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“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD!” - Chef Oliver Madfish
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ST. PETERSBURG Sundial Shoppes Florida Jean Co Happy Feet Plus Locale Market Hollander Hotel Vinoy Hotel Holocaust Museum Morean Art Center Jim Duprey Salon Indigo Hotel Ponce de Leon Hotel The Hanger Hilton Hotel
GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Grand Central Stained Glass
TYRONE AREA Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer
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23 - It’s All About The Food!
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34 Halloween Haunts
Publishers’Message...6 Tidbits ...................8-14 Letters........................14 Trust & Taxes.............20 Good Advice.............31 Real Estate.................36 Property Law............40 Health........................41 Retirement Plans......42 Construction.............44 Art News.............48-53 Arts & Leisure ....55-69 Events .................56-69 ECO ...........................70 Fishing .......................71 Classified ............74-75 Library .......................76 Playing Around ........77 Astrology...................78
32 - OLLI at Eckerd College
15 Gloria West
From costumes to events, it’s a blast! - - by Nanette Wiser
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Sample chowders and vote for your favorite on Veteran’s Day!
Arts & Culture Organizations in Pinellas Co. positive results have economic impact.- by Steve Traiman
21 Teen Driving Safety Academy - 7th annual leadership
academy - by Steve Traiman
22 Going Strawless!
Over 8 million metric tons of plastic ends up in our oceans- by Peter Roos
Bilmar takes a step forward with new mural.
51 Suntan Art Center ReBorn
Art Gallery at Don Vista Re-imagined
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Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Island Grille
ReMax Metro Bayway Marco’s Pizzeria Wong Lee’s T. V. Hardware
SOUTH PASADENA Palms Hospital Lou’s Florist Winn-Dixie
Spiro’s Deli Regions Bank Harbourside
PASS-A-GRILLE Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center Bamboozle
The Sea Horse Paradiso Boutique The Wharf Hurley Realty Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt
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
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Celebrate Oct 20 & 21, Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach or in Tierra Verde
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Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Keller Williams Realty
TREASURE ISLAND The Sandpiper The Pearl TI & MB Chamber
T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop
JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE Kilwin’s Ice Cream Chamber Kiosk Spice & Tea Exchange Sand Bar Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & more
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FEMA Program Expires on Nov.30! - by Steve Traiman
10th Annual - Sand Scultpture Capital of Florida International Competition
Addicted to the Bean Donnie B’s Isla Yacht & CC
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Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond
45 Bilmar Embraces Public Art New shops, events & Sunday market- by Sarah Laracuente
28 Sanding Ovations Master Cup
SUBWAY Patchingtons Sterling Cleaners
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47 What’s New on Corey Ave.
24 Federal Flood Insurance
Library/Senior Ctr. Seabreeze Inn Art Village Regions Bank
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PUBLISHERS MESSAGE Wow! What a summer it’s been.
For the past two years we returned from our summer break shortly after Labor Day to hurricane evacuations. This year, thankfully, Hurricane Florence took a different tack. While August set a record for rain, September broke a record set in 1958 for the most days with 90 degree high temperatures. For a while during the month it was hard to remember that we live in Paradise. While ‘Red Tide’ effects were noted by the early explorers to our area, this year’s bloom was long-lasting and persistent, especially for our neighbors to the south. The fragrance chased would-be beach-goers away for over a week in mid-month and dented a record tourism year.
While coastal cities worked diligently to keep the beaches clear of dead fish, strong winds from the west persisted all weekend. A bartender at Caddy’s in Treasure Island said the stench even chased away their dedicated drinkers, forcing them to close early on at least one occasion. We’ve never prayed so hard for winds from the east.
We are now celebrating the arrival of fall, the passage of our traditionally most active tropical storm months, and the beginning of some of the best weather of the year. With cooler morning and evening walks on the beach, and comfortable weather for dining al fresco, we can begin to remember why we call this Paradise.
There have been a number of changes in the dining scene on the barrier islands this summer. Selene is closed indefinitely, Salty Rim is now Shrimpy’s, Skidders is being renovated, St. Pete Beach Mediterranean Deli has eliminated most of the fresh produce not used in their kitchen and they added a hood and more indoor restaurant seating.
Our cover story this month features MadFish, where we introduced Chef Oliver and his family two years ago. We are thrilled to report that it’s success and popularity has persisted, with 4.5 out of 5 stars and a persistent top 10 position on Trip Advisor.
Flood insurance issues are again in the news as Congress only kicked the can down the road in July, and action has to be taken again to keep the program in force after November 30 th . We are happy to hear that FEMA map changes are less scary for our area than we feared and that there are new alternatives in the private market.
Slightly cooler weather and the end of summer brings an uptick in outdoor events. For example, the Saturday Morning Market downtown and Sunday Markets on Corey Ave., free Thursday night Movies in the Park downtown and free October’s Friday night Waterfront Concerts in St. Pete Beach have resumed. Octoberfests are scheduled in St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde, Halloween Events and Seafood Fest at John’s Pass, and in early November, there’s SPIFFS and RibFest and the Treasure Island Sand Sculpture and Music Festival, Sanding Ovations.
