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CONTENTS

COVER STORY

Something Saintly This Way Comes

New boutique hotel/restaurant hits the beach BY PETER ROOS

FEATURES

Flood Erosion Strategies

Shopping Paradise

Home Cooking

Summer market season guide

Coast Brothers’s Keto products/recipe BY PETER ROOS

Artists & Writers

SPB’s ideas can help other beaches Bill DeYoung, local film news BY STEVE TRAIMAN

Rooftop Dining, Sunset Views

BY NANETTE WISER

Music & Nightlife

Bird’s eye dining & drinking hotspots Wayne Levy, Rebekah Pulley, BY NANETTE WISER Groovy Bands

STORIES

OCC Roadhouse & Museum

Cool new dining/entertainment venue BY NANETTE WISER

BY NANETTE WISER

LIFE IN PARADISE

Adventures in Paradise

Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Miami Art Deco BY NANETTE WISER

Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer

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DEPARTMENTS Publisher’s Message...............6 Tidbits......................................8 The Worry Tree........…………11 Hanging Around...... …………12 Downtown Concierge............24 Property Law.........................30 Spirits.....................................31 Live Life Better ……………32 Health & Wellness.................35 Art News................................40 Book Nook……………………42 Arts & Leisure...................45-55 Events...............................46-54 What’s Hot: Tarot…………….51 Pet Health..............................56 ECO.......................................57 Astrology..........................58, 60 Classified Ads........................59 Encouraging Words...............62

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Habana Café Library/City Hall Art Village Boulevard Shoppe

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Custom Cafe Smith & Associates Resort Realty Library/City Hall Nori Thai Sushi Agave Mexican Mickie’s Ice Cream Baird Realty TBB Chamber ReMax Preferred Dolphin Landings Cafe Soleil Dolphin Bch Resort

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Volume 27 Number 6 • June-July 2021 PUBLISHERS Peter Roos | Marketing & Sales sales@paradisenewsfl.com Renee Roos | Creative Director info@paradisenewsfl.com

Time Flies Whether You’re Having Fun or Not… We have gotten more comments about May’s publisher’s message, after I started getting mushy over our upcoming 50th wedding anniversary. People asked to know more about us. OK. When I was young, I was always ahead of my age group. My mother talked my way into kindergarten at age 4 and I graduated high school in Ottawa before my 17th birthday after taking 9th and 10th grades together in an experimental accelerated program. I remember being told on numerous occasions “don’t be in a hurry to grow up, time goes faster the older you get.”

EDITORIAL Nanette Wiser - Executive Editor wiser86@gmail.com Steve Traiman - Feature Editor traimancreativecopy@gmail.com

I had a hard time understanding that concept then, but looking back I have to agree. It used to seem like birthdays and holidays were a long way off, now it is amazing how soon they are back. The other saying “time flies when you are having fun” is also true. Twenty-seven years of publishing and 50 years of married life seems to have passed in virtually no time.

ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Janet Nummi

Sometimes I think I live a charmed life. I met my 22-year-old soulmate at the tender age of 19 and had the wisdom to know she was the one for me, and to lie about my age. We celebrated my 24th birthday together 4 months before I told her I was really 19. In the ensuing 50 years I have outgrown lying about my age.

CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS Arts & Leisure & Events - Buddy Baker Art News - Caron Schwartz

ADVERTISING REPS Gigi Grimshaw Linda Motzenbecker

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones | Sarah Lyons Michael Moses Jr. Ryan Baker, MD | Dr. Scot Trefz, DVM Tom Broderson, ESQ

When people ask us, what is the secret of having 50 or more happy years together, I tell them whenever we disagree about something we say, “You’re probably right.” Few things are worth fighting about anyway. Most people forget why they fought. Life is short. Life isn’t fair. Life is what you make it. You live in Paradise. Learn to enjoy it. This issue, we feature 1,001 events, galleries, museums, restaurants, shops, fitness and recreation ideas and vacay suggestions. Our columnists advise on health, wellness, home improvement, what’s in your stars and more. It is truly a pleasure for us to publish Paradise NEWS, the 27-year-young news magazine for the residents of and visitors to TripAdvisor’s #1 Beach Destination, and home of the world-famous St. Petersburg Pier, now in its third generation. We learned long ago that if you enjoy your work, there is much less stress, it almost feels like play. Here are a couple others who accomplished great things because they loved their work. Kudos to Peter Clark of Tampa Baywatch for his great non-profit, working to save Tampa Bay and educate the youth through their terrific Discovery Center at the Pier. Kudos to John Collins, retiring founder of the St. Pete Arts Alliance who changed the city forever, in spite of everything.

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Sustainability in the face of global warming and sea level rise is a topic we will hear about again. We are proud to present as our feature story this month, St. Pete Beach’s plan for an integrated flood prevention program. Hurricane season is here. We have often written extensively about preparedness for storms. This year we chose to provide the information online. It is a good reason to check out www.paradisenewsfl.com. While you are there, you can subscribe for free to our Thursday email newsletter, with our top suggestions for things each weekend. You can also subscribe to a print edition which gets to everyone in the mail around the 15th by design. Thank you for reading and responding to what you see in the Paradise NEWS. We are truly grateful. Have an awesome Father’s Day and a great 4th of July. Remember “Time flies whether you are having fun or not.”

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By Peter Roos Mitchell Shenkman and Mike Braddy of Rotary of The Gulf Beaches hand $1,000 donation to Erin Authier, executive director of the Guardian ad Litem Foundation. GULFPORT________________________

After a successful stint along the St. Petersburg bayfront, the autonomous shuttle AVA began another test this week in Dunedin, where free rides will be offered through the summer. AVA is short for Autonomous Vehicle Advantage. AVA riders in Dunedin will experience a different automated vehicle than the one used in St. Petersburg, which carried nearly 5,000 riders over five months. The ongoing testing is a partnership between the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and BEEP, and it receives funding from the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA). GULF BEACHES_____________________

Neptune Grill is Thriving One of Gulfport’s signature restaurants is Neptune Grille, across from the Casino’s west side. It’s a casual Greek and seafood restaurant with water views, live music & an outdoor bar. Greek salads, flaming cheese, gyro platters, classic Greek & seafood entrees. Liquor, beer or wine are available, and you can dine indoors or out. There’s usually a breeze and some shade in the afternoons.

SKYWAY MARINA____________________ A new active senior living community is coming soon to the Skyway Marina District. Sarasota-based LifeStar Living closed on a 5.25-acre property at 4595 34th St S for $9 million. The site is currently home to a self-storage facility and an Ace Hardware. The first phase of the Manhattan is estimated to cost $125 million and will be comprised of over 80 condo-style homes with modern coastal finishes. Each unit will include 1,050 to 2,600 square feet of living space. The nine-story building will feature high-end amenities and services, including indoor and outdoor dining venues, an outdoor pool, nature paths, a fitness center and spa, 24-hour security, valet services, and priority access to healthcare services that include assisted living and memory care. Later this year, hundreds of new residents will soon call the Skyway Marina District home. Pre-leasing began this month for Marina Walk, a 245-unit apartment community located just south of The Manhattan. Additionally, Starbucks and Tropical Smoothie Café will be opening alongside Marina Walk in an outparcel building fronting 34th Street South.

PINELLAS COUNTY__________________ St. Pete Beach Mayor Al Johnson is the president of the Barrier Island Government Council, the “Big C”, this year, so the group is meeting at St. Pete Beach’s Community Centre in the afternoon of the last Tuesday of each month. The Big C, incorporated in 1990, is a governmental council including 11 municipalities residing on the west coast of Florida, from St. Pete Beach to Clearwater, including: Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Clearwater, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island. Visit www.barrier islandscouncil.com/reps.php for more info.

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Breeze Airways is flying Tampa International Airport to Charleston, South Carolina. Founded by Jet Blue founder David Neeleman, Breeze Airways will eventually fly 39 nonstop routes between 16 cities. Flights began Thursday, May 27, with routes between Tampa, Charleston and Hartford, Connecticut. Other destinations will be added weekly through July. When its schedule is complete, Breeze will fly 10 nonstop routes to and from Tampa including Louisville, Oklahoma City and Richmond, Virginia.

The Addison Skyway Marina, a 308-unit luxury apartment community, and Sur Club, a 296-unit resort-style apartment complex, are also under construction. Lastly, Skyway Lofts, an affordable housing community, broke ground last year and will bring another 65 units to the neighborhood in 2022.

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TIDBITS SOUTH PASADENA__________________ South Pasadena Community Church is bringing its popular Craft & Treasure Sale back Saturday, August 14th. Vendors are being auditioned for the event, which is being held carefully, with the knowledge all of us should be vaccinated by then. Please contact Barbara Posey at 727-381-2499 ext 214. ST. PETE BEACH_____________________

The Best Pot On The Beach The only Florida franchise of the Outer Banks Boil Company is open, behind the elevator in the Courtyard at Dolphin Village, 4655 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727-357-BOIL (2645) They offer dinners, take-out (you steam) or catering (we steam) complete with cajun sausage, bliss potatoes, corn on the cob, and your choice of delicious seafood items. Add-ons include NC BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, cornbread and key lime pie. Visit www.OuterBanks SeafoodCompany.com Sewer pipe installation is complete on Boca Ciega Drive and planning is underway for paving from 75th north from the Community Center past Gulf Beaches Elementary School. Resident input is being solicited for repaving suggestions. Phase III of the installation of a new sanitary sewer pipe continues to impact traffic on Gulf Boulevard. Phase III will open a large trench and connect the two pipes from Bore Pit 1 to Bore Pit 2. Phase III is expected to be complete and the detour removed at the 10

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By Peter Roos end of June. The installer expects to return in September to connect the new pipe to the lift station across the southbound lanes. ST. PETERSBURG____________________ Bayfront, Johns Hopkins All Children’s get Pier naming rights Bayfront Health St. Petersburg will pay $750,000 over five years for naming rights to the Tilted Lawn, while Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital will pay $250,000 over five years to put its name on the tram that travels the length of the Pier. Bayfront, acquired last year by Orlando Health, wants to demonstrate continuing support of and commitment to the city. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital sees The Pier as a healthy children’s destination. Lykes Bros., one of the oldest and largest agribusinesses in Florida, is putting a big bet on the future of farming as it invests in Brick Street Farms, an urban farm and market in St. Petersburg. Lykes will take a 20 percent ownership stake in Brick Street Farms because of the deal, said Mallory Dimmitt, vice president of strategic partnerships at Lykes. Brick Street Farms will use the investment to accelerate the expansion of Brick Street Farms hubs, an all-inclusive onsite farming and retail shopping experience in urban cores, said Shannon O’Malley, founder and CEO. The company has self-contained, environmentally sustainable THRIVE containers that will be placed in each hub. Each hub will grow between 16 to 20 acres of farmland on one-third acre lots. TAMPA___________________________ Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival resumes July 6-24 at Barness Hall on the USF Tampa Campus. The tuition-free festival brings together 36 of the world’s aspiring collegiate pianists, who are selected from an extensive list of applicants world-wide. This summer four Tampa Bay area pianists will get

a taste of RPPF. Tuition for students is covered by Rebecca Penneys Friends of Piano, a non-profit 501c3 organization, supported entirely by private donations. The students are joined by 21 world-class faculty, who work closely with students over the 19-day festival, providing a semester’s worth of private lessons, nightly master classes, special topic classes, faculty presentations, performance opportunities, and abundant practice time on Steinway pianos. Although the opportunity brings requests to audition from around the globe, four Tampa Bay pianists are included in the festival this year. It is not all work. The Shell Island shuttle has been booked for a dolphin watch trip. For info on supporting RPPF and Rebecca Penneys Friends of Piano: www.rebeccapenneyspiano festival.org/support-contact/ WUSF Wins Three Regional Murrow Awards For Election and Health Coverage WUSF was recognized for its coverage of the 2020 presidential election, along with an Excellence in Innovation award for The State We’re In and an award in the News Series category for Committed, a look at Florida’s Baker Act. Allegiant is launching six new nonstop routes this summer, and two will connect St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport with Bentonville, Arkansas, and Provo, Utah. The new offerings from Allegiant include two routes to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), which Allegiant will serve for the first time in its history.

THE WORRY TREE! Anonymous

There’s a well-circulated story called “The Worry Tree or The Trouble Tree” that would be a great lesson for many of us in these challenging times. It involves a craftsman hired to renovate a farmhouse. A flat tire had made him an hour late getting there in the morning. His electric drill had quit and when he had just finished a rough first day on the job, his ancient one-ton truck refused to start. While his employer drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, they went in to meet his family together. As they walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands.

