FL411 Magazine - October

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A Monthly Entertainment And Events Guide.

OKTOBERFEST

AND HALLOWEEN

PARTIES!

+ HAUNTED HOUSES A GUIDE TO

Inside: People to Know l Bar Guide l Paparazzi l Movies l Events | *Facebook: /FL411 Magazine

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OCTOBER 2014 MUSIC SHOWCASE

HALLOWEEN PARTIES

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NEW FEATURES, NEW CONTENT!

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Know Them! Events St. Pete has its people to know.

Here they are!

FL411 Magazine Staff

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CEO/Publisher.............................................Kevin Ellsworth Creative Director.......................................AriesLab Designs Senior Account Executive........................Chris P. Bacon Account Executive.................................Natasha Creighton Account Executive.................................................Dan Druff Account Executive ............................................Doug Graves Account Executive .............................................Jay Walker Account Executive..............................................Joy KilStaff Writer.................................................................Robin Banks Staff Writer.....................................................Steve Hillcrest Photographer....................................................Sonny Hines Media Consultant......................................................Sue Flay Social Media Director......................................Kaitlyn Thayer ContributorWriters Real Estate.........................................................Amber Davis Travel ..............................................Deborah Christofferson

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Oktoberfest Who knew how much beer we have here!?!?

Who’s Hot!

Its a busy month! Amanda shows Check it out and us what it means see what’s to do! to hoop!

Haunted

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By FL / for FL

So many haunted *NEW* Feature! houses to see.

We list them.

Tech.........................................7 Fitness.....................................8 Paparazzi...............................12 Bar Guide...............................14 Events...................................16 Food...............................18 Music.....................................20

Drink. Beats. Eats...................21 Movies.....................................22 HeSaid/SheSaid.....................23 Wine...................................31 Sports...............................34 Horoscopes..........................36 Who’s Hot...............................41

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TECHNEWS

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BEST

THE HANDS DOWN THE BEST GHOST HUNTING TECH GADGET IS: The proton pack, designed by Dr. Egon Spengler, is a manportable particle accelerator system that is used to create a charged particle beam composed of protons - that is fired by the proton gun (also referred to as the “neutrona wand”[citation needed]). Described in the first movie as a “positron collider”, it presumably functions by colliding highenergy positrons to generate its proton beam. The beam allows a Ghostbuster to contain and hold “negatively charged ectoplasmic entities”. This containment ability allows the wielder to position a ghost above a trap for capture.[3] The name proton pack is not used in the original movie at all,[4] and is not used until the subway tunnel scene in Ghostbusters II, when Egon says that they should get their proton packs.

The doorman to the Mayor’s mansion also uses the term proton pack as a toy for his little brother. Egon then replies that “A proton pack is not a toy.”

TO

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OTHER THAN HAVING A GHOSTBUSTERS PROTON PACK, OBVIOUSLY

EVP Reader

Electronic voice phenomena, or EVP, is the mysterious recording of voices from an unknown source. Where these voices come from (theories include ghosts, other dimensions and our own subconscious) and how they are recorded on various devices is unknown, unless you are a certified ghostbuster. There are many units available but Sony’s sleek design just looks so cool.

Non-Contact IR Thermometer

One of the many occurrences during a ghost hunt is the fluctuation in temperature. They are referred to on the field as “cold spots”.

These happenings could indicate a ghostly presence; Of course before you conclude to paranormal evidence, you want to make sure you are correctly evaluating the situation.

Using a non-contact IR thermometer can help you get this job done.

ElectroMagnetic Field (EMF) Meters

Peter Venkman and Egon Spengler used PKE meters in Ghostbusters, but “real” ghost hunters use EMF meters as a key part of their specter tracking arsenal. Brian Harnois of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS), explains: “Ghost hunters use the meters to look for spikes in the EMF signal, with the spikes suggesting a change in electrical current, and thus a spirit being.”

Thermal Imaging Camera

Darn.

We thought we could pick one up at Home Depot this year.

Thermal imaging was memorably featured in the movie Predator, where an alien hunter used its ability to see in the infrared spectrum to track its prey day or night. The thermal imaging camera sees its environment in exactly the same way. It’s one of the most sought-after pieces of equipment used by paranormal investigators. It allows you to see hot or cold spots in any location and track temperature fluctuations in real time. It is, without a doubt, one of the most valuable tools for a ghost hunter

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FITNESS&HEALTH

Halloween Exercises

Kit Kat - 2 fun size bars

Cal.210 Fat.11g RUN: 17min SWIM: 15min LIFT: 37min

Skittles - 1 fun size pack

Cal.60 Fat.0.5g RUN: 5min SWIM: 4min LIFT: 7min

Peanut M&Ms - 1 fun size pack

Cal.90 Fat.5g RUN: 8min SWIM: 6min LIFT: 11min

Butterfinger – 2 fun size bars

Sour Patch Kids - 1 fun size pack Starbursts - 8 pieces

Cal.160 Fat.3g RUN:12min SWIM: 11min LIFT: 19min

Cal.170 Fat.7g RUN: 13min SWIM: 12min LIFT: 30min

It’s finally here—that time of year when we embrace the ghouls, goblins, other spooky creatures and fun festivities of the night. While for some, the thought of bowls and bags of chocolate and other sweet treats may cause a bit of fright, have no fear this year! There’s plenty of fun to be had by adding these exercises to your workout on Halloween night!

WARMUP: Frankenstein Walk Beginning in a standing position, step forward with the right foot and swing the left leg out in front of the body. Step down with the left foot and swing the right leg out, reaching the left hand toward the right foot.

Cal.210 Fat.0g RUN: 16mihn SWIM: 15min LIFT: 24min

Three Musketeers - 2 fun size bars

Cal.127 Fat.4g RUN: 10min SWIM: 9min LIFT: 15min

Tootsie Rolls - 5 pieces

Cal.17 Fat. 2.5g RUN: 9min SWIM: 38min LIFT: 14min

Halloween weekend approaches, and with it, costume parties, girls in “tastefully seductive” costumes and bowls of tastily seductive treats in convenient single-serving packages.

But don’t be fooled by words like “fun size” and “snack size.” The next thing you know, one little bite-sized candy bar has become 32 and you’re curled in the corner covered in chocolate, crying and surrounded by nothing but empty wrappers and guilt.

Just look how long you have to workout in order to break even on those calories. If it makes you feel any better, we just finished our first bag of candy this morning. On Sept 30th.

AGILITY: Soaring Witch Starting in a standing position, get a “running” start by taking three quick steps to the left. On the third step, shift the weight fully onto the left foot as you draw the right leg behind the left; at the same time, rotate your imaginary broomstick to the outside of your left hip.

Strength: Pouncing Werewolf Begin in downward-facing dog and slowly shift forward, stacking the shoulders over the wrists as you pull the right knee into the chest, rounding the back as you challenge the muscles of the core. Hold for 1-2 seconds in “scared cat” and, as you exhale, step the right foot back and begin to shift your weight back. Moving toward downwardfacing dog, bend the knees deeply, coming into an extended crouching position. Inhale in “pouncing werewolf” and, as you exhale, repeat the movement on the opposite side.

Cool-down: Perched Gargoyle Stand shoulder width apart, toes turned out. Touch the ears, and begin to squeeze the shoulder blades together. Hold for 20-30 sec. as you stretch. Now, slowly begin to lower down into a squat, placing the hands on the ground in between the feet.

*Calories burned from exercise based on a 180-lb. male. Running - 11.5-min. mi.; cycling - easy pace, less than 10 mph. Source: BodyBuilding.com

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Brains?

www.angryelephanttattoos.com 102 Pierce Christie Dr, Valrico, FL 33594

(813) 651-1257

St.PETERSBURG AREA This is your guide for the people you need to know RIGHT NOW eveyother kid in school wanted to be astronaut. My dad had a usmc tattoo on his arm and my aunt was probably one of the first women to get her face tattooed in the early 90’s, so its always been a part of my life.

Jon Schueler aka ‘Baltimore Jon’ Artist, Master of the Ink

Suncoast Tattoos 6850 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach suncoasttattoos.net/

FL411: Any future plans?

JON: One day I’ll own my own shop when I feel like dealing with the polotics. But for now I just enjoy what I do. Look forward to continue meeting and tattooing people all over!

FL411: I am impressed with your skill, how can I get some Ink done by you?

JON: I work at suncoast tattoos right on gulf blvd next to Ricks reef and across from the McDs. If anyone wanted to check me out, they can look me or suncoast up on facebook or call my cell at (410) 533-1254 or the shop phone at (727) 575-7935

FL411: Introduce yourself to our readers!

