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COVER ARTIST

Derek Donnelly

Derek Donnelly is a native St. Petersburg artist specializing in large scale murals and portraiture that often celebrates the nature and history of his sunny, home-town paradise. Donnelly has been a full time working artist since 2010 and has worked with a number of different businesses, corporations and organizations throughout the Tampa Bay Area, including AARP, Tampa Bay Rays Baseball, St. Petersburg College, Museum of History, Sirata Beach Resort and Suncoast Credit Union to name a few. He is also founder of Public Art Project, a 501(c)3 organization specializing in beautification projects, arts education and arts advocacy. In early 2012, Donnelly opened Saint Paint Arts on the legendary 600 Block of downtown St. Petersburg. This small “art shop” served as a collective of sorts, featuring dozens of local artists over it’s two years of operation. The Shop and artists involved had a major role in shaping the mural culture in modern St. Pete by completing some of the first few pieces in the area. In 2014 Derek closed the physical location of Saint Paint to focus on his blooming mural career and the culture surrounding it. He continued to curate shows at local bars, galleries and the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. Shortly thereafter, he helped develop Bloom Art Center with fellow artists and friends including James Oleson, Sebastian Coolidge, Zulu Painter and John Taoramina. With the help of countless people, the Bloom Cru started putting on fully immersive and interactive art exhibits that brought a breath of fresh air to the local arts culture. Bloom closed a couple years later, but served as an incredible venue for countless creatives to collaborate and grow. In 2016, Donnelly opened COVE (Creative Opportunities and Visual Ent.), a unique studio/gallery space constructed of shipping containers in the heart of the “Pinellas Arts Village” located centrally in Pinellas County. The village is home to dozens of creative professionals from sculptors to photographers, such as Vince Pompei, John Gascot, Robert Reidel and Clayton Shwartz. In the Cove space, Donnelly showcases the diverse visual talent from the area and provides opportunities for fellow creatives. Derek continues to do murals full-time, working seamlessly with other creative professionals, corporations, organizations and local governments towards a bigger and brighter Tampa Bay Area. See more of Derek’s work on the cover and page 58 of this book.

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This is our 2023/2024 snapshot of Tampa Bay. I have enjoyed visiting and getting to know the businesses in this guide and I know you will, too! Six and a half years ago, I started this business with one goal in mind—to help small businesses and non-profits grow. I was determined to develop an affordable way for them to advertise and create the reach that they deserve. Today, my goal is still the same.

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With current challenges for small businesses, like rising costs and labor shortages, I see businesses struggle, and unfortunately some close their doors. I ask myself, “What can I do to help? How can the readers of this guide help?” First, continue to eat, shop, live, work, and play in your local community. And when you do, please share your experiences with others. On page 14 of this guide, you will find a list of FREE ways to support local businesses. You will be surprised at just how simple and easy it can be. Thank you for paging through one or more of our four hard cover or digital guides. Our readership continues to grow, and I am proud to say we have reached readers in over 290 states and countries and close to 2,000 cities.

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Contents 10

Art & Theatre

Gulfport

Tarpon Springs

New Port Richey

42 Tampa Bay Home 46 Tour Tampa Bay 52

Florida Stories Walking Tours

59 Did You Know? Tampa Bay 60 Sea Turtle Protection

64 Beaches 67

Golf Guide

70 State Parks 71 Florida State Symbols

Art & Theatre

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Invented in Florida

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67 Golf Guide

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Art&

THEATRE

Imagine Museum

Tampa Theatre

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art

The Palladium at St. Petersburg College

American Stage

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The Arts Thrive at St. Petersburg College of Art

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is a unique gathering place where art, history, culture, and education converge. The museum showcases modern masters and contemporary Florida artists.

Museum Hours Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays

Admission by donation

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus | 600 E. Klosterman Road | Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 | 727-712-5762 | leeparattner.org

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Free Ways to Support Local Businesses In the spirit of the Live.Work.Play. mission to support small businesses, we have compiled this list of quick, easy, and FREE ways that you can support local businesses.

Review them on Google

The best way to support any business, next to purchasing their services or product, is to give them a Google review. It takes less than a minute and helps them with online exposure. Reviews influence search engine results and a business will rank higher if they have more reviews. Reviews also build credibility and help attract new customers.

Share their posts on social media

Go one step further than hitting the “Like” button—consider sharing a post. On Facebook, there is typically a share button on the lower right bottom of the post. On Instagram, you can take a screen shot of the post. Use the arrow icon which allows you to share to stories or other platforms. You can also download a repost app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store which allows you to share a post.

Show that you’re a fan, but also be the first to know about events, new products, or special promotions.

Refer a friend or family member

Refer a business by word-of-mouth. Your family members or friends will likely trust and remember them more if it is shared personally. You can even do a referral by including a business card in a gift to someone.

