June/July 2015 Issue of Paradise News Magazine by Paradise News Magazine

Sports & Tourism History â&#x20AC;˘ Dining at Sundial

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FEATURES

DISTRIBUTION

29 DEPARTMENTS LETTERS .......................................5

Sports + Tourism = A Great Partnership

PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ................8

Weather and the beaches are big tourist magnets,

TIDBITS OF NEWS ......10-11,13-15

but professional sports teams have long contributed. by Steve Traiman

ECO .........................................18 ART NEWS ...........................21-23 PROPERTY LAW -TOM BRODERSEN..25

Italian Bakeries Popular on Beaches

FISHING - HUBBARD’S..........26-27

Bakeries are “in” again on the barrier islands. by Peter Roos

REAL ESTATE - JIM BEGGINS ..... 28 RECREATION & LIBRARIES ..........40

Instantly Ageless in Treasure Island People have been searching for the fountain of youth

ARTS & LEISURE..........41-49, 53-55

in Florida for centuries. Kenny and Frances Williams

EVENTS CALENDAR ....42-48, 54-56

think they have found the secret in Treasure Island.

CLASSIFIED ADS ...................50-51

by Peter Roos

ASTROLOGY - SARAH LYONS .....52

Chef Emeril Lagasse Visits

PLAYING AROUND .................... 59

World famous chef filming at the Rumfish Grille & other

FINAL WORD .............................60

local eateries means we’ve reached a new plateau.

Dr. Tiffany Rimar A young traditional veterinarian with holistic methods is being called the “Pet Whisperer” of St. Pete Beach. by Peter Roos

DINING Sundial Showcase Downtown St Petersburg by Joyce LaFray

37-39 Summer Camps for Kids of All Ages There is something to do this summer for every interest.

4th of July Celebration Schedule

"Value the relationship more than making your quota." Jeff Gitomer

COVER DESIGN - Lori Bellinger ART DIRECTION - Renee Roos COVER ART: Stephen O’Connor

Pass-a-Grille Merry Pier The SeaHorse Paradise Grille Paradiso Boutique Gennaro’s The Wharf SeaCritters Hurley Realty Suntan Art Center Loews - Don CeSar Nancy Markoe Bamboozle Shaners Land & Sea Market St. Pete Beach 5th/3rd Bank ReMax Preferred Lou’s Florist Agave Mexican / Pappy’s Synovus Bank Scoops Ice Cream SPB Produce-Deli Baird Realty Coldwell Banker Real Estate Nori Thai & Sushi Vito & Michaels’ Riptides Nina’s Cafe Resort Realty Wallgreens Winn Dixie Library/City Hall Chamber Paradise Grille Gulf to Bay Bait Dolphin Liquors UPS Store Cafe Soleil Regions Bank New China Dolphin Beach Resort Corey Area District Art Expo Chill Restaurant Paradise Gifts Beach Theatre Frog Pond Jackie’s Bistro Keller Williams Realty Treasure Island Sloppy Joes Bilmar Hotel Walgreens T.I. Hardware The Pearl ReMax Metro Chamber Gator’s on the Pass Clock Tower Bus Stop John’s Pass Village Chamber Kiosk Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Old Fashioned Ice Cream Friendly Fisherman Restaurant Madeira Beach Winn Dixie Screwy Louie Thai Am II Thai City Hall Library Post Office Barefoot Beach Resort Madeira Beach Recreation Center Gulfport Chamber Habana Café Backfin Blue Seabreeze Inn Library/City Hall Gulfport Casino Mangia Gourmet Art Village Isla Del Sol & Bayway Isles Regions Bank Island Salon Sterling Cleaners Subway Patchingtons Isla Yacht & CC Tierra Verde Billy’s ReMax Metro TD Bank Marco’s Phila Deli Wong Lee’s Island Grille T. V. Hardware South Pasadena Spiro’s Deli Publix Winn Dixie Fountains Towers Palms of Pasadena Hospital St. Petersburg SUNDIAL Florida Jean Co Locale Market Vinoy Hotel Chihuly Holocaust Museum Ricky P’s Morean Art Center Florida CraftArt Jim Duprey Salon Grand Central District Cigar Loft Ferg’s Sports Bar Grand Central Stained Glass Tyrone Area Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer ParadiseNewsFL.com • Facebook Copyright: Entire contents copyright © 2015 Paradise NEWS LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction of the contents of Paradise NEWS in whole or in part by photcopying, entry into any data-retrieval system, or any other means is strictly forbidden, without written consent of the publisher. Paradise NEWS has a non-political policy. Paid political ads are accepted. Signed letters to editors welcomed. NOTE readers: Paradise NEWS does not recommend or endorse any products or services in the publication. Any misrepresentation should be reported to the local authorities. Investigate all conditions & restrictions before making your purchase, understand your individual agreement prior to payment. Use discretion with any business transaction, whether making a purchase or accepting payment.

Letters Thank you very much for promoting Tampa Bay Watch!!! We really appreciate your support. - Rachel Arndt Tampa Bay Watch Communications Coordinator

(Top 10 FL Beach Bars) Thanks! It was quite a surprise to see us hold on at the end. Actually some very fierce competition in this contest to say the least. Jimmy B’s obviously has some great marketing strategies… finishing number 1 and number 3 year after year. Tough stuff, for sure. Thanks Again - Gregg Nicklaus Sirata Beach Resort

The event was a big success this year. Over 175 people participated in the beach stroll and the Event raised over $82,500. Thanks for raising awareness and doing the article regarding the Empath Health and the Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll. - Arlene Cohen & Cherie Youngblood Wow great web page! Todd Austin Affordable Computers Service

Thanks for including our Burger & Brew info on the Paradise News web site. It's very much appreciated! - Jeff Abbaticchio Loews Don CeSar

Thanks for printing the notice about our Thrift Shop. It is appreciated. - Gus Pass-a-Grille Community Church

Cover Artist Stephen O’Connor; owner of Blue Current Designs was born here in St. Petersburg, Florida. Growing up locally, Stephen developed a quick appreciation of the ocean and all of the creatures that relied on it. Stephen began drawing as a young boy, so it was only natural for him to sketch his experiences of the water which included fish, birds and the natural beauty of Florida’s landscape.

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Later in life, Stephen’s love of art led him to Europe where he attended the Professionale Per Scalpellini School in Lasa, Italy where he became an EU Marble Sculptor. Despite his love of all art forms, his main passion has always been painting marine life. He continues to develop his skills by reflecting the ocean through painting and drawing. His Marine Art took a new platform recently with the launch of Blue Current Design’s fishing apparel line in 2013. The men’s and women’s clothing line features some of his original drawings that display his love of Marine life. Stephen’s art and apparel can be found at the links below as well as his direct contact information for anyone interested in personalized pieces. He looks forward to hearing from you. Stephen M. O’Connor • 727-403-8446 stevo02573@yahoo.com • www.bluecurrentdesigns.com www.facebook.com/bluecurrentdesigns www.instagram.com/BLUE_CURRENT_DESIGNS/

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In the past five weeks we have been priviledged to attend a ninetieth and two one hundredth birthday celebrations. While we have often been told that aging is not for sissies, these recent experiences have convinced me that there is still plenty of reason to celebrate reaching such milestones in life if you live your life with an open heart and you surround yourself with happy people. We wrote on page 7 of our May issue about Maudie Gurak. Once an introvert who kept to herself, Maudie became an active volunteer at the urging of a neighbor, and the city celebrated her 100th birthday with a Treasure Island Parade and a party.

Al Konetzni (pictured on last issue’s cover with Mickey Mouse) was surrounded by his family and friends, some of whom came from across the country to be there for the occassion. Earlier the same day, Al Ingram turned 90 in Pass-a-Grille. (A photo from that event appears on page 10). While statistics show we are living longer, celebrating these higher numbers can get lonely when your longtime friends pass away before the occasion. The secret to having plenty of people to celebrate with seems to be to continue to make new, younger friends as you age. The best way to do that seems to be through involvement. You won’t find them by sitting in front of your television. Maudie found hers through volunteerism. Her friends with the Treasure Islettes and the Action Club keep her young at heart. Al Konetzni never met a stranger. His birthday party was populated with people from 5 to 95 years his junior. He celebrates and appreciates the wonders of his life and attracts friends and followers through his outgoing friendly nature. Al Ingram had a number of careers which gave him a tradition of service. His wife Gerry is one of the barrier island’s greatest seasonal volunteers, and she dragged Al into her volunteerism too, getting him to build many of the displays for the historical museum, cabinets at the Warren Webster center and lots more. His friends, however are mostly fellow fishing enthusiasts with whom he still goes out occasionally. Part of the secret seems to be to find something you enjoy doing, then find others who enjoy the same thing. It could be through church, the recreation department, volunteering for your city, your hospital or finding another way to contribute your time and experience to be with or help others. If we are going to live longer, let’s make the extra years count for something besides the growing numbers. Peter, Renee and the Gang that brings you the Paradise NEWS.

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Local couple remarries with international help The past Mayor of Sandown on Britain’s the Isle of Wight, St. Pete Beach’s “Sister City”, Helen Spencer and her husband Mike, (above) returned to St. Pete Beach to participate in the wedding of their friend James Myers. (above right) who was the wedding his first wife Susan for a second time. Helen & Mike were married in 2002 in St. Pete Beach’s new city hall chambers. James was Mike’s best man, to complete the circle, Jim asked Mike to be his best man. Locals of St. Pete Beach know James as the self-proclaimed ‘Head Ding-Dong’ of the “Sunset Bell” next to the Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille. After the wedding Helen and Mike met friends from the past and then went on to travel around Florida, promising not to leave it so long on their next trip ‘across the pond’.

100YEAR OLD DISNEY LEGEND IS STILL CREATING

Al Konetzni “Disney Legend” Turned 100! Paradise News owners Peter & Renee Roos were pleased to join friends and family of our May cover subject Disney legend Al Konetzni in celebrating his centennial along with his older sister. L-R front: Edna Ramsberger (Al’s older sister), Al Konetzni, Back: Jim & Jean Shakas, Peter & Renee Roos. JUNE-JULY 2015

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Above: Officials break ground for a new 10 screen Cobb Theatre in the north parking lot of Tyrone Square Mall. The Theatre will be complete with a full bar and a restaurant that will cook food from scratch. Projected Opening - Spring of 2016. Left: Greg Nicklaus & Jim Parent stand out behind a bevy of beach strollers at the Suncoast Hospice / Empath Health Beach Stroll. Over 175 strollers raised $82,500 for a very worthy organization. Below: Al Ingram is 90 Years Old! A lively group of Pass-a-Grillians turned out on a recent Saturday afternoon to surprise Al Ingram on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Displays showed Al as a former policeman, postmaster, fireman, carpenter and a popular fisherman and fishing guide. A fishing theme was carried out, even to Pottsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smoked grouper appetizer spread.

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ST PETE BEACH St. Pete Beach will host Medal of Honor Stamp Dedication St. Pete Beach holds a hometown dedication in honor to resident and Army Medal of Honor recipient CSM Gary Littrell on Thursday, June 4th, 4pm - St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. A small ceremony will be followed by light refreshments. Contact St. Pete Beach Recreation Department 727-363-9245 • www.spbrec.com.

Dive-In Movies return to St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center (7701 Boca Ciega Dr, St. Pete Beach). Bring your noodles, floats and chairs to lounge by the pool while watching a movie on our inflatable screen out under the stars. Snacks, drinks and glow jewelry will be sold. No outside coolers or food allowed. Doors open at 8:00pm. Admission is $4.00 per person. Visit spbrec.com or call 727.363.9264. See page 37 for list of movie titles. The Tradewinds have been drawing locals with their monthly and ongoing Local Catch Offers. For June, Rumfish will be featuring a special Local Catch offer in their bar: ½ off appetizers - 3-6pm, Monday-Thursday. Delicious offerings include Firecracker Shrimp, Crab & Artichoke Dip, Korean BBQ Beef Skewer, RumFish Wings, Crispy Squid and more. They will also have a great offer in their shop for Father’s Day that is TBA. If you haven't claimed your local catch card yet be sure to drop by to pick yours up as they have quite a few unclaimed Local Catch cards sitting behind the bar! For more information on how to get your Local Catch card and their everyday deals visit http://www.rumfishgrill.com/locals Retired businessman, civic activist and Amazon bestselling author Wayne MacDowell had a busy visit from May 19 to June 1 to London and Sandown, Isle of Wight (IOW), “Sister City” to St Pete Beach. He was honored to cut the ribbon to the new Sandown “Honor Walk” at the Beachfront Promenade, patterned at his suggestion after the SPB “Bricks of Honor” at Upham Beach, and was actively promoting his World War II bestseller “Not Just Another War Story” (NJAWS). “Not Just Another Love Story,” was just reedited for an Amazon Kindle E-book release in June. For more information, www.WayneMacDowell.com. JUNE-JULY 2015

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Tampa Bay Business Journal shared a Caddy’s Treasure Island update on April 30th. New owner Berry O’Connor shared with TBO, “We’re continuing operations; people keep their jobs; people still have their Caddy’s. ”Concerns were raised over the past year that Caddy’s may be closing its doors due to an ongoing legal dispute with the State of Florida and that the popular beach bar would be torn down. Fortunately, the owners of MacDinton’s along with a fourth owner paid $7.5 million to long-time owner Tony Amico in late April and took over operating Caddy’s. Caddy’s is the largest local beach bar that still legally allows alcohol consumption ON the beach. For more on Caddy’s long legal dispute go to http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay

St. Petersburg broke ground on Tyrone Square Mall's Cobb Luxury 10 Theatre on May 14th. The theater is under construction in the mall's northwest parking lot, fronting Tyrone Boulevard. It will include 10 auditoria with 1,200 total seats, wall-to-wall screens with 3D capability, and a full-service restaurant and bar. Patrons will be able to enjoy their meals in the theaters.

Official ribbon cutting and opening for the Treasure Island Ocean Club was held on May 21st. TJM Acquired the Trails End Hotel in Treasure Island, Florida in 2013. The hotel – built in the 50’s on over 300 feet of sand, felt like a perfect fit for TJM with its “Old Florida” vibes, close proximity to TJM’s home city, and great opportunity to reposition a decaying property and restore it back to its glory days. TJM has invested nearly $1M into the property and will continue to invest in the property with a comprehensive restoration plan. Now the property is known as The Treasure Island Ocean Club, and has since been gaining popularity. The most recent of its renovations is the addition of a property level beach bar for its guests. Treasure Islettes elected a New Board for 2015-2016. The new board includes Ms. Mary Cox, President; Ms. Marian Alton, Vice president; Ms. Toni Hawkins, Treasurer; and Ms. Suzanne Schiltz, Secretary. Mayor Bob Minning of Treasure Island had the honor to install the newly elected Treasure Islettes Board on April 27, 2015. The Treasure Islettes was founded in 1955 to support the community through volunteer service, beautification projects, scholarships and donations to the City Police and Fire Departments. The Treasure Islettes meet on the fourth Monday evening of each month from September to May at the Treasure Island Community Center. More info call VP Marian Alton at 360-0164. The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has unanimously selected two organizations as the Official 2015 Chamber Charities: R.O.C. Park and the American Legion, Post 158. ROC Park’s (Remember Our Children) purpose is to provide a serene setting for remembrance, recreation and meditation. It occupies a spot on the north side of Tom Stuart Causeway next to the new 9-1-1 memorial. The American Legion is the nation's largest and most influential network of U.S. wartime veterans, families and communities. For more information, visit www.ROCPARK.com, www.Legion.org or www.treasureisland.org.

Chase will be awarding 20 grants of $100,000 to small businesses across the United States through the Mission Main Street Grant program. Eligible businesses are for-profit, operating for at least 2 years, and employing less than 100 full-time employees. Profiles have been created and local businesses now need the public to vote on Facebook! Businesses must receive at least 250 votes to be considered for a grant (May 4 - June 19). Grants will be awarded in mid-September. For more information see MissionMainStreetGrants.com. The first phase of St. Petersburg's Universal Curbside Recycling program is underway with the delivery of 95-gallon blue recycling carts to residential customers. Customers living in single and multi-family addresses up to 4 units will each receive shiny, new recycling carts, over the next two months. Each cart will feature a color-coded sticker, identifying the customer's recycling zone, week and day and welcome kit. The program is set to begin in July; customers will see an additional $2.95 added to utility bills beginning in August. MADEIRA BEACH Madeira Beach will be hosting a Sunset 5K Series at Archibald Park on Fridays June 19th, July 10th, & August 7th at 7:15 pm this summer. Following the beach runs particpants will be able to enjoy an after party with craft beer, live music and a beautiful sunset. A 1 mile beach run will take place at 7pm as well. Free parking will be available in the Archibald Parking lot on each Friday of the race. First come first serve. The City of Madeira Beach will provide day-care (night) 6:30-8:30pm. You must sign your child in and be given a wrist band for pick up. This service will be limited to a certain number of children. First come first serve. Registration is $25/race or $60/series. Visit www.madeirabeachfun.com for more info including race giveaways! Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge, located at 14020 Marguerite Drive in Madeira Beach, presented its annual Albert T. & Tupper MacMillan Scholarship, supported by the Ernest J. Freeman Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship was presented to Ms. Kendall Yeates, a graduating Senior at Osceola Fundamental High School in Seminole. Ms. Yeates will be attending the University of South Florida in the Fall where she will begin her studies in English Literature. Annual Scholarship winner receives $2,000 to assist in their College or University expenses. JUNE-JULY 2015

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OLD SALT FISHING hosted another successful King of the Beach! They had 372 boats out fishing the weekend of April 30-May 2, 2015 for King and Spanish Mackerel for this bi-annual event. Team Jaws II brought a giant King to the scale and took the lead with the fish weighing 49.12lbs and Capt. Dave Mistretta was proclaimed ‘King’ of the Beach! As he was accepting his awards and checks he gave quite a speech that silenced the crowd, he announced he was donating $10,000 of his winnings to his friend, fellow fisherman and avid writer, Jon West. Jon has been recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and is fighting for his life. It is truly amazing how our fishing community can come together and support each other. Team Reel Dirty donated their winnings as well. It was a moving moment – not only a win, but a true charitable act. The full list of results and event photos can be found online at http://oldsaltfishing.org/fishing. PINELLAS COUNTY Removal of Australian pines at Fort De Soto Park. A contractor hired by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will begin the process of removing the remaining Australian pine trees at Fort De Soto Park in the North Beach area on Monday, June 1. The North Beach will be temporarily closed to the public on weekdays until the removal of the invasive exotic vegetation is completed. The beach will remain open during weekends and holidays. The work should be completed by Friday, July 10. Videos about Fort De Soto can be found at www.youtube.com/pcctv1. For more info on invasive species visit MyFWC.com.