JON: I am Jon Schueler, otherwise known as baltimore jon. I am an award winning tattoo artist from baltimore, md. ive been tattooing for 14 years and have been in a couple of tattoo magazines through out my career. my specialties are realizm and black and grey, but i am very diverse and have just as many awards in color as i do black and gray. i moved to florida july last year, and taking over the beach one canvas at a time!!

FL411: Where can we find you on Halloween?

JON: Ha. On haloween you could find me anywhere, ecspecially on my favorite holiday. I wont make plans, I just go where the night takes me!!!!!!!

FL411: Do you have any halloween tattoo stories?

JON: Halloween taattoo stories? I did my color portrait of Michael Myers on halloween. That or I wear crazy eye contacts that I get an interesting response from the customers with lmao!!!!! One year I seran wrapped an apprentice to the door, idk it was halloween lol.

FL411: Say, if any of our readers say they saw you in here, will you hook them up?

JON:Def, if anyone comes in and says they saw me from this magazine I would shave 20 bucks or so off the top. I always try to be generous because im better off you walkin around with my work then not! So are you! I look forward to meeting everyone.

FL411: Haha, we like the confidence out of you. We also like your work Jon...I think we are going to send our new Interns down for a little initiation tattoo to see it in action. See you soon!

FL411: What started you into tattooing?

JON: I’ve always been artisticly inclined. and I’ve always said I wanted to be a tattoo artist, when

Michelle Wurster Photographer, Artist

Moments of a Lifetime Photography facebook.com/michelle.wurster.75 www.flickr.com/photos/michellewurster/ FL411: Introduce yourself to our readers!

Michelle: I am Michelle Wurster, my company is Moments of a Lifetime Photography. I’ve been in Florida for three years. I got started 21 years ago shooting weddings for the local Elks lodge in New Hampshire. Since then I’ve shot hundreds of weddings. I am proudly offering instant printing at special events. It’s something no one else seems to be doing. The guest gets to choose there favorite picture. We make a print or a photo gift, such as magnets or key chain. I set my table up as a photo cash bar or as a custom party favors service. It’s always fun and interactive and everyone loves getting a photo to take home.

FL411: Scariest moment you had while holding a camera?

Michelle: I left my camera bag outside of a limo to get shots of the bride and groom inside. A car squeezed by the small space and road over my camera bag only crushing a couple 4 packs of film. Glad I had more film and not a crushed $3000 camera.

FL411: How are you liking the area?

Michelle: I love Florida. I have lived near downtown St. Pete, Dunedin, Seminole and now I live in Indian Rocks Beach. The beach is great. Family beach pictures at weddings at sunset are my favorite to shoot.

FL411: I am impressed with your skill, how can I hire you for my next event!?

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Michelle: I am reachable by email, phone,website and Facebook. I am available for instant print services or a photo cash bar. We print 4x6 color prints, key chains and magnets for as low as $5 each. A CD of the event is available at the end of the event for a price according to the number of images.

There is no fee for me to attend but I do require a minimum of 40 guests.

We love fundraisers and benefits. We gladly contribute to the cause with a percentage of sales.

FL411: Where can we find you on Halloween?

On Halloween I am still available for your party.

I have a private party on the 25th for a cleaning company.

FL411: What was the best costume you ever wore for halloween?

Roller derby girl, with skates..

MUSICSHOWCASE

Brian Caudill

Oct 2 Beach Fyre BBQ Grill 8 - 11 Oct 3 the Ageing Still 9 - 1 (duo) Oct 5 Harry’s beach bar Sirata Resort st Pete beach Oct 7 palm pavilion Oct 9 bamboo beach bar and grill johns pass Oct 10 Peggy Oneills (duo) 9 - 1 Oct 11 Clear Sky Draught Haus 6 - 10 Dunedin Oct 13 Clear Sky Beachside Cafe 7 - 10pm Clearwater beach Oct 14 Frenchys Outpost 5:30 - 9:30 Dunedin Oct 16 Beach Fyre BBQ Grill 8 - 11 Oct 17 JolliMons Grill 6:30 - 10:30 (duo) Oct 21 palm Pavilion 6 - 10 Oct 23 bamboo beach bar and grill 6 - 9 johns pass Oct 24 Dunedin Smokehouse 8 - 11 (duo) Dunedin Oct 25 Cork n Brew 8 - 12 Oct 27 clear Sky beachside Grill 7 - 10pm Clearwater beach Oct 28 Frenchys Outpost 5:30 - 9:30 Dunedin Oct 30 Beach Fyre BBQ grill 5:30 - 9:30

Beach Bum Pirate Oct 1 @ Gators 5:30-9:30 Oct 2 @ 2 Palms Bar and Bistro 5:00-9:00 Oct 5 @ Cricketers for Survivor Sunday Cut out Cancer weekend 11:00-1:30 Then @ 2:00pm in The Dunk Tank Oct 8 @ Gators 5:30-9:30 Oct 9 @ Cricketers 8:00- Midnight Oct 10 @ Pirate Ship out of Clearwater Beach Oct 11 @ Lucky Dill Palm Harbor 7:00-11:00 Oct 22 @ Gators 5:30-9:30 Oct 23 @ Cricketers 8:00- Midnight Oct 29 @ Gators 5:30- 9:30 Oct 30 @ 2 Palms Bar and Bistro 5:00-9:00

Greg Billings Oct 1 @ Daiquiri Shak Oct 4 @ Quaker Steak and Lube Suncoast Crime Prevention 2014 Charity Poker Run 2:00-4:00pm Oct 5 @ Cricketers Dunedin 6:30-9:00pm Oct 10 @ Cotee River Bike Fest 8:00-10:00pm Oct 11 @ Crystal River Harley Davidson 1:00-3:00pm Oct 16 @ Hogan’s Beach Tampa Oct 25 @ Buckets Tavern and Tap Oct 26 from Sat 9:00pm - Sun 12am

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Hard Moose @ Clearwater Beach Boat Races

Getting Down@Reggae Rise Up Festival

Loving The Beach @Hogan’s Beach

Living it up @ Hogan’s Beach

Always Having Fun@The Salty Rim

Rock Out @ Beef Burger’s

You Never have to Wait@Biff Burgers

Rocking it @ Sea Hags

Girls Night Out @Quaker Steak and Lube

Best Time @ Salty Rim

Loving Bike Night@Quaker Steak and Lube

Rocking it out@ Jannis Live

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Friends meet @ 3 Daughters Brewery

Chillin @ 2Palms Bar & Bistro

Jessica Rose @ Beachfyre BBQ Grille

Loving it @Gators

Resinated@Daiquiri Shak

Having FUN@3Daughters Brewery

Hanging @Dunedin’s Smokehouse

Sunsets @ Caddy’s

Some ones Getting Married

Always Rocking it @ Ka’Tiki

Hanging with Friends@Caddy’s

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Boneless wings & Fries $4.99 1.5 Beer / 3 Crown

mexican monday $7.99 fajitas $1 Taco 1.5 Beer / 3 Crown

$9.99 chef special 1.5 Beer / 3 Crown

Whiskey Wedesday $1.5 Beer / 3 Crown

meatloaf $8.99 1.5 Beer / 3 Crown

Beer Battered haddock $9.99 2.49 Fireball

Boneless wings & Fries $4.99 2.49 Fireball

Live music Tiki bar on the beach $3.50 coronas $4.50 heinekens

Live music Tiki bar on the beach $3.50 coronas $4.50 heinekens

Live music Tiki bar on the beach $3.50 coronas $4.50 heinekens

Live music Tiki bar on the beach $3.50 coronas $4.50 heinekens

Live music Tiki bar on the beach $3.50 coronas $4.50 heinekens

Live music Tiki bar on the beach $3.50 coronas $4.50 heinekens

Live music Tiki bar on the beach $3.50 coronas $4.50 heinekens

live music 5-8pm 2-4-1 well, domestic & call

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happy hour 5-7pm happy hour 5-7pm happy hour 5-7pm happy hour 5-7pm happy hour 5-7pm happy hour 5-7pm happy hour 5-7pm 1/2 off wells, calls, 1/2 off wells, calls, 1/2 off wells, calls, 1/2 off wells, calls, 1/2 off wells, calls, 1/2 off wells, calls, 1/2 off wells, calls, wines & domestic drafts wines & domestic drafts wines & domestic drafts wines & domestic drafts wines & domestic drafts wines & domestic drafts wines & domestic drafts 1/2 off food *rotates daily 1/2 off food *rotates daily 1/2 off food *rotates daily 1/2 off food *rotates daily 1/2 off food *rotates daily 1/2 off food *rotates daily 1/2 off food *rotates daily $5 Absolut Bloody mary $2.50 Mimosa

