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Chick-fil-A's Veteran's Day promotion was so heartwarming that they have made it easy for you to give someone in need a free meal for the Holidays. Chick-fil-A St. Pete Beach has teamed up with Pinellas Hope this Holiday Season. All meals purchased for the homeless will be donated and delivered to appreciative homeless families for the Holidays. In addition, Chick-fil-A St. Pete Beach has an exclusive holiday THANK YOU gift for all their catering customers. Any catering order placed throughout the month of December 2015, for your holiday party for example, will be matched in January or February of 2016 with proof of purchase, no strings attached. They will match your December catering orders, no matter how LARGE or how small. Chick-fil-A St. Pete Beach has all kinds of catering options and can even prepare 'cold trays' that you can take away and heat up easily the following day. That may be a great idea for Christmas or even a Sunday holiday party! Order online at Chick-fil-A/stpetebeach.com, call 727-367-7038, or stop by the restaurant, 4623 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, 33706 anytime Monday - Saturday 6:30 am-10 pm. Chick-fil-A Cow Calendars are NOW AVAILABLE for purchase in the restaurant.Here is a gift that gives all year, with money-saving offers from Chick-fil-A. Cow Calendars can also be terrific fund raisers in the last month of the year. Call the restaurant for more details on how to participate in Cow Calendar fundraising for your school, sports team, organization, club etc. Chick-fil-A St. Pete Beach is looking for dynamic people to add to their team. They host open interviews every Wednesday at 4pm at 4623 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach, 33706. They are hiring for all positions and shifts, especially during the day! At Chick-fil-A they have a positive work environment, flexible hours and competitive pay.
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December 2015
Pass-a-Grille Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Bamboozle
The SeaHorse Paradiso Boutique The Wharf Hurley Realty Loews - Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt
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Little Italy - In St. Pete Beach! Really? Eat & Meet by Joyce LaFray
Letters....................................9 Tidbits.............................11-16
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COVER FEATURE 24 Verducci’s Italian Market - It’s all about the Love! by Peter A. Roos
Publisher’s Letter...............14 Real Estate ......................... 27 Property Law............................28
26 Mega Challah Bake-off was a Big Hit 29 Trudy Perry - Her legend lives on at the ‘Trudy Perry Shuffleboard Courts’ by Nanette Wiser
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5th/3rd Bank Lou’s Florist Pappy’s Scoops Ice Cream Baird Realty Nori Thai -Sushi Riptides Lounge Resort Realty Library/City Hall Paradise Grille Dolphin Liquors Cafe Soleil New China
ReMax Preferred Agave Mexican Synovus Bank SPB Produce-Deli Coldwell Banker RE Vito & Michaels’ Nina’s Cafe Winn Dixie TBB Chamber Gulf to Bay Bait UPS Store Regions Bank Dolphin Beach Resort
Corey Area District Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond
Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Jackie’s Bistro Keller Williams Realty
Treasure Island Sloppy Joes Walgreens The Pearl TI & MB Chamber
Bilmar Hotel T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop
John’s Pass Village
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Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Old Fashioned Ice Cream Chamber Kiosk Friendly Fisherman
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Madeira Beach
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City Hall Screwy Louie Library Post Office Barefoot Beach Resort Madeira Beach Recreation Center
Astrology.............................49
Gulfport
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Classified Ads................50-51 Final Word ..........................58
Chamber Backfin Blue Library/City Hall Mangia Gourmet
Habana Café Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino Art Village
Playing Around..................60
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Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Island Grille
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South Pasadena
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St. Petersburg
Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s T. V. Hardware
Spiro’s Deli Publix Winn Dixie Fountains Towers Palms of Pasadena Hospital SUNdial Locale Market Chihuly Ricky P’s Florida CraftArt
Florida Jean Co Vinoy Hotel Holocaust Museum Morean Art Center Jim Duprey Salon
Grand Central District Cigar Loft Ferg’s Sports Bar Grand Central Stained Glass
Tyrone Area Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer
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Letters You must know how grateful the community organizations are when you give us this wonderful exposure, Renee. You know that the income from events such as these supports all the combination of organizations in our individual communities in our Central Suncoast "Paradise" that contribute to the quality of life we can all enjoy. Thank you so much! - Sydni Ann Shollenberger, APR Public Relations Consulting The Florida Orchestra Guild
I'm glad you like the winners! Thank you for sponsoring the art contest and printing the winning entries! I'm sure the kids will be super excited. I hope you have a wonderful holiday. - Rachel Arndt Tampa Bay Watch Communications Coordinator
Thanks for the recent article naming our event as one of the five things to do on the November 14-15 weekend. We had a successful event even though we had high winds both days. It is the support of the local publications that have the greatest impact for smaller events like ours. - Richard A. Sanchez, President Egmont Key Alliance "Restore, Preserve, Protect"
Thanks for providing advertising for area musicians and clubs for many years in the Paradise News magazine. This has been an invaluable contribution to working musicians and we truly appreciate your support. Sincerely - Tom Arnold aka “Tommy Bahama” Arnold.
The St. Pete Beach “SUNSET CELEBRATION” has moved to Upham Beach starting December 12th. The popular Second Saturday monthly event is moving to Upham Beach to accommodate better parking for guests, more vendors and better views of our World Famous Sunsets. The event begins at 3:00 pm and continue through sunset. The vendors will be set up on the sidewalk in front of the Paradise Grille and music will be on the deck of the Grille. Food and beverages will be available from Paradise Grille which will be open for service during the event. Following the Sunset there will be a Beach Bonfire on the sand in front of the Paradise Grille - Upham Beach. The Sunset Celebration was previously located at Sunset Park where our Sunset Bell is located. The Bell will be formally moved to the deck in front of the Grille and will be available for all to ring at every sunset in addition to the monthly events. DECEMBER 2015
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a tree logo. Orders will be accepted until March 18, 2016. Installation will occur by early summer. Call 727-363-9232 or visit www.stpetebeach.org/ images/HONOR_WALK_ order_form.pdf to download a form.
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is accepting Business of the Year Nominations in the following categories until Dec. 10th. • Non Profit (501(C) 3) • Small Business (1-100 Employees) • Large Business (100+ Employees) and in two new categories • Top Dog Award (Best Office Canine) • Stellar Staff Award (Excellent Customer Service) If you think your business or a business you know is one of Tampa Bay Beach’s best, this is the time to send in the nomination. Contact Julianne Wilhelm at 727.360.6957 or visit www.TampaBayBeaches.com
Walgreens St. Pete Beach Classic January 15–17, 2016 needs volunteers. Sign-up is on-line at www.stpetebeachclassic.com/volunteer. Pick your desired assignment(s) and add yourself to the crew. Jobs are automatically removed from the selections when full, so sign up today!! Al promises it will be a lot of fun and you’ll get a beautiful, long sleeve tech shirt and an invitation to a volunteer appreciation event January 25th, 2016 as a thank you!
The 2015-16 Upham Beach Honor Walk Brick Campaign has launched. 8” X 8” bricks are $100 with up to 120 characters or $300 with 80 characters and
Aqua Yoga has all the benefits of land-based yoga; stress reduction, better body awareness, and increased flexibility. Being in the water adds an increase in your
Event Photos on facing page 1. The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce kicked off their “Buy Beaches First” campaign at an evening mixer at the Alden Resort. 2. New Madeira Beach City Hall is having a cornerstone laid by the Masons Dec. 10th - 5 pm all are invited. 3. SPB Mayor Maria Lowe, right, presents "Nancy Gibbs Day" proclamation at Nov. 17 City Commission meeting to Nancy Gibbs, SPB Librarian. Gibbs retired November 30 after 45 years as the longest serving city employee. 4. PJ’s Bartender Billie counts 2,000+ dollar bills being donated to Ronald McDonald House (RMH) as his mom, an RMH employee helps out. 5. Terri Finnerty accepts almost $3,000 from the Rob Williams of Swigwam Beach Bar on Corey Ave., a donation for “Save Our Troops”campaign. 6.- Manager Arturo Brown (left) and the family of the owners of Monarca’s Mexican restaurant pose in front on opening day. 7. Tampa BayWatch staff pose at their recent Evening for the Bay fundraiser. DECEMBER 2015
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MORE TIDBITS range of motion, decompresses your spine, reduces the weight on your joints and is accessible to everyone. Class is offered at The St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. on Thursdays, 11 - 11:45am. Cost: $5/SPB Residents and $6 /Non-Residents. This class also accepts Silver Sneakers! More information call 727-363-9264 or visit www.spbrec.com. O'Hare Peace Salon relocated from Mulligans Plaza to 248 75th Ave. Joney O'Hare has been a salon owner for over 17 years and a recovering alcoholic most of that time. Open Mon-Fri 9-7. Sat 9-4. Safe parking in rear. 727-498-6484 Fidelity National Title recently purchased Chicago Title. Fidelity is the title industry leader. Branch Manager Joelle Free and Sales Consultant Megan Pena have 40 years combined real estate & title insurance experience. Grand opening at 595 Corey Avenue, Suite C., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 will be in February. Email megan.pena@fnt.com. Next door, one of the largest empty commercial spaces in St. Pete Beach is being refinished for a new tenant. The vacant space that was most recently the beach’s only Health Food Store and before that Dollar General and Eckerd Drugs, is being finished to serve as a watersports store, featuring kayaks, canoes and boards. Meanwhile one block east,
the old Xmas shop space and the adjacent restaurant are for lease by a real estate investor. On Thursday October 15th 58 friends, patrons and supporters of the Swigwam Beach Bar on Corey Avenue held a golf tournament for St. Pete Beach Support Our Troops, Inc. The tournament was held at Seminole Lakes Country Club. Chairman Rob Williams and his volunteers raised $2,990 for St. Pete Beach Support Our Troops. Terri Finnerty says, “The troops will have many boxes of food and hygiene products sent throughout the holidays.” All of the funds will be used for postage, which costs $15.95 per box. First place with a score of 60 were Dan Porter, Jim Brock, Kirk Kristnesen and Dick Nordgren TREASURE ISLAND Through the gift of a shiny new toy, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation provides happiness and hope to disadvantaged children who might otherwise be overlooked this holiday season. Sponsor a toy and give a child joy and a positive memory for a lifetime! Your mail person will collect them from your mailbox on December 5th. Publix, Walgreens and many others will have collection cartons until Dec. 15th. CENTURY 21 Jim White & Assoc., Inc., 10645 Gulf Blvd., TI will also pick up in Pinellas County until Dec. 15th Call 727-367-3795, Email: c21jwhite@aol.com.
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
Time Flies Whether Fun Or Not
Paradise NEWS
Volumn 21 Number 9 • November 2015 __________________________________________
PUBLISHERS & EDITORS
When we are young, wishing time would fly by so we could be out of grade school, old enough to date, to drive, or to work, we are often told by our elders not to rush things. I remember hearing “the older you are the faster time seems to go.” From my current perspective, I believe they were right. This is the 201st issue of Paradise NEWS, the beginning of our 21st year. Ours is an interesting industry. Our product is dated, yet can be permanent. It has the ability to inform, educate, communicate, and perhaps influence attitudes and outcomes. We feel a great responsibility in that regard. We try hard to be neutral. Looking back at our Premier issue, Dec. of 1995, our feature story was “A New Station!!” about St. Pete Beach’s brand new police building, which we just paid off, and which the St. Pete Beach city commission approved for demolition last meeting to make way for a new Library. The inside cover was an ad for the sponsorship of the art in the park at the northeast intersection of Gulf Blvd. and Pinellas Bayway. Half of a full-page letter from city manager Danny Walker covered FDOT bridge construction projects that were under way, and the upcoming paving of Pass-A-Grille Way and the traffic challenges involved. Fast forward to the present. Some of our seasonal residents may not have been introduced to our new food editor yet. Joyce LaFray has been an acquaintance for many years and a friend for a few. A very well traveled food journalist and noted cookbook publisher, she has terrific credentials, far stronger than one would expect to find in a barrier island newsmagazine. As she points out, however, these are special barrier islands and Paradise News is an unusual News Magazine. Joyce lives in downtown St. Petersburg, and started writing about the familiar, with the restaurants of Sundial in June/July. In August/September she reviewed two of our favorites, The Pearl, Da Sesto Italiano, and one of hers, The Maritana Grille. In October, Joyce wrote all about Cuban Sandwiches. Last month she was back downtown with a story about Chef Ana at 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House. This month we asked her whether, in her professional opinion, we could honestly call north St. Pete Beach our own “Little Italy”. There are still copies of the 2015 summer issues available in the lobby of Palms of Pasadena Hospital, hopefully just visiting. They are also easily accessible online with a single click on Recent Issues at www.paradisenewsfl.com. While you are online, sign up to ‘Receive The Newsletter’. We will send you weekly Thursday emails with our choice of the Top 5 Things to Do this weekend so you don’t miss anything. We will also send a link to each new issue once it is posted online, in case you prefer to read on your phone, pad, laptop or TV. Our industry, and our publication have come a long way in the past 20 years. We appreciate our writers, our artists, our editors and proofreaders, our printers and mailers, our rack and stackers, our advertisers who make it all possible, and of course you, our readers, without whom all this work has little purpose.
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Thanks for a great year, two great decades, and all your kind comments about what we do. It is positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that keeps us going. When you do business with an advertiser, please tell them you read about them in Paradise NEWS.
Peter, Renee and their friends who burn the midnight oil to bring you each new edition of Paradise NEWS.