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A Silent Auction of Holiday Season Baskets sponsored by the Friends of the St Pete Beach Library starts at 10 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Bidding ends 5 PM on Friday, Dec. 14. Auction Chair Ron Waters notes that 15 baskets of selected books will be offered plus various BUY IT NOW baskets presented during the five-week bidding period for those patrons who can’t wait until Dec. 14 to claim with a winning highest bid. The first two BUY IT NOW baskets will be a Chanukah Basket and an Art Basket. Other themes – all for new and pristine books – include Christmas, The Civil War, Baseball, Florida Cooking, WWII Europe, Wine, Art, Authors of Florida (First Editions), A Dogs’ Basket, International Cooking, Women in War, Florida Authors Signed Books, WWII Pacific, Paris and Asian Cooking. These themed baskets make great holiday gifts or presents for any occasion and the money raised is used by the St Pete Beach Library for the many special programs offered throughout the year for all patrons. Watch for details on the Library’s web site at www.spblibrary.com SPC Jazz Band FREE at the SPC Music Center Wed. Oct 17 The SPC Jazz band, directed by David Manson, performs at the Music Center at St. Petersburg College Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Wed., Oct.17, 2018 at 7:30 PM. The big band jazz concert will feature Swing, Bebop, Latin jazz and vocal arrangements with singers Sonja Spence, Cheryl Aqbunaq, Nancy Kern & Katherine Knippel. TAMPA BAY BY AIR
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international travelers. Allegiant Air, which operates 55 of the current 59 nonstop routes will add nonstop service to Albany, New York on Dec. 12. Flair Airlines, a new carrier to PIE will offer a nonstop international service to Winnipeg, Canada starting Dec. 15. The airport currently has two nonstop international flights to Halifax and Toronto through Sunwing Airlines.
Swoop, a subsidiary of WestJet and Canada’s first true ultra-lowcost carrier, is entering the U.S. market with five new international flight routes, including one from Hamilton, Ontario to Tampa International Airport three times per week starting Oct 10. A one-way ticket from Hamilton to Tampa starts at $119 CAD or $91.51USD. TIA currently has nonstop flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, St. Johns and Halifax, serving 339 passengers per day. “Hamilton is less than an hour from Toronto. This is another way of reaching the Toronto market for those wanting a low cost way to travel.” ST PETE BEACH
FREE Friday Night Concerts are held throughout October in the Waterfront Park by the Community Center & Pool in St. Pete Beach Outdoor markets resume on Saturday in Downtown St. Pete and Sundays 10 – 2 on Corey Ave. (74th Ave) in Downtown St. Pete Beach.
Tampa Bay artist Derek Donnelly created a tropical scene complete with a gecko lizard for the Sirata Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach. It was part of a $15 million renovation of the property including an all-new Harry’s Bar. PASS-A-GRILLE
A summary of Jay Anderson’s report from early August 2018 progress meeting with City and Contractors. Road construction
continues on PaG Way south of Shaner’s market. About 50% done as of August. Street signs installed later this year in PAG will have the new city logo. There will be palms installed from 19th down to 1st and some on Gulf Way south of 8th along sidewalk. Merry Pier, after evaluation, needs a complete redo, ($700,000 maybe). Signage at beach walkovers (big beach balls) will be done over tastefully and moved to beginning of walkway, there will be foot baths at selected walkovers installed at top (offset) of walkover so water will drain into dunes. There is new plan being devised for Paradise Grille area beautification to include the whole street area too. New trash receptacles at beach side (sand and blue for recyclables) to be picked up by the city’s new specialty vehicle Seawall along PAG Way from 12th to 1st has some challenges to deal with that will need addressing in the future. The vault being built at 3rd to handle storm water is still not finished and will be another month at least...think if you lived here and noisy water pumps were running 24/7 for almost 4 months. Gulf Way is on repaving schedule (ground down) and new “cool” asphalt put down. “Cool asphalt”...google it.... is a sand colored asphalt that reduces temperature for everyone and everything near it.....nice... where has this been..... Augusta brick that has been unearthed in the road redoing will hopefully be repurposed in Pass A Grille (the city is storing it) i.e. like maybe crosswalks at 8th and Pass A Grille Way or the beautification of the Paradise Grille plan or...8th Ave. Hex block that is taken up for road work will be returned..... to same site taken from Gulf Blvd (34th-75th) sometime next year city will begin undergrounding of electric and storm water and sewer, utility upgrades. Traffic concerns at the 8th and PAG intersection once construction of the road starts there in full force was discussed....and it is almost “play it by ear” as it proceeds along, with an emphasis to
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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 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. TREASURE ISLAND
Treasure Island Police will be conducting High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) of pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle laws on Gulf Blvd from the Blind Pass bridge to 123rd Avenue from October 8th 2018 through May 17th, 2019. This area has had more than its share of accidents and pedestrian fatalities. The goal of this enforcement effort is to increase awareness of and compliance with traffic laws that protect the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. Enforcement efforts will focus primarily on education to drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. However, violations may result in warnings or citations depending on the circumstances. Treasure Island also recently doubled fines for most parking violations, however it is now lawful to back into a parking space in Treasure Island. William “Trip” Barrs, retiring Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Dunedin will become Chief for Treasure Island. He retires from Dunedin October 1, after serving 26 years as Deputy Fire Chief for 6 years, Shift Commander, Lieutenant, and Firefighter/
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Paramedic. Chief Barrs holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Leadership from Eckerd College, and he is a candidate for a Master’s Degree in Public Leadership / Emergency Management. He holds a number of professional certifications including Executive Fire Officer, Chief Fire Officer, Paramedic, Live Fire Training Instructor, Instructor III, Fire Inspector and United States Coast Guard licensed captain. MADEIRA BEACH
The Mid-Week Madeira Beach Open Air Market, scheduled for Wednesdays, moved to SEMINOLE & will open Wednesday, Nov. 7. The Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market will open on Sunday, November 5. Both Markets are Seasonal and are scheduled to run weekly through the end of April, 2019. Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market runs 9-1, at 19305 Gulf Blvd. The Markets host local vendors who offer everything from produce to fine art. Attendance is free of charge and family friendly. Leashed pets are welcome. GULFPORT
Pinellas’ first food hall to open in Gulfport: The Artisan, billed as an “art & food collective” in the site of the old Boca Bay Grille and bar at 2832 Beach Blvd in Gulfport, is scheduled for a September opening. Restaurateur Tom Golden’s creation will be Pinellas County’s first food hall, with two kitchens for a bakery and sushi and raw bar, a bar
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on the back patio, an art gallery and bookstore.