long. On land, you'll see branded delivery trucks, as well as the all-new beach taxi, which will be amping people with free rides locally and making appearances around the state to dispense a variety of all-new "Amp the Awesome" swag. For more info visit www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com or follow them on social media @VSPC. To help promote the camp share your AWESOME posts with #AmpTheAwesome! GULFPORT Join library staff, city officials, Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Public Library and patrons for the reopening of the Gulfport Public Library. The library has undergone a major renovation with funds utilized from Grants, Donations and Pennies for Pinellas. All were welcome as the event began Tuesday, May 19 with the official ribbon cutting and tour of the newly renovated facility. For more information, contact 727-873-3919. The Gulfport History Museum IS NOW REOPENED with new hours. They will have coffee and cinnamon rolls and other baked goods available for nominal fees, so please pop in to see us. You need not be a member or want to research anything. They want the building to be a gathering place, so please stop by for coffee and conversation. Hours: Tuesdays 8am - 4pm, Fridays 8amNoon, Saturdays 10am - 4pm and Sundays 1- 4pm. They are looking for volunteers for shifts as little as two hours once a week and need not work every week. Email info@GulfportHistoricalSociety.org to volunteer! ODDS AND ENDS

TOURISM Gov. Rick Scott announced record tourism numbers for the first quarter of 2015. From January to March, 28.4 million people visited Florida, up 6.2 percent over the same period in 2014 which had been the recordholder for tourists. Gov. Scott has set a goal for Florida to reach 100 million visitors this year. Florida set another record with 1.2 million people employed in the tourism industry, up 4.8 percent from last year. To find out more about Florida tourism visit www.VisitFlorida.com. Visit St. Pete/Clearwater unveiled their all new "Amp the Awesome" summer campaign this May! The hip, youthful expression "Amp the Awesome" builds on the destination's "Live Amplified" brand with vibrant colors, a "rock-on" logo and first-ever initiatives like a branded sailboat and beach taxi, Pandora radio spots and more! This summer's campaign is designed to build on the destination's record-setting visitation, most notably seen in key feeder markets like New York City up 30% year-over-year and Latin America, which has skyrocketed more than 80% in the past two years alone. Locals and visitors will get their first taste of "Amp the Awesome" over Memorial Day weekend. The sailboat will make its way around regional waterways for six hours a day, five days a week with VSPC giving away cruising opportunities aboard the vessel all summer 14

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The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce will host its 7th Annual Taste of the Beaches event Saturday, July 25th at the Madeira Beach Rec Center baseball field (300 Municipal Drive Madeira Beach, FL 33708). The festivities for the Taste of the Beaches include auctions, raffles, tastes from over 30 local restaurants and live music by The Hamiltones & the Eagles Tribute Band. Proceeds benefit a local non-profit to be released at a later date. The event features restaurants in and around the area, showcasing members and non-members. The fee for a non-member to participate includes a 1 year membership. To register, for more info or to donate to the auction, visit http://www.tampabaybeaches.com/ or call (727) 360-6957. Give Day Tampa Bay, held on May 5th, was a huge success! This annual 24 hours of giving event was on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Through 10,042 gifts, Give Day Tampa Bay raised a total of $1,726,493.75 for local Tampa Bay Non-Profits! Big Cat Rescue in Tampa led the event with 503 gifts totaling $340,330. Leaders were determined on the number of gifts rather than the total funds. Find out more about the charity day at www.givedaytampabay.org/. Sandy Spaw Grooming & Boutique opened this spring as an extension of Sandy Paws Veterinary Clinic. Sandy Spaw Grooming & Boutique offers a relaxed experience

the power and energy to get it done." - Ralph Lauren Sandy Spaw Grooming & Boutique opened this spring as an extension of Sandy Paws Veterinary Clinic. Sandy Spaw Grooming & Boutique offers a relaxed experience for both you and your pet. Its mission is to offer high quality pet food, healthy treats, thoughtful toys & unique gifts. The Spaw environment is clean, cozy and safe. The Spaw staff are caring and friendly. 16701 Gulf Blvd, N. Redington Beach. Visit www.sandyspaw.com. Abilities Wine Tasting will not be repeated in 2015. Going forward, Abilities program fundraising efforts will shift from a special events-centered focus to one that involves more partnerships and financial support from corporations and community groups. Visit www.servicesource.org. USF in Tampa hosts Rebecca Penney’s Piano Festival (RPPF) from July 15th until August 1st, Steinway artist and St. Pete Beach resident, Rebecca Penneys and her hand-picked international faculty bring top piano students from the world’s most prestigious music schools to the new $47 million All Steinway music center at USF’s home campus in north Tampa. RPPF is an intensive two-week, tuition-free opportunity for talented college-aged aspiring pianists to meet others like themselves from around the world and to learn from music educators who have made a living at the keyboard themselves. Ms.Penneys, an internationally loved concert pianist, has been on the faculty at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY for 32 years. The festival was a fixture at Chattaqua, NY until three years ago, when Rebecca began to relocate her life to Florida. The piano festival offers a number of opportunities to hear incredible piano concerts by future concert pianists of the world. Most of the concerts are donation at the door basis, held in Barnes Hall in Tampa from July 18 - 28th including concerts by Rebecca on Saturday July 18 at 4 pm and participants and faculty. An outreach ‘Ambassador’ series includes several close to us, for which the public is welcomed. Sat July 18, 1 PM - Allegro Senior Living, St Petersburg Mon Jul 20, 4 PM - Aspec at Eckerd College Mon Jul 27, 6:30 PM - Westminster Shores, St Petersburg Fri Jul 31, 7:30 PM - St Pete College Music Center, 5th Ave N. For full concert times and locations, visit RebeccaPenneysPianoFestival.org PN

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KUDOS to the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Band ST PETERSBURG

The great Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Band, a weekly entertainment fixture for more than 50 years at the Bilmar Beach Resort in Treasure Island,

Graciously donated their services on May 9 to play for the Pinellas County Gator Club’s International Gator Day “Thank You Vets!” event at the WC Young Bay Pines VA Center. More than 160-plus vets, VA staff and Gator volunteers enjoyed the smooth jazz renditions, plus a stirring medley of US service branch anthems. Among the band’s key players are trumpeter Bobby Tessitore, who has played on and off about 22 years, and drummer Roger Athans, the last original member who started in 1968 for four or five months, then came back in June 1973 and has played ever since. The other four members of the current band are keyboardist Dean Fernald, bassist John Lamb – formerly with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, clarinetist Bob Tanguay, and trombonist Gordon Moore.

As the last original member still with the band, Athans recalls, “We’ve always been a six-man group and while we only made one recording as a group over the years, as individuals we’ve each done our own projects. In 1968 a 33 1/3 LP was recorded in the Beach Bar at the Bilmar and we also made a tape recording as an 8-track and then a cassette.” The band has been at the Bilmar since 1964, except for 2006 during renovation. Clyde Smith, the resort’s General Manager the past nine years, notes, “The band has a great local following and usually plays in Bazzie’s Beach Bar and for the winter tourist season moves into the Crystal Ballroom for the larger crowds. It’s one of the strongest and longest traditions at the Bilmar and we marked the band's historic 4,000th performance on August 1, 2009.”

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Twilight On the Town Summer Evening Walking Tours! Steamy days make cool evenings seem even more pleasant! Enjoy the beautiful evenings by joining St. Petersburg Preservation (SPP) for one of their monthly evening summer stroll walking tours. These shortened tours (about an hour or so) end at a local restaurant or brew pub allowing conversations to continue along with a cool drink and an opportunity to purchase some great food from a local business. Next tour - Wednesday, June 17 takes in one of our favorite neighborhoods, Historic Kenwood. Historic Kenwood, the city’s first designated artist enclave district, is known for its great collection of bungalow homes. The area is an excellent example of what makes St. Pete special - historic neighborhoods! Keeping these neighborhoods special for the future is one reason SPP is advocating amending the city’s preservation ordinance to make the historic district application process a neighborhood friendly process. The Historic Kenwood ‘Twilight on the Town’ tour starts 6:30 pm at Cappy’s Pizza, 2900 1st Ave. N. Come early or stay after the tour for some great pizza! Make your tour reservation! SPP walking tours are free to SPP members, just $5/non-members. Reservations recommended but not required. Visit St. Petersburg Preservation online: www.stpetepreservation.org

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Bakeries have made a huge comeback on the beach since the height of the low-carb craze. Perhaps the best example is La Casa Del Pane, which moved out of hiding next to Gigi’s in St. Pete Beach to their own new freestanding building next to Waffle House and across Gulf Blvd. from the new Shells. Six days each week, you can get the bread and pastries baked fresh that day. No preservatives are used, making the bread far healthier than commercial loaves. The bakery specializes in traditional Italian brick oven white and semolina breads with and without sesame seeds. Take a look at the deli and pastry cases, offering delicious cookies and house-baked pastries. Take dinner home ready to heat and eat from the cooler, or choose one of your favorites from theselection of gourmet groceries, some favorites with visitors. Stop in to pick up your daily or weekly loaf, or stay and have a sandwich or order a pizza, and have a great cup of coffee while you wait. Tables are available indoors or out. 7110 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Call 727.367.8322 www.LaCasaDelPane.US

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Later in June Verducci Gourmet Italian Bakery & Market is set to cut its inaugural ribbon. Proprietor partner Vinny Fortunato proudly guided a mini-tour of the new facility as it was being stocked with “the very best foods available from Italy, and some surprisingly special locally produced Opening products,“ according to Vinny. “We can’t sell the very best without charging for it, but you can tell from Late in June our menu prices we are not here to gouge anyone. We have been on the beach a while and we plan to stay. We hope to make customers of the residents for a lifetime. When you try some of the products we will be offering you will never be satisfied with supermarket food again. If you like to have the very best, you can now have it without leaving the beach. Put 727.201.9740 in your cellphone. Visit the market at 7800 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. www.VerducciStPeteBeach.com St. Pete Beach and vicinity has an incredible number of restaurants with pizza ovens. There is no doubt that Italian cuisine is the favorite foreign choice for local diners and visitors alike. All of these places also offer sandwiches served on bread, generally freshbaked on the premises. These favorites stretch from Su Ottovu on Pass-a-Grille’s Eighth Ave. north past Gennaro’s, 21st Ave. at 2004 Pass-A-Grille Way, a wonderful second generation, mom & pop Italian restaurant, open EVERY Day for Dinner. Gennaro’s - 727-360-0563. Heading

north from there, you’ll pass at least a half dozen restaurants serving pizza before you reach the newest Italian restaurant, A Slice of New York at 595 Corey Ave., behind Chill. Offering delivery from dinner to 4 AM with an amazing array of Italian recipes, they are a welcome addition. Visit online at SliceOfNewYork.net or call 727-201-9900. The traditional late night leader Vito & Michaels Gourmet Pizza & Pasta bakes some mean bread of their own. A Philly steak sandwich on one of their fresh baked rolls is a meal for two sittings. JUNE-JULY 2015

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EC FLAMINGOS FOREVER!

St. Petersburg High School students raised and donated funds for Sunken Gardens’ Flamingos during the SPHS student move up assembly ceremony. Members of the Flamingos Forever Fund committee and City staff were presented a check for $3000 toward the efforts to “Restock the Flock” of flamingos at Sunken Gardens. Students developed various fundraising methods to raise the money. Additionally, they created artistic flamingo statues to be used for future fundraising and promotion of the Sunken Gardens’ flamingo flock. Located at 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727) 551-3102 www.stpete.org/sunken/

The Loggerhead is the most common species of sea turtle that nests on Florida beaches. It is distinguished by its massive block-like head and strong, crushing jaw that breaks clams, mollusks and crabs! On average this sea turtle can weigh 275 pounds & reaches around 3 feet in length. Their shell or carapace is a brown muddled color with a yellow color underneath and is shaped broader near the front and narrowing toward the rear of the turtle. Although not known for their speed in short spurts, loggerheads are known for their endurance when it comes to long distance migration. Source: myfwc.com

Be a Bird Steward! St. Pete Audubon Needs Your Help for Beach Bird Nesting Season Beach bird nesting season has begun on local beaches. The biggest threat to beach-nesting birds is disturbance from people visiting the beach. This threat increases when beachnesting birds lay their eggs in spring and summer. Volunteers are needed for a few hours each weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Fort De Soto Park, Indian Shores, St. Pete Beach, Egmont Key and 3 Rooker Bar. If you would like to help the birds have a successful nesting season, please join St. Pete Audubon in making a difference this year. Knowledge about birds is not necessary, on-site training is provided. For more information please visit www.stpeteaudubon.org or contact Saskia Janes bnb@stpeteaudubon.org. 18

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WARNING TOXIC TOAD

Toxic toad also known as the Giant toad, Marine toad or the Cane toad, has been seen in the Vina Del Mar area (St. Pete Beach). This particular species of toad is harmful to cats & dogs and in severe cases can cause death. Symptoms that may occur if ingested, may include drooling, head-shaking, crying, loss of coordination or in serious cases convulsions. Contact your veterinarian if your pet shows any sign or symptoms of toad ingestion.

Be Instantly Ageless in Treasure Island - by Peter A. Roos Online comments attributed to film director Robert Edwards Kenny Williams called me on May 20th to ask say it’s the best such product he has ever used.“ As a movie if it was too late to get an ad into our June/July issue. director working with actors & actresses in major Hollywood Kenny and Frances Williams have been highly successful productions for Universal Pictures, I must say this is the most jewelers in the Homosassa area for years. They have been anxious wonderful product you can buy. to re-establish themselves in business closer to It totally removes lines, wrinkles, and gives our beaches. Knowing that it will take time to the actors, both men & women a face establish the jewelry side of their business, that looks 20 years younger.” Williams & Company and Barefoot Jewelers People moved here to enjoy in the current economy, have been searching the beach and the sun, and now years later for product lines that address the needs of they are learning what damage the sun has barrier island residents today.They believe done to their skin and many are searching for they have found it as independent a solution to make their skin look young again. distributors for Jeunesse, a top-quality Modern medicine has solutions. company with a hard to beat line of “Most are expensive, invasive, unhealthy”. nutrient and Luminesce skincare and cellular Kenny says, “What if there was a healthier rejuvenation products that can take years alternative that helped you look your best off the appearance of users over time. for a night out, a work day, a job interview, Knowing that people these days are used a wedding or some other occasion. to and want “instant gratification”, what really If it was as easy as putting on makeup, but sold Kenny and Frances on the company was looked natural. Who wouldn’t want that?” their newer “Instantly Ageless”product that Frances says “Stop in our shop, is intended to temporarily remove wrinkles Only the right eye on the lady above next to the TI post office any weekday from and dark circles on the face and neck in a was treated with Instantly Ageless, 9-5 and I’ll show you what Instantly Ageless matter of minutes. in this online photograph. can do for you. “The five-year-old company is one of the Call me at 727-827-7902 or stop in at Williams & Company fastest growing companies in America, debt-free and on track to do and Barefoot Jewelers at 130 107th Ave., Treasure Island. $750 million in volume this year. Their skin care line, Luminesce has Come and see yourself 20 years younger.” been tested and is popular all around the world,”says Kenny.

Time to Celebrate! Join the following Top 10 Florida Beach Bar winners at special parties to celebrate their big win. Expect music, fun, some free gifts and maybe even a few surprises. Awards will be presented at each event by John & Chris Sancin, co-founders of FloridaBeachBar.com. Get ready to Dance and Have a Good Time! See full list of awards presentations across the state of Florida. #5 Harry’s Beach Bar - Friday, June 26th Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center 5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach www.sirata.com/restaurants/ harrys-beach-bar Top 10 Florida Beach Bar 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

#3 Bongos Beach Bar & Grille - Saturday, June 27th, 3PM Grand Plaza Hotel 5250 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach www.grandplazaflorida.com/ dining/bongos Top 10 Florida Beach Bar 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

#1 Jimmy B’s Beach Bar - Saturday, June 27th, 7PM Beachcomber Beach Resort & Hotel, 6200 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach www.beachcomberflorida.com/ jimmy-bs-beach-bar.asp Best Florida Beach Bar 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 Top 10 Florida Beach Bar 2013 Special Award Presentation to Beach Bar Challenge Winners Sarah and Ryan.

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The Armed Forces History Museum, located at 2050 34th Way N. in Largo, recently announced their Operation Education program. There are 200,000 underprivileged students throughout 240 Title 1 schools who cannot afford field trips. The museum wants to ensure that they are given the opportunity to learn about history, respect, dignity, freedom and sacrifice. Now accepting donations and putting a portion of their proceeds toward Operation Education. For more info, call 727-539-8371 or visit www.armedforcesmuseum.com Tunde Akintewe will be celebrating the art of connecting with his Egunzoid series at Eckerd College’s Cobb Gallery, 4200 54th Ave. S, in St Petersburg. The Egunzoid series invites viewers to experience Akintewe’s abstract computer paintings inspired by the Egungun dancers of West Africa. His works are compositions of dynamic shapes; together they form portraits of apparitions coming alive with the energy of vibrant celebratory colors. For more information, contact the artist at akintea@eckerd.edu.

at 2pm, beginning June 7. Admission to the entire Museum is included in the ticket price. Come early and have brunch in the MFA Café. For more information, please call 727-896-2667. The MFA is located at 255 Beach Drive N.E. in St. Petersburg. The Dali’s can’t-miss summer

The Miss Florida Pageant will be held for the 11th year in St. Petersburg on Tues, June 16, Wed, June 17, Thurs, June 18 and Sat, June 20. The pageant is celebrating their 80th Anniversary, and events will take place each night at 7:30pm at the Mahaffey Theatre, located at 400 1st St. S in St. Petersburg. The show “Shining Bright Since 1935” is produced by Wayne Gentry and choreographed by Shea Sullivan. For more info and ticket prices, please call 727-892-5798, or visit www.themahaffey.com.

celebration, Cult Classics, is back and better than ever. Grab your lawn chair, don some inspired digs and enjoy free flicks, local food truck fare and cold craft brews. The fun goes down the first Thursday of the month all summer long, with the first event being held Thurs, June 4. Doors open & vendors start serving at 7pm. Movies begin at 8:30pm. The event is held rain or shine. Cult Classics events will be held at the Dali, located at 1 Dali Blvd in St. Petersburg. For more info, call 727-623-4767 or visit www.thedali.org/ event/cult-classic-top-gun.

On Wed, June 17 St. Petersburg Preservation’s Twilight on the Town Tour will feature Historic Kenwood. Historic Kenwood is a great example of what makes St. Pete so special its historic neighborhoods that have retained their special character and feel. Tour starts at 6:30pm at Cappy’s Pizza, located at 2900 1st Ave. N. All of the walking tours are free to SPP members, $5 non-members. For more info, please visit www.stpetepreservation.org.