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FEATURE WRITERS Steve Traiman Joyce LaFray Nanette Wiser CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jim Beggins Tom Brodersen Esq. Sarah Lyons Sarah Meitz DIRECTORS Kaeley Dawson - Social Media Vickie Kolb - Events, Arts & Leisure Lorrie Bellinger - Graphic Designer Carrie Hill - Proofreader __________________________________________
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The Fall King of the Beach Kingfish Tournament had almost 600 teams entered. Over 350 fish were weighed. Brian Hasson’s Team Kindred Spirit, led all night with a 42.74 lb. Kingfish and top total weight. His team won $75, 431, about $1,765/lb. www.oldsaltfishing.org
Family Counseling Center has been providing Coaching, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Body Image and Eating Services for people from age 4 to 100 in Palm Harbor since 1993. They have expanded to Pasadena! Located at 1813 Shore Drive across from Palms of Pasadena, they offer multi-specialty counseling. They take most health insurances and offer sliding scale fees. For more information call 727.254.9183 or visit www.phcounseling.com
Masonic Cornerstone Laying at Madeira Beach City Hall on Dec. 10, 2015 at 5 pm. The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Florida with the assistance of Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291 will hold a cornerstone laying ceremony at the new Madeira Beach City Hall complex located at 300 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach. The Grand Master of Masons for the State of Florida, Steven Boring, will be officiating along with his Grand Lodge Officers. In 1793, the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol was laid by Masonic brother, George Washington. Come out and support this event and observe a ceremony that dates back over two hundred and seventy years. Refreshments served.
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ST. PETERSBURG The St. Petersburg Pier design team is a partnership between ASD Architects, Rogers Partners Architects + Urban Designers and Ken Smith Landscape Architects. Tampa Bay-area resident since 1991, John Curran, AIA, studio leader at ASD Architecture in Tampa is the project manager for the St. Petersburg Pier. Over the past 23 years, he has worked on numerous parks, plazas, stadiums, libraries, recreation centers, theaters, and museums, including the Glazer’s Children's Museum and The Florida Aquarium's
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MORE TIDBITS Rising Tides exhibit expansion, both in Tampa, and Highland Recreation Complex in Largo. Complete Streets in St. Petersburg. Complete Streets are those that are planned, designed, operated and maintained so that people of all ages and physical and economic abilities can safely and comfortably move around in the community; they provide the right accommodation for the land use context. Implementing Complete Streets in St. Petersburg, with its principles of inclusivity, will allow the City to further achieve its status as a city of opportunity where the sun shines on all who come to live, work and play. Mayor Kriseman signed a new Administrative Policy to implement Complete Streets which contains five key points that outline the City's efforts going forward to provide an inclusive transportation network. The Implementation Plan will be developed through a considerable public engagement process that considers how we will continue to move people in and around St. Petersburg in a variety of transportation modes. It will also serve as an update to the City's award-winning CityTrails Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan that was adopted in 2003. Through the implementation of the CityTrails Plan, St. Petersburg has been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community and Florida's Best Walking City. For more information contact Cheryl Stacks, P.E., Transportation Manager, at 727-892-5328, email at cheryl.stacks@stpete.org. 16
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The prior site of the Montecello Motel, located at 1700 4th Street North, is being transformed into a new food hall - the Crescent Lake Market. The 18 hotel rooms will serve as stalls for food vendors and chefs, and a covered courtyard will serve as the communal dining room. In December 2014, real estate investor Jonathan Daou paid $825,000 for the motel, which sits adjacent to Crescent Lake. Food hall concepts are becoming increasingly popular, especially in cities like New York and New Orleans. Daou has already secured at least one vendor, Karma Juice Bar & Eatery. The market is anticipated to open in February 2016. Staff from Sun Country Cleaners presented PARC with a check for $16,485 from its Unclaimed Clothing Sale on Nov. 11 at PARC’s main campus. The sale took place at the PARC Thrift Store, located at 5825 66th St. N, with the line winding around the building before the doors opened at 8 a.m. on Nov. 7. Each item in the sale sold for $5, and close to 3,300 items were sold during the event. “Sun Country Cleaners is happy to donate all of the proceeds from this event to PARC,” said Dan Madine, Sun Country Cleaners’ chief operations officer. “This is the ninth time the sale has been held, and each year it gets bigger and bigger.” All proceeds from this annual sale benefit PARC, a not-for-profit agency supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since the sale began, Sun Country has donated more than $100,000 to PARC through it.
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Julie Mastry, President of The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts, escorted Clifford the Big Red Dog, along with his pal Emily Elizabeth, to All Children's Hospital on a recent Sunday morning as a special treat for patients. The characters were in town for a Mahaffey performance of Clifford the Big Red Dog - Live!
Mayor Rick Kriseman and St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce President Chris Steinocher joined Harborage Marina owners Stan Johnson, Marshall Funk and Gregg Kenney in dedicating the completely rebuilt High and Dry Facility at 1500 Second Street South during a ribbon cutting ceremony. This massive facility cost over a million dollars to reconstruct to modern standards. It is capable of storing up to 396 boats of varying size and is the only facility of its type adjacent to downtown, allowing the Harborage Marina to store boats in or out of the water. A multi-million dollar addition of mega yacht slips is also currently under construction at Harborage Marina. This facility is unique to other adjacent marinas because of their floating docks capable of handling yachts up to 200 feet.
This is Tampa Bay’s only marina with full service onsite amenities demanded by Owners, Captains and Crews alike of vessels of that size. This includes power, water, sanitation and communications in a secure and protected facility. Maximo Moorings received a grant from the City of St Petersburg for new signage at the 5 entrances to the community. These modern new signs are an asset to the Skyway Marina District and help to promote the area. There is plans for an unveiling rope drop moment on December 12 at 11 am at the corner of 34th Street and 50th Avenue. Stop by and celebrate the moment with us. Maximo Moorings Civic Association. PN
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On St.Pete Beach! Really! By Joyce LaFray
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hen I moved to St. Petersburg from Long Island, New York there were a few places with palatable Italian cuisine. But just a handful. I wanted an Italian eatery just like back home. There was Gennaro’s in Pass-a-Grille, Armani’s and Donatello in Tampa, and a handful of others, but few worth the fuel, and most were expensive. Lucky for us, times have changed. If it’s Italian you’re craving, there’s no better place to satisfy those guilty pleasures than the captivating cluster of Italian eateries located on Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach. In fact, this little area’s becoming so well known for its Italian specialties that locals are beginning to call it “Little Italy” and justifiably so. My point of reference for reviewing this type of cuisine has everything to do with the year I lived in Rome, Italy. I ardently searched out the best trattorias and ristorantes my modest budget would allow. I also spent five years fixing menus for Italian restaurants in South Beach and Coral Gables, so, I feel I had enough experience to decide if there is a “Little Italy” here on St. Pete Beach.
While I have long been an advocate of glorious Northern Italian cuisine, having traveled a good deal in southern Italy I have never been able to say that one style was better than another. They are all glorious, done properly, of course. It’s like choosing between apples and oranges. All good, but different. Having taken the tour of this suggested row of restaurants that feature mostly southern Italian cuisine, I have come to the conclusion that St. Pete Beach can brag about its’ superlative Italian cuisine, as good as in any major city. Who knows the secret of what makes a great pizza? I think you will agree that there is nothing quite like the taste of fresh baked tomatoes, fresh “A-grade” mozzarella and crust crisped to perfection. I can still taste the amazing flavors of the fresh baked Pizza Margarita I was served at the shop most famous for its pies in Naples, Italy. They were piping hot, out of the brick oven, instantly tantalizing your taste buds. There are an impressive number of brick ovens on Gulf Boulevard and Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach.
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There are cold antipastos available on most restaurant menus, but none I’ve found quite as scrumptious as Tuttorosso’s meat version, the Antipasto Italiano. The presentation is simply divine, but the quality and flavor of the choice ingredients is just as outstanding as the appearance. Served over very fresh greens with balsamic dressing are paper-thin slices of prosciutto, Genoa salami, mortadella, freshly roasted and charred sweet red bell peppers, roasted mushrooms, garlic, onions, and more. Spectacular ordered with a lovely Chianti for a mere $6.50 per glass. Fresh made garlic “knots” are an extra treat. But then that’s not how real Italians eat. Typically, the would add a pasta course, a main fish and/or serving of meat or poultry, a salad (that does not include the antipasto!) and an alluring dessert such as foghatelle, a shell shaped pastry with orange peel and a sweet ricotta filling or Zeppole, two Italian style donuts coverd with Nutella and sugar. All available at Tuttorosso’s, and all excellent.
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My first stop on the beach was an eatery named Tuttorosso, whose menu subhead is “Pizzeria Napoletana”. While “Tuttorosso” has been defined in many ways by Italians, it basically means a meaty, red, crushed tomato sauce with delectable flavor and perfect definition. Perhaps, I surmise, that’s why the Naples born owners of this hidden gem were so pleased with their sauce that they decided to name it after their sauce.
Another “Little Italy” favorite, which stays open until 4 every morning is Vito & Michaels Gourmet Pizza and Pasta, located next to a convenience store in a small strip center across from Winn Dixie. Pizza is king here and for the many years I’ve been patronizing this casual place I’ve never had a mediocre meal. Pan pizza crust is lightly marinated in olive oil and baked in old-fashioned pizza pans. Fried cheese ravioli and jumbo mussels are favorites appetizers, but the owners add in a few tastes of Americana with their chicken wings, subs and some other offerings. Be adventurous. Try the Chicken and Shrimp Francaper, a chicken breast with shrimp, mushrooms, all sautéed in a white caper sauce over fettuccine. For dessert there’s a good selection of gelato, cheesecake, and even a chocolate chip cannoli, but helping sizes are generous and you have to plan ahead to save room. Great place to bring the kids as service is quick, efficient and very friendly.
Vito & Michael’s Gourmet Pizzeria is located at 7704 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach 33706 727-360-3658
Pizza can be ordered by the whole pie or by the slice. I opted for a piece of the veggie pie and one of the meat pie. It had been awhile since I had friarielli, also know as broccoli rabe, so I ordered a side. Other offerings include a Spaghetti Bolognese and Terracina (with zucchini, spinach, pine nuts, tomatoes, garlic and oil. The ambience is casual, there is a cozy bar with a friendly bartender. Honestly, eating at Tuttorosso’s, is a step back to the tradition of which the Italians are so very proud.
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Verducci’s Italian Fresh Market opened this summer, just across 78th Ave. to the north of the restaurant. Slightly smaller than the frenetic 22nd Street Mazzaro’s Market, it is perfectly sized to pick up a ready cooked meal, fresh meats and poultry, and a variety of prepared entrees that are not only delicious, but different. Next door to the north is another winner, Verducci’s Pizzeria & Trattoria. They proclaim to serve Cuciniamo con Amore, which translates to mean “Cooking with Love”. Certainly, “love” is the key word here. There are few trattoria’s anywhere as intimate yet as casually elegant as Verducci. Dinner specials vary daily and it is always worth the adventure to sample something as enchanting as their fresh Grouper Livornese. Spaghetti Alloscoglio is another seafood winner with shrimp, clams and mussels in a delicate cherry tomato sauce. And, of course, there are the fan favorites of incredibly delicious lasagna made with a perfect Bolognese and a fresh pasta like gnocchi done Sorrentina style, with basil and their fresh made mozzarella. Their popular early dinner specials feature your choice of 10 meals at $10, for seating from 4 - 5:45 pm, with several delicious options and healthy portion sizes. There’s also an “Happy Hour” wine deal adding 2 for one house wines for just $5 per glass until 7 pm. A “La Pizza” section of their menu celebrates eight different styles with some unusual toppings that you won’t find anywhere else such as goat cheese, speck and Kalamata olives. Treat yourself to authentic Italian at a restaurant that never ceases to surprise and impress.
Verducci’s Pizzeria & Trattoria is located at 7736 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach 727-363-7900
Veal and peppers are to live for. They offer a slim but generously prepared Sicilian steak that is pounded, breaded and fried to savory, tender perfection. I tried this hot as well as cold. Both ways were enjoyable. Lunch specials are generally delicious and a bargain. Need ingredients to complete that perfect meal? There’s fresh baguettes, fresh pastas and a Bolognese lasagna that would make angels sing. If you’re up for just looking and hanging out there’s a cozy bar with an interesting selection of wines-by-the-glass. Down the ramp behind the bar is an entire room full of Italian wines, from inexpensive to extravagant. I couldn’t resist the impressive variety of extra virgin olive oils. I choose two, one with a lovely porcini flavor. I drizzled it over freshly cooked pasta, added a side of crispy garlic bread, and a side of Friarelli, (broccoli rabe) which I could eat by the plateful. And I did.
Verducci’s Market is located at 7800 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach 727-201-9740.
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he Verducci name has already become synonymous with top quality food at affordable prices on the barrier islands. That reputation is also getting to the mainland as word of St. Pete Beach’s new “Little Italy” spreads. With over 60 years of combined experience owning and operating several successful restaurants, Vinny and Giovanni decided to pursue their dream of opening an Italian Market.
Their commitment to quality and attention to detail shines through the minute you walk in the front door. The renaissance of this building is remarkable and the treats available inside are mostly new to the beaches. Verducci’s Market is the kind of place hostesses run all over their respective cities to find, right here at 7800 Blind Pass Road in north St. Pete Beach “. People who want to live their lives well are seeking out fresh, home-made food, prepared without preservatives.
