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CONTENTS

GULFPORT

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COVER STORY

LIFE IN PARADISE

Harbor View Resort & Marina

Proximity to the Gulf at Clearwater Beach and a great design make a clear winner. BY PETER ROOS

St Patrick’s Day

BY NANETTE WISER

Tommy Locksmith

BY PETER ROOS

Beatles Tribute

FEATURES

BY PETER ROOS

2020 Vision

from The Centre of St. Pete Beach BY MICHAEL MOSES

Tiny Home Festival

Resiliency Summit

Localshops1.com hosts Tiny Homes March 28-29th in Pinellas Park Tampa Bay Leadership Leads

Legislative Challenges

BY STEVE TRAIMAN

Leak Prevention is Important BY PETER ROOS

AAA Beach Maids

BY PETER ROOS

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DEPARTMENTS

Publishers Note..................... 6 2020 Vision............................ 7 Tidbits............................... 8-11 Kudos.................................. 12 Letters.................................. 13 Property Law....................... 14 Health & Wellness............... 16 Downtown Concierge.......... 18 ECO..................................... 23 Hanging Around................... 25 Life in Paradise.................... 27 Encouragement................... 28 Construction........................ 39 Art News......................... 40-43 Living Your Best Life............ 44 Arts & Leisure................. 45-61 Events............................. 46-60 Library ...........................62-63 Pet Health............................ 64 Fishing................................. 65 Classifieds...................... 66-67 Playing Around.................... 69 Astrology.............................. 70

COVER

Isla Del Sol Yacht & CC Play for Hunger

DESIGN: Janet Nummi PHOTO: Harbor View Resort & Marina

Free Clinic and Daystar Get HUGE support from generous members. BY STAR GARCIA

Local Coffee Roasters

BY NANETTE WISER

Haslams Book Store

Chamber Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino

Habana Café Library/City Hall Art Village Boulevard Shoppe

Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons

Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC

Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli

ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s Island Grille

Palms Hospital Winn Dixie

Spiro’s Deli Fountains Towers Regions Bank

Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center

The SeaHorse Paradiso Boutique The Wharf Hurley Realty Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt

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

Nikko’s Dog Bar Sea Dog Brewery Vito & Michael’s Riptides Lounge Paradise Grille Synovus Bank St Pete Beach Deli Coldwell Banker RE Basil Leaf Sushi Gulf to Bay Bait UPS Store 5th/3rd Bank Skidders

Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond

Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Keller Williams Realty Coastal Cottage

Bilmar Hotel The Pearl TI & MB Chamber

T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES

TIERRA VERDE

SOUTH PASADENA

PASS-A-GRILLE

ST. PETE BEACH

COREY AREA DISTRICT

TREASURE ISLAND

JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE

Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Chamber Kiosk Sand Bar Ice Cream Shop

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Paradise NEWS Volume 26 Number 3 • March 2020

It’s March 2020 and “the height of season” in South Pinellas once again. One of the secrets of thriving during the height of season is seeking the road less traveled, or at least staying off the more traveled roads during rush hour. We have found the food is just as good at our favorite Cuban, Cajun, Italian, Thai and Sushi spots at 4:30 or 5pm as it is at 6:30 or 7pm and the service is better. You can always take that walk on the beach at sunset after dinner. Try one of our advertisers, especially the Bayou Café which opened in September on Central Ave., across from Earth Origins, the survivor in the recent Organic food wars. They do lunch and early dinner weekdays, and brunch on Saturdays. They also do an incredible job of catering. They offer Cajun, Caribbean and conventional entrees cafeteria style along with a fridge and freezer full of Gumbo and crawfish pies to go.

PUBLISHERS & EXECUTIVE EDITORS PETER ROOS & RENEE ROOS sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com renee@ParadiseNewsFL.com FEATURE WRITER - STEVE TRAIMAN traimancreativecopy@gmail.com FEATURE WRITER - NANETTE WISER wiser86@gmail.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS TOM BRODERSEN • CLAUDINE FLE’ • STAR GARCIA DENNIS MERRITT JONES • SARAH LYONS MICHAEL MOSES • TOM SMITH CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS Arts & Leisure, Events - ZELDA TROIANO ARTnews & ECO - CARON SCHWARTZ Blogger - KEN OHLROGGE

If it seems like there is construction everywhere you go, get used to it. St. Pete Beach’s Gulf Boulevard will lose a lane for there’s a bunch of activity under way to prepare for when Tampa Bay hosts Super Bowl next year. There’s new resorts recently opened like The Karol, Fusion and Tierra Verde’s residence Inn, opening soon and under construction in at least a dozen locations in the bay area.

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Our cover story this issue is a condo marina resort, coming soon to Clearwater Beach, with great views of the sheltered harbor, and a short walk or bike ride anywhere on the island. Marketed exclusively by Tim Johnson’s team at Waterfront Realty in Madeira Beach, this is sure to be a sought-after address that exemplifies our Paradise lifestyle and offers return on investment potential too. As we start our second quarter century of publishing Paradise NEWS we’d like to thank some of those with whom we have had amazingly long-term relationships, which have made our jobs far easier than they might otherwise have been. Our senior feature writer, Steven Traiman, who turns 84 this month, the president emeritus of the Bay Area Professional Writers Guild, has been contributing stories for almost every issue for over 15 years. One of the few folks I know who have been making a living with his mind and pen or computer for an entire career, Steve has been a treasure to work with. Steve Schwab and V at Digital Eel helped us get our start online with ParadiseNEWS.com, creating our original website and managing it for the first few years. We still recommend them to businesses needing web sites. Then we met Kaeley Dawson, then a locally raised recent grad from Virginia who took over Paradise NEWS’ online persona 7½ years ago. Kaeley has made ParadiseNEWS.com a valuable part of her career path ever since. Her work ethic, attention to detail and trustworthiness speak volumes about her and her Vina Del Mar upbringing. Amongst her other social media duties she composes and sends our weekly electronic newsletter each Thursday to a growing list of email subscribers, another FREE service of Paradise NEWS. Thankfully, our advertisers have been as amazingly loyal to us as we have been there for them while others came and went. Some date back to the very beginnings of Paradise NEWS. Thanks again.

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Last but not least, we want to thank our loyal readers, without whom none of this would be worth the effort. Paradise NEWS is designed to help residents get the most from their lives in Paradise. It is particularly useful for newcomers, but even those who have lived here all their lives will be AMAZED just by the content in the Art and Leisure and Events sections running from page 45 to 62. Whether you read in print or online, thanks for making what we do worthwhile.

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2020 VISION By Michael Moses • Centre of St Pete Beach Access and Affordability: The medical cannabis industry is still in its infancy in Florida but companies are already in position to help patients get the medicine they need. More than 300,000 Florida residents have qualified for a medical marijuana card since the state legalized its use for certain health conditions. The products available vary amongst the several dispensaries that are spread around the county. Learning what works best for you can be a challenging and time-consuming process. While there are no dispensaries on the barrier islands south of Clearwater Beach, Paradise NEWS readers have access to a growing list of related goods and services through The Centre of St. Pete Beach. In front of Walgreens, adjacent to Lenny’s Surf shop on Blind Pass and 76th Ave., The Centre is a Cannabis-centric wellness and education facility run by a longtime health care professional, to help patients satisfy their needs. Dr. Luis Ycaza is on site twice a week on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons to interview patients seeking to obtain Florida State Medical Marijuana ID cards. The Centre sponsors a variety of yoga, meditation and relaxation classes as well as demonstrations on extracting and cooking with CBD and THC. Experts are available for a variety of demonstrations.

Crystal S (fitness person), “Medical Marijuana saved my life, Thanksgiving 2018 to New Years 2019, I was hospitalized for Asthma Attacks THREE (3) times plus TWO (2) Paramedic visits to my home. Since getting my card and taking Medical Marijuana I have been Asthma attack free for 13 months and I am able once again to work out and compete in Body Fitness Competitions” Nurse Ana, “I have a non-cancerous but inoperable brain tumor, I was in constant pain and I am allergic to pain medications. Medical Marijuana has eliminated my pain and my swelling so much that 9 months later I rarely have to use my Medical Marijuana!” JJ, “I have worn an ankle corset for nearly a year… Once I used the topical, I removed my ankle corset, now it is 8 months later and I haven’t worn it since….!”

Arrangements are being made for dispensaries to make regular deliveries of medicine to patients at the Centre or their homes. MUV, one of the best (and farthest away) area dispensaries, already meets patients there twice each month. CBD is the non-psychoactive component of the hemp plant that is being widely distributed on practically every block in town. While access is not regulated like the medical variety that has over 3% THC, quality varies widely. The Centre researched many available product lines before settling on the locally made Impirica line of CBD products for humans and pets, which are the #1 tested brand, offering a full range of products. “Besides their quality and testing, we love the fact that Impirica offers huge discounts (up to 60% off retail) for people who are veterans, patients with long term disability and those with low income who need access to a trusted source of CBD products. If you are a member of one of these three groups, go to thecentrespb.com and fill out the application under the Assistance Programs tab. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries offer discounts from 5%-15% for the same qualified Clients. The Centre is located at 7525 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706. Mon-Sat 8:30am-4:30pm and on Sundays by appointment. For information visit www.thecentrespb.com or call 727-258-2001.

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ST PETE BEACH St. Pete Beach Recreation Dept. has Senior Trips Saturdays 8:30-4 pm this month for $15/person (plus lunch) to... March 7 – Tampa Bay Downs March 14 – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Mar 21 – The Florida Aquarium March 28 – Brooker Creek Preserve March 29 – Music in the Afternoon April 11 – Underwater Egg Hunt & Chalk-Lit Fair April 17 – Beach Goes Pops – TomKats Orchestra 6-9pm April 18 – Beach Goes Rock – Horny Toads 4-6pm, Greg Billings 7-9pm

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Incumbent Commissioner Deby Weinstein will face a challenge from resident Helen Price in District 1. In District 2, incumbent Commissioner, and current Vice Mayor, Nancy Hodges won unopposed. Mayor Maggi Black has chosen not to seek re-election. John Hendricks and Gary Hughes are Mad Beach voter choices for the mayor’s job. 8

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The Ninth Annual Great American Grunt Hunt Returns to Madeira Beach March 13-14. On Saturday, March 14th at 4pm, don’t miss the weigh-in and fish fry! For just $10 you get a heaping portion of freshly cleaned fish with fries and coleslaw prepared by Snappers Sea Grill. The Grunt Hunt is an easy, inexpensive and fun event that anyone from kids to grandparents can participate in and win. Contact Curt Preisser, City of Madeira Beach Public Information Officer at 727-391-9951 ext. 299 or cpreisser@madeirabeachfl.gov. The Gulfcoast Rotary Club’s big fun and fundraiser with the City of Madeira Beach is the Spring Break Festival and Carnival held this year March 19-22nd at ROC Park in Mad Beach. With the proceeds they have built the Miracle League’s Field, contribute to All Children’s and Rotary Camp Florida.

Mad Burger Fest Sunday, April 5th Madeira beach’s first hamburger food festival and car show! Benefiting R.O.C. Park “Remember Our Children” • Best Burger Contest • Food trucks • Car Show

Movies on the Beach at Archibald Park April 17 – The Wizard of Oz May 15 – Splash June 19 – Hook July 17 – Summer Rental August 21 – Rocky September 18 – Back to the Future Oct 2 - ET

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Florida CraftArt presents: Contemporary Fiber in Florida March 13 – May 3, 2020 This juried exhibition at Florida CraftArt showcases innovative approaches to traditional fiber techniques, includes weaving, surface design, wearable art, basketry, beading and textile dyeing. It features 40 artists from around the state of Florida, from Tallahassee to Sunrise. The opening reception and awards presentation are on March 13 from 5:30-7:30pm and the exhibit runs

through May 3. This inventive show is curated by Cindy Bartosek, a West Palm Beach-based artist and educator. Ms. Bartosek specializes in tapestry weaving, botanical eco-printing, and photography, as well as photographic printing on fiber.

Creative Clay hosts a workshop with Missionary Mary Proctor March 14 from 3-5pm Create a mixed media/assemblage one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. Basic supplies, such as boards, glue and paints will be provided by Missionary Mary. You bring the fun stuff, like mementos, photos or copies of photos, grandma’s buttons, costume jewelry, keys, old letters, dried flowers, ribbon, wire, and anything else you love. Creative Clay also welcomes participants to peruse our Creative Thrift store, which has many fun items that can be used in the workshop as well. Mary Proctor’s artwork is included in permanent collections from St. Petersburg’s MFA and the Smithsonian Institution to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New Orleans Museum of Art and the California African American Museum (Los Angeles). Mary has also participated in 13 of Creative Clay’s art and music festivals held each fall since 2007. Contact jody@creativeclay.org 727-825-0515 facebook.com/events/ 200995787658107/

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Florida Suncoast Tiny Home Festival, March 28-29, 10am-6pm at England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave N. in Pinellas Park. The festival, organized by LocalShops1, features the latest and greatest in tiny home living trends! In addition to the tiny structures, the festival brings a lineup of more than two dozen leading experts in the Tiny House movement. It is a kid and dog-friendly outdoor event! General Admission, $15 for one day, $20 for both includes full access to the festival grounds, where guests will get to explore the Tiny Homes and speak directly with the homeowners and builders. Admission also includes access to all the presentations, with topics including zoning, building regulations, de-cluttering your home, living green and much more.

Now, Hemmer is looking to use his decades of experience in banking and real estate to further transform downtown St. Pete. A group of locals, led by Hemmer, are proposing an 18-story condominium tower for the northeast corner of 3rd Ave. N. and 8th St. N. The project, named Reflection, will be located a block from Mirror Lake and will offer 77 units in a modern building with a glass facade. The building was designed by SMP Architecture. Reflection will rise 200 feet over Mirror Lake with views of the Downtown St. Pete skyline.

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Unlike other condominium buildings in downtown St. Pete, the top floor won’t contain penthouse units. Instead, drawing on his experience living at Camden Pier District, Hemmer’s plans call for a rooftop amenity deck featuring a resort style pool that will offer 360 degree views of the city. Units at Reflection will range from 1,300-2,300 square feet with 1-3 bedrooms. Pricing is set to begin in the $600,000s, which is about 30% lower than Beach Drive prices, and will rise to around $1.3 million.

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Florida Suncoast Tiny Home Festival, March 28-29, 10am-6pm at England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave N. Early Bird Tickets are $10 for one day, or $15 for the weekend. Reflection of Mirror Lake to Rise After selling his Tierra Verde home, longtime local Fred Hemmer and his wife moved into the Camden Pier District, an 18-story apartment building in Downtown St. Pete. And although they traded their waterfront home for a high-rise, they viewed the move as an upgrade, “Downtown has so much entertainment to offer,” Hemmer says, “We were tired of always driving downtown and figured, why not just move there?”

Albert Whitted Airport expansion could help fuel downtown boom located on 179 acres just south of downtown St. Petersburg, a new master plan is expected for Albert Whitted Airport by the end of 2020. A key focus of the plan likely will be a proposal to extend one of the runways further east into Tampa Bay, Rich Lesniak, airport manager, told a City Council committee. ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2020

TIDBITS Making that shift could allow the airport’s neighbor, University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the hospitals and businesses west of USF, to build taller buildings and employ more people in those buildings. That could create a potential economic impact of close to $400 million, according to an economic analysis. It is a general aviation airport with two runways. About 180 aircraft are based at the airport and it averages about 90,000 takeoffs and landings per year.

Tires are a common breeding location for mosquitoes. They can hold water, which provides mosquitoes with the perfect location to lay eggs and grow larvae.

Body Electric gym in the Warehouse Arts District The owners of The Body Electric Yoga Co. cut the ribbon Friday on their second site, The Body Electric Athletic Co.

The last master plan for Albert Whitted was completed in 2007, and the city has since wrapped up most of the projects in that plan. About 85 percent of the $18.5 million in capital improvements from the 2007 master plan were paid for with federal and state grants.

The nearly 16,000-square-foot facility, at 655 31st St. S. in the Warehouse Arts District, was packed with people who turned out to see the three large studios, an open gym for members, a café and childcare facilities.

St. Pete’s future tallest building? The New York-based Red Apple Group, can now submit a building permit application with design and construction plans to the city. The hotel, condominium and retail complex would sit on the 2.27-acre parcel south of Central Ave, between Fourth and Fifth Streets.

