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PASS-A-GRILLE Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Bamboozle
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The SeaHorse Paradiso Boutique The Wharf Hurley Realty Loews - Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt
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25 FEATURE STORY Safe Boating in Paradise by Steve Traiman 6 Fit for a Queen Mother Treat Mom to a day at the Don. by Nanette Wiser
11 Middle Grounds Celebrates 10 Delicious Years
12 Rumfish Grille is Dinner & A Show by Joyce LaFray 16 St. Petersburg Country Club Hosting 90 Years of Great Golf by Peter Roos
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24 Hurricane Season - Prepare! 57 Don’t Hate Mondays! Check out the TOMKATS at the Blue Parrot. by Nanette Wiser
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER 10 17-19
TIDBITS INVESTING
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REAL ESTATE
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CONSTRUCTION
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BOOK UPDATE
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PROPERTY LAW
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ART NEWS
ReMax Preferred Agave Mexican Synovus Bank SPB Produce-Deli Coldwell Banker RE Vito & Michaels’ Nina’s Cafe Winn Dixie TBB Chamber Gulf to Bay Bait UPS Store Regions Bank Dolphin Beach Resort
COREY AREA DISTRICT
DEPARTMENTS LETTERS
5th/3rd Bank Lou’s Florist Pappy’s Scoops Ice Cream Baird Realty Nori Thai -Sushi Riptides Lounge Resort Realty Library/City Hall Paradise Grille Dolphin Liquors Cafe Soleil New China
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LIBRARIES
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RECREATION
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ARTS & LEISURE 41-53 EVENTS
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CLASSIFIED
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PLAYING AROUND
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ASTROLOGY
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TREASURED TALES
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Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond
Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Jackie’s Bistro Keller Williams Realty
TREASURE ISLAND Publix Market The Sandpiper The Pearl TI & MB Chamber
Bilmar Hotel T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop
JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Old Fash. Ice Cream Chamber Kiosk
MADEIRA BEACH Barefoot Bch Resort Post Office Recreation Center City Hall Library
GULFPORT Chamber Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino
Habana Café Library/City Hall Art Village
ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons
Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC
TIERRA VERDE Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Island Grille
ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s T. V. Hardware
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SOUTH PASADENA
DESIGN: Renee Roos
Palms of Pasadena Hospital Spiro’s Deli Publix Winn Dixie Fountains Towers
ARTIST: Lori Bellinger PHOTO:: 123RF.com
ST. PETERSBURG Sundial Shoppes Locale Market Chihuly Ricky P’s Florida CraftArt
Florida Jean Co Vinoy Hotel Holocaust Museum Morean Art Center Jim Duprey Salon
GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Grand Central Stained Glass
TYRONE AREA Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer
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Fit for a Queen Mother! By Nanette Wiser
Ring the bells, bring on the tiara and take Mom to the Don CeSar any day! Whether you stop in just for Bloody Mary’s or hand-crafted Pisco Sours in the updated Rowe Bar. You could also roll out the red carpet and dine world-class at the Maritana Grille or the Sea Porch, or pamper her at the Spa Oceana.
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ook Mom for a day of pampering at Spa Oceana, a heavenly Gulf-view haven that will help her embrace her bliss. The Beach Glow Body Treatment, Healing Sea Cocoon, Rescue Me Toning treatment and Sea of Life Facial features use of the finest products even Mother Nature and King Neptune would approve. Add a glow with a floral blossom manicures, ocean mist pedicure, even make-up and hair style refresh. When you’re done with brunch, take a minute to see the magical sparkle breathed into the pink lady by General Manager Steve Cummings and team in the gardens and public spaces. Elegant modern glass sea-buoy like bubble chandeliers and glass sculptures adorn the lobby and interior walkways. Clean, crisp colors, foliage and attentive staff add to the revived charm. The Loews gets an A+ for environmentalfriendly sea turtle lighting and other sea-friendly programs, as well as eco-educational tours/signage (Sea Life Education Stations about beach birds, manatees, stingrays & oyster domes)
for children of all ages. The children’s program incorporates cooking and art classes as well as star-gazing programs. Pets get their day in the sun, from the Spa to a petwalk special area. Neeraj Mahani, a new chef at the helm, who most recently served his award-winning cuisine at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, is adding new global flavors and innovative ideas for the Don’s seven food and beverage outlets, and special events/weddings. By the sea, the inviting redesigned Rowe Bar (pictures below) serves up retro cocktails made with fresh herbs, festive local microbeers (Cigar City, St. Pete Brewing, Cycle Brewing) and festive casual nibbles (ahi tuna tataki, ceviche, crab cake sliders, oysters, wagyu burgers) set with lush rattan seating, flatscreen TVs and firepits perfect for sunsets. The Loews Don CeSar Hotel is one of St. Pete Beach’s treasures, attracting world-class tourists for a day or a week. Why not enjoy a staycation this summer? https://www.loewshotels.com/don-cesar
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LETTERS TI Causeway Bridge Situation I read your story on Treasure Island's Future and was dismayed by the omission of several facts. You got your information from Reid Silverboard, so I understand the confusion. He is responsible for several lawsuits leading to the terrible financial situation that Treasure Island is in now. First, Treasure Island traded a piece of beach that the city of St. Petersburg now owns for the access on Central Ave. from Park St. to the bridge so they could build a toll booth in 1937. None of the toll money was saved to eventually replace the bridge. When the bridge had to be replaced (former Mayor) Mary Maloof asked Congressman Bill Young (Head of the House Appropriations Committee) for money to replace the bridge. He said he would get the money for the bridge on the condition that the tolls be abolished. Reid Silverboard says this was a gentlemen's agreement and since nothing is in writing and Bill Young is dead we now need a toll booth. The city leaders of Treasure Island realized they had an expensive access (Central Ave. from Park St). to maintain. They tried to get the City of St. Petersburg to trade back the Beach property. The City wisely said no way. The people that read your magazine need to know the facts. If you talk to any long time residents or Mary Maloof you will get the same story. Sincerely – Sam Scifres I found of interest your April article on the Causeway Bridge. It seems that City Manager Silverboard had failed to share what I consider to be the most important aspect of this matter, namely that the contract between TI and the Feds prevents the reinstatement of bridge tolls. I have concluded that legally such an agreement remains effective to date. To enter into a contract one side makes a promise and acts on it while the other side makes a promise and action in response, which is considered to be the
legal consideration to create a binding contract. Here the Feds promised a very substantial grant of $50 million to build a new bridge with the stipulation that there would be no future tolls. The City acknowledged and agreed to the stipulation by formally adopting City Ordinance 07-12, which is pertinent, says: “WHEREAS, pursuant to the Federal grant the city promised to forego the collection of any future tolls….”. Accordingly no further tolls were collected and the Feds supplied the $50 million. The City is no more in a position to act in violation of this contractual obligation than is the Federal Governmen likely to demand repayment of the $50 million. The City understood these conditions on September 24, 2014, when it wrote to the Federal Government informing it of their proposal to reinstate tolls, and requesting the Feds to grant approval and permission for this substantial change in contract terms. In order to obtain the right and authority to reinstate tolls, I am of the opinion that the City would need to obtain the specific approval and permission from the Feds, which is unlikely to occur. The City does NOT currently have the authority to reinstate tolls nor revoke its ordinance entered into pursuant to its contractual obligations with the Federal Government. - Frank N.Yurasko, Esq Past President Yacht Club Estates Civic Association Thank you so much for including so many events at the Museum of Fine Arts in the new issue. Saludos, – David Connelly Museum of Fine Arts Just a quick “thank you” to you and to Nanette Wiser for your insert in your April issue about us (the SECOND TIME AROUNDERS MARCHING BAND)!!! Totally unexpected, but sincerely appreciated! – Dave Jamieson Recruiting, Second Time Arounders PN
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER What a difference a year makes. Time seems to be moving faster than ever, however, when one looks back, even a year can seem like a long time ago. The May 2015 issue of Paradise NEWS included a 1-page-story about Carl beginning to perform at Chill, and a TidBit item about Fortunato’s soon to be stocked Italian Market. Our cover subject retired Disney Legend, artist Al Konetzni was turning 100. Sadly he didn’t make it to 101. Maudie Gurak was luckier. There was a paragraph about a bar called Greenbacks planning to open. A third venue since then is now in that location. Last May we were welcoming Joyce LaFray as our new food editor. In January, we eliminated our black and white section. This month we converted another 16 pages to glossy paper. In February we added Margaret Fuesy, a new marketing and public relations representative. This month we added a second marketing representative, Eileen Brock, to help us grow into downtown St. Petersburg and elsewhere. We have already expanded our rack and stack distribution in downtown to include restaurants like Ricky P’s, Hofbrau Haus, the Locale Market and Fergs, shops like Happy Feet and Florida Jean Company, hotels like the Hilton, Vinoy and others, salons, Drs. Offices, museums like the Fine Arts, History, Morean, Craftsmen, the Holocaust and many others. We are beginning to mail more often into 33701 - 33704 carrier routes as well, aiming at the highest socio-economic addresses in each zip code. If you do business with anyone you feel could benefit from exposure in this incredible 20+-year-old community News Magazine let them know about us. Send them our web address www.paradisenewsfl.com or send us theirs, or both. Last May the Sheriff advertised their Emergency Access Permit that most of our readers will need to return home after an evacuation. Throughout this issue you will find reminders to be prepared. Hopefully we will have a quiet storm season, but we do live in flood prone areas and it makes good sense to have a plan. Water safety is serious business here in an area where more accidents and deaths occur on the water than anywhere else in the world. Our feature writer, Steve Traiman has summarized the story about safety on the water in his own way, and we have paired with a number of our service providers in the area to help us all understand the need for water safety. SeaTow is doing more than their part by providing loaner life preservers. It is up to you to know you have enough to make everyone on your vessel safe. Speaking of safe, if you are a boater, a SeaTow membership is worth the investment for peace of mind alone. In this issue you will find a special offer for Paradise NEWS readers to save $20 on your first annual membership. As always, we thank you for reading Paradise NEWS. We do all this work just for you. Let the businesses you deal with know you are a Paradise NEWS reader. Bring one of them this copy when you are done with it, and suggest they look into advertising in it. If they already advertise in it, please thank them for bringing you so much entertainment each issue. Enjoy your May issue while you prepare yourself for hurricane season. Peter, Renee and the growing group that strives to bring you a new improved issue of Paradise NEWS every time, in print and online.
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“From the Middle Grounds of the Gulf of Mexico just 100 miles offshore from Treasure Island, they bring their catch straight in daily, the best fresh fish you can get close to…. Their steaks are wet aged and superb as well, definitely a local spot not to be missed.” The Coover family transformed their business from a pancake house to the best seafood and steakhouse in the area. That was nearly 10 years ago. They will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary in August! In season they have a 2 hour wait for a table, even tourists know from word of mouth it’s the place you can’t miss when in town. With high season winding down we now have our community back for a little while and Middle Grounds Grill is the place to venture out and get re-familiar with
some of the local gems in our community. Same amazing menu, no 2-hour wait and the best seafood available from the Middle Grounds of Florida. It’s where the name comes from and the actual Middle Grounds is an ancient reef system in the Gulf of Mexico. Daily catches include fresh local Black Grouper, Red Snapper and Wahoo for example. The fish is fresh daily, the service is impeccable and the décor is inviting and sophisticated. Yes, a local find with amazing food and ambiance that you will want to visit over and over again. It’s a local family doing it right. * Early Dinner Menu $12.95 * Full Liquor Bar * Daily Happy Hour 10925 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, 33706 727-360-4253 www.middlegroundsgrill.com
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RUMFISH FOR DINNER AND A SHOW …AND MORE.
by Joyce LaFray It's always a kick to watch patrons genuinely enjoying themselves while dining. Rumfish, a lovely appointed restaurant located on the Gulf in St. Pete Beach, can easily boast that their guests are having a grand time.
tropical drinks and setting up rum and beer flight. If you choose to dine inside you'll enter via the gift shop which contains the largest collection of Guy Harvey merchandise in the world.
We choose to dine inside and are fortunate to get prime seats close to the Aquarium. Children at The main attraction is the the table to our left are unique decor, including a having a blast gazing at 33,500 gallon aquarium that encompasses an entire the amazing array of finfish: grouper, amberjack, wall of the inside dining yellowtail snapper, hogfish, room. The dazzling tank pompano, and at least was built by Wayde King another dozen species. and Brett Palmer of If they happen to be Animal Planet's hit TV series, "Tanked." Not only guests at the attached does watching this tropical resort they may get a chance to even snorkel display of some of the with the fishes. astonishing fish a hoot, but so is enjoying a Rumfish Decor is delicious dinner, simplistic, obviously with the "show." designed to highlight the remarkable tank. There's a mixed genre of With exception, there are clientele, including many Guy Harvey prints artfully families and tourists, but lined one side of the locals as well, a sign of a spacious dining room. successful restaurant. Guy Harvey is one of the top artists in the fish Locals are keen on the portrait arena. I was cozy outdoor bar where you can also dine alfresco. fortunate to have met There's island style music this mastermind at the early opening, and most nights and lots of friendly bartenders mixing was impressed with
his humble, easy going personality. In his early 60s, he's as nice a guy as you can meet. Menus are backlit which makes selections easy to read since lighting is subdued to highlight the fish, but there's also an extra light on each table. No doubt, seafood is the focus here. It's an ideal venue to set sail on an expedition to sample a pleasing variety of culinary delights. Start your meal with one of their famous cocktails. "Fish Tanked" is a great choice with its Sailor Rum and fresh tropical fruit flavors. A few sips and before you know it, you will hear the waves lapping on the sand and the sound of a steel drum band. You have the idea... We began our meal with blue crab bisque, freshly prepared with cream, thyme, and seafood herbs and spices, laced with a touch of Sherry. Warmed rolls spread with their hand-rolled fresh butter are perfect for dunking into the rich bisque.
In the mood for more crab, we order the blue crab cake. Truly, this is one of the best on the beach. It's real crab, made Maryland style with little filler, served with a light remoulade and tender pea tendrils. A gustatory delight to be had. Firecracker Shrimp is a spinoff on the Bonefish Grill version, but the breaded shrimp were quite small. I feel large (21-30 to the pound) would enhance the dish along with some originality on the presentation, though the chili-garlicky sauce on the crunchy crustaceans could not have been tastier. Other appetizers offered include oysters, mussels and a bevy of seafood choices. There's a fine selection of entrees, including lobster Mac with lots of lobster according to our waitress, fresh local grouper, a lovely seafood brochette with a unique presentation, NY strip steak and chicken. But for us, the hands-down winner is the Gulf Shrimp with Stone Ground grits, known to many simply as "Shrimp & Grits.� If you haven't ever had a version of authentic southern shrimp and grits (I tried seven versions alone in Charleston!), Rumfish's is tops! Large shrimp laced with luscious Tasso ham, caramelized onion, a touch of pickled veggies placed over perfectly prepared grits. It's obvious that the chef and kitchen staff have a desire to make the food special. 14
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L to R clockwise: Shrimp Cocktail, the “Fish Tank, outside dining, “Fish Tanked” cocktail, Rum Rack, Entrance signage, & Ceviche.
