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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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COVER FEATURE Tidbits..................8,9,11,13,15 32 The Undertow Beach Bar Celebrates its 25th Anniversary by D.B. Thomas

Publisher’s Letter...............10

26 FEATURE STORY

ArtNews.........................36-37

Real Estate ......................... 23 Property Law............................24 Libraries..............................38

The Arts Mean Business by Steve Traiman

Meet Victoria Jones - New Principal at Jones & Hitt, P.A.

18 The Zamora’s Castile adds outdoor elegance to SPB dining Eat & Meet by Joyce LaFray

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

Arts & Leisure...............41-53

MADEIRA BEACH

Classified Ads................54-55 Playing Around..................56 Astrology.............................58 Final Word ..........................60

Barefoot Beach Resort Madeira Beach Recreation Center City Hall Screwy Louie Library Post Office

GULFPORT Chamber Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino

Habana Café Library/City Hall Art Village

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons

Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC

TIERRA VERDE COVER

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Recreation...........................38

22 SPB Produce & Deli - Eat Healthier and Save by Peter Roos 39 St. Petersburg College Piano Series Rebecca Penneys performs Jan 8th

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

Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Old Fashioned Ice Cream Chamber Kiosk Friendly Fisherman

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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

DESIGN: Renee Roos ARTIST: Lori Bellinger PHOTOGRAPHER: Tropical Focus

40 Nan Colton performs as the wife of Thomas Edison at Museum of Fine Arts

Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Island Grille

ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s T. V. Hardware

SOUTH PASADENA Palms of Pasadena Hospital Spiro’s Deli Publix Winn Dixie Fountains Towers

ST. PETERSBURG Sundial Shoppes Locale Market Chihuly Ricky P’s Florida CraftArt

Florida Jean Co Vinoy Hotel Holocaust Museum Morean Art Center Jim Duprey Salon

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Grand Central Stained Glass

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Jackie just opened her new Tapz & Tapaz concept restaurant on St. Pete Beach’s Corey Avenue. Located where the Shell Store sat for 50 years, the concept combines craft beer and small plates with popular pricing. (Nothing over $7)

TradeWinds Island Resorts Launches Major Employment Campaign - The Island Grand and Guy Harvey Outpost are looking to fill more than 100 full and part-time positions at the popular beachfront resorts, including housekeepers, cooks, reservations agents, security, activities counselors, stewards, beach attendants & more. The resorts are investing more than $2.4 million into current and new employees for 2016, with the goal of having all non-gratuity based positions starting at $10 /hour, making TradeWinds one of the highest paying employers on Pinellas beaches. For more info see www. ILoveMyJobBecause.com The CRA (Community Redevelopment Area) plan contemplated by the city’s newly adopted comprehensive plan since 2005, was unannimously approved by city leaders, a major step in providing a 30-year sharing of tax revenues from redevelopment in the city’s core and major resort districts. When properties redevelop and their taxes increase due to incremental improvements, the city retains a share for infrastructure improvements. The plan envisions using CRA funds in the future for undergrounding utilities, streetscape and Event photos on this page - Photos by Tropical Focus 1. Gulfport Merchants Association officials present a check for $2,375 for the Sonia Plotnick Health Fund. 2. City of Gulfport officials and residents dedicated The Gulfport Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Suite 1. The Center houses the offices of the Chamber of Commerce & Gulfport Merchants Association, offers information and resources to visitors, businesses and residents, and sells Gulfport themed merchandise. 3. Mayor Rick Kriseman and Chris Schneidecker of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon to open the St. Petersburg Store which is to St. Pete what the Gulfport Welcome Center is to Gulfport. 4. The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce cut a ribbon to open Harris Fine Jewelry in Indian Shores. Brad and Kelly Harris, Brad’s father Carl and wife Wanedda; Brad is the VP and GIA Graduate and Wanedda is the owner. Also pictured are James Lawrence, Mayor of Indian Shores, Vice Mayer Patrick Soranno, Council Member Diantha Schear, and husband Larry Schear who is Fire Commisioner.

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mobility improvementsin the CRA district, including public parking, signage, gateway features, park and open space improvements and more. TIERRA VERDE Interested in trying Yoga? Nava Yoga Studio and the Tierra Verde Business Partnership have teamed up to offer a Free Yoga Class in the Tierra Verde Park on Sat. Jan. 23, 2016 from 9am-10am. All levels of students are welcome - even if it is your first time! Bring the whole family! Yoga combines physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation, which may help to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall mental and physical health. Enjoy the beautiful weather and experience how yoga can help you! Bring your yoga mat if you have one; if not, some will be available to borrow. For more see navayoga studio.com, email info@navayogastudio.com or call 727-592-1999. GULFPORT Make a resolution to become the confident, relaxed leader that you have always dreamed of being. Gulfport Toastmasters will help you every step of the way. Meet with them in the Gulfport Public Library Community Room from 6:15 7:30pm each Wednesday evening. Visitors are welcome. More at gulfporttoastmasters.com La Cote Basque Winehouse offers dinner theatre on the third Thursday each month. Call 727-321-6888 for info and reservations.

MADEIRA BEACH Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge Sponsors Corner Stone Laying. The dedication ceremony is the symbolic laying of the Cornerstone, that which supports the entire structure. The officers conducting the ceremony, usually officers of the Grand Lodge of the State of Florida, travel from all over the state to conduct the ceremony of symbolically squaring, leveling and plumbing the Cornerstone, assuring that it is set correctly and that “the Craftsmen have done their duty.” The Grand Master then asks for the Blessings of Deity, upon this new edifice after which he asks that the Corn be scattered as a symbol of plenty; the Wine be poured as a symbol of refreshment; and Oil be poured as an emblem of peace and joy. Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291 meets each Thursday evening at 7:30 pm from September through June. All local Masons, as well as visiting Masons are invited attend the Lodge meetings. Further information can be found on the Lodge website, www.gulfbeachlodge.org or by emailing the Secretary, Howard Knapp, at Secretary@gulfbeachlodge.org ST. PETERSBURG Chill Lounge Night was rescheduled to February 20. We had a full-page story on page 8 in November’s Paradise NEWS about the 8th Annual Bert Smith sponsored spectacle that had to be rescheduled due to serious weather that had been predicted for Nov. 21st. You can imagine the complications for event founder and promoter Rainer Scheer. We are praying for a perfect night to help Rainer, who also had ParadiseNewsFL.com | JANUARY 2016

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Paradise NEWS

Volumne 22 Number 1 • January 2016

Some of you have been reading Paradise NEWS for two decades but may know little about the couple who work eagerly to bring you a fresh new edition ten times each year. Coincidentally it has a fair amount to do with New Year’s. Renee LaFountain’s nurturing grandfather, Edwin Hanawacker was an engineer at the original Tampa Electric plant. The German-born oyster-fancier had a reputation for his love of life. Renee recalls walking with him the last day of December, 1951, when she was less than 2½, to the local market, where Ed bought her a package of lollipops and told her to remember his love for her would last her lifetime. That night he attended the Greater Tampa Showman’s Association Jubilee at the nearby Fort Homer Hesterly Armory on North Howard Avenue to see Freddie Schaffer and his all-girl band entertain the crowd of 3,000 revelers. When a taxi brought him home shortly after midnight, his wife and daughter, Renee’s nurturing Mom, discovered Ed had experienced a heart attack on the short drive home. Meanwhile Peter’s parents, Nadja and Walter Roos had spent that evening at a hospital on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in Brockville, Ontario awaiting the arrival of their 2nd child. When he finally vacated his watery womb, it was 6:15 AM on New Years Day, 1952. A strong belief in reincarnation or Karma might help explain the strange turn of events that would culminate in these two meeting one another in Dr. Freeman’s government class at the Clearwater campus of St. Petersburg Junior College some 19 years later. Pete chose to pretend he was 5 years older when the couple celebrated together as Renee performed an acrobatic dance routine to big band music at St. Petersburg Coliseum, New Year’s Eve 1971.

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PUBLISHERS & EDITORS Peter Roos & Renee Roos ART DIRECTOR Renee Roos __________________________________________

FEATURE WRITERS Steve Traiman Joyce LaFray Nanette Wiser CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jim Beggins Tom Brodersen Esq. Sarah Lyons Sarah Meitz D.B. Thomas Nanette Leigh Hoffman DIRECTORS Kaeley Dawson - Social Media Vickie Kolb - Events, Arts & Leisure Lorrie Bellinger - Graphic Designer Carrie Hill - Proofreader __________________________________________

PHOTOGRAPHY Bob Schlesinger - www.TropicalFocus.com __________________________________________

DISTRIBUTION Bobby Smith - 727.363.6888 __________________________________________

COMMUNITY MARKETING ACTIVIST Liza Marie Miller __________________________________________

He had to ‘fess up’ 4 months later, before he proposed marriage to the beautiful ‘older’ woman who had stolen his heart. When he asked if it would make a difference if he was really just 19 instead of 24, Renee thought for a moment and replied, “it’s only numbers”. They married the following August, while both were still in college, working full time jobs, he in grocery stores and she teaching dancing in Tampa dance studios. Their son, Jordan was born in the middle of July, 1972 before Pete had even graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from USF, and six months before his 21st birthday. Upon graduation Pete worked as a consultant with several large CPA firms, including Arthur Anderson, Alexander Grant and Company and Laventhol and Horwath before the pair impulsively jumped at an opportunity to enter the field of magazine publishing. The couple’s second child in a manner of speaking is the publication you are now reading. Their only grandchild is a cute 4-footed hairy canine creature named ‘Alberto Weinstein’, Albert for short who annoys the couples’ two cats, Sammy and Princess, whenever he visits the beach. Ironically it was their only child who led them to the barrier islands of south Pinellas. “We put Jordan in Admiral Farragut as a boarding student for his first year of high school while we were still living in Brandon, on the other side of Tampa. He loved the school but did not like living there, so we decided to move to the area so he could be a day student,” says Renee. The rest is history. Having completed 20 years of publishing Paradise NEWS here on the barrier islands, the publishers are together and still very much in love with each other and the beach communities they call their home. “Twenty years ago we set a goal to make each issue better than the one before, and we have worked hard to keep the trend going. This issue we are going “full color”, abandoning the 16 black and white pages that have been traditional and adding 16 more in full color instead.” We are also welcoming a new marketing member to our staff, Liza Marie Miller, who we are confident will help us continue the trend.” As always, we wish you a very happy and fulfilling new year and thank you for reading and for continuing to tell our advertisers that you saw their ads in Paradise NEWS.

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MORE TIDBITS to reschedule an event in Ft. Lauderdale this season, recover from the losses and the trauma. Feb. 20 should be an incredibly memorable night in Straub Park on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. With local favorites The Black Honkeys Cirque du Chill performers and more. Purchase tickets from $25 $120 for VIP, and Ultimate VIP packages for up to $990, Call 1-888-695-0888. Tell them you read about them in Paradise NEWS. The Mill was awarded the Robert W. Tolf Award for Best New Restaurant by Florida Trend magazine. The restaurant, which opened at 200 Central Avenue on the ground floor of Priatek Plaza downtown in July, features New Southern cuisine. "Very honored to be awarded this," said Mill co-owner and Executive Chef Ted Dorsey. "It speaks a lot to what we've done and what we've accomplished in a short amount of time.” Editor’s Note - Dorsey was the executive chef at the Zamora’s Castile when it opened, accounting for early rave reviews. “Tasty but a surprisingly tiny portion” thought Pass-aGrillians Tim & Trish Kelley of their first sampling of an appetizer at The Mill, the Blue Crab Croquettes $14. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on November 20, 2015 for the new Johns Hopkins All Children's Research and Education Building. The $85 million, 225,000 SF research facility will house research labs, academic and research offices,

a simulation lab and a 250-seat auditorium. Located southeast of All Children's Hospital at 5th Street and 6th Avenue South, the new building highlights the area's status as St. Petersburg's Innovation District. Construction will begin in 2016, bringing an estimated 300 construction jobs. When completed in 2018, the facility will house approximately 200 faculty, educators, researchers, physicians, nurses and support staff. Overall, an estimated 30 new highly skilled jobs will be added to the city by this project. FOCUS St. Petersburg is accepting applications for 2016 Program: January 20, 22, & 23 FOCUS St. Pete is a program of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association for professionals who are eager to establish civic relationships and learn more about the inner workings of the community with a minimum expenditure of time. The program is limited to 35 participants and is open to professionals from both the private and public sectors who generally occupy key positions and are new to the area or have accepted new or expanded responsibilities. Register through the St. Petersburg Chamber. stpetersburgflcoc.wliinc34.com A study by Global Aquaponic Foods, Inc. (GAF) found that a fish farm would be feasible at the decommissioned waste water treatment plant next to Albert Whitted Airport. The farm could potentially raise red drum,

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Jackie’s Bistro & Jazz Club expanded this summer, adding an adjacent Martuni Lounge. Brunch at Jackie’s is all the craze with an all you can eat gourmet buffet from 9-2 and bottomless Mimosas from 11-2, all for $19. Tapz and Tapaz just opened on New Year’s eve where the Shell store was for 50 years. This new concept combines craft brews with small plates, all under $7 in a hip design with unique decor, originally designed lights and furnishings. Chill has relocated onto the Corey Ave. district and their menu has even more creative dishes! Mmmmm! The old German Bakery location at 595 Corey Ave. is one of the newer Italian restaurants, A Slice of New York, offering indoor dining, takeout and delivery from 11am until 4 am, 7 days a week. Craig Munroe, owner of Slice of New York is busy retrofitting the old Chill loction into a ‘Cajun Bar-b-que’. The Corey Market is on Sundays from 10 am - 2 pm unless pre-empted by a weekend Art Festival like Jan. 9-10 and the first weekends of April, June & December. The new owners at Beach Memorial Chapel, Dignity Memorial are holding free luncheon seminars to introduce planning for Celebrations of Life and freezing the high cost of saying goodbye. Corey Corners is now a property law office, Anderson & Broderson, P.A. Coastal Properties has opened a new realty office next door to Annabels. Two title companies are officed on Corey too. Fidelity National Title is now open where Chicago Title used to be at 595 Corey Ave. Paramount Title is also open next to Keller Williams Realty, across from the post office. Cheryl West, proprietor of Paradise Gifts has opened another store across the street. Paradise Lights houses her expanded line of decor and furnishings.