Charge of the Soul LLC, led by co-owners Katelyn Grady and Jenny Miller, paid $840,000 for the building in July 2019, and the company has put at least $650,000 in. Wannemacher Jensen Architects designed the project, which was financed by Bank OZK. Body Electric Athletic Co., 655 31St S., St. Petersburg

Included in the complex: 45 stories of condominiums, a 20-story hotel and an 842-space parking garage. The site would also include a six-story building with office and retail space. Obstacles remain, however. Corey Malyszka, an urban design and development coordinator with the city, said the developers had not, to his knowledge, gotten approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for their 515-foot tower. With Albert Whitted Airport nearby, that’s a must. Council Member Gina Driscoll said she is concerned about how the site would interact with downtown traffic.

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Free tire collection event to help reduce mosquito population. Residents can drop off tires at four locations on April 18. Pinellas County is hosting a FREE tire collection event on Saturday, April 18, 9am-1pm.

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Tires will be collected at the following locations: Largo: Eagle Lake Park, 1800 Keene Road Lealman: Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St. N. Palm Harbor: John Chesnut Sr. Park, 2200 East Lake Road S. Seminole: Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave. N. Proof of residence in any Pinellas town or city qualifies too. No business drop-offs accepted. Residents may bring up to 12 tires of 36 inches or less in diameter with or without rims. The collected tires will be processed through Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Waste-to-Energy facility, which generates enough electricity to power approximately 45,000 homes a day. Additionally, metal from the tires will be recovered from the processed ash and recycled. For more information, residents may call Pinellas County Mosquito Control at (727) 464-7503 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/ resident/mosquito_control.htm.

Sunstar First Care Ambulance Membership Enroll today for ambulance coverage through March, 2021. There is still time for individuals and families to enroll in the Sunstar

FirstCare Ambulance Membership program and receive medical transport cost coverage for more than a year. The Sunstar First Care Ambulance Membership is a Pinellas County Government program that works to minimize out-of-pocket ambulance expenses. While the membership is not an insurance plan, having it can cover out-of-pocket expenses associated with copays or significantly reduce the cost of medically necessary transportation expenses for members without insurance. The family membership covers individuals who reside in the same household related by blood, marriage or adoption. The average cost of a single transport is $746. Annual membership fees are $68 for a single membership and $103 for a family membership. Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL) announced a $210,000 grant to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council to support the development of a comprehensive economic development strategy for the region. Administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, this funding will double the amount being invested by Tampa Bay counties, establishing an economic development strategy for the future that supports capital investment and job creation in the region. This EDA grant supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, which comprises the counties of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Pinellas. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an

By Peter Roos economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. Crist also announced a $263,040 grant to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to be used for the restoration of seven threatened coral species. Allocated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), these funds will allow FWC to respond to the severe decline of corals in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The funds will be used to establish two permanent field-based coral nurseries and four pop-up nurseries, to transplant nursery-reared corals onto degraded reefs, and gene banking of genotypes of these corals.

month. “The SFNPT is a special organization to our family and we have partnered with them for many years in support of the SWAMP program. SWAMP is an environmental education program that sends Collier County 6th graders into Big Cypress National Preserve on ranger-led field trips to see their backyard and become scientists for the day. I can’t think of a better organization to honor Clyde for his lifetime of conservation and educational work in support of Florida’s national parks,” said Clyde’s daughter Jackie Butcher Obendorf.

TAMPA BAY & BEYOND The Tampa Bay Vipers will play its home games at Raymond James Stadium, headquartered at Plant City Stadium where players will be housed and practices held. Tampa Bay joins Seattle, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. as the league’s inaugural cities. Teams will have 40-man active rosters and play a 10-week season. Vince McMahon said “the game will feature simplified rules for a faster pace of game that should complete in under three hours,” and will draw from former college and NFL players. On March 5, 2019, Marc Trestman was announced to be the head coach and general manager of the Tampa Bay XFL team. Clyde Butcher, world renowned landscape photographer, especially of the Everglades in black & white, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the South Florida National Parks Trust (SFNPT) at their 5th Annual Wine & Wildlife at Naples Botanical Garden late last

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KUDOS

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1 1) Over 20 divers from the Florida Aquarium, Green Gasparilla, Calypso Dive and NAUI donned their wetsuits and air tanks to remove beads from Tampa Bay following the annual Gasparilla celebration in Tampa. The Florida Aquarium, in partnership with Project Coral, became the first to successfully spawn critically endangered pillar coral in a laboratory. To learn more, follow us on social media at @floridaaquarium and visit www.flaquarium.org. 2) If you are looking for a new restaurant to try, check out at South Pasadena shopping center. Keke’s Breakfast Café opened this fall. Billing themselves as your Home Town Diner that moved to the city, they have been opening franchise locations around the state. The local ones in Largo and South Pasadena are owned by Vina resident Paul Wolfe, a contractor who built out many of the Keke’s around the state and decided to own a couple for himself. They serve breakfast from 7:30am and lunch from 10:30am-2:30pm daily. 3) Caddy’s is open on St. Pete Beach! Previously Silas Dents for almost 40 years, the iconic venue across from the TradeWinds Resort has been reborn with some help from Karns’ Construction. 4) La Panache, a terrific woman-owned specialty boutique located at 9524 Blind Pass Rd # 4, St Pete Beach is celebrating their 30th anniversary this month. La Panache is providing wine & cheese each Saturday in March. From 4-6pm. Halida, the owner, will style you to look your best. Call (727) 367-6188. 5) George Stone advised that the Miracle League just kicked off their season of baseball for challenged kids. A project of the Kiwanis Club of the Gulf Beaches, the Miracle League has existed for over a decade, instilling confidence in kids that really can use such a break. Thanks George for your love of baseball and the Miracle League.

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LETTERS Friends and Neighbors, Last March we were living our lives, working and playing, traveling, building our beautiful Chill Restaurant. We were so much in love and feeling like we had finally “arrived” at I don’t know… somewhere I guess. And then, all of a sudden, everything changed with one single blood test. As so many of you know, Steve was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. We found ourselves immediately yanked out of our fairy tale love world into cancer world, with a very poor prognosis. After multiple rounds of chemo his life expectancy was measured in months. We left for MD Anderson in Houston chasing hope at the only cancer center where the future of leukemia treatment is a reality today. We left our home, Chill, our family, our whole life behind, not knowing whether we would ever come back together, whether we would have our beautiful home again, whether Chill would be standing. At the same time, the City announced the Corey Avenue road closure. With about 2 month’s notice, Corey Avenue closed and the nightmare of road construction began. To say that had a detrimental impact on Chill is a gross understatement. Somehow, and I still don’t know how, we stayed in business. Somehow, Steve survived. Somehow, we came home together. Somehow, his bone marrow transplant was dramatically successful with a perfectly matched donor. Somehow, we came home six weeks early. Somehow, we went back to work and began the long and painful process of rebuilding our beloved Chill.

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And, to be honest, I DO know how all that happened. YOU showed up. You prayed for us. You donated money. You gave us courage and encouragement. You kept in touch with us. You wandered through dust and road construction to support Chill. There were many days when we literally felt like our whole community was truly holding us close in thought, prayer and intention.

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Little by little, all is getting better one day at a time. Steve is getting much better. Chill is thriving again. We were super lucky to have Chef Joe Luisi rejoin us. He was at Chill until he took the Chef position at The Club on Treasure Island. And, he just came back about a month ago. Our staff struggled tremendously during the road closure and they are mostly all still there. We brought back some old school Chill recipes. I am truly believing we are going to make it. Steve is going to make it. Chill is going to make it. Love & Gratitude, Ruthie and Steve

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PROPERTY LAW

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Sunshine State We all appreciate the large number of sunny days we enjoy here in Florida, but “Sunshine State” has several other meanings to Floridians:

and determine their actual legal identity, officers, and possibly, ownership. From there you can go to other services like the Better Business Bureau, or public reviews like Trip Advisor, etc. If you do these things before you Google something, you will understand those search results that much better.

One is what we call government in the sunshine, that is, open records about state and local government activities. The other is information of a public nature, such as property records, court records, and the registration of business entities. Property records are maintained in a database hosted by each county’s property appraiser. In Pinellas County, those records are available (and searchable) at pcpao.org/searchpage.php, or just Google the name of the county and “property appraiser.” You can find properties by the owners name, address, condo or subdivision name, or other criteria. With a little practice, you can find a great deal of useful information for dealing with homes and other parcels of real estate. Court records are maintained by the counties also, and are found at ccmspa.pinellascounty.org/PublicAccess/ default.aspx, or just Google the name of

the county and “clerk of court.” That site can help you uncover background information about individuals, including their criminal, traffic and civil litigation history. You can even find judgments that may have been entered against them. That is almost as good as a credit check or a private database search you may pay big money to receive. Finally, the Secretary of State has lots of information on business entities, including corporations, LLCs, fictitious name registrations, and other valuable stuff. That is found at arch.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/ CorporationSearch/ByName, or simply sunbiz.org. It is searchable by business name, the names of officers, directors, registered agents, or business addresses. At that site you can find most any business,

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All too often we see leases, contracts and other legal or business agreements naming entities who don’t actually exist as parties, making enforcement that much harder, if it comes to that. Knowing who you are dealing with UP FRONT puts you in a position of power when you hire an employee, engage a vendor, or sit down to negotiate a deal that will be important to you. As you go along, you will discover other valuable resources, although these three will always be fundamental, because the government isn’t going to go away. Peace of mind starts by doing your due diligence. ANDERSON & BRODERSEN, P.A. 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 363-6100 www.PropertyLawGroup.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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The Sounds of Wellness

We all know music soothes the savage beast. But did you know that music and healing sounds can quiet the mind and body, and improve a patient’s ability to beat certain illnesses and conditions?

Music therapy benefits adults, teens and children in multiple setting. These Tampa Bay programs offer their services, and many local hospitals provide therapy support as well.

Lately, we’re seeing a lot of interest in music therapy. NBC’s Today Show hosted a weeklong series. It even has a professional organization and mission. The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA, 2005) defines MT as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.

• South Pasadena’s Mission of Music Sweet Music is to contract Board Certified Music Therapists to provide children and adults with illnesses, diseases and disorders with Music Therapy sessions and the special musical instruments used in Music Therapy. The ultimate goal is to support skill development in areas such as communication, academic learning, daily living skills, motor functioning, social skills, behavior, and mental health. These are common goal areas of children and adults with diagnoses such as autism, neurologic impairments, orthopedic impairments, speech impediment, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and other disabilities.

I discovered this first-hand during my father’s last days, when hospice provided a guitarist who came in and sang his favorite songs, a little jazz and “You Are My Sunshine” and he smiled gratefully and clapped, despite his discomfort. Music was a huge part of his life, and he cheered up during and after his weekly private performance. A new music program at Elmcroft of Pinecrest Largo helps caregivers incorporate music into their daily work with seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s or memory loss. Assisted living is using music and singing yoga to help seniors breathe more deeply and improve cognitive function. One hospital in the area often used nostalgia, movies and musicals to help orthopedic patients improve more quickly and manage their pain through the power of pleasant memories. Music therapy is also used with people suffering from traumatic brain injury, even stroke. Music is processed throughout the brain simultaneously and has been shown to help neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reform neural pathways around a damaged area in order to regain functioning.

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• Music Therapy St. Pete helps improve health outcomes and increase patient satisfaction for skilled nursing facilities, day care treatment centers, schools, neuromuscular rehab facilities, medical hospitals, hospice programs, community mental health centers, drug and alcohol programs, and most clinical settings. • Tampa Bay Institute for Music Therapy provides inpatient and outpatient music therapy, as well as individual sessions and visits to assisted living. They recognize that music therapy has been shown to improve mood and various physiological measures, and decrease stress, perception of pain, and fatigue, increasing patient satisfaction. • At DTSP’s Peace of Yoga, Monday’s 5-6pm Sound and Movement Yoga with Travis Lacey blends the healing properties of the vibrations from the instruments (gong, digeriedoo, drum and more).

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Photo by Patrick Higgins From St. Patrick’s Day revels to Firestone Grand Prix excitement, spring into DTSP’s delightful dining, shops and nightlife. And dog lovers, get fur-tacious at The Dog Bar for a Shamrockin’ St. Pawstrick Day. The Night Owl: Our March faves include 3/15 The Irish Comedy Tour at The Palladium; 3/15 Poetry and Vendor Market at Black Crow Coffee, thrown by Friends of the Jack Kerouac House; 3/15 El Dub at 3 Daughters Brewery, Sunday’s with Gloria West at Flute & Dram; 3/19 Tribute to Chet Baker Studio @620; 3/20 Ale & The Witch Friends of Fil Trio featuring Daniel Navarro on Bass, Albert Newbeat Warren on Drums and Fil Pate on Guitar; and 3/22 The Hideaway’s album release from Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours. And stay tuned for the newly renovated State Theater to re-open in April, hosting concerts and events. Tampa Bay Blues Festival (April 3-5): Vinoy Park rocks with this annual waterfront event serving up great food, soulful blues and fun booths. The party kicks off Thursday 4/2 at The Palladium and after that, it’s three days of top acts including JJ GREY & MOFRO, Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters, Danielle Nicole, Christone “KINGFISH” Ingram, Jason Ricci, Aaron Neville, Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, The Proven Ones featuring Kid Ramos, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers, Dawn Tyler Watson, Larkin Poe, Rod Piazza Band with Rusty Zinn, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Bruce Katz and Backtrack Blues Band. Edible Incredibles: In addition to The Sundial’s Armature Works food hall and Station House co-working spaces, a new food hall on Central Avenue will be built on the site of the Dome Grill at 551 Central Avenue, expanding into the 24,000 square foot three-story Central Park Food Hall. Raise a toast to Iberian Rooster’s new executive chef Andrew Silas - formerly of Locale and The Mill. Most of the menu is new, and keep an eye for his faves: “the wings – they’re made with our super-secret Gochujang sauce and they are also breaded in potato starch so they’re super crispy and gluten free! Also, the tomato veggie pie and the “minchi pot pie” and scallops are reimagined. 18

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3 Daughters Brewing is hosting a Florida Hard Seltzer Fest on 4/25, with 10 bars competing for king of the bubbly using their hard seltzer and St. Petersburg’s Distillery vodka in cocktail concoctions. Also boozing it up creatively is Beans & Barlour, incorporating Girl Scout cookies into kooky milkshake concoctions. Big Storm Brewing is now part-owner and serving Clearwater-based Blood Brothers’ signature Bloody Mary Mix, also on sale at the Saturday Morning Market in St. Pete. Nueva Cantina’s Louie Spetrini created a new menu, in collaboration with former Locale chef Jeffrey Hileman and me, offering a fresh seasonal fare of Central and Coastal Mexico cuisine. They are expanding their catering and sending the Food Truck everywhere (Grand Prix, Safety Harbor Seafood Fest, Taco & Beer Fest), offering promotions (Sunday is kids eat free, Monday night is service industry night with 30% off food and 50% off liquor) as well as new dishes. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day The Galley takes over the former Sea Dog Brew Pub space with Mary Margaret’s, an Irish Tavern featuring music and Celtic fare. Hopefully Must Wine will open its Old Northeast hangout this month as well. Replacing McAuley’s Pub at the Fusion is The Local Draught House. 4th St. North gets a Chicken Salad Chick in the old China City location. Love a Slushy? You’ll adore Uptown Snoballs on 4th Street, fruity shaved ice that delights. With 15 years in DTSP, Bella Brava will open a new restaurant in the buzzy Midtown Tampa complex featuring Whole Foods, another Chris Ponte restaurant, Shake Shack, True Food Kitchen, Aloft, Element Hotel, an REI co-op and other retail. Celebrate everything strawberry at Noble Crust through March 15th; tag it and post it in the Florida Strawberry Growers by taking a selfie and posting for prizes @Flastrawberries and using this hashtag: #2020FlaStrawberry. The 4th St. eatery features Florida Strawberry Arugula Salad (Florida Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Red Onion, Tarragon Vinaigrette), Buttermilk Creme Brûlée, “Boozy” Glazed Florida Strawberries, Fresh Whipped Cream, Shortbread Cookies. Community Café finds a temporary home at the Allendale United Methodist Church where they will host a weekend pop-up restaurant and other events. They will be open Fri-Sun, 11am-11pm.