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When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss. Afterward they walked to the car, they passed the tree and the employer’s curiosity got the better of him. ‘Oh, that’s my trouble tree,’ the craftsman replied. ‘I know I’ll sometimes have troubles on the job, but one thing’s for sure, those troubles don’t belong in the house with my wife and the children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again.’ ‘Funny thing is,’ he smiled,’ when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there aren’t nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance. We all need a Worry tree! _______________________________________________________

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LETTERS

Congratulations as you count the days until your actual 50th Anniversary! I loved reading the article and seeing the pictures of both of you, looking healthy, happy, and full of energy and creativity. That’s a pretty good sign that you are enjoying each other and what you are together doing in producing Paradise News! The magazine is a wonderful resource keeping readers and followers abreast of all the reasons we love spending time in this fabulous part of Florida. I’ve forwarded the online version to folks considering whether to make this part of Florida home for at least part of each year, so the magazine certainly has wings beyond our beach communities! Here’s to many more years of enjoying the companionship of marriage and partnership in producing a fine quality publication. Cheers, and again, congratulations! SYDNI ANN SHOLLENBERGER, APR Public Relations Consulting 4681 First Street NE, Number 310, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 Cell: 727-741-6012 Land: 727-550-0096 Email: wel1dys@gmail.com, indys1@me.com

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Hanging Around By Caron Schwartz

“You’ve never been to the Chattaway!” Such was the response I got to my innocent “where?” when talking with a friend not that long ago. So when Covid finally abated enough for my parents to safely venture from their assisted living facility, they wanted nothing so much as a restaurant meal. No time like the present for the Chattaway. The location was a joy. Plenty of parking in a dirt lot surrounded by gaily painted bathtubs full of flowers and shrubs. No curbs to worry about, and a walker-friendly bridge over the koi pond. Seating galore at picnic and regular tables on an amply shaded patio. As we were debating where to sit, we were approached by a gracious, gregarious woman who guided us to a round table and helped my dad maneuver from his walker to a comfortable chair. (We later discovered she was Jill Frers, a Brit who had founded the restaurant more than 60 years ago.)

The delightful ambiance, delicious food, and pitcher of beer left us feeling quite jolly. We vowed to return and check out the English tearoom inside. So, when my sister arrived from England (where she’s lived since before the Thatcher administration) we could think of nothing more fitting than the Chattaway. Leaving dad to fend for himself, my mom, sister, and I piled into my other sister’s car for the 10-minute jaunt down 22nd Ave. S to the bathtub-bedecked bistro.

Again, we were greeted by Jill, who suggested we escape the heat and dine in the tearoom. As we sat at the lace-dollied table we admired the decor – teapots and cups, portraits, posters, statues, hats, maps, and plenty of Wedgwood china tchotchkes – all redolent of Old Blighty. Another fabulous meal was had. The Chattaway 358 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-1594 www.thechattaway.com

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& Museum and Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson are rumbling full-throttle toward their combined Grand Opening Weekend, scheduled for June 25-27. The OCC Road House & Museum is a massive new restaurant and entertainment venue from Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers fame, and area hospitality executive Keith Overton. Based on Teutul’s wildly popular OCC brand, the Road House is located on a 9.5-acre complex adjacent to the new Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson, one of the top performing Harley-Davidson dealerships in the nation. The two new neighboring businesses are joining forces to throw “the biggest party of 2021” in celebration of their official openings. “It’s been a wild ride to get here, but now it’s time to celebrate all the hard work, planning and dedication of the teams that are making this day a reality, and Paul Sr., Bert and I agreed that calls for one hell of a party,” said Keith Overton, owner and developer of the OCC Road House & Museum.“We’ve put together an event everyone will love – OCC fans, Harley fans, and anyone who loves good food, music, memorabilia, and fun.” The Grand Opening Weekend kicks off June 25 at 4pm with a private ticketed event to showcase the OCC Road House & Museum and the state-of-the-art showroom of Bert’s Barracuda HarleyDavidson. The evening will include concert performances by country music star David Lee Murphy, known for such hits as “Dust on the Bottle” and “Party Crowd,” and Tobacco Road. Ticketed guests will be among the first to enjoy featured food and

drinks from the OCC Road House menu. VIP tickets $50/ person; general admission $20/person. www.shop.occroadhouse.com/ collections/grand-opening On Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27 the OCC Road House & Museum and Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson are open to the public with free tours and live music from Horses Wild, Florida Country, The Little Kings, Doug South Band and more. Visitors can tour the new stateof-the-art showroom and motor clothing showcase at Bert’s Barracuda Harley Davidson dealership, along with all the latest 2021 models. Guests will also be able to check out the new OCC Road House & Museum, which will be decked out with a fleet of Paul Sr.’s custom choppers featured on the hit Discovery Network series “American Chopper,” along with hundreds of rare items from his vast collection of biker memorabilia, many never before seen by the public. The $7 million restaurant and museum will be packed with motorcycle memorabilia Paul Sr. has personally collected over 30 years, including an enormous “patch wall” with tens of thousands of patches from members of the military and first responders over the years. Overton and Paul Sr. welcome military personnel and first responders, past and present, to help continue to fill the patch wall and tribute area with their personal keepsakes, leaving their mark for others to see. An Orange

County Choppers Wall of History will feature custom choppers in a “chronology of chrome” detailing the brand’s more than 20-year evolution. Honoring Paul Sr.’s love of animals, a portion of the museum will be dedicated to the hundreds of animals he and his family have saved over the years, as well as to no-kill shelters they support in New York and Tampa Bay. The museum’s store features official OCC Road House Nation clothing and OCC “Dog House” Nation items for their pets. Proceeds from pet retail sales and dedicated events will support local no-kill shelters and animal adoption organizations. With more than 11,000 square feet of indoor space, the family-friendly OCC Road House & Museum will be one of the area’s largest full-service restaurants, with indoor and outdoor seating for more than 370 guests to enjoy a full menu of classic American fare. The restaurant will also feature a massive 25,000-square-foot pavilion for concerts, outdoor dining, a billiards hall, shuffleboard tables, floor games, steel darts, ringer games, foosball and other entertainment and a retail store loaded with merchandise and collectibles for bikers, friends, and fans. www.shop.occroadhouse.com 10575 49th St. North, Clearwater

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Something SAINTly This Way Comes by Peter Roos

The Saint, a new boutique resort exhibiting a chic Miami Beach or Riviera feel has taken its place with a sunset view on the north edge of St. Pete Beach’s Boutique Hotel district. On the second-floor, sunset-view deck, of The Saint is a promising new bar and restaurant, 82 Degrees, which plans to serve food all day from breakfast to bedtime. Fresh, locally sourced coastal fare, hand-squeezed craft cocktails, fine wine and spirits will be served on the sunset deck and poolside in an exclusive waterside garden. The owners obviously are aiming their appeal equally at locals and visitors alike, creating a space inviting to regulars and a home away from home for visitors. Taking a cue from St. Petersburg’s famous mural tour, the Saint features a Vitale Brothers’ mural on the building’s north side. “It was my dream to have as much natural elements in one place as possible,” said one of The Saint’s owners, Jennifer Varsha. “We have the fire, stone, waterfalls and the breeze. We love the fire bar concept and want 82 Degrees to become the locals’ place to be, to toast the sunset, but also to sit down, relax and enjoy a delightful bite for breakfast or brunch, with superb cappuccinos, mimosas and more.” The menu looks to be amazing featuring seafood, sensational salads, eclectic dishes and farm to fork delights beautifully prepared and presented. Craft beers and a curated wine list enhance the dining experience.

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The Saint will be family-friendly, with open-air atmosphere, featuring live music and a premium full bar. Craft bartenders will offer innovative libations and contribute to the fun, sexy, laid back, yet upscale beach vibe. Executive Chef Andrew Silas has joined the team of 82 Degrees with the goal to make each meal a guest enjoys one worth remembering. Silas has been a chef in the Bay Area for the past decade and has become his own culinary enigma in the local foodie scene. His food often invokes a visceral reaction, inviting the guest to live inside the memory of the experience for an indeterminate length of time. The hotel has been completely redesigned from the vintage hotel concept gone modern and boutique. The furnishings, while sleek and modern, deliver all that one would need in a home away from home. Top of the line linens, backlit bathroom mirrors, room darkening curtains, Smart TVs, in-room safes, in-room coffee and tea service, in-room robe & slippers, smart alarm clocks, and so much more! Several rooms sport a nice view of the ocean, pool or courtyard area. Outdoor games such as connect 4, Jenga, bean bag toss/corn hole, and more will be available for poolside entertainment.

Guests enjoy complimentary use of pool towels, beach wagons, beach chairs, and beach cruiser bikes during their stay. Every detail chosen by the owner/developers was made with the goal of achieving 5-star hotel status. You can bet, this boujee boutique hotel will not disappoint! The Saint Hotel (727) 360-0120 | info@thesainthotel.com 7201 Sunset Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 www.thesainthotel.com www.eatat82.com

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Rooftop Dining, Sunset Views Popping up all across America, rooftop bars and dining with priceless sunset views are all the rage. Sarasota’s KOJO will open on the third floor of Central Park St. Pete food hall, featuring Asian/Euro fusion flavors from China, Japan and Korea. Here are some of our favorite aeries for frolicking. Billy’s Stone Crab, Seafood & Lobster Restaurant: With music in The Loft Bar daily at 5:30, awesome specials and early bird dinners, succulent oysters, shrimp and scallops, it’s always 5:00 here. Tierra Verde BRGR Kitchen + Bar: Custom seasoned burger grinds, paired with hand-cut fries and house-made sauces, eclectic cocktails and the best Bloody on the beach. Treasure Island

Caddy’s: Good food, live music and strong drinks at the new MB location overlooking the Gulf and always a hit with visitors. Madeira Beach, Gulfport, Treasure Island Ember Rooftop Lounge @ Cambria Hotel: The perfect spot for cocktails, small bites and catching up with the girls. Madeira Beach The Canopy @ Birchwood Inn: Oo la la, this dazzling lounge is DTSP’s hotspot featuring air-conditioned alfresco bar, private cabanas, fire pits, living room seating, high top tables and voluptuous bay views. Enjoy fresh-fruit infused libations, hand-crafted cocktails, seasonal flatbreads, sliders and apps. Downtown St. Pete Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille: With a second location opening in Tyrone’s Green Iguana, this fabulous Naples and Pier

restaurants’ famed Floribbean seafood and snappy drinks on St. Pete Pier serves up sensational views. Downtown St. Pete Fusion Hotel: Good drinks, simple menu and awesome view of TI from the rooftop bar. Treasure Island Hi-FI Rooftop Bar @The Fenway: The speakeasy serves classic cocktails with a twist and jazzy names such as the Fenway Sunset (Prohibition Gin, elderflower, lemon & simple syrup), craft beers, wine, a small menu (flatbreads, salads, clam and grits) and live music/jazz. Dunedin Jimmy’s Crowe’s Nest @ Pierhouse 60: One of the best parties in town with a free shot at nightly sunset celebration, frozen tiki drinks, wings, Buffalo chicken dip and tasty apps. Clearwater Beach Jimmy’s On The Edge @ The Edge Hotel: Huge rooftop patio with happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm featuring discounts on draft beer, Rail mixed drinks, house wines, $6 margaritas/pina coladas and 25% off appetizers. Clearwater Beach Level 11 and Spinners @Bellweather Beach Resort: While Bongo’s on the beach is currently open, the rooftop aeries will reopen later this summer with a stunning remodel of both venues and the hotel, formerly Grand Plaza. St. Pete Beach Mad Beach Fish House: Casual tiki patio, live music, Floribbean seafood and awesome drinks, especially the Cucumber Mint Lemonade, a refreshing mixture of cucumber, mint, simple syrup, lemonade with Tanqueray or Tito. Marina Cantina: Unique yummy Mexican dishes (short rib empanadas, ahi tuna tostada, seafood enchilada, shrimp and scallop ajillo) and killer margaritas, especially the Feelin’ Peachy (Milagro reposado, peach puree, tamarind, fresh lime juice, agave). Clearwater Beach Pier Tiki: Rooftop modern twist on the classic tiki bar from the Birchwood creative

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culinary owners serving stylish frozen mai tais and daiquiris, sweet empanadas, flatbreads and the best black bean burger in town. Downtown St. Pete Rooftop @ Berkeley Beach Club: With an all-seafood menu (raw bar, smoked fish, crab louis, smoked salmon carpaccio, charcuterie) from acclaimed chef Marty Blitz, artisan cocktails and a nouveau old Florida vibe, it’s THE place to be Tues.-Fri. 4pm and Sat.-Sun. 2pm open till past sunset. Pass-a-Grille Teak @ St. Pete Pier: Sensational salads, seafood, pasta and my fave - coconut shrimp, spiced popcorn and pina colada sauce with spectacular views of the city and water. Downtown St. Pete

360 Rooftop Lounge @ Hotel Zamora: Cabanas on a first come first serve basis, with glorious views, Mediterranean cuisine and curated cocktails in this Spanish-style mini-castle overlooking both the Gulf and Bay. St. Pete Beach Vantage Rooftop Bar @ Karol Hotel: Enjoy tantalizing cocktails and Chef Tony Bonanno’s delish boutique menu, alluring charcuterie and seafood, no surprise given his stints at Bascom’s Chop House and Café Ponte. Clearwater Vista at the Top @ Residence Inn Marriott: Listen to live music Wed.-Sat. 6-9pm while noshing pulled pork or pastrami sliders, tuna poke and sweet-hot Korean style wings. Indulge in boutique sips such as Work The Petal (Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, Club Soda, Jack Rudy Elderflower Tonic Syrup, Flowers) and Spanish G&T (Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin, Manzanilla Sherry, Jack Rudy Tonic, Mint, Lemon Peel). Happy hour Mon.-Thurs. 2-5pm, Fri.-Sun. noon-5pm. Tierra Verde ParadiseNewsFL.com | JUNE-JULY 2021

ST. PETE BEACH NEW FLOOD PROTECTION STRATEGY

Good Model for ALL Tampa Bay Communities Story by STEVE TRAIMAN

A comprehensive water threats protection strategy soon to be implemented by St. Pete Beach could be an excellent model for all other Tampa Bay communities with waterfront flooding problems. The strategy was initially proposed by SPB public works director Mike Clarke in February and city manager Alex Rey confirmed to Paradise News, “the commission approved a series of work orders for each area at a late April commission meeting.” At that Feb. 9 commission meeting, Clarke said, “The city has to expand its approach to mitigate water threats that include all water sources. Through the years 2018 to 2020 there was a growing observation by many residents and staff that the city is experiencing increasingly higher localized flooding caused by natural phenomena occurrences, including abnormally high regular tides, king tides and sea level rise, and in some instances, flooding was exacerbated by rain events. “Due to these observations, the city changed its policy in mid-2020 to prepare projects to mitigate flooding from bay tidal events, instead of localized flooding from rain events. The most recent data shows that it appears we have reached a pivot point of how we should proceed with our analysis of defending against tide-stormwater inundation and sea level rise.” 20

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Rather than continue with historical parallel stormwater master planning efforts, he explained the new approach is to combine projects into one comprehensive water threats protection strategy, with three levels of urgency – a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, 15 years out to 2035, and 30-plus years to 2050 and beyond. He suggested the new strategy to dealing with stormwater will allow the city to develop a comprehensive approach that can be implemented over time. Clarke continued, “Engineers will track the flow of water to identify where and how it flows inland, and then develop mitigation strategies. In general, water will enter the inland portion of the island, thereby causing disruption by flowing through the existing stormwater conveyance system; it will surge over existing seawalls and other barrier structures, and it will flow through the Gulf sand dune system. It will back up in the existing conveyance system during extreme precipitation events.

