Paradise News Magazine - January 2023

NANETTE WISER

DEPARTMENTS

Publishers Message 6

Centre of SPB News.......... 7

Tidbits 8,10

Spirits............................... 13

Fashion 17

Good Deeds 18

Home: Granite Girl 19

Live Life Better 20-21

Tierra Verde/Isla Del Sol..22

Health & Wellness……….23

Tampa Bay Watch……….26

Pet Health 28

Cooking Corner 29

Gifts: Diny’s Jewelers……30

Property Law……………..34

Downtown Concierge ...... 36 Caron’s Art News 40-41

Book Nook ....................... 42

Arts & Leisure 43-56

Events 44-48

Corey Market 47 Eco 51

Classified Ads .............58-59

Astrology 60-61

Encouraging Words ......... 62

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ST. PETERSBURG

Sundial Shoppes Happy Feet Plus

Florida Jean Co Hollander Hotel

Vinoy Hotel So Chic Consignment

Morean Art Center St Pete Chamber

Florida CraftArt Chihuly Museum

The Hangar Terminal

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Fergs

TYRONE AREA

Cody’s Road House Ancient Healing

GULFPORT

Chamber Habana Café

Seabreeze Inn Library/City Hall

Gulfport Casino Art Village

Sail Market Boulevard Shoppe

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES

Regions Bank Island Salon

Sterling Cleaners Isla Yacht & CC

Patchingtons

TIERRA VERDE

Billy’s Century 21

TD Bank Mariott

Phila Deli Wong Lee’s

Tony & Nello’s Island Grille

SOUTH PASADENA

Ace Hardware Spiro’s Deli

Winn Dixie Fountains Towers

Regions Bank Regenesis Ortho.

PASS-A-GRILLE

Merry Pier The SeaHorse

Paradise Grille Paradiso Boutique

Gennaro’s The Wharf

SeaCritters Hurley Realty

Suntan Art Center Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt

ST. PETE BEACH

Basil Leaf Nikko’s Dog Bar

Smith & Associates Sea Dog Brewery

Resort Realty Vito & Michael’s Library/City Hall Riptides Lounge

Nori Thai Sushi Paradise Grille

Agave Mexican Synovus Bank

Larry’s Ice Cream Mediterranean Kitchen

Baird Realty Coldwell Banker RE

TBB Chamber Basil Leaf Sushi

ReMax Preferred Gulf to Bay Bait

Dolphin Landings UPS Store

Cafe Soleil 5th/3rd Bank

Dolphin Bch Resort Skidders

COREY AREA DISTRICT

Art Expo Chill Restaurant

SPB Post Office Coastal Cottage

Frog Pond Beach Theatre

TREASURE ISLAND

Bilmar Hotel T.I. Hardware

The Pearl ReMax Metro

TI & MB Chamber Keller Williams Realty

JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE

Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange

Chamber Kiosk Sand Bar Ice Cream Shop

MADEIRA BEACH

Century 21 Beggins Post Office

Recreation Center City Hall Library

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PUBLISHERS MESSAGE

Happy New Year

Welcome back seasonal residents and returning guests. We have some exciting outdoor events early this year, including the: St. Pete Beach Classic Race, John’s Pass Seafood Fest, St. Petersburg Boat Show, and the return of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, including a 15-year-old race car driver from Gulfport. On Classic Race weekend Jan. 13-15, please be patient with any street blockage early each day. It would not surprise us if the recent sale of the Sirata Beach Resort for record prices might mean 2023 would be the final year of the St. Pete Beach Classic Race. Run if you can, enjoy the public activities, like the health expo at the Rec Center on opening day, a beach bonfire, and a cleanup.

I had earned a series of degrees from St. Petersburg Junior College and USF, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in 1975. Business has changed rather dramatically in the past forty-five years, and I have been lucky enough to audit several classes like the Small Business Executive Program of the Jim Moran Institute (JMI) For Global Entrepreneurship run under Florida State University’s College of Business. Being a bit set in my ways, I may not embrace new apps, tools and techniques that are presented by JMI Director Shane Smith’s hand-picked lecturers on a wide variety of business concerns. I got value from them, however, and from my fellow participants in the class. Some subjects like business valuation, building equity and planning for succession were particularly helpful. Thank you all. I treasure the JMI diploma earned at 70 years of age as a constant reminder that we are never too old to continue to learn. Access to continuing adult education is part of the rewards of life in paradise. See what is offered by my alma maters, or Eckerd College and OLLI. So much is available online these days too, on podcasts and the like.

The arts took a terrible hit over COVID and are just starting to recover. Some folks are still too nervous to congregate, but thanks to founding sponsor, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, www.ArtsAxisFlorida.com is providing online access to local arts performances for free. Check it out.

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Volume 29 Number 1 • January 2023

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Sarah Lyons - Astrology

Buddy Baker - Arts & Leisure & Events

Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones - Encouraging Words

Dr. Johnathan Pierce - Pet Health

Michael Moses - The Centre

Susan Koenig - Good Deeds

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Snowbirds LOVE Their Medical Marijuana Cards

By Michael Moses

Medicinal marijuana has come a long way in the past two years in which we have been on this page in Paradise NEWS. I even heard a report on Health News Florida on National Public Radio (WUSF) talking about how stressed out university students are turning to medical marijuana instead of heavier prescription meds for anxiety, ADHD and more.

Sales in Florida have ballooned 40% in a single year. The article says anxiety is rampant at most age levels following COVID and that medical marijuana has become the go-to solution for a lot of people. Have you tried it yet?

The Centre of St. Pete Beach is a medicinal marijuana-centric health education, meeting and event facility. Within the Centre is Triverde Health, a medicinal marijuana certification center with several certified doctors available for appointments. Call Triverde Health at 727-322-4588 for info or an appointment.

Florida allows residents with qualifying health conditions to apply for a medical marijuana (MM) card, as long as they are under the supervision of a certified physician. After 31 days in Florida, you can be a resident.

Do snowbirds have many qualifying health conditions? Yes. Florida residents and snowbirds have a similar rate of qualifying conditions. Over 750,000 residents now have active Florida Medical Marijana registrations.

Seasonal residents have to prove that they have been living in Florida for more than 31 consecutive days. This is meant to keep tourists and vacationers from exploiting a loophole.

Florida law stipulates that medical marijuana access should be provided for therapeutic use limiting access to those with qualifying diagnoses. Chronic pain, anxiety and trouble sleeping are three of the most popular uses of medical cannabis, so most seniors can benefit.

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There is another advantage for those visiting other states. For example, Florida MM cardholders can get medical grade products at lower prices in Colorado and certain other states.

For ID, a valid Florida driver’s license will work. Barring that, two of the following documents bearing a Florida residential address can prove part-time residency:

• A deed or mortgage to property.

• A lease for a property rental.

• A recent utility bill.

• Recent mail or statement from a financial institution showing the residential address.

• Mail from the federal or Florida state government.

• A recent recreational trailer hook-up, lease statement, or work order on a lot or rented residence.

Seasonal residents should find it easy to provide the documentation which needs

to be presented when you are evaluated by a licensed Florida medical marijuana doctor.

Call Triverde Health at 727-322-4588 for info or an appointment. Check out the website online at www.thecentrespb.com

There you will find a calendar of monthly yoga, dance, meditation and relaxation classes, with RSVP links to the instructors, as well as special health classes and events related to CBD and MM.

Stop by The Centre Coffee Exchange any day 7am-2pm for the best coffee and pastries on the beaches.

Call The Centre at 727-258-2001 to reserve a date for a party.

Scan the QR Code with your smart phone to learn more about The Centre of St. Pete Beach.

TIDBITS

By Peter Roos

Florida awarded St. Petersburg College (SPC) over $3 million for workforce education. SPC, which recently celebrated its 95th anniversary, offers various workforce educational opportunities, including certificates in sales and marketing, health care, manufacturing, technology, and others.

Some employers are still searching for labor post-pandemic, making the efficient use of public funds for workforce programs especially vital. Wages are rising in part due to the tight labor market, but inflation is eating into that income. Median real wages have declined over 8.5%.

In addition to SPC, South Florida State College and Daytona State College were awarded $2.8 million for workforce training.

With the completion of the rebuilding of St. Pete Beach’s infrastructure, including a multi-million dollar sewer overhaul, the city is ready to implement the comprehensive plan it created 20 years ago. Changes are coming to the city’s largest resort properties. There is no cause for alarm at this growth, however, since it

is only replacing units that had been removed over the years.

The iconic Don CeSar Beach Resort and Spa, at almost 100 years of age, is adding 10,000 square feet of meeting, party and conference space on its north side.

Already the largest property on Florida’s west coast, Tradewinds is proposing 650 new upscale guest rooms, 18,000 square feet of retail space, much of it taking shape as retail spaces along Gulf Boulevard. The resort also plans 33,000 square feet of conference space, three new swimming pools, a variety of additional resort amenities, and a long list of infrastructure projects it says will benefit the resort and the community alike, including a multi-million dollar storm water drainage system to help with flooding. Jim Smith and his 1754 Properties bought the resort a couple years ago.

The 302-room, 18-acre, Sirata Beach Resort just sold to a Kentucky hospitality company for $207 million, eclipsing the $202.6 million paid in 2017 for the Don CeSar by an affiliate of Host Hotels and the 2018 sale

of the Vinoy for $188 million. The buyer, Columbia Sussex, which owns hotels from Florida to Alaska, obviously also has construction plans for the resort, after paying over $450,000/ room for the property. The seller, Crescent Real Estate of Fort Worth, paid $108.2 million in 2017 and did a multi-milliondollar facelift on the property.

As the effects of the increases in property values hit the tax roles, the city of St. Pete Beach is contemplating lowering its share of the property tax burden on its residential property owners. The city’s share is a small fraction of property tax bills, so the impact for residents will not be substantial.

The Corey Sunday Market is only getting more popular as time goes on. The mix of merchants Tampa Bay Markets brings to the street seems to be the best in the area, and they have managed to keep the market open throughout the COVID pandemic. Merchants who are open on Sundays say it is their best day by far. Elizabeth’s boutique and her Grapes, Wine Café’ next door do very well on Sundays, when the Café offers a $30 “all you can eat and drink buffet” with

bottomless Mimosas or Bloody Mary’s while the market is open.

Treasure Island is seeing its share of construction too, with the demolition and replacement of aging boutique hotels. The shopping district, particularly the area south of the clock tower, is slated for demo and rebuilding. Tenants from The Pearl to CJ’s Tavern had been given two years notice to relocate. The Pearl has already moved to Gulfport near Town Shores.

Following an amazing success with its Addams Family performance this fall, St. Petersburg City Theatre held auditions in late December for All Shook Up! Directed by Jamie Bierchen, it follows a small Midwestern town that is thrown into a frenzy with the arrival of Chad, a good-looking, motorcycle riding roustabout, who rides from town to town with a guitar on his back, blue suede shoes on his feet, and a song in his heart. Repressed by their conservative mayor, the town begins to come alive once more under Chad’s influence. The music is all Elvis. The show runs March 17-26.

For the type of care that’s just right for your heart, look to the heart care team at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. With a focus on personalized care that promotes healing and recovery, our skilled doctors, surgeons, nurses and clinicians work together across a complete range of heart and vascular services to provide the exact level of care for you and your heart.

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TIDBITS

Florida tourism numbers continue to boom. The state welcomed 35.1 million visitors from July to October, marking a 6.9% increase from Q3 2021. It’s also the fifth consecutive quarter of overall visitation that’s surpassed pre-pandemic levels. According to Visit Florida, 32.6 million domestic visitors traveled to Florida in Q3 2022, representing 18 months of domestic visitation growth from 2019.

The 18th Annual St. Pete Beach Classic will be Jan. 13-16. This year will have several events and multiple races for all ages. There will be a Health and Fitness Expo at the St. Pete Beach Rec Center on Friday Jan. 13. The rest of the weekend is hosted by The Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center Jan. 14-16. There is a kids race for children, a beach fun run Saturday evening, a timed 5K and 10K on Saturday and Half Marathon Sunday – there is also the B2B2B challenge. Children 8 and under, and seniors 80+ are FREE. There will be bonfires, parties, beer, drinks and food for all participating athletes to enjoy the #1 Beach in America. The St. Pete Beach Classic is a non-profit race and supports other local non-profit organizations in the good they do for our community. Some of the groups they support include Sea Turtle Trackers, Friends of the Library on St. Pete Beach, The St. Pete Beach Recreation Center, The Historical Museum on Pass-A-Grille Beach among others.

The St. Pete Beach Classic 2023 will include a volleyball

By Peter Roos

exhibition all weekend put on by the Sunshine State Outdoor Volleyball Association and a beach cleanup on Monday. When asked about the St Pete Beach Classic, Mimi, the director of Run, Fun and Happy said “what better way to bring our great community together than to run on the streets and party on the beach.”

For more information, to register, sponsor or just to volunteer go to the website www.stpetebeach classic.com Here you will find itineraries, photos, ways to be part of this great community event!

Tall Ships will transform the city’s waterfront into a full on festival and maritime celebration from the end of March through early April. St. Pete will be the first city to host the Tall Ships Challenge Gulf Coast Race, as an incredible collection of tall, beautiful and historic ships from across the world will make their way to Bayboro Harbor. There will be promenades, opportunities to walk on board, sunset cruises, and a festival experience with food trucks, craft beer, live music, street performers, and a market. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.tallships stpete.com.

HANGING AROUND

By Caron Schwartz

As a native New Yorker, I grew up with public transit. You can get pretty much anywhere, fairly quickly, at a reasonable cost. I’ve relied on public transit wherever I’ve lived, worked, and visited...except here. Until now, my car (or bike) has been my primary transportation.

Imagine my delight when the Sunrunner, Tampa Bay’s first BRT (bus rapid transit), launched October 2022. What a thrill to breeze past cars on First Ave. North or South in a sleek hybrid-electric bus that flies from downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach in less than 40 minutes.

For an afternoon jaunt, my sweetheart Lenny and I parked near the stop at Pasadena Ave. and Gulfport Blvd. The elevated platform made it easy to stroll into the bus, no sticky handrail needed to hoist aboard. (Also convenient for bicycle riders and people in wheelchairs to roll on and off.)

Six stops later we were at 22nd St. S, gateway to the trendy Grand Central District. The station is right in front of Tombolo Books, where we browsed contentedly. We’ll return to GCD for Black Crow Coffee and shopping Pieces of A Dream soon.

Lunch at Pete’s Bagels, just a block away at 2361 First Ave. N, was awesome. The sandwiches on New Jersey-style bagels were tasty and filling, and the strong coffee powered our afternoon exploration. Next up was Par Bar, a mini golf course for adults complete with adult beverages, packed with revelers enjoying the Christmas spirits.

Our last Sunrunner stop was Third St. S and Third Ave. S. We strolled through Pioneer Park, past the St. Pete Yacht Club and along Bayshore Dr. and over to the St. Pete Pier. Then we wound our way back to the Fifth St. N station, dipping into Beach Drive’s Kilwin’s for ice cream.

Too tired to shop, we skipped our plan to stop at West Central Shopping Center at 66th St. N and explore Craft Kafé, Bark Life and Earth Origins.

FYI SunRunner buses arrive every 15 minutes from 6am to 8pm, every 30 minutes from 8pm to midnight, every day. www.psta.net/riding-psta/tickets-and-fares

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By Nanette Wiser

Aperol Spritz was my 2022 go-to cocktail, thanks to Intermezzo. If you are looking for a signature Valentine’s Day cocktail, Paradise serves up dozens of options.

Sip sip hooray!

Buono Taverna I love their Negroni, which takes its name from the alpine amaro, Braulio, which lends its signature gentian notes to the expected combination of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. DTSP

Chill Restaurant & Bar Delightfully refreshing, the Rhubarb Bramble mixes up Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, fresh lemon juice, ginger simple syrup and topped with a raspberry liqueur. St. Pete Beach

Copper Shaker In addition to a clever cocktail menu and sharable apps, they and The Estate are throwing a Bartender’s Prom 1/23, a totally rad 80’s throwback party. We love the 20/20 made with organic carrot juice and spicy, jalapeño tequila. DTSP

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille Now open with a glorious waterfront view, if you loved The Pier, you’ll relish the Campeche fish tacos, mussels and lime panko crusted fish sandwich served with the tropical rum drink of your choice. Jungle Terrace, DTSP

Sea Dog Brewing Co. The Maine Mule showcases their Ice Pik vodka and lime juice topped with Capt. Eli’s ginger beer and garnished with a mint bouquet in multiple flavors (blueberry, strawberry, mango, coconut, black cherry, raspberry, and peach).

Treasure Island

Three Birds Tavern Cool off with Bee’s Knees Lemonade or for happy hour Mon.-Thurs. 3-6pm, especially Thursday for $5 martinis all day long. In addition to The Annex downtown, owner John Ruetz is opening an Annex Two drive-thru in Gulfport and runs Johnny’s Restaurant and Pizzeria. St. Pete Wild Child Lost Weekend mixes fresh watermelon, agave, mint and your choice of vodka, gin, tequila, rum and mezcal or Brandy Latte Punch, a delish Bandit vanilla cold brew syrup with Solerno, Averna, brandy and oat milk. DTSP

Valentine Cocktail Recipe: 1.5 oz. gin, 3/4 oz. hibiscus syrup, 3/4 oz. lemon juice, 2 oz. sparkling wine. Shake gin, hibiscus syrup and lemon juice and pour into a wine glass and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with edible flower.