Shop Bop: Modern Optics Eyewear is the newest Central Ave. hotspot to get those cool shades and look smart/sexy glasses. Stash Yarn Shop on 1st Ave. N offers knitters and crochet aficiandos stylish yarn and ideas. Two-Fold Bicycle Shop on Central gets all my attention, as I can stash the bike in the trunk for a road trip. Looking for a unique outfit? Stop in at Cozette’s Boutique or Illume Organic Apparel on Central Ave. And the best shopping of all is 2nd Saturday Artwalk, where a free trolley takes patrons to more than 40 galleries around the city’s core from 5-9pm stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk. Never Forget: In addition to exploring the Anne Frank exhibition at the Florida Holocaust Museum, mark your calendars for 3/15@2pm for Book Talk: Witness for My Father, featuring Barbara Bergren. Barbara Bergren is a lecturer and Holocaust educator who visits schools, religious organizations, and community groups speaking about her father’s experience during and after World War II. Witness For My Father is the story of how an African-American troop broke the rules and nurtured her father to health after his liberation from Dachau. Artist Enclave of Historic Kenwood: Tour the 5th Annual Artist at Work; Saturday, March 21, 10am-5pm; Sunday, March 22, 12-5pm. Enjoy two days exploring the architecturally rich neighborhood of Historic Kenwood while you view the exhibits of 33 artists at 21 different stops. The self-guided tour will include work by ceramicists, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, illustrators, and fine art painters. Parties For a Purpose: Honor the life and literary legacy of Jack Kerouac, writer of On The Road, on 3/14 at The Flamingo Bar, in honor of what would have been his 98th birthday (3/12) for an evening of open mic poetry, live music, raffle prizes and silent auction; make sure to take home a limited edition screen-printed shirts designed by local artist Chad Mize. Hosted by The Friends of Jack Kerouac House. (Don’t miss the Flower Power exhibition at Mize’s Gallery opening April 3rd, featuring 36 artists interpreting Beat Poet’s Alan Ginsberg’s call to action to transform war protests into peaceful affirmative spectacles.)

Step out at Studio@620’s annual fundraiser 3/27 at 7pm featuring the dynamic St. Pete Florida Blues Band featuring guest appearances from members of The Fabulous Nosecaps, The Scheiber Family, JJ Pattishall, Palladium’s Paul Wilborn and the Pop Tarts, Eric Deggans, The Hunks of Funk, Lillian Dunlap and scribemeister Roy Peter Clark. And don’t miss Studio@620’s monthly “Never No” Improv show, Tuesdays at 7pm. On March 29th from 4-7pm, THE DALI’s highly anticipated fundraiser Los Vinos de Dalí will feature an expanded selection of food and beverages from new and beloved local restaurants, wineries, craft breweries, distilleries and more. In its 9th year, the party convenes on the waterfront behind the museum in an air-conditioned tent, with seating inside the tent and outside on the plaza. The Museum’s Avant-garden, with its winding labyrinth, Wish Tree and whimsical mustache sculpture will also be open for guests. Get your tickets in advance; it’s sure to sell out. TheDali.org/vinos Your ticket also provides access to the Museum’s galleries from 10am-5:30pm, including the special exhibition, Midnight in Paris, 1929: Surrealism at the Crossroads. You’ll also sample the museum’s new exclusive beer in partnership with Motorworks Brewing, offering first tastes to event attendees. On April 4th, the Heels to Heal Fashion Show will be in St. Pete at the The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art and raises money to provide FREE counseling services and resources to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Recap of Resiliency Coalition Leadership Summit By Peter Roos

In early January the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council hosted Tampa Bay’s first ever Resiliency Coalition Leadership Summit. As a sponsor of the event, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce staff joined hundreds of local and national resilience leaders to learn from other communities and share ideas on how to make our region more resilient to rising sea levels. A post conference report was filed January 10 by Matt Letelleir on the chamber’s website.

A Call to Action The morning session

was kicked off by the woman responsible for making the summit a reality, Pinellas County Commissioner, Janet Long. Commissioner Long, in referencing the wild fires in Australia, she exclaimed “The world is on fire!” and somberly told the attendees that “Nothing that you do will make more difference for our kids and our grandchildren and future generations than the actions that you take here today, and after you leave here today.” Congressman Charlie Crist gave a brief speech focused on keeping oil drilling off our coast and reiterating the need for the region to prepare for rising sea levels now.

Florida’s Chief Resiliency Officer

Dr. Julia Nesheiwat, the state’s first Chief Resiliency Officer, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2019. Dr. Nesheiwat does not debate words like “climate change” or “if there is a problem.” Instead she is focused on solving the problems we face. After 6 months touring the state, visiting local communities susceptible to rising water levels, and learning about resiliency projects in the works, Dr. Nesheiwat has determined we need to grow our clean energy industries and reexamine our zoning and planning. The issue of zoning and planning is especially relevant to St. Pete as the Development Review Commission just approved a plan to allow for redevelopment of property in the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) so long as certain mitigating actions are taken such as elevated ground floors, raised utility equipment, and stronger storm resistant building elements.

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Mayors Panel Tampa Mayor Jane Castor

crossed the bay to join St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman and Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos for a panel discussion on local resiliency. Mayor Castor’s remarks focused on criticizing state preemption of local action while Mayor Kriseman focused on the regions’ lack of public transit and our need for federal and state funding for resilience projects. The biggest laugh of the day was earned by the Clearwater mayor when he asked the audience, “How many of you are good about recycling your used pizza boxes?” and several dozen hands, including those of a few elected officials, went up just for him to quickly admonish them, reminding the audience it is bad to recycle soiled cardboard. At the end of the panel, former US senator and current chairman of the Southeast and Latin America for JP Morgan Chase & Co., Mel Martinez, announced a $500,000 grant award to the Regional Planning Council to study affordable housing and resilience for the next 2 years. Other session topics included: Resilience as an Economic Development Strategy, Innovative Green Infrastructure, Clean Energy, Affordable Housing, and Regional Collaboration. Looking to revisit a session from the 2020 Leadership Summit? You can download presentations from each session on the chamber’s website. Local authorities are studying 3 major potential changes to St. Pete’s main thoroughfares in the coming years: Conversion of I-175 into an at grade-level boulevard, converting the 3rd and 4th Street paired one-ways into two-ways, and converting the 8th and 9th Street paired one-ways into two-ways.

Celebrating 30 Years of Caring, Sharing and Giving

Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club makes a difference in our Community! By Star Garcia Starting in 1991 with a small gift of $1500 from a few tennis players, the members of Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club have contributed over $2.5 million dollars, through 2020, to the St. Petersburg Free Medical Clinic and Daystar Life Center through “Play for Hunger.” Not only have they donated monetary contributions, they have been generous with their time and talent. They have also given food, clothing, toiletries, furniture, cars, appliances and many other items to help our neighbors in need. This year the members of Isla Del Sol raised over $173,000. In order to make all this happen, we had several scheduled fun events over a 3 day period . It’s like one BIG family working together and we have so much fun in the process. This kind of good makes your heart feel happy and knowing you will make a difference in someone’s life is priceless. The fun events include, tennis and golf tournaments, Sunday brunch, cruise around the bay, bingo and mah jongg. To conclude the events we have a beautiful dinner and announce the fruits of the labor. In the true spirit of Caring, Sharing, and giving, thank you to all, the Members of Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club for making lives of others matter in this world.

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Bandit Coffee: This has been a BIG year for the company, adding a chef and breakfast/lunch 8am-2pm menu (yay veggie burrito and avo toast), acquiring a wine and beer license, selling the beans online (you can subscribe) and building a roasting plant in 2020. Owners Joshua and Sarah leased a building off 7th Ave. S. that will be home to the new roasting facility. Big Storm Brewing: Yes, they make beer, but they also make delicious coffee blends using locally roasted beans and soon, ice cream. You can experience Big Storm Coffee Co. on the go with the new Nitro and Original Cold Brew 16 oz. cans and whole bean 12 oz. coffee bags available in all three Big Storm Brewing Co. taprooms and select retailers throughout the Tampa Bay area. Black Crow Coffee (Indian Shores Coffee): Owner/roaster Greg Bauman started his coffee foray at Indian Shores coffee shop in 2007. For 13 years, and three coffee shops strong, he started roasting beans from all over the world in St Pete in 2016. Peru, Honduras, Uganda, the artwork is as delightful as the beans are delicious. In addition to amazing coffee and food, Black Crow supports the arts with numerous events, from poetry to exhibits and pop up markets. The Blend: Thank you Seattle for your peeps, Stacha Madsen and Nichole McVicar for bringing their wine and coffee bar, including a white espresso, downtown to 1st Ave. S. and a new location this spring at 4th St. N. With a signature blend created 13 years ago from Nicaragua, Brazil and Peru, it’s available for sale in both potent and decaf versions. Desserts abound, including mini-cupcakes from Swah-rey and Katie’s Cookies. Coffee Mill: This Indian Shores gem is a must-stop for Anona school parents after dropping the kids, and the caramel latte is extra delicious because the coffees are roasted on premise. You can even send a coffee-gram with fresh ground beans, desserts and the personalized mug of your choice. Gypsy Souls: With a beach location in Redington and one downtown on MLK, this is a passion project for the family owned and operated coffee business where you can sip and kibbitz or bring home the beans. Yummy breakfast sandwiches, pastries and vegan and gluten-free pastries help you linger longer. Kahwa Coffee: The largest independent coffee roaster in Florida just opened their newest location in the Tampa Airport Marriott. Owners Sarah and Raphael Perrier. The two original locations downtown are my home away from home. All the roasting is done in Tampa Bay, but the coffee is available nationally as well as in local cafes and selected grocers and restaurants. The first café opened in 2006 in downtown St. Pete. Kahwa Coffee focuses on blends over single origin coffees in order to bring complex flavors to each cup, selecting 100% Arabica beans of the highest quality from all over the world that are roasted and packaged on demand to guarantee freshness. SumitrA Espresso Lounge: Eclectic espresso Gulfport lounge with a cozy, chilling Moroccan and Indian vibe, serving fine espresso coffee, tonics, steamers and smoothies. A plethora of loose leaf teas from Te Bella. Nitro hemp cold brew, CBD infused coffees and teas and a lovely array of European style decadent home made bakery goods. Roasts small batch coffees. P.S. Giving a personal fave shout out to Seminole’s Southies for their Maui vegan gluten-free muffins and iced lavender latte with oat milk and Gulf Perk Coffee Bar in Gulfport, for their blueberry bars, key lime tartlets with pistachio crust and iced brew. 24

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HANGING AROUND By Caron Schwartz My love of coffee knows no bounds. When GulfPerk opened in Gulfport last fall I may have uttered a “hurrah” of joy. Finally, competition in our tiny java world. The new addition provides genuine choices. SumitrA is coffee shop yin -- dark, mysterious, quiet, a place that feels smoky even though – thank goodness -- there’s no smoking in restaurants, even in Florida. GulfPerk is yang. Housed in an actual house – a sign near the kitchen says, “The Cottage, built in 1939” – GulfPerk is light and airy and infinitely welcoming. I love to lurk in the shadows of SumitrA with a book as I eavesdrop on an intimate conversation or tarot reading. But when I’m in a social mood I prefer to linger at GulfPerk. It’s bustling and noisy, the kind of place where you’re likely to meet a neighbor or strike up a conversation with an out-of-towner. It’s even a great place to work; the wordy cacophony forms white noise rather reveal distinct voices. It goes without saying the beverages are outstanding. My go-to is the cortado, halfway between pure espresso and cappuccino – short, dark, and strong (qualities I also admire in a man). If you need a nosh the menu is extensive, ranging from bagels and pastries to hearty sandwiches. GulfPerk Coffee Bar 3107 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 (727) 350-5377

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Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall Every Season Is a Rite of Passage

possibilities for renewal that we know will appear in the upcoming spring of our life? For some of us, the barren landscape of our “winter” may include grieving the loss of a loved one or cherished friend or pet. For others it may mean accepting a change of lifestyle or job. For others the winter of our life may simply be a time to pull back and be in spiritual hibernation, spending quality time within the interior of our own being, communing with the Self which nurtures and sustains us and connects us with all of life.

Do you love the winter season or dislike it? Some might say that answer depends on their age and current geographic location. At this moment, much of the midwestern and eastern states are under siege of a major winter storm; those that live there are indeed hearty souls. As a native son of Michigan, I know how long and cold winter can be for an adult. On the other hand, I have to admit – as a kid – I loved those snow storms. The good news is, regardless “Live in each season as It has long been said that if one attunes themselves of whether you love or dislike winter, it will come and go to nature, great wisdom will be evidenced in the just as every season does. Ironically, the one constant it passes; breathe the air, simplicity and elegance with which the four seasons in life we can count on is change and the seasons of drink the drink, unfold, each unto the next, with its own unique the year illustrate this point beautifully. We don’t have beauty and purpose. With this in mind – and with this taste the fruit, and to pretend to enjoy the winter if spring is our preference time of year bringing the season of winter – perhaps but what if we could consciously embrace the season, resign yourself to now offers us the perfect opportunity to, as Thoreau understanding it is a prerequisite – a rite of passage – for the influences of each.” says, resign ourselves to the influence it offers us the spring to follow. In other words, rather than denying, with no agenda...to just be open and see what resenting, or railing against the season, what if we could ~ Henry David Thoreau this season of our life has to offer us if we simply allow it to be without making it good or bad, trusting remain teachable. that what is to come in the seasons ahead will bless us in countless ways. Thoreau was a wise man – he lived in harmony with and witnessed And now for the metaphor: The lesson for all of us is that we too have seasons in our lives and each has its purpose; each is a rite of passage opening us to the season which follows. While some may think of the seasons of their life as the aging process, that is not what I am referring to: Irrespective of our age, and regardless of the time of year, we all go through various emotional seasons on a regular basis. There are times of light and warmth...there are times of cold and darkness...there are times of growth and expansion...there are times of letting go to prune back the barren branches of the past in order for future growth in the upcoming season. What if we could see the true meaning and value of the “winters” of our life knowing that they are necessary for the new life and

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The Harbor View Resort will feature 72 units on six floors with 1 and 2 bedroom options starting from the $500’s. Each unit will be fully furnished with a beachy-modern vibe, ensuring each guest feels right at home. This grand luxury resort is truly a boater’s paradise, featuring boat slips available for lease and purchase. Intracoastal cruising is steps away at the onsite marina. If deep sea fishing is more for you, access to the Gulf of Mexico is just minutes away out of Clearwater Pass. This impressive, contemporary condo-hotel features everything you are looking for in a vacation home and/or an income property.

Paradise NEWS is reaching north this issue to the part of the Pinellas Beaches that has seen the most progress, to introduce a new investment and resort living opportunity available for a select few. Unlike any other on Clearwater Beach, Harbor View Resort and its Marina are positioned in sheltered harbor along the gorgeous Intracoastal Waterway just north of where the causeway from downtown Clearwater reaches the island. View looking east, southeast from 50 foot elevation (Penthouse level) Stop by Waterfront Realty to see floor plans, renderings and beautiful views in other directions, and reserve the unit you like the best.

The Florida lifestyle is like no other! We have top rated beaches, restaurants, boating activities, sand sculpting events, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium featuring Winter the Dolphin! Managing Partner Frank Dagostino has a vision that will create a resort that people will return to over and over. “It is exciting to have a location that will provide awesome views and access to all that Clearwater Beach has to offer. This will be a great hotel.” At Harbor View Resort, unit owners are able to stay up to 90 days a year! Some of the units offer an owner’s lock out room, allowing for maximizing income while maintaining your own space. It’s an awesome opportunity to enjoy your vacation and add some additional income. On-site hotel management will ensure easy operations and hassle free ownership. The resort will offer a beautiful pool with a Tiki bar that is positioned right on the Intracoastal Waterway. If you prefer the white sand, Clearwater Beach is 2 blocks away and the hotel will offer a beach shuttle, eliminating the struggle of parking. The on-site restaurant will offer amazing entrees that will meet all of your needs. This is the newest condo-hotel located in the heart of the #1 beach in the U.S. and #7 in the world. Harbor View condo-hotel units will start construction in 2020. Waterfront Realty is now taking reservations. These units are expected to sell out quickly, so if you are interested and qualified, don’t wait to reserve your opportunity today! Owned and operated by beach real estate veterans Tim and Gina Johnson. Waterfront Realty has a team of associates with many years of combined experience in relocations, buying and selling. “Our agents are local experts for the barrier island communities. We believe that working hard at what you love, with people you trust, is one of the greatest experiences. Helping others live the life they want is our motivation.” Reach out and contact them today for more details and a reservation for this exciting project. Stop by their office at 15235 Gulf Blvd in Madeira Beach or give them a call at 727-320-9283.