Corey is totally pet friendly too! Welcome Brook Bickford, new owner at Gone to the Dogs Boutique & Grooming, LLC, 310 Corey Ave., where you can have your pet groomed any day of the week. Also, meet Tiffany Rimar, the new hollistic vet in town, an amazing doctor for your special friend. See the July issue for a feature story about Dr. Rimar, visit www.myzenvet.com or call 727-360-5700.

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Global Aquaponic Foods, Inc. fish farm Diagram illustrates how the current infrastructure could be used on the site. (Note, areas marked with an 'X' would not be used in fish farm): (1) Reward well, (2) Hatchery, (3) Grow-out tanks, (4) Bio-filters, (5) Waste filters & (6) Purge tanks.

sea bass, sheepshead, tilapia, and oysters, among other species. Next, GAF will conduct a more detailed analysis to pursue the opportunity. The M/V Pearl Mist, a 325-foot cruise passenger vessel, is staying at Port of St. Petersburg until late January. Owned by Pearl Seas Cruise, she can accommodate approximately 210 passengers and will be operating out of South Florida

for cruises to Cuba starting in March 2016. The cruise owners indicated that if Cuba opens up, they would consider St. Petersburg as a port for future cruises. Park Once shuttle service begins - In November, the city launched a 6-month pilot project to support its new mobility program, Park Once, in downtown. The project provides for a free shuttle service for those visiting downtown St. Petersburg on weekend evenings.

Service is operational between 5 pm & midnight on Fridays & Saturdays, with stops conveniently located at the Sundial, 117 2nd St. N., or South Core, 101 First Ave. South, garages with additional stops located along the Waterfront, Beach Drive and Central Arts District. The high-frequency shuttles run a continuous 7 to 10 minute route to encourage visitors to spend less time on parking and more time enjoying all of the wonderful things to do downtown. PSTA receives $500,000 grant to complete design of the Central Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project in St. Petersburg. The grant will help pay for final design of the route connecting downtown and the beaches. The route is intended to complement the existing Central Avenue Trolley and other local routes by supplying limited, expedited stops along First Avenues North & South from downtown St. Petersburg to the beaches 7 days a week. The route will cover 10 - 14 miles with 12 to

16 stops in each direction, and 5 - 7 buses serving passengers every 15 minutes along the route. With a total estimated price tag of $16.5M derived from a combination of local, State and Federal sources, service is expected to begin in 2020.

Pending approval from City Council, the city looks to launch the first phase of Bike Share with approximately 300 bicycles at 30 stations in the greater downtown area with an emphasis on connecting commercial corridors such as Central Avenue, 4th Street North and 22nd Street South. Photo by Coast Bike Share

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MORE TIDBITS PINELLAS COUNTY VSPC expanding national marketing reach in 2016. Visit St. Pete/Clearwater will launch a national marketing campaign in 2016. Rather than the occasional advertisements in national publications, the campaign will be sustained for several months throughout the United States through Pandora, NPR and AT&T cable systems to make the area more recognizable to a national audience. Additionally, VSPC will add Boston to their annual winter marketing campaign, which has covered New York City and Chicago. Tourism is the #1 employer in Pinellas County. In 2014, the county welcomed 5.8 million overnight visitors generating $35 million in bed tax. The overall spending impact of visitors was nearly $8.5 billion. Volunteers needed for annual homeless count The Pinellas County Homeless Leadership Board needs help from the community to conduct a one-day count and survey of homeless individuals and families in the local community. The count is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 28. Those who are interested in volunteering for the count can visit www.pinellashomeless.org and look for 2016 Point in Time Count registration or call (727) 582-7922. There will be a mandatory training session for all participants held on various dates in January. The survey helps identify gaps in services and helps countywide efforts toward ending homelessness. Last year’s one-day count identified 3,387 homeless individuals who met the study criteria set out by HUD, though the county’s total

homeless population is estimated to be almost twice that number.

of the organizing committee, Mitchell Shenkman hopes for a good turnout.

Treasure Islettes gave money this year to a non-profit group, Be A Santa to A Senior; national charity that makes the season happier for and helps provide much-needed items to homebound, financially challenged, lonely seniors in Pinellas county. Additionally, 24 residents at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch and Villas were given gift certificates to make their Christmas brighter. Treasure Islettes have supported their community and other charitable organizations since their inception in 1955. Fundraising projects include weekly Thursday night Bingo. Please join the Islettes SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY Thursday evenings for games. Early bird games begin at 6:45 pm and regular TREASURE ISLAND games at 7:45 pm. They have a great snack bar, free coffee A city Visioning meeting and cash prizes – so come and will be held on January 30th spend an evening with the at the Treasure Island Islettes and support your Community Center. community. The games are These sessions are held every held at the Treasure Island five years to see if residents are Community Center located willing to share their vision for behind Walgreens. For info the future of Treasure Island. about the Bingo games contact, A pervasive anti-redevelopMarian Cox at 727-512-9102. ment mentality has kept The Treasure Islettes meet Treasure Island fairly on the 4th Monday evening entrenched in the sixty’s. of each month from September The only time a majority to May at the Treasure Island of registered voters in Treasure Community Center. Island have turned out for an More information about election has been to ensure membership can be obtained that the 5 story building by calling Marian Alton height restriction does not get at 727-360-0164. changed without a majority of registered voters being in What to have some fun and favor of it. The last such meet new people? Keep the visioning session brought brain cells active or build your out the wish for downtown resume? The Treasure Island improvements and and Madeira Beach Chamber a beach trail. of Commerce supports local The beach trail has become businesses and charitable a reality, and some changes organizations in building were made in city zoning a dynamic local community allowing downtown to and thriving tourist Improve when investment industry. We need additional dollars surface. Chairperson

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 & Instagram. More information is available on the county website www.pinellascounty.org which features LiveChat for assistance.

volunteers for our welcome center, office, and special events. As a volunteer you play a key role as the first point of contact for many visitors in our welcome center. Duties include providing information to tourists & snowbirds, event management, computer skills, phone bank, & light administration. Come help keep Treasure Island and Madeira Beach a great place to work, live and play. Call Ellen or Pat 727.360.4121 weekdays. Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, Hours: 10 am – 4 pm Monday - Friday. t 245 107th Ave., Treasure Island, FL 33706. Call: 727.360.4121 IslandNeighborsChamber.org

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The Don CeSar is the only existing major resort that predates the firm. Most of the homes on the beaches were built in the following decade. The office was located in St. Petersburg Beach then and there were separate towns named Pass-a-Grille, Don CeSar and Belle Vista. After a close vote, consolidation incorporated all of the island as St. Petersburg Beach in 1957. Residents chose to shorten the name to ‘St. Pete Beach’ in 1994 presumably to distance the beach town from St. Petersburg, which had been nicknamed ‘wrinkle city’ by folks using Citizen’s Band (CB) radio before the advent of mobile phones. Gulf Beaches Elementary was a new school, built across the street from the Catholic Church. Both opened in 1951. F. Richard Hitt, began working with Ratcliffe in 1975 and took over the practice in 1980, when the firm became Ratcliffe & Hitt, Attorneys at Law, PA. While practice areas remain the same as ever, specializing in wills, trusts, estate and trust

administration, powers of attorney, living wills, health care directives, and other areas of estate planning, the need for such services continues to grow as more baby boomers approach retirement.

Change continues today as Victoria S.“Vickie” Jones takes over as Principal of Jones & Hitt, Attorneys at Law, PA, the new name of the former Ratcliffe & Hitt, the oldest law firm in continuous practice here. Practicing law for over seven years since earning her B.A. and J.D. degrees at Stetson University, she started with the firm in 2014. Heading the support staff for Jones & Hitt is Joe Withrow. With the firm since 2001, a graduate of St. Petersburg Junior College, Joe works in the firm’s legal services areas. F. Richard Hitt remains active in the firm. The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce will have an official ribbon cutting for the newly renamed firm on Thursday, January 14, 2016, 5pm at their offices, ½ block northeast of Bank of America in St. Pete Beach, at 433 76th Ave.

Managing Partner Victoria Jones is very active in the Tampa Bay community. She is an active member and Ambassador of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce and its Beaches Referral Team. She is a member of the St. Petersburg Bar including the Young Lawyers Division and Probate & Guardianship Section; SPCA Professional Advisory Council; Suncoast Hospice Professional Partners Council; Suncoast Estate Planning Council; Better Living for Seniors; and the Sunshine City Kiwanis (President 2011-2012). New Principal Victoria Jones is honored to continue the legacy of the firm, providing excellent legal services to their many loyal clients as they enter their 68th year, and looks forward to expanding the business and helping new clients with their estate planning needs. People’s circumstances and tax laws are constantly changing. If you have not appointed a health care surrogate, do not have a living will, or have not had your estate plan reviewed by a Florida attorney in the last five years, it would be prudent for you to make an appointment soon. A little planning could save your children or loved ones a lot of trouble and perhaps some serious money as well. For more information, contact Victoria Jones, Jones & Hitt, 433 – 76th Avenue, St. Pete Beach FL 33706 Phone: 727-367-1976, Email: vjones@jonesandhitt.com

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The Art of Eating at Castile on St. Pete Beach “…only wise men know the art of eating.” Brillat-Savarin.

by Joyce LaFray The beautiful city of St. Pete Beach is located just south of Treasure Island, about a 15- minute drive to the ever evolving City of St. Petersburg. Year-round sunshine, white pristine beaches, and proximity to an art-conscious community, make it a popular tourist destination. Lately, life is so good on this barrier island community that tourists love it so much they decide to stay. Not only is the selection of family style eateries getting better on the beaches, but upscale dining, often in a casual atmosphere, draws more tourists as well as locals to dine here Castille, a lovely restaurant across from the Gulf, has gathered a loyal following. Not only is ithe Hotel Zamora (in which it is located), the newest hotel erected on St. Pete Beach in 20 years, but it is elegant and distinctively beautiful , including ian incredibly picturesque 360 degree rooftop bar. 18

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The 36-room Hotel Zamora was launched in 2014 with the talented Tim Dorsey as its chef, but recently they hired a new executive chef, Louis Scaramuzzi. In a conversation after my first visit, Scaramuzzi told me he recently headed up the Baystar group made famous by seasoned owner Frank Chivas and the late Tom Pritchard, who together created several renowned restaurants on the beach and in Clearwater. Scaramuzzi's 25 years of culinary experience, including a strong influence by the much revered and legendary Auguste Escoffier, the father of traditional French cooking, sets the tone for dining at Castile. According to Scaramuzzi, he is a protégé of the late Charlie Trotter, the Chicago "wonder" chef of international acclaim. Having been a fan of Trotter's extraordinary creations and dined at his famous restaurant (and owning

Castille, since opening, made its mark on the first day by Chef Ted Dorsey who has since moved downtown to The Mill on Central Avenue. The restaurant is named after an historical region in Spain and has already gathered a loyal following. And rightfully so. To test out the new chef, I decided to invite several friends accustomed to fine to help me evaluate the menu. I discovered that though Executive Chef Louis Scaramuzzi is a diminutive guy, but there is nothing small about the extraordinary flavor and presentation of his cuisine. Castille is tastefully decorated and obviously influenced by the dazzling hills of Zamora, Spain, an area dedicated to the enjoyment of life and, of course, great cuisine. Placemats are now used instead of the original white tablecloths but they blend well wiith the casually elegant decor. Lovely wood tables, both inside and out, blend well with the casual ambience. Tapas-like appetizers are brilliantly executed, and I strongly suggest ordering several to share. Lightly dusty calamari is served with a sour orange saffron aioli and is perfectly fried. A "flght" of ceviche is as fresh as it gets, with fresh with tuna and shrimp and a well marinated conch. The dish includes jicama (a crispy root veggie) yuca and plantain chips. On our first visit, we request the "tapas" first, but main courses come out

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all of his five cookbooks), I immediately noticed a similarity to Trotter's attention to detail.

before we are finished. Nonetheless, since we are almost finished with our appetizers (which we gobbled up) we accept the main courses without mention of the early delivery. A "house cured"pork belly dish is beautifully presented, Charlie Trotter style, and though many will find this too fatty a dish (I mean, what do you expect when your order pork belly?), I feel it is perfect with its mango chutney and lovely au jus. On my first of two visits, rather than delivering main courses to those who order specific dishes, the waiter asks "who ordered what"? We each claim our order, but having been a waitress for a number of years I recognize the importance of serving the right dish to the customer, not a difficult task. At a casual restaurant one does not mind this kind of service, but at an upscale restaurant attention to detail is fundamental. This did not happen on my subsequent visit. The service was adequate, though not outstanding. The waiter noticed my notebook, declaring that he knew I was reviewing the restaurant. I thought this was odd that he would admit such a finding. Most waiters would not let on such an observation, but this waiter seemed to glory in his find. So much for trying to dine anonymously. Nonetheless, I love the new menu, my favorite being Duck Confit with a lovely white cassoulet. The waiter was not aware of the correct pronunciation, but it really didn't matter since we understood the history of this amazing dish. Seared colossal scallops are spanking fresh served over

Pictured top to bottom: ceviche, "house cured"pork belly and Duck Confit.