Margarita special

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25% off bottles of wine

Caribbean Rum Special

Martini Special

House Sangria

food specials

happy hour open til 7pm $1 off all draft beer & wine

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1.99 Bud Lt Pints 2.50 Yuengling $2 Off Burgers $2 Off Appetizers

Brian Caudell Stick Martin LIVE Open Mic Night 80's Music Videos $2 Off U-Peel Kids Eat FREE 7-10pm 8-11pm $3 Beach Balls Shrimp $4.95 Mahi Sand1.50 Tacos $3 Firecrackers $4 Craft Drafts which 3 Fireball Buck-A-Bone Ribs $1 Off Vodka $3 Wheat Beer $3 Fat Tire Drafts 7-10pm

Bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas 11am-4pm 1/2 Price Wine Bottle 50% Off Wine Bottle Night All you can eat, Sunday Night Brunch Buffet, 11am

BLOODY MARY BAR open 10a - 3p Live Music 5-9pm

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Karaoke 8-11pm $7.99 Bud Lt Pitchers $9.99 Yuengling $5 $2 Bud Lt Drafts $4 Bacardi Drinks Nachos/$6 Wraps

Happy Hour, 3pm-7pm Happy Hour, 3pm-7pm 2 Draft, $4 Crafts Beers, Boutique Oyster Night, $5 Moscow Mules, Boutique Oyster Night $2 House Wines & $2 Wells fresh Oysters 1/2 Price Apps Midnight Mojito, Margarita’s Thirsty Thursday, $10 1/2 Price Apps Midnight to 3am Teapot Cocktails to 3am

happy hour LIVE Music 5-9pm happy hour happy hour Florida Folk Night 6-10pm BLOODY MARY BAR open 11am-7pm happy hour 1am-7pm happy hour 11am-7pm 11am-7pm 11am-7pm 10a - 3p Live Music 5-9pm $2.5 well / $2 .5draft / $2.5 well / $2 .5draft / $2.5 well / $2 .5draft / $2.5 well / $2 .5draft / $2.5 well / $2 .5draft / $2.5 wine $2.5 wine $2.5 wine $2.5 wine $2.5 wine

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Free Trivia $2.00 Fireball Shots

Act III $7-11pm2.00 Fireball Shots

AI & JC Show $2.00 Fireball Shots

Live Music $2.00 Fireball Shots

Live Music $2.00 Fireball Shots

LIVE Music 7-11pm $2.00 Fireball Shots

CARLOS and JOE @ 3PM

MARGARITA MONDAYS! $4.75 Margaritas $2 Tacos

Elvis LIVES! @ 6:30PM

Stacey Knights Cool Jazz on Hot Nights! @ 6PM

Rockin’ Pianos @ 7PM

game day sunday $3 blue moon drafts $4 three olive

Mason jar monday .40 wings $4 Wells and select drafts

All night happy hour $3 wells $5 small plates

Trivia & yard night 7p - close $4 jack Daniels

three for all live music $3 craft cocktails $3 purple haze

pix & mix buckets 15% off buckets $7 goose and bull live music

7p- close $10 yard cocktails $4.50 sam adams

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GETOUT

Tuesday, Oct 28 5:30p to 11:00p

SKRILLEX - Fall Tour Hogans Beach, Tampa, FL

Come join us at Hogan’s Beach Tampa for Skrillex’s Fall Tour – brought to you by RED BULL, Sunset Events & Disco Donnie Presents! This is one event you do not want to miss. For Cabana Reservations Call (813) 310-3532. www.hogansbeachtampa.com

Battle in the Gulf Fishing Rodeo KENNEDY BOULEVARD

CYCLOVIA TAMPA Oct 19, 2014 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Join us for a fun day of running, cycling, skating, walking, dancing in Downtown Tampa! Each block will have interactive bicycle/pedestrian safety presentations, free helmet fittings, “pop-up” interactive street games, “slow” bike races, food trucks and more! The activity is free and appropriate for all ages. www.CycloviaTampabay.com

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Johns Pass Village, St. Pete

Saturday, October 25, 2014 2:00 pm PRE-REGISTER before October 11th and you will be entered to win a free entry into tournament and 2 Grouper Rods from Dogfish Tackle (valued at $300)! $195 Entry Fee to Main Tournament $100 for each Battle (Pelagic Battle, Bottom Fish Battle & Big Fish Battle) 100% PAYBACK TOURNAMENT! Apply today at AnglerArmory.com or at Dogfish Tackle.

Captain’s Meeting Thursday, October 23rd Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company 7pm www.AnglerArmory.com

OCTOBER 2014

October 24-26, 2914 Madeira Beach , FL

John’s Pass Seafood Festival

This two and a ½-day outdoor festival, features continuous musical entertainment, an art and craft show and a wide selection of local seafood vendors to tempt your taste buds. The many features of the event include an Art & Craft Show, tons of fresh local seafood, a Halloween Block Party, live music throughout the village, trick-or-treating and a children’s costume contest. www.johnspass.com

Saturday, October 25th

Coral Skies Music Festival

Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

“All day music. Two stages. Food Trucktopia.

Craft Beer. Garden of Art.”

October 9, 2014

A Taste of Clearwater Westfield Countryside Mall The 25th Annual A Taste of Clearwater is a local tradition hosted by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The evening will include food, drinks and entertainment from our great community! We will have the usual favorites along with an exclusive VIP area. The VIP area will be located on the ice skating rink at Westfield Countryside Mall and will play host to our Clearwater CookOff Challenge!

Competing chef’s from four area restaurants will go head to head all for your tastebuds!

NEED MORE?

Friday, October 17, 2014 7:30 pm

The Brew Mile

Brighthouse Networks Field St. Petersburg

That’s what the Coral Skies Music Festival promises to bring to Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater this year.

Over a dozen indie bands will bring their rockin’ tunes to the Amp, including the indie pop rock of Cage the Elephant, former Strokes singer Julian Casablancas with his new band the Voidz, the Hold Steady, and a slew of others.

So all you festy go-ers, save the date. It’s going to be one to remember!

Do you love running? Do you love beer? How about charity? If your answer is “yes” to these things, you’ll want to participate in The Brew Mile!

The Brew Mile is a huge party that includes live music, DJs, games, costumes, and a “fun run.” This “fun run” is 1 mile long, where water stations are replaced with craft beer stations every 1/4 mile! Following the run, there will be a 3-hour open bar party courtesy of Saint Arnold!

This event is in partnership with Cigar City Brewing.

www.CoralSkiesfest.com

www.BrewMile.com

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October 18, 2014 9am - 3pm Local bakers will compete for the title of Best Cupcake at the Ybor City Saturday Market’s annual Cupcake Festival.

What else is there to know really? www.ybormarket.com

www.clearwaterflorida.org/

Saturday, October 25th from 6pm - 2am

Guavaween Festival 2014: Voodoo Carnival

October 25, 2014

The 2014 Guavaween Festival has a new format.

813area.com and Big City Events have partnered to produce the premier Halloween event in Florida. The 29th annual event will be taken back to it’s roots and take place at The Cuban Club.

Guavaween will feature 5 Themed areas which include a street festival, theatre shows, dance club, lounge and live concerts! Come early and stay late as the event goes from 6pm to 2am!

World Famous Mama Guava Costume Contest for $1,000 CASH prize will also take place! www.guavaweentampa.com

Folkfest St. Pete is a two-day music festival featuring premier folk musicians from the Southeast, as well as art from the region’s most notable folk artists. Food vendors, children’s activities, craft beer garden.

In and Around The Cuban Club, Ybor City, FL

Saturday, November 1st, 2014

Ghost Ship Party

Party like a Yacht Star on Yacht StarShip’s Fall Music Party Cruise series presented by Budweiser - the hottest live music on the water! Rock the Yacht is taking off on 9 select dates, featuring a spectacular 3-hour cruise on the waters of Tampa Bay, energetic live bands, dancing, and multiple decks of entertainment! Each cruise has a fun party theme along with food and drink specials for purchase, so see the cruise schedule below and choose the cruise that Rocks your Yacht! Sponsored by Budweiser.

Tickets available at www.yachtstarship.com

October, 2014 This month is filled with Ocktoberfest Parties, Halloween Parties, Haunted Houses and amazing food.

You deserve it.