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St. Patrick’s Day – Irish Bars By Nanette Wiser

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve got some of our local faves, known for throwing huge parties where the wearing of the green and cheers of Slainte make everyone Irish for the day. Check their Facebook event sites for details. Most local bars offer St. Paddy’s celebrations, so plan to stop in at VIP, Irish 31, Sloppy Joe’s, O’Maddy’s, Yard of Ale and more. It is a triple whammy this year, coinciding with voting day for local municipal elections and the beginning of spring break. The Swigwam & Chill are getting a head start with an advance celebration on Sunday March 15. The Shaded Keg will join in with specials on over 50 varieties of your favorite beers on tap! Live music, fun games, costumes, lots of green beer. They are celebrating Swigwam’s 10th anniversary with Chill Restaurant and others serving up corned beef and cabbage. Festivities start after the Sunday Market clears out, at about 4 pm! Sponsored by Swigwam Beach Bar, Chill Restaurant, Corey Area Business Association and the City of St. Pete Beach. Courigan’s Irish Pub: Where the rugby and soccer fans hang, both for the Irish beers and gravy drizzled over fries near the Saturday market. This DTSP hang-out serves up darts, trivia, beer and food specials plus corned beef poppers, basket o’chips with Guinness gravy, poutine (fries with gravy and melted mozzarella, banger brats, corned beef, Reuben and more shepherd’s pie. Dog & Parrot Beach Pub and Grill: This IRB bar serves up a tented party, live music, corned beef and ice cold Irish brews for St. Patrick’s Day, but every day it’s a gathering spot for Celtic fare and beers.

MacDinton’s St Pete: The Tampa original is very much in the jig of things in both SOHO and downtown St. Pete with beer and shot specials, karaoke Thursday, open mic live jam Wednesdays and all the sports you like to watch (EPL, La Liga, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa Cup soccer, finals). Try out the Gaelic chips (crumbled blue cheese, Tullamore Dew BBQ, malted vinegar fries, Mac Reuben, Bangers & Mash. Finley’s Irish Pub: This is ground zero for St. Paddy’s Day revelers, with tents and music and all your favorite staples. The dozens of Irish beers, whiskey selection and service are top-shelf. Guinness, the band is there March 5, 6, 13, 14, and 17, so you’re sure to run into a number of folks from the old Harp and Thistle. The food is delicious, from the meatloaf and dry wings to the burgers and Reuben. Don’t miss their famous Drunken Chicken sauteed with Irish Whiskey and Reuben Roll appetizer. There’s a trivia night, blues jam Thursday and live music Saturday night, even a comedy night once every six weeks. Mickey Quinn’s: The Irish beers on tap are icy cold (Smithwicks, Guinness, Harp’s), the casual fare yummy and the games are always afoot (billiards, darts, arcade) with lots of TVs for watching sports. Each Mickey Quinn’s has its own lunch and dinner menu with specials, but I particularly like the wings and fish n’ chips at both locations and the shepherd’s pie poppers and bangers and mash at the Seminole pub. O’Keefe’s Tavern: Irish all year round, the Tavern goes wild on for three days during St. Patrick’s celebration week and is home to one of Florida’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parties. With live music & dancing, over two tons of fresh corned beef and plenty of green beer, you gotta go at least once. All year round, you’ll find traditional Irish dishes such as an Irish breakfast skillet, Guinness meatloaf, corn beef sandwich and seven-course Irish dinner (six drafts, one boiled potato).

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Tommy Locksmith has the Keys in St. Pete Beach by Peter A. Roos Some of you who frequent Dolphin Village Shopping Center may have noticed a new name on the door where the insurance office used to be, or seen the white van in the parking lot. The center’s newest tenant is Tommy Locksmith. Insured and registered as a locksmith with Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and with the state of Florida as an LLC, Tommy Locksmith takes great pride in being the first place that prior customers turn to get great service in times of emergency. He gets 60% of his business from repeat customers and referrals. Customers constantly count on him when their lives get put on hold due to a lock out or key problem. They count on him to secure their families, their homes and cars, their most important and prized possessions. According to his customers, he is the #1 Locksmith in Tampa Bay. His father was a carpenter and general contractor, and his grandfather was a certified Ford mechanic all of his life. So if he wasn’t on the jobsite, he was around the garage. With a background in carpentry and construction, he not only knows about the locks on your door, but how that door and frame are attached to the wall in your house.

That can be very important when deciding the best way to secure that door, or in some cases unsecure it without damaging it. With his background in automotive, he can not only open your locked car without damage and make a key for it, but he can also repair stuck or broken ignitions and door locks. He can also usually get the combination to most safes made within the past decade and if that is not an option, and he cannot pick the lock, regardless if it is a circle or blade key, he will get it open for you! He can also change the combination in your safe, if you think that it has gotten out beyond your circle of trust. He is very honest when it comes to what customers need. He will explain if he can rekey the locks at a much cheaper price than replacing them. He responds to emergency daytime calls in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Bay Pines, Pinellas Point, Snell Isle, Shore Acres, Gulfport, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, St Pete Beach, Tierra Verde, Fort Desoto, and Gandy in no time, and can make it to locations in Tampa, Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, and North Manatee in less than 45 min.

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Presenting songs released prior to the Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” The Tribute remarkably recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. Performing the hits are Mark Benson as John Lennon, Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney, Tom Work as George Harrison and Bobby Potter as Ringo Starr.

We drove over Vail Pass to see this show in Colorado one summer a couple years back and left the packed auditorium feeling like we had just seen the Beatles reincarnated. The band looked, sounded and acted so much like the originals who’d aged a few years that we felt transported back. We decided we would be sure to let local fans know if the show visited St. Pete or Tampa.

The incredible cast takes fans back to an iconic era performing rock classics such as “She Loves You,” “Eight Days a Week,” “All My Loving,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” “From Me To You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and many more.

Tickets, $43.50-$53.50 are online at themahaffey.com, at (727) 300-2000, or at the Mahaffey Theater Box office 11am-5pm Monday-Saturday and at least 90 minutes prior to any ticketed event. Treat yourself to a trip down memory lane.

The group performs at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater on Friday, April 3 at 8pm.

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Bach’s St. John Passion Redemption rises from despair in Bach’s towering choral masterpiece retelling the Crucifixion. Michael Francis conducts, featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay.

Fri, March 20, 8 pm Idlewild Baptist Church Sat, March 21, 5 pm Indian Rocks Baptist Church Sun, March 22, 2 pm, Mahaffey Theater

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons A night with TFO’s strings, directed by Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer, also includes Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings.

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Florida Legislature Hits Key Issues – It’s Time for Reader Action NOW! STORY by STEVE TRAIMAN With the Florida Legislature winding up its session March 13, some key bills are in final stages that will have major effects on Gulf Beaches towns and St. Petersburg, our prime distribution areas. Residents and businesses with key interests in outcomes are urged to contact their local senator and House representative to express their primary concerns. Brian Lowack assistant Pinellas County administrator and legislative liaison, told Paradise News, “As of Feb. 21, proposed changes in short-term rental property rules would pre-empt local town governments from curtailing short-term rentals. House HB 1011 has passed all committees and is headed for a floor vote; Companion Senate SB 1128 has one committee left before going to a floor vote. (The bills allow “grandfathering” so the only Gulffront towns affected would be Indian Rocks and Redington Beach.) “Another key issue is to establish within the executive office of the Governor’s Office of Resiliency a statewide Sea Level Rise Task Force to take action on recommendations. House HB1073 had one more committee to pass, and Senate SB 7016 had passed a second reading floor vote. “Also, in support of a dedicated recurring source of funding for beach nourishment, both the House and Senate have $50 million proposed for maintaining current funding levels.” Doug Izzo, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce legislative action liaison, provided these additional action items of local town interest with official chamber priority: • Support reauthorizing and funding VISIT FLORIDA, set for sunset June 30 if action isn’t taken. SB 362 and HB 213 reauthorize VISIT FLORIDA for eight years with Gov. DeSantis requesting $50 million. As of Feb. 21, SB 362 passed the Commerce &Tourism Committee with no action on HB 213.

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• Support Business Rent Tax Cut: SB 1778 & HB 1141. Legislators lowered the business rent tax from 5.8% to 5.7% in 2018, and cut it to 5.5% in 2019. SB 1778 would lower the business rent tax to 5%, saving businesses $8.3 million, with no action on either bill. • Support Communications Services Tax Cut: SB 1174 & HB 701. This legislation would set the maximum communications services tax for charter counties and municipalities at 5% beginning on September 1, followed by a drop to 4% at the beginning of 2022. For non-charter counties, the rate would be 2% beginning on January 1, 2022. SB 1174 passed the Innovation, Industry and Technology Committee. No action on HB 701. Tax cut could be rolled into tax-package. • Support E-fairness SB 126 & HB 159 This legislation would level the playing field between online retailers and brick-and-mortar businesses by making sure they both collect and remit sales tax. SB 126 passed Commerce & Tourism Committee. No action on HB 159. • Oppose E-Verify Mandate SB 664, SB 1822 & HB 1265. SB 664 mandates that all employers register with and use E-Verify that would place significant costs on business for little gain. E-Verify is far from perfect and consistently flags lawful employees. The compliance costs, and penalties associated with it, should not be based on this flawed system. SB 1822 & HB 1265 only require government entities to use E-Verify. SB 664 was amended and passed the Judiciary Committee. No action on SB 1822 & HB 1265 . • Support Film Florida Rebates SB 530 & HB 497. States surrounding Florida offer incentives for filming and Florida is losing films and associated economic benefits. SB 350 & HB 497 would allow the Department of Economic Opportunity to provide rebates to help lure films to our state. SB 530 passed by the Commerce & Tourism Committee. No action on HB 497. Robin Miller, TBBC president & CEO, told Paradise News, “Regarding the legislative topics of importance to the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, it is our mission to always represent the best interest of our business community. This is in balance with what the geographical communities we serve benefit from as well. In most instances we align and we are proud to fight hard for their benefit.”

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Contact Your Legislator NOW! To contact your key legislators, listed by voting district, here are their Tallahassee phones and emails, with a district map available at www.pinellascounty.org/delegation if you’re not sure who they are.

Senate Senator Jeff Brandes, District 24, (850) 487-5024, Brandes.Jeff@flsenate.gov Senator Ed Hooper, District 16, (850) 487-5016, hooper.ed@flsenate.gov Senator Darryl Rouson, District 19, (850) 487-5019, rouson.darryl@flsenate.gov

TI Rental Property Roundtable By Steve Traiman

A nice turnout on Feb. 13 heard from key local officials on Home Rule Rental Property legislation now in the legislature. The roundtable session was co-sponsored by the Greater Treasure Island Association (TGTIA) and the City of Treasure Island, reported Karen Barnett, TGTGI president. Panelists offered these key points: Kathleen Peters, Pinellas County Commission, said, “Rental houses provide a perfect opportunity for the human trafficking of girls, young women and young boys, as well as the sale of drugs. The state cannot regulate and protect neighborhoods and its citizens from Tallahassee. Local control provides an awareness of the neighborhoods and its residents, which assures a more feasible opportunity to be aware of these kinds of crimes and the ability to act on them promptly.” Doug Izzo, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber Legislative Affairs Liaison, noted, “Ultimately, residents on both sides of the rental property issue would like the same results: the regulation of short-term rentals. In order to achieve this we need to collaborate to make this legislation a success.” Garry Brumback, Treasure Island City Manager, said, “Our city currently has zoning ordinances for single family (2 changes of occupancy annually) and multi-family (5 changes of occupancy annually). There are no restrictions on maximum/minimum length of stay, and all other districts have no restrictions. The following link identifies zones and any restrictions: www.mytreasureisland.com/ departments/community_improvement/uploads/ Treasure_Island_Zoning_Map_010615.pdf

Representative Ben Diamond, District 68, (850) 717-5068, ben.diamond@myfloridahouse.gov

Jennifer Cowan, Treasure Island City Attorney, noted, “By state government continuing to restrict local government from changing or amending existing ordinances, local government is prohibited from addressing the community needs whether it be more restrictive or more flexible regulations.”

Representative Nick DiCeglie, District 66, (850) 717-5066, nick.diceglie@myfloridahouse.gov

For more complete information on the subject of rental property legislation please visit the www.greatertreasureislandassociation.com.

House of Representatives

Representative Jamie Grant, District 64, (850) 717-5064, james.grant@myfloridahouse.gov Representative Chris Latvala, District 67, (850) 717-5067, chris.latvala@myfloridahouse.gov Representative Newt Newton, District 70, (850) 717-5070, newt.newton@myfloridahouse.gov Representative Chris Sprowls, District 65, (850) 717-5065, chris.sprowls@myfloridahouse.gov Representative Jennifer Webb, District 69, (850) 717-5069, jennifer.webb@myfloridahouse.gov [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Tony Fabrizio and Brian Lowack, Pinellas County; Doug Izzo and Robin Miller, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, for their key information & comments.] [Steve Traiman is president of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman, St. Pete Beach, providing business writing services at traimancreativecopy@gmail.com or by phone to 727-363-7531.] ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2020

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Are You “Investing” or “Spending” ... That is The Question! When you purchase a new energy efficient home along the Florida beaches, built above the flood plain, with new hurricane standards and today’s updated amenities, are you “Spending” money or actually “Investing” those dollars? Most families don’t fully understand the difference when it comes to seeing their savings being transferred into another cash outlay. We all understand that our everyday expenditures are trading dollars for consumer goods that almost certainly have a depreciating effect on cash. Clothes, food, your electric bill, etc., all are monies that will never be recouped and put back into savings for the future. Then there are large ticket items like cars, boats, motorhomes and the like, that although very enjoyable, are surely an expenditure that will never be fully recouped. That leaves a family with investments that may/may not increase the family portfolio depending on how the stock market, bonds, or mutual funds may fair, either up or down during certain periods. What to consider. Real estate investments in a population growth state like Florida have

traditionally been a very sound investment. It is true that investments in real estate like vacant property could diminish in value over the years depending upon your investment acumen. However, the historic tables clearly show that over time, residential real estate in Florida consistently increases in value, and offers a good return of capital when the family decides to sell. This is especially true with new homes constructed with the newest Florida Building Codes, very energy efficient and hurricane resistant, rather than the older 1960’s constructed re-sale homes. Those older existing homes served Florida well for the past 50 years, but with new federal regulations for flood insurance which are federally mandated to rise greatly over the next 4 years, these properties are probably an exception to the rule of increased valuation.

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of rodeo participants, examining themes of competition and community and inviting an expansive redefinition of cowboy identities. Blake Little became more than an observer. After getting hooked on going to rodeos, he wanted to become a part of the action. He learned to ride a steer, then a bull and slowly began to master the technique. In 1990 he was named Bull Riding Champion of the Year at the International Gay Rodeo Association. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art at 150 Central Avenue, is open daily 10am-5pm. Tuesdays the museum is open until 8pm. For more information, call 727-892-4200 or visit thejamesmuseum.org.

ART NEWS attraction as a benefit of their Dali Museum membership. Members of the partnering museums/ attractions are invited to visit The Dali during the corresponding month.

Another chance to be in the room where it happens Yes, HAMILTON returns to the Straz in Tampa, June 1-27, 2021. On-sale dates should be announced soon. As always, current Broadway season ticket holders and Straz annual donors get priority. In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock and didn’t hear, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. While you’re waiting for HAMILTON, you can take in these Broadway hits: Miss Saigon, March 24-20 Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, May 5-10 Jesus Christ Superstar, May 26-31 My Fair Lady, June 2-7 The SpongeBob Musical, July 21-26 WAITRESS, Sept. 25-27 Escape to Margaritaville, Oct. 27-Nov. 1 Tootsie, Nov. 27-22 Hadestown, Dec. 1-6 The Band’s Visit, Dec. 29-Jan.3 2021 Wicked, Jan 13-31 2021 The Prom, Feb. 9-14 2021 Shear Madness, Feb. 16-April 4 2021 DEAR EVAN HANSEN, March 23-28 2021 CATS, April 27-May 2 2021 Dali and Chihuly play nice together Each month, Dali Museum members receive free admission to a different area museum or

In March, Dali Museum members receive free admission to the Chihuly Collection and Hot Shop (for up to 2 adult members, children receive free admission with family membership), in addition to 10% off all Morean retail merchandise and classes/ workshops. This discount includes the Chihuly Collection Store, the Hot Shop Store, Clay Store, and the Morean Gallery Store. The Chihuly Collection is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork. This presentation is unique as it is the first installation of Chihuly art in a building designed specifically for that purpose. Visit moreanartscenter.org/chihuly/ for details.

