AROUND TOWN 5TH - FISH FRY & CRAFT SHOW! : Columbiettes 5737 & Lopez is hosting a CRAFT SHOW, 9am - 2pm, Lopez Hall - 7177 58th St. North, Pinellas Park Raffle to benefit Charities we support. Lunch will be available for $8. Contact Wynette Or Joe 727-244-1859 or 727-244-1341
ZooTampa Will Reopen Stringray Habitat Where 12 Rays Died Last Year Information and image from “Tampa Bay Times” ZooTampa at Lowry Park has announced it is reopening a habitat it shut down last year after a dozen stingrays died suddenly, WTSP reported. In a news release, the zoo says it has “reimagined” a state-of-the-art version of Stingray Bay that will open by the end of 2022, zoo spokeswoman Sandra Torres said. Guests will once again be able to touch and feed rays. In a statement, the zoo said the 34,000-gallon renovated habitat will be home to cownose and Southern rays. The walls will be low enough for kids to reach into the water, but the zoo says there will also be plenty of rest areas and hideaways for the rays to ensure the animals are comfortable. “Stingray Bay also features a truly unforgettable opportunity to wade into the water for a rare up-close-and-personal encounter with these amazing animals,” ZooTampa wrote in a news release. In May 2021, zookeepers were stunned to find 12 stingrays had perished mysteriously. An investigation indicated that gas bubbles were caused by a system malfunction that the zoo called “a supersaturation event.” A crack in portions of a pipe caused the rays to experience gas embolisms. The result was similar to the “bends” in human scuba divers. Those bubbles in the bloodstream are believed to have killed the rays. The exhibit had been open since 2001 and is hugely popular because zoo patrons have direct access to pet the rays. They can also buy shrimp and offer it to the rays. The zoo has installed an updated habitat with a new water management system. The remodeled Stingray Bay will include redundancies, safeguards and new procedures to ensure there is no repeat of last year’s tragedy, according to WTSP.
4TH THRU APRIL 19TH - 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. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information call (727) 821-7391or visit www.FloridaCraftArt.org 7TH - 2022-2023 SEASON REVEAL PARTY: Join us at Ocala Civic Theatre for our 20222023 season reveal party! Doors will open and the party begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy a social hour of drinks and food, with some great live music and a cash bar, with the big reveal at 7:15. The event is free and all are welcome. Ocala Civic Theatre, located at 4337 East Silver Springs Boulevard (State Road 40). 352-236-2274. 12TH - JAZZ ON THE LAWN: Riverwalk Stem Academy at Just Elementary, 1315 W Spruce St., Tampa. Headliner BK Jackson. Also featuring Blake High School Jazz Band & Icon Prep Drum Line. 11am-5:30pm. $20. Live Jazz, vendors, food trucks. https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/just 15TH - HLAA MEETING: 12:30pm at St Andrew Presbyterian Church looped Fellowship Hall, 1239 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center, Hearing Loss Association of America will host a presentation by Don and Chris Guiley from A + Hearing Center, Inc of Sun City Center. Come see them in person – ALL are welcome. Social hour will follow. For more information, call Eloise at 414-807-4373 or email Eloise6376@gmail.com 17TH - ST PATRICK’S DAY EVENT: Wine, Craft Beers & Food. Join in for an Irish Themed Tasting Event featuring Wine, Craft Beers, Mead & Cider paired with Delicious Irish Foods. 6pm. Apollo Beach Society Wine Bar. 238 Harbor Village Lane, Apollo Beach. 813-331-3907. https://www.facebook.com/apollobeachSocietywinebar 19TH - ST. PATRICK’S DAY HOG LED RIDE!: Join the Irish Crew at Bert’s Barracuda H-D as we take a HOG led RIDE to O’Keefe’s in Largo. Kickstands up at 10:30.10525 49th St., Clearwater. 727-527-9672. https://www.bertsbarracuda.com/ 19TH - PAINT POUR PARTY: 3-5:00 pm. Creative Junk Therapy, 772 W. Lumsden Rd., Brandon. Love the paint pours? Learn some new techniques and go beyond the pour. We will be exploring new techniques and styles the experienced and beginners will love. $30 all supplies included. To ensure we have enough space and supplies purchase tickets to reserve your spot. (813) 324-9777. https://www.creativejunktherapy.org/ 22ND - JUKEBOX CHARLEY TOUR: Tampa Theatre and AEG Presents are proud to announce that Charley Crockett’s month-long coast-to-coast Jukebox Charley tour will make a stop on the Theatre’s historic stage at 8:00pm, March 22. $24.50-$49.50. 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, 33602. (813) 274-8981https://tampatheatre.org/ 27TH - MELANIE IN CONCERT: Doors open 5pm. Show starts 5:30. $50 advance/$60 at door. Melanie landed in the New York City music and radio scene in the late 1960’s. Her first single Beautiful People immediately became a turntable hit. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, 706 2nd St N, Safety Harbor, (727) 725-4018. http://www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com/ 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 April events by March 20 2022).
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