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food&spirits

The Salty Rim

9524 Blind Pass Road St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706 Phone: 727.851.9955 Website: www.thesaltyrim.com

For everyone who loves the redemptive powers of the sea and the sensual tastes of the very freshest foods and great drinks, the cure is indeed here: St. Pete Beach’s most festive dining experience, the SALTY RIM GRILL. ​​ The Salty Rim is something from the imagination of an old Florida dreamer or Buffet song. The fresh food is influenced by the great tastes of the Caribbean, Florida Keys and places that rim the Gulf of Mexico. ​​But it’s even more than that, The Salty Rim is a state of mind; the nearest faraway place that the fun loving people of Tampa Bay can escape to… and please when you enter, be sure to check your worries at the door.

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MUSICNEWS JEFF THAL

Drummer, songwriter and producer.

Jeff is the original drummer for his brother Ron Thal’s band BUMBLEFOOT (he plays with Guns N’Roses - replaced Slash).

Jeff plays on 3 of his CD’s. He has been in Modern Drummer and DRUM! Magazines 4 times. He also endorses Ddrum drums currently. As a producer, Jeff recently produced 14year old Angela Rodriguez on HavUHeard..who is now an American Idol contestant.

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bout an upcoming benefit concert right here in our backyard? We met with Jeff Thal, Founder and CEO of HavUHeard, Inc and all around cool guy to find out more. He sat us down and informed us of what’s coming, “Our mission is very clear - to better the world and enrich lives through music and art. At HavUHeard we support aspiring, hard-working and extremely talented artists that truly deserve to be seen and heard by the world AND we help children in need by donating portions of our profits to charities, through our non-profit organization. Combined, we aim to provide HOPE for all - touching souls, awakening the spirit, and MOVING MOUNTAINS....with a little help from the arts”.

When I first moved here three years back I immediately noticed the amount of talented artists in the area. I asked Jeff how he put the lines between the dots, “HavUHeard, Inc. was originally created as an innovative, unconventional record label as a showcase platform for new, “unheard” of, talented and aspiring musicians that deserve to be heard by the world - but have yet to be due to the incredibly tough nut to crack

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called The Music Industry. We are expanding to do the same with unseen art, apparel, aspiring authors and film-makers on top of the music. HavUHelped is our non-profit organization devoted toward the raising and donating money to children’s Charities...ones that we’ve hand-picked and feel passionate about.

The ones we know the donations go where it counts.

Places where our contributions can make a difference in a child’s life. We donate a generous portion of every sale to these organizations - art, music and much more! It’s our way of strengthening the entire mission of the company.”

We went on to ask Jeff where he plans to donate, “We are partnering with the Children’s Home Society of Florida, who is very excited to be working with us on these concert events, and the cause overall.”

We’re sure that anyone would be amped to be a part of HavUHeard. Some of the best talent in the area and it’s helping the world...sign us up!

You can be sure to find us hanging out at their next show, which is quickly coming up in November.

Dubbed, “Rock The Beach” and hosted by Shephard’s Beach Resort on Clearwater Beach, this concert is sure to be remembered!

We thanked Jeff for his time and we are excited to be covering HavUHeard, INC as things progress. He left us with one last invite, “Come celebrate with us and enjoy a day of live music, art and more - and help us provide HOPE and culture for the children who will shape our tomorrow!” Now, how can you possibly say no to that? For more information make sure to check out their website, www.havuheard.com

Drinks

Beats

Eats

Sea Hags

The Green Lemon

2 Palms Bar & Bistro

Accessible by land or sea, Sea Hags has earned a reputation for wonderful tasting food in a relaxed beautiful waterfront setting perfect for lunch, dinner or just a cold drink and a snack. Sea Hags offers a varied menu with first rate quality in food and service.

Menu items range from appetizers, burgers, salads, pizza to full dinners. Be sure to check out Sea Hags’ daily specials which earn their name in creativity and taste.

Sea Hags also offers guests a variety of beverages from Sea Hag’s two full service liquor bars.Sea Hags cocktail You can dine inside and look through a forest of sailboat masts in climate controlled smoke free comfort or you can enjoy a Florida afternoon or evening at Sea Hags’ open air Tiki Bar and patio dining area.

Sea Hags is located at the north end of Blind Pass at the Inter Coastal Waterway just east of Blind Pass Bridge.

Take a trip to SoHo and make sure that you stop in at The Green Lemon to feed your ears some of the freshest beats you can find. When we had a chance to check out “the Lemon”, we sat down with Manny Marr (you may remember him from our February Issue) to hear a teaser of an upcoming track of his. DJ Rollin (Soundcloud.com/ dj-rollin-727) likes to pepper in some original tracks into his mixes, which seems appropriate. They like to mix original flavors into their mouth-watering creations, why not the music as well? A sleek and modern SoHo vibe mixes with a south of the border feel to give you the perfect start to any night.

Don’t just take my word for it though, make sure you head over to their facebook page, (/eatgreenlemon) and check out some of the event pictures by Lo Vazquez Photography!

So come on out and hang out. The food here is beyond amazing, and the prices are great.

The only thing fresher than their guacamole is the Music.

Seek refuge where the fun is always contagious!

Come on down to “Your Entertainment Oasis” at 2 Palms Bar & Bistro! Conveniently located at 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, Florida, 33759 between US 19 and McMullen Booth Road, right across from Robert’s Christmas Wonderland. Only minutes from the beaches and downtown Tampa. We serve flavorful food and restoring refreshments seven days a week from Noon to 2 am. Craving food at 12 pm or 12 am? Our full kitchen offers comfort in flavorful menu items such as the Ricky Ricardo Cuban Sandwich, Chicken Alfredo or Marinara, Wings, Chicken Quesadillas, Fish and plenty more including our late night snacks such as Pizza Balls, Mac N Cheesy Bites, Fried Green Beans and Beer-Battered Shrooms. Thirsty and parched after work or on your day off?

Our friendly faces at The Watering Hole Bar inside or The Mirage Patio Bar outside will pour a cold drink in your glass from our full liquor bar, bottled beer or beer on tap and wine.

9555 Blind Pass Rd. St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706 Phone: 727 - 360 - 2800 Quickie: Their Specialty Drink is Hags Brew - Smirnoff Cherry, Raspberry, Melon and Cranberry, Pineapple and Cranberry Juice.

www.seahagsbarandgrill.com

915 S Howard Ave Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 868-5463 FB: eatgreenlemon Quickie: The DJ’s spin some pretty awesome music, I could hardly stay in my seat. The food was amazing as well!

2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33759 Phone: 727-360-2800 Website: www.2palmsbarandbistro.com/ Quickie: Flavorful Food, Restoring Refreshments and Entertaining Experiences Served Monday through Saturday from Noon to 2am.

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MOVIES&FILM

TOP FIVE

There are those, WHY DID I WATCH THAT kind of movies.

They are entertaining and frightening, but some scenes mess with your head so much that change the way you look at the world.

Insanely Terrifying Movies

Inside (A l’interieur)

Session 9

The Conjuring

Martyrs

The Exorcist

The deaths in the movie are brutal and really hammer home the idea that death is not something that is quick and clean. There are some particularly horrifying scenes throughout, but the one that got me was close to the end of the film when…Well, you’ll have to just see it for yourself.

The movie is riff with twists and turns, and is probably most notable for David Caruso of CSI: Miami fame cussing out one of his coworkers. If you’re looking for something a little bit on the cerebral side of horror this Halloween, give Session 9 a shot.

The story is rife with horror imagery including scary dolls, hanging corpses, exorcisms, and other scenes that will make your hair stand on end. One of the main strengths of the movie is that the characters are well developed and generally likeable, so you’re able to feel scared for them.

Changes are fast and furious in this one, and the end is in a completely different place than the beginning. Let me give you all a warning though on this one: It is by no means a “fun” movie. Its ruthless, cold, and bleak in its delivery, but it will absolutely scare the crap out of you, and will really sit with you for days to come.

It’s hardly a surprise with this one. The Exorcist has made countless “Scariest Movies of All Time” lists, and there’s a reason for that. The story of a girl who is possessed by a demon/the devil, and the priests who are trying to save her, has imagery and scenes so frightening, that some folks literally thought the movie itself was possessed and anyone who watched it was cursed.

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HESAID/SHESAID

Some nights seem custom-made for the pickup. New Year’s Eve, everyone wants someone to kiss at the stroke of midnight. Single girls dread Valentines Day and are happy to be approached. In a similar vein, Halloween provides ripe opportunity for the pickup. The very act of dressing up encourages people to leave their normal personalities behind, and the whole evening lends itself to games and casual flirting. Not to say that it’s totally easy. But follow the guide below and you could find yourself being one of the things that goes bump in the night...

Costume For once, what you choose to wear out will be first and foremost on your mind this Halloween. The choice of outfit will play a massive part in how successful your evening is. It’s worth putting in extra effort to ensure that you stand out from the masses of vampires, wizards and ghosts.