That is what Verducci’s Market is here to provide,” says co-owner Vinny Fortunato. The passion is obvious. Here, you will be sure to find something delicious for everyone. Renee and I have brought several friends and neighbors there for lunch with great reception. I have overheard several customers saying they don’t ever have to go to the mainland again. Fresh baked breads, pizzas, Italian pastries, high quality deli meats, fine imported cheeses, Italian wines, coffees, pastas, homemade red and pink vodka sauces, fresh produce, dressings and fine imported packaged goods line the shelves in the lobby, which is bordered by a variety of coolers. The southwest corner features an authentic brick oven, imported from Italy, part of the secret behind the Italian market’s great breads, pizza pies, Calzones and Strombolis. The stainless steel catering kitchen covers the western wall with gleaming displays of fresh cut bacon-wrapped filet mignon for under $5, and thick New York strips. Lollipop lamb chops and Italian sausages share display cases with a huge variety of freshly-made Italian specialties like eggplant, veal, chicken, vegetables and pastas. Their home-made red sauces and Pink Vodka Sauce are sold by the pint. At the north end is an incredible olive bar with top quality olives of every color and flavor. The coffee, wine and dessert bar
on the north wall guards the entrance to the “wine room”. The walls of this room are covered with bottles of Italian wines, displayed in a resting pose that ensures the corks are always wet, and all kept at a perfect temperature.
Whatever you try at Verducci’s, you can be confident it is made with Love. You can try a glass of most any wine before you take home a bottle. The success of Verducci’s restaurant has proven a challenge for the market. Parking is at a premium all over the beach, but the popularity of Verducci’s Trattoria prompted the hiring of a parking lot attendant. To minimize conflicts, Verducci’s Market is introducing breakfasts in addition to lunches. Imagine yourself seated at the coffee and pastry counter or at a table on the front deck or inside for breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner. He and Johnny
have been tweaking the market times, adding Sunday hours. Now they are looking at opening earlier. “We are getting into breakfasts in a big way” says Vinny Giovanni. “There are 198 restaurants in St. Pete Beach and only a handful offer breakfast” he continues, “…and none of them offer what we plan to offer.” Another option at which Verducci’s market can excel is off-site catering. A brand new catering menu is available with suggestions and surprisingly affordable prices to serve 6-16 people from Antipasto to Tiramisu. Their young catering team showed what they could do when they got on the Thanksgiving meal to go bandwagon. Reports say the thanksgiving meal was nothing short of spectacular. Just a few blocks from two of the largest churches on the south barrier islands and the St. Pete Beach recreation center, Verducci’s Market is a great choice for birthdays, weddings and anniversary party caterings. Whatever you try at Verducci’s, you can be confident it is made and served with pride and passion. The NEW market hours are 8 am – 5 pm - six days a week and 9 am - 4 pm on Sundays. Call (727) 201-9740 or visit their website for more information at www.verduccismarket.com.
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JIM BEGGINS - The Property Wizard Broker - CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises
UNDER ALL… It’s The LAND! A 50-foot-wide lot in Pinellas Park is $20,000. The same non-waterfront lot on the barrier islands is $200,000. Move it to canal front and it’s $400,000. And finally move the same 50-foot piece of dirt (or sand) to the beach and it costs $1,250,000. Why? The Law of Supply and Demand. What does this mean to you? If you own a piece of Pinellas Barrier Island sand, you own a piece of gold with many options. You can use it for security to build a new home or upgrade your current one. You can leverage it to move to a better piece. You can rent it and earn income. You can use it as an inflation hedge. It’s security for your family in case of economic decline. Or just keep it and let it appreciate as demand increases. Since I’m in the field every day advising potential sellers, I feel your pain. When we’re confused about what to do, we tend to do nothing. This is why barrier island inventory is very low. Prices are only increasing slowly. Not many buyers and sellers realize the importance of the land value waterfront property has. Before you decide how to use your piece of gold, please consider the
options above. Two major factors influence the value of your property. One is the ongoing increases in flood insurance and the other is your ability to rent short or long term. Weekly rentals bring almost the same income as annual rentals. Most beach towns have restrictions on the length of rentals. These rules are being challenged in the courts and the outcome is uncertain. I’ve been selling Florida real estate since the early seventies through 4 recessions and the fifth one is coming. Whenever I’m confused about our economy I pause and reflect on my 7 core beliefs before advising clients of their options. Please consider them to guide you with real estate decisions. Because UNDER ALL IT’S THE LAND, I focus my efforts on our valuable barrier island properties in and around our 16 town, 27 mile strip of land from Tierra Verde north to Clearwater Beach. We all should know the current value of our assets. I can help you determine yours with our exclusive Strategic Pricing Analysis “SPA”. I’ll provide this valuable pricing tool without any cost or obligation. Contact me with any questions you may have after considering how my 7 Core Beliefs
About Real Estate may affect you. • The laws of supply and demand always govern real estate values. • Good real estate held long enough always increases in value. • No real estate has higher overall value than Florida real estate, especially waterfront. • Only buy stuff that you know about. • Only sell real estate when you have a better use for the money. • Since no one knows the top or bottom of the market…forget about buying or selling there. • A real estate agent’s main value is their ability to gather and transmit real estate knowledge to clients. All the best, Jim “property wizard” Beggins By Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, broker, CENTURY 21Beggins Enterprises, with 11 offices serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Since any real estate view can be supported with fact,. I will inform you to the best of my ability so you can unconfuse the facts to your personal advantage. I think I can use my “hands on” experience in Florida real estate since 1970 to achieve your desired outcome. Please let me know how I’m doing. JimBeggins@C21BE.com 727.254.8144 Cell. Call, text or email with any questions.
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Many people understand that they occasionally need an attorney to review contracts. That does not mean, however, that when they are making the most important decisions of their lives (like buying or selling a home), that they will stop to have it done before signing. Sometimes it’s impulsiveness, or someone’s description of the agreement as a “standard contract” (there’s no such thing). They are anxious to get the deal done and may cut a few corners. The real estate agents seem so reassuring, what could go wrong? In many states in the North east and Midwest, seeking the advice of an attorney first is the norm. There (unlike Florida), all sales contracts must be written by attorneys. Listing contracts frequently contain language that Sellers should think about twice before signing. Every year, there are more regulations, such as the Sellers’ duty to disclose, along with zoning, building regulations, deed restrictions and survey issues. A good real estate lawyer knows the community and the common legal issues there, what agents are successful in the marketplace, and knows about the relative ethics of agents.
Some real estate attorneys actually teach contract law and real estate practice to agents, to help satisfy the agents’ continuing education requirements. Many brokers tell me that they are relieved when there’s an attorney on the team, because their liability decreases, as the lawyer provides another set of eyes and that much greater expertise. Being represented by an attorney gives you greater control over the transaction, from the exact language of all the documents, to who will close the transaction. The end result is a smoother process for you throughout. Some people are concerned about the cost of hiring an attorney. Obviously, it’s miniscule compared to the cost of things going really wrong. For Sellers, having a real estate attorney assist with the transaction and close the deal usually doesn’t cost any more than trusting it to a title company that lacks the specialized training and experience a lawyer enjoys. If you’re thinking of buying or selling property, talk to a real estate attorney. He (or she) will tell you what to look out for, the questions to ask, and what pitfalls to avoid. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing, and something you are entitled to.
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Shuffleboard in Pass-A-Grille
By Nanette Wiser
Was Tante Trudie’s Pride & Joy
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n 2012, all hell broke loose in Pass-A-Grille when a tornado roared south of the Don CeSar. The twister ripped through the itty bitty 34 block long strip of land, dotted with historic bungalows, restaurants known for grouper sandwiches, shallow eddies and Pass-A-Grille Park’s legendary Trudie Perry Shuffleboard Courts.
A humble German immigrant, Tante Trudie as she was known to her friends and grand-nephews Max and James Assenheimer was considered a force of nature herself. She lost her sister in Germany’s WWII, came to America and landed in St. Petersburg Beach around 1961 from Mineola, New York. First a nurse, she was a proud housewife who never had children. For 37 years, she lived at 304 Pass-A-Grille Way #5 and for 22 of those, she was the resident Queen of the Pass-A-Grille Shuffleboard Courts. According to her doting nephew (and local real estate broker) James, “she ran the shuffleboard courts like a commandant”. Nothing escaped her attention. Repairs, upgrades? All Trudie and her volunteer manpower. Play by the rules? You bet, when Tante Trudie was in charge. During the 2012 storm, the tree that had been planted in her honor took a big break on one of the main limbs. James begged the workers not to cut it down.“Today, the tree continues to flourish, a testament to her tenacity I think,” recalls James. Trudie’s community efforts were honored and a plaque with her name memorialized her contribution during her shuffleboard reign. When Trudie passed on October 30th 1998, she was mourned by many. Today, the namesake sign in her honor needs some TLC and the family is hoping that
Santa’s Elves (aka the town’s leaders or merchants) will restore her sign, which is in need of sprucing up. “My dad was like her son. We were like grandchildren,” says James. “We would paint and refurbish the tables and chairs and spend Sunday Funday there when we started visiting St. Pete Beach in 1967. Mr. Hurley would be invited down to give out the trophy and lots of snowbirds considered it their home away from home.” “She was sharp as a tack till the day she died,” says James, who is named for her (Perry James). “She remembered where she was standing when Kennedy was killed. Whether she was making lamb for Sunday dinner or overseeing a shuffleboard tournament, she got things done with that particular German can-do spirit. She was deliberate, successful, yet very gentle and humble.” Shuffleboard has gone in and out of vogue since its initiation in St. Petersburg in 1921. Mirror Lake’s St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club’s St. Pete Shuffle is the current hipster rage. Club spirit still reigns, just as it did in 1940 when the Pass-A-Grille Shuffleboard Club (founded in 1938) built the clubhouse. Back then, membership dues were $2/year and guests could play all day for 25 cents. According to Tampa Bay Times reporter Bob McClure in a January 2015 article, a group of 40-50 seniors meets three times a week to play during season, (January - April), competing for trophies in the annual Hurley Tournament. On the day I drove over to commune with Tante Trudie’s spirit and toast her park, I saw people of all ages ogling or enjoying this old-fangled game gone new recreation. So for Auld Lang Syne, let’s usher in the New Year with some TLC for Tante Trudie’s plaque, okay Pass-A-Grille? DECEMBER 2015
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A New Lease on Life for
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary Story by STEVE TRAIMAN • Photos by Tropical Focus
The almost 45-year-old Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores is getting new management and key staff, and a renewed dedication to volunteers and the community. This should more than offset a recent amount of bad publicity, both legal and financial.
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Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary Volunteers pictured above are: Amy Nulph, Roger Puffpaff, Eddie Gayton, Taylor Bass
Eddie Gayton, longtime volunteer and new Operations Manager, told Paradise News, “Founder Ralph Heath’s sons, who have owned the Sanctuary property since 2011, have pledged their full support to the new management team”. “We’re again in full operation with a new key staff and a fully functioning Clinic. In addition to myself as Operations Manager, included are Office Manager Adrianne, and Gift Shop Manager Diane. The fully-equipped Clinic is operated by key staff and volunteers with vets who offer their assistance with any seriously injured birds”.
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to Sunset, we offer tours of 10 or more Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with prior confirmation. Pelican feeding is daily at 2:30 pm, weather permitting … The Sanctuary is a great site for weddings, birthday parties and other events, under our decking, right off the beach. Both 7-Eleven and Beach Pizza are a half-mile away, and Beach Pizza delivers. Our Gift Shop is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily and a great variety of wonderful gifts is also available for online ordering at www.SuncoastSeabirdSanctuary.com … For another perfect gift, you can also “Adopt a Bird!”
Old Florida Attraction “We’re actively recruiting new volunteers, who include Rescuers, Visitor Greeters, Bird Caregivers, Gift Shop Workers and Fundraisers. Prospective Volunteers should contact Diane in the Gift Shop at 727-391-6211.” “We’re also getting excellent response to our full list of Sanctuary amenities.
Gayton proudly noted, “One of the very few ‘Old Florida Attractions’ on our beaches, the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary offers an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to see up close and commune with the huge variety of feathered friends that make this part of the world so very interesting to visit and live in.
In its role as a sea and land bird hospital and rehabilitation center, our facility, located on a narrow strip of beachfront land at 18328 Gulf Blvd., sees up to 5,000 injured birds each year.” “Volunteer rescuers answer calls to help free birds tangled in fishing line, beer six-pack holders and affected by other forms of pollution. Those needing surgery or rehabilitation are taken to the Sanctuary. Some rehabilitated birds take up permanent residence on the property even after they are freed.” “We’ve gotten some nice recent publicity, including a Trip Advisor #1 ranking among seven Indian Shores attractions. The Sanctuary was also featured on Bay News Nine TV’s popular ‘Florida On A Tankful’ series under the headline ’Injured Feathers Flock to Seabird Spa’ and we’re continually adding new ‘Friends’ on our Facebook page, Facebook.com/Suncoast SeabirdSanctuary. DECEMBER 2015
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“Our Wish List includes stainless steel scrub pads, Scotch Brite scrub sponges, paper towels, laundry detergent, liquid bleach, Mean Green super cleaner & degreaser, 35 & 45-gallon black garbage bags, Tall kitchen bags, old bath towels, dry small nugget dog food, grapes & apples, garden hoses & nozzles with ball valves, heavy metal rakes, new brown lunch bags, new Tissue Paper, 8 ½ x 11-inch copier paper, postage stamps and scotch tape.” “There is no admission fee, though once they see the good work we do, visitors tend to make generous donations and/or big expenditures in our gift shop. All money raised goes to care for and feed the birds. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, all Sanctuary donations are tax-deductible."
Brief Sanctuary History Driving home from Christmas shopping in late 1971, longtime local resident Ralph Heath found a limping cormorant on the roadside. After treatment by a local vet, he took the bird – which he named Maynard – to his home in Indian Shores to recuperate.
Today, the site is the largest wild bird hospital and bird sanctuary in the United States, based on the admission of up to 5,000 birds per year.
