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FEATURES

St. Pete Beach Library Is Reborn

With a $2.75 million facelift, the old girl looks better than new BY STEVE TRAIMAN

The Peninsula Inn and Isabelle’s

Stay & Dine in Quaint Historic Gulfport & Feel Safe BY VERONICA CHAMPION

STORIES

National Rarities at Diny’s

Appraise or Sell Your Collectibles BY PETER ROOS

LIFE IN PARADISE

COVID-19 Isn’t the Only Vaccine You Need

CDC Recommends More BY RYAN BAKER, MD

Neuropathy Breakthrough

Acupuncture Stimulates Nerves BY REBECCA GIBBONS RN

Introducing the Shutter Man

BY PETER A. ROOS

Adventures in Paradise

In Honor of Earth Day BY NANETTE WISER

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Paradise NEWS Volume 27 Number 4 • April 2021

Hello Friends! Welcome to the April 2021 issue of Paradise NEWS. Thank YOU for your support! We are thrilled to be celebrating another month together, and a year of pandemic survival, thanks to YOU!

PUBLISHERS Peter Roos | Marketing & Sales sales@paradisenewsfl.com Renee Roos | Creative Director info@paradisenewsfl.com

By “YOU” we mean the readers who enthusiastically wait for each copy to show up in their mailbox, and those who pick up Paradise NEWS from one of the 550 racks and stacks in the area. “YOU” also includes our loyal advertisers, both new and longstanding, our account executives, our researchers, writers, editors, photographers, proofreader, printers, mail service, distribution people and each of the location owners that welcome Paradise NEWS to be distributed in their businesses.

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For over 26 years Paradise NEWS has added value to the lives of the privileged few lucky enough to live in this special corner of the world, like a sturdy cotton string tying together a quarter century of human experience. That string stretches from these printed pages to the limitless world of www.ParadiseNEWSfl.com where anyone can read Paradise NEWS online, and a repository five years or more worth of articles from past issues and a great deal more.

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While we discuss the challenges facing our planet, we try not to dwell on negatives so prevalent in more frequent media outlets. We prefer to focus on what good people are doing to overcome these challenges. Catch up on events, news and entertainment in social media, on our website, in our Thursday eblast or in the print magazine. We circulate an online newsletter with our top suggestions for enjoying the weekend and late breaking tidbits that we may not have known about when the magazine last went to press. You can subscribe for free online. Exploring www.ParadiseNEWSfl.com, you can access five years of back issues. Feature stories are capsulized by year and a wealth of local history, pet health, eco, travel, food and cooking columns, recipes and much more are discoverable. While the magazine typically debuts online on the first of each month, it takes about a week before copies begin to appear in racks and stacks throughout the area. It takes another week for the post office to get it to 25,000 mailboxes. The content is designed to be pertinent at least until the next issue arrives in the mail, so regular print readers miss nothing, even when the issue arrives around the 15th. Feel free to reach out to us on social media. We are here for you, with you, because of you. Together let’s keep the wonders of the natural world in sight and mind on our journey.

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The Centre-St. Pete Beach By Michael Moses The Centre SPB and Triverde Health is a premier cannabis centric holistic health and education destination offering a full menu of wellness classes, special events, and workshops featuring yoga, medical marijuana recommendations, CBD and Delta 8 products, fitness, nutrition and cooking classes. We even have Natural Pet Herbals line of CBD for pets.The Centre has a partnership with Triverde Health, whose Dr. Luis Ycaza provides medical marijuana recommendations right at The Centre once or twice per week. Our full concierge service will guide you through the process of obtaining your card and medicine every step of the way. If you are new to cannabis, come in and speak with us and we’d be happy to guide you through the best way cannabis can bring relief to your life. CBD is a great non-psychoactive place to start if you’re new to the cannabis world containing many medicinal and antiinflammatory benefits. Call The Centre at 727-258-2001. What can it help with? Peter Grinspoon, MD, wrote in the Journal of Harvard Medical School in April 2020, “There are few subjects that can stir up stronger emotions among doctors, scientists, researchers, policy makers, and the public than medical marijuana. “Medical Marijuana is legal in 29 states, and in Washington, DC. About 85% of Americans support legalizing medical marijuana, and it is estimated that at least several million Americans currently use it. Least controversial is the extract from the hemp plant known as CBD (which stands for cannabidiol) because this component of marijuana has little, if any, intoxicating properties. Marijuana itself has more than 100 active components. THC (which stands for tetrahydrocannabinol) is the chemical that has several purposes, 1) opens up the endocannabinoid system to function effectively, 2) attack pain and 3) causes

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the ‘high’ that can go along with marijuana consumption. CBD-dominant strains have from ZERO to less than or equal to 00.3% (a pinch as my grandmother used to say in cooking) ‘a pinch of salt’ so patients report very little if any alteration in consciousness. Patients report many benefits of CBD, from relieving insomnia, anxiety, spasticity, and pain to treating potentially life-threatening conditions such as epilepsy and cancer.”

The most common use for medical marijuana in the United States is for pain control. While marijuana isn’t strong enough for severe pain (for example, post-surgical pain or a broken bone), it is quite effective for the chronic pain that plagues millions of Americans, especially as they age. Part of its allure is that it is clearly safer than opiates (it is impossible to overdose on) and it can take the place of NSAIDs such as Advil or Aleve, if people can’t take them due to problems with their kidneys or ulcers or GERD. In particular, marijuana appears to ease the pain of multiple sclerosis, and nerve pain in general. This is an area where few other options exist, and those that do, such as Neurontin, Lyrica, or opiates, are highly sedating. Patients claim that marijuana allows them to resume their previous activities without feeling completely out of it and disengaged. Along these lines, marijuana is said to be a fantastic muscle relaxant, and people swear by its ability to lessen tremors in Parkinson’s disease. I have also heard of its use quite successfully for fibromyalgia, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and most other conditions where the final common pathway is chronic pain.

Marijuana is also used to manage nausea and weight loss and can be used to treat glaucoma. A highly promising area of research is its use for PTSD in veterans who are returning from combat zones. Many veterans and their therapists report drastic improvement and clamor for more studies, and for a loosening of governmental restrictions on its study. _______________________________ A few months, ago we wrote and published a piece about an article in the September 2020 edition of Reader’s Digest entitled The Promise of CBD, in which the four people interviewed felt the same way about that over-the-counter, non-psychoactive, unregulated, cannabidiol component of the hemp plant. How do you know what you need? Sage advice is “Start Slowly and Small.” The key is to micro-dose the THC component and take larger dosages of the CBD component. Staff at The Centre and Triverde have experience and can help guide you. The goal is not to get high, just to provide your system with the minimum stimulus it needs to do its magic. A micro-dose is often enough. For example, some people say “Five drops of CBD oil helps me sleep like a baby” or “A half hour after I eat half a gummy, my fibromyalgia symptoms fade away for hours.” MuV makes three-day patches with just CBD, just THC and 50:50 that provide a continuous micro-dose ever 30 minutes over three days and range from $12-$15. Many people love those too. Call The Centre at 727-258-2001 for more information or just stop in. We’re attached to Lenny’s Bike & Surf Shop, sharing a parking lot with Walgreens in St. Pete Beach. Enter from 76th Avenue.

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The Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) held a ceremonial groundbreaking at their ArtsXchange Campus on Wednesday, March 10. The new Frances McSwain Pruitt & J. Crayton Pruitt Arts Education Center will host the Aresty School for Young Artists. See FaceBook Live Event - Art Center Groundbreaking

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The SPCA’s 30th annual Pet Walk is Saturday, April 17th. Register online, form a team with your co-workers or encourage friends and family to join you! Join them Saturday, April 17th to celebrate! Up to 500 walkers (subject to change) can celebrate their fundraising efforts at a safe, outdoor event that follows all city COVID-19 8

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Speakers included St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, Downtown Partnership Vice Chair Barclay Harless and Natalie Judge of the J. Crayton Pruitt Foundation. Construction of the Center, where many of the new educational programs will be held, is expected to be complete by early Fall 2021. guidelines. Located in North Straub Park, walkers and their pets will enjoy vendor booths, a costume contest and a selfdirected, socially-distanced 1.8 mile walk along the waterfront. Saturday, April 17 at 8:30am– noon, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 USA Pet Walk Support 727-586-3591 PetWalk@spcatampabay.org Walkers will be asked to wear a mask while at the event and social distance 6 feet apart. If you are feeling symptoms before the event, please be considerate of others and join virtually. Walkers who prefer to stay home will also be able to celebrate on the 17th, as the entire event will be

Midtown Neighborhood children stand to benefit from this unique program for students grade 2 through 8. WADA is searching for an Arts Education Consultant to help with the planning and implementation. Programs will be designed to inspire and motivate artistic creativity. Older children will be able to hone their skills and develop simulcast that morning on the SPCA’s social channels, @SPCATampaBay. St. Petersburg’s City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S, St. Pete 727-866-1973 is celebrating 96 years of community theater, by presenting Neil Simon’s Barefoot in The Park, April 23-May 2 Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Adults are $23, Students $15, Kids $10. Plus $2/group at www.spcitytheatre.com until 4pm day of the show. St. Pete College was one of two local institutions to receive the Perkins grant, part of the Florida Department of Education and Entrepreneurial

portfolios. This will help give them an entree into specialized high school arts programs such as Gibbs High School, which houses the Pinellas County Center for the Arts. The Aresty School for Young Artists could serve as an important feeder to the Gibbs program, helping children develop the skills needed to gain admission. Education and Training program. The “Entrepreneurship Essentials” course will be online, self-paced and open to the public. It began March 15 and can be completed in as few as eight weeks. It was developed in part with the New York-based Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. In addition to its newest initiatives, SPC offers an entrepreneurship certificate, along with its Career and Entrepreneurship Center at its Seminole campus. HCC has spent more than five years creating the college credit entrepreneurship academic program, which offers a number of degrees and certificates in entrepreneurship.

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The Museum of Fine Arts in-person summer camps are returning for 2021! They are offering three fun and exciting week-long experiences to spark creativity and inspire a love of art. July 12-16: Art & Archaeology (Grades 1-5) July 19-23: Art & Nature (Grades 1-5) July 26-30: Wild Creations: Art & Empowerment Workshop (Grades 6-9 students who identify as female)

Miami’s American Land Ventures plans to break ground on 334, a 24-story apartment tower in downtown St. Petersburg, in the coming weeks. The tower, which will include 220 luxury units, is at 334 Second Ave. S. in downtown St. Petersburg. Miami-based Coastal Construction, which recently wrapped up the JW Marriott in Water Street Tampa, has been selected as the general contractor. Completion is expected in 2022.

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The restaurant was named for the iconic place called “La Croisette,” where the Carlton Hotel and the city of Cannes are located.

BEACH CHAMBERS For over four years TBBCoC has encouraged legislation to collect sales tax from online retailers not based in Florida. In March, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker Chris Sprowls announced a deal on this sales tax. This money will mitigate an increase in business tax this year (2021). All estimates project an estimated increase of $1 billion in the coming year. It could potentially shore up the unemployment compensation trust fund to bring it to a pre-pandemic level.

Clothes To Kids Announces its annual “Sock It To Us” Drive. More than 80,000 pairs of socks will be given out this year to school children pre K-4 thru 12th grade, in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. “We need your help! Please ‘Sock It To CTK’ and donate girls no show sock sizes small, medium and large and boys/young men socks.”

including outdoor patio dining. The restaurant will open 7 days a week 6:30am-2pm. Later hours on select weekend nights are also in the plans. The first owner was originally from the south of France, from Cannes where the famous film festival takes place.

