AROUND TOWN THRU APRIL 19 - ART OF THE GARDEN SHOW: Fine craft inspired by the natural beauty of gardens. Art of the Garden is a juried exhibition of original art showcasing fine handcrafted work inspired by the natural beauty of gardens. Florida CraftArt is located at 501 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg and is open Monday through Saturday from10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information call (727) 821-7391 or visit www.FloridaCraftArt.org
Entrepreneur Hopes New Tarpon Springs Soda Shop Pops Information and image from “Suncoast News” There a new soda pop shop in Tarpon Springs, but it’s a far cry from the ones that were popular in the 1950s and 60s. According to Suncoast News, Rebecca Giannulis was on a trip to Utah last summer when she visited a soda shop where people could create their own flavored soda drinks. She thought the concept was unique and something she had not seen in north Pinellas County. So, she set out to bring a soda shop to Tarpon Springs. Sodaworks has 18 flavors of soda and more than 40 different flavored syrups. But those aren’t the only add-ins available. Customers can create their own specialty drinks by mixing in candy, whipped and coconut cream and ice cream. Giannulis, 36, had previously worked as an interior designer. She based her ideas for the Sodaworks décor on a “Steampunk” theme, a style of design and fashion that combines historical elements with anachronistic technological features inspired by science fiction. “At Sodaworks, you are the inventor of your own drinks,” Giannulis said. “Steampunk is this whole industrial, inventor situation, and it fits in well.” There is a menu with several specialty drink ideas, including the Del Rio (Dr. Pepper, vanilla syrup and coconut cream) and the Blue Bayou (Sprite, Mountain Dew, Blue Powerade with passion fruit and lime syrup). Giannulis says the most popular flavors so far are the Honolulu (Sprite, lemonade, strawberry-mango syrup and coconut cream) and the Buttery Beer (root beer, butterscotch and vanilla cream flavor), similar to a popular beverage mentioned in the “Harry Potter” novels. Although the shop has been open just since January, Giannulis says business has been brisk so far and really appeals to families looking for a fun, inexpensive outing. In addition to the variety of soda concoctions available, Sodaworks also offers homemade lemonade and iced tea, available with a variety of flavorings for the adventurous. The shop also offers Boba Tea, a cold-served beverage that has a tea base, milk or fruit flavors, and edible tapioca “boba” pearls. A variety of sweets are available at Sodaworks, including cookies, brownies, chocolate dipped pretzels and several different types of candy. There is also fresh popped corn available both plain and flavored. Sodaworks is at 1992 S. Pinellas Ave., in Tarpon Springs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and closed Sunday. For more information, visit www.thesodaworks.com or call 727-482-4110.
8TH - DUNEDIN ARTIST, THEODOSIA A. G. TAMBORLANE (“THEO”): presents a new exhibition of her paintings, “My World: From New York to Carrollwood,” at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. This exhibition will be shown until May 23rd with access during the Cultural Center’s regular hours. In addition, there will be two evening receptions open to the public on April 8th and May 13th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. www.tamborlane.com 7TH & 8TH - FLORIDA LAKES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: April 7 performance for this season will start at 7:30 PM at the at Lake Square Mall, 10401 US Highway 441 located between Tavares and Leesburg. The April 8 Clermont concert will start at the Family Christian Center, 2500 South US Highway 27 in Clermont at 7:30 PM. $42 in advance or $45 at the door. For advance reservations, call 352-343-0733. 16TH & 23RD - FREE LIVE THEATER IS BACK! The fun play, Deal Maker by SAGES (Senior Actors Guild & Education Services), will have you laughing as ”Bob,” the family patriarch, tries to hold onto the car keys by making deals in exchange for silence about his mishaps. The 16th at Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport & April 23 Conmy Center, 750 San Salvador Dr, Dunedin. 2pm both days. www.sagestheater. org. 727-536-7076 16TH - TAMPA EASTER EGG HUNT: Grab your basket and hop on over for a free and fun Easter Event! 10am-1pm. Wellswood Baptist Church, 5101 N. Rome Ave, Tampa. Inflatable Obstacle Course, Raffle for Jumbo Easter Baskets, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Concessions with light snacks 17TH - EASTER EGG HUNT: FREE. Easter Egg Hunt - Treats - Prizes - Refreshments. 12:303pm. Foundation for a Drug-Free World Center, 41 N. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. 20TH - JOURNEY FREEDOM TOUR 2022: Journey will be on their Freedom Tour 2022 with Toto. The band will be performing live on stage! 6-9pm.Amalie Arena, 01 Channelside Dr., Tampa. To look for tickets to the show please visit: https://www.concerttour.us/concert-tour-dates/journey-tour-dates/ 23RD - NATIVE PLANT SALE AT ROTARY PARK: Shop from a variety of native trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, butterfly plants and tropical edibles. 9am-1pm. Plant experts will be on hand to answer questions and to help you choose the right plant for the right place. For more information, call Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral at 239-549-4606. MAY 14TH - THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS’ CULTURAL AND CIVIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT: announces a new, free community event called The Art of Health set to debut from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Craig Park, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, 34689. Live musical entertainment, Exhibitor tables, Food trucks, and more. 727-9423-5605. https://www.tarponarts.org SUBMIT AROUND TOWN EVENTS AND/OR EVENT FLYERS TO: Lifestyles After 50, P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; or email to info@lifestylesafter50.com or fax to (813) 331-2634 by the 20th of the month prior to the event. (i.e. submit May events by April 20 2022).
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