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COVER STORY 30 2017 Tourism Breaks
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Visit Florida & VSPC (Visit St. Pete - Clearwater) Report - by Steve Traiman
15 Treasure Island Beach Nourishment, Trail & Drainage Work in Process
FEATURES 26 Tierra Verde’s New Bridge Seeking Design/Build Contractor - by Peter Roos
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Publishers’Message...6 Kudos...........................8 Tidbits ....................9-14 Trust & Taxes.............18 Construction.............20 Real Estate ................22 Property Law............24 Art & Culture......35-39 Arts & Leisure ....41-54 Events .................42-54 Fishing .......................57 Library .......................58 Playing Around ........59 Classified ............60-61 Astrology...................62
Boat Responsibly from the Desk of Sherriff Bob Gualtieri
Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Island Grille
ReMax Metro Marco’s Pizzeria Wong Lee’s T. V. Hardware
SOUTH PASADENA Palms Hospital Lou’s Florist Winn-Dixie
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PASS-A-GRILLE Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Bamboozle
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ST. PETE BEACH 5th/3rd Bank Synovus Bank Baird Realty Nori Thai Sushi Riptides Lounge Resort Realty Library/City Hall Paradise Grille Dolphin Liquors Cafe Soleil New China
ReMax Preferred SPB Produce-Deli Coldwell Banker RE Vito & Michaels’ Custom Cafe SPB Post Office TBB Chamber Gulf to Bay Bait UPS Store Regions Bank Dolphin Beach Resort
COREY AREA DISTRICT Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond
16 Memory Cafe’ - Protecting Memories
Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Keller Williams Realty
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The Sandpiper The Pearl TI & MB Chamber
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T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop
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19 OLLI The Osher Life Long Learning Institute Offers Summer Programs
25 Summer Camps for Artists, Writers, Marine Scientists Recreation
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PUBLISHERS MESSAGE May is one of our very favorite months here in Paradise. Spring break is over and the snow birds have mostly returned to their northern climes, where some have still encountered the last vestages of winter. It was a busy height of season, that persisted into the shoulder season as dropping room rates attracted families and retirees looking for some more affordable warmth after a long, cold and stormy winter for many. For an update on the area’s tourism see page 30. We continue to enjoy the cooler morning temperatures, nights when we can turn off the air conditioning and let the breezes from the gulf bring fresh air into our homes. Afternoons in the high 70’s or low 80’s make it a a perfect time of year to enjoy all that the incredible Tampa Bay area has to offer. Summer is on the horizon, with the inevitable official launch of hurricane season on June 1. In preparation for that, St. Pete Beach is hosting a “Hurricane Forum” on May 12th at the St. Pete Beach Community Center and Gulfport on May 31st at the Catherine Hickman Theatre. Memorial Day Weekend is May 26th - 28th. The Florida Orchestra celebrates the occasion with a “Patriotic Salute” Friday night at the Straz and Saturday at Mahaffey. Also saturday night is the annual USO Dance at the St. Petersburg Coliseum. We will be there with some of our friends for the GI Jive Band performance from 7-11pm. Come join us! We wish all women a
Happy Mothers Day .
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Be Responsible on the Water From Desk of Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Citizens wish to legally operate a motor vehicle on the road must possess a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. However, the same cannot be said about vehicles on the water.
Florida law requires boat operators born after January 1, 1988, to complete an approved boater education course and receive a“Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card,”yet there are exceptions. Responsible vessel operators should arm themselves with boating knowledge and rules of the water and remain alert for the many other boaters who don’t. Complete a Safe Boating Course: Driving a car and operating a boat require different skill sets and knowledge about entirely different rules and regulations. Enrolling in an in-person or online boaters’ safety course is a great way to learn the rules of the water and familiarize yourself with basic boating principles. Visit the National Safe Boating Council website at www.safeboatingcouncil.org for links to several approved online courses. Know your Boat: Before you set sail, get familiar with the vessel you are operating and the area you are navigating, including water depth, tides, weather, slow or idle speed requirements, and swim exclusion and restricted zones. Get in the Zone: Manatee Protection Zones are back in effect through October 31st. Vessel operators should pay close attention to all signs throughout the Intracoastal, specifically looking for these zones that have not only been implemented within the last year but also extended to provide extra protection for manatees. Marine Unit deputies will be regularly monitoring and enforcing these zones. Note: Rules and restrictions are constantly changing, so it is important to stay up-to-date, even for seasoned boaters. Get Equipped: Florida law requires personal flotation devices (PFD), or“lifejackets,”be readily accessible to each passenger on the vessel at all times. Children under age 6 must wear PFDs while underway. PFDs aren’t the only required boating gear. Visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) website for a list of other mandatory items myfwc.com.
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Scan Constantly: There are no stop signs or traffic lights on the water, so you MUST constantly scan the water for other boaters, swimmers, water skiers, or stumps and other landmarks jutting up from the water that could severely damage your boat or harm you and others.
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File a “Float Plan”: Share your trip details – where you’re going, when you plan to return, passengers’ names, and boat information – with a responsible person before you launch, in case you lose contact in an emergency. Make sure to contact that person when you return safely. Don’t Boat under the Influence: Remember, operating any vehicle – including a boat – while impaired by drugs or alcohol is illegal and can end in a lot worse than a citation. Just as you would before a night out on the town, designate a sober driver for days on the water. For more boating safety tips, visit the FWC, National Boating Safety Council, and the BoatUS Foundation websites.
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s o d u K Completion of the ‘repaving’ of Pass-a-Grille Way, Phase 1
Above - Commissioner Melinda Pletcher poses with prior mayor Maria Lowe, who was Pletcher’s assistant when Melinda suggested she run for mayor.
was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony by St Pete Beach city officials in late April. City Manager, Wayne Saunders, wields the scissors surrounded by Mayor Al Johnson and city commissioners (all in sunglasses l - r) Rick Falkenstein, District 2, Terri Finnerty, District 1, Melinda Pletcher, District 4, Ward Friszolowski, District 3, with city staff, and Nelson Contracting’s on-site project manager behind him. Maria Lowe (far right) was mayor when the project began in 2015. She is planning to write two books based on what she learned in the process. Melinda Pletcher is the elected representative for the district where the complicated infrastructure repair took place over the past 2 1/2 years. She was re-elected unopposed in March of 2017. Little wonder. Melinda Pletcher, who is also a successful RE/MAX Preferred Realtor, wife and mother, takes her official duties seriously, and is dedicated to the quirky and quaint historic district of Pass-a-Grille and the island of Vina Del Mar. In an interview after the ceremony, Commissioner Pletcher said the real heroes of the project were the business people of Pass-a-Grille who persevered, and the residents who supported them.
The Florida League of Cities recently recognized Dr. Terri Finnerty with a 2018 Home Rule Hero Award. She earned this prestigious award for her tireless efforts to advance the League’s legislative agenda and help protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s cities during the 2018 legislative session.“These dedicated municipal officials are some of the Florida League of Cities’ biggest advocates for municipal issues,”said Florida League of Cities President, Gil Ziffer.“Their efforts during the 2018 legislative session were extraordinary. The League and its legislative team are proud to recognize and thank them for their service.” Home Rule is the ability for a city to address local problems through and by local decision makers with minimal state interference. Terri Finnerty won reelection unopposed in March 2018 as Commissioner for District I in St Pete Beach.
Treasure Islettes Present New Board Left to right: Toni Hawkins, President, Elaine Dawson, Vice president, Linda Gresik, Secretary, Judy Koepkey, Treasurer As Treasure Island’s Mayor Larry Lunn installed the newly elected board, all Islettes members were recognized for countless hours worked during the past year to accomplish their club’s objectives. The group was founded in 1955 to support community through volunteer service, beautification projects, scholarships and donations to the City, the Police and Fire Departments. The Treasure Islettes meet the fourth Monday evenings, from September to May, at the Treasure Island Community Center. The club is open to women who have an interest in the betterment of Treasure Island. To learn more about the club, Google them or email Elaine Dawson at treasurei2@aol.com, 8
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Dylan Miksch will be a delegate to Washington (DC) Youth Summit on the Environment. A student at Admiral Farragut Academy, Dylan has been selected to represent St Pete Beach as a National Youth Delegate to the 2018 Summit at George Mason University, June 24 - 29 in Fairfax, VA. Miksch joins a select group of 300 students from across the country to participate in the Summit, an intensive, week-long study of leadership in environmental science and conservation. Dylan was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in leadership in the sciences and conservation studies. He is the son of Diane Miksch, a CPA since 1986 and head of Miksch & Company, CPA PA, in St Pete Beach since 1993. “I’m so proud of Dylan,” Diane said. “He’s been attending Admiral Farragut Academy since kindergarten and has grown into an intelligent teenager.”
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St. Pete Beach Beer Fest
ST PETE BEACH Quinn Construction, Inc., has been hired by FDOT to perform repairs on the
Corey Causeway Bridge. Onsite construction continues through September 2018. They anticipate full bridge closures in order to perform the roadway grating replacement as well the painting of the bridge. Full bridge closures will be done at night and the bridge will be opened at 6 AM each morning. They will close one side of the bridge at a time, allowing 2-way traffic over the bridge. They are expecting lane closures throughout the project, but they do not anticipate any delay in the traffic flow during lane closure. During rehabilitation of the bridge, Quinn Construction contacts are as follows: Office – 941-722-7722, After Hours – 941-527-6892, Emergency – 941-812-4739 10
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Happy Mothers Day
May 13th!
Saturday, May 12th, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Horan Park, The St. Pete Beach Beer Fest is a one-of-a-kind craft beer experience. Last year over 500+ attendees enjoyed more than 100 local craft beers along with brewing demonstrations. General admission includes a commemorative festival tasting cup and water. Food will be sold on-site by the SPB Fire Department. VIP tickets will be available for early admission and access to a private selection of special release local craft beers. St Pete Beach Festivals, Inc is a registered 501C3 providing support for childhood education and recreation programs on St Pete Beach. For tickets, more information, event sponsorship, please visit St Pete Beach Festivals website or Facebook event page.
Pass-A-Grille Thrift Shop
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Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church’s Thrift Shop concludes its 59th year of service with a 75% off sale on all merchandise. In addition to the full line Women’s & Men’s sections, a large inventory of kitchenware, small appliances, jewelry, linens, wall pictures, books, games and toys are available. The shop stocks only new and gently used items and is fully stocked due to the generous donations. Proceeds support local charities such as Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, PARC, Pinellas Hope, Clothes for Kids, and church missions. Located at the corner of 17th Ave Pass-A-Grille Way, St Pete Beach and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9 AM - noon. The shop closes for the summer at noon May 31st and reopens in early September. St John Vianney Catholic Church is registering for its “Shipwrecked” Vacation Bible School. Camp is held on the Church campus at 445 82nd Ave, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, June 18th - 22nd, 8:30 am-11:30 am for rising grades PreK - 5th. All faiths welcome. Bible Stories brought to life, Sciency Fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. For information and registration, http://stjohnsparish.org/vbs.html. St. Pete Beach commission is considering hiring a lobbyist next fiscal year to aid projects in state budget. Commissioner, Terri Finnerty suggested employing a lobbying firm.
“When we had a past lobbyist they did a great job,” she said. Mayor Al Johnson agreed. “A lobbyist to secure funding for capital projects could be “worth the investment.” “It’s worth our time to start the process,” Commissioner Melinda Pletcher agreed. City Manager, Wayne Saunders said funds to hire a lobbyist, perhaps $50,000, would have to be allocated in next year’s budget. Commissioner Pletcher said a lobbyist may even be able to assist the city on the national level, such as meeting Americans With Disabilities Act requirements. “If the federal government is requiring mandates for things like ADA, maybe we are missing the boat on getting funding,” she said. If the city is not represented in Tallahassee at the end of each legislative session, it will likely miss out on its projects being funded, staff and commissioners agreed. Many times, the items that receive funding are decided on in the last few days of each legislative session.
Basil Leaf is now open for lunch and dinner every day, according to Joy, from Nori Thai, who recently took over management there, in addition to her well-loved restaurant just ten blocks away on Blind Pass Road. If the way she runs Nori Thai is any example, Basil Leaf will be much improved under Joy’s leadership. Now their delicious Thai and Japanese cuisine is available for lunch on weekends too! New China at Dolphin Village in St Pete Beach has embraced Uber Eats, offering prompt delivery of your favorite Chinese dishes. Order online or call 727-363-8181.
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The City of St. Pete Beach has released the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Annual Report 2017. The report illustrates successful mitigation and preventative efforts by the city to protect citizens, property, infrastructure, and the environment in the community. It also depicts proposed future projects that are intended to mitigate and prevent hazards. The St Pete Beach Local Mitigation Strategy was developed as part of the county-wide Local Mitigation Strategy and was adopted by the city in 2015. The Annual Report highlights planned and implemented activities that are specific to St Pete Beach. The LMS and the Annual Report are part of the city’s participation in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS rating that a community receives directly impacts the amount of rate reduction that all policy owners in the city receive on their flood insurance. Copies of the report are available at www.stpetebeach.org or by calling 727-363-9266.
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The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, May 23rd, from 5:30 PM - 7 PM at Vino Simpatico, 722 Pasadena Ave, S, South Pasadena. Contact Jill Foraker at 727-360-4121. “Our After Hours Mixers are an exceptional way to meet others in our business community,” stated Joe Dise, of Dise Wealth Management and Chamber Board
GULFPORT Gulfport Grand Prix, June 1st – 3rd, 2018 Featuring the NGK Spark Plugs Formula One Powerboat Championship and a Boat Show. The Gulfport waterfront is a mecca of boating activity
TREASURE ISLAND
Beach Nourishment has begun in Treasure Island. After Treasure Island it will move up to Clearwater, then head south, ending in Redington Beach.
Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis offers Summer Specials Play a 9-hole round of golf for just $5 on Mondays at Treasure Bay, the only 9-hole golf course on the “Golf” beaches. Extended weekend hours until October 31st means you can play on the new pirate ship playground, enjoy a round of foot golf or have a party in the new picnic area with barbeque grill from 8 am – 8 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Treasure Bay offers many recreational activities. Call 727-360-6062 or visit 10315 Paradise Blvd, Treasure Island, FL. 12
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chairman,“We expect a good crowd at this popular venue.” Admission is $10 with advance, online reservations at islandneighborschamber.org or $15 at the door. First drink is free, followed by a cash bar. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are provided by Vino Simpatico. Tickets for door prize drawings are available. “We had a great time at our April mixer at Pipo’s:
The Original Cuban Café,” adds Dise. Contact the TIMB Chamber at 727-360-4121.
along Shore Blvd, between 54th St S and 58th St S, the first weekend of June. Formula One Boats make the Gulfport Recreation Center home for the weekend with their open to the public pit area along with an antique boat show as well as the pleasure boat display and vendor booths lining Shore Blvd S and Beach Blvd. Proceeds to benefit the Michael J. Yakes Foundation (www.mygulfportfoundation.org) a local non-profit organization whose mission is to help underprivileged children and seniors in the Gulfport area. For more, please visit www.gulfportgrandprix.com
The Gulfport Welcome Center is located in the Waterfront District of Gulfport, Florida, with information for visitors, residents and area businesses and Gulfport-themed merchandise and souvenirs for sale. Located at 3101 Beach Blvd S, Suite #1, Gulfport, Florida. The Center houses the office of both the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gulfport Merchant’s Association (GMA). The two non-profit community organizations provide services to visitors and local businesses. The Chamber’s focus is on the entire City of Gulfport and nearby areas, while the mission of the GMA is focused on the Gulfport Waterfront District 727-344-3711 gulfportwelcomecenter.com
Hurricane Preparedness Do you know your zone? Is the closest shelter to me pet friendly? How do I sign up for special needs evacuation assistance? How do I volunteer to help? These are all important questions to ask before the storm is here. The city of Gulfport will be hosting the 2018 Hurricane Seminar - Thursday, May 31st, at 7 PM inside the Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave S (enter on 26th Ave S). This informative seminar is open to the public and will feature Mary Burrell, the Outreach, Education & Program Coordinator for Pinellas County’s Emergency Management and Bobby Deskins, a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) from WTSP Channel 10 News. Vendor space is free and located inside the Theater Lobby at 6 PM. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or would like more information on the event, please contact the city of Gulfport Public Information Officer at info@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1118.