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a lovely creamy risotto. Another winner is the Paella which one of my guests declared to have plenty of "seafood in every bite." The finfish and shellfish are delish. Yet, I prefer this classic served in a sizzling paella pan and with rabbit, which is a necessary element I learned from the most famous paella maker in Spain who cooks in Valencia, Spain. My guest Barbara, who has dined all over the world, is still raving about the pasta dish she enjoyed. Her next choice, she says, will be the house made Pappardelle with a Prosecco wine sauce and stuffed meatball. On the second visit a combo flan dish with passion fruit, mango, and guava, is a hands-down winner. There is only one other offering, the chocolate dome, that will be appearing on the menu, according to our waiter. Dining alfresco, on the lovely outdoor patio overlooking the pool, is my preferred choice. Inside dining is loud. This may be appreciated by younger patrons, but the acoustics are too loud for me. I could barely hear my guests speak. The consensus of all five of my guests is that they would certainly return. And, I too look forward to tasting even more innovative dishes by Chef Scaramuzzi., in

particular, those of Spanish origin. He is quite a talent and much appreciated addition to the beach. How fortunate we are to have such talent where once we had only the Maritana at the Don CeSar and Guy Harvey's Rumfish. Chef Scaramuzzi's Mediterranean cuisine, along with a first-class wine list includies reasonably priced choices like the a smooth Rodney Strong Pinot Noir (Vintage 2013) for only $39. Chef' Scaramuzzi's use of ingredients indigenous to Florida should continue the success that Chef Dorsey initiated at this splendid. restaurant by the beach.

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Joyce LaFray, one of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier food experts, is an author of more than 15 books including; Cuba Cocina, The Tantalizing Flavors of Cuba, Tropic Cooking: The Cuisine of Florida & the Caribbean & Key Lime Cooking. Joyce dines anonymously and pays for her meals. Pictured top to bottom: Seared colossal scallops, Paella, Yucca encrusted Croquettes, and assorted flan desserts.

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Eat Healthier & Save Money at… St. Pete Beach

By Peter A. Roos When I first met “Odi”, my nickname for Odise Armata, he had opened an indoor produce stand next to Scoops Ice Cream. He has moved and expanded twice since, becoming an eat-in deli as well as a conventional deli to go operation. He also married his sweetheart from the old country and their son has turned two. Imagine a deli that serves the best Boars Head meats and cheeses and sells them by the pound for $1-$2/lb less than the cheapest competition. Add to that a produce store with fresh new arrivals directly from the farmers market 3 times per week. Then add a kitchen that serves a terrific Lemon Chicken soup, one of the finest Gyros, Chicken Souvlaki and Deli sandwiches, Greek Specialties, wraps and fresh salads.

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When Will Technology Replace Real Estate Agents? A trustworthy agent prices their client’s property to provide the greatest gain without focusing on a quick sale to get a commission. When agents fail to create more value for their clients than they cost in commissions, they will become obsolete and will be replaced by impersonal internet sites. Since the internet cannot yet see the inside of your home, it can’t price it correctly. It still takes the personal analysis of an agent to realize your full value. A great negotiator can often get you a higher price than negotiating on your own. Sites like smarthomeprice.com encourages you to correct inaccurate information which then populates to other sites with higher values for your house. Check it out to make sure your property information is correct. This will enable you to show maximum value when you’re ready to sell. Whether you’re ready to sell now or not, it’s to your advantage to have the best info on the internet, even if you plan on selling “by owner.”

In some cases, it may be more profitable to rent your property instead of selling. Most agents will only recommend that you sell. Why?... commissions. When you consider agents for the job of selling your home, interview three and pick one who represents you, in writing, as a “single agent.” Many only represent both seller and buyer. They represent the contract rather than you, their client. A single agent offers you Confidentiality, Obedience, Loyalty and Full Disclosure (“COLD”, just like your lawyer does.)

agents will have to be more focused on these services or be replaced by impersonal internet sites like Zillow, Trulia, etc. If you would like a free analysis of your value without obligation, call, text or email me. With great market fluctuations coming in 2016 you’d be well served to know the value of your real estate assets. By Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, broker,

CENTURY 21Beggins Enterprises, with 11 offices and 400 agents serve Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Since most opinions about real estate can be

CENTURY 21 Beggins, for example, utilizes a “SPA” Strategic Pricing Analysis to fully disclose the best price for you to choose according to your personal motivations. If you’re not in a hurry to sell, we price it higher than if you need to sell now. Technology is close to being able to do everything that a live agent does except give you the services above. As technology advances,

supported with facts, 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. mailto:jimbeggins@c21be.com 727 254 8144 Cell. Call, text or email with any questions.

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The great foreclosure crisis and recession affected Florida more than any other state. Even now, our inventory of homes in foreclosure is number 1 in America (the number in Florida is 3.4%, as compared to all mortgaged homes, compared to a national average of 1.4%). The serious delinquency rate in Florida is 7.7%, compared to a national average of 4% (just over half). Still, our numbers are down from the height of the crisis, and are still falling, although more slowly.

And though none of that has been recognized as a defense to foreclosure, the old standby’s of lack of understanding and procedural due process continue to be the homeowners best friend. By defending against foreclosure, many homeowners have gained the time to win a modification or workout, allowing them to stay in their homes, solving the problem for them.

The court system has flushed its swollen dockets of many of the cases which jammed it for years, and fewer cases are being filed.

More than ever, I urge people to seek the advice of a real estate attorney practiced in foreclosure defense if they are struggling with their mortgage. We’ve seen countless people who lost their safety net of savings, retirement savings, and credit by using it in a vain attempt to stay current, only to find themselves in the same position, just without the safety net.

And yet, it is clearly not over. Even though the numbers are down, every day more homeowners fall into foreclosure – many more, compared to pre-crisis Florida. Many of them are the people who weren’t hurt as badly as most by the recession, or people who had more resources to fall back on, so the crisis hit them last, but it did hit them, never the less. Much has been learned during this debacle. No one can deny the massive wrongdoing of the banks, nor its disastrous impact on homeowners.

They find that the banks are much more reasonable after the homeowner gets the upper hand in court.

I continue to declare that there is good news for the homeowner in foreclosure, because the banks are still exhibiting such stupendous ineptitude, and ultimately, it hurts them in court. It is so much better to take them on before, rather than after, depleting your safety net.

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St. Petersburg Arts Alliance Seeds Arts Endowment Fund at

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is proud to announce that it has established an arts endowment fund at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to support St. Petersburg’s arts and cultural non-profits. “The St. Petersburg Arts Endowment will help ensure the sustainability of our arts and cultural community,” states John Collins, Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.

in St. Petersburg. It forms the foundation for all citizens who love this city to leave a legacy that will live in perpetuity to support the arts which are at the core of what makes St. Petersburg a vibrant, creative and most livable city and its growth will make St. Petersburg an even more important city in the global arts world which in turn benefits artists as well as arts organizations here.”

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and the Arts Alliance “During the three years the will seek gifts to the endowment Arts Alliance has grown, we fund. The endowment will have saved $10,000 to establish L to R: Deborah Kelley, SPAA Treasurer and John Collins present the check generate annual earnings that the fund. It’s not much, but to Molly James, Vice President of Philanthropy. the City’s Arts Advisory it’s a start -- unheard of for a Committee may award to arts and cultural non-profits through 3-year old organization. Now we want it to be “owned” by the established grant award process. everyone in Tampa Bay who values the arts. It is our plan to seek donations to the fund.” Collins adds, "We are fulfilling a commitment made several years ago to the St. Pete Arts Funding Committee, and then to City City Council Member Darden Rice states, "The establishment Council and the Mayor's Office when they approved the estabof this endowment further demonstrates St. Petersburg's lishment of the Arts Alliance as a private non-profit partner. And commitment to the arts and its recognition of the arts as a now the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is the umbrella organization thriving economic and centrally cultural aspect of our region." serving all our arts and cultural community: advocating for the arts, facilitating the growth of the arts community and driving Wayne Atherholt, Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs adds, arts-related economic development in St. Petersburg." “Creating an arts endowment is critical to the future of the arts

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The Arts Mean Business! That’s the message as the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA) announces the Arts & Economic Prosperity® 5th study for Pinellas County. Story by STEVE TRAIMAN Americans for the Arts, the nation’s non-profit organization advancing the arts and arts education, is conducting the study nationwide. It’s the fifth study over the past 20 years to measure the impact of arts spending on local jobs, income paid to local residents, and revenue generated to local and state governments. The SPAA also is excited about its upcoming MUSE Awards Benefit … the major fund raiser that celebrates artistic inspiration. The unforgettable night of gourmet fare, art and entertainment is set for Friday, January 29, at the downtown Museum of Fine Arts. (See accompanying story for details.) SPAA Executive Director John Collins told Paradise News, “As one of nearly 300 study partners across all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, the Arts Alliance will collect detailed financial data about our county’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations including theater and

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dance companies, museums, festivals and arts education organizations.” “Many people don’t think of nonprofit arts organizations as businesses, however this study will make clear that the arts are a formidable industry in our community — employing people locally, purchasing goods and services from local merchants and helping to drive tourism and economic development.” “This study is a major year-long commitment for us; however we believe it is essential to have Pinellas County represented. We will partner with all our Pinellas Arts colleagues to collect surveys from attendees at arts events using a short, anonymous questionnaire that asks how much money they spent on items such as meals, parking and transportation and retail shopping, specifically as a result of attending the event. Surveys will be collected throughout 2016, with results released in June of 2017.”

Facing page; “The Pinnacle” by Steven Kenny (40×26, oil on canvas).

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SPAA Annual MUSE Awards Benefit January 29 Museum of Fine Arts SPAA’s major fund-raiser celebrates artistic inspiration, as the MUSE Awards will again be an unforgettable night of gourmet fare, art and entertainment. Executive Director John Collins invites the community to “join us for this must attend annual event – Friday, January 29 at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg.” Adds City Cultural Affairs Director Wayne Atherholt, “The MUSE awards event is a fun and celebratory evening that I always enjoy. It is a great opportunity to recognize people who have contributed so much in the arts. We are very lucky to have so many incredibly creative people amongst us – it is what gives St. Petersburg that intangible vibe and energy that is felt in so many districts and neighborhoods throughout the city.” MUSE will again be an unforgettable night of gourmet fare and art for sponsors, art patrons, artists and creative business owners. No stiff tuxes, no boring speeches, no sit-down, rubber chicken dinner – just art, camaraderie and a great ‘pARTy’ to celebrate the Muses of St Petersburg. MUSE recognizes the breadth and beauty of art and culture in St. Petersburg, and honors the “Muses” who continue to inspire and guide our city to its standing as an international arts destination.

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“As we did with the Arts Shine Here economic development report for St. Petersburg, I expect this study will demonstrate that when we support the arts in Pinellas, we are making an investment in an industry, one that supports jobs and generates government revenue and is a cornerstone of tourism.” Previous studies have shown that the average attendee spends $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission. Those studies have also shown that, on average, 32% of arts attendees travel from outside the county in which the arts event took place, and that those cultural tourists typically spend nearly $40 per person — generating important revenue for local businesses and demonstrating how the arts drive revenue for other businesses in the community. Collins added “Our Arts Alliance also will be raising funds to conduct the Pinellas County study. Currently nearly 300 regions are participating, including 13 statewide partners, 100 cities or towns, 113 counties, 46 multi-city or multi-county regions and nine cultural districts.”