The Bouillabaisse (“BOOL-yuh-BAYZ”), a special seafood stew that originated in Provence (ah, I can smell the Lavender whenever I say "Provence"!) is not as large as one might expect, but is nicely presented with lobster, scallops, four tiny tender Pei mussels (often the smallest are the sweetest!) and other seafood in a saffron-tomato white wine sauce. Nothing quite as savory as a saffron sauce, that luscious orange-yellow flavoring made from a small flavor popping crocus. Though we are thoroughly satisfied with our choices, and very full, the dessert menu was beyond tempting, so we order the molten chocolate lava cake with a delicious scoop of salted caramel icing. Piercing the cake with a fork brings forth a waterfall of warm chocolate sauce. Our other choice is a carrot cake bread pudding, warm and moist, just perfect with a cup of fresh-brewed cappuccino. There's a tempting wine list and a few dozen by the glass, but tropical drinks (especially those infused with overproof rum) are the focus and the handiwork of a true cocktail aficionado. A drink titled "Fish Tanked" is prepared with Sailor Jerry rum and a great way to sail off to serenity or to celebrate the night. Rumfish, for certain, is a Dinner with a Show, one you won't forget. One of our least pretentious beach eateries, a relaxed, fun place to dine near the beach. PN
Guy Harvey is a marine wildlife artist and conservationist. His depictions of life in the sea, especially of sport fish, are all the rage with sorters. His art has been reproduced in prints, posters, T-shirts, jewelry, clothing and other specialty items. Harvey is a vocal and active advocate for marine conservation, having established the Guy Harvey Research Institute at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as well as the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, an organization which funds scientific research. The restaurant is located at 6000 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, 33706 Call toll-free (844) RumFish Grill (786-3474) or visit www.RumFishGrill.com. Hotel reservations & information, call toll-free (855) 967-2338 or www.GuyHarveyOutpostTampaBay.com
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St. Petersburg Golf Club Celebrates NINETY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING GOLF by Peter A. Roos There is an amazing 90-year-old private golf club in our area, tucked away, just north of 54th Ave. S. (the Pinellas Bayway) near Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, offering a peaceful, shady round of golf. St. Petersburg Country Club opened as Lakewood Country Club in 1924, widely recognized for having 18 exceptional holes of golf, where golf legends, such as Sam Snead and Ben Hogan, have left their footsteps. The golf course architect, Herbert Strong, was a former professional golfer of the Royal St. George’s Golf Club in Kent, England. Golf enthusiasts will truly enjoy this championship course, which is absent of parallel fairways, allowing for fast play and the pleasure of solitude; where members may also walk anytime. The club features full practice facilities, including a driving range, an 18-hole putting course and a practice chipping green. The course’s golf professionals organize games daily and offer private lessons. Tennis is also popular at SPCC. Six of their eleven Har-Tru coated courts are lit for night play. A talented group of tennis professionals provide
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lessons, ladies league play, men’s groups, mixed mens and ladies groups, warm-up clinics, traveling leagues, satellite teams and the Pinellas Area Doubles League. For the younger tennis players, there is junior tennis, summer tennis camps for the aspiring tennis player ages five to eighteen and an after-school (September – May) junior tennis traveling program. You are invited to join their tennis team at St. Petersburg Country Club! Summer is especially fun for the whole family with their Junior Olympic Size swimming pool recently renovated and Summer Camps for Golf, Tennis and an All Day Fun Camp. They also sponsor their own kid’s competitive swim team. According to Christy Dollins, club member and events sales representative, “We are in the midst of our summer membership drive. Members love the course, the tennis, the swimming and our summer camp programs. A group of our summer members become year-round members each year, and the others return summer after summer.” For further information, email christydollins@stpetecountryclub.com or call (727) 867-2111 x 318. www.stpetecountryclub.com
Post Card Inn (PCI) held a grand opening for a new restaurant concept, Boathouse Kitchen and Bar with Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce assistance. Photos by Tropical Focus
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Treasure Island Across from Treasure Island City Hall at 127 108th Ave., there is a new healthy juice bar called Organic Gardens offering coffees, teas, and healthy shots. Jason Jansson says his new place is a not-for-profit 501C3 offering Herbal Teas, herbal pain relief, garden supplies, healthy snacks and natural remedies, with all profits going to homeless veterans of Pinellas County. One block south there is a new management team at what used to be known as the Treasure Island Tap House and a few other names over the past few years. The new name is “Captain Bill’s Beach Kitchen” and the elderly gentleman we’ve seen hanging around bares a strong resemblance to “Crabby” Bill, John Louder & Debi Faust (whose family owns the Undertow) have teamed up in an effort to make the place due south of the clock tower a culinary and financial success for the first time in years. Next door, ReMax Metro Real Estate had a good year. Agents like Shawn Byrne and Jimmy Brylinke, (pictured below with broker Lou Gotto), who won a ReMax Chairman’s Award for doubling their team’s sales volume between 2014 and 2015, contributed to the firm’s success.
by Peter Roos St. Pete Beach St. Pete Beach City Commission voted in April to withdraw their CRA application and address some of the county’s issues before reapplying in October. Admittedly, Mayor Lowe was asking for a lot, including funding for the city’s new library, but county commissioners objected to the very idea of a CRA on a ‘flood prone’ barrier island, and suggested Mayor Lowe solve her city’s problems by raising fees and taxes, (which they feel are too low compared to millage rates paid in other parts of the county) amongst other recommendations. The County has already approved using CRA funds for flood prone areas of Gulfport and for the St. Petersburg Pier. How about the needy older beach communities, the proverbial goose that continues to lay golden eggs in spite of the condition of its nest? The county does not seem to understand that the taxes paid based on the beach’s land values and insurance costs in the high risk zones already makes living here almost cost prohibitive. Think of the families who bought their homes 20-30 years ago and retirees who have been here even longer. Some of our beach communities are old and tired. Many of the structures built at grade will have to be raised and rebuilt to FEMA minimum flood elevation specs in coming years. That is what the county wants to have happen, so to encourage newcomer prospects to see the area as alive and progressive, it seems to make sense for the county to share incremental tax revenue for infrastructure improvements that
will improve the tourism experience as well as life on the islands. Examples are a sewer system that works and keeps rainwater out, wider sidewalks, safer bike lanes and elimination of overhead wires. The residents have sacrificed for ten years to defend the city’s right to have its major resorts redevelop their older structures a bit taller in recognition of increased land values. The taxpayers were charged $2 million for legal fees, fighting for a comprehensive plan that included a CRA. They expected the CRA would help them replace some of the funds the city used on lawyers instead of infrastructure. The residents will also be the ones who are most inconvenienced with the noise and congestion during construction of new hotels and their parking structures. TradeWinds Island Resorts, the Official Beach Resort of the Tampa Bay Rays, are inviting baseball fans to head out to the Guy Harvey Outpost in St. Pete Beach for fun-filled, family-friendly ‘away’ game watching parties. Beginning at noon, $10 parking will be available at the Guy Harvey Outpost and at the neighboring Island Grand (while available - disc. from $20) Sundays: June 5 – 2:10 pm – vs. Minnesota Twins July 10 – 1:35 pm – vs. Boston Red Sox August 14 – 1:05 pm – vs. New York Yankees September 9 – 7:05 pm – vs. New York Yankees October 2 – 3:05 pm – vs. Texas Rangers ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2016
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St. Petersburg On May 3, 2016, Sketch and Sip opened its doors at 1010 Central in the EDGE District. Offering step-bystep instructional painting classes, Sketch and Sip has been in business near Brandon for 7 years. Owner Patty Sisco says. "Our mission is to spread art throughout the community, so we are excited to join an already vibrant art community and contribute to the district and area, as a whole." Sketch and Sip's Brandon area studio accommodates 40 people per class and frequently sells out. Its new space in the EDGE fits twice that number of guests. With Pinots Palette at 1572 Central Ave., Painting with a Twist at 2527 Central Ave., and Grand Central Stained Glass, 2401 Central Ave., there are quite a few after work art classes being offered just west of downtown.
The Thrillist recently acclaimed St. Petersburg as one of the Best US Cities to Spend a Weekend. The group examined 300+ American cities, with populations over 90,000, in terms of food, culture, museums, outdoor activities, transportation, and many other indicators, to develop a list of the top 25 must-visit destinations. "St. Petersburg is quickly becoming the East Coast's answer to San Diego: a place once known for its impeccable beaches that's now the cool, smaller city with great beer, innovative food, and far fewer people to share it with than its larger neighbors," writes Matt Meltzer. Other major cities include New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Philadelphia and Chicago.
The Coliseum ballroom opens its oak dance floor for everything from ballroom dancing to corporate functions. Built in 1924 & purchased by the city in 1989, the historic Coliseum has undergone extensive renovations, making it one of the Tampa Bay area's most unique multi-use facilities. The Coliseum is located in downtown St. Petersburg in the local historic district. Over 800 parking spaces are within convenient walking distance. The architecture and ambiance the Coliseum provides makes the facility flexible and an exciting place to host your next event. Groups up to 1,800 can be accommodated. 2016
Residents of the Skyway Marina District will soon be enjoying a brand new Publix. The existing store in Baypointe Plaza, 5295 34th St. South, is being replaced. A new 55,000 SF model, one of the grocer's largest, will include a pharmacy and is expected to open by the end of the year. Meanwhile the Publix store around the corner on 54th Ave. S. at 31st St. is extra busy. The city is rolling out 10 new South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) TIF Programs that will fund investment in the South St. Petersburg CRA. The TIF programs, which City Council approved in Feb., are direct incentives to the community and will be launched in May upon receipt of Pinellas Co.'s TIF contribution.
Starting this month, All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine becomes Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. The name change reflects the hospital's focus on research and innovation, while highlighting its affiliation with the internationally renowned Johns Hopkins Health System. In 2011, All Children's became the first U.S. hospital outside of Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region to join Johns Hopkins Medicine. Five years later, the hospital started a new medical residency program, increased operating revenue and began construction of an $85 million research and education facility. Inside Sales Solutions relocated from New York City to establish their national headquarters in the Innovation District of St. Petersburg. The company, which provides technology firms with personalized sales consulting, training, recruitment and lead generation services, works with well-established brands such as HP and IBM, as well as next generation businessto-business technology companies. Inside Sales Solutions considered Austin, Atlanta, and Kansas City before deciding that St. Petersburg would ultimately be the best fit. Snee, principal at Inside Sales Solutions said "Pinellas is a thriving coastal community with the energetic workforce we hope to attract. Being a stone's throw from the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg will be a boom to our recruiting efforts." The offices of Clear Labs, known simply as The Lab, are located in an 1,800 SF historic loft space in the
Grand Central District at 2529 Central Ave. Clear Labs, is a hybrid co-working space and advertising agency. Maderia Beach Richard Fabrizi and his crew, Team Wise Guys won the 23rd Annual Spring King of the Beach with a record-breaking 63 lb. king fish. There were 608 teams that entered the event and 243 fish were brought back to the scales to see who would be crowned King and win $50,000. Richard Fabrizi and his crew, Team Wise Guys, were 2nd in line to weighin. They held the lead all night with a tournament record-breaking 62.95 lb. Kingfish. His team also took the top Total Weight and their total winnings are $79,908 … or $1,269.39 a pound for the winning fish! and finally… Free Beach Ride expands! Grand Opening of their new service enhancements marks their 7th year anniversary. The service has now been expanded to include Clearwater Beach to PassA-Grill. New technology has been added, and guests can now order a ride both online and through the newly released App. Local resident Dave Green opened Free Beach Ride in early 2009. Designed to give back to the community, the service was created to provide a safe, free transportation option for visitors and locals alike . Free Beach Ride allows guests to enjoy a comfortable door-to-door service. The drivers work for tips only. Free Beach Ride is open from 8am–3am, every day. Guests can request a ride using one of the three contact options. Simply download the App, order online or order by phone. For more information, visit freebeachride.com PN ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2016
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Clothes To Kids Clothes To Kids is beyond proud of their dedicated volunteers and relies on the more than 125 volunteers to help achievetheir mission. About Clothes To Kids. Founded in 2002. The mission of Clothes To Kids (CTK) is to provide new and quality used clothing to low-income or in crisis school-age children (PreK-4 thru 12th grade) in Pinellas County, FREE OF CHARGE. Fifty-two percent of students in Pinellas County are eligible for free or reduced priced lunch, making them qualified to “shop� Clothes To Kids. Clothes To Kids is privately funded and relies on donations of clothing and funding from the community to sustain operations. Since its inception, CTK has distributed more than 110,000 wardrobes to children in need. CTK has two stores to serve the Pinellas community, Clearwater - 1059 N. Hercules Ave.& St. Petersburg - 2168 34th St. South. Cash donations are fully tax-deductible and can be mailed to 1059 N. Hercules Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33765 or dropped off at either store. Donations of clothing and shoes are gladly accepted Monday through Friday, 9am to 4:30pm. More information call, Program Director, Leslie Bednarski 727-441-5050, ext 123 or www.ClothesToKids.org
Cownose Rays
Have Arrived! Cownose rays prefer shallow, brackish water like Tampa Bay, but tend to swim at the surface, reducing the risk of humans stepping on them. They are known to school in large groups to migrate great distances, as seen in above picture taken last weekend near Venetian Isles in St. Petersburg. Their tile-like teeth are ideal for crushing crustaceans and mollusks, as well as small invertebrates and bony fish. Source: flmnh.ufl.edu, Photo credit: Tim Flanagan 20
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Hurricane Season
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Hurricane season begins June first which means it’s time to dust off our preparation plans. Every year thousands of Floridians are affected or threatened by tropical cyclone activity. This year is no exception. Experts are predicting a more active season this year compared to last year with the waning of El Nino. This change in the Earth’s climate is due to changes in ocean currents that occur in the Pacific. These changes create weather patterns that draw tropical cyclone activity to the Atlantic basin where we are in Florida. Pinellas County is particularly vulnerable because we are a peninsula on a peninsula. Being completely surrounded by water creates unique hazards for us where we need to run from the water and hide from the wind when a tropical event threatens us. Being prepared is the key to being safe. In preparation, the City of Seminole community leaders are taking a proactive stance to help keep you educated and informed of what options you have in case of an emergency. This stance involves several community informational seminars that will be engaging and informative. The first seminar was hosted by Patrons Insurance of Seminole in April. The Featured Seminar will occur on Saturday May 21st at 9:00 am at the Seminole Community Library located at 9200 113 Street. Julie Philips, Grand daughter of Seminole’s Dottie Philips and Meteorologist with WFLA StormTeam8, will present an informative and expert look at Hurricanes and Tropical Storms. Julie is a highly respected local authority in her field that has already covered several very significant weather events in our area. In addition will be Brad Dykens who will share life saving and property saving tips that will help protect your household in an emergency. Contributor: Brad Dykens, Public Affairs Officer/ Emergency Management Coordinator - City of Seminole Fire Rescue • 727-393-8711 ext. 210 bdykens@myseminole.com 24
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access points will scan the permit to verify permit validity prior to granting access as well as to record entry and exit. At this time, we need your assistance in getting everyone registered. In addition to gathering necessary supplies like water, nonperishable foods, a flashlight, extra batteries, a first aid kit and medications, we remind beach community residents, this month, to make sure they obtain their Barrier Island Re-Entry Program Emergency Access Permits. As many of you may remember, early last year our office created and launched the program in an effort to prevent looting and burglaries, and to keep residential & business properties as safe as possible following a large scale mandatory evacuation. The Barrier Island Re-Entry Program is a partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and 12 Cities/ Communities which seeks to provide FREE Emergency Access Permits (hang tags for rearview mirrors) to all businesses and residents of the barrier islands. Once evacuation orders are lifted the permits will be required to enter an evacuated area. There are nine points of entry into the barrier islands. After an evacuation, access will be limited based on the closest active entry point to your residence, business or as directed by law enforcement. When an order is lifted, law enforcement posted at the various
Cities/Communities that require Emergency Access Permits: Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Clearwater, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verde & Treasure Island. If you are a resident or business owner in one of the listed cities/ communities and have not yet obtained your free permit, contact your local government office today. Proof of ownership is required and registration must be done in person. A total of two permits will be issued per household; businesses may require additional permits and will be handled on a case by case basis by the issuing cities. Home and business owners are encouraged to provide their tenants with the permits for their use in the event of an emergency evacuation. By obtaining your permits and being prepared in the event of an evacuation you will be assisting us in “Leading the way to a safer Pinellas.” To stay connected with news and information about the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter; or to receive our bi-weekly electronic newsletter Inside the Star sign up on our website at www.pcsoweb.com.