ST. PETE BEACH Beverly’s was a breakfast staple in St. Pete Beach for over 25 years. New owners Mickael and Natalie, fresh from France with two children, are deep in renovations. They will add a few French pastries, and fresh baked French bread available to-go. Once open, probably in May, La Croisette will seat 70 diners

In partnership with SeeClickFix, the city of St. Pete Beach has launched a new mobile app and web tools that will allow citizens to report quality-of-life issues and request city services. Residents of St. Pete Beach can provide St. Pete Beach staff with pictures, videos, specific descriptions, and more, valuable information needed to get needed work done efficiently. The SeeClickFix platform provides St. Pete Beach officials with a centralized system to manage issues from notification to resolution, engaging St. Pete Beach citizens throughout the process. This partnership not only allows St. Pete Beach citizens to report problems, but also to

view, comment on, and vote to fix problems submitted by their neighbors. Citizens can even create their own “watch areas” and receive notifications about all the issues reported in their community, enabling them to follow the progress of all service requests, not just the ones they report themselves. The SeeClickFix mobile app is available for download on Android and iPhone. St. Pete Beach updates parking meters in March, the City of St. Pete Beach’s Parking Department began working on updating pay stations to a touch screen display. As part of the city’s initiative to transfer over to a cashless parking system, the new meters will no longer accept coin payments, only credit cards. As they continue to focus on being eco-friendly and reducing waste, paper receipts will no longer be available. One can request an email receipt or no receipt. Receipts do not need to be displayed as payment is indicated by the parking space number, not a paper receipt. Madeira Beach is looking to rename Causeway Park to something more patriotic to honor those we have lost and those who continue to serve our country. Help by submitting your idea at www.madeirabeachfl. gov/park-name-contest/. Smith & Associates Real Estate announced the launch of the Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation. The organization presented an

By Peter Roos initial $100,000 funding check to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.

PINELLAS COUNTY

Mike Meidel, director of Pinellas County Economic Development, has announced his retirement, effective April 30 after 17 years of service with Pinellas County government, which followed his careers at the Clearwater Chamber and Duke Energy. “Mike’s leadership at Pinellas County Economic Development has helped local companies during the pandemic, brought new employers to our community, assisted with local business expansions and positioned Pinellas County as a destination for growing companies and innovation,” said Barry Burton, Pinellas County Administrator. “His work has diversified our economy, advanced redevelopment and strengthened community partnerships to focus on collaborative economic development efforts. On behalf of Pinellas County, I’d like to thank Mike for his service.” Meidel has served in the role since August 2004. During his

time with the county, he directed successful initiatives focused on redevelopment, entrepreneurship, job creation, employer retention, business recruitment, workforce development and the implementation of the Penny for Pinellas IV for economic development. He is looking forward to enjoying more time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren. The Next Move Group has been selected to manage the recruitment and selection of applicants for Pinellas County. Inquiries and resumes should be directed to Chad Chancellor at pinellas@thenextmove group.com or 504-648-7716. St. Petersburg-based Wannemacher Jensen Architects, one of the Tampa Bay region’s largest architecture firms, has merged with Tarpon Springs-based Hoffman Architects.

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PROPERTY LAW

Travels through Property Law by Tom Brodersen, Esq.

To The New Floridian Do you have a recently written will? Maybe even an estate plan? How about a trust, designation of health care surrogate, or durable power of attorney? It’s very good if you do, but, even if your plans and preferences for the handling of your estate are completely unchanged, there may be problems with those documents, if they were drafted in another state, under that state’s laws. Florida’s laws are remarkably different from most other states in a number of respects. Some wills honored in other states are absolutely not valid in Florida (such as holographic wills that lack the two witnesses required here). Florida law permits self-proving wills, which, if complied with, makes it much easier to admit such wills in court. But if you come from a state that doesn’t have such a law (or one structured differently than ours), it will be much more difficult to prove your will in court. The powers of trustees are significantly different here than most other states. You can probably accomplish all of the things that you wanted to, but you may

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to the exact form of legal title in which you should take real estate. Many people put great effort into an estate plan, and then destroy it all by writing deeds changing their title. have to re-work the language to make it fit with Florida law. Powers of attorney have special rules in Florida. Some powers you would give to your agent are considered “super-powers,” and require special documentation to prove that you actually meant to grant such powers. Florida’s homestead laws are truly a nightmare for non-Florida attorneys. Even we refer to homestead as Florida’s legal chameleon, as homestead means a number of different things in different contexts. Misapplication of homestead law can destroy your estate plan. It can also affect the real estate taxes you will pay during your lifetime, so some skill needs to be applied to such decisions. Similarly, great thought needs to be given

Probate in Florida, like many states, is often very expensive, sometimes running from about 3% to 7% of the value of the entire estate. If you don’t have a trust in Florida, just a will, your family will likely end up going through probate. This is just a thumbnail list of changes that may be required in your documents to make them valid and enforceable in Florida, and there are many others, but cheer up! The very good work you did with your up-north attorney is not lost. All that effort at gathering information, organizing your affairs, and thinking it all through will make the job of updating your planning documents to comply with Florida law much easier. ANDERSON & BRODERSEN, P.A., 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 363-6100 • www.PropertyLawGroup.com

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From spring salads to cauliflower crust veggie pizza, Paradise blooms with veggie appetizers, meals and cocktails. In addition to serving greens, many restaurant kitchens are going green and using sustainable practices including minimizing food waste, using bio-degradable containers and eco-friendly cleaning products. The big restaurant trend of 2021 is using sustainable foods that are organic, local and fair trade – all of which support the long-term maintenance of ecosystems and agriculture. Feed your mind and body with plant-based dishes and give your gut a break. You can always count on Asian restaurants such as Nori Thai and Basil Leaf for excellent veggie fare. We like Nature’s Patch, Sprouts, Fresh Market, Rollin’ Oats and the new Seminole City Center Green Market Café for grab & go veggie bowls/dishes. Celebrate Earth Day month with a few of these delicious vegetarian meals from our fave restos and food trucks. (menus subject to change, call ahead)

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Treasure Island: BGBR Kitchen & Bar’s tomato bruschetta jar, pan-seared edamame pods, roasted beet salad with goat cheese and raspberry basil smash cooler are swoon-worthy. Middlegrounds Grill offers a gluten-free menu, artichoke smoked gouda fondue and delicious grilled asparagus salad drizzled with a sundried tomato ratatouille. Taco Bus’s El Borrito Bols, especially the portabella ranchero and vegan steak, rock.

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Madeira Beach: Lucky Lizard Tap House serves a delicious roasted corn Caesar salad. Mad Beach Craft Brewing’s falafel is served on arugula with a side of vegetable roast, lemon wedges and cilantro crema.

At the Dewey Beach Bar & Grill, start with the golden beet salad with a brown butter sage vinaigrette, fried brussel sprouts or the burrata with garlic confit, then sup on the quinoa bowl with black beans, wild mushrooms, roasted corn, squash, green apple, radish arugula salad, pepitas and smoked chimichurri vinaigrette. Gulfport: In Gulfport, you’ll appreciate the savory pastas at Pia Trattoria or Tutto Bene and Neptune’s Grill (stuffed grape leaves, hummus, Greek salad, spanakopita). Stella’s black bean cakes, quiche and banana nut bread French toast start the morning right.

GULF BEACHES North Beaches: Havana Harry’s offers an excellent vegetarian Cuban. Jake’s Coastal Cantina Mexican veggie bowl with meatless Oumph is an amazing deal; add a side of roasted street corn or fried jalapeno coins. Kooky Coconut’s veggie burrito, Ippolito’s vegetarian antipasto sandwich and all the salads at Guppy’s and Salt Rock Grill are deeply satisfying.

We can’t wait for Two Graces near freeFall Theater to open but until then, we love Grace Restaurant’s elegant fare especially the Grace Wedge with buttermilk horseradish dressing, grilled Caesar salad, roasted butternut squash with quinoa, fava beans, broccoli, golden raisins and pine nuts and the Stuart cocktail (Butterfly Blossom infused 360 Sicilian Lemon Vodka with fresh lemon).

Without a doubt, The Mill and Cider Press Café are the go-to places for vegetarian delights. The Mill’s supreme salads include an Heirloom Watercress (beet jam, sugar snap peas, watermelon, oven-dried cherry tomatoes, watermelon radish, roasted cashews, honey goat cheese, watermelon vinaigrette) and Phyllo Feta salad; add the fried green tomatoes and goat-cheese stuffed peppadews. Cider Press Café’s vegan menu is outstanding, especially the veggie lentil loaf, truffle shuffle and ghost bean burger. Fab sensational veggie dishes in DTSP include Annata Wine’s vegetarian flatbread of the day, Bodega’s tempeh sandwich, Datz’s butternut squash ravioli, Greenstock’s creative salads and wraps and Craft Kafé ‘s gluten free dishes, organic salads and vegan burger. Sample Leafy Greens Café’s lettuce wrap tacos, The Library’s crispy avocado wedges or veggie chili, Love Food Central’s mashed garbanzo toast or barbecue jackfruit sandwich, Lucy’s Vegan Corner’s plant-based burger, gyro and banh mi or Mickey’s Café & Organics’ roasted veggie salad. Taste test Mio’s Grill & Café’s babaganouj smoked eggplant with tahini, Greek yogurt and pita, Naked Farmer’s pecan kale Caesar, Pom Pom’s Teahouse pressed Danny sandwich (ginger cranberry chutney, almonds, red onions, brie, apples), Stillwater’s Tavern’s vegetarian pad thai, Thirsty First’s ginger salad and viva la vegan sandwich and Wooden Rooster’s veggie crepes and mixed berry spinach salad.

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mid-century modern seating At new SPB Library sign, from left, City Manager Alex Rey, Library Director Betcinda Kettells, Mayor Alan Johnson (Photo by Sara Lacuenta) 

‘New’ Set for Grand Reopening Week of April 26 Story by STEVE TRAIMAN Photos by Janet Nummi

When the St. Pete Beach Library officially has its Grand Reopening week of celebrations starting April 26, visitors will find what is essentially a brand-new facility that had its original grand opening October 28, 1969. (See sidebar for tentative reopening schedule.) Betcinda Kettells, who joined the staff in October of 2015, became the Administrator in August of 2016 and was named Director in 2020, told Paradise News,“We moved to a temporary Gulf Boulevard location in March of 2020 and provided curbside service there until we opened back up to the public in May of 2020. We continued service there until February 20, 2021, and reopened the renovated library on March 1, 2021. New children’s area with Dean Fortune’s dramatic undersea murals 

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“In addition to providing all materials and services at the temporary location (except programming) we also successfully dealt with the challenges of Covid-19 and instituted a Little Free Pantry to assist with food donations to insecure individuals and families. “The library is, for all essential purposes, completely new on the inside from the roof to the floor. A/C ducts, ceiling, lighting, all new furniture and shelving, flooring. The signage inside and out has been redone in the original outdoor sign font. The landscaping, delivery ramp, new book drop, bike rack, benches, and, soon, a new parking lot are included in the outdoor improvements.” “In addition to an expanded Children’s section, there are larger sections for Large Print books, Audio/Video CDs and DVDs, and the Friends of the Library Bookstore. “Dramatic and whimsical sea life murals in the Children’s area and on shelf end-caps were graciously donated by local artist Dean Fortune.”

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Added Library Clerk Tom DeCair, “Although basic library materials remain roughly in their previous locations, streamlined new shelving and removal of bulky interior pillars provides plenty of space for 12 public computers, up from 10. (Social distancing limits current availability to five public computers.)

Coordinated by City Recreation Director Jennifer McMahon and Library Director Betcinda Kettells, here’s the tentative schedule for April 26-May 1 events celebrating the library’s Grand Reopening, with masks requested:

“The additional space and all-new energy efficient LED lighting give the library an open, airy look that contrasts dramatically with the dark, dingy library of a year ago.“

Monday, April 26, 9:30am Ribbon cutting ceremony for special invitees, with Friends of the Library giveaway and McDonald’s coffee outside.

“New seating areas with new, mid-century modern furniture include a charging station, and two charging poles that provide up to 28 additional locations for charging electronic devices.

Tuesday, April 27, 4pm Kids’ Day, with after-care and Gulf Beaches Elementary 6, 7 & 8-year-olds invited for youth area and community room for crafts, with parent pick up at the library.

“A new generation self-service checkout machine is user friendly and can show patrons their checkouts, holds and fines, in addition to checking out and renewing items. “The City Commission has turned the alley behind the library between 73rd and Corey into a one-way thoroughfare from Boca Ciega to Blind Pass to facilitate a new, 70% larger 24-hour book drop for all library materials located on the left (driver) side of the alley. “A new ramp to the back door provides access for delivery and pickup of hundreds of books weekly from/to other libraries. back door delivery, and book drop staff access help minimize interference with library patrons. “Also new is an internal book drop for all library items being returned, that now go through a door slot to the back room for processing and can’t get dropped in places where they’re confused with checkouts or shelving.“

Wednesday, April 28, 5-6pm District 4 Residents’ Day Tours Thursday, April 29, 5-6pm Districts 2 & 3 Residents’ Day Tours Friday, April 30, 5-6pm District 1 Residents’ Day Tours Saturday, May 1, 10am-Noon Book End Celebration with Treasure Island and South Pasadena residents invited. After inside tour, outside kids can touch a fire truck and police vehicle, with mimosas for adults and refreshments from Chick-fil-A, with the St. Pete Sax Quartet playing during event.