NEW STRATEGY DETAILS “As more information is analyzed and compiled, the city will still identify the location for recommended mitigation and its cost. Discussion will include the public and private responsibilities to bear those costs. The city’s long-term stormwater plan will be updated into a water threats protection strategy. The analysis will center on threats to the island including transportation mobility and access-egress, street flooding, critical infrastructure protection, and private property preservation.”

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Clarke also told commissioners five geographical areas have been identified for study. “We should align our engineering analysis to these geographic areas,” he said, “and identify the sources and arrival points to engineer imaginative defensive strategies. Finally, defensive strategies in geographical proximities must be interconnected to provide a single comprehensive island strategy.” Areas on the island earmarked for study in the 2021 fiscal year budget include: An expansion of the city’s initial study of street flooding in the Don CeSar and Boca Ciega Isle neighborhood … The northern section of the city will have a continuation of analysis from Madrid-CPWG and new task orders given to Kimley-Horn to study flooding issues ... An ongoing seawall study conducted by Cardno will be expanded in Pass-A-Grille … Direct threats to Gulf Boulevard from the Gulf of Mexico will be studied by George F. Young, with a water surge and overtopping sand dune threat from the Gulf analyzed by Kimley Horn; the firm will map all FDEP permits that allow sand dune destruction … and research will also be conducted to assess water threat scenarios, and either validate existing seawall height requirements or make recommendations. Clarke also suggested additional funding approaches should be explored including grants, fees, environmental bonds, private-public partnerships and others. Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 12 signed a bill that establishes the Resilient Florida Grant Program, available to local communities for flood and sea level mitigation. Options like this are included in the overall comprehensive water threats protection strategy, City Manager Alex Rey confirmed.

KEY ACTIONS CONFIRMED At the April 27 meeting, commissioners approved several projects and studies, and necessary funding, including: 1. Amending the authorization of repairs to include concrete stormwater structures and inlets throughout the city. 2. Authorizing performance of outfall cleaning and clearing/maintenance services for drains. 3. Performing Boca Ciega Isle Drive stormwater improvements with Rowland Inc., for $251,527.41. 4. Proactively replacing aging reclaimed water laterals beneath the roadways that are scheduled for replacement. 5. Authorizing the utilization of the existing agreement with Rowland, Inc., to address current and future expenditures for emergency repairs on the city’s sanitary sewer system. Having a pre-authorized contractor mobilized to make the repairs increases the city’s responsiveness to address these issues.

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6. Authorizing the study of the comprehensive water threat of sea level rise (SLR), king tides, and storm activity as they impact transportation mobility, critical infrastructure operations, and private property. The Gulf sand beach will be addressed separately. 7. The final reports will provide recommendations to protect the island from water threats and provide costs. 8. The Commission approved the costs of water threats analysis task orders for: Cardno, Inc. for $49,989 … Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for $49,550 … Madrid-CPWG Inc., for $49,998 … and Halff Associates, Inc., for $50,000.

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Once the full study analysis is completed, all recommendations will be presented to the commission. At that time, additional community forums will be scheduled to discuss findings, recommendations, and plans.

MAYOR AL JOHNSON OVERVIEW Commenting on the overall impact of the city’s new comprehensive water threats protection strategy, Mayor Alan Johnson told Paradise News, “The city of St. Pete Beach is a barrier island that is inherently susceptible to flooding from various sources. In the past our efforts at mitigation concentrated on our stormwater drainage system infrastructure. “In recent years several of our neighborhoods have experienced ‘sunny day’ flooding caused by abnormally high tides. Occurring more frequently as sea levels rise, these ‘king tides’ are particularly problematic as the salt water is more damaging to lawns, shrubbery and vehicles than stormwater. Our response to this type of flooding is different than handling water from storms. “In a continuing effort to be proactive, the city has changed its approach and is examining all ‘water threats’ together, regardless of source, and coordinating responses to these threats. This long-range view has the inherent advantage of creating a phased approach to address flooding sources in stages, along with changing conditions, spreading the cost of our response over multiple budget cycles. “SPB has divided the city into several zones and has contracted with four consultants to address flooding in each of these areas, coordinating their results in a collaborative effort to 22

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arrive at the best path forward. We expect that some of the actions recommended by the team of consultants will be costly and require a long-term effort to implement. However, we are confident there will also be near-term projects that can be accomplished to begin addressing the various threats to the immediate benefit of our residents and businesses. “Water will always be a concern to the city as much as it is a source of enjoyment to our lives here. We will continue to explore better ways to co-exist with this feature of our environment that helps make SPB such a special place to call home. “We will share the results of our initiative with the many other waterfront communities that are experiencing similar problems.” [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to St. Pete Beach Mayor Alan Johnson, City Manager Alex Rey, Public Works Director Mike Clarke and Public Information Officer Sarah Laracuente, and prior information from Tampa Bay Newspapers.] [Feature editor Steve Traiman is president of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman, providing professional business writing services since 1993. He can be reached via email to traimancreativecopy@gmail.com or by phone to 727-363-7531.]

DOWNTOWN CONCIERGE Roasters steps from Beach Dr., serving freshly roasted whole bean coffee, healthy snacks, smoothies, juice, healthy food options (gluten free and vegan bakery bites). Beautifully decorated with live plants, murals, and a pink sofa, the exquisite style and curated drinks from sustainable sources light up the Plaza Tower 1st floor.

Downtown St. Pete’s visibility is soaring in national magazines. American Bungalow Magazine featured Historic Kenwood and The Craftsman House. A great way to explore Kenwood is to start with breakfast at café/bakery Sammy + Paco’s, from Lolita’s Wine Market owners. Order the Egg Sammy, gently pressed with bacon, fried egg, grilled onions, heirloom tomatoes, avo mash, ancho-pimento on Cuban bread. Hungry for more DTSP adventure? Start here.

DINE Chef Jeffery Jew, alumnus of Bravo’s Top Chef and winner of Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games, will be opening the Nordic and Asian-inspired Lingr this summer with a beautiful outdoor patio and farm to fork cuisine. Delectable DalMoros St. Pete is now serving fresh pastas and homemade sauces with each meal served in to-go boxes and ready within minutes. Celebrity chef Robert Hesse and chef Craig Munroe hope to open the 2nd Fo’Cheezy Twisted Meltz this June on 3rd St. N.

I’m digging the Warehouse District’s Chelsea St. Pete’s for savory java, matcha, chai, and baked goods (stuffed croissant sandwich, coffee cake) and gift shop with hip jewelry, kitchen fixins’ and décor. Sip sustainably at Paradeco Coffee 24

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Gluten, vegan and allergy friendly HaleLife Bakery’s new location in downtown St. Pete features elegant pastries and a custom-to-order menu bakery goods with national delivery including cupcakes, donuts, cinnamon rolls, cakes, breads and more. I love the blueberry lavender donut and cookie dough bites. Pure Martini Bar will open this summer in the 16th St. North Vantage whipping up imaginative hand-crafted cocktails (Lavender Fizz, Banana Old-Fashioned) and tempting dishes such as orange-marinated olives, pesto-baked chicken thighs and Angus sliders.

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DRINKS St. Petersburg Distillery won multiple awards

at the 12th Annual New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), including Florida Distillery of the Year and a double gold medal for Old St. Pete Tropical Gin and gold medal for Old St. Pete Artisanal Vodka; silver medals for Tipplers Orange Liqueur and Old St. Pete Sunshine Whiskey; and bronze medals for Oak and Palm Coconut Rum, Old St. Pete Righteous Rum and Banyan Reserve Vodka.

New to Central Ave. on Jannus’ 2nd floor is the long-awaited Sauvignon Wine Locker American Trattoria with seasonal fare from the former Annata chef Chris Ciarcia. Enter via 5 Bucks Drinkery to an enophile’s charcuterie heaven with happy hour daily 4-6pm with 50% of all wines and bubbly served by the glass. I’m digging the Roasted Heirloom Beets with baby arugula, chèvre, candied pecans, pickled shallot, lemon vinaigrette.

Chilling with grilling? Check out St. Pete Meat & Provisions’ expanded offerings from the clever owners of Il Ritorno with standouts such as the pecan-smoked bacon, Colorado rack of lamb and chimichurri marinated skirt steak. Bring home Chef David Benstock’s seasonings, dressings and oils for your next BBQ.

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Ciccio Restaurant Group is partnering with Forbici Modern Italian’s Jason Brunetti on Italian concepts. First up is Jay & Luigi fast-casual pizzeria opening in July on 4th St. Other great eats from Ciccio include Fresh Kitchen, St. Pete’s Fly Food Hall (Taco Dirty, Sweet Soul, Better Byrd), Green Lemon, Daily Eats and Ciccio Cali in Tampa Bay.

The event space and digital media studio is a gang of content and creative producers offering cinematography, professional photography, graphics, animation, podcast production, social media management and audio engineering. Green Light Cinema’s indie film screenings and hula/yoga at St. Pete Pier may be two of my favorite pastimes this summer.

22nd & Central is home to Coastal Creative, booking great comedy shows including Jenny Zigrino June 24th; you’ve seen her on Comedy Central, Conan, MTV, TruTV, FOX, and many more. She stars as Belinda in the upcoming movie Too Late!

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Coast Brothers Presents KETO Friendly Treats By Peter Roos The ketogenic diet is a very low carb, high fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and other low carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. This diet has become popular, especially amongst folks that have gained a few pounds in the past year. According to Healthline.com, studies have found that this very low carb, high fat diet is effective for weight loss, diabetes, and epilepsy and may be beneficial for certain cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, and other diseases, too. A ketogenic diet typically limits carbs to 20 to 50 grams per day. While this may seem challenging, many nutritious foods can easily fit into this way of eating. Here are some healthy foods to eat on a ketogenic diet. Fish and shellfish are very keto-friendly foods. Salmon and other fish are rich in B vitamins, potassium, and selenium, yet virtually carb-free. Other high protein foods, like eggs and meats are okay too. Non-starchy vegetables are low in calories and carbs, but high in many nutrients, including vitamin C and several minerals. There are hundreds of types of cheese. Most are very low in carbs and high in fat, which makes them a great fit for a ketogenic diet. Nuts and seeds are also healthy, high fat, and low-carb foods. CoastBrothers.com, the locally based online marketer of specialty foods, and more, has a growing line of keto-friendly products available for delivery direct to your home. Each issue they are providing a new recipe for Paradise News readers, starting with this easy recipe for Keto Fat Bombs, a frozen treat using only three main ingredients, that will help keep you from missing ice cream.

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ARTISTS IN PARADISE Film stars, screenwriters, playwrights and painters…even St. Pete Beach and the Don CeSar star in this summer’s salute to local talent.

By Nanette Wiser pocket. Studio@620 is hosting the premiere of his new play based on his non-fiction book “Skyway: The True Story of Tampa Bay’s Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought it Down.” MAYDAY is a true story about more guilt than any one man should bear. It’s also the story of a family shattered, a career in tatters and a desperate search for absolution. Purchase your tickets in advance for the three shows: 6/25 @8pm, 6/25@2pm and 8pm. Meet John Lerro, the ship’s pilot whose life turned upside down when the hulking freighter he was steering through Tampa Bay struck the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, sending 35 motorists plunging to their deaths 150 feet below. Michael Horn portrays John Lerro in MAYDAY: CAPTAIN LERRO AND THE SKYWAY BRIDGE, directed by Roxanne Fay, whose “Breton And The Muse: A Midnight in Paris” is in three film festivals. (She wrote the screenplay for the Dali Museum and worked with Digital Caviar).

Creative Kudos: First featured in Paradise News, these three artists continue to make headlines. Steve Kenny, who lives in DTSP, is busy showing his work around the world. His painting, The Prince, was recently added to the permanent collection of the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland. His work is also on display in Small Works 2021 Beinart Gallery, Brunswick, Australia through June, Animalia - Haven Gallery, Northport, NY, 10/23-11/28 and Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, 8/14-9/18. Sharon Folta’s documentary “Little Satchmo” about her father Louie Armstrong will have its world premiere at the prestigious Thessaloniki Documentary Festival on June 29th. Little Satchmo’s debut coincides with the 50th anniversary of Louis Armstrong’s death, and reveals a side of an American icon that has long been left eclipsed by stereotype and caricature. Eugenie Bondurant’s tour-de-force as the spooky Dani McConnell in Fear of Rain and in the upcoming The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It as the occultist opening June 4 are must-see performances. An acting coach, she was a featured panelist at the recent DTSP Sunscreen Film Festival this spring.

