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Merry Pier The SeaHorse Paradise Grille Paradiso Boutique Bamboozle Boutique The Wharf Shaners Land & Sea Market Sea Critters Gennaro’s Hurley Realty Nancy Markoe Gallery Suntan Art Center Loews - Don CeSar Resort
ST. PETE BEACH 5th/3rd Bank ReMax Preferred Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber Lou’s Florist Agave Mexican / Pappy’s Synovus Bank SPB Produce-Deli Scoops Ice Cream Baird Realty Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gulf to Bay Bait &Tackle Nori Thai & Sushi St. Pete Beach City Hall Vito & Michaels’ Riptides Watering Hole St. Pete Beach Library Paradise Grille - Upham Beach Nina’s Cafe Resort Realty Wallgreens Winn Dixie
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COVER STORY Century-Old Disney Legend Is Still Giving
LETTERS ............................................7
by Jean Shakas
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE .....................12
Disney Legend Al Konetzni has lived a remarkable life in the past century and is still contributing to kids.
ART NEWS ..................................18-22
FEATURE STORY Significant Milestones - 124 Years in Paradise by Kaeley Dawson & Steve Traiman
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With Carl, Chill is Back in the Limelight! Carl’s Piano Bar is Back, Friday & Saturday nights at Chill.
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Dolphin Liquors Regions Bank
UPS Store Cafe Soleil New China Restaurant Dolphin Beach Resort
COREY AREA DISTRICT Art Expo Chill Restaurant Paradise Gifts Beach Theatre Jackie’s Bistro & Jazz Bar Frog Pond Restaurant Keller Williams Realty
TREASURE ISLAND Bilmar Hotel Lobby Sloppy Joes Walgreens T.I. Hardware The Pearl ReMax Metro T.I. & Mad. Beach Chamber Gator’s on the Pass Clock Tower Bus Stop
JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE Friendly Fisherman Restaurant Chamber Kiosk Spice & Tea Exchange Kilwin’s Ice Cream Old Fashioned Ice Cream
ARTS & LEISURE.............. 41-49, 53-55
MADEIRA BEACH
EVENTS CALENDAR............42-48, 54-56 CLASSIFIED ADS ..........................50-51
PLAYING AROUND............................. 61
Solutions Needed to Restore Shell Key Pass
SPB Robotics Team in World Championship
DOLPHIN VILLAGE AREA
RECREATION & LIBRARIES..................40
FINAL WORD ....................................60
Winn Dixie Post Office Screwy Louie Thai Am II Thai Restaurant Mad. Beach City Hall Barefoot Beach Resort Madeira Beach Library Madeira Beach Recreation Center
GULFPORT Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Habana Café Backfin Blue Restaurant Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Library & City Hall Gulfport Casino Art Village Courtyard Mangia Gourmet
ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES
COVER DESIGN - Lori Bellinger ART DIRECTION - Renee Roos COVER ART: Disney Artist - Ronald. P. Cohee
Regions Bank Island Salon Subway
Isla Yacht & Country Club Sterling Dry Cleaners Patchingtons
TIERRA VERDE Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant Island Grille & Raw Bar Tierra Verde Hardware Phila Deli
ReMax Metro TD Bank Marco’s Wong Lee’s
Tampa Bay Watch Teams with Coca-Cola
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The Coca-Cola foundation provides $25,000 to pay for a community based oyster shell project on Earth Day.
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Summer Camps for Kids of All Ages Improving Your Golf Game by Harvey Perlman
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FISHING REPORT - HUBBARD’S ...........28
ASTROLOGY - SARAH LYONS ..............52
There is something for every interest to do this summer
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REAL ESTATE-JIM BEGGINS............... 26 PROPERTY LAW -TOM BRODERSEN .........27
Cook Book Author and Food Editor Joyce LaFray joins Paradise News starting with our June/July issue.
A team of youngsters is set to compete in Southfield, Mich.
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Welcome Joyce LaFray as Food Editor
Shell Key Preserve is in danger due to the closure of the north entrance to the Pass. Long term collaborative solutions are being sought.
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DEPARTMENTS
Isla Del Sol Country Club’s New Smart Phone App
"Don’t believe in failure. It’s not failure if you enjoyed the process." - Oprah Winfrey
Palms of Pasadena Hospital Spiro’s Deli Publix Winn Dixie Fountains Towers SUNDIAL- Florida Jean Co & Locale Market Vinoy Hotel Chihuly Collection Holocaust Museum Morean Art Center Florida CraftArt Gallery Jim Duprey Salon Ricky P’s Restaurants & Shops
GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Grand Central Stained Glass
Cigar Loft Ferg’s Sports Bar
TYRONE AREA Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer Steak House
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Letters
Thank you so very much for the donations of Paradise News and Vito’s gift certificates for our driver appreciation luncheon. Your kindness and support is most appreciated. Laura Smith - Super Shuttle
Thanks for including our Burger & Brew info on the Paradise News web site.It's very much appreciated! Jeff Abbaticchio
Please renew my subscription to Paradise News! I don’t want to miss an issue. I love it!!! Charlann Mason
Here's the file of the caricature of Al Konetzni with Mickey Mouse – …Thanks for the opportunity to honor this wonderful man! Ron Cohee - Disney Artist
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Maudie Gurak Celebrates 100th Birthday
Maudie Gurak, volunteer extraordinaire and forty-four (44) year resident of the City of Treasure Island turned 100 years young on Friday, April 24, 2015. On April 27, 1999, Maudie Gurak was recognized by the City of Treasure Island Commission as “One of the most dedicated volunteers donating hundreds of hours assisting with City-sponsored events and civic organization functions”. Additionally, Maudie was recognized by The Point of Light Committee as an Outstanding Citizen of Pinellas County for service to her neighbors and community. The City of Treasure Island had a parade and reception on April 24, to honor Maudie Gurak’s landmark birthday. The parade began at Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis Center and ended at the Treasure Island Community Center. The reception followed the parade at the Treasure Island Community Center. Wishing Maudie Gurak many more years of health, happiness and service to her community. Below: Maudie’s family gathered at the Treasure Island Community Center Apr. 24th at 3pm to celebrate her birthday.
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With Piano Man “Carl” Chill is Back in the Limelight
- by Peter A. Roos
It’s been quite a while since we took a peek at Chill Restaurant at Corey & Gulf... oops, our mistake. Even from the outside you can see a return to the kind of quality commitment that propelled this place to the top of the charts and won Chill’s owners Paul & Ruthie Buxbaum a Business of the Year award a couple of years back. The landscaping has returned to an award-winning look and the outdoor seating changes are beautiful. New, comfortable booths have been added outdoors. Speakers were being installed when we were there, so the music could be enjoyed outside as well. Ruthie told us that the next outdoor project will be “fans & misters, to make the outdoor dining area feel as cool as it looks.” Upgrades and improvements to the inside are comfortable, efficient and delicious. Chef Steve Horvat, a nutritional specialist and a personal trainer, has taken over in the kitchen. Steve has revamped the menu, adding a wide variety of fresh, locally caught fish. Chill’s local catch features whole fish, tagged by local fishing boats - you can know where it was caught, when and even by which boat. You’ve heard of “Farm to Table”? Chef Steve has introduced “Gulf to Table”. The quality & freshness is unmistakable. Steve’s emphasis on health and wellness is a perfect match to Ruthie’s commitment to “providing amazing flavors without the guilt of refined or processed foods and sugars. Eat clean with no sacrifice of flavor,” she says. This looked to us like Chill’s best menu yet. In the past, Chill offered only tapas dining style. Thanks to their guest’s feedback over the past 4 years, Chill now offers a more traditional dining menu, with entrees and side items. The “tapas” menu is still available, but there is now a full offering of casual fine dining entrees. Portion sizes are larger, yet are well balanced. The kitchen cooking area has again been expanded, as well as the culinary staff, so guests can get their breakfast, lunch or dinner selections faster. Sunday brunches are packed, featuring live entertainment, and all your favorite breakfast items. Speaking of entertainment, everyone’s favorite ‘piano man’, Carl, has become the weekend act, on Friday and Saturday nights at Chill. What a hit! The full liquor bar and dancing area are a perfect home for Carl’s newest piano bar. Saxaphonist/Singer Stacey Knights and guitarists Chris & Igor are regulars. Guest appearances by other local performers complete the entertainment schedule. The kitchen is open until really late with quite an expansive menu, even after 10 pm. Daily drink specials after 9 pm are encouraging more locals to come in and share a cocktail or two. If you haven’t been in to ‘Chill’ for awhile, hopefully we’ve sparked your curiosity. Their posted hours are 7 am to at least midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 am to at least 10 pm the rest of the week. When you go, tell them you read about them in Paradise News. Visit Chill Restaurant 7410 Gulf Boulevard, St Pete Beach, 33706 • www.chillstpetebeach.com, Facebook, Trip Adviser or Yelp. For parties, catering or entertainment, call 727-360-8080.
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Far Right. Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Volunteers & guests cut a ribbon to open Gaspars Resistance Vape Shop on Gulf Blvd. in Indian Shores, one of many Ribbon Cutting events held recently.
ST. PETE BEACH The city has invited residents to a “State of the City” presentation in chambers at 5pm. Friday, May1, with a celebratory “First Annual Beach Ball” concert in Horan Park immediately afterward and starting at 6 pm. The Sound Wave band will perform. Bring lawn chairs, an appetite and enjoy.
Verducci Italian Market ‘Ready’ The restaurant business has finally slowed down to the point that the owners can now focus on stocking inventory for the new Market at Blind Pass and 78th Ave. in St. Pete Beach. June is a realistic time to look for an opening. “The height of season would have been too crazy a time to open the new venture,” said Vinnie Fortunato, spokesperson for the new venture. “We wanted to get the building completely ready and open at a slower time. We never want to disappoint our customers, so we want to get our staff trained during the slower summer time.” TradeWinds Resorts, added 100
MORE things to their To Do list! Have you ever been swimming in a 33,500 square foot aquarium with large fish and a 5’ long moray eel? Ride “Bucky” the mechanical shark, or test your balancing skills on the Triple WipeOut surf ride? Kids enjoy sifting and searching for fossils, gems and sea shells at the TW Treasure Mining Co., or jumping high on a bungee trampoline. Of course, you could simply relax in your VIP Cabana with your own personal server at The SandBox – the beach’s new beach lounging experience. What is round, covered in protective spines, has five teeth and walks on lots of tube feet? Sea urchins! You can view and touch them at the new Touch Tank Experience, at the Outfitter Shop at Guy Harvey Outpost sponsored by Secrets of the Sea Aquarium. In addition to sea urchins, guests can also hold and learn about sea stars, brittle stars, hermit and emerald crabs during the experience with trained volunteers. One-hour complimentary programs are held twice daily except Monday when our sea critters rest. The Palm Court Italian Grill was recently ranked #1 out of 122 restaurants in the St. Pete Beach area on TripAdvisor! If you need even more proof, check out the reviews at Tripadviser.com. Maritana Grille at Loew’s Don CeSar has a new “St. Pete Farmers Market”. “Some of the best ingredients come from local growers! We want to help heighten the awareness of these
farms and provide our guests with the most flavorful local cuisine available in all of Tampa Bay. A special tasting menu featuring locally sourced ingredients does just that!” boasted Kenny Hunsberger, executive chef at Loew’s Don CeSar. The St. Pete Farmer’s Market Tasting Menu is $85/person, plus tax & gratuity. A specialty wine pairing menu is also available. For reservations call 727-363-5077 or visit www.loewshotels.com. Pass-a-Grille Re-Paving Project Planning continues toward a start to this project, which is expected to take two years. Weekly Thursday meetings continue, in spite of the departure of Public Works Director Steven Hallock. Greenbacks Bar is open while work continues inside the Upham Beach location a block west of McDonalds. Last month’s Paradise NEWS incorrectly named Rory Hardin of the Salty Rim as an investor. Both Roryand Jimmy Jordan, of Sloppy Pelican fame, confirmed that Jimmy is actually the primary investor. PAG THRIFT SHOP – MAY SALE For the month of May already low prices will be slashed on the entire stock at The Thrift Shop of Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church. From May 2-9, dishes and glassware will be reduced by 75%; from May 11-16, books, kitchen goods and small appliances by 50% and from May 18 to May 30, everything in the shop will be half price.
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The shop stocks only new and quality used merchandise donated by church and community members. In addition to an outstanding Men’s & Women’s sections and sales items, a large inventory of jewelry, drapes, bedspreads, housewares, wall pictures and games are available. All proceeds support local charities. The shop is located on the corner of 17th Ave. and Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach and is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9 am - noon. The shop will close for the summer May 31st & re-open Tuesday, Sept. 8th. MADEIRA BEACH The John’s Pass Village Association is rounding up last minute volunteers for the 14th Annual John LeVique Pirate Days, May 8-10, 2015. If you could help with event set-up and break down, barricade security, beer servers, event merchandise and ticket sales, VIP Hospitality, and other event needs. Most shifts are two hours long. Volunteers working 4 hours or more will receive an event T-Shirt and $15 worth of food/ beverage tickets. John LeVique Pirate Days is a weekend full of food, fun, sword fighting, and other piratical adventures. Volunteers are encouraged to dress in pirate garb & get into the spirit of a great festival. Volunteer sign-up is easy. Go to the web link and choose a time and desired position, chrisnsteve.com or call Robin Varnadore 813.478.0029.