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St. Petersburg’s Piers, a history of the city’s piers, is on sale now at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, at 335 2nd Ave. NE St. Petersburg. Written by Nevin Sitler, this book offers a historic look at St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront piers, from the 1850’s Berryman Pier to the current William B. Harvard designed inverted pyramid. For more info, please visit www.spmoh.org or call 727-894-1052. Escape the heat with the MFA’s Cool Summer Concerts in the elegant Marly Room. Tickets are first-come first-served, cost $20 for adults and $10 for students 22 and younger with current ID, and can be purchased online at www.fine-arts.org/rsvp. The concerts will be held on Sundays

Come out to the The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd in St. Petersburg, and experience Roxanne Fay: “A Little Freudian Slip: Dali Dreams Da Vinci” on Tues, June 9 - 7pm to 8pm. In words and images, da Vinci imparts the story of his path of genius to the audience while instructing the sleeping Dali on the destiny of the artist and his art. Discover the notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, his own words and the story of the loves of his life - both the human and the machine. For more info, please call 727-623-4767 or visit www.thedali.org.

The Florida Orchestra, located at 244 2nd Ave. N in St. Petersburg, is excited to announce that Bill Edwards has kindly issued a $100,000 challenge grant for any new or increased gifts to the Annual Fund received by June 30, 2015. So far the Music for Life Campaign has raised $23 million towards their $25 million goal. Again, all new and increased gifts received by June 30, 2015 will be matched by Mr. Edwards up to $100,000. Donate JUNE-JULY 2015

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now at www.floridaorchestra.org, or call 727-892-3337 for more info. ARTpool Gallery, located at 2030 Central Ave in St. Petersburg, has some exciting events this summer! There will be an Outer Space Alien Invasion Costume Art Party held on Sat, June 20! and don’t miss Trashion Fashion 8 being held on Sat, July 18 - featuring talented designers from 13 and to 83 years young. artpoolgallery@gmail.com 727-324-3878. Who wants to represent all that is Gecko Gulfport Fabulous and be the next Gecko Queen? Gulfport’s third Gecko Queen will be crowned at this year’s Gecko Ball on Sat, August 29th. This is a gender-

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located at 21905 US 19 N., Clearwater. For tickets / info, call 727-437-2363 or visit www.wcplayers.org. Creative Clay’s seventh annual summer camp, “Art Around the World”, will be held at The Clay Center of St. Petersburg, 400 23rd St. S, St. Petersburg. The camp will run from Mon, June 8 to Fri, July 31. It is an art-themed culturally educational camp that allows participants to choose among four countries of study: China, Peru, Ghana and Romania. “Art Around the World” is the area’s only inclusionary camp, allowing children with disabilities and neuro-typically developing children to participate together in a camp setting. Visit www.creativeclay.org 727-825-0515. PN

Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse visits Local Restaurants Award-winning chef, television host and food icon Emeril Lagasse filmed a segment for his Cooking Channel series “Emeril’s Florida” at Locale Market in downtown St. Petersburg and Rumfish Grill at the Tradewinds Guy Harvey Outpost on St. Pete Beach this May. The famed chef, known for his New Orleans-based restaurant chain, his line of cooking accessories, his appearances as a judge on “Top Chef” and for his long-running, ground-breaking Food Network series “Emeril Live”, interviewed chef partners Michael Mina and Don intabona during the segment at Locale and Chef Justin Harry during the segment at Rumfish. During the taping at Locale, Lagasse toured the market with Chef Pintabona, took part in the FarmTable Kitchen private dining experience, interviewed Chef de Cuisine Jeffrey Hileman about the restaurant’s dry aged beef and sampled several dishes with Chef Mina from the Locale Market and Locale Wine Bar menus. Included in Lagasse’s tasting was a dish of Steamed Two Docks Clams with Sausage Pomodoro, a 32-ounce Dry Aged Tomahawk Ribeye for Two, the Faithful Farms Tuscan Kale Salad, the Nitrogen Bon-Bon Ice Cream Sundae and the market’s iconic sandwich, the St. Petersburger. EMERIL & CHEF DON PINTABONA

While at Rumfish, Emeril did a meet and greet with Keith Overton, TradeWinds president, in front of the tank with glass of wine. The pair had a discussion about the Tradewinds’ resorts, Rumfish and Rumfish’s tank. Emeril also spent some time with Chef Justin Harry in Rumfish Grill’s kitchen where they discussed the menu and the issue of invasive lionfish. Rumfish Grill and Guy Harvey Outpost will host the second annual Lionfish Safari September 12-13, 2015. For more information visit www.reefmonitoring.org. Emeril’s menu with Chef Justin Harry included Caribbean Ceviche, Cedar Key Oysters, Jerk Lion Fish, Seafood Brochette, and RumFish Island Baba, a rum soaked banana cake with cream cheese mousse and mango gelato. The segment tentatively is scheduled to air in early 2016 during the fourth season of “Emeril’s Florida” on the Cooking Channel.

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HERE WE GO AGAIN Five huge Wall Street Banks fined a total of Five Billion Dollars, in this case for distorting international interest and currency conversion rates to benefit themselves at the expense of, well, everybody else. You don’t sound surprised. I can’t say that I am, either. As a matter of fact, either one of us could have predicted it, and probably did. After all, when you’re made out of money, the way these huge banks are, how can taking just a bit of your money really hurt you? No individual officer got criminally charged, and NO ONE went to jail. Lawbreaking is suddenly much less risky than even gambling. When jail is off the table, the risk is like you or I having to pay for our own groceries, just a lot less. So why stop now? And, of course, they don’t. Ever! Year after year, one Billion-dollar settlement after another, till you lose count. It’s not just banking, or Microsoft engaging in wildly anti-competitive behavior, it’s General Motors, and air bag defects that kill hundreds of Americans. There is something fundamentally wrong with a legal system that makes it possible for some to

completely ignore the law. A corporation can’t go to jail, and, though they can be broken up, it never happens any more. Not being human, corporations have no fear of getting caught. The only hope we have of governing such essentially amoral entities lies in making sure their officers and employees are personally afraid to break the law on the corporations behalf. But that is off the table. There is a reason that voices like Elizabeth Warren & Bernie Sanders are starting to sound so reasonable. It is becoming more and more clear that the game IS rigged against the middle-class lawabiding citizen. The stage is set by the huge pay CEO’s are paid. Add the Golden Parachutes, paid whether the officer makes money for the company in the traditional sense (by earning it in the marketplace), or whether they follow the law. For decades, we’ve operated under the notion that the best interests of society are not a proper concern of corporate officers. We are finally revisiting that sick idea, and hopefully we will see the other side, at least a few days before Miami sinks beneath the waves.

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Keenan Hamilton, from Seminole, reported catching Mackerel during the day and Snook at night while fishing a Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow under and around the John’s Pass Bridge. He said the snook seem to fire up as the sun goes down and night falls. The best bite was during the peak tides reported Keenan. Michael Shelby, from Madeira Beach, reported catching just barely legal speckled sea trout from the beach on the west side of John’s Pass Bridge using a D.O.A. shrimp. Chris Hubbard ironically unrelated and from Tampa, reported catching Sheepshead and Flounder on live shrimp under the John’s Pass Bridge. He said the flounder were biting on the bottom while sheepsheads were taking it further up in the water column as his shrimp drifted to the bottom. Kayak anglers paddling the beaches reported the sharks were biting well on cut ladyfish. We didn’t get a specific report because they didn’t want to stop fishing to talk, that’s how on fire their fishing was. John Gray, from Seminole, was fishing behind Hubbard’s Marina from our beach. He was outfitted with large tackle because the night before he was using 30lb braid with a 50lb leader while using live pinfish for bait. He hooked something so large a locked down drag on a large spinning reel couldn’t slow down the big fish. Sounds to us like he hooked into a big black drum or cobia

but it remains a fish story till he can re-hook him again tonight! Victor Vizaro, from Pinellas Park, reports the snook bite on the beach at the beginning of the outgoing tide to be hot. He is catching big snook using live threads or horse minnows free lined into the surf. He reports the flats to be on fire catching trout, redfish and snook in the mornings and afternoon when it’s not too hot outside. He reported fishing the edges and holes at low tide using white bait and chunk lady fish as chum to wake up the flats. He likes using suspended twitch baits and top waters during low light conditions to encourage bites.

Near shore Grass and slime is a HUGE problem right now in our near shore waters. Seems like the grass is extra slimy and extra early this year and is spread from 20-90 foot. You can find clean water pockets but it’s difficult and when we return to the same clean area the next day we find it loaded down with grass and slime. Fish have trouble finding your baits and when the grass and slime gets on your tackle fish can see it and won’t feed quite as easily. This has caused the red grouper bite to become tricky and finicky but they are biting best on stinky strips of cut squid wings. Hogfish are hitting live or dead shrimp in 30-50 foot of water. They seem to be less affected by the grass and slime since they typically hang higher in the water

column. Live shrimp on a light jig-head or nekid ball jig helps you to drift slowly to bottom and hopefully get that hog before the slime gets your rig. Big sea bass are being found regularly now in the near shore waters hitting just about any bait. Kingfish are spreading out more but you can still find a few schoolie around occasionally if you have the tackle to target them. We keep flat lines out all summer for these fish and in the deeper water we have flat lines out with free-lined pinfish on bare hooks to target blackfin tuna. The gags have showed up in force and were looking forward to the July gag grouper opener.

Offshore Our recent offshore fishing trip was a 63 hour mutton snapper special fishing

135 miles south west of the pass and about 85 miles west of Fort Myers. We nailed some big boy mutton with the largest hitting 18lbs. We also found some monster Carborita grouper also called True Black grouper. This one large ledge we found was covered up with carbos so large we broke off over 20 of them because we simply couldn’t turn these monster grouper. Even with 130150lb leaders they were snapping it like it was 40lb leader in a shark’s mouth. Mangrove snapper were biting well too and were still finding them super fat due to their summer spawn. Kingfish and tuna were super spread out in the warmer offshore waters to our south, but west of us were still hitting them even in the 40-50 mile range. PN

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FISHING is the Foundation Sport for Florida Tourism Boating and water sports have long been the main attractions, along with the beaches. Many local communities had reputations as “quaint drinking villages with fishing problems.” Captain Kenneth B. Merry after whom Merry Pier is named, was a Pass-a-Grille resident since 1900. It says so on page 5 of Frank Hurley’s first book about “Pass-a-Grille, Surf, Sand and Postcard Sunsets”. On page 22, in the same chapter, it says the very name of this town likely came from fishermen who camped there almost 200 years ago. In 1837 for example, Capt. William Bunce, after whom Bunce’s Pass (near Tierra Verde) was named, set up a ‘fish ranchero’ on an island that is now part of Fort DeSoto. He earned a tidy sum in the day selling salt mullet and roe to Cuba, an industry that still persists today, though with other trading partners. There were fishing guides in the area since the first tourists came. The mouth of Charlotte Harbor has been a famous Tarpon fishing attraction for wealthy industrialists and others who discovered Boca Grande, a couple of hours south of Pass-a-Grille by land. Yet Pass-a-Grille was easier to get to, and there were plenty of fish to catch here, including huge grouper, shark, sailfish, dolphin, tarpon, the great kingfish, and too many other good sport and eating fish to name. One of the names that seems synonymous with fishing in our area is Hubbard. Read a fishing column from them each month in your Paradise NEWS. PN

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R EAL ESTATE JIM BEGGINS - The Property Wizard

Broker - CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises

One little pig built a house on sand, another on pilings and the third bought flood insurance and didn’t care. None of the 3 little pigs knew enough to make an informed decision. A recent Harris poll rated real estate agents / brokers last out of 23 prestigious professions. We were behind union leaders, stockbrokers and bankers. We handle most people’s most cherished possession and largest single asset. Agents are independent contractors who work for brokers who were independent contractors themselves. Hence, we have very little accountability in our industry and poor ratings with our buyers and sellers. In my opinion the main value to you of a real estate agent is her or his ability to gather and transmit knowledge. Most agents have a little knowledge about a lot of areas but few have a lot of knowledge about your area. When you find an agent who focuses on your needs they can earn much, much more than you pay them. Interview at least 3 agents and hire the one who has the most knowledge about what you need. A great negotiator can save you much more than the money you pay. “When you represent yourself in

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THREE LITTLE PIGS… AN UPDATE!

a legal case, you have a fool for a lawyer.” Even if you hire a lawyer you’d better get one who knows about your needs and wants. Same with the real estate broker you hire. Did you know that many brokers don’t represent you even if you think they do? If your agreement doesn’t specifically spell out that they represent you, they don’t? Our Pinellas barrier island properties have features, advantages and benefits, which are very different from other properties. Do you know what they are? Find out. It could mean spending or saving tens of thousands of dollars. My passion is to be a significant force in the re-construction of beach properties. Most of our properties were built during the boom years of the 60s, 70s, 80s 90s and early 2000s. Florida real estate goes in cycles. We are now in an up cycle of uncertain duration. Since nobody knows the top or the bottom of a cycle, forget about buying or selling there. Many homes are very tired, inefficient and can be renovated or rebuilt. Find out if your property is suited for some financing options to help make this happen. How’s your seawall or beach? What’s your main floor elevation? What’s your foundation like?

What’s your equity today? What are the building codes in your city? Shouldn’t you know, even if you don’t plan on selling? Can you legally rent rather than sell, if you have to move? These questions are relatively easy to answer for an agent who focuses and very difficult for those who don’t. You don’t want a real estate hobbyist working on maximizing your investment. In my opinion, there is no better overall value than Florida Beach real estate. Since the land is so valuable, let’s work together to make it look prettier and be more functional. We hope you are part of our beach renaissance. Ask for answers from the trusted advisor who gave you this article. You’ll be happy you did and hopefully well rewarded financially. CENTURY 21Beggins Enterprises, with 11 offices serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Since any real estate view can be 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. All the Best, Jim. JimBeggins@C21BE.com 727 254 8144 Cell.

by Joyce LaFray

In the last two years Downtown St. Petersburg has witnessed a boom like never before. Restaurants & breweries are inundating downtown and Fourth Street North, charming visitors from the four corners of the earth. It’s a bustling “Restaurant Row” along scenic Beach Drive overlooking the Bay, yet some of the finest are located at the new Sundial complex (once called “Baywalk”) masterminded by entrepreneur Bill Edwards.

Sea Salt, the most lavish of the

new eateries is 12,000 square feet with 300 indoor-outdoor seats for those seeking an adventure in dining. Fresh finfish and shellfish are the focus here, yet there are good choices for carnivores and vegetarians as well. The owner, Fabrizio Aieli, gets an “A” for affable. Originally from the Adriatic coast of Venice, Italy, he and his Slovakian wife Ingrid began their adventure by first vacationing in Naples, Florida for a few years. They were so enthralled with the climate that they decided to buy a house, open a gelateria, then launch Sea Salt, which was an immediate success. In fact, Esquire magazine named it one of the nation’s best new restaurants, noted for ‘Venetian World Cuisine.’ Witnessing the rapid growth of our downtown restaurant scene, Fabrizio and Ingrid expanded Sea Salt to downtown St. Petersburg in February 2015.

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I was fortunate to dine at the Naples restaurant when it first opened, and was instantly impressed with the contemporary specialties which featured artisanal and locally sourced ingredients. Fish was perfectly grilled, pasta was as sophisticated as at any Venetian restaurant, and beef entrees were simply sumptuous. Having lived in Rome, Italy for a year, I appreciated the authenticity of the cuisine. One of the most interesting aspects is Chef Fabrizio’s culinary philosophy: when the proper salts are utilized, they not only heighten enjoyment, but add healthful qualities. History relates how salt was highly prized in ancient times, especially by the Phoenicians. The exchange rate, in fact, was said to be equal to gold. Likewise, Fabrizio’s selection is over the top, with an assortment of bedazzling salts, like Murray River Pink from Australia, Mayan Sun from El Salvador and Pyramid from Bali.

SEA SALT LOCATION PHOTO BY KATHLEEN FINNERTY

above - Sea Salts deconstructed Caeser Salad below - Fresh, whole fish on ice

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The oyster selection is impressive. It claims 80 feet of one side of a most spacious bar, containing at least two dozen of the best varieties anywhere. Finfish is purchased locally, but also shipped from Europe and carefully inspected before being prepared — the mark of a true Chef. To complement the cuisine is an impressive selection of 7000 plus wines housed in a 20-foot-tall wine tower. Yet, not only is Fabrizio good at running restaurants, but he’s also Chef de Cuisine a cookbook author, acclaimed enough that Coleman Andrews, a noted food writer and editorial director of TheDailyMeal.com, wrote the forward to this remarkable 232 page full-color cookbook, a bargain at $35. Andrews sings the praises of Fabrizio, verifying that he and his restaurants are certainly worth their salt. If the weather’s good, choose to dine alfresco, at the huge comfy bar, or at one of many comfortable indoor tables. Entrees range from the high 20s to 50s, but if you’re watching your wallet, grab a seat at the bar and order a few of the innovative appetizers. Happy Hour is not to be missed. Drink prices are a bargain.