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Cinema Paradisio: Can you list the films with Tampa Bay as a backdrop? Now two Florida tourism agencies have gotten into the movie making business with “Life’s Rewards,” shot in part at Don CeSar. Even freeFall Theater’s Matthew McGee appears in the series. This new, scripted Odyssey Original series produced on behalf of VISIT FLORIDA, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and St. Pete/ Clearwater Film Commission focuses on an ambitious young executive who finds his career and personal life in turmoil after losing both his and his client’s wealth in a series of high-risk business deals. Stranded in a tropical paradise (St. Pete Beach), he’s humbled by a hotel’s employees and guests, forcing him to reevaluate what really defines his life. Catch it now on Amazon Prime Video.

Gibsonton’s carnie history is the subject of a new film shooting this summer in Gibsonton, “The Beast Comes at Midnight,” about a sideshow attraction called The Wolf Boy. The idea for the movie came from a visit to the Showmen’s Museum in Riverview by Tampa independent film producer Ed McKeever, said his son Michael McKeever.

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Tune up with these great artists and nightclubs. Check Facebook for events and times. Wayne Levy: Caught up with this jazz crooner/songwriter and keyboardist at Wine Knot Friday, then meandered up to Dunedin’s Fenway Hotel for a Sunday sesh as well as the Epicurean Rooftop Bar. The Wayne Levy Jazz Soul party features his trademark fedora, imprinted on his calling card wine glass. Cannot get enough of this jazz artist who said, “I have a little bit of Mister Rogers in me” when describing his effusively kind spirit. “Life without music is a mistake” is his motto. Levy graduated from the Full Sail of the Recording Arts, Orlando, and Florida and produced his first R&B record in 1996, performing and touring blues and R&B bands in Boise, Idaho, including Jason Parra and Smoking Todd. He has opened for such music greats as CoCo Montoya, R&B Legend Lester Chambers and Clarence Carter, returning to his hometown Lake City, Florida to continue his music career, performing with Matt Marshak, Jeff Kashiwa, Jessy J, and Unam. In addition to playing smooth jazz and Sinatra, he also is the leader of an organic soul eight-piece band. 28

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Rebekah Pulley & the Reluctant Prophets: Rebekah was raised in a musical household with her nine siblings in the rural countryside. A self-taught guitarist, she gained an ear for music by listening to her father’s rockabilly practice and perform with country legend Charlie Ryan. She moved to St. Pete in 1990, playing open mic nights and coffeehouses and is now an acclaimed singer-songwriter in demand at festivals. Says The Hideaway Café, where she often plays: “Pulley’s melodies are a rootsy blend of soulful, southern folk. Her natural home is now on stage both acoustically and with her band, The Reluctant Prophets. “A lover of lyrics, hers are insightful and heartfelt, and she sings them with a voice that is equal parts bourbon and honey. Rebekah has recorded four full-length CDs. Each one contains its own blend of tough but tender songs reflecting heartache, love, self-discovery and the nature of the world around her.” With four CDs and five Best of the Bay awards from Creative Loafing, she will stir your soul. Catch her at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art 6/22 @7:30-9:30 pm and The Hideaway Café 6/28 @8pm.

Get Your Groove On: Tuesday night live concerts are back at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. After a year-long pandemic hiatus, the Tomkats Jazz Orchestra is returning to the Blue Parrot on Corey Avenue Mondays @7pm. Downtown, Flute & Dram serves happy hour 5pm and live music nightly; Wednesday is Ladies Night with 50% off by the glass beer, wells, house wine/bubbly and specialty cocktails. We love Jim Garrett Thursday 5pm, especially his Johnny Cash tunes. El Cante Club is the new downtown hotspot, nestled in the former Ceviche restaurant at 10 Beach Drive. Enjoy delicious tapas, dancing and live music (jazz Tuesday, salsa Thursday and flamenco jazz nightly). Gulfport’s music scene rocks, with live tunes at Tutto Bene, Salty’s, O’Maddy’s Bar, JahVa Coffee Lounge and Caddy’s, Neptune Grill and North End Taphouse. Stop in for live entertainment Wednesday/Thursday @5-8pm at the The Sand Dollar Bar at Beach House Suites by the Don Cesar.

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DO IT YOURSELF transactions. The County Clerk of Court lets you see a list of all court cases a person or company has been involved in, from traffic tickets, divorces and lawsuits to criminal felonies. It’s great to know who you’re dealing with. You can also find records of all licensed service providers, at MyFloridaLicense.com, including their disciplinary history. Who wouldn’t want to know about that?

Many people want to save time and money by helpful, cheerful self-service! It’s quite the modern trend, and for good reason. There is so much information on the internet these days that a person willing to take the time should be able to save money by doing so many things for themselves. BUT there are also things you don’t want to do yourself. You don’t want to draft your own will, or draft deeds for real estate. The small amount of money you save by not paying an estate planning or real estate attorney to help may leave you in one of two situations: first, losing sleep at night worrying that the instrument doesn’t accomplish what you needed it to do, or, perhaps worse, not losing sleep because it didn’t occur to you to wonder about it, and therefore, not learning the deed or will is defective until it’s much too late to fix it. We see so many situations where the only person who can fix the situation has passed away, or no longer has their legal capacity. But there are many things you CAN do for yourself.

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You can incorporate your business or form a Limited Liability Company (LLC). You don’t even need to pay Legal Zoom or any other service for assistance – you can just go on the Florida Sunbiz website, and do it there. You can file generic Articles of Incorporation (or Articles of Organization for an LLC), which are entirely sufficient for most purposes. After that, you’ll need to get an Employer Identification Number (FEIN), that is, a federal tax ID, and then file an IRS form 2553 (Small Business Election) to be taxed as an S Corp (that is, like a partnership rather than a standard C Corp, to avoid double taxation). You can also get information on people you deal with in business, real estate, and other

If you’re doing anything with real estate, go to the Property Appraiser’s website. This includes property features, real estate taxes (how much, and have they been paid or not), a PDF of the last deed recorded, building permits, and other highly useful information. Once you have read what’s available online, you can sometimes go forward on your own, just getting a question or two answered by an attorney, accountant or other professional. ANDERSON & BRODERSEN, P.A., 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 363-6100 • www.PropertyLawGroup.com

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Mind: Feel-good brain chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin improve mood and mental energy. Canadian scientists say doodling about something fun you did in the past helps you recall the details later because drawing utilizes visual and motor skills, locking in information. Step away from a task and water your plants or play with your cat for 10 minutes to release dopamine to boost your mood. Finally, do one thing at a time. Multitasking frazzles the mind. When you cook, turn off the TV. When you walk, turn off the music. When you practice mindfulness, you’ll feel less distracted and more balanced.

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Body: The city of St. Pete serves up dozens of great outdoor classes, from yoga in the park 1st Sat. of the month at Crescent Lake Park to Boot Camp (cardio/strength training) the 3rd Sat. of the month at St. Pete Pier. Try out pickleball on the 2nd Tues. of the month at Coquina Key Park. Campbell Park Exercise Zone offers a parcourse and exercise equipment for training. www.healthystpete.org. There’s also poolside yoga at the Hollander Hotel on some Sundays and at the Sundial on the third Sat. of the month. Various yogis host yoga on the beach in Indian Rocks, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach; check Facebook events for the one closest to you.

Happy Foods: Phytonutrients in food help your body produce happy hormones like serotonin. Spreading peanut butter on apples and eating avocados boosts serotonin and shakes off mental blahs and unsweetened grape juice spritzers help reduce anxiety in the brain. Chickpeas and hummus are rich in nutrients that produce dopamine, another anti-depressant. For those with thyroid issues, say yes to nuts, seeds, chicken, beef and eggs for dietary copper, crucial to keeping the thyroid energized.

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Blue Star Museums From Memorial Day through Labor Day, active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve soldiers, and their immediate families can enjoy free admission to many museums across the U.S. The military family member will be required to present a valid active-duty photo ID upon arrival. Area museums include: Florida Holocaust Museum Florida Museum of Photographic Arts John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art MOSI -- Museum of Science and Industry Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Sarasota Art Museum Tampa Bay History Center Tampa Museum of Art

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Painted in shades of blues and greens with splashes of purple and gold, the mural is a nod to St. Petersburg’s location on the Gulf of Mexico. The cool tones of the colorful mural splash across the gray concrete of the parking structure, stretching 20 feet high and 80 feet wide, and surrounding five functional level-2 electric vehicle charging ports. Bula Barua invites us to enjoy her bold and beautiful artwork, The Dance. In this work, four women dance together in a joyous celebration. This artwork is so vibrant and conveys so much emotion, life, and beauty; it is a statement piece for any living or working space. The artist also painted and epoxied the frame with iridescent silver and metallics. The pigments in this artwork glow in the dark and dramatically change as the sun sets, creating a different painting by night. Made with blown glass, pigment, acrylic, ink, iridescent glitter, and resin. For more information: 727-900-1063 or bulagallery@gmail.com. The Bula Barua Gallery, 212 2nd St. N, St. Pete Volunteer for history! Applications are being accepted for a position on the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board. Responsibilities include recommending the

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designation of historic districts and landmarks, nominating historic resources for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, reviewing and approving applications for impacts to properties in a historic district or a landmark and landmark site, and producing educational materials, programs and publications. Apply at www.pinellascounty.org/boards by June 11. Van Gogh with the flow In conjunction with its current Van Gogh Alive exhibition and back by popular demand, The Dalí invites you to enjoy an evening of musical homage to Van Gogh. The event begins with a playlist of songs inspired by Van Gogh followed by a Zoom chat hosted by curator of education and part-time WMNF DJ, Peter Tush. For this event, you are first encouraged to check out the curated playlist of songs inspired by the art and life of Vincent Van Gogh. After listening, we invite you to follow up with Peter Tush, who will facilitate a discussion about the music, prompting you to consider Van Gogh’s enduring inspiration for artists everywhere. When: June 17, 6-7pm Cost: Free; registration is required online at www.thedali.org Tom Segura: I’m Coming Everywhere – World Tour Actor/comedian/writer Tom Segura, one of the biggest names in the comedy business, is coming to the Straz. Best known for his Netflix specials including 2020’s Ballhog, Segura has been described by Paste Magazine as “... having a

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By Caron Schwartz will house more than 100,000 photographs, rare recordings, handwritten lyric sheets, letters, and other pieces of ephemera – many of them neverbefore-seen – from the storied, 80-year-old singer-songwriter’s life. This includes the Bob Dylan Archive, a famously mysterious collection of personal objects some believe are a key to unlocking the singer’s oeuvre. The center also promises a curated display of objects from the archive, an immersive film experience, and a recreated studio environment so fans can feel what it was like to be at one of Dylan’s recording sessions. The three-story brick venue will be in the downtown Tulsa arts district, just feet from the Woody Guthrie Center, which is fitting since Guthrie proved to be a major influence on Dylan early on in the latter artist’s career. For more information see www.bobdylancenter.com.

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BOOK NOOK By Nanette Wiser What’s on your summer reading list? Congressman Charlie Crist is reading “A Promised Land” by Barack Obama. I’m in the middle of Joan Silber’s “Secrets of Happiness” and “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie” by Lisa Napoli about the NPR female journalists who broke through the broadcasting ceiling, creating opportunities for women reporters. Also on my nightstand is a provocative book by my Cornell colleague Steve Leveen, owner of www.Levenger.com Tools for Readers, a book publisher and well-known journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. His new book is a must-read: “American Bilingual Century: How Americans Are Giving The Gift of Bilingualism to Themselves, Their Loved Ones and Their Country.” Leveen chronicles the enlightened new ways of teaching a language and delves into America’s language history. “English is what unites us,” he writes. “Our other languages are what define and strengthen us.”

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If you love to travel, you’ve read my former San Diego colleague and famous wanderlust journalist Mark Orwoll’s award-winning travel missives. His new book, “John Wayne Speaks: The Ultimate John Wayne Quote Book,” is filled with more than 1,000 quotes, with footnoted movie references for each quotation, as well as film reviews, production notes, and little-known facts about the iconic American actor, due out Nov. 9 and available for pre-order from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Alsace Walentine, owner of Tombolo Books, is an indie bookstore enthusiast who promotes reading culture, with book clubs and author talks at her downtown St. Pete literary haven. Her favorite genre is literary fiction and The Little Engine That Could is the book that initiated her love affair with reading. Check out their website for her recommended reads and staff picks, including Julia Phillips’ “Disappearing Earth.” On June 28, Sterling Watson will interview Lee Sandifer about his new book “Battle for the Big Top.” Want a great escapist novel? Beloved novelist and cookbook author Mary Kay Andrews’ newest book, “The Newcomer,” is set on Treasure Island, and even mentions 3 Daughters Brewing. Tombolo hosted her for a live book talk in May. Book + Bottle’s non-fiction book club meets the last Wednesday of the month and the fiction book club the last Thursday of the month. There’s a champagne tasting June 11 4-8pm; tickets required. I’m signing up for their Readers + Drinkers Club, a wine/ booklover’s dream come true. Each month, as a member of the Readers + Drinkers Club, you will receive a curated book + bottle pairing for only $40/month; you can subscribe for any period of time, three months or more.