Vegan deli Golden Dinosaurs arrives in Gulfport: Brian and Audrey Dingeman, transplants from Iowa, are serving up vegan salads, soups, pressed sandwiches (plans are for several kinds of Reubens) and baked treats at Golden Dinosaurs, In the former home of Mangia Gourmet at 2930 Beach Boulevard in Gulfport. The shop also offers local craft beers and Bandit Coffee.
Shopapalooza Festival, Part 2 Sat. Nov. 24, 2018 10am to 5pm at South Straub Park - 198 Bayshore Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, 33701! Representatives from both the Gulfport Merchants Board and City of Gulfport will set up an information booth outside and inside the Gulfport Trolley while attendees spin a wheel for free prizes, tour the Special Events Displays inside the Gulfport Trolley and take home information about Gulfport’s local businesses and events.
The Gulfport Welcome Center offers information and resources to visitors, residents, and local businesses and Gulfport-themed merchandise and souvenirs for sale. Located at 3101 Beach Boulevard S. Suite #1, Gulfport, Florida - (727) 344-3711, the Welcome Center is available to guests in the heart of Gulfport’s scenic Waterfront District, just a few steps from Boca Ciega Bay.
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Gulfport GetGo Has a New Car & New Hours! Check out our New Car! Primary service is now available via a gas-powered GETGO Club Car added to the fleet this month. The new car can transport 6-passengers and is handicap accessible. They’ve just added mid-afternoon weekend hours! Their hours of operation are: 10-1 & 5-8, 7 days a week including holidays and weekends. Just added: 2-4 Thursday-Saturday.
A Gulfport skate park is being built at the Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex at 5730 Shore Blvd. over the next few months. Once open, the skate park will be FREE and open to the public, with no age limit for entry. Members of the St. Pete Skatepark Alliance and the PIVOT Custom Parks worked exhaustively to make this project a reality. In addition to ramps, decks and jumps, the new skate park will also add tons of trees to the Gulfport complex. TIERRA VERDE
The Tierra Verde Business Partnership is accepting nominations for the 2018 TVBP Person of the Year Award and the 2018 Outstanding Tierra Verde Business Award. The Person of the Year Award recognizes an individual’s significant service to our community. The Outstanding Business Award recognizes a business in Tierra Verde for noteworthy accomplish-
ments, long-standing contribution to the community, and significant community service efforts. The presentation of both awards will be made during the 2018 Holiday Social - Dec. 5th. Please click on the button to review the eligibility criteria for award recipients and to download the nomination forms! Previous award recipients can be viewed at http://tierraverdebusinesspartnership.com/about-us/awards/ ST PETERSBURG
Vehicles for Change in Downtown St. Petersburg Perhaps you’ve seen the 5-seater electric vehicles running around downtown St. Pete. The Nickel Ride’s eco-friendly vehicles provide free and fun public transportation downtown supporting tourism and enhancing resident’s work/play lifestyles. This cool alternative transportation arrived this August, and you’ll see some of your favorite restaurants (Parkshore, 400 Beach, The Hangar, Ferg’s) advertised on them. Want to catch a FREE ride? Riders connect with The Nickel Ride via their mobile app available for iOS and Android, can call 855 WER FREE, or hail a Nickel Ride on the streets. Driver tips are encouraged, of course, but the money you save (Uber, taxi, bus) can be spent at downtown’s great bars, restaurants, concerts, services, and attractions. Perfect for museum-hopping, festival-going
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HH Insurance opens in St. Petersburg – There has been a Holehouse insurance business in St. Petersburg since 1979, originally opening as a Nationwide Insurance agency and then becoming an independent agency in 2008. Day-to-day operations at the new agency at 3443 First Ave North are run by Jake Holehouse, with a well-earned reputation in local print and TV media as the “floodinsurance expert”. He got his Masters degree in Risk Management & Insurance from Florida State University, and holds the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation, putting himin the top 0.5% of all insurance professionals. He serves as flood insurance advocate for the City of St. Petersburg and for many communities. The agency specializes in all lines of property and casualty insurance and offers free consultations on solutions to rising flood insurance rates on the barrier islands. Contact the firm by phone at (727) 498-5551 or email at sales@hhinsgroup.com. The Crafty Squirrel to open in old Fortunato’s space: The spot occupied for decades on Central Ave.
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by Fortunato’s Italian Market will now be occupied by The Crafty Squirrel, with artisan pizzas, craft cocktails (served in teapots!) and more than 60 beers. The place, at 259 Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete, will feature long pub tables and booths, with garage-style doors opening out onto the street. A grand opening reception is planned soon.
Grateful Fed has a new home: The Grateful Dead-themed Grateful Fed Pub, which opened in St. Pete’s Urban Style Flats last year, has found a new location at 711 Third Ave. S. Its original reopening date of Aug. 1 has been pushed back
No Vacancy taking place of Kings Street in St. Pete: Kings Street Food Counter, part of restaurateur Stephen Schrutt’s Hunger + Thirst Group, has closed and will be replaced by another HTG restaurant, No Vacancy, this fall. The new eatery will feature indoor and outdoor bars and a patio lounge, with Florida and island-inspired dishes and cocktails. No Vacancy will be at 937 Central Avenue, in St. Petersburg’s EDGE District.
Beer and ice cream? Big Storm says, why not? Thirsty Big Storm Brewing customers have a new option at the brewery’s Clearwater taproom. Big Storm Creamery,
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right next door to 12707 49th St. N in Clearwater, offers 18 ice cream flavors and specialty desserts, like the Big Storm Nitro Coffee Float made with Big Storm cold brew coffee and coffee ice cream. “In the near future, we expect to sell beerinspired small batch desserts,” said Big Storm partner L.J. Govoni.