Soon the word got around that the Heath residence was the place to bring a sick or injured bird. He then got the necessary permits to possess and care for wild land and sea birds, including threatened and endangered species. Local bait shops donated fresh fish and Ralph’s family set up a hospital in their recreation room. Due to the exorbitant cost of feeding and maintaining the birds, with the help of the Heath family and a few good friends, the non-profit Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary was bornalmost 45 years ago in 1972 at its current site, and within four years had more than 400 birds in residence. From the start, the Sanctuary was set up to immediately triage, stabilize, and administer fluids to malnourished or injured birds.
The Sanctuary mission has remained the same as when it opened: dedicated to the rescue, repair and rehabilitation of injured birds, and then their release back into nature. At the same time, there are more than 400 “ permanent residents” living at the Sanctuary, who are too injured for release into the wild. New Operations Manager and longtime volunteer, Eddie Gayton pledges, “With your continuing help as volunteers, and with your donations to the Sanctuary, we will fulfill our goals to care for and rehabilitate injured birds, and to educate the public about wildlife and the environment for many more years.” PN
(Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Eddie Gayton, Adrianne and Diane at the Sanctuary for their excellent comments and assistance. Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman in St. Pete Beach, offering freelance business writing services. He can be reached via email at traimancreativecopy@gmail.com.) 32
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Organizers of Gulfport’s Annual Gecko Ball have announced the results of public voting for the theme of the 2016 Gecko Ball: “20,000 Geckos Under the Sea!” The Eighth Annual Gecko Ball will be held next year on Saturday, Aug. 27th, 2016, at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport. The Ball will be a celebration of all things on, under and near the sea. The theme will lend itself to a host of maritime-related festivities. The Ball will feature music, dancing, food and drink, a bevy of silent auction items, the popular live auction of artist-created geckos, and much more. For more info, please visit www.facebook.com/geckoball. The Florida Humanities Council is accepting applications for Community Project Grants that provide support for the planning and implementation of public humanities programs and resources that meet the needs and interests of local communities. Projects may include lecture series and panel discussions, reading and discussion groups, film series, oral history readings and more. Deadline is Friday, Jan. 15th at noon. For more info visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org. The Florida Orchestra Guild of St. Petersburg will be hosting its Fourth Annual Holiday Tour of Homes and Cocktail Reception Weekend this month! 34
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The Cocktail Reception will take place on Friday, Dec. 4th, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The Holiday Tour of Homes will be held the following day, Saturday, Dec. 5th, from 10am to 4pm. For more info, please call 727-528-6595 or 727-344-5500. Don’t miss out on Carrie Schneider: Reading Women in the Helen and Dick Minck Gallery of New Media now through Sunday, Jan. 17th at The Museum of Fine Arts, located 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg. Also, make sure to check out John Scott’s I Remember Birmingham in the Lee Malone Gallery now through Sunday, Feb. 28th at the MFA as well. For more info, please call 727-8962667 or visit www.fine-arts.org. St. Petersburg Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 4, 7:30p, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2p, Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30p, Sunday, Dec. 6, 3p at Hough Hall at the historic Palladium. Suzanne Pomerantzeff is the director and chief choreographer for this timeless
classic returning for its annual, beloved performances at the Palladium. Year in and year out, the St. Petersburg Ballet Company production of The Nutcracker showcases magnificent dancers and future students of world-renowned Juilliard, Boston Conservatory, Alvin Ailey, American Ballet Theater, Cirque du Soleil, Lord of the Dance and more. Come enjoy this year’s holiday performance starring tomorrow’s superstars of dance. Reserved seating is $24. Youth, students and seniors: $12. Hough Concert Hall, 253 Fifth Avenue N., St. Petersburg.727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.com St. Petersburg's Arts Alliance presents its Third Annual MUSE Benefit for the Arts! This event will celebrate artistic inspiration on Friday, Jan. 29th at 7pm at the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr N.E. in St. Petersburg. This fundraising benefit for the arts will recognize the breadth and beauty of art and culture in our City of the Arts, and pay tribute to those that continue to inspire and guide St. Petersburg to its standing as an international arts destination. Proceeds will benefit artists, arts education, and arts & cultural organizations through our Arts Alliance programs and services. For more info, please visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org or call 727-518-5142.
The St. Petersburg Opera Guild presents the 50th Annual Silver Bells: “Silver Bells and All That’s Golden” on Friday, Dec. 11th at 11am. This event will take place at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club located at 11 Central Ave in St. Petersburg. Featuring Mark Sforzini and members of St. Petersburg Opera Company with an original program of outstanding singing accompanied by an instrumental ensemble, this is something you do not want to miss! For more info, please call 727-367-2975 or visit www.stpeteoperaguild.org. Don’t miss the St. Petersburg Opera Company’s main stage performance “Seasonal Sparkle” on Sunday, Dec. 20th and Monday, Dec. 21st at 7:30pm. These performances will take place at The Palladium, located at 253 5th Ave. N in St. Petersburg. Home for the holidays, you’ll enjoy some of your favorite opera arias
and holiday hits, seasoned with new arrangements and spiced with surprises. With international soloists, the fabulous 40 piece St. Petersburg Opera Orchestra and the critically acclaimed St. Petersburg Opera Chorus performing. For more info, please call 727-823-2040 or visit www.stpeteopera.org. The Treasure Island Art Guild is offering a $1,500 Scholarship Award to a high school student going on to study art at a university in 2016. This is a way the Art Guild has of giving back to the community by encouraging art students to prepare for the challenge of university life. Deadline for submitting application and portfolio is March 10th 2016. For more information please visit: www.TreasureIslandArtGuild.org.
How did rural Americans celebrate Christmas before malls, e-cards and twinkly electric lights? Experience a 19th century Florida Christmas in the Country at Mildred W. & Doyle E. Carlton, Jr. Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 Highway 301 North, Tampa. Christmas in the Country will take place Saturday, December 5th from 10am to 4pm. For more info, visit www.crackercountry.org. Mark your calendars for auditions for St. Petersburg Shakespeare Festival’s 2016 Season: CYMBELINE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM! Auditions are Saturday, December 5th from 11am to 1pm. Audition location is 1000 3rd St S, St. Petersburg, 2nd floor Harbor Hall on the USFSP Campus. For more info, email stpeteshakesfest@gmail.com to reserve an audition time.
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RJ Siviur served in World War II & Beyond. Now He Needs Our Help.
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Veteran’s Day has come and gone. Many of us remember a few stories about the veterans who served in one of history’s most brutal wars. There are fewer than 855,000 veterans remaining of the 16 million who served our nation in World War II. Of these, about 80,000 live in Florida. One we know is a long time resident of St. Petersburg.
Some of you may remember RJ, a local newspaper publisher who sent the Tierra Verde News (Now the Island Reporter) Tierra Verde Bulletin (became YOLO) to your mailbox for years. He served in the Army Air Corp as a meteorologist in England, France, Germany and went home to Minneapolis, Minnesota, New Years Eve 1945.
If you passed this spry looking WWII veteran on the street, you would swear he is in his late seventies. Richard J. Siviur, “RJ” to his friends, will be 93 in January. While most seniors choose to retire and relax here in the Florida sun, RJ is passionately completing his book “Live to Be 100”.
Richard’s memory is clear and remarkable. He recalls the tiniest details of his life including the healthy lifestyle practices he follows religiously. We can all benefit from his teaching. Richard is one of a thinning group of WWII veterans and is releasing his book to share his health secrets with the world. He needs our help to promote his book.
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Please support him today to aid in the promotion of his book. Mail in your donation of $25, $50 or $100 or more. Let us all make this holiday season memorable, especially for one local, healthy WWII veteran who is not finished serving, as he teaches us:
“Live To Be 100” Please Make Checks or Money Orders payable to: Richard Siviur P.O. Box 7394 St. Petersburg, FL 33734
St. Petersburg Preservation’s
FALL GUIDED WALKING TOURS Something for Everyone!
December weather is typically perfect for walking tours and St. Petersburg Preservation (SPP) tours continue thru the holiday season. Tours are offered every Saturday and will continue thru April. Tours are free to SPP members and just $5 for non-members. Tours start at 10 a.m. and last approximately two hours except for the lunch time tour (see below for specifics). Tour starting locations vary, depending upon the tour, and are listed below. Saturday, December 5 “Original” Downtown Walking Tour Starts: Saturday Morning Market main entrance - corner of 1st St NE & 1st Ave. S. Will Michaels, a local historian and author will guide participants through a portion of St. Petersburg Downtown National Register Historic District. Tour goers will see grand hotels, stately churches, and architectural treasures like the Snell Arcade and the Open Air Post Office while learning the stories behind how the city grew to become one of the country’s leading tourist destinations. The tour will also point out some of the many examples of how historic buildings can be successfully reused today. Friday, December 11 Downtown Lunchtime Tour Starts/ends: Mickey’s Café & Organics, 318 Central Ave. Tour begins at noon. The Friday lunchtime tour, is led by SPP President Emily Elwyn. Tour goers will get a chance to see some of the best city’s architecture, including landmarks the Open Air Post Office and the Snell Building & Arcade, while being led by a historian offering a unique perspective on the growth of the ‘Burg. This lunchtime tour will last one hour and offers a great introduction for visitors to downtown St. Pete. Saturday, December 12 & January 9 The Waterfront Tour Starts: Saturday Morning Market main entrance - corner of 1st St NE & 1st Ave. S. Tour participants will learn about the civic visionaries who transformed a
Tour participants see the jewels of St. Pete’s past while learning about the founding of the city, its historic architecture, and some of its newest architectural gems. SPP offers a wide choice of walking tours. Tours, times and locations can be verified by checking the SPP website calendar, www.stpetepreservation.org/page-1326448 or by calling the SPP event line at 727 824 7802.
working waterfront into one of the largest waterfront park systems in the country. In addition to seeing some of the best of the past, tour goers will also have a chance to learn about some of the newest buildings gracing the waterfront and what the city has done to encourage good design in those buildings. Saturday, December 19 Downtown Walking Tour with a Literary Twist Starts in front of City Hall, 205 5th St. N. Each third Saturday of the month SPP offers a special tour and for December SPP is joining with St. Pete Lit to offer a downtown tour with a literary twist! This tour will offer a fun tweak to SPP’s traditional downtown walking tour as participants will both learn about the rich history of St. Pete’s unique architecture while gaining inspiration from local writers reading from their work. There will be an opportunity for tour participants to share a favorite Florida poem or saying! Saturday, December 26 Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Starts/ends: Craftsman House Gallery, 2955 Central Ave. Street parking. The perfect event for families and visitors looking for an activity after Christmas. The tour will be a leisurely stroll that young and old can partake and enjoy the feel and character of Historic Kenwood, one of the country’s premier bungalow neighborhoods. Historic Kenwood is listed on the National Register and also, this past
year, became the city’s first designated artist enclave district. The tour includes a stop inside one of the neighborhood’s restored bungalows. The tour’s starting location, the Craftsman House, is an “airplane” bungalow, the neighborhood’s original model home and a locally listed landmark successfully put back to use as an American crafts gallery. Saturday, January 2 “Original” Downtown Walking Tour Saturday Morning Market main entrance - corner of 1st St NE & 1st Ave. S. Start the new year with a leisurely stroll and tour through the core of downtown St. Pete between Central Avenue and 4th Avenue North seeing grand hotels, stately churches and architectural treasures like the Snell Arcade and the Open Air Post Office as well as some of the new murals gracing the sides of historic commercial buildings. The tour will also point out some of the many examples of how historic buildings can be successfully reused today. Much of the walk will be thru the Downtown National Register Historic District.
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L IB RARIE S
LIBRARIES ST. PETE BEACH 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 727.363.9238 www.stpetebeach.org/library Mon/Wed 10am-8pm Tue/Thur/Fri 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday, closed Phyllis Ruscella, Administrator Maryjane Hyatt, Librarian Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/SPBLibrary Follow us on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/spblibrary Library closed: Fridays, Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 & Monday, January 18 TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour library e-materials for Kindle and other tablets ADULT PROGRAMS Movie Night at the Library Wednesdays, 6pm It's a Wonderful Life, Dec. 16 Ricki and the Flash, Jan 20 Tim Dorsey: Coconut Cowboy Wednesday, 6:30pm, Jan. 27 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book then film, Tuesdays, 10:30am The Cherry Orchard,Dec.15 & 22 The Blind Side, January 19 & 26 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Mother Goose Time: ages 0-3 stories, Thursdays, 11am, December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 January 7, 14, 21, & 28
GULF BEACHES 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ Contact Travis Ann Sherman Contact phone: 727.391.2828 AUTHOR BOOKTALKS: Monday, January 11, 12:30 pm. Lynda Lippman-Lockhart talks about The Laundry Room, her book about young Holocaust refugees founding a kibbutz in the newly formed Israel. Wednesday, January 27, 4:00 pm. Tim Dorsey, New York Times bestselling author and creator of wild man Serge A. Storm, shares the inside dope on his latest book, Coconut Cowboy.
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COMPUTER CLASSES: All classes at 1:00 pm. If you are bringing a laptop, please set it up before class begins. E-mail Class: How to Set up An Account, Attach Documents, and Manage Files Wednesdays, Dec. 9 & Jan. 13. Open Forum: Discuss New Devices December 21 Cancelled in January BASIC WORD: Creating Attractive & Professional Documents. Wednesdays, Dec.16 & Jan. 20 Facebook: Open an account, security settings. Monday, Dec. 28, Jan. 25 INTERNATIONAL FILM MOVEMENT: IFM are award winning indie foreign films. First Tuesdays of the month at 4 pm. December 1, Amour Fou. New! Global Hits: These are films which were highly popular on release in their own countries. Cancelled in Dec. Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 pm. Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30 pm. Join a group of experienced investors in an exchange of ideas about the current market and investment opportunities. Scrabble: Fridays, 1:00 – 4 pm. Learn some new two letter words. Writer’s Group: Mondays, 10:00 am - 12 pm. We welcome all writers. Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to be critiqued by the group. Bridge Lessons: Mondays, Dec.7 & 14 1:00 – 4:00 pm. BOOK GROUPS: Chatterbooks: Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Dec. 15, East of Eden by John Steinbeck. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Baby & Me Storytime: (Baby - 2 yrs) Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Short stories, puppets, songs, followed by some baby play & good times. Pre-K Storytime & Art Class: (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30 am. Stories, puppets, and songs, followed by an art/craft class.