ST. PETERSBURG The Community Redevelopment Plan is set to be adopted by St. Petersburg’s City Council at their meeting on Thurs., May 21 at 6 pm at City Hall, located at 175 5th St N. Craft Kafe Bakes Gluten-Free Breads & Pastries From Scratch with Freshly Milled Flour. Located in West Central Shopping Center at 6653 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, the contemporary, 1,300 square-foot Craft Kafe is open daily. Hours at the combination bakery, coffeehouse and small batch creamery are: Mon. - Fri. 6 am - 7 pm, Saturday 7 am - 7 pm, Sunday 8 am - 7 pm Visit www.craftkafe.com or call 727.914.7443. St. Petersburg to Host Florida Main Street Annual Conference Registration for the conference will open soon, and sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available. For more information, contact Lauren Ruiz, Executive Director/Main Street Manager of the Grand Central District Assoc., at lauren.ruiz@grand centraldistrict.org or 727.828.7006. A second grocery store will soon be in downtown along with more retail space and a parking garage as part of a mixeduse project on 2.2 acres at 700 Central Avenue. The 32,000 SF grocery store will face 1st Ave S, directly across from the Hermitage apartment building, currently under
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They say that Hugging is good medicine. It transfers energy and gives the person hugged an emotional lift. Some people believe you need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and twelve for growth. Scientists say that hugging is a form of communication because it can say things you don’t have the words for. Another nice thing about a hug is that you usually can’t give one without getting one.
We are pleased to feature Disney Legend Al Konetzni on our cover of this issue in recognition of his 100th birthday on May 19th. We sincerely thank Disney artist Ron Cohee for the terrific cariature of Al and the mouse they helped make one of the most recognizable characters in the world. We are looking forward to helping Al celebrate his milestone birthday. I was thrilled last month to be a guest of the City of Treasure Island’s 100th birthday party and parade for one of their own residents, Maudie Gurak. We have been attending enough funerals lately, I prefer birthday parties. Maudie is still an active member of the Treasure Islettes and the Action Club, whose membership came out in force for the occasion. Treasure Island restaurants and groceries generously donated food for the event. Happy 100th birthday! Following the theme of our cover story, our feature article in this issue celebrates significant anniversaries of institutions over the last 125 years on the beaches and in the Tampa Bay Area. Everything from the Plant Hotel (1891), Fort Desoto, the City of Clearwater, and many more. Paradise NEWS has also appointed its first ever food editor, famous local author and editor, Joyce LaFray. See page 14 for details. If we had $100 for every time we have been told by a newly met friend or neighbor when they find out what we do for a living “We love Paradise NEWS”, we would have a basis of a healthy retirement account. We are not yet ready to retire but when you pass the typical retirement age, you start thinking about such things.
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construction. Joining the grocery store will be 18,000 SF of retail space with a 3-story parking garage built above. An at-grade plaza will connect the new grocery store and retail space with the existing 6-story office building on the east side of the property. New Businesses Downtown More than a dozen new businesses are opening along downtown’s Central Avenue. At 200 Central Avenue, two new restaurants have set up. First, Pantanegra Tapas Bar & Restaurant opened in March serving Spanish cuisine. The Mill will be opening soon with a farm-to-table concept.
At 533 Central Ave, Tony’s Pizza, which has stores in Dunedin and downtown Clearwater, will soon offer New York-style pizza by the slice with late weekend hours. Brick & Mortar Kitchen & Wine Bar, by Jason and Hope Ruhe, owners of Tampa’s In Bloom Catering & Event Planning, will open at 539 Central Ave, featuring local and seasonal produce. At 601 Central Ave, Cider Press Cafe is expected to open in July as an expanded version of the raw vegan
restaurant with the same name in Naples. The 6,300 SF building at 611 Central Ave has been undergoing major renovations. The building, built in 1922, now has space for a potential restaurant on the first floor and office space on the second floor. At 685 Central Ave, next to State Theater, Central Melt will offer specialty grilled cheese sandwiches. On the other side of State Theater at 689 Central Ave, Niryasa will make fresh, pressed juices. New retailers on the 600 block include El’s Menswear as well as White Owl Market, which sells vintage and re-purposed furniture and accessories. Illume sells organic and fair trade apparel. Suzette’s on Central sells clothing & jewelry at 649 Central Ave. In the Morean Arts Center at 701 Central Ave, the Banyan Tree Cafe has opened a second location with the same concept though a slightly different menu than the original location at 689 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. On the 900 block, Ashe Couture opened after owner Amanda Henderson’s success selling her clothes at the St. Pete Indie Market, held monthly in the EDGE District. At 937 Central Ave, Kings Street Food Counter will open soon as a casual eatery.
St. Petersburg Artists Resource Collaborative (SPARC) The Greenhouse recently hosted a full house of local artists coming to learn how to optimize social media for their businesses. The Greenhouse, in partnership with the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, hosts SPARC meetings on the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting, May 21 at 8:30 - 10:30 am, will cover how to protect your creative business. Three local attorneys will lead the discussion and be available to answer any questions. The Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program is an educational resource for artists interested in establishing an online business to sell their work. The program, taught by successful online craft seller, Christina Lembo, owner of Franny & Franky, will guide students through every step of setting up and running their online shops. Class will be held Monday nights beginning May 18 through June 8, 6 - 8 pm at the Greenhouse. Take advantage of these great opportunities by registering on the Greenhouse website.
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Welcome Joyce LaFray Paradise News is excited to introduce its newest feature writer, Joyce LaFray, who will be our “Food Editor”, writing about dining out on the South Beaches and a short drive away. Joyce LaFray is one of Florida’s premier food experts and author to more than 20 books including Cuba Cocina!, The Tantalizing Flavors of Cuba, Tropic Cooking: The Cuisine of Florida & the Caribbean and the Guide to Florida’s Best Restaurants.
the Publisher’s Association of the South, Member of the International Society of Culinary Professionals, the James Beard Foundation, the Confrerie De La Chaine Des Rotisseurs and more. She is an avid supporter of the Louise Graham Recreation Center in Tampa Bay for adults with disabilities.
Since 1974, she has been a restaurant critic, lecturer, editor, book publisher and consultant for the ever-evolving restaurant scene. She is a consummate world traveler and contributor to Bon Appetit Magazine, the Tampa Bay Where Magazine and Gourmet Retailer. She served as food and wine editor for nationally syndicated Creative Loafing, as well as numerous newspapers and magazines.
She attended the University of Loyola I Rome, in Italy and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Dayton in Ohio with a minor in English. Worked extensively in radio and TV as regional sales manager, radio representative and on-air talent, including host of “Tropic Cooking”, a Tampa Bay food show and “Eat It!” a call-in radio show by WQYK.
Her many culinary talents have played major roles in the organization and success of well known events including the Tampa Tribune’s “Taste of Florida,” Macy’s popular statewide “Chef’s Tour” “Miami’s International Book Fair (Epicure Row founder), and the National Kahlua Bake-Off held in Maimi. Corporately she has been a radio talent for Goldkist (Young & Tender Chicken) and TV talent for Appleton Rum Publix Supermarket and Meyer’s Goat Milk. She has been a publisher for FOX-TV’s popular travel guide series, FOX-TV’S “One Tank Trips” since 1997. Joyce is a member of the Bay Area Professional Writers, City of Writers, is a charter member of
Joyce serves as President of Seaside Publishing, a division of Famous Florida!® Enterprises, Inc. Joyce is successfully promoting her line of Joyce LaFray’s REAL Key Lime Juice, Key Lime BarBQ Sauce, Orange Nougat Candy and other gourmet products. She is in the process of writing three books: The Florida Book Bible, World Famous Steakhouse & Mango Madness. Joyce’s first column will appear in our June edition, a feature length introductory column. A resident of downtown St. Petersburg, she plans to begin her work close to home. Paradise News welcomes Joyce LaFray!
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More Tidbits Echelon City Center Planned - Echelon LLC announced plans for a mixed-use development of nearly 3 million SF on 16.5 acres at Carillon. The first phase of Echelon City Center commences this fall with construction of a 14-story apartment tower, One Park West. The 198-unit tower will include 16,000 SF of ground-level retail space and should be move-in ready by late 2016 or early 2017. “It’s exactly equidistant from downtown Tampa, downtown St. Pete and downtown Clearwater,” says Chris Eastman, chief development officer of Echelon. “What we’re doing here is, in effect building another city.” When complete Echelon City Center will house 500,000 SF of office space, 172,000 SF of retail, 1,500 residential units & 120-room boutique hotel. Tyrone Square Mall’s new Cobb Luxury 10 Theatre Groundbreaking May 14. Built in the mall’s northwest parking lot to open in early 2016, the Theatre will include 10 auditoria with 1,200 seats and wall-to-wall screens with 3-D viewing capability. Plans include reclining seats with footrests, and a full-service restaurant and bar, according to Simon Property Group, which owns the 1.1 million square-foot enclosed mall between 22nd Ave. N. and Tyrone Blvd. off 66th St. N.
It also features Cobbster’s Kitchen, a full-service restaurant and bar. Patrons are able to take meals and alcoholic beverages with them into the 10 auditorias. PINELLAS COUNTY “Cover Your Assets” for FREE with Property Fraud Alert. The Pinellas County Clerk’s office has launched a proactive subscription service that offers citizens protection of property title. Customers signing up for this free service will be notified immediately, either by phone or email, of any document recorded against their property in the Official Records of the Clerk’s office where deeds, mortgages and other documents are recorded. The FBI says property and mortgage fraud is the fastest growing white collar crime. Property fraud occurs when someone files a fraudulent document in the Official Records against your property. While the alert system does not prevent the fraudulent activity from taking place, it provides an early warning system for subscribers to become aware of what may have otherwise gone undetected. The public can sign up for the Clerk’s Property Fraud Alert service by visiting the clerk’s website www.mypinellasclerk.org or by calling the Property Fraud Alert hotline at 1-800-728-3858.
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More Tidbits Reclaimed Water Restrictions Start Pinellas County Utilities Reclaimed water customers can water only two specific days/week. Even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) water Tuesday &/or Saturday. Odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) water on Wednesday and/or Sunday. Watering is allowed 4 pm-10 am. The reclaimed water system will be returned to full operation when storage levels recover. For more details, call Pinellas County Utilities Customer Service regarding reclaimed water at (727) 464-4000 www.pinellascounty.org/utilities. The Pinellas County “Doing Things for You” app is available for residents to report issues and access useful resources. Pinellas County can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. More info is online at www.pinellascounty.org, which features LiveChat for assistance. TIERRA VERDE A 90-room Tierra Verde Marina Resort Hotel may be the replacement for the old Port-o-Call Resort residents and businesses have been waiting for since the timeshare operation ceased and the resort was raised. An upscale waterfront lodge, an expanded high-and-dry boat storage building and a new restaurant would be featured.
A City of St. Petersburg review board recently approved a height variance for its rooftop architectural trimmings to reach 85 feet rather than the 50 feet that normally is permitted. Neighbors and local business groups strongly support the plans that would transform a property that has been an eyesore in the high-end community through which people pass to & from Fort De Soto Park’s pristine beaches and popular fishing spots. “We’re excited to bring not just a traditional hotel to the island, but more of a set of luxury resort villas,” developer Pat Bowler recently told the city’s Development Review Commission. The six-story hotel wouldn’t be much higher than the massive boat storage building next to it, which got a variance last year to build up 63 feet, up from 50. City staff advised against the hotel variance and a handful of commissioners agreed, questioning whether its size was consistent with surrounding areas of mostly homes and mid-rise condos. Ultimately, a show of support from the local community swayed a majority of the commissioners to grant the developers’ request. A conference center, coffee shop and a rooftop event space are planned, among other amenities.
BDG Architects, the designers of the Epicurean Hotel near Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa, designed the proposed Tierra Verde resort. TAMPA BAY AREA Museum of Science & Industry Tampa:MOSI's positive changes attract the attention of downtown visionaries. MOSI has seen many positive changes over the past year, and, as a result, the museum is now attracting the eye of downtown developer Jeff Vinik, sparking a conversation about the possibility of moving MOSI downtown. While discussions are only just beginning and there are no immediate plans to move, the MOSI board and leadership continue to be open to new possibilities that may lead to the betterment of the museum. “The early discussions about incorporating MOSI into Vinik's downtown vision are extremely exciting, and it's important to remember the tremendous evolution that MOSI's current leadership has facilitated over the past year – a $2 million gift from Florida Hospital, an innovative partnership established with USF, and all short-term debt paid off – to name just a few,” said Robert Thomas, MOSI board chair. “These positive changes only make MOSI more attractive to downtown visionaries.” PN
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William Pachner, one of the most distinguished artists ever to live in the Tampa Bay area, turned 100 on Friday, April 17. In celebration, the Museum of Fine Arts, located at 255 Beach Drive NE in St. Petersburg, is presenting a select installation, William Pachner: Centenary, in the Lee Malone Gallery from Friday, April 10, through Sunday, July 26. For more info, call 727-896-2667 or visit www.fine-arts.org. The Warehouse Arts District Association unveiled the new name and logo for its new arts hub project: Arts Xchange. The project includes over 50,000 square feet of warehouse space on a 2.7 acre site located at the corner of 22nd St and 5th Ave South. Plans include affordable artist studio space, galleries, performance spaces, and other attractions. For more info, www.warehouseartsdistrictstpete.com
St. Petersburg City Theatre, located at 4025 31st Street South in St. Petersburg, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Summer Shorts, their salute to playwrights and the art of one-act play composition. Summer Shorts performances will take place August 14-16. Playwrights, directors, actors, stage managers, backstage crew, and anyone else interested in 18
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St. Petersburg Preservation hosts Movies in the Park every Thursday in May in North Straub Park! Movies include: Cocoon, To Kill a Mockingbird, Shine, The Blind Side, and Saturday Night Fever. Admission is FREE, music starts at 7pm and the movie starts at dark. For more info, call 727-463-4612, email info@stpetepreservation.org or visit www.stpetepreservation.org.
Mark your calendars for the Armed Forces History Museum’s Build-AModel Camp on Sunday, May 24th from 12:30pm to 3pm. Children will enjoy building their own take home model along with professionals from the Pelikan Model Club, will receive a free ride on our Virtual Voyager Simulator, receive a customized set of dog tags and enjoy touring the museum. Reservations are required. Contact Kathy Weed, Sales Coordinator at 727-539-8371 ext. 110 or email Kathy at kathy@armedforcesmuseum.com.
Witness 44 gifted students from kindergarten through fifth grade as they present their amazing inventions to you, the Tampa Bay Judges Council and the US Patent Office on Saturday, May 16th from 10am to 1pm at the 2nd Annual Invention Convention. The convention will be held at the Armed Forces History Museum, located at 2050 34th Way North in Largo. For more info, visit www.armedforcesmuseum.com or call 727-539-8371.