Aim to find something that enhances your better features. If you’ve been hitting the gym a lot, think caveman. If you have a few magic tricks up your sleeve, a magician costume will be a good fit (just make sure you actually use the tricks to stand out from the crowd). Other outfits can be used to give you a persona to step into for the evening, such as that of James Bond.

There is also the option of a group theme. This does make the evening more fun, allowing you to find each other and act as each other’s wingmen in character, making it easier to hook up with groups of girls, but you risk losing the impact of a truly individual outfit. Group themes can also become a little tired (“Oh look, another Reservoir Dog...”) and you are locked to that group — problematic if one has too much to drink or makes a pest of himself.

Key points to note include making sure you are identifiable (i.e., no masks or full-body gorilla suit); that your costume is not too fiddly (in the event of a hookup, you don’t want to have to wade through miles of bandages) and not too off-putting — very few people want to be leave a party with Hitler.

Where to go When choosing what to do on Halloween night, you have two choices: House party or nightclub.

If you plan on attending a house party, make sure it has the right vibe. You don’t want to turn up to a Halloween party full of screaming children.

Likewise, small parties thrown by groups of close friends don’t create the right atmosphere for picking up. But on the plus side, a house party tends to have a more friendly and open feel, and there may be games and activities to help break the ice. As a rule, the larger the party, the better. People will turn up to a large party expecting to meet new people, rather than just hang with their friends. If you can get away with it, college Halloween parties are usually perfect.

The other choice, a nightclub, has different advantages. Being classic pickup locations, women expect to be approached in nightclubs. And when you do find yourself in a conversation, you know there’s more of a chance that she’s interested in you than that she’s just being polite. Given that other guys will be there with the same idea, your approach has to be sharper than the other jerks — but it would be anyway, right?

Choosing the right nightclub is important. Make sure that they have something planned for Halloween, instead of just paying lip service to it.

The last thing you want to do is enter a club with a group of bloodstained zombies, only to find yourself surrounded by clubbers in trendy gear. Rock bars and clubs often have elaborate Halloween nights, with clubbers turning up in costume and who are out for a good time. If you like rock music, a decent club will usually throw a Halloween party to rival New Years Eve. How to pick up No matter where you end up, you should take advantage of the party atmosphere to move between groups of people and cover as much ground as possible. Clearly, this is a little easier at a party where you can be introduced around, but it still achievable in a club. The costumes provide a ready-made conversation starter, but don’t overstretch them. Use the costume to break the ice, but avoid a laborious series of puns and allusions.

It’s best to stick to more tried-and-tested pickup techniques, with a few Halloween/costume references sprinkled in to keep it relevant and interesting. And above all, be original: The girl dressed as a cat is probably fed up with being offered a saucer of milk — at the very least, try something like, “Hey, you look bored — want me to find you a ball of string?”

You can tell a lot about a girl by her choice of Halloween costume...

When you do find a worthwhile partner, use the novelty of the evening to spend more time with her. If at a house party, suggest going to bob for apples or some other Halloween game. Games such as this inject fun and casual competition into the approach, and can be an easy way to break the touch barrier. In a nightclub, themed cocktails and shooters provide an easy way to spend time alone with her. Just reading the menu and choosing a drink can give you time to isolate her and work more of your magic. Another approach that fits the feel of the evening is fortune-telling. You don’t have to be master psychic, but knowing the basics of palm reading is a useful technique to advance your game. If you’ve gone out as a themed group, keep an eye out for groups of girls dressed alike.

Once conversation is started between a couple of members of the two groups, it becomes natural to join up. Clearly, if your themes match in some way, an approach is made somewhat easier, but two completely different themes can still play together — the important thing is that the members are thinking with a group mind. Be careful with this, though. You could find that being paired with female group is off-putting to other women looking on. tricks and treats So what should you be keeping an eye out for? Girls will have put just as much, if not more, thought into their outfits. Some will be clearly designed to entice men. The classic Halloween pickup costume is the red devil. The trashy outfit, horns and license to be sinful makes a girl dressed like this well worth approaching. A close second is the cat — the more sexed up, the better. Also keep an eye of for the classic male fantasy outfits, typically uniform-based: Nurses, policewomen, maids, etc. These outfits are only worn to catch the eye of men. Any costume that somehow matches yours is worth checking out, just because the initial approach will be easier.

Halloween can be a fun way to go about the pickup. Play it right, and it won’t just be ghosts howling.

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HAUNTEDHOUSES

Where are all the

HAUNTED HOUSES? Our guide may get you to the Haunted House, but we can’t promise you’ll make it home.

Chamber Of Terror

4006 W. Rogers Ave. Tampa, FL 33611 www.facebook.com/ChamberofTerror Dates: Oct. 18 & 19, 25 – 27, 30 & 31 From 8PM – Midnight or later Chamber of Terror is a high intensity scare that’s not suitable for those under 8 or the faint of heart. Tight spaces, mazes, and about a 30 minute walk through.

Definitely worth the drive. Have been told it’s better than Howl-O-Scream’s haunted houses. **Suggested donation: $5

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Howl-O-Scream

Busch Gardens 10165 North McKinley Dr. Tampa, FL 33612 Website: howloscream-tampa.com Dates: Sept. 27 & 28 Oct. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 | Times: 7:30 – 1am Get ready to SCREAM loud and often at Busch Gardens “Howl-O-Scream”. There are many haunted houses, scare zones, roller coasters in the dark and spooky live shows. Admission price: Starting at $48 online.

Haunted Forest

550 Dixie Highway Tarpon Springs , 34689 Website: ctsfl.us/Recreation/specialevents Dates & Times: Oct. 11 & 12, 18 & 19th, 25 & 26 | Kids – 6:30-7:30pm Adults – 7:30-9:30pm Haunted Forest in the North Anclote River Nature Park. This scary adventure begins with a van ride and breaking news that interrupts the music on the radio.

A deadly supervirus is wiping out the population of planet Earth. You will be taken to the medical center in the woods where you will get “vaccinated”. Now you have to navigate your way through a spooky forest to safety. Warning – bring mosquito repellent and running shoes. Admission – $5.

HAUNTEDHOUSES

FL411’s Secrets to

Scaring People at Home We all do it. We have a desperate need to scare people! One time, I hid in a dog cage for almost an hour waiting for my victim to walk by. However, my roomate came come and saw me in there that resulted in a very long, awkward moment of silence.

So to help fuel your devious playful side and not end up getting caught in your hiding spot, here are a few ways to scare speople in the comfort of yoru own home.

BEST SCARE EVER

Wicked Warehouse Hellview Cemetery

510 49th Avenue N. St. Petersburg, 33703 Website: hellview.net Dates & Times: Oct 18-21, 25-27 & THU Oct. 31 | TIMES: 7PM – 10:30PM Since 2002, the caretakers of this haunted House called “Hellview Cemetery” have scared the wits out of Tampa Bay. This Haunted House has been created around a fictionalized Cemetery and its evil Spirits.

Read how they describe Hellview on their on website: ”Some theorize that the graveyard itself is actually its own pocket dimension that is trying to keep the evil forces trapped in its own walls.” This is an intense experience for children and adults. ** Admission: Free (donations appreciated).

Hyde Park Village Swann & Dakota Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 www.hydeparkvillage.net Dates & Times • 9/27: 7:30 to 11:30 PM • 9/28: 7 to 11:30 PM • 10/4: 7:30 to 11:30 PM • 10/5: 7 to 11:30 PM • 10/11: 7:30 to 11:30 PM • 10/12: 6 to 11:30 PM, 6 to 7 PM-family friendly scares. • 10/18: 7:30 to 11:30 PM • 10/19: 7 to 11:30 PM • 10/25: 7:30 to 11:30 PM • 10/26: 7 to 11:30 PM• 10/31: 7 to 11:30 PM Ghouls, ghosts, zombies and other scary creature to those who dare to navagate the7,000 square feet of mazes, screams and ever changing rooms. This is an extreme experience and not sitable for children under 10. Admission: $10; parking is FREE.

This takes a little planning but is well worth it.

Pre record 2 audio tracks: Track 1: a five hour recording with 120 mins of silence at the start, gradual heavy breathing increasing in volume, nothing too demonic, just heavy breathing Track 2: a 4 minute recording with 1 min of silence at the start, heavy breathing increasing in speed and volume peaking at 3 minutes, then silence WHAT TO DO: 1) Put an ipod with speakers under the bed with Track 1 on, go to sleep.

2) In the middle of the night when your victim calls out for you to wake you up, you resist. They will keep bugging you to open your eyes. Do so and say “what” and pretend to try the light switch next to the bed (actually changing the ipod to track 2), and say “the light’s not working”.

