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By Rosemary Mendiola
In the 1930s, the reach of the Great Depression extended far beyond the big cities into small communities everywhere, including our very own St. Pete Beach. The Sunshine School, which had opened in Pass-A-Grille in 1915, was facing closure, as there was not enough money to pay the teachers’ salaries. The locals knew how vital it was to their community for those school doors to remain open and took it upon themselves to ensure that they would. Capt. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Merry knew just what to do. They threw a party. A lifelong fisherman, Capt. Merry knew he could use his talent to help the community. He brought in loads of fish, cut down trees for firewood, dug a pit and laid some bedsprings on top. He cooked up the delicious fish dinners on the spot, while his wife and children sold tickets, prepared sides and helped serve. That was the birth of the first Fish Broil and Mullet Festival. The event was a huge success. The Sunshine School remained open and a new community tradition was born. This year marks the 85th Anniversary of that first Broil. Because of the great
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growth of both the Fish Broil and the St Pete Beach school community, The Historic Fish Broil & Mullet Festival is now incorporated as a 501c3, governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors comprised of members from the community, and with one simple mission: to support local schools and to bring the community together in a spirit of solidarity and fun while doing so. The move was done to ensure that the communal nature of this great event is preserved, that all schools that have a history with the Broil can benefit from its success, and ultimately, that all schools in St. Pete Beach can be involved with and benefit from the Fish Broil. The event’s inception and purpose truly are a tribute to the character of this city and its inhabitants. True to form, local residents and businesses make this event happen each year, whether it’s through countless volunteer hours organizing the festival, the generous donations and sponsorships from the community or those who show up the day of. Every year, Madeira Beach Seafood Company donates the fish, Silas Dent’s Steak House donates the delicious fish marinade, the Hurricane donates their delicious cole slaw, and the Mullet Men (a group of volunteers) spend 2 days
cleaning and prepping the fish. Last year, they prepped 880 pounds of mullet, which sold out by 6 pm! And those are just a few examples of the generosity of the community. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, November 8th from 1-6 pm in Horan Park. There will be live music, beer and wine, local food vendors, a silent auction, a fishing tournament for the kids, a corn hole tournament for the adults, inflatable games and activities galore. And, of course, delicious fish dinners cooked on bedsprings over hot coals. All proceeds go to area schools involved in organizing the event, and to community organizations such as the St Pete Beach Library, the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, and Support Our Troops. Visit our website at www.fishbroil.com, and like our page on Facebook (The Historical Fish Broil and Mullet Festival) to stay up to date on all that’s happening with this year’s event. For all sponsorship opportunities or questions about the Broil, contact annualfishbroil@gmail.com .
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CONTENTS
DISTRIBUTION
October 2015
Pass-a-Grille Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Bamboozle
The SeaHorse Paradiso Boutique The Wharf Hurley Realty Loews - Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt
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Fish Broil by Rosemary Mendiola
Letters...............................9,11
An 85 year tradition in Pass-a-Grille
Publisher’s Letter...............14 Tidbits..................13,15-16,37
10 Johns Pass Seafood Festival
Property Law...........................25
by Sonny Flynn The 34th Annual Seafood Fest!
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Real Estate ........................ 26 Computer Corner ............ 27
17 Dining Out by Joyce LaFray
Art News.......................34-36
The Cuban Sandwich Crisis
ECO................................ ....38
20 Chill finds a New Home
Recreation...........................40
by Peter Roos A new addition to the Corey Avenue
Libraries..............................40
22 Business is about Relationships
Events.................41-48, 52-56 Astrology.............................49
by Peter Roos Englander Fischer Attorneys
Classified Ads................50-51 Final Word...........................58
29 So You Think You Can Dance by Nanette Wiser Jane Putzel is still teaching!
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COVER
31 FEATURE STORY Permanent T-Groins for Upham by Steve Traiman
39 St Petersburg College Piano Series Rebecca Pennys and fellow musicians
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DESIGN: Renee Roos ARTIST: Lori Bellinger LEAF ART: 123rf.com PHOTO: Rebecca Penneys caught the elusive “Green Flash” on an I-phone from her Gulf front condo. They don’t call St Pete Beach the “Sunset Capital of FL” for nothing!
5th/3rd Bank Lou’s Florist Pappy’s Scoops Ice Cream Baird Realty Nori Thai -Sushi Riptides Lounge Resort Realty Winn Dixie Chamber Gulf to Bay Bait UPS Store Regions Bank
ReMax Preferred Agave Mexican / Synovus Bank SPB Produce-Deli Coldwell Banker RE Vito & Michaels’ Nina’s Cafe Wallgreens Library/City Hall Paradise Grille Dolphin Liquors Cafe Soleil New China Dolphin Beach Resort
Corey Area District Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond
Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Jackie’s Bistro Keller Williams Realty
Treasure Island Sloppy Joes Walgreens The Pearl Chamber
Bilmar Hotel T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Gator’s on the Pass Clock Tower Bus Stop
John’s Pass Village Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Old Fashioned Ice Cream Chamber Kiosk Friendly Fisherman
Madeira Beach Winn Dixie Screwy Louie Thai Am II Thai City Hall Library Post Office Barefoot Beach Resort Madeira Beach Recreation Center
Gulfport Chamber Backfin Blue Library/City Hall Mangia Gourmet
Habana Café Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino 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
South Pasadena Spiro’s Deli Publix Winn Dixie Fountains Towers Palms of Pasadena Hospital
St. Petersburg SUNDIAL Locale Market Chihuly Ricky P’s Florida CraftArt
Florida Jean Co Vinoy Hotel Holocaust Museum Morean Art Center Jim Duprey Salon
Grand Central District Cigar Loft Ferg’s Sports Bar Grand Central Stained Glass
Tyrone Area Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer
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Letters I just love your newspaper and have enjoyed it for many years. I moved a year ago from Gulf Blvd in St. Pete Beach to Harborside Community in St. Pete Beach. I notice a substantial decrease in my mail. The thing I miss the most is your paper! I have questioned my mail person about this and have come to the conclusion that there could be " selective delivery" going on. Can you please resubscribe me? My name is Pat Kurusz of St Pete Beach. We patronize your advertisers and get all of our beach information from you. We really miss you! - Pat Kurusz Thanks for including a picture and caption of our Youth Mission Trip‌ appreciated. - Gus, Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church I just wanted to write you a short message of gratitude. Thank you so much for allowing my artwork to face the cover of your magazine these last couple months (June/July 2015). I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Not only was it a kind thing to do for somebody you don't know but a bit of a leap of faith on your part not knowing exactly what you would get. With all the wonderful artists and apparel companies here in town I'm sure you could've picked many more deserving people than me. It has been a boost of confidence for somebody who has gone through a lot in the last couple years. I will not forget how nice a thing that you did for me. If you and Paradise News ever need anything that y'all believe I can help out with please don't hesitate to let me know. Thank you so much once again. May God bless your magazine and your family. - Stephen O'Connor
Just a note to let you know that I wanted to share with you "Not Just Another War Story" received the President's Gold Metal Award at the Florida Authors & Publishers annual huge convention banquet in Orlando-Disney 8/8/2015. As you might expect, I was very pleased on behalf of the 9 years of research and writing it took. My agent and the publishers marketing people will be updating the website waynemacdowell shortly, but have you viewed the video, they did a great job producing it. Also, the first book, Not Just Another Love Story has been re-edited by me and the editors and is now an Amazon Kindle. There were no EBooks when it came out in 2000. It was fun rereading and updating the first book! - Wayne McDowell Congratulations Wayne, that's a tremendous achievement, you must be very pleased. Well done! - Ian Ward Congratulations Wayne. job well done! - Sam Lanham Wow. Loved seeing all the strong women in our community in your August issue! Proud to know and work with them all. Thank you for sharing their stories. Truly remarkable. - Roxanne Anderson Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Membership Director
The below information is the result of a Pinellas County Parks Inquiry form submission to the Pinellas County web site. Comments— The water fountain in the small dog park (Fort De Soto) has been broken for quite some time now. Can it please be fixed? Thank you. - Chris Stewart
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Johns Pass Seafood Festival October 22-25, 2015
by Sonny Flynn Mark your calendar now! October 22-25, John’s Pass Merchants host their 34th John’s Pass Seafood Festival. The premier and longest running seafood festival in Pinellas County is held annually at John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, an historic fishing village. The village, located where John’s Pass opens up to the Gulf of Mexico, just north of Treasure Island, offers an idyllic setting to savor seafood, whether you like it steamed, sautéed, grilled, fried, peel-and-eat or as ceviche. The Seafood Festival celebrates the abundant fish and seafood of John’s Pass and to honor the fishermen who work those waters. “This event is so much more than a festival to us - it is a tribute to the rich history of John’s Pass Village and the fishing community,” said Matt Powers, president of the Association. The Festival is not only a fun way to honor the fishing industry, it also benefits great causes too. The Association donates a portion of the proceeds from the weekend events to Pinellas County schools and other local charities. This year’s Festival promises to be even more exciting, with the addition of new events. The weekend kicks off with a Seafood Showdown on Thursday, October, 22. Beginning at 7pm at the Mad Beach Brewing Company, the Showdown is a competition between up to 20 restaurants with a panel of local celebrity judges deciding who serves the Best Seafood in Pinellas County. Adult Halloween Costume Contest on Friday evening, October 23 is always popular. Hosted by Infinite Skillz, the winner will take home a grand prize of $1,000. Even if you don’t want to come in costume yourself, you won’t want to miss seeing those haunting the Pass that night. 10
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Another new event this year is the Big Fish Celebrity Challenge. Local sports and public celebrities will be competing in contests including casting a fishing line, tossing a mackerel, and racing fiddler crabs. The competition starts at 2 pm on Saturday, October 24. The winning celebrity will receive a donation of $5,000 to their favorite charity. Come see which local celebrities have the courage to step up to the challenge for their favorite charity! The final new event may be the biggest - Sunday brunch sponsored by Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, highlighted by The World’s Biggest Bloody Mary Toast. The Toast, sponsored by Tito’s Vodka, will take place at noon on the roof top of Bubba Gump’s. A great way to start a Sunday afternoon—sipping on a Bloody Mary, setting a world record, all while enjoying the gorgeous view of John’s Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. Of course, the star of the Festival is the same as every year—Seafood! Beginning at noon on Friday, Oct. 23 and 10 am Saturday, Oct, 24, seafood restaurants, food trucks, and related vendors from all over Florida and the Southeast US will be selling their best
seafood dishes throughout John’s Pass Village. The Festival concludes Sunday afternoon at 4pm with a competition among the vendors for the awards of “Best Grouper”, “Best Seafood Dish”. There is plenty to do in addition to indulging in seafood delicacies. More than 100 arts and crafts vendors will be displaying and selling their wares. There will be a children’s area with activities available throughout Saturday and Sunday. In addition, the main stage will host live music all weekend. Saturday will feature country music bands and Sunday will feature rockreggae, headlined by well-known local band Resinated. For those who like to catch fish, the second annual Battle in the Gulf fishing tournament will kick-off Saturday morning at sunrise. Visit www.anglerarmory.com for more. Food, music, competitions, arts & crafts, Halloween costumes, fishing tournaments, and more, there is something for everyone at John’s Pass the weekend of October 22-25. Don’t miss it.
Letters I was at the Fort De Soto dog park this morning and I see there is still no water fountain. We have used and relied on that fountain for many years. The cooling station is great, but most dogs will not drink out of a hose with a sprayer. The park is used by a lot of people, and many of them go to the dog park and we pay for that service. It’s important for the health and safety of our dogs that they have access to fresh drinking water when there. Personally, I am there with my three dogs on Saturdays and Sundays. Tampa Bay Whippet group meets monthly and people drive from all over the county to attend. I know there are other social groups that gather regularly as well.
Chris, The Trades crew were able to repair the people fountain, however the pet portion was not repairable. I have ordered the replacement fountains pictured below. These commercial fountains should serve our four legged friends a very long time. As soon as we receive the shipped items we will install ASAP, we look forward to your next visit and we apologize for any inconvenience. James Wilson Pinellas County - Fort De Soto
In 2006 Fort de Soto Pay Playground was honored as one of the Top 10 US Dog Parks. I don’t think that distinction would have been given without access to water for dogs. You stated that a service request was submitted for repair or replacement. It’s been removed. When will it be replaced? - Chris Stewart
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Broadway Ball 2015 – the Red Hot & Kicking fundraiser for the
Straz Center! Saturday, October 17th 6PM-Midnight Evening highlights include: A cocktail reception with fabulous silent auction. Dinner on the Carol Morsani Hall Stage. Kissy Simmons Broadway Ball After Dark featuring entertainment, desserts and dancing. Reservations limited. For more information, call 813.222.1275 or
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T I DBI T S Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce recent ribbon cuttings included Dunkin Donuts and Bressler’s Ice Creamin St. Pete Beach (above and left), the Bayou Club, (below) plus Vino & Brew in Treasure Island and Anytime Fitness in S. Pasadena (not pictured). Left: Missy Hahn is the new head of the Treasure Island / Madeira Beach Chamber. Below right: Monica Kile, new Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Vino & Brew opened a “craft beer and wine tasting room” the first of its kind for a popular Plant City, Florida Brewery & Winery. The new watering hole / craft beer and wine store is just east of the 7-11 at the turn to Sunset Beach in Treasure Island. TIERRA VERDE Café Soleil, the sensational, authentic French bakery at Dolphin Village in St. Pete Beach has just opened their first clone, at 114 Pinellas Bayway S. in the Tierra Verde marina plaza. Hours are 8-3 weekdays, 8am-5pm on weekends. They are expecting Tierra Verde residents and Fort De Soto visitors and boaters will discover and enjoy their incredible coffee, fresh baked breads, pastries, croissants, quiches and more, as much as our beach residents and visitors have. TIERRA VERDE OKTOBERFEST & MARKET, Saturday, October 17 from 4 to 9 pm features a Bier garten, local crafts & art market, kids bounce house, food and lots of contemporary and German music at the island’s downtown parking lot. Benefits go to Tampa Bay Watch and Southeastern Guide Dogs. Vendors may secure spots at $25 and encouraged to contact Oktoberfest.vendors@tvbp.biz. Sponsors contact hunter.grose.tvbp@gmail.com. TREASURE ISLAND The Treasure Island Action Club, an organization open to all "seasoned citizens" of the area meets on the 2nd Wednesday of October at 1:30 pm, Treasure Island Community Center.
The Treasure Island Historical Society is hosting a Champagne Brunch on Sunday, October 25th 1pm - 5pm at the Community Center. A light buffet from 1 - 3 pm and three hours of music and dancing with the Impacs, until 5 pm. The newly recorded video“Tales of Treasure Island” will also be shown. Tickets: $25 /advance or $30 / door, also at the TI & Mad Beach Chamber, located at 245 107th Avenue. Parking is FREE. More info contact Dominique at (727)644-3343. Treasure Island debuts “SeeClickFix” service. Residents can now document neighborhood concerns ranging from litter and flooding to damaged sidewalks and malfunctioning traffic signals. Treasure Island City Manager Reid Silverboard said“We’ve built the Treasure Island Porthole to make it easier to interact with your Treasure Island government.”The online Treasure Island Porthole webpage or smart phone apps allow residents to describe the problem, report the location and even add photos or video. Go to www.mytreasureisland.org. Click or tap the Treasure Island Porthole logo. The Travel Channel recently visited Treasure Island’s Sunset Beach, of all places, to film an episode of Food Paradise. A food truck family had
relocated from New Jersey and had stayed at the Sunset Inn & Cottages for a few weeks while their belongings were being enroute! When the Travel Channel chose to do an episode on them, they knew the perfect place to film it! They served Lobster Rolls to Sunset beach residents late in September. ST. PETE BEACH The City of St. Pete Beach has launched ‘SPB Connect’ for residents to connect with the city. Find information about events, hurricane preparedness, the community center schedule and more. SPB Connect is a free service, available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play for immediate use. Also available through the city’s website at www.stpetebeach.org. To learn more about Public Stuff in your community, visit publicstuff.com/tour, or contact Jennifer McMahon, Recreation Dir., at 363-9245 rddirector@stpetebeach.org. The Walgreens SPB Classic races are January 15, 16 & 17, 2016. Register or volunteer at stpetebeachclassic.com. BCA Insurance Group, Inc., a Satellite Beach insurance agency recently opened an office at 503 76th Ave., in north St. Pete Beach, offering Home, Life, Auto and health insurance. 727-914-9777 marcia@bcains.net
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
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Volumn 21 Number 8 • October 2015
How Do We Measure Success?