Los Vinos de Dalí 2020 Los Vinos de Dalí is an annual fundraising event hosted by The Guild at The Dalí. Through event sponsorship and ticket sales, Los Vinos de Dalí raises thousands of dollars to support the Museum’s mission to delight and educate our visitors and serve as an active resource in the cultural life of our community. The highly anticipated festival features a variety of fine wines, tastings from top restaurants, cold craft beers, specialty spirits, live music and a silent auction, all on the picturesque downtown waterfront. Date: Sunday, March 29, 4–7pm Tickets: $80 members, $90 nonmembers. Advanced ticket purchase required. All sales final, no refunds. Guests may view the galleries until 5:30 and will enjoy

auctions featuring exciting packages and more. Proceeds benefit the Museum and its educational programs. Last year�s festivities can be viewed here: flickr.com/photos/dali_museum/ albums/72157690979489263.

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Party on the Pass! You’re invited to join us for Mote’s 12th Annual Party on the Pass — a casual night full of good food, good fun, and goodwill. All proceeds will directly support the Mote Marine Laboratory’s efforts for rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sea turtles & manatees, and Jane’s Refuge Hospital for Dolphins & Whales Date: Friday, March 20, 6:30pm. Location: Mote Aquarium Courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota Attire: festive Nosh: Multiple dishes will be provided by Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurants. Cost: Patrons $175, Individuals $125. Sponsorship opportunities are available; contact Kate Knepper at 941-388-4441 ext. 393 or kknepper@mote.org. Take a picture, it’ll last longer The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts has put out a call to photographers to participate in a photography competition. Deadline for entries & votes is April 5. Top entries will be exhibited at FMoPA from June 5--July 31. Winning submissions will be notified by May 1. Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact, artistic merit, and as otherwise determined by the judges. Winners will include Best in Competition, First, Second and Third Place each category, and People’s Choice. Categories: People and Portraits; Places and Landscape and Drone Photography; Nature, Science, and Animal;

FMoPA is also accepting entries for the 4th Annual Forever Young exhibition. Senior museum members, as well as non-member seniors, are allowed one submission to be showcased both digitally and/or physically. All entries must be submitted by 5pm on April 26. There is a required submission fee of $15 for members and $35 for not-yet-members. To apply click to fmopa.org/ submissions-forever-young/.

Hilarious Hippodrome hit hits St. Pete freeFall Theatre in St. Petersburg and The Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville have joined forces to co-present LONE STAR SPIRITS through March 29 at freeFall. Marley (freeFall favorite Marissa Toogood) is back in her small Texas hometown for what she hopes to be an easy trip to deal with some family business. When she and her hipster fiancé arrive at her estranged father’s liquor store, there is a collision between who she is and where she comes from. By the time Marley manages to reveal to her father the real reason for her visit, things are further complicated by the ghost of the bear-wrestling pioneer who used to live in the store. LONE STAR SPIRITS is a fast-paced comedy with hairpin turns that takes a hilarious and sympathetic look at family, spirituality, those who stay and those who leave, and the ghosts that haunt us either way. Tickets range $40 to $50. Discounts for groups are available. Freefalltheatre.com, 727-498-5205, boxoffice@freefalltheatre.com.

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ART NEWS daily rate option. Extended care (before 8am, 3-5:30pm) is available for an additional fee. Register at moreanartscenter.org/classes-2/ family/camps/spring-break-artcamp/.

Attention: artists at work Enjoy two days exploring Historic Kenwood during the Artist Enclave’s 5th Annual Artist at Work; Saturday, March 21, 10am-5pm; Sunday, March 22, noon-5pm. The self-guided tour of 33 artists at 21 different stops includes work by ceramicists, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, illustrators, and fine art painters. “Artist at Work” allows patrons and visitors to engage with artists, enjoy live demos, and purchase art. Learn about the creative process and what steps an artist takes to bring ideas from concept to completion. Treat yourself to a new piece for your collection or pick up gifts for friends and family! For more information and printable maps for the studio locations see kenwoodartistenclave.org or follow on Facebook at facebook. com/artistenclavehistorickenwood Spring break is coming! Morean Arts Center to the rescue! The Morean offers Spring Break Camp for kids ages 5-10, 9am-3pm, March 16-20. Children will be creating a mixed media art garden filled with flowers, unicorns, and creepy crawlies that lurk in the soil. Members pay $170, non-members $190. Cost includes all materials. Must register for the full week – no

And for adults … Shanna Fliegel ceramics workshop April 10-11, 9am-4pm each day. This workshop offers the opportunity to explore your poetic voice and narratively express your individual story through clay. Discover the power of imagery with the help of writing prompts, playful drawing exercises and pattern research. Emphasis will be on generating a lexicon of imagery and symbols that translates well on a variety of clay canvas forms. Shanna will demonstrate printing techniques, image transfers, underglaze application, sgraffito, mishima, and wax resist glazing, while offering guidance on composition and color. Daily demonstrations will also include building forms with earthenware and stoneware clays, which lend themselves well to surface embellishment including press-molded tiles, textured tablets, slab built platters, coil built textured vessels and wheel-thrown pottery. Cost for members $150, non-members $175.

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It’s not too early to think about summer camps! Registration is now open for St. Petersburg City Theatre’s Summer Camps. This summer’s lineup includes Beauty and the Beast Jr, Pirates of Penzance Jr, The Lion King Jr, and Annie Jr. Camps include dance, voice and acting plus presentation of a full-length musical. Ages: 7-14, all experience levels accepted, space is limited Cost: $400 Time frame: all camps are three weeks, Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. Register: spcitytheatre.org/ childrens-theatre-7-14/. More info: office@spcitytheatre. org or ExecDir@SPCityTheatre.org Show schedule: June 8-19: Beauty and the Beast Jr June 22–July 3: The Pirates of Penzance Jr July 6–17: The Lion King Jr July 20 – 31: Annie Jr Apprenticeship opportunities Apprenticeships for summer camps are open to middle school students and older. The fee for an apprenticeship is $200 per twoweek camp. Apprentices will learn what is involved in putting on a

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The only safe suntan is Suntan Art Center Celebrating more than 50 years of commitment to promoting the arts and education, St. Pete Beach’s Suntan Art Center continues to be an exciting, thriving center for the cultural arts. Locals, tourists, snowbirds and artists enjoy classes and workshops, as well as finding treasures in the gallery and gift shop. As a non-profit organization, Suntan Art Center must rely on a mixture of funds to support its budget and program commitments. Memberships, donations and volunteers are a very important part of that support. Be Inspired! Renew or join today by calling 727-367-3818 or going online at suntanart.org. Membership levels: Individuals: $50 per year Families: $75 per year Corporate: $750

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By Caron Schwartz May Movies in the Park What will Preserve the ‘Burg be screening this spring? Be there when they part the curtains on the May lineup, Thursday, April 16, 6pm at the Ale and the Witch, 111 2nd Ave NE. So clear your calendar to know more.

PRB is also seeking sponsors to help bring the bi-annual event to the beautiful St. Pete waterfront. For more info contact Executive Director Monica Kyle, 727-204-3800 or mkile@preservetheburg.org.

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Artists include Gary Alpers, Julie Armstrong, Larry Busby, Barbara Busenbark, Margo Christie, Kiersty Long, Justy Martinez, Nikki Nolan, Thomas O’Conner, Wendy Ohlendorf, Nancy Poucher, Stacey Purcell, Yolanda Roman, Melissa Romanaux, Paula Roy, and Judith Villavisanis.

Get ready for the Second Annual “Best Seat in the House Chair-ity Auction With a View,” Saturday, March 21 in Gulfport. The event is a fundraising auction benefiting the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Ten artists have transformed 10 Adirondack chairs into works of art, while six others have imagined beautiful views upon six vintage windows. All artists are local professionals who volunteered their creative vision. Auctioneer Phillip Bailey will begin the bidding at 6pm on the stage at the Village Courtyard, 2902 Beach Blvd. But get there at 5 to enjoy tunes spun by DJ Daniel Hodge.

I love Treasure Island in the springtime The Art Guild’s Spring Fine Art Market blossoms on Saturday, April 11 from 11am-2:30pm at the Treasure Island Community Center,

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LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE Welcome back to our step by step process to live your best life in 2020! Last month, we defined your WHY, your motivation for the change you are seeking to bring about. This month, we are going to paint your perfect day! It’s a fun and creative activity you can do anywhere. Like a painter or a sculptor, you are going to create the image of your perfect day. Imagine that things are really going in your favor, what would your life look like? What would be changed in your daily life? What would you keep? What would you drop? What would you add? As you work on your project, you can ask yourself the following questions: Where are you? Who’s with you? What time do you wake up? How do you feel in the morning when you wake up?

In what state of mind are you approaching the day? What do you eat? Who do you spend your free time with? What activities bring you joy during the day? What do you do in the evening? What are the thoughts that cross your mind when you fall asleep? Choose the method to paint your perfect day: 1. You can write a few sentences. Visualize your perfect day in the future but write in the present tense. Start by posting the date one year from today at the top of your page and start answering the questions above: 2. You can draw or paint a picture of your perfect day. Start by drawing the background, where you are, who’s with you, what you’re doing etc. 3. Draw a Treasure Map that shows the path that will take you to your ideal future. I would love to see your creations. Send me a picture or a copy of your perfect day for an opportunity to win one free hour of coaching. What do you do with your painted picture when it’s finished? Look at it every day and feel as if you were already living that life. Start telling

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Arts & Leisure PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com March 7 – Jeff Dunham 11 – André Rieu 26 – Cher April 17 – 98Rockfest 2020 American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 40th Anniversary Season 727.823.7529 americanstage.org March 11 – April 5 – The People Downstairs April 15 – May 17 – Footloose

CATEGORIES: 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 paradisenewsfl.com. PERFORMING ARTS MUSEUMS ART GALLERIES ART CENTERS & CLASSES HANDS-ON MUSEUMS FILM MUSIC OPERA DANCING | SOCIAL COMEDY ECO | ZOOS | AQUARIUMS FERRIES NATURE ON THE WATER CARD GAME | BINGO SERVICE | SOCIAL CLUBS MILITARY | POLITICAL CLUBS ATHLETIC CLUBS HEALTH NETWORKING TOASTMASTERS THRIFT SHOPS DOWNTOWNS SPIRITUAL TOURS MARKETS VOLUNTEER YOGA (Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)

Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800.361.8388 asolorep.org March 1 – 8 – Dead Man’s Cell Phone 4 – 8 – Murder on the Orient Express 4 – 19 – The Lifespan of a Fact 10 – 21 – Into the Breeches! 18 – April 11 – The Great Leap April 3 – 25 – Knoxville 7 – 25 – Romeo & Juliet Bilheimer Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre March 1 – Steep Canyon Rangers 4 – The ELO Experience 5 – Gary Gulman 6 – Kenny G 8 – The Naked Magicians 9 – Yankees Red Sox RivalryReunion 10 – Jim Breuer 11 – John Mayall 12 – The Weight Band 13 – Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes 14 – Art Garfunkel 15 – Eric Johnson 16 – Phillies 40th Reunion 17 – Geoff Tate 18 – The Choir of Man 19 – Graham Nash 20 – Killer Queen 21 – Gino Vannelli 22 – Steve Hackett 26 – Old Crow Medicine Show 27 – Stephen Lynch 28 – Bruce Hornsby 29 – Jackie Evancho

Zelda Troiano Events & Arts and Leisure Coordinator April 3 – Mary Chapin Carpenter 4 – Ricky Skaggs 5 – Sister’s Easter Catechism 8 – Trey Kennedy 9 – A Bowie Celebration 10 – Dave Mason 13 – Leo Kottke 15 – The Psychedelic Furs 18 – Chris Botti

April 16 – Sarasota Earlye Musike Concert 19 – Kate Delaney Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport gulfportcommunityplayers.org March 5 – 15 – Miss Edwina 16 – 20 – Tall Tales Workshop April 3, 4 – The Big Bad Musical 16 – 26 – Are You Out There, Mr. Right?

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 March 5 – 15 – Miss Edwina Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 largoarts.com March 2 – Divas of Soul 21 – “Hearts for the Arts” Gala 23 – The Landsharks 27 – Buddy, Roy, & Fats Tribute 29 – Frankie Valli/Four Seasons Tribute 31, April 1 – The Edwards Twins April 2 – Bollywood Boulevard 8 – The Young Dubliners 9 – Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band 19 – Brides for the Arts Wedding Expo

M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 madtheatre.com April 16 – May 3 – Assassins

Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com March 2 – 15 – Sunset Boulevard Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org March 1 – 8 – Brigadoon 14 – The Best of Times 26 – April 5 – The Man Who Came to Dinner freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 freefalltheatre.com March 1 – 29 – Lone Star Spirits Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 gpactix.com March 1 – The Tamburitzans 14 – Landscape of Guitar 22 – Four Freshman

Jannus Live 200 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.565.0550 jannuslive.com March 1 – Bob Weir and Wolf Bros 12 – Colt Ford and Koe Wetzel 14 – Silverstein 18 – Greensky Bluegrass 21 – Get the Led Out 22 – Black Label Society 27 – Dance Gavin Dance 28 – Blue Sky Noise April 2 – Dark Star Orchestra 3 – Rod Wave 4 – Trevor Hall & Brett Dennen 10 – Lil Mosey 11 – Moneybagg Yo 16 – Stephen Marley 17 – The Revivalists

Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave., Bradenton manateeperformingartscenter.com March 1 – 8 – Damn Yankees 14 – For the Love of Children 19 – The Grass Roots 19 – April 5 – Doubt, A Parable 25 – The Marvelous Martha April 2 – 19 – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 17 – Murder at the Juice Joint MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy. 301 N Tampa 813.740.2446 midflorida.com/amphitheatre

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ON-GOING EVENTS Fridays, March 6 through Friday, April 10 – Free Tax Help 10am–2pm, Free, St. Pete Beach City Hall Upstairs Conference Room, 155 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Fridays only. Provided by AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. You must bring your Social Security Card. spblibrary.com Friday, March 13 through Sunday, May 3 – Contemporary Fiber in Florida 10am–5:30pm Monday – Saturday/noon–5pm Sunday, Free, Florida CraftArt Gallery, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This juried exhibition showcases innovative approaches to traditional fiber techniques. Includes weaving, surface design, wearable art, basketry, beading and textile dyeing and features 40 artists from around the state of Florida, from Tallahassee to Sunrise. 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org Through Wednesday, April 29 – Midnight in Paris: Surrealism at the Crossroads,1929 10am–5:30pm daily/10am–8pm Thursdays, $10 – $25, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Immerses visitors in this particularly rich and vital creative era by examining the works, friendships and clashes of Jean Arp, André Breton, Luis Buñuel, Alexander Calder, Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, René Magritte, Joan Miró, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Yves Tanguy and others. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Through Sunday, May 10 – Art of the Stage: Picasso to Hockney 10am–5pm Monday – Saturday/10am–8pm Thursday/noon – 5pm Sunday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Features over 100 studies for scene, costume, curtain, and program designs, as well as maquettes and costumes by noted artists from the nineteenth century to the present day. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org

EVENTS CALENDAR Red titles denote Paradise News recommendations. Tuesday, March 10 – Florida Red Tide and Other Harmful Algal Blooms on Our Waterways 7pm, Free, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Learn about the causes and consequences of red tide and other harmful algal blooms in terms of their effects on other marine life as well as potential economic and social impacts. 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve Wednesday, March 11 – André Rieu 8pm, $69 – $119, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa. André Rieu returns with his 70-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, the largest private orchestra in the world, the Platin Tenors and many international soloists. 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com Wednesday, March 11 – Visions of Dalí’s Spain with Clyde Butcher Noon–1pm, Included in admission, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota. A selection of photos from Butcher’s travels to the village of Cadaqués where Dalí spent summers growing up, Dali’s villa in Port Lligat and the rugged area of Cap de Creus. 941.366.5731 selby.org

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Arts & Leisure National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD eckerd.edu/olli/theatre March 27 – One Man, Two Guvnors April 9 – Small Island Patel Conservatory 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813.222.1002 patelconservatory.org March 12 – Major Works Concert 28 – On the Edge April 7 – Student Honors Recital 18 – Spring Into Dance 18 – Breakin’ Out Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park pinellas-park.com/161/ Performing-Arts-Center March 14 – Chicago Tribute 28 – The British Invasion Years Tribute Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com March 1 – REO Speedwagon 2 – The Peking Acrobats 3 – Gladys Knight 5 – George Thorogood 6 – ABBA The Concert 7 – Paul Anka Sings Sinatra 8 – Andy Cooney’s Irish Cabaret 8 – TFO: Rachmaninoff Piano No. 3 16 – Josh Groban 17 – Jill Scott 19 – 112 Years of Broadway 20 – America 22 – YES & Alan Parsons Project 24 – David Foster 25 – TFO: Bright Side of Beethoven 25 – MasterChef Junior Live! 26 – Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. 26 – Buddy Guy & Kenny Wayne Shepherd 27 – Doo Wop Reunion 28 – Rodrigo y Gabriela 29 – Winter Dance Party 29 – TFO: Broadway April 3, 4 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 5 – One Night in Memphis 5 – TFO: Vivaldi The Four Seasons 17, 18 – The Price is Right Live! 19 – RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles 20 – A Bronx Tale – The Musical