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Perfect Timing Two weeks ago, one of Creative Clay’s vans was diagnosed with a bad transmission. The cost to repair was more than the value of the vehicle, so CEO, Kim Dohrman was forced to take it off the road. That impacted their ability to serve their artists. Led by Branch Manager and Senior Mortgage Consultant Tammy Boldt, a former Creative Clay board chair, the entire staff of On Q Financial’s local branch visited Creative Clay April 3rd to present them a check for $10,000. Creative Clay was among three non-profits chosen in a competition where On Q Financial offices around the country nominated their favorites. “The perfect kick-start to our fundraising drive for a new van,” said Dohrman. “The donation is also the result of strong community relationships and the advocacy of friends who believe in our vision of creating arts access and equity. Thanks to On Q Financial, we’re already half-way to our goal of purchasing a new van,” said Dohrman. To help with their fundraising drive, contact Creative Clay, 1846 1st Ave S, St Petersburg, FL, 727-825-0515 or admin@creativeclay.org. A recent editorial recognized St Petersburg as a top destination for entrepreneurs to start and grow their companies due to the beautiful weather, affordable housing, and rich cultural life. What is drawing in these young entrepreneurs? Inc.com notes that St Pete has everything necessary to run a successful company: a growing talent pool, an educated workforce, reasonable costs, and a city committed to seeing them succeed from day one.
Memorial Day Weekend Saturday May 26th is a big night for Patriots in downtown St Petersburg. The Florida Orchestra presents their Patriotic Salute at the Mahaffey at 8 PM. Meanwhile, the Central Florida USO transforms the St Pete Coliseum (biggest dance floor in the southeast US) into a USO Dance Party, featuring a Jitterbug lesson at 7:30 PM and the G.I. Jive Band 8 – 11 PM. All are encouraged to wear vintage military attire to be a part of the transformation. Paradise NEWS will be there in an alcove with a few of our friends. Come by and say hi! The City of Treasure Island & the American Legion Post 158 Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 28th, 9 AM, Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis Center, 10315 Paradise Blvd., at the Treasure Island Community Center just east of Walgreens at 106th Ave. A Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the American Legion follows at 11 AM at Post 158 located at 111 108th Ave. Contact the American Legion Post 158 at 727-363-8375 to participate.
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manager Amy Anderson have added various military artifacts from the museum’s collection, including weaponry, uniforms, and equipment, to complement the award winning exhibit. The American Soldier made its St Petersburg debut in 2014 to record-breaking attendance for a three month run. Originally on loan from curator Cyma Rubin and her Business of Entertainment, Inc, Rubin decided to retire the world renowned traveling exhibit in 2018 and graciously gifted it to the St Petersburg Museum of History, where it will now become part of the Museum’s permanent collection. See some examples of the images on page 39 in this edition. Imagine them super sized. Go see them as your Memorial Day celebration. 10 AM – 5 PM, Monday - Saturday and noon – 5 PM on Sundays. 727-894-1052 or visit www.historystpete.org. CLEARWATER
Piper Fire Protection Footgolf Tourney Raises Over $8,000 for Children’s Burn Foundation. The fourth annual event, April 6 at Largo Municipal Golf Course, had 120 participants who used soccer balls vs. golf balls.
President Chris Johnson said, ”Organizing the Footgolf Tournament to support the children attending the Children’s Burn Foundation of Florida Camp Tequesta isn’t just to benefit the organization and the children but also to bring awareness to Piper Fire’s overall goal as a company – that the fire protection industry’s main objective is to save lives.” He had special thanks for event sponsors Brown & Brown Insurance, Ansul, Core & Main, Wallace Welch & Willingham, HikVision, Solutions Insurance, R.S. Williams & Associates, Reliable Sprinklers, Silmar Electronics, Brooks Equipment and Ferguson Fire & Fabrication. To donate to the CBBF contact Tricia Kane or Melissa Faint via email – giveback@PiperFire.com or phone: 727-581-9339. To learn more about the Foundation, visit childrensburnfoundationoffl.com
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Coyotes are here to stay in Pinellas County. Pinellas County Animal Services does not trap or remove coyotes or other wildlife. However, coyote reporting is informational and Pinellas County Animal Services gathers this data for confirmation of coyote locations. To report a coyote sighting in your area, visit www.pinellascounty.org. Annual Water System Maintenance Program is set for May 14th - June 8th. A short term change from chloramines to chlorine disinfection is a routine maintenance measure designed to maintain system integrity. Those impacted include Pinellas County Utilities customers. Visit pinellascounty.org/utilities.org call Pinellas County Utilities at 727-464-4000 for more. STATE
2018 Best Florida Beach Bar Winners 2nd place - Jimmy B’s on St. Pete Beach Best Florida Beach Bar 2011, 2012, 2014-2017. Top Florida Beach Bar 2013 and 2018 4th Place - Bongos Beach Bar and Grille St. Pete Beach, Best Florida Beach Bar: 2011, 2012, 2014-2017 Top 10 Florida Beach Bar: 2013, 2018 Caddy’s on the Beach in Treasure Island just missed the placement for top ten. But we know better, it’s an awesome place to wiggle your toes in the sand, eat, listen to live music and watch a sunset!
Toasted Monkey on St. Pete Beach also was listed as one of the best beach bars in Florida.
TREASURE ISLAND PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
Sunset Beach Phase VI Stormwater - April - October
The final phase of the Sunset Beach Stormwater Best Management Practices Project will be constructed from April to October 2018. This project will connect stormwater infrastructure to West Gulf Blvd. These improvements are designed primarily to improve discharge water quality while improving stormwater drainage during normal tidal events. Construction will be located on West Gulf Blvd south of the Bayshore Drive intersection. Bayshore Drive will be used as a detour for southbound traffic and for pedestrians for the majority of the project.
This project also includes the redevelopment the Tern and Ring Billed Gull parking lots. Pervious concrete will be used and native vegetation will be added. Throughout the project, the Ring Billed Gull lot will be closed and used as a staging area by the contractor. Please use the recycling centers located at Treasure Bay and City Hall.
Central Beach Trail Reconstruction - April - August
Beginning April 16th, the Treasure Island Beach Trail will be reconstructed. Currently, the trail is cracked and reconstruction is needed to improve safety and aesthetics. In general, work will begin on the north end of the trail and continue south until construction is complete this August. Beach access will remain available, though less convenient. Contact Public Works with any questions or concerns.
2018 Sunshine & Sunset Beach Nourishment Project - April - May
April 12th, Norfolk Dredging began re-nourishment activities to replace sand that has been lost due to erosion. Once the project is fully underway, construction will be taking place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Expect noise associated with construction and piping and equipment on the beach.
Beach access points will be kept open to the extent possible. Sunshine Beach construction will affect areas of the beach from Johns Pass to about 116th Ave.
Once Sunshine Beach is complete, a pipe will run the entire length of the beach to provide sand to Sunset Beach.
April 17th Update: Norfolk Dredging is continuing to mobilize piping and equipment to the 127th Ave. street end and on the beach at Sunshine Beach. They aniticipate beginning to dredge Johns Pass and replacing Sunshine Beach sand on Monday April 23. The tentative schedule remains that the Sunshine Beach renourishment will be completed by the end of April, at which time additional piping will be placed along the full length of the beach for the renourishment of Sunset Beach.
**Remember: renourishment is vital to our community, both economically and environmentally. Maintaining a healthy coastline helps property values, tourism, wildlife habitat and storm protection. For more info contact: Treasure Island Help Desk - 727-547-4575 ext. 250 publicworks2@mytreasureisland.org ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2018
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Simple exercises like this help keep the brain in better working condition. What else can help? Memory Café.
For millions of people around the world, various forms of dementia are quietly sneaking into families and creating day to day living challenges. It’s what inspired the concept of Memory Café in the UK and what continues to make it an effective tool around the world in living with memory issues.
Mayo Clinic describes dementia as follows: “Dementia isn’t a specific disease. Instead, dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.” https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/ syc-20352013
Fortunately, for residents in the St. Petersburg area, there are three monthly Memory Café events. Designed to enhance quality of life for people with dementia and their care partners, Memory Cafés are a welcome relief. Where else
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do you go, where, like you, everyone you meet is living at home with dementia? Who else understands the day to day challenges?
At Memory Café, having dementia and talking about it is not taboo. Memory Cafés build necessary support networks through socialization. They are an effective tool for maintaining healthy, happier, active and more engaged lives despite memory issues. They’re meant to be enjoyed, to learn, to give people a reason to get up and get out, stimulate thought, and lift the spirits. Facilitators and co-founders, Dr. Cate McCarty, Dementia Coach, and Jane Ogilvie, Elder Care Issue Consultant and LPN of Senior Solutions of Pinellas County, offer up over 70 years of combined professional and personal family experience with aging issues and dementia.
If you are a care partner of someone with memory concerns, are awaiting diagnosis, or have already received a dementia diagnosis, join Monday May 7th or June 11th, 11 AM - 1 PM at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, at 1951 4th St N, St Petersburg.
Catch the original Cate and Jane Memory Café Monday May 14th or June 18th, 12:15 PM - 2 PM at Neptune Grill, at 5501 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport.
You can also meet us at Tyrone Square Mall
for the Walking Group plus Memory Café, May 18 or June 21, at 10 AM – 1 PM at the Food Court’s parking lot entrance facing 22nd Ave. Check in from 9:45 AM – 10 AM. Walk at a leisurely pace for an hour, find items on the scavenger hunt list, and then meet up at Red Robin Gourmet Burger for a 21st Century burger joint experience. Expect a mix of reminiscing and current topic conversation.
The mall walk experience opens new doors and helps to bring increased dementia awareness to our community. This month, for the first time, Naples Soap Company is recognizing our group in their own unique way. These types of interactions are a win-win for all.
These events occur monthly. All are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase. If you are a business owner or an employee and would like to learn how to make your business friendlier to your dementia customers, please contact us. Various staff trainings and presentations are available and may be customized to meet your business’s specific needs.
To RSVP, or for further information, contact Dementia Myth Buster Jane at 727-327-0167 or sensol@seniorsmile.com or Dementia Myth Buster Cate at 813-384-7571 or catemccarty@gmail.com.
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Trusts & Taxes Giving Back - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer by Samantha Chechele This month, instead of discussing the fascinating topics of taxes and estate planning, I am going to share about a topic that is a passion for me, and for many others. It is about one of the things I do to give back and has become a meaningful outlet to support a cause that touches the lives of so many people. Every year in the United States, over 300,000 women (and some men as well) are diagnosed with breast cancer. Statistics show that over a lifetime, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Three years ago, it was me. I spent the better part of 2016 in treatment, with chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Thankfully, I am now cancer-free and hope to remain in remission for the rest of my life. Thanks to great doctors, cutting edge treatment, and the grace of God, this episode is in the rear-view mirror for me. Many others, however, are still in the middle of their cancer experience so now it is my passion to do what I can to help. Everywhere I go I meet people with stories of loved ones - sisters, mothers, aunts, cousins, daughters, best friends, who have journeyed through breast cancer treatment. Thankfully, many have survived, and continue to live in hope that their cancer journey is over permanently. Some have lost the battle, many after several rounds of fighting. Just about everyone who has been touched by a cancer story wants to do something about it so here is how you can help. The American Cancer Society is the premier organization in the United States to fund cancer research, patient assistance, and advocacy and education about early detection and prevention. Twenty years ago, the American Cancer Society held its first major breast cancer fundraiser in St Petersburg, an October 5K walk called
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The event has become an annual October tradition in downtown St Petersburg, flooding Vinoy Park with a sea of pink, which last year drew over 6,000 fundraising walkers and over 200 teams. Each team and walker have a story and a connection to the cause and each of them comes to the event in a collective effort to raise funds, awareness, support for patients and survivors, and to celebrate life. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event this year is Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Vinoy Park. This is only May, why talk about it now? Great question, and the answer is that it takes months of planning, preparation, team recruitment, fund-raising efforts, and organization to pull off a successful event again this year, in terms of numbers of teams, numbers of participants, awareness raised, and funds donated to the cause. This year, I, along with my good friend, Juliet Kyes, community leader and local business owner of Action Coach of Tampa Bay, have been tapped to chair the event. We are committed to making this the best Strides ever, in honor of the 20-year anniversary of the event, and in honor of all those who have fought the breast-cancer battle. How can you help? Another great question. We are in need of committee members, team captains, walkers, people to attend fundraising events, and most importantly donors. If this is a cause that is important to you, please do reach out and contact me to see how you can get involved. There is no fee or minimum fundraising required to host a team. The sign-up and fundraising are done through an online portal and the event is a ton of fun for all participants. Survivors are honored and celebrated,
celebrity guests attend and encourage the walkers, and each year’s event is more memorable than the last. There is even an opportunity for men to participate in a special way. Three years ago, the American Cancer Society introduced a program called Real Men Wear Pink. This is a group of men who want to make a special effort against Breast Cancer by fundraising and wearing pink during the month of October to raise awareness. Real Men who Wear Pink in Pinellas have included area physicians, attorneys, business leaders, law enforcement, and other prominent men in the community in past years. This is another great opportunity to become involved, and we are looking for a few good men to be Real Men again this year. Get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Save the date for October 20, 2018, 9 AM. Contact me by email (Samantha@chechelelaw.com) or by phone 727-381-6001 to sign up a team, join a committee, or walk with my team, Cha-Cha Chechele Law, to donate, or to be a Real Man. Our event coordinator, Cindi Crisci, with the American Cancer Society is also a longtime breast cancer survivor. You can also reach out to her and she will provide all the information that you may need about participating and about how the funds that are raised are used to fight cancer. Her contact information is Cindi.Crisci@cancer.org or 813-349-5080. We hope that you will be inspired to get involved and participate in this fun and worthy event with the end goal that one day, breast cancer (and other cancers) will be eradicated and future generations will no longer have to make strides against breast cancer.PN
2018 Summer Classes & Activities - OLLI at Eckerd College The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd College announces its 2018 Summer series of 35 non-credit liberal arts classes and activities in May, June and August.