Pass these tips on to others! What business did you come in contact with today? Did you have a good experience? Whether it’s a dry cleaner, landscaper, shoe store, coffee shop, local artist, class instructor, take a moment to tell the world! Put a smile on a business owner’s face today!

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Gulfport is a vibrant, eclectic town just 5.7 miles from downtown St. Petersburg along the Boca Ciega Bay

Featured

BUSINESSES Qi Crystal Energy

Gulfport Beach Bazaar

Gulfport Casino Ballroom & Catherine Hickman Theater

Tommy’s Hideaway

DID YOU KNOW ? • Clam Bayou Nature Park and Estuary’s upland natural vegetation, marsh and mangrove forests, and waters of Boca Ciega Bay provide habitat and food to a variety of species such as clams, wading birds, fiddler crabs, dolphins, and manatees, to name a few. • Gulfport has been known by several names since its founding. The first settler in what would become Gulfport were James and Rebecca Barnett in 1868 and named the area Barnett’s Bluff. The settlement became known as Bonifacio around 1880. In 1884, Philadelphia financier Hamilton Disston called it Disston City. However, the United States Postal Service would not recognize the name as it conflicted with a town in Hillsborough County, and it kept the name Bonifacio. Once that community folded in 1890, the Post Office allowed Bonifacio to officially be renamed as Disston City. In 1905, the town name was changed to Veteran City to reflect John Chase’s vision for a retirement community of Civil War veterans. On October 12, 1910, the name would change officially to Gulfport when it got incorporated at the Gulf Casino located on the dock of Electric Railroad Company.

Want to learn more about Gulfport history? Visit www.GulfportHistoricalSociety.com

Here are just a handful of events that happen in Gulfport! • Tuesday Fresh Market | Every Tuesday throughout the year

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• First Friday Art Walk | First Friday of each month from 5:00 to 9:00pm

• Third Saturday IndieFaire | Third Saturday of each month 5:00 to 9:00pm

// Sculpture by Ray Domingo

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Qi Crystal Energy “Good Vibes” Crystals Metaphysical Supplies Healing Tools Jewelry Special Events

3125 Beach Boulevard S. Gulfport, Florida 703.400.9639

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a little bit of everything COASTAL, BEACHY GIFTS, SOUVENIRS, TEE SHIRTS, APPAREL, LOCAL ART, JEWELRY, VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES

and more!

3115 Beach Blvd S | Gulfport, FL 33707 727-381-8548

www.GulfportBeachBazaar.com We are also the local US Post Office and a ticket hub for local events.

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Two Great Venues, One Amazing Event

CALL NOW & BOOK TODAY! Cultural Facilities Catherine Hickman Theater Events Office 5501 27th Ave. S. 727-893-1070 20 | LIVE. WORK. PLAY.https://mygulfport.us/recreation/cultural-facilities/ Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

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Tarpon Springs

Along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico and just 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs is known as the “sponge capital of the world” and for it’s Greek heritage. Introduction to Greek

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English

Greek

Sounds like

Hello/Goodbye Good morning Please Thank you How are you? I’m fine, thank you Nice to meet you Good evening/night Good afternoon

Γεια σου Καλημέρα. Παρακαλώ Ευχαριστώ Τι κάνεις Καλά, ευχαριστώ Χάρηκα Καληνύχτα Καλησπέρα

Yassu Kalimera Parakalo Efharisto Tee kanis? Kala, efharisto Harika Kalinichta Ahlee-sper-ah

Featured BUSINESSES Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce

Bohemian Gypsea

Currents Restaurant

Five Fish on the Docks

One Amazing Find

Sunshine Supply Company

Gallery of Fun Finds

Petra Collective

Tarpon Springs Social

Maddylu’s

The Gilded Page Bookstore

Epiphany at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon Springs Epiphany takes place each year on January 6th. It marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life, according to the Christian Bible. The first event was when the three wise men visited infant Jesus. The second event was when St. John the Baptist baptized Jesus.

After Divine Liturgy service at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a procession of clergy including the Archbishop, the choir, divers, dove bearer, and parishioners wind their way down to Spring Bayou. As thousands of locals and visitors look on, the Archbishop blesses the waters and reads the gospel. A white dove is released to signify the descent of the Holy Spirit.

After the dove is released, the Archbishop throws a specially made cross into the bayou. young men dive into the waters. The diver who retrieves the cross is considered blessed for the entire year.

// Photo © Lekkas Photography & Video

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Your adventure awaits...

Located along the Anclote River where it intersects the Gulf of Mexico, Tarpon Springs is a rich mixture of culture, customs, and families. Its waterfront is a working seaport and shopping district with the unmistakable feel of a Grecian fishing village. Its downtown is a showcase of proud historic buildings and homes from the gracious Victorian era. It’s an unlikely blend of histories, and one you’ll find only in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County’s oldest city. 24 | LIVE. WORK. PLAY.