3) Get out of bed and walk over the main light switch, it wont work either. Turn to your victim and say, (by now they are petrified), “that’s strange, I’m just going to check the fusebox, I will be back in 30 seconds”.

4) 1min after you have left, track 2 kicks in with the heavy breathing. Meanwhile you get into “pouncing mode” and wait 3 minutes until the breathing reaches its climax and stops. Then jump out and scare the living %$#@ our of your victim. Just make sure you record it!

Other awesome ways are as follows;

Stare at a random person with a serious face and follow that person This trick of scaring by staring only works on strangers and it can be executed anywhere.

Staring can make anybody freak out and get conscious. If you stare somebody particularly in a crowded place then the person starts feeling that there is something wrong with their clothes or face and when the person who you are staring at is on the move then act like you have a hidden weapon in your pocket with which there is a possibility of an attack. The whole idea of an insane person stalking can scare the heck out of anybody. But if, you are not lucky enough then this trick may not work, as everybody is not that afraid.

Take your victim to a haunted house and disappear

Radley Haunted House

3900 19th St. N. St. Petersburg, 33714 Website: facebook.com/radleyhauntedhous Dates & times: Oct. 17-20, 24-27, 29 & 30 | 8p – 12 midnight Scary music, dim lights and incredibly realistic props help make this a theme park-worthy Haunted House.

It’s located off the 38th Avenue exit at I-75. This is a very dark space with 2 slight changes of elevation in the dark. 8 and up can handle this scary and intense Haunted House. Admission: Free (**suggested donation $4 per person).

Newton’s Haunts

5600 Newton Ave. S, Gulfport, FL 33707 www.NewtonsHaunts Dates: Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 at 7:30 p.m.

Two haunted houses at one location. The Side Show Massacre and 13 Hallows. Midway Massacre is a Haunted Carnival filled with Clowns that have a Taste for Flesh & Blood. The Hollows is a dark path that will lead you from Fear to Fear. These Haunted houses are not suitable for children and no one under 13 will be admitted without a parent. Admission is $2 per house

Taking your victim with you to the nearest haunted place you know is the deadliest way to frighten someone. Haunted places are usually away from the city where nobody comes so often and such locations are perfect to scare any brave person to death.

Before entering the haunted place you can concoct a scary story to tell your target so that when you are in the house, the fear is more realistic. Steal a moment to disappear somewhere in the house and then you will see how effectively the trick can work. This is a terrific way to scare someone and it would be better if you don’t play this prank on someone who is meek and has a weak heart.

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AMBER DAVIS Now is the Right Time To Buy! Great Prices & Low Interest Rates Won’t Last Forever!

REAL ESTATE = REAL INVESTMENT Work with a Realtor you can trust for local knowledge and honest representation.

REAL ESTATE There are several first time home buyer programs you can get involved in and a free class that will teach you many of the things you will need to know when you do buy your first home. The Pinellas County Housing Programs are a good place to start with links to first time home buyer programs, classes and grants to help you get started.

In order to know how much home you will be able to shop for (price) you should speak with a mortgage specialist to get qualified for a loan. This professional lender can help you understand what steps you can take now to ensure you are ready when the time comes.

Ambers Advice 1. Go to websites like Zillow and Trulia to help you get a clear picture of home prices in the area you want to buy. Visit our website at www.

IslandEstatesRealty.com and create and save your own search that will present you with all the possibilities within your price range and location.

2. There are several websites that you can visit to determine what your payment will be when purchasing a home. Try Bankrate.com’s mortgage calculator, don’t forget to put in the taxes and a realistic interest rate to get a better picture of your expenses.

3. Consider your total monthly cost of home ownership. MSN Real Estate has a home affordability calculator that can assist with this.

Think about taxes, insurance, utilities, and saving a little each month for the occasional appliance replacement or other repairs.

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HOME BUYER!

Buying your first home can be an intimidating experience unless you educate yourself first. Owning a home can be one of the most satisfying things you can do and it can be a good way to start building wealth for your future. In order to buy a home there are several things you will want to consider. A down payment will be necessary and if you qualify for an FHA or federally backed mortgage you can get into a home for as little as 3% of the home’s sale price. You can save for that down payment or if you are lucky enough to have generous family members you can be given the down payment as a gift.

4. If you have no idea of what you will pay for insurance you can enlist the help of an insurance agent for an estimate. Select a home in your price range and area and call them to ask for a quote. This is a no obligation quote and will help you get a good idea of what you will need to spend monthly for your insurance. Property tax amounts are generally listed on Zillow or the MLS, however your taxes may differ when you buy due to exemptions you can take such as Homestead Exemptions here in Florida for being a resident and living in the home you buy full time.

5. Ask about closing costs. Your lender will be able to assist with this by explaining to you the origination fees and the cost of the borrowing or refer you to a title agent that can give you a general idea of things like title insurance, document recording, deed transfers, and closing fees.

6. Now you have a good idea of the costs associated with making the purchase so it is time to take a serious look at your budget. When you qualified for the loan with your mortgage broker or loan officer they likely explained to you that you should spend no more that 30% of your monthly income on your housing. Fannie Mae recommends that buyers spend 28% or less to live comfortably in your new home.

7. Talk to a reputable Realtor that works in your chosen area to learn about the market and the homes available. You will want to understand the real estate market enough to know if home sales are strong or if prices are rising or falling. Let your Realtor help you find the right home at the right price. They can assist in negotiating the best price and conditions when you are ready. A Realtor can also help you with referrals to mortgage lenders, insurance companies, first time home buyer classes and general information to help you make an educated decision about whether you are ready to make the move.

So if you are ready or if you are just getting ready take some time to build yourself a folder of information about the things you need to do before buying. Go to a class, read articles that have information about making your first purchase a great deal. Remember Real Estate = Real Investment in your future.

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TRAVEL

DIVE INTO

COZUMEL

R

ewind to Easy Living’ Try the warm weather and waters of the Caribbean island of Cozumel, Mexico. Plan a trip to the haven of White –Sand Beaches and Crystal clear waters. Explore the world-class reefs and the instance sense of calm and welcoming on arrival.

Diving into Cozumel.

sometimes call Lady Rainbow. Ixchel is the goddess of Childbirth, Fertility, and Healing, and is said to control the tides and the waters on earth. You can also spend an afternoon in the expansive Punta Sur Park, climb the scenic Faro Celerain Lighthouse or visit an ancient hurricane center used by the Maya.

Dig your toes into the toasty sand, diving in Cozumel world-class reefs and delve into the mysteries of the Maya. Explore the gorgeous Palancar reef, a legendary area of ocean that explorer Jacques Cousteau deemed among the best diving and snorkeling.

Go beyond the beaches.

Cozumel brims with natural wonders, culture and historical point of interest, such as the renowned San Gervasio archaeological site built for Ixchel who is a public figure in the pantheon of Mayan gods,

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If you would like any information on any destination travel please call: Deborah Christofferson • Already Gone Travel • 719.393.3283 You may also reach me by email: alreadygonetravel@aol.com or alreadygonetravel@yahoo.com

ALCOHOLAFICIONADO What’s a party without punch? Halloween punch gives you another great excuse to bring out the dry ice, cob webs and plastic spiders. I mean, really, when else are you gonna get to use all that stuff you couldn’t resist at the dollar store? Get in the Halloween spirit. Your ghosts and ghouls will love these drinks made from rum, vodka and almost anything else you can think of.

Bloody Black Currant Punch

Creepy Crawler Punch

1 1/4 cups brandy

4 cups of White Rum

4 cups of Maui Blue Hawaiian Schnapps

1/4 cup sugar 4 cups black currant nectar

1 gallon of Orange Juice

1 1/2 cups cold seltzer

Combine ingredients in a large punch bowl with an ice ring* in the center.

Stir brandy and sugar in a large bowl. Add nectar; stir to combine.

Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Punch can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days. Add seltzer just before serving.

*Arrange gummy worms in bottom of 5-cup ring mold; fill mold with ice. Freeze until solid, 8 hours or overnight.

Halloween Harvest Punch

Black Death Punch

1 part Midori Melon Liqueur

1 two-liter bottle of ginger-ale or Sprite

1 part Dark Rum

1 packet of black cherry Kool-Aid

1 part Light Rum

1 12 oz of frozen berries (a mix of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries), thawed

2 part White Cranberry Juice

1/2 of a 750 ml bottle of Dekuyper’s Pomegranate liqueur (substitute raspberry liqueur or blackberry schnapps.)