The Woodhouse Day Spa® opened Sept 27th in the James Museum complex on 1st St., offering refreshing, rejuvenating & renewing services, including a unique Vichy Shower. “As a guest reclines face-down on a spa table, the rain bar with shower heads, is adjusted so that the warm water cascades over the guest’s back, legs, and feet. When an alternate hot/cold rain shower is performed, it is one of the most results oriented therapies. Benefits: balancing, firming, toning, detoxifying, oxygenating, restorative, relaxing” according to the grand opening announcement. Renee loved the facility with a dozen massage rooms and the Vichy Shower, can be used to rinse after massage therapists give a seaweed wrap. gm@stpete.woodhousespas.com 75 1st Street South, St. Petersburg. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Caravel Chapter, has a mission this year to place a wreath at every vet-
eran’s grave at the Bay Pines National Cemetery on December 15th. Last year there were over 5,000 wreaths delivered but there are over 40,000 graves. In a bustling community such as Pinellas County, much greater participation is possible and should be expected. You can make a huge impact this year by being a sponsor and/or volunteer. Please contact Diana Schwarz for more information at dianasf11@aol.com. PINELLAS COUNTY
The Third Annual Oozefest? It’s the Cheesiest Food Festival in St. Pete. Twenty three local gourmet food trucks will line up at Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE St Petersburg, 33708, with cheese-centric menus ready to satiate the appetite of residents looking to get their pre-Turkey Day fix. Is the event pet-friendly? 100% — and it’s great for families, too. There will be a children’s playground at the center of the event. The event runs from 5 - 11 pm on Friday, Nov. 16.
Pinellas earns top recycling rate in Florida for a third time The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s 2017 annual recycling rates for individual counties and the entire state show
that Pinellas County has the highest county recycling rate at 82 percent. This is due to a credit for producing renewable energy at its Waste-to-Energy facility and recycling through traditional programs, such as curbside recycling. There is still room for improvement. Residents may be aware of challenges facing recycling markets and can do their part by placing quality materials in their recycling containers. From the curb, materials are transported to a materials recovery facility (MRF). Plastic, glass, metal bottles and containers, and paper are processed at MRFs, then baled to be sold and used again. The cleaner the material,the better for all. To further citizen engagement, Pinellas joined a regional “Trash the Tangler” campaign to encourage residents to keep recycling tangler–free. A tangler is an item, such as plastic bags, cords and clothes that jam recycling processing equipment, making it difficult for MRFs to recycle valuable material. Residents are encouraged to get the most out of their recyclable material by keeping tanglers out of their recycling bin. Visit www.TampaBayRecycles.org and www.pinellascounty.org/recycle Pinellas County launches new tool for Red Tide cleanup requests Streamlined system is easier for citizens to use, more efficient for staff - To report large numbers of dead fish due to the Red Tide bloom, visit: www.pinellascounty.org/redtide under the header “How to Handle Dead Fish.” Click on “Create Report,” then select the type of problem, add comments, provide contact information, and attach pictures. You can give the precise location by either clicking on a map or entering an address. If there are a small number of dead fish, citizens can scoop them out and place them in a trash bag for disposal through normal trash pickup or a drop-off location. Drop-off locations are also provided through a link at www.pinellascounty.org/redtide.
Pinellas County’s contractor cannot conduct cleanup activities on private property. The contractor was deploying 20 harvesting boats offshore and within the Intracoastal Waterway, along with six beach rakes. Over 588 tons of Red Tide-related debris had been removed by Sept 20.
Festival of Trees to Benefit Tampa Bay Watch The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Festival of Trees event Saturday, November 24, Tampa Bay Watch will benefit. A family-friendly festival! Visitors will vote for their favorite tree and donate to Tampa Bay Watch. Companies who want to participate should register in advance, choosing your sponsorship level and will receive a tree to decorate. The company decorated tree, will be on display at a requested location, where visitors and the public can enjoy it and bid on it at the auction. Reserve booth spaces to participate as a food, beverage, or retail vendor. Register in advance for a location of your choice. The event will take place at the following locations: • St. Pete Beach Comm. Center, • Madeira Beach City Center, • Treasure Island Comm. Center, • Indian Shores Municipal Center, • Indian Rocks Beach City Hall For information about Tampa Bay Watch, visit tampabaywatch.org. For information about the event, email Emily Roberts at emily@tampabaybeaches.com. PN
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Hello Renee and Peter! Fabulous article and front page cover on Tampa Bay Watch, you rock!!! - Karen Casabura, Membership Consultant Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Thank you to Paradise News! Thank you to our friends and long-term supporters at Paradise News for featuring Tampa Bay Watch’s 25th anniversary on their cover and featured article in their August / September issue! Paradise News has been instrumental in increasing awareness of our mission over the past several years. We appreciate their support to help us restore and protect Tampa Bay! - Rachel Arndt
- Editor’s Note - Paradise is all about our water quality & Tampa Baywatchis our favorite charity because they are recruiting volunteers, taking actions that make a difference and educating youth for the future. Keep up the great work and we’ll keep supporting you! Dear Valued Partners, Recently, The City of Madeira Beach’s Board of Commission decided in a 4-1 consensus to
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defund the Madeira Beach Water Taxi and sever our contract.
This is a terrible shame, as the ground work was laid and our fledgling service just started gaining traction... thanks in large part to YOUR support!
Unfortunately after two years working to build community support in Madeira Beach and beyond, the new Mayor and Commission lacks the vision shared by many of you. This article illustrates our efforts and what is needed for future county-wide success. With the loss of this partnership, we have been forced to discontinue our service in Madeira Beach and will sell (or relocate) our assets at the end of September.