It is interesting where we get our inspiration these days. Our lives are so inundated with stimuli and sources of communication, that it is hard to know what to pay attention to. On September 8th, for example, at 11:01:21 we received an emailed newsletter from Sam Fellenbaum of Alliance Capital. In it we were asked the following question. How does the world, your contemporaries, your competitors or others define success in life or in business? Is it fame, notoriety, wealth, popularity, power? Is it a certain amount of profit, income, or market share? Who cares? Success, true success, should be defined on your own terms and in the context of what you can influence and control in your own life and business. Sam shared that his measure of success only compares the present to his own past performance. “Success is being better at what's most important to me than I've been before. Success, like love, beauty, happiness, and all things grand and glorious is a subjective, abstract criterion that has only the meaning we give it.” An hour earlier Renee had shared my astrology for the day from “The Daily OM” which she does rarely. It said in part “With a warm heart and a desire to reach out to loved ones, you are likely to find yourself expressing your affection today. It is a wonderful chance to show someone that you appreciate all they have done to make your life better, even if it is just by being there with you. Sometimes a person’s mere presence can be comforting. Listen to your intuitive sense, because it is telling you that the time has come to focus on what is truly important in your life, and there is nothing more important than love.
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Today you should take the chance to be as adoring as you would like toward those who have filled your life with love. Telling people how much we love and appreciate them now is insurance against future regret, but it also means that you are living your life fully in the present moment. It is when we feel that tomorrow will offer us more time that we put off the truly important elements of our lives – the people and the feelings – for things that only seem important, such as meeting deadlines, making an im‐ pression or earning money. Love is the true currency of the world, and it can enrich all areas of your life. When you make love and its expression your priority, you are nurturing your own life today. The internal rewards you get are worth more than money will ever be. Pope Francis confirmed for me that this should be our message this month after his historic visit to Philadelphia, our ‘City of Brotherly Love’ when he was quoted on the front page of our local daily paper in a spot usually reserved for sports and crime “Would that all of us could be open to the miracles of love for the sake of all families in the world.” Love to all our readers from Peter, Renee and the gang that contributes their collective efforts to make Paradise NEWS the magazine you love to read. “Because all creatures are connected, each must be cherished with love & respect, for all of us as living creatures are dependent on one another.” - Pope Francis 14
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MORE TIDBITS The 7th Annual Octoberfest Beach Crawl to benefit the Cancer Research Institute takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17th, at 5 pm on St. Pete Beach, heading north from the Undertow Beach Bar to the PCI Resort. There’s no parking at Undertow, but if you’re crawling to 10 beach bars, you better not plan on driving afterwards anyway. Take PSTA trolley, BATS, or ‘FREE Beach Ride’. PAG Beach Community Church welcomes Rev. Dr. Guillermo MarquezSterling. As a son of Cuban exiles, Rev. MarquezSterling grew up in Puerto Rico, served 6 years in the U.S. Navy, taught school for 8 years and was ordained by the United Church of Christ (UCC) in 1997. Rev. Marquez-Sterling served as an organizing pastor for two years in Homestead and as Associate Pastor for 17 years in Coral Gables. Rev. Marquez-Sterling and his
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"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." - Anthony Robbins wife Maria have been married for 28 years and are the parents of 3 grown children. PAGBCC is located at 107 16 Ave. St. Pete Beach. www.pagchurch.org . Pass-A-Grille Way road construction is underway causing some traffic delays on weekdays but on weekends the road is passable in both directions. This complex reconstruction project involving all utilities including new potable water, reclaimed, wastewater, storm water, electric, gas, cable and more. Please think about supporting your favorite businesses there while construction is underway over the next two years. Thanks to Jay Anderson for reporting on the construction progress. The Shell Store and Florida Jean Company closed their locations on Corey Ave. in the past months. Cheryl West moved her lighting, larger décor and furniture items to
open Paradise Lights at the prior jean store location, 401 Corey Avenue across the street from her Paradise Gifts & Home Décor. Jackie has plans for Taps & Tapas at the Shell store location. Florida Jean is at Sundial downtown on the mainland. The Shell Store, LLC is now at 8211 Ulmerton Road. Chill moved their restaurant from the corner of Gulf and Corey a block and a half east to the prior Madelina Cottage location. See the full page story in this issue and more photos online. GULFPORT LocalShops1 will host the Small Business Administration's InnovateHER Business Challenge's Pinellas County competition! The local winner may be invited to compete for $70,000 in cash prizes at national finals in D.C. The local challenge will take place 5-8 pm Dec. 1, 2015, at Catherine Hickman
Theatre. Apply at LocalShops1.com/compete For more info contact ester@localshops1.com or call 727-637-5586. The 49th Street So. Business Association (SO49) has organized the SO49 Greenway Saturday Morning Market. Market features local vendors most Saturdays (special events and rain aside) 8 am until 2 pm. The market will focus on locally made items, but if they cannot find a local vendor SO49 will consider others in an effort to meet the needs of the community. Information, Phil Reed - 727-439-0164 or jsrtraining@aol.com ST. PETERSBURG The St. Petersburg Lions Club is seeking a volunteer vocalist to perform the National Anthem at their 3rd annual fundraiser for America’s VetDogs on Sunday, November 8th. Vocalists are asked to
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Local residents Lois Lane and Millard Gamble, both of St. Pete Beach sent us photos from their summer and fall vacations. Lois was in Spain (left) & Portugal, below. Millard (above) was in Norway.
contact St. Petersburg Lions stpetelions@gmail.com or call Lion Sally, 813-965-2534.
Squaremouth was also on Florida Trend's ‘Best Companies to Work For.’
Commercial Development Company (CDC), based in St. Louis, purchased the 29-acre Raytheon site in the Tyrone area at the end of July. The company calls the site a "pure opportunity" for mixeduse development and has been meeting with nearby residents to discuss potential projects. CDC specializes in brownfield properties, with more than 175 sites across the US.
New residential construction continues downtown with ONE St. Petersburg, The Salvador, and Bliss moving forward, as well as the announcement of The Brownstones and Regent Lane projects: ONE St. Petersburg, at Central Ave., west of 1st St. includes; 13-story, 174-room hotel, a 41-story condo building with 253 units, and 17,129 sf of retail space. The Salvador will be the first upscale, green-certified condo tower downtown. Half of the 74 residences have pre-sold. Included are 11,000 sf 3rd floor amenity deck and 3,400 sf of ground-level retail. Bliss at 176 4th Avenue NE. The 18-story condo building will have 29 units. Each floor will contain two, 3-bedroom units of 2,140 sf.
Several St. Petersburg-based companies have recently landed on TBBJ's 2015 Fast 50 List (companies ranked by revenue growth from 2012 to 2014): #26 - Squaremouth #29 - Bessolo Design Grp #30 - Power Design #36 - PowerChord #37 - Kobie Marketing #50 - WRH Realty
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The Cuban Sandwich Crisis by Joyce LaFray
On a daily basis we’re besieged with numerous recipes for the “best burger,” inundated with unique versions of Mac and cheese, and bombarded with the latest salad combinations. Most all of us are happy to accommodate, sampling one new guilty pleasure after another. But merely mention the idea of re-inventing, or adding anything new to an “authentic “ Cuban Sandwich and you’re in for a “biting” debate! Not only is there disagreement about what ingredients an authentic Cuban Sandwich should contain, but an avid, “I’m mad as hell...” Cuban Sandwich fanatic will argue it’s origin, even which order the meats and
cheese should be placed on the bread. There are those who come to Cuban restaurants for many specialties, but most often for the ubiquitous Cuban Sandwich, which has a number of cousins, but always contains ham, roasted pork, cheese, and skinny pickles on Cuban bread, crusty yard-long loaves which are lighter and crispier than others. For breakfast the unique bread is toasted and dipped into espresso which has been lightened with milk. I’ve done considerable research on this topic here in Tampa Bay, in Miami, even Cuba, and I’ve discovered that the Cuban Sandwich is a marvelous
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DI NING O UT invention — but like most inventions there are variations. Tasting is believing, and if you haven’t sampled a Cuban Sandwich, put it on your necessary list. Like Mark Twain said “the secret of success (in life), is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside”. You may or may not agree with his assessment, but to a diehard Cuban aficionado there is little if any compromise on what a Cuban sandwich is and shall forever be. Those adding tomato and lettuce are often called “fools” by these grass root activists. If sliced onion is added the sandwich is simply destroyed followed by an often piercing “Are you kidding me?”.
Barracuda Cuban I have listed some of my favorites, each of which has been thoroughly vetted. These eateries are listed in alphabetical order. All are t-shirt, flip-flop casual. (Most Cuban Sandwiches come in two sizes, a 6” or 12”)
Barracuda Deli Cafe, 6640 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, Fl 33706 (727) 826-0998
Most “authentic” sandwiches contain yellow mustard and/or mayo which are generously slathered on the inside of both slices of bread. Some “experts” believe that only yellow mustard is permitted, while others claim the law to be strictly “only mayo.” A few say one should combine both the mayo and yellow mustard into a “special sauce.”
Made with real Cuban bread. The highlight are the yummy chunks of marinated pork, multiple layers of ham and salami, mayo and mustard added separately to each side a free serving of fresh slaw.
M & G Cuban Cafe, 4620 49th St. N., St. Petersburg, Fl 33709 (727) 744-1993 Luscious layers of deli pork and ham with imported Italian
And the debate continues.
and American ham, mustard and mayo and a double dose
To make a truly “authentic” sandwich, special care must be taken to place the meats and cheese exactly in a special order, with cheese and/or salami ending up as the last ingredient on top. That way, when the sandwich is “pressed” those top ingredients are the first (and most important) to be melted.
of dill pickles. The sandwich is perfectly pressed.
Keynote is that the sandwich must be pressed. This is usually done with the use of a heavy metal press or plancha as it is called. If a press is not available the sandwich can be pressed with a warmed brick or heated in a frying pan and pressed with a weight.
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Perera Cuban Cafe, 5772 54th Ave., N., Kenneth City, Fl 33709 (727) 541-2037 These folks dared to add tomatoes and shredded lettuce. But it still makes a great sandwich. Swiss cheese, deli-sliced pork and a good baked ham with yellow mustard.
Pipo’s Cuban Cafe, 9531 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, Fl 33708 (727) 394-7476 This chain has been around a long time, having opened their first restaurant in Tampa. They serve a very traditional sandwich with roasted ham, pork, cheese, pickles and yellow mustard.
Some foodies say the Cuban Sandwich craze began in small ma-pa cafes, where a sandwich was considered the entire meal. It has since been elevated in recent years in places like South Beach where trendy neighborhoods, rife with art deco elegance and designer chic made it a hip thing.
Simply Delicious Cuban Simply Delicious Country Deli, 2128 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 327-0296 Owners Xiomara and Damien, mom and son from Brooklyn, make a very non-traditional sandwich. Their 12- inch “dinosaur” is one- and- a half pounds of ham and perfectly marinated pork, white American cheese, on homemade Italian bread with a mayo-garlic sauce, a family secret.
The Floridian, 230 107th Ave, Treasure Island, Fl 33706 (727) 367-6662 Popular since 1982, this indoor-outdoor cafe by Val and Ted serves a traditional sandwich made with ham, spiced pork, Genoa salami, imported Swiss cheese and dill pickle. Slathered in mustard and mayo and served on fresh Cuban bread.
The Bodega,
And lastly, but never least, is the issue of the origin of the Cuban Sandwich. A few will tell you it was invented in Cuba, as you might assume, but others swear it was Miami, and then there are the Tampanians who say there is no question but that it was invented in Tampa, Ybor City in particular. They will add that Genoa salami must be included as testament to their shared Ybor heritage with neighboring Italian immigrants. I’m not sure this debate will ever cease. In spite of the ongoing crisis, after you’ve sunk those pearly whites into that mighty monster of a sandwich and eaten every last crumb — should it really concern us that such a debate exists? In the final assessment you, the customer, are the judge. You loved that beauty and that’s all that mattered!
1120 Central Ave., St. Petersburg FL (727) 623-0942 On the main drag of downtown St. Pete, Bodega serves the
Joyce LaFray
traditional Cuban with roast pork and the other traditional meats including ham, pickles and mayo, no mustard.
Pipo’s Cuban
(Joyce LaFray reviews anonymously and pays for her own meals. For more about Cuban Cuisine check out Cuba Cocina: The Tantalizing Flavors of Cuba, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow at harpercollins.com or amazon.com)
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Chill Finds Its New Home
By Peter A. Roos
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e have been following the growth of Steam and Chill since the very beginning, in late 2010 when I met Ruthie Buxbaum. Steam opened on a shoestring budget where several others had failed. In 4 ½ short years it had grown and popular 7-day-a-week, 3-meal-a-day, 150-seat, full-service restaurant, espresso & liquor bar and live music venue. And, they did it in a retail space – with no kitchen. Part of the enchanting small business story of Steam & Chill was the unlikely success of a restaurant in a facility not intended for food service. “It’s hard to tell which was the greatest challenge in our old space…they were so numerous,” said Ruthie. “Clearly the lack of a kitchen made it nearly impossible to operate a restaurant, but we had to make do with what we had.” Each year brought more and more guests and the growth brought so many new challenges – yet no matter how many times Ruthie upgraded the space, there was never a real solution to the“unkitchen”problem. Ruthie was a bit of a trailblazer with the introduction of casual upscale dining in a market that had been largely known for fried fish & chips. Chill launched as an upscale tapas/small plate eatery, which was the first lasting restaurant start-up in St. Pete Beach in over 5 years. It was truly family owned and operated, with Ruthie, sometimes Paul and often up to 5 of their 6 off-spring working at any given time. Chill brought a healthier way of cooking whole foods into full view, and taught us all about spaghetti squash, Brussels sprouts, zucchini noodles and even rutabaga fries. Ruthie indulged us with Bananas Foster French toast & muffins and bread puddings too…they even made a go at a bakery for a year. With all the hurdles the Buxbaum family has overcome, it truly warms our hearts to introduce you to the new home of Chill. When Madeleina's Cottage announced they were vacating the space several months ago, a few of the Corey Avenue business owners and myself were musing about how wonderful it would be to have Chill take the space. We felt it would be good for Chill and good for the downtown area to add another successful independent restaurant to the mix. We encouraged Ruthie to look at the opportunity, the kitchen and infrastructure was significant and only a block away. They were at the end of their lease and the timing was perfect. After an amazing 6 weeks, the new space had been "Ruthie-ized" - creative, upscale, elegant, a touch eclectic, warm, inviting and of course, always delicious. The surrounding neighborhood is the perfect backdrop for Chill.
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The inviting exterior, new signage, landscaping... the physical approach to the new Chill is impressive. My first impression was, WOW! The transformation was rather shocking. I could hardly believe it had been the old Madeleina Cottage. Somehow, Ruthie brought the "chill vibe" we’d all come to love into the heart of Corey Avenue. Ruthie and husband Paul made a permanent and significant investment into the renovations and outfitted an impressive kitchen. They have committed up to 20 years to be an anchor to a growing Corey Avenue shopping district. Wells Fargo has agreed to allow restaurant parking in their lot after 6 pm, a tremendous gesture of support from the property owner. Still serving breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, the coffee bar is intact. For simplicity sake, they dropped the "Steam and" part of their name and are now just "Chill." The sofas and lounge seating is comfortable and the bar is gorgeous. Carl's Piano Bar found a home at Chill several months ago plays 7 pm til closing Friday & Saturday nights. They have a beautiful private dining room, easily seating 50. The indoor / outdoor Al Fresco seating is spectacular and available for smaller parties up to about 40. It is also pet friendly. Ruthie's new labradoodle puppy, Rocky, is a regular at Chill and even has a burger named after him. Chill just hired Chef Keith Richardson, formerly of Cafe’ Luna and Fetishes. After Cafe Luna closed, owner Allen Butler strongly recommended him. Ruthie and Chef Keith are creating a a "best of Chill" menu. They sorted through a dozen old menus and have assembled the favorites from each era. Look for a return to a“small plate style”dinner menu. They are also preparing a very affordable Early Bird & Happy Hour menu from 3-6 and a hospitality industry special on Tuesdays. She also told me that she will be offering a "relocation discount" to breakfast patrons... through the month of October. She is offering 20% discount off the entire check for breakfast from 8-11 am, including weekends. She was working on a full-service catering menu when I last saw her... the woman's energy is endless. We are thrilled for St. Pete Beach to have Chill in the heart of downtown. Join us in celebrating Ruthie & Paul's new dream-come-true restaurant by visiting the new location at 357 Corey Avenue, east of Blind Pass Rd. St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Reservations 727-360-Chill (2445) | www.chillstpetebeach.com
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I remembered the Englander Fischer firm name from their involvement in the ownership consolidation of the Tierra Verde Resort, known in better times as Guy Lombardo’s Port O’Call Resort. The ensuing suit for ownership control of the property became one of Pinellas County’s largest cases, with well over 3,000 defendants spread throughout more than 40 countries. Each unit in the resort had as many as 50 owners, each owning a week of time or more in the resort. “It was like a step back into my past,” said Lenny, who had drafted the condo documents for the hotel to time-share conversion as a young attorney over 30 years earlier. “This was a challenging case due to the quantity and the geographic distribution of the ownership.” In the end, however, the tedious work paid off. Englander Fischer has been successfully representing a wide variety of closely held, corporate, non-profit and institutional clients over the past quarter of a century. The firms’ attorneys abide by a philosophy that stays focused on the client’s business goals, while never failing to practice what they’ve termed “Courageous Professionalism.” For the last 15 years the firm has worked out of an historic building at 721 First Ave. N., in downtown St. Petersburg and has developed a true appreciation and admiration for the communitys’ businesses and people. Their firm offers a broad expanse of experienced attorneys that can handle virtually any type of business law or litigation problem. Englander Fischer is regularly involved in corporate shareholder and partnership disputes, covenant not to compete and trade secret matters, breaches of real estate and business contracts, as well as just about every other type of commercial dispute, in mediation, arbitration, state or federal trial courts, and even on appeals. The firm’s focus has always remained on business rather than personal issues, although it is willing to aid litigants or 24
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“The best advice I have for prospective clients looking to hire counsel is to find representation with the most experience in the practice area you need,” Lenny said. “The marketing success of the big personal injury firms has left many personal injury attorneys scrambling to take on business cases that are out of their area of experience. That can put more experienced adversaries in a stronger position. Many areas of business and real estate law have steep learning curves and the client shouldn’t have to pay for that education.”
their counsel in complicated divorce matters when they involve the division or break up of a business or its assets. Because business disputes are financially draining, the firm works toward resolution whenever possible. “We believe favorable resolutions are achieved by remaining trial-focused and our attorneys keep their eyes on that goal from beginning to end,” Lenny said. Throughout decades of experience, Englander Fischer attorneys have witnessed the benefits of looking at the end result early, then working backward to achieve the client’s goals. Through this approach, more than 90 percent of their cases are settled before trial. And with the costs in time and money that often come with a court battle – the reasons Lenny calls litigation the “sport of kings” – Englander Fischer’s goal-oriented strategies prove advantageous for local commercial property and business owners. Still, when it does become necessary, the firm’s attorneys are fully prepared to aggressively represent their clients in a courtroom, as they remain trial-focused from their first day handling a case.