This year’s 7th Annual Memorial Day Family Funfest at the Armed Forces History Museum will take place on Monday, May 25th from 10am to 5pm featuring crocodile wrestling from Croc Encounters, a reptile photo booth, Noah’s Ark petting zoo, rock wall climbing, bungee jumping, face painting, a bounce house and much more! Tickets are available online at www.armedforcesmuseum.com by calling 727.539.8371 or in person at the museum.
Celebrate American Craft Beer Week at the Armed Forces History Museum’s 4th Annual Red, White and Craft Brews Fest on Saturday, May 16th from 5pm to 9pm! Sample over 75 craft and specialty brews, limited rare beer sampling, cheese and beer pairings, a photo booth, military dress up, a food truck rally, live music by J.T. Brown Band, and more! Get your tickets early by going online to www.armedforcesmuseum.com, by calling 727-539-8371 or in person at the museum.
Happy Hour with the Historian – the St. Petersburg Museum of History’s successful lecture series that features an evening of wine, words and wisdom – will be held Wednesday, May 13th at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, located at 335 2nd Ave NE on the approach to The Pier. This month’s Happy Hour will feature Monica Kile and Emily Elwyn: Preserving the ‘Burg. For more info, call 727.894.1052 or visit www.spmoh.org.
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Hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg. This four block tour starts at Florida CraftArt, located at 501 Central Ave in St. Petersburg, every Saturday morning and runs from 10am11:30am. Admission cost: $19 adults, $11 children ages 6-18, & kids under 5 are free. Book online 727-821-7391. www.FloridaCraftArt.org
Following a series of public input sessions, advisory group meetings, and dedicated research, a new proposal for increased countywide arts funding is emerging. Creative Pinellas executive director, Mitzi Gordon, will present the plan during a public meeting of the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:30am to 11:30am. For more info, please visit www.creativepinellas.org or email director@creativepinellas.org.
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, at 255 Beach Dr. N.E., will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an exhibition of stunning, dramatic Japanese Woodblock prints. Images of the Floating World and Beyond: Japanese Woodblock Prints extends from the late 20
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eighteenth century to an example from the twenty-first. The exhibition opens Saturday, May 9, & continues through Sunday, August 16. For more information, please call 727.896.2667 or visit www.fine-arts.org.
Bloom Art Center, located at 910 5th Ave N. in St. Petersburg, invites everyone to celebrate its one-year anniversary & experience Muralism on Saturday, May 23 from 5pm to midnight. Muralism is a colorful gift of art that aims to delight and inspire people through the transformation of space, exhibiting an entire 20,000 square foot warehouse blanketed with large-scale painted public works by more than 20 artists, each free to express their own vision. Visit www.facebook.com/Bloom Underground more information, email bloom.oleson.media@gmail.com.
St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalkCelebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with Art St. Petersburg's Second Saturday ArtWalk will be held on Saturday, May 9 - 5 to 9 pm. Meet the artists and gallery owners during this casual, festive evening as over 40 studios and galleries in the Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District and the Warehouse Arts District come together as one arts destination. Celebrate
Mother’s Day weekend with art. Be the first to see new affordable works of art at ArtWalk on Opening Night where many galleries and studios premiere new works. Some are only open on ArtWalk, and many offer demonstrations & refreshments. It’s impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one night! Plan to drive, walk, or take the trolleys to visit the districts of your choice. Free ArtWalk trolleys encompass the arts districts. FREE parking: 1st Ave N & 1st Ave S from 15th St to 30th St, lots at the Florida Holocaust Museum, MGA Studios and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. Download the map and list of participants to plan your festive art evening at www.stpeteartsalliance.org.
The First Place winner of St. Petersburg Opera Guild’s 35th Annual College Student and Young Professional Opera Challenge, which was held on Saturday, April 11, was soprano Sarah Payne from Sunrise, FL. Second Place winner was soprano, Cait Frizzell, and Third Place winner was Amber Rose Romero, soprano, and finally, Honorable Mention prize was awarded to Megan Barrera, soprano. Florida CraftArt! May 1-June 13, 2015 In Boundary Lines, five artists explore the issue of personal space using sculpture, ceramics, installation and embroidery. From the social media landscape to more natural surroundings, to building up walls or letting everything hang out, these artists convey their quest for sanctuary and community. Curated by Amanda Cooper
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r t News Historic St. Petersburg Coliseum opened in 1924 as “The South’s finest ballroom” with its oak dance floor for everything from ballroom dancing to corporate functions, and was purchased by the City of St. Petersburg in 1989. The Coliseum has undergone extensive renovations, making it one of the Tampa Bay area’s most unique multi-use facilities. Located in downtown St. Petersburg in the local historic district, it has over 800 parking spaces within convenient walking distance, as are many downtown restaurants, shops and hotels. The venue offers open catering & beverage service, and a friendly, professional and experienced staff. The architecture and ambiance the Coliseum makes the facility very flexible for any type of event. Seating Capacity: • Banquet w/dance floor - 600-800 - (60-inch round tables); • Banquet - no dance floor - 1,600 (8’ banquet tables);
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For Business Office and Booking, contact Robin Schroeder, (727) 551-3261, robin.schroeder@stpete.org. The Florida Suncoast Opera Guild, Inc., celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will be changing its name to St Petersburg Opera Guild, Inc. in the near future. For the past nine years the Guild has served as an integral part of the success of the St. Petersburg Opera Company, and it was deemed appropriate to change the name to reflect that. The Guild will continue to have its own programs and function as a separate entity, at the same time providing support for educational programs primarily, and to assist with volunteers in the “underpinnings” of their events. Membership info, contact President Marilyn Ward at 727-3672036 or marilynjward@gmail.com. PN Photos By Gloria Matyszyk
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Tierra Verde, FL – At one time it was thousands of feet across, now the Northern Pass into the Shell Key Preserve has closed. Tampa Bay Watch is concerned with the serious and long term impacts to our natural resources that will occur if the Pass is not reopened and water circulation restored. A multi-partner approach is needed for a long term solution to this problem. Shell Key is an ecological treasure that needs to be protected and restored for future generations to appreciate. “As the northern pass closes, water circulation is dramatically reduced, if not eliminated, to the northern half of the Preserve,” says Peter Clark, President of Tampa Bay Watch. “Water flow and biological access now must come from the southern Bunces Pass area, which greatly reduces flushing of the area.” Problems associated with the closure of the Pass include the reduction of water quality, deterioration of critical seagrass communities, loss of habitat for commercially and recreationally important fish, negative impacts to bird and other wildlife habitat and restricted recreational usage. A permanent solution to the problem is needed to reopen and maintain the northern pass into Shell Key Preserve. A hydrological analysis 24
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of the northern Shell Key area needs to occur to evaluate construction alternatives. Local homeowners are also concerned about the closure of the pass. “It’s the murkiest water that I have seen at my dock in sixteen years since the pass is closed and there is no longer flow,” states Patrick Walsh. Additionally, Bo Godbold who also lives next to Shell Key Preserve recently witnessed two manatees that almost got grounded due to the closure of the pass, “I do worry as the dolphins and manatees no longer have access to open water”.
The Shell Key Preserve is a 1,800-acre ecological preserve located immediately south of Pass-A-Grille Beach and St. Pete Beach. It was established to protect sensitive marine habitats and includes one of the county’s largest undeveloped barrier islands (Shell Key) as well as numerous mangrove islands and expansive seagrass beds. Shell Key has been designated as one of the state’s most important areas for shorebird nesting and wintering and it serves as an important study area for these species. It also is an important area for recreation. The Shell Key Preserve is managed by Pinellas County.
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Robofest World Championships need donations to fund air tickets, hotels, meals, etc. We are aiming to do this with no tax dollars but with a lot of COMMUNITY SUPPORT. We need your help to allow them to continue their learning of math and technology, and perhaps the biggest lesson to be learned; TEAMWORK.
by Jim Parent Our SPB Community Center Robofest Kids have done it again! If you remember, in their first year of existence as a team, they performed so well in local competitions that they qualified to participate in the Robofest World Championships in Detroit, Michigan. With your generous help we were able to fund their trip (air, hotel, meals, etc.) using NO SPB tax dollars. The education of our kids, our next generation of leaders, is something that benefits us all. This year they have done it again. For 2 days, our ability to help send the St. Pete Beach Community Center kids to compete in the Robofest World Championships in Detroit was in doubt.
Last year, as one of the youngest teams to compete for the World Championship, they succeeded in capturing 11th place. To do so they performed better than many teams from the USA and many teams who came from outside the US. The kids are in 5th through 7th grade. We did it last year. Let’s keep it going. Our new St. Pete Beach Magnet School is called a “Center of Innovation and Digital Learning” by the Pinellas County School District. Let’s continue to help St. Pete Beach lead the way with INNOVATION, for this next generation, by supporting things like the SPB Community Center’s Robotics Program! To help, you can contribute with a check, made out to SPB Community Center and drop it off at the Center, or at City Hall or mail it to: SPB Robotics Program St. Pete Beach Community Center, 155 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Or call Jim at 727-542-7097 or email JimPSPB@gmail.com and it will be pick up.
Now, after meeting with the St. Pete Beach city administration, the possibility of competing in Detroit is back ON!! In fact, several fine businesses in our city have offered donations since that meeting.
You can also use the donation site set up on CROWDWISE at: https://www.crowdwise.com/ sendourkidstotherobofestworld championships/fundraiser/jimparent
Time is short and we need your help… NOW! The kids leave May 14th and we
If you want to learn more about the entire Robofest activities you can see
it here: http://www.robofest.net/ This year they have qualified to have not one, but three teams compete. One ‘Game’ team and two ‘Bottle Sumo teams.’ This doesn’t substantially change the expense of sending them because the instruction they are receiving this year is structured as small two or three person teams with some people participating to both types of competitions. The two categories our kids are qualified to compete in are the “Game” and “Bottle Sumo”. In this year’s game the robot is to bowl, throw, shoot, or kick a tennis ball to knock down four pins (500 ml water bottles). If pins are knocked down, the highest point value will be awarded. If the ball just moves pins (not knocked down) partial points will be awarded. If the ball ends up in the Pin Side Area, some points are also given. In addition, the robot is required to report the height of the black rectangle shape on a letter size paper in millimeters. The location of Pins 1 and 2 will be unveiled. The location of Pins 3 and 4 is based on the rectangle height measurement. THE KIDS CONCEPTULIZE, BUILD, PROGRAM, AND DEBUG THEIR OWN AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS! You can watch a games animation here: https://youtube/ujT_-821OOQ In bottle SUMO. two robots compete in a ring to either push a bottle off the stage first or be the last robot standing! Let’s bring home the gold to St. Pete Beach! Some have already donated! We appreciate that! Now get your friends, relatives and strangers on the street to do so too! Please HELP!
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R EAL ESTATE JIM BEGGINS - The Property Wizard
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SELL NOW, OR BUILD ON OUR BARRIER ISLANDS There are 16 individual towns on our Pinellas barrier Islands. From the south, Tierra Verde and Isla Del Sol, north for 27 miles to Clearwater beach and Island estates and 12 more in between. These towns are different from the mainland Pinellas towns because the land is generally much more expensive than the structures. That’s one reason why there are so many condos. Those who own vacation homes average less than 6 weeks of use per year while paying the expenses for 52 weeks. This isn’t practical for many, anymore. Most of our 2nd home clients want to earn income when they’re not here. In some of our towns legal short term rentals are being promoted in designated areas. Many of them pay the expenses with 60% occupancy with over 20 weeks of free or low cost vacations available for the owners. A re-vitalization of our beach towns is underway with the old being replaced with the new. This can’t continue without a fresh supply of old property to replace with new. Here’s where you may come in. Below are some reasons people sell.
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• Supply of property is low, prices are high. Supply is increasing. • A lot of us are old and our big house is too big. The trend is downsizing.
• We can build new homes on free and clear lots, with little or no money down. • There are new programs where we can rent with an option to buy.
• Our kids are too busy paying off student loans to visit us. They don’t want our big houses.
• We can sell now and buy a home with income, low insurance and no electric bill.
• We’re still supporting our kids. The younger generations are less affluent.
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.
• Keeping 2 homes is too expensive. • Many of us would rather rent than buy for flexibility & affordability. • Interest rates are low for qualified buyers. Qualification is getting tougher. •20% per year flood insurance increases are too high. • It’s unwise to put a lot of money into renovating a flood prone property. • Building costs are more affordable with larger builders now on beaches.