Please note this does not affect our popular ferry routes to Egmont Key and Shell Key, and all will remain the same at Hubbard’s Marina.
We cannot thank you enough for your consistent support. Quite literally, we could not have done this without you. So thank you! Stay tuned as we will inevitably be causing more trouble soon... Sincerely, - Corey, Mark & Dylan Hubbard and the staff of Hubbard’s Marina and Tampa Bay Ferry.
Gloria West:
St. Pete Songbird’s Career Takes Wing By Nanette Wiser
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Gloria West & The Gents is everywhere, from The Vinoy and Annata downtown to Dunedin and Tampa.
Lucky for beach residents, this gorgeous lady with the pretty pipes performs regularly at Chill’s on Wednesday and Sunday, usually accompanied by Tony Castellano. With drink specials, craft beers and an amazing wine list, Gloria’s gigs are well-attended, so get there early for a nosh.
PN: You’re at Chills quite a bit on Wednesday night —what are your dates there going forward. Gloria West:“We’ll be there Sundays: October 14th & 28th and Wednesdays October 10th & 24th.”
West started concentrating on jazz full time around 2014. “My fire and passion was so strong for it, that it was a no-brainer, I’d already gotten very good at booking my eclectic acoustic duos all over the area, so my guts were pretty tough lol!”
Her love of jazz standards drives her to introduce the music to St. Pete and the world. “So many people around don’t know what jazz really is, and I like to show them how it began and how happy it makes people to listen to it! It takes you out of whatever is going on in your life and brings you to a place of joy,” says West. “You get sucked in and reminisce to back in the day even if you’re not old enough to have been alive then! My slogan is “Jazz for the Masses” and that’s the plan!”
West even tried out for “The Voice” and “American Idol” before she started singing jazz. “I made it to round 3 of “AGT”, round 1 of “The Voice”, and round 2 of “American Idol.”
PN: How did you get started singing? Gloria West: I used to do karaoke, terrified and shaking, with my sister and brother-in-law. One night I went out with the guy I was dating from the golf course I worked at and there was karaoke that night, so I got up and sang a song. He couldn’t believe I was working at a golf course instead of singing, so he ganged up on me with my family. They convinced me to give it a shot even though I have terrible stage fright and didn’t think I could ever get past it. They said if it didn’t work, I could always stop, but I had to at least try. So I went on craigslist and found a country band that was looking for a lead singer and frontman. That was 2011 lol!
PN: What’s your dream? What are your favorite bands, musicians? Gloria West: Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and Mildred Bailey. I have so many more that I absolutely adore from the 1920’s-40’s, but that list would go on for a while lol!
PN: You write a lot of original music. Tell us a bit about your songwriting. Gloria West: I was very surprised when it came to fruition. I still don’t really know how to “sit down” and write a song. My originals on the album came from
Her “Old School Stride-Swing Jazz With A Sultry Twist!” fills every venue she plays and her new full band studio album debuted early this year. www.GloriaWestMusic.com/music. She’s performed at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday 2015 and on tour around FL and even a NYC private party for a corporation, and would love to travel and perform out of town.
Her fans clamor for more.” Even when I do a slow song or a sad song, I still try to do it in a way that has a hint of “happy” in it, so it doesn’t bring you down. If you come to a 4-5 piece band show, it REALLY IS and old-school jazz PARTY!! PN asked Gloria how did all this night music get started. www.GloriaWestMusic.com/events
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the notepad on my phone where I type my thoughts and feelings. I write in a poetic way with lines rhyming and flowing together, so it was actually pretty easy to take some notes and keep them in the same order as they were written years ago and all of the sudden they’re song lyrics!
It’s been a beautiful process and I created the melodies with my Piano Player, Stephen Dornfeld and Producer, David Pezza. I’d say: “this one feels like a Billie tune” and Stephen would just play something while I was humming something and it flew together like it had always been together and so quickly! I look forward to “writing” more for future albums!!
PN: What would you like to record and why from another artist? Gloria West: I have cover songs currently on my album mixed in with my originals. Some are old jazz and some are pop songs! If we’re talking about future recordings, I absolutely LOVE Melody Gardot, and would love to make an album at some point with her silky smooth sounds and International flair!
PN: Who is in your band now? Gloria West: I have a rotating cast of “characters” aka Gents haha!! But the ones I play with the most would be Anthony Castellano on Piano and he also sings just like Louis Armstrong, so we do some duets together as well. I have James Suggs on trumpet, which if you’ve ever heard him, you KNOW who he is; a true aficionado! Glenn Stevenson is on Upright Bass and he radiates good vibes and great (dat) bass (doh)!! Paul Gavin is on drums and he could do the whole show himself and people would still be screaming for joy!! I am truly blessed with all of my Gents including those not mentioned here. We got to have the best of the best on the album as well!!
PN: Tell us about your big New Year’s Eve gig. Gloria West: We’re playing at the Historic St. Pete Coliseum for the 11th Annual “Swingin’ The New Year”! Balloon drop at midnight, guests are encouraged to dress up in period attire or just fancy, and 1000+ people!! We’ll have an 8pc band including a 3pc horn section, baby grand, upright bass, drums, jazz guitar, and myself on vocals and Anthony doing some duets with me! I already know it’ll be my favorite NYE thus far! PN
“Illumination” presents…
Straub Park, Saturday • November 17
The 11th annual St. Petersburg event will create a magical wonderland of “glow”, featuring a mix of traditional Chillounge oversize chairs and daybeds interwoven with the new LED furniture line and several LED art installations.
The evening’s entertainment will also bring the theme of “glow” to life. The entertainment will shine with live band performances by Kafkasso and Smooth D and the Boyz. Watch as an animated “LED Robot” comes alive on stage. Be mesmerized by the mystical fire dance performer Tuni. See our famous Cleopatra fashion daybed parade, and enjoy Phoebe’s Samba team in their special LED feather costumes.