(Sea Salt is located at 183 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (727) 873-7904 • www.SeaSaltStPete.com)

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Another popular Happy Hour is just across the way at Ruth’s Chris, a chain made famous by the legendary Ruth Fertel, a passionate and tenacious entrepreneur who expanded the restaurant from one location to a national success. If you plan on stopping by for a drink after work, get there early and enjoy the Happy Hour specials. The comfy four-sided bar is always packed. The opening of this restaurant was special for me since I was fortunate to have known Ruth Fertel, the legendary founder, for a number of years. I first met Ruth as a guest on my “Eat It!” food talk show on WQYK radio in St. Petersburg. Steaks in tow, she and executive chef decided to cook their steaks “on-air.” The intense heat generated by cooking the steaks set off the station’s massive alarm system. That was Ruth, always making a notable entrance. Besides quality steaks, Ruth loved her vodka. We had many interesting conversations about food and wine and what she expected from her employees, basically “perfection”. After the show she sent me a personally engraved director’s chair in appreciation for having her as a guest on the show. Her attention to detail was staggering. On a recent visit, I found that the steak house has only improved. For appetizers, my guest and I shared the veal osso buco ravioli, the broiled mushrooms with jumbo lump crab and Ruth’s Chop Salad with lemon basil dressing. Yum! For our main course the porterhouse for two had the flavor of a great strip steak and the melt-in-mouth tenderness of a filet. For dessert we ordered a luscious bread pudding with whisky sauce and a perfect Crème Brulee. Service was perfect. (Ruth’s Chris is located at 131 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. (727) 821-4139 • http://www.ruthschris.com)

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LOCALE MARKET AND CHEF DE CUISINE PHOTO ON PRIOR PAGE - BY JOYCE LAFRAY

Gourmet Locale Market On both the first and second level of Sundial is another welcome addition to the St. Petersburg food scene. Locale, a 20,000 square foot, two-story marketplace/ restaurant is the brainchild of James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina and celebrated Chef Don Pintabona. The talented duo present a world-class market, with 11 separate kitchens, the design somewhat similar to Eataly, New York City’s famous market. The central theme revolves around a variety of cuisine at the kitchens, each with their own sous chefs, offering monthly seasonal menus. Choices include take-out or eat-in at tables downstairs, a cozy wine-beer bar upstairs, or the patios downstairs and overlooking the Sundial courtyard. There’s aged prime beef, farm-to-table organic produce and meats, fresh caught fish such as cobia, snapper and grouper, and an excellent organic produce area. Cheeses and preserved meats in the upstairs Charcuterie kitchen are some of the best you’ll ever taste. There’s also a FarmTable Kitchen (call ahead) where guests can experience the best of the local farms and purveyors for a pricey but worthy multi-course meal.

renowned chocolatier station manned by William Dean himself and there you have it; the recipe for success! Life could not get much better than all of this. At the new Sundial. I think you’ll agree. - Joyce LaFray

Chef Michael Mina

Kitchens carry about five selections containing a few sides, most under $15 and menus change often. There’s sushi, sashimi, and a potpourri of entrees to satisfy even the most persnickety of patrons. Add on fresh cut flowers, a takeout area where sandwiches and salads are made to order, shelves lined with gourmet olive oils and balsamics, fresh baked breads, and a world (Locale is located at 170 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Florida. (727)523-6300 • http://localegourmetmarket.com/) JUNE-JULY 2015

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COVER STORY

Sports + Tourism

= Great Partners Story by STEVE TRAIMAN

While the weather and the beaches are the biggest attraction for visitors to Florida, sports teams have long played a major role in supporting tourism, our primary industry on the barrier islands.

hile the islands do not have the land or the parking to host actual games of any size, the hospitality industry hosts a lot of players and fans while the sports are being practiced and during regular seasons. Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Petersburg has a long history of hosting major league spring training and international baseball games, and now professional soccer. The connection to the beaches is undeniable. The New York Yankees had an agreement with the Don CeSar Hotel when it opened in 1929 that helped the resort survive the great depression ... The Miami Dolphins used to practice where Dolphin Village Shopping Center now stands in St. Pete Beach, as just two examples. Sports facilities have long been the biggest benefactor of bed tax dollars not spent on marketing. Kevin White, Director of the St. Pete/Clearwater Sports Commission (SPCSC), told Paradise News, “For budget year 2013 – 2014 that ended last September 30, we recorded an estimated 120,000 room nights of business associated with sports tourism. That was approximately 82,000 sports tourism visitors with an estimated economic impact of $29 million.”

“We continue to host youth sports and college training during the year. The youth market continues to be strong and helps with keeping the destination busy during off-peak times of the year,” he added. Today, Tampa Bay benefits from professional baseball, football, hockey and soccer teams, plus a host of bowl games, and a bit of University competition that helps to enhance the fabric of our multi-billion dollar hospitality industry. Add in some more unconventional sports like Windsurfing, Paddleboarding and Dragon Boat Racing, and it’s a broad spectrum of major sporting events.

Growing Watersports Capital The area also has been a long-time center of major sailing events including the Morgan Invasion, as well as surfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and Dragon Boat racing to mention a few.

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Our home teams are doing their best to keep up fan enthusiasm. At press time, The MLB Tampa Bay Rays were battling the Yankees for top spot in the close American League East; our Tampa Bay Lightning were fighting the New York Rangers for the NHL Eastern Conference championship to reach the Stanley Cup Final; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are very optimistic about a much better season with No. 1 draft pick Jameis Winston as the new quarterback; and the NASL Rowdies were in the hunt for top spot in the Spring Season.

The most recent major events are the RS:X Youth 2014 World Windsurfing Championships (WWC) October 18-24 off Clearwater Beach, the WPA Paddleboarding Championships October 24-26 off St Pete Beach with the Sirata Beach Resort as host (see November 2014 issue), the Florida Cup on Madeira Beach this May and the March’s Annual 300 Mile Everglades Watertribe Challenge. “Our Commission helped secure both events,” Smith added. “With the assistance of Rob Mirlenbrink, WPA Region 5 President, we reached out to the WPA National Office that we would like to be their East Coast partner and host the 2014 World Championships. With the help of our local Stand-up Paddleboard groups, the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber, the City of St. Pete Beach, and the Sirata Beach Resort the event was secured. With the commitment of WPA our area will host a regional Championship each year we do not host the World Championship occurring every four years.”

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Tampa held its first Dragon Boat races in 2004 and two years later hosted the national championships. It won its bid for the biennial world races in 2007, becoming just the second U.S. city to host the event. This past April 25, the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club hosted the 13th annual Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Festival. In August 2011, 2,000 athletes from 17 countries competed for the sport’s top title in the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships with six days of races and other events in downtown Tampa.

Clearwater & Dunedin MLB Ties Both Clearwater and Dunedin have benefited from longtime MLB ties. The MLB Philadelphia Phillies have been training in Clearwater since 1947. Carpenter Field, built in 1967, was used in Spring Training by the Phillies’ major league and Minor League players, along with teams in the Florida State League, Gulf Coast Rookie League and the Florida Instructional League. Grapefruit League games are played in the $28 million, 8,800-capacity Bright House Field, opened in 2004, with the affiliate Class A Clearwater Threshers playing their Florida State League games there. From 1977 until 1989, the MLB Toronto Blue Jays played at the 3,417-seat Grant Field in Dunedin. In 1990 the City built a larger $2.4 million Dunedin Stadium, and in 2000 the Jays signed a new 15-year agreement pending a $12 million renovation to what is now the 5,509-seat Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. It also hosts the Jays’ Class A Florida State League affiliate Dunedin Blue Jays. The city also has built the nearby Bobby Mattick Training Center with five full-sized diamonds and an artificial turf half-field. Both cities acknowledge the importance of the tourism dollars both the MLB and Class A teams bring in each year. For Paradise News, Mayor George Cretekos noted, “Clearwater has been the spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies since 1947 and the team’s facilities 34

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at Bright House Field and the adjoining Carpenter Complex are some of the finest in all of Major League Baseball. The economic impact of the Phillies to Clearwater surpasses $125 million, but just as important is the community involvement throughout the year of the Phillies and its minor league affiliate, the FSL Clearwater Threshers. “Because Clearwater is the second home of the Phillies, Pinellas County businesses, charities and individuals have benefitted from that partnership. That relationship has also helped the city become a sports destination for soccer to softball... for lacrosse to beach volleyball… for all age groups. In addition, it has opened up new opportunities for the city and other municipalities with Major League Soccer League teams to expand their training operations in Clearwater and Pinellas County.” Mayor George Cretekos said. Most recent figures available for the City of Clearwater are for the 2013 Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training, with estimated direct spending of $79.48 million from 142,787 attendees, more than 75% out of state or out of county, with a cumulative number of 205,732 hotel/motel nights. Indirect and induced spending elsewhere in Florida of $55.6 million made a total of $135.1 million economic impact to the City, County and State. Dunedin Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski told Paradise News, “The Toronto Blue Jays have had their Spring Training home in Dunedin since 1977. We are proud to say that unlike other teams, the Jays have only had one home for Spring Training and Dunedin is it. “Our most recent economic studies show that the Jays bring roughly $80 million into our region every year. Some 60% of Spring Training visitors come from either outside the county or outside the state. Therefore, they are a strong attractor of tourism to not only our city but to our region on a whole. Because Dunedin does not have a large hotel stock, the surrounding communities truly benefit from our Spring Training visitors. And of course, our delightful downtown thrives on any given game day.” “Our current contract will expire in 2017 so we are in

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and play regular season games in the same city in almost 90 years. In 2006, the Rays, seeking to expand their fan base across the Tampa Bay area, decided to move their spring training operations to Charlotte Sports Park about 80 miles south. They played their last spring training ballgame at Al Lang Stadium on March 28, 2008.

negotiations for our next long-term deal. We are actively working with the Blue Jays as well as County and State officials to financially partner on a remodeled facility that will dramatically improve the overall experience for our residents, visitors and team.”

Al Lang Field: 100 Years Plus! Now home to the NASL Tampa Bay Rowdies, historic Al Lang Stadium had its origins in 1914 when local businessman Al Lang brought the MLB St. Louis Browns for spring training to Coffee Pot Park, a small park just south of the current stadium site. After Lang’s successful term as Mayor from 1916-19, he devoted his life to building a successful relationship between baseball and Florida. With his support, the City built St. Petersburg Athletic Park – aka Waterfront Park in 1923 on the current site of Al Lang Stadium, which was built in 1947 and named in his honor. The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees shared the new ballpark in its first spring training season, and other teams including the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves also used the site. In 1998 the expansion Tampa Bay Devil Rays began using the stadium for spring training. With their regular season home at Tropicana Field approximately one mile west, the Devil Rays became the first major league team to train

In 2011, the soccer team FC Tampa Bay of the North American Soccer League announced it would move to Al Lang Stadium from George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. This ended three years in which the stadium had no long-term tenant. Al Lang Stadium subsequently underwent minor renovations to convert it into a soccer facility, with temporary seats added on the grass along the sidelines to increase capacity. The team played its first game at Al Lang on April 9, 2011, and later changed its name to the Tampa Bay Rowdies, after the historical team that had played from 1975 to 1993.

‘New’ Rowdies Take Over On October 27, 2012, the Tampa Bay Rowdies became the 2012 NASL Champions by winning the two-leg Soccer Bowl against the Minnesota Stars at Al Lang Stadium. It was the first time that a major championship was held at the site. In 2013, the Rowdies signed a lease extension keeping the team at Al Lang Stadium through the 2016 season. Bill Edwards, local businessman and philanthropist, became majority owner in December 2013, and last October brokered a deal with the City that gave his Big 3 Entertainment company management control of Al Lang Stadium for the next four years. As part of the arrangement, the facility would no longer be used for spring baseball, and Edwards agreed to complete $1.5 million in renovations as he sought to make Al Lang more soccer friendly. When the Rowdies opened their 2014 Spring Season that April, the Stadium had more than 1,100 new premium Midfield seats as the first phase of expansion announced JUNE-JULY 2015

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by Edwards. The premium Midfielder’s Club, about 10 feet from the pitch, features 212 seats that wrap around newly integrated players’ benches, and 996 Midfield Reserved seats are available. Additionally, Midfielder’s Club members enjoy a Club Badge for food and drink specials and access to the exclusive field-level Midfielder’s Club Lounge, outfitted with flat screen TV’s and full food and beverage service. For the new Spring Season currently ongoing, Edwards noted these added improvements. “We did a total overhaul from top to bottom of the stadium, with a new field five yards wider and closer to the crowd for much better viewing; a new huge Daktronics videoboard for replays; new locker rooms that had visiting teams comment ‘Wow! Better than our own!’; all new seats with more legroom so capacity is now about 7,100; and an added 38 HDTV’s around the stadium concourses. “The Midfielder’s Club is doing awesome and we sold out two of our first three home games, with three more through June 3. We’re three points behind the Cosmos (on May 19) and if we win the season are guaranteed one of four playoff spots. Fall season home opener is July 4 versus the Atlanta Silverbacks and runs through October 31.” “We’re having a continuing impact on local tourism, starting with Downtown St. Pete. Games are over around 9:15 so our fans can easily feed into downtown restaurants and bars, including our own new Rowdies Den that came out really well.” “We’re seeing a lot of visiting fans when we play Canada, New York, Atlanta or Jacksonville that came in several buses with their own drum team. We’re also getting a lot of visitors from other countries where soccer is a lot bigger.” “Last year was ‘figure it out‘ with a team and stadium I inherited. For 2015, we kept only four players and started fresh with a complete stadium overhaul. They’ve only been together for five months and are challenging for the top spot. You will hear me say repeatedly, I intend to build the best team in American soccer, and deliver the best fan experience!” 36

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Looking Ahead SPCSC’s Smith see more top sports in the future, noting ,“The Sports Commission will be working with several National Governing Bodies and event organizers during 2015 – 2016 to host Olympic qualifying events throughout the county. This includes Sand Volleyball, BMX racing and Sailing. We are continuing to work with the USOC and other USA affiliated bodies to host athletes and events in the destination in preparation for the 2016 Rio Summer Games. “The St. Pete/Clearwater area hosted the 2015 49er and 49er FX North American Sailing Championship February 6-9, and will have the 2016 Olympic Class NACRA 17, 49er and 49er FX World Sailing Championships February 7-14. With our continuing focus on watersports, our location continues to be an elite area and a perfect match for these types of events.” “We continue to host youth sports and college training during the year, as the youth market continues to be strong and helps with keeping the destination busy during off peak times of the year.” “We are fortunate to live in a place where sports, arts and culture are such a big part of our communities. When we host world-class events, everyone can see what a truly great place this is to visit. ” said Smith. PN

[Editor’s Note: Special thanks for their excellent input, comments and photos to Kevin Smith, SPCSC; Bill Edwards & Nico Castillo, Tampa Bay Rowdies; Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos, Joelle Castelli & Jose Patino, Philadelphia Phillies; and Dunedin Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski, Michelle Smith & Jim Goins, Toronto Blue Jays.] [Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman in St. Pete Beach, offering freelance business writing services. He can be reached via his NEW email at traimancreativecopy@gmail.com.]

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Dive into Summer Movies Bring your noodles, floats and chairs to lounge by the pool while watching a movie on our inflatable screen out under the stars. Snacks, drinks and glow jewelry will be sold. No outside coolers or food allowed. Doors open at 8:00pm Admission is $4.00 per person. Schedule for Summer Dive-In Movies: June 12 - Finding Nemo June 19 - Surf’s Up June 26 - Maleficent July 10 - The Lego Movie July 17 - Frozen July 24 - Despicable Me July 31 - Happy Feet August 7 - Wreck It Ralph August 14 - Monster University. Event will be cancelled in inclement weather. Located at Aquatic Center St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St Pete Beach. www.spbrec.com or call 727-363-9245

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Summer Camps For Kids St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach, for full and half day summer camps. Programs are for children completed Kindergarten through 6th grade. The full day camp program will keep kids entertained all summer long with weekly field trips, swimming, and indoor & outdoor activities. If your child has a more specific interest we are also offering half-day specialty camps such as Archery, Cooking, Lego Construction and more. For more information, paperwork or to register visit our website www.spbrec.com or call 727-363-9245.

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“Art Around the World,” Tampa Bay’s only inclusionary summer camp, announces seventh year

Creative Clay’s seventh annual summer camp, “Art Around the World,” June 8-July 31, is an art-themed culturally educational camp that allows participants to choose among four countries of study: China, Peru, Ghana and Romania. “Art Around the World” is the area’s only inclusionary camp, allowing children with disabilities and neuro-typically developing children to participate together in a camp setting. “Art Around the World” allows Creative Clay to further expand its vision and outreach of making the arts accessible to all. Our goal is to expand our programs and fill a significant gap in community services available to children with disabilities by providing an age-appropriate arts-based curriculum in a safe, professional and stimulating environment. Combining the children offers a multitude of benefits and productive outcomes. With every individual and group interaction,

each student grows and learns from the other. Uniting the children in one classroom reflects our goal to demonstrate the value and contribution of each child regardless of age, gender, ability and/or race. “Art Around the World” began with funding by The Queen’s Court, and has been successful, reporting a 30 percent rate of returning campers and consistent funding support from individual donors as well as foundation funding. This camp has also received funding from the White Family Foundation and the Rays Foundation. Campers’ art work will be on display for one week following the camp at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Camp will be held at The Clay Center of St. Petersburg, 400 23rd St. S, St. Petersburg. For more information, to register online, or to apply for a camp scholarship, please visit: http://www.creativeclay.org/ program/summer-youth-camp 727.825.0515 www.creativeclay.org

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L: Looking South at Weedon Island Preserve with Downtown St. Petersburg in top right corner. R: Looking south-east.

Preserve Camps Kids and teens in Pinellas County can learn while having fun in summer day camps at Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg. Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp at Weedon Island Preserve is designed for children with a strong interest in nature. Campers will explore the ecology and conservation of Florida’s wildlife with hands-on activities allowing campers to show off their new knowledge. The camp will run from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, from 9 am to 4 pm and is open to children ages 7 to 11. Interested (727) 865-6255 to register. Camp costs $175 per camper. Herpetology Summer Camp is a science-based, hands-on day camp. Inquisitive children will be able to explore the world of amphibians and reptiles with George Heinrich, a professional herpetologist. The camp will be held at Weedon Island Preserve beginning on Monday, July 13 and will run until Friday, July 17, 9 am to 4 pm daily. For more information or to sign up, call (727) 865-6255. The camp costs $175 per camper and is open to children ages 7 to 11. Archaeology Summer Camp is designed for children with a strong interest in history, as well as in learning how early people interacted with their environment. The camp is held at Weedon Island Preserve and 38

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sponsored through a partnership between the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education and the Florida Public Archaeology Network. The camp has two sessions, Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24, and Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31. Both sessions are open to children ages 7 to 11 and take place from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Registration is limited to 20 campers per session, those interested should call (813) 396-2325 to register. The camp costs $150 per camper. Saltwater Fishing Camp sponsored by Sensing Nature and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will teach campers about a wide range of topics dealing with fishing. Campers will be provided all the fishing gear they need to participate. The camp costs $150 per camper and is open to children and teens ages 8 to 15. Before and after care is available for an additional fee. The camp begins Monday, Aug. 3 and ends on Friday, Aug. 7. The deadline to register is Monday, July 20. Those interested can call (727) 397-2306. Weedon Island Preserve is located at 1800 Weedon Dr. NE in St. Petersburg. Pinellas County “Doing Things for You” app is available for residents to report issues and access useful resources. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram. More information on www.pinellascounty.org,

Pinellas County ECO Camp Kids and teens in Pinellas County can learn while having fun in summer day camps at Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg. Camps include: Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp Weedon Island Preserve (July 6-10) Herpetology Summer Camp at Weedon Island Preserve (July 13-17) Archaeology Summer Camp at Weedon Island Preserve (July 20-24) Saltwater Fishing Camp, sponsored by Sensing Nature and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at Weedon Island Preserve (Aug. 3-7) Camps are 9 am to 4 pm. Registration starts at $150. Call (727) 865-6255 to register. For more information visit our website ParadiseNewsFL.com. Weedon Island Preserve is located at 1800 Weedon Dr. NE in St. Petersburg.

Summer Volunteering for High School Students Monday morning summer program Tampa Bay Watch offers an opportunity over the summer for high school students to earn volunteer hours. The program takes place at our Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde. Runs from June 8 - August 3 on each Monday, 9-noon. Volunteers will do projects such as fishing line recycling, shoreline cleanups and plantings. Interested students need to register in advance by emailing their name, the dates that they would like to participate and a cell phone number to Rachel at rarndt@tampabaywatch.org.