Rui Farias,

Director of St. Petersburg Museum of History talks expansion, upcoming

exhibits, and historical preservation.

By STEVE TRAIMAN Photos courtesy St. Petersburg Museum of History

What are your prime responsibilities at the Museum?

335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727-894-1052 www.spmoh.com

What were your three biggest successes in your prior business career?

I will always be extremely grateful to Rodney Marsh (President/Head Coach) and Cornelia Corbett (Owner) for taking a chance on a 23-year-old and allowing me to be part of the original Tampa Bay Rowdies. I spent six fantastic years there in media and marketing, and I’m proud to be a small part of the growth of soccer in the Tampa Bay area.

After the Rowdies I was hired by the Suncoasters to handle the media and marketing for the Festival of States. They were an incredible organization who worked tirelessly to promote St. Pete. If you can believe it, our job was to transform a sleepy, empty downtown into a playground for visitors and residents.

I think my biggest prior success was in the classroom. For nearly 20 years prior to coming to the Museum of History full time, I taught Florida History and U.S. History, as well as coached soccer at St. Petersburg High. I can’t begin to explain the feeling I get when the parents of former students stop me in the grocery store and tell me how much of a role I played in their child’s education. I still shake my head because I consider myself a storyteller, not a real teacher.

I am lucky to have a Board of Trustees that truly care about protecting our city’s history and growing the Museum of History. I work with the Board and its committees to charter the course of the Museum of History as we continue to grow. I also oversee a small, but very talented staff that is dedicated to preserving and presenting our area’s history. We’re all in it together when it comes to exhibit and event planning, marketing, outreach, research and even leading historic trolley tours throughout the city.

But one of my main responsibilities is raising money. It’s an expensive venture to maintain a museum – especially one that collects and preserves tens of thousands of artifacts. We are the archival depository of St. Pete’s history, and it is funded through donations and grants. Whether it’s purchasing supplies or maintaining climate-controlled storage facilities, it is the generosity of the community that enables us to keep our history protected.

Why did this Museum job appeal to you?

I love this museum. We moved here in 1967 and I grew up in downtown St. Pete. Nearly every Saturday I would ride my bike to the Museum of History, pay my 25 cents and take a trip back through time for a couple hours. Once a history geek, always a history geek. I was honored to be asked to join the Board and even more humbled to be named Executive Director. There is no better dream job for me.

What do you think are St. Pete’s biggest opportunities?

We have become the epicenter of arts and culture in the South, and as we continue to add more museums, galleries and arts centers, it won’t be long until the rest of the nation starts to wonder what’s going on here. Business leaders, politicians and the community have created an amazing quality of life here.  We can’t pass up this chance to wisely manage our growth and continue along this path. I think the key is to enhance what is naturally spectacular about our area - the parks, beaches, water and warm sunshine. We are still Florida, and Florida has always been a fantasy, a land of dreams.

What are St. Pete’s biggest challenges?

To properly manage its growth and protect its past. Yes, we need the modernization of the city, but let’s not forget that generations of visitors, millions of visitors, thought we were pretty cool before the recent renaissance. There has to be a better way to incorporate St. Pete’s rich history into the amazing growth we are witnessing now. Which by the way strangely resembles what happened to this town in the 1920s.

What’s new and next?

The St. Petersburg Museum of History turned 100 on February 11. And like the Sunshine City, we are also experiencing a renaissance, a period of growth. I wasn’t there of course, but because of the current changes and additions, it feels like the 100th year is as hectic and busy as our first.

We are proud to partner with the group led by Ryan Griffin and Blake Thompson in the opening of our new cafe – Perry’s Porch. Named in honor of C. Perry Snell, it will incorporate the spectacular era of 1920s St. Pete with lots of outdoor seating and waterfront views.

We are renovating and updating the existing galleries to enhance the visitor experience as they stroll through our community’s history. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re preparing for a historic 11,000 square foot expansion.

visitors of all ages, it allows us to keep our precious artifacts on display well above flood levels. Speaking of educating, we’re working closely with Pinellas County Schools to make sure the exhibit covers historical events in educational standards –a living textbook for students and teachers.

And of course, I can’t forget the Flight Deck, our rooftop terrace. A spectacular view of the city skyline, marinas and The Pier, this space will be the perfect venue for everything from weddings to holiday parties.

What do you love about living in Paradise?

I spent my childhood downtown at the Pier, Northshore Pool and the Dime Beach. As I got older, weekends meant exploring Ft. DeSoto, its beaches and Pass-a-Grille. Now, I make it a point to drive to work along Coffee Pot Bayou and Northshore Park. Every time I walk or go for a run around the waterfront or Crescent Lake, I thank my mother and father for leaving Connecticut and bringing me here. When I travel, there is no more beautiful sight than that sign on I-75 pointing right for I-275 and St. Petersburg. I don’t understand why you would want to live anywhere else.

What do you do when you are not at work?

Visiting every history museum I can find, but mostly, enjoying Florida. My wife Susan and I love to take Scooter –our ferocious dachshund – and explore our parks and beaches. We also like to discover cool historical sites around the state. There is still so much to learn about our very unique history!

How will this

expansion project make a difference in the community?

Our planned expansion will tie in our entire county – not just St. Petersburg. The ground floor will hold the official Visit St. Pete/ Clearwater Welcome Center, providing the millions of annual visitors to The Pier everything they’ll want to know about our part of paradise.

But what really excites me is what we’re building above it. A 4,000 square foot gallery space that will house our showcase exhibit - Explore Florida! This interactive exhibit will share the history of the Sunshine State, but more importantly our role in that history. Not only will this exhibit entertain and educate

[Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman in St. Pete Beach, offering freelance business writing services. He can be reached via email at traimancreativecopy@gmail.com.]

In Paradise, we live in stylish beach and cruise wear. With the hot 2023 trending colors of Digital Lavender, Luscious Red, Sundial, Tranquil Blue, and Verdigris, we’ll be merry and bright on beaches and boats. For Valentine’s Day, give her a gift certificate and cute beach bag with matching towels, then plan a sunset beach picnic for two.

SWIMWEAR From downtown St. Pete to the beaches, there are dozens of swimsuit

shops including Nautigirl, Tradewinds gift shop, Swim City, Surf Style and for paddleboarding fashionistas, surf shops such as Overhead Surf Shop, Reno Beach Shop, Cerulean Blue, and Tommy Bahama. Look for high waist bikinis and bathing suits in animal or bold prints, magenta pink, and golden colors. Effortless glamour and retro style are in with off shoulder and cut-out suits cropping up from Sunset to Clearwater Beaches.

COASTAL COUTURE Check out Fish Hippie on Corey Ave. featuring casual stylish clothes for men and coming soon, women. Next door, Natural Comfort features stylish Onex hand-crafted shoes perfect for day or night. For hanging out at Jimmy B’s or Bongo’s after the beach, don wide leg beach pants with a slit and matching top, a leopard print beach shirt and matching neon shorts or a classic sarong.

By Lady Sadie

DRESS TO IMPRESS For an evening on Beach Drive, stop in at Zara, downtown’s Pippa Pelure, Elizabeth’s Boutique on Corey Ave., or retro shops So Chic, ReTreat and Designer Consigner. Look for glam details such as tassels, lace, frothy materials, feathery touches, bubble hems and ruffles. Neon accessories and cut-out dresses –short and sweet – replace the LBD. White, once relegated to never after Labor Day, is big in creamy hues and pales on pale. Add a jean jacket or cowboy boots for panache and own the look!

JEWELRY Less is more so look for thinly beaded necklaces layered or alone for a boho accessory. Classic silver and gold pieces aren’t going anywhere but big hoops and ‘80s vibe jewelry (chunky gold, geometric shapes) are hot. A silver or gold cuff makes a subtle statement, worn on the wrist or Cleopatra like on your upper arm.

By Susan Koenig

Good Deeds

Perhaps the best New Year’s Resolution is to bring happiness to others, including animals. Kudos to those volunteers who spend thousands of hours every year caring for cats and dogs, finding homes, saving them from lives as strays, training and loving them, and more. Help out these fur babies with donations or adopt a pet, vetted and chipped. Try fostering, thus helping to find permanent homes.

Safe Paws

Safe Paws is a small, non-profit, all-volunteer staff with neither buildings, employees, nor benefactors. Their compassionate mission is “to rescue, help, rehabilitate and re-home needy pets.”

FLUFF Animal Rescue

This nonprofit organization out of Seminole seeks to help find homes for homeless pets and to educate and create community awareness of the plight of strays in our area.

Humane Society of Pinellas

The Humane Society, based in Clearwater, aims to prevent animal homelessness in our community and provide care and assistance to animals in need, including help for terminally ill pets and animals recovering from traumatic injuries.

Save Our Strays

Save our Strays is a no-kill registered 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is rescuing and finding homes for homeless cats and kittens in the Tampa Bay Area.

Get Rescued

This popular and festive free annual event will be held on Feb. 25 and represents rescue groups from throughout the region. Gulfport’s Get Rescued is one of the largest animal rescue events in the state, with all profits to benefit participating non-profit rescue groups. Beach Boulevard is closed to traffic as various animal-related vendors, artists and crafters raise money and awareness for their causes. Activities will include pet care education, pet services, a pet food and supplies drive, free samples, training demos, food, music and especially animal rescue groups. There is ample parking in Gulfport.

VIP Rescue of Central Florida

VIP Rescue, located in Maitland, rescues, rehabilitates, and facilitates adoption of small breed dogs that have been surrendered or abandoned. Their mission is to educate the public on the homeless and over-population pet issues and to find safe homes for small dogs.

This season white, black, blue, and gold are the most popular granite colors. This neutral and versatile palette offers limitless opportunities to play with interior design in terms of texture and color. Gray is a classic and timeless choice for a quartz or granite counter and can be a great choice for a rustic style, but it can also suit any modern style.

Are you planning kitchen or bath renovations in 2023? In case you are in the market for quartz, granite or marble countertops, Kristin, the “Granite Girl,” says now is a fine time to contact her. The company is a 6-year-old, local, 5-star-rated granite fabricator, licensed as a certified general contractor, CGC1527542, serving the Tampa Bay area from their Clearwater headquarters at 3725 131st Ave. N, Clearwater, FL 33762.

They were founded when Kristin saw a gap between customer needs and what other suppliers were offering. Kristin and her team offer help with design and great customer service. Visit their website at www.thegranitegirl.com, and you can learn a great deal about the alternatives available today and you can meet the team and actually see the products. Click on the products to learn more.

Typical reviews of this company praise their work. For example: “What a great job this company did on my bathroom counters. The granite is beautiful. From start to finish the service was excellent. The installers Dan and Ralph did a wonderful professional job. Kristin, the owner was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them!” – Kenneth J.

“Amazing experience! Top notch service from beginning to install! Kristen and Danny are the picture of professionalism. It’s very clear how experienced the whole team is. Our granite was just installed and it’s gorgeous!” – Amy R.

“The team at the granite girl is professional, timely, and the countertops look great!” – T. J.

Check out the Granite Girl on Facebook too. There’s currently even a video of the team installing a huge outdoor granite fireplace. Then email kristin@thegranitegirl.com or call 727-800-2013 for your free estimate! When you call, please tell Kristin “Paradise NEWS sent me!”

WORDS OF JOY This month we debut the inspirational art of Paradise’s Pamela Joy Trow. Trow translates her mantra of “Many a Truth is Said in Jest” into colorful images and illustrated details that transport the viewer into a fantastical world of deeper expression and meaning. Inspired by a career in visual communications, Pamela paints with a purpose...to share stories of hope and yearning. Her wish is for you to be embraced by her messages and allow yourself to smile from the inside out. “It’s art for those who live colorful lives,” says Trow. This card “Of This Earth” and other greeting cards and prints available at www.pamelajoytrow.com

GET INSPIRED Looking for guidance in your personal and professional life? We suggest booking a session with Paradise NEWS columnist and astrologer Sarah Lyons or Claudine Flé on Tarot, who says “with a little bit of knowledge, practicing Tarot can transform your life. Applying these four tools in any situation; they will lead you to let go of what no longer serves you and create a new and meaningful life.”

The first universal law in Tarot is understanding the “Magician” in one’s life, symbolizing one’s inherent raw talent, the ability to create by transformation, materialization, and communication. There are four tools in the Magician’s toolbox, followed by Claudine’s tips for manifesting them in your 2023 resolutions. www.fungrouptarot.com

Claudine Flé

By Nanette Wiser

The Mind: Crystal, Sharp and Creative. It is our gift to be imaginative and develop ideas that are uniquely ours. Every success story started with an idea. It is equally important to not discount the ideas as irrelevant or impossible to bring to life and to give them a chance. Start by writing down your ideas. Keep a journal.

The Heart: The emotional nature that drives us to communicate our visions and feelings with passion and inspiration to weave our dreams into reality. Think of Airbnb and Uber that started with just an idea and the passion and conviction that it could work. Start by sharing your ideas and daydreaming about how to make them come alive.

The Capacity to Take Action: Bring all your internal and external resources and talents and begin acting on your vision. Make a plan. Complete the tasks. Learn from adversity.

The Capacity to be Energized and Illuminated: Ask yourself the following questions: What drives you, what are you walking towards and what do you want to leave behind? Follow your intuition and dream messages and allow yourself to break through old patterns, habits and beliefs.

HAIR TALES The symbolic nature of hair is an old story. In the Bible, it is Sampson’s hair that gives him strength. Native cultures believe that hair is an extension of our thoughts, feelings, and current life situation, indicating everything from age to relationship status to happiness. Different cultures and religions believe hair reflects your inner-most emotions and traits, retaining its own unique spiritual power and energy. Humans are the only creature capable of growing long hair from their head. It isn’t a coincidence that it protects the crown chakra – our connection to spirit or higher self – nor that if left to its own devices it will grow to an optimum length that’s different for everyone. Perhaps hair acts as an antenna, collecting details of your world and channeling energy towards the frontal lobes. Almost comparable to a sixth sense, many believe it can help detect when others are lying, or even allow you to predict things before they happen – a whole new meaning to when the hairs on the back of your neck stand up! On the physical side, hair protects us from sun exposure and minor injuries, improves vitamin D absorption, and provides warmth to the area of the body that loses around twenty-five percent of our heat.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

By Nanette Wiser

A new year, a new you! Rejuvenate your life by exercising more, eating well, and drinking less alcohol. Kick sugar, GMO and processed foods to the curb. The bestselling Laurel’s Kitchen Caring is the ultimate healing food bible with Laurel Robertson’s tips and recipes for everyday health, from herbs to One Delicious Broth and the proof that an apple (or homemade applesauce) a day keeps illness at bay.

PAMPER Treat yourself to a spa visit where you can sample reflexology, body brushing, massage and anti-aging or skin pampering treatments. Check out local favorites such as Maddy Spa, Lemon Tree Spa, Paradise Spa, Woodhouse Spa, Tranquility Wellness Spa, Harmony Eco Spa, Peaceful Warriors Wellness Center or hotel spas. For massage, book an appointment with Robert S. King, LMT @ Ellis Health and Wellness Center or Helios Health (they also offer personal training).

HALOTHERAPY Tampa’s SaltRoomandSauna.com can introduce you to the benefits of dry salt aerosol, administered in specially designed halochambers, which may help treat ear infections, upper and lower respiratory conditions (allergy, asthma, bronchitis, sinus infection, hay fever, emphysema), skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis) and reduce inflammation. To help you with pain and inflammation and boost your immune system, book an acupuncture visit at Ancient Healing, where you can also explore the health benefits of Chinese herbs.

DRY JANUARY Trade that cocktail for a mocktail and ditch the hangover. You may lose weight, but you’ll definitely sleep better and feel more energized. You may notice less joint pain, headaches and body aches as liquor contributes to inflammation. Your liver, stomach and skin will also thank you as you sip a half cranberry, half club soda with lime drink.

FITNESS Walk, swim, stretch, then add a new exercise routine with a friend. We like Madeira Beach’s sunset beach yoga or morning yoga, Weapon Brand’s boxing on the beach at Archibald Park Wed. 9am, Salty Souls Yoga, yoga at Sunken Gardens Mon. and Wed., The Centre-St. Pete Beach’s yoga and relaxation classes. Kripalu Yoga with Jeanne Salvo meets at the Pass-a-Grille Community Church 9am Wed. and Fri. and cardio drumming at Madeira Beach City Center.

Pain Relief On The Move

You’ve tried prescription painkillers with no relief. You’ve agreed to the invasive surgery only for it to fail. You’ve even tried cutting edge therapies including infrared light and hydrotherapy.

You’ve tried prescription painkillers with no relief You’ve agreed to the invasive surgery only for it too fail. You’ve even tried cutting edge therapies including infrared light and hydrotherapy. And you’re still in pain.

And you’re still in pain.

“I had knee surgery over a year ago and I was still suffering from residual pain,” shares Preston B. “I complained to my surgeon and my family doctor and they just kept writing me prescriptions for tramadol and hydrocodone Sure they took the pain away but it was just a band-aid, a band-aid that made me sleepy and dizzy and irritable. I wanted to get back to boating with my wife, not spend the rest of my life asleep in the recliner ”

“I had knee surgery over a year ago and I was still suffering from residual pain,” shares Preston B. “I complained to my surgeon and my family doctor, and they just kept writing me prescriptions for tramadol and hydrocodone. Sure, they took the pain away, but it was just a band-aid, a band-aid that made me sleepy and dizzy and irritable. I wanted to get back to boating with my wife, not spend the rest of my life asleep in the recliner.”