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CITY OFFICIALS COMMENT Mayor Alan Johnson told Paradise News, “The St. Pete Beach library was constructed in its current location in 1969 and has been a part of the city’s history ever since. While some of our residents think ‘no one uses a library anymore’, those people need to spend some time there - it’s busy! “More importantly it’s a place where our community congregates. SPB is a resort destination as well as a Gulf Coast beach town. We are the #1 beach in the country this year and that is not just because of what Mother Nature blessed us with, but also because of our people, our community! “The library is a big part of that, it’s where people come, congregate and in part help to create that community. Visitors come and enjoy our resorts and other amenities, but it’s the warmth of our residents and the sense of community that makes them feel welcome and anxious to come back. “Renovating the building brought it up to modern standards while maintaining the historic architecture which will continue the city’s enduring character for many years into the future. In my opinion preserving our community is priceless.” City Manager Alex Rey emphasized,“It’s not often a community has the opportunity to modernize and restore a building to a design that is in keeping with its history and its future. While that’s no easy task, it’s one that the people behind the St. Pete Beach Library renovation took to heart and succeeded brilliantly. “The library was designated as a historical structure in 2020 and the plans for renovation of this 1969 building were aimed at modernizing its service capabilities and amenities while staying true to its late mid-century roots. “With a new roof, windows, ceiling, and lighting, we were able to give the facility the modernization it required. We didn’t want to 22

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LED lighting and streamlined shelving with Dean Fortune endcap murals

lose the charm and retro vibe. The design, branding, colors and outside landscaping were chosen with these things in mind. The outcome is captivatingly modern, and yet nostalgic. It’s a shining example of how a library can be a community focal point by exemplifying the community’s personality. “In addition to lending media, the library is a place for entertainment, group gatherings, and computer usage, as well as educational and social programming. To bolster these efforts, the Friends of the Library has donated over $26,500 and are on track to purchase additional items as well. “The overall $2.6 million renovation will help the library continue its valuable offerings to the people of St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and the South Pasadena communities in a building that benefits the whimsical personality of our award-winning beach town.” Added Vince Tenaglia, assistant city manager and point person on the project,“We were very lucky with great contractors like Hennessy who kept the job on target. The City Commission really came through with about $2.6 million to fund the project, plus about $130,000 from the PPLC library consortium and over $26,500 from the Friends of the Library. “Special thanks to Recreation Director Jennifer McMahon and Library Director Betcinda Kettells for coordinating the Grand Reopening week of celebrations for all the library’s publics.” “What started out as a roof repair ended up as a brand-new library of which our entire community can be very proud!” [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Betcinda Kettells, Tom DeCair, Mayor Alan Johnson, City Manager Alex Rey, and Assistant City Manager Vince Tenaglia for their excellent comments and input.] [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.]

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Karma Juice Bar & Eatery now serves iconic craft cocktails made with fresh juices inside their Baum Avenue Market location in the EDGE. Fresh juices, veggie delights and the Pink Dragon non-alcoholic smoothie (pitaya, mango, orange, pineapple, strawberry, banana) are swoon-worthy. Intermezzo is also introducing a new menu and cocktail list, and we love the Midnight Cowboy (vida mezcal, cognac, rich rosemary syrup, cardamom bitters, peychaud’s bitters, and flamed orange peel).

We can’t get enough of Beans & Barlour’s boozy desserts. But there’s more. You can get NY bagels baked fresh each morning from dough shipped from The Big Apple. Order ahead or bring your pup and friends Thursdays and Fridays at their Airstream Barlour from 10am-4pm with their full menu. Continue your spirited adventure with The Library’s bourbon Thursdays.

Sauvignon Wine Locker and Bar is now open at 214 Central, serving American trattoria fare. Plan a charcuterie picnic by stocking up on meats, cheeses and more at Italy Bottega or indulge in a pint at Shaded Keg Pub.

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Moving from the EDGE District to 170 4th Ave. NE, Pinoy St. Pete’s fabulous fare and pitaya bowls joins Match Point Grille, known for burgers, pulled pork, patio seating and open bar. If you love Dr. BBQ, you will adore LaSalle’s BBQ serving Tex cuisine to 3128 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. 24

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Crumb Factory owners Pablo Mardones and Felipe Zavala will bring Chile’s breads, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast dishes and more to the former Rae Rae’s Café on West Central, not far from the highly anticipated Two Graces restaurant near freeFall Theater.

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We welcome the Grand Prix and return of the Rays in April on our side of Champa Bay. We also are looking forward to the pet and family friendly Outdoor Night Market 4/29 from 6-9pm at the St. Pete Side Lot (2133 2nd Avenue South) next to 3 Daughters Brewing. If you haven’t been to a live weekend concert at The Side Lot, check their FB page for an awesome evening.

Roger and Suzanne Perry, co-owners of Datz Restaurant Group, are opening Burnt Ends Tiki Bar at Dr. BBQ. Burndt Ends will introduce a menu of classic tiki cocktails such as Mai Tais with Jamaican rum, dry curacao, fresh lime juice and house-made orgeat; Mr. Bali Hai offering big, bold rum flavors matched with coffee and pineapple notes; Three Dots and a Dash, an ode to the famed Chicago tiki bar, which stands out for its use of Rhum Agricole, Martinique and Demerara rums, pimento, falernum, orange and lime juices, honey mix and angostura. Can’t wait to try the menu, including the spam sliders and pupu platter.

Waterfront views from The Pier restaurants and bars are in huge demand, but don’t forget about Fresco’s and The Big Catch at Salt Creek, the paw-fect place to eat, drink and listen to live music with your fur baby. Come by boat or car. See the city like a local with a St. Pete Biking Tour to DTSP’s breweries, explore history and heritage or ogle the amazing art murals. Electric scooters and rental bikes around downtown make Sunday funday. Hip hip hooray! Whole Foods will replace Suncoast Fitness this year at 203 38th Ave. N, keeping two Publix stores company and adding its fresh and organic fare to the menu served by Rollin’ Oats and Fresh Market downtown.

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CULTURE: After celebrating Women’s History Month in March with some spectacular speakers including Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin, April at Tombolo Books features two virtual events. April 8th @ 7pm is poetry with Julia Koets, Anne Barngrover and Natalie Scenters-Zapico. April 15th is a double feature book launch with Gale Massy and Tyler Gillespie. In addition to Green Light Cinema, film buffs will be able to enjoy a new drive-in movie theater in DTSP at Rooftop Cinema Club at 2100 3rd Ave. S in the Warehouse District. With room for 179 cars, you can tune into your FM radio and hopefully enjoy local food vendor trucks.

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BURB BIZ: A new park under I-375 along Dr. M.L.K. Jr St. N is breaking ground this spring near the Historic Uptown and MLK Business District neighborhoods, thanks to a little help from Realtor John Barkett, City Councilwoman Gina Driscoll, Transportation Director Evan Morey, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Mike Jeffries, and other city officials.

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SPORTS BARS Take me out to the ball game, or better yet, to a bar where I can enjoy my Rays and a brewski. For a home game, Dr. BBQ and Ferg’s downtown are THE place to hang, but don’t forget Yard of Ale, Park & Rec, Thirsty First, The Crafty Squirrel, Urban Stillhouse and all the craft breweries. Miller’s Ale House, Whiskey Wings and Hooters offer lots of TVs and specials. Cheer for your team at Sea Dog Brewing Company in Treasure Island and Gulfport and Sea Hags in Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Seminole. MARGARITA MADNESS During the pandemic, we turned to comfort cocktails that are easy to make. Nothing says happy like a margarita, shaken, stirred or frozen in tropical flavors like strawberry, mango and peach. I just had a Desert Rose Milagro margarita at the Getaway, far superior to my humble concoctions. The popularity is not just local. During the last year, sales of tequila have grown 66.5 percent according to Nielsen data. Of all spirits on Drizly, tequila brands Casamigos and Don Julio have become the third and ninth selling brand. At home, you can experiment with small batch tequilas and agave and new pre-mixes. If you love your Keurig, you will love Drinkworks’ boozy cocktail pods for at-home preparations. A big controversy is Cointreau or triple sec, similar to the gin vs. vodka in a martini debate. Made from sweet and bitter orange skins, I prefer Cointreau, stronger at 40%. I prefer silver and agave, but tequila choice is very, very personal. Fresh lime is a must and a good simple syrup.

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This is the perfect time of year to learn a new sport or embrace a favorite pastime. Not all of us are ready to go back to the gym, so here are dozens of outdoor adventures to explore solo or with a friend, or a group you find on Meetup. You can start simple, with badminton in the backyard or pickleball on your tennis court. Looking for an athletic club? Check out the Arts & Leisure guide and learn more about Tampa Bay Beach Bums for volleyball, Mad Dogs Wednesday swim and St. Pete Roadrunners.

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There’s an outdoor fun fit for everyone from team sports (softball, rugby), to games such as bocce ball and shuffleboard (Pass-A-Grille and downtown St. Pete). Let your feet do the walking to these adventures. OHM My: Yoga on the beach from the DTSP Pier (which also hosts some pop-up cycling) to Madeira and Indian Rocks beaches are everywhere. Check Facebook and city rec centers and the Y for listings. You can even do goat yoga in Largo at DK Landscaping and Farm April 24th. Outdoor Fitness Zones: You can stretch, do sit ups and work on your balance at the parcours in some local parks with peoplepowered exercise equipment in Gulfport (R.W. Caldwell Park, Tomlinson Park), Largo Central Park, Clearwater’s Northeast Park, St. Pete’s Azalea Park and Riviera Bay Park. Disc Golf: Using the same scoring system as traditional golf, disc golf is played with a frisbee or “disc” on nine and 18-hole courses at parks in Clearwater’s Cliff Stevens Park, Oldsmar’s Sheffield Park and Largo’s John S. Taylor Park. Walk/Hike/Bike: The Pinellas Trail is excellent for all these activities, www.pinellascounty.org/trailgd

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There are dozens of county and city parks to explore, such as Walsingham, Boca Ciega Millenium, Brooker Creek and Weedon Island. Download the brochure for all the details. www.pinellascounty.org/PDF/greenways_brochure.pdf

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Volleyball: Join a club or pick up a game at Gulfport Volleyball Courts, North Shore Complex, near the Postcard Inn or The Toasted Monkey, Upham Beach, Treasure Island Beach or Bayhead Action Park in Largo. Skate The Ream Wilson Trail: When completed, this 11.5-mile paved trail (also called the East-West Trail) will link Safety Harbor to Clearwater Beach, giving in-line skaters the opportunity to skate from Tampa Bay to the Gulf. This seldom-used trail is a secret spot for in-line skaters who want to open up and unwind. Only 4.4 miles of trail are open, connecting Safety Harbor’s Bayshore Drive westward to the City of Clearwater’s Long Center. On the opposite end of the trail (to the west), a 1.2-mile section crosses the Memorial Causeway Bridge and connects the Pinellas Trail to Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. Zippity Do Dah: Zip above the treetops at Empower Adventures Tampa Bay. The zip line canopy tour begins with a 60-foot-tall start tower that leads into five zip lines of varying lengths and a 200-foot suspension bridge – all with views of Florida’s natural terrain.

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Tennis: Get your racket and explore Pinellas County’s local public and private tennis courts here: www.globaltennisnetwork.com/ tennis-courts/courts/city/4855-pinellas-park-florida Golf: You can play Innisbrook if you hit like a pro, but one of my favorite things is the executive courses around paradise, especially the one in Largo and Treasure Island Bay Golf & Tennis for tennis, golf, pickleball and classes.