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New Library Site Story by STEVE TRAIMAN After more than five years of endless discussion, workshops and planning, the St. Pete Beach City Commission by a unanimous 5-0 vote November 17 approved a new Public Library to be built on the former Police Station site across 75th Avenue next to Horan Park. City Manager Wayne Saunders had reviewed the final three options for the 45-year old Library for the Commission, and this proved to be the most advantageous to expedite construction of a long-needed new facility. He also told the Commission that of several developers interested in the long-vacant East Corey property, one had expressed serious interest in helping fund what could be a 75th Avenue overpass, or underpass below the bridge, in what would be a public/private partnership. Estimated cost is about $4-plus million, with $2 million in the new Fiscal 2016 budget plus a $200,000 PPLC grant. A major fundraising campaign, which had been put on hold, will be relaunched with the full support and guidance of Mayor Maria Lowe and City Finance Director Elaine Edmunds. Saunders emphasized that construction would not start until complete funding is assured. He will be working with the City Finance Director on various alternatives so that construction might begin within 12 months after the plans are approved. Meeting November 19, the Library Advisory Committee unanimously gave its support to the new plan. Chairman Judy Cohan said, “I and my fellow Committee members
are delighted that our SPB Commissioners have approved a new Library to be built on the present site of t he Police Station. We look forward to advising and assisting the City as much as possible to make the new Library a reality.” Speaking for the Friends of the SPB Library, President Muriel Desloovere said, “The board of directors of the Friends couldn’t be more excited that the City is finally moving forward towards a new library. At our next meeting in January, when we hope some preliminary plans will be available, we will discuss the best ways to use the funds the Friends have available to help in making a truly 21st Century library a reality." At that same meeting, the Commission authorized the City Manager to enter into a purchasing agreement for $86,850 with Forestall Enterprises Inc. for demolition of the Police Department building. Saunders noted the contact would leave the concrete slab and footings at this time as they might be used for necessary FEMA-required first floor parking in what realistically will be a three-floor new Library. Saunders added that the City had gotten approval from the PPLC to modify the $200,000 grant to use some funds for vital repair needs at the current Library. Part of the funds will be immediately used to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a design consultant/architect to survey the site and come up with preliminary plans. This is vital to assure filling by April 1 for an up to $500,000 State construction grant. PN
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Pinellas County staff addressed Shell Key stakeholders at Tampa Bay Watch on Oct. 27, to discuss the closure of the north pass into the Shell Key Preserve, which occurred early this year. During the meeting, Tierra Verde residents voiced their concerns that the closure will degrade the overall environmental quality of the water and seagrass meadows in the preserve’s back bay region. Some stakeholders attribute the closure to sand moving south from years of beach nourishment projects north of Shell Key. The residents expressed needs for the county, state and federal authorities to restore circulation to the preserve by dredging a new north passage and using the sand for nearby beach nourishment projects. Pinellas County Parks and
Conservation Resources staff explained their land management priorities for the preserve, which the county has managed for the state since 2000. Through a series of historical aerial photos, Dr. Ping Wang of University of South Florida’s School of Geosciences discussed the dynamic nature of the Shell Key coastal region since the 1940’s. He described the abundance of nearshore sand available in the area and illustrated the migration, changing coastline and extremely rapid growth of Shell Key since the early 1970s. County staff and Dr. Wang emphasized the importance of obtaining an understanding of the controlling factors of sand movement in the Shell Key coastal system prior to making any decisions about dredging. In order to make informed
science-based decisions, the county will initiate a dual inlet study directed by Dr. Wang encompassing the Shell Key coastal region from the Pass-A-Grille Channel to Bunces Pass. The study is expected to begin this winter and provide staff with a better understanding of sand migration patterns and land form changes as well as identify sustainable alternatives to reopening the north passage. The study is expected to be completed in mid to late 2017, and staff is evaluating opportunities to accelerate its conculsion. In the meantime, county staff will continue periodic seagrass surveys and initiate a new monitoring program to assess water quality in the preserve.
The Pinellas County “Doing Things for You” app is available for residents to report issues and access useful resources. Pinellas County can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. More information is available on the county website, www.pinellascounty.org, which features LiveChat for assistance. Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Submitted by: Mary Burrell Pinellas County Public Information Manager (727) 366-3602
PARADISE NEWS GETS AROUND
Above photo: Susan Walsh took Paradise News with her while she cruised in Gilbraltar. Center: While Lois Lane continued her worldy adventures to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Far Right: Nina Nickolson of St. Pete Beach (in blue shirt) and a friend went on a tour that began in Paris (beautiful city) with a bus tour through southern France and into Spain. In Barcelona they boarded Royal Caribbean's 'Vision of the Seas' and made stops in Malaga, Gibraltar, Madeira Island and Nassau before arriving back in Tampa. DECEMBER 2015
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2015 lighted boat parades Our waters Light Up each December with Boats full of Holiday Cheer! Lighted Boat Parades are just around the corner. Whether you plan to decorate your own boat, host a watch party or just set up for the evening at one of our suggested public watching spots, we've got you covered with our full list of Boat Parades in the Southern Beaches of Pinellas County and St. Petersburg. Boat parades set sail just after dark between 6pm and 6:45pm. See each website for registration forms and awards party information. You will not want to miss this uniquely Florida holiday tradition. St. Pete Beach & South Pasadena Date: Friday, December 4, 2015 Suggested Place to Watch: Horan Park at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach Party starts at 6pm or Barbara Gilberg Habitat Park 1600 Pasadena Avenue S., South Pasadena Party starts at 6pm. Registration Deadline: Captain's Meeting - December 1st Contact: 727.363.9245 or a.edmunds@stpetebeach.org Website: www.spbrec.com/ special-events/ or www.mysouthpasadena.com/ Pass-a-Grille/Tierra Verde Date: Saturday, December 5, 2015 Suggested Place to Watch: North or South of Merry Pier along Pass-A-Grille Way Leaves Merry Pier 6pm
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2015 Contact: chrisfl102@gmail.com Website: www.merrypier.com Madeira Beach Date: Saturday, December 12, 2015 Suggested Place to Watch: Madeira Beach Recreation Complex & ROC Park at 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Watch party starts at 4pm. Fireworks following parade - 10pm. Registration Deadline: Accepting 50 Boats Contact: City of Maderia Beach at 727.391.9951 Website: www.madeirabeach fun.com/boat-parade.html Gulfport Date: Saturday, December 12, 2015 Suggested Place to Watch: Gulfport Marina at 6:15pm, Gulfport City Dock at 6:30-6:45pm, Town Shores at 6:45pm, Pasadena Yacht Club -7:15pm Registration Deadline: No listed deadlineContact: Christmas Boat Parade Chairs, Don and Jen Rogers at 727.345.7544 or jrrogers@tampabay.rr.com Website: http://www.sailbcyc.org/ ChristmasBoatParade/ St. Petersburg Date: Saturday, December 12, 2015 Suggested Place to Watch: Vinoy Basin, Spa Beach and Pier Approach waterfront in Downtown St. Petersburg
Registration Deadline: No listed Deadline Contact: info@stpeteboatparade.org or call 727.822.3277 Website: www.stpeteboat parade.org/event/ Treasure Island Date: Saturday, December 19, 2015 Suggested Place to Watch: Johns Pass Village. The Boat Parade ends at Johns Pass Village at 8:15pm or The Club at TI, Party starts at 4:30pm Registration Deadline: December 16 Contact: 727.547.4575 Website: www.mytreasureisland.org Indian Rocks Beach Date: Saturday, December 19, 2015 Suggested Place to Watch: Holiday Inn Harbourside. Parade leaves the Holiday Inn at 6:45pm Registration Deadline: Monday, November 30 Contact: Lorin at lorink@irbcity.com Website: www.indian-rocks-beach.com Redington Beaches & Indian Shores Date: Sunday, December 20, 2015 Suggested Place to Watch: The Pub at 20025 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores Party starts at 5pm Registration Deadline: No listed deadline. Contact: Redington Beach Town Hall at 727.391.3875 Website: www.paradisenewsfl.com
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LIVE THEATRE Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com December 13 – Trans-Siberian Orchestra 17 – The Weekend 19 – Jingle Ball January 6 – 10 – Ringling's Legends 16 – Winter Jam 22 – Billy Joel 26 – WWE Smackdown American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org December Through December 17 – The 39 Steps 6 – Hawk & Wayne 14 – Not So Silent Night
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19 - 27 – It's A Wonderful Life January 3 - Hawk & Wayne A Simple Theater The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org January 20 – Kimberly Akimbo Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues December 2 – Clint Black 3 – Gino Vannelli 4 – Craig Ferguson 5 – The Mavericks 9 – Jim Brickman 10 – Peter White Christmas 13 – Carrot Top 14 – Ballroom with a TWISTmas 16 – John Waters 17 – Rockapella Christmas 18 – The Outlaws 19 – Kidz Bop 20 – Michael McDonald 30 – Ten Tenors 31 – Butch Trucks & Freight Train
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M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 December 5 – 97x Next Big Thing Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes December 6 – Rock School Blowout 9 – Holiday Music Concert Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com December 1 – Kenny G 2 – Yandel 3 – Pokemon 4, 5 – Joe Bonamassa 6 – TFO – Handel's Messiah 8 – Chris Tomlin 11 – Bowser's Holiday Party 11 – Shaun Hopper 12 – Brian Regan 12 – Loudon Wainwright 13 – The Bronyx Wanderers 13 – TFO – Holiday Pops 14 – Mix 100.7 Mistletoe Show 16 – TFO – An Old World Christmas January 9 – Ragtime 10 – Elvis Birthday Bash 10 – TFO New Year's Waltz 13 – TFO Tchaikovsky Celebration 16 – Paul Anka 17 – Adam Trent 17 – TFO The Fabulous Forties St. Petersburg City Theatre Located just off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. South, St. Petersburg, 33712 Box Office:Tickets / Information 727-866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org December 3 – 20 – Best Christmas Pageant Ever January 10, 11 – Auditions Black Coffee
Straz Center 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org December 1 – 6 – Kinky Boots 4 – TFO Handel's Messiah 5 – Learned Hand 5 – Peking Dreams Nat’l Circus 6 – Wahh World Fusion 11 – TFO – Holiday Pops 12 – Francesca Giorgianni 12 – Ghashi vs Meshee 12 – Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer 13 – Sutton Foster 14 – Whitehorse 17 – Festival of Light 19, 20 – Nutcracker 20 – Fullness of Time 22 – 27 – Sounds of Music 26 – Dean Johanesen January 6 – 31 – Lebensraum 8 – TFO – New Year's Waltz 9 – YAGP Gala 11 – Emily Hearn 14 – Parson's Dance 15 – TFO Fabulous Forties 16 – Vocalosity 17 - Skylight The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea dances run October through May December 26 – Gibbs Class of 68 Holiday Party 31 – Swinging in the New Year The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffeytheater.com December 5 – TFO – Handel's Messiah 12 – TFO Holiday Pops 14 – Now and Forever 16 – Celtic Woman 17 – TFO – Old World Christmas 19 – The Family Blessing 24 – Bridgepoint Church Christmas Eve 26 – Moscow Ballet Nutcracker January 2 – Romeo & Juliet 8 – Michael Jackson Tribute 9 – TFO New Years Waltz 12,13 – Shen Yun 14 – TFO Tchaikovsky Celebration 16 – TFO Fabulous Forties
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boat parade along the intra coastal waterways. www.spbrec.com Friday, December 4 – South Pasadena Tree Lighting and Boat Parade Viewing 6 pm. Free. Barbara Gilberg Habitat Park, 1600 Pasadena Ave. S, South Pasadena. Tree lighting, refreshments and perfect viewing of the Lighted Boat Parade. www.mysouthpasadena.com Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 20 – Every Story Ever Told (And then Some ) Weekend shows. $15 adult, $12 student. West Coast Players Theatre, 21905 US 19 N., Clearwater. Non-stop laughs from a variety of Holiday stories, movies & TV specials. www.wcplayers.com Friday, December 4 – Jazz at Christmas Time 7 pm. $10, free to SPC students w/ID. St. Petersburg /Gibbs Campus Music Center,6605 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Jazzy holiday favorites and selections from Daniel Joiner’s new solo piano Christmas album “Joy at Christmas Time.” www.spcollege.edu/events
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The Palladium 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org December 1 – Celtic Christmas 4 – 6 – The Nutcracker 9 – Chris Thomas King 11 – The Fairy Home Companions 12 – Expressions Academy Dance 13 – Pinellas Youth Symphony 15 – Chuck Wansley & Helio Jazz Orchestra 16 – Heralds of Harmony 17 – Nate Najar 20,21 – Seasonal Sparkle January 8 – Southern Hospitality 14 – Nikki Parrott Van Wezel 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org December 1 – Craig Ferguson 2 – Daryl Hall & John Oates 3 – Kenny G 10 – Women of Ireland 12 – Carrot Top 13 – Bowser's Holiday Party 23 – A Christmas Carol 28 – Moscow Ballet Nutcracker 30 – The Producers 31 – Ten Tenors January 3 – Salute to Vienna 5, 6 – The Buddy Holly Story 7 – Ron White 12 – Black Violin 13 – Jim Witter 14 – Catskills on Broadway 15 – Lisa Lampanelli 16 – Air Supply West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N. Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org December 4 – 13 – Every Christmas Story Ever Told January 15 – February 7 – Calendar Girls
MUSEUMS Armed Forces Military 2050 34th Way N., Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com NEW Child's ticket price reduced Dali Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Through January 3 – MC Escher Exhibition
December 2 – Coffee with the Curator 3 – Opera at the Dali 3 – Bay Voices 3 – ArtFlix – Beyond the Fold 5 – Breakfast for Families Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Through February 28, 2016 I Remember Birmingham – MFA December 25 – Closed January 1 – Closed Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave, St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation! Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com First Friday – Free admission Through December 2015 Passionate Design, The American Craft Movement December 1 – 23 – Victorian Holiday Stroll 1 – Bay Voices 12 – Metropolitan Youth Orchestra 13 – Bits & Pieces Puppet Theatre 17 – Music in Museum John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day Third Thur’s – Ringling by the Bay, $10 Through December 6 – Paul Rudolf Exhibition Through January 10 – Royal Tastes December 3, 10, 17 – Holiday at the Ca' d'Zan 21 – Ringling by the Bay Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.fine-arts.org Thursday PM adm. $10 after 5pm Through November 29 – Drawing – The Foundation of Art Through January 24 – Marks Made Through March 13 – 50 Works for 50 Years December 2, 19 – Make and Take 3 – Curiosity Opening 5 - Food+Art 6 – Chorus Angelorun 9 – Coffee Talk w Nan Colton 7, 21 – Illuminate 11, 12 – Night at The Museum 12, 26 – Drumming