All the Best, Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, broker, CENTURY 21 Beggins 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. 727.251.8144 Cell JimBeggins@C21BE.com
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IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE… One of the many results of the global economic catastrophe which the Wall Street Bankers brought us is a global increase in people hoping to make their fortune off their fellow man through the good old-fashion con job. As I tell my clients (especially my older ones), “As you walk down the street, there’s a con man hanging from every branch of every tree.” One category of con job we see nearly every day is the unlicensed home improvement contractor, who shows up at your door uninvited, and somehow not only convinces you to let them perform major construction work, but manages to get paid upfront for much, if not all of the cost. Of course, little if any work ever gets done, they just disappear with the money. They can’t be traced, so just get in line to report them to law enforcement. Then there’s the whole range of internet, e-mail Nigerian cons, ranging from various elected officials or members of the “royal family”who need you to help them get large amounts of money out of the country (usually more
than ten million dollars or, more commonly Euros, which will always involve you needing to provide them with just a “small”amount of cash or just your bank account or credit card number to “open up the pipeline”), to requests for you to help them invest their money in America (again, often in excess of ten million dollars, of which you can keep 10 or perhaps 20%). A lot of the time, their late father worked in the gold or diamond business, so naturally, there’s lots of money to be disposed of, which you can surely help with… Then, of course, there’s the appeal to people’s loneliness. Russian, oriental, Thai or other nationalities of ladies looking for someone “stable and reliable”like you to marry, so naturally they don’t mind that you are so much older than their tender 18 or 20 years of age. Lately I have been getting friend requests on Facebook from young ladies. When you check their profiles, you find that they are brand new users, with lots of cleavage in their very few pictures, and no details about work or education. Funny thing, all their other friends are middle-aged men…
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Inshore- Due to the warming waters, the tarpon have made their return to our area. We have started seeing a few inside the bay, pass and on the beaches but the further we move into May, more and more will arrive till the tarpon run is in full effect at the end of May. The snook will follow the tarpon and start heading out the passes onto the beaches. They cruise between the first and second sandbars looking for large shrimp and live bait. Our favorite times to target them are sunrise and sunset so you can also get the pompano that bite well that time of the day. Speckled trout will start their spawn soon too, and can be found on the edges of the flats and mouths of the passes busting the summer time white bait. Flounder are also found in similar areas on the sandy bottom looking for baits on or along the bottom. Mackerel and kingfish will be moving onto the beaches squeezing in closer to the beaches following the white bait’s move inshore. Near Shore- The snapper bite will only improve with the warming waters in our area. Most snapper species will actually start their annual spawns this time of the year which makes them feed aggressively and get bunched up on local ledges, wrecks and hard bottom structures. The red grouper bite will also improve as we move into the warmer time of the year. As the water warms the grouper species get very active and tend to become more mobile. We like to drift this time of the year which helps us show our bait to more fish over the large rock bottom areas with
pot-holes, sea fans, cracks and ledges. The kingfish are the dominant pelagic species this time of year but cobia are around too. Plenty of Spanish mackerel can be found mixed in with the kingfish too! ‘Sailfish will be seen around as well as ripping through bait schools, but they will be the most rare pelagic fish caught due to anglers being unprepared for such a wild, fast and rare catch. Due to this possibility, it’s imperative to keep a live bait rod rigged and handy with plenty of line in the spool if you see one swim by your boat. Offshore- The mangrove snapper spawn kicked off in the month of March making them voracious feeders and densely populated on the larger structure. Gag grouper will become a nuisance since they will be feeding well along with the red grouper very aggressively. Due to this, be sure to bring venting tools on your offshore trips! Amberjack will close in June and July in federal waters so May is your last month to go get them for sixty days or so. Last year in May we caught a 107lb jack so go get yours before the month ends! Blackfin tuna will be around on the new moons feeding on the live squid that become active in new moons. Sailfish will be most populated in the offshore waters and become a real possibility during the month of May so be sure to take the time to troll between spots in the deep blue offshore waters. Also, that pre-rigged bait rod on standby becomes even more crucial due to this. By Dylan and Captain Mark Hubbard
“If you’re too busy to go fishing, You’re just too busy!” - Salty Sol Fleishman
TAMPA BAY WATCH partnered with Coca-Cola n celebration of Earth Day, Tampa Bay Watch partnered with Coca-Cola for a community-based oyster creation project to install new oyster shell communities on the northern shore line of McKay Bay. Tampa Bay Watch’s Community Oyster Reef Enhancement project at McKay Bay is supported by a generous grant of $25,000 from the Coca-Cola Foundation. “Sustainability and giving back to our community is at the heart of our business and what better day to show it than on Earth Day,” said Jeff Ortmeier, General Manager, Coca-Cola Refreshments Central Florida. “Through our partnership with Tampa Bay Watch, our associates worked to restore McKay Bay and help improve water quality through the organization’s Community Oyster Reef Enhancement project. This type of project is part of Coca-Cola’s 2020 goal to safely return to communities and nature an amount of water equivalent to what we use in our finished beverages and their production.”
Approximately thirty volunteers from Coca-Cola Refreshments assisted with the project. Earth Day is a great opportunity to focus on restoring our beautiful environment. The project involved shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags, and then transporting and installing the shell bags to create a series of oyster reefs. The goal of the project was to help provide hard bottom habitats for fish and wildlife resources, promote water quality improvements in McKay Bay and reestablish oyster communities. “Tampa Bay Watch has long been impressed with Coca Cola’s commitment to giving back to the community,” said Peter Clark, President of Tampa Bay Watch.“Earth Day was the perfect occasion for corporate and community members to volunteer at a local level to improve our local environment.” McKay Bay is an ecologically important estuary located in the heart of a heavily industrialized area in the City of
Tampa. McKay Bay provides habitat to over 200 bird species and historically supported healthy fisheries. The bay has suffered from many years of developmental impacts, including dredge and fill construction, urbanized and industrial stormwater runoff, industrial contamination and dredged material disposal. The goal of Tampa Bay Watch’s Community Oyster Reef Enhancement (CORE) program is to increase the oyster population in Tampa Bay and at the same time, provide habitats for small organisms, prevent erosion, improve water quality and promote fish and wildlife habitats. In addition, this project benefits the Tampa Bay community by promoting environmental awareness and offering hands-on experience in habitat restoration. Visit our website at www.tampabaywatch.org for more information about the project. Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) - call us at 727-867-8166.
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Pinellas County & Gulf Beaches Have Much to Celebrate in 2015 Story by Kaeley Dawson & Steve Traiman 2015 is a BIG year for a lot of places in the Tampa Bay Area! Seminole Elementary and Treasure Island both have Centennial Celebrations on May 2nd. The City of Clearwater is celebrating their Centennial at various events throughout 2015. Gasparilla Pirate Fest and Mirror Lake Library are celebrating 100 years too! Keep reading and brush up on your Bay area history!
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The Tampa Bay Hotel 1891 The Tampa Bay Hotel is currently 124 years old. The Hotel was built by Henry B. Plant after he brought the railroad to Tampa in 1884. The hotel opened to wide fanfare in 1891 and was quickly deemed Plant’s Palace. The location has been home to the Henry B. Plant Museum and the University of Tampa since 1933. Learn more history and see upcoming Plant Museum events at plantmuseum.com.
Fort De Soto’s Fort 1900 In order to protect Florida’s coast and the port of Tampa Bay, the US government started construction on a 275foot wharf extending into Tampa Bay with accompanying barracks in 1899. They were ready to start laying the foundation for the Fort. The Fort was named Fort De Soto and officially became a sub-post of Fort Dade on Egmont Key on April 4, 1900. The construction was completed under budget for $155,000 a month later on May 10, 1900. The Army closed Fort Dade and Fort De Soto in 1922 and offered Fort De Soto up for private sale in 1928 after the state, county and city governments declined to buy the land at its appraised value of $192,000. Still there were no buyers for this pristine Gulf island. The army kept the land and it served various purposes but was never militarized. Pinellas County purchased the bulk of Fort De Soto in 1963 and began its refurbishment in 1977. Read more on our website paradisenewsfl.com.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest 1904 Officially started by the Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, the annual Gasparilla tradition began in 1904 when the society editor of the Tampa Tribune, Miss Louise Francis Dodge, conspired with George Hardee to promote the City of Tampa and its May Day celebration. Secret meetings led to a ‘Krewe’ of about 40 people renting costumes from New Orleans and ‘capturing the city’ during its May Day celebration on May 4, 1904. The Gasparilla tradtion was born. The Krewe took to the water in 1911 and bought their own ship in 1937- the Jose Gasparilla I. Read more at ymkg.com/.
Pinellas County 1911 Pinellas County, previously a part of Hillsborough County, officially became a county on January 1, 1911.
City of Clearwater 1915 The City of Clearwater will celebrate the Centennial of its incorporation on May 27, 2015! Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the big celebration runs through the following weekend though! Joel Castelli, Public Communications Director for the City of Clearwater, told Paradise News that Clearwater is planning at least one Centennial event each month with multiple events in some months. May’s Centennial celebrations include the unveiling of the new entryway monument along the Courtney Campbell Causeway (May 27th), a special Centennial Clearwater
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Threshers game on May 27th, & a Centennial Parade followed by a concert & fireworks at Coachman park on May 30th! Cozi Zeuhlsdorff, star of the Dolphin Tale movies will be the Grand Marshal at the Centennial parade. Find more Centennial events at www.myclearwater.com/100. Also, be sure to pre-order a copy of Clearwater Centennial by father-son team Dan and Ryan Friese at http://www.clearwatercentennial.com/. The coffee table book combines vintage and modern scenes to show Clearwater’s 100 year journey!
Mirror Lake Library 1915 Mirror Lake Library was built in 1915 thanks to a $17,500 Carnegie grant. The library was part of a series of grants made by Andrew Carnegie from 1881-1917. These Carnegie grants totaled $56 million & led to the construction of 2,509 free public libraries throughout the English speaking world including 13 in Florida. Upcoming Centennial Celebrations include the Annual Friends Book Sale on June 6, 2015 and ongoing 100th Summer of Reading events. You can also celebrate by purchasing one of their Plein Air Paintings from their outdoor painting festival back in 2012. To purchase one of the Plein Air paintings of Mirror Lake Library contact the Friends of Mirror Lake at 813.767.5503. To find out more about Mirror Lake Library’s history or its Centennial celebrations visit https://friendsofmirrorlakelibrary.wordpress.com.
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 1917 The building for the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum is currently 98! The building was originally built in 1917 to be the first church in Pass-a-Grille. The building was saved by Joan Haley in 1952, when the church moved to its current and larger location on 16th Avenue, Pass-A-Grille St. Pete Beach. The home was converted to the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum when Joan bequeathed it to Pinellas County for its current purpose in 1989. Find out more at http://gulfbeachesmuseum.com/.
St. Petersburg Coliseum 1924 The historic St. Petersburg Coliseum opened in 1924 as “The South’s finest ballroom” with its oak dance floor for everything from ballroom dancing to corporate functions, and was purchased by the City of St. Petersburg in 1989. The Coliseum has undergone extensive renovations, making it one of the Tampa Bay area’s most unique multi-use facilities. Located in downtown St. Petersburg in the local historic district, it has over 800 parking spaces within convenient walking distance, as are many downtown restaurants, shops and hotels. The venue offers open catering and beverage service, and a friendly, professional and experienced staff. The architecture and ambiance of the Coliseum makes the facility very flexible for any type of event. Seating Capacity: Banquet with dance floor 600-800 (60-inch round tables); Banquet - no dance floor – 1,600 (8-foot banquet tables); Dance Floor or Concert – 2,000; Trade Show – 2,000 (98 8 x 10-foot booths). Business Office and Booking, contact Robin Schroeder, (727) 551-3261, or robin.schroeder@stpete.org.
Seminole Elementary 1915 Seminole Elementary celebrates 100 years on May 2nd with a day of music, food and old friends. To commemorate the 100 years, Pinellas County School Board has been renovating the old building with a new roof, walls, ceiling, fans and windows totaling $275,000! The school opened at its current site with 2 teachers in the fall of 1915 and is one of the oldest buildings in Seminole. See more Seminole’s Centennial History at http://www.pcsb.org/seminole-es 32
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St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club 1924 Shuffleboard came to St. Petersburg in 1923 when Connecticut jeweler, Phineas T. Ives, urged the city to build courts in Mirror Lake Park. The city built two courts that fall and the next year a group of six avid shuffleboard players started the St. Petersburg Mirror Lake Park Shuffleboard Club, the first in the world. The club took in donations
each year to add courts, benches, cues and sets of disks. The clubhouse was added in 1924. The club’s popularity continued to grow-maxing out at an estimated 5,000 members in 1964. The Shuffleboard Club started their current renaissance in 2005 when 35 members of a group of young artists known as The Artillery began their Friday night games. The Friday night games have been gaining popularity ever since with the Club celebrating its 10th Anniversary on April 10, 2015. Join them for free at the Mirror Lake Courts any Friday Night 7 - 11pm. Find out more at stpeteshuffle.com.
The Vinoy Renaissance Hotel 1926 Construction for the legendary hotel began in early 1925. The contractor set a record completing the 375-room hotel in only 10 months. The Grand Opening for the hotel was on New Year’s Eve 1925! The hotel boasted some of the most expensive room rates in the state when it opened. The Vinoy has a long list of historic guests including Jimmy Stewart, Babe Ruth, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Jay Leno, George Clooney, Bo Derek, Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Tom Petty, Wolfgang Puck, Joe Namath, Melissa Etheridge, Tiger Woods, B.B. King, Dionne Warwick, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Olivia Newton John, Harrison Ford and multiple presidents. Find out more at www.marriott.com.
Visit the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum in Pass-AGrille on 10th Avenue for more photos & a history lesson. Read more about the Don CeSar’s History on our website paradisenewsfl.com.
Treasure Island and Treasure Islettes 1955 Both the city of Treasure Island and its dedicated ladies’ auxiliary, the Treasure Islettes, celebrate their 60th anniversary this year. The City celebrates with “A Very Treasure Island 60th Birthday Party” on Saturday, May 2. The party features legacy musicians who have played Treasure Island venues over the years including Tomkats Jazz Orchestra, CornFused, Sarasota Slim, and T.C. Carr. Treasure Islettes is a remarkable women’s organization in the city of Treasure Island founded in 1955 by the late Ruth Dowling. The club has raised and contributed over $977,000 to hundreds of worthwhile endeavors. According to a recent article in the Tampa Bay Times, this includes $178,857 donated to the City; (6,650 to the Fire Dept., $52,920 to the Police Dept., $96,555 for beautification projects, and $405,665 to scholarships for college students, mostly funded by weekly bingo games at the Community Center. Help these dedicated women meet their ‘One Million Dollar Mark’ before their September anniversary by contacting Mary Cox at 727.360.0164 to make a donation!