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Alex Bonnie Colin Danielle
Earl Fiona Gaston
Hermine Igor Julia Karl
Lisa Matthew Nicole
Otto Paula Richard Shary
Tomas Virginie Walter
Safe Boating in Paradise! STORY by STEVE TRAIMAN
With more boat owners registered in Florida and Tampa Bay than ever before, and the big season ahead for recreational boating and sailing, safety on the water is most important. Fortunately for area boaters, there are many opportunities available for safety instruction. Included are the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla #78, Hubbard’s Marina, Freedom Boat Club, LottoBoat and Sea Tow, among others. According to the State Dept. of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, registered power and sailing vessel owners in Florida was 915,713 in 2015, up 4% from 880,077 in 2000. Total for Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties was 89,073.
Boat Clubs & Towing This sampling of local Tampa Bay boat clubs also includes a “boating AAA” service. The Freedom Boat Club of Tampa Bay, based in Tarpon Springs, was started by Glenn Bergoffen 10 years ago and as of May 1 will open its 12th location at Rick’s on the River in Tampa, just north of downtown on the Hillsborough River. The membership-only club has a fleet of fishing boats and larger vessels available to all members, with an online reservation system up to six months in advance. “Members can not only use our boats,” he said, “but also the boats at 98 other Freedom Boat Clubs across the U.S. and Canada, with up to four annual rentals at these locations.” One of the newest local fleet additions is a 23-foot Sea Fox fishing boat. For more information and reservations, online at www.freedomboatclub.com ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2016
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Alex Atteberry launched LottoBoat five years ago at the Harborage Marina High & Dry at 100 14th Ave. South in St. Petersburg, and Boat Club members have steadily increased every year. Availabilities include 19-24-foot power boats and Wave Runners, from $799 sign-up and $109 per month for 40 hours per year, with an additional $27/hour flat rate; Large 30-40-foot Cabin Cruisers, with a share from $5,999 sign-up and $279 per month, with added use from $399/day. Fuel and taxes are not included, with other packages and pricing available on request. Also offered are stand-up paddleboards, jet skis and kayaks. Boat Club information at www.lottoboat.net Sea Tow was launched in Southold, NY, more than 20 years ago when the Coast Guard stopped towing recreational boats. ”It’s been at least 15 years in St. Petersburg,” says Cile Morena, who bought the local franchise last May. “As May is Safe Boating Month, we’ve just been given a Coast Guard grant to put free life jackets around the Tampa Bay Area. We’re working with the county, and the City of St. Petersburg is very interested. We hope to start our free loaner program soon – with 10 adult and 10 kid’s jackets - at the busiest boat ramps and marinas. We’re also talking to the City of Tampa. With another Coast Guard grant we have our Silver Skippers program, which reminds all boaters to have a ‘designated skipper’ on each boat with a special wristband that will be recognized at bars and restaurants. As a special offer, you can mention Paradise News to get $20.00 off $159.99 for a 12-month membership or 2 Extra Months Free for price of 12 at $179.00.” For more information, Cile Moreno, 727-560-4300 or cmoreno@seatow.com
Repeat Safety Courses “The St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron (SPSPS) was established in 1937,” according to Education Officer Bob Cox. “We are a member of the US Power Squadron, formed in 1914 and one of the premier non-profit, boating educational and social organizations dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable. SPSPS is a volunteer fraternal organization serving the Tampa Bay area. Over 300 members promote nautical safety by participating in a variety of enjoyable activities - individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds who share a love for boating. Members participate and volunteer on a variety of committees and programs, and teach educational courses 26
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to help promote boating safety.” “We offer a variety of courses including the American Boating Course focused on safe boating and many two-hour seminars including Hurricanes and Boats, How to Read a Chart, Anchoring and several others. Most recent event was a Hurricanes and Boats seminar, which drew a nice crowd April 20 at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, near Demens Landing in downtown St. Pete.” Complete schedule of courses and information about the Power Squadron is online at http://www.boating-stpete.org
“The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla #78 Pass-a-Grille has been providing boating safety education to the public since 1964,” Zelda Troiano, Staff Officer - Public Affairs, told Paradise News. “Our Flotilla offers a 12-week repeating cycle of classes, which allows students to start at any point in the cycle. Next cycle begins on May 24 with Chapter 1, Which Boat is for You. This is followed by Equipment for Your Boat, Waterway Watch/Trailering Your Boat, Handling Your Boat, Your “Highway” Signs, Rules of the Nautical Road, Boating Safety, Introduction to Navigation, Powering Your Boat, Lines and Knots, Weather and Your Boat’s Radio.” “With the exception of holidays and election days, classes meet every Tuesday at 7:00 pm. at the Warren Webster Building, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach.” Zelda is also an instructor, along with Tally Abruzzo, Mike Berkowitz, Phil Creter, Dave Corner, Roger Gilmore, Brad Marchant, Tony
Hubbard’s Marina Tips Captain Mark Hubbard and vice-president Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina at John’s Pass provide the monthly Paradise News Fishing Report. They have operated a charter fishing service for many years and offer these safe boating tips; • If you plan to charter a boat, make sure you have an experienced, licensed captain and we highly recommend a USCG inspected vessel • If you plan to rent a boat, make sure the person you allow to drive it does not plan to drink and is also at least somewhat experienced. • Take a quick boaters safety course if you’re in-experienced in operating a vessel-- it’s only a short weekend class and not expensive. • You can also go online & go over the basics available on most any website about boater safety tips. • DO NOT operate any vessel under the influence as many feel that boats are different from cars. If you’re over the limit, you can get a big fine, a ticket and even jail time if you’re way over the posted limit. • Lifejackets are a must for everyone on board along with a First Aid kit that includes peroxide for cleaning wounds and a coagulant to stop heavy bleeding. • Ensure the boat has a fire extinguisher and proper safety gear that includes a throw ring and some emergency floatation items. • A waterproof or heavy, water-resistant “Ditch Bag” is vital, especially offshore. This holds life saving equipment such as flares, satellite phone, whistle and extra VHF. • The sun is no joke - stay hydrated with water, especially if people on board are drinking. • Most important, you must have a Float Plan on file. This means letting someone know when you plan to leave, approximately when you plan to return and approximately where you plan to go (your heading). ______________ Hubbard’s Marina offers a very wide variety of private charters along with several party boat options. Included are four smaller fishing vessels for charter that can take 1-6, 7-14 or 14-24, plus two large party boats that can handle 17-110. In addition to 12-hour day trips, there are longer 39, 44 and 63-hour overnight trips. More information on all charters: http://hubbardsmarina.com
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Other Area Boating Events The 11th Ed Alber Tarpon Rodeo June 2-3 is an annual fishing tournament born from the reality that we live in the greatest fishing capital of the world and we need to protect it! All funds raised from the Fishing Tournament & June 2 Captain's Banquet Live & Silent Auction at the TradeWinds Island Grand will be used to complete vital habitat coastal restoration projects in Tampa Bay. Receipts also will help teach thousands of children the importance of becoming stewards of the environment through the Estuary EDventure programs at Tampa Bay Watch in Tierra Verde. For more information, contact Michelle Tepper, TBW Special Events Coordinator, at
mtepper@tampabaywatch.org or online at www.tampabaywatch.org Third Annual Orange & Blue Tarpon Derby, sponsored by the Pinellas County Gator Club, is June 25 & 27, at the Madeira Beach Marina. All net receipts will go toward the Club’s 10 annual $1,000 scholarships to Pinellas County seniors committed to attending the University of Florida. Prize money payouts are $2,500 for 1st, $1,000 for 2nd, $500 for 3rd and $250 for 4th. Sponsorships are available. For details including angler and boat registration, online at www.pinellascountygatorclub.org or email Derby Chairman Sean Tobe at sstobe@gmail.com
The popular Happy with the Historian lecture series continues at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, on May 12 at 6:30 pm with St. Petersburg Yacht Club Archivist Barbara Watson hosting “From Morgan to Havana, St. Pete's Waterfront Story”. Guests will enjoy this boating tale of inventions, races and probably a couple of big fish too, with an available cash bar. Members are free, with a $5 suggested donation for others. Lecture is presented by Green, Henwood & Hough, RBC Wealth Managment. For more information on the 2016 series, see the website, spmoh.org/happyh
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Novellino, Tom Perry and Jim Troiano. For information, contact Phil Creter 727-865-2226, Warren Pfirrman at 727-321-7801 or Jim Troiano at 727-360-4846. Safety tips are also provided by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC) in its free FWC's Fishing in the Know and free Division of Marine Fisheries Management Monthly Newsletter. Available online at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts /FLFFWCC/bulletins/1404fdf
[Editor’s Note: Special thanks for their good information to Glenn Bergoffen, Alex Atteberry, Cile Moreno, Jeff Eckhart (SPSPS), Zelda Troiano, Dylan Hubbard, Michelle Tepper and Sean Tobe.] [Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman in St. Pete Beach, offering freelance business writing services. He can be reached via email at traimancreativecopy@gmail.com]
Summer workouts It's once again back to the beach on each and every Wednesday night through the summer for the original and world famous "Mad Dogs Wednesday Swim" along with running for those want to run also (or instead of swimming) with routes from 3-6+ miles and of course always the social gathering afterwards (so be sure and bring your favorite beverage and food/snack!). We walk down the beach at 6:00 pm to swim. Everybody is welcome to come and join the Mad Dogs starting next Wednesday and every Wednesday through the summer at beautiful Pass-A-Grille Beach for some training, social and fun as we get into the 2016 season! So see everyone at Pass-A-Grille! Hurley Park Shelter, 1600 Gulf Way, SPB 727.582.1910 info@StPeteMadDogs.com • stpetemaddogs.org
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Evidence-Based Investment Insights: You, the Market and the Prices You Pay Welcome to the 2nd installment of Evidence-Based Investment Insights: When it comes to investing (or anything in life worth doing well) it helps to know what you’re facing. In this case, that’s “the market.” How do you achieve every investor’s dream of buying low and selling high in a crowd of highly resourceful and competitive players? The answer is to play with rather than against the crowd, by understanding how market pricing occurs. The Market: A Working Definition Technically, “the market” is a plural, not a singular place. There are markets for trading stocks, bonds, sectors, commodities, real estate and more, in the U.S. and around the globe. For now, you can think of these markets as a single place, where opposing players are competing against one another to buy low and sell high. Granted, this “single place” is huge, representing an enormous crowd of participants who are individually AND collectively helping to set fair prices every day. That’s where things get interesting. Group Intelligence: (Together) We Know More Than You and I (Alone) Before the academic evidence showed us otherwise, it was assumed that the best way to make money in what seemed like an ungoverned market was by outwitting others at forecasting future prices and trading accordingly. Unfortunately for those who are still trying to operate by this outdated strategy, a simple jar of jelly beans illustrates why it’s an inherently flawed approach. Academia has revealed that the market is not so ungoverned after all. Yes, it’s chaotic, messy and unpredictable when viewed up close, but it’s also subject to a number of important forces over the long run. One of these forces is group intelligence. The term refers to the notion that, at least on questions of fact, groups are better at consistently arriving at accurate answers than even 30
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the smartest individuals in that same group … with a caveat: each participant must be free to think independently, as is the case in our free markets. (Otherwise peer pressure can taint the results.)
Writing the Book on Group Intelligence In his landmark book “The Wisdom of Crowds,” James Surowiecki presented and popularized the enormous body of academic insights on group intelligence. Take those jelly beans, for example. In one experiment, 56 students guessed how many jelly beans were in a jar that held 1,670 beans. The group’s guess – i.e., the aggregated average of the students’ individual guesses – came relatively close at 1,653. Only one student in the class did better than that. Similarly
structured experiments have been repeated under various conditions; time and again the group consensus was among the most reliable counts. Now apply group wisdom to the market’s multitude of daily trades. Each trade may be spot on or wildly off from a “fair” price, but the aggregate average incorporates all known information contributed by the intelligent, the ignorant, the lucky and the lackluster. Thus the current prices set by the market are expected to yield the closest estimate for guiding one’s next trades. It’s not perfect mind you, but it’s assumed to represent the most reliable estimate in an imperfect world. Your Take-Home Understanding group intelligence and how it governs efficient market pricing is a first step in more consistently buying low and selling high in free capital markets. Instead of believing the discredited notion that you can regularly outguess the market’s collective wisdom, you are better off concluding that the market is doing a better job than you can at forecasting prices. Your job then becomes efficiently capturing returns that are there for the taking. But that’s a subject for a future Evidence Based Investment Insights. Next up, we’ll explore what causes prices to change. Chances are, it’s not what you think.