Board Urges Support The SPAA board of directors is completely supportive of the Arts & Economic Prosperity® 5 study. Among the comments: Wayne Atherholt, Director, Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and ex-officio member, told Paradise News, “It is critical that St. Petersburg and all of Pinellas County participate in the Americans for the Arts Study. This is a national survey on the economic impact of the arts and I’m very happy our St. Petersburg Arts Alliance could step up and take the lead on this countywide survey. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is our primary contract agency for the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. We rely on them to implement so much of what the city’s initiatives are and the alliance does an incredible job – as it represents all arts organizations from all over the city.”

Added Board Chairman Richard Wood, COO, Eagle Datagistics, “We are delighted to be asked by our countywide arts and cultural non-profits to produce the study for the Americans for the Arts. Since Pinellas County has not had a study produced in ten years, we are eager to play a role in the study and encourage the community to participate in the upcoming MUSE fund-raiser. In addition, we will re-engage our colleagues from the PinArts coalition to work with us. This study fits with our recent SPAA 3 year strategic plan, and our data analytic approach to the business of the arts.” Duncan McClellan, Board member, glass artisan and strong SPAA supporter said,“The SPAA is playing a major role in the overall development of the Tampa Bay area, as illustrated by the New Study of Economic Impact of the Arts and Culture. The Arts Alliance is a wonderful umbrella organization, supporting every arts discipline in the area. Through the power of Art, the neighborhoods, culture and community of the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay areas have been radically changed. Our MUSE gala brings entire communities together in wonderful ways, promoting camaraderie around art and celebrating the area's artistic and cultural diversity.” SPAA’s John Collins emphasizes,“Since we launched in early 2012, our St. Petersburg Arts Alliance has strived to be the community voice, the umbrella organization for the arts -- facilitating artists, arts organizations and creative businesses to work collaboratively; empowering the growth of the arts community, and driving artsrelated economic development.” To donate to the Arts & Economic Prosperity® 5 study for Pinellas County visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org

[Editor’s Note: Thanks to John Collins, Wayne Atherholt, Richard Wood and Duncan McClellan for their excellent comments, background and photos.]

Proceeds benefit the Arts Alliance’s programs and services including ArtWalk, ArtBeat, Arts Education, the SunLit Festival, and the lamppost banners displayed around the City proclaiming “The Arts Shine Here!” The MUSE 2016 Visual Arts Award goes to Steven Kenny. His 26×40, oil on canvas – “The Pinnacle” depicts a moment of creative equilibrium. A ballet dancer gracefully balances on the pinnacle of a mountaintop at the height of her artistic potential. Her feet rest on the black egg of inspiration from which future ideas will be born. She wears a tutu made of twigs an imaginative nest of her own design in which she feels perfectly at home. Her headdress is a white bird, a symbol of expression, freedom and visionary innovation. Artist pulled and autographed prints are now available online for $150 with a portion contributed to SPAA. They can also be ordered at the event. For more information on Steven Kenny’s work: www.stevenkenny.com Each year, Duncan McClellan, artist, Board member and strong SPAA supporter, has been asked to make a special award for deserving recipients. “I am honored again,” he said, “to make a very special bow of thanks for Steven Kenny and other very special MUSE honorees. This is one of many examples illustrating how the SPAA pulls together the Arts community, encouraging them to support, promote and celebrate each other.” Last year’s benefit sold out! Tickets are $100 for the pARTy at 7:30 pm and are $150 up to $25,000 for the Curator’s Sponsor Reception at 6 pm. For more information, access the website at stpeteartsalliance.org/event/muse -2016-tickets/ By Steve Traiman

[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.]

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First Friday Results Tampa Bay Watch was the featured charity at downtown St. Pete's First Friday on December 4. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we collected $592 in tips while pouring beer at the event! More Thanks Tampa Bay Watch appreciates the support of the Tierra Verde Business Partnership! At their most recent meeting, the group awarded Peter Clark, President of Tampa Bay Watch, as Person of the Year and gave us a check for $1,500. The donation is a portion of the proceeds of their Oktoberfest event.

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White Pelicans - They have arrived in the Tampa Bay area for their winter migration! White pelicans are one of the largest birds in the U.S.. They can weigh as much as 30 pounds and their wingspans can exceed nine feet. Unlike our native brown pelicans, American white pelicans do not plunge-dive to feed. They feed while swimming and work together in groups to encircle and trap their prey, usually small fish or crustaceans. American white pelicans are highly dependent upon lakes, wetlands and coastal estuaries like Tampa Bay throughout their life cycles. Source: Nature Conservancy - Photo credit: Peter Clark, Tampa BayWatch

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The Undertow Beach Bar for the past 25 years By D.B. Thomas

Happy 25th Anniversary Undertow, I owe you my life.

I sat on your upper deck today and watched in wonder as the sun sleepily set under a brilliant red sky and I saw a silhouette of my son stand up with wobbly toddler legs in sugary sand and run screaming from his older sister around the beach volleyball courts and I couldn’t help but be grateful for what this amazing bar has meant to me over the years. For me it started in 1997, freshly 21 and ready to explore every beach cocktail I could find. Everyone I knew spent their nights at The Undertow, and so would I. A perfect place to escape from the sun to cool off and watch the vibrant colors unfold in warm summer sunsets, the Undertow was like a second home, and soon owners Paul Nicklaus and his sister Karen Browning would become like a second family. The Undertow Beach Bar first opened on June 25, 1990 nestled between a few boutique hotels, a paradise tucked 32

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away just north of the Don Caesar Hotel, where the world’s best sands are waiting for you to make an impression. It was a humble beginning; a small gazebo was almost hidden behind a large Spanish style home that had been converted into a 17-room resort known as the ‘Archway Villa’. A brother and sister team of entrepreneurs talked their father who owned the resort, into letting them open a bar in the back. They offered beer and wine to local patrons in the winter and an occasional tourist in the summer. They had a signature bar top, with a lazy river flowing through it with miniature rubber ducks that sent silent messages to the patrons across the bar. Five years later, Paul & Karen bought the adjoining property, an 8-unit motel called the Bel Mar and they demolished the original Archway Villa. They worked together to redesign the building to expand into an enclosed bar complete with a new liquor license and added a Kitchen with a four-star chef.

The Undertow quickly became a fixture on St. Pete Beach with it’s perfect locale, gorgeous bartenders and perfectly poured cocktails. They offer something for everybody. I loved to watch the “Tow” as we regulars call it, transform throughout the day. An early breakfast with locals on the beach in the morning, a watering hole for hot and thirsty beach goers throughout the day, and an amazing place to meet gorgeous singles at night. The beauty of the Undertow is, there isn’t one clientele or niche they focus on. They truly have something for everyone. If you asked Paul or Karen their secret to growing a successful beach bar, they would probably nonchalantly say, something like “it’s simple: have fun, be safe, respect the beach.” But I’ve noticed something remarkable over my years of patronage. Both Paul and Karen are passionately committed to evolving. They are two of the busiest people I know and they never stop for long to bask in what they’ve built. They are constantly changing, rather, improving their environment. Every few months, the entire staff gets a new line of custom swim suits to wear to work. It seems like every year Paul is working on some major rebuild to the property. He has added a second story deck, extended the bar on one side, tore a section of the bar out and added video games and pool tables. It seems like every time I turn around, they’re bringing the Tow a fresh new look, without removing the nostalgia,“the spirit” of the Undertow I’ve come to love. 10 years ago, I stopped considering the Undertow for a place to meet singles, although I’m positive others carried on for me. That’s because one day while walking to through the parking lot I saw the woman of my dreams sitting in a lawn chair, waiting to direct cars into the parking lot. While she waited,

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in her delicious undertow bikini, she was reading an obnoxiously thick book about captialism and I was hooked. I married her 15 months later. Today we have 4 beautiful children and while we’ve evolved from the late nights and late mornings we spent together in the early years, the Undertow evolved with us as well. Paul and Karen both started having their children around the same time as we did, so little by little, there was a new family attraction added to the beach sand for the kids. We’re lucky when we get to stay past sunset now, but I love that I still get to take our kids to the very spot where I fell in love with their mother. And the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, I know Paul and his brother-in-law Lance, along with a few close friends like Rick, Derek and “Capoosh” will be waking up early and pruning their yards for decorative palm leaves, so we along with hundreds of other locals, can take our family Christmas photos with the Undertow’s signature giant Sand-Snowman. I’ve heard a lot of small business owners talk about their staff as

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being “part of a family” but I never really believed it until I met Paul & Karen. My wife worked for them for 6 years while she finished up school and waited for me to take her off the market. 10 years later, she still talks to Karen regularly and we always make sure to swing by and see them anytime we’re in town. Paul & Karen came to the hospital when our babies we’re born,“we wouldn’t miss it for the world” Karen says. My wife’s cousin Kat has also worked for the Undertow for over 15 years. She’s now an R.N. in a hospital, but still can’t bring herself to quit working at the Undertow because she loves it so much. They have several other employees, who aren’t blood relatives, that have stayed there for over 15 years. That’s unheard of in this industry and it speaks volumes to me about the kind of people Paul & Karen are. It’s not just a business, it’s a safe haven, a community of people who love the beach and want others to love and

respect it to. They were one of the first bars on the beach to stop using plastic straws and opt for a more expensive and ecologically friendly paper straw because they care about the sea turtles that frequent their sandy shores to lay eggs. They’ve also hosted events such as the three-day Hawaiian Tropic charity pageants benefiting the Humane Society, a beach crawl supporting cancer research and fundraisers to help save the turtles and manatees. Sure they have the most beautiful bartenders on St. Pete Beach, sure they have the most perfect sand in Florida. Sure they have the best open beach atmosphere one can find. But it’s the fact that they’re the whole package, that I will always love. Thank you for introducing me to my wife and making these gorgeous kids possible and thank you for always welcoming us back with open arms. Happy 25th Anniversary, may you have 100 more just like it!

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Compiled by Sarah Meitz Saturday, January 9th, Ringling College Presents Nature in Glass from the Basch Collection, (photo below) which will deliver a stunning display of artworks from a selection of world renowned glass artists. The exhibition will consist of more than two dozen works exploring and reflecting on the natural world, showcased in the on-campus Basch Gallery. Basch Gallery, on the 1st floor of the Academic Center, 2363 Old Bradenton Rd, on the campus of the Ringling College of Art and Design. For more info, visit www.ringling.edu/ galleries

or call 941-359-7562. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS and unveils the unbelievable to children of all ages in an all-new show. Legendary circus artists from around the globe perform aweinspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder. Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS at AMALIE Arena from January 6-10. For more info and tickets, visit www.Ringling.com or call 813-301-2500. The New Music Conflagration, Inc., in conjunction with local sponsors, is proud to present the 1st Annual Florida International Toy Piano Festival, a celebration of the toy piano, which seeks to further the creation and performance of works for the instrument. This festival will take place January 8-10, and features five concerts across St. Petersburg, Tampa and Pinellas Park; as well as three interactive public lectures and forums in St. Petersburg and Tampa. For more info, visit www.thenewmusic conflagration.org or call 813-618-7639.

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The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is proud to announce that it has established an arts endowment fund at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to support St. Petersburg’s arts and cultural non-profits. The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and the Arts Alliance will seek gifts to the endowment fund. The endowment will generate annual earnings that the City’s Arts Advisory Committee may award to arts and cultural non-profits through the established grant award process. For more info, visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org, or call 727-518-5142. Newly-curated collection by artist legend, Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a presentation at Syd Entel Galleries, Safety Harbor’s premier fine art gallery. Peter Max will make two very special appearances at the gallery. Previews will begin Friday, January 15th with a Preview Party, 6-8pm, and two scheduled “Meet the Artist” receptions Friday, January 22nd, 6-9 pm & Saturday, January 23rd from 2-5 pm. For more info, call 727-725-1808 or visit www.sydentel galleries.com.

The 12th Annual Eckerd College Writers Conference: Writers in Paradise has announced the lineup of award-winning authors for its popular Evening Reading Series. The free series kicks off Saturday, January 16th with a reading by Gilbert King. Series closes January 23 with a reading and talk by New York Times best-selling author and Eckerd College graduate Dennis Lehane, co-founder of the conference. All readings are in Miller Auditorium at Eckerd College and begin at 8pm, followed immediately by author signings. The eight-day conference will run January 16-23 on the campus of Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave S in St. Petersburg. For more info, visit www.eckerd.edu or call 727-867-1166. Nan Colton, critically acclaimed performingartist-in-residence at the Museum of Fine Arts will portray Mrs. Thomas Edison at Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church on Tuesday, January 26th at 2pm. The church is located at 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach. For more info, call 727-360-5508 or visit www.pagchurch.org.