Designed for people age 50-plus and open to all adult learners in Pinellas County, OLLI classes include topics in biography, culture and travel, film and television, Florida studies, history, theatre, science, and visual arts. Among the 2018 OLLI summer classes offered at the Eckerd College Continuing Education Center (CEC) campus are: Jerome Robbins: Master of Movement, The “isms” of Modern Art, Casablanca: The Making of a Classic, UFOs: Fact or Fiction?, How the Railroads Changed Florida, The Musical Artistry of Vienna, A History of Florida’s Hurricanes, Music Man: The Life and Shows of Meredith Wilson,
Al Hirschfield: Master Caricaturist, and Overview of U.S. Navy Submarines.
In addition, two classic American film comedies, Mel Brooks’ The Producers and Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, will be shown in the Eckerd College Miller Auditorium with HD digital projection. A bus daytrip leaving Eckerd College on May 22nd presents, A Day in Bali: Exploring the Hindu Temple of Florida. On August 28th, a guided tour of the James Museum, St Petersburg’s newest cultural destination, will also be offered, featuring its collection of 500 paintings and sculptures of the American West. Most classes and activity fees vary from $10 to $45 for OLLI members. Many are single session classes. Annual OLLI membership is $59 per person and provides class discounts and other
community benefits. Non-OLLI members are welcome to participate in all classes and activities. For more information, visit the 2018 summer brochure listings at eckerd.edu/olli/courses or contact OLLI at 727-864-7600 to request a brochure sent by mail.
OLLI, a non-profit educational organization, is based at Eckerd College in St Petersburg with a supporting location in Palm Harbor. Each year OLLI provides more than 350 affordable and intellectually stimulating classes, interest groups, local and international trips, and special events at multiple locations to expand and enrich the lives of its 1,600 members in Pinellas County. Contact: Walt Ulbricht, Marketing Committee Chair for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd College, 330-651-1476 or walt.ulbricht2012@gmail.com.
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Named Among Fastest Growing Craft Breweries of 2017 by the Brewers Association St Pete Beach—Mastry’s Brewing Co. was named one of the fastest growing small and independent craft breweries by the Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers. The inaugural list offered insight into the diversity of growth within the craft brewing industry. “We wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for our family, friends, and having such great patrons. It’s been a real labor of love to bring Mastry’s to where it is today, and we aren’t even close to slowing down,” said Matthew Dahm, Founder and CEO of Mastry’s Brewing Co. Mastry’s Brewing Co. was ranked number 7 among 50 small and independent breweries from across 25 states. Median growth from 2016 to 2017 for these breweries was 216 percent; the median size of breweries on the list went from 284 barrels in 2016 to 963 barrels in 2017. These brewing companies represent 5.5 percent of craft’s growth by volume for 2017 and include eight brewpubs, 40 microbreweries, and two regional craft breweries.
“With 5 percent growth overall for small and independent brewers in 2017, and microbreweries and brewpubs delivering the majority of that, we wanted to spotlight some of the breweries driving that growth,” said Bart Watson, chief economist of the Brewers Association. “As the growth base for craft becomes more diffused, these fast-growing brewing companies illustrate that a diverse set of success stories still exist.”
Methodology: The list presented includes only small and independent breweries with all of their production at their own facilities. Breweries had to have opened 12/31/2015 or earlier to be considered. It only includes breweries that reported to the Brewers Association’s annual Beer Industry Production Survey; breweries with staff estimates or data from state excise tax reports were not considered. Finally, breweries must have had data from at least three years to be considered. Mastry’s Brewing Co. is an award-winning brewery located on St Pete Beach. Originally founded in 2014 as a brewpub operating out of a family-owned
restaurant, operations were expanded and relocated in 2016, making Mastry’s Brewing Co. the first craft brewery and tasting room on St Pete Beach. Today, Mastry’s Brewing Co. is proud to be the craft brewery and tasting room on St Pete Beach. Featuring 15 plus rotating house brews, guest taps, special release bottles, live music, food trucks, and special events, Mastry’s Brewing Co. is changing the beach beer experience. By continuing to push and experiment with unique recipes, while mixing in the relaxing and open setting on beautiful St Pete Beach, Mastry’s brings you a true experience and taste of a vacation in a glass. Mastry’s Brewing Co. drafts can also be found in restaurants and tap rooms throughout the Tampa Bay area. To see what’s on tap today, visit www.mastrysbrewingco.com. Mastry’s Brewing Co., 7701 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727) 202-8045, www.mastrysbrewingco.com.
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Should I Use A Lawyer To Conduct Closing? PROPERTY CONDITION IS KING!My (Part One) Details, Details, Details... by Tom Brodersen, Esq.
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TIERRA VERDE’S NEW BRIDGE Story by Peter A. Roos Aerial photo by Patrick Higgins Amgvisual.com
It has been talked about for years, but just like the Bayway Bridge to St. Pete Beach, it will eventually become a reality. The project includes replacing the existing two-lane bascule bridge with a high-level fixed-bridge structure providing 65ft vertical navigational clearance over the existing channel. The Village at Tierra Verde driveway will be relocated to align with Madonna Blvd, and a roundabout will be added at Madonna Blvd and 1st Street. The entire road will be resurfaced from Isla Shopping Center to the roundabout. This project has been discussed at length for up to 15 years and is currently on deck for action by FDOT. Based on the data provided by the bridge tender at Structure E, and allowing for tidal fluctuations, this height would allow over 99% of the waterway users to safely navigate under the structure. The bridge replacement typical section includes a 12ft lane and a 10ft shoulder in each direction to accommodate bicyclists and disabled vehicles. A 5ft sidewalk is included on the west side, separated from the shoulder by a concrete barrier wall. An 11ft sidewalk is provided on the east side for a planned multi-use path. The overall width of the fixedspan is 65 ft. South of the bridge, the typical section transitions from the undivided two-lane bridge to a four-lane divided urban roadway with turn lanes. Lane, shoulder, and sidewalk widths will be consistent with the proposed bridge. The proposed roadway typical section approaching the north end of the bridge is similar to the proposed bridge except it is elevated on embankment with a retaining wall on each side. The retaining wall will minimize the amount of fill needed to be placed on the causeway and into Boca Ciega Bay and prevent the type of erosion evident in the existing sloped embankment. A 4.5-ft high pedestrian/bicycle railing will be provided on the outside. Pedestrian hand railings are required on the sidewalks when the grades exceed 5%. The proposed design speed for all proposed typical sections is 45 mph. The northern and southern roadway approaches to the bridge structure would be placed on an earthen fill section with a retaining wall. All superstructure components would be located above the splash zone.
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Story by STEVE TRAIMAN
Tourism is the driving force behind the continuing economic growth and success for Pinellas County and its Gulf Beaches communities. With a guiding lead from Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, visitors and their resulting bed tax dollars set new records almost every quarter over the prior year.
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Pinellas County collected more than $54 million in tourist development or bed tax dollars during the 2017 fiscal year ending last September 30th, a more than 10.6% increase over the prior year. For fiscal year 2018 from October through February, the five-month bed tax total was up almost 10.2% to $21.77 million, indicating another record year. At two meetings last December with local tourism industry professionals, Visit St Pete/Clearwater (VSPC) unveiled its new 2018 marketing plans, which leverage big data in ways the destination’s never seen. “Research is going to dictate our behaviors and direction like never before,” said David Downing, VSPC President and CEO. “This state-of-the-art technology allows us to evaluate millions of data points and build a plan around it that we never could have done before.”
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After a year-long analysis of visitation patterns using AirSage, a pioneer in population analytics and location-based insights, VSPC is significantly ramping up its marketing presence in Orlando, which is the area’s as greatest source of yearround visitation. New York and Tampa Bay round out the top three feeder markets, and increased initiatives are planned there as well, but Orlando, which delivers more than 30% more visitors than New York, will be a main focus in 2018. Tim Ramsberger, VSPC COO, also gave an update on the organization’s structure, including the development of an all-new sports and events department, and introduced Kristin Coryn as the new Community Relations Manager. In addition, Media & Interactive Director Leroy Bridges outlined the latest industry digital trends, including the use of virtual reality in the promotion of meeting spaces and a first-of-its-kind pilot program with Google. VSPC’s Downing Comments VSPC chief Downing told Paradise News, “Based on the continuing rise in bed tax figures for the current fiscal year, we’re seeing a culmination of many years of targeted destination marketing from key feeder markets. The rising tide of tourism to Pinellas County is the bottom line on the investment we’re making in the best feeder markets. As things go right now, the rising barometer of the bed tax is where the rubber meets the road.”
“We also had record setting average daily rate (ADR) and record breaking revenue per room for our hotels last fiscal year. Our goal is not only to bring more visitors here, but also to build an economic footprint from these visitors. Pinellas is already the most densely populated county in Florida so with our tough infrastructure problems, it’s a delicate balancing act to preserve what we have to offer visitors.” (The ADR was up 6.4% to $202.31 for fiscal 2017, and the RevPAR or revenue per available hotel room was up 7.4% to $178.71 for the same year.) Downing continues, “We’re keeping our eye on the ball as tourism is the number one employer in the county. Everything we do is to support the tourism economy of our Gulf Beaches, Pinellas County, and the state of Florida. We’re selling a fulfilling experience with very serious economic development work that at its heart is every resident of Pinellas County.” TBBC Key Observations Robin Miller, president and CEO of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce (TBBC), told Paradise News, “Over the past several years our communities and businesses have benefited tremendously through tourism and its continued growth. Our destination as an award-winning beach, combined with the diverse arts and culture offerings, we now seem to have a year-round visitation. Though we always peak in the Spring, we have seen great successes in our off months as well. ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2018
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“Additionally, as a result we see more small businesses seeking space to open in our beach communities and these businesses seem to be keeping their doors open successfully. This is a much different story from that of the 2009 - 2011 time frame. “The Chamber will highlight this success as we celebrate Travel & Tourism Week with our annual Tourism Lunch and Business Expo on Friday, May 11th, at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach. The entire business community is invited to hear keynote speaker, Viviana Jordan, director at Florida AirBnB, and the 2018 Tourism Person of the Year will be announced.” The Business Expo features more than two dozen leading Tampa Bay area Chamber members starting at 11:00 AM, followed by the luncheon at noon. Event sponsors include Florida Restaurant & Lodging Assn, award sponsor; St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, premium raffle sponsor; and Busch Gardens, dessert sponsor. Business Expo exhibitors as of April 25 included 3 Palms Beachfront Vacation Rentals, CPA Partners, Creative Copy by Steve Traiman/BAPWG, Sheraton Sand Key, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Florida Aquarium, Martz Group, Radio St. Pete, Tampa Bay Aviation, Paradise News Magazine, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, Elliott Coastal Realty LLC, Tampa Bay Watch, and TBBC Leadership Institute.
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Legislature Tourism Action Pinellas County collected more than $54 million in bed tax dollars last fiscal year. About 60%, or $32.4 million, goes to the St Petersburg-Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and covers operations at Visit St Pete-Clearwater, responsible for advertising and marketing the county and its communities as a prime tourist destination. The other 40%, or about $21.6 million, goes toward other allowable expenses, including beach re-nourishment, an “elite” event funding program and a capital funding project program. During this year’s session, the Florida Legislature passed a new bill effective July 1st that adds a new list of tourism-benefiting programs now eligible for funding. Included for beach parks and beach re-nourishment are channel estuary or lagoon improvements and construction of beach groins, currently under way at St Pete Beach’s Upham Beach. Another key change is allowing bed tax funds to be used to acquire, construct, extend, enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, maintain, operate or finance public facilities needed to increase tourist-related businesses. Commenting on this and other legislature activity, Doug Izzo, TBBC government affairs director, told Paradise News, “Our Chamber has long been an advocate and a resource for the tourism industry. Every year we advocate at the local, state, and federal levels.”
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“The 2018 state legislative session proved to be a good year for tourism. Legislators had proposed cutting VISIT FLORIDA’s funding, however, they ultimately agreed to fund at the same amount as last year—$76 million. VISIT FLORIDA will now have the funds it needs to market our destination. For every $1 VISIT FLORIDA spends, approximately $3 is returned to the state. “Legislation did not pass that would have overregulated CVB’s (Visit St Pete/Clearwater) to the point of rendering them ineffective. For every $1 Visit St. Pete/Clearwater spends, approximately $8 is returned to Pinellas County. “There has been a lot of hype about legislation passed related to beach access. Our right to enjoy the beaches is protected by the Florida Constitution. Neither the Legislature nor the county can interfere, period. Everyone can continue to use the beaches as they always have. “Tourism is the lifeblood of our community. Tourism funds beach nourishment, capital projects, local events, education, public safety, and attracts unique small businesses. Residents alone are not
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enough to support all the wonderful attractions, restaurants and shops that locals frequent.” “Additionally, tourism pays a third of our sales tax and is the reason Florida residents do not pay a state income tax. Tourism is an economic driver that enhances the quality of life for all of us on the Gulf Beaches and in the rest of Pinellas County.” PN [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to David Downing, president & CEO, and Mackenzie Monteiro, media relations manager, VSPC; Robin Miller, president & CEO, and Doug Izzo, government affairs director, TBBC, for their excellent information and comments.] [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]
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ARTS & CULTURE
Art News Compiled by Bonnie L. Quick
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St. Petersburg’s newest museum, the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, opened its doors with a soft opening on Saturday, April 7th. Tom and Mary James purchased the 134,000 square foot building at 150 Central Avenue in 2015.
The museum holds over 400 pieces on view in 80,000 square feet of transformative space. Additional space will house businesses including Datz restaurant, Woodhouse Day Spa and Club Pilates. “I wanted to have a museum that tells the story of the West,” said James, 75, chairman emeritus of financial giant Raymond James. The Grand Opening celebration was April 29th with a weekend of festivities, including Native American dancers, artist talks, live music, and create & take workshops for kids.
FLORIDA CRAFTART “Dia de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life” opened April 6th at Florida CraftArt featuring 42 artists working with a variety of media including mixed, ceramic, wood, glass, fiber, and metal to a crowd of 400 spectators.
Sponsored by AARP Tampa Bay, the show celebrates the life of Coralie Graham and will run until May 29th. Invited artists from the United States, Canada and Australia decorated 160 sugar skull-shaped wood plaques to raise funds for children’s’ programs at Florida CraftArt. Forty-five percent of the proceeds will go directly to programs and many of the artists also donated their commissions. Florida CraftArt documents the sugar skulls in a 170-page book on sale at the gallery and online at FloridaCraftart.org.