Past Indian history in this beautiful coastal community predates the arrival of the first settlers in the early 1800’s. Soon after, the advent of the railroad and the building of the Anclote Key Lighthouse brought many positive changes to the area. The town’s Victorian influences stem from the late 1800’s to about 1905, when the seaside village became a playground for wealthy Northerners. These seasonal residents built luxurious estates along Spring Bayou. Soon Tarpon Springs gained fame as one of the great health centers and winter resorts of the time.

Welcome Center 1 N. Pinellas Avenue Monday–Friday, 10 am–5 pm Visitors’ Center 100 Dodecanese Boulevard 7 days, 10:30 am–3:30 pm

TarponSpringsChamber.org 727-937-6109

Two Cultures, One City... Tarpon Springs

Rich sponge beds, discovered in the 1880’s, spawned a flourishing new industry. In 1905, young sponge divers were recruited from the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. The sponge industry thrived, as did the Greek community, and the town’s focus changed. Some of the Greek immigrants who came to the area continue their traditional trade of sponge diving. Today Tarpon Springs is a showcase of both cultures, from its vintage Victorian era mansions and buildings to its lively Greek traditions and community.

Experience the flavor of Greece and the excitement of an authentic working waterfront on the Sponge Docks. Visit authentic Greek restaurants and bakeries, sponge diving and sightseeing tour boats, unique shops, antique shops and art galleries, and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, home of the largest Epiphany celebration in the Western Hemispheres – No Passport Required!

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Gifts, Gifts, Gifts

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a Creative Home Market

in downtown Tarpon Springs featuring unique furniture, home decor and gift items. One Amazing Find is a Creative Home Market in historic downtown Tarpon Springs. We feature many local artists and artisans, unique furniture, home decor, DIY products, gift items and boutique clothing.

106 E. Tarpon Avenue Tarpon Springs Fl 34689 727.940.8632 HOURS: Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat: 11am-6pm Fri: 11am-8pm | Sun 11am-4pm

www.OneAmazingFind.com /oneamazingfind @oneamazingfind

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We are proud to offer Workshops featuring Chalk Paint® and other products by Annie Sloan. Our workshops are designed to build confidence through knowledge and practice so you can confidently take on unique Chalk Paint projects. We also offer creativity classes for all ages and our schedule can be found on our website. One Amazing Find is also a licensed Stockist of Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We have an in-house studio for our DIY workshops, painting for store inventory, and custom commissioned furniture painting and refinishing. We can supply you, teach you, or do it for you.

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Artist Co-op style Boutique 111 Hibiscus Street • Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Store: 727-940-7980 • Cell: 706-897-1047 HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm

Look for the Vintage Cottage on Hibiscus Street Gallery of Fun Finds is a unique co-op of local artists that create beautiful products and work in the gallery as a supportive team. We showcase furniture, jewelry, home goods, wall art, lighting, paintings, hand bags, neat hats, and unique tops. Featuring new Kids Korner and great garden shed offering glass & metal art, macrame, hanging baskets, and yard art. Enjoy our “Pop-Ups” to feature new artists.

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PETRA COLLECTIVE

A FASHION-FORWARD

boutique

101 W. Court Street Tarpon Springs, FL 727.487.0315

We Make

Awesome Coffee

501 N. Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-940-5002

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312 Main Street

MaddyLu’s Furniture

Safety Harbor, Florida

@maddy_lus

610.608.6364

MaddyLus.com

We’re moving to Safety Harbor!

UPCYCLED FURNITURE UNFINISHED PIECES UNIQUE HOME DÉCOR & GIFT ITEMS DIY SUPPLIES MUDPAINT PRODUCTS REDESIGN WITH PRIMA PRODUCTS CUSTOM FURNITURE PAINTING & REFINISHING SERVICES

“My shop is my happy place and that’s what I hope it is for every person who walks through the door. I want my love for painting and refinishing furniture to be contagious...and I do my best to offer tips, advice, and instruction to customers. I strive to put together displays and vignettes that can inspire and spark creativity in others. And as for my furniture, I try to give each piece a story and personality to it that makes it completely unique and one-of-a-kind. “

Lisa Mondok OWNER

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New Port Richey

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Located along the Gulf of Mexico about 27 miles north of Clearwater Beach and 35 miles northwest of Tampa, // Mural by Jenny Pearl is the lively town of New Port Richey.

Featured BUSINESSES Downtown New Port Richey

Coastline Salt Room

Cotee River Brewing Company

The White Heron Tea & Gifts

The Butcher’s Block

The Social

Gone Juicing

DID YOU KNOW ? • New Port Richey was originally known as Hickory Hammock. It was later renamed after its original settler Captain Aaron Richey, who established it during the 1880s. The city was incorporated in October 1924.

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• Shirley Temple and Gloria Swanson owned winter homes in New Port Richey As well as Alfred Hitchcock who lived in a bungalow on Grand Boulevard. • Several annual festivals are held in the downtown area, including the Chasco Fiesta, a 10-day festival with food, fun, and entertainment.