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Enjoy surfing, fishing, canoeing, parasailing and these aquatic adventures in the water sports capital of the world! Boating: You don’t have to own a boat to enjoy one. There are many places locally to take boating or sailing lessons and learn safe boating practices. • If you have experience captaining a boat, you can join Freedom Boat Club and reserve one to take out. • Salty Water Tours can take you and up to six of your friends or family from Gulfport Marina on a dolphin watch, sunset tours, island explore trip to Egmont Key, Shell Key and Passage Key. Their 26-foot catamaran provides a smooth, quiet ride, and yoga experience on board can be added. www.saltywatertours.com • Hubbard’s Marina can take you fishing, dolphin watching, on a sunset cruise or over to Egmont or Shell Key, even get your out on a kayak or paddleboard. www.hubbardsmarina.com • Dolphin Landings out of St. Pete Beach provides sunset sails, dolphin watching and island adventures. www.dolphinlandings.com

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Swim: Do water aerobics and laps at outdoor pools – Southwest Rec, St. Pete Beach, North Shore Aquatic Center and more. Take your snorkel and boogie board to the Gulf Beaches. Egmont Key offers some of the best snorkel views. You can skimboard or surfboard, even rent from Reno Beach Surf Shop, Nekton Surf Shop or Suncoast Surf Shop. Popular spots include Sand Key, Indian Rocks Beach, Redington Shores and Sunset Beach. Check out Gulfster.com for daily surf reports. Kiteboarding: Take to the sky near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and Fort De Soto Park in windy weather. You can pick up gear and take a class at the Best Pro Kiteboarding Center. It’s not easy, but for me breathtaking to watch! Diving: Gulfport Dive Center can get you started diving, providing both classes and equipment as well as trips to Curacao, Roatan and Key Largo.

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In the new documentary, “Little Satchmo”, we discover the behind-the-scenes story of Sharon Preston-Folta, whose 2018 memoir captivated my heart. “Little Satchmo – Living in the Shadow of My Father, Louis Daniel Armstrong,” reveals her life with mother Lucille Preston, 98, who was Louis Armstrong’s love and Sharon’s father. Sharon is Louis’ only child, never publicly revealed. “This is a secret I could no longer keep,” says Sharon in the book and the documentary. “But now, it’s time to tell my story.” Sharon is both narrator and executive producer of this provocative film, started in December 2019. Produced during the pandemic using archival and b-roll shots of places where she, her mother and father lived in NYC, film clips of her mom and first husband dancing and a four-day shoot in Sarasota at Sharon’s house in September 2020. Producers Lea Umberger and J.C. Guest, director John Alexander and Reel South Production Company had great material to work with. Sharon’s personal collection of Louis Armstrong correspondence, photos, audio tapes and legal documents were accepted into the Library of Congress. The film is a Southern documentary film project with support from PBS Reel South, and it has already picked up high praise from Rolling Stone and other media. In July, the 50th anniversary of Louis Armstrong’s death July 6, “Little Satchmo” will have its world premiere in Europe at an Oscar-qualifying festival this summer (May 2021 announcement), and Sharon will be interviewed by Radio France as well. A U.S. debut is in the works. It’s not surprising that the documentary will first 30

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be shown in Europe, says Sharon. “Since the late sixties, jazz has been extremely popular in Europe. In America, rock has replaced jazz as the innovative music. In Europe, jazz artists past and present are honored, and swing music and my father are still extremely popular in Germany.” What is a woman when no one sees that the blood of a legend runs through her veins, asks the documentary. That need to reveal her legacy drove her to write the book and produce the documentary. “When I got to a certain age in my 50s, I started looking at my legacy and realizing that this secret, I needed to understand it more, but my mother wasn’t forthcoming with information,” she explains. “In researching the book, I understood why all the stories excluded my mother, but why his only child? The will said he had no children. It became clear to me that unless I found my voice and told my story the way it actually happened, I would be erased forever.” Sharon’s mother met Louis Armstrong when she and her husband Luther were booked by agent Joe Glaser as an act Slim & Sweets. They opened for some of the great jazz performers of the day, including Louis Armstrong (who had the same agent). Louis liked them both and knew her family, so when she lost her husband to stomach cancer, Louis said after the funeral, “I am supposed to take care of you. And did.” Both fell hard for each other. “The first four years were filled with a whirlwind of romance and secrecy. Mom would travel far and wide to meet Louis; they also would get together when he was in town.” Louis’s wife, Lucille Armstrong, knew

about Sharon, but never acknowledged she or her mother. Sharon and her mother’s relationship was complicated, and at first, she did not want Sharon to write the book or do a documentary. “My mom, who passed last March, thought about him always, loving him was part of who she was,” says Sharon. “We depended on him and he was very much part of our lives, but when he died, we were each other’s only resource.” When my mother found out the will said I didn’t exist, she opened up about their relationship and eventually agreed to be videotaped.” Sharon hopes people will learn more about her beloved father, a serious artist and complicated man who loved both Sharon and her mother. “We were his family; he took care of us as if we were part of his public life. I want people to know he wanted to be a father, but he made choices to keep us a secret because of his fame and marriage, right or wrong.” ________ Pinellas County arts and culture mavens know Sharon Preston-Folta well as WUSF’s Senior Account Executive, Community Partnerships & Marketing. Previously, she worked for blockbuster NYC media companies (ABC Radio, CBS Radio, KISS FM) before relocating from The Big Apple to Sarasota in 2004; her mother joined her in 2006. A style icon and brilliant raconteur, Sharon hosts two radio shows on Sarasota’s WSLR: Town Talk Tampa Bay, a public affairs show that highlights issues affecting people of color and highlighting people doing great things in the community, and an arts/music show, Radio Reset.

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It’s All About The View. . . As we meet customers interested in building waterfront homes, the common question is “where do I build to get a great water view?” Fortunately, here along the Pinellas beaches, there are no fewer than 13 municipalities that have residential properties on the water. Of course, there are the beach front lots facing the Gulf of Mexico for those families with large budgets. Then there are the Intracoastal lots that are fair priced and offer varying views along the water. Most customers I speak with realize that in addition to the high price for the Gulf beach

What about the intracoastal lots? At a much lower price, these lots offer views with “movement” of boats, watercraft, and of course dolphins every day and occasional manatees. Then too, you can have your boat in the back yard, ready for a fun cruise to a waterside restaurant or fishing. Better yet, most lots on the intracoastal have their pool and decks overlooking the water to the east, thereby allowing the home to “shade” the

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Be a Morean Hero Despite the crimp COVID-19 put in everyone’s style last year, the Morean Arts Center was able to serve more than 1,400 individuals through 12 different outreach programs, and its classes provided opportunities for engagement for more than 3,000 artists of all ages and levels. Of course, Community Heroes make this possible, so the Morean is asking for help again. ● $100 provides one educational outreach program to area schools ● $200 provides one summer camp scholarship or discounted admission for up to 12 individuals to the Chihuly Collection through the Museums for All Program ● $250 provides one week of free family programming through Saturdays and Sundays @the Morean ● $500 provides art supplies for one week of summer camp

● April 7 at 6pm: Potent Potables: An Evening of Art and Beer Tasting inspired by our Van Gogh Alive exhibit ● April 12 at 6pm: Wine with a Curator: “Dalí and the Dark Grape,” a virtual lecture ● April 16 at 5pm: A Taste & Talk with Motorworks Brewing on Facebook Live ● April 20 at 6pm: A Night at Sea Salt on the restaurant’s Peruvian Patio Learn more at www.thedali.org/ los-vinos-de-dali-2021-salud-a-st-pete/. And join the conversation on Facebook @ thedalimuseum, Instagram @thedali, and Twitter @thedali. And if you haven’t seen Van Gogh Alive yet, don’t dilly-dally. Tickets are currently sold out through May 2, but general admission tickets are available through June 13. For more information about the exhibit and to purchase tickets click to www.thedali.org/ exhibit/van-gogh-alive/.

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American Stage Enrollment for American Stage’s in-person summer camp for students entering grades K-12 is now open. The camp, which runs June 21 - August. 6, includes 20 one- and two-week sessions held at Admiral Farragut Academy. All experience levels are welcome. The program will employ high safety standards to protect students and teaching artists, including the requiring of masks, social distancing protocols, and sanitization procedures. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. Pre-care and after-care available. Cost: One-week-long sessions: $225. Two-week-long sessions are $450. Lunch is available for $30 per week. Financial aid: Applications are available until April 23. Discounts: A 10% discount is available for military family members and teachers by calling 727-823-1600 x212 to apply this discount. A $25 off er session discount is available for an additional sibling enrolled in the same session dates. Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to visit www.americanstage.org/ summer to learn more and enroll.

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Celebrate Los Vinos de Dalí 2021 virtually Instead of what many have come to expect from the Dalí Museum’s annual signature wine and food tasting, Los Vinos de Dalí, held at the Museum every April since 2011, we invite you to join us and raise a glass (or two) for an assortment of online and (distanced) face-to-face vinos-inspired events throughout April, including: 40

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Welcome Terry Marks! The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance board of directors has hired Terry Marks as the new CEO, following the retirement of founder and former executive director, John Collins. A New York City native, Marks has a deep appreciation for visual and performing arts. Her career has included stints as an educator, Wall Street executive, publisher, and arts industry consultant.

Museum of Fine Arts Unleash your inner artist at the Museum of Fine Arts! This July, the MFA is hosting three summer camps: two week-long art and

By Caron Schwartz science camps for grades 1-5 and one week-long art and empowerment workshop for female students in grades 6-9. Join us as we explore the world through art! Each camp and workshop is $190 for members, $250 for not-yet-members, and scholarships are available through Creative Pinellas (www.creativepinellas.org/goto summercamp). Register now since space is limited. To learn more and register see: www.mfastpete.org/programs/ youth-programs. Camps include: ● July 12-16: Art & Archaeology for grades 1-5 ● July 19-23: Art & Nature for grades 1-5 ● July 26-30: Wild Creations: Art & Empowerment Workshop for grades 6-9 who identify as female

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Duncan McClellan Gallery has a new artist to shout about. Robin Grebe received her BFA in Ceramics from the Massachusetts College of Art and her MFA in Ceramics/ Glass from the Tyler School of Art. She has been an instructor at Rhode Island School of Design and the Pilchuck School. Grebe uses cast glass, ceramic glazes, and transparent enamels to create her monolithic and allegorical human forms. Originally inspired by Greek Cycladic fertility goddesses, Grebe’s sculptures seem both fragile and strong. To her, they illustrate the paradoxes of human life.

Registration is open for Creative Clay’s inclusive summer camp for children 6-12. Art Around the World will teach students about the art, culture, and customs of Scotland, Zimbabwe, Laos, and New Zealand. Children will study different cultures through a variety of media. All campers will have one painting per week exhibited at the St. Petersburg Museum of History at the St. Pete Pier. COVID-19 protocols, as stated on Creative Clay’s website, will be followed including mask-wearing indoors, frequent surface sanitizing and hand washing, and ample availability of hand sanitizer. Class size is limited to 12 students (six per studio) with a professional teaching artist and two teaching assistants. Dates: June 21-July 30, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm Cost: $200 per week, lunch included Scholarships: Contact Creative Pinellas www.creativepinellas.org/gotosummercamp. More info: www.creativeclay.org/ summer-camp.

Gulfport ceramicist Brenda McMahon celebrates the second anniversary of her namesake gallery on May 1. The year of COVID-19 hasn’t kept McMahon, head of the Gulfport Merchants Chamber’s art committee, down. While the world held its breath (or at least kept it behind a mask) McMahon launched Wednesday Taste of Art workshops at the gallery and helped overhaul Gulfport’s First Friday ArtWalk from a craft market into a juried show and sale of professional fine art. To celebrate the anniversary McMahon invites one and all to the May 7 First Friday Art Walk, where she promises “music, a guest artist, and an all-out, make some noise kind of party.”

GCAA needs you! Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance is actively fundraising to help relocate its gallery, St. Pete ArtWorks, and studios, GCAA Creative Zone, into one location at 2604 Central Ave. in downtown St. Pete. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, its mission is to provide the local art community with opportunities to network, share resources, conduct workshops and classes, and hold exhibitions. With these funds, it will be able to build a new, larger gallery to benefit member artists as well as provide working artist studios. GCAA is also creating a classroom/meeting/member exhibition space and a “Comfort Room” for networking and relaxing. To find out more about how it plans to make a difference in our local creative community, please click on the fundraising link: www.igg.me/at/gcaa. And mark your calendar for the Grand Opening Celebration on May 8!