It wasn’t until Preston discovered acupuncture that he had found a real solution. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a myriad of conditions and according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) works particularly well in treating chronic pain.

It wasn’t until Preston discovered acupuncture that he had found a real solution. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a myriad of conditions and according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) works particularly well in treating chronic pain.

“I was seeing an acupuncturist in New Jersey when my wife told me she wanted to move to St. Pete Beach. Spending the rest of our days enjoying our boat more than 3 months a year really excited me, but I was concerned about finding an experienced acupuncturist to keep up with my progress.”

“I was seeing an acupuncturist in New Jersey when my wife told me she wanted to move to St Pete Beach. Spending the rest of our days actually enjoying our boat more than 3 months a year really excited me but I was concerned about finding an experienced acupuncturist to keep up with my progress.”

In a wonderful twist of fate, Preston discovered that his acupuncturist in New Jersey knew Dr. Gibbons from a seminar they both attended on treating chronic pain.

In a wonderful twist of fate, Preston discovered that his acupuncturist in New Jersey actually knew Dr. Gibbons from a seminar they both attended on treating chronic pain.

Dr. Gibbons and her staff specialize in treating chronic pain and complicated conditions by seamlessly blending acupuncture with modern medical solutions like prolozone therapy and ATP Resonance BioTherapyTM.

Dr. Gibbons and her staff specialize in treating chronic pain and complicated conditions by seamlessly blending acupuncture with modern medical solutions like prolozone therapy and ATP Resonance BioTherapy™

“[My acupuncturist] referred me to Dr. Gibbons and I started treatment less than a week after we settled into our new home. My care went uninterrupted and that to me is just amazing. Just yesterday we had the boat out and I was able to jump off for a swim and then climb back on without pain. It’s just incredible.”

“[My acupuncturist] referred me to Dr Gibbons and I started treatment less than a week after we settled into our new home. My care went uninterrupted and that to me is just amazing. Just yesterday we had the boat out and I was able to jump off for a swim and then climb back on without pain It’s just incredible ”

“I don’t think it’s a secret that acupuncture doesn’t work like a Tylenol. It takes repeated and consistent treatments to help our patients achieve the pain free life they’re looking for. In some cases, Dr. Gibbons recommends 3 to 5 months of comprehensive care and committing yourself to that can sometimes feel overwhelming or even impossible; a number of our patients only live in the Tampa Bay area part-time. Our referral network provides continuity of care while you continue to live your life!”

“I don’t think it’s a secret that acupuncture doesn’t work like a Tylenol It takes repeated and consistent treatments to help our patients achieve the pain free life they’re looking for. In some cases Dr. Gibbons recommends 3 to 5 months of comprehensive care and committing yourself to that can sometimes feel overwhelming or even impossible; a number of our patients only live on the Tampa Bay Area part-time. Our referral network provides continuity of care while you continue to live your life!”

You no longer need to suffer!

You no longer need to suffer!

Call 727-272-3587 and a Care Coordinator would be happy to schedule you a consultation to determine if you’re a candidate for their treatments. Or learn more at WWW.ACHIEVEACUIM.COM.

Call 727-272-3587 and a Care Coordinator would be happy to schedule you a consultation to determine if you’re a candidate for their treatments Or learn more at WWW.ACHIEVEACUIM.COM

Dr. Gibbons and her team

TAMPA BAY WATCH

The Red Menace There have been a few times in my life when I have looked out over Tampa Bay in disgust. Saturday was one of them. Waves of dead fish rolling through Shell Key Preserve will bring fear to any of us who love and appreciate our natural communities. Yes, I had heard the reports, first Charlotte Harbor and Venice were affected by red tide right after Hurricane Ian. Sarasota was not far behind. Reports over the last two weeks tracked the red tide bloom northward, and the optimist in me was hoping for a glancing blow this late in the season – but the red menace had other ideas.

We all know by now that red tide is a natural phenomenon, typically blooming offshore and occasionally migrating back to the coast in the late summer or fall. The massive red tide bloom from last year, triggered by the Piney Point industrial wastewater release and summertime rains, was catastrophic for our fisheries, wildlife and our economy. Red tide may naturally occur but the urbanization of our coast resulting in excessive nutrients flowing into our bays and rivers clearly accelerate nearshore blooms, causing them to be more widespread and persistent over time.

How long it will last this year, we do not know. Pinellas and Hillsborough County do a tremendous job removing the dead fish when they do come ashore, which helps us to deal with the bloom but does not solve the problem. Researchers have been studying red tide for more than 80 years to try and solve the complex life cycle and hopefully find the trigger that starts and stops the harmful algal blooms. We do know that efforts by local governments and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to limit nutrient inputs to Tampa Bay are critical to long term water quality goals and important to stop feeding red tide blooms.

Community based restoration activities of Tampa Bay Watch also play a significant role in maintaining water quality and buffering red tide blooms. Mother Nature’s kidneys, the incredible oysters native to Tampa Bay, can filter out nutrients and algae at the rate of 50 gallons a day. However, we have lost about 90% of the historical coverage of oysters. Even at Tampa Bay Watch’s current rate of 200 tons a year of shell reefs returned back into Tampa Bay, we still have a long way to go.

Citizen stewardship by supporting the construction of oyster shell communities and living shorelines is essential. Controlling our fertilizer use, cleaning up after our pets and installing Florida friendly plants all play a role in reducing nutrients and supporting water quality and habitat goals in Tampa Bay. And above all, we must educate and involve our children. They will inherit the Bay we leave them, and face a growing challenge to mitigate the effects of red tide on the water quality and health of Tampa Bay.

Peter A. Clark, President and Founder, Tampa Bay Watch 727-867-8166 www.tampabaywatch.org

Join USF in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease

The University of South Florida PACT (Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training) study needs healthy volunteers to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The study focuses on using computerized brain training exercises with the hope to reduce dementia risk. If you or a loved one are interested in more information, please visit the PACT study website, www.pactstudy.org or call 727-873-4090.

The USF PACT team is looking for 3,000 healthy volunteers to combat the growing incidence of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. PACT is currently enrolling adults aged 65 and older with no signs of cognitive impairment, dementia, or neurological disorders. Once accepted into the study, participants will begin their exercises at a PACT site in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Winter Haven, or Lakeland.

Past research shows that computerized training can help maintain mental and physical function. Healthy older adults who were prescribed 10 sessions of such training had a 29% lower risk of

dementia after 10 years. Those completing additional training benefited even more: they were 48% less likely to show signs of dementia 10 years later. Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 6.2 million Americans, including 1 in 9 people aged 65 and older, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million by 2060. African Americans and Hispanics are especially encouraged to enroll in PACT, as they are nearly twice as likely to suffer from dementia.

As of today, there are no proven cures or treatments that stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. The few medications currently on the market only provide short-term management of symptoms for those who already have dementia. This is why studies like PACT are so important.

For those currently enrolled in the study, the entire PACT team appreciates your contribution to science and your efforts in fighting Alzheimer’s disease.

Happy New Year! Many of you will be traveling over the next few weeks and you may choose to take your pets with you or have them stay at a boarding facility. Either way, there are some infectious diseases that you should be aware of that your pets may be exposed to in these situations.

Bordatella bronchoseptica (kennel cough) is the most common respiratory disease that we see and vaccinate for. We should vaccinate at least two weeks prior to boarding although the oral and nasal vaccine types can start to provide some protection within a few days. This is also a disease that we can see while traveling as the bacteria can linger in high traffic areas like rest stops or be aerosolized and infect at a distance. Direct contact is not required for infection. Symptoms include a dry, hacking/honking cough, with or without a fever and lethargy.

PET HEALTH

Patients may cough up a phlegm-like substance and it can be mistaken for retching or vomiting. It is possible with severe infection for pneumonia to result however this is rare.

Canine influenza is typically seen sporadically and in geographical hot spots. We normally see outbreaks within the dog showing community and in large boarding situations. Symptoms are typically more severe than most respiratory infections with patients exhibiting severe cough, fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, and ocular and nasal discharge. Patients may have difficulty breathing, be dehydrated, cough blood and possibly develop pneumonia. Some boarding facilities require vaccination two weeks prior to the pet’s stay but they are definitely recommended if you are traveling to areas where recent outbreaks have occurred.

More recently we have seen canine pneumovirus in the news. Usually this disease occurs, very similar to RSV in humans, in clusters of dogs that have come from less-than-ideal circumstances and are introduced into a high-density boarding situation such as an animal shelter.

We have recently had an outbreak in a couple of the shelters here in Pinellas.

By Dr. Johnathan Pierce

The disease typically stays localized to the shelters, however it can enter the surrounding community. Symptoms include cough, fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, and ocular and nasal discharge.

All of these diseases can mimic the other and affect pets with different degrees of severity. Make sure your pets are up to date on all their vaccinations and make sure to ask your veterinarian what their vaccination recommendations are for your travel or boarding needs. If your pets exhibit any of the above symptoms, take your pet to your veterinarian to be examined and determine what treatment may be necessary (not only for your pet’s well-being but to prevent spread to other pets).

COOKING CORNER

Hosting a tailgate party or romantic dinner for two? From BBQ marinades to baking brownies, beer transforms ordinary foods into exceptional party fare. As a marinade for meat, fish, or seafood, it tenderizes. In roasting, baking or broiling, basting with a beer-based sauce infuses a richly savory flavor. When used as the liquid in a recipe, beer gives extra lift and tender texture to breads and cakes. Cook with or sip porters and stouts with chocolate desserts. Treasure Island’s Sea Dog Brewing Co. serves up dozens of dishes featuring their delicious brews such as the warm beer cheese dip for the sea salt dusted pretzel sticks, the Export Ale onions and Sea Dog beer mustard on the drunken burger and the Sea Dog Blueberry BBQ sauce.

BEERY CHEESY BREAKFAST MUFFINS

Serve this at your next brunch. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease two 1/2-cup muffin pans. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl mix sugar, softened butter, eggs, buttermilk, and lager beer with a mixer until smooth. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix by hand just until blended (don’t over stir). Fold in cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapeno until combined. Spoon the mix into the prepared cups, filling almost to the top.

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Bake in preheated oven until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed, approximately 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for at least 10 minutes before removing.

Ingredients

4 eggs

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup sugar

1 ½ Tbsp. salt

3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ Tbsp. baking powder

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup lager beer

1 cup cheddar cheese

1 cup bacon, cooked and chopped

1 jalapeno, diced

DARK CHOCOLATE STOUT BROWNIES

Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Preheat oven to 325° F. Grease and flour an 8×8-inch square baking dish. In a large saucepan over low to medium heat, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs and stout beer. In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Slowly fold in dry mixture to wet mixture, mixing until combined. Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Ingredients

2 cups dark chocolate chips

1 ¼ cups butter

1 cup stout beer

4 eggs

1 ½ cups sugar

1 ½ tsp. salt

1 cup bread flour

Chef Laurent Aubel recipes and photos courtesy of The Beer Institute.

Seven Million Wedding Ring Options

by Peter Roos

We have previously told Paradise NEWS readers about Beverly Diny’s love of designing new jewelry, often recycling old gems and precious metals from pieces sitting in jewelry boxes, to create something new and wonderful. Beverly is a trusted and respected diamond expert who has personally travelled to Antwerp to buy diamonds directly.

Now, just in time for Valentine’s Day engagements, June brides and everyone else, Diny’s Jewelers, just north of the clock tower in Treasure Island has the ideal wedding ring selection and specification system for men and women.

You can pick your favorite precious metals, your style, your colors and gems, from up to seven million alternatives, so, your special rings will never look like anyone else’s. Even if you are the kind of person that gets anxious with too many choices, you will appreciate the step-by-step approach that helps identify exactly what you are looking for. If there’s a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or a “just because” celebration in your future, you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Diny’s offers attractive financing alternatives as well, including interest free options. Call Diny’s Jewelers now at (727) 513-3469 for a private appointment time, or visit online at www.DinysFlorida.com 130 107th Avenue, Treasure Island, FL 33706

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He surprised you with the perfect ring. Now surprise him.

TRAVEL ADVENTURES

By Nanette Wiser

SKI WYOMING Nestled at the base of Snow King Mountain and located just 20 minutes from Jackson Hole Airport, Snow King Resort offers 203 newly renovated rooms plus restaurants and spa. Resort guests can ski right to the chair lift and enjoy all of the activities Snow King Mountain has to offer: boarding, skiing and night skiing, sledding, snow tubing, and the uber fun Cowboy Coaster that drops 600 feet from start to finish. The mountain now features a new king gondola, fixed-grip triple chairlift and two magic carpets for beginners. Apres ski, walk to Town Square’s quaint shops and restaurants where you can warm up with hot cocoa after ice skating. www.snowking.com

In addition to skiing, you can take a dog sledding tour to nearby Granite Hot Springs, snowmobile, explore the National Elk Refuge from a horse drawn sleigh, snowshoe and cross-country ski at Grand Teton National Park, explore then National Museum of Wildlife Art, sip wine at the Jackson Hole Winery, enjoy craft beers at the Snake River Brewing Company and sample the small batch gin and vodka made with crip mountain water at the Jackson Hole Still Works.

Book a Snow King Adventure Tour to see and photograph bison, elk, deer, moose, fox, coyote, bald eagles, trumpeter swans and maybe wolves. www.jacksonholechamber.com

EXPLORE OLD FLORIDA Take a step back in time and explore some of Florida’s rich history in the flatwoods of Volusia County, accessible from the west bank of the Tomoka River. The Addison Blockhouse, a small, picturesque coquina rock ruin, is located on what was once an 18th-century plantation built by John Moultrie. Later, John Addison, then Duncan McRae, owned and worked the land, growing cotton and sugar cane from 1816 to 1836 until it was burned in the Second Seminole War. The blockhouse ruin is roofless, with one small round tower on one corner. Inside the blockhouse is a large fireplace. Although the kitchen foundation is from the 18th century, the upper part of the blockhouse was added in the 1920s. The site also contains the adjacent foundation and walls of a sugar mill constructed by Duncan McRae in 1832. Visit all the Florida State Parks www.floridastateparks.org/learn/florida-state-parks-annual-pass

GIDDYAP Explore horseback riding adventures on local beaches and trails. Trip Advisor 2022 Traveler’s Choice C Ponies Beach Horses leads excursions in Anna Maria, Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa Bay on their rescued Gypsy Vanners and Drum horses. Looking for great family fun? This ride gives you the best of both worlds. Start out with a relaxing ride into Palma Sola Bay and end with several swims with your horse near Anna Maria. Explore Alafia River State Park’s wildlife on a scenic and tranquil horse ride or trek the trails at Deer Prairie Creek Preserve or Little Manatee River State Park www.cponies.com Closer to home in Pinellas Park, Cypress Breeze Farms offers horseback riding adventures lasting 45-60 minutes for beginners and advanced riders, including beach horseback riding and equine yoga. By appointment only. Their stables connect with the Pinellas Park Equestrian Trail.

MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

PINK MARTINI On 2/10, one of my favorite bands returns to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Drawing inspiration from music found all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994. One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City, and asked her to join Pink Martini. The pair began to write songs together. Their first song “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)” became an overnight sensation in France and was nominated for “Song of the Year” at France’s Victoires de la Musique Awards. Featuring a dozen musicians, with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras around the world and released 11 studio albums on its own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog), selling over 3 million albums worldwide.

BLUEGRASS with NITROGRASS Enjoy two Tampa Bay concerts in January at the EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge atop

the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa 1/16 and The Front Lawn at Fenway Hotel in Dunedin 1/17. Consisting of members Charles Wood, Darren Nicholson and Colby Laney, NITROGRASS is known for its carefree yet exciting brand of bluegrass and sonically unique and visually appealing acoustic performances. The percussive banjo of two-time national champion Charles Wood lays the foundation for the band’s unique style. Merging Scruggsstyle banjo with rhythmic motifs reminiscent of ZZ Top and the Allman Brothers, Woods’ playing is melodic in its sensibility with pure, driving syncopation. Woods has previously played on The Late Show with David Letterman, A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, and at the 2005 New Yorker Festival with actor and accomplished banjo player Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs, Pete Wernick and Tony Ellis. Darren Nicholson is a bluegrass and Americana musician based in Haywood County, in the mountains of western North Carolina. A Grammy nominee and a recipient of multiple International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, Nicholson has appeared countless times on WSM’s Grand Ole Opry, at the Ryman Auditorium, CMT, GAC, and many of the

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world’s most famous venues and networks. A renowned solo artist, session musician, and songwriter, he currently records and tours as a full-time, founding member of Balsam Range, with numerous collaborative efforts each year.

GIMME BLUES On 1/19, the legendary Rusty Wright Band performs at the Floridian Social Club and at OCC Roadhouse 4/22. Guitarist and singer Rusty Wright delivers musical heat and infectious grooves. This Master Blues Artist is in the International Blues Hall of Fame and his band is razor-tight, performing Southern rock and Detroit blues with wife and singer-guitarist Laurie Wright, keyboard player Robert John Manzitti, drummer Marc Friedman and bassist Dennis Bellinger (Grand Funk Railroad). He sums up his style with this quote: “You should never be afraid of writing a song that makes people think. Music is about making people engage. You might take some heat for it but as long as you’re being honest, there will always be people who get it.”