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Delicious Fresh Food Amazing Craft Cocktails and Live entertainment Peoples Choice Award Best of the Best Rooftop Restaurant

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T C A F FL Bayshore Boulevard in downtown Tampa, is home to the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States, at 4.5 miles long. The recreational path includes benches, a water fountain, bicycle parking, a city marina, workout stations, and stunning views of the Tampa skyline.

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Kim Adams, RE/MAX Elite Realty

Fred Stalls, Waterstone Mortgage

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CANDLES, STATIONERY, HOME DÉCOR, AND MORE!

PLANTS • DECOR • BAR

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CRAFT BEERS & COCKTAILS

500 Main Street • Dunedin, Florida 727.228.2254

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• Mobility Scooters • Power Chairs • Auto Scooter Lifts • Stairlifts • Portable Entry Ramps • Fixed Entry Ramps • Vertical Platform Lifts • Repair & Scooter Rentals • Lift Chairs

Bicycle Boutique

Monday–Friday 10 am to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 4 pm 1212 County Road 1 | Dunedin, FL 34698

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The SHINE® Mural Festival is the first in the world to have an accessible audio tour and the technology to instantly connect mural viewers to online content via PixelStix.

The annual SHINE® St. Petersburg Mural Festival illuminates the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue, and uniting our community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence reflecting St. Petersburg’s creative and vibrant spirit. By using the walls and streets as canvas, SHINE transforms our shared spaces into a world-class outdoor gallery featuring top contemporary local, national, and international artists. Produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, SHINE has created more than 100 murals throughout downtown and the surrounding arts districts since 2015.

To learn more about the SHINE® https://stpeteartsalliance.org/shine-mural-festival Mural Fest and to see up-to-date information on this year’s event,

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SEARCH FOR #SHINE IN THE PIXELSTIX APP shine.pixelstix.com

WANT TO STAY IN YOUR CAR? Check out the Drive-In Mural Theater that allows you to park your vehicle in front of a mural and have the meaning and story behind the mural play through your speakers. SEARCH FOR #MURAL_THEATER IN THE PIXELSTIX APP

Time to hit the ground running! Sweat, run, see and laugh your way through Tampa. Join us on our running tours and we will show you OUR city.

Go! Running Tours in Tampa shows you highlights, even if you only have time for a few miles. Verdant parks and Tampa Bay battle with a skyline of skyscrapers to make a great sightrunning city. Choose which Tampa you want to see. Hit the ground running downtown, or go off the beaten path with the Hidden Tampa Mural Tour. Explore the riverwalk and even go on a mini island escape, or check out the super trendy Heights District. Tampa’s past is closely tied to tobacco so take the Cigar City Tampa Through Time Run for an active history class. So whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, don’t let your routine suffer. Kill two birds with one stone with our running tours in Tampa.

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Walking Tours

Florida’s history stretches back to the last glacial period, with indigenous people settling the state over 14,000 years ago. European discovery and settlement by the Spanish occurred in the 16th century, nearly a hundred years before the English founded Jamestown. This rich history is part of what users of our Florida Stories app will experience. Florida Stories is a free app with over thirty-five walking tours of communities across Florida. From Pensacola down to the Florida Keys, this app allows anyone to learn about some of Florida’s most historically rich and culturally diverse communities. Florida Stories is designed to: • explore the history and heritage of Florida • increase knowledge about and appreciation of local communities • connect small communities on a statewide platform • build collaboration between community partners Each tour’s scripts are designed and written by experts on state and local history. A professional narrator is used to record the scripts in a sound studio. The result is a high-quality tour that can be taken on-site or listened to from anywhere in the world.

Download the free Florida Stories app today! As you stroll through the streets, listen to the lively and colorful stories about these unique communities. Florida Stories, connecting communities across Florida.

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WALK

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Tampa Bay

• On January 1, 1914, the world’s first scheduled passenger airline service took off, operating between St. Petersburg and Tampa. The St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line was a short-lived endeavor at only four months but it paved the way for today’s daily transcontinental flights. • José Martí Park, located at 1303 East 8th Avenue in Ybor City, is technically Cuban soil. The 0.14 acre tract of land has been owned by the Republic of Cuba since 1956. The park is a tribute to José Martí, a 19th-century Cuban freedom fighter from Havana. Known as a patriot, writer, poet, lawyer and orator, Martí’s ideas and actions were a universal inspiration for the Cuban people. • Ybor City takes its name from Vicente Martinez Ybor, who started things rolling with a cigar making business in 1850s Cuba. In 1885, after one Cuban revolution too many erupted, he bought 40 sandy acres near Tampa and turned it into the cigar capital of the world. In 1929, the factory at Ybor City rolled approximately 500 million cigars! • Dunedin is the oldest town in Pinellas County and began as a remote settlement in 1852. It was originally named Jonesbor. Two Scottish immigrants renamed the settlement to Dunedin in 1882. The name Dunedin comes from the Sottish-Gaelic form of Edinburgh, Scotland, Dùn Èideann. • Safety Harbor used to be home to a sizable Native American population. Philippe Park pays homage to this with its monument to the Tocabaga tribe. The Temple Mound is historically recognized as having once been used for religious purposes by the tribe. Founded in 1948, the park is the oldest in the county. It spans some 122 acres. • Tiki Gardens was a South Seas Polynesian theme park in Indian Shores. The park, which opened in 1964, was closed in the 1980s. It was sold to Pinellas County in 1990 and was turned into a public beach access parking lot. Although the Tiki Gardens were a big part of tourism in Pinellas County, the only thing left is the sign at the entrance letting visitors know that they’ve arrived at the Tiki Gardens Park Beach Access. • Caladesi and Honeymoon Island used to be one island, until a hurricane separated the two in 1921.