First Annual Teen Citizens' Police Academy The Gulfport Police Department will conduct its first annual Teen Citizens' Police Academy June 18th thru August 27th, 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday evenings. Participants are offered the opportunity to learn and witness first hand what Gulfport police officers do as they provide police services to the citizens of Gulfport. Classroom instruction and field demonstrations will show the various aspects of law enforcement, to include: COMMUNITY POLICING EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS FIREARMS SAFETY & FAMILIARIZATION TRAFFIC STOPS BUILDING SEARCHES Applicants must be between the Ages of 14-19 and pass a background investigation. Class size is limited to 12 with preference given to Gulfport residents. For further information, please contact Officer Zack Mills at 727-893-1693 or email zmills@mygulfport.us. Application deadline is June 12th.

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RECREATION S T. P ET E B E AC H 727.363.9245 www.SPBRec.com St Pete Beach Comm. Center 7701 Boca Ciega Drive St. Pete Beach, 33706 Jennifer McMahon CPR,P Rec. Director Classes for Everyone! Live It! with recreation in 2015. Whether you are looking for youth cheerleading, senior line dancing, aqua fitness or an adult workout class the SPB Community Center has a class for you. New for 2015 we have Rhythm and Movement, Tai Chi Yang, Kidding Around Yoga and Karate. Stop by St. Pete Beach Community Center to pick up a new program guide. Visit www.spbrec.com LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES Mon / Tues / Wed / Thur $40.00 Res. $45.00 Non-Resident Two Week Sessions/ (8) 30 Minute Classes. All registration for classes - 9:00 am St. Pete Beach Pool Office Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 (ages 3 years and older) Session I: ..........June 8-June 18 Registration begins May 23 Session II: .........June 22-July 2 Registration begins June 18 Session III: ........July 6-July 16 Registration begins July 2 Session IV: ........July 20-July 30 Registration begins July 16 Session V: .........August 3-August 13 Registration begins July 30 No Makeup Dates or Refunds due to Inclement Weather - No Refunds Morning Times: 9:00am - Level One/Two 9:35am - Level Three/Four 12:30pm - Parent/Child Evening Times: 5:00pm - Level One/Two/Three/Four 5:35pm - Level One/Two/Three/Four 6:10pm - Level One/Two/Three 6:10pm - Parent/Child We are available for Private Lessons 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St Pete Beach, FL 33706. 727.363.9264 • www.spbrec.com AQUA ZUMBA Low impact & resistance qualities of the water. Perfect for all ages - fitness levels. Fri 11 am - 12 pm • Sat 10:15 - 11:15 am. Cost: $5 SPB Res’s & $6 Non-Res’s. Class also accepts Silver Sneakers! Call 727363.9264 • www.spbrec.com.

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120 108th Ave., Treasure Island 727.547.4575 X 237 Rec. Dir.Cathy Hayduke, chayduke@mytreasureisland.org Treasure Island Comm. Center, Gulf Blvd. at 106th Avenue. CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 120 108 Ave., Treasure Island ZUMBA® Fitness class Join Ana J. Cano on her return to City of Treasure Island with her enthusiastic Zumba® Fitness class. A Zumba® Fitness Instructor since 2006. Her new class will be held at T.I. Comm. Ctr. every Monday & Friday - 8:00 am. Information Recreation Dept 727.547.4575, ext 237.

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19th year - SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS & FITNESS CAMP Ages 8-18 - Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis. Select weeks from June 15 - August 10. Full Day Camp (9am-4pm) $50/day or $200/week. Half Day Camp (9am-12pm) $25/Day or $100/week. "Our goal is to teach a life sport & promote fitness - helping juniors make friends that will last a lifetime." Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island, Florida 33706. Call or visit clubhouse 727.360.6062 Register - space limited.

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Library closed: July 3 & 4 TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour - library books for Kindle, other tablets Tuesdays, 3pm, June 2 & 16 July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18 I Just Got My iPad, Now What? Tuesday, 10:30am June 9, July 7, August 4 Wednesday, 10:30am June 17, July 15, August 12 E-Books for iPad, Friday, 10:30am June 19, July 17, August 14 More iPad (intermediate level) Wednesdays, 10:30am June 10, July 8, August 5 Intro to Genealogy Online bring your laptop or tablet Wednesday, July 15, 2pm Florida Electronic Library Career Transitions, 10:30am FEL Overview, 2pm W'days, June 24 & July 29

ADULT PROGRAMS Movie Night, - W'days, 6pm June 17, Unbroken July 15, Guardians of Galaxy August 19, 100-Foot Journey BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book then film, Tue, 10:30am June 16 & 23 The Monuments Men July 21 & 28, One True Thing August 18 & 25 A Separate Peace CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Family Night at the Library Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm Activities, apps, crafts, games June 8, 15, 22 & 29 July 6, 13, 20 & 27 Ages 3 to 5, Thursday, 3pm Stories and crafts June 4, 11, & 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Mother Goose Story Time for ages 3 and under Thursdays, 11am-12noon June 4, 11, & 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 August 13, 20 & 27 I Want to Be a Skeeter Reader skill building for beginer readers Thursdays, 4-5pm June 4, 11, 18 & 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 August 6, 13, 20 & 27 Sunshine State Young Readers Grades 3-8, prep for Battle of the Books, Wednesdays, 4pm June 24, July 22, August 26 SUMMER READING PROGRAMS Sign up for Listening, School Age, Teen, and Adult Clubs

A rts & Leisure LIVE THEATRE AMALIE ARENA (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com June 5,6 – Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood 14 – Bridal Show 19 – Romeo Santos 20 – Charlie Wilson July 10 – Imagine Dragons 16 – Ariana Grande 21 – Sam Smith August 5 – 9 – Varekai – Cirque du Soleil AMERICAN STAGE 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org Register early for Summer Camp Programs as some have SOLD OUT June Summer Camps 8 - 12 – Session 1 15 - 19 – Session 2 22 - 26 – Session 3 See website for July & August class June Through June 21 - Red 7 – This is a Comedy Show 9 – Scott and Patti Show Viva Vegas 15, 22 – Prelude to Pride Peter Panned July 5 – This is a Comedy Show 8 – August 2 – One Slight Hitch 26 – Vagina Monologues August 2 – This is a Comedy Show 14,15 – A Pearl in the Hogwaller A SIMPLE THEATER The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org CAPITOL THEATER 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues June 2 – Shelby Lynne 12 – David Crosby 27 – Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra July 1 – Todrick Hall LIVE 3 – The Fixx 11 – Delta Rae August 8 – Sinbad 9 – Colby Cailliat 19 – Rickie Lee Jones CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATER 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us/City_Calendar /Hickman_Theater_Events.htm#/?i=1 July 9 – 19 – 15th Annual One Acts

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EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793 www.eightoclocktheatre.com/ July 10 – 12 – Staged Reading of the Laramie Project 17 – 19 – Accent on Broadway FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com June Through 14 – The Tempest July 10 – August 9 – Mame GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org July 9 – 19 – 15th Annual. Summer One Acts LARGO CULTURAL CENTER 105 Central Park Dr, Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com June 11 – Stars on Stage 12 – Company 18 – Definition of Dance 29 – Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy July 6 – The Stu Hamm Band 10 – 12 – The Laramie Project 17 – 19 – Accent on Broadway 24 – The Baby's M.A.D. THEATRE OF TAMPA (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa)

813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com June 4 – 21 - The Great American Trailer Park Musical Mid-FLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATER - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 June 6 - Train 23 - Def Leppard July 2 - Dierks Bentley 12 – Rascal Flatts 18 – Kid Rock 24 – Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson 25 – Slipknot 29 – Dave Matthews August 1 – Toby Keith 11 – Steely Dan 13 – Incubus 14 – Sublime 16 – J Cole 22 – Tim McGraw PATEL CONSERVATORY 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes

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25 – 28 – Disney's Aladdin July 16 – 26 – Shrek the Musical 24 – Summer Fantasy 31 – Jazz Intensive August 15 – End of Summer Music Blowout 15 – Popular Dance Intensive RUTH ECKERD HALL 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com Register now for Summer Camps June 6 - Suncoast Acedemy of Dance 8 - Jurrassic Park 11-20 Project Shattered Silence 20 – Happy Together Tour 26, 27 – Christian Men United 28 – Move Live ST. PETERSBURG CITY THEATRE Just off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. S, St. Petersburg, 33712 Box Office:Tickets / Information 727.866.1973. www.spcitytheatre.org Register now for Summer Camps June Through June 14 – Ordinary People 8 – 12 – Broadway Boot Camp 15 – 26 – Seussical , Jr. July 6-17 – Peter Pan Junior 12, 13 –Auditions - Summer Shorts 20-21 – Annie Get Your Gun August 14-16 – Summer Shorts STAGEWORKS THEATER NEW 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.org June 5, 6 – Dearly Departed 7 – Tony Awards Party July 9 – 26 – The Motherf**ker with the Hat STRAZ CENTER 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org June 3 – 7 - Menopause the Musical 4 - 21 - Great American Trailer Park Musical 12 - Chris Tucker 17 - Chuggington Live 18 – Soul Crooners 20 – Frank Rey Recital 23 - 28 – Mama Mia! July 8 – August 2 – Occupation 12 – Test Drive Your Seat August 8 – Chris Hardwick 8 – Test Drive Your Seat

July 6 – Earth's Origins Show 18,19 - 27th Annual Cool Art Show THE MAHAFFEY THEATER 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffeytheater.com www.ticketmaster.com June 14 - Gipsy Kings 16 – 20 – Miss Florida Pageant 26 - Billy Gardell July 9 – Shinedown 11 – Drew Thomas Magic 18 – Wendy Williams 25 – Kenny BabyFace Edmonds August 9 – Jill Scott

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THE PALLADIUM 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org June 5, 7, 9 -Turandot – St. Petersburg Opera 26, 28, 30 – Putting It Together – St. Petersburg Opera July 17 – Ted Vigil – John Denver Tribute 29 – Nate Najar VAN WEZEL 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org June 19 – Kettle of Fish July 4 – Gloria Musicae 8 – American Idol Live 10 – Kim Betts and the Gamble Creek Band August 21 - Yesterdayze WEST COAST PLAYERS 21905 US 19 N., Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org June 5-21 Standing on Ceremony 21,22 – Auditions The Nerd July 3 – 12 – One Acts Play Festival August 14 – 30 – The Nerd

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JUNE 2015 Extended through June 28 – Zoominations -Chinese Lantern Festival Wednesday through Sunday. 7 pm. $24.95. Lowry Park Zoo, 111 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. The night lights up as the Zoo is transformed into a creative cultural explosion of color. www.lowryparkzoo.com Throughout the Month of June – $5 Educator's Art Experience $5 admission to Florida educators & up to three guests. Chihuly Collection & The Morean Hot Shop, St. Petersburg. Throughout the month educators are encouraged to feed their cultural side. www.moreanartscenter.org

Thursday, June 4 – Dali's Cult Classics – Dazed and Confused 7 – 10:30 pm. Free, pre-purchasing craft beer tickets are reserved space, 100 max. The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening of quirky films, craft beer, and food trucks. www.thedali.org Friday, June 5 – First Friday Downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. Free. Central Ave. between 2 & 3 St., St. Petersburg. Monthly block party with food, beverages and music. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com Friday, June 5 – First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Fine artisans line the streets, music fills the air and delicious delicacies await as you stroll the streets. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. www.gulfportma.com Friday, June 5 – Etsy Party at The Coliseum 6 – 10 pm. Free. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Make and Take crafts, demonstrations and raffles. New and Vintage vendors. www.stpete.org/coliseum

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ARMED FORCES MILITARY 2050 34th Way N, Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com June 14 - Build a Model Camp 18 - Senior Freedom Celebration 27 - Ride Through History Saturday, June 6 – Saturday Morning Market Moves for Summer Months 9 am – 1 pm. Free. Williams Park, St. Petersburg. The Saturday morning market usually held next to Al Lang Stadium will be moving to the shade trees of Williams Park for the summer months through August. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com Saturday, June 6 – Breakfast with Dali for Families 9:30 – 11 am. $24 per adult, $17 per child (13-17), $10 per child (6-12), Children 5 and under free; Member admission discounted. The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. This fun and interactive tour is led by a Dali docent and a roster of junior docents who have chosen Dali paintings and other works which appeal to children. The tour is followed by a Spanish-themed breakfast buffet and hands-on activities. www.thedali.org Saturday, June 6 – Orientation for Junior Docent at Heritage Village 10 am. Free, preregistration required. Parent must be present at orientation. Heritage Village, 11909 125th N, Largo. Approved Bright Futures volunteer opportunity for ages 12 - 17. Program runs from Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, Aug. 7. Applications / info heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org or 727.582.2125. Saturday, June 6 – Black Pot Cooking 10 am – 1 pm. $30, prepaid registration, limit 10. Heritage Village, 11909 125th N., Largo. Participants stir up a delicious meal and learn the secrets of cooking in a black cast iron pot. Menu and dress available to view at www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Saturday, June 6 – Help Restore Tampa Bays 10 – 11 am. FREE, advanced registration. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Rachel Ardnt, of Tampa Bay Watch will speak on how you can help make a difference. Intended for adults. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

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DALI MUSEUM One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Saturdays Dali & Beyond Film Series Dillydally w/ Dali Sundays - Yoga + Dali Wednesdays, Thursdays Story Time for Families The Royal Inheritance: Dali Works Spanish National Collection Visit website - ongoing lectures/activities Through July 26 – Dali & DiVinci Exhibition June 3 – Coffee with the CUrator 4 – Cult Classic Dazed & Confused 9 – Roxanne Frey – A Freudian Slip – Dali Dreams Da Vinci 15 - Jr Docent Summer Program 19 - Jr Docent Summer Program (Alumni) July 2 - Cult Classics – Top Gun 13 - Jr Docent Summer Program 20 - Jr Docent Summer Program (Alumni) August 3 – Jr Docent Summer Program (Middle School) 6 – Cult Classic – Animal House FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Mon-Sun; last entry 3:30pm Permanent Exhibitions – History, Heritage & Hope, Kaddish in Wood Through July 18 – Tempted, Misled and Slaughtered Through July 19 – Holocust by Bullets Through July 19 – Hope – Artwork of Aithan Shapira Through July 19 – Pop Up Exhibition – William Pachner June 6 – Hitler Youth – Tempted, Misled, Slaughtered 11 – Reception – The Holocust by Bullets August 1 through December 1 – National Civil Rights Exhibition GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM 115 10th Ave, St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. Sun. 1-4pm. Donations suggested. Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation!

HENRY PLANT MUSEUM 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com Closed Mondays. Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm. $10 adult / $7 student and Senior / $5 Child 4 – 12 years. Every Sunday – Upstairs, Downstairs June 5 - First Friday 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 Bay ($10) Bayside Garden Tour – Fridays, Saturdays NEW Thur-Fri pm - Joseph’s Coat Skyscape New Interactive Galleries for Families Through September 13 – What the Bringback Brought Through September 7 – Military receive free admission as part of Blue Star Program June 14 - Father's Day Sale Museum Store July 10 – September 13 – Appalachia USA August 14 – October 25 – Back and Forth – Thinking in Paint MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.fine-arts.org Ongoing – Sitter and Subject in Nineteenth Century Society Thursday PM adm. $10 after 5pm Through early 2015 – Conversation Collection – Childhood June 1 – Contempo Lecture – The Social Potential of Beer 1, 15 - Illumina 6, 20 - Make and Take 6, 20 - Kidding Around Yoga 7 - Marly Music – Rachel Kudo 12 - BEER PROJECT – Art Lounge 13 - BEER PROJECT – Public Home Brew Tasting 13, 27 - Drumming 14 - Marly Music – Trio Solsti 15 – 19 SPC SAM Camp 18 - Porch Party 19 – Art & Sign Language 20 – October 4 – Five Decades of Photography at MFA Exhibition 21 – Gallery Talk - Five Decades of Photography 25 – Cinema at the MFA – Redes 26 – Date Night for Parents 28 – Cinema for the Families 28 – How Photography Came of Age July 4 – Independence Day Celebration 6, 20 – Illumina 16 – Porch Party 19 – Marley Music – La Catrina Quartet 23 – Cinema at the MFA – Berenice Abbott

ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org 3rd Saturday, 2pm-5pm Museum grounds; Free! Artifacts Study Lab, Learning Center & Lab, Archives, Many Collections! Permanent Exhibitions: VISION: Challenge, Change, & Continuity World’s First Commercial Airline, Piering into Past, Pondering Future, On the Homefront, St. Pete Goes to War 1941-1945 Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen June 8 – 12 – City Builders Camp 21 – Painted Past by the Glass July 9 – Happy Hour with Historian – Cathy Salustri TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park 727.579.8226, info@tbauto.org www.tbauto.org Features a unique collection of vintage cars & vehicles that demonstrate creativity, imagination and engineering. Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit. TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org May 23 through Fall - St. Augustine 450 Years Old June 8 – History Camp 10 – Explore Florida's Shipwrecks 18 – Sangria & Stories – Tampa's Baseball Legacy 20 – Opening Day – Patios, Pools & Invention of the American Backyard 22 – History Camp August 3 – History Camp 17 – History Camp TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Mondays - Meditation Fridays – Art on The House – 4-8pm. Visit the gallery free of charge. Donations welcome. Second Friday Global Lens Series, International screenings Saturdays – Art Spot Activities Sundays – Drop in Docent Tours June 13 – September 6 – the American Spirit Exhibition 20 – September 20 – In Living Color Andy Warhol and Print Making USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620 813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849 M-F 10 am – 5pm / Sat 1-5 pm FREE. June 12 - With Hidden Noise 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 adm. Monday - Friday (holidays excepted) 10 am - 5 pm

ART GALLERIES ART LOFTS Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd fl.) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk ARTPOOL 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com June 6, 7 Crafty Fest 20 – Space Odyssey Costume Party July 18 – Trashion Fashion BLOOM ART CENTER & NEW OLESEN ART GALLERY 910 5 th Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/bloom underground Best New Arts Community 2014 Creative Loafing CHIHULY COLLECTION Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work. 400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org Combine with Hot Shop for Arts Experience $14.95 Adult, $19.95 Arts Experience Adult Through June – Educator's $5 Adm. Through August 30 – The Duet – Lisa Zerkowitz and Boyd Sugiti June 20, 21 – Father's Free July 11 – Chihuly Collection 5th Anniversary CRAFTSMAN HOUSE Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Nominated 2013 Independent Small Business of the Year 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk June Through 28 – Annual Invitational Teapot SHow 13 – July 5 – Clay Pride Show 20 - Loving Day Celebration 27 - Pride VIP Dinner July 1-7 – Independent's Week 11 – Annual Studio Sale CREATIVE CLAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 1114 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.org Second Saturday Gallery Walk DOMAIN HOME ACCESSORIES & GALLERY 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Open daily. Visit website for hours & information on featured artists. Artist reception monthly to meet artists. Local & Florida artisans featured. Ecclectic, artistic, creative. June 20 - Artist’s Reception

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Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 7 – 22nd Annual Corey Ave. Craft Festival 10 am – 4 pm. Free. Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Annual show of creativity & inspiration. Vendors, entertainment, and Green Market. www.artfestival.com Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7 – Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival $20 general admission. Albert Whited Airport, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Celebration of culture, cuisine, costumes & entertainment. Fun for the whole family. www.tampacarnival.com

Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm. Free. Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Indie market with hand made, unique items, up-cycling and so much more. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, June 7 – Fort DeSoto Nature Walk 10 – 11 am. Pre-registration required. $5 parking. Fort DeSoto Park, Tierre Verde. Explore “The Soldier Hole” in this informative and fun adventure. For reservations call 727.582.2267. For map of park visit www.pinellascounty.org/park Thursday, June 11 – Second Thursday on the Plaza 6:30 pm. Free. Plaza between The Mahaffey and The Dali, St. Petersburg. Celebrating 50 years at Mahaffey – music, free tours and photographic exhibit of last 50 years of performers. www.themahaffey.com Thursday, June 11 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society Meeting 7 pm. Pinellas Co. Extension Service, 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo. The evening starts with educational class followed by main speaker Craig Pittman speaking on The Scent of Scandal: Greed, Betrayal and the Worlds Most Beautiful Orchid. Call 727.420.7230 for more info. Friday, June 12 – BEER PROJECT – Beer and Art Lounge 7 – 10 pm. $60. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Five brewing companies craft beers inspired by five works in the collection. Taste their “liquid” works of art in a themed lounge setting. An evening of food, music and art! www.fine-arts.org

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7:30 pm. Free. St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Students of all ages who received Awards of Excellence in the 2014 Festival will perform on the beautiful Steinway Concert Grand. www.spcollege.edu/artscalendar Saturday, June 13 – Paddle the Preserve 9 am – 12 noon. $20 adult, $10 youth. $10 bring your own. Advanced registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Paddle the preserve and learn of coastal environments and inhabitants. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, June 13 – Antique Appraisal Fair 9 am – 3 pm. $5 per item or 3 / $12. Heritage Village, 11909 125th N., St. Petersburg. Pinellas County Historical Society presents the opportunity to have area experts examine your treasures. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Saturday, June 13 – Fort DeSoto Nature Walk 10 – 11 am. Pre-registration required. $5 parking. Fort DeSoto Park, Tierre Verde. This week explore the Beach Tour in this informative and fun adventure. For reservations call 727.582.2267. Park map www.pinellascounty.org/park

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DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk Through August 11 – The Land of the Lost June 1 - Call for Artists – Wearable Art July 18 – Artists Reception August 15 – Artist's Reception DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin, 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org Through Aug. 11, Land of the Lost Through Aug. 16 – Illumination – The Art of the Clothe Through Aug.16 – Elemental – Florida Quilt Invitational Through Aug.16 – Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild Through Aug. 16 – Quilt National June 1 - Call for Artists – Wearable Art FEATHERED SERPENT GALLERY NEW 1018 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.824.8877 www.featheredserpentgallery.com Tues – Sat 11 am – 6 pm Featuring Latin American Artists FLORIDA CRAFTART GALLERY 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org New website June Through June 16 – Boundry Lines 26 through August 15 – World on a String GULF COAST ART ALLIANCE 514 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org MICHELE TUEGEL 320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.823.1100 www.mtcontempo.com Tues – Sat 11 am – 6 pm RED CLOUD INDIAN ARTS 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 • Closed Sundays www.redcloudindianarts.com RINGLING COLLEGE NEW OF ART & DESIGN 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu June Through 5 – Women Contemporary Artists STIRLING STUDIOS & GALLERY 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com June 12 - Artist Reception Open House July 10 – Artist Reception Open House August 14 – Artists Reception Open House STUDIO 620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org June 4, 11 – Hands On – Rubber Stamps and Tunnel Books 5 – 13 – Shadowspeak 10 – Adult Spelling Bee 19 – Let Freedom Ring 20 – Studio @ 620 Birthday 20 – July 5 – Members Only Show 21 – Roxanne Frey – A Little Freudian Slip

27, 28 – Soul of America July 13 – 24 – Sunscreen Film Festival Camp GABRIELA VALENCIA STUDIO & ART GALLERY 427 75th Ave, St. Pete Beach, 727.560.7498 www.gabrielavalenciafineart.com Specializes in Coastal & Florida Art Open House 4th Saturday of month

ART CENTERS & CLASSES BEACH ART CENTER 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Check website for full list of classes. June Through 19 – Sizzle Exhibition 5 – Make It, Take It – Mermaid 11 – Make It, Take It – Sail Away INDUSTRIAL ARTS CENTER 5437 29th Ave. S, just off Beach Blvd. 727.623.4920 Gulfport facebook.com/IndustrialArtsCenter Hours - Tue, 10 am - 2 pm. / 6 - 9 pm; Thur, 6 - 9 pm and Sat, 12 - 5 pm. The IACG is also open during each Gulfport Art Walk on the first Friday & third Saturday each month 6-10pm. Clay hand building, copper enameling, found metal sculpture, glassblowing, glass fusing, lamp work, lost wax jewelry design, metalsmithing 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, Chihuly Collection & the Morean Arts Center for Clay at the Train Station Saturdays - Morean Family Art Studio, FREE, 10 am – 4 pm Friday Night Clay – Center For Clay June Through 28 – All Florida Juried Exhibition 13 – Second Saturday Art Walk – Opening Receptions 21 – One Day – Judy Weitekamp July 11 – Second Saturday Art Walk 11 – Opening Reception – 97th Annual Members Exhibition 11 through August 16 – 97th Annual Members Exhibition August 8 – Second Saturday 13 – One Day @ the Morean – Dick Jacobs 15 – 5th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest PINELLAS PARK ART SOCIETY Park Station Building NEW 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com Check website for classes, Free Parking & admission to tour galleries. Family friendly art celebrating 50 years. June 1 – Delivery for Members Show 1 – Photo Group 6 – Board Meeting 8 – General Meeting and Awards

July 5, 6 – Delivery for Members Show August 2, 3 – Delivery for Members Show PINOT’S PALETTE NEW 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspallete.com/stpetersburg M–F 10 am – 5 pm. Sip & Paint Studio NEW – Wine Glass Wednesdays June 4 – Heart Gallery Meets Picasso 21 – Painted Past by the Glass SPMOH 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 Shows & Markets / 100 Artists Show Classes Art & Exercise All Suntan Art Center classes held at Don Vista Arts Center Suntan Sunday Market 10am -3pm, Don Vista Bldg., presented by Suntan Art Center Vendor signup website Saturday Art-Mart in Pass-A-Grille, Receptions 2nd Saturday 4 – 6 pm Call to Artists for “Luxury” 100 Artist Show Scheduled for November 28 – 29, 2015 TREASURE ISLAND ART GUILD www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wed - 9:30am - noon ‘Anything Goes’ Open studio for all mediums Comm. Ctr. Garden Room Thursday - 9:30 am - noon ‘Painting with the Vets’ artist assistance available with focus - City Hall Aud. Friday - 9:30 am - noon ‘Portrait Workshop’ - Live model City Hall Aud. ZEN GLASS STUDIO 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm Offers glassblowing classes & work shops for families, friends,1st timers & professionals. Schedule most popular workshop, “Make Own Wineglass” St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District. 3rd Saturday Art WalkTour, 6-10 pm

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! Early Explorations Preschool now Enrolling! Ages 2-5. Wednesday & Friday, 11-11:30 am Terrific Tots Program. Birthday Parties & Special Events Hands-On Exhibits: Publix: My First Market, Great Beginnings, Beth’s Beach, Be a Great Pet Vet, I Can Construct, Fit4AllKidsVille, & more! BellaBrava Pizza Kitchen Exhibit Seeking donations of new or well loved LEGOs for exhibit.

1st Sunday each month open special hours for special needs families. June 14 – Great Connections 20 – Fabulous Fathers 30 – PNC Day July 4 – 4th of July Fun 12 – Great Connections 18 – The Great Messploration 31 – PNC Day August 9 – Great Connections 24 – Totally Tots Weeks 31 – PNC Day HERITAGE VILLAGE 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Closed Mon., Tue. & holidays. KIDS WELCOMED! -hands on, Free Visit Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum featuring 28 historic structures in a native pine & palmetto landscape, closed Mondays, Heritage Village New exhibit Boathouse display historic sail boats Exhibitions: Pinellas Passport: Your Ticket through Time, Collections Corner, Christopher Still Prints: Clues to Florida’s History & Natural Beauty: Pieces of Past (POPs), Quick and Easy: Gadgets for Home Applications accepted - Junior Docents June 6 - The Blackpot Gourmet Series 13 - Historical Society Antique Appraisal MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)

4801 E Fowler Ave #100, Tampa 813.987.6315 www.mosi.org Largest kids science center in nation. • Disasterville featuring WeatherQuest 10,000 sq. ft. exhibition - tornados, hurricanes, & wildfires • High Wire Bike - Harness yourself on a bicycle along 98 foot-long steel cable, suspended 30 ft. above grd. • Sky Trail Rope Course • BioWorks Butterfly Garden - view multiple kinds free-flying butterflies. • The Amazing You - Learn about the human body in all its complexity, from DNA to organs • Saunders Planetarium • IMAX Dome Theatre- dome shaped screen -10,500 sq. ft. visual imagery • PeeWee Wednesdays OPEN – Imagination Playground June BLUE STAR MUSEUM – Free adm. to Military through Sept. 6 Throughout June Maker Month in Idea Zone 8 - Summer Camps Begin 18 - 21 National Day of Maker Making 20, 21 – Fathers Free 26 - Members Only Night July 1–15 - Space Inventors in Idea Zone 16–31 – Cardboard Creations in Idea Zone August 1–15 – Circuits in Idea Zone 16 – 30 – Science of Sound in Idea Zone 25 – Home School Open House 28 – Food Truck Madness

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Saturday, June 13 – Gardening in the Shade 11:30 am. Free with admission. Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg. Designing your garden or landscape using Florida native plants, plant identification and selection, preparation for planting, and care and maintenance. www.stpete.org/sunken Saturday, June 13 – BEER PROJECT - Home Brewing Tastings and Awards 12 – 3 pm. $35. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Activities include tasting, artfully designed cornhole boards and games, galleries & food. www.fine-arts.org/rsvp Saturday, June 13 – Artwalk Trolley Tour 5 – 9 pm. Free. Downtown St. Petersburg. Guides from St. Petersburg Preservation will narrate the art walk trolley, and we'll end with a great party at one of the historic galleries along the walk. www.artsstpete.org Saturday, June 13 – 7th Annual Clay Pride Show Opening Reception 5 – 9 pm. Free. The Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. A colorful collection of both local and national artists embracing the clay lifestyle. www.craftsmanhousegalley.com

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Monday, June 15 through Sunday, June 22 – FIVB St. Pete Grand Slam Varying times and matches. General admission free, premium seating available. Spa Beach, St. Petersburg. World Class Volley Ball competitions. Men's finals Saturday 21, Women's Finals Sunday 22. www.avp.com/event Tuesday, June 16 through Friday, June 20 – Miss Florida / Outstanding Teen Pageants Varying schedules. A week of events, pageantry and competitions. More information visit www.missflorida.org Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, August 7 – Passport Adventures 10 am Wednesday through Saturday. $3 per child ages 4 – 11 years. Pre-registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th N., Largo. Perfect for summer camps, church groups and recreation as the kids tour the historic village and engage in kid friendly history lessons. www.pinallascounty.org/heritage Wednesday, June 17 – SPC 2015 Summer Vocal Institute Evening Song Recital 7 pm. Free. St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. an elegant evening recital of Classical art songs. www.spcollege.edu/artscalendar Thursday, June 18 – Senior Freedom Celebration 9:30 am – 2 pm. Free to those over 50. Armed Forces Museum,2050 34th Way N., Largo. Vendors, demonstrations, photo ops, games, prizes – fun and informative. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20 – Bone 102.5 Fishing Slam and BBQ Festival Madeira Beach, west of Tom Stuart Causeway. Over $20,000 in prizes – fish from boat, kayak or dock. Father’s Day weekend filled with the baddest to the bone BBQ. www.oldsaltfishing.org Friday, June 19 - 2015 Summer Vocal Institute Opera Workshop Performance7 pm. Free. St. Pete/Gibbs Campus Music Ctr, 6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. An evening of operatic scenes and arias reflecting the high level of training and instruction given by SPC vocal music instructors and guest clinicians. www.spcollege.edu/artscalendar

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MUSIC CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY www.clearwaterjazz.com October 15 – 18, 2015 FLORIDA ORCHESTRA 727.662.7286 • See venues for dates Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center ST.PETERSBURG JAZZ FEST Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org www.stpetejazzfest.com ADDED SKIPPER’S SMOKEHOUSE 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, 33613 813.971.0666 Full schedule online www.skipperssmokehouse.com June 6 – Suncoast Blues Society Anniversary Party 13 – WMNF – The British Are Coming 21 – Organs for Organs Fundraiser 27 – For the Benefit of Mr. C SUNCOAST DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY 727.596.7142 SUNDAY JAZZ JAMS 727.824.72221 www.themanhattancasino.com/contact Revival of a local Jazz tradition, every week! Sponsored by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Assoc., Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd St., St Petersburg, FREE admission. Every Sunday from 6 – 9 pm TAMPA BAY SYMPHONY 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org Performances in various locations THE HANGAR RESTAURANT 540 First St SE, St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 First Monday of each month Jazz Jam www.aldowningjazz.com June 1 - Jazz Jam July 6 – Jazz Jam WMNF 88.5 COMMUNITY RADIO 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org June 13 – The British Are Coming 16 – Debut StudioMNF July 18 – 10th Annual Americana Roots Fest

OPERA FLORIDA OPERA FESTIVAL Artistic Director – Daniel Lipton Visit www.operatampa.org Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Florida 33602 FLORIDA SUNCOAST OPERA GUILD www.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org ST. PETERSBURG OPERA COMPANY 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org visit website for performance locations June 5, 7, 9 – Turandot 20 – Broadway Cabaret 26, 28, 30 – Putting It Together

SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org June 11, 14 – L'elisir d'amore 25, 28 – La fille du Regiment July 9, 12 – Andre Chenier 23 – The Comedy of Errors 26 – Peter Grimes August 13, 16 – The Flying Dutchmen

DANCING THE COLISEUM 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum • Tea Dance - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays $7/dance, $10 dance instruction NO TEA DANCES UNTIL OCTOBER FLORIDA WEST BALLET Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th St. N., St. Petersburg. West Ballet has openings in their weekly technique training & offers performance training on weekends for students ages 8 through College. More information floridawestballet@tampabay.rr.com or visit 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 Ballroom $8 Carol Baker Instructor 12pm-1pm Interm. Lesson 1pm-2pm Beginner Lesson 2pm-3pm Ballroom Dancing • Tuesday Argentine Tango $8 6:30pm-7pm ‘First Timers’ class 7pm-8pm Beg. Argentine Tango with Kathleen & Steve 8-10:30pm Argentine Tango • Wednesday Swing $8 6-7pm Bonus Dance lesson 7-8pm Beginner East Coast Swing Dance Lesson 8-11pm Dancing & Live Music SwingTime.info • Thursday Salsa Social $8 6:30pm - 8pm Salsa Lessons w/Carol Rivera, Beg-Inter & Adv. 8pm-10pm General Salsa • Sunday Band / Ballroom $8 6pm - 7pm Ballroom lessons 7 - 10pm Live Band & Dance. Social & Ballroom Dance Mario Deleon’s / Ellis Hale’s Band SARASOTA BALLET 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x 101 ST PETERSBURG POLISH AMERICAN SOCIETY 1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org • Sunday Dinner & Dancing: 2-3:30 pm - Dinner - $8 727-360-0584 - dinner RSVP 3-6 pm Dance, $5 M’s/$8 Non M’s Sunday Live Bands • Wednesday Tea Dances/ Live Band 2nd & 4th Wed of the month 11:30-12:30 pm - Dance w/Carol Baker 1 – 3:30 pm – Dance to Bobby Tess & The Pleasures $7/dance, $10 w/dance inst.

FILM INTERNATIONAL CINEMA SERIES - Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema Sunscreen Film Festival 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, doors open 9pm. June 3 – 6 – Cory Alexander 10 – 13 – Bill “Bull” Ohse 17 – 20 – Martin Montana 24 – 27 – Tim Pulnik July 1 – 4 – Danny Bevins 8 – 11 – Jay Hewlett 15 – 18 – Chris Gorges 22 – 25 – Steve Sabo 29 – August 1 – Kenny Smith SPORTY’S COMEDY CLUB 17093 Gulf Blvd. N., Redington Beach 727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) Comedy Legend G. David Howard. Guinness Book of World Records for Comedy “Funniest Man Alive” Fri. & Sat.night Reservations suggested, $15 each plus 2 drink minimum. www.facebook.com/GDavidHoward

ECO/ZOOS AQUARIUMS BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE 1101 Country Club Way S, NEW WEB St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html • Guided Tram Tours, Sun, Tues-Fri 1pm, Sat 10am & 1pm • Natural History Speaker - 2nd Tue. • Jungle Boogie Wed 11am - Teach preschool about Florida’s natural ecosystems, animals, plants. Ages 3-4 $3/kid; parents free. • Bird Walks 1st Saturday - 8am • Wildflower Walks 4th Sat. 10:30 am • Night Hike 3rd Tuesday dark • Gator Walk 2nd Sunday 11:30 am • Nature Walk 3rd Saturday 10:30 am Calendar available online. BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs 727. 453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org Windows to Our Wildest Place Hands-on permanent educational exhibit illustrating how Florida changed & ecological footprints.