13 – Hot Gatherings 17 – Porch Party 17 – Uncharted – Eye Draw January 3 – Music in the Marley 3 – 16 – Sand Mandela 8, 22 – Art & Sign Language 9, 23 - Drumming
ARTpool 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com December 19, 20 – Crafty Fest Wicked Winter Wonderland January 10, 11 – Crafty Fest
St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org 3rd Sat, 2pm-5pm Museum Free! Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen December 4 – Beers on the Pier
Bloom Art Center and Olesen Art Gallery 910 5 th Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/bloomartcenter Best New Arts Community 2014 – Creative Loafing
Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park 727.579.8226, www.tbauto.org Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles on display. Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit. Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St, Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Through January 3 – Preserving Eden Through January 3 – Florida's Got Blues December 3 – Florida's Got the Blues Reception 5 – Me and My Doll – Grace 9 – Sangria and Stories 16 – Florida Conversations January 3 – Closing Day – Florida's Got the Blues Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Fridays – Art on The House – 4 to 8pm. Saturday – Art Spot for Families Through January 24 – Echos of Antiquity Through January 3 – XTO + J-C December 5 – Military Appreciation Day USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620 813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849 USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa www.ira.usf.edu Through December 12 – A Family Affair USF Graphic Studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, 813.974.3503 Free admission
ART GALLERIES Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk
Chihuly Collection 400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly's work. December 5, 6 - $5 Weekend Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk December 6 – John McCutheon 12 – 10 year Anniversary Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1114 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk December 2 – Reception 12 – Holiday Homecomings Crossroads Gallery NEW St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater December Through 11 – Ceramics and Printmaking Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Local & Florida artisans featured. December 19 – Artist’s Reception January 16 – Artist’s Reception Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org Through December 23 – Beauty and the Beasts Through December 23 – All Decked Out
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Friday, December 4 through Friday, December 20 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Fridays & Saturdays 8 pm., Sunday 2 pm. $22 adult, $10 student. St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. Hysterical Holiday classic about the task of casting parts in the pageant to inventively awful children. www.spcitytheatre.org
Saturday, December 5 – 89th Annual St. Petersburg Santa Parade 10 am. Free. Central Ave. to Bayshore and 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Floats, marching bands & holiday magic. www.stpeteparksrec.org Saturday, December 5 - Holiday Magic in the Edge 3 - 9 pm. Free. Central / 1st N / 1st S Ave, MLK to 16th St. comprises the Edge District, St. Petersburg. There will be live entertainment, Santa Shuffle, Store Window decorating contest, family activities and discounts throughout the shops and restaurants. www.edgedistrict.org Saturday, December 5 – Holiday Tour of Homes 11 am. $20 pre-sale, $25 day of. Snell Isle and Brightwater Estates, St. Petersburg. Tour festively themed homes decorated for the Holidays. Benefitting The Florida Orchestra Guild. 727.344.5500.
games and dog costume contest. www.tierreverdebusiness partnership.com Saturday, December 5 – Pass-A-Grille & Vina del Mar Boat Parade 6 pm. Free to watch. Visit www.vdmia.org for parade route and entry information. Saturday, December 5 – Christmas in the Country 10 am - 4 pm. $7 adult, $6 Sr. and child, $5 scouts in uniform. Parking $6 per car. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 Hwy. 301, Tampa. Experience an old fashioned Florida Christmas with four acres of historical buildings dressed for holidays & hands on experiences throughout. Music throughout the day. .www.crackercountry.org Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 – Live Outdoor Nativity 6 – 8:30 pm. Free. St. Petersburg Community Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. An illuminary path bringing the nativity to life with live characters, music and refreshments. www.gracetograce.org
Saturday, December 5 – Holly Fest 11 am. $15. Treasure Island Community Center, 144 107th Ave, Treasure Island. Luncheon, crafts, bazaar, holiday shopping fundraiser presented by Treasure Islettes. 727.360.9181.
Sunday, December 6 – Rotary Holiday Pancake Breakfast and Car Show 8 am – 4 pm. $5 all you can eat Robby's Pancakes. $5 Bloody Mary and Mimosa 8 am – 12 pm, Treasure Island Comm. Center, 1 Park Place, Treasure Island. All you can eat pancakes 8 am – 12 pm. Car Show 9 am – 4 pm., 50/50 raffle, arts & crafts show, entertainment & food trucks. Please bring unwrapped toy. www.islandneighbors chamber.org
Saturday, December 5 – Tierre Verde Holiday Tree Lighting 4:30 – 7 pm. Free. Tierra Verde Downtown Area, 1120 Pinellas Bayway S. Holiday festivities with music,
Sunday, December 6 – Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Street Parade 1 pm. Free. Along East Gulf Blvd., through neighborhoods ending at Kolb Park,
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December 5 – Pottery Sale and Open House 10 – Coffee and Conversation 16 – Sterling Society Holiday Party January 9 – Cool Night Feathered Serpent Gallery NEW 1018 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.824.8877 www.featheredserpentgallery.com Featuring Latin American Artists Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org Second Saturday Artwalk Through December 31 – Florida Cool for the Holidays NEW Gallerie 909 909 22 nd St.S, St. Petersburg 727.565.3930 www.gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists December 12 – Artists Reception Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 514 Skinner Blvd. Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org Michele Tuegel Contemporary 320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.823.1100 www.mtcontempo.com Second Saturday Artwalk December Through 24 – Holiday Show - Beach Wood Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 www.redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu December Through December 9 – Cuban Art Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com December 4 – Artist Reception and Open House Studio 620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org December 5 – Food + Art 6 – Just for Youth 12 through January 2 – Leg Godt Gabriela Valencia Studio & Art Gallery 427 75th Ave, St. Pete Beach, 727.560.7498 www.gabrielavalenciafineart.com Specializes in Coastal & Florida Art
ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd. Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org December Through December 22 – The Red Bow Holiday Exhibition January 5 – Pet Workshop 9, 10 Surface Design Kapfer Glass Studio 409 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727.656.9190 www.kapferglassstudio.com Handmade glass art & crafts. Morean Arts Center 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries December 3, 5, 9, 17 – SNAP 4, 18 – Hot Date in Hot Shop 5,12,19 – Kid's Create 11 – Ladies Night at Hot Shop 28 – 31 – Holiday Camp Janaury 4 – Schools Out Arts In Morean Arts Center NEW for Clay at the Train Station 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 www.moreanartscenter.org January 3 – 10 – Florida Heat Wood Fire 4, 11, 18 – Friday Night Clay 4, 5 – Holiday Sale Pinellas Park Art Society NEW Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com December 6, 7 – Delivery for Members Show Pinot’s Palette 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspallete.com/stpetersburg Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: www.isap-usa.com SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Receptions 2nd Saturday December 6 through January 6 – Spotlight on the Young Artist
Treasure Island Art Guild www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wed’s – ‘Anything Goes’ Thursday - ‘Acrylic Painting Friday – ‘Portrait Workshop’, Live model December 3 – Exchange 12 – Meeting 31 – Exchange January 9 - Meeting Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District. 2nd Saturday Art Walk
HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 www.greatex.org Where education and fun come alive First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. December Through Dec. 31 – Membership Sale 10 - A Very Merry Market 13 – Great Connections 18 – Parents Night Out 21 – Gingerbread Architect Camp 31 – New Years Noon Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21 acre living history museum New exhibit Boathouse display December Through January 3 – Holidays at the Village January 30 – Folkfest MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave #100, Tampa 813.987.6315 www.mosi.org Largest children’s science center in the US Gaze skyward – Saunders Planetarium IMAX Dome Theatre December Through January 4 – Santa's Workshop 1 – Upcycle Art 12, 13 – Minecraft 17 – Star Wars Opening Day IMAX January 4 – 8 – First Responders Week
MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday www.clearwaterjazz.com October 2016 Florida Orchestra 727.662.7286 www.floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center St .Petersburg Jazz Festival February 24 – 28, 2016 Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org www.stpetejazzfest.com
Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society Jazz Society 727.596.7142 December 8 – Silas Dent Steakhouse, SPB January 12 – Silas Dent Steakhouse SPB Sunday Jazz Jams Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd St., St. Petersburg 727.824.72221 www.themanhattancasino.com Sponsored by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Assoc., FREE admission every Sunday Tampa Bay Symphony 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org Performances in various locations The Blue Parrot Cafe NEW 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach Every Monday 727.368.9619 TomKats Jazz Orchestra www.tomkatsjazzorchestra.com The Hangar Restaurant 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 First Monday of month Jazz Jam www.aldowningjazz.com December 7 – Jazz Jam January 11 – Jazz Jam WMNF 88.5 Community Radio 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org December 4 – Soul Rebels 12 – Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday 12, 13 – Tour de Clay
OPERA Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium The Met in HD Series Live high-definition broadcasts of the DECEMBER 2015
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1507 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Annual Holiday tradition with children's holiday celebration following parade. www.indian-rocksbeach.com Monday, December 7 – Gulfport Christmas Tree Lighting 7 pm. Free. Clymer Park, Gulfport Blvd. and Beach Dr. S, Gulfport. Holiday tradition with music, caroling, refreshments & Santa himself. www.mygulfport.us Wednesday, December 9 – Boley Center Jingle Bell Run 7:30 pm. $25+ Adult, $20+ child. Northshore Pool Parking lot, North Shore Dr., St. Petersburg. T-shirt, jingle bells and neon necklace with registration. www.boleycenters.org Thursday, December 10 – South Pinellas Retired Educators Holiday Party 11 am. Cost of lunch. Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet, 381 34th St. N., St. Petersburg. Open to all involved in education. White Elephant auction and seasonal music. This month's charity baby items for Baby Cycle. 727.360.3735. Friday, December 11 – Silver Bells, Southern Belles 11 am. TBA. St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg Opera Co. and original program of singing accompanied by an instrumental ensemble. www.stpeteoperaguild.org Friday, December 11 – The Fairy Home Companions – Comedic Satire 8 pm Friday, 4 pm Sunday, $25, $40 and $5 student. The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Una Voice recreates a zany “live” radio show with marimba quartet, skits, sponsor jingles and holiday music. www.una-voice.org
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Saturday, December 12 – Holiday Hoopla 10 am – 6 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Annual Holiday Street Festival with costumed characters, kid zone, craft vendors and holiday gift giving ideas. Benefitting Operation Santa. www.visitgulfport.com Saturday, December 12 – Gulfport's Lighted Boat Parade 6 pm. Free to watch. Gulfport Casino and waterfront, Shore Dr., Gulfport. Annual tradition following a day of Holiday Hoopla, the waters around the bay glow with holiday colors from the boats Parade. www.visitgulfport.com Saturday, December 12 - St. Petersburg Illuminated Boat Parade 6 – 9 pm. Free to watch. The Pier approach, Spa Beach, Vinoy Basin, St. Petersburg. Annual event illuminating Tampa Bay with holiday themed boats. Prizes for most decorated in several size categories. www.stpeteboatparade.org Saturday, December 12 – Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Boat Parade 6:30 pm start. Free. Starts at John's Pass and ends at American Legion about 10 pm. Annual holiday tradition of lighted boats parading through the canals of Boca Ciega Bay. www.Islandneighbors chamber.org Sunday, December 13 – Florida Holiday Halfathon 7:05 am. $80. Madeira Beach to Largo. Run through exclusive residential and commercial areas in our beach communities, along smoothly paved Pinellas Trail and through shaded public parks. www.floridabeach halfathon.com
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Metropolitan Opera www.eckerd.edu/metopera 727.864.7600 January 16 – Les Pecheur de Perles Florida Opera Festival Artistic Director – Daniel Lipton Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa, Florida 33602 www.operatampa.org January 31 – Opera 101 Florida Suncoast Opera Guild www.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org St. Petersburg Opera Guild 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Various performance locations December 11 – Silver Bells 20, 21 – Seasonal Sparkle Sarasota Opera House 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org December 4 – Downtown Abbey Preview 6, 12,19, 20 – The Nutcracker 8 – Christmas Celebration 9 – PINC Sarasota January 2 – Celebration Concert 23 – Opera Gala
DANCING Florida West Ballet, a Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th Street North in St. Petersburg. www.floridawestballet.org Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us More information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070 Tuesday – International Ballroom Tuesday – Argentine Tango Wednesday – Swing www.SwingTime.info Thursday – Latin Social Sunday – Band / Dancing December 31 – New Year’s Gala Sarasota Ballet 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.359.0099 x 101
December 14 – Holiday Showcase Luncheon 18, 19 – John Ringling's Nutcracker St. Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org Sunday Dinner & Dancing: Dinner – $8 727.360.0584 – dinner reservations Dancing, $5 M’s/$8 Non M’s Live Sunday Bands Wednesday Tea Dances to live band 2nd & 4th Wed of the month The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wed. each month October through May December 2, 16 – Tea Dance 31 – Swinging in the New Year
FILM International Cinema Series Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema Sunscreen Film Festival April 28 – May 1, 2016 www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com