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SEA TURTLES During Nesting

The Florida marine turtle nesting season is from May to October each year. // Mural by Derek Donnelly

There are seven species of sea turtles including the green turtle, hawksbill, leatherback, loggerhead, olive ridley, Kemp’s ridley and flatback. All but the olive ridley and flatback are found in Florida. Females nest every two or three years during the summer when they crawl to the shore to dig a nest in the sand using their rear fins. The female deposits about 100 eggs the size of ping pong balls in the nest. She covers the eggs with sand when she’s finished and returns to the ocean. Male sea turtles never return to the shore after hatching. Only 1 in 1,000 hatchlings will survive to adulthood.

There are simple steps everyone can take to help protect marine turtles such as:

• Not leaving objects on the beach overnight (refer to the City’s Leave No Trace ordinance) • Knocking down sand castles and filling in holes before leaving the beach • Placing all trash and recyclables in the proper containers • Drawing the curtains at night to keep light from being seen from the beach • Shielding all exterior lighting, using the least amount of lighting necessary, keeping lights low to the ground, and using long-wavelength (amber) bulbs. If you live or stay within view of the Gulf, be sure to turn off the lights inside your house when you leave and keep your curtains drawn when you are home. Also, make sure any exterior lights visible from the beach are turtle compliant. Do not use flashlights or cellphones on the beach at night. Learn more about proper lighting by referring to the City’s Coastal Lighting Standards.

Call the FWC Wildlife Alert number at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) to report: • Stranded hatchlings • Harassment of sea turtles • Disturbance of nests • Entangled sea turtles • Disoriented hatchlings • Dead or injured sea turtles or hatchlings

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FRED HOWARD PARK 1700 Sunset Drive Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 943-4081

BELLEAIR BEACH 1800 Gulf Boulevard Belleair Beach, FL 33786 (727) 595-4646

SUNSET BEACH PARK 1800 Gulf Road Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 942-5628

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH 1700 Gulf Boulevard Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 (727) 595-2517

HONEYMOON ISLAND STATE PARK One Causeway Boulevard Dunedin, FL 34689 (727) 469-5942

INDIAN SHORES/ TIKI GARDENS BEACH ACCESS 19601 Gulf Boulevard Indian Shores, FL 34635 (727) 595-4025

CALADESI ISLAND STATE PARK One Causeway Boulevard Dunedin, FL 34698 (727) 469-5918

REDINGTON SHORES BEACH 18200 Gulf Boulevard Redington Shores, FL 33708 (727) 588-4882

CLEARWATER BEACH West end of State Road 60 Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 447-7600

ARCHIBALD BEACH PARK 15100 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL 33708 (727) 391-7373

SAND KEY BEACH 1060 Gulf Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33767 (727) 588-4852

MADEIRA BEACH 14400 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach, FL 33708 (727) 391-7373

JOHN’S PASS BEACH 129th Avenue along Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach, FL 33708 (727) 391-7373 TREASURE ISLAND BEACH 10400 Gulf Boulevard Treasure Island, FL 33706 (727) 547-4575 ST. PETE BEACH Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 367-2735 PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH Off of Gulf Way - 1st to 22nd Avenues St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 367-2735

FRED HOWARD PARK SUNSET BEACH PARK

HONEYMOON ISLAND STATE PARK CALADESI ISLAND STATE PARK

CLEARWATER BEACH

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SAND KEY BEACH BELLEAIR BEACH

FORT DE SOTO PARK 3500 Pinellas Bayway S. Tierra Verde, FL 33715 (727) 582-2267

EGMONT KEY STATE PARK 4905 34th Street S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (727) 893-2627 BEN T. DAVIS BEACH 7650 Courtney Campbell Causeway Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 274-8615 DAVIS ISLAND BEACH 900 Martinique Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 931-2121 PICNIC ISLAND PARK 7404 Picnic Island Boulevard Tampa, FL 33616 (813) 274-8615

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GOLF GUIDE FOR TAMPA BAY

ROGERS PARK GOLF COURSE 18 holes over 6,593 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 7911 N. 30th Street • Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 356-1670