WINNERS: Dirk Armstrong, Assistant Curator for the Dali Museum judged the event and presented the awards. Pamela Trow (St Petersburg) won Best of Show for her wall hanging, “Death of Venus.” Jessica Perez Bianciotto (Tampa) won First Place for “Angelito.” Brianna Galmiche (Pinellas Park) Second Place for her ink drawing “Skull.” Ceramic artist Calan Ree (St Petersburg) Third Place for “Memento Mori Death Rattle.” Honorable Mentions: Coralette Licorice Chalk Damme (St Petersburg)-linoleum cut “Humilis” and Jennifer Kosharek (St Petersburg)— embroidery entitled “Half Dead.” Awarded by Mark Noll, Exhibition curator, Curator’s Choice went to Carolina Cleere (St Petersburg) for “Frida’s Child,” a large mixedmedia mobile. Exhibition programming schedule (free of charge unless indicated):
• Saturday, May 5th, 2 PM: Kent Lydecker, retired director of MFA, St Pete speaks “Death, Be Not Proud: Art & Memory Across the Ages.” • Saturday, May 12th, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Workshop: Paint a flower on a wine glass Supplies provided. $30. • Friday, May 18th, 5:30 PM - 7 PM: AARP sponsors Armed Forces Day • Sunday, May 20th, 2 PM - 4 PM: Writers interpret Dia de los Muertos Art. Keep St Pete Lit. $15. • Saturday, May 26th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Closing reception & People’s Choice Award.
Florida CraftArt is a nonprofit founded in 1951. 501 Central Avenue in St Petersburg. Visit www.FloridaCraftArt.org or call 727-821-7391. Free Admission. Monday – Saturday, 10 AM - 5:30 PM. Sunday, noon - 5 PM. ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2018
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Water Over the Bridge: Contemporary Seascapes This exhibition features the works of artists whose work reflects the effects of global warming on our oceans. from New York City metro area, as well as Tampa Bay, chosen by. NYC independent curator D. Dominick Lombardi creating a provocative, cross-country dialog. THE FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM hosts Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution August 2018 - February 2019 This exhibition explores the extraordinary life of renowned music promoter Bill Graham (1931- 1991) who helped launch and promote the careers of countless rock & roll artists. Graham had the indomitable spirit of a man brought to the United States as an eleven-year-old Jewish refugee fleeing the Nazis, fueling a lifelong passion and advocacy for social justice.
Named one of the best museum shows of 2017 by the Chicago Tribune, The FHM is proud to present this iconic exhibition, organized and circulated by the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, in association with the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation, and made possible by the support of Alex Graham, David Graham, and Danny Scher. The public will also
be able to see for the first time in more than forty years the original apple barrel that greeted fans with fresh apples at the entrance to the Fillmore Auditorium. August 18, 2018 through February 10, 2019, at The Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 5th Street S, St. Petersburg. OPERA TAMPA’S 2018-2019 season includes the work of Strauss, Bizet, Puccini and Opera Tampa’s own Anton Coppola.
Johann Strauss II’s DIE FLEDERMAUS, “The Bat”. Friday, Nov 30th, 8 PM and Sunday, Dec 2nd, 2 PM, in Morsani Hall. Conductor, Joseph Mechavich will lead an international cast along with the Opera Tampa Orchestra and Chorus.
Anton Coppola’s, LADY SWANWHITE. Saturday, Feb 9, 2019 at 7 PM, in Ferguson Hall.
Georges Bizet’s, THE PEARL FISHERS. Friday, March 15, 2019, 8 PM and Sunday, March 17, 2019, at 2 PM, in Ferguson Hall. Jorge Parodi will lead an international cast along with the Opera Tampa Orchestra and Chorus.
Giacomo Puccini’s, LA BOHÈME. Friday, April 26, 8 PM and Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 2 PM, in Morsani Hall. Anthony Barrese, artistic director and conductor of Opera Southwest will lead an international cast along with the Opera Tampa Orchestra and Chorus. Ticket Sales Office 813-229-STAR (7827) or 800955-1045 or www.operatampa.org The Florida Orchestra announces winner of Student Composer Competition The Florida Orchestra has chosen
Florida Atlantic University undergrad David Browne as the winner of its Student Composer Competition. TFO will premiere his short work, Shattered Clock Fanfare, on the final concerts of the Masterworks series at three major halls in Tampa Bay in May.
Browne, 22, is a senior majoring in commercial music/composition at FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters in Boca Raton. “Shattered Clock Fanfare is a musical depiction of a recurring dream I had as a child wherein I was forever lost in a universe where time never existed,” Browne said in his artist statement. Someday Browne hopes to compose for video games, media, and professional ensembles of all sorts. After he graduates in the fall 2018 semester, he plans to compose, produce and build a portfolio of classical works and electronic music with an eye toward graduate school. To subscribe or buy tickets: 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286; floridaorchestra.org.
ECKERD COLLEGE April & May 2018 Events Calendar Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue South in St. Petersburg, offers activities and programs on campus, as a service to the community, free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated. More information, events@eckerd.edu, visit eckerd.edu/events or 727-864-7979. To see all International Cinema Series at Eckerd College offerings, eckerd.edu/international-cinema.
A Plastic Ocean Monday, May 7th, 7 PM, Sheen Auditorium, ES100 This award-winning adventure documentary follows journalist, Craig Leeson on his quest to discover the impacts of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Sponsored by the Marine Science Club.
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night Friday, May 25th, 1:30 PM, Dan and Mary Miller Auditorium A new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity, where music is the food of love, and nobody is quite what he or she seems, anything proves possible. Simon Godwin directs this joyous new production. Eckerd Review, Visual Art Exhibition May 7th – 11th, Cobb Gallery, Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am–5 pm. GULFPORT SIDE The daytime walk season is over for 2018, moving to Thursday evenings to avoid the summer heat. The tour is free if you belong to the Gulfport Historical Society (GHS) or Preserve the Burg (PTB.) You can join GHS here and get the free tour and membership gifts on the day of the tour.
You may also buy tickets ($10.00 for non-members) at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave S. Call or text 727-656-5420.
Gulfport History NEEDED. Any one that has information on the steamer Mary Disston (that caught fire and sank to the bottom of Boca Ciega Bay) is asked to please contact The Gulfport History Museum. There was even a plaque on the William’s Pier for a while honoring this memory. Tell us what you know. Gulfport Beach Bazaar stocks everything from a magnet for your car, a Gulfport Starter Kit, or a book to read. We have it all, but we continue to need more volunteers to staff the museum seven days a week. You can still shop the Square Mullet Gift Shop at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar. Members, please note, your discount can only be honored at the museum location. Tell us what you know. 727-327-0505 ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2018
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“American Soldier” (at right) A Photgraphic Tribute, storms back, now showing at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Imagine these sample images and many more lifesize. ... While downtown, check out the new history mural on the back of the museum. St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, Hours: Sunday 12–5PM Monday-Saturday 10AM–5PM (727) 894-1052 spmoh.com
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PRESERVE THE ‘BURG’S (PTB) - FREE May Movies in the Park — Thursday evenings in May. Start with live local music at 7 PM followed by the movie on the big outdoor screen at dusk at North Straub Park, between 4th Ave and 5th Ave NE, on Beach Drive. Moviegoers can come early, enjoy live music, and a picnic either brought or purchased from vendors set up on-site. FREE bicycle valet parking provided by Coast Bike Share during the movies. Proceeds from beer sales at this free event will be donated to PTB. (This year’s poster artist is St Pete’s own Laura Spencer.) See ad on next page for movie titles and dates or visit: https://preservetheburg.org PN
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SCHEDULE OF MOVIES & MUSIC May 3 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) – It was Spencer Tracey’s last film. The movie, offering a timeless story, also stars Sidney Poitier & Katharine Hepburn. Evening's music: Dead Set - Florida, A "deadicated" group of musicians performing the music of the Grateful Dead.
May 10 - My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) rated PG –A love story that will keep you laughing! Evening's music: Cottondale Swamp - Original Florida swamp rock with authentic country sensibilities and a heart of rock 'n roll.
May 17 - Father of the Bride (1991) rated PG – A fun night with Steve Martin, Martin Short & Diane Keaton on the screen! Evening's music: Talk to Mark - Power guitars, impassioned vocals, and pop songwriting mixed into a straight-ahead rock style all their own.
May 24 - Back to the Future (1985) rated PG –Time travel at its best, starring Michael J. Fox and Lea Thompson. Evening's music: Sunset Bridge Band - Alternative Pop-Folk Fusion quartet led by Gracie Grieshop on vocals.
May 31 - Batman (1989) rated PG13 – Starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson & Kim Basinger – A must see movie evening! Evening's music: The Sad Clowns - The combined talents of prominent St. Pete muscians Geri-X, Jeremy Thomas, and Jason Frilot.
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PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.com May 12 – James Taylor 15 – Justin Timberlake June 2 – Shania Twain 16 – Maroon 5 American Stage 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 40th Anniversary Season 727.823.7529 www.americanstage.org boxof ce@americanstage.org May 2 – 13 – The Producers 6 – Improv: Hawk & Wayne 11 – 13 – Paul Wilborn 23 – June 17- Strait of Gilbraltar Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800.361.8388 www.asolorep.org May 1 – 27 – Ragtime June 6 – 24 – Jungle Book Biniger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.867.1166 www.eckerd.edu/theatre Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre May 2 – Victor Wooten Band w/Sinbad 5 – Kris Kristofferson 7 – Boz Scaggs 10 – Eddie Money 11 – Paul Thorn 12 – Marc Cohn 18 – CAL Fleetwood Mac Rumours 19 – Little Steven & Disciples Soul 27 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy June 1 – John Waite 9 – Frank Caliendo 13 – Keb’ Mo’ Solo Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us May 18 – 19 – Just So Stories 31 – Hurricane Preparedness Seminar
Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 www.largoarts.com May 5 – “Chute for the Arts” 15, 16 – The Ugly Duckling June 15, 16 – Disney’s High School Musical Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793 www.eightoclocktheatre.com May 11 – 20 – Jekyll & Hyde Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727.446.1360 www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org May 3 – 20 – Curtains freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.com May 4 – 27 – The Machine Stops Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater, 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.com MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater – Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 May 5 – Lynyrd Skynyrd 11 – Alan Jackson 14 – Steely Dan 22 – The Championship Tour June 17 – Styx/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD www.livehdstpete.com/ national-theatre-live May 4 – Julius Caesar 25 – Twelfth Night
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Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org May 8 – Spring Music Spectacular 11 – Evening of Dance 12 – Beginning Dance 1 Recitals 17 – End-of-Year Celebration 19 – Private Lessons Recitals June 8 – Choral and Chamber Music Concert 14 – Shakespeare Intensive 14 – The Wizard of Oz Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park www.etix.com/ticket/v/11231 May 12 – Michael Jackson Tribute June 9 – Tribute to the Rat Pack Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com May 3 – Jamey Johnson 6 – TFO – Tchaikovshy’s Symphony No. 4 11, 12 – Joe Bonamassa 17 – 26 – Waiting for Godot 18 – Brian Wilson 20 – TFO: Beethoven Pastoral Symphony 24 – Peppa Pig Live! 25 – Home Cookin’ 26 – Cedric The Entertainer June 2 – John Fogerty/ZZ Top 4 – 18 Summer Theater 4 – 18 Summer Music 5, 6 – Harry Connick, Jr. 8 – Broadway Smash Songbook 10 – Happy Together 2018 11 – 18 Summer on Camera 14 – Brit Floyd 18 – 18 Summer Musical Theater 18 – 18 Summer Technical Theater St. Petersburg City Theatre Oldest, continuously operating community theatre in Florida since 1925 Located off I-275 at 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.866.1973 www.spcitytheatre.org May 4 – 6 – The Sunset Limited June 4 – 15 – Mary Poppins, Jr. Camp 18 – 29 – Guys & Dolls, Jr. Camp
Stageworks Theater 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.org May 10 – 20 – James and the Giant Peach 18 – Jan Roberts in On the Road: A one Helluva Woman Show 26 – Got Jokes? 31 – Blihe Spirit Peview Night June 1 – 17 – Blithe Spirit Straz Center 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229.7827 www.strazcenter.org May 4 – TFO: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 5 – Next Generation Ballet’s Cinderella 10 – That’s the Spirit 11 – Nick Swadson 12 – An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard 12 – Darci Lynne and Friends Live 12 – The Sandi Sylver Puppet Show 13 – Mike Birbiglia 13 – Mother’s Day Brunch 17 – Latin Nights 18 – TFO: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony 18, 19 – The Book of Mormon 19 – Bubble Guppies Live 19 – Travis Greene 20 – Angels in America Part II 21 – Shannon McNally 23 – Ballet Nacional de Cuba 25 – TFO: Patriotic Salute June 3 – Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase 5 – 10 – The Sound of Music 13 – Dancing at Lughnasa 14 – Junior Intensive Showcase 15 – The Illusionists Tarpon Springs Cultural Art Center 101 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 www.tarponarts.org June 1 – The Savannah Sipping Society Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 www.tarponarts.org May 12 – Wayne Toups & The ZyDeCajun Band
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Events www.ParadiseNewsFL.com • www.facebook.com/ParadiseNews Tuesday, May 1 through Thursday, May 17 – Splash and Bubbles: 4-D Undersea Adventure 9:30 am – 5 pm, Included in admission, Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. The hit PBS Series comes to life with this brand-new 4-D Experience custom created to maximize the special effects of the 4-D Theater. 813.273.4000 www. aquarium.org Tuesday, May 1 through Tuesday, May 29 – Día de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life 10 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Saturday/Noon – 5 pm Sunday, Florida CraftArt Gallery, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 42 artists from around the country have been selected from a call to artists to submit works that represent, in their own vision, the theme of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Numerous activities are scheduled throughout the duration of the exhibition. 727.821.7391 www. oridacraftart.org Wednesday, May 2 through Sunday, May 13 – American Stage in the Park: The Producers 8 pm, $18 – $40, Bayshore Dr. & 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Mel Brooks’s classic cult comedy that sets the standard for modern, outrageous humor. www.americanstage.org/PARK Wednesday, May 9 – Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Finding Your Voice 10 am, Included in Museum admission, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg. Meet Inge Morath, the Austrian-born journalist and self-taught photographer. After the presentation, visit the MFA’s Mirian F. Acheson gallery and view a selection from the Museum’s photography collection, one of the largest and nest in the Southeast United States. 727.894.4638 www.mfastpete.org Thursday, May 10 – Cake Decorating 101 11 am, Free, St. Pete Beach Public Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. Learn the basics of cake decorating from one of the professional bakers from the Publix bakery and then eat a piece of the demo cake. 727.363.9238 www.spblibrary.com Thursday, May 10 – Martin Lawrence: LIT AF Tour 7:30 pm, $37 – $103, USF Sun Dome, 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. Comedian, actor, director and producer Martin Lawrence will return to the stage as the host of 2018’s hottest comedy event: the LIT AF Tour, featuring an amazing lineup of comedic talent. 813.974.3111 www.sundomearena.com Thursday, May 10 – LGBQ Film Series – No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon 7 pm, Free (donations accepted), Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. Chronicles the lives of two women known as the founders of the modern lesbian civil rights movement. Popcorn, candy, bottled water and soda are available. Feel free to bring your own brown bag supper and beverages. 727.893.1074 www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL Thursday, May 10 – Movies in the Park – My Big Fat Greek Wedding 7 pm, Free, North Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy an evening in the park with live music followed by a lm classic. Bring your own blanket. www.preservetheburg.org Thursday, May 10 – Screening of Lea and Mira 6:30 – 8: 30 pm, Free, Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. The movie depicts the thoughts of two Holocaust Survivors who, in the twilight of their lives, transmit their wisdom, their resilience, and their way of looking at the world and life after trauma and horror. 727.820.0100 ext 301 www. holocaustmuseum.org 42
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Arts & Leisure The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum Tea dances run October through May May 4 – Tito Puente Jr. 12 – 16th Annual Puppy Love Bene t 19 – “LiFT Your Spirits at the Preakness” Party June 8 – 10 – Ink Mania Tattoo & Art Expo The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 www.themahaffey.com May 2 – Queens of the Stone Age Villains 5 – TFO: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 19 – TFO: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony 26 – TFO Pops: Patriotic Salute June 3 – A&G Dance Academy Recital 4 – Vice President Joe Biden 6 – David Blaine 10 – Karl & DiMarco “Next Generation” The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.org May 1 – A Tour of the Symphony 4 – James & James: By Request 5, 6 – St. Petersburg Ballet Company 9 – Mile-End Trio 10 – La Lucha: Jazz Piano Night 11 – Fred Astaire Dance: Annual Showcase 22- Helios Jazz Orchesta w/Jamie Perlow June 1, 3, 5 – La Traviata 15 – Diego Figuerido 17 – Nate Najar, Dan Levinson, Tommy Cecil USF Sundome 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.974.3111 www.sundomearena.com May 10 – Martin Lawrence: LIT AF Tour 17 – Turnt Up Tour 20 – Fiesta Máxima Van Wezel 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.org West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 mwcplayers@gmail.com www.wcplayers.org May 4 – 6 – Completely Hollywood 12 – Freud’s Last Session June 1 – 17 – Gemini