Markets Integrate the Combined Knowledge of All Participants The market effectively enables competition among many market participants who voluntarily agree to transact.
WORLD EQUITY TRADING IN 2015 Daily Average
Number of Trades 98.6 million
Dollar Volume $447.3 billion
This trading aggregates a vast amount of dispersed information and drives it into security prices. Source: World Federation of Exchanges. Please note: Brian Puckett is affiliated with Align Wealth Management, a Federally Registered Investment Advisor. This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice or a solicitation thereof. The views herein are those of Brian Puckett (not Paradise News) and are subject to change without notice. While all information is believed to be from reliable sources, we can make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Certain material in this work may be proprietary to and copyrighted by third parties and is used by Brian Puckett and Align Wealth Management with permission. Reproduction or distribution for commercial purposes is prohibited. Please remember that all investing entails risk.
REAL ESTATE
JIM BEGGINS - Property Wizard, Broker - CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises
Gathering & Transmitting Knowledge My Tuesday “INFORMED CONFUSION” discussions are creating interesting opinions about the future of our barrier island’s properties. To me, opinions are neither right or wrong, just informed or uninformed. There are many outside influences to consider before you buy, sell, rent or invest. I have an obligation to give you as many ideas as I can to help you make the best decisions for your personal situation. Consider property flood elevation, land value, correct pricing according to motivation, remodel or not, buy new or old, type of property, water or non-water, beach or bay, return on investment, competition, for sale by owner or brokered sale, staged or as-is sale, buy rent or lease option, bank or owner financing, buy old or build new, energy costs, timing of sale or purchase, your age, investment strategy, retirement, demographics, safety, county, state, nation or world economic outlook, and a bunch of other considerations. My April article titled “SELL NOW, BUY LATER” caused a flurry of comments, both positive and negative. One client cancelled a listing because I suggested that most buyers should wait to buy.
Most brokers say that it’s always a great time to sell or buy regardless of personal circumstances. It can’t be both. Maybe this is why agents generate such a low level of trust from clients. The main value of a real estate professional is their ability to “gather and transmit knowledge” to clients. My comments are based upon 45 years of experienced through 4 recessions (soon to be 5) as a Florida real estate broker. I’ve bought and sold my own properties at the top and the bottom of these recessions, sometimes not too wisely. I’m confident that I can help you decide the best course to steer when navigating the sometimes choppy waters of Pinellas barrier island real estate. Join me any Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 at 5050 Gulf Blvd. 33706 for an interactive discussion on any real estate topic you choose. We share ideas with buyers, sellers, renters, investors and agents to unconfuse the facts to your advantage. RSVP to attend or contact me to chat. An informed client is the best client to work for. In summary, before you sell or buy, investigate. I have a contract with an analytics provider to show the current
value of most addresses. It allows you to correct any misinformation that you discover about your home. Go to propertywizardteam.smarthomeprice. com and we’ll email your value…it’s free with no obligation. I also suggest that you check values on other sites. Just google an address and other analytics sites will come up. Be careful, because the prices they give are often too high or low compared to reality. By way of example; Zillow discloses that their Tampa Bay prices vary by 8.7% on average. On a $500K Zestimate that’s overpaying by $43,500 or leaving $43,500 on the table. All the best, Jim “property wizard” Beggins By Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, broker, CENTURY 21Beggins Enterprises. Since most opinions about real estate 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. Call, text or email with any questions. mailto: jimbeggins@c21be.com 727 254 8144 Cell.
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CONSTRUCTION
by Tom Smith, Contractor - GHD Construction Services, Inc.
Baby Boomers….. It’s Time In The Pinellas County Beaches! Pinellas County has the most beautiful beaches in the state, the #1 ranked world class international airport, professional sports teams, multiple performing arts centers, and….. the lowest cost of beach properties in the state! In the 1950’s we witnessed the growth of Miami and the Gold Coast, in part due to the emergence of television and the Jackie Gleason show. Real estate prices skyrocketed. Then across the state in Naples, real estate prices seemingly doubled overnight. Sarasota’s Gulf Coast residential costs quickly followed, and along with the high real estate pricing, so did unbearable traffic. Then the Emerald Coast of Florida in the panhandle sprouted towns like Destin, Seaside and Watercolor, with extremely high housing costs. All of this is great for the 1% folks, but what about the upper middle income retirees that prudently saved money as well as spendable income in 401K’s, that want a great place to retire that they can afford?
That leaves us with Pinellas County! I suggest that the City of St. Petersburg is the absolute best urban area in Florida. What has emerged in downtown St. Petersburg with the Dali Museum, Sundial Center and the transformation of Beach Drive restaurants and waterfront is a tribute to our area. Living along the beach communities just minutes away from there is an ideal location. Prices here are the most attractive in the state in the beach communities of St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, Indian Rocks Beach and all of the other beach communities in Pinellas. Buyers don’t have to pay $1,000,000 - $3,000,000 for a waterfront lot as is the case in other coastal areas of the state. Beautiful waterfront lots (or older home teardowns) are priced about $400,000 on the intercoastal, and water view lots about a third of that. Add a brand new energy efficient home constructed above the flood plain, 2016 designs and amenities, with all hurricane standards with home prices starting
around $250,000, and you have a great investment as well as the best location in Florida to live. These prices will greatly escalate as the Baby Boomers find this hidden treasure in west central Florida. An opportunity awaits, but how long will these fair market prices last in the last area of Florida that has all the amenities, and still affordable prices? “Buy Low, Sell High” is the motto that successfully created wealth for many families along the other Florida coast communities, and no doubt the Pinellas Coast will also prove that motto to be true here in our area. GHD Construction Services, Inc. has constructed 6,000 homes since 1971, and has a new Solar model home at 14305 N. Bayshore Dr., Madeira Beach. If you have any questions pertaining to new home construction, feel free to email me directly at: tsmith@ghdcsi.com, or request a meeting at our new model.
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BOOK UPDATE New Audiobook for MacDowell’s
Not Just Another War Story STORY by STEVE TRAIMAN
“Not Just Another War Story,” award-winning best-seller World War II novel by St. Pete Beach author Wayne G. MacDowell, recently launched an audiobook version to join print and Kindle versions on Amazon. The book is a true to life account of that special time in USA history, and MacDowell is available to speak to groups interested in this topic. With Memorial Day approaching, in his way of honoring our veterans, Wayne answered these questions on his novel. What inspired you to write this book? “As a member of the 305th Bomb Group Memorial Association, I outlined a storyline that had to be historically accurate. Nine years of research and writing was needed to ‘get it right!’ B-17 Flying Fortress serial numbers and bombing missions had to be authentic and the same was true when on leave in wartorn London.”
Are the characters based on real people? “The characters are based on composites of those who battled at 25,000 feet. Those who were shot down were either killed, captured by the Germans or through the help of the Underground’, try to remain free. Two ‘Underground’ men in the book, Horst, a huge rugged Dutchman and Henri, a sophisticated Belgium businessman, were equally important. I worked to capture the spirit of those brave people.” What makes this war story unique? “Each war story is unique to itself. ‘Not Just Another War Story’ gives the reader an inside view of the World War II air war. You can almost hear the roar of B-17 Flying Fortress engines while flying with Steve Carmichael and his crew as they battle in the dangerous sky over occupied Europe, but ... this is not just a war story. There is the brotherly friendship within the crew and the beautiful nurse Steve meets at a USO Dance, Margaret Steele. A meaningful love story develops with ‘Maggie’!”
What would you like your readers and individuals in the military to know about those who fought in World War II? “Many will learn from ‘Not Just Another War Story’ what their father or grandfather went through as they fought against terrible odds. To me, all who have or are serving are heroes. As we commemorate Memorial Day, let us never forget the young men who never had the chance to live a full life. In addition to Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C., there are 15 overseas WW II cemeteries with 86,728 Known, 6,514 Unknown, plus Memorial Walls within them with 55,859 names who are still missing in action. The average age, 22 years old. Have you authored other novels? “Yes. ‘Not Just Another Love Story’, is about college students and a summer job as a forest ranger. It is a delightful love story that also includes the final football season of the main character, Kirk Daniels. It also recently became an Amazon Kindle edition Wayne’s website, waynemacdowell.com, has information on both books, plus a YouTube video
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REAL PROPERTY Travels Through Real Estate Law BY THOMAS A. BRODERSEN, ESQ.
ENTITLEMENTS? I don’t know about you, but I’ve lived my entire adult life with money being taken out of each and every paycheck for federal income tax (sometimes state income taxes, too), Social Security (FICA), and Medicare / Medicaid. It stung, from that very first paycheck, right through today. So when someone tells me that Social Security is not going to be there when you need it, or you shouldn’t use Medicare or Medicaid, it’s like waving a red flag in front of this bull’s nose. Fixing the system so it will be solvent forever is as simple as slightly increasing the income subject to withholding for these benefits. Instead, it is cleverly used, election
after election, as a wedge issue, to turn one American against another, which I believe is fundamentally un-American. Pessimism about these programs has been programmed into us for many years. Even calling these benefits “entitlements” is misleading, as it’s part of a campaign to manipulate you. Mostly, though, it is not true. When you retire, your Social Security pension is owed to you. So is Medicare and Medicaid (if you need it). You paid for it, in advance. If you or your spouse or other family member need nursing home care (skilled nursing), you have earned
that benefit, too. There is a lot of confusion about how that all works, and who is eligible. You can read all night on the internet and still not understand it, especially as the rules vary so much from state to state.
(without destroying your finances) is using a Medicaid-friendly Trust.
Relying on self-help, people will change the title on their real estate, transfer assets, and do other damage to their family and / or their financial future, with no idea that they’re doing so, or that their goals may be met without any of that “collateral damage.”
What about giving gifts to family members? Is it OK if it’s within the IRS guidelines? NO! It can well disqualify you from Medicaid eligibility, no matter how the IRS treats it.
A perfectly legal and proper way to qualify a loved one for Medicaid to cover nursing home care
You should not do this yourself, as making any one of many common mistakes can make the plan fail, to your long-term regret.
There are qualified attorneys that help people with these issues every day. You’ve worked long and hard for many years. You owe it to yourself to get this right.
Thomas A. Brodersen, Esq., A NDERSON & B RODERSEN , P.A. 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach • (727) 363-6100 www.PropertyLawGroup.com
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ART NEWS
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Is there enough time in the day? I want to see Chris Isaak at the Capital Theater May 1 after a day in Coachman Park for country fest. If I can unlock my computer leash, I’m not going to miss Spamalot alfresco in Demens Landing with a picnic and friends before May 8th and Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play runs through May 22 at Freefall Theater. Hungry? Clearwater Beach’s much anticipated Restaurant Week kicks off May 9th. Need a road trip? Try the Ringling Estate in Sarasota from 9 am – 4 pm. I’ve always wanted to see the Museum of Art, the majestic Banyan trees, the Dwarf Garden, and cooling breezes that blow along the Bayfront Promenade and Millennium Tree Trail, the Circus Museum and tour the home of the circus king and his wife, Ca’ d’Zan, a monument to the Roaring Twenties. 941.359.5700 https://www.ringling.org - Nanette ONGOING St. Petersburg Second Saturday Artwalk (5-9 pm) Five arts districts, one fun day: Ride the Trolley and enjoy 40 galleries, studios, warehouses and yummy brews and chews along the way downtown. www.StPeteArtsAlliance.org Shipwreck: Treasures of the Deep (thru May 31) St. Petersburg Museum of History www.spmoh.org 727-894-1052 Museum of Fine Arts: Classical Guitars, Photography Exhibits Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE www.fine-arts.org 727-896-2667 • The Art of the Classical Guitar (thru May 19) • Harold “Doc” Edgerton: What the Eye Can’t See (May 7-July 31) • May 8: Gallery Talk with exhibit curator Robin O’Dell 3 pm. Showcasing some of the Museum’s most compelling photographs by Harold “Doc” Edgerton (American, 1903 – 1990). Many are now recognized as his most important. They range from rarely seen gelatin silver prints from as early as 1932 to his colorful dye transfer photographs. The highspeed stroboscopic short film about Edgerton, Quicker’n a Wink, which won an Oscar in 1940, will also play in the gallery. Known affectionately as “Papa Flash,” Edgerton used photography to extend the capabilities of the human eye and in the process created some of the most memorable photographs ever made. In 1931, he designed a high-speed stroboscope and began experimenting with strobe-flash technology. That device allowed him to overcome the restrictions of a normal camera's fastest shutter-speed and to capture phenomena previously invisible to the naked eye. He worked with his friend, famous marine explorer Jacques Cousteau, who nicknamed him “Doc.”