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Adventures in Paradise By Nanette Wiser

SURFING U.S.A. Ron Jon Surf Shop, good waves and a Beach Boys playlist are your ticket to ride in Cocoa Beach. Family fun starts on the beach and winds up with a roar at the nearby Sands Space History Center in Cape Canaveral and CB’s Museum of Dinosaurs & Ancient Culture. Cocoa Beach is the East Coast surf capital and pro surfer, and hometown hero Kelly Slater’s statue is at the entrance to downtown. Learn to surf www.SurfGuru.com. Play golf, go ziplining or biking, book a helicopter tour, kayak tour of the Thousand Islands or boat ride (including airboat rides on the St. Johns River). For nightlife or craft beers, head over to Coconuts On The Beach, Florida Beer Company or BeachFly Brewing Company. Sip and relax at The Skinny Mermaid or BLaCK Coffee and Donuts. Book a stay at Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites, and after poolside drinks and Atlantic Ocean bodysurfing, chow down at 4th Street Fillin Station, The Fat Snook, Cocoa Beach Squid Lips, Florida’s Fresh Grill, Pizzavola or Gregory’s Steak & Seafood Grille and Comedy Club. Shop historic downtown Cocoa Beach and check Facebook for events.

WILD KINGDOM Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is an ecotourism paradise and a must-see when in the Cocoa Beach area. Home to seven habitats, 330 bird species, 31 mammal species, 68 amphibian/reptile critters and 1,000 plant types, the refuge supports 16 wildlife species endangered or threatened such as gopher tortoises, wood stork and Florida scrub jay. It’s one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in the U.S. with 1,300 loggerhead nests annually. You can hike, boat, take a wildlife drive, fish, boat and paddle, even see manatees from the observation deck. The island is open from sunrise to sunset.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS The Shelborne South Beach has partnered with Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and Verde for the ultimate getaway package. You’ll get two complimentary museum passes to tour the outdoor sculpture garden and exhibits, brunch on Biscayne Bay at Verde ($125 gift card) and enjoy the iconic art deco pool at this glamorous hotel, originally built in 1940 and designed by famed Art Deco architects Igor Polevitzky and Thomas Triplett Russell. It was embellished in the 1950s by Neo-baroque design master Morris Lapidus. The Shelborne was the epitome of classic South Beach glamour and opulence throughout the 1960s. World-famous for spirited pool parties, celebrity guests and vibrant nightlife, the Shelborne was always an iconic Miami experience. The property is known for its iconic Art Deco pool deck and recent launch of Sweet Beach by Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co. and the David’s Cafe, cafecito popup, plus Drawing Room, its signature restaurant. In addition to the Miami Perez Art Museum package, you can book thru July 1 for travel through Sept. 30, 2021 another package featuring 50% off best rates and $50 towards food/beverage or valet parking if you book two or more nights during the weekday.

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 as an overlay of NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center for the protection of migratory birds and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and visitor complex are on the island. Black Point Wildlife Drive, a 7-mile auto tour, is our most popular wildlife viewing area. Many refuge dike roads also offer excellent wildlife observation and photography opportunities. Hikers will love the hammock refuge and beginners can trek the ¼ mile loop on a wheelchair accessible boardwalk, with two freshwater ponds, a native butterfly garden, hammock, a wetland prairie and associated wildlife. ParadiseNewsFL.com | JUNE-JULY 2021

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Arts & Leisure PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813-301-6500 amaliearena.com August 2 – Justin Bieber POSTPONED 9 – JoJo Siwa POSTPONED 14 – Rod Stewart American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727-823-7529 americanstage.org July 22 – August 1 – Romeo and Juliet in America (The One with the Happy Ending) Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800-361-8388 asolorep.org

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. CATEGORIES: PERFORMING ARTS MUSEUMS ART GALLERIES ART CENTERS & CLASSES HANDS-ON MUSEUMS SUMMER CAMPS MUSIC OPERA ECO | ZOOS | AQUARIUMS FERRIES NATURE SERVICE | SOCIAL CLUBS ATHLETIC CLUBS HEALTH TOASTMASTERS THRIFT SHOPS SPIRITUAL MARKETS VOLUNTEER PUBLIC LIBRARIES YOGA (Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre June 5 – Hot Tuna Acoustic 9 – Jake Shimabukuro 17 – CAL: The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper July 16 – Bob Saget August 7 – Molly Hatchet

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July 2 – An Evening with Chicago 9 – Brad Paisley 28 – Dave Matthews Band

Floridian Social Club (formerly State Theater) 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-322-4600 floridiansocialclub.live June 29 – Dean Johanesen & The 24 Hour Men Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727-446-1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-498-5205 freefalltheatre-com June 25-August 8 – The Rose and The Beast: Fairy Tales Retold Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941-552-5325 gpactix.com

Bininger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-867-1166 eckerd.edu/theatre Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1070 mygulfport.us

M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813-386-6173 madtheatre.com

Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 largoarts.com June 4 – The Young Dubliners 5-6 – Zebra 25-26 – Peace Frog: Doors Tribute

Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave., Bradenton 941-748-5875 manateeperformingartscenter.com June 11-12 – Disney’s 101 Dalmations KIDS 25-26 – Disney’s Moana Jr. July 16-17 – Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. the Musical

Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 eightoclocktheatre.com August 6-15 – Once

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa 813-740-2446 midflorida.com/amphitheatre June 22 – Backstreet Boys 25 – The Black Crowes

Patel Conservatory 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813-222-1002 patelconservatory.org Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park 727-369-5746 pinellas-park.com/ 161/Performing-Arts-Center Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com June 3 – Dawson Dance Academy 4 – Allman Betts Band 5 – Stars on Stage 13 – Travis Tritt 19 – Bill Maher 26 – Baby Shark Live! July 23 – Firefall, Orleans and Pure Prairie League 24 – Yngwie Malmsteen 27 – Maks and Val CANCELLED 30 – Dave Koz Summer Horns Tour August 5 – Styx 21 – Meat Loaf presents BAT: The Music of Meat Loaf

Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport gulfportcommunityplayers.org June 10-20 – Birds of a Feather Jannus Live 200 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-565-0550 jannuslive.com June 4 – Flashback Friday Edition featuring the 69 Boyz 11 – Dio vs. Ozzy 12 – Zach Deputy with Mike Pinto and Honey Hounds 24 – Uncle Johns Band July 17 – Ries Brothers with Sensi Trails

Early Bird Dinner Theater 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater 727-466-5998 earlybirddinnertheater.com/site Through June 13 – All Bark, No Bite June 26-July 18 – Love, Loss and What I Wore

National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD eckerd.edu/olli/theatre

St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727-866-1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925 Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813-374-2416 stageworkstheatre.org June 4-20 – Lady From Havana July 31-Aug 15 – Sylvia: The Bitch is Back! Straz Center 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org June 4 – John McRae 5 – Shevonne 9 – Shockheaded Peter July 2 – Eden Shireen 3 – Taylor Reed

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Arts & Leisure Tarpon Springs Cultural Center 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org

Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-254-1891 plantmuseum.com

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

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

The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg 727-300-2000 themahaffey.com June 6 – A & G Dance Academy 12-13 – Karl and Dimarco

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

The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-3590 mypalladium.org June 13, 15, 18, 20 – St. Pete Opera: Pagliacci

• 6:30pm, Sunset Yoga, Waves at Bilmar, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, in the sand by the dunes. Weekly with certified instructor Wendy Yoga. Free.

USF Yuengling Center 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813-974-3004 yuenglingcenter.com Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-953-3368 vanwezel.org June 12 – On the Lawn: Jah Movement 20 – Bill Maher

Saturdays • 5-9pm, St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk. Free. Artists and gallery owners from more than 40 studios and galleries in the five arts districts open their doors to show off their latest works. Take the trolley, drive yourself or park and walk. Second Saturday of every month. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Sundays • 9am-noon, Organic Farming at Eco-Village, 302 15th St. N, St. Petersburg. Volunteer in a community garden that provides access to fresh organic produce, opportunities for physical activity, connection with nature, and engagement with like-minded community members. Activities range from weeding to planting to managing the garden’s compost. Every other Sunday, year-round. • 10am-2pm, Corey Sunday Market, Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach. Dozens of vendors with an emphasis on local fresh, hydroponic and organic veggies, gourmet take-out treats, locally made crafts and live music. Weekly, October through first Sunday of June. Through August • Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. www.mlb.com/rays • Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer, Al Lang Stadium, 230 First St. SE, St. Petersburg. www.rowdiessoccer.com • Sunsets at Pier 60, 10 Pier 60 Dr. Clearwater Beach. Daily, live music, street performers. 727-434-6060 www.sunsetsatpier60.com 46

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West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727-437-2363 wcplayers.com June 4-20 – Daniel’s Husband

MUSEUMS Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7pm woodsonmuseum.org Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727-820-0100 flholocaustmuseum.org Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-221-2222 fmopa.org Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727-552-1610 gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation! Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free Admission 727-201-8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org

Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-300-1700 imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Thursdays $5 after 5pm John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota 941-359-5700 ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thursday – Art After 5 Tuesday & Thursday– ROAR! – Ringling Order of Art Readers Through June 27 – Kabuki Modern Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs 727- 712-5762 leeparattner.org June 4 – Virtual Exhibiition Opening: Transatlantic Stitches and African American Prints Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-894-4638 mfastpete.org Thursdays $10 after 5pm Museum Minis, Explore More! Family Days, Fall Camps Through July 18 – Abstraction and the American Scene Through August 22 – Antioch Reclaimed: Ancient Mosaics Through August 22 – Skyway 20/21: A Contemporary Collaboration Through September 26 – From Margins to Mainstays: Highlights from the Photography Collection June 5-October 17 – From Heath to Hedgerow: Doulton Lambeth Ware and the British Countryside July 31-February 27, 2022 – Explore the Vaults: Black Portraits National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum 2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727-944-4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org

St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727-894-1052 spmoh.com June 10 – Dr. Laura Harrison: Egmont Key: Past, Present and Future July 8 – Dr. Anthony Dixon: Florida’s Negro War – The Second Seminole War August 12 – Bob Kealing: Life of the Party – Brownie Wise’s Tupperware Empire Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727-579-8226 tbauto.org

ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing 1445 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-898-6061 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-324-3878 artpoolrules.com Visit us online! Brenda McMahon Gallery 2901 Beach Blvd. S #104 Gulfport 518-692-7742 brendamcmahongallery.com Local & regional artists Gourmet Wednesdays

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813-228-0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org June 5 – Sensory-Friendly Saturday 12 – Ybor City Walking Tour 19 – Downtown Tampa Walking Tour 26 – Black History Walking Tour

Bula Barua 212 2nd St. N, St. Petersburg 727-900-1063 bulagallery.com

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

Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 ext 5102 moreanartscenter.org First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work

Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727-943-4624 tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727-823-3767 thedali.org 10th year in award-winning building Thursdays and Fridays reduced admission after 5pm Extended through June 13 – Van Gogh Alive

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

Clyde Butcher Galleries Venice Gallery & Studio 237 Warfield Ave. S, Venice 941-486-0811 Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail Ochopee 239-695-2428 clydebutcher.com/galleries Cobb Gallery Eckerd College, Library Cir. St. Petersburg 800-454-9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-892-4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 all day

Collectors Exchange 2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-440-9643 facebook.com/collectorsexchangedtsp Second Saturday ArtWalk

USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa ira.usf.edu Visit us online!

Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-323-2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk Through June 27 – 1 6th Annual Teapot Show

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

ART GALLERIES Art Fusion Galleries 106 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-827-7195 artfusiongalleries.com

Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-825-0515 creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Crossroads Gallery St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater spcollege.edu/friends-partners/ community-resources

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Events ON-GOING EVENTS Pink titles denote Paradise News recommendations. Through Sunday, June 13 – Van Gogh Alive 11am-6pm Wednesday through Sunday, $8-$25, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Experience Vincent van Gogh’s works in an immersive art installation. From his famous “Starry Night” to his radiant “Sunflowers,” Van Gogh’s vibrant work invites viewers to revel in color, light and sound. Visitors will feel the sensation of walking right into Van Gogh’s paintings – an experience that is both educational and inspiring. Advance tickets are required. 727-823-3767 thedali.org Through Sunday, June 13 – Expanding Waters Noon-5pm Wednesday through Sunday, The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. This exhibition by Tarpon Springs artists Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse creates a story in 2 and 3 dimensions about the current state of our waters. It explores ways to mitigate warming of waters and atmosphere by the reduction of heat-trapping CO2. Centerpiece installation “Breath of Influence” features rows of long paper strips radiating from a 12-foot ring that sway and rustle as you pass by, suggesting how even small and seemingly banal actions affect the environment. creativepinellas.org Through Sunday, August 8 – Postcards for Democracy: Mark Mothersbaugh and Beatie Wolfe 10am-4pm Monday-Friday / 11am-3pm Saturday. Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW, 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers. Pop artist and DEVO band member Mothersbaugh collaborated with singer-songwriter Wolfe to create Postcards for Democracy, a collective art campaign in support of the United States Postal Service and its essential role in our elections. The pair have received thousands of cards from the public covering themes such as COVID, democracy, capitalism, the environment, social justice, science and even insomnia. Together, these postcards form something of a time capsule reflecting our collective experience personally, socially, societally, politically, and environmentally. The exhibition is the first public showing of Postcards for Democracy. 239-489-9313 rauschenberggallery.com

Arts & Leisure Custom House Décor 2901 Beach Blvd., Gulfport 727-317-5936 customhousedecor.com

The Gallery at Creative Pinellas 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo thegalleryatcreativepinellas.org

D-Gallerie 1234 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St. N, Unit C, St. Petersburg 407-921-3608 New location d-gallerie.com

The Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org Online events

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

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Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727-298-3322 dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available Ekeko Gallery 290 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727-685-5577 facebook.com/EkekoGallery-370989486676862 Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-821-7391 floridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays Grand Central Fine Art 3920 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-289-2089 facebook.com/grandcentralfineart Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 727-738-8010 gcaa-fl.org Two locations in St. Petersburg St. Pete Artworks / Avenue 5 Studios Leslie Curran Gallery 1431 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-898-6061 facebook.com/lesliecurrangallery Second Saturday ArtWalk Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-821-5824 redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-359-7563 ringling.edu Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12 Dunedin 727-366-6477 facebook.com/StirlingArtDunedin Syd Entel Galleries 27 Main St., Safety Harbor 727-725-1808 sydentelgalleries.com The Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727-504-8788 theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk

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Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727-596-4331 beachartcenter.org Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday except December Faith Community Church, 1501 Walker Ave. N, Seminole. Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters 727-244-4321 hpdafl.com Painters of all levels are welcome Morean Arts Center 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries Free Saturdays @ The Morean for Families Second Saturday ArtWalk Through June 24 – Juicy: Fresh Work from the artists of Fresh Squeezed 1 thru 4 Through June 24 – Fresh Squeezed 5 July 10-August 20 – Chris Duncan: Pouring Colors 10-August 26 – Landmark: 2021 Members Show Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-821-7162 moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Free Sundays @ The Morean for Families 1-2pm and 2-3pm Second Saturday ArtWalk Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727-360-4406 pinellasart.org Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor 727-725-4018 safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: 2808 Clinton St. S, Gulfport isap-online.com

Studio Duvoe 727-271-5016 studioduvoe@yahoo.com facebook.com/gulfportart Creative play sessions and art parties for neurotypical and neurodiverse (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) children and adults Suntan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727-367-3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Classes have resumed Town Shores Art Guild 3210 59th St. S, Gulfport townshoresart@gmail.com townshoresartguild.com Open to residents of Town Shores Treasure Island Art Guild treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Acrylic Painting Friday – Portrait Workshop – live model 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 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727-323-3141 zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District

HANDS-ON MUSEUMS 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 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727-821-8992 greatex.org Where education and fun come alive First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. Limited hours Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727-582-2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton 941-741-7165 manateevillage.org Free open-air history museum

MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813-987-6000 mosi.org Children’s science center Saunders Planetarium

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MUSIC Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Monday Virtual Night Jazz Hour 6-7pm aldowningjazz.com Clearwater Jazz Holiday Coachman Park 301 Drew St., Clearwater clearwaterjazz.com New Horizons of Gulfport, Inc. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Novice and intermediate bands mrjoemurphy@yahoo.com 727-656-1469 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/piano lessons 727-871-7625 locations. schoolofrock.com/stpetersburg South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727-515-5407 southpasadenaband.com St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-341-4360 spcollege.edu/events Suncoast Jazz Society Wednesdays 6:30-9pm, Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island 727-360-5531 sdjs.org Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727-827-8087 tampabaysymphony.org The Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center 727-662-7286 floridaorchestra.org TomKats Jazz Orchestra tomkatsjazzorchestra.com

OPERA Florida Opera Festival Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa operatampa.org Metropolitan Opera: HD Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera 727-864-7600 eckerd.edu/olli/opera ParadiseNewsFL.com | JUNE-JULY 2021

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Tuesday, June 1-26 – St. Pete Pride 2021 festivities St. Pete Pride will host four themed weeks to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community while showcasing the best of St. Petersburg. Signature events will be hosted in outdoor locations each weekend during June, while all month long more than 100 participating St. Pete restaurants, cultural institutions and retail partners will have events, discounts and Pride-friendly events. stpetepride.org • Tuesday, June 1 – 10am, official Pride flag raising, St. Petersburg City Hall, 175 5th St. N • Thursday, June 3 – 6-9pm, PrideFest Kickoff Reception, $10, Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach • Saturday, June 5 – 7-10am, Pride Run 5K and Diva Dash, $15$50, Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg • Saturday, June 5 – 7am-2pm, Pride OUTside, $5, Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. Festival highlighting St. Pete’s great outdoors. Live music, local vendors and interactive experiences. • Saturday, June 12 – 11am-5pm, We Are Family, $5, St. Pete Pier and Straub Park. Family-focused vendors, entertainment, and activities. • Saturday, June 19 – 4-10pm, Arts + Qulture, $5, The Factory, 2622 Fairfield Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Talent from local cultural organizations and beyond will offer music, art and dance. To mark Juneteenth, the program will include a celebration of Black, Queer culture. • Friday, June 25 – 6-8pm, Stonewall Reception, $40, James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg • Saturday, June 26 – 2-9pm, Pride Picnic, $5, Straub Park. Picnics and music along the waterfront. Food trucks and festival vendors will be onsite. Fireworks at 9pm/dusk. Tuesday, June 1 – 27 – Warehouse Arts District Association Member Show Free, The Burka Lounge, ArtsXchange, 515 22nd St. S. The exhibition, with the theme “About Face,” celebrates the successful way we have all had to turn to face the opposite direction in our thinking and interactions with other humans. Opening reception during Art Walk June 12. Thursday, June 10 – 20 – Birds of a Feather Thurs-Sat 8pm/Sat and Sun 2pm, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. This comedy by Marc Alito recounts the story of Roy and Silo, two Central Park Zoo chinstrap penguins who partnered, adopted an egg, hatched and raised a chick together. In 2005, they were the subject of a widely contested children’s book, “And Tango Makes Three.” The book, temporarily pulled from school bookshelves, became one of the most banned books in the U.S. Socially distanced seating. 727-893-1070 mygulfport.us 50

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Arts & Leisure Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941-328-1300 sarasotaopera.org

Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941-388-4441 mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium

St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-2040 stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktails with the Maestro Various performance locations

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

St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/MatineeOperaPlayers The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com

ECO | ZOOS | AQUARIUMS Alligator Attraction John’s Pass Village 12973 Village Blvd. A-D Madeira Beach 727-329-8751 kissagator.com Explore, learn & kiss a gator Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727-893-7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-453-6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727-441-1790 seewinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813-273-4000 flaquarium.org Voted Second Best Aquarium in the United States by USA Today Readers’ Choice 2019 Fort De Soto Park 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727-552-1862 pinellascounty.org/park

St. Petersburg Shell Club Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727-867-6861 stpeteshellclub.org 1st Friday September thru May, 7pm Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727-391-6211 seasideseabirdsanctuary.org Free. Donations accepted. Tours. Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center NEW 700 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727-291-4103 tbwdiscoverycenter.org Wall Springs Park 3725 De Soto Blvd., Palm Harbor pinellascounty.org/ park/21_wall_springs.htm Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-453-6500 weedonislandpreserve.org ZooTampa at Lowry Park 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813-935-8552 zootampa.org

FERRIES Crossbay Ferry Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin Wednesday through Sunday November through April 727-273-5932 thecrossbayferry.com Egmont Key Ferry Fort De Soto Bay Pier $12.50 Children/$25 Adults 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com Pirate Water Taxi Hop On, Hop Off, 15 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. Prices vary. 813-390-3711 piratewatertaxi.com Shell Key Ferry Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $12.50 Children/$25 Adults 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com

NATURE Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Open daily. Welcome Center is closed weekends & county holidays. 727-582.2100 flbg.org Florida West Coast Orchid Society Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo 2nd Thurs, 7:30pm visitors welcome. Educational classes 727-420-7230 fwcos.org Garden Club of St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727-381-8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org Ikebana International St. Petersburg Chapter 65 Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. 646-761-0989 ikebanastpetersburg.com Zoom meetings only Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 1534 Mound St., Sarasota 941-366-5731 selby.org Through June 27 – Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! July 10-September 26 – In Dialogue with Nature: Glass in the Gardens 10-September 26 – We Dream A World: African American Landscape Painters of Mid-Century Florida Sunken Gardens 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops 727-551-3102 sunkengardens.org

SERVICE | SOCIAL CLUBS FUN!! 2nd Saturday October thru April 9am–noon, Pasadena Community Church 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Sing songs you love Ages middle school on up bobd@pccumc.org Gulfport Lions Club Community Civic Organization 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 6pm Gulfport Lions Clubhouse 4630 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport 727-871-1482 tbirdrob@yahoo.com Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board Club January through March Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10am–noon Pass-A-Grille Park 9th & 10th Ave. Member $20/yr, Open to Public.

Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, Noon. Guests welcome. Cambria Madeira Beach Hotel 15105 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach 727-360-4350 gulfbeachesrotary.com

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Senior Solos 2nd Monday except July and August 1:30pm, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. A social group of single folks 55+. Wally 727-544-7183 or loisjolley@aol.com Social Club of St. Petersburg Sons of Italy, 2500 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Bocce, cards and social events. Open to the public on Mondays and for special events. majord1050@aol.com 727-323-2691 socialclubofsp.org Sparkling Clearwater Depression Glass Club 3rd Tuesday 6:45pm Clearwater Garden Club 405 Seminole St., Clearwater 860-614-7133 Stetson Tech Club Last Monday 3-5pm Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Join Stetson law students for their Tech Tips classes. RSVP 727-893-5671 St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers (SPICA) 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy 19 N Suite B, Pinellas Park 727-347-4737 St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club 536 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg November to April, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am Free lessons available Oldest formally organized lawn bowling club in Florida 727-424-8906 stpetersburglawnbowling.org St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club Fridays, 7-11pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game 727-822-2083 stpeteshuffle.com Open for members only Suncoast Quilting Circle suncoastquiltingcircle.org Meetings on Zoom Swiss Club 2nd Saturday 11:45am October thru May The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Augie. 727-522-0771 swissclubstpetersburg.com Meetings suspended

We met Claudine Flé when she moved to Gulfport as a snow bird, a fascinating woman who lived all over the world. Now here full-time, she’s taking her leadership and business skills and pivoting into a new venture, Consciousness Tarot Experiences. It’s a cool new way for groups of friends to connect and have fun. It’s also a powerful business tool that can help shape business decisions, along with intuition and hard, cold research. Tarot has become popular again, maybe due to the uncertainties of our time. It is now a $2.5 billion dollar industry and is recognized as the latest cool tool in personal growth. For example, mysticism and tarot were recently the top trending terms on Pinterest. Everyone is having tarot parties, checking tarot apps on their phones and consulting tarot readers to make major life decisions or to seek levity and entertainment. Tarot is not fortune telling but fortune co-creation. It is a tool focused on personal growth and creating inspiration and motivation. You don’t use tarot cards to see your future, but you can definitely use them to see yourself more clearly. Tarot experiences are now delivered online for groups. They’re a great idea for a birthday, a bachelorette or a friend virtual get together. You’ll learn the history of tarot, its uses throughout history, how to tap into your intuition and each participant in the group gets a reading. Find out more by emailing infobutterflyroar@gmail.com. Claudine is a certified tarot consultant who trained with a master reader and intuitive. As a tarot reader, an Intuitive and a personal coach, Claudine can tap into information and give clients immediate multidimensional value with her readings. Tarot has helped her to make decisions and move forward in her life and she wants to share with you the incredible benefits that Tarot can bring to yours. ParadiseNewsFL.com | JUNE-JULY 2021

Events Friday, June 11 – 16th Annual Tarpon Rodeo Teams hope to hook the silver king mackerel during this popular catch-and-release tournament that supports Tampa Bay Watch. Presented by Great Bay Distributors. 727-867-8166 ext 249 or nardle@tampabaywatch.org Friday, June 11 – Raise the Curtain Gala: A New Era of Live Theatre $350-$2,500, 6:30pm, The Factory St. Pete, 2622 Fairfield Ave. Enjoy a celebratory night in support of American Stage featuring live entertainment, the unveiling of American Stage’s 2021-2022 season, and additional surprises throughout the evening. Includes specially curated light bites and libations in a safe, socially distanced setting. 727-823-1600, ext 207. Saturday, June 12 – Gyro and Beer Fest 11am-8pm, free, St. Stephanos Greek Orthodox Church, 3600 76th St. N, St. Petersburg. This family-friendly event will showcase local craft breweries and delicious gyros. There will be live local bands, more than 20 local vendors, crafts, plants, and art collectibles. This event continues monthly through August. Saturday, June 19 – August 29 – Reverberations exhibition 10am-5pm /Tuesday 10am-8pm, James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. The exhibition will feature established and emerging Black artists in the Tampa Bay area and the southeastern United States. It seeks to showcase the highs and lows of the Black experience in America, highlighting themes of family and community as well as marginalization and prejudice. The exhibition is a joint partnership between the James Museum and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. thejamesmuseum.org Sunday, June 20 – Fathers’ Day 2021 Golf Tournament 2-5pm. TopGolf, 10690 Palm River Rd, Tampa. Tournament with leaderboard and a chance to win a stay at Innisbrook Golf Resort. Players who make a hole-in-one are entered for a chance to win $100,000. The event includes a lotto ticket tree, auction items and a buffet. Proceeds benefit the Florida Dream Center, which rescues children who have been sex trafficked. Tickets: golfffdc.eventbrite.com Saturday, June 26 – July 18 – Love, Loss and What I Wore 4pm Thursday-Sunday/11am Thursday and Saturday. Early Bird Dinner Theater, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater. A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. 727-446-5898 earlybirddinnertheater.com Friday, June 25 – August 8 – The Rose and the Beast: Fairy Tales Retold Wed-Fri $39/Sat-Sun $49, appointments available from 3-8pm. freeFall Theatre Co., 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Adapted from the novel by Francesca Lia Block, this interactive narrative adventure lets you step into Block’s stunning retellings of 52

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Arts & Leisure Tampa Bay Surface Guild 2nd Monday, 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. $50 yearly membership in addition to MFA membership mfastpete.org

Tampa Bay Beach Bums Beach volleyball for players of all levels Gulfport 727-437-2867 (BUMS) tampabaybeachbums.com St. Pete Road Runners Member of Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, non-competitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events.