MUSEUMS Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Saturdays – Dilly Dally w/ Dali Sundays – Yoga at The Dali Wed., Thurs. – StoryTime at The Dali June 16 – November 25 – Clyde Butcher: Visions of Dalí’s Spain May 2 – Coffee w/a Curator: Dalí/Duchamp: Sexual Politics and Family Values 3 – ArtFlix: Marcel Duchamp 24 – Trivia Night June 11 – 15 – Junior Docent Art Camp Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7 pm www.woodsonmuseum.org Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 www. holocaustmuseum.org Through July 15 – Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann Through August 19 – Letters to Sala: A Young Woman’s Life in Nazi Labor Camps May 10 – Screening of Lea and Mira Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa 831.221.2222 www.fmopa.org May 8 – Landscape Photography 20 – iPoneography 101 June 2 – Applying the Language of Photography to Bookmaking 9 – Photography 101 Express Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation! Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free Admission 727.656.5420 www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Through June 1 – Behind the Seams: A GeckoBall Retrospective Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.com
Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs www.tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community May 11 – The History of Cajun Music 19 – It Might As Well Be Spring Concert James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art NEW 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg www.thejamesmuseum.org Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thurs – Art After 5 Fri – ROAR – Ringling Order of Art Readers Fri & Sat – Bayfront Garden Tours First Sat – Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop May 6 – 13 – Museum Store: Mother’s Day Sale Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.mfastpete.org Thursdays $5 after 5 pm May 5 – Magnetic Fields: In Conversation 6 – Nate Najar with Joe Porter 9 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: Finding Your Voice June 3 – Marly Music:Trio Solisti 13 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: The Muse of History 14 – Three Resurrected Drunkards 17 – Marly Music:The James Suggs Trio St. Pete Sculpture Experience 780 Central Ave., St. Petersburg More than 100 sculptures from life size to giant size. 727.316.1718 St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 spmoh.com May 10 – Happy Hour w/the Historian: Stories from a Heavenly Land Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727.579.8226 www.tbauto.org Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St, Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org May 20 – Collectors Day
Tampa Museum of Art 120 W St. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Friday – Art on the House – 4 to 8 pm Saturday – Art Spot for Families Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727.943.4624 www.tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa www.usfcam.usf.edu/ cam/cam_exhibitions.html June 8 through August 4 – Restricted June 14 – Curator’s Tour USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa www.ira.usf.edu USF Graphic Studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813.974.3503 www.graphicstudio.usf.edu/ GS/gs_about.html May 5 – Open House + Bene t Sale
ART GALLERIES ArtLofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd oor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.com May 5, 6 – Crafty Fest June 2, 3 – Crafty Fest [blank] Slate Gallery 538 S Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.312.5700 www.blankslategallery.com Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext 5102 www.moreanartscenter.org First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work. Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk May 12 – Fair Trade Celebration 12 – Opening Reception: 12th Annual Invitational Teapot Show 13 – Mother’s Day Brunch ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2018
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Events Saturday, May 12 – 16th Annual “Stayin’ Alive – a disco party” Puppy Love Bene t 6 – 10 pm, $100, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Silent & live auction, 50/50 raf e, puppy pimping, open dinner buffet, photo booth and music. www.petpalanimalshelter.com Saturday, May 12 – Dirty Dancing ’87 Dive-In Movie & 80’s Sunset Pool Party 7 pm, Free, Hollander Hotel, 421 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Screening of Dirty Dancing ‘87, food and beverages for sale, trivia with prizes. www.facebook.com/events/158732204701645
Craftsman House (continued) June 1 – Vince DiMura 9 – Clay Pride Show Opening Reception 12 – Loving Day Celebration Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 www.Creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk
Saturday, May 12 – Freud’s Last Session 8 pm, $6, West Coast Players, 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater. A deeply touching play lled with humor and exploring the minds, hearts and souls of two brilliant men, Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, addressing the greatest questions of all time. 727.437.2363 www.wcplayers.org
Crossroads Gallery St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater www.spcollege.edu/gallery
Saturday, May 12 – Hurricane Preparedness Expo 10 am – 2 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Representatives from local, state and national agencies, emergency preparedness vendors, mobile pet vaccine clinic. 727. 363.9206
Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport www.domainhomeaccessories.com Local and Florida artisans featured
Saturday, May 12 – Party Under the Lights 4 – 10 pm, Free, Historic 8th Ave., St. Pete Beach. Live music, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, beer, wine, soda. Dancing in the street. Hosted by Pass-A-Grille Beach. www.facebook.com/events/109686023205729 Saturday, May 12 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 5 – 9 pm, Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore. Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. www.stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk
Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727.298.3322 www.dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available
Saturday, May 12 – Twilight Paddle 6 – 8:30 pm, $18, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Guided tour on the lake. Get out before the sunset and watch twilight roll in. Ages 8 and up, pre-registration recommended. www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html
Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www. oridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays Through May 29 – Dia de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life June 8through July 28 – Dolls and Where They Live May 5 – Lecture by Kent Lydecker 12 – Paint a Flower on a Wine Glass 20 – Ekphrastic Performance 26 – Closing Reception and People’s Choice Award Presentation 30 – June 3 – Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Monks
Saturday, May 12 – Wayne Toups & The ZyDeCajun Band 7 pm, $30 Members/$35 Non-members, Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs. Toups, who has been dubbed “The Cajun Springsteen,” has recorded more than a dozen albums, toured in more than 20 countries and performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for 30 years. 727.942.5605 www.tarponarts.org
Gallerie 909 909 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.565.3930 www.gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists Second Saturday ArtWalk Small Business of the Year 2015
Saturday, May 12 – St. Pete Beach Beer Festival 2018 4 – 8 pm, $30 – $50, Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St Pete Beach. More than 50 beers from National and Local craft breweries will be available for your sampling pleasure. Food available for purchase. www.eventbrite.com/e/st-pete-beach-beerfestival-2018-tickets-44959244310
Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 – 6th Annual Madeira Beach Craft Festival 10 am – 5 pm, Free, 15103 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach. Browse and purchase a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more. www.artfestival.com/festivals/6th-annualmadeira-beach-craft-festival
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Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 727.738.8010 www.gcaa- .org Two Locations in St. Petersburg St. Pete Artworks / Avenue 5 Studios Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 www.redcloudindianarts.com
Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.com Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.thestudioat620.org May 4 – Skully 12 – 26 – Known Unknowns
ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Kapfer Glass Studio 409 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727.656.9190 www.kapferglassstudio.com Handmade glass art & crafts Morean Arts Center 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries Second Saturday ArtWalk Saturdays at The Morean for Families Fridays – Art Snap May 12 – Assisted Readymade Workshop 20 – 29 – Pride Pop Up Show Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 www.moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Sundays for Families 1 – 3 pm Second Saturday ArtWalk Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.org Pinot’s Palette 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 www.pinotspalette.com/stpetersburg Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor 727.725.4018 www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com May 4 – The Accidentals 10 – Magic Giant 23 – Writers and Poets Open Mic Night
Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry www.isap-online.com Studio Duvoe 2808 Clinton St. S, Gulfport 727.271.5016 studioduvoe@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/gulfportart Creative play sessions and art parties for neurotypical and neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) children and adults 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 Treasure Island Art Guild www.treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Acrylic Painting Friday – Portrait Workshop – live model Veterans Art Center 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813.504.3092 www.vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 www.zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk. St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.
HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 www.greatex.org Where education and fun come alive First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. May 11 – Parents’ Night Out 13 – Great Connections June 8 – Parents’ Night Out 10 – Great Connections Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage Free 21-acre living history museum Sundays – Speaking of History May 5 – Flea Market MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.987.6000 www.mosi.org Children’s science center Saunders Planetarium May 19 – SkyWatch
SUMMER CAMPS Beach to Bay Tennis Junior Summer Camps Egan Park, 9101 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach, Weekly and daily sessions: June 11 – 20, Ages 5 – 16 www.beachtobaytennis.com/ summer-camps Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 10, Ages 3 – 13, 727.893.7326 www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html Creative Clay – Art Around the World 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 4 – July 28, Ages 6 – 12, 727.825.0515 www.creativeclay.org/creative-thrift Creative Kid’s Camp Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. Weekly sessions: June 4 – July 20, Ages 6 – 14, 727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.org Creative Writing Camp Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg Two sessions: July 16 – July 20 and July 23 – July 27, Ages 9 – 12 727.798.4530 www.keepstpetelit.org
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Eckerd College – Summer Watersports Camp 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 4 – August 3, Ages 5 – 15 www.eckerd.edu/waterfront/camp Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 10 Kindergarten through 3rd grade 727.821.8992 ext 226 www.greatex.org Gulfport Recreation Summer Program 5730 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport Weekly sessions: June 4 – August 3 Completed kindergarten to 14 www.mygulfport.us/recreation/ rec/summer Junior Tennis & Fitness Camp Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis, 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island Weekly and daily sessions: June 11 – July 20, Ages 8 through high school, 727.360.6062 www.mytreasureisland.com Madeira Beach Recreation 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach Full session, half sessions or weekly sessions: June 4 – August 10 Completed kindergarten to starting 8th grade 727.392.0665 www.madbeachfun.com ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2018
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Events Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 – Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 9 am – 5 pm, Free, MacDill Air Force Base, 3108 N Boundary Blvd, Tampa. A showcase of extreme aviation capabilities. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are joined this year by the F-22 Demo team and the A-10 Demo Team. www.macdill.af.mil/AirFest-2018 Saturday, May 12 through Monday, June 25 – 12th Annual Invitational Teapot Show 10 am – 6 pm Monday – Saturday/11 am – 4 pm Sunday, Free, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Showcases a wide variety of functional, ceramic teapots on display and available for purchase. 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.com Sunday, May 13 – Family Fun Day at the Pool Noon – 3 pm, $2 Youth or Senior/$3 Adult, St. Pete Beach Aquatic Complex, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy music, family fun, slides, pool basketball, games, prizes and much more. www.spbrec.com/special-events Sunday, May 13 – Mother’s Day Bird Island Cruise 7 – 8:30 pm, $25, St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, 400 2nd Ave. NE, Slip 46, St. Petersburg. Enjoy a sunset cruise to St. Petersburg’s Bird Island in Coffee Pot Bayou. Hosted by the St. Petersburg Audubon Society. www.facebook.com/events/1621228807994307 Sunday, May 13 – Mother Day’s Brunch at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 10:30 – 1:30, $30 Child/$70 Member/$80 Non-member, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota. Sweeping views of Sarasota Bay provide the perfect backdrop for honoring mothers. An exquisite buffet provided by Michael’s On East, including a carving station, omelets made to order and a dessert bar. 941.366.5731 www.selby.org Sunday, May 13 – Mother Day’s Brunch at Sunken Gardens 10 am – noon, $30 Child/$60 Adult, Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Enjoy a delicious al fresco brunch buffet including a mimosa provided by Delectables Fine Catering. Listen to the smooth sounds of jazz by Henry Ashwood. Stroll the gardens after brunch to complete your experience. 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Sunday, May 13 – Mother’s Day Mother Nature Walk 9:30 – 11 am, Free, Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Treat mom to some time with Mother Nature this Mother’s day. This fun and educational walk will explore the ecosystems of Brooker Creek and the plants and animals associated with them. 727.453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org Sunday, May 13 – Movements of Motherhood Featuring Helen Hansen French 1:30 – 3:30 pm, $20 General/$10 Children, Students, Seniors and Mothers, First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon of dessert provided by Village Inn and worldclass dance! www.arts464.org/may-dance Thursday, May 17 – Concert – Band’s Favorites 7:30 pm, Free, South Pasadena City Hall, 7015 Sunset Dr. S, South Pasadena. Performed by the all-volunteer South Pasadena Community Band. www.southpasadenaband.com Thursday, May 17 – Movies in the Park – Father of the Bride 7 pm, Free, North Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy an evening in the park with live music followed by a lm classic. Bring your own blanket. www.preservetheburg.org 46
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Arts & Leisure Morean Arts Center – Summer Art Camp 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 3, Ages 4 – 16, 727.822.7872 ext 8 www.moreanartscenter.org
New Horizons of Gulfport, Inc. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport, Novice and Intermediate Bands mrjoemurphy@yahoo.com 727.656.1469 www.newhorizonsbandgulfport.org
Morean Center for Clay – Summer Clay Camp 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 3, Ages 4 – 16, 727.822.7872 ext 8 www.moreanartscenter.org
South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727.398.9639 www.southpasadenaband.com May 17 – Concert at South Pasadena City Hall
Pinellas County Schools Summer Art Camps Various elementary and middle schools Four-day sessions: Grades 3 – 7 www.pcsb.org/Page/26999 St. Pete Beach Summer Camps 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach Weekly sessions: May 29 – August 10, Completed kindergarten to 6th grade Additional Specialty Camps: Archery, Fishing and Lego Robotics 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com Science Center 7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg Weekly Sessions: May 29 – August 10, Kindergarten through high school www.sciencecenterofpinellas.org/youth Tampa Bay Watch Summer Camps 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde Weekly sessions: June 4 – August 3, Ages 6 – 15, 727.867.8166 www.tampabaywatch.org/camps.html Treasure Island Summer Camp City Hall, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island Full session or weekly sessions: May 29 – August 10, Ages 5 – 13 727.547.4575 ext 237 www.mytreasureisland.com
St. Pete Beach Music Club Suntan Art Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach Adult group musical activities for all levels of musical experience 727.512.5966 www.facebook.com/spbmusicclub St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 go.spcollege.edu/Artscalendar May 2 – SPC Percussion Ensemble Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 727.360.5531 www.sdjs.org Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.org The Blue Parrot Café 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach Every Monday 727.368.9619 www.bluepstpb.com TomKats Jazz Orchestra www.tomkatsjazzorchestra.com
Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg Weekly sessions: June 11 – August 3, Ages 7 – 15, 727.453.6500 www.weedonislandpreserve.org