1 part Unfiltered Apple Juice 1 part Simple Syrup

5 cups of clear rum or vodka

Juice of one lemon

1 packet of Pop Rocks Candy, for special effects (optional) Chill all the ingredients (except Pop Rocks) before beginning. For the “scabs,” mash berries using a potato masher or process in a blender for 30 seconds.

Combine ginger ale, cherry Kool-Aid, berries and alcohol in a punch bowl. Pour in the Pop Rocks-they will make the punch snap, crackle and pop for the next several minutes!

apple slices, blueberries and melon balls for garnish Preparation:

Another hard day’s work in the Devil’s playground. You need a drink!

*For a Punch Bowl (32 ounces) use this recipe X’s 8. Add the liquid ingredients and mix well. Top with apple slices, blueberries, and melon balls. For an individual cocktail: shake and strain into an old-fashioned glass.

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OKTOBERFESTPARTIES

We here at FL411 Believe in a few main things in life. Cold beer, America and when America drinks German beer. Heres a little list to get your situated. Now go watch some BEERFEST and get your head in the game. Its drinking time:

Oktoberfest, Pinellas Park, Sept. 26- Oct. 11

For a more traditional and authentic way to experience the Oktoberfest, you should check out the 3-weekends celebration hosted by the German American Friendship Society of Pinellas.

Aside from authentic German food, beer and Oompah music you will also be able to practice your German with some natives.

Raffles and contests should keep any boredom away. There is no cover or parking charge.

Oktoberfest Tampa, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Oct. 10-12

Touted as the biggest Oktoberfest in Tampa, the 3-day celebration even made it into the top 5 of Oktoberfests nationwide. German 32 FL411 | OCTOBER 2014

Ybor Oktoberfest Pub Crawl, Ybor City, Oct. 4

If you don’t wanna spend your entire evening in a beer tent, this pub crawl might just be the perfect alternative for celebrating the Oktoberfest. Hosted by the Ybor Chamber of Commerce, it features German food, beer and music at participating bars and pubs. Start at the Tequila patio at 4 p.m. and come full circle there at 8 p.m. with an official Ybor Oktoberfest Dirndl and Lederhosen contest. Some places will provide a free 4-ounce sample of German or premium beer. Food and other drinks are not included with your ticket purchase, however. You can also get a free Ybor Oktoberfest t-shirt if you get there early enough. Last but not least, you might get lucky and win some tickets or gift certificates during any of the giveaways throughout the evening.

Pub Crawl tickets are $25 online and $30 on the day of the event.

Needless to say, participants must be at least 21 years old. food, beer and music will be plentiful and they even set up beer tents for a more Bavarian feel. Kids and adults will be able to participate in the Oktoberfest Games which include competitions in the categories of Stein Hoisting, Keg Stack, Carry the Wench, Tug-O-War, Corn Hole and more. There will also be several team competitions, so grab your friends for some outdoor fun.

More info can be found at www.oktoberfesttampa.com/

HALLOWEENPARTIES

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We give you a simple top 4 breakdown of the coolest halloween parties going on in the bay area. If you have one to list, be sure to email us at info@fl-411.com to submit your proposal!

Helloween 11

Vanilla Ice Costume Party

Jackson’s Nightclub Oct 24, 2014 | 9:00 PM Pied Piper Productions’ annual Halloween party has become one of the hottest and most anticipated Halloween events in Tampa Bay. The 11th Annual Helloween takes place on Friday, October 24th at Jackson’s Nightclub on Harbour Island.

Join over a thousand people dressed in costumes with multiple rooms to partyt including the outdoor terrace overlooking Downtown Tampa. This event will sell out so be sure to get your tickets early!

General Admission tickets grant you general entrance to Helloween 11. Upgrade to a VIP ticket for the ability to enter exclusive VIP areas, including the cabana area and VIP terrace. If your party purchases a table or cabana, each member of your party MUST purchase a separate VIP ticket to be granted admission into the party.

Hogans Beach Oct 31, 2014 | 5:00 PM Nocturnal LIVE’s 11th Annual Halloween party this year boasts a 90’s concert twist with none other than Vanilla Ice performing live at Hogan’s Beach Tampa! Alongside Ice, is a wealth of the the Bay area’s top dj’s playing hits from the 90’s & today. $5,000.00 COSTUME CONTEST Top 3 Winner Categories: - Totally 90’s - Sexiest - Scariest * Winners will be chose on stage by crowd applause.

Enter by emailing us at Nocturnal_Inc@hotmail.com or sign up the night of at the event.

Hosted by the “Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart Doors open at 5pm for Happy Hour HogansBeachTampa.com

Nightmare on 7th Zombie Pub Crawl

Guavaween - Voodoo Carnival

James Joyce Irish Pub, YBor City Oct 31, 2014 | 9:00 PM Halloween Night in Ybor City will be swarmed with zombie in the Nightmare on 7th Zombie Pub Crawl in the race for the world’s largest Zombie Flash Mob. Zombie horde will meet at James Joyce in Ybor City at 9pm on Friday, October 31st and will converge on 7th Avenue at 10pm.

The Cuban Club - YBor City Oct 25, 2014 | 6:00 PM Guavaween will feature 5 Themed areas which include a street festival, theatre shows, dance club, lounge and live concerts!

Come early and stay late as the event goes from 6pm to 2am!

World Famous Mama Guava Costume contest for $1,000 CASH prize will also take place!

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SPORTSTALK Florida approves a H.S. football national bowl series for December Some of the country’s top high school football players could face off in a State Champions Bowl Series this December. …

There could be a high school football championship bowl series this year – but it won’t necessarily feature the nation’s best teams.

The Florida High School Athletics Association on Monday approved a plan for three bowl games to be played in Boca Raton in late December. The series is tentatively called the State Champions Bowl Series and is being organized by Paragon Sports Marketing, the Illinois company that created basketball’s National High School Invitational (now called the Dick’s Sporting Goods High School National Tournament).

Paragon will oversee the selection committee, making all decisions after each state has finished its respective championship games. The Orlando Sun Sentinel reports that selection will be based on national rankings from USA Today and others, and schools must be part of their state athletic associations, which must be part of the National Federation of High School Associations, in order to play.

They’re all welcome, but that doesn’t mean they’ll all be interested. Coaches from Texas, home to five of the Top 25 schools in the current MaxPreps rankings, told the Dallas Morning News that no schools from the state will be participating, mainly because their schedule is already long enough.

Rebecca Brutlag, media relations officer for the California Interscholastic Federation, told Yahoo Sports that it’s unlikely that California teams will make it this year, because it’s too late to be starting the process. All of the federation’s 1,551 member schools will have to vote on the issue.

Georgia has a bylaw prohibiting bowl games or national championships.

MaxPreps has four California schools and two Georgia schools in the Xcellent 25.

That’s already 11 top schools definitely not participating (and 7 of the top 10).

FHSAA executive director Robert Dearing told the Dallas Morning News that they’ll let two of the state’s team participate. There are four Florida schools ranked, so that knocks out another two of the best.

Dearing added that 11 states have been approached. ESPNU is reportedly going to air the games, which are scheduled for noon, 4 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 27 (nearly a month after football season ends in some states, only a week after California’s championship bowl games).

Paragon will be giving either a cash ($12,500) or merchandise ($25,000 worth) reward, or a combination of the two, to participating teams.

The contract with FHSAA also guarantees at least $10,000 in annual rights fees for allowing FHSAA schools to participate, and an additional $40,000 if a school is selected to play in the SCBS. So much for high school players getting to enjoy the holiday break – or trying to play high school basketball, which is well underway by Dec. 27.

According to the contract with FHSAA, Paragon has until Oct. 31 to cancel the event.

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Horoscopes HOROSCOPES Libra: If you are not feeling your best Sagittarius - Widening vistas will of your on the 1st, don’t fret! the Fretting just very existence is what this month makes you plunge you into an even bluer mood. do. still extend and friendship, No:You Instead, makewarmth a decision.

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Gemini - This is a very playful way that is sure to change period of the year, when you are your mind aboutand your work. inspired creatively emotionRiches and happiness is ally. After a period of self-proright around so tectiveness, youthe arecorner, now more remember grateful spontaneous to andstay more willing for everything. to take risks. A rich, fruitful and Taurus: Yourto you hidden happy phase comes and you’re enjoying powers are it. starting to make themselves known Cancer and - House officemean may today, that or could require renovation, refurbishing that you’re getting some or expansion.

Perhaps a new attention fromeven folks shift for either the office home who had started to take you factory/workplace. You want for granted. Enjoy it! working conditions that satisGemini: hidden fy you in every Your way, physically, powers are starting to technically and in the prevailing make themselves atmosphere and will takeknown pains today, and that to achieve just that.could mean that you’re getting some new attention from folks Leo - You still need to learn to relatehad better with others, but now who started to take you it’s granted. more on the intimate for Enjoy it! and personal level – the Cancer: It’s timeexchange for you of get ideas, innermost thoughts, to started on something personalThat beliefs could rather than the new. mean emotions.