PALMA CEIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,211 yards with a par of 70 (Private) 1601 S. MacDill Avenue • Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 253-3061

THE CLAW AT USF 18 holes over 6,809 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 13801 N. 46th Street • Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 497-2023

HUNTER’S GREEN COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,979 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 18101 Longwater Run Drive • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 973-1000

TAMPA PALMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 7,004 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 5811 Tampa Palms Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 972-1444

AVILA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,926 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 943 Guisando de Avila • Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 961-1754

BABE ZAHARIAS GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,163 yards with a par of 70 (Municipal) 11412 Forest Hills Drive • Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 631-4374

HERITAGE ISLES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,976 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 10630 Plantation Bay Drive • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 907-7447 LIVE. WORK. PLAY. | 67

PEBBLE CREEK GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,436 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 10550 Regents Park Drive • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 973-3870

TEMPLE TERRACE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,414 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 200 Inverness Avenue • Temple Terrace, FL 33617 (813) 988-1791

CARROLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Pine Course 9 holes over 3,473 yards with a par of 36 (Private) Cypress Course 9 holes over 3,555 yards with a par of 36 (Private) Meadows Course 9 holes over 3,421 yards with a par of 36 (Private) 13903 Clubhouse Drive • Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 961-1369

DIAMOND HILL GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,920 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 13115 Sydney Road • Dover, FL 33527 (813) 689-7219

BAY PALMS GOLF COMPLEX The Palms Course 18 holes over 6,422 yards with a par of 72 (Public) The Bay Course 18 holes over 6,761 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 1805 Golf Course Avenue • Tampa, FL 33621 (813) 840-6904 ROCKY POINT GOLF COURSE 18 holes over 6,444 yards with a par of 71 (Municipal) 4151 Dana Shores Drive • Tampa, FL 33634 (813) 673-4316 NORTHDALE GOLF & TENNIS CLUB 18 holes over 6,824 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 4417 Northdale Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33624 (813) 962-0428 OLD MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 7,236 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 13600 National Golf Drive • Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 926-8888 COUNTRYWAY GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 3,471 yards with a par of 61 (Public) 11111 W. Waters Avenue • Tampa, FL 33635 (813) 854-1182

BUCKHORN SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,888 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 2721 S. Miller Road • Valrico, FL 33596 (813) 689-7766 BLOOMINGDALE GOLFERS CLUB 18 holes over 7,165 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 4113 Great Golfers Place • Valrico, FL 33596 (813) 685-4105 RIVER HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 7,007 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 3943 New River Hills Parkway • Valrico, FL 33596 (813) 653-1554 SUMMERFIELD CROSSINGS GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,903 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 13050 Summerfield Boulevard • Riverview, FL 33579 (813) 671-3311 THE MEADOWS AT COUNTRYWOOD 18 Holes (Private) 723 W. Sam Allen Road • Plant City, FL 33565 (813) 752-1674 THE LAKES AT COUNTRY WOOD 9 Holes (Private) 745 Arbor Estate Way • Plant City, FL 33565 (813) 752-6010 CHEVAL GOLF & ATHLETIC CLUB 18 holes over 7,005 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 4312 Che Boulevard • Lutz, FL 33558 (813) 949-4231

WESTCHASE GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,710 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 11602 Westchase Golf Drive • Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 854-2331

APOLLO BEACH GOLF & SEA CLUB 18 holes over 7,060 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 801 Golf and Sea Boulevard • Apollo Beach, FL 33572 (813) 645-6212

TERRACE HILL GOLF CLUB 9 holes over 1,854 yards with a par of 30 (Public) 7740 Temple Terrace Highway • Temple Terrace, FL 33637 (813) 985-4653

HERITAGE HARBOR GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,898 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway • Lutz, FL 33558 (813) 949-4886

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PLANTATION PALMS GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,831 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 23253 Plantation Palms Boulevard • Land O Lakes, FL 34639 (813) 996-4653 TPC TAMPA BAY 18 holes over 6,898 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road • Land O Lakes, FL 34639 (813) 949-0090

SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB Lakes Course 9 holes over 3,258 yards with a par of 36 (Public) Oaks Course 9 holes over 3,154 yards with a par of 36 (Public) Palms Course 9 holes over 3,170 yards with a par of 36 (Public) 1702 S. Pebble Beach Boulevard • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634-3377

CALOOSA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,388 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 2115 Caloosa Boulevard • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634-2870

BETMAR ACRES GOLF COURSE Blue, White & Gold Courses 9 hole executive golf course (Private) 37145 Lakewood Drive • Zephyrhills, FL 33542 (813) 788-5897

SOUTHPORT SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 4,952 yards with a par of 69 (Public) 3709 Southport Springs Parkway • Zephyrhills, FL 33541 (813) 780-7637

CLUB RENAISSANCE 18 holes over 6,701 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 2121 S. Pebble Beach Boulevard • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 642-9192