TUNE IN, TURN OUT The Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns to Vinoy Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg 4/14-4/16 with a stellar line-up featuring artists Robert Cray, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tower of Power, Tab Benoit, Tommy Castro, Ana Popvic, Colin James, Vanessa Collier, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Chris Cain, Dawn Taylor Watson, MR Sipp, Jimmy Carpenter, Larry McCray, JT Lauritsen & The Buckshot Hunters. Each year since 1995, some of the biggest names in blues music have taken the stage at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival in St. Petersburg. Proceeds from the event benefit PARC. www.tampabaybluesfest.com

THE HELM

Provisions & Coastal Fare

t. Pete Beach’s newest culinary destination on Blind Pass Road. This family-owned and operated restaurant showcases stylish décor, sensational seafood, a unique raw bar, seductive salads, and savory dishes you can enjoy there or take home. The Helm is an oasis of freshness from the seasonal offerings and creative cocktails to the alluring nautical atmosphere, relaxed vibe, and friendly staff.

Owners Heidi and Michael Butler have deep roots in the food and beverage industry. They wanted The Helm to be more than just another restaurant on the beach and their love of Florida lore and each other is in the details. Crossing the threshold at the front door, you are whisked away into the mind of Ernest Hemmingway, surrounded by carefully selected, antique details from old ships, paintings from family artists, sprawling walls of historic maps, and live-edged wood finishes throughout the restaurant.

Your journey continues as you make your way through their thoughtful, nuanced menu featuring oysters from James River, Maine, PEI, and other beloved sources for the raw bar. Guests rave about signature dishes such as the award-winning lobster roll tossed with a key lime aioli, a Florida twist on a New England staple and the rotating captain’s catch bronzed or lightly fried. Vegetarian features include the whipped feta with balsamic strawberries and succulent portobello mushroom Philly. Save room for the delectable desserts including key lime pie, locally sourced rum cake and small batch ice creams.

Diners can enjoy their meal al fresco on the picturesque patio, dining room or bar. The Helm reimagines hand-crafted cocktails as well as wines and craft beers that pair perfectly with the dynamic flavors they plate up each day. Enjoy happy hour at the bar only Tues.-Fri 2-4pm ($2 off cocktails, $4 drafts, $10 off bottles, $5 featured drink, $8 bites). Stop in for Taco Tuesday and $6 margaritas or Bubbles & Brine Wednesday ($1.50 house oysters, $30 boutique/dozen, $5 house prosecco, $10 off $30+ bubbly). Wear a Hawaiian shirt on Freaky Tiki Friday and get 10% off plus other specials.

The Helm’s well-stocked market features delectable to-go items such as house-made salads (pesto chicken!), fresh fish, oysters, and other foodie delights to take home as well as clever giftware and oddities (funny tea towels, cookbooks, logo t-shirts) and more. The Helm also offers special events (monthly themed speakeasy and supper club), catering both at your place or theirs,“stock the fridge” services for vacationers, and picnic baskets for the beach.

If you are looking at the perfect place to entertain an out-of-town guest or enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family visit The Helm, St. Pete Beach’s picture perfect and memorable culinary destination.

THE HELM

7736 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach FL www.helmtampabay.com | 727-363-4356

Open Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-3:30pm Brunch Sat. 10am-3:30pm; Sun. 10am-2pm

PROFESSIONALISM

Practicing a profession isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but some of us love it.

You start out going to a truly great school, where you learn from instructors who have done just about everything they’re teaching you, again and again. After you graduate, you review everything you’ve studied in great detail, to prepare you for your licensing exams (the BAR exams, in the case of lawyers).

If you get past that and get licensed, you start taking cases. Many of them are very interesting, and the more cases you work, the deeper your knowledge becomes. After a while, you know you’ve been around that track before, and while the law may change over time, you basically have developed a good command of all of the basics, and so much more. Then, as the years go by, you start getting the confidence and poise that only experience provides. It’s good to feel like you know a little more every day, so, in a very real sense, you’re always at the top of your game. The more people you are able to help, the better you get at it, and the better it feels.

What happens to all those years practicing? If you love to help people, they fly past. You’re not generally given to look at the calendar, but, one day you do, and it tells you you’ve been at it for 40 years. Forty years! That’s a long time to be driving a desk…

My lovely wife Pat Anderson and I are both at that 40 -ear landmark now, and the time has come to move on. It’s not easy, because we have made so many friends here on the beach, as well as Corey Avenue.

The wonderful news is, we have found an intelligent, hard working young lawyer who has decided to take over our office. She is board-certified in real estate law, and has an advanced degree in property development, which is an impressive educational background. Her name is Danielle Vaughn, and by the time you read this column, she will be at 350 Corey Avenue, answering what has been our phone number, with our staff now being her staff.

If you choose to work with Danielle, we’re sure you’ll discover what we have – that Danielle is smart, hard working, and very nice. It’s nice to know that our clients need not miss us too much.

So now it’s time to thank all of our clients and friends for the opportunity to work with them over the years. We wish you good luck in everything you undertake, good health and eternal happiness.

ANDERSON & BRODERSEN, P.A. 350 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-363-6100 www.PropertyLawGroup.com

Best Beaches

Staycay, or vacay, Pinellas County’s 35 miles of sugar-sand bliss has a best beach for every activity, from sunbathing to paddleboarding. Paradise shines, with three of TripAdvisor’s Top U.S. Beaches right here in the Clearwater/St. Pete area.

St. Pete Beach was named the #1 Beach in the U.S. for 2021 by TripAdvisor and Caladesi Island was named #2 Beach in the U.S. by Dr. Beach in 2022! From north to south, here are some of our faves.

HONEYMOON ISLAND STATE PARK This undeveloped 385-acre barrier island off Dunedin has four miles of sandy beaches, hiking trails and bird-watching opportunities along the Osprey Trail and a nature center; there’s a popular dog beach.

CALADESI ISLAND STATE PARK You can only get here by boat or ferry, even rent a kayak, and tour the mangrove trails. Natural beauty meets modern amenities with an on-site concession, showers and changing rooms.

CLEARWATER BEACH Wide sugar-sand beaches, beach walk shops, dozens of bars and seafood restaurants make this a popular spring break destination. End the day at Palm Pavilion for music and tiki drinks.

SAND KEY PARK Popular with surfers and beach strollers, this 95-acre county park is a great picnic and fishing spot with convenient bath houses and parking. Explore the trails and boardwalk that wind through a salt marsh, then stop for a meal at Columbia Restaurant nearby.

access points, some with little free libraries. For a taste of Florida cuisine, head over to Crabby Bill’s or JD’s.

THE REDINGTONS Brilliant white sand and peaceful sunbathing make Redington Shores, North Redington Beach  and Redington Beach a beach lover’s mecca. Hoist a few at The Friendly Tavern, sip wine at Stan’s Tapas or dine at Conch Republic.

MADEIRA BEACH This beautiful two-mile long stretch of Mad Beach was named the #9 Beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor in 2021. Park at Archibald Memorial Beach Park or Historic John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, with 100 shops and restaurants and a perfect post-beach afternoon.

TREASURE ISLAND Three miles of sparkling beaches with dozens of bars and live music (Ricky T’s, Sloppy Joe’s, Ka’Tiki, Caddys) as well as shops and some of the best Mex food at VIP.

ST. PETE BEACH This is party central, with miles of beaches, surf shops, beach bars and restaurants from RumFish to The Saint Hotel’s 82 Degrees. On Sunday, the Corey Avenue market is the hot ticket, followed by Blood Mary’s at The Toasted Monkey.

PASS-A-GRILLE Find your bliss on these four miles of beach. Boasting old Florida charm, you can browse the Eighth Avenue Historic District, fish off Merry Pier and enjoy breakfast at Paradise Grille or dinner at The Dewey.

FORT DE SOTO PARK This popular 1,136-acre county park stretches over five islands with numerous beaches and fun for all – kayak and bike rentals, picnic areas, a seven-mile paved trail, historic fort, and a fishing pier. Catch the ferry to Egmont Key or paddleboard/kayak to Shell Key.

SIP TIPS In Grand Central, Mixers at Old Key West Bar & Grill is closed and up for sale. Also closing after New Year is Avid Brewery. DTSP’s Five Bucks Drinkery has taken over the Pete & Shorty spot next to Campanella’s on Park Blvd. and 49th. The Moxy Hotel by Marriott will showcase The Sparrow rooftop bar in the Edge District. Want to know where to shop, eat and drink on The Pier? Pick up Platinum Media’s annual St. Pete Pier magazine in Jan. 2023, showcasing happenings and personalities that make the Pier a world-class destination.

Five-0 Donut Company opens in Old Northeast; the banana peanut butter or coconut cream filled are mouthwatering. Brunch Sunday at Sauvignon is fabulous, and the Saturday-only lunch 11am-3pm serves up charcuterie, salads and the best of boutique bubbly and wines. Estate Cigars and Social opened in December on Fourth St. and the bar, lounge and shop is sure to be popular among the downtown hoi poloi.

SHOP When exploring The St. Pete Pier, be sure to take the littles to Runrun Kids Store for toys. Urban Kai has opened a new retail and rental shop next to Lassing Park.

celebrating its 10th year and Keep Saint Petersburg Local says it is the biggest ever with 300+ of the city’s favorite independent businesses and community organizations. This family-friendly festival also commemorates KSPL’s 11-year anniversary; the event is free, but please consider throwing something into the tip jars at the “Local Thirst Stations” to support LOCALTOPIA. (LOCALTOPIA asks that you leave your furry friends home due to large crowds.)

Here are some of the exciting vendors, entertainment, and services you’ll discover, plus delicious DTSP food and drink purveyors. There’s live local music on the Williams Park Bandstand, street performances and engaging activities for all ages including live screen printing, free demos and crafts.

MAKERS & MERCHANTS

Art & Handcrafted Goods, Artisanal + Plant-Based Food & Beverages, Body/ Self-Care, Books, Clothing & Accessories, Home Decor, Jewelry, Pet, Plants & Plant-Based Products, Vintage, Vinyl & Much More!

VILLAGES in Williams Park Arts Village | Family Village | Health & Wellness Village | #AllThingsPlants Village

WHAT’S SUP Porchettoni food truck in Grand Central District is the hot spot for Italian boneless pork roast. Pete’s General will bring their all-day café with coffee and fresh bagels to a second location in Ybor City this spring. Seed and Feed is opening a new café, Perry’s Porch, at the St. Pete Museum of History in 2023; read Steve Traiman’s article this month to learn more.

The ultimate celebration of everything St. Pete is LOCALTOPIA in Williams Park,

EAT, DRINK & PLAY LOCAL on 4th St. (Food Truck Rally Alley), 2ND Ave. (from 2nd to 4th Streets) (more food trucks and restaurants) and other food, drink vendors. The Local Thirst Stations sell local beer and wine in cans plus there are local breweries serving their beers and draft beer trucks.

3RD STREET (from 1st to 3rd Avenues): Boutiques | Vendors on Wheels | More Artists & Artisans + Collectives | Gourmet Food | Home Decor | DJs | Literary Corner | Street Fun

By Nanette Wiser

Get your tickets NOW for one or all days at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding. The 19th annual event, featuring NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ season-opening race for the 13th time, is set for March 3-5 in downtown St. Petersburg. Traditionally the site of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ season-opening race, all eyes are on why St. Pete is the place to live, work and play. Broadcast on NBC’s Peacock, it’s a PR person’s dream opp.

The temporary circuit is a 1.8-mile, 14-turn configuration using the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dali Museum and extending onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport, which overlooks the waterfront of Tampa Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor

and Marina. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding is owned and operated by Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC.

This week-long festival-like atmosphere features the fastest racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, live entertainment and interactive activities including a Speed Zone, INDYCAR SERIES Fan Village, Beer Gardens, Driver Autograph Sessions and more. The ultimate VIP opp is the spectacular Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Yacht Club during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding! By anchoring in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Yacht Club, an exclusive, members-only area located on private floating docks at Turns 10 & 11, you can enjoy the Horse Soldier Bourbon Whiskey

Waterside Club connected right next to the Yacht Club slips! Tickets/Event Details gpstpete.com

Eight Floridian drivers are competing in four different series on race weekend, including NTT INDYCAR SERIES up-and-comer Kyle Kirkwood (Jupiter) and locals Dante Tornello (St. Pete) and Glenn McGee (Tampa).

The 2023 season will provide an additional opportunity for a reset and a new mission to emerge, guided by an ethos that aims to inspire and relate to Generation Z and the young talent piloting race cars. Gulfport’s own Nikita Johnson, who will be 15 in May, will race in the St. Pete St. Prix USF2000 division. He and brother Kai, 10, are currently on the European race circuit.

S C o TT m C l au G hlin

By Nanette

DINING

DOWNTOWN Chief’s Creole Café offers its “Soulful Sunday” dinner, complete with baked ham or fried chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, candied yams, corn bread and dessert, all for $15. In 2023, a new rooftop bar and cocktail lounge Cane & Barrel will open on the eighth floor of Ascent St. Pete, a hotel and apartment tower.

Also coming in 2023 on Central Ave. is Noble Tavern, a joint venture of Noble Crust and Fat Beet Farm Kitchen & Bakery, an old-world tavern with modern design and craft cocktails. Central Ave’s Mangosteen and The Green Pagoda have another Asian concept opening on the 600 block, The Glass Noodle. Congrats to Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe, named by Wine Enthusiast as one of the Best Beer Shops in the U.S.

RESTO WORLD The Tyrone area has upped its foodie game, with Portillo’s (hot dogs, onion rings), Torchy Tacos and Doc Ford’s. Dunedin’s Fenway Hotel has a new executive chef, Clayton Parrett, overseeing HEW Parlor & Chophouse and Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar, a fab spot for romantic rendezvous and entertaining outtatowners.

Have you checked out Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino’s new patio and seasonal dishes with the most delectable sauces and exquisite presentation? Open for lunch and dinner, this is one of my favorite Italian for take-out or dining in style. With gourmet wine dinners, authentic regional cuisine, Le Marche Region dishes, an award-winning wine list heavy on Italian and fresh pasta, Chef Da Sesto has earned multiple awards including the Certificate of Excellence – Hall of Fame by TripAdvisor and Best of Tampa Bay. It’s the perfect romantic restaurant for Valentine’s Day.

The clever Hunger Thirst Group have turned St. Pete into a late night, hip experience with unique cocktails, craft beers and yummy food. In 2023, they’ll introduce a vintage concept, Lost & Found, to their lineup that includes Tampa Bay’s The Avenue, Park & Rec, Tropicana Field’s Ballpark & Rec, Dirty Laundry speakeasy, No Vacancy and Asian fusion Good Fortune.

By Nanette Wiser

TASTE OF TAMPA We were heartbroken when Café Ponte closed, but Chris Ponte has imbued Tampa’s dining scene with his culinary flair. We love On Swann and his Italian concept Olivia and in 2023, Ponte Modern American has opened on 1010 Gramercy Lane, reimagining the former Café Ponte’s ultra-modern décor and extraordinary Modern American dishes, seafood, steak, and artful presentation. Also opening in the same location is a new BellaBrava, boba bar, Shake Shack, and Whole Foods. Other Pinellas County faves heading across the bridge are Pete’s Bagels, opening Pete’s All Day Café and wine bar, in Ybor City. We’re also looking forward to French Bistro Boulon Brasserie on Water Street and the return of Fatburger to Tampa Bay.

Mark your calendars now for April Fool’s Day and Taste at The Straz Center for this annual epicurean extravaganza! Stroll Tampa’s beautiful Riverwalk with access to the Bay area’s best food, craft brews, cocktails, and live entertainment. Purchase tickets online at www.strazcenter.org, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Sales Office or by calling 813.229.STAR (7827) or 800-955-1045 outside Tampa Bay. Handling fees will apply.

ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT

By Nanette Wiser

St. Petersburg is known for its glass artists, galleries, and museums. You can watch or learn to blow or cast glass, enjoy artists’ talks and world class exhibits and illuminate your spirit with these magical glass havens.

DUNCAN McCLELLAN GALLERY In the Warehouse District, this gallery features rotating exhibitions showcasing 200+ national and internationally recognized glass artists. With 3,000 square feet of gallery spaces and 5,000 square feet of outdoor courtyards and lushly planted sculpture gardens, the grounds are a sought-after event and meeting place for glass artists, visiting dignitaries and the community. Give the gift of an Art Experience with Erwin Timmers of the Washington Glass School with a three-hour casting class on 1/21. Green up your life by doing something creative to help the environment! This three-hour class is an exploration into recycling window glass to make fun sculptural pieces and architectural elements. We will delve into a really cool technique to make open-faced molds in the kiln. Glass chemistry, coloration, and firing temperatures will be explained. It is a fantastic way to learn aspects of any warm glass work while focusing on recycling! 2342 Emerson Ave. S www.dmglass.

This stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is only one of two museums in the world dedicated to this living legend. My favorite is the captivating hues of his “Sunset Persian Wall,” an homage to St. Petersburg, the sunset capital of the world. This presentation is unique as it is the first installation of Chihuly art in a building designed specifically for that purpose. Designed so that the art and architecture work together to create a visitor experience unlike any other exhibition of Chihuly’s art, the Collection is marked at the entrance by an iconic 20-foot sculpture created especially for the site. The Collection includes Chihuly’s spectacular large-scale installations such as Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier created specifically for the Collection along with several popular series works including Macchia, Ikebana, Niijima Floats, Persians and Tumbleweeds, which have thrilled audiences around the globe. www.moreanartscenter.org

CHIHULY COLLECTION

MOREAN GLASS ARTS STUDIO

Get behind the scenes and observe resident glass artists creating unique works of art. All of the pieces created are for sale in the adjacent glass shop. Get inspired and take a glass art class or book a one-time hands-on glass experience! Glassblowing demonstrations are included with your Chihuly Collection tickets. 714 First Ave. N. www.moreanartscenter.org

IMAGINE MUSEUM Featuring a spectacular collection of contemporary glass art from around the world, this gem is an international treasure in the Grand Central District. Explore over 500 glass art masterpieces, all dramatically lit to transport you into a world of beauty, mystery, and mastery in 34,000 square foot of gallery space. The artworks showcase the evolution of the studio glass art movement of artists that have turned it into contemporary masterpieces of color, motion, and light. $5 Thursdays 5-8pm is a popular event and the museum gift shop offers curated gifts for every budget, perfect for Valentine’s Day to make your intentions crystal clear. 1901 Central Ave. www.imaginemuseum.com

Shall we dance?

WADA (Warehouse Arts District Association) presents a miniseries of classes based on film choreography. Enjoy three two-hour workshops that include brief screenings of popular movies from Singin’ in the Rain to La La Land, followed by dance lessons to learn the choreography. When: 5-7pm, first Saturdays in Feb., March, and April Where: Arts Education Center, 515 22nd St. S, St. Pete How much: $60 per workshop / $150 for the series; WADA members: $50 / $120 Info and registration: https://bit.ly/3BMkEwr

Creative Pinellas 2023

Professional Artist Grant, designed to support our creative community and to highlight our county as an arts and cultural destination, is open for applications through Feb. 13. Grants of $5,000 each are open to artists in the disciplines of Dance, Choreography, Interdisciplinary, Literature, Media Arts, Musical Performance, Music Composition, Acting, Theater Creation, and Visual Arts. A $5,000 Artist Laureate grant may also be presented. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3G05x3R

Ready for your close-up?

Head over to Sunset Blvd. this year: ICONIC Portrait Edition where you will witness nine artists create portraits of three local icons in real-time. Then vote for your favorite. Your ICONIC experience includes eats and drinks courtesy of some of St. Pete’s most ICONIC vendors, a red-carpet glamour shot, silent auction and more. When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 7-10pm Where: Morean Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Pete Cost: $175, $150 for members Tickets and information: https://bit.ly/3Wp9tkU

Get creative in Dunedin The Dunedin Fine Art Center wants to help you release your creative juices through one of its hundreds of classes. While DFAC offers top-notch instruction in traditional arts, such as drawing, painting, and pottery, you’ll also find exciting offerings in digital arts, arts & wellness, woodturning, metalworking and more, including food art. Find information and registration at www.dfac.org. The Dunedin Fine Art Center is located at 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin.

PAVA bares all PAVA (Professional Association of Visual Artists) kicks off 2023 with an unprecedented exhibit, “Clothing Optional,” featuring artwork that celebrates the art of figure drawing and the beauty of the human form, both clothed and unclothed. On display Jan. 19 through Feb. 25, Thursdays-Saturdays from 11am-3pm, the exhibit’s opening reception is Friday, Jan. 27, from 6-8pm at The Cool Art Shop, 1240 County Road 1, Dunedin. For more information https://bit.ly/3VdJcFp

Awards will be presented at the opening reception on Jan. 19 at 5401 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport. Learn more at www.drvgallery. com, www.facebook.com/ drvgallery, or @drvgallery22 on Instagram.

Brenda McMahon Gallery is celebrating the new year with the realist works of Belleair Bluffs painter James Rivoli, the gallery’s featured Artist of the Month in January. The exhibit opens on New Year’s Day, with an opening reception Jan. 6, from 5-9pm during Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk. Brenda McMahon Gallery is located at 2901 Beach Blvd. S in downtown Gulfport. More information at www.brendamcmahon gallery.com

MFA honored The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete is one of three recipients of the 2023 Expo Chicago Northern Trust Purchase Prize. The award provides funding to museums to select works from the fair’s Exposure section, which features galleries founded within the past 10 years. Along with the Seattle Art Museum and St. Louis Art Museum, the MFA will have extra spending power to acquire new pieces for its permanent collections.

Reclining

– figure drawing by Rebecca Skelton

Purposeful art DRV Gallery presents “Art for a Cause,” a themed exhibition showcasing artwork highlighting a cause of each artist’s choosing. Ten percent of sales will be donated to those causes. The juried exhibition was judged by Florida CraftArt Executive Director Katie Deits.

I am aMUSEd

You are invited to the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance’s ninth annual MUSE Awards on March 3 from 7-10pm at the Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. MUSE celebrates the diversity of all the arts and culture in our fair city and pays tribute to our remarkable hometown talent. MUSE categories range from Ambassador of the Arts and

Patron of the Arts to Literary Arts and Arts & Technology. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3HTdsT6

City of museums

The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA) partnered with area museums to provide an overview of the St. Pete Museum Experience. Nine museums – from Glass to Native American, Fine Art to Children’s – offer options for every interest and taste. Funding came from the Comprehensive Arts Strategy with support from the city of St. Petersburg, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and the St. Petersburg Downtown Alliance. Watch all the videos here: https://youtube.com/ playlist?list=PL3lNBPyj_j_ AQvHgiyiCKv9smNee-9lkZ

Art and meditation at The Dalí Our monthly meditation practice begins with looking at examples of art to achieve stillness of the mind. Each session will examine art from a current exhibition to make us think, refocus, slow down, and go deeper into our minds to permit relaxation and awareness.

When: Second Wednesday of the month at noon beginning Jan. 11 Where: The Dalí Museum’s Will Raymund Theater, One Dalí Blvd. St. Pete Cost: Free (gallery access not included) Register: https://bitly/3BS0qRS

The dream lives on The USF Contemporary Art Museum presents Poor People’s Art: A (Short) Visual History of Poverty in the United States. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is well known for his “I Have a Dream” speech, yet much less emphasis is placed on his campaign to seek justice for America’s poor, “The Poor People’s Campaign.” This exhibition represents a visual response to Dr. King’s “last great dream.” On view Jan. 13-March 4, USF Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. CAM101, Tampa. For more information see https://bit.ly/3G7y9t7

By Caron Schwartz

in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. When: Jan. 4-Feb. 12, “Talkback” with the cast after the matinee on Jan. 22. Where: WBTT’s Donelly Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota Cost: $50/adults, $20/students and active military Information: 941-366-1505 or www.westcoastblacktheatre.org

In addition, a second performance has been added on Saturday, March 4, at 2pm. Tickets are available at www.strazcenter.org or 813-229-STAR(7827).

Rico Gatson, Audre #2, 2021. Courtesy of the artist and Miles McEnery Gallery

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents Pearl Cleage’s “Flyin’ West.” Set in the 1890s, the play shows how the lives of a small group of Black women change after they leave the oppressive South and settle

“Flyin’ West” cast members (from left) Ariel Blue, Michael Knowles, Renata Eastlick, Donovan Whitney, Sieglinda Fox and Carmi Harris | Photo by Sorcha Augustine

Don’t let the muggles get you down

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Straz Center with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in concert. On Friday, March 3 at 7:30pm, Ron Spigelman will conduct The Florida Orchestra performing live while the film is shown.

And finally, possibly the oldest pair of Levi’s just auctioned in Reno

Vintage bank notes, gold nuggets, and jewelry were among treasures from the S.S. Central America 1857 shipwreck that went to auction last December. Final prices ranged from $48 for a collection of books (estimated $80–$100) to $1,080,000 for gold from the vessel’s treasure box (estimated $1,800,000–$2,500,00).

However, a salvaged pair of miner’s pants stole the show, pulling a deep-pocketed $114,000 – more than double their $50,000 estimate.

Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.

– Salvador Dali

BOOK NOOK

By Nanette Wiser

SAN FRANCISCO BEAT Do you know Peter Kageyama? Peter is an author and urbanist in St. Pete who writes and speaks about emotional engagement with our places. For over a decade now he has been making the case for why it is a good thing for more people to fall in love with their places. Since publication of the first book, For the Love of Cities in 2011, Peter has given hundreds of presentations and has traveled all over the US and around the world as the so-called “Pied Piper of City Love.” Peter’s first fiction novel, “Hunters Point,” is historical fiction, set in San Francisco in 1958 and debuts 1/17, published by St. Petersburg Press. Characters are based on his own inter-racial Japanese American parents and interactions with THE Jimmy Stewart. Booklife says of the novel: “The twisty case that follows reads as a love letter to Cool Gray City and its neighborhoods and people, exemplifying the message of Kageyama’s previous books about loving where you live. The striking cover image, hand-drawn illustrations, and Kageyama’s own sharply evocative prose whisk readers away to the lights and shadows of the city at mid-century, from Navy Yards to North Beach’s beatniks, a term Kageyama points out, in an endnote, was defined in ‘58 by legendary S.F. newsman Herb Caen. With colorful representations of Neal Cassady, Jack Kerouac, Dorothea Lange, and many others, we experience a city where people live, write, dream, connect and – this is a crime novel, after all – scheme.” www.peterkageyama.com

ROSEWOOD REMEMBERED Shana Smith’s new novel is riveting. Smith’s novel,” Islands of Cedars,” remembers Rosewood, Florida, a thriving African American community in the Jim Crow South. The community was torched on January 1, 1923, by the infamous spark of one white woman’s lie. Terrorized families were left homeless and on the run. Six innocent victims dead and untold gallons of blood and tears were left in the wake of the week-long racist rampage that followed. Exactly one hundred years later in January 2023, another spark has begun to burn –a spark of hope. Here in the still-wild heart of remote northwest Florida, race and ecology intersect in the small Gulf Coast town of Cedar Key, where past, present, and future converge. With hundreds of souls left without a resting place in both Rosewood and Cedar Key, the first victim of the Rosewood massacre, Sam Carter, is determined to find a way Home with help from the Native ancestors. Meanwhile, three descendants – Sam’s great-grandson, the great-great-granddaughter of Seminole Indian matriarch Polly Emateloye Parker, and the son of the leader of a local KKK chapter – form an unlikely alliance as they learn to open their hearts and minds to increasing signals from ghosts of the past. By heeding nature, spirit, and their own sense of instinctive connection, they work together to begin to change the patterns of history.

Arts & Leisure

Venues are listed, alphabetically within category, in the following sequence of categories. Each listing includes address and web link, if available. Most web links are active when you are online at www.paradisenewsfl.com or copy and paste them in your browser.

IN THIS ISSUE:

ART CENTERS/CLASSES

ART – GALLERIES

ARTS – PERFORMING MUSEUMS

MUSIC OPERA FILM ECO GARDENS FERRIES

LIBRARIES MARKETS

SPIRITUAL ZOOS/AQUARIUMS

CLUBS – SERVICE/SOCIAL CLUBS – ATHLETIC HEALTH

TOASTMASTERS (online) THRIFT SHOPS VOLUNTEERING YOGA

(Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)

ART CENTERS/CLASSES

Beach Art Center

1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach 727-596-4331 beachartcenter.org

January 9-Feb. 10 – Gallery Show

Charlie Parker Pottery 2724 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-321-2071 charlieparkerpottery.com

Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists

Pinellas Park Art Center, Roe’s Deli, 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters. 727-244-4321 hpdafl.com Painters of all levels welcome.

Morean Arts Center

719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Contemporary art gallery. Art classes year-round.

January 14-March 23 – Agueda Sanfiz 14-March 23 – Tom Kramer

Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-821-7162 ext 2311 moreanartscenter.org Largest pottery in the Southeast

Morean Glass Studio

714 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Daily demonstrations every hour noon to 4pm. Classes available.

Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727-360-4406 pinellasart.org

Suntan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727-367-3818 suntanart.org Classes, Art Mart every weekend on Pass-a-Grille Beach Monthly members’ shows

The Hive 559 49th St. S, St Petersburg 727-290-6515 thehivestpete.com Classes, open studio, pottery, and jewelry sales

Treasure Island Art Guild treasureislandartguild.org Painting workshops weekly Wed. – Anything Goes Thur. – Still Life Workshop Fri. – Portrait Workshop (live model)

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Veterans Art Center 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813-504-3092 vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments

Zen Glass Studio & Gallery 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727-323-3141 zenglass.com Offers glassblowing and lampwork classes and workshops.

ART GALLERIES

To see galleries participating in Second Saturday Artwalk in downtown St. Petersburg, go to stpeteartsalliance.org/ experience-arts/artwalk

Art at 400 Studios 400 23rd St. S, St. Petersburg 786-567-1024 facebook.com/Artat400/

Art Fusion Galleries

106 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-827-7195 artfusiongalleries.com

ARTicles/Leslie Curran Gallery 1234 Dr. MLK Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727-898-6061 articlesstpete.com

ARTpool Gallery

2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-324-3878 artpoolrules.com Open Wed.-Sun., noon-5pm

ArtsXchange

515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg Open Fri.-Sat., 11am-5pm

Atelier de SoSi

2380 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-370-4192 atelierdesosi.com

Brenda McMahon Gallery

2901 Beach Blvd. S #104 Gulfport 518-692-7742 brendamcmahongallery.com

Bula Barua

2534 Terminal Drive S, St. Petersburg 727-900-1063 bulagallery.com Blown glass on canvas

Chasen Galleries

1830 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota 941-260-5787 chasengalleries.com/sarasota

Chihuly Collection

720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 ext 5102 moreanartscenter.org Advance ticket purchase recommended

Clyde Butcher Galleries clydebutcher.com/galleries

Through Feb. 24 – Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography

Clearwater Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Venice Gallery & Studio 237 Warfield Ave. S, Venice 941-486-0811

January 21 – Open House and Darkroom Tours

Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee 239-695-2428

February 4-5 – Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher

Cobb Gallery

Eckerd College, Library Circle, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 800-454-9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program

Collectors Exchange Gallery

1234 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg 727-898-6061 articlestpete.com Open Sat. 11am-5pm

Craftsman House

2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-323-2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio

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ARTS & LEISURE EVENTS

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Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center

1846 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-825-0515 creativeclay.org

Creative Pinellas 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo 727-460-5477 creativepinellas.org

Crossroads Gallery St. Petersburg College, 2464 Drew St., Clearwater 727-791-2548 Collection of SPC student art spcollege.edu/friends-partners/ community-resources

Custom House Décor

Factory St. Pete 2622 Fairfield Ave. S St. Petersburg thefactorystpete.com

Fairgrounds St. Pete 800 28th St. S, St. Petersburg Works by more than 60 local and international artists fairgrounds.art

Five Deuces Gallerie 2101 Third Ave. S, St. Petersburg Open by appointment & Artwalk Facebook.com/five22222

Florida CraftArt Gallery

RECURRING EVENTS

Tuesdays & 4th Saturday • 9am-3pm, Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S. gulfporttuesdayfreshmarket.com

Fridays • 5-9pm, First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Gulfport. A juried event featuring emerging and professional artists. First Friday of every month.

Last Friday • 6-9pm, live music at the John’s Pass Bell Tower, John’s Pass Boardwalk and Shopping Village, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach

Saturdays • 9am-2pm, St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, First Ave. SE and First St., Al Lang Stadium parking lot near the marina. Celebrating community, food, and creativity. October through May.

1st Saturday • 8am Beach Cleanup, Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd. Mad. Beach.

2nd Saturday • 8:30am, Beach Cleanup. TI Waffle House, 11185 Gulf Blvd.

• 5-9pm, St. Pete Artwalk. Artists and gallery owners from 40 studios and galleries in five arts districts show off their latest works. Take the trolley, drive or park and walk. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk

3rd Saturday • 5-9pm, Indie Faire, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Outdoor, socially distanced event in Gulfport features local art, handmade crafts, jewelry, and pottery to locally sourced botanicals.

4th Saturday • Gulfport 4th Saturday Fresh Market 9am-2pm • Pinellas Arts Walk 4-8pm, Pinellas Arts Village Walk, 5600-5800 Park Blvd. (north side), Pinellas Park. Pinellas Park Art Society, Donnelly COVE, Complete Sweet Shoppe, Pompei Factory, Studios @5663, Painting with a Twist, Bottles Pub, and Swartz Gallery.

Sundays • 9am-1pm Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market, Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Local vendors offer everything from gourmet foods to fine art. (November-April). TheBeachMarkets.com. Library Book Sale every third Sunday.

• 10am-2pm/Summer 9am-1pm, Corey Sunday Market, Corey Ave. (74th Ave), St. Pete Beach. Almost a hundred vendors with an emphasis on local fresh, hydroponic and organic veggies, gourmet take-out treats, locally made crafts and live music. (9-1 June - Sept.)

Every other Sunday • 9am-noon, Organic Farming at Eco-Village, 302 15th St. N, St. Pete. Volunteer in a community garden that provides access to fresh organic produce, opportunities for physical activity, connection with nature.