Admission to the elegant outdoor lounge party is $35/person at the door. Advance tickets are on sale for $25 and available at www.chilloungenight.com. A limited number of VIP tickets, which include complimentary food and beverages are available. The VIP Lounge is an exclusive section. Parkshore Grill and 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House will provide al fresco dining in the
VIP area, offering signature items cooked on-site. Tickets available for $120. Parkshore Grill and 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House will also offer a wonderful selection of food for sale to the general public throughout the night.
Sarasota resident and former gallery owner Rainer Scheer is the creator of the upscale event. Since its creation in 2008, Chillounge Night has expanded to additional cities throughout Florida including Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. The first license was sold last year in Buffalo, NY. Over 120,000 people have attended the popular events and more then $125,000 was raised to local charities. “I am always looking to create a magical evening that is unique, elegant and stylish“, says Scheer. “The Illumination concept will elevate this evening into a night everyone will remember.” For more information, to see all the sponsors or to purchase tickets, go to www.chilloungenight.com
CHOWDER CHALLENGE 5 • Horan Park • Veteran’s Day, Nov 11 Your ticket to this year’s Chowder Challenge will allow you to taste all chowders and vote for your favorite with the Golden coins provided in your entry packet. You may also purchase tickets for beer, wine, soda and water as well as an array of home made desserts baked with love by Pass-A-Grille Woman’s Club members. Tables and chairs are provided for your comfort. HONORING OUR VETERANS The event begins with the honoring of our veterans with a color guard & singing of the national anthem. And this year, for the first time, a number of young men and women will be inducted during the opening ceremony. In addition, two military vehicles will be on display.
RAFFLES & SILENT AUCTION Tickets for a fabulous raffle, comprised of many prizes donated by local area businesses and others, will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets will be pulled throughout the event and the winning numbers posted near the raffle table. This year we are also offering an amazing array of silent auction items including unset sails.
LIVE MUSIC Music provided by Nick Setteducato, a local performing artist playing guitar and singing your favorites from the 60’sthrough today.
2018 COMPETITORS
Chowder Challenge 4’s “Golden Ladle” Winner Mad Beach Fish House
Caddy’s - Treasure Island • Chill - St Pete Beach • Crabby Bill’s - St. Pete Beach Donnie B’s - Tierra Verde • Gennaro’s - Pass-A-Grille • O’Maddy’s - Gulfport Nori Thai - St Pete Beach • Paradise Grill - Pass-A-Grille • Pom Pom’s - St. Petersburg Portofino Italian Ristorante - St Petersburg • Sandra’s German Restaurant - St. Pete Beach Sea Hags Bar & Grill - St Pete Beach • Shells - St Pete Beach • Snappers - St. Pete Beach Thai Am 2 - Madeira Beach • The Island Grill & Raw Bar - Tierra Verde The Rowe Bar, at the Don Cesar - More to come… For tickets purchase & more details, visit www.ChowderChallengePaG.com
Join us on VETERANS’ DAY for…
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 1 - 5 pm • Rain or Shine St Pete Beach - Horan Park $15/Advance • $20/day of
Chefs vs Chefs!
Competing for the title
Sample & Vote for Your Favorites!
“BEST CHOWDER”
Celebrity Judges select their Winners for the “BEST Chowder” & “Golden Ladle”
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The New Tax Law Changes Have a Big Impact on 2018 – Not Too Late to Plan!
In 2017, Congress enacted a sweeping tax law change that will affect almost every taxpayer. Some will receive a windfall from the changes, and others will be less than thrilled. Here are some of the most important changes: Individual Income Tax (1040)
Personal Exemptions have been eliminated. In 2017, these deductions were worth $4,050.00 per dependent.
Child Tax credit has been doubled, and extra credits for other dependents added. This can ease the pain of the loss of the personal exemptions for those who have children under 17 and previously benefitted from claiming them as dependents. The threshold of income to claim this credit has been raised significantly, so that more taxpayers will benefit from this credit.
Standard Deduction has been increased to almost double that of 2017. For individuals who previously took the standard deduction, this is a bonus. For individuals who previously itemized, this is a penalty, because it will take a great deal more in total deductions to reach the itemizing threshold. This is especially detrimental to those who make large charitable contributions. Marriage Penalty is practically eliminated. Most of the tax and deduction calculations have been “trued up” to double that of a single person.
Tax Brackets and the corresponding percentage of tax applied to each bracket have been adjusted to lower the tax percentages, and to effectively decrease overall tax for all filers.
Mandate to carry health insurance and penalty for those who do not carry health insurance has been eliminated.
A cap of $10,000.00 has been placed on itemized deductions for taxes (state, local, sales tax and real estate tax). Some taxpayers with multiple properties or who live in states with high income or sales taxes will realize a lesser tax benefit from these deductions.
Many other miscellaneous deductions are eliminated for 2018, including moving expenses (except for US military), unreimbursed
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employee business expenses, expenses for tax return preparation, and most casualty and theft losses. Business Income Tax (1120/1120S/1065)
A new deduction for “pass-through” income from business that is received on a K-1 has been implemented. This deduction will actually apply on the individual’s 1040, but is the result of being a business owner. Starting in 2018, 20% of the income from an S-corp or partnership will be deducted on the 1040 for most taxpayers. Limits may apply to those who are treated as “personal service businesses” who have a high total income. Overall, this is a huge benefit for many small business owners.
Tax rates on “C-corporations” (businesses who file form 1120) have been unified to a flat rate of 21%. For some small C corporation filers who benefitted from the prior 15% bracket, this will be a penalty, but for most C corporations (who are mostly large corporations), this will be a huge bonus. It is hoped that these companies will pass the savings along in lower prices, higher dividends, and higher wages for rank and file workers! It is also anticipated that many large corporations who took their business offshore will be incentivized by this tax cut to bring their business and jobs back to the USA where the corporate tax rate is now lower than in most other countries. The corporate Alternative Minimum tax has also been repealed.