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Dinner & A Show By Nanette Wiser For more than 40 years, La Cote Basque Winehouse Restaurant has been serving French and Continental cuisine in Gulfport. This romantic haven adorned with hand-painted murals is a third-generation family business with some of the best filet de beef Wellington, shrimp scampi, flounder Florentine, fancy frog legs in garlic butter and schnitzel in town. Discriminating patrons now have another reason to rejoice. On every second & third Thursday at 7 p.m., the restaurant hosts a Dinner Theater with four one-act plays performed between courses. The four-course prix-fixe meal features a choice of three entrees accompanied by a salad, vegetable, bread and dessert for $35/person. Reservations are required. The restaurant features a small boutique beer and wine list, early bird dinner and children’s menu. La Cote Basque is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday 4 pm – 10 pm. 3104 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport, FL 33707; (727) 321-6888 lacotebasquewinehouse.com
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ART NEWS Studio@ 620 May 7, June 25: “The Child of Always” by April Hartley and “Paintings from LAlaLand” by Eve Avenue. May 14 -June 11: Echo Nevada by Anna Brennan, a staged fundraiser to support ArtsFusion. May 20: Deadline to apply for Members Only Show July 9. Current members of The Studio@620 may submit one piece of artwork for exhibition in our annual Members Only Art Show. Artists who are not members may join at time of application in order to participate in the exhibition. Artwork will be displayed during the annual Studio@620 Birthday Celebration on Saturday June 18, 2016 and will have a public reception during the Second Saturday ArtWalk on July 9, 2016. 620 First Ave. S, Downtown St. Pete 727-895-6620 http://www.thestudioat620.org/home UPCOMING EVENTS May 5, 12, 19: FREE Movies in North Straub Park This weekly series features musical talents from Florida who entertain before a classic movie screening. Bring a picnic and enjoy the water view. Films start at dark. Donations benefit the St. Pete Preservation Society. Fifth Ave. Northeast & Bayshore Dr., Downtown St. Pete 727-463-4612 http://stpetepreservation.org St. Pete Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N May 7: CatCon Dog Fest 9 am – 5 pm Calling all pet enthusiasts! Spend the day at one of St. Petersburg's iconic landmarks for a day of animal-themed fun, from speakers and K9 dogs to artists, vendors and food trucks. www.friendsofstrays.com/catcondogfest May 21: World Cultural Diversity Day 10 am – 3 pm Enjoy ethnic food and entertainment. www.spiffs.org May 12: FREE Skyway Marina-Movie Night Skyway Marina Movie Night features The Princess Bride, the beloved classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess and comedy galore. Nibble at food trucks 6:30 pm, the movie starts at 8 pm. For free tix, go to http://bit.ly/SkywayMarinaMovieNight2 For info, call 727-866-2696.St.Petersburg City Theatre - 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. May 12: Poetry at the Dali 6 pm-7:30 pm Hosted by Helen Pruitt Wallace, St. Petersburg’s Poet Laureate, this features Walllace and selected poets presenting poems on the theme of memory and desire, followed by an audience Q&A. http://thedali.org/event/poetry-at-the-dali-hosted-by -helen-pruitt-wallace-3 May 13: Stirling Art Studios Fundraiser 5:30 – 8 pm The sixth annual Art to the Rescue fundraiser exhibit benefits the Dunedin Doggie Rescue. The theme of the exhibit is “Bless the Beasts and Children.” Enjoy the open house reception with raffle items and awards ceremony. 730 Broadway, Dunedin; 727-366-6477 36
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May 17: SciCafe at the Dali 6 pm-7:30 pm “Swinging Ain’t Just for Monkeys - Monogamy and Polygamy in the Animal Kingdom”is an informal discussion series for adults created by Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium (formerly The Pier Aquarium) to raise awareness and satisfy peoples’ curiosity about things scientific. http://thedali.org/event/scicafe-swinging-aint-just-formonkeys-monogamy-and-polygamy-in-the -animal-kingdom May 20: Mornings with the Maestro 11 am Enjoy a presentation “First Entrance and Final Exit: Where Did I Go Wrong,” sponsored by the www.stpeteopera.org Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE May 26 The Cinder Woman @ The Travel Channel 6 pm. The Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum will present a local St. Pete mystery on Mary Reeser who died when she allegedly spontaneously combusted and will feature the St. Pete Museum of History where her file is stored. http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/mysteries-at-themuseum/episodes/the-cinder-woman-milgram-experiment-g old-accumulator-hoax St. Petersburg Museum Of History, 727-894-1052 www.spmoh.org June 3, 5, 7: St. Petersburg Opera: Giacomo Puccini LA BOHEME The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg http://www.stpeteopera.org 727-823-2040 Sept. 24: Central Avenue Solstice Enjoy this popular event as part of the St. Petersburg Festival, SPF16. Festivities begin on the east end at 7:20 am with Sunrise Yoga at South Straub Park, and finish on the west end with St. Petersburg Preservation s Movies in the Park at Sunset Park on Boca Ciega Bay. Enjoy a Follow the Sun Walk, a Bay to Gulf Bike Ride, Sunny Side Up Breakfast specials, full schedule of live performances at each of the event s five Main Stages, and a host of Illuminating Art Demonstrations along the route. All outdoor activities are free, as are trolley rides throughout the day. www.centralavenuesolstice.com St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, 100 Second Ave N, Ste 150 St. Downtown St. Petersburg OPEN CALL & CASTING NOTES Calling All Gecko Artists (May 16 deadline) Want your gecko design at the Gulfport’s 8th Annual Gecko Ball. Submit your materials! For more information, 727-608-0070 or email Jessica.Sager@live.com. Submissions may be sent via email or snail mail: 2624 54th Street South, Gulfport FL, 33707. Morean Arts Center Call for Submissions (July 9-August 13 exhibit) The "98th Annual Members Show" is this summer, and it’s time to submit your entry by June 15, with artwork delivered by June 27. http://www.moreanartscenter.org/about/memberships/ Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave. MoreanArtsCenter.com 727-822-7872
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LIBRARIES GULF BEACHES 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Bch. http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ Contact Travis Ann Sherman Contact phone: 727.391.2828 ADULT PROGRAMS Computer Classes: All classes at 1:00 pm. If you are bringing a laptop, please set it up before the class begins. Open Forum: Mondays, May 9, May 23 June 13 and June 27. Q & A’s about applications and devices. Download Magazines w/Zinio: Wednesdays, May 11 and June 8. International Film Movement: IFM are award winning indie foreign films. First Tuesdays of month@ 4:00. May 3, Wondrous Boccaccio, June 7, Assassin. Global Hits: International blockbusters, 4pm Tuesdays, May 31, June 28, Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30 pm. Join a group of experienced investors in an exchange of ideas about the current market and investment opportunities. Scrabble: Fridays, 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Learn some new two letter words. (Summer schedule) Writer’s Group: Mondays, 10:00 am - 12 o’clock. Welcome all writers. Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to be critiqued by group. Book Groups:Chatterbooks: Tuesdays @ 10:30 am. May 17, Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. June 21, Some Luck by Jane Smiley. Gulf Beaches Goodreads: Wednesdays, May 4 & June 1 at 1:00 pm. Share your latest favorite titles and check out your progress on the Goodreads Challenge. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Baby & Me Storytime: (Baby – 2 yrs) Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Short stories, puppets, songs, followed by some baby play & good times. Summer Reading Program: (Ages 4 – 7) Thursdays, 10:30 am. Stories and songs, followed by an art class. This class will run for only 8 weeks during the summer. Pre-K Storytime & Art Class: (Ages 2 - 4) Fridays, 10:30 am. Stories, puppets and songs followed by an art/craft class.
Last Day of School Party: (school age) Tuesday, June 7. Drop by after school to sign up for programs and sample a cooking demo. Summer Reading Program: (school age). Bingo, every Thursday afternoon 2:30 – 3:30 Art Class, every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:00 Read to the Dogs, every Friday afternoon from 2:30 – 3:00 Children read to our pet therapy dogs, Rico and Bella. They’re a great audience – they never try to correct you. Lego building, every Friday afternoon from 2:30 – 3:30. Cooking classes, every Friday from 3:30 – 5:00.
ST. PETE BEACH 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363.9238 www.stpetebeach.org/library Monday & Wednesday 10 am – 8 pm Tue., Thur. & Fri. 10 am – 6 pm Saturday 10 am – 2 pm Sunday CLOSED. & Mon. May 30 Phyllis Ruscella, Administrator Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/SPBLibrary Follow us on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/spblibrary
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ADULT PROGRAMS Movie Night at the Library: Wednesday, 6pm, June 15 title TBA Daytime Sidewalk Astronomy: Monday, May 9, time TBA BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Under the Tuscan Sun, May 17 & 24 The Man Who Would Be King, June 21 & 28 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Mother Goose Time: Ages 0-3, Thursdays, 11 am, May 5, 12, 19, & 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Tail Wagin' Tutors: Skill-building for beginning readers, Thursdays, 4 pm May 5 & 19, June 2 & 16 Children's Book Week: Wednesday, May 4, 3 pm Summer Reading Program: begins Monday, June 13, from listeners to adults
PRIYoga Experience the benefits of yoga in therapeutically -based class that focuses on restoring efficient breath patterns and body symmetry. Develop the tools needed to prevent pain and injury. Class is held on Tuesdays - 6:45-8pm and Wednesdays, 10-11:15 am. Cost $15 per class. Program offered by Synergy Sports Medicine and Fitness. Visit www.spbrec.com or call 727.363.9245 for more information.
St. Pete Beach Community Center & Aquatic Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 www.spbrec.com or call 727.363.9264.
Summer Camps for Kids Full and half day summer camps. Programs are being offered for camp that will keep kids entertained all summer long with weekly field trips, swimming, and indoor & outdoor activities. If your child has a more specific interest we are also offering half-day specialty camps such as Archery, Basketball, Robotics and more. For more information, including registration paper work, visit our website www.spbrec.com or call us at 727.363.9245.
TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour: Library e-materials for Kindle and other tablets Tuesdays, 3pm, May 3 & 17 & June 7 & 21
to offer the Every Child A Swimmer program. Every Child A Swimmer (ECAS) Project is offered to Elementary School age children, by the Kiwanis family. 727.363.9264 Strengthen and Lengthen Join us for Strengthen and Lengthen, a Pilates style class using weights, bands, balls and mats to stretch and strengthen the whole body. This class has moved from the Warren Webster building to the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 - 9:00 am. Each class $4. Drop-ins are welcome. Visit www.spbrec.com or call us the Community Center at727.363.9245.
Madeira Beach Recreation Now offering the 2016 Summer Camp experience. With the addition of the brand new recreation building and athletic fields, our staff continues their hard work preparing a summer camp program for all ages. Our goal is to provide a fun, friendly, and safe environment for your child(ren) while they are in our program. http://www.madbeachfun.com/#! summercamp/ptxqb 2016 Full Day Summer Camp Ages: Completed K - 8th Grade Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Registration: NOW OPEN! In person only, at the Madiera Beach Recreation Center. Pricing and other information included in the registration packet. Register at http://media.wix.com
A rts & Leisure LIVE THEATRE Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com May 12 – 15 – Disney on Ice 100 Years 27 – R. Kelly Buffet June 2 – Ellie Goulding 27 – WWE Raw American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org May Through 8 – Spamalot in the Park 1 – Hawk & Wayne Mockumentary June 1 – 26 – A Tale of Two Cities 5 – Hawk & Wayne Mockumentary A Simple Theater The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org May 10 – The Mountaintop Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues May 1 – Chris Isaak 11 – George Benson June 3 – The Tubes and John Waite 10 – Kidz Bop Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport, 727.893.1070 http://www.mygulfport.us Gulfport Community Players www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org May 23, 24 – Auditions
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Saturday, May 7 – Wazoo 8 pm. $65+, Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 Sligh Ave., Tampa. All-inclusive tasting event features 250+ beers and beverages from 70 breweries worldwide, pub fare and live entertainment www.lowryparkzoo.com Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm. FREE. ArtPool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. All locally made, vintage & creative items for sale includes Etsy artists. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, May 8 – Mother's Day Brunch 11 am – 3 pm. The Cider Press Cafe, 601 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Menu is comprised of vegan, raw and gluten free gourmet specialties. 727.914.7222. Thursday, May 12 – Poetry at the Dali 6 – 7:30 pm. St. Petersburg's Poet Laureate, Helen Wallace hosts an evening of poetry with select poets and guest's questions. www.thedali.org Thursday, May 12 – Movies in the Park – Radio 7 – 9:30 pm. FREE. North Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy music and a movie while enjoying the evening in the park. Bring your own blanket. www.stpetepreservation.org Thursday, May 12, 2016 Florida West Coast Orchid Society 7:00 pm educ. class. Followed by main speaker Arthur Katz - topic of Orchid Hunting in Ecuador. He will bring orchids to sell. Pinellas Co. Extension Service, 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo. 727-420-7230 or 550-7993.
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MUSEUMS Armed Forces History Museum 2050 34th Way N, Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com NEW Child's ticket price reduced May 15 – Build A Model Camp 21 – Invention Convention 21 – Red, White & Craft Brews Fest 30 – Memorial Day Family Fest Dali Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Through June 12 – Disney & Dali May 4 – Coffee w/ Curator 5 – Walt – The Man Behind the Myth 7 – Morning at the Museum 12 – Poetry at the Dali 17 – SciCafe 24 – Dream Child – The Trial of Alice in Wonderland June 1 – Coffee w/ Curator 4 – Morning at the Museum 13 – 17 – Jr. Docent Camp Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Through July 10 – Samuel Bak Exhibition May 1 – Screening of “An Unknown Country” 2 – Screening of “Incident at Vichy” 2, 4 – Survivor's Memoirs 4 – Yom HaShoah
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave. St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation! Gulfport History Museum NEW 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.327.0505 www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Free Admission Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com First Friday – Free admission Through December 23 – Dogs in Art Exhibition John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day Thurs – Art After 5 Third Thurs – Ringling by the Bay ($10) Fri & Sat – Bayfront Garden Tours Sat – Kid's Quest, Family Workshop Through October 6 – Walker Guest House Replica Through May 1 – Islamic Art May 3 – Coffee and Conversation with Executive Director 5, 10 – Docent Recruitment Open House Through 8 – Museum Store Mother's Day Sale 15 – Community Festival Center for Asian Art Opening 20 through September 25 – Naked Before the Lens Exhibition 31 – John Ringling's 150th Birthday Celebration Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive NE St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.mfastpete.org Thursday PM adm. $10 after 5pm Through May 1 – Christian Marclay Exhibition Through May 29 – Contemplating Character Exhibition Through May 29 – The Art of Classic Guitar May 1 – Guitar Festival – Jeremy Jouve 2, 16 – Illuminate 7, 21 – Make and Take 7, 21 – Kidding Around Yoga
11 – Coffee Talks w/ Nan Colton 12 – Book Club 13 – The Beer Project Registration 14 – The Artist as Neuroscientist 14, 28 – Drumming 15 – Guitar Festival – Andrew York 19 – Porch Party June 4, 18 – Make and Take 4, 18 – Kidding Around Yoga 5 – Music in the Marley 6, 20 – Illuminate 8 – Coffee Talks w/ Nan Colton 10, 24 – Art and Sign Language 10 – Beer Project – Beer and Art Lounge 11 – Beer Project - Home Brew Awards 16 – Porch Party St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen Through May 31 – Shipwrecked Exhibition May 12 – Happy Hour w/ Historian Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park 727.579.8226, www.tbauto.org Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit. Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Through August 28 – Replacing Fort Brooke May 1 – George Washington Day 4 – Cultural Encounter 8 – BOGO for Moms 11 – Sangria and Stories 14 – Kids Klub 18 – Florida Conversations June 8 – Sangria and Stories 13 – 17 – History Adventure Camp Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Fridays – Art on The House – 4 to 8pm. Saturday – Art Spot for Families Through May 15 – Human Landscape Exhibition Through May 30 – The Figure Examined Exhibition May 7 – Run for the Roses
June 10 – September 11 – Peter Max Exhibition USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620 813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849 May Through 7 – Graduation Exhibition June 3 – July 23 – Reverberations from the Musicbox USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa www.ira.usf.edu
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ART GALLERIES Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 727.504.8788 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg www.theartlofts.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com May 7, 8 – Crafty Fest 16 – Bowie Fest June 4, 5 – Crafty Fest 18 – Comic Cosmos Space Party Bloom Art Center and Olesen Art Gallery 910 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/bloomartcenter Best New Arts Community 2014 – Creative Loafing May 21 – Down the Rabbit Hole Chihuly Collection 400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly's work. Through July 11 – Luminosity Exhibition 2016 Studio Editions have arrived. New location set to open October 2016 Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2016
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Thursday, May 12 St Pete Road Race meeting- run/social. Hops & Props, (foot of the Pier) run - 6:30. Run any distance & speed. Meet back at Hops n Props for social. First drink on SPRR. Hops & Props, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg Info & register www.sprr.org.