2901 Beach Blvd., Gulfport 727-317-5936 customhousedecor.com Tuesday Fresh Market

D-Gallerie

1234 Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, Unit C, St. Petersburg 407-921-3608 d-gallerie.com

DRV Fine Art Studios & Gallery 5401 Gulfport Blvd. S, Gulfport 727-382-7004 drvgallery.com

Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813-760-6600 dmglass.com

Dunedin Fine Art Center

1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727-298-3322 dfac.org 100+ classes offered, scholarships available January 13-Feb. 26 – SOONOQO 13-Feb. 26 – Christopher Skura 13-Feb. 26 – Intimacy Into Me I See

Ekeko Gallery

290 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727-685-5577 facebook.com/Ekeko-Gallery

Elliott Gallery

Eckerd College, Nielsen Center for Visual Arts, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 800-454-9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program

501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-821-7391 floridacraftart.org Sat. Mural Walk January 6-15 – Artists of ArtLofts 9-15 – Tibetan Monks Create Mandala 27-March 11 –

Clearly Collaborative

Gulf Coast Artists Alliance St. Pete ArtWorks, 2604 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-738-8010 gcaa-fl.org

Luis Sottil Studios

400 Beach Drive NE, Suite 150, St. Petersburg 727-220-1567 facebook.com/luissottilstpete

Mirella Cimato Art Gallery

2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg (inside St. Petersburg Opera) 727-543-9190 facebook.com/MirellaCimatoGallery

Nielsen Center for Visual Arts

Main Gallery

Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 800-454-9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program

Red Cloud Indian Arts

214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-821-5824 redcloudindianarts.com Representing authentic Native American arts

January 13-14 – Ledger Art by Craig Marks and Dolores Purdy

Soft Water Gallery

515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-327-3473 softwatergallery.com

Stirling Art Studios & Gallery 730 Broadway (Second Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin 800-325-2050 facebook.com/StirlingArtDunedin New artist exhibits monthly

Syd Entel Galleries 247 Main St., Safety Harbor 727-725-1808 sydentelgalleries.com

The Art Lofts

Florida Craftsmen Galleries (second floor) 10 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-504-8788 theartlofts.com By appointment only

Woodfield Fine Art Gallery 2323 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-254-6981 woodfieldfineart.com

Through Jan. 7 – Deeper Meaning: The Art of D. Yael Kelley

ARTS PERFORMING

Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813-301-2500 amaliearena.com

January

6-8 – Jurassic World Live Tour 13 – Winter Jam 2023 14 – Barry Manilow Hits 2023 27 – Jeff Dunham

February

1 – Bruce Springfield and the E Street Band

4 – Carrie Underwood

6 – TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour

American Stage

Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727-823-7529 americanstage.org

January 11-Feb. 5 – Crimes of the Heart

Asolo Repertory Theatre

5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800-361-8388 asolorep.org Masks required inside building

January

11-March 26 – Ken Ludwig’s

The Three Musketeers 19-March 5 – Silent Sky February 15-April 13 – Chicken & Biscuits

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre

January 11 – Marc Broussard 12 – CAL: Led Zeppelin II 13 – Geoff Tate 14 – The Manhattan Transfer 19 – Ricky Skaggs & KY Thunder 22 – Justin Hayward 24 – Leo Kottke 26 – Big Band of Brothers 27 – Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra 29 – Al Di Meola

February

1 – Judy Collins 2 – Tom Rush 3 – Kathy Mattea 4- Dave Mason 5 – Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute 6 – Keb’ Mo’ 8 – Neko Case 14 – Jim Messina

Bininger Theater

Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-867-1166 eckerd.edu/theatre

February 15-18 – Eleemosynary

Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1070 mygulfport.us

January 27 – Dixon’s Violin Comes to Gulfport 29 – Tony Sands’ Rat Pack Together Again

Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 largoarts.com

January 8 – The Kingston Trio 12 – The Machine Performs Pink Floyd 13 – Troubadours Live: A Carol King and James Taylor Tribute 14 – The Three Little Pigs 20 – Bob Seger’s Greatest Hits Live 21 – Southern Avenue w/ Zach Person 26 – Texas Twister: A Stevie Ray Vaughan & ZZ Top Tribute 28 – Charlotte’s Web 28 – Once Upon an Outlaw

February 1 – The Edwards Twins 3 – An Evening w/ Jimmy Webb

ARTS & LEISURE EVENTS

ONGOING

Through Jan. 22 – Hamilton $49-$229, times vary by date, Straz Center, Tampa. With a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. 800-955-1045 www.strazcenter.org

UPCOMING

Jan. 13-15 – John’s Pass Seafood Festival

Free admission, 2-10pm Fri/10-10 Sat/10am-6pm Sun, John’s Pass Village, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach. For the last 41 years, the historic John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach Florida has become a venue for a large celebration of fresh Gulf seafood – the John’s Pass Seafood Festival. The three-day outdoor event features hundreds of local vendors offering a plethora of seafood, an art and crafts show, live music and various family-friendly activities. Scheduled musical entertainment includes Dracula Parrot, Fusebox, The Black Honkeys, Soul Circus Cowboys, and U2.0.

Jan. 13 – The Rocket Man Show $46 and up, 7:30pm, Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. Rus Anderson, the official body double for the Rocket Man himself, performs as the young Elton John in a night of Elton’s greatest hits with spot-on vocals and fierce piano playing in a painstakingly recreated early Elton concert with costumes actually worn by Elton. www.themahaffey.com

Jan. 13 – Let Freedom Ring Free, 7:30-9pm, Straz Center Riverwalk, Tampa. The Straz Center remembers and honors the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an evening of gospel music, powerful words of the writings of Dr. King and young voices sharing their hopes and vision.

Jan. 14 – SPACEcraft Final Show Free, 3-6pm, Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. The final “deployment” of the traveling art project that has traveled to 13 different open-air venue throughout Pinellas County for more than two years. SPACEcraft activities are led by local artists and educators who share simple, inspiring projects such as seed planting, drum circles, clay sculpture, jewelry making, writing prompts, and more.

Jan.14-15 – Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival: Music Fest 2023 $10-$200 via Eventbrite, 1-9pm, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. Dru Hill, featuring Mark “Sisqo” Andrews, Tamir “Nokio” Ruffin, and Larry “Jazz” Anthony; and Jazz Funk Soul with Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp and Paul Jackson Jr. are scheduled to perform. The music fest is part of the larger Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, a family-friendly cultural experience focusing on music, education, economic and social empowerment, and the arts It begins Jan. 6 and will take place at various locations around the Tampa Bay area. Events will include a 5K run and a VIP reception with cast members of Hamilton. Visit www.tampablackheritage.org.

4 – The Chipper Experience 9 – The Music of Sting and The Police

10 – The Mersey Beatles 11 – Broadway Our Love 13 – Eagles Tribute

Early Bird Dinner Theater

13355 49th St. N, Clearwater 727-466-5998 earlybirddinnertheater.com/site January 7-Feb. 26 – Birthday Club by Phil Olson

Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport gulfportcommunityplayers.org

January 12-22 – Exit Laughing

Jannus Live

200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-565-0550 jannuslive.com

College International Film Series

Eckerd

All films free to the public, 7pm Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-867-1166 www.eckerd.edu/ international-cinema/

Eight O’Clock Theatre

105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 eightoclocktheatre.com

Floridian Social Club 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-322-4600 floridiansocialclub.live January 27 – Rev. Payton’s Big Damn Band

Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727-446-1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org

January 12-22 – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-498-5205 freefalltheatre.com January 13-14 – USF New Voices ‘23 21 – LEROS 27-Feb. 26 — Blues in the Night

Glenridge Performing Arts Center

7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941-552-5325 gpactix.com Performances suspended

Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport 813-840-3715 mygulfport.us/recreation/casino Weekly dancing/instruction

January 6 – Hardwired & Wicked Serenity (free event) 20 – Papadosio 28 – Artikal Sound System February 3 – Big Gigantic 8 – Strfkr 11 – Codex Natura

M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813-386-6173 madtheatre.com February 3-19 – Falsettos

Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 Third Ave. W, Bradenton 941-748-5875 manateeperformingartscenter.com January

19-29 – Next to Normal 31-Feb. 1 – A Neil Diamond Tribute February 1-5 – Go Ask Alice 9-10 – Temps, Tops, Supremes & Gladys: A Motown Revue w/ The Soul Sensations

14 – Peter Fogel’s ‘Till Death Do Us Part…You First!

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union

Amphitheatre

Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy. 301 N Tampa 813-740-2446 midflorida.com/amphitheatre

National Theatre Live

Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD campusce.net/eckerd/course/ course.aspx?catid=159 February 11 – Prima Facie

Patel Conservatory

1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813-222-1002 patelconservatory.org

January

24 – Faculty Recital: Wonder Women

Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center

4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park 727-369-5746 pinellas-park.com/161/ Performing-Arts-Center.com

January 14 – Elvis Tribute (matinee) 15 – Pinellas Park Civic Orchestra

Raymond James Stadium

4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-350-6500 raymondjamesstadium.com

February

4-5– Monster Jam 11 – SuperCross

Ruth Eckerd Hall

1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com

January

8 – Elvis Birthday Bash 8 – TFO: An American in Paris 13 – The Mavericks 14 – Larry the Cable Guy 17-19 – Riverdance 20– Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit 21-25 – Tedeschi Trucks Band 22 – World of Musicals 27 – Chris Botti 28 – Air Supply 29 – The Bronx Wanderers 29 – TFO: Mahler’s Symphony #4

February

1 – TFO: German Romanticism

1 – Clay Walker & BlackHawk 2 – Blue Man Group 4 – The Kat & Dave Show

5 – Mutts Gone Nuts

7 – REO Speedwagon

10 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd 11 – Roger Daltrey 13-15 – John Mellencamp

Safety Harbor

Art & Music Center 706 Second St. N, Safety Harbor 727-725-4018 safetyharborartand musiccenter.com January

4 – Andy Offut Irwin 11 – Griffon House 19 – Bobby Rush 26 – Seth Walker 27 – Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials February 5 – Moors & McCumber 10– Vanessa Collier

St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727-866-1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa 813-627-6649 seminolehardrocktampa.com

January 15 – John Summit 19 – Tesla 25 – Alter Bridge 29 – Russell Peters February 8 – Kevin James Skipper’s Smokehouse 910 Skipper Rd., Tampa 813-971-0666 skipperssmokehouse.com January 6 – Steve Poltz 11 – Chuck Prophet Trio 13 – Marcia Ball 14 – Southern Culture on the Skids 21 – Red Wanting Blue 26 – GA-20

Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813-374-2416 stageworkstheatre.org February 10-26 – Smell of the Kill

Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org

Through Jan. 22 – Hamilton January 6 – TFO: Gershwin’s An American in Paris 11-Feb. 5 – Hamlet by William Shakespeare 13 – TFO: Aretha Queen of Soul 17 – Diva Amon: From Shallows to Seafloor 21 – Ashley Smith & the Random Occurrence 22 – TFO: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony 25 – Absolute Queen Tribute

Corey Avenue Market MARKETS

By Susan Schiber

Aurora Fresh Produce brings you quality, fruits and vegetables, mostly grown locally, direct from farmers they know in Plant City and Immokalee from Oct.-May. In summer, they offer locally grown fruit like mangos and exotic fruit, but summer vegetables are grown in nearby states like Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. Nature’s bounty is always beautifully arranged and displayed, all at surprisingly affordable prices. The family puts in extra effort, offering pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, and more, freshly cut in quart containers. They often have three kinds of mushrooms and free-range eggs too.

Signs often say where things were grown and when they were picked. It is obviously fresher than any other local source.

Come out to Corey Ave. (74th Ave.) in St. Pete Beach on Sundays 10am-2pm. Bring your reusable bags with you.

ARTS & LEISURE EVENTS

Jan. 19-22 – St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show $21/$15 age 15 and under; 10am-6pm Thurs-Fri/10am-7pm Sat/10am-5pm Sunday; Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin. The largest boat show on the Gulf Coast will gather an impressive selection of the latest powerboats, center consoles, motor yachts, and sailboats in-water and on land. A 40,000-square-foot tent housing all types of marine accessories, electronics, art, and more will keep everyone cool and dry. Boating and fishing seminars will be given by the Annapolis School of Seamanship while kids’ fishing clinics will be provided by Capt. Don Dingman. Advance tickets at www.eventspass.com/event/stpeteboatshow?pr=WEB/#/ buyTickets%20. No ticket sales onsite.

26 – Voices of the Community Town Hall

27 – 27 – TFO: Inside Mahler’s Symphony #4

29 – Discover Opera: Norma 29 – Tampa Bay Symphony: Innovation & Freedom 31-Feb. 5 — Tina: The Tina Turner Musical February

3 – MAD Theatre presents Falsettos 5 – A BIPOC Play-Reading Series 9-11 – Jim Gaffigan 10-12 – Norma 15-April 8 – Shear Madness Riverwalk Stage (free performances)

Chicago Tribute Band

28 – The Four C Notes

February

4 Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook 11 – Creedence Revived

The Mahaffey Theater

400 First St. S, St. Petersburg 727-300-2000 themahaffey.com

January

6 – The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ 7 – Gershwin’s An American in Paris

12 – Let’s Dance

13 – The Rocket Man Show

14 – TFO: Aretha Queen of Soul

Jan. 19 & Feb. 11 – Reclamando

Our Narrative

Writing Series (Sessions 2 & 3)

Free, times and locations vary. In-person and virtual workshop series for the Latinx community to claim their stories, heal and connect, and participate in conversations about race equity, unity, and advocacy. The first session took place Dec. 11. Session 2 (Jan. 19) occurs 7-8pm and is virtual only. Session 3 is Feb. 11, 1:30-4:30pm and is hybrid. Meetings are once a month through May 12. The series is organized by Mi Gente Mi Pueblo. For more information, and to register, visit the Reclamando Our Narrative Writing Series on Facebook (www.facebook.com/events/1265133814270883/ ?active_tab=discussion) and scan the QR code.

Jan. 27-Feb. 26 — Blues in The Night

$45-$55/ $25 age 18 and under, 2pm and 7pm, freeFall Theatre Co., 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This Tony-nominated musical set in a 1948 Chicago hotel that has seen better days interweaves stories of Blues in The Night to evoke the struggle and humor of life, love, and dogged determination to do more than just survive. The drama reveals itself through songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Alberta Hunter, Harold Arlen, Jimmy Cox, Ida Cox and more. www.freefalltheatre.com

Jan. 28-29 Pinellas Taco Fest

Free admission, 10am-5pm, England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Don’t think just tacos. This second annual family-friendly event will also have spicy food, sauces, salsa and lots more specialty foods.

Jan. 31-Feb. 28 – St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts

Various venues. This fifth season of the Celebration will have a diverse collection of performances from a spectrum of local artistic talent, from The Florida Orchestra, American Stage, and the One City Chorus to talks on the many expressions of freedom. For a partial list of the dozens of activities planned, visit www.artsofstpete.com/calendar

January

6 – Taylor Reed 7 – Proud Miranda w/Hovercar

13 – Let Freedom Ring 14 – Shevonne 20 – Eliana Blanchard February 10 – Jariah Higgins

Studio Grand Central 2260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-202-7019 studiograndcentral.com Home to the Off Central Players February 9-19 – This is Our Youth

Tampa Theatre 711 N Franklin St. Tampa 813-274-8286 tampatheatre.org

One of America’s most elaborate movie palaces January

8 – Sing-Along Frozen (film) 14 – Miranda Sings featuring Colleen Ballinger

21 – Noel Miller 26 – The Moth February 3 – Nikki Glaser

Tarpon Springs Cultural Center

101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org January

15 – Flip Flop Opera: Wagner

Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org

January

21 – Beginnings: The Ultimate

19 – John Oates & Guthrie Trapp

20 – Kathleen Madigan

21 – TFO: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

22 – The Glenn Miller Orchestra

27 – The Greatest Love of All

28 – Mahler’s Symphony #4 February 1 – Rick Springfield

2 – TFO: German Romanticism

4 – TFO: Jeans ‘N Classics presents Abbey Road 5 – Patti Labelle

10 – Pink Martini

The Palladium

253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-3590 mypalladium.org

January

7 – The Village Love

8 – Chuck Owen & Resurgence w/ Kate McGarry

11 – Palladium Chamber Series

13 – Nellie McKay

14 – Willie Porter

15 – Shelly Berg & Laurence Hobgood

18 – Broadway’s Best Hits

19 – Fleetwood Gold

20 – Dailey & Vincent

21 – The Comics of Late-Night TV

25 – Viscera Dimension

27 – Ed Woltil & Kirk Adams

29 – Classic Black

31 – Tampa Bay Symphony: Innovation & Freedom

February

3 – 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience

5 – Tampa Bay Symphony: Innovation & Freedom

9 – Unapologetically American Comedy Tour

The Studio@620 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org

West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727-437-2363 wcplayers.com

January 20-Feb. 5 – Little Shop of Horrors

Trace Zacur in Concert

Adolfo Mendonca Trio

Blah Blah Blah Open Mic

Through Our Eyes: Midtown & Beyond (opening reception)

– Roshin’s Wake by Dorothy Hershman

USF Yuengling Center 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa 813-974-3111 yuenglingcenter.com

January 13 – Katt Williams

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-953-3368 vanwezel.org

January 2 – Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert 4-5 – Legally Blonde: The Musical 6 – Sarasota Orchestra presents A Guided Tour: Mahler and Sibelius 7-8 – Sarasota Orchestra presents Mahler: A View of Heaven 10-12 – Riverdance

13 – Jerry Seinfeld

15 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

16 – Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, The Drifters, & The Platters

18 – Judy Collins

19 – America

20 -21– Sarasota Orchestra presents The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John

24-29 – Disney’s Aladdin 31-Feb. 1 – Blue Man Group

February

2 – David Foster & Katherine McPhee

3 – Sarasota Orchestra presents A Romantic Affair

7 – Michael Feinstein celebrates Judy Garland

8 – Momix

10 – Scotty McCreery 13-15 – Tootsie

Zubrick Magic Theatre 1211 First Ave N, Suite 101, St. Petersburg Performances Thur.-Sat. 7pm; Sun. 2pm 866-ZUBRICK (866-982-7425) zubrickmagic.com Voted “Best Family Magic Show”

MUSEUMS

Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum

2240 Ninth Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mon. 7pm woodsonmuseum.org

January

29 – Classic Black (at The Palladium)

Florida Holocaust Museum 55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg 727-820-0100 flholocaustmuseum.org

Through Jan. 2 – Ever Present: Candles and Chance in the Art of Samuel Bak

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-221-2222 fmopa.org

Through Jan. 27 –Members’ Show Through February – Shane Brown: In the Territories and Reservation Dogs Through March –Transformations: A Gender Exploration by Mariette Pathy Allen

Glazer Children’s Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-443-3851 glazermuseum.org Created specifically for children 10 and under.