St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.866.1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925 March 12, 13 – Rock of Ages April 17 – 26 – Sunshine City The Musical Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416 stageworkstheatre.org March 20 – April 5 – 12 Angry Men Straz Center 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org March 1 – Discover Opera – The Pirates of Penzance 1 – Tampa Bay Symphony 2 – 5 – Open Rehearsals – The Pirates of Penzance 4 – Paul Taylor Dance Company 5 – United States Navy Band 6 – TFO: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 7 – George Lopez 7 – Opera Tampa Family Day – The Pirates of Penzance ABRIDGED 11 – April 5 – Doubt: A Parable 13 – Friday Opera Mix-N-Mingle 13 – 15 – The Pirates of Penzance 13 – 15 – Jersey Boys 14 – Eden Shireen 23 – Logan Ledger 24 – 29 – Miss Saigon 24 – Yudhijit Bhattacharjee 27 – Arts Legacy REMIX 27 – TFO: Raymond James Pops Broadway 28 – Jarrod Barefoot 28 – On The Edge April 3 – TFO: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons 4 – Taste @The Straz 5 – Discover Opera – Aida 5 – Ranky Tanky 7 – Neil deGrasse Tyson 9 – Mandy Moore 11 – Kreeps with Kids Comedy Tour 13 – 16 – Open Rehearsals – Aida 16 – May 3 – Assassins 17 – TFO: Beethoven & Pagnini Tarpon Springs Cultural Art Center 101 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org March 1 – The Queen’s Cartoonists

7 – The Tamburitzans 14 – The Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show 29 – Maureen McGovern April 2 – One Act Plays Festival 18 – Pavarotti to Pop The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/coliseum The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com March 1 – Celtic Woman 7 – TFO: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 20 – Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular 22 – TFO: Bach’s St. John Passion 26 – TFO Coffee: Bright Side of Beethoven 28 – TFO Pops: Broadway 30 – Youth International Ballet Competition April 2 – IBC Anniversary Gala 3 – 1964 The Tribute 4 – TFO: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons 4 – TFO: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons 18, 19 – TFO: Beethoven & Paganini The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org March 1 – Jason Charos and The Booker Little Project 2 – Tamburitzans 4 – The Edwards Twins: An Evening with the Stars 5 – SPC Community Concert Band and Wind Symphony 6 – A Tribute to Billy Joel 7 – Swing with Svetlana and the Delancey 5 8 – Women of Jazz 11 – A Tribute to the Bee Gees 12 – Willy Porter 15 – The Irish Comedy Tour 16 – Keith Goree Memorial Ethics Lecture 20 – Nate Najar 21 – Queenie Sings Joni Mitchell 22 – The Chopin Project: Inna Faliks 25 – Palladium Chamber Players 26 – Nellie McKay 27 – Listening Room Festival Showcase 28 – NY Rockability Rockets 29 – Howard Jones Acoustic Trio 31 – Cathy Lopez April 2 – Christone “Kingfish” Ingram 3 – BEACON ’20 Contemporary Dance 4 – Earl David Reed 5 – Byrne and Kelly 9 – Synia Carroll Celebrates Nina Simone 11 – Buffyfest! 15 – Palladium Chamber Players 19 – Dailey & Vincent

USF Yuengling Center 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.974.3004 yuenglingcenter.com March 12 – Martin Lawrence Van Wezel 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org March 1 – Les Miserables 3 – Russian National Ballet: Cinderella 4 – Celtic Woman 5 – ABBA The Concert 8 – Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles 9 – Josh Groban 10 – The Color Purple 11 – Paul Anka Sings Sinatra 12 – Pacifica Quartet and Orion Weiss 16 – An American in Paris 17 – The Choir of Man 18 – John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell 19 – America 20 – Harry Connick Jr. 21 – Itzhak Perlman in Recital 22 – David Foster 24 – Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. 27, 28 – Sarasota Ballet 29 – Bruce Hornsby April 2 – The Pointer Sisters 3 – Jackie Evancho 10 – Terry Fator 11 – Reza 16 – Johnny Mathis 19 – Chris Botti West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 wp2.wcplayers.org March 6 – 22 – Four Weddings and an Elvis April 17 – May 3 – Arsenic and Old Lace

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 March 5 – Defining Antisemitism 15 – Book Talk: Witness for My Father April 4 – The Art and Propaganda of Arthur Szyk Opening Event Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 831.221.2222 fmopa.org Through April 19 – Griff Davis and Langston Hughes, Letters and Photographs 1947 – 1967 Through April 26 – Roger Ballen: In Retrospect April 5 – Deadline for submissions to the International Photography Competition ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2020

Events Thursday, March 12 – LGBTQ Film Series – Love, Simon 7–9pm, Free (donations accepted), Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. This film is a funny, heartfelt, and truly touching teen romantic comedy that instantly becomes a modern classic for today’s generation. Feel free to bring your own “brown bag” supper and beverages. 727.893.1074 facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL Thursday, March 12 – PARC’s Annual Breakfast 8am–10am, Free, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Free breakfast and coffee and a fantastic educational program with a focus on “Spectrum of Opportunities.” The Keynote Speaker is Ellen M. Weber. parc-fl.org/breakfast Friday, March 13 – Chuck Brodsky 6:30pm, $25/$30, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This quirky, rootsy singer-songwriter spins stories about baseball, life, pop culture, and politics. 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 – Firestone Grand Prix Times vary, $25 and up, Downtown St. Petersburg. A weekend-long event featuring 3 days jam packed with races, non-stop action and family fun. Whether you are a racing fan, live entertainment fan or just enjoy having a good time, there is a little something for everyone during this festival. gpstpete.com Saturday, March 14 – Art Garfunkel 8pm, $49.50 – $105, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre Saturday, March 14 – Eckerd College Search and Rescue Marine Yard Sale 9am–noon, Free, Eckerd College Waterfront, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Good prices on used sailboats, powerboats, electronic equipment and motors. 727.864.8288 Saturday, March 14 – Gulfport Health & Wellness Expo 10am–2pm, Free, Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Health screenings, demonstrations, and healthy food choices. A wealth of information concerning health, recreational activities, and ways to increase self-confidence. gulfportseniorfoundation.org Saturday, March 14 – Senior Excursion – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 8:30am–4pm, $15, SPB Recreation Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. A 15-acre botanical garden located on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby. Cost covers transportation only. 727.363.9245 spbrec.com Saturday, March 14 – The Best of Times 2 and 8pm, $15/$20, Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. A celebration of songs by the legendary composer Jerry Herman. 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 – Annual Ikebana Exhibition 10am–6pm Saturday/10am – 4pm Sunday, $5 suggested donation, Treasure Island Community Center, 154 106th Ave., Treasure Island. The theme is “Sticks and Stones.” Demonstrations will be held each day. ikebanastpetersburg.com Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 – Crafty Fest 11am–5pm, Free, Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This market with an artsy slant includes local arts, Etsy crafters, vintage and retro goods, jewelry and plants. artpoolrules.com

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Arts & Leisure 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 March 21 – The Original Gulfport Walking Tour April 18 – The Original Gulfport Walking Tour Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com March 8 – Picnic in the Park 19 – Music in the Museum 20 – The Sportin’ Life April 16 – Music in the Museum Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community March 10 – Knowledge & Nibbles – The Golden Crescent Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Weekly ArtWorks Imagine THAT! – 3rd Saturday each month Every Saturday – Imagined Realities Thursdays $5 after 5pm John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thurs – Art After 5 Fri – ROAR – Ringling Order of Art Readers Fri & Sat – Bayfront Garden Tours First Sat – Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop March 5 – Ringling Underground 12 – Treasures & Curiosities from the Royal Library, Windsor Castle 13 – Artist Talk w/Howie Tsui 20 – Wine Walk to Ca’ d’Zan 26 – Masterclass with Companhia Urbana de Danca April 1 – The Gutenberg Bible 2 – Ringling Underground 4 – Museum Day 11 – Blossoms Garden Pary

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd, Tarpon Springs 727.712.5762 leeparattner.org March 7 – WOMAN-MADE Printmaking Festival 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 March 22 – Explore the Vaults: Visions of France Through April 5 – Ancient Theater and the Cinema Through May 10 – Art of the Stage: Picasso to Hockney March 5 –Opera in the Gallery 5 – Film Series – Satyricon 7 – Cutting Edge with Philomena Marano 10 – Drama in Ancient Greek Pottery 11 – Coffee Talks w/Nan Colton: Catherine the Great 12 – Opera Though the Ages 19 – Opera & Dance 20 – Re-Creation of the World: escapeVelocity 21 – Opera & Dance 26 – 30 – Art in Bloom April 1, 9 – Scheherazade to Salome 2 – Opera in the Gallery 8 – Coffee Talks w/Nan Colton: Sarah Bernhardt 11 – Cutting Edge with Philomena Marano 12 – Cinema at the MFA: Make More Noise! 14 – Native American Art 15 – PCCA: Putting it Together 16 – Process is Product with Open/ Space Collective 17 – “Aelita, Queen of Mars” Outdoor Film Screening 19 – “Aelita, Queen of Mars” Film Screening National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum NEW 2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727.944.4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 tarponarts.org St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 spmoh.com March 12 – Happy Hour w/the Historian: Bases to Bleachers

Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727.579.8226 tbauto.org

USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa usfcam.usf.edu Through March 7 – Sponge Exchange Through March 7 – Flood Zone

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813.228.0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org Through October 18 – Sunshine State Showdown: Pro Wrestling in Tampa Bay March 10 – Sangria & Stories: Pensacola 16 – 20 – Tool Time in Prehistoric Florida 19 – Will to Win: Gen. James A. Van Fleet 20 – Teacher Appreciation Day 26 – Brew-Seum 29 – Women’s History Month Celebration April 7 – Revitalization of Downtown Tampa

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

Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Saturday – Art Spot for Families Through March 15 – The Making of a Museum April 18 – Pride & Passion: Neon Jungle 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 Sundays – Yoga at The Dali For Kids – DillyDally w/Dali, Mini Melodies, Little Surrealists Tour, Story Time Through April 29 – Midnight in Paris 1929 March 4 – Coffee w/a Curator 5 – ArtFlix: Alexander Calder – Sculptor of Air 19 – Opera at The Dalí 24 – Poetry at The Dalí 29 – Los Vinos de Dalí April 1 – Coffee w/a Curator 2 – ArtFlix: Magritte: Day and Night 6 – Poetry at The Dalí 16 – Opera at The Dalí The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.892.4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 All day March 1 – Poetry Reading – Women Poets Across Time & Space 3 – Movie – Everything in the Song is True 7 – Author Talk – Sean Sexton 8 – Writing Workshop – Sean Sexton 17 – Live Music – Hymn for Her 19 – Book Club: Death Comes for the Archbishop

USF Graphic Studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813.974.3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/gs_about.html

ART GALLERIES Art Fusion Galleries 106 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.827.7195 artfusiongalleries.com ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing 1445 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.898.6061 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk

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ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com March 14, 15 – Crafty Fest April 11, 12 – Crafty Fest Brenda McMahon Gallery 2901 Beach Blvd. S #104 Gulfport 518.692.7742 brendamcmahongallery.com Local & regional artists Chasen Galleries 1830 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota 941.260.5787 chasengalleries.com/sarasota Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext 5102 moreanartscenter.org First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work Clyde Butcher Galleries St. Armands Gallery 55 S Boulevard of the Presidents Sarasota 941.702.8818 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 ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2020

Events Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 – The Green Frog Moon Festival 10am–5pm, $7 donation, Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. A live musical event including Native Style Flute, Celtic, Drums, Didgeridoo. Arts & crafts vendors. Silent auctions. Benefits Sacred Lands. 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Sunday, March 15 – Florida Shamrock Distance Classic 7am, $35 – $110, Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde. Put on your green and celebrate the arrival of spring at the 11th Annual Florida Shamrock Halfathon, 10K (new!) and 5K. floridashamrockhalfathon.com Friday, March 20 – Art Splash 6:30pm, $50, SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. A fun evening with dinner, dancing and a focus on art. Fundraiser supporting Suntan Art Center. carolynljames@hotmail.com 727.313.1092 suntanart.org Friday, March 20 – Joys of French Cooking – Menu: La Provence “Lamb” 11:30am, $30 Member/$45 Nonmember, Café Largo, 12551 Indian Rock Rd., Largo. The class will begin with an explanation of the dish to be prepared, and the techniques to be used, followed by the actual demonstration. Enjoy a special luncheon, accompanied by a talk about the wine of that region. usf.edu/continuing-education/olli Friday, March 20 – Music and a Meal 7pm, $15, Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Enjoy live music in the air-conditioned Greenhouse building. A healthy homemade meal is available for purchase separately for $8. 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Saturday, March 20 – Party on the Pass 6:30–9pm, $125 and up, Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. A casual night full of good food, good fun and goodwill. All proceeds directly support Mote’s efforts for rescue, rehabilitation and release of sea turtles & manatees, and Jane’s Refuge. 941.388.4441 ext 393 mote.org Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22 – Reggae Rise Up Music Festival Noon–10pm, $60 and up, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Amazing music, food, merchandise, art, activities and good vibes. reggaeriseupflorida.com Friday, March 20 – Swan Lake 12:55pm, $25, Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema, Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Technically challenging and filled with vibrant emotion, with a stunning and world-famous corps de ballet in perfect unison, the legendary love story between Prince Siegfried and the dual personalities Odette/Odile. eckerd.edu/olli/ballet Friday, March 20 – Wine Walk to Ca’ d’Zan 5:30pm, $140/$210, John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Sip and stroll across the Ringling grounds encountering tasting stations featuring wines served by experts from Total Wine and More paired with delicious bites from top local caterers, culminating in a dance party by the one-of-a-kind mansion on Sarasota Bay. 941.359.5700 ringling.org Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 – Quilt Local: Celebrating Quilts and Community 10am–6pm Friday/10am–5pm Saturday, $10, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Judged show, vendors, presentations/demonstrations, silent auction, raffles, baby & mom boutique, AQS certified quilt appraisals. suncoastquiltingcircle.org

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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 go.spcollege.edu/culture D-Gallerie The Sundial, 153 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg 407.921.3608 d-gallerie.com Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport domaingulfport.com Local and Florida artisans featured Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 dmglass.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727.298.3322 dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available March 6 – May 10 – Student/Member and Faculty Exhibitions 12 – Coffee & Conversation w/Carl Abbott 13 – Free Family Fun Night and Make-N-Take Weekend April 5 – Annual Garden Party Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays March 13 – May 3 – Contemporary Fiber in Florida Grand Central Fine Art NEW 3920 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.289.2089

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 stirlingartstudios.com 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 The Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org March 19 – A Tribute to Chet Baker 26 – What’s Wright, What’s Left 27 – Rock ‘N Roll Dance Party and Variety Show

ART CENTERS & CLASSES 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 Second Saturday ArtWalk Saturdays @ The Morean for Families March 16 – 20 – Spring Break Art Camp

Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Sundays for Families 1–3pm 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 March 6 – Ari and the Alibis 7 – Sunsplash 2020 14 – Scott Mulvahill 18 – Darrell Scott 21 – Selwyn Birchwood Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: isap-online.com 2808 Clinton St. S, Gulfport 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 March 20 – Art Splash Town Shores Art Guild 3210 59th St. S, Gulfport townshoresaart@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 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. Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum March 15 – Florida’s First Ladies Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton manateevillage.org Free open-air history museum March 14 – Old Manatee Picnic 28 – Cemetery Tours

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BALLET Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg eckerd.edu/olli/ballet March 20 – Swan Lake April 3 – Romeo and Juliet Sarasota Ballet 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 sarasotaballet.org March 9 – Principal Film Series – Danielle Brown 18 – Inside the Studio – Romeo & Juliet 27, 28 – Romeo & Juliet April 6 – Inside the Studio – Dante Sonata 15 – Inside the Studio – The Spider’s Feast