When I asked him what keeps him going after 40 years practicing law, Lenny says the appreciation of a well-served client is always a strong motivator for everyone in the practice. He shared with me a note recently received from a client, along with a thoughtful gift. The note read: “We want to thank you for all your efforts and dedication resolving our case. Thank you for staying with us through all of this. It certainly would not have had the outcome it did without you, your knowledge and determination. You are “true to your word.” We appreciate everything you have done for us. More about Englander Fischer: Founded in September 1990, Englander Fischer is an aggressive, goal-oriented boutique litigation law firm that applies a common sense, practical approach to its clients' business and economic realities. Its aim is to embrace client transaction and litigation needs using creative and dynamic legal solutions to achieve its clients' objectives. The firm holds an AV-rating, the highest available by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and has been listed as one of Florida’s Top Ranked Law Firms by Lexis Nexis. The firm offers services in the areas of business litigation, corporate, probate, construction, real estate and insurance fields. Englander Fischer services clients throughout Florida. For more information, please visit: www.eflegal.com, or call 727-898-7210.
GET REAL ABOUT PROPERTY Travels Through Real Estate Law BY THOMAS A. BRODERSEN, ESQ.
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE… I’ve been writing this column for nearly six years now. How time flies! I started out explaining to terrified homeowners how the incompetence of the too-big-to-fail Wall Street banks (along with their stunning arrogance and refusal to do the basics of their own business) rendered the paperwork in most “securitized” mortgages (which is about 95% of all residential mortgages) largely unenforceable, because of defects which deprive the banks and their servicers of standing, that is, the legal right to sue you for foreclosure. In some cases, the paperwork is falsified or forged, amounting to actual fraud. In the intervening time, there have been hundreds of thousands of foreclosures dismissed, with the Courts forcing the banks to pay hundreds of millions of dollars of homeowners’ attorneys’ fees.
So, have the banks learned their lesson yet? In a word, “NO.” Today, we still see foreclosure cases all the time, where the paperwork is so fundamentally bollixed up that the cases end up getting dismissed. There is one difference, though. Before, there wasn’t much legal
precedent for dismissing foreclosures, because the Courts had never seen such chaos before, it was just us explaining to dubious judges how the paperwork in front of them was so very flawed that those cases HAD to be dismissed. Now, though, there are many reported cases where such dismissals have been affirmed by the appellate courts, right up to the Florida Supreme Court, that the judges all understand the requirements of standing (and other legal niceties, such as honest, accurate mortgage papers). The bottom line: today, the same as (or even more than) at the start of the foreclosure crisis, if you’re a homeowner struggling to stay in your home, you need to talk to a foreclosure defense lawyer about your loan. I’m not saying the bank will be any more reasonable in dealing with you than before (because they’re still the arrogant %@$tards they’ve always been), but we all know now that the Emperor has no clothes. Meanwhile, you’ll find us in our new digs. We’re now located in the historic Corey Corners building, on the Southeast corner of Corey Avenue and Blind Pass Road, on beautiful St. Pete Beach. Look for the lovely gray building with red doors.
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JIM BEGGINS - The Property Wizard Broker - CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises
The Next Recession is on the Horizon I’ve been a broker in Florida through 4 recessions. In my opinion, the fifth is imminent. During my first recession, in the early 70’s, there were three-hourlong gas lines in Miami and tens of thousands of unsold condos. The second one was the mid-80’s Savings & Loan crisis, with 19% mortgage rates. The third was in the early 90’s with 8% unemployment. The fourth was the big real estate crash in 2008. In my opinion, recession #5, with closet home inventories artificially building up prices, “will not end well.” My views are not shared by many brokers. I speak with property owners every day who should sell, but are waiting for the next big bubble to get more money. My advice to them is to sell now while the supply is low and buy when the supply is high. When a global
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crisis occurs, those who waited will see prices decline. The laws of supply and demand always rule. Seven years ago there were 4,000 properties for sale in our 16-community, 27-mile stretch of Pinellas County’s barrier islands. Today there are only 1,000. Want some good news now? No matter what happens to our economy, barrier island property will be people’s favorite choice of where to live and vacation. Buyers are escaping super high prices in Miami, Naples and Long Boat Key for more affordable Pinellas properties. Internationally, our beaches and lifestyle are being discovered and with new construction in every town, we’re becoming more attractive every day. If you’re not sure what your property is worth today, find out before you consider selling or buying. Most realtors will provide
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you with a market value analysis without cost or obligation. If you choose to work with us, I, or one of my team members will show you 15 properties like yours in 3 different categories. We’ll choose 5 on the market now similar to yours, 5 sold and 5 more expired or withdrawn from the market. Our exclusive Strategic Market Analysis (SMA) allows you to pick a price according to your personal motivation to sell. And it’s free, without any obligation. We all should know exactly what our asset is worth before we decide to move up, move down or move around. I believe that “trust is the currency of the future.” I represent my clients like their property is my own and I strive to get the highest market value for my sellers. My team focuses most of their efforts around our
3 Gulf Blvd. offices. Although this article is one man’s opinion, I can back it up with facts. We realtors want to earn your trust with truth. All the best, Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, broker, CENTURY 21Beggins Enterprises, with 11 offices serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Since any real estate view can be supported with 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. JimBeggins@C21BE.com 727 254 8144 Cell.
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Small Biz Needs Outsource IT Today More Than Ever! Information Technology (IT) application in small business today is much different than it was a few years ago. Back then small business owners didn’t have much more to worry about with their computer systems beyond the basics.
Can we share data? Can we reach the Internet? Does email work? Can we print? All that has changed. With viruses, hackers, attack bots, mobile computing, software licensing, point-of-sale security rules, branch offices, video conferencing, VoIP telephony, backup systems, cross-platform integration, data centralization, and many other factors coming into play with the small business. Gone are the days of old where the tech savvy business owner can successfully manage and understand the application and consequences of doing it yourself, and often will find themselves in over their heads and placing their business at significant risk of not only experiencing significant downtime, but in many cases complete loss of that business due to lawsuits, fines, complete data loss and corporate espionage, among other threats. Additionally, small businesses are now increasingly becoming big targets for hackers interested in stealing your customer data for various nefarious purposes. The security just isn’t there. The boss set up the firewall, configured the server, and left the door wide open for the online criminals. The small business owner needs real IT help, both proactive and reactive, from a professional.
Traditionally, when your business has a demand for a specific skilled individual that goes beyond the scope of the MacGyver in the office, one would hire an employee to fulfill that need. Not so much in IT. A small office of five to fifty people typically can’t afford to have a staff position for a need which can be satisfied in just a few hours a week by someone trained, experienced, and proven in that field. Enter the third-party IT professional. That person or group will be there when you need them, and off the clock when you don’t. They can provide enterprise-level solutions to your business needs at a fraction of the cost of a staffer, specify and deploy the correct technology the first time, and with significantly reduced overall risk. They range from individual consultants to large support companies, and they are not all created equal. Every business is different, and finding a consultant or provider who is willing to listen to you and understand your business technology needs and tailor affordable custom solutions for what you need, and not just what they know, is difficult. Customer service and technical service are not usually served together by the same person either yet it is critical that you get them both from your IT service company. In larger support companies, you often pay for two people to deliver that package. With individual consultants, one usually has to compromise one for the other, with customer service usually being the sacrifice. It doesn’t have to be that way though. It will be hard to find that professional.
When you do find it, hang on to them. Pellitech, a local growing IT consulting business serving customers from St. Pete to Venice, is such a provider. With a business approach focusing on the reality that the IT support business is truly a customer service business, supplying expertise in small business technology and risk management, and with peace of mind being the actual deliverable, Pellitech sets itself far apart from the overwhelming majority of competitors in the field. Pellitech demonstrates that being a professional means placing its customers’ needs ahead of it’s own. Pellitech provides a wide array of IT services including computer network engineering, server building and support, desktop support, license management, regulations and standards compliance, disaster recovery planning and preparation, maintenance and repairs, office relocation and expansion, and much more. Windows, Apple and Linux systems are all supported, as well as many of the most popular telecom and multimedia platforms. Call Pellitech today to speak with a professional who will make a real difference for you and your company at (941) 404-8247. Editor’s Note: Paradise NEWS found Pellitech this summer when we were upgrading our Macintosh based magazine production network hardware and software. We found their services very beneficial and consider Pellitech a local leader in IT network services.
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Suntan’s Sunday Market Yearly, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 9 am - 3 pm / Organic Produce available each week. Open Air Market with it’s wide variety of vendors and live music is open to the public 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Market Market Year Round! 9am - 2 pm & (1st Tue. 9am - 8pm), Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave S., Gulfport Over 50 vendors: Local artists & crafters. Live music. www.gulfportma.com FreshMarket@gulfportma.com Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap, Art Village Courtyard WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market 9 am - 2 pm, year-round, rain or shine. Located Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard & Tom Stuart Cswy, City’s first open air
fresh and farmer’s Market approx. 80 area’s finest Vendors. Parking free & convenient. Organized under Garrison Market Management. www.TheBeachMarkets.com FRIDAYS Treasure Island Friday Market Community Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 9am - 2pm, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,TI FREE parking, live music, & 40+ vendors, food, jewelry, arts & crafts. 727.360.4121 tchamber1@tampabay.rr.com www.treasureislandchamber.org WILL RESUME IN DECEMBER 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY Edge District Farmer’s Market 4 - 8 pm Green Bench Brewing Co. 1133 Baum Ave N., St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/ EDGEFarmersMarket WEEKEND MARKETS Paradise Bazaar Year Round! Friday’s & Sunday’s 9am - 4pm, next to Paradise Grille Pass-A-Grille, 9th Av./Gulf Way, ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart Saturday, 9am - 2pm, Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net OTHER MARKETS 1st Friday Flea Market 9am - noon Gulfport Multipurpose Sr Ctr 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport 1st Saturday Grand Central Flea Antiques, Collectibles 2500 Block of Central Ave. St. Petersburg, 9 am – 4 pm. St. Pete Indie Market 1st Saturday Monthly Noon - 5pm 600 Block of Central Ave, St. Petersburg. Seasonal showcase of local artists, indie designers, horticulturists, eclectic crafters and non profit groups who take over sidewalks www.stpeteindiemarket.com/index.html
So You Think YOU Can Dance? Jan e Putzel SETS THE BARRE HIGH AT 90 By Nanette Wiser In October 23, St. Pete Beach resident Jane Putzel celebrates her 90th birthday. Not with a whimper, but with a pirouette and on pointe. Ever since she moved to Tampa Bay in 1977, she’s been teaching dance classes four times each week. Her business card says Exercise in Motion. It’s not dance routines, like Jazzercise, or dance steps. “I want people to relax, enjoy and express themselves through movement. Get lost with the music and work your body,” says the merry former ballerina, a self-proclaimed “stickler for detail” in the classroom. Putzel’s minion of 60+ dancing ladies are legendary and faithful. Some have taken her classes for 20 years. “I teach at the Don Vista (SunTan Art) Center just south of the Don CeSar Resort at 3300 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, Monday & Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. I taught at the YWCA in St. Petersburg until it closed two years ago,” says the cheery octogenarian. “Then I sought out and found another location, the Sunshine Center, 330 5th St. N., in St. Petersburg moved my downtown classes there on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 10-11 am.” Born and raised in New Jersey, Putzel started her career in NYC as a bilingual secretary after attending business school where she learned shorthand and Spanish. With a passion for ballet and modern dance, she became a member of the Munt-Brooks modern dance company until she moved to Baltimore in 1952. “The dance company was run by Hanya Holm, a talented contemporary of Martha Graham, who came from Germany in 1945 and brought modern dance to the U.S.,” recalls Putzel. “She became well known both for the dance company and later as a choreographer for Kiss Me Kate and One Touch of Venus. She lived to be 88 years old and taught until she passed away. Putzel continued to work in Baltimore in an office but moonlighted teaching ballet in the schools for two years. Fate intervened and a blind date with a gent named John turned into a life together. They married and started a family (she has five children, 15 grandchildren and 7
great-grandchildren). When John retired in 1977, they moved to the St. Pete Beach home in which she still lives. A widow for 13 years, Putzel’s life is pure joy through music and movement, interspersed with two mornings of tennis (Monday and Wednesday), dance classes Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Friday? “Just a plain old housewife,” she says coyly, albeit one who enjoys watching Dancing With The Stars and attending the theater at age 89+. Putzel’s anti-aging philosophy is simple. Before 1977, there was just the gym and hardly any fitness programs for older people. Aerobics was just starting to emerge as an exercise option, but Putzel was ahead of the curve. “I wanted to teach an exercise class based on my ballet and dance training,” she recalls. “I wanted it to incorporate flexibility, grace and balance.”“The music aspect is what I like to emphasize in my classes. I want to make my students aware of the music so they are expressing themselves through movement and not just doing it as exercise. The combination of dance and music fulfills them and changes their lives.” Putzel enjoys changing-up her classes depending on the students’ mood. “I try to sense what’s up with them. If it’s Monday after a long hard weekend, I start with something slow and classical instead of jazz. You have to warm the body up, start slow and develop into a crescendo,” she explains. “The first 20 to 25 minutes are all stretches, then we move on to weights for 15 minutes, followed by floor mat arm, legs and hip exercises.” Slackers beware, there is no chattering in her classes. Ever the ballet student, Putzel insists on the same discipline she learned long ago. Focus on the music and motion, embrace sixty minutes of concentrated exercising…or else! How will Putzel celebrate her Big Day? “I have no plans, my wish is that it be overlooked,” she laughs. “But I have five children so that’s not going to happen. They’re up to something.”
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Permanent HM T-groins at Honeymoon Island State Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF HUMISTON & MOORE.
Permanent T-Groins to Protect Upham Beach
PHOTO BY RAY GOTTLEIB
Story by STEVE TRAIMAN
One of existing temporary Upham Beach T-groins
Since the first temporary T-groins were installed at Upham Beach at the north end of St. Pete Beach in 2006 to slow sand erosion, and repaired in 2011, the community has looked toward a more permanent solution. Andy Squires, Pinellas County Coastal and Freshwater Resources Section Manager, told Paradise News, “Construction of permanent improvements are expected to begin early next year. Estimated to cost about $11 million, it will be paid for by Pinellas County and state of Florida funds. Estimated cost for construction is $8.8 million, and the cost for nourishment is estimated at $2.2 million. “Pinellas County was appropriated $3 million from the state during the 2015 legislative session to share in the cost of the project, and the county will seek additional state matching funds next year. Total project costs will be shared between the state and the county’s bed tax allocation dedicated to beach stabilization and nourishment. . “Four permanent T-groin rock structures will replace five sand-filled temporary T-groins that have been in place since 2005-6, and repaired in 2011, to stem erosion at Upham, which is among the highest eroding beaches in the state. (See Paradise News, June/July 2011 issue.)