COMEDY Coconuts Comedy Club Oldest (longest running) comedy club in Florida. 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653 (JOKE) www.coconutscomedyclubs.com Open Mike on Tuesdays Shows: Wed to Sat, 9pm December 2 – 5 – Danny Bevins 9 – 12 – Doug Canney 16 – 19 – BC Murphy 23 – 26 – Larry Myles 30 – Jan. 2 – Charlene May 31 – New Years Eve Extravaganza! January 6 – 9 – Terry Gillespie Sporty’s Comedy Club 17093 Gulf Blvd. N., Redington Beach 727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) G. David Howard. Guinness Book of World Records for Comedy “Funniest Man Alive” Fri. & Sat. nights. 9:05 pm Start. www.facebook.com/GDavidHoward December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26,31 – Sporty's 9 – Leo's Italian Grill January 1,2,8,9,15,16 – Sporty's
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ECO//ZOOS AQUARIUMS Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs 727. 453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org December 13 – Music Jamboree Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release – Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II December 27 – 30 – Meet the Stars of Dolphin Tale Egmont Key Shuttle Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park $20 RSVP; 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www.flaquarium.org Through December 28 – Marvels of the Reef Photo Exhibition December 5,12,18 – Santa Saturdays 26 – 30 – Snow Days 31 – Aqua Eve Fort De Soto Park Tierra Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ Ft_DeSoto.htm Guided Nature Walks – Sat & Sun Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com events line 813.935.8552, ext. 276 December Select evenings – Lights and Delights 12,13,19,20 – Drop and Shop 31 – Noon Year’s Eve January 1 – 3 – Lights and Delights Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium December 5, 12, 19 – Santa Jaws
St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727.753.9731 www.stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month First Saturday of month Boyd Hill Bird Walk December 19 – St. Pete Annual CBC January 2 – North Annual CBC St. Petersburg Shell Club 9100 113th St North, Seminole 727.867.6861 www.stpeteshellclub.org 2nd Fri, 6:30pm (except June, July, Aug. & Dec.), Seminole Recreation Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727.391.6211 www.seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary FREE. Donations accepted. Tours. Weedon Island Preserve 727.453.6500, St. Petersburg 1800 Weedon Drive NE www.weedonislandpreserve.org December 19 – Film – Tampa Bay Living Legacy
ON THE WATER Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com Sailing, Fishing, Motor Cruising, Sunset Sails Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier, 727.360.1348 www.shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-profit Sailing Club 727.345.7544. www.sailbcyc.org Boating Skills / Seamanship USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla #72, 9 Classes. Tues 7:30 to 9:30pm 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 Jim www.uscgaux.info
USCG Safe Boating Program, U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla #78, 13-week continuous Program Tuesdays, 7 pm, Warren Webster Comm. Ctr, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Bch. Take up to 2 years to finish. $45, $60 (2) Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801 December 1 – Waterway Watch / Trailering 8 – Handling Your Boat 15 – Your Highway Signs DECEMBER 2015
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Sunday, December 13 – Brunch with Santa 11 am – 2 pm. $20.95 adult, $9.95 child. The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. Delicious brunch, decorating cookies, Christmas carols and Santa. Parents are to bring child's gift to The Club by December 10 with child's name printed on present. Reservations needed 727.367.4511 www.theclubti.com Sunday, December 13 – St. Pete Beach Holiday Parade 4 pm. Free. Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Annual holiday tradition with parade, Santa and holiday activities. www.spbrec.com
Sunday, December 13 - Florida Botanical Gift & Plant Sale 10 am – 4 pm. Suggested donation $4, children under 12 free. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. Annual fundraiser for the gardens with over 45 plant and garden related vendors as well as unique gifts. www.fbg.org Monday, December 14 – Senior Solos Holiday Party 1 pm. $2 with dish to pass, $5 with no dish. Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N., Pinellas Park. For singles 55+, pot luck lunch with optional gift exchange. Wally 727.544.7183. Monday, December 14 – Not So Silent Night 7 pm. $18 presale, $20 door. American Stage, 163 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg. Original music as well as contemporary and traditional songs weaved into literature. www.americanstage.org Wednesday, December 16 – South Pasadena Community Band Holiday Concert 7:30 pm. Free. Treasure Island Community 48
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Friday, December 18 – A Holiday Evening Under the Stars 7 pm. $26+. 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Celebrate the holidays with the music of the Florida Orchestra. www.madeirabeachfun.com Saturday, December 19 – An Afternoon at the North Pole 1 – 3 pm. Free. Treasure Island Community Center, 106th Ave., Treasure Island. Crafts, cookies, entertainment and a visit from Santa. www.mytreasureisland.org
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Friday, December 18 – Gulfport Festivus History of Christmas Party 6 – 10 pm. Free. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. Celebrate the history of our winter holidays with this cookie exchange, trolley caroling tour and a celebration of all the holidays that have combined to give us Christmas. www.gulfporthistorical society.org
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 www.selby.org December 3 – Wine, Dine, Pine 18 – 30 – Lights in Bloom 31 – NYE at the Selby St. Pete Beach Garden Club Deborah Magliolo 727.363.1869 3rd Tues, 10am (Sept – May), Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops December 5 – Budding Botanist 5 – Red Green Party
CARD GAME Pasadena Bridge Club 10 Park St. N, St. Petersburg A.C.B.L. certified duplicate Mon thru Fri, 12:30pm Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tue & Thurs, 12pm David 727.381.5944 Pass-A-Grille Women’s Club Bridge 2201 Pass-A-Grille Way, SPB. Wed, 1 – 4 pm, (Oct – April) Doors open 12:30pm www.pagwc.com Gwen Swinburne at 727.363.1099 St. Petersburg Bridge Club 9103 US 19 N., Pinellas Park. Games, Lessons & Seminars. www.stpetebridge.org M-F 12:30 & 7pm, Sat.10:30am Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040.
CLUBS Action Club (Treasure Island) (Sept. – May) Membership open to ALL mature residents. $10/ singles, $15 /couples. Meets monthly 1:30pm. Treasure Island Comm. Center Refreshments / desserts & programs. Arranged trips & fun programs. Carol Lee 727.360.9181. Corvair Biking Society Bike rides on Tuesday & Thursdays, various routes, ride 15-25 miles food/beverage breaks. Mid to So. Pinellas Co. Helmets required. Contact: Al Halprin 727.510.4474 or Tony Cahill 727.204.0149 Greater Pinellas Democratic Club 2nd Thurs. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater, Largest Democratic club on west coast of FL. 727.360.3971 Gulfport Walking Club Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Boulevard, Gulfport
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www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com www.facebook.com/Sarahlyonsastrologer It is the last month of the year and we are all busy with holiday plans and festivities! When Venus, the planet of beautiful things and relationships visits intense and passionate Scorpio on the 4th, we may let our desires get the best of us! At least she promises to be resourceful and help us uncover the deals while shopping. Relationships tend to be intense and new meetings magnetic! It is a good thing that thinking planet Mercury is in practical Capricorn starting the 9th; it promises to keep us level headed and using our common sense with every decision, big or small. On the 11th a restless New Moon in Sagittarius begins the lunar cycle this month, with all of the energy we need to start off in as many directions as we choose! Just be careful not to scatter yourself too thin or take on too many things to do; as being overwhelmed will surely ruin the holiday mood.
SAGITTARIUS: Your own personal new year has started as you get serious about new direction and duties. Take some quiet time at home or away for a pleasant break. The holiday full moon shines on finances, intimate encounters and endings of the old ways.
GEMINI: A time to make new plans with partners; both business and professional as responsibilities shift. The workplace is pleasant and superiors easygoing. Finances and values are your focus for the holiday. You will be ready to work on next year’s projects.
CAPRICORN: You are doing a lot of planning in private as you realize changes are due, and a new cycle brewing. Friends and social activities fill your calendar but work also takes your time. Partners are in your holiday spotlight; sharing time and attention.
CANCER: The work place wants a new makeover; let go of the old and create what will work now. Fun and romance is on your mind this month, too. The holiday full moon puts you in the spotlight! Your warm caring concern for others highlights the festivities.
AQUARIUS: A new focus on friends and social obligations begins now. You are favored by superiors and finances look good. The holiday spotlight falls on you helping others in a charitable fashion and at the same time recognizing your own personal needs.
LEO: You are all for fun and maybe a new romance this month! Home is where your heart is and family members are favored. The holiday full moon has you in a reflective mood wanting some quiet time to go within. Travel safe and enjoy time with loved ones.
The Winter Solstice occurs on the 21st as the Sun enters Capricorn, bringing the first day of winter. The winter is a time for quiet contemplation and going within. What was your experience this year and what will you let go of with its ending? The nights are at their longest and darkest this time of year; just right for stargazing and presenting the Full Cold Moon in Cancer which comes to its peak on Christmas Eve night. You can expect emotions to run high as the lunar cycle peaks with holiday festivities underway. Be more understanding and easy going with everyone you meet, keeping expectations to a minimum and appreciating each and every moment. The celebrating doesn’t stop until the end of the year, and just in time to kick off the party social planet Venus moves into outgoing Sagittarius on the 30th to amp up the fun! New Year’s Eve promises to be fun for all, no matter what your plans! The cosmos is sending you off to 2016 with renewed hope and big plans to make your dreams come true!
PISCES: New career trends and obligations are starting. It is an enjoyable time to travel alone or with someone, but watch spending. The holiday full moon shines on creative time, love, romance and just having fun no matter where you are or who you are with!
VIRGO: A new home project or turn of events in the family is likely now. It is easy to talk to others and you have their support. The holiday brings a peak in social activities and invitations! Friends fill any spare time with celebrations and creative suggestions!
ARIES: You will be on the go spreading holiday cheer! Finances look good and the workplace mood is easy going. The full moon holiday focus shines in your home life and onto family time; bringing enjoyable gatherings and memorable moments ‘til year’s end.
LIBRA: You are on the go for both fun and obligations this month with plenty of energy to spare! Income gets a boost; but watch spending later on. Your holiday spotlight is on career and position as the year comes to a close; a lucky time to plan for the New Year.
TAURUS: A new financial plan will work out well. Letting go of old ways will be easier. Partners are cooperative and easy going. The full moon spotlight is on what you say and how you say it. Connect to siblings; friendly neighbors and social gatherings.
SCORPIO: You are popular with others now and socially in demand! A new look into values and income potential brings clarity to plans. The holiday full moon lights up your desire to learn and travel. You are energized and eager to start fresh in the New Year!
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Gulfport Walking Club Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Boulevard, Gulfport Gulfport & Pinellas County parks. John Lapham 727.893.1079 Mad Dogs Swim NEW Weds. Night swims through summer 6 pm. SHARP Hurley Park Shelter at Pass-A-Grille Beach 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach 33706 www.stpetemaddogs.org 727.582.1910. Military Officers Association of St. Petersburg 3rd Friday month, Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater Social hour - 11am. / Lunch & short program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invited Reservations 727.360.2936. December 18 – Meeting Military Officers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868. December 18 – Meeting January 15 – Meeting Military Order of World Wars (Clearwater Chapter) 1st Tuesday Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social:11:30 am. lunch & program. Military Officers retired, active duty, former officers, spouses,widows LTC George Smith 727.786.5578 National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727.510.9472 www.narfe.org/chapter259 National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Ch. # 1140 - 4th Wed. monthly. Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140 Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board (Jan – April ) Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10am-12 Pass-A-Grille Park, 9 & 10th Ave. Member $10/yr, Open to Public Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, 12pm, Guests welcome. The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway. Bill England, 727.347.0386 Rutgers Club Tampa Bay 1st Thursday monthly – 11:45 am, Hibachi Grill, 7610 49th St. N, Park Plaza, Pinellas Park 727.344.1944
St. Pete Road Runners Mbr: Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, non-competitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings with guest speakers,coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events. www.sprr.org St. Petersburg Republican 2nd Wed., 7pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave., N St. Petersburg. Monthly speaker & Q & A session. All invited. No charge. Call Gail Hebert, 727.526.2492 or Gus Pries priesgus@verizon.net St. Petersburg Shuffle Board Fridays – 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., FREE. 7 – 11pm. A hip twist on an old game. 727.822.2083 www.stpeteshuffle.com Swiss Club 11:45 am, 2nd Saturday monthly, The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island, 727.344.1944' The Clearwater St. Pete Ski Club NEW 2nd Tuesday, Mikes Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49 St., Clearwater Pinellas County’s Only Ski Club www.snowsharks.org The Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday (No meeting Dec) Local affiliate of the international group, Society of Decorative Painters. www.hpdafl.com or email www.hpdaprez@verizon.net TOASTMASTERS Downtown St. Pete focuses on improving communication & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, FREE 244 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321-872-8295, www.DowntownSt.Pete Toastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wed’s, 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. 727.537.9098 info@gulfporttoastmasters.com www.gulfporttoastmasters.com St. Petersburg Club #2284 Public speaking organization help! Tuesdays, 6:15 – 8:30 pm Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall 1801 62nd Ave N. St. Petersburg 2284.www.toastmastersclubs.org
THRIFT SHOPS Attic Shoppe 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.360.5647 www.stalbanstpetebeach.org Run by St. Albans Church on Corey Ave. One of longest running thrift shoppes. Pass-A-Grille Beach Comm. Church Thrift Shop 107 16th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 9 am - noon Tue, Wed & Thur • Sat 9 am – 1 pm (727) 360-5508 Closed Summers, Reopens in Sept. Treasures by the Sea Church by the Sea, 495 137th Ave., Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 Tues., Thurs., & Sat 10 am – 2 pm.