HEALTH

The Treasure Island Historical Society 2nd Monday, 5pm September through May 151 107th Ave., Suite 2, Treasure Island facebook.com/ treasureislandFLhistoricalsociety

Depression Bipolar Support Every Thursday 7pm Pasadena Community Church Life Enrichment Building, Classroom 1A 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Free, no registration, confidential 727-410-1569 dbsatampabay.org/index.html

Treasure Islettes Community Service Organization 4th Monday except June thru August Treasure Island Community Center 727-270-9024 tislettes@gmail.com treasureislettes.weebly.com Meetings suspended

Jazzercise Exercise Classes Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm Treasure Island City Hall 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island First class is free 727-481-3995 eileen.fitnesssimple@gmail.com

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78, St. Pete Beach Promoting boating safety Classes suspended until further notice 2nd Monday except August Warren Webster Building 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach Ron 941-400-6211 wow.uscgaux.info/content. php?unit=070-07-08 WordSmitten Writing Workshops 3rd Saturday, 1-5:30pm $15 session 800-727-6214 ext 101 meetup.com/wordsmitten Get professional help with your novel, memoir, short story

ATHLETIC CLUBS Clearwater/St. Petersburg Ski Club 2nd Tuesday 6:30pm, Sept. to May Mike’s Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49th St., Clearwater. Pinellas County’s only ski club. 727-743-3108 snowshark.org Mad Dogs Swim Wednesday night swims through summer, 6pm, Hurley Park Shelter, Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727-582-1910 stpetemaddogs.org info@ stpetemaddogs.com

Memory Café – Gulfport 3rd Monday 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 2nd Monday 11am-1pm Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 4th 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 Sunday 2pm St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life-changing procedure. 727-657-0998 ostomy.org/st-petersburg-flostomy-support-group St. Anthony’s Hospital Various seminars and support groups 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 855-269-4777 baycare.org/events Walking Club & Memory Café 3rd Friday 10-11am group walk Tyrone Sq. Mall/Food Court Entrance 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 2nd and 4th Wednesday 9am Varying locations Sponsored by Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1244

TOASTMASTERS Bay Pines Toastmasters Wednesdays 5:15-6:30pm C.W. “Bill” Young VA Hospital, Medical Center Auditorium (Bldg 20), 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg 727-488-4941 baypinestoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org Cool ‘N Confident Toastmasters Mondays 6:30-8pm St. Petersburg College – Gibbs Campus, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg RSVP to attend: 850-228-0315 1526154-toastmastersclubs.org Exclusive online Zoom meetings Downtown St. Pete Toastmasters Thursdays 6:30-7:45pm St. Petersburg College, Room DC125, 244 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg Robert 727-417-5777 downtownstpetetoastmasters.com Exclusive online Zoom meetings Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesdays 6:15-7:30pm Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-709-2183 gulfporttoastmasters.com Exclusive online Zoom meetings

THRIFT SHOPS Attic Shoppe 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach Run by St. Albans Church One of longest running thrift shops in St. Pete Beach. 727-360-5647 stalbanstpetebeach.org CASA Thrift Shop 1011 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg Wednesday 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 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-825-0515 creativeclay.org/creative-thrift HEP Thrift Store 1120 N Betty Ln., Clearwater currently closed to public, still continuing to help residents 727-442-9041 ext 330 hepempowers.org Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church Thrift Shop 107 16th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. 727-360-5508 Currently closed St. Vincent’s Thrift Shop 5124 Gulfport Blvd., Gulfport 727-321-7215 10am-2pm Wednesday thru Saturday All clothing half price on Thursdays Church by the Sea Thrift Store 495 137th Ave. Circle, Madeira Beach 727-391-7706 Closed until September 1; drop off donations

St. Pete Beach Toastmasters Thursdays 6:30pm Suntan Art Center (next door to Don Cesar) 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach stpetebeachtm@gmail.com 813-609-2015 stpetebeachtoastmasters.com Exclusive online Zoom meetings

SPIRITUAL

St. Petersburg Toastmasters Tuesdays 6:15-8:30pm Rococo Steakhouse 655 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg stpetetoastmasters.org Exclusive online Zoom meetings

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

Toast of the Bay Thursdays 7:30-8:30am St. Petersburg College 244 2nd Ave. N, Room #125 St. Petersburg toastofthebay.com Exclusive online Zoom meetings

Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727-347-0354 sacredlandspreservation andeducation.org Sunday tours, meditations, special events

Spiritual Conditioning Program 153 107th Ave., Treasure Island Pat Jano at 727-324-9222 Small group Bible study

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Events nine classic fairy tales. Through a series of nine spaces, designed by a team of scenic designers, audiences will have the opportunity to interact with the environments in surprising ways. Guests will move through the experience with their own party. This marks the return to freeFall’s indoor theater. 727-498-5205 freefalltheatre.com

Sunday, July 4, Independence Day A number of events to mark the separation of the United States from our colonial masters are planned throughout the Tampa Bay area: • St. Pete Pier 4-mile run, 6:30am runners, 7:30am run or walk. $50. Register until July 2. raceroster.com • The Club at Treasure Island three-day pool party, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Open to the public. All American BBQ on Monday, July 5. Specialty cocktails and DJ outside. Reservations recommended through Open Table. • Safety Harbor 4th of July celebration, City Marina, 5-9pm • Gulfport, fireworks, Gulfport Beach, 5500 Shore Blvd. S • Treasure Island, fireworks, 10400 Gulf Blvd. Saturday, July 10 – Gyro and Beer Fest 11am-8pm, free, St. Stephanos Greek Orthodox Church, 3600 76th St. N, St. Petersburg. This family-friendly event will showcase local craft breweries and delicious gyros. There will be live local bands, more than 20 local vendors, crafts, plants, and art collectibles. This event continues monthly through August. Thursday, July 22 – August 1 – Romeo and Juliet in America (The One with the Happy Ending) Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. The Bard’s classic romantic tragedy, adapted by American Stage, is a modern retelling of how two young lovers, caught in the middle of their feuding families, might meet a different fate. Through party crashing, street fights and clandestine encounters, the plot twists and turns toward a stunning new conclusion where love may just conquer all. American Stage members can watch on demand virtually in the days following the live performances. Free to anyone under 20 years of age. Contact American Stage for performance dates and ticket prices. 727-823-7529 americanstage.org Saturday, August 14 – Gyro and Beer Fest 11am-8pm, free, St. Stephanos Greek Orthodox Church, 3600 76th St. N, St. Petersburg. This family-friendly event will showcase local craft breweries and delicious gyros. There will be live local bands, more than 20 local vendors, crafts, plants, and art collectibles. Saturday, August 21 – Eighth Annual Kind Mouse MOUSEquerade $125 through July 20/$150 after, 6-11pm, The Kapok Tree, 923 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. The evening includes entertainment, silent and live auctions, and cash bar. Proceeds benefit hungry children served by Kind Mouse. Catered by Parkshore Grill. 727-725-8733 thekindmouse.org 54

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Arts & Leisure MARKETS

SUNDAYS

TUESDAYS

Corey Avenue Sunday Market October thru May 10am-2pm Live music, Shops open, Free parking, Corey (74th) Ave., St. Pete Beach 727-498-8778 coreyAve.com

Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market All year 9am-3pm, October thru May 9am-2pm, June thru September Beach Blvd, below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Live music. Second Tuesday Clothing Swap freshmarket@gulfportma.com South St. Pete Market Place 4-8pm, 642 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg Full-service farmer’s market facebook.com/SouthStPeteMktPlc/ WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market November thru May 10am-2pm 300 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach 727-392-0665 madeirabeachfl.gov/ departments/recreation FRIDAYS Treasure Island Friday Market December thru April 9am-2pm Community Center Park (behind Walgreens) 104th Ave. & Park Place, Treasure Island. Free parking, live music. 727-360-4121 islandneighborschamber.org

DTSP Sunday Market October thru April Noon-4pm Caddy’s on Central, 217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg dtspmarket.com Indian Shores Sunday Market November thru April 9am-1 pm Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores thebeachmarkets.com OTHER MARKETS Night Market St. Pete 5 times each year, 6pm The Side Lot 2133 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg sidelotstpete.com Vintage Marché All Year 1st weekend each month 9am-6pm Sat/9am-5pm Sun 2200 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg vintagemarche727.com/?page_id=705 WADA Outdoor Marketplace Second Saturday each month 6-9pm 515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

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Dunedin Downtown Market November thru June 9am-2pm John L. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St., Dunedin tampabaymarkets.com

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SATURDAYS St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market November thru May 9am-2pm Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of 1st Ave. S & 1st St., St. Petersburg 727-455-4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS WaKa Fresh Market 8am-2pm Skyway Marina Mall 4201 34th St. S, St. Petersburg wakafreshmarket.com

Various volunteer opportunities aarp.org/giving-back Daystar Life Center 1055 28th St. S., St. Petersburg Many volunteer opportunities available. To learn more: communityrelations@daystar.com 727-825-0442 facebook.com/ DaystarLifeCenter Empath Health Suncoast Hospice Locations throughout Pinellas County Various positions. Training provided Ages 14+ years. 727-523-3440 empathhealth.org Friends of Strays 2911 47th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Non-profit, no kill shelter volunteers@friendsofstrays.org 727-522-6566 ext 107 friendsofstrays.com/home

Marine Exploration Center 250 8th Ave. SE, St. Petersburg Looking for volunteers who are passionate about the marine environment 727-803-9799 ext 201 mecstpete.org Meals on Wheels 13945 Evergreen Ave., Clearwater Need volunteer drivers to deliver meals 727-573-9444 neighborly.org RCS of Pinellas County Positions needed at Food Bank, Haven of RCS, Grace House, Thrift Store. Helping families of hunger, homelessness and domestic violence. 45-minute orientation required. christi.snyder@rcspinellas.org 727-584-3528 ext 407 rcspinellas.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 727-464-6528 guardianadlitem.org

St. Petersburg Free Clinic 863 3rd Ave. N, St Petersburg To schedule new volunteer orientation: volunteers@stpetersburgfreeclinic.org 727-821-1200 ext 114 stpetersburgfreeclinic.org Tampa Bay Watch 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde rarndt@tampabaywatch.org 727-867-8166 ext 233 tampabaywatch.org

PUBLIC 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

St. Petersburg Main Library 3745 9th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7724 splibraries.org

YOGA Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727-222-6476 beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year-round resident discount packages Salty Souls Yoga 7925 38th Ave. N #3 St. Petersburg 727-459-9178 saltysoulsyoga.com Silver Sneakers Yoga Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727-363-9245 Fridays at 11:15am spbrec.com

Suntan Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727-367-3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Morning Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga The Centre of St. Pete Beach 7525 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach 727-258-2001 thecentreSPB.com Yoga On High - June14th Elevate your body, mind, and spirit with medicated movement. Yoga Alliance certified eRYT 500 Kripalu trained yoga teacher, Heather Benton, has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Monday & Saturday 9-10am Hatha Yoga Wednesdays 6-7pm – Mindful Slow Yoga Check out wakeupmybody.com for more info and to reserve a spot in person or on Zoom.

Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-551-3102 sunkengardens.org Awaken Yoga & Meditation – Monday & Wednesday 10:30am ParadiseNewsFL.com | JUNE-JULY 2021

PET HEALTH

By Dr. Scot Trefz, D.V.M. During a wellness exam, a veterinarian will check a cat’s weight and body condition, skin and coat quality, eyes, ears, thyroid, heart, lungs, joints, mouth and abdomen.

Caring for Senior Cats Cats, who can live to be 18 or even older, benefit from proactive veterinary care to stay healthy. Cats are masters at hiding illness. Semi-annual vet visits help monitor a cat’s wellbeing. Since six months is like two of our years, a number of health changes can happen.

A veterinarian may also conduct diagnostic blood work and parasite screenings. While physical changes are easily noticed (e.g., weight loss or change in coat quality), internal changes are more difficult to detect. Diagnostic tests provide an important snapshot of a cat’s internal health and can detect problems such as hyperthyroidism, kidney disease and hypertension. Wellness exams also help evaluate a cat’s dietary needs. Cats with kidney problems should have a diet low in protein and phosphorus. Less active cats may need to be fed less to prevent weight gain and obesity. Older cats may become disinterested in food, resulting in weight loss. Cats that lose their

sense of taste and smell may also lose interest in eating. Just like humans, cats will have different wellness needs as they age. Some cats may need a special diet while other cats may need medication to manage a chronic disease. Your veterinarian will make specific recommendations based on your cat’s wellness needs. If you enjoyed this article, visit Dr. Scot M. Trefz, DVM – Tierra Verde resident and medical director at Bay Moorings Animal Hospital. Dr. Trefz, a 35-year experienced DVM, and his amazing team of veterinary professionals are located at 3695 50th Ave S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (next to the Maximo Moorings Marina and Bay Pointe Plaza Publix) 727.867.0118

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Chompers, a baby gopher tortoise the size of a large orange, spends its days really putting away the lettuce, kale and cabbage in the Eckerd College greenhouse. “It was the first one hatched, and it’s the biggest,” said Assistant Professor of Biology Jeff Goessling, Ph.D. “We named it Chompers because it just eats and eats.” The tiny grazing machine is one of 37 gopher tortoises entrusted to Goessling and his student researchers for a head-starting program in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Surviving to maturity is a challenge for gopher tortoises, who can grow to be about 15 inches long, because the eggs are food sources for predators and it takes them years to reach a size where they aren’t easy prey, he explained. “This [Alabama] population is so spread out and dwindling that it could be gone in a blink. I prefer habitat interventions, but I understand something more drastic was needed to protect this group of animals.” Eckerd College senior Celina Ceballos followed turtles all the way into her dream of studying abroad with a grant from the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. From childhood summers helping diamondback terrapins safely nest on the Jersey Shore to conducting research on the gopher tortoise population at St. Petersburg’s Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, with Goessling, turtle appreciation has been Celina’s guiding light. “Sea turtles, in particular, are just amazing organisms with supercool migratory patterns and nesting habits,” said the senior marine science student, Delaware native and current Vero Beach resident. After graduation, Celina will travel to Guanaja, Honduras, a bay island near Roatán, to study sea turtles by satellite tracking of post-nesting females, validating Nesting Safe technology and nest monitoring, and determining the impacts of sand temperature on hatchling running speed for ProTECTOR Inc., a nonprofit research organization headed by Loma Linda University Professor of Biology Stephen G. Dunbar, Ph.D.