Deduction for entertainment has been repealed. This means expenses incurred in entertaining clients at events or activities like sporting events, concerts, golf, etc. are no longer deductible by a business. Federal Estate Tax (706)
The federal estate tax exclusion has been doubled so that a single individual can now pass over $11 million to heirs free of federal estate tax and a married couple can pass over $22 million. This will effectively eliminate the federal estate tax burden for most taxpayers.
Whether you benefit from these changes, or you anticipate paying more in tax, there is still plenty of time to project and plan for your anticipated windfall, or perhaps larger balance due. Schedule your tax planning appointment with Chechele Law today before tax season 2018 arrives with a vengeance and you are taken off guard!
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Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens across the U.S., and the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition (FTSDC) is doing something about it. By hosting its 7th Annual Leadership Academy, June 10-13 at John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, the FTSDC goal is to train and empower teen leaders to address the issues impacting safe driving practices in their communities. FTSDC is one of 50 state chapters in the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) coalition. In 2015, most recent year with national statistics available, 2,333 teens in the United States ages 16–19 were killed and 235,845 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes. That means that six teens ages 16–19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries. In 2013, young people ages 15-19 represented only 7% of the U.S. population. However, they accounted for 11% ($10 billion) of the total costs of motor vehicle injuries. All statistics are from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP). Melissa Branca, FTSDC lead , and SADD state coordinator, told Paradise News, “We had 64 teens in attendance representing 12 counties across Florida. Pinellas County had teens from Gibbs, East Lake and Dunedin High Schools. Including adult mentors, and FTSDC members, total conference attendance was 105 people.
“Key speakers included Cara Filler from the Drive to Save Lives Tour, Matt Nasworthy from AAA Foundation for Safety, Elizabeth Willis from Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, Edith Peters from Florida Department of Transportation, Jeannine Laurence from MADD, Dekova Batey from the City of Gainesville Bike/Pedestrian program, and David Summers from the Palm Beach Trauma Agency. “The purpose of the FTSDC Leadership Academy is to bring teens from
across Florida together to receive education on traffic safety topics specific to teens. Attending teens hear personal impact stories, experience informational and hands-on workshops, and receive training on how to implement a traffic safety campaign at their high school or community group when they return home.”
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Academy Sponsors and workshop presenters included FDOT, State Farm Insurance, AAA – The Auto Club Group, Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation, Marion County Children’s Alliance, Community Council Against Substance Abuse, Florida SADD, Anthony Phoenix Branca Foundation, Drive for Life, AT&T, FL Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and MADD, among others.
Branca continued, “After attending the Leadership Academy, 92% of teens surveyed said they felt more informed about the risks associated with unsafe driving behavior; 95% of the teens also said that the Academy will change their future behavior in a car, citing distraction avoidance, wearing their seatbelt, and speaking up if they feel they are in a car with an unsafe driver.
“This is the 7th year we have held the Leadership Academy, and each year it gets better and better! Many of our teens choose to come back the following year to share their progress and continue their traffic safety education. We have seen teens take the knowledge they learn from our Leadership Academy and invent their own awareness campaigns in their home towns
“As we strive to improve that process every year, I am continually inspired by the passion that each new group of teen leaders brings to this mission.”
For more information, to volunteer or donate, contact Melissa via email at info@FloridaSADD.org or call (850) 570-8879.
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Going… Strawless
By Peter Roos
Tampa Baywatch has become a favorite charity locally with measurable improvements in local water quality, against great odds. It celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary with a 5-course wine-paired, gourmet dinner at the Don Cesar’s famed Maritana Grill in mid-September, a fundraiser to benefit their organization’s marine debris removal initiative. Every year, over 8 million metric tons of plastic ends up in our oceans.
This includes everything from plastic straws, beverage bottles and cans, plastic bags, to-go food containers, beach toys plus cigarette and cigar butts, fishing gear, abandoned crab and lobster traps, and newspapers that are thrown in your driveways. Much of it washes down storm drains. That amounts to five grocery bags full of plastic trash for each foot of coastline around the world. Recovering some of the larger items, like abandoned crab traps, has been a goal for Tampa Baywatch for years. We were thrilled to be able to help them get some notoriety by running their derelict crab trap poster featuring Dagwood and Blondie on the cover of our December 2008
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edition to celebrate it’s 15th Anniversary. They have also made a significant dent on keeping discarded fishing line out of the Bay and the Gulf by providing fishing line collection tubes in convenient locations on the coast and inland. Attacking straws. In the U.S. alone, 500 million straws are used every day! While drinking straws only amount to .025% of the total plastic that enters our oceans, small items like straws, bottle caps and cigarette butts are a place to start in talking about cutting back on the pace of pollution. Here in south Pinellas, Restaurant Guide and newsletter publisher Bob Griffin has been at the forefront of the “Go Strawless” campaign. He was kind enough to share the following list of restaurants that have promised not to provide straws unless they are requested, a starting point to reduce waste in one small way. All of these restaurants, bars and cafes, located on the Pinellas Beaches, have agreed to
“Go Strawless’*.
*This may mean they only offer straws (plastic or paper) upon your request.