St. Petersburg's Arts Alliance presents the Third Annual Muse Awards on Friday, January 29th at the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE in St. Petersburg, at 7pm. The St. Petersburg’s third annual 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. For more info, visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org or call 727-518-5142.

Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S in St. Petersburg, is offering some fun events during the month of January, including Creative Crafts: “Crystal Pendants” on Monday, January 4th at 10am. Following that event is “Artistic Crafts in the Flower Show” on Tuesday, January 12th at 1pm. There are also great events on January 14th, January 21st and January 28th. For more info on the Club’s events this month, please visit www.gardenclubst petersburg.org or call 727-381-8920.

St. Petersburg College Heissler Organ Concert Series Presents Michael T. C. Hey on Friday, January 15th at 7:30pm. Michael Hey, assistant organist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC and the “papal organist” during the Pope’s recent visit to the US, makes his second appearance upon the Music Center stage of St. Petersburg College, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. For more info, call 727-341-4360 or visit www.spcollege.edu. The winter offering from the St. Petersburg Opera Company will be Mozart’s homage to the Turkish craze of the early 19th century, The Abduction from the Seraglio. The antics in the harem will be on February 5, 7, & 9, The Palladium Theatre, 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg. For more info and tickets, visit www.stpeteopera.org or call 727-823-2040. St. Petersburg’s “Royal Family” of 57 Queens and 401 Princesses continues the legacy at the 58th Annual Queen of Hearts Ball benefitting Clothes to Kids, Inc. PARC. This fantastic event will take place on Saturday, February 27th at Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 960 Carillon Dr. For reservations and more info, call 727-520-0286 or email Co55starr@aol.com. PN ParadiseNewsFL.com | JANUARY 2016

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LIBRARIES 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 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. TAX HELP BEGINS: Beginning Tuesday, February 2, the AARP will be available to help file your taxes. Bring all necessary

ST. PETE BEACH 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363-9238 www.stpetebeach.org/library Monday & Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm Tue., Thur. & Fri. 10 am - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm Sunday closed. Library closed: Friday, January 1 & Mondays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 Phyllis Ruscella, Administrator Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/SPBLibrary Follow us on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/spblibrary

RECREATION ST. PETE BEACH COMMMUNITY CENTER “Live It! with recreation” 727.363.9245 • www.spbrec.com Jennifer McMahon, CPR,P Rec. Dir. 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach, 33706 ST. PETE BEACH COMMUNITY YARD SALE — SPB Community Center is hosting a Community Yard Sale Saturday, January 23 - 8 am - 12 pm. Cost: 10’ x 10’ space, $15 / SPB Res. and $17.50 / Non Residents. For more information or to reserve your space, contact the Community Center at (727) 363-9245. Spaces sell out fast. SENIOR EXCURSIONS New Senior Excursions on the schedule January- March. A great way for local

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documents every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 1:30 pm. COMPUTER CLASSES: All classes at 1 pm. Please set up laptops, before the class begins. E-mail Class: How to Set up An Account, Attach Documents, and Manage Files Wednesday, January 13. Basic Word: Creating Attractive and Professional Documents. Wednesdays, January 20, February 17. Facebook: Open an account, security settings. Mondays, January 25, Feb. 22. Download Magazines w/Zinio: February 10. INTERNATIONAL FILM MOVEMENT: Award winning indie foreign films. First Tuesdays of month 4 pm. January 5, Marie’s Story, February 2, Secrets of War. Global Hits: International block-

busters, Tuesdays, Jan. 26, 4 pm, February 23, 4 pm. Winter Film Series: Beginning January 6 at 2:30 pm, we’ll be showing the latest 2015 releases for our winter film series every Wednesday. Call for exact title info, or come in and pick up a schedule. Photography Class: Wednesday, January 6 at 1 pm. Bring your camera for personal instruction on how to take a great picture every time. 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 – 4:00 pm. Learn some new two letter words. Writer’s Group: Mondays, 10 am - 12 pm. Welcome all writers. Bring a few

TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour Library e-materials for Kindle and other tablets Tuesdays, 3 pm, January 19, & February 2 & 16 iPad for Beginners: Bring iPad & we'll go over basics Friday, 2 pm, January 8 & Thursday, 2 pm, February 18 Facebook for Beginners Wednesday, 3 pm, February 3 bring laptop/tablet/smartphone Online Genealogy-Beginners Wednesday, 3 pm, February 17 bring laptop/tablet, learn basics

ADULT PROGRAMS Plarn (plastic yarn) Weds, 2:30 pm, January 13, February 24 become environmentally crafty Movie Night at the Library Wednesdays, 6 pm, Ricki and the Flash, January 20, TBA, February 17 Feel Better With Yoga with Becky Proctor (pre-registration) Friday, 11 am, January 22 Tim Dorsey: presenting his new book Coconut Cowboy Wednesday, 6:30 pm, Jan. 27 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide E-filing & help with Federal taxes, Fridays, 10 am - 3 pm,

seniors to travel with their friends and make new ones! All excursions depart from the St. Pete Beach Community Center, All trips leave the Community Center at 9 am and return by 4 pm. Participants must pre-register by the Wednesday prior to the excursion. Limited seats. Each trip is $12 / residents of SPB and $15 / non residents. Transportation cost covered only. All admission and/or lunch is an extra cost and the responsibility of the participants. More information visit www.spbrec.com or call (727) 363-9245.

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Trip Schedule Jan 9 - Hard Rock Casino Jan 16 - Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks for Sponge Dock Arts & Crafts Festival Jan 23 - Painting with a Twist and lunch at Urban Comfort (Painting $25 pp)

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-Tampa Premium Outlet Mall - Florida State Fair (Adm. $10) - St. Armands Circle - Yueling Brewery tour and lunch at Shells - Ybor City Saturday Market – Flan Fest - Florida Strawberry Festival (Admission $10) - Yacht Star Ship - Dye the River Green cruise Hillsborough River. (Admission $50 pp) - Hard Rock Casino - Tampa River Walk with lunch at the Columbia

TAI CHI FOR LIFE — Using traditional Chinese Techniques to Release Your Body’s Own Medicine. This course will teach you how to access the self-healing tools that are easy to use and powerful medicine. Learn why the National Institute of Health, Harvard

pages of your current work in progress to be critiqued by group. Mah Jong: Thursdays 11:30 – 2 pm through January 28. Bridge Lessons: Mondays, January 4, 1 – 4 pm. January 22, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, February 1, 1 – 4 pm, February 8, 1 – 4 pm. BOOK GROUPS: Chatterbooks: Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Jan. 19 The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. February 16 at 10:30 am, The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. Gulf Beaches Goodreads: January 20 at 1 pm, February 3 at 1 pm. Booktalk your latest favorites. January topic: Favorite light reading.

February 5 - April 15 Local Island History with storyteller - historian Lance Peterson of Gulf Beaches Historical Museum Wednesday, 6pm, February 10 & Thursday, 1pm, February 25 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book then film, Tuesdays, 10:30 am The Blind Side, January 19 & 26 Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, February 16 & 23 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Mother Goose Time: baby - 3 yrs. stories, Thursdays, 11 am, January 7, 14, 21 & 28

Medical, The Mayo Clinic and the nation’s leading health care providers and educators are recommending these practices to tap into your own resources to release stress. You will practice slow meditative movement, combined with deep diaphragmatic breathing and techniques to quiet the mind while focusing and directing powerful healing energy. Medical science and Quantum Physics are now shedding light on this remarkable knowledge and improving health way into our advanced years. Learn how to manage and eliminate pain, super-charge your immunity, improve balance and reduce risk of falling while slowing and often reversing the impact of aging. Classes at St. Pete Beach Community Center on Mondays - 11 am / $5.00. Visit our website, www.spbrec.com or call 727-363-9245 for more information.

SPC Piano Series Paradise News was pleased to see that attendance at the SPC Piano Concerts had increased quite substantially in October, November and December after we ran a promotion for the series in recent issues. Amazingly there were just a few empty comfortable seats. CONCERTS at 7:30 pm – St. Petersburg College Music Center, 66th St., just N. of 5th Ave. N., St Petersburg - Admission $10, Free to SPC faculty & students www.spcollege.edu/ artscalendar/ A Chopin fan? Next concert is on Friday, January 8th should be an experience of a lifetime. A solo concert by Rebecca Penneys celebrating her winning of an International Chopin Competition 50 years ago in January. Rebecca is an internationally acclaimed ‘Steinway Artist’ who is still on the faculty at the Eastman School in Rochester, NY and a resident of St. Pete Beach whenever her schedule allows.

January 8 - Rebecca Penneys – Solo Recital 50th Anniversary Chopin Prize Recital - Music by Chopin

February 5 – Rok Pal i - Solo Recital An Evening of German Music Music by Beethoven & Schumann

March 4 – Steven Mayer - Solo Recital Two American Icons Music by Ives & Gottschalk

April 22 – Arthur Greene – Solo Recital An American-Polish Affair Music by Amy Beach, William Grant Still, Ethelbert Nevin and Chopin

In July, Rebecca organizes the ‘tuition-free’ Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival. After successful auditions, she invites the best piano students from top music schools around the globe to Tampa’s USF campus for three weeks of what is essentially a combination of piano summer camp and finishing school for future concert pianists. Rebecca arranges outreach concerts around Tampa Bay including some places in Pinellas.

See: rebeccapenneyspianofestival.org/ 2016 Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival. July 12-30, 2016 July 29 – RPPF Ambassador Pianists - Solo Recital Artist-pianists from the Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival present a varied and thrilling program.

Professor of Piano, Eastman School of Music, Artist-in-Residence at St Pete College Steinway-Artist-in-Residence at USF

Tips to Overcome Life's Obstacles - By Vanessa Leigh Hoffman Sometimes it can seem impossible to surmount life’s obstacles, particularly if you have been dealt more than your fair share. But you can often draw on the strength of others for inspiration and helpful advice, especially those who have gracefully overcome difficult trials of their own. Author and musician Vanessa Leigh Hoffman first learned of the power of her own strength as a teenager when she was undergoing chemotherapy while attending school and writing and recording music. “One can conquer anything he or she puts a focus on,” says Hoffman, who over the course of her life, endured both stage three Hodgkin’s disease and a car accident that left her in a coma for close to two weeks. “After my accident, I had to relearn to walk, talk, write, sing and do even the most menial tasks.” While not everyone will have to deal firsthand with that much tragedy, we are all subjected to unexpected challenges in our daily lives.

To help, Hoffman is offering some practical insights for coping with everything, big or small. • Be inspired: Allow your negative experiences to be your inspiration. For example, Hoffman has reprised some of the great themes of her life in her art. Her new novel, “Treasure,” a fast-paced trilogy, tells the story of two twin boys orphaned and separated at birth, challenging readers to ask critical questions about how our lives are shaped. “Treasure,” the winner of the Hollywood and Southern California book festivals, was inspired by Hoffman’s real life encounter with President Kennedy’s former chef, a mysterious figure in her life. • Don’t be disheartened: Whether it’s discouraging feedback from a teacher or a bleak prognosis from a doctor, don’t let the words of experts, however well-intentioned, define the scope of your potential. After Hoffman’s accident, the medical team caring for her predicted that she would never talk, walk, read or write again. Instead of resigning herself

to their expectations, she became a veritable renaissance woman, as a singer-songwriter, businesswoman and author fluent in four languages, amongst other varied pursuits. • Have goals: It’s easy to let your goals fall by the wayside, particularly when life’s challenges prove time consuming, distracting and demoralizing. By embracing your passions and pursuing those things that you hold most dear, it will be easier to stay motivated to follow through. More information about the “Treasure: A Trilogy” and Hoffman, who is donating a portion of the proceeds from her book to St. Jude’s Children Research Institute and Hospital, can be found at www.VanessaLeighHoffman.com. When life gets tough, don’t focus on despair. By allowing endurance and perseverance to rule the day, you can achieve more of what you set out to do. PN ParadiseNewsFL.com | JANUARY 2016

Ms. Colton weaves a fascinating, humorous and educational tale of the Edison’s successes, as well as their trials and tribulations from Menlo Park, N.J. to their winter home and “sanctuary” in Fort Myers, Fla. This will be Ms. Colton’s second appearance at the church. In 2014, her portrayal of Catherine the Great was enthusiastically received. She is a playwright, director, storyteller, actress and arts educator having performed on stages throughout South Africa, Great Britain and the United States.

Nan Colton’s Presentation of Mrs. Thomas Edison Nan Colton, critically acclaimed performing-artist-in-residence at the Museum of Fine Arts will portray Mrs. Thomas Edison at the Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2 pm.

At the Museum of Fine Arts, she has researched, produced and performed over 40 different scripts for both historically accurate and humorously fictitious characters. Mina Miller Edison, the second wife of Thomas Alva Edison, was married to the inventor for 45 years. During that time she inspired Edison who amassed just under 2,000 patents - the largest number ever granted to one individual. Mina Edison, an accomplished woman in her own right, devoted time, energy and intellect in order to “help Thomas Edison help the world.”