“We are working with CB&I, our coastal engineering consultants since the project began, to complete construction bid criteria for the T-groins. We expect to advertise for bids and award the contract by year-end. Construction would start early next year, with completion hoped for later in 2016. “As with the permanent T-groins installed at Honeymoon Island State Park, the rock structures are expected to perform better in slowing erosion and holding sand on the beach than the temporary sand-filled geotubes. Once the rock structures are installed, the beach is then planned to be renourished with approximately 150,000 cubic yards of sand.” Commenting on the approval of the project, Pinellas County Commission Chairman John Morroni told Paradise News,“These permanent T-groins will have a very positive impact against erosion in the area. This project will also save the taxpayers money in the long run since we will no longer have to replace the current structures due to vandalism.” State Rep. Kathleen Peters, whose district includes St. Pete Beach, said, “I’m glad to see that this project is moving forward and certainly happy to see such great strides to ensuring our beautiful beaches are maintained.” OCTOBER 2015
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COURTESY OF PINELLAS COUNTY
Mohamed Dabees, Vice President & Senior Coastal Modeler at Humiston & Moore Engineers (HM), Naples, told Paradise News, “We have multiple locations in southwest and central Florida where permanent T-groins were built, including the first Phase of Honeymoon Island State Park beach project in Pinellas County. Phase one in 2007 included one prototype T-groin to assess performance. Based on successful erosion containment, three more were designed, permitted and are currently under construction with completion soon.” “The HM T-groins are designed as permeable structures to protect the beach in their vicinity while allowing adequate sand to bypass to adjacent beaches. Our first temporary installation was placed on Hideaway Beach in 1997 at the north end of Marco Island, with the first permanent T-groin constructed in 2005, followed by others in 2010 and 2012-13. Other installations in southwest Florida include projects in north Captiva Island (Lee County) in1998, north of Gordon Pass in Naples where two were built in 2000 and Keewaydin Island (Collier County) with the initial permanent T-groin in 2003 and phase two in 2013.”
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Recent Beach Funding Action At the June 23 meeting of the Barrier Islands Government Council (BIG-C), Indian Shores Vice Mayor Bill Smith reported, “The Florida Legislature appropriated $32 million statewide for beach projects, about $18 million less than we hoped for. The main point is that of the $32 million, the Amendment 1 trust fund provided $25 million.” Smith is the BIG-C’s beach nourishment expert and its representative to the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association (FSBPA). Smith continued, “Of the $32 million, $3 million was allocated toward reconstruction of permanent T-groins at Upham Beach. The state can fund up to 50% of the cost. The total amount requested this budget cycle was 50 percent of $9.1 million, or $4.55 million.” He asked State Rep. Kathleen Peters, R-South Pasadena, if county officials should wait another year to receive additional funding and then start the project. Peters said, “I do not recommend waiting. That project should have been funded last year. It went from the top of the list to the bottom and then back up to the top of the list. So I recommend they (county officials) take it because there’s no promise (of what will be available next year).”
This led to the County green-lighting the Upham Beach permanent T-groins project and going after additional funding in the 2016 State Legislative session. As noted in an earlier Beach Beacon article, on the federal funding front, County Commission Chairman John Morroni, BIG-C president, Treasure Island Mayor Bob Minning and Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos recently sent letters to Congressman David Jolly, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson requesting their continued support of funding for shore projects with the Army Corps of Engineers. “As you know, our beaches are vital to the economic health of Pinellas County and we strongly support adequate additional funding for beach nourishment activities,” Morroni wrote. “Please continue to support adequate funding for shore protection projects within the final version of the FY2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill.” The House version of the bill includes $45 million in additional funding for shore protection, but the Senate version has eliminated funding for beach projects. “We understand roughly $40 million remains unallocated from the Corps’ FY2015 work plan, ” Morroni wrote.“However, we are extremely concerned about the precedent the Senate mark may set for shore protection funding in the future and its impact of the allocation of funds at the state level.” Brief History of Upham T-groins As noted in the June/July 2011 issue, the original $1.5 million project completed in 2005 (Paradise News, April 2005 issue) was a huge cooperative effort involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Florida, Pinellas County and the City of St. Pete Beach. Upham Beach, one of the local beaches most susceptible to erosion, had been renourished with new sand since 1975 along with other local beaches, at a cost to that point of almost $10 million from the Federal government and the State. Designed to slow down sand erosion, making renourishment necessary over a longer and cost-saving period of years, the original T-groins installed by Hydraulitall are made of a geotextile material woven with strong tensile strength, and then filled with sand. Each of the groins, running from in front of the Starlight Towers and Envoy
Point condos at the north to the Silver Sands complex at the south, has up to six tubes that are pyramided in the shape of a T-head in the water. They are varying lengths, from 75 to 200 feet perpendicular, with T-heads from 100 to 190 feet, dependent on the waterline, sandbars and currents. Once more permanent structures are put in place, estimates on total cost-saving in renourishment run as high as $31 million by 2033, according to Coastal Planning & Consulting (now CB&I), the firm hired by the County to supervise the project. The repair project by Gator Dredging Company of Pinellas Park, which cost about $804,000, ran into problems early-on that caused extensive delays, with final completion later in 2011. Responding to some objections to the project from local groups, Andy Squires, County Coastal Manager noted: “The USF monitoring work has shown that 38% more sand was held at Upham Beach two years following nourishment with the geotube structures installed, compared to two years following nourishment without structures installed (USF Report to Pinellas County, May 2009).“ “Aside from this monitoring data, the geotubes have clearly helped maintain a wider beach with the exception of the area where the tubes have been damaged, which is why they need to be repaired. Furthermore, no negative downdrift impacts have been observed by the installation of the temporary groin field. The groin field has successfully held some sand while still releasing sand to downdrift beaches, thereby preventing negative downdrift impacts. The bottom line for Upham Beach today is a longer, wider beach needing less sand renourishment at a considerable cost-savings.” Summing up the overall results of the new project, St. Pete Beach Mayor Maria Lowe told Paradise News, “The City has been supportive of the T-groins at Upham Beach from the start, and we all recognize that these permanent structures are critical to beach stabilization and the protection of other properties along our shoreline. John Kretzer, our Interim Public Facilities Director, is our point person on the project, and will be working with Andy Squires, the County Coastal Manager, and Tom Pierro at CB&I, the project’s coastal engineering consultant since it began in 2005.”
[Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Andy Squires and Mohamed Dabees for their comments and images, and to Rep. Kathleen Peters, Commissioner John Morroni, Vice Mayor Bill Smith and Mayor Maria Lowe for their remarks.] [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.] OCTOBER 2015
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BERT SMITH CHILLOUNGE NIGHT
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St. Petersburg • Nov. 21st, 2015 Straub Park • 6 pm till 11 pm. Presenting Cirque du Chill Featuring world-renowned circus artists.
Compiled by Sarah Meitz
Dr. Jerry N. Smith brings extensive curatorial, scholarly, and administrative background to his new role as the Hazel and William Hough Chief Curator at the Museum of Fine Arts. He begins his new position on Monday, Oct 19th. He is currently Curator of American and European Art to 1950 and Art of the American West at the Phoenix Art Museum. The MFA is located at 255 Beach Drive NE in St. Petersburg. 727-896-2667 www.fine-arts.org.
Tickets: $25, VIP $100 - VIP includes catering by 400 Beach Drive. Benefiting Creative Clay & Woodson Museum. Info and Video of Cirque du Chill 2014 Visit chilloungenight.com/st-pete-2015/
The Morean Arts Center, located at 719 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, is pleased to announce the creation of the Morean Muse monthly giving program! Your monthly donation will cover the cost of studio classes, workshops, contemporary art exhibitions, summer camps, school outreach programs and more at The Morean Art Center. Help secure the future of these important cultural and educational programs for thousands of children and adults. For more info, call 727-822-7872 or visit www.moreanartscenter.org. The Florida Aquarium, located at 701 Channelside Dr. in Tampa, has signed an historic Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the National Aquarium of Cuba with a focus on coral conservation. This partnership is the first official agreement between the
National Aquarium of Cuba and any Aquarium in the United States and will allow researches from both organizations to share Coral Reef restoration research. More info, call 813-273-4000, or www.flaquarium.org. St. Petersburg City Theatre, located at 4025 31st St S, will be holding auditions for two upcoming performances. Auditions for “Memphis, The Musical” will take place at City Theatre on Sun, Oct 4th and Mon, Oct 5th, from 6pm to 9pm. Auditions for “The Best Christmas Pageant, Ever!” will take place at City Theatre on Sun, Oct 11th at 6pm for ages 4-14, and Mon, Oct 12th at 7pm for all adult roles. For more info, please call 727-866-1973, or visit www.spcitytheatre.org.
City of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the SHINE Mural Festival puts a spotlight on the power of art in public spaces, and on St. Petersburg as an international arts destination, with exhibits and events September 1 through 12. For more information, please visit www.shineonstpete.com or email info@shineonstpete.com. There are walking tours every Saturday leaving from Florida CraftArt. For information PHOTOS BY RENEE ROOS or to make a reservation, floridacraftart.org
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Mark your calendar for Luncheon & Game Day! Come have lunch, visit with friends old and new, shop for some jewelry and accessories, indulge in a few hours of game playing ... and all the while, support All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine. The event is scheduled from 11am to 3pm on Mon, Oct. 12th at the Holiday Isles Elks Lodge, 14111 E Parsley Drive, Madeira Beach. For tickets, $20 pp, contact Peggy Lubke, 616-745-4945, or Georgia Kelley, 727-409-3419. For more than a thousand years, an ancient dugout canoe lay buried under mangrove peat near a shoreline on Old Tampa Bay at Weedon Island Preserve. The public is invited to view the 1,100-yearold canoe during the grand opening of a new exhibit, Navigating Tampa Bay's Maritime Past. The event featuring Florida’s longest (40 feet) and only saltwater dugout canoe is Sat, Oct. 17, from 10am to 3pm at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center located at 1800 Weedon Dr. NE in St. Petersburg. Visit www.weedonislandpreserve.org. “Marks Made: Prints by American Women Artists from the 1960s to the Present” opens at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg on Saturday, October 17th and continues through Sunday, January 24, 2016. For more info, visit www.fine-arts.org, or call 727-896-2667. The MFA is located at 255 Beach Dr. NE in St. Petersburg. Actor Becca McCoy’s entertaining and heart-warming tour-de-force cabaret will be presented again by popular demand at American Stage, located at 163 3rd St. N in St. Petersburg. This is another chance to catch Becca McCoy’s solo cabaret, “The Pearl in the Hogwaller” this fall on Friday and Saturday evening, October 23 - 24 at 8pm. Call 727-823-7529, or visit www.americanstage.org. Creative Clay’s Folkfest St. Pete 2015 returns Sat. Nov 7, and Sun. Nov 8, this year on Baum Ave. in the EDGE district of St. Petersburg. The annual music, art and craft beer festival, benefiting Creative Clay’s programs, will be hosted by Green Bench Brewing Company and be held on Baum Avenue, between 11th and 13th Streets N. Creative Clay is located at 1114 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg. More info, call 727-825-0515, or visit www.creativeclay.org. Keep St. Pete Lit joins forces with St. Petersburg’s Green Bench Brewing Co., located at 113 Baum Ave. N in St. Petersburg, for a new kind of writing competition inspired by the names of favorite local brews. OCTOBER 2015
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AR T NE W S Called “Final Draft: St. Pete Stories” and culminating with a Nov 4th showcase event, the competition aims to celebrate the work of local writers and their city-centric tales. For more info, visit www.keepstpetelit.org. The official release date for the 224page collectible book, Food + Art: Cooking around Tampa Bay with the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida is Wed., Oct. 21. To celebrate the release, a launch party is scheduled on October 21st at the Museum of Fine Arts. Also, the MFA has accepted an invitation to present Food + Art at the 23rd Annual Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading on Sat., Oct. 24, held on the bay front campus of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. For more info, call 727-896-2667 or visit www.fine-arts.org From Fri, Oct. 16th through Sun, Oct 25th the Independent Business Alliance, Keep Saint Petersburg Local (KSPL), invites you to savor their local flavor during the 2nd Annual LOCALICIOUS Eat LOCAL Drink LOCAL Week highlighting St. Pete’s locallymade food & drink, restaurants & food trucks, breweries & distilleries,
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markets, sustainable living and more! Visit www.keepsaintpetersburglocal.org The Tierra Verde Women’s Club Annual Garage Sale & Gift Market takes place Sat, Nov. 7th , 8am - 1pm. To truly be a part of the selling end of this energetic early day event, reserve your space now at $25. E-mail tierraverdegaragesale@gmail.com for more info, or send your check to TVWC, 131 8th Street East, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 – attention Gaye Wurzbacher. The 7th Annual Sanding Ovations Masters Cup Sand Sculpture Competition and Music Festival takes place Wed, Nov 18 through Sun, Nov 22 on Treasure Island. This event is free and open to the public. For event schedules, sculptor bios, and more info please visit www.mytreasureisland.com, or call 727-547-4575.
running through the spring. The Met: Live in HD begins Sat, Oct. 3rd and continues through April 30, featuring such popular operas as Il Travatore, Otello, Tannhauser and Turandot. For tickets and details go to www.eckerd.edu/metopera or call 727-864-7600. Movies in the Park has become the best "small" event on the waterfront so don't forget to mark your calendars for each Thursday in October (1, 8 15, 22, 29). Live music starts at 6 pm, followed by the movie at dusk. It all takes place in North Straub Park, between Beach & Bayshore Drives and between 4th & 5th Ave. N. For more info, visit www.stpetepreservation.org.
The St. Petersburg Opera Company has some phenomenal main stage performances planned for the upcoming 10th Anniversary Season! Be sure to visit www.StPeteOpera.org, or call 727-823-2040, for schedules, ticket prices, & general info. St. Petersburg Opera Company, located at 2145 1st Ave S in St. Petersburg. Ten live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera will be shown on the big screen at Miller Auditorium at Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S in St. Petersburg, starting this fall and
Movies in the Park 1 – Moonstruck 8 – Raiders of the Lost Ark 15 – Sister Act 22 – Willie Wonka 29 – The Birds
TIDBITS CONTINUED FROM PG 16 The condo tower will include a rooftop deck and a parking garage with vehicular elevators. Most all units have pre-sold. The Brownstones will be coming to the corner of 4th Avenue and 1st Street N. There will be five New York-style brownstone homes each over 4,000 sf with two bedrooms, a detached garage, and ground-level office space. Regent Lane will be a community of 20 luxury townhomes at 141 4th Ave. N. Each townhome will be four stories and 2,335 sf with three bedrooms, two-car garages, and private rooftop decks. The townhomes will be available as early as Fall 2016. The City will soon issue a RFP for developers, end-users and interested parties to develop, lease and operate a waterfront restaurant located in the pier building of the new Pier Park. The pier building, known as the "Pier Head," will be an estimated 7,600 sf. Leading to the Pier Head will be the Pier Approach, connecting Pier Park to downtown. Two additional RFPs will be issued to select an architect for the master plan of the Pier Approach and an operator to manage the public portions of the Pier Park grounds.To be added to the distribution list, email business@stpete.org. SHINE | St. Petersburg Mural Festival began September 1st and runs through September 12th with a dozen internationally renowned and local artists crafting large-scale murals throughout downtown. "It's like an outside 24-hour gallery," said artist Chad Mize. The mural festival leads into SPF 15 (St. Petersburg Festival) which runs from September 11th through 27th. SPF 15 will be a celebration of the arts in St. Petersburg featuring music and dance performances, fine arts, murals, chalk art, local and national artists, food, wine, and craft beer. Most of the events are free and open to the public.
St. Petersburg recently received the distinction of #1 Town for Craft Lovers in America! Over 15,000 votes determined the top ten craft towns according to American Craft Week's poll. Other cities in the top ten include Santa Fe, NM, Asheville, NC and Brattleboro, VT. SKYWAY MARINA DISTRICT Monica Kile has been named Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd College. Kile will manage the program’s community of 1,400 lifelong learners, providing them and hundreds of non-members throughout Pinellas County with non-credit, non-degree granting classes, workshops, lectures, educational travel opportunities and social activities. Kile is a former Executive Director of St. Petersburg Preservation and Suncoast Tiger Bay Club and was Special Projects Dir. for the Florida Humanities Council, coordinating cultural tourism and directing the FHC Teachers Center. St. Petersburg City Council approved the Activity Center designation for all commercial properties in the Skyway Marina District. This designation increases residential density to 45 units per acre between 30th and 38th Avenues, and 60 units per acre south of 38th Avenue along 34th Street South. The floor area ratio will increase to 1.12 in the designated area allowing for additional building square footage. PINELLAS COUNTY The Pinellas County Commission voted 5-2 to add a sixth cent to the tourist tax starting Jan. 1, 2016, in spite of record revenues. They also unanimously approved the TDC's funding recommendations for 12 Elite Events planned for FY2016. Category 1 Events: Outback Bowl/Clearwater Beach Day $150,000; Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg $250,000; The St. Petersburg Bowl $135,000; Valspar PGA Championship $250,000;
Old Salt Baddest BBW on the Bone & Fishing Slam $50,000; Total Category 1 Events $835,000 Category 2 Events: Clearwater Jazz Holiday $100,000; Bright House Clearwater National Super Boat Championship $100,000; East/West Shrine Game $75,000; Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival $100,000; Ribfest $100,000; Sea Blues Festival $50,000; John’s Pass Seafood Festival $65,000. Total Category 2 Events $590,000 PSTA board considers electric buses. The Sierra Club has brought three competitors to town with alternatives to fossil fueled transportation. Star Metro, the City of Tallahassee transit system has been running 5 electric buses for 3 years already with excellent results. The Electric vehicle Transportation Center has been studying their operation. Visit their online research at evtc.fsec.ucf.edu/research/ project14.htm The Sierra Club is asking supporters in the community to ask the PSTA Board to seriously consider electric buses in their current purchase decisions. Fishing for Hearts Catch & Release Photo in-shore Tournament will be the best in Florida! What’s new? Sponsorship includes a complimentary resort night and awards party to rememberat on October 15th at the Guy Harvey RumFish Grill. Ronald MacDonald Houses of Tampa Bay and Athletes for Hearts are the event beneficiaries. A great silent auction is held with in-kind donation opportunities. Please send to: Keith Overton, CHA TradeWinds Island Resorts, 5600 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 President & COO o 727.363.2235 727.363.2343 keithoverton @twresort.comJustLetGo.com www.rmhctampabay.org PN
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This dragonfly is native to Southeast Asia, but was introduced to Florida's salt marshes. Males have a deep scarlet color, while females have a pale yellow appearance. They are highly adaptable and have very few predators.