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Robin Grebe. $23,000. Cast & Slumped Glass, Mixed Material, Stone Base, 34h x 17w x 7d in

Finally acknowledging women’s considerable contributions to art history, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is exhibiting works by female Dutch masters in the Gallery of Honor alongside its prized Dutch masterpieces. That visibility has long been denied female artists, who were ParadiseNewsFL.com | APRIL 2021

ART NEWS all-too-often dismissed as amateurs, their accomplishments forgotten after their deaths, and their works frequently misattributed to their husbands, fathers, or male teachers. The trio of paintings includes those by Judith Leyster (c. 1600–1660), Rachel Ruysch (1664–1750), and Gesina ter Borch (1633–1690), all of whom were well known in their time. Judith Leyster was the first female master painter in the 17th century, and Rachel Ruysch’s work was sought after by all the courts of Europe. For more information see www.rijksmuseum.nl/en.

Memorieportret van Moses ter Borch, Gerard ter Borch (II). Courtesy of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

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By Caron Schwartz four-part Arts & Racial Justice Panel series, Monday, April 19, 5-6:30pm, via Zoom. Moderator Charlayne Hunter-Gault will discuss with the panelists their journey toward a more perfect union with its challenges and rewards. Panel members include Dorian Emerson Munroe, a filmmaker and director; W. Paul Coates, a publisher, author, and former member of the Black Panther Party; Calvin Alexander Ramsey Sr., a playwright, author, and photographer; and novelist Sarah Ladipo Manyika. The event is free, but registration is required at www.suncoastblackarts collaborative.org by April 16. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for the fifth annual Individual Artist Grant Program. These 15 grants provide financial assistance to St. Petersburg resident artists for specific projects. The program supports public engagement (if COVID guidelines allow) of individual work/projects in the visual arts, craft arts, dance, music, theater, or literature. The applicant’s resume must show commitment to the art form through education, training, or professional experience, and must show evidence of exhibition, public performance, or being published during the past two years. The grant period is May 1 through September 18. Applicants may request funding up to $1,000. Application and guidelines are online at www.stpetearts alliance.org/spaa-individual-artist-grantprogram-guidelines

Sounds delicious! Epicurean Delights is a juried exhibition of handmade objects showcasing the best of contemporary crafts to delight the foodie in all. Thirty artists from around the state created 73 pieces from intricate jewelry to glass sculptures depicting oranges, peaches, and other fruit. Equally exciting is the virtual programming planned for the show, from chocolate tastings with William Dean Chocolates’ founder to dining with Dali to famed food writer Janet Keeler. The show runs through May 8, when the People’s Choice Award will be presented at the closing reception. People can vote for their favorite work of art in the Florida CraftArt Exhibition Gallery at 501 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg or on Facebook @FloridaCraftArt.org. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm, and Sunday, noon-5pm. For more information, visit www.floridacraftart.org or call (727) 821-7391.

The 25th annual Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival runs April 11-25. Unlike last year’s all-virtual event, this TBJFF will feature both virtual and drive-in-style big-screen movies. The 27 films, all of which have a Jewish element, touch on universal themes including love, tradition, the arts, family, and much more. For a schedule, tickets, and more information see www.tbjff.org. The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative, a nonprofit that promotes using the arts to nurture inclusion and diversity, presents “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Literary, Film and Media Arts,” as part of its free 42

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

PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg americanstage.org Pop up in May Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800.361.8388 asolorep.org Online classes 17 – 31 – Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot April 7 – 26 – Julius Caesar 16 – 24 – Stand Back, Sarasota! Bilheimer Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre April 3 – Mindi Abair w/Bernie Williams 15 – CAL: AC/DC’s Back in Black 17 – Dirty Dozen Brass Band 23 – Dave Mason 24 – Orleans May 7 – CAL: Petty’s Damn the Torpedoes 8 – Stephen Lynch 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 Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 largoarts.com April 3 – The Ultimate Motown Experience 11 – The Everly Brothers Experience 16, 17 – Jerry’s Girls Early Bird Dinner Theater 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater 727.466.5998 earlybirddinnertheater.com/site May 1 – June 13 – All Bark, No Bite Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com May 14 – 23 – Godspell

Zelda Troiano Events & Arts and Leisure Coordinator Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 freefalltheatre.com Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 gpactix.com Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport gulfportcommunityplayers.org Jannus Live 200 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.565.0550 jannuslive.com April 2 – Zac Brown Tribute May 2 – Blackberry Smoke w/Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves Trio M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 madtheatre.com Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave., Bradenton manateeperformingartscenter.com April 10 – Starlight Movie Night: The Bad News Bears 22 – May 9 – I Do, I Do MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy. 301 N Tampa 813.740.2446 midflorida.com/amphitheatre National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD eckerd.edu/olli/theatre Patel Conservatory 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813.222.1002 patelconservatory.org April 1 – Music Department Honors Recital 3 – On the Edge 21 – Spring Music Spectacular 22 – 25 – Singin’ in the Rain, Jr. May 1 – Breakin’ Out 1 – Spring Into Dance

Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park 727.369.5746 pinellas-park.com/161/ Performing-Arts-Center Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com April 16, 17 – Riverdance 23 – Marshall Tucker Band/BlackHawk May 7 – 112 Years of Broadway 8 – Kansas 13 – Buddy Guy & Kenny Wayne Shepherd 16 – The Beach Boys St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.866.1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925 April 23 – May 2 – Barefoot in the Park Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416 stageworkstheatre.org April 15 – May 2 – Lady From Havana Straz Center 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org April 2 – Carlos Peña 3 – Danielle Mohr 7 – 25 – Henry V by William Shakespeare 16 – Arts Legacy REMIX: A Journey Through Central & Eastern Europe 17 – Gumbi Ortiz and New Groove City 22 – 25 Butterfly’s Flight 22 – Voices of the Community: A Jazz Legacy 30 – Shevonne May 1 – Jarrod Barefoot 7 – Kreeps with Kids 8, 9 – Next Generation Ballet’s Swan Lake 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

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ON-GOING EVENTS Purple titles denote Paradise News recommendations. Through Sunday, April 4 – From Chaos to Order Noon–5pm Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday/noon–8pm Thursday, Friday 10am–5pm Saturday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. The first exhibition to focus on the aesthetics of Greek Geometric art, and the first to demonstrate how stylistic principles in visual art during the Geometric period reflect a characteristically Greek idea of “the beautiful” (kallos). 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Through Sunday, June 13 – Van Gogh Alive 11am–6pm Wednesday through Sunday, $8 – $25, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Experience Vincent van Gogh’s works in an immersive art installation that opens a new window into the celebrated painter’s artistic genius. From his famous “Starry Night” to his radiant “Sunflowers,” Van Gogh’s vibrant work invites viewers to revel in color, light and sound. Visitors will feel the sensation of walking right into Van Gogh’s paintings – an experience that is both educational and inspiring. Advance tickets are required. 727.823.3767 thedali.org

EVENTS CALENDAR Friday, April 9 through Saturday, April 24 – A Bad Year for Tomatoes 7pm Friday and Sunday/2pm & 7pm Saturday, $17 Members/$20 Nonmembers, Heritage Museum,100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs. Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leases a house in the tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven and settles down to write her autobiography. Soon she discovers that dealing with her nosy, omnipresent neighbors is a never-ending struggle. Myra invents a mad, homicidal sister who is kept locked in an upstairs room, but who occasionally escapes long enough to scare off uninvited visitors. tarponarts.org Saturday, April 10 – Second Saturday ArtWalk The studios and galleries of the Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District will welcome visitors. Each venue will set their own Saturday hours. COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running because of a lack of space for social distancing. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Monday, April 12 – Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair 10am–noon, Free, St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. It’s a great day to meet over 50 local employers, higher education schools/ universities, and vocational/technical institutions. See how to further develop your skills or the career prospects available in the Tampa Bay area. tampabay.com/expos/job-fair

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Arts & Leisure The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com April 1, 2 – 2021 Youth International Ballet Finals 9 – Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular 10, 11 – Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto 14, 15 – Mozart & Beethoven 16 – Brian Regan 17, 18 – Fly Me to the Moon May 1 – Dvorak’s New World Symphony 5, 6 – Classics Go Retro 8 – Spring Dance Concert The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org April 9 – La Lucha with James Suggs and Ken Peplowski 16 – An Evening of Dance featuring artists from BEACON 23 – Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar 30 – A Jazz Tribute to the Beatles USF Yuengling Center 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.974.3004 yuenglingcenter.com Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org April 3 – Bay Music Live! 7 – Virtual Talk: Jersey Boys 15 – Brian Regan May 9 – A Tribute to the Beatles West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 wcplayers.com April 23 – May 9 – Lady With All the Answers

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 April 12 – To Life 2021 Virtual Benefit Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813.221.2222 fmopa.org

Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation! Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free Admission 727.201.8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org April 17 – The Original Gulfport Walking Tour Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community April 9 – 24 – A Bad Year for Tomatoes May 18 – The History & Mystery of the Sponge Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Thursdays $5 after 5pm John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota 941.359.5700 ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thursday – Art After 5 Tuesday & Thursday– ROAR! – Ringling Order of Art Readers Through April 5 – Acoustic Sunsets Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.712.5762 leeparattner.org 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 April 4 – From Chaos to Order April 22 – Virtual Cocktails & Collections National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum 2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727.944.4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 tarponarts.org May 1 – Victorian Garden Party

St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 spmoh.com Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727.579.8226 tbauto.org

Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Thursdays 4–8pm pay-as-you-will admission Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727.943.4624 tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 thedali.org 10th year in award-winning building Thursdays and Fridays reduced admission after 5pm Through April 11 – Van Gogh Alive April 1 – See, Sip & Shop 7 – Coffee with a Curator (Online) 7 – An Evening of Art and Beer Tasting 8 – Poetry at the Dalí (online) 10 – Nature Journaling 12 – Los Vinos de Dalí 2021: Wine with a Curator (YouTube) 20 – Los Vinos de Dalí: A Night at Sea Salt The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.892.4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 All day April 1 – Paul Pletka’s Neo-Surrealism 6 – Pride: The Lions of Soysambu 10 – Hold Your Horses! 15 – How Much of These Hills is Gold, C. Pam Zhang 22 – An Evening with Z.S. Liang 24 – Navajo Weaving USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa ira.usf.edu Visit us online! USF Graphicstudio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813.974.3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/gs_about.html Visit us online!

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 ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com Visit us online! Brenda McMahon Gallery 2901 Beach Blvd. S #104 Gulfport 518.692.7742 brendamcmahongallery.com Local & regional artists Gourmet Wednesdays April 7 – Tile Making with Brenda McMahon 14 – Fused Glass with Diane Bragg 21 – Painting with Jila Davoodi May 12 – Tile Carving with Brenda McMahon 19 – Fused Glass with Diane Bragg Bula Barua 212 2nd St. N, St. Petersburg 727.900.1063 bulagallery.com 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 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 Collectors Exchange 2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.440.9643 facebook.com/collectorsexchangedtsp Second Saturday ArtWalk

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Looking forward to Party Under the Lights, on 8th Avenue in Pass-A-Grille on May 8th with Steel Drums 4-6pm and The Legendary Impacs 6-10pm. BOK TOWER GARDENS: The outdoor concerts at this beautiful venue in Lake Wales on two Fridays a month feature local favorites Daniela Soledad & Nate Najar as well as James Suggs playing Miles Davis in March. On April 7, Gary Mule Deer performs country and comedy. April 23rd is Reverend Barry and The Funk delivers grooves that make yo’ body move. The CenterState Bank Concert Under the Stars Series is a coproduction of the Lake Wales Arts Council and Bok Tower Gardens and supported by Gessler Clinic and Forni Dental. Advanced tickets are $40 for non-members and $48 day of the concert and include general admission to the gardens. Capacity is limited to 600 tickets and the entrance gate closes at 8pm; no late arrivals. Reverand Barry and The Funk