Family ties, linkages almost anything from a new of loving and caring now beromance to a job in another come sharing. Vital corresponcity. energy must gives denceYour and contacts notyou be the confidence you need to neglected. succeed.

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Libra - It might to Virgo: It’s bea a good greattime day make a thorough scrutiny of the for brainstorming or just real you, an honest assessment dealing with thathealth backlog of your face, figure, and of good ideas you’ve been assets and seek to implement compiling thenecessary. last few a make-overover where months.

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MADEINFLORIDA FORFLORIDA

These local gems are the reason we get up in the morning. Here we would like to feature some of our favorite places around who were 100% made right here in Florida, all for us!

SQUEEZE JUICEWORKS 675 30th Avenue N St. Petersburg • 226 South Boulevard Tampa Organic, handcrafted Juice All of our juice is handcrafted in small batches to ensure our intentions: freshness, minimal waste and environmental impact, and maximum health benefits in each and every pint. We are a small operation and although we are growing to meet demand, we continue to produce small batches of juices in order to create the most consistent and delicious product possible.

Our story - to the point We are four longtime friends who believe in the power of juicing. We hand-make nourishing, delicious, incredibly fresh cold-pressed products, each serving packed with four to six pounds of organic fruits and vegetables. And we do it to improve the health and wellness of people and the communities in which they live. It’s not just juice.

Learn more at www.squeezejuiceworks.com

3 DAUGHTERS BREWING Family. Beer. Community.

Our story begins in 1888, in Lexington Kentucky when Wilhelm Harting co-founded the Liugart & Harting brewery with the dream to brew great beer. 150 years later, that legacy is remembered by a brick inlaid in the 3DB bar. It reminds us to live up to the proud tradition started in Kentucky by creating a warm environment where friends, family, retailers and consumers can enjoy the best craft beer has to offer.

At 3DB, our goal is to create bold, innovative and amazing beer. We believe that craft brewing creates a unique style of beer and each brew has distinguishing characteristics and a great story to tell.

Whether you tip a pint of our highly drinkable Beach Blonde Ale or our limited reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter, we hope you’ll savor the diverse flavors and aromas that drive our beers.

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a snapshot of the 3DB bar helps to tell our story. Opposite the brick that represents our brewing history are 3 sets of hand-prints that serve as the namesake for 3 Daughters Brewing. What we hope to find in between is our family, friends and colleagues enjoying 3DB beer. See you there!

And yes, we’re local. Stop by our tasting room at 222 22nd Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712.

Want to schedule a tour? Call (727) 495-6002 to reserve a time.

So, stop in next time you need a break enjoy a beer that was brewed just for you.

KAHWA COFFEE Multiple locations Available. www.kahwacoffee.com

Our Story

We are passionate about great coffee.

Our goal is to bring our customers a consistent product that will delight any palate from amateur to connoisseur.

Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company opened its doors in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida in 2005. All our roasting is done at our production site here in St. Pete. We bring over 15 years of experience in the coffee industry to combine passion and expertise in our process. You can enjoy our coffee at discerning establishments in the Tampa Bay area as well as all over Florida and nationwide.

Our first café opened in 2008 in downtown St. Pete to showcase our enthusiasm for great coffee and high quality coffee drinks. Our baristas go through intensive training to make sure each coffee we serve will be the best coffee you’ve ever had!

Our local community is very important to us and we love working with and supporting local nonprofit organizations. We donate our time and products to countless events and organizations in the Tampa Bay area. We welcome visitors to our production site, please call us to schedule a tour.

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MADEINFLORIDA FORFLORIDA SOHO JUICE COMPANY

500 S Howard Ave Tampa, Florida Sohojuicecompany.com SOHO Juice Co. is a premium cold pressed juice bar located on Howard Ave. in the heart of Hyde Park/Tampa, FL. With an emphasis on quality and creativity, SJC juices keep health conscious locals running full speed ahead!

We founded SOHO Juice Co. with the idea that we could use our creative mixologist skills to develop the most nutritious and delicious cold pressed juice concoctions. We believe juice is for everybody!

You don’t need to be a yogi or vegan to enjoy the benefits of supplementing cold pressed juice in to your diet. Whether you are looking to Bring Your Body to Life with one of our Juice Cleanses or simply looking to increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, SOHO Juice Co. is for you!

SOHO Juice Company We are 2 normal guys that enjoy the benefits of supplementing quality cold pressed juice into our daily routines. You may find us eating a burger on a Tuesday or enjoying a cocktail (mixed with an SJC Juice, of course!) on the weekends. We live healthy active lifestyles but also indulge in life’s delicious treasures!

ZEPHYRHILLS WATER www.zephyrhillswater.com There are over three hundred fifty-eight million trillion gallons of water on Earth. But not all water is created equal. Zephyrhills® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water comes only from carefully selected mountain springs that are continually replenished. What starts out as rain and snow, soaks into the ground and is filtered naturally by the earth with a distinct composition of minerals to create our crisp, refreshing taste.

10 Step Quality & Safety Process Once our Natural Spring Water is collected at the spring, it undergoes stringent controls to ensure that by the time it gets to you, each drop has been screened for 30x more contaminants than the leading pitcher filter removes. Our testing standards meet or exceed those set by the EPA and FDA— so you can be confident in the pure quality of Zephyrhills® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water.

Bottling Control Every time you drink Zephyrhills® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, it tastes just like it did when we found it because we seal every crisp, refreshing drop in specially designed bottles that are recyclable, regularly tested for safety, and free of BPA* (bisphenol-A).

Strachan’s Homemade Ice Cream Palm Harbor and Dunedin strachansdesserts.com

Our Story

Susan worked for Primerica Financial Services for 20 years and Bill worked for TWA for 33 years.

Both wanted to stop working for Corporate America and have a business of their own. Not just any business, a special one. An Ice Cream and dessert shop where the Ice Cream taste like it used to and the desserts were better than you could find anywhere!

And what a wonderful shop they have created.

They have the best Ice Cream, Carrot Cake, Cobblers and Fudge you will ever taste.

Then they had an Ice Cream machine delivered to their garage. There they experimented on their recipes until they mastered what you have today. Strachan’s now trys to help others avoid the mistakes most make when starting in their business. They have a hands on course where you learn to make Ice Cream. You will also learn things that will help guarantee your success.

The Strachan’s say, “No one out there offers a way for an average American like we were to come to their Ice Cream shop and learn”, “We offer things you can’t get in school”. At “Strachan’s Homemade Ice Cream” in Palm Harbor and Dunedin, Florida, your experience, from the delightful Ice Cream and Desserts to the exceptional and accomodating staff, will be…an experience to remember!

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WHO’SHOT

DOM “Sandman” Sabourin

THERESE MARIE

FL411: Why do you like florida?

Sandman: Well it is a long way from my motherland. I love Canada and all things Canadian...esp the Bacon. I love Canadian Bacon.

FL411: Hi Therese, where are you from?

Therese: Born & raised in St Pete Florida. Third generation native!

FL411: What do you do for fun here?

Sandman: Well, head over to my gym for a few curls then it’s straight to the beach. Shirts off of course. After a day of soaking rays, I like to fire up my night with a little EDM. You guys should check out Krewella, I want to marry her.

FL411: What do you do for work and play down here?

Therese: I’m a leasing agent over in South Tampa and for fun I like to go to the beach. Anything outdoors really.. Rollerblading, running, etc.

FL411: I hear you started something called Technocolour Dreams in Canada? What is that!?

Sandman: TCD, oh buddy. This is my new life! I am currently on tour all over Canada selling out shows, you know...pretty standard. You can check us out on FB here: www.facebook.com/ TechnoColourDreams

FL411: Name your top 3 spots in the area that you like to go.

Therese: You can usually find me around Northshore Park, St Pete Beach, or for nightlife I’ve been exploring SOHO lately.

FL411: So, do you consider yourself an artist since you paint so much?

Sandman: What I do Is a work of art, painting or not.

FL411: So do you live in an igloo when you visit Canada?

Sandman: Yes, in the winter and early fall. It comes standard with Labatt Blue dispensers so I am okay with it.

FL411: How did you spend your spring break?

Therese: Other than work, I spent my spring break lounging in my bikini on the beach. Post Card Inn is a favorite place of mine to go.

FL411: What is one thing you would like to tell our readers?

Therese: If you work really hard and you’re kind; amazing things will happen.

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