Help Build an Oyster Shell Bar Maximo Park • October 8, 9 & 10 • 9am - noon each day Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to build an oyster shell bar to restore the shoreline of Maximo Park. The City of St. Petersburg is concerned with shoreline erosion along the southwestern shoreline of Maximo Park. It is located along a busy boating channel that serves the park’s boat ramp, an adjacent marina, and is a connection to Middle Boca Ciega Bay and Gulfport. Tampa Bay Watch will install oyster habitats to help with erosion of the shoreline and to promote oyster habitats to improve water quality to this part of the bay. Oyster shell projects involve shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags, transporting the bags to the project site and placing oyster shell bags on the shoreline to create a series of oyster bars. It is pretty physical labor with oyster shell bags weighing around 30 pounds each. The minimum age to participate is 15 years old. Maximo Park is located at 34th St. & Pinellas Point Dr. S. in St. Petersburg.
Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run Tired of pounding the pavement on the same ole’ 5K race course? Go-pher something different and enjoy 8 kilometers (5 miles) of natural trails through one of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems! The Gopher Weedon trail run will take runners and walkers along a journey through native Florida habitats, including gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. Race is Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 am - Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. Spaces are limited for this unique event, so register early! www.tampabaywatch.org or (727) 867-8166
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SPC PIANO SERIES 2015 - 2016 For all those who love classical music and especially a well-tuned Steinway concert grand in expert hands, and would love a chance to hear a world-class concert in person without going even as far as Tyrone Mall, the St. Pete College (SPC) concert series is a gift at just $10 each ALL CONCERTS at 7:30 pm – SPC Music Ctr. On 66th St., Just north of 5th Avenue North Admission $10 (Free to SPC faculty and students) Online www.spcollege.edu/artscalendar/ October 9 Barry Snyder – Solo Recital Piano Favorites. Music by Works by Haydn, Ravel, Schumann & Liszt
February 5 Rok Pal i - Solo Recital An Evening of German Music. Music by Beethoven & Schumann
November 13 Connoisseur Chamber Artists with Mikhail Kopelman, violin, Scott Kluksdahl, cello, Rebecca Penneys, piano All Brahms – Trios for violin, cello & piano
March 4 Steven Mayer - Solo Recital Two American Icons Music by Ives & Gottschalk
December 11 Piano Extravaganza – Piano Ensemble What Pianos & Pianists Do For Fun! Lighthearted Arrangements for 2 pianos, 8 hands with Rebecca Penneys & Friends January 8 Rebecca Penneys – Solo Recital Tour de Force Masterworks Music by Chopin & Brahms
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LIBRARIES GULF BEACHES 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ Contact Travis Ann Sherman Contact phone: 391-2828 SPECIAL EVENTS: Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. A presentation by the University of Florida IFAS Extension. Book Sale: Friday, Oct. 9, 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 am – 4 pm. Adult Craft Day: Saturday, Nov. 7, time TBA. Author Booktalk: Saturday, Nov. 14, 12:00 – 2:30 pm. Carol Perry talks about Look Both Ways, third in her Witch City mystery series set in Salem, Massachusetts. COMPUTER CLASSES All classes at 1:00 pm. If you are bringing a laptop, please set it up before the class begins. E-mail Class: Wednesday, Oct.14, Nov. cancelled. Open Forum: Monday, Oct. 19, Nov. 16. Internet Class: Wednesday, Oct. 21 NEW! Easy Wordprocessing Tips & Tricks: Nov. 18. Facebook: Monday, Oct. 26, Nov. 23.
RECREATION S T. P ET E B E AC H 727.363.9245 www.SPBRec.com St Pete Beach Comm. Center 7701 Boca Ciega Drive St. Pete Beach, 33706 Jennifer McMahon CPR,P Rec. Director
Live It! with recreation. Youth karate, senior excursions, aqua fitness or an adult workout class for you. Stop to pick up our new program guide. You can also visit our website, www.spbrec.com Concerts In The Park Series Nuthin’ Fancy Concert - Oct. 2nd St. Pete Beach Horan Park The City of St. Pete Beach in partnership with HCA West Florida Pinellas County Hospitals and Bats Taxi invites you to join us as we kick off our October Concert Series. On Friday, October 2nd enjoy the sounds of Nuthin’ Fancy, A Lynyrd Skynrd Tribute Band. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets to relax outdoors under the stars in our beautiful waterfront Horan Park, at St. Pete Beach Community Center. Activities start 6pm and the 40
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INTERNATIONAL FILM MOVEMENT First Tuesdays @ 4:00. Oct. 6, The Lesson. Nov. 3, Stations of the Cross. World of Humor Film: Last Tuesdays @ 4:00. Oct. 27, Nov. 24. Fall Film Series: Wednesdays @ 2:30 through Nov. 25. Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30 pm. Join a group of experienced investors in an exchange of ideas about the current market & investment opportunities. Scrabble: Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00. Learn some new two letter words. Writer’s Group: Mondays, 10am - 12. We welcome all writers. Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to be critiqued by the group. Bridge Lessons: Mondays 1:00 – 4:00, Oct. 5 & 12, Nov. 2, 9 & 30.
Halloween Open House: (school age) Monday, Oct. 19, all day. Crafts: Giant balloon spiders, soda bottle ghosts.
BOOK GROUPS Chatterbooks: Tuesdays @ 10:30 am. Oct. 20, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Nov. 17, The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.
Library closed: Wed., Nov. 11 & Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 26-29
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Baby & Me Storytime: (Baby - 2 yrs) Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Short stories, puppets, songs, followed by some baby play & good times. Pre-K Storytime & Art Class: (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30 am. Stories, puppets, and songs, followed by an art/craft class.
band starts at 7pm. FREE Event Complimentary valet parking. Food, beer, and wine available for purchase. Information 727-363-9245 or www.spbrec.com. OCT 2nd - Nuthin’ Fancy - Lynyrd Skynrd Tribute OCT 9th - Glenn Cummings Band OCT 16th - Trae Pierce & the T Stone Band OCT 23rd - Horny Toads OCT 30th - Smooth D & The Hunks _______________ COMPLETE AQUATIC WORK-OUT Tue, Wed, Thurs: 10:30-11:15am AQUA ZUMBA Tue: 7 - 8 pm Fri: 10:30 - 11:30 am Sat: 10:15 - 11:15 am AQUATIC FITNESS CLASS Mon: 10:30-11:30am Wed: 11:30am-12:30pm Thu: 7:00-8:00pm Paddle Board Yoga Strengthen your core and find relaxation on the water with Paddle board Yoga. This class is great for first time paddlers or those looking to expand their existing
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ST. PETE BEACH 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363-9238 www.stpetebeach.org/library Mon/Wed 10am-8pm Tue/Thur/Fri 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday, closed Phyllis Ruscella, Administrator Maryjane Hyatt, Librarian Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/SPBLibrary Follow us on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/spblibrary
TECH PROGRAMS E-Reader Help Hour - library books for Kindle, other tablets - Tuesday, 3 pm, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17 I Just Got My iPad, Now What? Tuesday, 10:30am, October 6 & November 10 Wednesday, 10:30am, practice. Each class will include basic paddling instruction and gentle yoga on the water. Reservation required. Limited space. Classes: Sundays - 9am & 10:30am & Mondays - 7:30pm. Cost: $15 SPB resident or $17 non resident. Reserve your spot! Call: St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center - 727-363-9264 For a full list of Aquatic classes visit www.spbrec.com. Senior Excursions The St. Pete Beach Community Center has new Senior Excursions. A great way for local seniors to travel with their friends. New trips are as followed: Oct 17: Sundial St. Pete, Nov 21: Ellenton Outlets, Dec 19: Holiday light viewing at Botanical Gardens & Largo Central Park. All excursions depart from St. Pete Beach Community Center. Trip times vary. All participants must pre-register by the Wednesday prior to the excursion. Each trip is $12 - SPB residents and $15 non residents. More information visit website www.spbrec.com or (727) 363-9245. ____________________________
October 14 & November 18 E-Books for iPad, Friday, 10:30am October 16 & November 20 More iPad (intermediate level) Wednesday, 10:30am, Oct. 7 Friday, 10:30am, Nov. 13 ADULT PROGRAMS Movie Night at the Library Wednesdays, 6pm TBA, October 21 TBA, November 18 Empath Health Q&A Monday, 11am, October 5 Medicare 101 with Bill Ferrari Friday, 10:30am, October 6 Medicare Advant. & Drug Plans Wednesday, 10:30 am, Oct. 28 Friends of the Library Annual Mtg. Wednesday, 6:00pm, Oct. 28 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book then film, Tuesdays, 10:30am Sophie's Choice, Oct. 20 & 27 The Picture of Dorian Gray, November 17 & 24 NANCY GIBBS DAY Friday, 1-4pm, November 20 Celebrate the 45-year career of Nancy Gibbs as she retires.
MADEIRA BEACH Parks & Recreation Department 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.392.0665 MadeiraBeachFun.com Recreation programs for ALL ages! From 4 years old to 99 years old…! Licensed after-school care programs and exciting youth camps to engaging senior citizen programs, heart-pumping Zumba classes - competitive sports leagues (both youth - adults) #FollowTheFUN with us any way you choose! Programs open to everybody. However, resident and non-resident pricing is in place for any of Madeira Beach's programs. Residency status provide ID at enrollment. NEW WEBSITE MadeiraBeachFun.com follow on Twitter @MadeiraBeachFUN.
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Left: freeFall Theatre production of “The Importance of Being Earnest with Zombies. Right: Straz Theatre Oct. 14, “Mel Brooks”
LIVE THEATRE Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com November 15 – Joel Osteen American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxoffice@americanstage.org October Through 11 -– Intimate Apparel 3 – Hawk & Wayne November 6, 7, 8 - American Songbook Series 7 – Hawk and Wayne A Simple Theater The Biniger Theater, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org October 13 – Lombardi November 17 – The Glass Menagerie Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/venues October 1 – The Wailers 3 – Molly Ringwald 6 – Dr. John 7 – Ani DeFranco 8 – Here Come the Mummies 10 – Lavell Crawford 14 – Don Williams 16 – Clearwater Jazz After Party 18 – Classic Albums Back in Black 23 – Cheap Trick 27 – Movie – The Birds 28 – Kansas Second Show 29 – Kansas November 1 – Boz Scaggs 4 – America's Got Talent 7 – Richard Dreyfuss 12 – English Beat 15 – Last Comic Standing
Gulfport Community Players www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org November 5 – 15 The Slut from Blue Eye
Mid–Florida Credit Union Amphitheater – Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 October 2 – Brad Paisley 3 – Oddball Comedy Fest Amy Shumer 23 – Jason Aldean November 13 – Zac Brown
Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793, www.eightoclocktheatre.com November 6 – 15 – West Side Story
Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org Dance-Theater-Music-Adult Classes November 5 – 8 – Rock School Blowout
FreeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com October 2 – November 1 – The Importance of Being Ernest with Zombies
Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com October 4 – TFO – Rachmaninoff's Piano 11 – A Night at the Oscar's 14, 15 – John Cleese and Eric Idle 15 - 25 – Deathtrap – A Thriller Two Act 22 – Sesame Street Live 24 – Jennifer Nettles 25 – TFO – Vivaldi's Four Seasons 27 – So You Think You Can Dance 30 – Mark Knopfler November 1 – TFO – Halloween Pops 6 – Little River Band 8 – TFO – The Bells & Pictures 13 – Deana Carter 15 – Lewis Black 15 – TFO – Brahm's Violin Concerto
Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, 727.893.1070 http://www.mygulfport.us October 2 – Art Reception November 5 – 15 – The Slut from Blue Eye
Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com October 24 – The Mongilla Brothers Jazz Quartet Largo Cultural Center 105 Central Park Dr, Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com October 1 – Victor Wooten 4 – The Comedy Time Tunnel 6 – Hiromi 10 – Micki Free's American Horse Trio 16 – Romain Collin 17 – Mark Kroos 18 – Les Paul and Mary Ford Tribute 23 – Helen Keaney November 6 – 15 – West Side Story 14 – Mother Goose M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com October 29 – November 15 - Next to Normal
St. Petersburg City Theatre Located just off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. South, St. Petersburg, 33712 Box Office:Tickets / Information 727-866-1973. www.spcitytheatre.org October 4, 5 – Auditions - Memphis 11, 12 – Auditions – Best Christmas Pageant Ever 22 – November 1 – Dracula
Stageworks Theater NEW 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.org October 8 – 25 – Lights Rise on Grace Straz Center 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.org October Through 4 – Almost an Evening 2 – Eric Paslay 3 – Silly Sam the Music Man 3 – Open House Party 9 – TFO – A Night at the Oscar's 10 – The Princess Bride 14 – Mel Brookes 14 – November 22 – Silence! The Musical 15 – Bo Burnham 16 – The Naked Magic Show 17 – Broadway Ball After Dark 20 – 25 – A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder 25 – TFO – Vivaldi's The Four Seasons 24 – Greg West – Live & Local 25 – Skippy John Jones Snow That 26 – Anais Mitchell 28 – Kim Russo 29 – November 15 – Next to Normal 30 – TFO - Halloween Pops November 1 – Straz LIVE in the Park 4 – Dee Dee Bridgewater 6 – TFO – Bells & Pictures 8 – Forbidden Music 10 – Newsies 12 – Lidia Bastianich 13 – TFO – Brahm's Violin Concerto 14 – Christie Lenee 16 – Penny and Sparrow The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea dances run October - May October 2 – Soups On 3 – 4th Annual Stars & Stripes 11 – Tampa Bay Bridal Shows 23 – Ghoulwill Bash
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Thursdays throughout October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Movies in the Park Music begins 6pm - movie begins dusk. FREE thanks to the sponsors. North Straub Park, between Bayshore and Beach Blvds., St. Petersburg. Annual series brought to you by the St. Petersburg Preservation Society. www.stpetepreservation.org Fridays throughout October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Friday Concert Series in the Park 6 – 9 pm. FREE. Horan Park, Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy local bands, food, fun zone and more. Beer, wine and food available for purchase. Bring your blanket or a chair. www.spbrec.com for schedule
Friday, October 2 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab 10 am – 12 noon. Free, registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. Citizens of all ages can join the Florida Public Archaeology Network to gain knowledge on the methods archaeologists use and to recreate the technologies of Florida’s early residents. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Friday, October 2 – 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, October 2 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. Get a sneak peek at the Geckofest entertainers. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, October 3 – Black Pot Cooking Class 10 am – 1 pm. $30 pre-registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th N., Largo. stir up a new recipe and learn how to cook a favorite meal in a cast iron kettle pot. Menus and costume requirements posted on website. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Saturday, October 3 – The Great VW Beach Bash 10 am – 5 pm. FREE to attend, $10+ to enter your VW. Between 9th and 10th Avenues, Pass-A-Grille. A day on the beach with VW's, food trucks and vendors. vwbeachbash@gmail.com Saturday, October 3 – Indian Rocks Beach Scavenger Hunt 11 am – 7 pm. $15 advance, $20 day of. Registration begins at Kolb Park, Gulf Blvd. with the end party held at Crabby Bill's Loading docks. Prizes, fun and an opportunity to explore Indian Rocks Beach. First 250 participate receive t-shirt, goody bag, & koozie – register today www.irbhome.com/events/scavenger-hunt
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Saturday, October 3 – Catwalk for a Cause 11 am – 2 pm. $50. St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Beach Dr., St. Petersburg. The luncheon and fashion show will feature models from local non-profit organizations and cancer survivors with fashions from Chico's and Lunique Bridal Boutique. Auctions, entertainment and fun. www.womenwithpurposefl.org Saturday, October 3 – Night in the Islands 6 – 11 pm. FREE. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Dodecanese Blvd. An evening of Greek music, dancing and fun in the streets. FREE dance lessons from 6 -7 pm by Levendia Dance Troupe. www.ctsfl.us Saturday, October 3 – USO Stars and Stripes Show 7 pm. VIP Dinner, 8 pm General Admission. $26 gate, $50 VIP. The Coliseum, 535 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Dinner and dancing to the GI Jive Band. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 – West Coast Orchid Society Show & Sale 10 am – 5 pm. $5. The Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S., St. Petersburg. Annual event with thousands of orchids on display and for sale. Bring your orchids for re-potting. www.fwcos.org Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 4 pm. Free. ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. Area artisans, crafters and creatives sell their wares in this eclectic open air market. www.artpoolgallery.com
Saturday, October 3 through Friday, October 30 – Clyde Butcher Exhibition Gallery hours. FREE. Michele Tuegel Gallery, 320 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. Clyde Butcher, often coined “Florida’s Photo-Laureate” will present his large format B&W photography of Florida's lush landscape. Clyde will be available for a meet and greet 2 – 5 pm opening day. www.mtcontempo.com Monday, October 5 – Guitar Masterclass and Concert with Rodrigo Rodriguez 4 pm masterclass, 7 pm concert. $10 general admission, free to SPC students. St. Petersburg College /Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. For reservations call 727.341.4360. Tuesday, October 6 – The Power is Yours 6:30 – 7:30 pm. FREE with advance registration. Gulf Beaches Library, 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach. Registered participants will learn simple strategies to save energy and money and each participant will receive energy totes. Call 727.391.2828.
