute with Academy Awards for both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, Coco is a deep but approachable film in the Miyazaki tradtion, with rich visuals matched by a thoughtful narrative that takes a family-friendly — and deeply affecting — approach to questions of culture, family, life, and death.

This free, outdoor screening will take place at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. Picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged! www.tampatheatre.org February 16 - 17 C.S. LEWIS ONSTAGE; THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, awardwinning actor Max McLean brings the brilliant Oxford Don to life, taking us on his extraordinary journey from hard-boiled atheist to “the most reluctant convert in all England“ . . . only to become the most influential Christian writer of the 20th century. www.strazcenter.org February 16 MFA MAKE & TAKE SATURDAYS Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. FREE with Museum admission. No registration necessary. Recommended for ages five and older, but entire families are encouraged to participate. www.mfastpete.org

February 18 PRESIDENTS DAY AT THE HISTORY CENTER Celebrate Presidents Day with special presentations and activities at the History Center. Join us for pop-up talks with our curators and archivists, kids activities and more, all included with admission.

Brad Massey, curator of public history, will present “The American Presidency, the Cold War, and the Militarization of Florida,” in TECO Hall, while History Center archivists will display “presidential” items from our collection. Enjoy special Presidents Day crafts for kids, docent tours and more. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org February 19 BALCONY TO BACKSTAGE TOUR OF THE TAMPA THEATRE Learn the Theatre’s secrets, stories, art and architecture and witness its historic restoration efforts with a “balcony to backstage” tour of Tampa’s majestic movie palace. The 90-minute tours will kick off in the lobby at 11:30am and include a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. www.tampatheatre.org February 19 HYMN: SARAH BRIGHTMAN IN CONCERT

February 16, 17, 23, 24 2019 BAY AREA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL @ MOSI Take a time-travel adventure into the 18th century at the annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen in a jubilee!

Journey back in time as more than 100 merchants contribute to the atmosphere of this charming 16th century village.

Experience live armored jousting, 12 stages of entertainment, 7 theme weekends, and fun and food for the whole family! www.bayarearenfest.com

The Planets align with NASA video on the big screen for the 100th anniversary of Holst’s sonic trip through the galaxy. Based in astrology, which enthralled Gustav Holst, each section is meant to capture the character of the planet. When it premiered in 1918, The Planets was an instant hit, and Holst resented how the work pulled his life into its own kind of black hole, devoid of composing the way he yearned. www.floridaorchestra.org To advertise, call 727-612-0783

Known for her three-octave range and for pioneering the classical-crossover music movement, Sarah Brightman has amassed global sales of more than 30 million units.

The only artist to have simultaneously topped Billboard’s dance and classical music charts, Brightman has racked up more than 180 gold and platinum awards in over 40 countries. She is also known for her iconic star turn in The Phantom of the Opera. www.themahaffey.com February 2019 • 45

February 20 - 24 SHEN YUN Classical Chinese dance, with its distinct elegance, vividness, and athleticism, is the perfect way to bring more than 5,000 years of Chinese culture and stories to life. The dancers’ seamless interaction with grand animated backdrops puts you right inside the story. Along with dazzling costumes and enchanting music, you are instantly transported to another time and place.

SHEN YUN is simply gorgeous stage magic - a must see! www.themahaffey.com

February 21 - 24 2019 DISNEY PRINCESS 1/2 MARATHON WEEKEND Join the Disney Princesses in a dreamcome-true weekend of majestic runs in the most magical place on Earth by running with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Come join Mickey and friends for an extraordinary race weekend— put your endurance through the paces, enjoy amazing entertainment and earn commemorative medals. No matter your skill level, you’ll be a part of a community of fun-spirited runners—uniquely Disney! www.disneyworld.disney.go.com

February 21 - 24 PATEL CONSERVATORY PRESENTS MAGIG TREE HOUSE; DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK For two decades, young readers have been enthralled by Mary Pope Osborne’s inventive Magic Tree Housebook series.

Students in grades 2 through 4 perform this fantastical musical adaptation of the first book, Dinosaurs Before Dark, when Jack and Annie’s tree house transports them back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.

The siblings courageously encounter the creatures and characters in this whimsical story where they learn that things are not always what they seem. www.strazcenter.org February 22 WINTER ON THE BEACH 2019 Clearwater Marine Aquarium will be celebrating its 7th annual signature dinner and auction, Winter on the Beach, at the Sandpearl Resort. This fundraising event will benefit CMA’s core mission: the care of our resident and rehabilitating marine animals. For more information call 727-441-1790. www.seewinter.com

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February 22, 23, 24 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Michael Francis leads a rare performance of the full work, proving A Midsummer Night’s Dream is so much more than the famous “Wedding March.” Also, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27 with Anne-Marie McDermott. Free tickets for kids and teens in advance. www.floridaorchestra.org February 23 FINDING NEVERLAND AT RUTH ECKERD HALL The winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash “captures the kidat-heart,” says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, “It’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Directed by visionary Tony-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. www.rutheckerdhall.com February 24 JIM BRICKMAN - SHARE THE LOVE Jim Brickman, best-selling solo pianist, returns to the Capitol Theatre to celebrate two decades of music. Experience the sounds of the award-winning hit-maker, pianist and recording artist as he brings one of the most entertaining and romantic concert events of the year. Get ready for a night of emotion and humor with music that touches the heart. www.rutheckerdhall.com

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Disney’s International Festival of the Arts Walt Disney World Epcot disneyworld.disney.go.com

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Experience the ultimate cultural celebration as food, art and entertainment perfectly merge into this 3rd annual event!

Florida State Fair www.floridastatefair.com

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Raymond James Stadium www.monsterjam.com Rays Fan Fest Tropicana Field tampabay.rays.mlb.com

FREE EVENT. Meet your favorite players, tour the Rays clubhouse, and more!

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Lightning Hockey Amalie Arena lightning.nhl.com

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena.

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C.S. Lewis Onstage Straz Center, Feb 16–17 www.strazcenter.org

Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max McLean brings the brilliant Oxford Don to life.

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Cinderella – Russian National Ballet Ruth Eckerd Hall www.rutheckerdhall.com

Relive the timeless fairytale LIVE on stage performed by one of the top touring ballet companies in the world. www.gulfcoastfamily.org

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