Some More OLD Landmarks
The Don CeSar Hotel 1928 The Don CeSar Hotel celebrated 85 years in 2013! Indianapolis architect Henry DuPont built the ‘pink castle’ from the dreams of Thomas Rowe. The grand opening for the lavish hotel was on January 16, 1928. Historical guests at the St. Pete Beach hotel include Al Capone, Lou Gehrig, Franklin D. Roosevelt and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Egmont Key Lighthouse Mahaffey Theater
Museum of Fine Arts
Gamble Mansion - 1850 Egmont Key Lighthouse - 1858 St. Pete High - 1898 Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board Courts - 1913 First Commercial Flight (From Albert Whitted Airport) - 1914 La Segunda Bakery in Tampa - 1915 The Gandy Bridge - 1924 St. Petersburg Coliseum - 1924 Straub Park - 1929 Bay Pines Veterans Hospital - 1933 Florida Strawberry Festival - 1935 Hubbards Marina - Fishing Since 1954 MOTE Marine Lab - 1955 Lowry Park Zoo - 1957 The YOUNG ONES Florida Aquarium - 20 years Old Salt Fishing - 44 years Mahaffey Theater - 50 years Museum of Fine Arts - 50 years Florida Suncoast Opera Guild - 50 years
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COVER STORY by Jean Shakas Four years ago this month Paradise NEWS introduced its readers to Al Konetzni, then an impressive 96-year-old local retiree, met through a chance encounter. He was a longtime artist and “Idea Man” for Walt Disney Productions, where he earned entry to the Disney Hall of Fame and was named a “Disney Legend” in 1999. Family and friends will be celebrating his 100th birthday on May 19, 2015. What a life he has led so far!
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over 6 decades of marriage, she enabled Al’s success. Al showed an early interest in art as a young boy in Brooklyn. By age nine, while most children were asking for toys and games, he asked only for crayons and drawing pencils for Christmas. Al’s mind was always thinking creative thoughts. His imagination was incredible. At age 10, Al wanted to draw some of his favorite comic strip characters. His family did not have a lot of money, so instead of using art paper, he used the back of an old poster. His parents were supportive of his ‘special gift’ throughout their lives. While working as an artist in the advertising department of the Gertz Company on Long Island, he attended Pratt Institute of Art. He eventually became art director of the Pal Personna Blade Co., where he developed the company’s Pal Man character, featured on product packages
night light and the Mickey Phonograph, Lever Brothers for the Mickey Mouse toothbrush, and Bradley Time for Mickey Mouse watches and clocks. He was also responsible for the development and licensing of the now collectible Pez Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck candy dispensers. Many of these companies he signed up through his ideas and sketches are still associated with Disney and paying royalties. During his Disney career, Konetzni was well known for his most famous design, “The Disney School Bus LunchBox”, which sold over nine million boxes! It’s one of the most popular school lunch boxes ever designed and marketed. In October of 1953, Konetzni’s career took off when he officially joined Walt Disney Productions in their New York City office on Madison Avenue. Shortly afterward in 1957, he and his wife, Adeline, with their four children, Al Jr., Douglas, Gary and Karen moved to Pleasantville, NY. They lived there until his Disney retirement. From 1953 - 1980, Al had 27 great years with Disney. Konetzni says, “I was hired as an Idea Man to come up with children’s toys and games. I always felt honored to be called an “Idea Man” for Disney. Konetzni became a marketing account executive, designed and marketed products, even soliciting major companies to become licensees of the company. Al understood the power of being able to combine “on the cuff” artistic know how and the value of charming, serving and keeping clients, creating the role of the Account Executive for Disney. His lessons during his Disney days were that challenging, goals combined with perseverance lead to great achievement. He coordinated licensing with such U.S. industry giants as General Electric for the Mickey Mouse
After retiring from Disney in 1981, Al and his wife Adeline moved and lived in Sarasota, FL. He served as a merchandise consultant for Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus for two years. During that time, he developed merchandise for the joint Disney and Ringling Brothers touring ice show, “Disney on Ice.” Al was such a creative individual that he began drawing all types of golf cartoons. He drew so many cartoons that he decided to publish the best-selling cartoon book “Double Bogey”, a hilarious look at the humorous foibles of golfers everywhere. Konetzni was involved in many activities related to the Disney characters and also with several charities in the Bradenton/ Sarasota area, donating numerous pieces of artwork to benefit charities such as: North River Care Pregnancy Center; Child Protection Agency, Comic Festival, Wine Festival, and more. In supporting charity work he asked the question of himself time and again; “What is the product and to whom, where, when and how can I sell it to benefit good causes?” In 1999, Roy Disney and Michael Eisner (CEO)
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“If you want it, ask for it” Al Konetzni
Above: Al with Disney CEO, Robert Isner, in 1999. R: At Al’s 99th birthday party in 2014, from top l. Jim & Jean Shakas, Doug Konetzni, Missy Konetzni, Front left: Al Konetzni, Karen Konetzni and Al Konetzni, Jr. Vice Admiral, US Navy retired.
of Disney named Konetzni, marketer and creative artist, a Disney Legend (in the company of famous stars such as Annette Funicello, Angela Landsbury, Julie Andrews, Fred Mac Murray, Mary Costa, Dick Nunis and Tim Allen) during a ceremony at The Walt Disney Studios. They were all recognized for their contributions of creative achievement. These individuals were awarded the Disney Legend Statue Award, which represents imagination to create a new dream, gift of skill, discipline and craftsmanship, and imagination, the power of an idea. The venue provided a wonderful Konetzni Family Reunion. Adeline, Al’s bride and all four children and their spouses were able to attend the “legend installation” ceremony at Disney’s Buena Vista Studios in California. The event provided a real opportunity for the next generation of Konetzni’s to honor their Dad, and as importantly their Mom for all her marvelous support to her family over the years.
Above: In 1999 Al (R) becomes a Disney Legend.
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In 2004, Disney presented a challenge to artists and celebrities to design a unique 6 1/2 foot tall Mickey Mouse sculpture that would be auctioned off for charity at a later date. The statues weighed more than 700 pounds. Celebrities asked to participate ranged from Regis and Kelly, former Mouseketeer Annette Funicello and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk. Konetzni’s design was among the few selected. He put his classic lunchbox design in the palm of Mickey’s outstretched hand for the large statue and put “PS 121” the name of his elementary school in Queens, NY on the stand and set his newest creation off to auction. His statue was on display at both U.S. theme parks and cities throughout the U.S. After touring the USA, the “Celebrate Mickey InspEARation” statues went up for auction at Sotheby’s in New York on September 28, 2005. The statues raised a total of $614,500 for several charities. Al’s “Back to School” statue was the second largest seller, raising $54,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation as his charity.
R: Al, with wife Adeline and Mickey 10 foot statue, which sold for $54,000 at Sotheby's Auction. The proceeds went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Al is proud of his family and their accomplisments. His beautiful wife Adeline passed away in November 2004. She was the love of his life and he, to this day, refers to their 60 years together frequently. “When you can look back on your life with pride for your career accomplishments and the marvelous support provided by your Bride and children and also reflect on the success of your grandchildren and great-grandchildren, it’s pretty easy to be satisfied and happy”. Being happy seems to be one key to living a long life! Al was involved at the time with the US Postal Service Customer Advisory council (CAC). When the Postal Service introduced a series of Disney Stamps in 2004, he participated. It was then that he met Jean Shakas, Customer Relations Coordinator for the Postal Service. Al remained actively involved for the next four years with the Disney series of stamps and he donated numerous pieces of artwork, all proceeds going to the Child Protection Center in Sarasota. Jean Shakas, now Postmaster of Cortez, FL, and her husband James, a St. Petersburg Police Department detective, have been and are still superb friends and supporters of Al’s. “My husband and I were fortunate to have become so close to Al. He is such a humble and wonderful man. When we go out in public he jokingly introduces me as his press secretary and Jim as his bodyguard,” says Jean, who made a custom character stamp for Al, which he treasures. Al has been fortunate over the years to have had strong support from his family and many friends. His daughter Karen and daughter-in-law Missy researched numerous alternatives in the Bradenton area to find Al his perfect home at Westminster Towers. His son Doug visits regularly taking him to some fancy restaurants and spending qualtiy time. This support and his desire to use his artistic talents have kept his mind sharp and body fit. He often speaks with pride of Westminster Towers friends, and others from Peridia, where he moved from.
Al says, “I am very blessed to have such wonderful friends, especially Jim and Jean who have become two of my best friends. They have been very supportive over the years and keep me young at heart. They always include me during the holidays when my family is unable to be with me, and I enjoy their company along with their friends. They are sincere and genuine people.” Konetzni says, “Doing charity work with children’s organizations comes with the territory and is a rewarding and fun part of my life. Al continues to draw a cartoon each month for the residents having birthdays at his independent living facility in Bradenton. When asked how he would define happiness. Al says, “Having seen my family progress so successfully, having 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, traveling around the world, playing golf, and having wonderful friends. I have had a wonderful life, and I continue coming up with creative ideas to share,” says Konetzni. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he says “As the artist who drew for children around the world and made them happy.” PN
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SUMMER PROGRAM
From Art to Docent Programs & More The Pinellas County app is available to connect citizens to their government and make it easy to report issues and access useful resources. Pinellas County can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. More information is available on the county website, www.pinellascounty.org which features LiveChat for assistance. Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. ____________
Students travel back in time as junior docents. Each summer, teens from Pinellas County join the volunteer team to help visitors discover Heritage Village. This summer, Heritage Village’s Junior Docent Program runs from Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, August 7. Approved as a Bright Futures volunteer activity, the program encourages pre-teens and teens 12 to 17 to learn about local and Florida history. After special training, junior docents are given the opportunity to take part in the fun, action-packed Passport Adventures program. Teens provide historic house tours, demonstrate fun living history activities, play historic games, sing songs and much more. Anyone interested in participating should attend orientation on Saturday, June 6, at 10 am at Heritage Village in Largo. Those interested should bring a completed junior docent application. A parent or guardian must accompany them to the orientation session. To learn more or apply, email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org or call (727) 582-2125. Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N. in Largo. This living history museum brings more than 150 years of local history to life. Tour 29 authentic buildings and structures and experience historical Pinellas County through hands-on exploration. Heritage Village has Wi-Fi availability. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, 1 to 4 pm. It is closed all Pinellas County holidays. For more information about Heritage Village visit www.pinellascounty.org/heritage, or call (727) 582-2123. Videos featuring Heritage Village can be found at www.youtube.com/pcctv1.
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Mark your calendars for a monthly class in the Fine Art of Black Pot Cooking now being offered at Heritage Village, located at 11909 125th St. N. in Largo. The classes, running through October, will teach participants the entire process from creating an amazing meal to cleaning it up. Classes will take place from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, May 2, Monday, June 8, and also on July 11, Aug. 1, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3. For more information about Heritage Village visit www.pinellascounty.org/heritage, or call 727-582-2123. ____________ Summer Camps @ the Museum of Fine Arts • SPC SAM (Science, Art & Math) Camp Presented by SPC College for Kids Back by popular demand! June 15-19 and June 22-26 8:30 am-2:30 pm. Drop off children as early as 8 a.m. with no additional charge. Grades three through seven One-Time application fee: $50 $150 per student for each week. Discounts for siblings and Museum members. These one-week sessions combine science, art and math for learning, fun, and creativity. All instructors are statecertified. For more information or to register, please call 727.341.3000. • Marine Science Yoga Art Camp Presented by “Kidding Around Yoga” with KT and Rachel Stone. August 3-7 8:30 am-3:30 pm. (Drop off begins at 8 am) For grades three through seven (Exceptions may be made.) $225 Museum members, $250 nonmembers. Sibling discount is available. Tuition includes a nonrefundable application fee of $75. Preregister by Monday, June 1, and receive a tuition discount (no additional discounts apply). Use code: CAMP. All campers must register by July 24. This camp is led by certified children’s yoga teacher and marine scientist Katie Toth and certified art teacher Rachel Stone and features daily yoga classes, marine
science instruction and art projects. A different theme of marine ecology, conservation, and community service will highlight each day. Please register online at www.fine-arts.org/rsvp or call 727.896.2667, ext. 210. • Renaissance Kids Presented by the Drum Connection August 10-14 For grades three through seven. Explore a variety of subjects that make today’s youth Renaissance kids! Music, art, and inventions from diverse cultures turn the museum into a world playground. Participants will also learn approaches to drumming and rhythm from each country studied. Call 727.896.2667, ext. 233, for more information. ____________
Summer Camp in Marine Science Does your child have an interest in marine science? Do they love going to the beach and finding animals? If so, this is their chance to learn more about it! Send them to Tampa Bay Watch this summer for some fun in the sun with our marine ecology summer camps where they will learn about amazing Tampa Bay and its inhabitants! Go to tampabaywatch.org for more information. This camp targets children ages 6-14 years old in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee Counties. Tampa Bay Watch offers four weeks of Sea Monkey Camp (ages 6-8) and five weeks of full-time Tampa Bay Discovery Camp for ages 9-14. Some of the activities for campers include kayaking, snorkeling as well as sea oats plantings, oyster bar creation and salt marsh recycling.
educating students about estuarine science and habitat restoration through a combination of classroom curriculum and field experience. The goal of the program is to develop the student’s commitment to their local environment by increasing their understanding of the functioning of the Tampa Bay estuary, its importance in their daily life, its role in their future, human impact on it and opportunities to participate in its restoration. Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) stewardship program, visit www.tampabaywatch.org, or call 727-867-8166. ____________ Beach Art Center of Indian Rocks Beach Announces 50 Summer Art Camps The Beach Art Center of Indian Rocks Beach announces their largest art camp program. For the 2015 Kreative Kids Summer Art Camp, 50 sessions will be offered over 10 weeks. They begin the week of June 8. Professional art instructors teach weeklong, half-day camp sessions. Sessions are tailored each week for ages 5-18. Sampling of our Camps for 2015. Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel Pottery Studio: Minecraft Unleashed Digital Photography Pottery Studio: Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs Fun with Mosaics Claymation Mythological Creatures “American Girl”, Let’s get Frozen and Camping with Glam Bring on the Bling Paint Your Style Pottery Studio: Creative Castles with Clay Watercolor Fish Big Book Art Camp Pottery Studio: Robot Designs of the Future Pottery Studio: Outer Space Blast Off Camp fee is $85 per session, plus a materials fee. Become a member of the Art Center and receive a $10 discount and receive a $5 discount for each sibling. Each camper will receive a T-shirt. Online registration. For a full schedule visit: www.BeachArtCenter.org, Summer Camp. The Art Center is located at 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Call 727-596-4331 or email arts1515@gmail.com. Established in 1978 as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3). The Beach Art Center is a member of Art4All-Pinellas.