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West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N. Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org October Through 11 – A Delicate Balance November 6 – 22 – The Songs of Life 8, 9 – Audition – Calendar Girls
MUSEUMS Armed Forces Military 2050 34th Way N., Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.com NEW Child's ticket price reduced October 3 – USO Stars and Stripes 10 – The Crisis of Isis 11 – Build A Model Camp Dali Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Saturdays Dali & Beyond Film Series; Dillydally w/ Dali Sundays - Yoga + Dali Wednesdays, Thursdays Story Time for Families The Royal Inheritance: Dali Works from Spanish National Collection Visit website - ongoing lectures October Through January 3, 216 – M C Escher at the Dali 7 – Introduction to MC Escher 24 – Suenos de Dali November 2, 4 – Lego Serious Play Course 4 – Coffee with the Curator Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org Mon-Sun; last entry 3:30pm • Permanent Exhibitions – History, Heritage & Hope, Kaddish in Wood • Through December 1 – National Civil Rights Exhibition October 5 – History and Impact of Civil Rights Movement 8 – Jews in the Civil Rights Movement 13 – This is my story - St. Pete Stories 18 – Freedom Riders November 14 through February 28, 2016 I Remember Birmingham - MFA Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave, St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Thur-Fri-Sat 10am - 4pm. Sun. 1-4pm. Donations suggested. The only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier island. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation!
Volunteers Needed November 15 – 3rd Annual Chowder Challenge Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com Closed Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm. $10 adult / $7 student and Senior / $5 Child 4 – 12 years. Third Thursday Music in Museum First Friday – Free admission 5 – 7 pm and Jazz Every Sunday – Upstairs, Downstairs Through December 2015 Passionate Design, The American Craft Movement October 10 – Great Gatsby Party John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org Mondays FREE admissions all day Third Thur’s - Ringling by the Bay $10 Bayside Garden Tour – Fridays, Saturdays NEW Th ur & Fri pm - Joseph’s Coat Skyscape NEW Interactive Galleries for Families Ongoing – Paolo Veronese Exhibit Through October 25 – Back and Forth – Thinking in Paint Through December 6 – Paul Rudolf Exhibition October 1 – Ringling Underground 9 Through January 10 – Royal Taste – China Exhibition 15 – RIAF Opening Night – Bollywood Dreams 16, 17 – Jazz Sunsets on the Bay 16 – 18 – Gatehouse Gatherings November 5 – Ringling Underground 12 – Holidays at the Ca' d'Zan 16 – Ringling by the Bay Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.fine-arts.org Ongoing – Sitter and Subject in Nineteenth Century Society Thursday PM adm. $10 after 5pm Through November 29 – Drawing – The Foundation of Art Through March 13 – 50 Works for 50 Years October 2 – Pic a Pac with the Photographers Through October 4 – Five Decades of Photography at the MFA Exhibition 17 – Marks Made – Works of American Women Artists 3, 17 – Kidding Around Yoga,
Make and Take 5, 19 – Illuminate 10,24 – Drumming 11 – Hot Gathering, Cool Conversation 15 – Porch Party 21 – Food + Art Launch Party 23 – Artist Demonstration 24 – Cinema – Women Art Revolution 29 – Art Advances Fashion Forward 30 – SMartLY Dressed November 2 – Lunchtime Lecture – Birmingham 7, 21 – Kidding Around Yoga, Make and Take 7 through January 11 – Carrie Schneider – Reading Women 8 – Gallery Talk -Reading Women 14 – Creative Time Summit 14, 28 - Drumming 14 through February 28 – I Remember Birmingham St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org 3rd Saturday, 2pm-5pm Museum grounds; Free! Artifacts Study Lab, Learning Center & Lab, Archives, Many Collections! Permanent Exhibitions: VISION: Challenge, Change, & Continuity World’s First Commercial Airline, Piering into Past, Pondering Future, On the Homefront, St. Petersburg Goes to War 1941-1945 Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen October 12 – Happy Hour with Historian Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park 727.579.8226, info@tbauto.org www.tbauto.org Features a unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles that demonstrate creativity, imagination and engineering. Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit. Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St, Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Through Fall - St. Augustine 450 Through January 3 – Preserving Eden Through January 3 – Florida's Got the Blues October 7 – Tampa-Cuban Connection 7 – Florida Conversations – Hispanic Presence 9 – History Center Gaa 15 – Book Group 17 – Ybor City Walking Tour 18 – Night at Museum Trick or Treat 21 – Sangria and Stories November 4 – Tampa Trailblazers 14 – Me and My Doll - Kit
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Wednesday, October 7 – Tea Dances Resume at the Coliseum Instruction begins at 11:30 am, music begins at 1 pm. $7 dance, $10 with instructions. The Coliseum, 535 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Dance the afternoon away each first and third Wednesday at the beautiful Coliseum. www.stpete.org/coliseum Thursday, October 8 through Saturday, October 10 – Help Build Oyster Shell Bars at Maximo Tampa Bay Watch will install oyster habitats to help with erosion of the shoreline and to promote oyster habitats to improve water quality to this part of the bay. Physical work, minimum age 15. www.tampabaywatch.org Thursday, October 8 – South Pinellas Retired Teachers Luncheon 11 am – 1 pm. Cost of lunch. Teppanyaki Grille & Supreme Buffet, 391 34th St.N, St. Petersburg. This month's speaker is Ann Palmer, Pinellas Literacy Council. Please call 727.360.3735 for reservations and questions. Friday, October 9 – Pride and Prejudice 7 pm, 410 adult, $5 child. The Janet Root Theatre, Shorecrest Preparatory School, 5101 First St. NE, St. Petersburg. “Award-winning Shorecrest Thespians, will present "Pride & Prejudice". Tickets available at door, one hour prior to performance.
Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 – Garden Club of St. Petersburg Annual Fall Plant Sale 9 am – 3 pm. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S., St Petersburg. Plants, tools, pots and so much more. Proceeds benefit community projects. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 – SunTan Boot Jam Country Weekend 7 – 11 pm Friday, 12 noon – 10 pm Saturday. Free for guests only with special weekend rates. Guy Harvey Outpost, Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. A weekend of country music, Cadillac Jack of 99.5 QYK, a BBQ Country Cookout and the Fire Girls. Great weekend escape. www.tradewindsresort.com/bootjam Saturday, October 10 – Rebecca Penney Piano Masterclass 10 am – 2 pm. Free. SPC Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N. St. Petersburg. Internationally renowned pianist and professor offers students an opportunity to ask questions. If you would like to perform email pianolovers@icloud.com Saturday, October 10 – The Crisis of Isis in the Middle East 11 am – noon. $10 adult, $5 youth & students with ID’s. Armed Forces Museum, 2050 34th Way N., Largo. Internationally experienced intelligence practitioner, U.S. Army Colonel and former Middle East Foreign Affairs Officer Col. Derek Harvey (Ret.) guest speaker discussing "The Crisis of ISIS in the Middle East - Current Middle East Trends Challenging the United 44
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States". www.armedforcesmuseum.com Saturday, October 10 – ROC Park Grand Opening 1 – 5 pm. FREE. ROC Park, 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Bch. “Remember Our Children” Park will officially open after donations have made it possible. Balloon Release $1 donation. www.facebook.com/rocpark2014 Saturday, October 10 – 2nd Annual Viking Fest 2 – 8 pm. $5. Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. A Scandinavian celebration of culture, history and food. A variety of exhibits, demonstrations and entertainment. www.statampabay.org Saturday, October 10 – St. Pete Second Saturday Art Walk 5 – 8:30 pm. FREE. Over 40 galleries throughout the city of St. Petersburg. Hop the Free Art Trolley and explore. Many opening receptions, demonstrations and unique creativity. www.artsstpete.org Saturday, October 10 – Pass-A-Grille Under the Lights 5 – 10 pm. FREE. Historic 8th Avenue, Pass-A-Grille, St. Pete Beach. Historic 8th Avenue lights up with live music , Arts & Crafts vendors. Beer and Wine Truck. Dancing in the Street! www.facebook.com/PartyUnderThe Lightson8thAvenue Sunday, October 11 – Build A Model Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 kids, $9.95 admission to museum for parents. The Armed Forces Museum. 2050 34th Way N., Largo. Kids build their own take home model along with professionals from the Pelikan Model Club, receive a set of dog tags and take a ride on our Virtual Voyager Simulator. www.armedforcesmuseum.com Sunday, October 11 – United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra 3 – 5 pm. $35. Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs. Mini guitars, maximum fun. See what the latest craze is all about. www.TarponArts.org Monday, October 12 – Luncheon and Game Day to benefit All Childrens Hospital 11 am – 3 pm. $20. Holiday Isles Elks Lodge, 14111 E Parsley Drive, Madeira Beach. Whatever your favorite board or card game, come have lunch, visit with friends old and new, find some $1-$2-$3 bargains on jewelry and accessories, indulge in a few hours of game playing. Contact Peggy Lubke, 616-745-4945, or Georgia Kelley, 727-409-3419. Tuesday, October 13 – Stay Balanced Inside and Out 9 am – 12 noon. FREE. Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Rd., Largo. A panel of medical experts will be available to answer questions about medications, vision, safety risks, balance, physical therapy, hearing, and more. interactive vendor exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, and over $3,000 in prizes to the public 727.518.3131.
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Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Mondays – Meditation Fridays – Art on The House 4 - 8pm. Second Friday Global Lens Series, International screenings Saturdays – Art Spot Activities Sundays – Drop in Docent Tours October 6,13,20,27 – OLLI Class 31 – Silent Disco USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620 813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849 M-F 10 am – 5pm / Sat 1 – 5 pm FREE. USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa www.ira.usf.edu Through Dec.12 – A Family Affair October 8 – A Family Affair Curator Tour USF Graphic Studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, 813.974.3503 FREE admission Monday - Friday (holidays excepted) 10 am - 5 pm October 9 – 17th Annual Graphics Studio Benefit Sale
ART GALLERIES Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.com Second Saturday Gallery Walk ARTpool 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com October 3, 4 – Crafty Fest 17 – Day of Dead Costume Bash November 7, 8 – Crafty Fest 21 – Soldiers and Pinups Bloom Art Center and Olesen Art Gallery NEW 910 5 th Ave. N, St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/bloomartcenter Best New Arts Community 2014 – Creative Loafing October 10 – Semiotics Chihuly Collection Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly's work. 400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102
www.moreanartscenter.org Combine with Hot Shop for Arts Experience $14.95 Adult, $19.95 Arts Experience Adults Craftsman House Gallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio 2955 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Nominated 2013 Independent Small Business of the Year 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk October 4 – 13 – American Craft Week 17 – 11th Annual Pot Roast November 7 – Kenwood Bungalow Fest 15 – Clay Games IX Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1114 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.org 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk October 10 – The Good Folk Show 15 – The Variety Show November 7,8 – Folkfest Domain Home Accessories Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Open daily. Visit website for hours & information on featured artists. Artist reception monthly to meet artists. Local & Florida artisans featured. Ecclectic, artistic, creative. October 17 – Artist's Reception November 21 – Artist's Reception Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd. - Dunedin, 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.org October Through October 18 Linda Adele Goodine Through October 18 – Call of the Wild Through December 23 Beauty & the Beast Feathered Serpent Gallery NEW 1018 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.824.8877 www.featheredserpentgallery.com Tues – Sat 11am – 6 pm Featuring Latin American Artists Fourward Glass Gallery NEW 611 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.433.9991 www.fourwardglass.com 11 am – 8 pm. Monday - Saturday
Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org Walking Mural Tours every Saturday October Through 24 – Uncommon Couture 23 – $50 Fridays Gulf Coast Arts 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 Tues – Sat 11 am – 6 pm. October 3 – Opening Reception – Clyde Butcher 3 – 31 – Clyde Butcher Exhibition Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 • Closed Sundays www.redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu Through April: M – F, 10 am - 4 pm, Tuesdays, 10 am– 7 pm October 2 – Opening Reception 2 – 31 – Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com October 9 – Artists Reception and Open House November 6 – Artists Reception and Open House Studio 620 620 1st Ave. S, St Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.org October Through 2 – Bound and Release 10 – 2015 Studio Honors 16,17 – Annual Photography Showcase 20 – Wordier Than Thou 25 – Fresh – The Movie 29 – November 3 – LA Fab Tour Gabriela Valencia Studio & Art Gallery 427 75th Ave, St. Pete Beach, 727.560.7498 www.gabrielavalenciafineart.com Specializes in Coastal & Florida Art Open House 4th Saturday - month.
ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd. Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Check website for full list of classes. October 9 – 30 – H2O Plunge Kapfer Glass Studio 409 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727.656.9190 / www.kapferglassstudio.com Handmade glass art & crafts. Morean Arts Center 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Chihuly Collection & the Morean Arts Center for Clay at the Train Station Saturdays – Morean Family Art Studio, FREE, 10 am – 4 pm Sundays – Center for Clay 1 – 4 pm Friday Night Clay – Center For Clay Pinellas Park Art Society NEW Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.com Check website for classes, Free Parking & admission to tour galleries. Family friendly art celebrating 50 Years October 4,5 – Delivery for Members Show November 1,2 – Delivery for Members Show NEW Pinot’s Palette 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspallete.com/stpetersburg M–F 10 am – 5 pm. Sip & Paint Studio NEW – Wine Glass Wednesdays SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Shows & Markets / 100 Artists Show Classes Art & Exercise All SunTan Art Center classes held at Don Vista Arts Center Suntan Sunday Market 10am -3pm, Don Vista Bldg., presented by Suntan Art Center Vendor signup website Saturday Art-Mart in Pass-A-Grille, Receptions 2nd Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm Call to Artists for “Luxury” 100 Artist Show Nov. 28 – 29
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Wednesday, October 14 – Back in the Saddle Again – Mel Brooks 7:30 pm. $49+. Straz Center, Tampa. An intimate and hilarious conversation with Mel Brooks. For tickets and more info visit www.strazcenter.org Thursday, October 15 – Happy Hour with the Historian 6:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg Mallory Lykes Dimmit speaks on "Now and Then - A Path to Keep Florida Wild". A historical journey through wild Florida and the pioneer families who embraced it. www.spmoh.org
Thursday, October 15 – Ancient Mariners of Tampa Bay 7 – 8 pm. FREE, registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. This talk will provide a detailed study of the canoe and why it was important to the early native people living on Weedon Island. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Thursday, October 15 – Plug into Energy Savings 5:30 – 6:30 pm. FREE with advance registration. Clearwater Public Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Registered adult participants will receive a free insulated tote bag with energy saving devices ("smart" power strip, LED flashlight), and educational materials. Call 727.562.4970. Thursday, October 15 – Alvin and the Chipmunks Live 7:30 pm. $27.50+, VIP experience with meet & greet available. The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. Join Alvin, Simon and Theodore as they sing and dance their way across America en route to their big charity concert. www.themahaffey.com Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 – Fishing for Hearts Inshore Photo Release Kick-off party Thursday 6 – 8 pm. Tournament Friday 7 am – 4 pm. Private boat entries up to 4 anglers $1500+. Rumfish Grille, Guy Harvey Outpost, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Beneficiaries are Ron McDonald House and Athletes for Hearts with this great inshore fishing tournament. www.fishingforhearts.com Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18 – 36th Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday Varying times. $15+. Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. A weekend filled with performances from some of the great Jazz artists of our time. www.clearwaterjazz.com Friday, October 16 – Flying Mullet 5K and One Mile Doggie Dash 6 pm. $10+. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave., Gulfport. Every participant gets a t-shirt and finisher medal – and the knowledge that they helped fund programs that make history fun and accessible to all ages. Goodie bags for humans and dogs, too! Postrace street party. www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org
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Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 – Marine Quest and St. Pete Science Festival 10 am – 4 pm. FREE. University of South Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, St. Petersburg. Explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) as well as enjoy the open house at FFWRI. www.stpetesciencefest.org Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18 – Tarpon Springs 3rd Annual Oktoberfest 6 – 11 pm. Fri., 10 am – 11pm Sat. 10 am – 6 pm Sun. Free. Downtown Tarpon Springs. A weekend of German food, beer and entertainment. Craft vendors. Kids area. www.floridaoktoberfest.com Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 25 – Localicious Week Various activities throughout the week. Presented by Keep St. Pete Local, an independent business alliance. Savor the Local flavors. www.keepstpetersburglocal.org/localicious Saturday, October 17 – Opening of "Navigating Tampa Bay's Mariner Past" Exhibition 10 am. FREE. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Public is invited to the ribbon cutting and opening of the exhibition featuring Florida's longest and only saltwater dugout canoe which is 1,100 years old. The Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education, who excavated and preserved the canoe, will be on hand to discuss the discovery and its relevance to the Tampa Bay region’s history. www.weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, October 17 – Senior Excursion – Sundial St. Petersburg $12 St. Pete Beach resident, $15 non-resident. St. Pete Beach Rec. Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. Pre-registration required the Wednesday prior by calling (727) 363-9245. or www.spbrec.com Saturday, October 17 – Orchid Friends Sale 9 am – 12 noon. FREE. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Ave N., Seminole. Variety of blooming and nonblooming species, supplies and advice. Call with questions 727.475.0750. Saturday, October 17 – Autumn Fest 10 am – 4 pm. FREE. Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 2900 31st Street S, St. Petersburg. An old-fashioned familyfriendly fall celebration and farmer's market with vendors, hay rides, pumpkin patch, make & take activities. www.pinellaspioneersettlement.org Saturday, October 17 – Opening Day “Marks Made: Prints by American Women Artists Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg. Saturday, October 17 – Largo Fire Rescue Open House & Chili Cook-off 1 – 4 pm. FREE. Largo Fire Station 41, 180 4th Street, SW. Largo. Family friendly event with demonstrations, tours, fire engine rides & refreshments Teams compete for title of Best Chili.