Pass-A-Grille - QUILTERS make Blankets for Children The Piecemakers, a quilting group from Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church, delivered 90 hand-made quilted baby blankets and 82 baby hats to the Neo-Natal Center at All Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, December 15. All of these hand-made blankets have a colorful and joyous Christmas theme and are in addition to the 250 traditional baby blankets the quilters have made and donated to the hospital during the year. Over the past 16 years, in conjunction with the National Linus Project, these dedicated women have donated about 4,800 quilted blankets to All Children’s Hospital. Picture provided by Linda Goecker.

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All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased at the door or prior at the church office. For more information, call the office 360-5508 or visit

www.pagchurch.org . Pass-A-Grille Community Church 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach.

LIVE THEATRE Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com January 6 – 10 – Ringling's Legends 16 – Winter Jam 22 – Billy Joel 26 – WWE Smackdown 30 – Throwdown by the Bay February 4 – Barry Manilow 11 – Andrea Bocelli 20, 21 – AMSOIL ArenaCross 24 – Jeff Dunham 27 – Disney Live American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org January 3 - Hawk & Wayne 8 – 10 – Songbook Series 10 – LEARN – Jitney 20 – Feb 21 – Jitney A Simple Theater The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org January 20 – Kimberly Akimbo February 16 – The Death of Walt Disney Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues January 8 – The Pure Zepplin Experience 9 – Richard Dreyfuss 16 – Jane Lynch 20 – Arlo Guthrie 22 – Wyonna Judd 23, 24 – Englebert Humperdinck 25 – Gaelic Storm 27 – Ana Popovic 28 – Colin Hay 29 – David Bromberg 30 – Gary Puckett 31 – Renee Taylor February 2 – Graham Nash 3 – Under the Streetlamp 4 – Jackie Mason 6 – Southern Soul Assembly 8 – The Buddy Holly Story 9 – Rita Rudner 11 – Les Stroud 14 – Roger Randolf Family 15 – Pat Benatar 18 – Melissa Ethridge 20 – Shemeika Copeland

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Gulfport Community Players www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org January 14 - 24 – In the Restroom at Rosenblooms February 8, 9 – Auditions Largo Cultural Center 105 Central Park Dr, Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com January 8 – Got a Little Twist 10 – John Sebastian 16 – The Emperor's New Clothes 16 – Pete Yarrow 17 – One Piano, Four Hands 21 – Orlando Transit Authority 24 – Sinatra Forever 25 – Alter Eagles 28 – Mutts Gone NutsAttesti

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30 – Franco Attesti February 4 – Girls Night Out Comedy 5 – The Rat Pack Together Again 8 – Piece of Woodstock 12, 13 – Rita Hayworth 17 – Shotgun Wedding 18 – Senior Talent Show 19 – Mandy Barnett 21 – Wedding Expo

22 - 108 Years of Broadway 23 – Joseph and the Amazing Techno-colored Dreamcoat St. Petersburg City Theatre Located just off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. S, St. Petersburg, 33712 Box Office:Tickets / Information 727-866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org January 8, 9 – Legally Blonde, Jr. 10, 11 – Auditions Black Coffee 22 – 31 – Memphis February 1 – 7 – Memphis 22, 23 – Auditions

M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com January 17, 18 – Auditions MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes January 27 – Spotlight Celebration February 13 – Clown Bootcamp 18 – 21 – Disney's 101 Dalmatians Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com 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 19 – Jackson Browne 20 – Temptations & Four Tops 21 – Star Trek – Concert 23 – 42nd Street 24 – Peppa Pig LIVE 24 – TFO – Mozart & More 25 – The Jive Aces 26 – In the Mood 29 – John Prine 30 – Dancing with the Stars 31 – The Tenors February 1 – Frankie Valli 4 – 2Cellos 5 – Yanni 5 – Brad Noblitt 6 – Annie 10 – TFO – Viva Italia 10 – Dianna Ross 11 – Deana Martin 12 – Alan Parsons Project 13 – R5 14 – TFO – A Valentine's Pops 16 – 21 – The Book of Mormon

Stageworks Theater NEW 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.org January 16 – Stageworks Theatre Gala 22, 23 – A Ghost of a Chance February 3 – The Speak Tank 4 – 21 – In the Blood Straz Center 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org 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 19 – Where the Wild Things Live 20 – Feb 14 – The Lion King 22 – TFO – Mozart & More 22 – Slocan Ramblers 23 – Mike Tozier – Live & Local 23 – The Hot Sardines 24 – Alan Cumming 24 – Will Hoge 28 – The Intergalactic Nemesis 29 – Johnnyswim 31 – Opera 101 31 – Christie Lenee – Live & Local February 2 – Cosi Fan Tutte Open Rehearsal 3 – Black Violin 6 – Roberto DeBourg Live & Local 8 – Birds of Chicago 11 – Andrea Bocelli 11 – 14 – Sex Tips for Women from Gay Men 12 – TFO – Valentine's Pops 13 – Greg West Live & Local 13 – Post Secret 19 – 21 – Cosi Fan Tutte

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Sunday, January 3 through Saturday, January 16 – Art & Spirituality - Sand Mandela at MFA Gallery hours with special events throughout the exhibition. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Lama Lonsang returns to St. Pete to bless and construct the Medicine Mandela. www.fine-arts.com / www.losangsamten.com Tuesday, January 5 – Clearwater Chapter Military of World Wars Luncheon 11:30 am. Cost of Lunch. Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social hour, lunch and short program. Open to Military Officers past and present, spouses and widows. Reservations 727.786.5578.

Tuesday, January 5 – Tea Ceremony w/ Lama Losang 7 – 9 pm. $15 donation suggested. Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. A coming together with open hearts and wishes for the future. www.sacredlandpreservationanded ucation.org Wednesday, January 6 – Senior Solos Monthly Luncheon 1 pm. Cost of lunch. Spring Garden Family Restaurant, 1018 62nd Ave. N, St. Pete. A gathering of fellowship and food. Wally 727.544.7183. 42

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Wednesday, January 6 – NARFE Chapter 259 Monthly Meeting 1 pm. Free. Clearwater East Library, Conference Rm. A, 2251 Drew St., Clearwater. Presentation on residential fire safety. Open to retired Federal employees and their spouses. Chapter President, Mr. Mike Pizzorusso, 727.510.9472.

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 Friday, January 8 – Your Encore – What's In, What's Out and What's New 9 – 10 am. Free. The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Encore Tampa Bay helps you to discern what the future can look like in this new portion of life. donna@centerforcareertransition.com Friday, January 8 – SPC Piano Concert Series presents Rebecca Penneys 7:30 pm. $10, students and staff free w ID. SPC Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Celebrating a 50th Anniversary recital of all Chopin. www.rebeccapenneys.com

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The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea dances run October through May January 8, 9 – Sunshine City Antique Show 11 – Tampa Bay Job Fair 15 – Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show 18 – MLK Leadership Awards Breakfast The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffeytheater.com 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 23 – TFO – Mozart & More 29 – TFO – TH Music of U2 30 – The Florida Orchestra Gala February 3 – William Shatner 5 – Masters of Illusion 6 – TFO – Distant Worlds 11 – TFO – Viva Italia! 12 – Use Your Voice Tour 13 – TFO – A Valentines Pops 14 – Todd Rundgren 19 – Wild Kratts LIVE The Palladium 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org January 8 – Southern Hospitality 10, 11 – The Power of Song 12 – Stephen Maglio – Sinatra 13 – Palladium Chamber Players 14 – Nikki Parrott 15 – Scott Stapp 16 – La Lucha 22 – Double Pleasure 29 – Ward Smith & Friends February 5, 7, 9 – The St. Petersburg Opera 12 – Whitney James 13 – Love & Laughter 14 – The Hitmen 19 – The Rat Pack Together Again Van Wezel 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org January 3 – Salute to Vienna 4, 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 17 – Paul Anka 20, 21 – 42nd Street

24 – Wyonna Judd 25 – ABBA Mania 27 – Renee Fleming 28 – Frankie Valli 29 – Dancing with the Stars 30 – Joshua Bell February 2 – Yanni 4 – Masters of Illusion 9 – 14 – Book of Mormon 13 – Key Chorale 17 – Neil Berg – Broadway 18 – Michael Feinstein West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N., Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org January 5, 6 – Auditions 15 – February 7 – Calendar Girls

MUSEUMS Armed Forces History Museum 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 January 23 – June 12 – Disney & Dali January 2 – Breakfast w Dali 3 – Final Day of Escher 7 – Stormz Training 7 – Artflix 9 – Poetry Workshop 11 – 5th Anniversary 15 – Member Event Patton Hunter 22 – Corporate Member Breakfast 22 – Members Preview – Disney & Dali 23 – Opening – Disney & Dali 26 – Members Reception February 6 – Breakfast w/ Dali Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Through February 1 – There is No Why Here Through February 3 – Synagonists in the National Resistance Through February 28 – I Remember Birmingham – MFA NEW EXHIBITS Through March 6 – Tempted, Misled, Slaughtered January 24 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day 25 – Lecture Series – Mark Weitzman February 18 – To Life the Arts 20 through July 10 – Samual Bak Exhibition

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! Gulfport History Museum NEW 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.327.0505 www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Free Admission Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com Web does redirect to University of Tampa First Friday – Free admission 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 January 10 – Royal Tastes Through October 6 – Walker Guest House Replica NEW EXHIBITS January 15 – April 17 – Samurai – Way of the Warrior January 14 – Friends of Asian Art 18 – Ringling by the Bay 31 – Forks & Corks February 4 – Ringling Underground 5 through May 1 – Islamic Art Exhibition 15 – 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 January 11 – Reading Women Through January 24 – Marks Made Through February 14 – Curiosity NEW Through February 28 – I Remember Birmingham Through March 13 – 50 Works for 50 Years January 2, 3 – Museum Store Sale 3 – Music in the Marley 3, 16 – Make and Take 3 – 5 – Museum store closed 3 – 16 – Sand Mandela 4, 18 – Illuminate 7, 10 – Cool Conversations 8, 22 – Art & Sign Language 9, 23 – Drumming 17 – Reading Women Conversation 21 – Beer Project Release Party February 1, 15 – Illuminate 6 – Grape Escape Wine, Whiskey, and Wonder 7 – Grape Escape Jazz Brunch 11, 14 – Cool Conversations 12, 26 – Art & Sign Language

13 through May 29 – Contemplating Character Exhibition 13 through May 29 – The Art of Classic Guitar 25 – Guitar Festival 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 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 – Florida's Got the Blues January 3 – Closing Day Florida's Got the Blues 13 – Florida Conversations 16 to April 17 – Exhibition – Florida Souvenirs February 2 – Revolution 6 – My Doll and Me 24 – Florida Conversations 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 USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620 813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849 January 15 – Opening Reception for Exhibitions 15 through March 5 – Sandra Cinto Exhibition 15 through March 5 – Historias Brazilian Art Exhibition February 4 – Cello Concerto 4 – Curators Tour 12 – Public Art Walking Tour 18 – Art Thursday 25 - Caio Reisewitz Lecture USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa www.ira.usf.edu USF Graphic studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, 813.974.3503 Free admission

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EVENTS Friday, January 8 and Friday, January 15 – Medicine Buddha Teachings 7 – 9 pm. Suggested donation $15. The Longhouse, 2309 49th St. S, Gulfport. Join Lama Losang to learn of Medical Buddha Teachings & Practices. Through these practices healing and inner peace are possible. www.longhouse.info Saturday, January 9 – Microplastics in Tampa Bay 10 am. Free. Eckerd College Galbraith Marine Science Bldg. 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. How does our daily use of plastics, cosmetics and personal products affect the ecosystems and organisms of the Tampa Bay estuary? Sample water with plankton and microplastics. www.eventbrite.com/e/ microplastics-in-tampa-bay Saturday, January 9 – Second Saturday ArtWalk “New Works for a New Year” 5 – 9 pm. Free. Several districts in St. Petersburg. Galleries throughout city open their doors, many hosting Opening Night receptions. Listing of galleries and exhibitions visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 – Fort DeSoto Nature Walks 10 – 11 am. $5 parking. Registration required. Fort DeSoto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde. Featured in this walk will be Mangroves. Registration required – 727.582.2267, option 8. Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 – 22nd Annual Corey Ave. Craft Festival 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach. Quality, creative craftsman, Green Market, entertainment with food and beverages available. www.artfestival.com

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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

Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 – 19th Annual Downtown Dunedin Art Festival 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Main Street, Dunedin. Quality artisans from around the country will be available to discuss works with gifts for all price range. www.artfestival.com Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm. Free. ArtPool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. All locally made, vintage and creative items for sale including Etsy artists. www.artpoolrules.com Monday, January 11 – Senior Solos Monthly Potluck 1 pm. Dish to pass $2, no dish $5. Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St., Pinellas Park. Election of officers then onto the fun and games. Wally 727.544.7183 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 Tuesday, January 12 and Wednesday, December 13 – Shen Yun 7:30 pm. $62.50+. The Mahaffey Theatre, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Breathtaking visuals portraying the “Land of Divine”. www.shenyun.com