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On April 16, Shannon Gowans, Ph.D., and Amy Siuda, Ph.D., were ecstatic to see NBC News national reporter Kerry Sanders approach the MS2, a college boat used for marine science research. Sanders spent the day with the marine science professors learning about microplastics, the microscopic plastic pollutants that end up in waterways and the food chain through smaller organism consumption. Sanders witnessed sample collection, as well as an analysis by student research staff. In the end, the report aired on the TODAY show and across MSNBC platforms during Earth Week. Siuda said getting the word out about microplastics is an opportunity to do something about this important issue. “We can never recover all the microplastics in the water now, but we can change our behaviors and put less plastic into the environment,” she said.

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June 2021 Astrology On the first day of June home and family sign Cancer lights up as love planet Venus begins a month-long visit! We are caring and supportive to those we love and a bit tighter with our hard-earned money now. Venus is our beautiful evening star and will be visible for the next several months in the western sky. The New Moon in Gemini on the 10th is a Solar Eclipse and begins our lunar cycle this month. An emphasis falls on communication especially with Mercury Retrograde when misunderstandings can occur. We may need to check information twice as clarity is needed. Fiery planet Mars has stirred things up for the last few days but moves into Leo on the 11th when confidence, warmth, and fun-loving attitude prevails. The Sun enters Cancer on the 20th bringing our first day of summer, the Vernal Equinox! It’s hard to believe that half of the year is over and a new season is here. Family vacations and home projects are underway while time and weather allow. Finally, Mercury moves direct in its home sign of Gemini on the 22nd! We can begin to plan ahead and as each day goes by the energy will propel us forward again! The next three weeks will be good for organizing our thoughts, bookkeeping, and travel arrangements. Also, for making phone calls, writing emails, and enjoying short trips! A Full Strawberry Moon in Capricorn on the 24th accents our career and position in life. Our status on many levels is highlighted both professionally and in personal life. The energy promotes creativity with changes and transformation that can be both intense and profound. Many issues in relationships will surface to be worked out or to bring about an ending. Venus brings her charms to vibrant Leo on the 27th. Romance is exciting and 58

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dramatic! We are warm, affectionate, and need more attention now. It’s a great time for a spa getaway as you won’t mind spending the cash! GEMINI: The Eclipse in your sign accents new directions for health; also revising, renewing you with Mercury Rx! Restlessness comes mid-month onward. Full moon accents finances which are enhanced but transformed. CANCER: You are favored and have high energy now! A new path may be discovered after introspection. Revisit your private world. Monitor your spending. Full moon reveals personal and business-related issues. LEO: Take time to yourself to recharge and relax. New energy fills social life; reconnect to friends. Mars begins to energize you on the 11th. The Full Moon brings out health issues. Work is also highlighted with adjustments. VIRGO: Social life is active and pleasant. A new path in career may come from past contacts. Working in private accomplishments much. The Full Moon accents your love relationships and children or creative interests. LIBRA: Superiors favor you and career is enhanced. A new interest in travel arises as you revisit favorite places. Social life gets energized and then Full Moon lights up the home and family time. Balance with work. SCORPIO: Travel is enjoyable and adventurous! Resources are reviewed and new financial plans made. You are highly motivated in career and work hard. Conversations may be revealing and can assist in necessary action.

SAGITTARIUS: Resources are enhanced; business goes well. A new direction in relationships occurs with reconnecting and resolving issues. Finances are in the Full Moon spotlight with creative options possible. CAPRICORN: Personal and biz relations are enjoyable. Health issues may reoccur; a new plan put into action. Financial dealings are likely. You are in the Full Moon beams to take control and balance relationships. AQUARIUS: Health should improve and the workplace enjoyable. A new start with children and lovers is likely as misunderstandings are resolved. Private life is in the spotlight. Wellness plans can transform health now. PISCES: Children and lovers are cooperative and enjoyed. A new start with family comes with review and resolutions. You are working hard now. The Full Moon is illuminating your social life, goals and future planning. ARIES: Reconnecting to past can lead to new beginnings or open doors. Home is where your heart is all month, but the last two weeks you add fun time. Career and position are in the full moon spotlight as the month ends. TAURUS: Reviewing finances can put you on a new track that works. Daily life is pleasant and energized. Last two weeks your home life gets attention. The full moon shines on travel and education as June closes. Sirius Systems Astrological Services www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com www. facebook.com/sarahlyonsastrologer Office: 727-347-4737 “Get Sirius about your future!”

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July 2021 Astrology Happy Birthday, America! The last month’s energy is clearing out and closing down and summer is underway. The New Moon in Cancer on the 9th begins the lunar cycle this month. This sign is concerned with home and family matters, is sensitive and emotional, and needs security. It offers a creative and transformative influence to start new paths in these areas. Communication planet Mercury visits Cancer on the 11th and we are more intuitive and receptive mentally. We are good listeners but may be quite touchy and easily swayed by our emotions in decision making. Love planet Venus is in Leo and we’re sending out affection and loyalty to those we love. Generous and romantic we want attention and are loving life! But a change comes later on the 21st when discriminating Virgo will welcome Venus. Then the theme changes drastically as we spend less and analyze our feelings more. The Sun is in moody Cancer until the 22nd and then visits warm, vibrant Leo! It will boost our enthusiasm, creativity, and we want to enjoy the good life! A Full Thunder Moon in Aquarius on the 23rd brings up serious issues that may get sudden, drastic attention. July ends with three major cosmic moves. Mercury enters dramatic Leo on the 27th allowing words to make a big impact and possibly exaggerate. On the 28th lucky planet Jupiter returns to Aquarius for the rest of the year to give that sign the growth, abundance, and optimism it started earlier on. Action planet Mars has been in fiery Leo all month, but on the 29th will calm down when visiting analytical Virgo, becoming cool and scientific. Then, we’re more discriminating in choosing where to put our energy. 60

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CANCER: New energy fills you with vitality as you begin your personal new year! Dreams can be a strong incentive to propel you forward. Finances are highlighted with attention to resources, debt, and goals.

CAPRICORN: Finances and resources are enhanced. New energy fills relationships both personal and professional. Short trips are many. The spotlight will fall on income and practical plans needing to be implemented.

LEO: You enjoy popularity and are adventurous now! But private interests also get your attention with new awareness. Health on all levels gets your attention. Relationships are in the spotlight both personal and professional.

AQUARIUS: Relationships are energized and partners, cooperative. A new awareness of health is beneficial, and work offers new options. You are in the full moon spotlight with an accent on family and partnerships.

VIRGO: You are enjoying quiet time and are busy behind the scenes. New energy fills social life and future plans. Your career area stays active. The spotlight falls on health issues and in the workplace. You’re energized!

PISCES: Lucky Jupiter is in your sign until the end of July! Health is a priority. New energy fills love life, children, and recreation time! Your inner world is illuminated, the hidden revealed; beneficial breakthroughs likely.

LIBRA: Social life in personal and professional areas is energized and enjoyed! New paths open in career; status as you use creative talents. The spotlight falls on serious romance, a lasting hobby, and children.

ARIES: Family and home have a new energy with understanding and change. Enjoy recreation, romance, and get creative! The full moon highlights realistic future planning; social obligations. Watch spending.

SCORPIO: Superiors favor you and your position is enhanced; energized. New interests in education and travel open doors for growth. Family issues come to center stage with added obligations. Later on, socialize; network.

TAURUS: New ideas can assist in reaching goals creatively. Your home life is active and enjoyable. The career area is in the spotlight with added duties or a higher position likely. Multiple earning options are presented.

SAGITTARIUS: Enjoy an adventurous trip with someone or make friends traveling! A new look into resources can reveal creative financial moves. Conversations are highlighted and serious; understandings uncovered.

GEMINI: New energy in finances connected to your career. Short trips are enjoyable and adventurous. Travel is highlighted for work or obligations and may include surprises! You are getting back on track and moving on.

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ENCOURAGING WORDS

By Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones

Being Impeccable in Our Word “Be

impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.” ~ DON MIGUEL RUIZ, THE FOUR AGREEMENTS

As I sat trying to mind my own business while eating my lunch, the people in the booth directly behind me were having someone by the name of Jane for lunch… and she wasn’t even there! I honestly did my best to dial out on their gossip— but the energy of their conversation was all-pervasive. They were “consuming” her character, talking about her in such a disparaging manner that it was painful to hear. At first glance gossip may appear to be a very innocuous form of behavior based on the fact that we “all” tend to do it on a regular basis. It seems to be inculcated in our culture. Perhaps for that very reason it is something we all need to pay attention to because it affects the emotional (and thus physical) well-being of all of us. It was in that moment that I became aware that I have also on occasion been a target of the same sort of mindless, groundless gossip and rumors, and yes, I too, have also feasted on savory gossip and noshed on tasty unfounded rumors with others. In a microsecond, I understood that the pain I was feeling for Jane and those who were talking about her had become my pain because they were a reflection of me. At some point or another in our lives we have all been the target of gossip and rumors, as well as participants in the spreading of them. It is insidious, toxic, and yet, oh so juicy. Unless we are mindful and vigilant, it’s quite easy to fool ourselves into believing that what is coming from our minds, mouths, and hearts is harmless idle chatter. That’s how gossip works. 62

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It’s hard to detect when we are in the process of gossiping because it is provocative and seductive, but most of all, it is destructive.

Why is it that gossip is so prevalent among us? This message is a reminder of how easy it is to jump into the stagnant pool of mindless gossip in our workplace, our church, the doctor’s office, the grocery store, and even our own homes and neighborhoods. From a spiritual perspective, understanding we are all one, it means that when we gossip to others about others we are ultimately doing damage to ourselves as well. Beyond that, the fact that any person who will gossip with you about others will also gossip about you with others. Any way you cut it, gossip and the spreading of rumors are counterproductive to creating a healthy relationship with life. Speaking with integrity in our daily interactions is a conscious choice we get to make every day.

Take the Test I invite you to use this test before you unleash words that may be less than impeccable. Before speaking to or about another person, mindfully ask yourself these questions: 1) Is what I am about to say true? Do I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that what I am repeating is accurate and true, or is it based on hearsay and assumptions

that I or others have made without gathering all the facts from an impartial and reliable source? 2) What will I gain from repeating these words to others? Will what I am going to say be life affirming, productive, and helpful to all involved and will the world be a better place because I uttered these words? If not, why would I want to repeat them? 3) Is what I am about to say about another person something I would have the clarity, courage, and commitment to say to his face, and if so, why don’t I do so? 4) Will what I am going to say be using the power of my word in the direction of truth and love? THE TAKEAWAY: Before we speak, or hit the forward and send button, it would do us well to pause and become witness to our thoughts before they become our words. I invite you to join me in using the power of your word in an intentional and conscious manner. Not just because speaking with integrity is the right thing to do, but because the world needs and deserves the absolute highest and best that we can bring to it. What we think and say matters, so being impeccable with our word seems like a great place to start. Now, THAT is worth repeating, so pass it on! Peace, Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones Copyright © 2021 - DMJ Presentations LLC www.DennisMerrittJones.com

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WALK TO THE BEACH! 3BR/3.5BA, 2 car garage townhome. Travertine floors on main living area and wood floors upstairs. Walk to everything, this won’t last. $469,000 TEXT / CALL ERIC BAIRD (727)455-1096

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SPACIUOS TOWNHOUSE! Premier gated community in Gulfport! Huge master BR, 2 walk-in closets, 2 lg. guest BRs, 2.5BA, 2-car garage. 2 pets allowed, 3 month min. rental. $450,000 TEXT / CALL LINDA LOWE (727)488-9012

BAY STAL CRY

LOCATION, LOCATION! Feather sound 1BR/1.5BA. Large master bedroom with walk in closet. Easy access to Tampa & PIE airports. 20 minutes to beaches. $148,500 TEXT / CALL ERIC BAIRD (727)455-1096

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AMAZING LOCATION! Madison at Soho. 2/2 with 2 parking spaces in Hyde Park. Walk to Nightlife, Dining, Shopping, University, Riverwalk and Bayshore. $305,000

TEXT / CALL NANCY BAIRD (727)580-7622

PEN

FABULOUS LOCATION! 1BR condo, covered carport, in the heart of St. Pete Beach, landscaped, 2 pools, gathering areas, community dock, fishing pier and much more. $179,000 TEXT / CALL LINDA LOWE (727)488-9012

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