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Concerts will be performed on the Oval Lawn and seating will be available on a first-come basis. Ticket holders can begin setting up at 3pm. Blankets and low lawn chairs are permitted. Face masks must be worn while not seated in the listening area. All parties must remain at least 6 feet apart from one another. Restrooms will be available at the Visitor Center. A mosquito repellent station will be provided; however, you may want to bring your own supplies. Flashlights are also recommended. Outside food & beverage and dogs are not permitted. Food and beverage can be purchased onsite from a limited menu; order in advance before noon day of show and are ready for pick-up at 5pm at the Blue Palmetto Cafe terrace. The Blue Palmetto Cafe will be open through intermission. To speed service, paninis, soups, and Buffalo Chicken wraps will not be available after 4pm. A concession tent will be located at the Oval Lawn with alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and snacks THE HOUSE CATS: The House Cats bring authentic bebop and swing to local hotspots such as Bavaro’s downtown. With only a guitarist & vocalist, The Jazzy House Cats bring a big sound, with chord melodies, walking baselines, and inspired improvisation. Travis & Stephanie’s genuine chemistry shines in their performances of classic jazz standards and great songwriters of the modern day. UPCOMING SHOWS: Live music some days and nights: Jimmy B’s, Bongo’s, Caddy’s, Chill’s, Toasted Monkey, Middlegrounds in Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach; Crabby Bills in Indian Rocks Beach; The Deck Bar & Grill in St. Pete; Island Grill in Tierra Verde; Tutto Bene and North End Taphouse in Gulfport. For DTSP, check FB for listings at 3 Daughters, Flute & Dram, Ruby’s Elixir, Jannus Life, Florida Social Club, Ringside Café, Hideaway Café, The Ale & Witch, Intermezzo, Bavaro’s, The Hangar, Flying Boat Brewery, The Independent (Sunday), Palladium (live stream). Some other faves around Paradise? Monday: Fiona Frensch at Ikki Woo Woo’s, Treasure Island; Wednesday: The Original Impacs, The Blue Parrot, St. Pete Beach Friday/Saturday: Wine Knot, Redington; Big Storm Brewing, Clearwater ParadiseNewsFL.com | APRIL 2021

Events Wednesday, April 14 – Technology for Aging via Zoom 1–2:30pm, $10 Member/$25 Nonmember. A set of guidelines and other insights to help you make informed decisions on the technology best suited for your needs. eckerd.edu/olli Friday, April 16 – The Orchid Experience 7pm, $500, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. The Gardens will be illuminated for an open-air, dazzling light show for this one-night-only Pop Art phenomenon celebrating the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! 941.366.5731 selby.org Friday, April 16 – Concert Series: Billy Joel, Barry Manilow & Neil Diamond Tributes 7–9pm, $5, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your friends, family and chairs and enjoy a night full of live entertainment. This is a ticketed event. Each ticket allows entry for up to six people. Each group is expected to maintain its social distance from the next group. Outside food and drinks are permitted. 727.363.9246 stpetebeach.org/489/Parks-Rec Saturday, April 17 – Community Yard Sale 8am–noon, Free to attend, St. Pete Beach Community Center parking lot, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. An outdoor community yard sale. $15 to sell. No tables, chairs or tents provided. 727.363.9245 stpetebeach.org Saturday, April 17 – International Tree Day 10am–2pm, Free, McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N, Largo. Celebrate Arbor Day with fun activities that include a free tree giveaway, escorted nature hike, garden-in-a-cup making for kids, and a bird show. playlargo.com Saturday, April 17 – SPCA Tampa Bay Pet Walk 8:30m–noon, Free registration, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Raise $25 or more for homeless pets and receive a free t-shirt. Socially distanced, in-person event will feature the annual pet costume contest, vendors, and mor. Family-friendly & dog-friendly event. There is also a virtual version of Pet Walk online, same day, same time. spcatampabay.org/pet-walk-event Saturday, April 17 – St. Pete Wing & Craft Beer Fest 6–11pm, Free admission, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. All food trucks will serve up special chicken wings/ chicken-inspired dishes as well as offering their normal cuisine. Live music. Adult beverages for purchase. Craft vendors. Pet friendly. gulftobayfta.org/events Saturday, April 17 – Third Saturday IndieFaire 5–9pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard. visitgulfportflorida.com Saturday, April 17 – Shred Fest 2021 9am–noon, Free, Starkey Road Collection Center, 1551 Starkey Rd., Largo. This easy, drive-through event allows residents to bring up to five boxes of documents for free and secure on-site shredding and recycling. All patrons are to remain in their cars during the event. playlargo.com

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Arts & Leisure Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk April 8 – Special Consensus in Concert 17 – Roy Book Binder in Concert May 9 – June 27 – 16th Annual Teapot Show Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Crossroads Gallery St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater spcollege.edu/friends-partners/ community-resources Custom House Décor 2901 Beach Blvd., Gulfport 727.317.5936 customhousedecor.com D-Gallerie The Sundial 153 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg 407.921.3608 d-gallerie.com

Leslie Curran Gallery 1431 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.898.6061 facebook.com/ lesliecurrangallery Second Saturday ArtWalk Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 ringling.edu Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin 727.366.6477 facebook.com/StirlingArtDunedin Syd Entel Galleries 27 Main St., Safety Harbor 727.725.1808 sydentelgalleries.com The Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk The Gallery at Creative Pinellas 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo thegalleryatcreativepinellas.org

Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 dmglass.com Second Saturday ArtWalk

The Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org Online events

Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727.298.3322 dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available April 12 – May 23 – Spring Session Workshop May 2 – 41st Annual Garden Party

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Ekeko Gallery 290 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727.685.5577 facebook.com/EkekoGallery-370989486676862 Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays Grand Central Fine Art 3920 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.289.2089 facebook.com/grandcentralfineart Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 727.738.8010 gcaa-fl.org Two locations in St. Petersburg St. Pete Artworks / Avenue 5 Studios

Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 beachartcenter.org Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday except December Faith Community Church, 1501 Walker Ave. N, Seminole. Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters 727.244.4321 hpdafl.com Painters of all levels are welcome Morean Arts Center 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries Free Saturdays @ The Morean for Families, Second Saturday ArtWalk Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Free Sundays @ The Morean for Families 1–2pm and 2–3pm Second Saturday ArtWalk

Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 pinellasart.org Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor 727.725.4018 safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com April 17 – Dixon’s Violin Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: 2808 Clinton St. S, Gulfport isap-online.com Studio Duvoe 727.271.5016 studioduvoe@yahoo.com facebook.com/gulfportart Creative play sessions and art parties for neurotypical and neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) children and adults Suntan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Classes have resumed Town Shores Art Guild 3210 59th St. S, Gulfport townshoresart@gmail.com townshoresartguild.com Open to residents of Town Shores Treasure Island Art Guild treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Acrylic Painting Friday – Portrait Workshop – live model Veterans Art Center 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813.504.3092 vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District

HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Glazer Children’s Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa glazermuseum.org Created specifically or children 10 and under

Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 greatex.org Where education and fun come alive First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. Limited hours May 15 – A Night at the Brewseum

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Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727.582.2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton, manateevillage.org Free open-air history museum Open by appointment MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.987.6000 mosi.org Children’s science center Saunders Planetarium April 10 – Skywatch

SUMMER CAMPS Creative Clay – Art Around the World 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 21 – July 30 Ages 6 – 12, 727.825.0515 creativeclay.org Creative Kids Camp Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. Weekly sessions: June 14 – August 6, Ages 6 – 15 727.596.4331 beachartcenter.org Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 10 – August 10 Students entering 1st through 3rd grade 727.821.8992 ext 226 greatex.org Gulfport Community Players Summer Camp Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport July 5 – 17, 727.893.1070 gulfportcommunityplayers.org Morean Arts Center – Summer Art Camp 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 14 – August 6 Ages 4 – 16, 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org Morean Center for Clay – Summer Clay Camp 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June14 – August 6 Ages 4 – 16 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org

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Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 – St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Fair 10am–5pm, Free, Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Contemporary crafts from more than 100 of the nation’s most talented artisans. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more, all handmade in America. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn. artfestival.com

Tuesday, April 20 – Los Vinos de Dalí: A Night at Sea Salt 6–8pm, $600/$900/$1200 for tables of 4/6/8, Sea Salt at Sundial St. Pete, 183 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Complete with three courses of custom Dalíinspired dishes, this physically distanced outdoor dinner for approximately 50 guests includes artfully paired wines and complimentary coffee or hot tea served with dessert. Guests also receive a complimentary hand painted wine glass to take home (tax and tip are included in ticket price). 727.823.3767 thedali.org Thursday, April 22 through Sunday, April 25 – Singin’ In the Rain, Jr. 7pm Thursday & Friday/2pm and 6pm Sunday, $60 and up, Patel Conservatory, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Patel Conservatory students ages 10 – 14 celebrate a Hollywood classic in this adaptation of a favorite movie musical. Singin’ in the Rain JR. has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline — the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers. 813.222.1002 patelconservatory.org Thursday, April 22 through Sunday, May 9 – I Do! I Do! 8pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday/2pm Sunday, $15 – $30, Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave., Bradenton. The story of a marriage is at the center of I Do! I Do!, an intimate and nostalgic work by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones (The Fantasticks). Live at Stone Hall, Web Link, Outdoor Cinema. manateeperformingartscenter.com Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25 – Firestone Grand Prix St. Petersburg 8:45am-4pm Friday/8:15am–5:45pm Saturday/9:15am–3pm, $25 – $145, Downtown St. Petersburg. St. Pete is a destination city hosting this annual motorsports tradition and offering a festival atmosphere with its downtown location. The temporary circuit is a 1.8-mile, 14-turn configuration using the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dali Museum and extending onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport, which overlooks the waterfront of Tampa Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina. gpstpete.com Friday, April 23 through Sunday, May 2 – Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park 7:30pm Friday and Saturday/2pm Sunday, $10 – $23, St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. 727.866.1973 spcitytheatre.org

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Arts & Leisure Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: July 12 – July 30, Grades 1 – 9 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 14 – August 6 Ages 6 – 10+ 727.871.7625 locations.schoolofrock.com/stpetersburg Skateboarding Camp Fossil Park Skatepark, 6635 Dr MLK Jr St. N, St. Petersburg Daily and weekly sessions: June 14 – August 6, Ages 6 – 15 schoolofskatin.com St. Pete Beach Summer Camps 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach Weekly sessions: June 14 – August 6 Completed kindergarten to 6th grade 727.363.9245 spbrec.com St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory 1500 58th St. S, Gulfport. Weekly sessions: June 14 – July 23 10 and under, 727.914.7527 stpeteballetconservatory.com St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Summer Camps Various locations June 14 – August 6 Students entering grades 1 through 6 stpeteparksrec.org Tampa Bay Watch Summer Camps 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde Weekly sessions: June 14 – August 6 Ages 6 – 15, 727.867.8166 tampabaywatch.org Theatre Summer Camps St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 2-week sessions: June 7 – July 16 Ages 7 – 14, 727.866.1973 spcitytheatre.org Treasure Island Recreation Department Summer Camps Treasure Island City Hall, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island Weekly sessions: June 14 – August 6 Ages 5 – 12, 727.547.4575 mytreasureisland.org

MUSIC Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Monday Virtual Night Jazz Hour 6–7pm aldowningjazz.com Clearwater Jazz Holiday Coachman Park 301 Drew St., Clearwater clearwaterjazz.com

New Horizons of Gulfport, Inc. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Novice and intermediate bands mrjoemurphy@yahoo.com 727.656.1469 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/piano lessons 727.871.7625 locations. schoolofrock.com/stpetersburg South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727.515.5407 southpasadenaband.com St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 spcollege.edu/events Suncoast Jazz Society Wednesdays 6:30–9pm, Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island 727.360.5531 sdjs.org Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727.827.8087 tampabaysymphony.org The Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center 727.662.7286 floridaorchestra.org April 10 – Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Live Stream May 1 – Dvorak’s New World Symphony Live Stream TomKats Jazz Orchestra tomkatsjazzorchestra.com

OPERA Florida Opera Festival Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa operatampa.org Metropolitan Opera: HD Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera 727.864.7600 eckerd.edu/olli/opera Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.328.1300 sarasotaopera.org April 9 – 24 – Il Signo Bruschino 11 – 25 – Dido & Aeneas

St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.823.2040 stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktails with the Maestro Various performance locations St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/MatineeOperaPlayers The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com

ECO | ZOOS | AQUARIUMS Alligator Attraction John’s Pass Village 12973 Village Blvd. A-D Madeira Beach 727.329.8751 kissagator.com Explore, learn & kiss a gator Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.453.6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays April 4 – Wildlife Safari Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 seewinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813.273.4000 flaquarium.org Voted Second Best Aquarium in the United States by USA Today Readers’ Choice 2019 Fort De Soto Park 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727.552.1862 pinellascounty.org/park Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4441 mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium April 14 – Coffee with a Scientist (virtual) 26 – Full Moon Paddle

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 April 17 – Field Trip – Fort De Soto Park 20 – Online Speaker Series – Ambition, Naivety, and Insanity: A Florida Big Year 28 – Field Trip – Fort De Soto Park St. Petersburg Shell Club Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 stpeteshellclub.org 1st Friday September thru May, 7pm Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727.391.6211 seasideseabirdsanctuary.org Free. Donations accepted. Tours. Tampa Bay Watch 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde rarndt@tampabaywatch.org 727.867.8166 ext 233 tampabaywatch.org Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center NEW 700 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.291.4103 tbwdiscoverycenter.org Wall Springs Park 3725 De Soto Blvd., Palm Harbor pinellascounty.org/park/ 21_wall_springs.htm Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org ZooTampa at Lowry Park 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 zootampa.org