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ARTpool 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com January 10, 11 – Crafty Fest 23 – I LOVE St. Pete Show February 6, 7 – Crafty Fest 20 – MUSE Body Art Show Bloom Art Center and Olesen Art Gallery 910 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/bloomartcenter Best New Arts Community 2014 – Creative Loafing Chihuly Collection 400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly's work. Through January 31 – Encounters in Glass Exhibition Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk January 24 – Patty Larkin 29 – Slaid Cleaves 30 – Cheryl Wheeler February 18 – Will Johnson Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1114 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk Crossroads Gallery NEW St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater January 12 through February 11 – Dialogues Exhibition Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Local & Florida artisans featured. January 16 – Artists Reception February 20 – Artists Reception

Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk January 9, 10 – Into Eden February 13, 14 – POW!! Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org January 8 – February 12 – Creative Start Exhibition 9 – Cool Night 17 through February 7 – International Miniature Art 17 through March 1 – Love Magnified Exhibition 17 – March 1 – Cardboard Menagerie Exhibition February 12 – 28 – Small Quilt Challenge 19 through March 25 – Middle School Exhibition 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 January 9 through February 20 – Role Models Gallerie 909 NEW 909 22 nd St.S, St. Petersburg 727.565.3930 www.gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists Second Saturday Artwalk 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 January 9 through February 27 – Cropped 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 January 11 through March 6 – Nature – Basch Collection Through January 15 – Walter Matthews

Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com Studio 620 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org January Through January 2 – Leg Godt 9 – 26 – The Gray Lady 13 – You Should Have Listened 20 – Chant the Trees 28, 29 – Bead Embroidery Workshop 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 January 5 – Pet Workshop 8 – Opening Reception – Let the Sun Shine 8 through February 20 – Let the Sun Shine 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 Second Saturday Artwalk Through January 2 – There's No Time Like the Present January 4 – Schools Out Arts In 9 through February 28 – Role Models Exhibition 9 through February 28 – Instructor and Student Exhibitions 13, 14 – ART Snap 16 – Outdoor Painting Workshop Morean Arts Center for Clay at the Train Station 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 www.moreanartscenter.org Sundays for Families 1 – 3 pm January 3 – 10 – Florida Heat Wood Fire Exhibition 8, 15, 22, 29 – Friday Night Clay

February 13 – Florida Surface Exhibition 18 – 21 – Florida Heat Pinellas Park Art Society NEW Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com January 3, 4 – Entry for Open Show 4 – Photo Group Meeting 11 – General Meeting 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 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 January 9 – Meeting February 4 – Exchange 13 - Meeting Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes and 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. January 4 – Schools Out Camp 8 – Parents Night Out 9 – Infant Massage Class 10 – Great Connections 16 – Winter Wonderland

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EVENTS Thursday, January 14 – Backyard Composting 2 – 3:30 pm or 6:15 – 7:45 pm. Free, registration required. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Learn the basics of composting in your own backyard. RSVP by going to www.eventbrite.com and search Backyard Composting. Thursday, January 14 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society 7 pm. Pinellas Co. Extension Service, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. This month’s speaker is Fransisco Miranda on the topic “Laelias of Brazil”. He will bring orchids to sell. 727.420.7230.

Saturday, January 16 – Sunshine Music Festival 11 am. $49.95+. Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. Complete line up of bands throughout the day. www.sunshinemusicandblues.com Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17 – Fort DeSoto Nature Walks 10 – 11 am. $5 parking. Registration required. Fort DeSoto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde. Featured in this walk will be Mangroves. Registration required – 727.582.2267, option 8.

Friday, January 15 – Military Officers Luncheon 11 am. Cost of lunch. Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Social hour, lunch and short program designed for Military Officers both active and retired, spouses and widows. Reservations required 727.360.2936. Friday, January 15 – SPC Heissler Organ Concert Series presents Michael T. C. Hey 7:30 pm. $10, free to students and staff w/ID. St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Michael Hey, assistant organist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC and the “papal organist” during the Pope’s recent visit to the US. www.spcollege.edu/events Friday, January 15 through Sunday, January 17 – Walgreen's St. Pete Classic See website for schedule. $35, Fun Run $20. Sirata Beach Resort, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Annual marathon for all ages. www.stpetebeachclassic.com

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Saturday, January 16 – Going Coastal – Marvelous Manatees 10 – 11:30 am. Free with advanced registration. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. Topics discussed include life history, why they are an endangered species, what can be done to help protect them, and where people can go to observe them in the wild or in captivity. www.weedonmanatees. eventbrite.com Saturday, January 16 through Saturday, January 23 – Writer's in Paradise Evening Reading Series 8 pm. Free. Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. For complete listing of authors. www.writersinparadise. eckerd.edu

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Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21-acre living history museum New exhibit Boathouse display Sundays – Speaking of History January 2 – ROC Day Through January 3 – Holidays at the Village 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 January 4 – 8 – First Responders Week 23 – 31 – Gasparilla BOGO February 13, 14 – Total Eclipse of the Heart 21 – 27 – Natl. Engineers Week

Tampa Bay Symphony 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org Performances in various locations February 11 – Symphonic Chat 21 – SPC Arts Auditorium 23 – The Palladium 28 – The Straz Center 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 January 11 – Jazz Jam February 1 – Jazz Jam WMNF 88.5 Community Radio 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org February 13, 14 – Paul Thorn Band 24 – Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin

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Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium The Met in HD Series Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera www.eckerd.edu/metopera 727.864.7600 . January 16 – Les Pecheur de Perles 30 – Turandot

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 Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org www.stpetejazzfest.com February 24 – James Varnado Jazz 25 – Bird and Diz 26 – Silvano Monasterious Trio 27 – Helio Jazz Orchestra 28 – Post Festival Jazz Jam Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society 727.596.7142 January 12 – Silas Dent’s Steakhouse SPB February 9 – Silas Dent’s 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

Florida Opera Festival Artistic Director – Daniel Lipton Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa www.operatampa.org January 31 – Opera 101 February 2 – Cosi Fan Tutte Open Rehearsal 11 – Andrea Bocelli 19 – Cosi Fan Tutte Florida Suncoast Opera Guild www.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org January 21, 23 – Harem Today, Gone Tomorrow St. Petersburg Opera Company 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Various performance locations January 16 – Pries Hall Dedication February 5, 7, 9 – Abduction from the Seraglio

Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org January 2 – Celebration Concert 23 – Opera Gala 26 – Meet the Artists 30 through March 19 – Aida February 6 through March 12 – Cosi Fan Tutte 13 – March 11 – Fidelio 19 – Concert at Noon

DANCING Florida West Ballet, a Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company: 616 4th St. N., 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 Sarasota Ballet 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x 101 January 29 through February 1 – Balanchine, de Valois & Graziano

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 – Sat, 9pm January 6 – 9 – Terry Gillespie 13 – 16 – BC Murphy 20 – 23 – Quevaughn Bryant 27 – 30 – Darryl Lenox February 3 – 6 – Tim Moffett 10 – 13 – Danny Bevins G. David Howard. Guinness Book of World Records for Comedy “Funniest Man Alive” Sporty’s Comedy Club 17093 Gulf Blvd., N. Redington Beach 727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) Fri. & Sat. nights. 9:05 pm Start. www.facebook.com/GDavidHoward January 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 – Sporty's 7 – Leo's Italian Grill 14 – Central Music

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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

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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

Saturday, January 23 – St. Pete Beach Community Yard Sale 8 am – 12 noon. $15 residents, $17.50 non-resident, free to shop. SPB Community Center, Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Come search the treasures or sell your own. www.spbrec.com

Tuesday, January 19 – Inventor's Seminar 9 – 11 am. $149. 2202 N. Westshore Blvd. Ste. 200, Tampa. Are you an inventor with questions? This seminar will get you to “patent pending”. Registration required. www.inventions internationalinc.com Friday, January 22 – Celebrity Karaoke Event 6 pm VIP reception, 7 – 11 pm show. $75+. T Pepin Hospitality Center, Tampa. Local celebrities lead by TB Bucs John Gilmore. Live and silent auctions throughout the entertaining Karaoke competition. www.celebritykaraoke.org Proceeds benefit Family Resources, helping our young and homeless. Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23 – Meet & Greet Peter Max 6 – 9 pm Friday, 2 – 5 pm Saturday. Free. Syd Entel Galleries, 247 Main St., Safety Harbor. Peter Max, an iconic artist of all ages will be available for meet and greets as well as exhibition of his work. Reservations required 727.725.1808. www.sydentelgalleries.com

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Saturday, January 23 – Free Day of Yoga 9 – 10 am. Free, donations accepted for “Sunflowers for Jeffrey”. Tierra Verde Park. A family friendly introduction to Yoga. www.navayagastudio.com Saturday, January 23 – Arbor Day Celebration at Sunken Gardens 11:30 am – 1 pm. Free with paid admission. Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free tree seedlings, kids crafts and scavenger hunt. www.sunkengardens.com Saturday, January 23 – 91st Annual East West Shrine Game 4 pm. $15. Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. Competition between up and coming NFL players benefitting the Shriner's Hospitals. www.shrinegame.com Saturday, January 23 – I LOVE St. Pete Art, Music, Fashion Show 8 pm – midnight. Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Pete. The 10th Anniversary celebrating the creative culture of St. Pete. www.artpoolrules.com

Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium January 12 – Science Cafe February 5 – Tea for the Sea 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 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

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

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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 – 9:30 pm 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 couple Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801 January 5 – Rules of Nautical Road 12 – Boating Safety 19 – Intro to Navigation 26 – Powering Your Boat February 2 - Lines & Knots 9 – Weather 16 – Your Boats Radio 23 – Which Boat is for You? St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron St Petersburg Sailing Center 250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg Demens Landing, 727-550-1811 www.boating-stpete.org American Boating Course, 7 – 9 pm Free to attend, $40 materials per family. 7 week course. Mondays January Tuesdays – Seamanship Thursdays – Jr. Navigation February 17 – Paddle Smart 24 – Emergencies on Board

GARDEN -NATUREFLORIAL Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo 727.582.2100 www.flbg.org Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Closed weekends & County Holidays February 14 – Valentine's Group Wedding Florida West Coast Orchid Society 12175 125th St. N, Largo. 727.460.4606 Free. www.fwcos.org 2nd Thurs, 7:30pm, Visitors welcome. Educational class, Cooperative Extension (Botanical Gardens). January 14 - Meeting

Garden Club St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S., St. Petersburg Diane Shafer, shaferd2@gmail.com or 727.347.6649. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org January 4 – Creative Crafts 7 – Floral Design 12 – Members Meeting 14 – Green Thumb Flower Show 21 – Plant Inspection 28 – Card Game Pizza Party February 11 – Meeting 19, 20 – Flea Market Ikebana International Chapter 65, St. Petersburg meetings 3rd Monday 10am – 2pm, (Sept. to May) Chapel On The Hill Church in Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole, Ikebana – centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging. Info – hotline 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com January 27 – Emiko Suzuki – Performance 28 – Emiko Suzuki – Workshop February 15 – Kodama 19 – 21 – Weekend at Sunken Gardens

Pass-A-Grille Women’s Club Bridge 2201 Pass-A-Grille Way, SPB Wed, 1 – 4pm, (Oct – April) Doors open 12:30pm www.pagwc.com Gwen Swinburne at 727.363.1099 St. Petersburg Bridge Club, 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars www.stpetebridge.org M-F 12:30 & 7pm, Sat.10:30am Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040.

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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. Astrology Association of St. Petersburg Hampton Inn, 4050 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater. 1st Thurs. monthly; 6:30pm, 1st time guests gratis! $15 M / $20 nonmembers. Jim Cummins – 813.909.9205 www.aaspfl.com

St. Pete Beach Garden Club Deborah Magliolo 727.363.1869 3rd Tues, 10am (Sept – May),

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

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Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops Effective January 1, 2016 – New Prices January 9 – Budding Botanists 23 – Arbor Day Celebration 30 – Orchids 101 February 6 – Budding Botanists 13 – Growing Roses in FL 20 – 21 – Ikebana in the Gardens

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Military Officers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868. January 12 – Meeting February 9 – Meeting

Thursday, January 28 – Card Game Pizza Party 11 am – 3 pm. $12. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Fundraiser for plants in Coconut Park. Spend the afternoon playing cards, games and enjoying lunch. www.gardenclub stpetersburg.org

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 January 5 – Meeting February 2 – Meeting

Thursday, January 28 – 117th Annual St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6 – 9 pm. Members receive two free tickets, $40 additional for members, $50 non-members. Mahaffey Theatre, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. A celebration of the accomplishments of the past year, recognition of community leaders and a discussion of the vision for the future of the Chamber and our community. www.stpete.com/events Thursday, January 28 through Sunday, January 31 – Ma'Ceo Equestrian Showcase $28 + adult, $19+ child. Albert Whited Airport, 2nd St. N, St. Petersburg. Ma'Ceo presents rich acoustic music and a gypsy ring that sets the scene for an action packed equestrian performance. www.cavalloeqarts.com Saturday, January 30 – Pinellas Folk Fair 10 am – 4 pm. $5 suggested donation. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Sponsored by Pinellas County Historical Society bringing a day of folk, gospel and blues throughout historic Heritage Village. Family friendly festival. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage

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Saturday, January 30 – 3rd Annual MUSE Awards 7:30 pm. $100+ Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. St. Pete Arts Alliance recognizes the contribution of artists to the community. Proceeds benefit the programs of the St. Pete Arts Alliance. www.stpeteartsalliance.org Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31 – 2Cool Art Show 10 am – 5 pm. Free admission. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd., Gulfport. Over 30 artists compete from classic to contemporary in this annual show. www.pavaartists.org / www.visitgulfport.com Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31 – Fort DeSoto Nature Walks 10 – 11 am. $5 parking. Registration required. Fort DeSoto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde. Featured in this walk will be the Beach. Registration required – 727.582.2267, option 8.