Thursday, May 12 and Saturday, May 14 – Great American Grunt Hunt Mandatory Captains meeting, Thursday 7 pm. Fishing, Saturday 6 am – 4 pm. $30+ anglers, $8 fish fry. Madeira Beach Marina, 503 150th Ave., Madeira Beach. Family-friendly fishing event with fish fry, 4 pm Saturday. www.madeirabeach marina.com Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 – You're Worth It! Women's Conference $99 +. Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, 700 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa. Two day event to empower women personal and in professional lives. Speakers & networking www.youreworthit.com Saturday, May 14 – Second Saturday Artwalk 5 – 9 pm. FREE. Throughout St. Petersburg. Galleries throughout the city's several districts open late, receptions, openings & creative inspiration. www.stpeteartsalliance.org for list of galleries, free parking and trolley info. Saturday, May 14 – St. Pete Beach Beer Fest 4 – 8 pm. $27.37+. St. Pete Beach Recreation Center, Boca Ceiga Dr., St. Pete Beach. Sample over 50 local and national craft brews, food for purchase from Fire Department, entertainment, beer brewing demonstrations and more. www.spbf.rocks
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Saturday, May 14 – 2016 Florida Cup 8:45 am – 4 pm. Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Bch. Paddleboard races include 9 Mile Elite Race, 3 Mile Recreational Race, 1 Mile Fun Paddle (not a race), and 1/4 Kids Race. www.paddleguru.com Saturday, May 14 – Happy Today Exhibition Opening & Reception 5 pm. FREE. Strands of Sunshine Gallery, 663 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Creative Clay student artist Sheryl L.'s first solo exhibition featuring greeting cards, paintings and additional painted objects. www.strandsofsunshine.com Saturday, May 14 – Garden Club Plant Auction 12 – 4 pm. Garden Club St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Pete. Show quality plants with rare and unusual specimens. Proceeds benefiting Garden Club of St. Petersburg. www.gardenclub stpetersburg.com Saturday, May 14 – Exquisite Corpse Yourself! 3 – 9 pm. $10 per portrait. Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Pete. Dalí Museum and Morean Arts Center are partnering to celebrate Surrealism with a selfie-inspired twist on the Exquisite Corpse parlorgame. www.thedali.org Sunday, May 15 – Family Fun Days at the Pool 12 – 3 pm. $3 adult, $2 child. St. Pete Recreation Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy music, family fun, slides, pool basketball, pool bingo, prizes and much more. www.spbrec.com
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Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org Second Saturday Artwalk May 6 – June 11 – Top Shelf – Members Exhibition Gabriela Valencia Studio & Art Gallery 427 75th Ave., St. Pete Beach, 727.560.7498 www.gabrielavalenciafineart.com Specializes - Coastal & Florida Art Gallerie 909 NEW 909 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.565.3930 www.gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists Second Saturday Artwalk Small Business of the Year 2015 May 5 – June 5 – Ramel Jasir Exhibition Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 514 Skinner Blvd. Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org Michele Tuegel Contemporary 320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.823.1100 www.mtcontempo.com Second Saturday Artwalk May 7 – June 4 – Theo Wujcik Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 www.redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu May 2 – 3 – Senior Thesis Exhibition 10 – Opening Reception 20 – June 10 – Suncoast Watercolor Society Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com May 13 – Open Studio June 10 – Open Studio Studio 620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org May 3 – Pitch Her Productions 7 – Women's Work Home Repair 18 – Healthy Cooking 26, 27 – Dream Child – The Trial of Alice in Wonderland
ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd. Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org May Through 6 – Downside Up Kapfer Glass Studio 409 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727.656.9190 www.kapferglassstudio.com Handmade glass art & crafts. Morean Arts Center 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries Second Saturday Artwalk Saturdays at The Morean for Families 10 am – 4 pm Register for Summer Camp May 14 – Exquisite Corpse Yourself Morean Arts Center for Clay at the Train Station 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 www.moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Sundays for Families 1 – 3 pm Second Saturday Artwalk May Through 31 – Kenyon Hansen Exhibition June 1 – 30 – Tyler Houston Exit Show Pinellas Park Art Society NEW Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com May 8, 9 – Entries for Show due 9 – Meeting and Awards Pinot’s Palette 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspallete.com/ stpetersburg Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: www.isap-usa.com SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Receptions 2nd Saturday
Treasure Island Art Guild www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesday – ‘Anything Goes’ Thursday – ‘Acrylic Painting' Friday – ‘Portrait Workshop’ – Live model May 5 – Painting Exchange 14 – Meeting and Show Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops. St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District. 2nd Saturday Art Walk
HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 www.greatex.org Where education & fun come alive. First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. May 20 – A Night at the Brewseum
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EVENTS Tuesday, May 17 – SciCafe - Monogamy and Polygamy in the Animal Kingdom 6 – 7:30 pm. Dali, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Pete. Informal discussion series for adults created by Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center & Aquarium (formerly The Pier Aquarium). Purpose of SciCafe - raise awareness and satisfy peoples’ curiosity about things scientific. www.thedali.org Wednesday, May 18 – Safe Boating Seminar – Charting Your Course 7 – 9 pm. FREE instructions, Materials $35 per family. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. NE, Demen's Landing, St. Pete. Learning the NOAA Chart #1 & understanding how to plot a safe course. Registration at www.boating-stpete.org Wednesday, May 18 – Main Street Shop Hop 3 – 7 pm. FREE to attend. Grand Central District, EDGE District & Dueces Live District combine for a day of shopping, give-aways, refreshments and special surprises. Part of the Florida Main Street initiative. Get your Shop Hop card and visit at least 5 shops, one within each district. www.facebook.com /stpetemainstreets Thursday, May 19 – Concert in the Park 7:30 pm. FREE. Galatea Gardens, 7015 Sunset Drive S., South Pasadena. Program highlights from Show Boat, Salute the Duke, Glenn Miller, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gershwin. www.southpasadena band.com Thursday, May 19 – Movies in the Park – Searching for Sugarman 7 – 9:30 pm. FREE. North Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy music and a movie while enjoying 46
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the evening in the park. Bring your own blanket. www.stpetepreservation.org Friday, May 20 – A Night at the Brewseum 7 – 11 pm. $35 presale, $45/door. Great Explorations, 1925 4th St. N, St. Pete. Guests play like a kid while enjoying the best craft beer and music in town. Prizes for winning teams. Admission includes drinks, souvenir glass, entertainment and games. www.greatex.org Friday, May 20 – Music and a Meal with Duo Vida 7 pm. $12 admission, $8 meal. Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St., St. Petersburg. Enjoy a meal and the live music of Duo VIda at one of the most unique historical and scenic sites. www.sacredlandspresevationa ndeducation.org Saturday, May 21 – Invention Convention 10 am – 1 pm. $10 adult, $5 child. The Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34th Way N, Largo. Area school children compete for prizes with a member of US Patent office as judge. Inc. Museum tour. www.armedforces museum.com Saturday, May 21 – World Day Festival of Cultural Diversity 10 am – 3 pm. St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg. Celebration our diverse cultures throughout the world. Ethnic food & entertainment. www.spiffs.org Saturday, May 21 – Bowie Fest 8 pm – midnight $15 general adm., $25 VIP. Art Pool Gallery, 2030 Main St., St. Petersburg. Come celebrate lost icon David Bowie with costume contest, runway show, art, music and fun. www.artpoolrules.com
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June 6 – Jazz Jam WMNF 88.5 Community Radio 1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.org May 2 – Amy Goodman 21 – Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser June 3 – Alejandro Escovedo 18 – Americana Fest
OPERA Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium The Met in HD Series Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera www.eckerd.edu/metopera 727.864.7600 Florida Opera Festival Artistic Director – Daniel Lipton Straz Center for Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa, Florida 33602 www.operatampa.org May 12 – Sneak Peak Luncheon Florida Suncoast Opera Guild www.stpeteoperaguild.org May 19 – Evening with the Maestro 20 – Morning with the Maestro June 16 – Evening with the Maestro 17 – Morning with the Maestro St. Petersburg Opera Company 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Various performance locations May 7 – Bella Voce 19 – Evening with the Maestro 20 – Morning with the Maestro June 3, 5, 7 – La Boheme 16 – Evening with the Maestro 17 – Morning with the Maestro Sarasota Opera House 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org May 15 – HD at the Opera House 21 – Don Quixote 22 – HD at the Opera House 29 – HD at the Opera House June 5 – HD at the Opera House 12 – HD at the Opera House 19 – HD at the Opera House
The Pinellas Opera League NEW Socialize and be Entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com
St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/international cinema May 6 – Anomalisa
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Sunscreen Film Festival April 28 – May 1, 2016 www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com Various locations throughout St. Petersburg. VIP & General Admission May 1 – Final Day of Festival
Florida West Ballet Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company: 616 4th Street North in St. Petersburg. www.floridawestballet.org Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport www.mygulfport.us More information – Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070. Tuesday – International Ballroom Tuesday – Argentine Tango Wednesday – Swing www.SwingTime.info Thursday - Latin Social Sunday - Band / Dancing May 8 – Ballroom Fusion 18 – Ken Jones & the Makeshifts 21 – Jazz Night Sarasota Ballet 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x 101 May 1 – Let Us Show You We Can Dance 7 – Alice in Wonderland 7 – Conservatory Spring Showcase St. Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org Sunday Dinner & Dancing: Dinner – $8 2:15 – 3:30 pm 727.360.0584 – dinner rsvp Dancing, 3 – 6 pm. $5 M’s/$8 Non M’s Live Sunday Bands Tea Dances Live Band 11:30 am – 3:30 pm 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wed. of month October through May
FILM International Cinema Series Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S,
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, 9 pm G. David Howard. Guinness Book of World Records for Comedy “Funniest Man Alive” Sporty’s Comedy Club 17093 Gulf Blvd., N Redington Beach 727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort)
Fri. & Sat. nights. 9:05 pm Start. www.facebook.com/ GDavidHoward
ECO//ZOOS AQUARIUMS Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes www.stpeteparksrec.org /boyd-hill.html Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs 727.453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org May 7 – Invasive Plants 14 – Micro Plastics Awareness 21 – Intro to Beekeeping June 4 – Orchids and Epiphytes 11 – Ken Rowe Birdathon Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II Monthly You Tube Program NEW ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2016
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Saturday, May 21 – Red, White and Craft Brews 5 – 9 pm. $26. The Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34th Way N, Largo. Enjoy craft brews, photo booth, entertainment & lots of fun. www.armedforces museum.com Saturday, May 21 – Butterfly GloWalk and After Party 4 pm Sign In, 6 pm race start. $10 party only, $25+ race participation. Gator's, 12754 Kingfish Dr., Treasure Island. Includes butterfly wings, 2 items of bling, race t-shirt & participation medal. Gather a team to help raise funds for My Hope Chest. www.myhopechest.org Sunday, May 22 – 31st Annual Madeira Beach Triathlon 7 am. $85. Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Bch. One of the year's best races for all ages. Swim section is 1/4 mile to accommodate all. www.madbeachfun.com Sunday, May 22 – Tampa's Mermaid and Fairy Festival 12 – 5 pm. FREE. Harbour Island, 800 Post Harbour Dr., Tampa. Enchanting setting with arts & craft vendors, entertainment and ethnic foods. Pet friendly. Free photo booth. www.harbourisland artwalk.com Thursday, May 26 – Movies in the Park – Labyrinth 7 – 9:30 pm. FREE. North Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Pete. Enjoy music and a movie while enjoying the evening in the park. Bring your own blanket. www.stpetepreservation.org
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Sunday, May 29 – Ostomy Support Group 2 pm. FREE. St. Anthony's Hospital Auditorium, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about this life saving and changing procedure. For those who have or will have an ostomy. 727.657.0998. Monday, May 30 – Memorial Day Family Fun Fest 10 am – 3 pm. $10 adult, $5 child activity tickets. The Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34 th Way N, Largo. Bounce house, obstacle course, military dress-up, re-enactments, food & beverages available. www.armedforces museum.com
JUNE Friday, June 3 – First Friday Downtown 5:30 – 10 pm. FREE. Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds benefit Breakfast Optimists Club. www.firstfridaystpete.com Friday, June 3 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Streets lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. www.visitgulfportflorida.com Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm. FREE. ArtPool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. All locally made, vintage and creative items for sale including Etsy artists. www.artpoolrules.com PN
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Egmont Key Shuttle Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park $20 RSVP; 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www.flaquarium.org May 6 – Members Only Night 7, 8 – Mother's Day BOGO 14 – Day of Discovery Fort De Soto Park Tierre Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/park/ 05_Ft_DeSoto.htm Guided Nature Walks – Sat & Sun Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com events line 813.935.8552, ext. 276 May 7 – Wazoo Beer Fest 14 – Parent's Night Out Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941.388.4441 www.mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium May 11 – Teen Science Cafe 14 – Mini Golf Tournament June 4 – World's Ocean Day Family Fest St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727.753.9731 www.stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month First Saturday of month Boyd Hill Bird Walk May 7 – Butterflies at Boyd Hill 8 – Mother's Day Cruise St. Petersburg Shell Club 9100 113th St. North, Seminole 727.867.6861 www.stpeteshellclub.org 2nd Fri., 6:30 pm (except June, July, Aug. & Dec.), Seminole Recreation
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727.391.6211 www.seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary FREE. Donations accepted. Tours. Weedon Island Preserve 727.453.6500, St. Petersburg 1800 Weedon Drive NE www.weedonislandpreserve.org May 7 – Tracking Wildlife 14 – Invasive Plants 27 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab 28 – Archaeology Works June 4 – Doodle Bugs and their Kin 10 – The Great Weedon Birdquest 11 – Intro to Florida Friendly Landscapes 18 – Preserving 1100 year old Canoe
ON THE WATER Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com Sailing, Fishing, Motor Cruising, Sunset Sails. Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier, 727.360.1348 www.shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates. Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-profit Sailing Club 727.345.7544. www.sailbcyc.org Boating Skills / Seamanship USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla #72, 9 Classes. Tues. 7:30 – 9:30 pm 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg 727.898.1324 (US Coast Guard Base) Jim www.uscgaux.info USCG Safe Boating Program U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla #78, 13-week continuous Program Tuesdays, 7 pm, Warren Webster Comm. Ctr, 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. Take up to 2 years to finish. $45, $60 couple Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801
May 3 – Lines and Knots 10 – Weather 17 – Your Boats Radio 24 – Which Boat is for You? 31 – Equipment for Your Boat June 7 – Waterway Watch / Trailering 14 – Handling Your Boat 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. Mondays 7 – 9 pm. May 18 – How to Use a Chart
NATURE Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo 727.582.2100 www.flbg.org Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Closed weekends & County Holidays May 1 – Tour of Private and Public Gardens Florida West Coast Orchid Society 12175 125th St. N, Largo 727.460.4606 FREE. www.fwcos.org 2nd Thurs., 7:30 pm, Visitors welcome. Educational class, Cooperative Extension (Botanical Gardens). Garden Club St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg Diane Shafer, 727.347.6649. shaferd2@gmail.com www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org May 2 – Creative Crafts 10 – Wild Flowers Naturally 10 – All Members Meeting 12 – Fruit Trees for Your Home 14 – Plant Auction Ikebana International Chapter 65, St. Petersburg 3rd Monday – 10 am – 2 pm, (Sept. to May) Chapel On The Hill Church Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole. Ikebana - centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging. Info - hotline 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com May 16 – Ikebana & Fabric
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 www.selby.org May 1, 8 – Garden Music Series 6 – June 22 – Photography Exhibition 8 – Mother's Day Brunch 12 – Print the Garden 25 – Exposed 27 – Orchids 101 June 11 – July 16 – Splashin' Saturdays Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Adult & Child Horticultural Workshops Effective January 1, 2016 – New Prices May 4 – Day Trip – Ringling Estate 14 – Trouble Spot Solutions 21 – Fruit Trees and Edibles
CARD GAMES Pasadena Bridge Club 10 Park St. N, St. Petersburg A.C.B.L. certified duplicate Mon. thru Fri., 12:30 pm Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues. & Thurs. 12 pm David 727.381.5944 St. Petersburg Bridge Club, 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars www.stpetebridge.org M – F 12:30 & 7 pm, Sat.10:30 am 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 1:30 pm. Treasure Island Comm. Center Refreshments / desserts, programs. Arranged trips & fun programs. Carol Lee 727.360.9181. Corvair Biking Society Bike rides – Tuesday & Thursdays, various routes, ride 15 – 25 miles, food/beverage breaks. Mid to So. Pinellas Co. Helmets required. Contact: Al Halprin 727.510.4474 or Tony Cahill 727.204.0149
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Greater Pinellas Democratic Club 2nd Thursday – Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater, Largest Democratic club on west coast of Florida. 727.360.3971 Gulfport Walking Club Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Boulevard, Gulfport Gulfport & Pinellas County parks. John Lapham 727.893.1079 Mad Dogs Swim Wed. Night swims through summer, 6 pm. SHARP. Hurley Park Shelter at Pass-AGrille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach www.stpetemaddogs.org 727.582.1910.