The Hangar Restaurant 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg Every Monday – Jazz Jam 727.823.7767 www.aldowningjazz.com
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Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Miller Auditorium The Met in HD Series Live high-de nition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera 727.864.7600 www.livehdstpete.com/metopera
Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center 50th Anniversary Season 727.662.7286 www. oridaorchestra.org
Florida Opera Festival Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa www.operatampa.org
The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park www.facebook.com/ MatineeOperaPlayers Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktail with the Maestro Various performance locations June 16 – Broadway Cabaret St. Petersburg Opera Guild www.stpeteoperaguild.org Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext 101 www.sarasotaopera.org May 4 – Tony Danza 10 – Opera Composers in Song 11, 12 – Classical Music Celebration 19 – Sleeping Beauty 20 – La bohème – Opera Film 27 – Anna Bolena – Opera Film June 3 – Twelfth Night – Theater Film 7 – The Wizard of Oz 10 – Eugene Onegin – Opera Film 17 – Lohengrin – Opera Film The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague.com pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com
DANCING Florida West Ballet A not-for-pro t Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th St. N, St. Petersburg www. oridawestballet.org Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport More information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070. www.SwingTime.info www.mygulfport.us Every Wednesday – Swing First and third Sunday – Ballroom Second Sunday – Soul Night Sarasota Ballet 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x101 May 5 – The Carnival of the Animals St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory NEW 1500 58th St S, Gulfport 727.914.7257 www.stpeteballetconservatory.com
St. Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org Sunday, Dinner & Dancing: 2:15 – 3:30 pm – Dinner – $8 727.360.0584 for dinner reservations 3 – 6 pm – Dancing – $6 Members/$8 Non-members The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wednesday, October through May May 26 – 7th Annual Stars & Stripes USO Dance
FILM Celebrating CommUNITY International Gay & Lesbian Film Fest Various times and locations www.tiglff.com International Cinema Series Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu www.eckerd.edu/internationalcinema May 4 – The Breadwinner
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LGBTQ Film Series Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Thursday of each month 7 pm. 727.893.1074 www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL May 12 – No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon June 14 – Reel in the Closet Sunscreen Film Festival www.sunscreen lmfestival.com Various locations throughout St. Petersburg. VIP & General Admission
COMEDY Coconuts Comedy Club Oldest (longest running) comedy club in Florida. 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653 (JOKE) www.coconutscomedyclubs.com Open Mike on Tuesdays Shows: Wed – Sat, 9 pm
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Events Friday, May 18 – 26th Annual Future of the Region Awards Breakfast 8 am, $30, Hilton Carillon Park Hotel, 950 Lake Carillon Dr., St. Petersburg. Highlights projects and programs that exemplify regionalism, and recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions that bene t the regional community. Registration deadline is May 14. www.tbrpc.org/events/for26.shtml Friday, May 18 – Battling The Aging Brain 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Free, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St., Pinellas Park. Be proactive in maintaining mental sharpness. Join Dr. McCoy to take a look at all options available for keeping brain deterioration at bay. www.stpetegeneral.com/calendar Saturday, May 19 – Hippie Dash for Peace, Love & Goodwill 8 – 11 am, $10 – $40 Registration fee, Downtown Gulfport, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. 8K or 5K Hippie Dash, 1-mile Walk, Woof & Roll (strollers & dogs welcome), Flower Child Fun Run for the little Hippies. Yummy post-race food and free beer. All proceeds bene t Goodwill. www.goodwill-suncoast.org/hippie-dash Saturday, May 19 – H.O.P.E. Expo 2018 8:15 am – 4 pm, Free, Raymond James Financial Center, 880 Carillion Parkway, Tower 4, St. Petersburg. A one-day workshop and exhibit offered to prospective home buyers. Over 30 exhibitors including lenders, realtors, credit counselors, down payment assistance programs. Prize drawings all day. www.hopeexpo.org Saturday, May 19 – Isla Del Sol 3rd Saturday Market 10 am – 2 pm, Free, Shoppers Village, 5900 Sun Blvd., St. Petersburg. Arts, crafts, organic vegetables, cheese, kettle corn, cakes and confections, lavender and oils. www.facebook.com/IsladelSolSaturdayMarket Saturday, May 19 – “LiFT Your Spirits at the Preakness” Party 5 – 10 pm, $150 – $10,000, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. A fantastic and fun evening with the Preakness race to be viewed on two big screens. Open bars, live music, a grand gourmet buffet, an exclusive silent auction and an exciting live auction. Bene ts the students of LiFT Academy and LiFT University. www.liftacademy.org/lift-your-spirits-preakness Saturday, May 19 – Plant Auction Noon, Free, Garden Club St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg. Show quality plants will be auctioned. gardenclubstpete@aol.com 727.381.8920 www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org Saturday, May 19 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. www.visitgulfport orida.com Sunday, May 20 – Collectors Day 11 am – 4 pm, Included in regular admission, Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St, Tampa. Private collectors from throughout the Tampa Bay area will display their eclectic personal treasures in the museum’s galleries, offering everything from fossils, soda fountain memorabilia to Native American utes, and meteorites. 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Sunday, May 20 – Ekphrastic Performance with Keep St. Pete Lit 2 – 4 pm, $15, Florida CraftArt Gallery, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Attend this performance as writers interpret the Día de los Muertos art from an earlier visit and workshop. 727.821.7391 www. oridacraftart.org Tuesday, May 22 – A Day in Bali 8 am – 3 pm, $50 Members/$65 Non-members, Eckerd College, Eckerd Bus from Gym, 4200 54th ííAve. S, St. Petersburg. íay trip to the Hindu Temple of Florida. Includes lectures, a tour and an onsite lunch. Sponsored by OLLI. www.eckerd.edu/olli 48
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Arts & Leisure ECO / ZOOS / AQUARIUMS Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes May 5 – Bird Walk 5 – Snakes and Insects 5 – Sharks 6 – Alligator Walk 6 – Learning Your Ferns Printmaking 12 – Early Bird Trail run 12 – Twilight Paddle 13 – Wild ower Walk Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes May 12 – Birds in Your Florida Garden 13 – Mother’s Day Mother Nature Hike 19 – Visiting Critters 26 – Bugs and Butter ies Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II Egmont Key Shuttle Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park $20 Reservation 727.867.6569 www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 www. aquarium.org Through May 17 – Splash and Bubbles: 4-D Undersea Adventure Fort De Soto Park Tierra Verde 727.552.1862 www.pinellascounty.org/ park/05_ft_desoto.htm Guided Nature Walks – Sat. & Sun. Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com Events line 813.935.8552 ext 276
31 – International Ocean Film Tour 5 June 2 – World Oceans Day Family Festival 3 – Population Genomics 10 – Gene Expression St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727.753.9731 www.stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month Boyd Hill Bird Walk 1st Saturday of each month St. Petersburg Shell Club Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 www.stpeteshellclub.org 1st Friday September thru May 7:00 pm Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores 727.391.6211 Free www.seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-pro t wild bird hospital sanctuary. Donations accepted. Tours. Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 www.weedonislandpreserve.org May 4 – Rainwater Harvesting Workshop 12 – Photography Hike 12 – Shorebirds Are Our Neighbors 19 – Archaeology Works: Plants & People 24 – Dr. Eugene A. Shinn June 1 – Discover Composting 2 – Creating Backyard Habitats for Birds 9 – The Great Weedon Bird Quest
ON THE WATER Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.com Sailing, Fishing, Motor Cruising, Sunset Sails Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier 727.360.1348 www.shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates.
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Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-pro t Sailing Club sailschoolregistration@sailbcyc.org www.sailbcyc.org
Bay Sailors A sailing club for singles. Celebrating our 25th year of fun & sailing. Looking for a few good skippers with sailboats. For contact information visit www.baysailors.org Boating Skills & Seamanship USCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla 72, 9 Classes Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30 pm 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) Jim 727.898.1324 www.cgaux.org USCG Safe Boating Program U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 78, 12-week continuous Program Tuesdays, 7 pm Warren Webster Building, 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach Up to 2 years to nish. $45, $60 couple, Jim 727.360.4846 Warren 727.321.7801 May 1 – Powering Your Boat 8 – Lines and Knots 15 – Weather 22 – Your Boat’s Radio 29 – Which Boat is for You? June 5 – Equipment for Your Boat 12 – Waterway Watch/ Trailering Your Boat 19 – Handling Your Boat St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg 727.550.1811 www.boating-stpete.org America’s Boating Course Free to attend, $40 materials 7 week course. Mon 7 – 9 pm.
FERRIES Tampa Bay Ferry & Taxi Service Services 9 stops throughout Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg (Jungle Prada) and Treasure Island. Wednesday through Sunday. Prices vary. www.tampabayferry.com
NATURE Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Open daily. Welcome Center is closed weekends & county holidays. 727.582.2100 www. bg.org May 1 – Annual Meeting 6 – A Day of Private and Public Garden Tours Florida West Coast Orchid Society Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo www.fwcos.org 2nd Thurs, 7:30 pm. Visitors welcome. Educational classes. 727.420.7230
Garden Club St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg gardenclubstpete@aol.com 727.381.8920 www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org May 19 – Plant Auction Ikebana International Chapter 65, St. Petersburg Chapel On The Hill Church – Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole 3rd Monday, 10 am – 2 pm, September to May. Ikebana – centuries old art of Japanese oral arranging. 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com May 21 – Driftwood Designs by Schools Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota Mondays – Yoga in the Garden 941.366.5731 www.selby.org May 2 – Gelli Plate Printing 4 – Experimental Drawing Techniques 7 – Introduction to Botanical Art 10 – Butter y Garden Tips 11 – A Mother’s Day Aromatherapy Special 13 – Mother’s Day Brunch 16 – Fun Painting Ferns 18 – Kokedama – A Different Bonsai 23 – Illustrating With Watercolor 23 – Flora of Belize, Cuba and Peru 24 – Creating Natural Portraits w/Photography 25 – Orchids 101 Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org May 13 – Mother Day’s Brunch
CARD GAME / BINGO Pasadena Card Club 10 Park St N, St. Petersburg Duplicate Bridge Mon., Wed. Fri., 12:30 pm Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues. & Thurs., Noon David 727.381.5944 www.pasadenacardclub.com St. Petersburg Bridge Club 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040 www.stpetebridge.org Treasure Island Community Center Bingo 106th Ave. & Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island Early Games start 6:45 pm Regular Games start 7:45 pm Presented by the Treasure Islettes Bene ts local scholarships. Linda 727.270.3178
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Events Thursday, May 24 – Games at The Dalí: Trivia Night 6 – 8 pm, $5, Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Show off your genius at The Dali Museum’s Trivia Night, hosted by Martin “Batman” Brinkley. Teams of 6 will compete to win the rst place prize and join the ranks of geniuses like Dali and Duchamp. Pre-registration required. www.thedali.org/event/games-dali-trivia-night Thursday, May 24 – Butter y Gardening 101 11 am – noon, Free, St. Pete Beach Public Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. Tips will be given on starting a butter y garden from scratch as well as tips on how to enhance an existing garden so that butter ies become regular visitors. 727.363.9238 www.spblibrary.com Thursday, May 24 – Movies in the Park – Back to the Future 7 pm, Free, North Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy an evening in the park with live music followed by a lm classic. Bring your own blanket. www.preservetheburg.org Friday, May 25 – Twelfth Night 1:30 – 4:30 pm, $22/$25, National Theatre Live, Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. So begins a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy. www.livehdstpete.com/national-theatre-live Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 – Meet Clyde Butcher 10 am – 4 pm, Free, St. Armand’s Gallery, Sarasota. Meet Clyde Butcher at the Opening Reception of his America the Beautiful: The Monumental Landscape exhibition. www.clydebutcher.com/events Saturday, May 26 – 7th Annual Stars & Stripes USO Dance 7 – 11 pm, $30/$35, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Experience an exciting night that brings to life the era of the big sound of live swing music. Floor shows, prizes, full cash bar, photo booth, taxi dancers, historic artifacts. www.events.stpete.org/events/5274 Saturday, May 26 – 25th Annual Corvettes at the Pier 10 am – 3 pm, Free, North Straub Park, 350 Bay Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Over 200 of the most beautiful Corvettes from as many as 4 states with vendors showing, demonstrating and selling their products and services. www.corvettemuseum.org/event/ corvettes-at-the-pier Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 – Tampa Bay Margarita Festival Noon – 11 pm Saturday/11 am – 9 pm Sunday, $15 – $3000, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. Enjoy over 50 kinds of margaritas, live bands, games, pop-up food concepts, a tequila tasting, a margarita run, and end the night with a bang with the biggest reworks show. Margarita drinks available for purchase. www.tampamargaritafest.com Sunday, May 27 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 8 pm, $35/$50, Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. This band was at the forefront of the swing revival, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre Event listings are posted online at www.ParadiseNewsFL.com
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Arts & Leisure CLUBS Action Club Treasure Island 2nd Wednesday September to May 1:30 pm, Treasure Island Community Center, Membership open to all mature residents. Refreshments, arranged trips & fun programs. Carol Lee 727.360.9181 Greater Pinellas Democratic Club 2nd Thursday monthly, Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater Largest Democratic club on west coast of Florida Reservations 727.360.3971 or 727.577.6359 www.greaterpinellasdems.org Isle of Palms Civic Association Community Civic Organization 4th Tuesday 6 pm Dinner/Mixer Treasure Island Community Center Larry Lunn 727.348.4103 www.facebook.com/ IsleOfPalmsCivicAssociation www.iopca.org
Military Order of World Wars (Clearwater Chapter) 1st Tuesday 11:30 am, Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social, lunch & program. Military Of cers retired, active duty, former of cers, spouses, widows invited. LTC George Smith 727.786.5578 National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727.510.9472 www.narfe.org/chapter259 No meeting July and August National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1140 – 4th Wed. monthly. 4th Monday except June, July, Aug. 11:30 am. Perkins Restaurant, 8841 Park Blvd., Seminole Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140
Mad Dogs Swim Wednesday night swims through summer 6 pm. Hurley Park Shelter, Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727.582.1910 www.stpetemaddogs.org
Ostomy Support Group Last Sunday 2 pm St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life changing procedure. 727.657.0998 www.ostomy.org/ asg_pages_asg_251.html
Memory Café – Gulfport 3rd Monday 12:15 am – 2 pm Neptune Grille, 5501 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, Noon, Guests welcome. The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island 727.434.2353 hmarymckeown@hotmail.com www.gulfbeachesrotary.com/index.php
Memory Café – St. Petersburg 2nd Monday 11 am – 1 pm
Senior Solos 2nd Monday except July and August 1:30 pm, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. A social group of single folks 55+. Wally 727.544.7183 or loisjolley@aol.com
Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Military Of cers Association of St. Petersburg 3rd Friday. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Military Of cers that are retired, active duty or former of cers and their spouses or widows invited. RSVP 727.360.2936 www.MOAAStPeteArea.com Military Of cers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary 727.812.4868
Social Club of St. Petersburg Sons of Italy, 2500 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Bocce, cards and social events. Open to the public on Mondays and for special events. majord1050@aol.com 727.323.2691 www.sonso talysp.org St. Pete Road Runners Member of Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, non-competitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events. www.sprr.org