CYPRESS CREEK GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,839 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 1011 Cypress Village Boulevard • Ruskin, FL 33573 (813) 634-8888

INNISBROOK GOLF RESORT Copperhead Course 18 holes over 7,340 yards with a par of 71 (Private) 36750 US Highway 19 N • Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (888) 794-8627

LEXINGTON OAKS GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,800 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 26133 Lexington Oaks Boulevard • Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 907-7270 SADDLEBROOK RESORT Saddlebrook Course 18 holes over 6,603 yards with a par of 70 (Public) Palmer Course 18 holes over 6,469 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 5700 Saddlebrook Way • Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 (813) 907-4566 FREEDOM FAIRWAYS GOLF COURSE 18 holes over 3,099 yards with a par of 63 (Public) 3932 Upper Creek Drive • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 633-4653 KINGS POINT EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE 18 holes over 2,734 yards with a par of 56 (Public) 202 Cambridge Trail • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634-6261 THE LINKS OF LAKE BERNADETTE 18 holes over 6,400 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 5430 Links Lane • Zephyrhills, FL 33541 (813) 788-7888

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State Parks IN TAMPA BAY

The Tampa Bay area is home to more than a dozen Florida State Parks and historic sites. Whether you’re into fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, or sunbathing, there’s a Tampa Bay park perfectly suited for you. HERNANDO COUNTY

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 6131 Commercial Way • Spring Hill, FL 34606

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Alafia River State Park 14326 South County Road 39 • Lithia, FL 33547 Hillsborough River State Park & Fort Foster State Historic Site 15402 U.S. 301 North • Thonotosassa, FL 33592 Little Manatee River State Park 215 Lightfoot Road • Wimauma, FL 33598 Ybor City Museum State Park 1818 Ninth Avenue • Tampa, FL 33605

MANATEE COUNTY

Gamble Plantation Historic State Park 3708 Patten Avenue • Ellenton, FL 34222 Lake Manatee State Park 20007 Highway 64 • East Bradenton, FL 34202 Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site 955 Bayshore Drive • Terra Ceia, FL 34250

PASCO COUNTY

Anclote Key Preserve State Park Found about three miles northwest of Tarpon Springs in the Gulf of Mexico, accessible only by boat Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park Port Richey, FL 34673 70 | LIVE. WORK. PLAY.

PINELLAS COUNTY

Egmont Key State Park Found in the mouth of Tampa Bay, accessible only by boat or ferry • St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Honeymoon Island State Park Causeway Boulevard • Dunedin, FL 34698 Skyway Fishing Pier State Park Located on the north and south sides of the Skyway Bridge on I-275 • St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Caladesi Island State Park Causeway Boulevard • Dunedin, FL 34698

SARASOTA COUNTY

Myakka River State Park 13208 S.R. 72 • Sarasota, FL 34241 Oscar Scherer State Park 1843 S. Tamiami Trail • Osprey, FL 34229

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FLORIDA STATE SYMBOLS State Tree: Sabal Palm State Flower: Orange Blossom State Bird: Mockingbird State Reptile: American Alligator State Animal: Florida Panther State Marine Butterfly: Zebra Longwing State Marine Mammal: Manatee State Saltwater Fish: Sailfish State Gemstone: Moonstone

invented IN FLORIDA KEY LIME PIE

The key lime pie has been traced back to the early 20th century. Its exact origins are unknown, but the first formal mention of key lime pie as a recipe may have been made by William Curry, a ship salvager and Key West’s first millionaire; his cook, “Aunt Sally”, made the pie for him. Some people believe that Aunt Sally simply modified the recipe for lemon icebox cake and used key limes instead of lemons because both recipes require sweetened condensed milk and citrus juice.

INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB?

The incandescent light bulb was invented in Florida? This one is only partially true. Thomas Edison’s primary residence was in New Jersey during most of the time that he was inventing the incandescent light bulb, but he spent his winters at his home in Fort Myers. He worked on many of his 1,093 patented inventions there. So Florida gets some of the credit.

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SUNSCREEN

One of the first popular sunscreen products was invented for the United States military by Florida airman and pharmacist Benjamin Green in 1944. This came about because of the hazards of sun overexposure to soldiers in the Pacific tropics at the height of World War II.

MIRANDA RIGHTS

You know the part of the Miranda rights where they say “If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you”? Clarence Earl Gideon was a man with an eighthgrade education who ran away from home when he was in middle school. He spent much of his early adult life as a drifter, spending time in and out of prisons for nonviolent crimes. Gideon was charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit a misdemeanor, which is a felony under Florida law. We can thank this unlikely hero for public defenders.

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FROZEN CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE

Frozen concentrated orange juice was invented by University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center. In the 1940’s, C.D. Atkins was asked by the Florida Citrus Commission to improve the quality of processed orange products, to help produce better juice for the armed forces, and at the same time improve the efficiency of Florida’s orange crop.