Great Explorations

Children’s Museum 1925 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-821-8992 greatex.org

First Sun. of month open special hours for special needs families. Families with a SNAP, EBT, or WIC card get in free every Tues. Limited hours.

The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all. – Josiyah Martin

A New Year = A New Life!

Decide today who you will become, what you will give, and how you will live. – Anthony Robbins

ARTS & LEISURE

Gulf Beaches Historical Museum

115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727-552-1610 gulfbeachesmuseum.com

Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free admission 727-201-8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org

Henry Plant Museum

401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-254-1891 plantmuseum.com Live classical music performances every third Thur. Most Sundays – Upstairs/ Downstairs at the Tampa Bay Hotel

Heritage Museum

100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community

Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-300-1700 imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Thur. $5 after 5pm

John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota 941-359-5700 ringling.org Mon. – Free admission all day Thurs. – Art After 5 Through Jan. 7, 2024 – As long as there is sun, as long as there is light. Selections from the Bring Gift and The Ringling Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art Through Jan. 22 – A Decade of Collecting Through Feb. 12 – Highlights from the Stanton B. and Nancy W. Kaplan Collection of Photography Through March 26 – June Clark: Harlem Quilt Through April 2 – The Marvellous Marbling of Matsui Kosei Through May 28 – Gods and Lovers: Paintings and Sculpture from India

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art

600 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-712-5762 leeparattner.org

Through Feb. 12 – Building

Legacies: Architecture & Design, Joseph Constantino Photography

Through March 12 – Structure of Prints: The Dorothy Mitchell Collection

Museum of the American Arts And Crafts Movement

355 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-440-4859 museumaacm.org. Sun. Film Series – 12:30/2pm

Daily Arts and Crafts-inspired films

Through Jan. 15 – American Arts & Crafts Woodblocks

Through Jan. 15 – Arthur Wesley Dow: His Beloved Ipswich

Museum of Fine Arts

255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-894-4638 mfastpete.org Thur. $10 after 5pm Cocktails & Collections third Thur. Through Jan. 15 –

Prince Twins Seven Seven Through Feb. 5 –

Appropriation from the Collection Through March 26 – Rodin and The Age of Impressionism Through May 21 – Images Private and Public c.1500-1800 Through June 25 –Unexpected Visual Conversations

National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum

2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727-541-7876 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Closed, museum expansion underway

Safford House Museum

23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home builtin 1883 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org

St. Petersburg Museum of History

335 Second Ave. NE St. Petersburg 727-894-1052 spmoh.com Watch “Ancient History for Kids” on YouTube!

Happy Hour with the Historian: January 13 – Dr. Kathryn Weedman Arthur Black Heritage Landscapes: St. Pete 1868-1930

Exhibit dates: January 19 – Feb 3, 2023

The Art of Music featuring Orilla with special guest Larue Nickelson 1/27/2023 – 7-9pm Tickets: DRVGallery.com 5401 Gulfport Boulevard South • Gulfport, FL DRVGallery.com

DRVGallery22

A juried exhibition for artists to support a cause of their choice

February 10 – Eric Grey

Bases to Bleachers: A Collection of Personal Baseball Stories

Tampa Bay Automobile Museum

3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park. 727-579-8226 tbauto.org

Tampa Bay History Center

801 Old Water St., Tampa 813-228-0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org Walking tours of Tampa neighborhoods Through Feb. 12 – Cuban Pathways

Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-259-1720 tampamuseum.org Thur. 4-8pm –pay-as-you-will admission

Through Jan. 23 – Poetry in Paint: The Artists of Old Tampa Bay Through March 12 – Time for Change: Art and Social Unrest in the Jorge M. Perez Collection Through July 23 –All in Favor: New Works in the Permanent Collection Through June 30, 2024 –Purvis Young: Redux

Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum

160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727-943-4624 tarponspringsarea historicalsociety.org

The Dalí Museum

One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727-823-3767 thedali.org Thur. and Fri. reduced admission after 5pm Advanced-purchase timed tickets required Through Jan. 8 – Paul Eluard: Poetry, Politics, Love Through April 30 – The Shape of Dreams

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-892-4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tues. $10 all day

Through Jan. 8 – Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West

USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa ira.usf.edu 813-974-3503

USF Graphicstudio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813-974-3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/ gs_about.html

MUSIC

Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association

Mon. Night Jazz Jam, 7-9pm, Hangar Restaurant, 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg, aldowningjazz.com

New Horizons Band of Gulfport

Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Novice, intermediate musicians 727-345-0285 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org

School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/ piano lessons 727-871-7625 schoolofrock.com

South Pasadena Community Band

All-volunteer band 727-515-5407 southpasadenaband.com

February

9 – Free concert, South Pasadena City Hall

St. Petersburg College

Gibbs Campus Music Center 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-341-4360 spcollege.edu/events

Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society

Cove Cay Golf Club 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater sdjs2022.org

January

8 – SDJS concert featuring Bob Price & Friends

February 11 – Jeff Barnhart & Sweet & Hot Quartet

Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727-827-8087 tampabaysymphony.org

By Nanette Wiser

ECOWhen the bees go we go, say the climate change scientists. One Pinellas County resident is making a difference.

Jennifer Stephens (or JJ) is Mother Nature’s best friend and a force for good. Now living in Madeira Beach, she came here after 15 years on a 40-acre farm in rural Kentucky where she kept her first beehives. “I fell in love with bees, joined The Buzz Club, a local bee group (The Buzz Club) to learn more and get guidance. My farm was registered as “Bad Daddy Farm” after my father, and I started making organic, hand-poured, Bad Daddy Bee Balm with the leftover wax and other ingredients after I would harvest honey,” says the effervescent Jennifer, who moved here to get away from the harsh winters.

Soon after arriving in Paradise, she met her partner Frick Hollingsworth, and got him buzzing about beekeeping. “I had brought what I had left of my wax and ingredients from Bad Daddy Farm, so I could make one last batch of bee balm - and Frick was fascinated! Frick surprised me with Bad Daddy Bee balm labels that he had designed (with our cute little angry bee), then surprised me on my birthday with a beehive (minus the bees),” recalls Jennifer.

They added two more hives to their yard and after a State of Florida inspection, were officially and legally registered as Frickifer Apiary, and after the first honey harvest, Mad Beach Bees. Eventually they relocated the beehives to the rooftop balcony – away from the ground, the critters and the lights which disturbed the bees. “Now they are happier than ever and super healthy – and we’ve had many swarms (it’s a sign of a healthy hive), which helps to increase the local honeybee population,” says Jennifer.

Every batch of honey they harvest is different, based on whatever the bees forage at the time, and they label each batch with a color dot and keep tasting notes. Last year, they harvested 12 gallons, inviting friends to help with the honey harvest, uncap the honeycomb and use the centrifuge to pull it out of the frames. At their parties, they often have honey tastings. Best of all, Mad Beach Bees donates ALL their honey for sale to local charities and events. When’s she’s not dancing with bees, Jennifer competes on the ballroom dance circuit, a true renaissance woman.

Publisher Renee Roos adds: “If you have a bee swarm, contact a beekeeper or recommended bee removal service.” www.pollinator.org/learning-center/bee-rescuers

ARTS & LEISURE

TomKats Jazz Orchestra

The Blue Parrot Mon. 7-9:30pm 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach 727-368 9619 tomkatsjazzorchestra.com Greg Dunn, Tomkats Music Dir. dunngsje@verizon.net 727-637-4123 tomkatsjazzorchestra.com

OPERA

Metropolitan Opera: HD Live Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera 727-864-7600 campusce.net/eckerd/course/ course.aspx?catid=156 January 14 – Fedora (Giordano)

Opera Tampa at Straz Center, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org January 29 – Discover Opera: Norma February 10-12 – Norma

Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941-328-1300 sarasotaopera.org January

5 – PMP Winter Residency Celebration Concert 19 – Moonlight & Melodies Dinner #2 (Puccini/Delights of Japan) February

1 – Heroic Heroines of Opera

St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-2040 stpeteopera.org Various performance locations

St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org

The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained first Wed. each month, October-June Thur.: Opera at the Dali pinellasoperaleague.com

ECO

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727-893-7326 stpeteparksrec.org/ boydhillpreserve

Tram Tours Sat., guided tours, classes. Encompasses Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, Terry Tomalin Campground, and Pinellas Pioneer Settlement

Brooker Creek Preserve

3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-453-6800 brookercreekpreserve.org

Tram Tours Sat., 8,700 acres of forested wetlands, pine flatwoods.

Fort De Soto Park

3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727-552-1862 pinellascounty.org/park Campgrounds, ferry services to Egmont and Shell Keys. Seven miles of beach, historic fort, two fishing piers (Bay Pier closed through winter 2023).

February 10 – Cajun Occasion 18 – Localtopia 2023

Tampa Bay Watch

Discovery Center

700 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, at The St. Pete Pier 727-291-4103 tbwdiscoverycenter.org Daily boat tours of Tampa Bay ecosystem

Weedon Island Preserve

1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-453-6500 weedonislandpreserve.org

Guided hikes, birding, and photography tours.

GARDENS

Florida West Coast Orchid Society

Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo 727-420-7230 fwcos.org

Second Thurs, 7:30pm, visitors welcome. Educational classes

January 28 – Annual Orchid Show & Sale February 9 – Member Plant Sale

Garden Club of St. Petersburg

500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727-381-8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org Monthly special events

Ikebana International St. Petersburg Chapter 65 500 Sunset Drive, St. Petersburg (Garden Club building) Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. ikebanastpetersburg.com Monthly demonstrations January 21-22 – The Art of Ikebana annual exhibition (at Treasure Island Community Center)

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

1534 Mound St., Sarasota 941-366-5731 selby.org

Pinewood Cultural Park 12520 Ulmerton Road, and 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo Includes:

• Heritage Village – Free 21-acre living history museum pinellascounty.org/heritage

• Creative Pinellas –creativepinellas.org

• Florida Botanical Gardens –Free 100-acre park flbg.org First Sat. – Historic House Concert Series, Second Sat. – Speaking of History Series, Third Sat. –Gardens open 7am-5pm; Creative Pinellas open noon-5pm; Heritage Village open 10am-4pm

Sunken Gardens

1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and child horticultural workshops 727-892-5715 sunkengardens.org History Center now open!

FERRIES

Crossbay Ferry

Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin Wed. through Sun., October through May 727-273-5932 thecrossbayferry.com

Egmont Key Ferry

Fort De Soto Boat Ramp 727-398-6577 hubbardsmarina.com

Pirate Water Taxi

Hop on, hop off, 14 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. 813-223-7999 piratewatertaxi.com

Shell Key Ferry

Fort De Soto Boat Ramp 727-398-6577 hubbardsmarina.com See website for overnight camping

LIBRARIES

Gulf Beaches Public Library 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach 727-391-2828 gulfbeacheslibrary.org

Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1074 mygulfport.us/gpl

St. Pete Beach Public Library 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach 727-363-9238 spblibrary.com

Monday/Wednesday 10-8 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-2 Sunday closed Closed Jan. 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20

Topics in American History: 1st Tues.

Mayor’s Open Office: 2nd and 4th Mon

Feature Films: 1/6/, 1/11, 1/20, 1/23, 2/3/, 2/17

Book Club: 3rd Thur Tech Help: 2nd Mon

Adult Crafternoon: 4th Thur

Donut Happy Hour: 2nd Tues Veterans History Project: 1/10

Adult Trivia Night: 1/4

American Heart Association: Healthy for Life Nutrition Program: 1/13 “There’s Crystal Clear Pond, The Unseen world of Water Pollution” Workshop: 1/18

Adult Coloring: 1/27

Protect Your Credit: 1/31

February Concert Series: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

Lighthouse of Pinellas: 2/10

Talking Books Library: 2/24

Create a Valentine: 2/9

Valentine’s Day Coloring: 2/14

Children’s Programs –Story Time: Tues

Family Movie Night: 1/25, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27

Family Crafternoon: 3rd Tues

Middle Grade Graphic Novel Book Club: 4th Tues

Home School Social: 2nd Thur

Story & STEAM: 3rd Sat

ARTS & LEISURE

President Barack Obama Main Library

3745 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7724 splibraries.org Closed for renovation

MARKETS

TUESDAYS

Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market 9am-3pm, January through April 9am-2pm, May through December Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Tues. Clothing Swap visitgulfportflorida.com

WEDNESDAYS

Madeira Beach Market November through May 10am-2pm 15000 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach

FRIDAYS

Treasure Island Friday Market December through April, 9am-2pm Community Center Park (behind Walgreens) 104th Ave. & Park Place, Treasure Island. Free parking, live music. Pet friendly. 727-360-4121 islandneighborschamber.org

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Dunedin Downtown Market 9am-1pm through Oct. 29 Fri. market – November-June in Pioneer Park; Sat. market yearround in History Museum parking lot, 349 Main St., Dunedin facebook.com/ DunedinDowntownMarket/

SATURDAYS

ArtsXchange Outdoor Marketplace

5-9pm during the Second Saturday Art Walk at the ArtsXchange campus, 515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-256-0821 warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org/ ArtsXchange By appointment only

Market in The Bluffs 9am-2pm, second Sat., September through May 2747 Sunset Blvd., Belleair Bluffs Outdoor market facebook.com/marketinthebluffs

St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market October through May, 9am-2pm Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of First Avenue South & First Street, St. Petersburg 727-455-4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com

SUNDAYS

Corey Avenue Sunday Market 10am-2pm/Summer 9am-1pm Corey (74th) Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727-498-8778 tampabaymarkets.com

Indian Shores Sunday Market October through April, 9am-1pm Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores facebook.com/ IndianShoresSundayMarket/

OTHER MARKETS

Vintage Marché First weekend each month 9am-6pm Sat/9am-5pm Sun 2906 34th St. S St. Petersburg 727-289-1828 vintagemarche727.com

SPIRITUAL

Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727-347-0354 sacredlandspreservation.org

Drum circle first Fri.; Sun. tours, meditations, special events

Soothe Our Souls (S.O.S.) 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727-360-7411 sootheoursouls.org Provides complimentary sailing for seriously health-challenged people and their support groups

Spiritual Conditioning Program

153 107th Ave., Treasure Island Pat Jano at 727-324-9222

Small group Bible study

ZOOS/AQUARIUMS

Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center (formerly Alligator Attraction) John’s Pass Village, 12973 Village Blvd. A-D Madeira Beach, 727-329-8751 kissagator.com Explore, learn & kiss a gator

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727-441-1790 cmaquarium.org Rescue, rehab and release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II Through Jan. 7 – Jubilee Celebration

Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813-273-4000 flaquarium.org

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941-388-4441 mote.org January 14 – Sharktoberfest

Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727-391-6211 seasideseabirdsanctuary.org Free. Donations accepted. Tours.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813-935-8552 zootampa.org

CLUBS-SERVICE/SOCIAL

Gulfport Lions Club

Second and fourth Tues. 6:30pm Gulfport Lions Clubhouse 4630 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport 727-709-6694 facebook.com/Gulfport-Lions-Club

Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board

January through March Tues./Thurs./Sat., 10am–noon Pass-A-Grille Park, Ninth & 10th Ave. Member $20/yr., open to public.

Preserve The ‘Burg 727-824-7802 preservetheburg.org Works to educate, advocate, and celebrate all things related to St. Pete’s history.

Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches

Tues., Noon. VFW, 12901 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach facebook.com/RotaryGulfBeaches/

Second Saturday Singers

Second Sat. October through April, 9am–noon

Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Sing songs you love, ages middle school and up bobd@pccumc.org

Senior Solos

Second Mon. except July and August, 1pm, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. Social group of singles 50+ 727-369-5694 pinellaspark.com

Social Club of St. Petersburg

2500 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Bocce, cards, and social events. Open to the public on Mon. and for special events. majordl050@aol.com 727-798-6355 socialclubofsp.org

St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727-753-9731 stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation

St. Petersburg Chess Club

540 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg Open every Fri. for members from 6-11pm; Sun. 2-4pm for group chess lessons and friendly games. Individual lessons available. chessclubjoy.webs.com 727-776-5583

St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers (SPICA)

Third Thur. 7-9pm Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy 19 N, Suite B, Pinellas Park 727-347-4737 facebook.com/SPICA Currently inactive

ARTS & LEISURE

St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club

330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg November to April, Mon., Wed., and Fri. 9:30am. Free lessons available. 727-344-4240/ 416-410-7671 stpetersburglawnbowling.org

St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club

Fri., 7-10pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-2083 stpeteshuffle.com

Suncoast Bonsai Society

Third Sat. 10am Seminole Recreation Center 9100 113th St., Room 210A, Seminole Demos, workshops, evaluations. Bring your own tree. One of oldest bonsai clubs in Florida. 727-209-7974 suncoastbonsaisociety.org

Suncoast Quilting Circle

Works to preserve and promote the art of quilt making. suncoastquiltingcircle.org

Swiss Club

Second Sat. 11:45am, October through May 12425 Sixth St. E, Treasure Island Augie – 727-522-0771 swissclubstpetersburg.com

Tampa Bay Surface Guild

Second Mon., 6:30-8:30pm Good Samaritan Church 6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park Coloring, patterning, structuring and transformation of fabric, fiber, and other materials surfacedesignguild.com

The Contemporaries

Support group of Members of Museum of Fine Arts. Monthly lectures, gatherings and field trips supporting contemporary artists of Tampa Bay. mfastpete.org

The Treasure Island Historical Society

Second Mon., 5pm September through May 151 107th Ave., Suite 2, Treasure Island

727-641-5203 facebook.com/ treasureislandFLhistoricalsociety

Treasure Islettes

Bingo Thursdays 6:30pm, Treasure Island Community Center, 106 154th Ave. Doors open 6pm. Jackpot $200-$250! Free parking, free coffee and tea. Proceeds go to charity and college scholarships. 727-270-3178 treasureislettes.weebly.com

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7-8, St. Pete Beach

Promoting boating safety with a 12week repeating cycle Safe Boating Program, Tues. 7pm Start at any point in cycle.

Warren Webster Building, 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach wow.uscgaux.info/content. php?unit=070-07-08

WordSmitten Writing Workshops

Third Sat., 1-5:30pm, $15/session 800-727-6214 ext 101 wordsmitten.com

CLUBS – ATHLETIC

Clearwater/St. Petersburg Ski Club

Second Tues. 6:30pm, September to May Mike’s Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49th St., Clearwater. Pinellas County’s only ski club. 727-743-3108 snowshark.org

Mad Dogs Triathlon Club

Wed. night swims through summer, 6pm, Hurley Park Shelter, Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727-582-1910 stpetemaddogs.org

Tampa Bay Beach Bums

Beach volleyball for players of all levels Gulfport 727-437-2867 Facebook

St. Pete Road Runners

Member of Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, noncompetitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events.

ARTS & LEISURE

VOLUNTEERING

AARP

Various volunteer opportunities aarp.org/giving-back

Daystar Life Center

1055 28th St. S., St. Petersburg Many volunteer opportunities available. 727-825-0442 facebook.com/DaystarLifeCenter

Empath Health Suncoast Hospice

Locations throughout Pinellas County Training provided Ages 14+ years. empathhealth.org

Friends of Strays 2911 47th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Nonprofit, no-kill shelter 727-522-6566 friendsofstrays.com/home

Hope Villages of America, Inc.

Positions needed at Food Bank, Haven of RCS, Grace House, Thrift Store. Helping families of hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence. 727-443-4031 ext 506 rcspinellas.org/Volunteer/

Marine Exploration Center

Looking for volunteers who are passionate about the marine environment. 727-209-7115 mecstpete.org

Meals on Wheels

13945 Evergreen Ave., Clearwater

Need volunteer drivers to deliver meals. 727-573-9444 neighborly.org

State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program

Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of FL, 14250 49th St. N, Suite 4000, Clearwater. Help abused, abandoned, and neglected children 727-834-3493 guardianadlitem.org

The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.

– Michael Altshuler

St. Petersburg Arts Alliance 100 Second Ave. N, Suite 150 St. Petersburg Help advocate for the arts, empower artists and drive artsrelated economic development. In-person and virtual volunteering opportunities. 727-754-6404 stpeteartsalliance.org

St. Petersburg Free Clinic 863 Third Ave. N, St Petersburg 727-821-1200 ext 114 stpetersburgfreeclinic.org

Tampa Bay Watch 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727-867-8166 tampabaywatch.org

YOGA

Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727-222-6476 Beachyogapinellas.com Year-round resident discount packages Salty Souls Yoga Various locations 727-459-9178 saltysoulsyoga.com

Silver Sneakers Yoga Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach Fri. at 11:15am 727-363-9245 spbrec.com

Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-560-7317

Taught by Awaken 2 Yoga Mon. & Wed. 10:30am

The Centre of St. Pete Beach 7525 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach 727-258-2001 thecentreSPB.com Mon. & Sat. 9-10am Hatha Yoga Wed. 6-7pm Mindful Slow Yoga. Check out wakeupmybody.com for more info and to reserve a spot in person or on Zoom. Yoga Alliance certified eRYT 500 Kripalu trained. yoga teacher.

HEALTH

Depression Bipolar Support Meets at various locations and times. 727-410-1569 dbsatampabay.org/index.html

Jazzercise Exercise Classes Mon. & Wed. 5:30pm Treasure Island City Hall, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island 727-687-6695 www.jazzercise.com

Memory Café – Gulfport Third Mon. 12:15-2pm Neptune Grille, 5501 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727-327-0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813-384-7571 catemcarty@gmail.com

Memory Café – St. Petersburg

Second Mon. 11am-1pm Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727-327-0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813-384-7571 catemcarty@gmail.com

Ostomy Support Group

Last Sun. 2pm

St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life-changing procedure. 727-657-0998 ostomy.org/st-petersburg-flostomy-support-group Meetings suspended

St. Anthony’s Hospital Various seminars and support groups 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg 855-269-4777 baycare.org/events

Walking Club & Memory Café

Third Fri. 10-11am group walk Tyrone Square Mall 11:15am-1pm Memory Café at Red Robin, 6901 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg

For those with memory concerns & their loved ones. RSVP 727-327-0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813-384-7571 catemcarty@gmail.com

Wednesday Walkers

Second and fourth Wed. 9am, varying locations. Sponsored by Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1244

THRIFT SHOPS

Attic Shoppe

316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach

Run by St. Albans Church 727-360-5647 facebook.com/albansministry

CASA Thrift Shop

1011 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg Wed. Seniors 55+ save 25%. Monies raised benefit the victims of domestic violence. Donations greatly appreciated. 727-828-1233 casa-stpete.org

Creative Thrift Art Store (at Creative Clay)

1846 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-825-0515 creativeclay.org/creative-thrift Repurposed art supplies

HEP Thrift Store

1212 N Betty Lane, Clearwater 727-442-9041 ext 330 Facebook.com/hepthriftstore

Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church Thrift Shop

107 16th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. 727-360-5508

Open Tues., Thur., Sat. 9am-noon pagchurch.org/home/thrift-shop/

St. Vincent’s Thrift Shop 5124 22nd Ave. S, Gulfport 727-321-7215

10am-2pm Wed. through Sat. facebook.com/stvinthrift

Church by the Sea Thrift Store 495 137th Ave. Circle, Madeira Beach 727-391-7706

Open Tues/Thur/Sat 10am-2pm Donations accepted churchbythesea.com/thrift-store

New year is the glittering light to brighten the dream-lined pathway of future.

– Munia Khan

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JANUARY ASTROLOGY

Happy New Year! We are starting out this year with Mercury REtrograde through January 18th. REsolutions will be more about REleasing and REsolving before we are able to implement new plans. Energy planet Mars will be in Retrograde until the 12th before its influence is accessible, too. Eclipses come in the spring and fall this year to shake up old patterns and a Venus Retrograde from late July until early September has us rethinking our relationships and values. Lucky Jupiter starts out in Aries but moves on to Taurus in May for the rest of the year. Taskmaster Saturn will leave Aquarius in March and bring its discipline to Pisces for the next two years. Transformation planet Pluto will briefly leave Capricorn in March and visit Aquarius until June. Then it retreats back into Capricorn for the rest of the year to complete the metamorphosis of our personal and global structures.

CAPRICORN: The family grows and gets along well; you want more space at home or redecorate. You are reviewing and evaluating all areas of life until spring; then focus on social affairs and future plans. Conversations become serious and siblings need support for the next two years. Daily life is filled with duties. Sudden changes occur with children or love affairs which enjoy success or new growth in May. Extreme interest in values and finances begins; you manage well. Venus retrograde in summer will have you rearranging finances; beware of sudden speculation or risky ventures. The first fall eclipse initiates modifications in career or position for a new direction. The next eclipse brings out creativity and willingness

ASTROLOGY

by Sarah Lyons - Sirius Systems Astrological Services sarahlyonsastrologer.com | 727.347.4737

“Get Sirius About Your Future”

to take risks financially or emotionally. Situations with children surface for attention.

AQUARIUS: You are restless; enjoy short trips and conversations and enjoy a lively daily routine until spring. Attention then turns to family members and home life. Your career or position may change with the eclipse energy and a balance is needed with the domestic situation. Income and spending will be assessed over the next two years and possessions are streamlined. The spring also begins an ongoing slow metamorphosis into your life on a personal and extreme level. You may become empowered or want to totally change course. Venus retrograde will have you reconnect in personal and professional relationships. The first October eclipse brings new energy options for education and highlights long-distance travel. The next one reveals home and family situations that need attention as well as deep inner needs for security and well-being.

PISCES: The year begins with reconnecting in social life and reviewing goals. You are fortunate financially and your income may increase. Then spring brings a serious tone as you begin to implement new conservative beliefs that give you more security and stability. Health concerns on all levels need to come first now. Responsibilities are great but may come with rewards. You start to uncover subconscious thoughts and patterns that eventually bring a better understanding of frustrations or fears. Venus retrograde can bring a renewed connection in the workplace or assist in releasing indulging habits that affect wellness. The October eclipses first activate resources and support from others. Then communication, short trips, and

siblings play major roles in opportunities for forward progress.

ARIES: Jupiter brings fortune and opportunities to you through April then may increase income which will be unpredictable all year. The April Eclipse challenges your sign to release old patterns. The May Eclipses stimulate finances and resources and may bring endings in general. Responsibilities in social areas continue until March then you may be inclined to go within, work better alone and spend time in introspection. You enjoy creativity on many levels and feel called to help others. Your insight and intuition are vital all year. Career and position are reevaluated and modified through March. April and May bring interest in humanitarian issues, then a focus falls back on personal career transformation. Midsummer reconnecting in love life is necessary. The October Eclipses bring relationship awareness and a final look into your values and earning possibilities going forward.

TAURUS: Your interest in meditation and introspection continues until spring when Jupiter enters your sign. Then, luck, growth, opportunities, and travel are likely for the rest of the year. Your career or position has been evaluated and will likely have changes in early spring. The April Eclipse in Aries assists in clearing out old patterns. The May Eclipse highlights relationships. The Venus retrograde this summer reconnects you to home life and family members. Responsibilities to friends and social groups begin in early spring continuing all year. Your need to help others continues this year. Intuition and sensitivity are also heightened. The October Eclipse in Libra highlights the workplace, duties, and

health, while the Eclipse in Taurus brings new energy and vitality to your sign.

GEMINI: Energy planet Mars has been in your sign stimulating and frustrating you since last fall and leaves by spring. Lucky Jupiter opens doors socially until spring, then assists inner growth and gives protection. Early spring brings a focus on career and position with karmic rewards and penalties with Saturn. Pluto begins to transform your beliefs and finishes necessary endings mid-year onward. The spring Eclipses highlight social interactions and bring changes to the workplace. Health issues may also surface. When Venus retrogrades you reconnect in conversations, short trips, and with siblings. Eclipses in the fall accent romance, recreation, and children; as well as the beginning of a new cycle in private life and inner exploration. Changes in work and health are still a major priority this year.

CANCER: Your year begins with career expansion and opportunities, but energy is limited. Relationships are evaluated with the April eclipse and new doors open socially in personal and professional life. Beliefs will be examined, and teaching may be a new role, but you remain tolerant of others. You will have good financial sense, investigative, and regeneration abilities. Travel may come with duties, obligations. Romance and children bring excitement and the unexpected in the spring. Venus retrograde allows you to reexamine values and financial matters but be careful with spending. The October eclipses bring focus to family matters and the home front itself. Then, new beginnings in your social circle and with future plans begin. Your year ends by reconnecting with partners and associates.

LEO: Opportunities to travel or advance education are in effect until spring, then Jupiter brings growth, success, and recognition to your career. Spring eclipses bring attention to home life with sudden developments likely. Your relationships continue to be evaluated until summer.

April and May bring powerful people into your life. Health and work issues that have plagued you for years will continue to resurface, be transformed, and end with this year. In July all things financial will begin to be addressed and continue for the next two years. You may receive money or handle finances for others. Debts must be accounted for. Venus retro in your sign this summer gives you a look into your values. If considering a makeover wait until the direct motion. The October eclipses accent conversations, daily life, and short trips and put a spotlight on your status, career and advancement.

VIRGO: Resources increase until spring then opportunities for travel that bring luck and success. Learning is increased and your belief system is broadened. Short and long trips and education are accented with the spring eclipses. Career difficulties should subside in March, and you work hard toward your goals. Relationships will solidify or prove to be inadequate over the next two years. April and May bring modifications to the workplace and health issues begin to surface. July and August your energy is high. In the last half of the year, romance is challenged, and children need attention. Venus retrograde will remind you to retreat and recharge; meditate and spend time alone. The October eclipses bring attention to earning and values as well as opening your mind to new ideas.

LIBRA: Partnerships are fortunate and legal affairs go well through April. You are busy finishing up loose ends until spring. Work will be demanding for the next two years, and you may push yourself at the cost of your health. Make a wellness plan you’ll stick to. Romance and interaction with children become intense in the spring bringing transformation to those relationships. The spring eclipses bring endings to partnerships that have lived their life and a focus on values and income.

Venus retrograde reconnects you to friends as you evaluate social connections. The first October eclipse is in your sign initiating new beginnings and self-expression, while letting go of family situations or deep inner issues.

The last eclipse accents resources and financial matters; bringing out whatever needs to be finished or ended.

SCORPIO: Health will improve, and the workplace will be enjoyable until spring. Then relationships open doors and bring fortunate opportunities. Loose ends are attended to until spring. Family obligations continue with more focus on children. Romance becomes serious or ends. The first eclipse helps you let go of duties or work that needs to end. Health matters are revealed. The May eclipse is the last one in your sign for many years. It brings awareness to yourself and opens new paths as you break away from unstable individuals. Your inner world is about to undergo a slow but steady upheaval and bring changes in family relationships. Venus will be retrograde in your career area bringing past support back to assist you. The fall eclipses highlight turning points in health and close relationships.

SAGITTARIUS: Children are successful and romance blossoms until spring when attention moves to the improvements in the workplace and in general health. The eclipses accent decisions on love relationships and may uncover hidden facts. Sudden changes at work or breakthroughs in health are likely. A focus on family obligations also begins in spring and home repairs or improvements. Conversations become deep; siblings bring extreme situations. Venus retrograde could inspire a return trip to a favorite location or a desire to expand your horizons in learning. The first fall eclipse brings new social interactions and a desire to focus on future plans. The next eclipse is the last one to bring awareness to health, work, and duties allowing you to break free from old patterns no longer working.

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ENCOURAGING WORDS

Find the Bliss of Balance In 2023

Not Too Much — Not Too Little

“Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals, and values are in balance.” ~ Brian Tracy

Has the tail been wagging the dog for you in 2022?

Do you feel as if parts of your life have spun a bit out of control?

Much to our chagrin, few will argue that the past year has not been one in which certain areas of our lives may have been pulled (or pushed) a little out of balance. Perhaps now would be a good time to put everything on pause, take a few deep breaths and give ourselves a mental, emotional, and spiritual realignment; a tune-up of sorts. Loving metaphor and stories as I do, I offer the following as a place to begin:

As Buddha sat under the Bodhi Tree waiting for enlightenment, two musicians were arguing about the sound they were trying to get from their stringed instrument and distracted him. He was weak and tired from not eating or taking care of his body, but he wanted to see what was causing the commotion, and so he dragged himself closer to hear them. One musician would tighten the strings and the other would cry, “Not too tight, because you will break the string.” The other would counter by saying, “Not too loose because the string will only buzz and rattle; in the middle is just right.” The master heard the wisdom in their argument and declared, “That’s it! That’s the key… perfect balance!” Not too tight yet not too loose, not too high yet not too low, not too in yet not too out. The middle path is the way!

The quintessential question is, do you see yourself in any part of this description of imbalance? If so, Buddha’s insights may be of help. Perhaps seeking the middle path is

By Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones

a practice to explore in 2023. Perfect balance: It means not too much, not too little; in the middle is just right. Living in balance will produce an exquisite life where wholeness and deep inner peace are the order of the day.

As a mindfulness practice, consider these six areas of your life as strings on an instrument you play daily: 1. Spirituality

Physical Health

Emotional and Mental Health

Relationships

Prosperity and Job Satisfaction

Free Time, Avocation, and Self-expression

Invest some time today to explore which of these six strings may need tightening (more attention) and which may need loosening (less attention) to create a balanced life. Creating harmony and balance in your life requires your participation with a willingness to re-prioritize certain things if necessary; you are the conductor – a director of energy – but first you have to be the non-judgmental observer.

Witness the direction in which energy moves in your daily life; what requires tightening and loosening?

Then become a conscious, intentional participant by taking the appropriate action. If you require some support from a mentor or therapist, ask for it.

Make 2023 the year of commitment to fine-tune the instrument called your life; it will amaze you at how harmonious and smooth your new year can be when it is in perfect balance.

Not too much, not too little, indeed; in the middle really is just right.

Peace, Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones • Copyright © 2022 - DMJ Presentations LLC • www.DennisMerrittJones.com

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