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Events Saturday, March 21 – Great American Cleanup 9am–noon, Free, Grandview Park, 3734 E 6th St., St. Petersburg. The nation’s largest community improvement program. This is a land-based cleanup with the majority of volunteers needed to walk the sites to pick up trash to prevent marine debris. Eight kayakers are also needed. tampabaywatch.org Saturday, March 21 – Historic Old Northeast Architecture “Bingo” Walking Tour 10am–noon, Free Members/ $10 Nonmembers, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 126 11th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Tour goers will look for some common and not so common architectural features from the neighborhood’s homes that also appear on the bingo cards. The first to find the features and, as in “regular” bingo, complete the row on the bingo card will be the winner (prizes awarded). 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org Saturday, March 21 – Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon St. Petersburg 9am, Free, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your dogs, and bring your friends’ dogs. Family-friendly event includes a 3K walk and a Waggin’ Tails Festival featuring live music, food, a beer garden, vendors, and an exciting raffle drawing. participate.guidedogs.org/site/TR?fr_id=1071&pg=entry Saturday, March 21 – Splash Back to the 90’s 7–10pm, $44.95 Members/$49.95 Nonmembers, Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Get jiggy to all of your favorite 90’s hits performed live by the Actual Bank Robbers, explore the Aquarium and enjoy delicious bites. Mad Props to those who comes to the party in their flyest 90’s outfit. Ages: 21+. 813.273.4000 flaquarium.org Saturday, March 21 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 6–10pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfportflorida.com Saturday, March 21 – Treasure Islettes – Fashion Show and Fundraiser Luncheon 11am–2pm, $35, The Club – Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. Spring/summer fashion collection courtesy of Beall’s Department store. Door prizes, super raffle, money tree and silent auction. Limited seating. Proceeds benefit community projects and nonprofit organizations. Tickets Judy Koepkey 615.556.497 treasureislettes.weebly.com Saturday, March 21 – Winter Whiskey Fest 6–9pm, $45 – $100, The Urban Stillhouse, 2232 5th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Choose from over a dozen different whiskeys to taste, enjoy light bites, and mingle with other like-minded whiskey lovers. eventbrite.com Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 – 5th Annual Artist at Work Tour 10am–5pm Saturday/noon–5pm Sunday, Free, Historic Kenwood, St. Petersburg. Enjoy two days exploring the architecturally rich neighborhood of Historic Kenwood while you view the exhibits of 33 artists at 21 different stops. Treat yourself to a new piece for your collection or pick up gifts for friends and family. For printable maps for the studio locations: kenwoodartistenclave.org Wednesday, March 25 – The Marvelous Martha by Jane Plitt 4pm, Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave., Bradenton. Discover the forgotten story of Martha Matilda Harper, the immigrant servant who innovatively launched in 1891 modern retail franchising so that hundreds of poor women could change their lives. manateeperformingartscenter.com

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Arts & Leisure FILM Celebrating CommUNITY International Gay & Lesbian Film Fest tiglff.com International Cinema Series Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7979 eckerd.edu/internationalcinema March 6 – The Freshman 27 – Pain and Glory April 3 – Suburban Birds 17 – Maiden LGBTQ Film Series Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Thursday of each month 7pm 727.893.1074 facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL March 12 – Love, Simon Sunscreen Film Festival Various locations throughout St. Petersburg. VIP & General Admission April 30 – May 3 sunscreenfilmfestival.com

MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday clearwaterjazz.com October 15 – 18 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 March 19 – Concert S Pasadena City Hall April 16 – Concert S Pasadena City Hall St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 spcollege.edu/events March 20 – SPC Piano Series – Spencer Myer

April 17 – SPC Piano Series – Piano Extravaganza 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 50th Anniversary Season 727.662.7286 floridaorchestra.org TomKats Jazz Orchestra tomkatsjazzorchestra.com The Hangar Restaurant 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg Every Monday – Jazz Jam 727.823.7767 aldowningjazz.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 March 14 – Der Fliegende Holländer April 18 – Tosca 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 March 13, 14 – Creative Collaborations Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.328.1300 sarasotaopera.org March 1 – 21 – The Elixir of Love 3 – 21 – La bohème 4 – 20 – Romeo and Juliet 6 – Apprentice Concert 7 – 22 – La Wally 13 – Studio Understudies 15 – Artists Choice Concert 20 – Apprentice Concert

April 2 – 13 – La Musica International Chamber Music Festival 5 – Aladdin St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/MatineeOperaPlayers Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com

DANCING | SOCIAL Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport More information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070 mygulfport.us/recreation/casino Every Wednesday – Swing Every Tuesday – Ballroom Second Friday – Soul Night St. Petersburg Polish American Society 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg 972.741.3749 polishsociety.org Sunday, Dinner & Dancing: 2:15–3:30pm – Dinner – $8 727.360.0584 for dinner reservations 3–6pm – Dancing – $6 Members/$8 Nonmembers The Blue Parrot Café 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach Every Monday 727.368.9619 bluepstpb.com Every Monday – TomKats 18 Piece Jazz Orchestra The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/coliseum Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wednesday, October through May

COMEDY American Stage Improv Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 americanstage.org/improv March 7 – Improv Night Coconuts Comedy Club Oldest (longest running) comedy club in Florida. 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653 (JOKE) coconutscomedyclubs.com Open mike on Tuesdays Shows: Wed – Sat, 9pm

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Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4441 mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium March 9, 10 – Mote Kayak Tour: Full Moon Paddle 10 – Coffee with a Scientist 20 – Party on the Pass April 4 – Run for the Turtles 7 – Mote Kayak Tour: Full Moon Paddle

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Events Thursday, March 26 through Monday, March 30 – Art in Bloom 10am–8pm Thursday/10am –5pm Friday/noon–5pm Sunday, Included in admission, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Showcases the Museum’s collection in full bloom with dozens of floral designs inspired by the art and the galleries. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Thursday, March 26 – Big Bayou Porch Party 6–8pm, $25 Members/$35 Nonmembers, 2781 Bayside Dr. S, St. Petersburg. The “unburnable, all concrete home” touted by the St. Petersburg Times in 1949 as the cutting edge of new construction practices. Enjoy a spectacular waterfront view of Big Bayou, great music, good food, and a little education on modern architecture in St. Pete. 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org Thursday, March 26 – Brew-Seum: Top Rope Edition 5–8pm, $10, Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St, Tampa. Test your retro-wrestling trivia skills while you check out the new exhibit “Sunshine State Showdown: Pro Wrestling in Tampa Bay.” Play trivia, enjoy a cash bar, and trash talk with the curators in the exhibit gallery. 813.228.0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org

St. Petersburg Audubon Society St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg 727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month March 17 – Owl Watch Program 21 – Babcock Webb WMA Field Trip April 16 – Fort De Soto Park Field Trip 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.

Thursday, March 26 – Rays Opening Day 4:10pm, $58 – $334, Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg. Rays vs. Pirates. Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with Florida’s favorite baseball team. Blake Snell, Kevin Kiermaier, and Tommy Pham are gonna make Rays Opening Day 2020 the funnest one yet. raysopeningday.com

Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org March 6 – Micro-Irrigation and Kitchen Botany 8 – Sunday Wind Trio 14 – The Birds and Butterflies of Weedon Island 21 – Wading Bird Walk 28 – Archaeology Academy April 11 – Saltwater Seining 16 – Deep Sea Archaeology

Thursday, March 26 – TFO Coffee: Bright Side of Beethoven 11am, $27 – $45, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. Discover the joyful side of Beethoven, with his Symphony No. 8, part of Piano Concerto No. 4, featuring the Young Artist Competition winner, and more. Stuart Malina conducts. Free coffee and doughnuts. 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com

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Thursday, March 26 – Buddy Guy & Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band 8pm, $53.25 – $103.25, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Buddy Guy has received seven GRAMMY® Awards, a 2015 Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY® Award, 37 Blues Music Awards. Kenny Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, received five GRAMMY® nominations, two Billboard Music Awards. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com

Friday, March 27 – Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party and Variety Show 7pm, $30 Members/$35 Nonmembers, The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Step out with us for a great night of live music featuring the dynamic St. Pete Florida Blues Band. This fundraising party will feature guest appearances from members of several hot local bands. 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29 – Grand Prix of Gulfport Boat Show & Race Noon–6pm Friday/8am–6pm Saturday and Sunday, Free, Shore Blvd between 58th St. S and 54th St. S, Gulfport. The race boats, with their pit area open to the public, make the Gulfport Recreation Center home for the weekend, along with the pleasure boat display and vendor booths lining Shore Blvd. grandprixgulfport.com Saturday, March 28 – Archaeology Academy 10am–1pm, Free, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. After the presentations, tour Weedon Island by canoe, hike to an archaeological site, practice laboratory methods that archaeologists use, or tour the Preserve and learn all about the plants Native Americans used in everyday life. Recommended for all ages. 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org

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FERRIES Crossbay Ferry Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin Tuesday 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

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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 March 14 – Rainwater Harvesting and Rain Gardens Florida West Coast Orchid Society Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo fwcos.org 2nd Thurs, 7:30pm. Visitors welcome. Educational classes 727.420.7230 Garden Club of St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727.381.8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org March 5 – I Feel Pretty Fashion Show and Luncheon Ikebana International St. Petersburg Chapter 65 Chapel on the Hill Church – Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole 3rd Monday, 10am–2pm, September to May. Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. 727.580.5470 ikebanastpetersburg.com March 14, 15 – Annual Exhibition 23 – What is Sumi-e??? April 20 – Highlights of the Banmi Shofu Ryu School of Ikebana Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 selby.org March 4 – Free Form Florals 6 – Botany for Everyone 6 – Garden to Plate 11 – Less Is More in Black and White 11 – Visions of Dalí’s Spain w/Clyde Butcher 12 – Asian Brush Painting 13 – Dalí Inspired Writing & Collage Retreat 18 – Discover the Magic & Beauty of the Plant World 18 – Wine & Design 19 – Creative Writing Basics 20 – Alla Prima Painting 23 – Fantasy Florals 24 – Gelli Plate Botanical Printing

25 – Orchid Basics 26 – Write Like an Artist Retreat 27 – Mind-Mapping to Whimsey 31 – Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop April 8 – Dalí’s Spain: A Geological Delirium 8 – Exposed: Behind the Scenes 9 – 20 Quick Tips to Improve Your Photography Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops 727.892.5715 sunkengardens.org March 21 – Veggie Gardening in Florida 28 – Veggie Seed Starting Workshop April 5 – Orchid Festival 19 – Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

ON THE WATER Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-profit Sailing Club sailschoolregistration@sailbcyc.org sailbcyc.org Bay Sailors A sailing club for singles. Looking for a few good skippers with sailboats. For contact information visit baysailors.org Boating Skills & Seamanship USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 72 Safe Boating Program, 9 Classes Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $60 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 tampabaysafeboating.com St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron Safe Boating Program St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg 727.550.1811 boating-stpete.org America’s Boating Course Free to attend, $45 materials 7-week course. Mon 7–9pm Pre-registration required USCGAUX Safe Boating Program on St. Pete Beach U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 78, 12-week continuous program Tuesdays, 7pm Warren Webster Building, 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach Up to 2 years to finish. $45, $60 couple Tom 727.367.1409 or Phil 727.865.2226 March 3 – Weather 10 – Your Boat’s Radio 17 – No class – Elections 24 – Which Boat is for You? 31 – Equipment for Your Boat April 7 – Waterway Watch/ Trailering Your Boat 14 – Handling Your Boat

CARD GAME | BINGO Pasadena Card Club 10 Park St N, St. Petersburg Duplicate Bridge Mon., Wed., Fri., 12:30pm Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues. & Thurs., Noon David 727.381.5944 pasadenacardclub.com St. Petersburg Bridge Club 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040 stpetebridge.org Treasure Island Community Center Bingo 106th Ave. & Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island Early Games start 6:45pm Regular Games start 7:45pm Presented by the Treasure Islettes Benefits local scholarships. Linda 727.270.3178

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 Isle of Palms Civic Association Community Civic Organization 4th Tuesday 6pm Dinner/Mixer Treasure Island Community Center Shelly Ritchie 860.480.3035 iopca.org Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board January through March Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10am–noon Pass-A-Grille Park, 10th Ave. Member $20/yr, Open to Public. 779.348.4244 or 727.367.6937 Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, Noon. Guests welcome. The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island 727.360.4350 gulfbeachesrotary.com

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Events Saturday, March 28 – Playcon Gaming & Comic Convention 11am–8pm, $7/$10, Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. A celebration of gaming, comics, and nerd culture. Vendors, gaming competitions and free play gaming, cosplay contest, and cosplay guests. A family-friendly event. playlargo.com Saturday, March 28 – The Art of Health 10am–5:30pm, Free, Craig Park, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs. Highlights the unique ways the arts impact an individual’s health and well-being. Live music, talks by a variety of speakers in the arts and healthcare fields, exhibitor tables, children’s artsy activities, multiple food trucks. tarponarts.org/event/the-art-of-health

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Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March, 29 – Florida Suncoast Tiny Home Festival 10am–6pm, $15–$30, England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Features tiny homes, micro homes, food trucks, mobile boutiques, artists, vendors, workshops, entertainment, children’s activities and much more. eventbrite.com

Sunday, March 29 – Frankie Valli/Four Seasons Tribute 2pm and 7pm, $24.50 – $39.50, Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. Features four guys and two girls who sing and dance their way through some of the best songs of all time including Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man, Sherry, Lollipop, You Can’t Hurry Love, and many more. 727.587.6793 largoarts.com Sunday, March 29 – Los Vinos de Dalí 4–7pm, $80 Members/$90 Nonmembers, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Features a variety of fine wines, tastings from top restaurants, cold craft beers, specialty spirits, live music and a silent auction, all on the picturesque downtown waterfront. An annual fundraising event. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Sunday, March 29 – Music in the Afternoon 2–4pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Live music. Sit back and relax or show off your dance moves while overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. Light refreshments will be provided. 727.363.9245 spbrec.com Thursday, April 2 – Clothes Matter Luncheon Noon, $50, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Help raise the funds in order to clothe a kid, change a life. Each ticket and table sponsorship mean a child in our community can shop at one of Clothes to Kids stores with dignity and integrity intact. clothestokids.org Friday, April 3 – First Friday St. Pete 5:30–10pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. A showcase for great bands, great drinks and great food. Proceeds benefit charitable efforts. firstfridaystpete.com Friday, April 3 – Gulfport First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 6–10pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfportflorida.com Friday, April 3 – Romeo and Juliet 12:55pm, $25, Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema, Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Bolshoi stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov wholly embody the two eternal lovers in Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning evocation of love at first sight. eckerd.edu/olli/ballet

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Arts & Leisure 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 Suncoast Quilting Circle Wednesdays, 10am or 3rd Monday 7pm Pilgrim Congregational Church 6315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg suncoastquiltingcircle.org March 20, 21 – Quilt Local Swiss Club 2nd Saturday 11:45am October thru May The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. 727.367.4511 swissclubstpetersburg.com

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 The Treasure Island Historical Society 2nd Monday, 5pm September through May 151 107th Ave., Suite 2, Treasure Island facebook.com/ treasureislandFLhistoricalsociety Treasure Islettes Community Service Organization 4th Monday except June thru August Treasure Island Community Center 727.270.9024 tislettes@gmail.com treasureislettes.weebly.com 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

MILITARY | POLITICAL CLUBS Greater Pinellas Democratic Club 2nd Thursday monthly, Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater Largest Democratic club on west coast of Florida. Reservations 727.360.3971 or 727.577.6359 greaterpinellasdems.org March 12 – Board Elections League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area 233 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg A nonpartisan political organization 727.896.5197 lwvspa.org Military Officers Association of St. Petersburg 3rd Friday. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invited. RSVP 727.360.2936 moaastpetearea.com

Military Officers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary 727.812.4868 Military Order of World Wars (Clearwater Chapter) 1st Tuesday 11:30am, Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social, lunch & program. Military Officers retired, active duty, former officers, spouses, widows invited. RSVP: LTC George Smith 727.786.5578 National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727. 643.7395 No meeting July and August National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1140 4th Monday, 11:30am except June, July, Aug., Perkins Restaurant 8841 Park Blvd., Seminole Spouses & guests welcome. narfe.org/chapter1140 St. Petersburg Republican Club 2nd Wednesday 7pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Gail Hebert 727.526.2492 gailhebert@tampabay.rr.com

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 snowsharks.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 Tampa Bay Beach Bums Beach volleyball for players of all levels 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. sprr.org

HEALTH 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 Gulfport Walking Club January through March Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd., Gulfport Gulfport & Pinellas County parks. John Lapham 727.893.1079 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

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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-fl-ostomysupport-group St. Anthony’s Hospital Various seminars and support groups 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg 855.269.4777 baycare.org/events March 10 – Women’s Cancer Support Group 16 – Get Into Fitness Today 16 – Stroke Support Group 19 – Knee and Hip Pain Treatment Options 23 – Alcohol and Memory Disorders April 14 – Women’s Cancer Support Group 20 – Stroke Support Group