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COLD-AIR PROCESS OF REFRIGERATION

John Gorrie (born October 3, 1803, Charleston, SC died June 16, 1855, Apalachicola, FL) was the American physician who discovered the cold-air process of refrigeration as the result of experiments to lower the temperature of fever patients by cooling hospital rooms. In 1842, Gorrie designed and built an aircooling apparatus for treating yellow-fever patients.

GATORADE

Gatorade was formulated in 1965 by researchers at the University of Florida in an effort to help the then-struggling Florida Gators football team.

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Bondo putty is an automotive body filler; a twopart mix of talc and plastic. It was introduced in 1955 and developed by World War II veteran and automotive repair shop owner Robert Merton Spink of Miami. Commonly used as a term to describe any type of automotive repair putty, the word Bondo is actually a trademarked name of a product from the company 3M (Minnesota Mining Manufacturing).

NEW SUPERCAPACITOR

The new supercapacitor was invented in FSU’s AeroPropulsion, Mechatronics and Energy Center (AME), and Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) by Jim P. Zheng, a Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering professor. The new technology addresses current supercapacitor weaknesses that limit their effective use compared to traditional rechargeable battery technology.

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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973

Nathaniel Reed, American environmentalist and political aide from Florida who served as an environmental adviser to Florida Governor Claude R. Kirk Jr. in the 1960s, co-wrote the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Among the first species protected were the Florida panther, manatees, and alligators.

NASCAR

The driving force behind the establishment of NASCAR was William “Bill” France Sr. (1909-1992), a mechanic and auto-repair shop owner from Washington, DC, who in the mid-1930s moved to Daytona Beach. The Daytona area was a gathering spot for racing enthusiasts, and France became involved in racing cars and promoting races. France felt there was a need for a governing body to sanction and promote racing. He gathered members of the racing community to discuss the idea, and NASCAR was born, with its official incorporation in February 1948. France served as NASCAR’s first president and played a key role in shaping its development in the sport’s early decades.

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Index FOOD & BEVERAGE

Cotee River Brewing Company Currents Restaurant Gone Juicing Graze Craze

Meli Greek Street Donuts Tarpon Social Club

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The White Heron Tea Room & Gifts Tommy’s Hideaway

The Butcher’s Block The Social

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HEALTH, WELLNESS & SELF-CARE Bohemian Gypsea

Gone Juicing

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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT Bicycle Boutique

Florida Stories Walking Tours GoRunning Tours

Rock & Reef Charters River Wild Kayaking

ART, THEATRE & MUSEUMS

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American Stage

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art

Imagine Museum Tampa Theatre

The Palladium at St. Petersburg College

EVENT VENUES

Gulfport Casino Ballroom

Catherine Hickman Theater

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ACCOMMODATIONS

The Joshi Hotel Group

SERVICE PROFESSIONALS Fred Stalls, Waterstone Mortgage

Klassic Cleaning Services

Tarpon Dental

Kim Adams, REALTOR®

Michelle Dinsmore, REALTOR®

ORGANIZATIONS I Rise

Life is a Donation

Bicycle Boutique

Bohemian Gypsea

Five Fish on the Docks

Gulfport Beach Bazaar

Birch & Iris Boutique

Coastal Market 607

Gallery of Fun Finds

Maddylu’s

Mobility Plus

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City of New Port Richey

Discover Downtown Safety Harbor SAFE - Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation in Tampa Bay

SHOPPING

Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce

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Qi Crystal Energy

Petra Collective Seeds

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Sunshine Supply Company

The White Heron Tea Room & Gifts

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Important Numbers & Information HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness

Pasco County Hurricane Preparedness

EMERGENCY City of Tampa

(833) 872-4636

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Pinellas County School District

Pasco County Emergency Information

Pasco County School District

SCHOOLS Tampa Hurricane Information

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(727) 586-1818

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UTILITIES Pasco County Utilities (727) 847-8131

Pinellas County Utilities (727) 464-4000

Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling

Clearwater Jolley Trolley (727) 445-1200

(727) 464-7500

TECO Line Streetcar System

Hillsborough Water Department (813) 272-5900

Pasco County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

(813) 254-4278

(727) 856-0119

Greyhound Bus Lines

Tampa Electric (TECO) (813) 223-0800

TRANSPORTATION

Hillsborough County/Tampa (813) 229-2174 Pinellas County/Pinellas Park (727) 520-1951

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Duke Energy

(813) 223-6831

(800) 700-8744

AIRPORTS

TECO Peoples Gas (813) 275-3700

Hillsborough County Solid Waste Services (813) 272-5680

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (727) 540-1800

Pasco County Public Transportation (727) 834-3322

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WHAT IS SAFE? An ALLIANCE of businesses, people and organizations who have united to combat commercial sexual exploitation happening in our communities in Florida. A STRATEGY that addresses all parts of the fight against commercial sexual exploitation including prevention, intervention, and restoration.

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