FERRIES Crossbay Ferry Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin Wednesday through Sunday November through April 727.273.5932 thecrossbayferry.com

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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 ParadiseNewsFL.com | APRIL 2021

Events Saturday, April 24 – Navajo Weaving Noon–12:30pm, Included with admission, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This family tour includes a kid-friendly look at select works of art followed by a story. Find out how the Navajo weave colorful blankets and rugs out of wool. Ages 3 – 10 with an adult. Limited to 5 people to allow for social distancing. Please register at least 24 hours in advance.727.892.4200 thejamesmuseum.org

Shell Key Ferry Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $12.50 Children/$25 Adults 727.398.6577 tampabayferry.com

Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 – Earth Day Scavenger Hunt for All Ages 10am–4pm Saturday/noon–4pm Sunday, Included in admission, Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Explore the winding paths, exotic birds, turtles, butterflies, and flowers on an all-ages, self-guided scavenger hunt at your leisure. You may just win some Florida wildflower seeds or seedlings to celebrate Earth Day all year long. 727.892.5715 sunkengardens.org

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

Wednesday, April 28 – Pints for Paws 6–8pm, Free admission, Grand Central Brewhouse, 2340 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Celebrate Foster Appreciation Month by supporting your neighborhood shelter and your neighborhood brewery. Pints for Paws will be a casual gathering to celebrate current Friends of Strays foster families as well as welcome those interested in learning more about our lifesaving foster program. Enjoy the entertainment, food and the local brews. friendsofstrays.org Thursday, April 29 – Night Market St. Pete 6pm Free admission, The Side Lot, 2133 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Local artists, bakers, designers and entertainers. Kid- and pet-friendly. sidelotstpete.com Saturday, May 1 – Victorian Garden Party 2pm, $22 Member/$25 Nonmember, Safford House Museum, 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs. Celebrate May Day with your hostess, Dr. Mary Jane Stafford. Partake in some cold lemonade and an assortment of delectable confections. Spend a memorable afternoon as Dr. Stafford shares stories about her fascinating life. tarponarts.org Friday, May 7 – Gulfport First Friday Walk 5–8pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. A juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Free live music. visitgulfportflorida.com Friday, May 7 – Spring Concert Series: The Spazmatics 7pm, $5, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your friends, family and chairs and enjoy a night full of live entertainment! This is a ticketed event. Each ticket allows entry for up to 6 people. Each group is expected to maintain its social distance from the next group. Outside food and drinks are permitted. stpetebeach.org/489/Parks-Rec Saturday, May 15 – A Night at the Brewseum 6–10pm, $25 - $450, 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 2nd St. S, St. Petersburg. You’ll enjoy craft beer tastings from local breweries, live music, opportunity drawings, and more! Guests will also have fun competing against friends in the EX Games, a series of minute-to-win-it games, for a chance to win prizes. Brewseum At-Home Kits will be available for purchase for those unable to attend. 727.821.8992 greatex.org Saturday May 15 – Hurricane Expo 10am–2pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Exhibitors will provid3 information, from insurance to product demonstrations such as hurricane windows, shutters and flood mitigation. Pinellas County Animal Services will also be in attendance to provide safety information for our furry friends. 727.363.9246 stpetebeach.org/489/Parks-Rec Sunday, May 16 – The Beach Boys 5pm and 8pm, $53.25 – $175, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. As The 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com

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Florida West Coast Orchid Society Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo 2nd Thurs, 7:30pm. Visitors welcome. Educational classes 727.420.7230 fwcos.org Garden Club of St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727.381.8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org March 26, 27 – Home & Garden Flea Market 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 April 10 – NCAR Ikebana Sensei Demonstration on Zoom 24 – What is Ikenobo on Zoom May 8 – NCAR Ikebana Sensei Demonstration on Zoom Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 1534 Mound St., Sarasota 941.366.5731 selby.org April 7 – Floral Design: Pop! Goes the Garden 8 – Flowers in Black & White 14 – Botanical Briefing: Plants the Pop! 14 – Lichtenstein Nights 16 – The Orchid Experience May 12 – Lichtenstein Nights Sunken Gardens 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops 727.892.5715 sunkengardens.org April 20 – Edible Native Plants 24, 25 – Earth Day Scavenger Hunt for All Ages

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 9th & 10th Ave. Member $20/yr, Open to Public. Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, Noon. Guests welcome. Cambria Madeira Beach Hotel 15105 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach 727.360.4350 gulfbeachesrotary.com 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 epression Glass Club 3rd Tuesday 6:45pm Clearwater Garden Club 405 Seminole St., Clearwater 860.614.7133 Stetson Tech Club Last Monday 3–5pm Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Join Stetson law students for their Tech Tips classes. RSVP 727.893.5671

St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers (SPICA) 3rd Thursday monthly 7–9pm Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy 19 N Suite B, Pinellas Park 727.347.4737 St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club 536 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg November to April, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am Free lessons available Oldest formally organized lawn bowling club in Florida 727.424.8906 stpetersburglawnbowling.org St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club Fridays, 7–11pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game 727.822.2083 stpeteshuffle.com Open for members only Suncoast Quilting Circle Wednesdays 10am or 3rd Monday 7pm Pilgrim Congregational Church 6315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg suncoastquiltingcircle.org Swiss Club Augie. 727.522.0771 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 727.270.9024 tislettes@gmail.com treasureislettes.weebly.com U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78, St. Pete Beach Promoting boating safety Classes suspended until further notice Ron 941.400.6211 wow.uscgaux.info/content. php?unit=070-07-08

WordSmitten Writing Workshops 3rd Saturday, 1–5:30pm $15 session 800.727.6214 ext 101 meetup.com/wordsmitten Get professional help with your novel, memoir, short story

ATHLETIC CLUBS Mad Dogs Swim Wednesday night swims through summer, 6pm, Hurley Park Shelter, Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727.582.1910 stpetemaddogs.org info@ stpetemaddogs.com Tampa Bay Beach Bums Beach volleyball for players of all levels Gulfport 727.437.2867 (BUMS) tampabaybeachbums.com

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 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 Memory Café – Gulfport 3rd Monday 12:15–2pm Neptune Grille, 5501 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Memory Café – St. Petersburg 2nd Monday 11am–1pm Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Ostomy Support Group Last Sunday 2pm St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life-changing procedure. 727.657.0998 ostomy.org/st-petersburg-flostomy-support-group St. Anthony’s Hospital Various seminars and support groups 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 855.269.4777 baycare.org/events ParadiseNewsFL.com | APRIL 2021

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

Greens ‘N’ Things Urban Farm is all about connecting the community! Eric’s dream of creating a sustainable local food system for the residents of Pinellas County, and beyond, was attained. Starting in a single location in 2017, Eric has expanded into a multi-location urban farm in the heart of St. Petersburg. Greens N Things grows hyper-local produce for CSA Members, farmer’s markets, online sales and restaurants.

THRIFT SHOPS Attic Shoppe 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach Run by St. Albans Church One of longest running thrift shops in St. Pete Beach. 727.360.5647 stalbanstpetebeach.org CASA Thrift Shop 1011 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg Wednesday Seniors 55+ save 25%. Monies raised benefit the victims of domestic violence. Donations greatly appreciated. 727.828.1233 casa-stpete.org

Their products include lettuces, tomatoes, strawberries, root veggies, bok choy and lots more, seasonally. Organic growing practices, Florida sunshine and real soil make a healthy and tasty difference.

Creative Thrift Art Store (at Creative Clay) 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 creativeclay.org/creative-thrift

You can find Greens ‘N’ Things Urban Farm every Sunday at the Corey Ave Sunday Market (74th Ave. @Gulf Blvd in St. Pete Beach 33706 10am-2pm.

HEP Thrift Store 1212 N Betty Ln., Clearwater currently closed to public, still continueing to help residents 727.442.9041 ext 330 hepempowers.org St. Vincent’s Church Thrift Shop 5124 Gulfport Blvd., Gulfport 727.321.7215 10am –2pm Wednesday thru Saturday All clothing half price on Thursdays Treasures by the Sea Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave., Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 10am–2pm Tuesday & Thursday

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Gulfport Women’s Drum Circle Gulfport Beach west side near the Rec. Center. Dena Lebowitz 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com every Friday, Winter 7pm/Summer 7:30 pm, Empowering and healing

Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Sunday tours, meditations, special events Soothe Our Souls (S.O.S.) 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 sootheoursouls.org Provides complimentary sailing for seriously health-challenged people and their support groups Spiritual Conditioning Program 153 107th Ave., Treasure Island Pat Jano at 727.324.9222 Small group Bible study

MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market All year 9am–3pm, October thru May 9am–2pm, June thru September Beach Blvd, below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Live music. Second Tuesday Clothing Swap freshmarket@gulfportma.com South St. Pete Market Place 4–8pm, Full-service farmer’s market 642 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg facebook.com/SouthStPeteMktPlc/ WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market November thru May 10am–2pm 300 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach 727.392.0665 madeirabeachfl.gov/ departments/recreation FRIDAYS Treasure Island Friday Market December thru April 9am–2pm, Community Center Park (behind Walgreens) 104th Ave. & Park Place, Treasure Island. Free parking, live music. 727.360.4121 islandneighborschamber.org FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS Dunedin Downtown Market November thru June 9am–2pm John L. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St., Dunedin tampabaymarkets.com SATURDAYS St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market November thru May 9am–2pm Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of 1st Ave. S & 1st St., St. Petersburg 727.455.4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS WaKa Fresh Market 8am–2pm Skyway Marina Mall 4201 34th St. S, St. Petersburg wakafreshmarket.com

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

SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market October thru May 10am–2pm Live music, Shops open, Free parking, Corey (74th) Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.498.8778 coreyAve.com

Meals on Wheels 13945 Evergreen Ave., Clearwater Need volunteer drivers to deliver meals 727.573.9444 neighborly.org

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

VOLUNTEER AARP Various volunteer opportunities aarp.org/giving-back Daystar Life Center 1055 28th St. S., St. Petersburg Many volunteer opportunities available. To learn more: communityrelations@daystar.com 727.825.0442 facebook.com/ DaystarLifeCenter Empath Health Suncoast Hospice Locations throughout Pinellas County Various positions. Training provided Ages 14+ years. 727.523.3440 empathhealth.org Friends of Strays 2911 47th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Non-profit, no kill shelter volunteers@friendsofstrays.org 727.522.6566 ext 107 friendsofstrays.com/home

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

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PET HEALTH

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Pet cats do not hunt for survival but will kill and maim animals based on instinct. This predation can have a significant impact on rodent and bird species.

Create an Environment Your Cat Will Love... Comfort in their environment dictates feline emotional wellbeing, behavior and physical health. Indoor Vs. Outdoor Veterinarians advocate that domestic cats be kept inside for their health, safety, and the safety of surrounding native wildlife. Many dangers are faced by cats roaming outdoors: • Vehicles • Other animals • Cruel humans • Poisons, traps • Diseases

Creating an Enriched Indoor Environment Indoor cats can get bored from predictability, stressed and obese from inactivity, especially if it once was an outdoor cat. The best solution to prevent any of these issues is to give indoor cats what they need to thrive: • Keep a litter tray in a private area. Avoid a potential health issue by cleaning and removing eliminations daily. • Be sure to carefully place potentially toxic house plants. Lock cabinets with cleaning supplies. We know how curious cats are - they’ll try to get inside anything left slightly ajar. • Provide scratching posts or climbing

wall, balls, feathers, and other play toys. Some catnip can be placed inside toys. • Consider getting them a companion. At first, felines may be reluctant to welcome another cat, but over time most thrive on the interaction. There are things you can do to protect cats when outside. If you have a solid backyard fence, you can build an overhang at the top of the fence with piping and netting. If you do not have a solid fence, you can build an enclosed patio so Fluffy has access from the house. If you enjoyed this article, visit Dr. Scot M. Trefz, DVM – Tierra Verde resident and Medical Director at Bay Moorings Animal Hospital. Dr. Trefz, a 35-year experienced DVM, and his amazing team of veterinary professionals are located at 3695 50th Ave S., St Petersburg, FL 33711 (next to the Maximo Moorings Marina and Bay Pointe Plaza Publix) 727.867.0118.