Tampa Bay Watch established a marine education center in 2006 featuring outdoor wet labs, classrooms, specimen tanks and aquariums, all of which are utilized for education about Tampa Bay and restoring its marine habitats for school field trips by bay area schools, summer camps and community groups. Education programs build environmental literacy and encourage stewardship while
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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
Aqua Zumba Zumba with low impact and resistance qualities of the water. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Burn calories, tone whole body and have fun 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 727-363-9264 • www.spbrec.com.
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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.
Pickleball Phil Girardi, Tennis Coach and Facility Director, will be joined by Jack Zdvorak and Jim Hoggatt from Fuzion Pickleball. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements from tennis, ping pong, and badminton. It is played on a court 20 feet wide and 44 feet long divided in half by a net set slightly 40
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lower than a tennis net. Two or four players hit a ball, about the size and feel of a whiffle ball, with light weight paddles, a little larger than ping pong paddles, over the net. According to the USA Pickleball Assoc. (USAPA), Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. The major reason for this growth is that Pickleball is a great social activity and something spouses, families, and even grandkids and grandparents can do together. It’s a game that you can play and have fun, laugh, and get good at right away. You’re going to keep doing that, aren’t you? Clinics to teach people how to play and where to find equipment will be available at the Treasure Island Golf and Tennis Center located, 10315 Paradise Boulevard. Information, call Jim Hoggatt at (636) 485-0932 or Treasure Island Golf & Tennis 727.360-6062. Learn more about Pickleball and rules to play at www.usapa.org.
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MADEIRA BEACH Parks & Recreation Department 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.392.0665 MadeiraBeachFun.com Offers many amazing recreation programs for people of ALL ages to enjoy! So, whether you are 4 years old or 99 years old… we have something FUN for you! From licensed after-school care programs and exciting youth camps to engaging senior citizen programs, heart-pumping Zumba classes (coming soon!) and a galore of competitive sports leagues (for both youth and adults) you can #FollowTheFUN with us any way you choose! Programs open and available to everybody, regardless of resident status. However, resident and non-resident pricing is in place for any of Madeira Beach's programs. Residency status is determined by providing a legal proof of identification to the recreation staff at the time of program enrollment. Check out their NEW WEBSITE at MadeiraBeachFun.com or follow them on Twitter @MadeiraBeachFUN.
200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ Contact person: Travis Ann Sherman Contact phone: 727.391.2828 COMPUTER CLASSES: All classes at 1:00 pm. If you are bringing a laptop, please set it up before the class begins. E-mail Class: Wednesday, May 13. Open Forum: Monday, May 18. Internet Class: Wednesday, May 20. . INTERNATIONAL FILM MOVEMENT: First Tuesdays - 4:00 pm. World of Humor Film: Last Tuesdays - 4:00 pm. Winter Film Series: Wednesdays, Call for title info. Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30 pm. Join a group of experienced investors, exchange of ideas about the current market - investment opportunities. Scrabble: Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Learn some new two letter words. Writer’s Group: Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Welcome all writers. Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to be critiqued by group. Bridge Lessons: Mondays 1:00 - 4:00 pm, May 4, 11. BOOK GROUPS: Chatterbooks: Tuesdays - 10:30 am. May 19, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Baby & Me Storytime: (Baby-2 yrs) Wed.,10:30 am Short stories, puppets, songs with sign language worked in, followed by baby play & good times. Wild Things Storytime & Art Class (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30 am. Stories, puppets, songs, followed by an art/craft class. Early Readers: Read to the Dogs & Build with Legos: every Friday - 3:00 pm. Stop by after school, read to our pet therapy dogs and build something from Legos. ________________
ST. PETE BEACH 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363-9238 www.stpetebeach.org Monday/Wednesday 10am - 8pm Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday, closed Phyllis Ruscella, Administrator Maryjane Hyatt, Librarian Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/SPBLibrary Follow us on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/spblibrary TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour - library books for Kindle, other tablets Tuesdays, 3pm - 4pm May 5 & 19, June 2 & 16 I Just Got My iPad, Now What? Tuesday, May 5, June 9,10:30am W’day, May 13, June 17, 10:30am E-Books for iPad Fridays, May 15, June 19, 10:30 am More iPad (intermediate level) W’days, May 6, June 10, 10:30 am Intro to Genealogy Online bring your laptop or tablet Wednesday, May 20, 2pm Florida Electronic Library Overview Wednesday, May 27, 2pm Florida Electronic Library Career Transitions Friday, May 29, 10:30 am ADULT PROGRAMS A Brief History of the Blues Ray Kulla of A.S.P.E.C. Monday, May 11, 3pm Movie Night, W’days, 6pm May 20, Into the Woods June 17, Unbroken BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book then film, Tuesdays, 10:30am May 19 & 26, Pompeii June 16 & 23, The Monuments Men CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Family Night at the Library Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30pm June 8, 15, 22 & 29 Ages 3 to 5, Thursday, 3pm Stories and crafts May 21 & 28 June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Mother Goose Story Time for ages 3 and under Thursdays, 11am - 12 noon May 7, 21, & 28 June 4, 11, 18 & 25 I Want to Be a Skeeter Reader Skill building for beginning readers Thursdays, 4 - 5pm May 7, 14, 21 & 28 June 4, 11, 18 & 25 SUMMER READING PROGRAMS Signup begins June 3 for Listening Club, School Age, Teen and Adult
A rts & Leisure LIVE THEATRE AMALIE ARENA (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com May 5 - Nitro Circus LIVE 8 - Kevin Hart 11 - Bette Midler 14 - 17 – Disney on Ice – Frozen 24 - Rush June 5,6 - Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood 19 - RomeoSantos 20 - Charlie Wilson 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 May Through 17 – In the Heights 3 - This is a Comedy Show 17 - Lecture - Red 23 - Vagina Monologues 27 - June 21 - Red June 7 - This is a Comedy Show 8 - 12 – Session 1 -- Summer Camp 15 - 19 – Session 2 – Summer Camp 22 - 26 – Session 3 – Summer Camp A SIMPLE THEATER The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org May 19 – Bob, A Life in Five Acts CAPITOL THEATER 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues May 1 - Joan Armatrading 2 - John Mulaney 8 - Lisa Loeb 9 - Shaun Hopper 13 - Jason Isbell 14 - John Mayall 15 - Ed Kowalczyk 16 - Air Supply 17 - Laurie Berkner 24 - Steve Earle & the Dukes June 2 - Shelby Lynne 12 - David Crosby CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATER 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us/City_Calendar /Hickman_Theater_Events.htm#/?i=1 EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793 www.eightoclocktheatre.com/ May 22 - 31 – Company, A Musical Comedy July 17 - 19 –Staged Reading in a Feed Store of Laramie Project
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FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com May Through 3 – Harvey 13 - Funny Face 22 - June 14 – The Tempest GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com May 8 - Ben Hammond 14 - Lynn Trefzger, Ventriloquist GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org MAY 18,19 – Audition Summer One Acts LARGO CULTURAL CENTER 105 Central Park Dr, Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com May 8 - Breakin' Backwards 9 - Breakin' Back to Summer 22 - 31 – Company, Musical Comedy June 29 - Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy M.A.D. THEATRE OF TAMPA
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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 May 7 - ZZ Top & Jeff Beck 8, 9 - Big Guava Music Festival 16 - John Fogerty 22 - Darius Rucker 29 - Florida Georgia Line June 6 - Train 23 - Def Leppard PATEL CONSERVATORY 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes
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STRAZ CENTER 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org May 1 - Italian Wine Dinner 1 - TFO – The Planets 1 - 3 - Late Night Catechism 1,2 - Next Generation Ballet 2,3 - Riverfest 2 - Silly Sam the Music Man 5 - 10 – Disney's Beauty and the Beast 7 - Rob Bell and Pete Holmes 9 - Live and Local -Francesca 9 - 2 Cellos 10 - Mother's Day Brunch 11 - Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johhny Irion 15 - TFO – Singing in the Rain 22 - TFO – Let Freedom Ring 26 - 31 The Illusionists 29 - TFO – Beethoven & Sibelius 30 - Live and Local – Greg West June 3 – 7 - Menopause the Musical 4 - 21 - Great American Trailer Park Musical 12 - Chris Tucker 17 - Chuggington Live THE COLISEUM 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea dances return October - May
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MUSEUMS ARMED FORCES MILITARY 2050 34th Way N, Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com May 16 - Invention Convention 16 - Red, White & Brew Fest 24 - Build a Model Camp 25 - Memorial Day Family Fun Fest June 14 - Build a Model Camp 18 - Senior Freedom Celebration 27 - Ride Through History MAY 2015
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Through Saturday, May 2 – Mad Beach Food Fest & Spring King of the Beach Tournament Check website for times, concert schedule and registration for King of the Beach. Free admission. Madeira Municipal Marina, 565 150th Ave., Madeira Beach. Enjoy food , music, boating showcase, boat related and craft vendors. Kids zone. www.oldsaltfishing.org/events/madbeach-food-fest Through May 31 – Zoominations – Chinese Lantern Festival 6 – 10 pm weekdays, 6 – 11 pm weekends. $24.95 adult, $19.95 child. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. A dazzling exhibition of colossal lanterns sprawling over 26 acres, it’s an unforgettable journey through the ancient Chinese art of lantern sculpture. www.lowryparkzoo.org/lantern Through Sunday, May 3 – Sunscreen Film Festival Varying venues and ticket prices through St. Petersburg. Check website for full listing of over 90 films, events and lectures. www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com Friday, May 1 – First Friday Downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. FREE. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd St., St. Petersburg. Monthly block party with music, food & beverages. Benefitting Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com Friday, May 1 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Artistic vendors, live entertainment, lots of food & beverages. Shops and boutiques stay open late. Astronomy Club offers chance to view stars through high powered telescope. www.gulfportma.com Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2 – 34th Annual WMNF Tropical Heatwave 6 pm - 1 am Friday, 5:30 pm – 1 am Saturday. $30+. Multiple locations through Ybor City, Tampa. Annual weekend music festival raising funds and awareness for WMNF Public Radio. For complete list of music and venues visit www.tropicalheatwave.org
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Saturday, May 2 – Penguin Waddle Family Fun Run 7:30 am registration, 8:30 am. Race start. $32 adult, $22 child. The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa. A family friendly 5.2K fun run (or walk) to raise money for the Florida Aquarium conservation efforts. The event will also include raffles every 15 minutes, bubble art entertainment, and Tango the sea turtle! Www.flaquarium.org Saturday, May 2 – 15 th Annual Suncoast Hospice Beach Walk 8 am. Registration is FREE, with prizes for raising money. Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Walk solo or organize a team to raise money for charity. www.SuncoastHospice Foundation.org/beachstroll Saturday, May 2 – Black Pot Cooking 10 am – 1 pm. $30, preregister. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Monthly series featuring Black pot cooking, a traditional cooking style over an open flame. Learn cooking to the cleaning. Limit 10 participants who will share the meals they cook. Register call 727.582.2233 , menu & dress code www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Saturday, May 2 – Pass-A-Grille Party Under the Lights 5 –10 pm. FREE. Historic 8th Ave., Pass-A-Grille. Enjoy food, music and community under the lights. www.facebook.com/Party UndertheLightson8thAvenue Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 – CraftyFest 11 am – 5 pm. FREE. ArtPool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. A unique outdoor shopping experience. Art, crafts, vintage, jewelry, antiques and more. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, May 3 – Diggin' the Arts Quick Draw Competition and Sale 8:30 am – 4 pm. $20 entry fee. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Plein Air artists compete in professional and amateur divisions. www.fbg.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 May 2, 3 - Project34 Hackathon 3 - Yoga and Dali CANCELLED 6 - Reminisces of Gala Dali 7 - Opera at the Dali 19 - SciFi Cafe – The Bionic Woman June 15 - Jr Docent Summer Program 19 - Jr Docent Summer Program (Alumni) 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 May 24 – Perpetrators May 1 - July 19 – Hope Exhibition 9 - July 19 – The Holocust by Bullets 9 - Opening reception – Hope 21 - Night will Fall – Film June 6 - Hitler Youth – Tempted, Misled, Slaughtered 11 - Reception – The Holocust by Bullets GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM 115 10th Ave, St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Thur-Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. Sun. 1-4pm. Donations suggested. Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier island. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation! May 2 - Pass-A-Grille Under the Lights 4 - Friends Annual Cookout 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 May 16 - Antique Evaluations 21 - Music in the Museum 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 Ongoing - Paolo Veronese Exhibit Through June 1 – The Evolution of Commercial Printing Through June 28 – Fan-Tastic Through September 13 – What the Bringback Brought May 3-10 Mother's Day Sale Museum Store 18 - International Museum Day Free 21 - Ringling by the Bay June 14 - Father's Day Sale Museum Store 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 Through – May 3 - African American Life & Family Though May 31 – Monet to Matisse May 2, 16 Make and Take 2, 16 Kidding Around Yoga 4, 18 Illumina 4 - Annual Membership Meeting 4 - The Urban Conga 7 - 10 -Annual Member Sale Museum Store 9 - Lecture – Japanese Wood Block Prints 9, 23 Drumming 9 through August 16 - Japanese Wood Block Prints 12 - Friends of Decorative Arts Lecture 13 - Coffee Talks w/Nan Colton 15 - Art & Sign Language 21 - Porch Party 21 - Museum Store Trunk Sale 21 - UNCHartED – French Food June 1, 15 Illumina 6, 20 Make and Take 6, 20 Kidding Around Yoga 7 - Marly Music – Eric Lu 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 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 May 13 - Happy Hour with the Historian 17 - Painted Past – Art by the Glass June 8-12 - City Builders Camp
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 and 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 May Through 10 - Operation Drumbeat: Nazi Threat in the Gulf 4 through 31- Doodad Sculpture Competition 6, 27- Libraries - Past & Future 10 - Celebrating Mom 10 - Closing Day Operation Drumbeat: Nazi Threat in the Gulf 20 - Stories & Sangria - Transitions in Cigar Industry 23 - St. Augustine at 450 Opening Day 27 – Libraries - At Look at their Past and Future 30 - Closing Day - Doodad Sculpture Competition June 8 - History Camp 20 – Opening Day - Patios, Pools and the Invention of the American Backyard 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 Through May 31 – Norman Rockwell Exhibition May 2 - Family Day - Isthmian Games 16 - Pride and Passion 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. May Through 2 – Graduation Exhibition 2 - Jane's Walk - Get to Know Your Greenway 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 May 2, 3 - Craftyfest 16 - Wild Thing - A Show About Animals June 6, 7 Crafty Fest 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 May 23 - Muralism 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 May Through May 10 – Italian Traditions HELD OVER 9,10 - Mom's FREE 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 May Through 3 – Art for eARTh 9 - Invitational Teapot Show 10 - Fair Trade Celebration 10 - Mother's Day Brunch 16 - Kevin So – CD Release June 13 - July 5 – Clay Pride Show 20 - Loving Day Celebration 27 - Pride VIP DInner 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. May 16 - Artist's Reception June 20 - Artist’s Reception MAY 2015