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Treasure Island Art Guild www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wed’s - 9:30 am - noon ‘Anything Goes’ Open studio all mediums Garden Room T.I. Comm. Ctr. Thursday - 9:00 am - noon ‘Painting with the Vets’ artist assistance available with focus -T.I. City Hall Auditorium Friday – 9:15 am - noon ‘Portrait Workshop’ - Live model T.I. City Hall Auditorium Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Mon – Fri 10 am - 7 pm Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm Offers glassblowing classes & workshops for families, friends, first timers & professionals. Schedule most popular workshop, “Make your Own Wineglass” St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District. 3rd Saturday Art Walk Tour, 6 - 10 pm
HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Great Explorations Children’s M. 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 www.greatex.org Where education & fun come alive! Early Explorations Preschool now Enrolling! Ages 2 - 5. Wednesday & Friday, 11 - 11:30 am Terrific Tots Program. Birthday Parties and Special Events Hands-On Exhibits: Publix: My First Market, Great Beginnings, Beth’s Beach, Be a Great Pet Vet, I Can Construct, Fit4AllKidsVille, & more! BellaBrava Pizza Kitchen New Exhibit Seeking donations of new or well loved LEGOs for upcoming exhibit. First Sunday of each month open special hours for special needs families. October 5 – MUSEUM CLOESD 11 – Great Connections 12 – MUSEUM CLOSED 16 – Parents Nite Out 17 – Fall Family Festival's 19 – Schools Out Critter Camp 19 – MUSEUM CLOSED 26 – MUSEUM CLOSED 31 – Spooky Booseum
Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Closed Mon’s, Tue’s & holidays. KIDS WELCOMED! -hands on, FREE Visit Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum featuring 28 historic structures in a native pine & palmetto landscape, Heritage Village New exhibit Boathouse displays historic sail boats Exhibitions: Pinellas Passport: Your Ticket through Time, Collections Corner, Christopher Still Prints: Clues to Florida’s History & Natural Beauty: Pieces of Past (POPs), Quick and Easy: Gadgets for Home Sundays Starting October 11 – Speaking of History Boat Shop opens October 24 October 3 – Black Pot Cooking 24 – Country Jubilee MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave #100, Tampa 813.987.6315 www.mosi.org • Kids in Charge! – largest children’s science center in the nation • Disasterville featuring WeatherQuest 10,000 square foot exhibition on the science behind tornados, hurricanes, & wildfires • High Wire Bike - Guests can harness themselves onto a bicycle along a 98 foot-long steel cable, suspended 30 feet above ground • Sky Trail Rope Course • BioWorks Butterfly Garden view multiple free-flying butterflies. • The Amazing You - Learn about the human body in all its complexity, from DNA to organs • Gaze skyward – Saunders Planetarium • IMAX Dome Theatre- dome shaped screen – 10,500 sq ft • PeeWee Wednesdays OPEN – Imagination Playground October 4 – 10 – World Space Week 23, 24 – Natl. Hispanic Scientist of the Year
MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday www.clearwaterjazz.com October 15 – 18, 2015 Florida Orchestra 727.662.7286 www.floridaorchestra.org See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Perf. Arts Center St. Petersburg Jazz Festival Various locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.org www.stpetejazzfest.com February 24 – 28, 2016
Sunday Jazz Jams 727.824.72221 www.themanhattancasino.com Revival of a local Jazz tradition, every week! Sponsored by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Assoc., Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd St., St Petersburg, FREE admission. Every Sunday from 6 – 9 pm Tampa Bay Symphony 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org Performances in various locations October 29 – Symphonic Chat November 1 – The Straz Center 3 – The Palladium 8 – St. Petersburg College The Hangar Restaurant 540 First St SE, St. Petersburg 727.823.7767 First Monday of each month – Jazz Jam www.aldowningjazz.com October 5 – Jazz Jam November 2 – Jazz Jam
OPERA Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium The Met in HD Series Ten live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera eckerd.edu/metopera 727.864.7600 October 3 – Il Trovatore 17 – Otello 31 – Tannhauser November 21 – Lulu Florida Opera Festival Artistic Director – Daniel Lipton Visit www.operatampa.org Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa, Florida 33602 November 8 – Forbidden Music Florida Suncoast Opera Guild www.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org St. Petersburg Opera Company 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org v isit website for performance locations October 1,2 – Gypsies, Tramps and Tenors 16 – 20 – Carmen November 12, 13 – What's the Fach?
Sarasota Opera House 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.org October 1, 4 – Pirates of Penzance – Film 10 – PMP Alumni 15 – It's A Scandal 20 – Meet the Artisits – Boheme 22 – The Tenor Voice 25 – Curtain Raiser 29 – Opera vs Opera 30 – La Boheme November 1, 4, 10,15,17 – La Boheme 2,9 – Opera House Tours 5 – My System is Better 7,8 – Forbidden Music Concert 12 – Concert at Noon 14 – Brundibar 19 – Panel – Anti-Semitism
DANCING Florida West Ballet A Not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company: 616 4th Street N., St. Petersburg. Weekly technique training and offers performance training on weekends for students ages 8 through College. floridawestballet@tampabay.rr.com or visit www.floridawestballet.org Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us More information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070 • Tuesday International Ballroom $8 Carol Baker Instructor 12pm-1pm Intermediate Lesson 1pm-2pm Beginner Lesson 2pm-3pm Ballroom Dancing • Tuesday Argentine Tango $8 6:30pm-7pm ‘First Timers’ class 7pm-8pm Begin Argentine Tango w/ Kathleen & Steve 8-10:30pm Argentine Tango • Wednesday Swing $8 6pm-7pm Bonus Dance lesson 7pm - 8pm Beginner East Coast Swing Dance Lesson 8pm-11pm Dancing & Live Music SwingTime.info • Thursday Latin Social $8 6:30pm - 8pm Salsa Lessons w/ Carol Rivera -Beg, Inter & Adv. 8pm-10pm General Salsa • Sunday Band / Dancing $8 St Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org • Sunday Dinner & Dancing: 2 – 3:30 PM - Dinner - $8 727.360.0584 - dinner RSVP 3 – 6 PM Dance, $5 M’s/$8 Non Live Sunday Bands Wednesday Tea Dances/ Live Band OCTOBER 2015
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Saturday, October 17 – Tierre Verde's Ocktoberfest 4 – 10 pm. FREE. Tierre Verde downtown parking lot area. A day of dancing, brew and brats with the German Umph Band, kids activities, vendors and art market. www.tierreverdebusinesspartnership.com Saturday, October 17 – 17th Annual Octoberfest Charity Beach Crawl 5 pm. First 200 donations receive koozie. No cost to participate. Undertow Beach Bar, 3830 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Annual event visiting 9 drinking establishments along the Gulf of Mexico with donations to benefit Cancer Research Center. Responsible for your own food and drink. www.facebook.com/beach.crawl Saturday, October 17 – Gulfport Third Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Artisans, unique vendors, food and beverage vendors. Visitors can observe live glass blowing demonstrations at The Industrial Arts Center of Gulfport located in the Alley of the Arts. www.gulfportma.com
Saturday, October 17 – Broadway Ball – Red Hot Kicking 6 pm – 12 midnight. The Straz Center, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Cocktail reception and silent auction, dinner at Carol Masini Hall Stage, live auction, entertainment, desserts and dancing. Limited reservations available. Call 813.222.1275 or rsvp@strazcenter.org Saturday, October 17 – Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Costume Bash ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. www.artpoolrules.com Wednesday, October 21 – The Quest for a Livable City 6:30 pm reception, 7 pm program. Green Bench Brewing, 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Part of the Boom, Bust & Built Environment Series presented by the St. Petersburg Preservation Society. This discussion will examine economic development, gentrification, local food and farming, property rights, and civic participation. Reservations requested by calling727.824.7802 or email info@stpetepreservation.org Thursday, October 21 - Food + Art Launch Party 6 - 8 pm. $40. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Celebrating the new commerative cookbook "Food+Art Tampa Bay" with local chefs, home cooks and contributors. Sampling stations, signature cocktails and music. www.fine-arts.org
Wednesday, October 21 - The 63rd Annual S.A.H. Auxillary Luncheon & Fashion Show, "ROCK THE RUNWAY" (Fashions by Dillards), The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. Social hour @ 11 am. followed by lunch at noon. This event benefits programs & services at St Anthony's Hospital. Tickets: $50 which includes complimentary valet parking. For ticket information, please call 727.448.7119 or 727.776.1903. 48
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Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 – 34th Annual John's Pass Seafood Festival Noon – 11 pm Friday, 10 am – 9 pm Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday. Free. John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. Three day festival celebrating seafood, continuous music, arts and crafts, food competitions and lots more fun. Full schedule www.facebook.com/johnspass seafoodfestival Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 – Green Bench Ceramics Exhibition and Sale Brought to you by Artist Invest Awards. Studio @ 620, 620 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Artist Melissa Yungbluth. www.stpeteartalliance.org Saturday, October 24 – Festival of Reading 10 am – 5 pm. FREE. USF St. Petersburg, 140 7th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. A day of authors including Judy Bloom will be present. For a complete listing visit www.festivalofreading.com Saturday, October 24 – 37th Annual Country Jubilee 10 am – 4 pm. FREE. Heritage Village,11909 125th St. N., Largo. Country festival – artistic vendors, entertainment, historical home tours, food court & historical demonstrations. McKay Creek Boat Shop to open at event. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage Saturday, October 24 – Wag-o-ween Costume Party 11 am – 2 pm. Judging noon to 1 pm. Treasure Island Community Center Park. Costume contest,free hot dogs, salads and drinks. All dogs registered receive gift bag. To register Email whitneyshenkman@gmail.com Saturday, October 24 – Island Chapel Fall Harvest Festival 4 – 6 pm. FREE. Island Chapel, 1217 Pinellas Bayway, Tierre Verde. Hay rides, apple bobbing, treats, hots dogs, refreshments and fun. www.islandchapel.org Saturday, October 24 – Down on The Bayou 7 pm. $30 complete dinner $15 dessert only option. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. a lowcountry seafood boil, dessert, drinks, live music, and a fantastic autumn evening under the stars. Limited tickets available. www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Saturday, October 24 – Suenos de Dali 8 – 11 pm. $125 members, $150 public. Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg. Guests dine and make merry in a setting of wondrously surreal enchantment. Lavish and bizarre costumes. Decor that boldly brings the outside in. Dazzling dishes and curious cocktails served under the stars. www.thedali.org Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 – Guppyween 1 – 5 pm. Tickets available soon. Florida Aquarium, Channelside, Tampa. Safe and family friendly trick or treating with the fishes. Entertainment, treats. www.flaquarium.org
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FILM International Cinema Series Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema October 16 – Jellyfish Eyes 23 – Tangerine 30 – The Forbidden Room November 6 – Court 13 – Eisenstein in Guanajuato Sunscreen Film Festival WEBSTE DOWN for 2016 dates April 30 – May 3, 2015 www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com
COMEDY Coconuts Comedy Club Oldest (longest running) comedy club in Florida. 5501 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653 (JOKE) www.coconutscomedyclubs.com Open Mike – Tuesdays Shows: Wed – Sat, doors open 9pm October Through 3 – Steve Arik 7 – 10 – Mark James 14 – 17 – Bill "Bull" Ohse 21 – 24 – TBA 28 – 31 – Mike Rivera November 4 – 7 – Kenny Smith 11 – 14 – Leslie Norris Sporty’s Comedy Club 17093 Gulf Blvd. N. Redington Bch. 727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) Comedy Legend G. David Howard. Guinness Book ofWorld Records for Comedy “Funniest Man Alive” Fri. & Sat. nights. 9:05 pm Start. Reservations, $15each w/2 drinks www.facebook.com/GDavidHoward
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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 NEW WEB www.stpeteparksrec.org /boyd-hill.html Guided Tram Tours – Sun, Tues – Fri 1pm, Sat 10 am & 1 pm Natural History Speaker, Bird Walks, Wildflower Walks, Night Hike, Gator Walk, Nature Walk. Calendar available online. Winter Hours begin November 1 October 3 – Pioneer Settlement Open Picnic November 7 – Pioneer Settlement Open Picnic Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs 727. 453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org Windows to Our Wildest Place hands-on permanent educational exhibit illustrating how Florida changed & ecological footprints. Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.com Featuring Dolphins, River Otters, Sea Turtles, Sharks, Stingrays and more. Animal interactions and behind the scenes tours. Home of Winter Star of Dolphin Tale. Also, Hope! Egmont Key Shuttle 8am to sundown - 365 days a year Egmont Key Shuttle, located at Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park $20 RSVP; 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont/ 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info November 14, 15 – Discover the Island Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www.flaquarium.org Galleries: Wetlands, Bays-Beaches, Coral Reef, Ocean Commotion Exhibits: Aquariumania! Splash in Water, Dragons Down Under, Activities: Cell Phone Audio Guide, Explore Shore, Penguin Behind the Scenes Tour: Dive with Sharks, Eco-tour Photos, Swim w/Fishes, Wild Dolphin Ecotour, Stingray, Journey to Madagascar Through December 28 – Marvels of the Reef Photo Exhibition October 16 – Brew by the Bays-Beaches 24 – 25 – Guppyween
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www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com www.facebook.com/Sarahlyonsastrologer Autumn is in the air and October brings new cosmic energy to get the season going! Leos must finally say goodbye to love goddess Venus on the 8th as she visits the analytical sign Virgo for the rest of this month. Budgets will be planned and romance looked at with a practical eye. Health and service becomes important, too. She joins Mars at the end of the month which has kept us focused on every detail in methodical rhythm. Mischief maker Mercury stations direct on the 9th in Libra and we begin to get our thoughts in order, and plans back on track! There are no more retrogrades until next year so the holidays are free of confusion for a change! On the 12th a new moon occurs in Libra, starting the next lunar cycle of activity with thoughts of including others and bringing balance back into our lives. The Sun enters passionate and resourceful Scorpio on the 23rd as the second month of autumn begins. It is time to examine our assets and make sure we are preparing for the upcoming necessities as the season unfolds. The Full Moon in patient, dependable Taurus occurs on the 27th with the last two weeks happenings coming to a peak! There are many favorable aspects now for creative but practical ideas to soar to new heights; transforming what is to what could be. Saturn is getting comfortable in Sagittarius and asking us to look at our moral, philosophical and religious beliefs; while slowly but completely revealing matters that have been long obscured, on both personal and global levels.
LIBRA: Your new year puts you in the spotlight as you contemplate how you want to reinvent yourself. A transformative full moon brings light to issues. Health matters are clarified; resources and finances get attention. SCORPIO: New focus falls on private matters and releasing things no longer needed. Social life is full. You get serious about income and values. The full moon highlights relationships and brings ease and understanding. SAGITTARIUS: Your social calendar lights up and competes with career. It is time to take yourself seriously; rewards and responsibilities arise. Work world takes the spotlight. Health concerns surface with favorable solutions. CAPRICORN: Career gets new options as you balance with personal needs and home life. Travel brings pleasant adventures; alone or with company. The full moon spotlight falls on romance, creativity and fun! AQUARIUS: Legal matters have been reviewed and take a new turn. Your resources have increased but expenses keep coming. Friends need support. Full moon falls on family matters and home life; expect changes to unfold. PISCES: Finances get a new start. New opportunities, growth with partner as you eliminate old patterns. The full moon shines on conversation, short trips and siblings. Career direction is evaluated. Reinvent yourself; dream.