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.com Featuring Dolphins, River Otters, Sea Turtles, Sharks, Stingrays and more. Animal interactions and behind the scenes tours. Home of Winter, Star of Dolphin Tale. Also, Hope! Dolphin June 7 - World’s Ocean Day EGMONT KEY SHUTTLE 8am to sundown - 365 days a year Egmont Key Shuttle located at Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park. $20 RSVP; 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont/ 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info FLORIDA AQUARIUM 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www.flaquarium.org • Galleries: Wetlands, Bays-Beaches, Coral Reef, Ocean Commotion • Exhibits: Aquariumania! Splash in Water, Dragons Down Under, • Activities: Cell Phone Audio Guide, Explore Shore, Penguin • Behind the Scenes Tour, Dive with Sharks, Eco-tour Photos, Swim w/Fishes, Wild Dolphin Ecotour, Journey to Madagascar June Through August 31 – 20th Anniversary Celebration 6, 7 – World Ocean Weekend 18, 25 – Extended Fun Thursdays July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Extended Fun Thursdays August 6, 13 – Extended Fun Thursdays Through August 31 - 20th Anniversary FORT DE SOTO PARK Tierre Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/park/05 _Ft_DeSoto.htm Guided Nature Walks, Sat & Sun 10-11:15 am LOWRY PARK ZOO 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com events line 813.935.8552, ext. 276 June ZOOMINATIONS extended through June 20, 21 – Fathers Free with Child July 3 – 5 – Red, White & Zoo August 22 – Zoo Zoo 5K Run MOTE AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium; touch tank, 1200-gallon tropical fish tank & informational displays on sharks, sea turtles, & shells. • Mondays – Special Lecture Series • Tuesdays and Thursdays - Mommy and Me • Saturdays – Kayak Paddle tour Turtle Walks each Saturday through June, July June 6 - World Oceans Day Family Festival 20 - Mini Golf Tournament ST. PETE AUDUBON SOCIETY 727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org 106+ Years Conservation 1909-2014 $15/individual - $20/family • Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month June 16 – 26 - Teacher Ecology Camp Reg. meetings resume Sept. 15

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Friday, June 19 – Madeira Beach Summer 5K Series 7:15 pm. $25 single race, $60 all three. Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Runners take to the sand to enjoy the sunset, craft beer and post party with entertainment. www.madeirabeach5k.raceawk.com

Saturday, June 20 – Botany 101 10 am – 12 noon. Free, registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Intended for adults, look into the fascinating plant kingdom with both indoor and outdoor activities. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, June 20 – All About HoneyBees 11:30 am. Free with admission. Sunken Gardens, 4th St. N., St. Petersburg. The importance of honeybees to urban ecology and to our lives. www.stpete.org/sunken

Saturday, June 20 – Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Streets are lined with creative vendors, entertainment, food and merriment. Shops & galleries open late. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, June 20 – Space Odyssey Costumed Art pARTy 8 – 11:55 pm. Artpool, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. An “out of this world” event for those who live beyond the stars. Body Art, fashion and costumes galore in this interactive celebration of space. www.artpool.com Sunday, June 21 – Rays Watch Party on the Beach 1:05 pm. $10 parking. Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy the Rays game on the big screen while enjoying the beach. Rays Radio broadcasting Live. Rays Street Team donning give-aways. No Coolers please. www.tradewindsresort.com Sunday, June 21 – Painting the Past by the Glass 2 pm. $30. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 355 2 nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Admission includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, painting and a museum tour. www.spmoh.com Thursday, June 25 – Grand Opening Verducci's Italian Market 5:15 – 6:15 pm. 7800 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach. Come welcome the highly anticipated, new business in St. Pete Beach offering hand made breads, pastas and other delicious items.

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Friday, June 26 – St. Pete Beach Roadrunners Summer 5K Series 7 pm. $30 non-M, $25 members. The Hurricane Restaurant, 809 Gulf Way, Pass-a-Grille. Entry fee includes awards, free beer, free food at After Party as well as swag bag & Leslie Jordon tech shirt. www.sprr.org Saturday, June 27 – Fort DeSoto Nature Walk 10 – 11 am. Pre-regis. required. $5 parking. Fort DeSoto Park, Tierre Verde. This week explore the Bird Tour in this informative and fun adventure. For reservations call 727.582.2267. For map of park visit www.pinellascounty.org/park Saturday, June 27 – A Ride Into History 10:30 am – 4 pm. $10 adult, $5 child 4 – 12 years, discounted admission. The Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34th Way N., Largo. Military vehicle rides, re-enactments, food, fun and entertainment. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Saturday, June 27 – GLBT Pride Parade 5 – 10 pm. Central Avenue, Grand Central District, St. Petersburg. One of the country's largest celebrations of equality and diversity. www.stpetepride.com Saturday, June 27 – Annual VIP Pride Dinner 7:30 pm. $35, reservations required. The Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Enjoy a delicious dinner while seeing the Pride Promenade march past and an entertaining annoucement of each float as they pass by. www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 – 13th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Fair 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Main Street, Downtown Dunedin. Broad array of artists, techniques and mediums. Green Market as well. www.artfestival.com Sunday, June 28 – GLBT Pride Street Festival 11 am – 6 pm. Grand Central District, St. Petersburg. Vendors, information, entertainment, food, fun and libations celebrating the diversity and equality of our city. www.stpetepride.com Thursday, July 2 – Dali Cult Classics – Top Gun 7 – 10:30 pm. Free, those pre-purchasing craft beer tickets are reserved space, 100 max. The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening of quirky films, craft beer, and food trucks. www.thedali.org

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ST. PETERSBURG SHELL CLUB 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 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 Directly on beach. Open 365 days, FREE 9am–sunset. Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary w/native seabirds. Donations accepted. Tours. WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 www.weedonislandpreserve.org • Saturday Guided Hikes 9 - 11 am FREE - Bring water + snack, 2-hr hike in coastal mangrove & upland ecosystems preserve Wear closed toed shoes & hat. FREE Ages 6+, RSVP online by 2 pm Friday • WEE-time at Weedon 10 -11am 2nd & 4th Thur., Kids hear stories, see puppet shows, hands-on activities to connect, environment; FREE, pre-reg. required. Age 3-5 Salty Topics- 1st Thur., of month • Archaeology Lectures – 3rd Thursday of month June 6 – Learn How To Help Restore Tampa Bay 6 – Guided Hike 13 – Paddle the Preserve 20 – Botany 101 July 11 – Guided Hike 11 – Why Snakes are Good 18 - Intro to Plant Identification August 1 - Guided Hike 15 - Bugs and Butterflies

ON THE WATER ADULT BASIC SAILING SCHOOL Boca Ciega Yacht Club, local not-for-profit Sailing Club that promotes sailing activities for the entire Tampa Bay area. Offers summer youth sailing courses FREE to public Pre-Register: www.sailbcyc.org Jennifer Rogers 727.345.7544. BOATING SKILLS / SEAMANSHIP USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla #72, 9 Classes. Tues 7:30 - 9:30pm, 1300 Beach Blvd SE St. Pete (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 Jim wow.uscgaux.info June 3 – Equipment Safety 10 – Trailering and Knots 17 – Handling 24 – Adds to Navigation July 1 – Rules of Road 8 – Basic Navigation 13 – Radio & Electronics Graduation

DOLPHIN LANDINGS CHARTER BOAT CENTER Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com June 7 – Soothe Our Souls 20 – Father's Sail Free July 5 - Soothe Our Souls August 2 – Soothe Our Souls HOW TO USE A CHART NOAA Chart #1 is the quint essential reference to chart details, but difficult to understand. This seminar walks student through understanding it in an entertaining and interesting fashion. In addition to explaining the chart, this program walks through the essentials of plotting and measuring a safe course with the USPS course plotter. Materials include Maptech’s water proof flip/fold Chart Symbols and On-The Water Guide for on-boat reference. Wednesday, July 22, 7-9 pm. St. Petersburg Sailing Ctr, 250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing St. Petersburg. Instruction free. Materials: $35 per family. Max. 20 students. registration required at www.boating-stpete.org. SAIL TRIM & RIGGING Seminar shows in clear & simple terms how to use and adjust sails for optimum performance under a wide range of conditions. Comes with a waterproof USPS Captain’s Quick Guide written by North Sails - Student Notes. Wed., July 15, 7-9 PM; St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Instruction Free, Materials $30 per Family; Max 20 pre-registration required; Contact: www.boating-stpete.org SHELL KEY SHUTTLE & SUNSET CRUISES 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier, 727.360.1348 $25 /Ad - $12.50 / kids www.shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates 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 – Free to attend, $40 materials per family. 7 week course. Numerous seminars available. Mon. 7–9 pm. Pre-registration is required. Next course is August 24, 2015 USCG SAFE BOATING PROGRAM U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla #78, 13-week continuous Safe Boating Program Tuesdays, 7 pm, Warren Webster Comm. Ctr, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Bch. Start at your convenience,

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FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo 727.582.2100 www.flbg.org Open daily 7am - 6pm (dusk) Free, Friendly dogs welcome on leash. • Garden Tour Dates Available: Tours start 9am & last 2.5 to 3 hours. Pinellas Co. Extension & Horticulture info – 8am - 5pm Mon. - Fri. Closed weekends & County Holidays 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). June 11 - General Meeting GARDEN CLUB ST. PETE Jungle Circle & Green Fingers Circle. 4th Thursday - 1 pm, Garden Center, 500 Sunset Dr S., St. Petersburg Diane Shafer, shaferd2@gmail.com or 727.347.6649. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org June 1 - Garden Signs 9 - Making Hyper Toofa Pots 15 - Painting on Glass 22 - Mason Jar Magic 29 - Mosiacs from CDs IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL Chapter 65, St. Petersburg meetings (unless otherwise noted) 3rd Monday - 10am - 2pm, (Sept. to May) Chapel On The Hill Church, Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole, Ikebana - centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging. $80/year singles; $120 couple Fun & “friendship with flowers”. Info - hotline 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 www.selby.org • Exhibit – Gulf Coast Heritage • Mondays – Yoga in the Garden June Through June 21 – 35th Annual Juried Photography Show 1 - Enrich Your Life with Classical Feng Shui 25 – September 13 - Along the Rainbow River Exhibition July 4 - Independence Day BBQ August 1 - Orchids 101 ST. PETE BEACH GARDEN CLUB Deborah Magliolo 727.363.1869 3rd Tues, 10am (Sept-May), SUNKEN GARDENS 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/sunken Purchase a commemorative brick for $100 at Historic Sunken Gardens sunkengardens.org • Daily Yoga with Yoga Village classes 10:30am, Sunday 12:30 pm • Hoop Dancing: Tue. 10am -11am, $80/8 sessions or $15/class

CARD GAMES PASADENA BRIDGE CLUB 10 Park St N, St. Petersburg • A.C.B.L. certified duplicate Mon thru Fri, 12:30pm • Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues & Thurs,12pm David 727.381.5944 PASS-A-GRILLE WOMEN’S CLUB BRIDGE Wed, 1-4pm, (Oct - April) 2201 Pass-A-Grille Way, SPB Open 12:30pm, $2/M, $3/non-M Guests MEN welcome! www.pagwc.com Contact Gwen Swinburne at 727.363.1099 ST. PETERSBURG BRIDGE CLUB 9103 US 19, N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars www.stpetebridge.org M-F 12:30 & 7pm, Sat.10:30am Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040.

CLUBS ACTION CLUB (Treasure Island) (Sept.-May) Membership open to ALL mature residents. $10/ singles, & $15 /couples. Meets monthly 1:30pm. Treasure Island Comm. Center - Refreshments / desserts, programs. Arranged trips & fun programs. Call Pres., Carol Lee 727.360.9181. CORVAIR BIKING SOCIETY Bike rides on Tuesdays & Thursdays, various routes, ride 15-25 miles food/beverage breaks. Mid to So. Pinellas Co. Helmets required. Contact: Al Halprin 727.510.4474 or Tony Cahill 727.204.0149 GREATER PINELLAS DEMOCRATIC CLUB 2nd Thurs monthly, 6:30pm, Buffet Dinner, Cocktails 6pm, $18 Cash Bar - Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater, Largest Democratic club on west coast of FL. 727.360.3971 GULFPORT WALKING CLUB Meet Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Boulevard, Gulfport Club’s adventures take them through many Gulfport and Pinellas County parks. Walks at own pace, do a mile or five. Contact Rec. Coord. John Lapham 727.893.1079 MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOC. OF ST. PETERSBURG 3rd Friday month. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clwtr. Social hour - 11 am. / lunch & short program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invited Reservations 727.360.2936. MILITARY OFFICER’S WIVES CLUB 2nd Tue. monthly Oct.-May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater Social hour 11:30 / lunch 12:15 pm RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868.

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Point, 7100 Sunset Way, St. Pete Beach. Off season rate $2450/mo + utilities. 3-month min. 727.647.4690 Beautiful, move-in ready, 1st floor, corner, 2/2 condo unit on water, St. Pete Beach. 2 pools, amenities galore! 1 year lease: $1,800/month. No pets. 989.773.5795 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Gated Condo Community & Residential Resort. ALL amenities 2/2; 1175 sq ft; priced for your decorating, $200k. Don Taylor, Realtor 727.458.7828 Directly Across from Gulf; Full 1 Bedroom Condo-Tel w/some gulf views; EZ rental, Pets OK! $119,900. furn. Don Taylor, Realtor 727.458.7828 SCREENING SERVICES Rescreening & Sunrooms, Pool Cages, Impact Windows, Fascia, Soffit, Vinyl Siding, Super gutters & concrete slabs. JT’s Home Services 727.804.4300 MC/VISA/Amex OK Rx11.66857 SEAFOOD & BUTCHER SHOP Shaners Land & Sea Market - P - A - G 2000 Pass-A-Grille Way; 8am-7pm 7 days, 727.367.4292 SERVICES Welding/Fabricating Custom/ Specialty Free estimates. Shop Mobile, 20+ year Beach resident, local ref. 727.742.7100 SLIDING DOOR REPAIR_______ Stop struggling with old sliding doors. We fix it to open for a fraction of the cost of a new door. We replace windows too. Lic. C10506 - Lizette 727.641.8106 sliderrepair.com YouTube.com/user/SliderRepairs SOLAR WATER HEAT & POWER___ Angelides Building Contractor Local for 16+ years in Repairs, Remodeling & Building from kitchens to baths & window specialist. Lic. # CBC058934 SOLAR CERTIFIED SINCE 1985 Call Sam 727.394.8406 Experienced Solar Contractor & Roofers since 1976. offer pool heating and “Free Energy”. Call 800.329.1301 www. SolarSource.net CGC1520734 CVC056646 EC13005129 Solar doesn’t cost, it pays! Never been a better time to eliminate your power bill! Email or call Steve 727.597.3657 SaveOnSolar@aol.com 888.611.4402 SaveOnSolarUS.com ER 13013758 TUTORING Italian, Spanish, German - Learn- improve language skills, fun, efficient. Call Carlo, Prof. Language Teacher 727.374.0963 Portuguese & French Tutoring Conversational-Grammar-Literature Info. please, 727.238.1828 Paristropical@gmail.com English, reading, writing… 32 yrs exper. grades 6-12. SPB-Isla area - will come to you. Call Jeanne 727.864.3599 Piano lessons in your home or my studio. All ages, all styles, affordable, 25 years of experience. Call 727.688.2782 Piano & Flute lessons in your home. Adults & students welcome. 727.642.2169 VEHICLE FOR SALE 1990 Mazda Miata - CD & Pod player, new roof, not convertible. bad interior /exterior, great mileage & runs great. $2100 inc’s tag. Local 239.322.2140 WANTED - PIANOS Steinway Grand piano. 727.381.4400

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June & July 2015 Astrology

JUNE: A beautiful Full Rose Moon in Sagittarius graces the night sky on the 2nd, bringing high energy, creativity and maybe a little bit of unpredictable luck! Then get ready for the exciting and dramatic in love and art as Venus enters Leo on the 5th. Watch your budget this month as well as her union with Jupiter grows closer every day! Mercury stations direct in Gemini on the 11th, and we can finally inch forward again as the shadow dissipates over the next two weeks. Scorpios get their last visit from Saturn on the 15th & begin to complete their karmic cycle of the last three years. A New Moon in Gemini on the 16th begins our next lunar cycle with a burst of power for new beginnings! Then we welcome our first day of summer with the Summer Solstice in Cancer occurring on the 21st. Fiery Mars enters sensitive, home loving Cancer on the 24th bringing all of the strength and energy you need for those summer projects around the house, and then to take you away for an adventure! We will all be more sensitive now so be kind and have fun!

JULY: A powerful Full Thunder Moon occurs in Capricorn on the 1st that will bring current issues to a peak and offer creative ways to transform them. Mercury planet of reasoning visits the intuitive sign of Cancer on the 8th until the 23rd. Listen to those hunches, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let emotions make your decisions. The New Moon cycle in Cancer begins on the 15th initiating fresh opportunities to create stability in areas that have been stressful. Love goddess Venus visits practical, perfectionist Virgo on the 18th, lending them her favors and popularity for a few weeks. We will base our romantic decisions on fact and logic now. Then, step back and bow as the glorious Sun enters its own domain of Leo on the 22nd! This transit of the sun allows us to be more selfexpressive, generous and enthusiastic while doing things in big ways with big hearts! Mercury joins the Sun in Leo on the 23rd adding a bit of drama to our speech and thoughts that comes straight from 52

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the heart! Venus stations retrograde on the 25th. For the next few weeks it will be natural to repair relationships and make peace with others. Also, take a logical look at finances. No cosmetic surgery or changing styles or preferences will work out well; until this phase passes, just do research. GEMINI: June: Full moon focuses on marriage or biz partnerships; as issues come to light. You take action; enjoy travel, chats and social times. July: Financial and private matters are revealed. Changes and endings in many areas are likely. Values take you in new direction; health adjustments. CANCER: June: Work, health, habits and needs are illuminated. Educate and meditate for answers. You start changes privately. Income enhanced. July: Issues with partner come to the surface; make changes, consider costs. You are ready for adventure, excitement. New directions for your new year. LEO: June: Full moon puts spotlight on romance; fun! Your popularity brings much social activity; new opportunities. Enjoy travel near and far. July: Health concerns are transformed. Your workplace gets a makeover. New energy focus on meditation, introspection brings awareness. Relax. VIRGO: June: Home and family matters take center stage; balance is necessary. Career has refreshing start with you in charge. Spend time alone. July: Romantic matters peak; enjoy a private getaway. Let go of things, ideas no longer useful. New plans for the future; break free, be practical. LIBRA: June: Conversations reveal much. Siblings need attention. Your social calendar is full; enjoy! Learn something new and travel near or far! July: Home and family concerns surface; need attention. Reconnect; enjoy friendships. Career, status infused with fresh ideas; work to create stability. SCORPIO: June: Full moon focuses on income issues; work possibilities. Superiors favor you; give support. New financial plans take off quickly!

July: Communication opens up; resolve concerns. Learn something new. Travel for fun or work is likely and spontaneous. Career boost is favored. SAGITTARIUS: June: You are in the full moon spotlight! Cooperate with partner; resolve. Health matters surface. Travel is pleasurable; fun. July: Financial matters get your attention; speculation is best avoided. A new direction with resources takes off fast; break old habits, this will last. CAPRICORN: June: Introspection and meditation take your attention as you review a new wellness plan and revise work duties. Resources increase. July: Full moon beams shine on you! Transform, empower yourself and break away from past. New beginnings with partners require change; work. AQUARIUS: June: Focus is on the future; friends and social time. Make children a priority; start new with them. Love, hobbies and fun are accented. July: Hidden matters come to light; get resolved. Health matters attended to and new routines are needed. Review issues with partner; professionals. PISCES: June: Career takes the spotlight; balance with home & family. Reconnect and start new projects. Work has benefits maybe a promotion! July: Powerful changes take place with friends and at social events during the full moon. New creative ideas, romance and fun can create expenses. ARIES: June: Full moon lights the road for travel! Take the kids or your love and have fun! Resolve miscommunication. Every day is nonstop busy! July: Your position and career are highlighted; you can make changes to adapt. Later, new focus falls on family and home. Avoid taking chances. TAURUS: June: Full moon lights up financial matters. Home life and family members are very pleasant. New ways with income; review values. July: Education, travel and legal issues bring powerful changes. Everyday life has you racing to keep up! Family is supportive and congenial. Enjoy.