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Tuesday, May 5 – Give Day Tampa Bay Begins at midnight. Donations to area charities within community. It is a community-wide event to show off Tampa Bay’s spirit of giving, raise awareness about local nonprofits, and celebrate the collective effort of our region. www.givedaytampabay.org Tuesday, May 5 – Pale Horse Lucha Art Exhibit 7 – 11 pm. $15 advance, $20 door. NOVA 535, 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. N, St. Petersburg. Multi media and sensory art installation and live wrestling exhibitions within. www.palehorselucha.com Thursday, May 7 – “Wonderlust” Book Signing Breakfast 8 – 9:30 am. $100, includes breakfast and signed copy of book. Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater, Grand Ballroom, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg. Featuring Dick Jacobs, a renowned photographer, who has trekked the seven continents, and through his camera lens, has explored the wonder and beauty of our earth and its inhabitants. Proceeds to benefit Tampa Bay Watch, Morean Art Center and WEDU. 727.572.7800. Thursday, May 7 – Opera at The Dali 6 – 6:30 pm. Free performance, $10 admission 5 – 8 pm. The Dali. 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Opera at the Dali introduces audiences to emerging opera artists through dynamic 20-minute performances every month. www.thedali.org Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 – Movies in The Park Music begins at 7pm. movie starts at dark. Free. North Straub Park, St. Petersburg. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of music and a movie. Food available for purchase or bring a picnic basket. Check website for music and movie schedule. www.stpetepreservation.com
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Saturday, May 9 – City of Seminole Hurricane Expo 10 am – 2 pm. FREE. City of Seminole Recreation Complex, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole. Visit with local media weather experts and emergency agencies sharing important safety information, also meet with local businesses that provide stormrelated preparation and recovery goods and services. www.myseminole.com Saturday, May 9 – Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament 1 pm. $125 per person / $450 foursome. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club at 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Includes a round of golf, cart, dinner, awards, chances to win raffle prizes & silent auction items. Supporting the Boca Ciega High Athletics programs. www.pyccgolf.com Saturday, May 9 – Second Saturday Artwalk 5 – 8:30 pm. FREE. Over 40 galleries Downtown St. Petersburg including the Warehouse Arts District, The EDGE District, Grand Central and Central Avenue. www.artsstpete.org Saturday, May 9 – Bella Voce 5:30 – 10 pm. $150+. Opera Central, 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Unforgettable performances, gourmet dinner, wine, auction & entertainment. Opera Central will be transformed to ancient China. www.stpeteopera.com Saturday, May 9 – 13th Annual Puppy Love Benefit 6 – 10 pm. $75. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Largest fundraiser of the year for Pet Pals. The "uncorked" evening will include Dinner, Silent & Live Auctions, Puppy Pimping - (sloppy kisses no charge :), 50/50 Raffle, Live Music, and much more! www.petpalanimalshelter.com Saturday, May 9 – A Night at the Brewseum 7 – 10 pm. $35. Great Explorations, 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. An evening of adult fun with craft brewery tastings, live music and drawings. www.greatex.org
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DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk Through May 3 – Student, Faculty and Member Show Through August 11 – The Land of the Lost May 1 - Dunedin School Exhibit 9 - Mother's Day Tea 29 through August 16 – Illumination – The Art Cloth Network 29 through August 16 – Elemental – Quilt Invitational 29 through August 16 – Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild June 1 - Call for Artists – Wearable Art DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER 1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin, 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org Through Aug. 11, The Land of the Lost 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 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 May - In Living Color Exhibit 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 May 2 – 7 – Senior Thesis Exhibitions STIRLING STUDIOS & GALLERY 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com May 8 Artist Reception/Open House June 12 Artist Reception/Open House STUDIO 620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org May Through 2 – Collages & Altered Images Through 2 - In Our Wake – Wildlife Art 2As We Fall 5Untitled Spaces 8 -13 – Modern Portraits 15 – 30 – Directors Choice Exhibition 22, 23 – Jungle Bungle 24 Demitry Baevsky 28 We Call It Monday June 20 – July 5 – Members Only Show
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
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BEACH ART CENTER 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Check website for full list of classes. May Through 8 – Alfresco Exhibit 17 - Surface Design 22 - June 19 – Sizzle Exhibition 22 - Opening Reception Sizzle 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 May Through 10 - Italian Traditions 9 - Opening Reception - All Florida Juried Exhibitions 9 through June 28 All Florida Juried Exhibition 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. May 3, 4 -Delivery for Members Show 4 - Photo Group Meeting 9 - Board Meeting 11 - General Meeting & Awards for Watercolor / Pastel Show 29, June 1 - 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 May 5 - Cinco de Mayo 9 - Little Brushes – Mommy & Me 10 - Mother's Day Spectacular 16 - Date Night – Island for Two 17 - Painted Past - 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 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. May 9 - Show and Meeting 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 @ month open special hours for special needs families.
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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 May Through 15 – Be an Inventor in Idea Zone 2, 6 Children's Gala 9 - Volunteer Orientation 14 - Home School Day 16 - $5 Day at MOSI 23 - Volunteer Orientation 23 - Mess Fest 26 – 29 -Skyropes / Zipline Closed for Inspection 29,30 Hurricane Expo June 8 - Summer Camps Begin 18 -2 National Day of Maker Making 26 - Members Only Night 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
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Saturday, May 9 – Craftologe 8 pm – Midnight. $60+. Glazer Children's Museum, 110 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. Enjoy an adults-only night of craft beer, craft cocktails, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and a geeky chic dance party. Monies raised benefit community programs at museum. www.craftologytampa.com Wednesday, May 11 – Senior Solos 1 pm. $2 with dish, $5 without. Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59 St N,Pinellas Park. Mother's Day pot luck lunch, white elephant sale. Call Betty 727.546.5608 for more info. Thursday, May 13 – Happy Hour with the Historian 6:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Historians Monica Kila & Emily Elwyn talking about Preserving the 'Burg. www.spmoh.com Thursday, May 14 – Second Thursday on the Plaza 6:30 pm. Free. The Plaza between the Mahaffey and The Dali, St. Petersburg. Part of the 50th Anniversary celebration at The Mahaffey. Tours, photographic exhibit and music of Save the Radio. www.themahaffey.com Thursday, May 14 – Florida Wets Coast Orchid Society Meeting 7 pm. Pinellas Co. Extension Service, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. Speaker will be Vern Bloch and his topic will be Spotted Cattleya. Plants available for purchase. 727.420.7230. Friday, May 15 – The Iran Nuclear Deal & Its Consequences 9:45 am – noon. Eckerd College, Pinellas Bayway. Lewis House. Part of the Advanced Management series discussion world views. www.eckerd.edu or mikebeilis@kmbvideojournal.com Saturday, May 16 – Tranquil Shores Charity Golf Tournament 8:45 am. $150 per golfer. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Includes 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, a banquet luncheon, celebrity meet & greet with Jimmy Johnson, winning Super Bowl coach. Register by Phone 727.800.3043.
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Saturday, May 16 - $5 Day at MOSI $5. MOSI, 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. Enjoy a day of exploration & imagination at the Museum of Science and Industry. Hands on activities for all ages. www.mosi.org Saturday, May 16 – Invention Convention 10 am - 1 pm. Free with museum admission. Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way N, Largo. 44 gifted kindergarten through fifth grade students present their amazing inventions to you, the Tampa Bay Judges Council and the US Patent Office. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Saturday, May 16 – Madeira Beach Sunset Food Truck Rally 4 – 9 pm. FREE. Archibald Park and Madeira Way. AN evening of fun food, music, vendors and the Corn hole Tournament. www.madbeachfun.com Saturday, May 16 – Red, White and Brew Fest 5 – 9 pm. $25. Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way N, Largo. Sample over 75 craft and specialty brews, cheese and beer pairings, limited rare beer sampling, food trucks, souvenir tasting glasses, military dress up, photo booth, museum tours and a live band! www.armedforcesmuseum.com Saturday, May 16 – Gulfport Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with creative vendors, entertainment and lots of food & beverage options. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, May 16 – Wild Things - Art about Animals 8 pm – Midnight. $10+. Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Dress up as favorite animal costume contest, animal run way show. Internet Cat Video Festival. Wild time had by all. Benefit s Tampa Bay SPCA. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, May 17 – Eckerd College Commencement 8 am. Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. South Beach Field. Speaker for commencement will be former NJ Governor Thomas H. Kean. www.eckerd.edu/commencement
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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 May 2 - Closed for WMNF Tropical Heatwave 24 - 10th Annual Scratch My Back June 6 - Suncoast Blues Society Anniversary Party 13 - WMNF - The British Are Coming 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 May 3 - Concert – St. Pete College THE HANGAR RESTAURANT 540 First St SE, St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 First Monday of each month Jazz Jam www.aldowningjazz.com May 4 Jazz Jam June 1 - Jazz Jam WMNF 88.5 COMMUNITY RADIO 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org May 1,2 -Tropical Heat Wave June 13 - The British Are Coming 16 - Debut StudioMNF
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 May 21 - Evening with the Maestro 22 - Morning with the Maestro ST. PETERSBURG OPERA COMPANY 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org
visit website for performance locations May 9 - Bella Voce 15 - Opera Guild Luncheon 21 - Evening with the Maestro 22 - Morning with the Maestro 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 May 7, 10 – I do Fiscari 16 - Coppella 28- Julius Caesar 31 - Benvenuto Cellini June 11, 14 - L'elisir d'amore 25, 28 - La fille du Regiment
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 Through May, NO TEA DANCES in June FLORIDA WEST BALLET NEW location 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 May 1,2 -The Ballets Russes 9 - Enchanted Castle 11 - Volunteer Appreciation 17 - Conservatory Spring Concert
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 May 1 - Timbuktu
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. May Through May 2 - Carmen Ciricillo 6Mike McCarthy 7 - 9 - Doug Almeida 13 - 16 - Frankie Paul 20 - 23 - Helen Keaney 27 - 30 - Cigar City June 3 - 6 - Corey Alexander 10 - 13 - Bill "Bull" Ohse 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 May 2 - Sea Turtle Awareness 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 May Through August 31 - 20th Anniversary 2 - Penquin Waddle Family Fun Run 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 May 3, 16, 17, 30 - Guided Nature Walk 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 May 9,10 Mom’s Free with Child 25 - Military Appreciation Day June 20, 21 Fathers Free with Child 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 May 4 - Full Moon Paddle June 6 - World Oceans Day Family Festival ST. PETE AUDUBON SOCIETY 727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org 106+ Years Conservation 1909-2014 $15/individual - $20/family • Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month May 2 - Boyd Hill 10 - Cruise on Dolphin Queen for Mother's Day June 16 - 26 - Teacher Ecology Camp MAY 2015
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Sunday, May 17 – Mad Beach Spring BikeFest 10 am – 5 pm. FREE. Madeira Way, Madeira Beach. Large competition and show of antique and exotic motorcycles. Bike themed vendors, live music, food & beverages $. www.facebook.com/ madbeachspringbikefest
– Tampa Bay Margarita Festival 12 noon – 11 pm. $14 General admission in advance. Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa. Spend your Memorial Day weekend with a refreshing margarita on a hot day with great live music, games, sand sculpture & large fireworks show. www.tampabaymargaritafestival.com
Sunday, May 17 – Family Fun Days at St. Pete Beach Pool 12 noon – 3 pm. $3 adults, $2 child, senior. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Come and enjoy music, family fun, slides, pool basketball, pool bingo, prizes and much more. www.spbrec.com
Saturday, May 23 – Muralism 5 pm – Midnight. $9. Olesen Gallery and BLOOM Art Center, 910 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Visitors to MURALISM can enjoy self-guided mural tours, live music, a food truck and donation bar. In just one year since its grand opening, Bloom has flourished into a multi-purpose workspace where artists and performers create, educate, and collaborate. www.facebook.com/ bloomunderground
Sunday, May 17 – Rays Watch Party on the Beach 2:10 pm. $10 parking, no coolers please. Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Join the Tradewinds, Rays Radio, broadcasting live and the Rays Street Team with great giveaways while watching the Rays on the big screen at the beach. www.tradewindsresort.com/rays Tuesday, May 19 - 100 Women Who Care of Pinellas 6 pm. $100 per calendar quarter donation. 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 200, Pinellas Park. Women Who Care is a philanthropic group that provides an avenue for women to join together to bring financial support to local, charitable organizations. Members commit to attending four meetings per year (one /quarter) and pledge to donate $100 to an elected charity at each meeting. The members have the opportunity to nominate any organization, and then a vote is taken. Information Brenda George 727.515.1868. Thursday, May 21 – Boom to Bust Lecture Series The Rising Tide 6:30 pm Reception, 7 pm Program. FREE. Karen Steidinger Auditorium, 100 8th Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. May's topic is 'Rising Tide: Will Sea Level Rise Doom the Burg’s Next Boom? Examine the history of the boom-bust cycle and delve into important questions about how to manage future growth. Reservations requested. www.stpetepreservation.org
Sunday, May 24 – Build A Model Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 a child, parents $9.95. The Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way North, 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 Monday, May 25 – 7th Annual Memorial Day Fun Fest at the Armed Forces Museum 10 am – 4 pm. $10 adults, $5 child. Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way N., Largo. Featuring crocodile wrestling from Croc Encounters, a reptile photo booth, Noah's Ark petting zoo, homing pigeon demos, rock wall climbing, bungee jumping, bounce house, facepainting, military vehicle rides, military dress up, photo ops, the Bomber Girls, WWII re-enactors, museum tours, discounted admission and more! www.armedforcesmuseum.com Friday, May 29 – Hug Your Pet Day 9 am – 8 pm. Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo. In honor of the day, if you can hug it, you can have it. All adoptions permitted, pending approval. www.pinellascounty.org/ animalservices
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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 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 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Guided Hikes 2 - Going Coastal 8 - Great Weedon Bird Quest 9 - Life of Lichen 15 - Volunteer Archaeology Lab 16 - Archaeology Works - Shells 30 - Landscaping for Wildlife June 6 - Learn How To Help Restore Tampa Bay 13 - Paddle the Preserve 20 – Botany 101
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. May 9 - Women's Challenge Regatta DOLPHIN LANDINGS CHARTER BOAT CENTER Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com May 2 Soothe Our Souls 10 - Mother's Day BOGO 24 - Fireworks Cruise June 7 - Soothe Our Souls 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 May 20 - Hurricanes & Boats Seminar 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, 1st time register - 6:30pm. Begin any Tuesday finish 13 weeks later or take up to 2 years to finish. $45 for course, $60 couple sharing materials. Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801.
