Sensational Spirits

6401 Pasadena Ave, St Pete SOLD with multiple offers for $1,350,000

Saving the sellers over $27,000 If you’re paying more than 4% to sell your home, you’re paying way too much!

A Uniquely Better Real Estate Company When you list your home with me, I charge 4% while providing full concierge level service. If I’m the only agent involved in the sale, I lower my fee to just 3%. Jeff Thomsen, Realtor

3 Big Reasons to call JEFF to sell your home...

#1 You will get a lot more money!

JEFF average 100.5% of list price MLS average 97.6% of list price

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#2 Your home will sell faster!

JEFF average 16 days on the market MLS average 51 days on the market

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#3 Your home is more likely to sell!

JEFF 100% listings sell MLS 71.3% listings sell

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Point Brittany condo sold for $475,000

Saving the sellers $10,000

www.JeffThomsen.com 727-222-0099

Through Oct. 31 – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

This year’s lineup of 10 haunted houses will include six original concepts: “Spirits of the Coven,” “Bugs: Eaten Alive,” “Fiesta de Chupacabras,” “Hellblock Horror,” “Dead Man’s Pier: Winter’s Wake,” and “Descendants of Destruction.” The event will feature five new scare zones throughout the park. Information on tickets, ticket packages and stays can be found at universalorlando.com.

Through Nov. 1 – Haunted Clearwater Trolley Tour

$22.99 adults; $19.99, children 12 and under. Two routes are explored nightly. Each separate one-hour tour will take you on a Haunted Adventure unique to the tour’s destination. Andrew’s North Tour travels to The Fenway, the Dunedin Cemetery, the historic St. Andrew’s Chapel, and more. Masie’s South Tour visits the Clearwater Cemetery, the historic Biltmore Hotel, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre and more. Pickup and drop off are at Pier 60 and the Clearwater Historical Society. clearwaterjolleytrolley.com

Oct. 14-31 – Lights at Spooky Point

$20/$25, $15, free (age 4 and under); 6:30 and 7:45pm, Selby Gardens, Spanish Point campus, Sarasota. This new, Halloween-themed light show will transform the Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus into “Spooky Point,” where visitors will discover fantastic (but not too scary) creations around every turn. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Selby.org

Oct. 21 – Haunted Woods

$10 for ages 13-plus, 12 and under free, 6-10pm, Hillsborough River State Park. Haunted Woods includes the Haunted Woods Trail and Costume Contests. There will be a Costume Contest both nights; all ages, 6pm, prizes! It is a safe alternative to Trick-Or-Treating! Food and refreshments will be available (cash only), and music will be filling the air. All proceeds benefit the Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society.

Oct. 22 – St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Haunted Fire House

Free, 6-9pm, 2800 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. The annual Haunted Fire House will now be held at Fire Station #10. The haunted house is recommended for ages 13 and older. Family friendly activities include bounce houses, raffle prizes, and trick-or-treating.

Oct. 22 – 2022 Haunted Hike

6-9pm, A kid and dog friendly spooky 1-mile walk through the historic Euclid/St. Paul’s neighborhood, St. Pete’s most paranormal neighborhood, with storytellers, side shows and a bake sale. Tours will leave the intersection of 13th Ave. and 13th St. every 15 minutes. Advance tickets may be purchased at espna.org.

Oct. 28 – Trick or Treat Trails

LARGO – Free, 5:30pm, Largo City Hall, 201 Highland Ave. Bring your little cuties in their best costume to Trick-or-Treat along a decorated Trick or Treat Trail in Largo City Hall. No need to bring your own bags or buckets for candy, members of Largo Parks and Rec will provide every child with a bag up to 1,500. TREASURE ISLAND – Free, 6-8pm, Treasure Bay Golf, Tennis and Recreation, 10315 Paradise Blvd. Bring a pail and enjoy the trick-ortreat trail! Prizes awarded for costumes, along with interactive entertainers, goody bags, trick-or-treating, inflatables, drinks and more. Costume contest begins at 7pm. 727-547-4575.

Summertime is winding down and (not soon enough) we will begin to experience cooler weather. Unfortunately, over the last week we have treated two patients with heat exhaustion and stroke. The temperatures outside are such that even a short period of time being active outdoors during the day is dangerous.

Our first patient of the week was only outside for 30 minutes on a walk when he started to show signs of respiratory distress (difficulty breathing). His initial temperature on presentation was 105.6F which quickly escalated to 106.5F. His respiratory distress was so severe that it caused his larynx to swell, causing laryngeal edema (swelling and inflammation of the “voice box” apparatus) as well as pulmonary edema (fluid buildup in the lungs). We were able to reduce his temperature through aggressive intravenous fluid therapy and topical therapy. His respiratory distress resolved with medications and normalization of his temperature. Our next patient presented in respiratory distress after a few hours of running in and out of a camper for three hours. He was a very large brachycephalic (short nosed) pit bull whose presenting temperature was 106.1F. We were able to quickly normalize his temperature, however severe laryngeal edema and moderate pulmonary edema developed in this patient also, which we treated with various medications. Exacerbated by his short nose and subsequent long soft palate, he continued to have difficulty breathing and was sedated to normalize the distress.

Both patients survived their ordeals but there is a very important lesson here. Although there are multiple factors that increase the possibility of heat exhaustion/stroke, each pet is different and this can happen to any pet. Long walks are not recommended during the heat of the day this time of year. Try to exercise your pet early morning or later in the evening.

Signs of heat stroke / exhaustion include the following:

• Heavy panting/difficulty breathing

• Fever, typically above 103F

• Muddy colored, purple blue, or bright red tongue

• Rapid heart rate

• Lethargy and weakness

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Difficulty walking – pet may look drunk

If you notice any of these symptoms, call and take your pet to your veterinarian or to an emergency clinic immediately.

Island Life Animal Hospital

Dr. Danielle Gallo & Dr. Johnathan Pierce 5901 Sun Blvd., Suite 107, St. Petersburg

727-289-3776 islandlifeanimalhospital.vet

The Treasure Island / Madeira Beach (TIMB) Chamber is having its busiest October ever.

In addition to their usual activities,... On October 29th is our Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run and Kids Dash on the beautiful hard packed sands of Treasure Island beach.

This is the only race of its kind and is followed by a MONSTER after party unlike anything you have ever seen. Sponsored by the Waves at the Bilmar Beach Resort. Prizes are awarded to top finishers and best costumes. Proceeds benefit TIMB environmental initiatives :

• Seaside Seabird Sanctuary Avian Hospital • Water Warrior Alliance Camp Coral Scuba Scholarship Fund

plus other important environmental needs. Event website & full details below:

https://timbchamber.org/halloween-hustle-5k/

Email: Events@timbchamber.org or call 727-360-4121

On October 21, 2022 the fast-growing chamber is hosting their popular Halloween Golf Tournament at Bardmoor Golf Club, home of the PGA/LPGA JCPenney Classic. The event always sells out, but there may still be a sponsorship opportunity. Caddy’s Waterfront Dining hosts the event, so the food and libations that made Caddy’s famous are included. Proceeds benefit both youth recreation programs locally and our award-winning HAND UP Committee fighting food insecurity in our community.