ARIES: Partnerships get new energy after reconnecting; resolving issues. Health improves as you release old patterns; habits. Full moon shines on income tied to workplace and career opportunities. Legal issues may clear. TAURUS: A new health plan to break through current concerns is in order. Work place challenges also get new direction. Fun and creative time is the best medicine for both. Full moon spotlight is on you! Express yourself! GEMINI: Your creative projects get new energy. Love and romance bring new beginnings. Partners need support as issues surface. Mend relations with family. Full moon illuminates hidden matters that can be transformed. CANCER: Home projects and family time are your new focus as you find balance in life’s demands. Work load may take a toll on health; pace your projects. Social calendar is as full as you want it to be! Get away for fun! LEO: Travel and conversing dominate your time. Siblings are in touch. Love karma revealed. Duties involving children are likely. Income gets energized; increased. Full moon highlights career and current status in life. VIRGO: New income opportunities are likely; resources and speculation are involved. Family concerns need attention. Legal matters and learning take the spotlight. You are favored and take charge of your new direction.
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Weedon Island Preserve 727.453.6500, St. Petersburg 1800 Weedon Drive NE www.weedonislandpreserve.org 1st Saturday Guided Hikes 9-11am FREE - Bring water + snack, 2-hr hike in coastal mangrove & upland ecosystems preserve Wear closed toed shoes & hat. Free Ages 6+, RSVP online by 2pm Friday WEE-time at Weedon 10-11am 2nd & 4th Thursday Kids hear stories, see puppet shows, hands-on activities to connect environment; FREE, pre-reg. required. Age 3-5 Salty Topics - 1st Thursday of month Archaeology Lectures – 3rd Thursday of month October 2 - Volunteer Archaeology Lab 15 - Ancient Mariners of Tampa Bay 24 – Gopher Weedon Trail Run
ON THE WATER Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com October 4 – Soothe Our Souls November 1 – Soothe Our Souls Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-a-Grille Way, Merry Pier, 727.360.1348 www.shellkeyshuttle.com $25 /Ad - $12.50 / kids Dog friendly cruises - special dates Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, local notfor-profit Sailing Club that promotes sailing activities for the entire Tampa Bay area. Offers summer youth sailing courses free to public Pre-Register: www.sailbcyc.org Jennifer Rogers 727.345.7544. Boating Skills / Seamanship USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla #72, 9 Classes. Tues 7:30 - 9:30pm, 1300 Beach Blvd SE St. Pete (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 Jim wow.uscgaux.info USCG Safe Boating Program, U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla #78, 13-week continuous Safe Boating Program -Tuesdays, 7 pm, Warren Webster Comm. Ctr, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Bch. Start at your convenience, 1st time register - 6:30pm. Begin any Tuesday finish 13 weeks later or take up to 2 years to finish. $45 for course, $60 couple sharing materials. Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801
October 6- Introduction to Navigation 13 – Powering Your Boat 20 – Knots and Lines 27 – Weather November 10 – Your Boats Radio 17 – Which Boat is for You St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron St Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, St Petersburg Demens Landing, 727-550-1811 www.boating-stpete.org American Boating Course – Free to attend, $40 materials per family. 7 week course. Numerous seminars available. Mon’s 7–9 pm. Pre-registration is required. November 2 – America's Boating 7 week Course Begins
GARDEN - NATURE Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo 727.582.2100 www.flbg.org Open daily 7 am - 6 pm (dusk) FREE Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Garden Tour Dates Available: Tours start 9 am & last 2.5-3 hrs. Pinellas Co. Extension & Horticulture info 8 am - 5 pm, Mon – Fri Closed weekends & Co. Holidays Florida West Coast Orchid Soc. 12175 125th St N, Largo. 727.460.4606 Free. www.fwcos.org 2nd Thurs, 7:30pm, Visitors welcome. Educational class, Cooperative Extension (Botanical Gardens). October 3, 4 – Annual Show and Sale 8 – Meeting Green Cattleyah Garden Club St. Petersburg Jungle Circle & Green Fingers Circle. 4th Thursday - 1pm, Garden Center, 500 Sunset Dr S., St. Petersburg - Diane Shafer, shaferd2@gmail.com 727.347.6649. www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org October 9 – 10 – Plant Sale 12 – School Gardens Comm. Meet November 7 – 9 – District 8 Symposium Ikebana International Chapter 65, St. Petersburg meetings (unless otherwise noted) 3rd Mon. 10 am – 2 pm, (Sept. to May) Chapel On The Hill Church in Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole, Ikebana – centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging. $80/year singles; $120 couple Info – hotline 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com October
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Sunday, October 25 – Preserving Our Past Champagne Brunch 1 – 5 pm. $25 advance, $30 at the door. Treasure Island Community Center, One Park Place, Treasure Island. Enjoy a light brunch, hours of dancing to The Impacs and views into the past with display and video. Tickets available at the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, 245 107th Ave., Treasure Island. Monday, October 26 – St Pete Beach Trunk or Treat 5:30 – 7 pm. FREE. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ceiga Dr., St. Pete Beach. Trick or treat, crafts and costume march. www.spbrec.com Thursday, October 29 – Pumpkins on the Porch 5 – 7:30 pm. FREE. Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierre Verde. fun-filled evening that includes a showing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” Costume contest with prizes for best family, boy and girl. Candy, refreshments, games and music, and pumpkin carving and painting. Limited pumpkins available, may BYOB. www.tampabaywatch.org Friday, October 30 - SMartTLY Dressed 11 am. Vinoy Renaissance Hotel, St. Petersburg. An afternoon of style reflecting art in the annual fundraiser for the Museum of Fine Arts. Lunch, fashion show and silent auctions. For tickets and more info visit www.fine-arts.org
Saturday, October 31 – 44th Annual Circus McGurkis 9 am – 4 pm. FREE. Lake Vista Park, St. Petersburg. A People's Fair with social, artistic and charity vendors. Entertainment and food vendors. www.circusmcgurkis.org Saturday, October 31 – Monster Mash II 7 – 11 pm. $15, $20 couple Gulfport Casino, 5501 Shore Blvd., Gulfport. Music, dancing, food and prizes. Brought to you by the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 – 41st Annual St. Petersburg International Folk Festival 10 am – 9 pm Saturday, 12 – 6 pm Sunday. $10 adult, $6 students, under 6 free. Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. A celebration of cultures from across the globe. www.spiffs.org
NOVEMBER EVENTS Sunday, November 1 – LIVE in the Park 12 – 6:30 pm. Concert begins at 3. FREE. Curtis Hixon Park, downtown Tampa. A delightful day in the park in honor of Opera Week. Music for the Lion King, opera arias, local visual artists, food trucks and fun. Brought to you by The Straz. www.strazcenter.org Monday, November 2 – American Boating Course (6 week Course) 5 – 7 pm. Free instruction, materials $40 per family. Max 20 students. St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing. Graduates 54
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qualify for a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card, may qualify for insurance discounts. Register on-line www.boating-stpete.org. Friday, November 6 – 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, November 6 – Gulfport First Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. Get a sneak peek at the Geckofest entertainers. www.gulfportma.com Saturday, November 7 – Keep Gulfport Weird Triathlon Registration 6 am, 7 am race start. $10. Starts at The Church of Jesus Christ, 5424 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport. Consists of a 1 mile run, 2 mile bike ride and 100 yard swim. www.mygulfport.com/keep-gulfportweird-triathlon Saturday, November 7 – Tierra Verde Garage Sale and Gift Market 8 am – 1 pm. FREE to attend, $25 for table. Downtown Tierre Verde. Annual event hosted b the Women's Club offering an array of crafts, food, treasures – come rain or shine. www.tierreverdecommunityassociation.org Saturday, November 7 – Book Signing - “Muttcracker” 8 am – 1 pm. Books available for purchase during Garage Sale and Gift Market. Downtown Tierre Verde. Local Author Dorothy Parrey presents a Christmas favorite with an array of dogs replacing the classic characters. www.facebook.com/themutcracker Saturday, November 7 – Gulfport City Wide Garage Sale 8 am – 2 pm. Throughout the city of Gulfport. Maps will be available online at www.mygulfport.com Saturday, November 7 - Kenwood Bungalowfest 10 am – 4 pm. $15 presale, $20 day of. Tour nine historic homes as you travel through time in the historic Kenwood district. www.bungalowfest.org Saturday, November 7 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm. Free. Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Area artisans, crafters and creatives sell their wares in this eclectic open air market. www.artpoolgallery.com Saturday, November 7 – Tangerine Bluesfest 12 noon – 10 pm. FREE. Tangerine Greenway, 49th St. S, Gulfport. A day long festival to include live music, carnival rides and vendors. www.tangerinebluesfest.com
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St. Pete Road Runners Mbr: Road Runners Club of America. Open to walkers, joggers, non-competitive runners, biathletes, triathletes competitive runners. Monthly meetings guest speakers,coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series, and social events. www.sprr.org St. Petersburg Republican 2nd Wed., 7 pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave N St. Petersburg. Monthly speaker & Q & A session. All invited. No charge. 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 Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday (No meeting Dec) Anyone interested in the decorative arts can join. Over 100 members! Local affiliate of the international group, Society of Decorative Painters. www.hpdafl.com or email www.hpdaprez@verizon.net Toastmasters Downtown St. Pete Improving communication & leadership skills. Fun practicing skills & guests always welcome. @ Thur., 6:00 - 7:30 PM, FREE 244 2nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, Rm. DC 316. Robert 321-872-8295, www.DowntownSt.Pete Toastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wed’s, 6:15pm – 7:30pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. Gulfport 727.537.9098, or info@gulfporttoastmasters.com www.gulfporttoastmasters.com St Petersburg Club #2284 Boost presentation skills! Public speaking organization help! Tuesdays, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1801 62nd Ave N. St Petersburg 2284.www.toastmastersclubs.org
DOWNTOWNS Gulfport www.gulfportma.com Gulfport Fresh Market - Beach Blvd. each Tue. 9 am – 3 pm FreshMarket@GulfportMA.com Free Clothing Swap (2nd Tue. each month) 9 am – 1 pm,
Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk Fine Arts Fridays with live art demonstrations, vendors and entertainment. Begins at 6 pm. Gulfport’s Third Saturday Art Walk Streets lined with vendors, entertainment and roving street performers. Begins at 6 pm. October 1 – Roadmap for Entrepeneurs 2 – Flea Market 2 – Opening Reception Photo Exhibition 2 – First Friday Artwalk 3 – 49th Street Cleanup 8 – 10 TIGLFF Film Festival 16 – Flying Mullet 5K 17 – Clam Bayou Coastal Cleanup 17 – Third Saturday Artwalk 24 – Gulfport Under the Stars November 6 – First Friday Artwalk 7 – Keep Gulfport Weird Triathlon 7 – City Wide Garage Sale St. Petersburg Thursdays Hot Hula - Sunken Gardens 10 am www.stpete.org/sunken Yoga at Boyd Hill - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve - 4:30 pm www.stpete.org/boyd Fridays St. Pete Shuffle - Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Cts 7 - 11 pm www.stpeteshuffle.com Saturdays Saturdays@ The Morean Morean Arts Center 10 am – 5 pm www.moreanartscenter.org Dilly, Dally with Dali – The Dali www.thedali.org
Sundays Sundays at The Morean Center for Clay 1 – 3 pm. www.moreanartscenter.org Gospel Brunch at The Manhattan Casino www.manhattancasino.com 1st Fridays Get Downtown Music Series 727.393.3597 Street block party featuring live music / dancing food & drink vendors! 5:30 - 10 pm Central Ave between 2nd/3rd St. 1st Mondays Jazz Jam – The Hangar, 8 pm 2nd Mondays Art Bites – Museum of Fine Arts 1 pm www.fine-arts.org 4th Fridays Grand Central PM Stroll Shops Night spots & businesses open late, specials entertainment, more on 4th Friday monthly - 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 walk in Warehouse Art District. Take the trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots 727.323.ARTS www.stpetearts.org October to April St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours - 10 am www.stpetepreservation.org October to May Tea Dances - 1st & 3rd Weds. Coliseum www.stpete.org/coliseum October Thursdays in October – Movies in the Park 16 – 17– Marine Quest 16 – 25 – Localisious
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Saturday, November 7 – Evening for the Bay 7 – 10:30 pm. Tampa Bay Watch, Pinellas Bayway S, Tierre Verde. An evening of food, wine, auctions and entertainment to benefit our precious bay. www.tampabaywatch.org Saturday, November 7 – Zoofari 7 – 11 pm. $65+. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. Sampling safari of the Bay area’s best restaurants, enjoy open bars, browse the “Art Safari” art auction, and groove to live music throughout the event. VIP experience also available. www.lowryparkzoo.com Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 – Veteran's Day Fly In All day. FREE. Treasure Island Beach behind The Thunderbird, 10700 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Soar high with this weekend long kite festival – trick kites, racing and instruction. www.facebook.com/bigbeachkite
Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 – Folkfest St. Pete 10 am – 10 pm Saturday, 10 am – 8 pm Sunday, $5 suggested donation. The festival represents nearly 20 years of creativity, passion and art-making by the artists of Creative Clay. A weekend of music, art, food, beverage and fun. www.folkfeststpete.org Sunday, November 8 – VetDogs for Heroes 3 pm – sunset. FREE St. Petersburg Lions Club Beach House, 9300 W. Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island. Come out and meet the dogs in training and enjoy music, hamburgers, brats, hotdogs, and your favorite beverages will be available by donation. Proceeds benefit VetDogs, providing veterans with a valuable resource. Thursday, November 12 – Exquisite Corpse – Parade of Corpses 5:30 – 9:30 pm. FREE with admission which is $5 after 5 pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Exquisite Corpse is a game developed by the surrealists and brought into the now in a format never done before 3D mixed media sculptures. www.fine-arts.com
Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15 – Ribfest 11 am. $16 Friday, $20 Saturday, Sunday presale. VIP packages available. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr., St. Petersburg. Over 26 years of Rockin’ Ribs – Helpin’ Kids., proceeds benefit All Children's Hospital. Three Dog Night, America, 38 Special and so many more. www.ribfest.org Saturday, November 14 – Daystar Drive Away Hunger Golf Scramble $70 includes cart, goody bag and three course lunch. Buffalo Creek Golf Course, 8100 9th St E, Palmetto. Help your neighbors while enjoying a day of golf, food, auctions. Win a car for Hole-in-one. Contact Kitty at 727.498.8794 or kittyrawson@daystarlife.com Saturday, November 14– St. Pete Second Saturday Art Walk 5 – 8:30 pm. Free. Over 40 galleries throughout the city of St. Petersburg. Hop the Free Art Trolley and explore. Many opening receptions, demonstrations and unique creativity. www.artsstpete.org Sunday, November 15 – 3 rd Annual Chowder Challenge 1 – 5 pm. $15 advance adult, $20 at gate, children under 12 free with one parent. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Annual challenge of local restaurants to become "Best Chowder" in the area - restaurants such as Don CeSar, Rumfish, and Shells to name a few. Proceeds benefit Gulf Beaches History Museum. Visit website for tickets info www.chowderchallengepag.com Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22 – Sanding Ovations Treasure Island Beach, 104th Ave. And Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Mastercup Sand Sculpting and Music festival with weekend vendors market all with your toes in the sand. www.mytreasureisland.com
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TOURS St. Petersburg Downtown Walking Tours (Oct. - Apr.) St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours Central Ave & 2nd St, St. Petersburg 727.824.7802 www.stpetepreservation.org National Register listed downtown St. Petersburg Historic Walking Tours. Discover downtown’s rich legacy, 10 am-12 pm • Free for members. $5 suggested donation –non-Member October 3 – Original Downtown Tour 10 – Waterfront Tour 17 – Downtown North & Mirror Lake 24 – Historic Kenwood November 7 – Original Downtown Tour 13 – Downtown Lunch Tour 14 – Waterfront Tour Walking Mural Tours NEW Every Sat. Morning 10 – 11:30 am. Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Over 3 murals & history behind them. $19 Adult, $11 6 – 18 years, under 5 Free. 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org
YOGA / Spiritual Drum Circle Going strong after 5+ years. 4th Friday monthly - Gulfport beach West side near the Rec. Center. Winter 7 pm / Summer 7:30pm. Women-led drumming circles are empowering & healing. Dena Lebowitz. 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com
Thursday, November 12 – Happy Hour with the Historian 6:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg. historian will be Dr. Steve Noll talking about Florida Transportation: Planes, Trains, Automobiles (and Steamboats, Too!). Cash bar. www.spmoh.com Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15 – Sponge Docks Seafood Festival Noon - 9 pm Friday, 10 am – 9 pm Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm Sunday. FREE. 828 Dodecanese Blvd., Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs. Outdoor festival featuring tons of fresh local seafood to tempt your taste buds, an art & craft show with local and regional artists selling their work, continuous live music. www.facebook.com/SpongeDockSeafood
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