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National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727.510.9472 www.narfe.org/chapter259 January 6 – Meeting National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Ch. # 1140 - 4th Wed. monthly. Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140 January 27 – Meeting Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board (Jan – April ) Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10 am – 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 Street 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 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, St Petersburg, 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 2ndTuesday Mikes Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49 St., Clearwater Pinellas Cty Only Ski Club www.snowsharks.org

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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 Bay Pines Toastmasters NEW Wed. 5:15 – 6:30 pm. Free. Bldg. 20 behind VA Hospital Jill Haseltine 727.893.7838 www.facebook.com/baypines toastmasters Downtown St. Pete focuses on improving communication & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, FREE 244 2nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321-872-8295, www.DowntownSt.Pete Toastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wed’s, 6:15pm – 7:30pm, 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 p.m. Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1801 62nd Ave N, St Petersburg 2284. www.toastmastersclubs.org Treasure Island Islettes NEW Community Service Organization Meet 4th Wednesday of month Treasure Island Community Center Marian 727.360.0164.

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 the longest running thrift shoppes.

Pass-a-Grille Beach Comm. Church Thrift Shop 107 16th Ave & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach (727) 360-5508 9 am - noon Tue, Wed & Thur Sat 9 am – 1 pm Closed Summers, Reopens in September 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 www.BPWCStPetePinellas.org 727.471.8248 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. 6 pm. 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 street performers. Begins 6 pm. Beach Blvd. 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 February 5 – First Friday Artwalk 6 – SO Car Show 13 – Beach Cleanup 20 – Third Saturday Artwalk 27 – Get Rescued

St. Pete Beach www.spbrec.com January 9 – Sunset Fest at Upham Beach 9 – Sr. Excursion – Hard Rock 16 – Sr. Excursion – Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Festival 23 – Sr. Excursion – Painting w/a Twist 30 – Sr. Excursion – Tampa Premium Outlet Mall 31 – Music in the Afternoon February 6 – Sr. Excursion – Florida State Fair 13 – Sunset Fest at Upham Beach 13 – Sr. Excursion – St. Armand Circle 20 – Yueling Brewery Tour

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St. Petersburg Fridays St. Pete Shuffle Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts 7 to 11 pm - www.stpeteshuffle.com Sundays Gospel Brunch at The Manhattan Casino www.manhattancasino.com 1st Fridays Get Downtown Music Series, Street block party featuring live music & dancing food & drink vendors! 5:30 - 10 pm, 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 2nd Saturdays Artwalk & Trolley Downtown & Warehouse Art District Take the trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots 727.323.ARTS www.stpetearts.org January 12, 13 – Shen Yun 16 – Sunshine Music Festival 23 – East – West Shrine Game 28 – 31 – Ma'Ceo Equestrian Showcase 30 – MUSE Awards February 6 – Localtopia 20 – Chillounge Rescheduled

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 NM January 2 – Downtown 8 – Lunchtime Tour 9 – Waterfront 16 – Old Northeast 23 – Westward Ho ParadiseNewsFL.com | JANUARY 2016

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Friday, February 5 – 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. www.visitgulfport.com Saturday, February 6 – Canopy Open Tree Climb 10 am – 2 pm. $10. Pathfinder Outdoor Education, 1310 22nd Avenue S, St. Petersburg. Ascend into the canopy of a live oak tree using harnesses and a rope pulley system. www.pathfinder-ed.org Saturday, February 6 – Localtopia 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Williams Park, 4 th Street N, St. Petersburg. Locally owned businesses, artisans and organizations gather in the park for a great event. Entertainment. www.keepstpetelocal.com Saturday February 6 – Wine, Whiskey & Wonder – Grape Escape 7 – 11 pm. $TBA. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Meet fr drinks and hor'dueves then be whisked away to an surprise location. Proceeds benefit the MFA. www.fine-arts.org Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5pm. Free. ARTpool, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. All locally made, vintage and creative items for sale including Etsy artists. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, February 7 – Jazz Brunch 11 am – 2 pm. $TBA. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy a delicious brunch, jazz and art. Proceeds benefit the MFA. www.fine-arts.org 52

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Friday, February 5 – First Friday Downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. Free. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com

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Sunday, February 7 – Mardis Gras Special Dixieland Concert 1 – 5:30 pm. $10. Silas Dent's Steakhouse, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy the music of The Do's and Don'ts of Dixie. Food and beverage for sale. www.sdjs.org Tuesday, February 9 - Nan Colton to portray Harriet Beecher Stowe 5pm - 7:30pm Gulf Beaches Public Library 200 Municipal Way, Madeira Bch. Annual Membership Drive Wine & Cheese Party of the FRIENDS of the Gulf Beaches Public Library will present Nan Colton, a popular local writer, storyteller, and actress! She will be presenting an original portrayal of Harriet Beecher Stowe, best known for her bestseller Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Saturday, February 13 – St. Pete 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 Saturday, February 20 – TB Lightning Watch Party Puck drops 12:30 pm. $10 parking. Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Join Thunderbug and the Lightning Girls to watch the game on the big screen on the beach. Games and prizes. Food and beverage specials. www.tradewindsresort.com /lightning Saturday, February 20 – Gulfport Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Artisians, entertainment and various vendors. Shops open late. www.visitgulfport.com PN

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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 – 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) 9am-2pm, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,TI FREE parking, live music, 727.360.4121 www.islandneighborschamber.org News@islandneighborschamber.org 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 Petersburg. 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, 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 @ week The Open Air Market with it’s 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. Pete www.stpeteindiemarket .com/index.html

VOLUNTEERING AARP Tax Aide NEW Varying responsibilities. www.aarp.org/giving-back 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 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 7:30pm. 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 . Inspire Yoga at the Dali Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., St Petersburg 727.823.3767 practice vinyasa/ashtanga poses. www.thedali.org 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, Wednesday, 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 January 23 – Free Day of Yoga Tierra Verde 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

Sacred Lands 1700 Park St.N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 www.sacredlandspreservation andeducation.org Open Sunday for tours. Mediations January 5 – Tea Ceremony – Lama Losang 11 – Chanting Stories 13, 27 – Meditation for Peace Potluck 15 – Coffee House St. Petersburg Yoga 2842 MLK St. N., St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 info@stpetersburgyoga.com Tue’s, Sunset 6:15pm Beach 10400 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island Wed., Sunrise 7am at Park, 255 Beach Dr. NE, N Straub Park www.stpetersburgyoga.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 January 8, 15 – Lama Losang – Medicine Buddha Teachings 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 with Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Yoga Style: Kripalu, Pass-A-Grille Beach Comm 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 ann@yogaaroundtown.net PN

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January 2016 Astrology Happy New Year! This is the time of year that we want to be off to a new start with plans, goals and those tricky New Year Resolutions! However, this year, Mercury stations retrograde on the 5th; and for the next three weeks you will probably find yourselves making RE-visions and RE-thinking your agenda. If there is any unfinished business from last year, now is the time to tackle it before initiating anything new. Our energy and power planet Mars entered determined, resourceful Scorpio on the 3rd and will be of great assistance in getting to the core of things, which can help you decide if you still want to work on it or just let it go. On the 9th a New Moon in ambitious Capricorn begins the lunar cycle with optimism and unlimited possibilities. The Sun enters inventive, scientific Aquarius on the 20th; bringing out the unique and unpredictable in everything around us. Venus has been loving and spending large during her time in Sagittarius; but on the 23rd our love goddess visits practical Capricorn, taking a serious tone in these matters. Only hours later, the lunar cycle peaks with a Full Wolf Moon in Leo. This energy is impulsive in nature bringing quick actions that not only last, but can make permanent changes during the next two weeks. Mercury stations direct on the 25th in Capricorn and favorably aspects transformation planet Pluto. Revealing deep memories and desires, this intense force brings the buried to the surface. With level headed thinking and careful planning we can proceed with even the most extreme objectives and eventually succeed.

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CAPRICORN: Time to review YOU; empower yourself to change things. Release old habits. Put energy into dreams; friends. Enjoy some quiet time alone. Financial area is in spotlight. Illuminations on deeper levels occur.

CANCER: Relationship with marriage or biz partner undergoes changes; new direction or renewal. The workplace is pleasant but demanding. Travel is enjoyable. Focus falls on income; career position and duties affect result.

AQUARIUS: Reflection brings enlightenment; inner transformations are possible now. What was hidden can come to light. Enjoy social activities. The full moon puts partners in the spotlight and how you relate to others.

LEO: Review of health matters make for empowering changes. Workplace transformations are likely. Romance and fun comes with a serious tone. The full moon puts you on center stage; take charge, be creative, learn and travel!

PISCES: Reconnect to friends and revisit future dreams with a new zeal! Travel with caution; explore new ideas. Superiors favor you now. Full moon shine onto health matters; a turning point is likely with good results.

VIRGO: Love affairs can turn intense; you are in or out. Revive creative talents; look for opportunity. A guardian angel watches over you. Private matters come to light; get busy change is easy. Home life is most enjoyable.

ARIES: New activity in career may be sudden and empowering, but brings responsibilities. Rethink goals for work and personal position. Full moon light brings out creativity, inspiration. Adjust finances. Enjoy traveling.

LIBRA: Home projects and family matters take new turn; release the old and reconnect. Talks and trips are serious but pleasant. Full moon shines on social life and future plans; continue releasing, preparing. Watch spending.

TAURUS: A new focus on education can be empowering; life changing. Children thrive. Romantic opportunities and creative time are uplifting. Home and family life are in the full moon spotlight with change; support.

SCORPIO: Everyday life is intense and hectic; needs redirecting. You feel energized and ready. Full moon spotlight shines on career. Workplace can bring unexpected changes. Income enhanced; but be cautious with money.

GEMINI: Financial plans get transformed with a new start. Letting go of old patterns is key for growth in all areas. Home life is happy; partners are agreeable. Full Moon focus is on reconnecting with others and short trips.

SAGITTARIUS: Income area has new action; review and transform. You are favored now; get what you want. Energy is building inside as you take on more duties. Education, learning highlights your creative abilities now.

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Treasure Salvors Recent stories in the print and electronic media concerning the finding of hundreds of gold and silver coins in extremely shallow water off the east coast of Florida by recreational boaters brought back memories. Among them were news accounts of the exploits of Mel Fisher, one of the earliest (and most successful) treasure salvors. In place of today's highly sophisticated deep water robots, Mel and his crew of young divers recovered early treasure such as gold and silver coins and bars from a fleet of treasure ships sailing from South America and Mexico to Spain. The fleet was overtaken by a powerful hurricane, and most (if not all) were driven ashore in relatively shallow waters along the lower east coast. This impressive recovery was followed by others, and climaxed by the discovery of the wreck of "Nuestra Senora de Atocha" in less than 6O feet of water, west of the Florida Keys. It was, by far, the most immense treasure trove discovered to date, but not without great personal loss to the Fisher family. Mel's young son, Dirk and Dirk's wife were both drowned when one of the search vessels in which they were sleeping suffered a ruptured pipe, capsized and sank. After investors in Mel's company were rewarded with gold, silver and precious stones, a "treasure museum" was established in Key West. A second and third were established in Sebastian and St. Pete Beach, Florida.

The St. Pete Beach Treasure Museum, which was located where Silas Dents restaurant is today, closed after a couple of lackluster seasons and a reported robbery. The other two museums and a website, www.MelFisher.com still bring back memories of the romantic and turbulent days of Florida's early visitors. Authors note: I went to this web site www.floridianaquifer.com, and found some interesting data, plus some video footage which may be of interest. More water than the Great Lakes? I can still recall my excitement as a small fry when my parents would surprise us kids with a trip to Salt and Juniper Springs in our old Dodge with a wicker picnic basket, packed with good food. Very few paved roads to and from the Ocala National Forest, but a very special occasion! Happy New Year!

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