WOMEN'S NETWORKING Business & Professional Women’s Club 1st & 3rd Thurs, 11:30 am, 400 Beach Dr, St. Petersburg 727.471.8248 www.BPWStPetePinellas.org Women in Tourism Educate, encourage, network 3rd Friday, various locations throughout Tampa Bay www.tampabaywomenintourism.com
DOWNTOWNS Gulfport www.mygulfport.us Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Beach Blvd. @ Tuesday 9 am – 3 pm FreshMarket@GulfportMA.com Free Clothing Swap (2nd Tuesday @ month) 9 am - 1 pm, Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk Fine Arts with live art demonstrations, vendors and entertainment. 6pm. Beach Blvd. www.visitgulfport.com SoTangerine Saturday Market Tangerine Greenway, Gulfport 8 am – 2 pm www.so49.org Gulfport’s Third Saturday Art Walk Vendors, entertainment & roving st. performers. Begins 6pm. Beach Blvd. December 4 – First Friday Artwalk 12 – Holiday Hoopla 12 – Holiday Boat Parade 19 – Third Saturday Artwalk 31 – New Year's Gala January 1 – First Friday Artwalk 2 – Prostate Cancer Run 9 – Beach Cleanup 16 – MLK Service 16 – Third Saturday Artwalk 30 – PAVA 2 Cool Art Show 30 – Rat Pack Returns
St. Pete Beach www.spbrec.com December 4 – Boat Parade and Winter Festival 12 – Sunset Celebration 13 – Hometown Christmas Parade St. Petersburg FRIDAYS St. Pete Shuffle Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts 7 to 11 pm www.stpeteshuffle.com SUNDAYS Gospel Brunch The Manhattan Casino www.manhattancasino.com 1st FRIDAYS Get Downtown Music Series, Street block party featuring live music / dancing food & drink vendors! 5:30 - 10pm 727.393.3597 Central Ave between 2nd/3rd St. www.firstfridaystpete.com 4th FRIDAYS Grand Central PM Stroll Shops, night spots & businesses open late, specials entertainment, Grand Central District, 1st Ave N to 1st Ave S & 19th St to 31st St. 5 - 9pm, 727.328.7086
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TOURS St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours Central Ave. & 2nd St, St. Petersburg (Oct. - Apr.) 727.824.7802 www.stpetepreservation.org National Register listed downtown Free for members. $5 suggested donation Non-Members December 5 – Downtown 12 – Waterfront 19 – Historic Neighborhood 26 – Westward Ho January 2 – Downtown 9 – Waterfront 16 – Historic Neighborhoods DECEMBER 2015
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Friday, December 4 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. Get a sneak peek at the Geckofest entertainers. www.visitgulfport.com Friday, December 4 – Beers on the Pier 6 – 10pm. $35 adv., $45 day St. Petersburg Museum of History, 355 2nd Ave., N., St. Petersburg. Over 25 craft breweries featured within the historic displays of the museum. www.spmoh.org Saturday, December 5 – Ride and Run with the Stars Registration 7 am, start 8 am. $35 includes long sleeve shirt, food and giveaways. Fort DeSoto Park, Tierre Verde. 25 K bike run, 5 K certified run. Proceeds benefit the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project, which helps crime victims, children and families. www.rideandrunwith thestars.com Saturday, December 5 – Orchid Sale 9 am – noon. 12350 Ridge Rd., Largo. Orchid Society members share their prized plants and knowledge. www.fwcos.org Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 – Corey Avenue Craft Fest 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach. Annual street festival featuring quality crafts, live entertainment, food & beverages. www.artfestival.com Saturday, December 5 – Auditions for Shakespeare in the Park 11 am – 1 pm. USF St. Pete Campus, Harbor Hall, 1000 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg. Production dates February 25 – 28 and
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March 3 - 6, outdoors. stpeteshakesfest@gmail.com to reserve audition time. Saturday, December 5 through Thursday, December 24 – Peter and the Starcatcher Various dates and times, $21+. freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Tony Award-winning production of the swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan as a young boy voyages into Neverland. www.freefalltheatre.com Tuesday, December 8 – Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Doors open 6 pm, music 7 pm. $10. Silas Dent Steakhouse, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, Enjoy the music of Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps. Food and beverages available for sale. Brought to you by Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. www.sdjs.org Thursday, December 10 through Monday, Dec. 14 – St. Pete Restaurant Week Various locations and times. $30 Grand Prix meals available at over 25 local restaurants throughout St. Petersburg. www.stpeterestaurant week.com Saturday, December 12 – Second Saturday Artwalk 5 – 8:30 pm. Free. Over 40 galleries throughout the city of St. Petersburg. Hop the Free Art Trolley and explore. Many opening receptions, demonstrations and unique creativity. www.artsstpete.org Monday, December 14 – NARFE Holiday Luncheon 1 pm. Cost of Lunch. Golden Corral, 8928 US-19, Port Richey. Holiday gathering for the NARFE Chapters #583 and #1588. Spouses and guests are welcome. Please bring an unwrapped toy ($5 value or greater) or check to help support Toys for Tots. 727.457.9997.
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MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market Year Round! 9 am – 3 pm Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave S., Gulfport Live music. www.visitgulfport.com FreshMarket@gulfportma.com Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap, Art Village Courtyard WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market 9 am – 2 pm, rain or shine. Madeira Way between Gulf Blvd. & Tom Stuart Cswy, www.TheBeachMarkets.com 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY Edge District Farmer’s Market 4 to 8 pm Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave N., St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/EDGE FarmersMarket FRIDAYS Founders Corner Fresh Market 431 Southwest Blvd. N- 4 – 8 pm www.facebook.com/Friday marketfounderscorner Treasure Island Friday Market Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 9 am – 2 pm, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,TI FREE parking, live music, 727.360.4121 RESUME DEC. SATURDAYS Saturday Morning Market 9 – 2 pm / (Oct 1 – May 26) Al Lang Stadium parking lot & 1st Ave S & 1st St, St. Petersburg (June thru Sept.) at Williams Park, 1st Ave. N & 2nd St., St. Pete. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com 727.455.4921 So. Tangerine Saturday Market NEW 9 am – 2 pm Tangerine Greenway & 49th St., Gulfport www.sotangerine.com 727.439.0164 SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market Corey Area Business Assoc. 10 am – 2 pm / October thru May Live music .Shops open, Dining, Free parking, 74th Ave St. Pete Bch 727.498.8778 www.coreyave.com
Deuces Live Sunday Market 22nd St. S & 9th Ave. S, St Petersburg, 1 – 5 pm. www.deuceslive.org Indian Rocks Beach Sunday Market 9 am -1 pm / October thru April Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores www.thebeachmarkets.com Suntan’s Sunday Market 9 am – 3 pm / Yearly, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Organic Produce available weekly. The Open Air Market with its wide variety of vendors and live music is open to the public. 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org WEEKEND MARKETS Paradise Bazaar Year Round! Friday’s & Sunday’s 9am-4pm, next to Paradise Grille Pass-A-Grille, 9th Av./Gulf Way, ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm, Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Avenue & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net OTHER MARKETS 1st Friday Flea Market 9 am – noon – Gulfport Multipurpose Sr Ctr 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport 1st Saturday Grand Central Flea 9 am – 4 pm. Antiques, Collectibles 2500 Block of Central Ave. St. Pete 1st Saturday St. Pete Indie Market Noon – 5 pm, 600 Block of Central Ave, St. Petersburg www.stpeteindiemarket.com /index.html
VOLUNTEER Daystar Life Center Offering monthly information sessions services & volunteering Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Daystar Life Ctr. 226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg. 727.498.8794 or kitty.rawson@daystarlife.com State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program Sixth Judicial Circuit court of FL, 14250 49th St. N., Suite 4000, Clearwater, 727.464.6528.
St. Petersburg Free Clinic New volunteer orientation is 2nd Tues. monthly - 10 am & 3rd Tues. monthly - 3:30 pm. angel.schumaker@stpetersburg freeclinic.org 863 3rd Ave. No., St Petersburg. 821-1200 X 114.
YOGA / SPIRITUAL Drum Circle 4th Friday on Gulfport Beach West side near the Rec. Center. Winter 7 pm / Summer 7:30 pm. Empowering & healing. Dena Lebowitz. 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com Gulfport Yoga NEW 2914 1/2 Beach Boulevard S. Gulfport 727.481.7309 www.gulfportyoga.com Hoop Dancing Yoga Village - Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg Contact: Abby 813.777.7720 www.hoolamonsters.com . Story telling dance with 1 to 30 hoops Inspire Yoga at the Dali Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., practice vinyasa/ashtanga poses. www.thedali.org 727.823.3767 Madeira Beach Recreation Center 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach 727.392.0665 www.madeirabeachfun.com Yoga Essentials, Vinyasa, Flow, Tai Chi, Hoola Dance Meditation in the Gardens NEW Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, Wednesdays, 12:30 pm. 727. 551.3102 www.stpete.org/sunken Nava Yoga Studio NEW 5901 Sun Blvd. W, Suite 120, St. Petersburg 727.592.1999 www.navayogastudio.com
Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Daily Yoga with Yoga Village classes Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Monday Meditation The Longhouse 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.info All levels of skill and techniques Tree of Life Yoga NEW 6800 Gulf Blvd., South Pasadena Shopping Ctr., 727.514.3057, www.treeoflifeyoga.org Four studios, Addiction Recovery, Prenatal, Cancer Survivor Yoga Yoga - Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Yoga Style: Kripalu, Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com Yoga for a Cause! Get healthy and support Florida West Ballet, a Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company! Yoga Around Town is offering yoga classes at Florida West Ballet's studio: 616 4th Street N., St. Petersburg Bring your mat, towel & $10 donation per session. floridawestballet@tampabay.rr.com or PN ann@yogaaroundtown.net
Perfect Circle Yoga & Fitness 595 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727.504.2327 www.perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, Boot Camp, Pilates, Personal Training,
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guests are welcome. Please bring an unwrapped toy ($5 value or greater) or check to help support Toys for Tots. 727.457.9997. Tuesday, December 15 – Helios Jazz Orchestra & Chuck Wansley 7:30 pm. $15. The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Special concert of swinging big band music at Side Door! www.mypalladium.org Friday, December 18 – Tampa Bay Lightning Watch Party Puck drops 7 pm. $10 parking. Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Thunderbug, Lightning Girls, prizes and big screen on the beach. www.tradewindsresort.com Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm. Free. ARTpool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Etsy, ecclectric, creative craft market of local artists. www.artpoolrules.com Friday, December 26 – St. Petersburg Bowl 11 am. TBD. Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. New conference affiliations for St. Petersburg Bowl, the American Athletic Conference will face Conference USA (C-USA). www.stpetersburgbowl.com
JANUARY EVENTS Wednesday, January 6 through Sunday January 10 – Ringling Bros. “Legends” Various times. $16+. Amalie Arena, Channelside Dr., Tampa. The Circus is a Timeless favorite. All access pre-show one hour prior. www.ringling.com Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 – 22nd Annual Corey Avenue Craft Festival 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Two day juried show of finest crafts throughout the country. www.artfestival.com
Tuesday, January 12 and Wednesday, December 13 – Shen Yun 7:30 pm. $62.50+. The Mahaffey Theatre, 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg. Breath taking visuals portraying the “Land of Divine”. www.shenyun.com
Sunday, January 17 – Nuovo Bridal Bride's Expo 12 – 4 pm. $5 pre-sale, $10 door. Tampa Downtown Hilton. Dresses, cakes, entertainment and other services for the bride-to-be. Win prizes. www.nuovobride.com PN
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Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos encourages the Tampa Bay community to help “Keep Families Close” for Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay’s annual holiday campaign. Ronald McDonald House asks the Tampa Bay community to join them in helping families in crisis by contributing throughout the holiday season. This fundraiser underwrites the $80 per night cost for families to stay within walking distance of their hospitalized children. 2,000 families each year find shelter, comfort and care at the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive treatment in our bay area hospitals.
Tuesday, January 12 – Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Concert Doors open 6 pm, music at 7. $10. Silas Dent's Steakhouse, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy the music of the Dixie Chaps. Food and beverage for sale. www.sdjs.org
Saturday, January 16 – Sunshine Music Festival 11 am. $49.95+. Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. Complete line up of bands throughout the day. www.sunshinemusic festival.com
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Kristy Chase Tozer (above) is a former board member and enthusiastic supporter of Ronald McDonald House. Two years ago, her daughter was critically ill and the Tozer family required the resources of Ronald McDonald House to help them through a very difficult time. She still tears up when she tells the story of how her daughter Kaiea almost died, and what a tremendous help it was to have RMH available to her. Her story is a good example of what RMH families go through, each and every day of the year. Over the years, we have heard many stories about families who have stayed at the Ronald McDonald House and what a gift that refuge was for them during difficult times. Now we have joined their ranks and are grateful that we knew where to turn in our time of need. We hope the community will rally around our families, and support Keeping Families Close this holiday season at the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay. Please visit www.rmhctampabay.org for more information or to make a donation. PN
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