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Recycle, Repurpose: Pinellas County’s new and updated tools give all of us a chance to help Mother Nature. In the 2021 Recycle Guide, learn how to recycle or safely dispose of hundreds of items with the county’s Where Does it Go? search tool, found at www.pinellascounty.org/ wheredoesitgo. The Recycle Guide is available online at www.pinellascounty.org/recycleguide. Small Is Beautiful: Make the most of your small space garden with a new approach both simple and sustainable.Why not plant vertically? You can choose trees or tall plants, set against a wall, fence or terrace, placing a vertical garden with planting pockets within it for herbs and leafy crops. You can erect shelves for placing containers, and grow climbing plants up a trellis. Create planting towers by stacking planters and add hanging baskets. Embrace natural or reclaimed materials such as bamboo canes or natural branches to make a trellis and create vertical gardens or planters from wood pallets or other found objects. Garden For Health: The mental health benefits of gardening are undeniable; after all, if we can’t talk to our houseplants who can we converse with these days? Turn over a new leaf and explore therapy in a terracotta pot indoor or out. NYU Langone Medical Center’s horticultural therapist says that plants can reduce heart rate, blood pressure, improve concentration, elevate mood and create a serene space. Add a bird feeder to your backyard or patio and get double the health benefits from watching warblers and jays. It’s good for kids too. Children who grow up with green space have up to 55% less risk of developing mental health problems as they age, and digging in the dirt is just as therapeutic for little tykes as adults. Farm To Fork: So many of us have been obsessed this year with growing our own vegetables, or getting a weekly batch of organic delights. From Little Pond Farm to Emmanuel Roux’s urban farm, find organic farms at local markets and here: www.localharvest.org/ pinellas-park-fl/farms. Hydroponic gardens such as those at St. Pete’s Brick Farms and Boynton Beach’s Green Life Farms are growing in popularity. You can even buy biodegradable greeting cards with wildflower seeds from a California company, www.thoughtfulhuman.co. Tapping Flipper: Dorsal fins, splashes and the occasional dolphin leap are all welcome sights off the seawalls bordering the campus of Eckerd College. Now, with the help of a tiny supercomputer and a hydrophone, scientists and enthusiasts will be able to hear the chatter of dolphins in Frenchman’s Creek. Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Peter Simard, Ph.D., was over the moon when his Ph.D. supervisor, President of Loggerhead Instruments David Mann, converted his machine learning algorithm designed to detect bird whistles into one that also detects dolphin whistles underwater. A Haikubox Marine Station was installed off Eckerd College’s Galbraith Pier in February.

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ARIES: Your new year starts now with high energy and popularity! You are expressive and ready for anything. Mid-month finances and values become important; then the full moon highlights resources; brings transformation.

LIBRA: Relationships are accented, and new starts are likely! Others are agreeable; engaged. Your mind is restless; travel if possible. Resources are enhanced and the full moon is focused on values and income options.

TAURUS: Private life is busy and health needs balance with work; duties. Mid-month Venus gives favor, and your sign comes alive! April ends with a focus on relationships. There is a theme of freedom and a few surprises!

SCORPIO: The workplace is active and pleasant. You pay attention to health and wellbeing. Mid-month relationships are accented; exciting! Later, the full moon spotlight is on you; express yourself and be creative!

GEMINI: Your energy stays high with new interests in social life and goals! A bit later you want privacy and reflect on choices. The workplace will take the spotlight later and health concerns that surface ask to be addressed.

SAGITTARIUS: Recreation and romance are enjoyable and exciting with new possibilities! Energy goes into relationships. Mid-month the workplace and wellness are your focus. The full moon illuminates your inner world.

CANCER: Career is active, superiors favor you and a new start is likely! Later on, friends and social time become important. You’re ready for action and find recreation, romance, and creative interests taking center stage!

CAPRICORN: New beginnings in home life and family matters are pleasant and energizing! Fun and love life become important as mid-month arrives. Friends and future goals are highlighted as the month ends; look ahead.

LEO: Travel is on your mind with the desire to learn about something new. Mid-month career is favored; position enhanced! Energy goes into goals and inward. The full moon spotlight shines on home life and family matters.

AQUARIUS: Everyday life has new energy! Conversations are many and enjoyed. Creative energy is strong. Mid-month family and home are where your heart is. Full moon focus is on career or position as you find balance.

VIRGO: A new start with financial plans proves to be beneficial. Energy is put into the career. Later, unexpected but enjoyable travel is likely! Full moon focus falls on deep conversations with daily life intense, enlightening!

PISCES: Finances are enhanced, and new plans present many options! Home projects are quickly tackled. Your everyday life enjoys increased activity mid-month and the full moon signals travel interest near or far!

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Adventures in Paradise By Nanette Wiser April and May (and an extra hour of daylight) make it the perfect time to daytrip or vacay. On my spring bucket list is a drive to St. Augustine’s historic Lightner and Villa Zorayda Museums and the World Golf Hall of Fame; mermaid mingling at Weeki Wachee Springs with a stay at Plantation Inn on Crystal River; and sipping Wild Buck Whiskey and Mermaid Rum at Chassahowitska’s NJoy Spirits Distillery. Might even stop in Brooksville to zip through the treetops at FLGX Adventure Course. Want more? Gas up and go to these three cool spots.

ECO-TOURISM – FOR THE BIRDS In honor of Earth Day, we’ve embraced birdwatching this spring and hung a birdfeeder outside our window. More than 500 native bird species or strays have been recorded and more than 70 natural communities support this diversity from Apalachicola National Forest to Everglades National Park. Exclusive to Florida are the Florida Scrub-Jay, Mangrove Cuckoo, and Snail Kite. There is even a Florida Birding Trail website so you can explore each county on their website. www.floridabirdingtrail.com Here in Pinellas County, bird watching clubs, park treks and the Audubon Society can help you and your binoculars to a free and fun excursion. Best of show are Boca Ciega Millennium Park, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Brooker Creek Preserve, Caladesi Island State Park, Clam Bayou Nature Park, Fort De Soto Park, Hammock Park, Honeymoon Island State Park, John Chesnut Sr. Park, John R. Bonner Nature Park, Sand Key Park, Sawgrass Lake Park, Shell Key Preserve and Weedon Island Preserve. In Largo, John McGough Park houses an eagle, owls, hawks and classes/demonstrations. The Pinellas County Audubon Society hosts frequent walks with expert birdwatchers, including 4/17 and 4/28 at Fort De Soto Park where you can meet up at the Headquarters’ Flagpole ($5/vehicle). The St. Petersburg Audubon Society meets at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club on the 3rd Tuesday of the month; meet and greet is at 6:30pm and programs begin at 7pm and are free and open to the public. www.stpeteaudubon.org/2021-spas-calendar Gamble Plantation Historic State Park

VENICE BEACH I love the sharks at Mote Aquarium and searching for shark teeth at Venice Beach. Although the April 2021 Shark Tooth Festival is cancelled due to COVID-19, Venice is still the shark tooth capital of the world. Millions of fossilized black and white shark teeth end up in the Venice coast area, which sits on top of a fossil layer that runs 18-35 feet deep. The best place to look is south of the picturesque Venice Jetty as well as Casey and Manasota Keys. On the Venice Pier, you can buy a Venice Snow Shovel (or bring a kitchen strainer) to help you search for these toothy treasures, or just stroll in the water on the foot-high drop off ledge. Dining in the Venice and nearby Nokomis area ranges from amazing seafood (Fins at Sharky’s, Cedar Reef Fish Camp) to Florida flavors (Blu’ Island Bistro, Paradise Grill, Abby’s on Miami) and Café Longet for French fare. If you plan to stay over, check out the Inn at The Beach or Venice Beach Villas. Explore downtown’s oak and banyan-lined streets, old Florida feel, historic 1920s Mediterranean-style architecture, parks and arts scene including the Venice Art Center and Clyde Butcher gallery. Enjoy yoga on the beach, Friday historic strolls and concerts or Saturday’s Farmer’s Market and Carillon outdoor concert series. www.visitvenicefl.org GAMBLING ALONG Over the Sunshine Bridge on your way to Ellenton Outlet Shops, plan some extra time to visit Gamble Plantation Historic State Park followed by lunch at Woody Roos overlooking the Manatee River. Open Thurs.-Mon. from 9am to 5pm, the Gamble Plantation House (3708 Patten Ave. off 301) is one of the last authentic antebellum mansions, with unique Greek Revival Vernacular architecture and an ingenious freshwater collection system. www.gambleplantation.org If you love Florida fresh produce, stop in Parrish at Gamble Creek Farms, where you can stock up Sat.- Sun. from 10am-2pm on amazing organic veggies, fruits and pies. www.gamblecreekfarms.com ParadiseNewsFL.com | APRIL 2021

ENCOURAGING WORDS

By Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones

Are you putting your life on hold and waiting for the “right time” to enjoy it? The Ride of Your Life Doesn’t Start Somewhere Down the Road “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow! What a Ride!” ~ Hunter S. Thompson

One of my most vivid memories as a kid growing up in the 1950s pertains to the sofa in the family room of our home. The reason I remember this particular sofa so well is that my mom covered it with a custom-fitted, piece of clear vinyl, just like so many people did in that era. In the summertime, I would perspire profusely and whenever I sat on the sofa in shorts and a shirt my skin would stick to the plastic as if it was glued there – it was torture each time I would move or get up from the sofa. My mom’s logic was that this was an expensive sofa, so she was preserving it for greater longevity and enjoyment somewhere down the road and for years to come. Longevity maybe – enjoyment . . . umm, not so much. I don’t know where that sofa eventually ended up but I am quite sure some of my hide is still firmly adhered to it. That sofa experience serves as a perfect metaphor for how many of us live our lives. Perhaps it’s just human nature to put off fully enjoying the moment and whatever it entails until we arrive at that etheric place called “somewhere down the road” where and 62

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when the time will be more appropriate to enjoy the experience. I am not talking about spending money we don’t have or doing perilous and unintelligent things with our possessions and/or our bodies. I am talking about living in the richness that each day offers in a manner that allows us to experience the abundant blessings of being alive today rather than postponing it until further notice somewhere down the road. The reality check for me is this: the older I grow, the more I know this moment is as good as it gets because it’s the only moment I have. So why not live in it as deeply and richly as I can? While this topic is not just about the wisdom with which we use our financial resources, I’ve known more than one person who postponed enjoying the fruits of his labor, squirreling away every penny he earned, saving it for a rainy day. This is not an indictment of saving wisely – it’s an indictment of saving fearfully in a manner that robs us of what joy the moment might bring if we only allow ourselves to be open to it. (NOTE: If you would like to explore this idea further I invite you to read my latest book, The Art of Abundance). Recently, I saw a 40-foot motorhome with a fancy boat in tow being driven down the freeway. A bumper sticker on it said, “We’re spending our kids’ inheritance NOW and enjoying every dime of it!” As I drove by I noticed that the driver was not an elderly man who had “paid his dues” (which I expected to see), but a much younger man than me. I thought to myself, why not – you have earned it; if you can afford it, you should enjoy it while you have the opportunity to. At first this mindset can appear self-serving and perhaps a bit stingy,

but taken in proper context, it is not that at all; it’s about being wise enough to know what you are worthy of and embracing it while you can. For some it may be about no longer postponing the motorhome experience or taking the trip of a lifetime until “someday” arrives. For others it may be about no longer postponing joining that hiking club, planting that garden, or enrolling in that long-desired art, dance, fitness, or computer class until such time when it is more convenient or practical. Seldom does that time ever show up. THE TAKE AWAY: Life is a gift meant to be fully used before we leave the planet rather than squandered by living small. In short, don’t return to your Maker less than fully “used up.” That’s like paying for a full day pass at Disneyland and then leaving the park before you get to all the rides. You have already paid the admission price for the ride called life, so be sure to get your money’s worth before you leave. What might you be postponing until you reach that etheric destination called “somewhere down the road”? Perhaps now is the time to stop thinking and start doing. Of course, that will always be the case because now is all there is and now is all you have. The quintessential question is how are you spending your “now”? At the end of your journey on this planet, whenever that day comes, may you be able to say, “Wow! What a ride! Peace, Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones Copyright © 2021 - DMJ Presentations LLC www.DennisMerrittJones.com

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