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MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS MOWW (Clearwater Chapter) lunch, 1st Tue., Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social:11:30 am. lunch & program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and spouses or widows are invited. Reservations or membership, call LTC George Smith 727.786.5578 NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE) Ch. # 1140 - 4th Wed. mth. Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140 PASS-A-GRILLE SHUFFLE BOARD (Jan-Apr) Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10 am-12 Pass-a-Grille Park 9 & 10th Ave. Member $10/yr, Open to Public RETIRED OFFICER’S WIVES CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURG 2nd Tuesday (Oct - May) monthly. Social 11:30 am, Lunch/ Program 12:15pm, RSVP - 727.812.4868. ROTARY CLUB OF GULF BEACHES Tuesdays, 12 pm, 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 344.1944 ST. PETE ROAD RUNNERS Mbr: Road Runners Club of America. Open to walkers, joggers, noncompetitive runners, biathletes, triathletes, 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. PETE SHUFFLEBOARD Fridays - 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., Free. 7 - 11 pm. 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 HEART OF PINELLAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS (HPDA) 2nd Sat. (No meeting Dec) Anyone interested in the decorative arts can join. Over 100 members! Local affiliate of the international group, Society of Decorative Painters. www.hpdafl.com or email www.hpdaprez@verizon.net TOASTMASTERS • DOWNTOWN ST. PETE Focus on improving communication & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm, FREE 244 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321.872.8295, DowntownSt.PeteToastmasters.com • GULFPORT TOASTMASTERS Wed., 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm,

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ATTIC SHOPPE 727.360.5647 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach www.stalbanstpetebeach.org Run by St. Albans Church Began 50 years ago and is one of the longest running thrift shops. PASS-A-GRILLE BCH. COMM. CHURCH THRIFT SHOP CLOSED UNTIL SEPT. 9am-12 Tue, Wed & Thur Sat 9am – 1pm (Closed Summer) 727.360.5508 Great Bargains! St. Pete Beach 107 16th Ave & Pass-A-Grille Way TREASURES BY THE SEA Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave. Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 Tues., Thurs., & Sat 10 am – 2 pm. Contact: Carole Kinney, Administrator

NETWORKING BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB 1st & 3rd Thurs, 11:30 am, 400 Beach Dr, St. Pete. www.BPWStPetePinellas.org - RSVP no later - Tues before meeting, RSVP/info: 727.471.8248 RSVP@BPWStPetePinellas.org ORIGINAL THIRD TUESDAYS ST. PETE. NETWORKING 3rd Tuesday each month: 4 - 8 pm Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 www.originaltuesdays.com / WOMEN IN TOURISM Objectives: Establish contacts within Tampa Bay market. Participate in growth of industry. Planning & development of travel affairs in Tampa Bay area. Educate, encourage, network 3rd Friday each month, 11:30 am at different locations. www.womenintourism.net facebook. Missy Hahn, Pres. 727.804.6477 or RSVP - Vicki Kolb 727.366.8570.

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Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 – Red, White and Blue at the Zoo 9:30 am – 5 pm. Military and up to 3 dependents get Free admission to Zoo. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa. Please bring Dept. of Defensee ID. www.lowryparkzoo.com Saturday, July 4 – 4th of July Fun at the GreatEx 10 am – 4:30 pm. Free admission to military families and first respondors. Great Explorations, 1925 4th St. N., St. Petersburg. patriotic games, crafts and activities! Children can race in the red, white and blue relay, finger paint colorful fireworks, create their own flags and more! www.greatex.org Saturday, July 4 – Gulfport All Day Independence Day Celebration 8 am – 10 pm. Waterfront District, Gulfport. An all day event with kid's fishing tournament, sand sculpting competition, arts & craft's vendors, food, kids zone, and lots of more fun.Parade along Beach Blvd. 6 pm with Fireworks at 9:15 pm. www.mygulfport.us/july-4th Saturday, July 4 – ROC'n the Park Fourth of July Celebration 12 noon – 10 pm. Free with VIP seats at $50 a person, $75 a couple. ROC Park, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Bands preforming throughout the day featuring Black Honkeys, food trucks, and fireworks spectacular at 9:30 pm. Sorry no coolers please. www.madbeachfun.com Saturday, July 4 – St Pete Beach Fourth of July Celebration County Park across from Dolphin Village Shopping Center, Free, Dusk. 54

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ST. PETERSBURG Thursdays HOT HULA - Sunken Gardens 10 am - www.stpete.org/sunken YOGA AT BOYD HILL - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve - 4:30 pm www.stpete.org/boyd Fridays - ST. PETE SHUFFLE since 2005 Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts 7 -11pm www.stpeteshuffle.com Saturdays - SATURDAYS AT MOREAN Morean Arts Ctr, 10 am-5 pm www.moreanartscenter.org DILLY, DALLY WITH DALI The Dali www.thedali.org 1st Fridays - GET DOWNTOWN MUSIC SERIES, 727.393.3597 Street block party featuring live music / dancing, food & drink vendors! 5:30 - 10 pm Central Ave between 2nd & 3rd St. 1st Mondays - JAZZ JAM The Hangar - 8 pm 2nd Mondays - ART BITES Museum of Fine Arts - 1 pm www.fine-arts.org 4th Fridays - GRAND CENTRAL PM STROLL SHOPS. Night spots & businesses open late, special entertainment, Grand Ctr. District, 1st Ave N to 1st Ave S & 19th St to 31st St. 5 - 9pm, 727.328.7086 2nd Saturday - ARTWALK & TROLLEY WALK IN WAREHOUSE ART DISTRICT Take the trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots 727.323.ARTS www.stpetearts.org October to April - ST. PETERSBURG PRESERVATION WALKING TOURS (Oct. to April) - 10 am www.stpetepreservation.org October to July - Tea Dances First & Third Weds. Coliseum www.stpete.org/coliseum OTHER DOWNTOWN EVENTS June 15 – 21 - AVP FIVB St. Pete Grand Slam 16 – 20 - Miss Florida 27 – St. Pete LGBT Pride Parade 28 – St. Pete LGBT Pride Festival July 3 - Vans Warped Tour 4 - City Independence Day Celebration 11, 12 - America's Extreme Mud Wars 17 – 19 -Tampa Bay Home Show 18,19 - 27th Annual Cool Art Show August 8 - The Great Brain Wash

TOURS ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours (Oct. - Apr.) • 727.824.7802 www.stpetepreservation.org June to Sept – Twilight Walking tours June 17 - Historic Kenwood See website for Summer schedule. National Register listed downtown St. Petersburg Historic Walking Tours Discover downtown’s rich legacy, 10am-12pm • Free for members. $5 suggested donation, non-Member

MARKETS TUESDAYS GULFPORT’S TUESDAY MARKET Market Year Round! 9 am-3 pm + (1st Tuesday 9 am-8 pm), Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave S., Gulfport Over 50 vendors: Local artists & crafters. Live music. gulfportma.com FreshMarket@gulfportma.com • Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap, Art Village Courtyard WEDNESDAYS MADEIRA BEACH OPEN AIR MARKET 9am-2pm, SUMMER HOURS Oct to July, rain or shine. Located Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard & Tom Stuart Cswy, City’s first open air fresh and farmer’s Market - approx. 80 area’s finest Vendors. Parking free & convenient. Organized under Garrison Market Management. www.TheBeachMarkets.com 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY EDGE DISTRICT FARMER’S MARKET 4 to 8 pm -www.facebook.com /EDGEFarmersMarket Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave N., St. Petersburg FRIDAYS FOUNDERS CORNER FRESH MARKET 431 Southwest Blvd. N, 4 – 8 pm www.facebook.com/Fridaymarket founderscorner TREASURE ISLAND FRIDAY MARKET WILL RESUME IN DECEMBER Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 9am-2pm, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,TI FREE parking, live music, & 40+ vendors, food, jewelry, arts & crafts 727.360.4121 tchamber1@tampabay.rr.com www.treasureislandchamber.org SATURDAYS SATURDAY MORNING MARKET 9 am - 2 pm (Oct 1 – May 26) Al Lang Stadium parking lot & 1st Ave S & 1st St, St. Petersburg (June thru Sept.) at Williams Park, 1st Ave. N & 2nd St., St Pete. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com 727.455.4921

SUNDAYS COREY AVENUE SUNDAY MARKET CLOSED JUNE THROUGH SEPT. Corey Area Business Assoc. 9am-3pm / October thru May Local vendors, fresh & organic produce, plants flowers, arts/crafts, food, music & fun! Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave St. Pete Bch. 727.498.8778 www.coreyave.com /coreyave-events.html DEUCES LIVE SUNDAY MARKET 22nd St. S & 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg www.deuceslive.org SUNTAN’S SUNDAY MARKET 9 am to 3 pm / yearly, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Organic Produce available every week The Open Air Market with it’s wide variety of vendors and live music, open to 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 Ave./Gulf Way, ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH ART MART Saturday, 9am - 2pm, Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & 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 & more. 2500 Block of Central Ave. St. Pete ST. PETE INDIE MARKET 1st Saturday Monthly Noon - 5pm 600 Block of Central Ave, St. Pete Seasonal showcase of local artists, indie designers, horticulturists, eclectic crafters and non profit groups who take over sidewalks. www.stpeteindiemarket.com/index.html

VOLUNTEER DAYSTAR LIFE CENTER Offering monthly information sessions about Daystar & vol. opportunities. If interested in services - volunteering, Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Daystar Life Ctr. 226 6th St S, St. Petersburg. Kitty Rawson, Comm. Rels Mgr., 498.8794 or kitty.rawson@daystarlife.com STATE OF FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of FL, 14250 49th St. N., Suite 4000, Clearwater, 727.464.6528. Donna Rasmussen, Program Dir. Maria Costa, Comm. Outreach Coord. ST. PETERSBURG FREE CLINIC New volunteer orientation is 2nd Tuesday monthly - 10 am & 3rd Tuesday monthly - 3:30 pm. Angel Schumaker, Dir. Vol./Sp. Events, angel.schumaker@ stpetersburgfreeclinic.org 821.1200 X 114. 863 3rd Ave. No., St. Petersburg. Provides temporary assistance for families & individuals in need of basics of food, shelter, health care, $ assistance & referral.

YOGA / Spiritual DRUM CIRCLE Going strong after 4+ years. 4th Friday monthly - Gulfport Beach West side near the Rec. Center. Winter 7 pm / Summer 7:30 pm. Women-led drumming circles are empowering & healing. Dena Lebowitz. 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com GULFPORT YOGA NEW 2914 1/2 Beach Boulevard S. Gulfport 727.481.7309 www.gulfportyoga.com HOOP DANCING Yoga Village - Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, Contact: Abby 813.777.7720 www.hoolamonsters.com. A form of story telling dance with one to 30 hoops. Tues. 10-11am, Wed. 9-10am INSPIRE YOGA AT THE DALI Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., 12:15 - 1:30pm, Find your surreal center as you practice vinyasa/ ashtanga poses. www.thedali.org 727.823.3767 MEDITATION IN THE GARDENS Meditation every Wednesday, 12:30pm Sunken Gardens with Emily Rivera - Be guided in a journey of self-awareness into your own consciousness. Cost: $15, includes Gardens admission. Whether you are new to meditation or have been meditating for years, Meditation, will take your practice / life, to the next level. Info. theangelcoach.com Emily Rivera - theangelcoach.com 727.487.1044 Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. YOGA AT MADEIRA BEACH RECREATION CENTER NEW 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach, 727.392.0665 www.madeirabeachfun.com Yoga Essentials, Vinyasa, Flow, Tai Chi, Hoola Dance PERFECT CIRCLE YOGA & FITNESS 727.504.2327 595 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach www.perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, Boot Camp, Pilates, Personal Training. SACRED LANDS 1700 Park St.N., St. Petersburg. 727.347.0354 www.sacredlands preservationandeducation.org Every Sunday – Tours of Anderson / Narvaez Mounds Chanting to the Open Heart ST. PETERSBURG YOGA 2842 MLK St. N., St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 NEW ADDRESS info@stpetersburgyoga.com • Tue., Sunset 6:15 pm Beach 10400 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island • Wed., Sunrise 7am at Park, 255 Beach Dr. NE, N Straub Park stpetersburgyoga.com for more info on classes, new classes/instructors, coupons available.

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Saturday, July 11 – A Ride Into History 10:30 am – 4 pm. $10 adult, $5 child 4 – 12 years, discounted admission. The Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34th Way N., Largo. Military vehicle rides, re-enactments, food, fun and entertainment. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Saturday, July 11 – Second Saturday Art Walk 5 – 8:30 pm. Free. Throughout St. Petersburg to include warehouse district, The Edge, Grand Central and downtown. Many galleries celebrating opening night for exhibits. www.artsstpete.org

Saturday, July 18 – Trashion Fashion 8 pm. $20, $40 VIP, free to participate. Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Annual event featuring recycled, upcycled materials in fun and funky fashions. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, July 19 – Rays Watch Party on the Beach 1:07 pm. $10 parking. Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy the Rays game on the big screen while enjoying the beach. Rays Radio broadcasting Live. Rays Street Team donning give-aways. No Coolers please. www.tradewindsresort.com

Sunday, July 12 – Build A Model Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 a child, parents $9.95. The Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way N., Largo. Kids build their own take home model along with the Pelikan Model Club, a set of dog tags and take a ride on the Virtual Voyager Simulator. www.armedforcesmuseum.com

Friday, July 24 – St. Pete Beach Roadrunners Summer 5K Series 7 pm. $30 non-M, $25 members. The Hurricane Restaurant, 809 Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille. Entry fee includes awards, free beer, free food at After Party as well as swag bag and Leslie Jordon tech shirt. www.sprr.org

Friday, July 17 – On Point Executive Center Book Fair 5 – 8 pm. On Point Executive Center, 3030 Rocky Point W, Tampa. Author interviews, insights, door prizes. Authors, publishers and professional photography. VIP Mixer. Contact karen@onpointexecutivecenter.com

Saturday, July 25 – A History of Organized Crime in the Bay Area 2 – 3:30 pm. Free with advanced registration. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Topics ranging from Charlie Wall, the first boss of the Tampa's underworld, to Charlie Williams, who oversaw St. Petersburg's illegal gambling rackets, to Al Capone's alleged ties to Weedon Island. Adult Audience. Register at www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, July 18 – Messploration 10 am – 2 pm. Free with admission. Great Explorations, 1925 4th St. N., St. Petersburg. Explore messy art and science - and let us clean up the mess! Fizz and pop, drip and drop! www.greatex.org Saturday, July 18 – Intro to Plant Identification. 10 am. Free with registration. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Simple keys to identifying critical characteristics that will help any would-be botanist in the field. An emphasis will be placed on flowering plants and include ferns. Register at www.weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, July 18 – Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Streets are lined with creative vendors, entertainment food & merriment. Shops & galleries open late. www.gulfportma.com

Saturday, July 25 – A Ride Into History 10:30 am – 4 pm. $10 adult, $5 child 4 – 12 years, discounted admission. The Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34th Way N., Largo. Military vehicle rides, re-enactments, food, fun and entertainment. www.armedforcesmuseum.com PN _________________________ To have your event considered for listing in this column, please e-Mail basic details at least one month in advance of event and by the 10th of each month. E-mail to: info@ParadiseNewsFL.com Subject: EVENTS

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• Kidding Around Yoga Thur., 3:30 pm $10 class / $35 for 4 class pass • Hoop Dancing: Tue. 10 am 11 am, $80/8 sessions or $15/class THE LONGHOUSE 2309 49th Street S., Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.info Yoga Interm. w/Caitlin Brook Agüero • Wed 10:30-11:45 am • Fri 5:15-6:30 pm - Reconnect your body, mind, emotions! TREE OF LIFE YOGA NEW 6800 Gulf Blvd., South Pasadena Shopping Center, 727.514.3057 www.treeoflifeyoga.org Yoga offered in four studios, experienced teaching staff. YOGA- SIMPLE, restorative yoga classes, Tuesdays- AM & late PM Redington Shores Town Hall, 17425 Gulf Blvd. Moderate fee schedule/ drop in classes. Suitable for beginners. Information contact: Eileen at 727-481-3995 or by email eileen.jazzercise@gmail.com YOGA - Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Yoga Style: Kripalu, Pass-A-Grille

Beach Comm Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach Summer Hours: 9:30am - all levels Wed. & Fri. - Drop-in’s OK, $10/class or $100 / 12-class pack. Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com TEACHER APPRECIATION - June In recognition of Pinellas County teachers, one free week of fitness classes are being offered during the month of June to all teachers and teaching staff (new students only). Classes encompass all levels of ability and are taught at four beach locations. Eileen Arsenault, a certified Jazzercise and Sport Yoga instructor, holds classes at Redington Shores Town Hall, Indian Shores Town Hall, Treasure Island City Hall, and Clearwater Sun Watch on Island Estates. The classes include simple yoga for those who prefer a basic practice with focus on flexibility and restoration, Jazzercise Dance Mix for cardio workouts, and Jazzercise Strength 60 for muscle toning. All classes moderately priced. Information & full class schedule eileen.fitnesssimple@gmail.com 727.481.3995. PN

4th of July Celebrations Gulfport Centennial - 9 pm fireworks Fishing Derby - 8-11am Classic Car Show - 10 am - 2 pm Sand Sculpting - 11:30 am; Gulfport Arts & Crats Fair - 2-6 pm; Live Music 5-9 pm • Street Parade 6 pm;

Madeira Beach - 9:30 pm fireworks ROC’n the Park Music Fest Starts at Noon; Food & Beer, bands & pizza eating contest;

St Pete Beach - Dusk fireworks • “Shortest July 4th Parade” with water at each end of the street”. Kid’s Parade on 8th Avenue in Pass-a-Grille, parade start at Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 10th Ave. • View fireworks at dusk from county park across from Dolphin Village Shopping Center

St Petersburg - 9 pm fireworks Spa Beach lights up the city! Best viewing is from the city waterfront parks!

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F I N A L Word by Julian Fant T H E F I C K L E I N L ET S O F F LO R I D A he recent rescue of two youngsters from the swift waters of Johns Pass brings to mind just how dangerous and changeable these inlets can be, all up and down both coasts of our state. The earliest maps of St. Augustine (circa 1565), show the inlet into the Atlantic to be almost due east of the massive fortress constructed by the Spanish in the 1600s. Years later, the inlet had shifted about a mile to the south, and was used by the hundreds of shrimp boats as they went into the Atlantic and returned each day. When this inlet became too shallow, a new one was cut by huge dredges in almost the identical location as the original! Use of these inlets by early settlers could be dangerous. This fact was borne out when my Dad and I discovered the remains of an old wooden ship, exposed after a northeast storm. It was put together with wooden pegs, and further exploration of the remains yielded a huge glass jug, which was examined by curators, and said to have come from a Dutch

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