Movies in the Park Music Starts at 7 pm Movies Start at Dark North Straub Park (Beach Dr. between 4th & 5th Ave. NE)
Movies in the Park are FREE (donations gladly accepted)!!! Come early & enjoy the music before the movie! Purchase food & drink from some of the 'Burg's favorite vendors set up onsite or bring your own picnic. Bring a blanket or low seat (some folding chairs available). SPP encourages you to bicycle to Movies in the Park and to make it easier to do so, secure on-site bicycle valet parking will be available with the St. Pete Bike Co-Op!
May 5 Three Amigos (1986) – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Steve Martin, Chevy Chase & Martin Short down on their luck & up to their necks in senoritas, margaritas, banditos and bullets! Evening's music, The Reina Collins Band (Americana with a Cinco de Mayo flavor). 50
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Military Officers Association of St. Petersburg 3rd Friday each month. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater 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. May 20 – Meeting Military Officers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868. May 10 – Meeting Military Order of World Wars (Clearwater Chapter) 1st Tuesday Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social: 11:30 am. lunch & program. Military Officers retired, active duty, former officers, spouses, widows LTC George Smith 727.786.5578 May 3 – Meeting June 7 – Meeting National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727.510.9472 www.narfe.org/chapter259 National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Ch. # 1140 – 4th Wed. monthly. Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140 May 25 – Meeting
Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, 12 pm, Guests welcome. The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway. Bill England, 727.347.0386 Rutgers Club Tampa Bay 1st Thursday monthly – 11:45 am, Hibachi Grill, 7610 49th Street N, Park Plaza, Pinellas Park 727.344.1944 Social Club of St. Petersburg NEW Bocce, cards and social events. Sons of Italy, 2500 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Open to the public Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Reservations required. 727.798.6355 www.sonsofitalysp.org Dining Room Closed May 1 – Sept 26 St. Pete Beach Music Club Suntan Art Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach Music ensemble Tuesdays 10 – 11 am. $5 per session. Boomwhacker Ensemble Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $5 per session. www.spbmusicclub.com St. Pete Road Runners Mbr: Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, noncompetitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events. www.sprr.org St. Petersburg Republican 2nd Wed., 7 pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Monthly speaker, Q & A’s. All invited. No charge. Call Gail Hebert, 727.526.2492 or Gus Pries priesgus@verizon.net St. Petersburg Shuffle Board Fridays – 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, FREE. 7 – 11 pm. A hip twist on an old game. 727.822.2083 www.stpeteshuffle.com Swiss Club 11:45 am, 2nd Saturday monthly, The Club At Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island, 727.344.1944 The Clearwater St. Pete Ski Club 2nd Tuesday Mike's Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49 St., Clearwater Pinellas County's Only Ski Club www.snowsharks.org
The Contemporaries NEW Support Group of Members of Museum of Fine Arts. Monthly lectures, gatherings and field trips supporting contemporary artists of Tampa Bay. $20 yearly membership in addition to MFA Membership. www.mfastpete.org May 2 – Contemporary Tiki Culture June 6 – Ya La'ford
Corey Ave. One of longest running thrift shoppes. Treasures by the Sea Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave. Circle, Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 Tues., Thurs., & Sat 10 am – 2 pm
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The Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday (No meeting Dec) Local affiliate of the international group, Society of Decorative Painters. www.hpdafl.com or email www.hpdaprez@verizon.net Treasure Island Islettes NEW Community Service Organization Meet 4th Monday of month Treasure Island Comm. Center Marian 727.360.0164. TOASTMASTERS Bay Pines Toastmasters NEW Wed. 5:15 – 6:30 pm. Free. Bldg. 20 behind VA Hospital Jill Haseltine 727.893.7838 www.facebook.com/bay pinestoastmasters Downtown St. Pete Toastmasters focuses on improving communication & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, FREE 244 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321.872.8295 www.DowntownSt.Pete Toastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesday 6:15 – 7:30 pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S 727.537.9098 info@gulfporttoastmasters.com www.gulfporttoastmasters.com St. Petersburg Club #2284 Public speaking organization help! Tuesdays, 6:15 – 8:30 pm. Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1801 62nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.toastmastersclubs.org
THRIFT SHOPS Attic Shoppe 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.360.5647 www.stalbansstpetebeach.org Run by St. Albans Church on
www.mygulfport.us Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Beach Blvd., Tue. 9 am – 3 pm FreshMarket@GulfportMA.com Free Clothing Swap 2nd Tues, monthly, 9 am – 1 pm Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk Fine Arts with live art demo’s, vendors & entertainment. 6 pm, Beach Blvd. www.visitgulfportflorida.com SoTangerine Saturday Market Tangerine Greenway, Gulfport 8 am – 2 pm www.so49.org Gulfport’s Third Saturday Art Walk Vendors, entertainment & roving street performers. Begins at 6 pm. Beach Blvd. May 6 – First Friday Artwalk 10, 19 – Welcome to Gulfport 21 – Third Saturday Artwalk 26 – Hurricane Seminar June 3 – First Friday Artwalk 11 – Beach Cleanup 14, 16 – Welcome to Gulfport
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May 5, 12, 19, 26 – Movies in the Park 7 – Bike to School Day 7 – CatCon Dogfest June 25, 26 – St. Pete Pride Fridays St. Pete Shuffle Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts. 7 – 11 pm FREE www.stpeteshuffle.com 1st Friday Get Downtown Music Series, Street block party featuring live music / dancing food & drink, vendors! 727.393.3597 5:30 – 10 pm. Central Ave. between 2nd & 3rd St. www.firstfridaystpete.com
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EVENTS May 12 - Radio (2003) Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris & Debra Winger. The touching & true story of a high school football coach and the developmentally challenged man he takes under his wing. A film to renew your faith in human nature. Evening's music, Green Light District (jam ad).
May 19 - Searching for Sugarman (2012) Academy Award winning film about a little-known Detroit musician whose haunting voice & poetic lyrics made some believe he would be the next Dylan. Instead, he became a South African folk hero while being virtually unknown in the USA. You will leave wanting the sound track! Evening's music, Acho Brother (Latin fusion).
May 26 - Labyrinth (1986) Our tribute to David Bowie! Labyrinth packs enough surprises to captivate an audience of children and provides enough wisecracking to keep adults laughing. Evening's music, The Dukes of Rockingham ('70's with Bowie influence). __________________________
Jovino Santos Neto & O Som Do Jazz Sunday, May 22 • 3 PM • Music Center - St. Petersburg College Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist and composer, and top Brazilian musicians performing together. Jovino and Brazilian jazz sextet O Som Do Jazz, join forces for a concert of original works by Jovino fusing jazz and northeastern Brazilian styles, as well as classic Brazilian Bossa Nova & MPB. Rio de Janeiro-born and Seattle-based pianist, composer & flutist Jovino Santos Neto was a member of Hermeto Pascoal's band from 1977 to 1992. O Som Do Jazz features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson backed by Austin Vickrey (saxophones), David Manson (trombone), Bill Pullicere (bass) and Mark Feinman (drums). If you love Brazilian music, you’ll love this concert! Admission: $15, available only at the door. SPC Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL 33710. Information on Jovino, see http://www.jovisan.net Info on O Som Do Jazz, see www.osomdojazz.com
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4th Friday Grand Central PM Stroll Shops, night spots & businesses open late, specials, entertainment. Grand Central District, 1st Ave. N to 1st Ave. S & 19th St. to 31st St. 5 – 9 pm. 727.328.7086 2nd Saturday Artwalk & Trolley Downtown & Warehouse Art District. Take the trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots. 727.323.ARTS www.stpetearts.org
TOURS Walking Mural Tours NEW Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Murals and history behind them. 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org
MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market Year Round! 9 am – 2 pm Summer Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave. S, Gulfport. Live music. www.visitgulfportflorida.com FreshMarket@gulfportma.com Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap, Art Village Courtyard WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market 9 am – 2 pm, rain or shine. Madeira Way between Gulf Blvd. & Tom Stuart Cswy. www.TheBeachMarkets.com 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY Edge District Farmer’s Market 4 pm – 8 pm. Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/ EDGEFarmersMarket FRIDAYS Founders Corner Fresh Market 4 – 8 pm. 431 Southwest Blvd. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/Fridaymarketf ounderscorner Treasure Island Friday Market 9 am – 2 pm. Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,Treasure Island. FREE parking, live music. 727.360.4121 CLOSED for Summer (May – October)
www.islandneighborschamber.org News@islandneighbors chamber.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. Petersburg www.saturdaymorningmarket.com 727.455.4921 June 4 – Market Moves to Williams Park So. Tangerine Saturday Market 9 am – 2 pm. Tangerine Greenway & 49th St., Gulfport. 727.439.0164 www.sotangerine.com SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market Corey Area Business Assoc. 10 am – 2 pm / October thru May Live music, Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.498.8778 www.coreyave.com Deuces Live Sunday Market 22nd St. S & 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 1 – 5 pm. www.deuceslive.org Suntan’s Sunday Market 9 am – 3 pm Yearly, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727.367.3818 Organic Produce available weekly at The Open Air Market with it’s wide variety of vendors and live music is open to the public. www.suntanart.org WEEKEND MARKETS Paradise Bazaar Year Round! Fridays & Sundays 9 am – 4 pm, next to Paradise Grille. Pass-A-Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way. ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm. Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave.& Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net OTHER MARKETS 1st Friday Flea Market 9 am – noon. Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Ctr. 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 1st Saturday Grand Central Flea 9 am – 4 pm. Antiques, Collectibles 2500 Block of Central Ave. St. Petersburg
1st Saturday St. Pete Indie Market Noon – 5 pm. 600 Block of Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.stpeteindiemarket.com /index.html
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Meditation in the Gardens Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg, Wed., 12:30 pm. 727.551.3102 www.stpete.org/sunken Nava Yoga Studio NEW 5901 Sun Blvd. W, Suite 120, St. Petersburg 727.592.1999 www.navayogastudio.com
Daystar Life Center Offering monthly information sessions, services & volunteering, Tues., 1:30 pm. Daystar Life Ctr. 226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg. 727.498.8794 or kitty.rawson@daystarlife.com
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 Free Clinic New volunteer orientation is 2nd Tues. monthly – 10 am 3rd Tues. monthly – 3:30 pm. 863 3rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. angel.schumaker@stpetersburgfre eclinic.org 727.821.1200 X 114.
Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. 727.347.0354 www.sacredlandspreservation andeducation.org Sunday tours, Meditations, special events. Wed. Movement for Wellness
YOGA / Spiritual Don Vista Arts Center NEW 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Yoga, Chi Gong
St. Petersburg Yoga 2842 MLK St. N, St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 info@stpetersburgyoga.com Tues, 6:15 pm, Sunset Beach, 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Is. Wed., Sunrise 7 am Straub Park, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Pete www.stpetersburgyoga.com
Drum Circle 4th Friday – Gulfport Beach West side near the Rec. Center. Winter 7 pm / Summer 7:30 pm. Dena Lebowitz. 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com
St. Pete Beach Yoga NEW Daily 10 am and one hour before sunset. St. Pete Beach near Beach Plaza and 67th Ave. stpetebeachyoga@gmail.com
Gulfport Yoga 2914 1/2 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport 727.481.7309 www.gulfportyoga.com
Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 Daily Yoga classes www.sunkengardens.org
Hoop Dancing Yoga Village – Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg Contact: Abby 813.777.7720 www.hoolamonsters.com Story telling dance with 1 to 30 hoops.