St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers (SPICA) 3rd Thursday monthly 7 – 9 pm Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy 19 N. Suite B, Pinellas Park 727.347.4737 St. Petersburg Republican Club 2nd Wednesday 7 pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Gail Hebert 727.526.2492 gailhebert@tampabay.rr.com St. Petersburg Shuf e Board Fridays, 7 – 11 pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game. 727.822.2083 www.stpeteshuf e.com May 6 – Shuf e for Strays Suncoast Quilting Circle Wednesdays, 10 am or 3rd Monday 7 pm Pilgrim Congregational Church 6315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.suncoastquiltingcircle.org Swiss Club 2nd Saturday 11:45 am October thru May The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. 727.367.4511 www.swissclubstpetersburg.com The Clearwater St. Pete Ski Club 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm Mike’s Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49th St., Clearwater. Pinellas County’s only ski club. 727.743.3108 www.snowsharks.org The Contemporaries Support Group of Members of Museum of Fine Arts. Monthly lectures, gatherings and eld trips supporting contemporary artists of Tampa Bay. $50 yearly membership in addition to MFA Membership. www.mfastpete.org The Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday except December Faith Community Church, 1501 Walker Ave. N, Seminole. Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters. jen.hoffer98@gmail.com 727.687.2403 www.hpda .com Treasure Islettes Community Service Organization 4th Monday except June thru August Treasure Island Community Center 727.270.9024 tresurei2@aol.com www.treasureislettes.weebly.com Walking Club & Memory Café NEW 3rd Friday 10 – 11 am group walk Tyrone Sq. Mall/Food Court Entrance 11:15 am – 1 pm Memory Café at Red Robin
6901 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg For those with memory concerns & their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com
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THRIFT SHOPS Attic Shoppe 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach Run by St. Albans Church One of longest running thrift shops in St. Pete Beach. 727.360.5647 www.stalbanstpetebeach.org CASA Thrift Shop 1011 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg Wednesday Seniors 55+ save 25%. Monies raised bene t the victims of domestic violence. Donations greatly appreciated. 727.828.1233 www.casa-stpete.org Creative Thrift Art Store (at Creative Clay) 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 www.creativeclay.org/creative-thrift Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church Thrift Shop 107 16th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. 727.360.5508 9 am – noon Tue, Wed., Thur., & Sat. Closed June through August ParadiseNewsFL.com | MAY 2018
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Events Thursday, May 31 – Hurricane Preparedness Seminar 7 pm, Free, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. The featured guests are Mary Burrell from Pinellas County Emergency Management and Certi ed Broadcast Meteorologist, Bobby Deskins from WTSP Channel 10 News. Doors open at 6 pm. Pizza/drink special $3. Hurricane related vendors. 727.893-1118 Thursday, May 31 – Movies in the Park – Batman 7 pm, Free, North Straub Park, Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy an evening in the park with live music followed by a lm classic. Bring your own blanket. www.preservetheburg.org Friday, June 1 – Discover Composting 10:30 – 11:30 am, Free, Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. N. St. Petersburg. UF/IFAS Extension FloridaFriendly Landscaping™ Agent Brian Niemann will teach participants how to get started with several composting methods. www.weedonislandpreserve.org/programs-classes.htm Friday, June 1 – First Friday St. Pete 5:30 – 10 pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. Monthly street party with music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds bene t Breakfast Optimists Club. www. rstfridaystpete.com Friday, June 1 – Gulfport First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfport orida.com Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3 – Gulfport Grand Prix Noon – 6 pm Friday, 8 am – 6 pm Saturday/8 am – 5 pm Sunday, Free/VIP Tickets available, 54th – 58th St. S, Shore Blvd., Gulfport. Formula One Powerboat Championship races with open to the public pit area. An antique boat show as well as a pleasure boat display. Vendor booths. www.gulfportgrandprix.com Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3 – Tampa Bay Home Show 10 am – 6 pm Friday & Saturday/10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Free, Tropicana Field, One Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg. Meet home improvement experts. Great exhibits, giveaways, door prizes and seminars. www.tampabay.com/expos/tampa-bay-home-show Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 – Corey Avenue Art Craft Festival 10 am – 5 pm, Free, 595 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. More than 100 of the nation’s nest contemporary crafters will showcase American handmade, oneof-a-kind jewelry, ceramics, pottery and personalized gifts with an expansive green market with plants, exotic ora, and handmade bath and body products. www.artfestival.com/festivals/st-pete-beach-corey-area-craft-festival-june Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm, Free, Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This market with an artsy slant includes local arts, Etsy crafters, vintage and retro goods, jewelry and plants. www.artpoolrules.com Sunday, June 3 – Madeira Beach Triathlon 2018 7 am, $95 Registration fee/$75 Active Military, Archibald Beach Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd, St. Petersburg1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 5K beach run. Space is limited to 600 athletes. www.madeirabeachtri.racehawk.com Thursday, June 7 – Purrfect Poses Yoga 6 – 7 pm, $10 Suggested donation, Pet Pal Animal Shelter, 405 22nd Street S, St. Petersburg. During Cat Yoga, the cat room door remains open and the cats are invited into the lobby to practice Cat Pose, Downward Dog, and everyone’s favorite, Savasana. www.petpalanimalshelter.com 52
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Arts & Leisure Treasures by the Sea Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave., Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 10 am – 2 pm Tuesday & Thursday
26 – 25th Annual Corvettes at the Pier 30 – 2nd Annual Mayor’s Iftar Dinner June 1 – First Friday St. Pete 9 – Second Saturday ArtWalk
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100+ Women Who Care – Pinellas Cove Cay Golf Club. 2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater. Provides nancial support to local, charitable organizations. 727.515.1868 100WWCPinellasCounty@gmail.com www.facebookcom/ 100WomenWhoCarePinellas
First United Methodist Church 212 Third St. N, St. Petersburg Tour of 10 Tiffany style stained glass windows featuring recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. First Wednesday at 11 am, organ concert at noon. Donations welcome. 727.894.4661 www.FUMCSP.com
Business & Professional Women’s Club 1st & 3rd Thursday, 11:30 am 400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg 727.471.8248 www.BPWStPetePinellas.org
Ghost Tour of Downtown St. Petersburg 181 4th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg Every night at 8 pm $15 / $10 ages 4 – 12 727.894.4678 www.ghosttour.net/stpetersburg
Women in Tourism Educate, encourage, network. 3rd Friday, various locations throughout Tampa Bay. www.tampabaywomenintourism.com
Preserve the Burg Formerly St. Petersburg Preservation Historic Walking Tours Free for SPP members $10 suggested donation non-members 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org
DOWNTOWNS GULFPORT www.mygulfport.us Gulfport Public Library Events mygulfport.evanced.info/signup/calendar May 4 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 19 – Hippie Dash 19 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk June 1 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 1 – 3 – Gulfport Grand Prix 16 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 31 – Hurricane Preparedness Seminar ST. PETE BEACH SPB Recreation Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com St. Pete Beach Public Library Events www.spblibrary.com/events May 12 – Hurricane Preparedness Expo 12 – St. Pete Beach Beer Fest 2018 13 – Family Fun Day at the Pool June 2, 3 – Corey Avenue Art Craft Festival ST. PETERSBURG www.stpete.org May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Movies in the Park 4 – First Friday St. Pete 12 – Second Saturday ArtWalk
Walking Mural Tours Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Murals and history behind them Saturdays from 10 – 11:30 am 727.821.7391 www. oridacraftart.org
MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market All year 9 am – 3 pm, October thru April 9 am – 2 pm, May thru September Beach Blvd, below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Live music. Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap FreshMarket@gulfportma.com WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Open-Air Market 9 am – 2 pm, November thru May Madeira Way between Gulf Blvd. & Tom Stuart Cswy. www.TheBeachMarkets.com SATURDAYS Saturday Morning Market Closed for September only 9 am – 2 pm, October thru May Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of 1st Ave. S & 1st St., St. Petersburg 9 am – 1 pm, June thru August Williams Park, 1st Ave. N & 3rd St., St. Petersburg 727.455.4921 www.saturdaymorningmarket.com
SoTangerine Saturday Market 9 am – 2 pm, All Year Tangerine Greenway & 49th St., Gulfport. 727.439.0164 www.sotangerine.com SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market Corey Area Business Assoc. 10 am – 2 pm, October thru May Live music, Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.498.8778 www.coreyAve.com Indian Shores Sunday Market 9 am – 1 pm, November thru May Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores www.thebeachmarkets.com WEEKEND MARKETS Paradise Bazaar 9 am – 4 pm, Fridays & Sundays, All Year Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach ParadiseBazaar@Yahoo.com Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm, All Year Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net OTHER MARKETS 1st Friday Flea Market 9 am – noon, All Year Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Ctr., 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727. 893.2237 1st Saturday St. Pete Indie Market All Year 11 am – 4 pm, October thru May Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave., St. Petersburg 11 am – 3 pm, June thru September State Theater, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.stpeteindiemarket.com Brocante Vintage Market 1st weekend each month, All Year 9 am – 7 pm Sat./9 am – 5 pm Sun. 2200 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg www.brocantemarket.com DTSP Sunday Market NEW 1st Sunday of each month, All Year Noon – 4 pm Caddy’s on Central 217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.dtspmarket.com Isla Del Sol 3rd Saturday Market NEW 10 am – 2 pm Shoppers Village 5900 Sun Blvd., St. Petersburg www.facebook.com/ IsladelSolSaturdayMarket
VOLUNTEER AARP Various volunteer opportunities www.aarp.org/giving-back Daystar Life Center 226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg Variety of volunteer positions available to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in Pinellas County. Information sessions held the third Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. 727.498.8794 www.daystarlife.org Empath Health / Suncoast Hospice Locations throughout Pinellas County Various positions. Training provided Ages 14+ years. 727.523.3440 www.empathhealth.org Friends of Strays 2911 47th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Non-pro t, no kill shelter volunteers@friendsofstrays.org 727.522.6566 ext 107 www.friendsofstrays.com/home Marine Exploration Center 250 8th Ave. SE, St. Petersburg Looking for volunteers who are passionate about the marine environment 727.803.9799 ext 201 www.mecstpete.org RCS of Pinellas County Positions needed at Food Bank, Haven of RCS, Grace House, Thrift Store. Helping families of hunger, homelessness and domestic violence. 45 minute orientation required. Christi.snyder@rcspinellas.org 727.584.3528 ext 407 www.rcspinellas.org State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of FL, 14250 49th St. N, Suite 4000, Clearwater Help abused, abandoned and neglected children 727.464.6528 www.guardianadlitem.org St. Petersburg Free Clinic 863 3rd Ave. N, St Petersburg To schedule new volunteer orientation: kaitlynne.silvers@stpetersburgfreeclinic.org 727.821.1200 X 114 stpetersburgfreeclinic.org Tampa Bay Watch 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde rarndt@tampabaywatch.org 727.867.8166 ext 233 www.tampabaywatch.org/index.html June 15, 16 – Tarpon Rodeo
Remember, Ginger Rodgers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels. – Faith Whitlesey
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Events Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10 – Ink Mania Tattoo & Art Expo 2 – 11 pm Friday/Noon – Midnight Saturday/ Noon – 9 pm Sunday, $25 – $60, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Seminars, live music, special performances & entertainment, an art fusion wall, a graf ti wall, tattoo contests and awards, special guests. www.squareup.com/store/inkmaniaexpo
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Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10 – OPA! Palooza Noon – 9 pm Friday/10 am – 9 pm Saturday/10am – 5 pm Sunday, Free, Sponge Docks, Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs. Live music, dancing, seminars, workshops, Greek food, pastries, spirits, a kids play area with games, artists, craftsmen, vendors and free parking. www.spongedocks.net/tarponsprings-opa-palooza.htm
Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727.222.6476 www.beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year round resident discount packages
Saturday, June 9 – 2nd Annual Burgers in da Burg – Food Truck Rally Noon – 5 pm, Free, 1079 62nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Awesome food, great beers and live music. All trucks will serve specialty burger dishes along with their trademark cuisines. www.facebook.com/events/1203036446466230 Saturday, June 9 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 5 – 9 pm, Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore. Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. www.stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Thursday, June 14 – Art Thursday: Curator’s Tour 6 – 8 pm, Free, USF Contemporary Art Museum, 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa. Guided tour of the Restricted exhibition, a display of seldom seen but important works from the permanent collection including paintings, prints, video, sculptures, installations, and archival material by leading artists. www.usfcam.usf.edu/cam/cam_exhibitions.html Thursday, June 14 – Cinema at the MFA: Three Resurrected Drunkards 7 – 9 pm, Free with admission, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg. A conceptually dazzling and piercing exploration of identity in contemporary Japan that makes room for extended ights of fancy and dream sequences. 727.894.4638 www.mfastpete.org Friday, June 15 – St. Pete Street Food & Craft Beer Fest 6 – 11 pm, Free, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Gourmet food trucks, live music, pet friendly, children’s playground, picnic chairs and blanket welcome. www.icityspy.com/event/st-pete-street-food-craft-beer-fest Friday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 – Tampa Bay Watch Tarpon Rodeo Various times, venues and registration fees. An all catch-and-release half-day tournament on Tampa Bay. The exciting post-tournament Castaway Soirée includes a silent auction, live auction, vendors and great food and drinks. Bene ts Tampa Bay Watch restoration projects and education programs. www.tampabaywatch.org/tarpon-rodeo.html Friday, June 15 – Madeira Beach 5K Sunset Series #1 7 pm, $25 One Race/$65 Three Races, John’s Pass Park Shelter, 12901 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Runners will take to the sand and enjoy the famous, breath-taking views. Sandy beaches, Rita’s Italian Ice, craft beer, post-race party and sunsets. All races are on the beach. madeirabeach5k.racehawk.com Saturday, June 16 through Sunday, November 25 – Clyde Butcher: Visions of Dalí’s Spain 10 am – 5:30 pm/10 am – 8 pm Thursday, $10 – $24, Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Features 41 photos that take viewers on a journey through the Catalonian region, with images ranging from an intimate 2 feet to a panoramic 8 feet. 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org 54
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All Care Health Center 8900 Park Blvd., Seminole 727.767.0950 www.allcare4u.com Sit, Pilates, Circuit Training, Corrective Exercise, Yoga, Personal Training, Acupuncture
Gulfport Senior Center Yoga Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport Brought to you by Gulfport Senior Center, Foundation 727.893.5657 www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org Wednesdays at 11 am Gulfport Women’s Drum Circle Gulfport Beach West side near the Rec. Center. Dena Lebowitz 727.289.3380 denaleb@gmail.com 4th Friday, Winter 7 pm/Summer 7:30 pm, Empowering and healing Madeira Beach Recreation Center 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.401.7380 www.madeirabeachyoga.com Restorative, Yin Yoga, Senior Stretch & Renew, Mid-day, Slow Flow Madeira Beach Yoga Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach 727.401.7380 www.madeirabeachyoga.com Yoga on the Beach Nava Yoga Studio 5901 Sun Blvd. W, Suite 120, St. Petersburg 727.592.1999 www.navayogastudio.com Perfect Circle Yoga & Fitness 7440 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.504.2327 www.perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, CaliYoga, Personal Training Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 www.sacredlandspreservation andeducation.org Sunday tours, meditations, special events Silver Sneakers Yoga Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com Fridays at 11 am
Sound Meditation Scout Hall, 5315 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Brought to you by Gulfport Senior Center Foundation 727.893.5657 www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org Thursdays at 11:15 am St. Petersburg Yoga 2842 MLK St. N, St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 www.stpetersburgyoga.com info@stpetersburgyoga.com St. Pete Beach Yoga 727.686.0123 stpetebeachyoga@gmail.com On demand beach yoga Private or group sessions Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.sunkengardens.org Awaken Yoga & Mediation – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Suntan Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years. Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation & Chanting Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org Monday Meditation The Longhouse 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.info All levels of skill and techniques Tree of Life Yoga 6800 Gulf Blvd., Ste. 205, South Pasadena Shopping Ctr., 727.514.3057 www.treeo ifeyoga.org Yoga, Meditation, Barre, Ayurveda, Yoga Teacher Training Yoga at the Dali The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org Vinyasa yoga, Sundays at 10:30 am Yoga · Simple Redington Shores Town Hall, 17425 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores 727.481.3995 eileen. tnesssimple@gmail.com Tuesdays and Thursdays First class is free. What to do? Where to go? Local events posted at www.ParadiseNewsFL.com & www.facebook.com/ParadiseNews
LIGHTS OUT to PROTECT
Sea Turtle Nesting Season May 1 to October 31
Newly hatched turtles find their way to the sea by following the natural light reflected by the water.