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Events Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 – Tampa Bay Blues Festival Various times, $30 – $550, Vinoy Waterfront Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. an all-star lineup. Get ready for three fun days of Blues By The Bay. tampabaybluesfest.com Saturday, April 4 – Auction & Gala 6–10pm, $150, Admiral Farragut Academy, 501 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Live entertainment and dancing, live and silent auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert, open bar ages 21 and up. ffa@farragut.org Saturday, April 4 – GFWC St. Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club Roaring Twenties Fundraising Gala 7–10pm, $75, St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club Court Ballroom, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg. An exciting step back in time complete with flappers, music and dancing. Imbibe in an open bar of wine, beer, and spirits. Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a raffle ticket. gfwc-spjwc.org Saturday, April 4 – St. Pete Earth Day 10am–4pm, Free, Historic Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Celebrate 50 years of Celebrating Planet Earth. Family-friendly. Great local food, art and crafts, live animal exhibits and more. facebook.com/events/1553718504769472 Saturday, April 4 – Taste @The Straz 7pm, $85General/$150 VIP, Straz Center, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Located along the riverfront. Features food samplings from many of the Bay area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Ticket prices include unlimited food samplings, full open bar, specialty wine and beer tastings and live music. 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org Saturday, April 4 – Wildlife Safari 10am–2pm, $5, Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. A fun and educational adventure for children through 12 years old. Walk along a one-mile loop of adventure with live owls, snakes, baby raccoons, hawks, and more. 727.453.6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Sunday, April 5 – 40th Annual Garden Party 5–8pm, $175 Members/$$200 Members, Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Be ready for an amazing evening of live music, great food from local restaurants, enticing auction items, beautiful art and mingle with old and new friends. 727.298.3322 dfac.org Sunday, April 5 – Mad Burger Fest 10am–4pm, Free, R.O.C. Park, 300 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach. Best burger contest, car show, trophies, music, food trucks, kids zone. madburgerfest.com Sunday, April 5 – Orchid Festival 10am–4pm, Included in admission, Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. More orchids than you can imagine in one place! Beer/Wine available for purchase, live music, and “orchid hotel” to store your orchids while you explore the gardens. 727.892.5715 sunkengardens.org Monday, April 6 – Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair 10am–2pm, Free, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Meet over 50 local employers, higher education schools/universities, and vocational/ technical institutions. You could have a new job by the end of the day. tampabay.com/expos/job-fair

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Arts & Leisure 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

NETWORKING 100+ Women Who Care – Pinellas Cove Cay Golf Club. 2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater. Provides financial support to local, charitable organizations. 727.515.1868 100WWCPinellasCounty@gmail.com facebook.com/ 100WomenWhoCarePinellas Business & Professional Women’s Club 1st & 3rd Thursday, 11:30am 400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg 727.471.8248 bpwstpetepinellas.org RGANetwork Every Wednesday 11:30am–1:30pm Rib City, 1550 66th St. N, St. Petersburg. Professional business networking organization. Member of Florida Barter. rganetwork.net Women in Tourism Educate, encourage, network. 3rd Friday, various locations throughout Tampa Bay tampabaywomenintourism.com

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 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 Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesdays 6:15–7:30pm Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.709.2183 gulfporttoastmasters.com 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 St. Petersburg Toastmasters Tuesdays 6:15–8:30pm Rococo Steakhouse 655 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg stpetetoastmasters.org Toast of the Bay Thursdays 7:30–8:30am St. Petersburg College 244 2nd Ave. N, Room #125 St. Petersburg toastofthebay.com

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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

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Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church Thrift Shop 107 16th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. 727.360.5508 9am–noon Tue, Wed., Thur., & Sat. Closed June through August Treasures by the Sea Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave., Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 10am–2pm Tuesday & Thursday

DOWNTOWNS GULFPORT mygulfport.us Gulfport Public Library Events mygulfport.us/gpl March 7 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 7 – Pink Flamingo Tour of Homes 14 – Gulfport Nautical Flea Market 14 – City-Wide Yard Sale 14 – Clam Bayou Clean Up 14 – Health & Wellness Expo 21 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 27 – 29 – Grand Prix of Gulfport Boat Show & Race April 3 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 18 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk ST. PETE BEACH SPB Recreation Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 spbrec.com St. Pete Beach Public Library Events spblibrary.com/events March 7 – Senior Excursion – Tampa Bay Downs 11 – Lunch N’ Learn – Cancer Prevention 14 – Senior Excursion – Marie Selby Gardens 21 – Senior Excursion – The Florida Aquarium 23 – Lunch N’ Learn – Optum & Wellmed Programs 28 – Brooker Creek Preserve 29 – Music in the Afternoon April 11 – Underwater Egg Hunt & Chalk-Lit Fair 15 – Lunch N’ Learn – Fat Burning Fitness 17 – Beach Goes Pop & Rock ST. PETERSBURG events.stpete.org March 6 – First Friday St. Pete 7, 8 – Awakening Into the Sun Festival 8 – Taste of Pride 13 – 15 – Firestone Grand Prix 14 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 20 – 22– Reggae Rise Up Music Festival April 2 – Clothes Matter Luncheon 3 – Tampa Bay Blues Festival

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Thursday, April 9 – A Bowie Celebration 8pm, $43 – $66, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Join key alumni musicians of David Bowie’s bands from across the decades for an unforgettable and critically acclaimed evening of Bowie songs featuring world-class vocalists as they play two of the greatest albums of all time Diamond Dogs and Ziggy Stardust - in their entirety. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com Saturday, April 11 – Fun in the Sun Day 10am–2pm, Free, Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Festivities will include an egg hunt for children ages 8 and under, a raffle for baskets, children’s activities, music, food and fun. Children will also have the opportunity to climb into the driver’s seat of their favorite vehicle: police car, police boat, fire truck, ambulance, garbage truck and many more. mygulfport.us Saturday, April 11 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 5–9pm, Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore. Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Saturday, April 11 – Underwater Egg Hunt & Chalk-Lit Fair 10am–noon, $5, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Dip & dive for Easter eggs in the pool. Stay and participate in the sidewalk chalk contest. Prizes will be awarded to each age division. Pre-registrations for the sidewalk chalk contest start March 1. 727.363.9245 spbrec.com Tuesday, April 14 – Getting to Know Florida Native Plants for Birds 7pm, Free, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Learn about Florida’s great native plants you can use for attracting and sustaining birds in your yard with specific plant examples. 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve Thursday, April 16 – Movies in the Park Announcement 6pm, Free, Ale and Witch, 111 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Find out the what films will be shown on Thursdays in May in North Straub Park. 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org Friday, April 17 – American Stage Gala Under the Stars 6pm, $200, Demens Landing, Bayshore Dr. SE & 1st Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. An unforgettable night in support of American Stage on the opening night of Footloose. Enjoy libations and a seated gourmet dinner under the stars. After the excitement of the live auction and dessert, settle back and experience the exciting performance. 727.823.7529 americanstage.org Friday, April 17 – Music and a Meal 7 pm, $15, Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Featured artist will be folk troubadour Doug Spears, who will perform at 7:30pm. A healthy homemade meal is available for purchase separately for $8. 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Friday, April 17 – St. Pete Wing & Craft Beer Fest 7pm–midnight, Free admission, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. More than 15 food trucks will be dishing out special chicken wings and chicken inspired dishes as well as their normal cuisine. Live music, beer, and craft vendors. Family and pet friendly. gulftobayfta.org Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 – Beach Goes Pop & Rock Noon–9pm, Free, Pass-A-Grille Patio, St. Pete Beach. Enjoy live music, shopping local arts & crafts vendors and great local food. spbrec.com

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Arts & Leisure Preserve the Burg Historic Walking Tours Free for SPP members $10 non-members 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org March 1 – Historic Districts Galore Bicycle Tour 7 – Original Downtown 12 – Downtown Morning 14 – Historic Allendale 19 – Downtown Midweek Quickie 21 – Historic Old Northeast Architecture 26 – Big Bayou Porch Party 27 – Barnstorming the ‘Burg – Again 28 – Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood April 4 – Original Downtown 9 – Downtown Midweek Quickie 11 – Downtown With a Literary Twist 18 – Historic Uptown Neighborhood Sacred Lands Preservation and Education 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Wednesday through Sunday at 11:30am and 2:30pm, Sundays at 4pm Shell and Beach Walks John’s Pass Village Madeira Beach 727.313.6335 shellandbeachwalks.com 90-minute walking eco-tour Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier 727.360.1348 shellkeyshuttle.com St. Pete Beach Drive Dine & Wine Tour 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg Every Tuesday 3-hour walking food & wine tour tampabayfoodtours.com StarLite Dining Yachts Clearwater and St. Pete Beach 727.462.2628 starlitecruises.com Afternoon & evening cruises, dining & dancing, entertainment, full bar, sightseeing. Thirsty Pelican Tours Pick up in St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Downtown St. Pete, Clearwater & Belleair Beach 727.201.8221 thirstypelicantours.com Public and Custom Private Brew Tours in air-conditioned buses Walking Mural Tours Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Murals and history behind them Saturdays from 10–11:30am 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org

MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market All year 9am–3pm, October thru April 9am–2pm, May thru September Beach Blvd, below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Live music. Second Tuesday Clothing Swap freshmarket@gulfportma.com FRIDAYS 1st Friday Flea Market September thru May 9am–noon Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.2237 Treasure Island Friday Market December thru April 9am–2 pm Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 104th Ave. & Park Place, Treasure Island. Free parking, live music. 727.360.4121 islandneighborschamber.org SATURDAYS Locals We Love Saturday Market All year 2nd Saturday each month 11am–3pmSirata Beach Resort & Rum Runners Bar & Grille 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727area.com/florida/ st-pete-beach/events St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market October thru May 9am–2pm Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of 1st Ave. S & 1st St., St. Petersburg 727.455.4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market October thru May 10am–2pm Live music, Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.498.8778 coreyAve.com DTSP Sunday Market October thru April Noon–4pm Caddys on Central, 217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg dtspmarket.com Indian Shores Sunday Market November thru April 9am–1pm Indian Shores Town Hall 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores thebeachmarkets.com

Tierra Verde Sunday Morning Market October through March 9am–2pm Downtown Tierra Verde 1110 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde tierraverdemarketplace.com WEEKEND MARKETS Suntan Art Mart All Year 9 am–4pm Saturday & Sunday January to May – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Next to Paradise Grille, 900 Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 suntanart.org OTHER MARKETS 1st Saturday St. Pete Indie Market All Year 11am–4pm, October thru May Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave., St. Petersburg 10am–2pm, June thru September NOVA 535, 535 Dr. M.L. King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg stpeteindiemarket.com 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

VOLUNTEER AARP Various volunteer opportunities aarp.org/giving-back Daystar Life Center 226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg Variety of volunteer positions available to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in Pinellas County. Information sessions held the third Tuesday of every month at 1:30pm 727.498.8794 daystarlife.com/word 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 March 5, 6, 19, 20 – Build An Oyster Shell Bar at MacDill Air Force Base 21 – Great American Cleanup

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Opens on Blind Pass Road by Peter Roos Some people just love to clean. That was the case with Gloria Rodas when she started working for Rudy Consoni at Resort Rentals on Blind Pass Road fifteen years ago. Gloria headed up Resort Rental’s cleaning division, servicing mostly vacation rentals on the beaches that are independently owned and were managed by Resort Rentals. She has expanded to handle vacation rental units managed by realtors from St. Pete Beach to Indian Shores. Larger clients have included Dennis DiTinno at Liberté Resort Management Group at some of the properties they manage and the many properties managed by Annie Fleeting at Beach Time Realty Group. “The vacation rentals keep us pretty busy between 11am-3pm in the height of season” says Gloria, “as often they need to be cleaned to be ready for the next guest to check in.” Her company, MNC Cleaning (named with the initials of her three children) is highly rated online for what they do, and Rudy raves about Gloria’s ability to get things done. Her next goal is expanding services to year-round residents and snowbirds. “We have some excellent workers during season that we would like to keep busy from 8am-11am and after 3pm that would be perfect for cleaning snowbirds homes and condominiums. We also want to expand our services to year-round residents, so we can keep more of our best people busy all year.”

Towards that end Gloria has formed a new subsidiary “AAA Beach Maids,” has established a new website AAABeachmaids.com and opened her storefront at 7863 Blind Pass Road, Suite C, to help spread the word and provide a permanent location for customer service. While providing trustworthy personal service in your home is not easy or inexpensive, Gloria emphasizes her crew’s friendliness and affordability. “Attitude and efficiency are keys to keeping long-term clients happy. We like to do estimates in the home, so we can see what needs attention and how much furniture and belongings there are to make cleaning more challenging. We pride ourselves on our quality, reliability and affordability. We are very flexible on cleaning intervals as well, offering services on a one-time basis, or monthly, weekly or even daily where needed.” If you are interested in a quote for “AAA Beach Maids” to clean your home, condo or rental property, call 727-826-0133, stop in at 7863 Blind Pass Road, Suite C., or visit Gloria’s location online at AAABeachmaids.com. If you do, let them know you read about them in your Paradise NEWS.

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March 2020 Astrology Article

PISCES: Social activity dominates your schedule but the full moon shines into partnerships, both personal and biz. Pleasant chats and short trips with a bit of time alone until a new look into finances takes place later on.

As March begins Mercury is still RETrograde in Pisces, and on the 4th even REvisits Aquarius again for a couple of weeks! Keep catching up on things and remember to take it easy now. Love and money planet Venus moves along to ARIES: Career stays action-packed Taurus on the 4th offering stability and a all month and an unexpected practical influence but in a unique and unpredictable way as it passes over Uranus! increase in income may be the result! The workplace is highlighted; health concerns are revealed. Later, your own A Full Crow Moon in Virgo lights up the sky on the 9th with creative and personal year begins with you in charge! transformative energy! And on the very same day communication planet Mercury TAURUS: An adventurous trip and a will finally move into a direct motion! focus on learning are accented! You are This brings adjustments and ideas into play favored and popular with friends! Fun and as the energy unfolds these last two weeks recreation give way to a more reflective of the lunar cycle. mood as you take time to reconnect to your inner self later. Mercury then returns to intuitive Pisces on the 16th continuing through its GEMINI: Finances and resources take shadow phase gaining speed as the your attention this month as you make month progresses. modifications. A strong focus on your The Vernal Equinox occurs when the Sun home and family life gives way to strong enters the constellation Aries on March social demands later on. Take time to 19 bringing us the first day of Spring! It is recharge and relax, too! time for new beginnings and change is in the air! First of all the biggest news in the CANCER: Energy goes into personal and cosmos occurs on the 21st as the karmic biz partnerships. Your social calendar is taskmaster Saturn moves into Aquarius! filled and unpredictable! Short trips and All of the seasonal signs, Aries, Cancer, conversations are highlighted. Later, Libra and especially Capricorn will now career and status, in general, may go in get a bit of relief from this heavy influence new directions. for the next few months! Then, a New Moon in action sign Aries on the 24th begins the lunar cycle with a powerful burst of energy to get us in the mood to conquer all of those projects and put our new plans into motion! We will get all of the mental stimulation we need when Mars, the planet of energy, desire and drive moves into progressive, intellectual Aquarius on the 30th! It will be there for the next six weeks getting our spring season off to a great start! 70

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LEO: You take action with health needs and workplace accomplishing much! Superiors favor you now; position is elevated! Income areas are highlighted. Travel and education relating to work get a new focus later. VIRGO: Romance and recreation are where you put your energy now! A creative plan puts you in the spotlight!

Reconnect in partnerships and take an unplanned trip! Later you look over new financial options; weigh risks. LIBRA: Home projects and family time get your attention! Resolve health concerns, review wellness plan. Sudden good fortune with resources likely. A new beginning in relationships both personal and biz as spring begins! SCORPIO: Everyday life is busy and active and may include friends or groups and short trips! Reconnect to children, return to a hobby. Your partner is agreeable. As the month ends work and health get your attention. SAGITTARIUS: Financial matters and income are at the forefront now, as career and work bring changes. Reconnect with family and enjoy good health. New romance, fun, and hobbies can strain the budget; plan ahead! CAPRICORN: You are energetic and ready to take on whatever comes your way! Conversations reveal, resolve! Romance and recreation are enjoyed! New energy fills home and family life as you modify and grow. AQUARIUS: Review income options and reconsider direction with your resources; a hidden possibility may be revealed! Family and home life are pleasant. Short trips and conversations are good for peaceful reflection. Sirius Systems Astrological Services sarahlyonsastrologer.com facebook.com/sarahlyonsastrologer Office: 727-347-4737 “Get Sirius about your future!”

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