The Longhouse 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.info All levels of skill and techniques
Inspire Yoga at the Dali Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., practice vinyasa/ashtanga 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Madeira Beach Rec. Center 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.392.0665 www.madeirabeachfun.com Yoga Essentials, Vinyasa, Flow, Tai Chi, Hoola Dance
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A D S Life Fitness Center, SPB. Computer experience required. Email resume to info@iamfitforlife.com Experienced Servers, Dishwasher & Line Cook needed for busy italian Pass-A-Grille restaurant. See Marcello Gennaro’s 2004 Pass-A-Grille Way. Beautiful Salon Immediate need for Hair Stylist, Massage Therapist, Skin Care, Serving Tierra Verde, Bayway Isles, Point Brittany. Massive affluent Client Base! Rent Station / Commission, your choice. Emma 727.418.6168 FOR SALE 2-person Kayak HC Santee 140T w/ 2 paddles, 2 like-new life vests. $1,000 Suzy 727.363.0063 12-place setting Morning Glory China by Forest including china protectors and all table accessories. (A great wedding gift) $500 Suzy 727.363.0063 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Angelides Building Contractor Local 20+yrs.Repairs-remodel-build,kitchens, baths, window specialist. Solar Certified Since 1985 Sam Lic.#CBC058934, and Lic# CGC1523620 727.394.8406 Complete Home or Business Remodel additions, baths, kitchens & windows. design/planning. Superb quality & competitive $. Lic. CGC1518653, Call 727.466.7140 / 415.8075 DMC Construction: Lic.: CBC1250815 Remodel, repairs. Don 727.688.5484 Spoeneman Contracting. Certified, local 20+ years. Kitchens - Bathrooms, Complete design and planning. Interior remodel specialists. Lic# CGC038575 727.709.5925 HANDYMAN_________ Quality Work at fair prices. All types of jobs. Free estm. Local resident since 1977. Joe 727.458.5938 General Home Repairs / Maintenance, Let me do the projects you have put off or want done. Reasonable rates. local ref’s & Free quotes, Bob Quigbuilt@yahoo.com 727.729.0763 Reliable & Affordable Handyman 25 yrs experience. Carpentry, electric, fixtures remodeling, plumbing. Decks-Docks, doors, fences/gates, tree removal, land scaping, etc. Big or small, we have crews. Great $, Free est. Sr. Discounts. John johnanver@gmail.com 727.543.2336. H A U L I N G _______________ __ Demolition, Garage & Attic Cleanout, Appliances Removed, Trees trimmed & Removed. Call Glenn. 727.580.7080 HEALTH & FITNESS__ ______ __ Worried about your Memory? The Alzheimer’s Association offers FREE & Confidential Memory Screenings 2nd Monday each month. 9:30-11:30am. CALL 727-893-5657 to schedule your screening. Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Center, 5501 27th Ave. S.Gulfport. 727-893-5657 Acupunture&Herbs Pain? Nausea? Trouble Sleeping? Chemo? April Wang Certified Chinese MD 727.384.4826 Dans Hands - 30 yrs. experience #7384 Massage from light to intense therapy. Call Dan’s Hands at Paradise Spa. I can help! 727.360.4300 Mobil Therapeutic Massage Therapist Neuromuscular /Myofascial $70/hr $95/1.5hr; Hot Stones $80/1.5 hr.
C L A S S I F I E D Aromatherapy $75 hr. All massages custom to client. Lic:MA66543 call Libby Higdon 727.204.8602 HEARING CARE__ __________ __
Don’t let hearing loss impact your life comp. screening, consultation Call 727.329.8852 HOUSEKEEPING & CLEANING ___ Cleaning Services - 1 bedroom $45 up to any size home ok. Great Ref’s Free estimates. Beach resident 35 yrs. 727.452.6120 or 743.4281 Experienced, independant European lady, guaranteed quality service. Reasonable rates & references. Call for 727.564.1473 free estimates.(7/16) Cleaning Is Our Passion, 727.363.1074 Maids, Maintenance & More. Steadfast Reliable, Best of Beaches service for 25 years. L/B/I 727.363.1074 Home & Office Cleaning - Experienced, efficient European cleaning lady. Equipment & supplies provided. Free estimates & great local references. 727.793.5419 INSURANCE _______ Academy Insurance - Full Lines - Flood Residential & Investment Property Specialist Call Rose 727.343.0419 AIA - Home, Health, Marine, Umbrella, Health Life, Dental, Commercial, Disability, Boat On the beach at 4615 Gulf Blvd. (south of Publix) Tom Torgersen 727.577.7222 LAWNCARE Bill Wolff’s Pest Control-Yard & in-home pest, fertilizer & weed control 727.321.0211 NOTARY PUBLIC Dennis Lopez, LICENSED & BONDED, travel to your location, & weddings lopez33710@gmail.com 727.481.0057 OFFICE SPACE NEAR TYRONE Near Tyrone Mall 300+ sf from $425 /month. 727.276.8080 PA I N TI N G SERVICES Custom Painting, Stain Work, Interior, Exterior, Small jobs ok 727.565.3853 Painting - Interior / Exterior, Custom Work, Ceiling & Wall Repairs, Popcorn & Wallpaper Removal. 30 yr. exp. Lic. & Ins. Free Estimates.Reasonable. Call Nick 727.458.4209 PET SERVICES__________ __ Dependable, Friendly Care, T.J. Brown, Dog Handler, – Bay Area Dog Walking TJB1270@aol.com 727.417.3564 PET BUDDY PET SITTING – care for furry & feathered children. Michele 367-1041 PET SITTING/DOG WALKING - SPB & Tierra Verde - Nurse w/flex sch. 272.0021 PETSITTING, pets stay at my home or in
A D S their own environment. 727.363.0967 Professional Pet Sitting Fully Insured, www.AuntieLyndaspetcare.com 727.323.3892 or 422.5919 SEE ALSO DOG BAR, DOG TRAINING POOL CLEANING Tidy Pools, locally owned & operated, licensed & insured, Brian 727.342.3587 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Senior & Veterans Discounts offered by TOP Local Real Estate Services Co. Full service help with Buying & Selling James/ReMax Metro, Byrne-Brylinke Team Call for more info. 727-612.9988 SCREENING SERVICES Rescreening & Sunrooms, Pool Cages, Impact Windows, Fascia, Soffit, Vinyl Siding, Super gutters & concrete slabs. JT’s Home Services 727.804.4300 MC/VISA/Amex OK Rx11.66857 SEAFOOD & BUTCHER SHOP Shaners Land & Sea Market - P - A - G 2000 Pass-A-Grille Way; 8am-7pm 7 days, 727.367.4292 SERVICES Welding/Fabricating Custom/Specialty Free estimates. Shop Mobile, 20+ year Beach resident, local ref. 727.742.7100 SLIDING DOOR REPAIR_____ __ Stop struggling with old sliding doors. We fix it to open for a fraction of the cost of a new door. We replace windows too. Lic. C10506 - Lizette 727.641.8106 sliderrepair.com YouTube.com/user/SliderRepairs SOLAR WATER HEAT & POWER__ Angelides Building Contractor Local for 16+ years in Repairs, Remodeling & Building from kitchens to baths & window specialist. Lic. # CBC058934 SOLAR CERTIFIED SINCE 1985 Call Sam 727.394.8406 TUTORING Italian, Spanish, German - Learn- improve language skills, fun, efficient. Call Carlo, Prof. Language Teacher 727.374.0963 Portuguese & French Tutoring Conversational-Grammar-Literature Paristropical@gmail.com 727.238.1828 English, reading, writing… 32 yrs exper. grades 6-12. SPB-Isla area - will come to you. Call Jeanne 727.864.3599 Piano lessons in your home or my studio. All ages, all styles, affordable, 25 years of experience. Call 727.688.2782 Piano & Flute lessons in your home. Adults & students welcome. 727.642.2169 WANTED - PIANOS Steinway Grand piano. 727.381.4400
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Don’t Hate Mondays! Tomkats Big Band’s Vintage Tunes Swing at the Blue Parrot By Nanette Wiser Hip cats stroll into The Blue Parrot Mondays from 7- 9:30 p.m. for Tomkats Big Band vintage tunes. A Blue Parrot fixture since 2009, this popular group serves up Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Burt Bacharach and Louis Armstrong songs, mixed up with a little Rolling Stones and Pat Metheny just to keep it fresh. Rain or shine, the fans show up. Tomkats Big Band’s newest CD “Live at the Hideaway,” is available in vinyl as well and sold at the weekly jazz aficionado gathering for just $10. Friends often stop in to jam (Liz Anthony, Mark Moultrup, David Winterhalter were on hand in early April), and unique arrangements of classic songs by band members (including musical director Greg Dunn) is what make Tomkats Big Band a huge draw. The band grew out of a love of vintage tunes. In 1984 two American Legion buddies, Frankie Richards and Tom Robertson lamented the lack of old music on the jukebox and decided they would form a band that played what they liked. Both were musicians in another life. Frankie had played C Melody sax (an extinct instrument) in the 1930’s and Tom had played drums back during his youth. In the fall of 1985 they held their first rehearsals at the St. Petersburg American Legion Hall. By the third week the current co-leaders of the Tomkats were present, trumpeters Alan Stegeman & Greg Dunn.
The band found a ready audience at the 4th Street American Legion Hall, B.B. Joes, which was the original jazz nightclub in downtown St. Petersburg and Tiki Gardens on Redington Beach. By 1990 the band landed at the Bilmar Beach Resort on Treasure Island. The Bilmar was home to the Suncoast Dixielanders and enjoyed a long and rich history as a home for jazz. Louis Armstrong and Harry James had both vacationed there. The Tomkats conducted a weekly big band session at the Bilmar until 2005, moving to Delilah’s Martini Bar for several years. After a brief sabbatical to write new music and arrangements, the band became a Monday night fixture at The Blue Parrot. The Tomkats also play local festivals and events including New Year’s Eve 2015 Swingin’ the New Year at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, Treasure Island Blues Festival, the Sanding Ovations Sand Castle Festival and the Clearwater Jazz Festival. The band also plays a wide variety of other private and public functions. For more information, check them out on the web, Facebook & You Tube: www.tomkatsjazzorchestra.com. www.facebook.com/TomkatsJazzOrchestra www.youtube.com/tomkatsjazzorchestra The Blue Parrot, 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach, FL (727) 368 9619 www.bluepstpb.com Greg Dunn, TKJO Music Director
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by Sarah Lyons - Sirius Systems Astrological Services Office: 727-347-4737 www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com www.facebook.com/sarahlyonsastrologer "Get Sirius about your future!" May 2016 Astrology The New Moon in Taurus occurs on the 6th, starting the second lunar cycle of spring! It is making aspects to benefict Jupiter and powerful Pluto which are both retrograde; but don’t worry, take on those unfinished projects with a new attitude. This is the time to get all of the undone in order! On the 9th, lucky planet Jupiter finally stations direct, promoting health and growth for all! Virgo’s take note! You only have Jupiter’s blessings about 4 more months so don’t waste a moment; you won’t get another visit for about 12 years! The same day a transit of retrograde Mercury occurs across the Taurus Sun, highlighting activity for this sign and the areas of finance globally. Watch for transformations to occur during the next several weeks. The Sun lights up clever, versatile Gemini on the 20th as we become quick and restless for the next few weeks. The Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius on the 21st adds to the travel and learning vibrations going on, and with aspect to Mars, all of the energy you need to go in way too many directions! Also, this illumination can be a fiery one as we take action on desires and become competitive or combative! The cosmos stay very active for the next several days! Mercury stations direct on the 22nd and we get the “go ahead” to move forward with practical ideas. Lovely Venus visits sparkling Gemini on the 24th and we can become detached and fickle in love and spending. Energy and temperament planet Mars has been retrograde for weeks and returns to Scorpio on the 27th to unearth and reclaim unfinished issues. Take heed.
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TAURUS: So much activity in you sign this month promises to keep you on your toes! You are favored by others, resolve issues and find courage to make changes. Financial matters peak, income and values assessed. Persist.
SCORPIO: Reconnect to partner; personal or biz and make new starts that bring mutual satisfaction and future success. Keep communication open. Financial matters come to a peak and require action; resolutions to issues.
GEMINI: Things once hidden may come to light at least in your mind’s eye. Meditation and introspection is beneficial. Home and family issues get better. Issues with partner surface; look for constructive resolutions, action.
SAGITTARIUS: Health concerns are reviewed and new plans that are beneficial begin. Career and income also are affected with advancement possible. You are on center stage; regain strength and take charge now.
CANCER: Your social calendar is as full as you want it to be as you are in high demand! Enjoy this time with friends and partner. Then work will be your focus as you put your energy into productive outlets. Later on relax. LEO: Career, status and life position take new favorable turns upon review with financial and work or health situations involved. Creative energy and ideas will take the spotlight. Romance can reignite. Children need attention. VIRGO: Now is a great time to review new plans for education. Travel will be enjoyable; take a companion! The spotlight falls on home and family life; concerns and responsibilities. You attract helpful people; opportunities. LIBRA: Financial matters are reviewed with new beneficial direction and support from confidential sources. A spotlight falls on conversations that clear the air; trips and obligations to siblings. Home, family is easy going.
CAPRICORN: Romantic possibilities are many; new and renewed! You are also full of creative energy and focused on fun! Later, the private time and thoughts make you restless for action and reveal hidden motivations. AQUARIUS: Reconnect to family and make the homefront a new place for pleasurable gatherings! Release old ideas, things no longer useful as your future takes the spotlight and builds energy for action on your dreams! PISCES: Short trips, conversations, time with siblings are pleasant. Include partner as you reconnect with friends, hopes and wishes. Career and status are in the spotlight; regroup and take charge of obligations; reclaim position. ARIES: New energy infuses and enhances financial area, likely resulting from good work habits and career changes! Education is highlighted, also travel and life lessons. Enjoy daily commutes, conversations and siblings.
Sarah Lyons has been providing astrological information for a lifetime; and is a former president of the Astrology Assoc. of St. Petersburg, one of the oldest groups in the United States. Available for private sessions, personal and business forecasting, lectures, parties, classes and more.
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the reporter was asked if he would like to go on a flight, using a tape recorder to document the event, to which he agreed. A few days before takeoff of the aging PV2 Mariner aircraft, he was asked to postpone his trip, due to the arrival of three Canadian newscasters, who had to make a return trip to Canada upon the flight's return. Since his trip to JaxNavAir would take only 45 minutes, he agreed. The plane took off with a crew of 10, plus the 3 news- casters, re-fueled in Puerto Rico, and flew into Hurricane Janet in the Caribbean. There was a single transmission, then silence. Who was the young reporter who missed the one and only flight lost by the valiant "Hurricane Hunters", who continue their far more safe and more informative flights to the present day? It was Julian Fant, the writer of the column, which you have just read.
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