Young turtles have a small amount of energy that must take them to the water, which under natural conditions is the brightest spot on the nighttime beach. If they disorient and head the wrong way, they may starve to death before landing in the floating sargassum weeds that are their food source.
Clearwater city ordinances determine specific lighting requirements for beach parking lots,
Sea Turtles
streets and promenades to protect sea turtles. If you live near the beach, make sure you shut off or dim your lights at night. If you play at the beach, follow these tips from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to help protect sea turtle nests: • Take all personal belongings from the beach at the end of the day so no obstacles exist on the way to the water. • Flatten sand castles and fill in holes. • Pick up and properly dispose of litter on the beach. • Stay off the dunes and use the designatedwalkovers for crossing. • Shield any artificial lighting that might shine toward the beach.
Another 501c(3) organization worthy of your support is:
Sea Turtle Trackers, Vicky Foster (816) 898-9527 or Theresa Arenholz at 727.501.5581, Vicky@seaturtletrackers.org. They patrol St. Pete Beach religiously during turtle nesting season to protect nests and help newborns reach the water’s edge. They fund their efforts through “Turtle Adoptions” Visit their website for more information at www.seaturtletrackers.org Their moto is
“Saving sea turtles one track at a time...”
The Tampa Bay area averages about 120 nests each season, and each nest can contain an average of about 100 eggs. If you are lucky enough to find a turtle nest on the beach, don’t disturb it. If the nest is unmarked, notify the Clearwater Marine Aquarium at (727) 441-1790. They can also provide more information about sea turtle nesting season.
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By Captain Mark & Dylan Hubbard 727.393.1947 John’s Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach HubbardsMarina.com Snook have been arriving in Johns Pass in large schools, moving along the seawalls, some in the forty pound range and many of the smaller models too. The snook push onto the beaches as the water warms up and they gear up for their spawn. The last week of April is a great time of year to get a snook or two before the season closes on May 1 and they are shut down until August 31 to protect the spawning fish. The Red Fish seem to be hiding as the snook move into the area. Trout are still biting well at night. Mackerel are still around the beaches following the bait schools. Lots of small white bait schools moving around attacking the hunting mackerel. Pompano still on the beaches and jetties biting on sand fleas, fiddler crabs and pompano jigs like Docs jigs. Sheepshead still biting on the fiddler crabs inside the pass around the structure too, they have thinned out quite a bit but we’re still seeing them come up when targeted. Late April near shore - The Kingfish bite has really heated up as the weather got warmer. We caught a Kingfish weighing nearly 40lbs aboard our 10-hour all-day using our Bass Pro Shops offshore angler ocean master jigging reels on the flat line rods. Mackerel are still being caught on the near shore trolling set ups as well. The Snapper bite near shore has continued to be spectacular from the Lane Snapper to the Grey
Snapper and all the species in between. We have been catching a steady amount of Hogfish. The bite has been picky of late, but as the water clears they seem to be more willing to chew. Offshore - A recent 39-hour offshore fishing trip did very well on big Scamp Grouper and got a few red grouper too. The largest scamp was in the 8-10lb range and nearly twenty were landed. While the Mangrove Snapper bite has been very slow, the big vermillion Snapper have been thick and biting very well to make up for them. Also, the Triggerfish have been plentiful. Some are monster sized. Tuna and Kingfish were very active and plenty were around biting on the troll or flat line. One of the Kingfish landed was nearly 38lbs during this recent 39 hour, plus over a half dozen Tuna landed too and some were fatties. Amberjack are ready for the opening of Jack season May 1st. Manatees are plentiful around Johns Pass now. Tampa Bay Ferry riders and the Hubbard’s Marina Johns Pass dolphin tours have been spotting them frequently, especially around Boca Ciega Bay. There is a new Shell Key ferry from Fort De Soto County Park to the beautiful shell key preserve! This is a great way to see the island, go shelling and enjoy a day on the water with a flexible schedule. For info on the Madeira Beach water taxi by Tampa Bay Ferry, visit tampabayferry.com.
FISHING Why mess around? If you want to catch the big ones, reserve your spot now on board Florida’s most productive fleet to the Gulf of Mexico. Bait, ice, gear & help available every trip. xÊ ,°Ê Ê 9ÊUÊ£äÊ ,°Ê 1 Ê 9ÊUÊ*, 6 / Ê ,/ ,-
DOLPHIN WATCH You’ll see dolphin, manatee, ospreys and rare eagles on the area’s best narrated cruise. Your tour also takes you past stately area mansions. Sunset Cruise available with free beer & wine for adults.
FT. DeSOTO FERRY TO BEAUTIFUL EGMONT KEY OR SHELL KEY Snorkel the ruins of historic Ft. DeSoto and tour a working lighthouse. Walk the streets of a SpanishAmerican fort or go shelling on America’s #1 beach.
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TECH TUESDAYS 3 PM E-book help, May 1 June 5 Tablet/iPad, May 8 June 12 Laptop help, May 15 June 19 Smartphone, May 22 June 26 ADULT PROGRAMS Save Our Strays Cat Adoption Friday, May 4, 11-3 Medicare Counseling (reserve one-on-one help from a S.H.I.N.E. volunteer) Tuesday, May 8, 10-2:30 Tuesday, June 12, 10-2:30 Mayor’s Open Office Hour Visit with Mayor Al Johnson Mondays, 6 to 7 pm, May 7 & 21, June 11 & 25 Cake Decorating 101 Presented by Publix Thursday, May 10, 11 am Movie Day at the Library 2 pm matinee & 5:30 encore Wednesday, May 16, 12 - Strong Wednesday, June 20, - TBA Dept. of Environmental Protection SW Dist: Overview Thursday, May 17, 11 am
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Music Appreciation Series: Vocal Music of Baroque Era Presented by Christiane Vinet Wednesday, May 23, 11 am Special Movie Presentation Marvel’s Black Panther Wednesday, May 23, 5:30 pm Butterfly Gardening 101 Thursday, May 24, 11 am SUMMER READING PROGRAM (Theme: Libraries Rock) Grease Sing Along Thursday, June 7, 11 am Music Trivia Contest Thursday, June 14, 11 am Karaoke Thursday, June 21, 11 am Elvis Movie Marathon Thursday, June 28, 11 am BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book/film, Tuesdays, 10:30am May 15/22 Mildred Pierce June 19/26 Secret Life of Bees CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Story Time Sing & Learn Ages 0-5, Mondays, 11 am May 7, 14, 21 June 4, 11, 18, 25 Family Movie Mondays, 5:30 pm May 14, Paddington 2 June 18, TBA Mother’s Day Rock Painting Wednesday, May 9, 4:30 pm SUMMER READING PROGRAM (Theme: Libraries Rock) Make Your Own Straw Flute Friday, June 1, 11 am
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GULF BEACHES PUBLIC LIBRARY 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach http://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/ 727 391-2828 Vince Gadrix Closed Monday, May 28 – Memorial Day
AARP Tax Help: Tuesday, April 10. 10 am – 1:30 pm. Thursday, April 12. 10 am – 1:30 pm. Computer/Mobile Device Help: Monday, May 14 & June 25. 1 pm. Ask questions about any of your problem devices. Writer’s Group: Mondays, May 7, 14 & 21 and June 4, 11, 18 & 25.10 am -12 pm. All writers are welcome. Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to share with the group. International Films: Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. and June 5, 12, 19 & 26. 4 pm. Wednesday Movies: Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and June 6, 13, 20 & 27. 2:30 pm. Popular films, new and old favorites. Call for show titles.
Investment Club: Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 and June 7, 14, 21 & 28. 2:30 pm – 4 pm. Join a group of experienced investors in an exchange of ideas about the current market and investment opportunities. Mah Jong: Thursdays, May 10, 17, 24 & 31 June 7, 14, 21 & 28. 12 pm – 2 pm. GB Scrabble: Fridays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 and June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. 1 pm – 4 pm. Learn some new two letter words! Tampa Bay Scrabble Club: Saturdays, May 5 & 19 & June 2 & 23. 11 am – 4 pm. NASPA sanctioned club (#699). Bring your boards, clocks, tiles and tracking sheets as available. Lunch, snacks & drinks welcomed. BOOK GROUPS: Chatterbooks: Tuesday, May 15. 10:30 am. Foreign Correspondence by Geraldine Brooks. June 19. 10:30 am. The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Baby & Me storytime: Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16 & 23 June 20 & 27.10:30 am. Pre-K storytime: Fridays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 and June 15, 22 & 29. 10:30 am.
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FURNITURE AMISH Meets Coastal Fine Furniture www.CoastalFineFurniture.com 727.289.9790 Paradise Lights on Corey Avenue Wicker, Bamboo, Glass, Lighting and much more! 401 Corey Ave., SPB Call 727.317.5513
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by Sarah Lyons - Sirius Systems Astrological Services www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com • 727.347.4737 “Get Sirius about Your Future” May 2018 Astrology Article SCORPIO: TAURUS: Your new year begins
May begins with a strong creative vibration and a need to indulge our senses and escape from everyday life for a while! Enjoy social events but put off decisions regarding love and money. Even though Mercury is direct and passing its shadow phase, we have three planets bringing challenges to the technical and mechanical areas. Malfunctions are possible and can be sudden. Conversations and temperaments are edgy. Then, mid month our minds become more grounded as Mercury enters stable Taurus on the 13th. A New Moon also in Taurus on the 15th, begins our next lunar cycle with a more conservative but still indulgent vibe. With a little help from action planet Mars, what we start now can go far and accomplish much! But, the biggest news for this month, and for this year also happens on the 15th just a few hours after the monthly lunar cycle begins!
Unpredictable and original planet Uranus enters Taurus for the first time in 84 years and begins it’s approximately seven year stay! This will bring the world new ways to be practical in finances, economic reforms and earth resources. Unique talents and inventions will break through old worn out methods. It will be a time of great change that we will just begin to watch unfold now. People born in the first five days of Taurus will be most affected as well as those born in early Scorpio, Leo, and Aquarius. Energy planet Mars leaves industrious Capricorn on the 16th to visit inventive Aquarius. A tendency to be reckless or accident prone exists. Also now is a great time to break away from something. Venus leaves variety seeking Gemini on the 19th for a sentimental stroll through Cancer. Chances taken have endurance. We love and buy with our heart; not our heads now. On the 20th the stable Taurus Sun gets restless in Gemini wanting change and variety! Later, on the 29th, Mercury adds to the excitement entering Gemini to join the Sun after pursuing practical ideas most of the month! The Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius also on the 29th lets us be footloose and free to explore creative and artistic interests. 62
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now! You will have the energy to get going in most any direction! Enjoy conversations. Work hard mid month and travel with friends later on. Education includes creative expression.
Partners begin an unpredictable cycle including new freedoms. Talks are serious. Action on the home front begins. Finances have been enhanced; take your attention. A budget for fun, children may be needed.
GEMINI: Private time goes into planning. You know you have to let go to move forward; begin. You are popular and persuasive. Later, financial matters get attention. Spotlight falls on partnerships; uncertain status.
SAGITTARIUS: Work and health matters enjoy breakthroughs and a new direction. Partners have been agreeable. Speak softly and drive defensively after mid month. You take the spotlight later with family needs and home.
CANCER: Your mind is on the future; plans, possibilities. Get away for solitude; soul searching. Relationships are easier after mid month and you gain popularity. Focus falls on work’s uncertainties. Health needs surface.
CAPRICORN: Home focus gives way to new direction with love, romance and fun mid month! You are in charge; focused. Relationships are pleasant. Private time and inner world lights up; reflect and dream, share thoughts.
LEO: Health, work and duties have been all consuming and improves mid month when a new position or status begins. Relationships get energized. Social scene is active later; fun, romance, time off with spending required!
AQUARIUS: Changes in home and family begin; new direction by mid month. You are ready for action! Work and health improve late month. Future plans and friends are in the spotlight. Watch budget; spending.
VIRGO: Love and fun have had serious themes. Mid month you get back to work; expect sudden travel. You are favored by superiors. Later enjoy friends. Focus falls on family members and home life; include your partner. LIBRA: Home and family responsibilities continue but get easier mid month. Sudden endings begin; bring life transformations. Finances get new approach. Later fun! Spotlight on conversations and short trips.
PISCES: Home and family; pleasant. Everyday life busy and begins to move forward mid month. Enjoy recreation; children. Energy may be low. Position, career or status is in spotlight but with unknown factors in play. ARIES: You stay busy and enjoy connecting with others. New cycle in finances begins mid month with innovative ideas. Energy pours into goals. Enjoy family and pleasant home time. Spotlight falls on travel; education.
Sarah Lyons has been providing astrological information for a lifetime. She is President of the SPICA St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers, one of the oldest groups in the United States. Available for private sessions, personal and business forecasting, lectures, parties, classes and more.
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