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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). May 14 - Meeting - Spotted Cattleyas 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 May 4 - Creative Crafts 7 - Horticultural Garden Tour 8 - Executive Committee Meeting 9 - Junior Gardeners Club 12 - All Members Meeting 12 - Night Bloomers – Butterflies 13 - Flower Arranging Circle 19 - Dracaena Circle 21 - Daylily Circle 26 - Jungle Circle 27 - Master Gardner 30- Plant Auction
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 May 11 - Designing in Grids MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 www.selby.org • Exhibit – Gulf Coast Heritage • Mondays – Yoga in the Garden May 1 through June 21 – 35th Annual Juried Photography Show 6 - Urban Agriculture 10 - Mother’s Day Brunch 20 - Coastal Dune Lakes 20 - Hand Painted Botanical Journal 29 - Growing Orchids in SW Florida June 1 - Enrich Your Life with Classical Feng Shui 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 • Horticultural Workshops - Saturday • First Saturday of Month – Family Day • Meditation Every Wednesday NEW 12:30 pm.
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 $15 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 Tuesday monthly Oct.-May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater Social hour 11:30 / lunch 12:15 pm RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868. 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. monthly. 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 - 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
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May 2015 Astrology
May begins with the Full Flower Moon illuminating the intense sign of Scorpio on the 3rd. This energy will surely emphasize whatever has been going on, offer an opportunity to transform the situation and then allow the completion to unfold. What are your values and how do you feel about your resources on all levels? Endings may take place based on these facts. Venus enters sensitive, family oriented Cancer on the 8th as our attention turns to matters close to home. We want to hang on to who, and what we have now; despite any challenges presented. We are more emotional than logical now. Mars entering Gemini on the 11th will help us come up with many ideas as well as the energy to implement them over the next few weeks.
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The New Moon in stable, practical Taurus occurs on the 18th just hours before Mercury stations retrograde. We may feel like getting started or that any new situation is based in going backward. Sometimes things will come to the surface to be finished first. The retrograde occurs in the sign of both transportation and communication; so prepare accordingly, for delays, set backs and misinterpretations. On a more pleasant side, the security concerns of Taurus can be reviewed, and renegotiated with quick-witted Gemini skills of thought. The vibrant Sun also enters the sign of the twins on the 21st. A need for variety and an inner restlessness prevails as we spend the rest of this month exploring many paths in the physical, mental and spiritual sense.
TAURUS: Full moon spotlight shines onto relationships. Create balance between family, partner and personal needs. Enjoy siblings, conversations. Your personal year starts now; do things your way and in your own time.
SCORPIO: The full moon beams glow brightly from your sign! What will they reveal about your life right now? Boost your vitality; enjoy a trip away. Review financial matters. Accept endings and see newness begin as a result.
GEMINI: Health, work and duties are on center stage. You can make changes and let go of what doesn’t work. You take charge of things and review your direction. Income is enhanced. Introspection brings clarity.
SAGITTARIUS: Private matters come to a peak. Health and work issues have been brewing. Reconnect with partner constructively not combatively. Resources are gained. Responsibilities are realized with new doors opening.
CANCER: Children, creativity and romantic love have your attention. You figure things out and work toward goals in private. Venus gives you favor with others all month. A new plan comes with evaluation of need vs. want.
CAPRICORN: Friends and future plans are on center stage! Your partner is agreeable and pleasant. Review health concerns and make your own decisions. New cycle in healing, habits and work that make a difference.
LEO: Home and family matters come to a climax with full moon force. You need private time to recharge. Reconnecting with friends and social gatherings fill your calendar. New cycle weighs current status; future plans.
AQUARIUS: Career or your position in life is on center stage! You will see where you stand with others. Resolve issues with children; revive a hobby, get romantic! New leaf is turned with family. Work is enjoyable.
VIRGO: Conversations can reveal much. Resolve and reframe situations. Career and status is re-evaluated and you are ready to move forward with goals. Enjoy time with friends. New understanding and clarity is achieved.
PISCES: Travel, education and legal matters are accented. Health and help from others is a factor. Reconnect to home and family; focus energy to gain order. A new direction is required. Creative and romantic areas are favored.
LIBRA: Financial issues are in the spotlight as you weigh options. Legal matters get reviewed; action. You enjoy popularity in career with superiors. New interests in learning and travel; return to a favorite getaway and enjoy!
ARIES: Finances and resources get your attention and issues come to a peak. Resolve misunderstandings; communicate clearly and refrain from discord. Home and family time is favored. New methods for daily life.
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Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 – 30th Annual Madeira Beach Triathlon All day. $75+ Preregistration required. Archibald Park, Gulf Blvd. Madeira Beach. Swim 440 yards, bike 10 miles, run 3.1 miles. Both adult and youth categories. www.madeirabeachtriathlon.com Saturday, May 30 – Swim Across America Tampa Bay Open Water 6:30 am registration, 7:45 am start. $25+ registration, and fundraising minimums. Pier 60, 7 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater. This is not a competition but a funraiser for Moffit Cancer Center. Paddle boarders, kayakers and land volunteers are also encouraged to help raise funds. www.Swimacrossamerica.org Saturday, May 30 – Upgrade2Success 5K Hero Race & 1M Family Fun Doggie Dash 9 am. $30 registration, 2 kids free with adult. Walsingham Park, Largo. Together we can Help Everyone Respect Others, so come dressed in your best Super Hero racing gear! Benefits Gulfcoast Giving. Finish Line Celebration, a silent auction, raffle by bib number, finisher medals for all kids, Medal Ceremony for race winners, music, food. www.gulfcoastgiving.org Saturday, May 30 – Clearwater's Centennial Parade Celebration and Block Party 6:30 pm. FREE. Drew Street to Coachman Park. Watch the parade of bands, floats, classic cars and special guests. Following parade will be Celebrate Clearwater Block Party at park with fireworks. www.myclearwater.com/100
Sunday, May 31 – Rays Watch Party at the Tradewinds 1:35 pm. $10 parking at the Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy the game on the big screen right on the beach. Rays Radio will broadcast live and the Rays Street Team will be donned with great giveaways. No coolers please. www.tradewindsresort.com
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EVENTS June 2015 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 streets, music fills the air and delicious delicacies await as you stroll the streets. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, June 6 – Orientation for Junior Docents at Heritage Village 10 am. FREE, preregistration required. Parent must be present at orientation. Approved Bright Futures volunteer opportunity for ages 12 - 17. Program runs Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, Aug. 7. Applications & information heritagevillage@ pinellascounty.org 727.582.2125. Saturday, June 6 – Help Restore Tampa Bays 10 – 11 am. FREE, advanced registration. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Rachel Arndt, of Tampa Bay Watch will speak on how you can help make a difference. Intended for adults. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, June 6 and 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 Saturday, June 6 and 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 Thursday, June 11 – Second Thursday on the Plaza 6:30 pm. FREE. Plaza between The Mahaffey and The Dali, St. Petersburg. Celbrating 50 years at Mahaffey – music, free tours and photographic exhibit of the last 50 years of performers. www.themahaffey.com
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TOURS ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS (Oct. - Apr.) St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours Central Ave & 2nd St, St. Petersburg 727.824.7802 www.stpetepreservation.org National Register listed downtown St. Petersburg Historic Walking Tours Discover downtown’s rich legacy, 10am-12pm • Free for members. $5 suggested donation, non-Member May 7 - Movies in the Park – To Kill A Mockingbird 8 - Friday Downtown Lunch Time Tour 12 - Twilight on the Town Tour 14 - Movies in the Park - Shine 20 - Rising Tides – How will it effect the ‘Burg 21 - Movies in the Park – The Blind Side 28 - Movies in the Park – Saturday Night Fever
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 595 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.504.2327 www.perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, Boot Camp, Pilates, Personal Training. 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. SUNKEN GARDENS 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/sunkengardens.org • Daily Yoga with Yoga Village classes 10:30 am, Sunday 12:30 pm • 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 - 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
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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 Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 – 10th Annual Ed Alber Tarpon Rodeo 5:50 pm Friday Captains Banquet, Saturday 6:30 am shotgun start. Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp, Tierre Verde. An all-release tournament in the waters of Tampa Bay. After party and awards at Tampa Bay Watch. www.tampabaywatch.org 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 – 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 and food. Tickets available May 15 – 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 Sunday, June 14 – Build A Model Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 a child, parents $9.95. The Armed Forces History Museum, 2050 34th Way North, 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
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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. More information visit www.missflorida.org Friday, 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 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 Saturday, June 28 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 PN _________________________ To have your event considered for listing in this column, please eMail basic details at least one month in advance of event and by the 10th of each month. E-mail to: info@ParadiseNewsFL.com
Power Outage Tips Supplied by City of Seminole Fire & Rescue With the warmer months coming on bringing with it our routine thunderstorm activity, residents should prepare for the possibility of power outages and the resulting inconveniences and disruptions that occur. Some of these power outages could even be long term. Preparing for power outages will enable you and your family to be safe and secure by following these simple steps. • Fill plastic containers with water and place them in the refrigerator and freezer. Leave about an inch of space inside each one to account for expansion. Chilled or frozen water will help keep food cold during a temporary power outage. • Be aware that most medication that requires refrigeration can be kept in a closed refrigerator for several hours without a problem. If unsure, check with your physician or pharmacist. • Keep your car tank at least half full because gas stations rely on electricity to power their pumps. • Know where the manual release lever of your electric garage door opener is located and how to operate it. Garage doors can be heavy, so know that you may need help in lifting it. • Keep a key to your house with you if you regularly use the garage as the primary means of entering your home, in case the garage door will not open. • Seasonal storms and power outages are common place be prepared and listen to the media for current weather alerts to stay safe, and stay indoors when thunder and lightning are in the area. PN
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TAMPA TECH FIRM LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club First to Have New iPhone & Android Application Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club will launch a first of its kind mobile application for members and the public this week on the iTunes and Google Play stores. The app features a GPS range finder, live satellite weather, a food and beverage ordering system and other interactive features to make a round at the club more enjoyable for members and guests alike. The club will also be able to keep its members up to date on course conditions, specials and more through the application’s messaging feature. “We’re excited to be the first club in our area to have our own mobile application,” notes Star Garcia, Membership Director of Isla Del Sol. “It’s going to be a differentiator for prospective members and an exciting benefit for our existing members.” The technology was designed and developed locally by CourseDriver, LLC of Tampa, Florida. The company plans to license its technology to golf and country clubs nationwide this year. Gabriel Aluisy, cofounder of CourseDriver, said of the launch, “We’re thrilled to finally bring this app to market and have a local club as our flagship. The private club industry is experiencing a dramatic shift in its membership base and clubs that adapt to technological innovations show their members they are dedicated to improving the club experience. This is a critical aspect of member acquisition and retention at a time when there is more and more competition.”
More information, as well as demo requests for CourseDriver, can be obtained by visiting http://shaketampa.com/coursedriver . For further information, please contact: Gabriel Aluisy, Co-Founder, CourseDriver LLC, (813) 344-4769 4102 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Suite 200 • Tampa, FL 33624
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FINAL Word by Julian Fant THE “BOTTLENOSE” ....A Most Remarkable Mammal! s a lad growing up in the true “Old Florida” of the 30’s and 40’s era, it was inevitable that my love of salt water fishing, swimming and boating (inspired by my Dad), and our proximity to the ocean, it’s beaches, bays and tidal marshes would begin an association with these intelligent mammals which continues to this day. My earliest encounters with “porpoises” (as they were called in and around St. Augustine) was while swimming, fishing and boating and as a beach lifeguard. Pre-teen friends and I were probably the first to watch the training of the first porpoise to appear in shows at Marine Studios, a giant marine attraction being built south of St. Augustine. It took place in a tidal lagoon in which most of us “kids” swam during summer vacation from school. This pioneer performer
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was soon joined by others, and a female classmate and her pet dog also rode a paddle board towed by a dolphin. In the wild, I have personally observed the “herding” of schools of baitfish in vast tidal marshes north of my hometown. This cooperative “herding” continued until all visible baitfish were consumed! We have also seen them flip speedy mullet high into the air with their noses, and consume them as they descended. Decades later, on another coast and in different waters, we still enjoy watching them as they cavort, mate and interact with humans and pets. Whether they are called “bottlenose, porpoise or dolphin”....they continue to show us “humanoids” just how wonderful and intelligent they are!
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