TREASURE ISLAND: Bilmar Beach Cafe BRGR Kitchen (TI Beach Resort) Caddy’s Waterfront (Sunset Bch) Captain Bill’s Kitchen Feola’s Italian Gator’s Café Gigi’s Italian (TI) Ricky T’s B&G Sea Dog Brewing Shrimpy’s Po Boy Sloppy Joe’s Taco Bus VIP Mexican
ST PETE BEACH: 360 Degree (Hotel Zamora) Alden Cabana Bar Agave Mexican Boat House Kitchen (Postcard Inn) Castile (Hotel Zamora) Compass / Sirata Crabby Bill’s / SPB Dolphin Beach Resort Restaurants Gigi’s Italian (SPB) Giuseppe’s Pizzeria Guy Harvey’s Rum Fish La Casa del Pane Maritana Grille (Don Cesar) Mastry’s Brewery Oyster Shucker PJ’s Oyster Bar Rick’s Reef Sea Porch (Don Cesar)
Shells Seafood Sirata Tiki Bar Starlite Cruises (SPB) Tapz on Corey The Don Cesar Resort Toasted Monkey Trade Winds Resort Restaurants Woody’s Waterfront
PASS A GRILLE: Gennaro’s Italian Grace Restaurant Paradise Grill Sea Critters Sea Horse Restaurant St Pete Yacht Club The Brass Monkey The Hurricane The Wharf
TIERRA VERDE: The Island Grille
MAINLAND: Leverocks (Pasadena Area) Tyrone Mall (Various Restaurants below:)
(Lucky’s Market, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday, Longhorn Steakhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Hooters)
GULF PORT: O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille
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surprise that his English heritage inspired him to whip up a divine Beef Wellington, a 10 oz filet wrapped in prosciutto, mushroom duxel and puff pastry served with white asparagus. Can’t make up your mind? The surf and turf rocks or you can go claw-crazy with twin coldwater lobster tails.
Spectacular Steaks & Seafood: Catch MadFish Restaurant’s Chef Oliver!
by Nanette Wiser
When you drive by the sleek silver diner in St. Pete Beach, you might say “Cute place for a burger.” But don’t let the cool exterior fool you; this is one of Tampa Bay’s best upscale casual eateries, thanks to Chef Oliver.
Said one happy diner: “We really enjoyed our dinner at MadFish. The service was excellent and the fish fresh. It was my first time eating oysters and the waitress brought me a plethora of sauces to try.” No wonder Trip Advisor rates MadFish among the top 10 restaurants in St. Pete with a consistent 4.5 rating and Yelp fans dither over the flair and flavor of Chef Oliver’s dishes. With a lovely cozy interior, MadFish serves the freshest fish and delectable handcut aged steaks, superbly seasoned with a “secret” Chef Oliver recipe. Best of show are the Chateaubriand for 2, Beef Wellington, Chilean Sea Bass and Drunken Shrimp. Speaking of drinks, the boutique wine list is well-curated and a couple of local craft beers rotate on tap (Green Bench, Big Storm).
Service with a smile is the catch of the day, and you can dine alfresco when the weather cools off. Chef Oliver trained and cooked at restaurants and hotels in England, often vacationing here to visit his dad, but three years ago he made the trek permanent and took the helm of MadFish, transforming the interior to look like a sleek retro dining car.
Start your meal with Madfish Mussels or fresh premium oysters chilled and shucked to order or share the Mad Tower Caprese style salad with tossed greens and Parmesan disc. For dinner, you can’t get a better Chateaubriand anywhere in Tampa Bay. This luscious 24 oz. center cut tenderloin filet is grilled and seared, served with handcut steak fries, a mixed green salad, Campari tomatoes and homemade Bernaise sauce. The Chilean seabass is also handcut and pan-seared, served over jasmine coconut rice with leeks, sun-blushed tomatoes and baby shrimp. Chef Oliver loves meat, so it’s no
Seafood aficionados recommend the seared swordfish steaks with lemon caper butter or soy and wasabi sauce, lobstercrusted Gulf grouper with hollandaise or the drunken island shrimp sautéed in butter, black pepper, garlic and spices with crusty Cuban bread for dunking up sauce. Save room for dessert, especially the Créme Bruleé, tangy Key Lime pie, decadent flourless chocolate cake, apple pie a la mode and Cheesecake. When he’s not cooking or dreaming up new dishes for the winter menu, Chef Oliver hangs out with his border collie, Millie and enjoys fishing.
MadFish Restaurant 5200 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 360-9200 http://www.madfishonline.com Hours: Open 7 days a week 4 pm – ‘til closing Early Bird: 4-5 pm daily FYI: Reservations recommended. Free parking (25 spaces adjacent to the building). Gift Certificates available. Parties welcome; Private events can seat up to 80 people.
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FEATURE STORY
Federal Flood Insurance Faces Nov. 30 Deadline; New FEMA Zone Maps
See Many Lower Local Rates
Story by STEVE TRAIMAN Flood Insurance for all local residences, condos, hotels and business faces another major deadline with the current National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) set to expire November 30, after Congress passed a last-minute four-month extension on July 31.
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he brief history, provided in part by Jake Holehouse, head of his new HH Insurance firm in St. Pete, is that if you go back to 2011 and 2012, the flood program had continuous lapses going on and policyholders at the time did not have an alternative solution outside of the NFIP program. At the time this had major ramifications to the real estate market as people could not close on a house as the NFIP was literally non-existent for weeks at a time and no alternative program existed.
Out of that, the National Association of Realtors and other groups put on a huge push to create a long-term, sustainable program, which ultimately led to the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012. At the time, the Act was celebrated as it led to a five-year extension of the flood insurance program. As we know, Biggert-Waters had some major unforeseen ramifications that caused rates to skyrocket — specifically in Pinellas County.
The challenge that we have seen of late is that Biggert-Waters became law in 2012 and Congress extended the program until mid-2017. So, for the past 15 months the flood insurance program has been running on 90- to 120-day extensions. The extensions almost came to a halt on July 31 as the program ran into the 11th hour with a pending expiration at midnight. Thankfully, that afternoon, we finally had another extension pushed out to November 30t of this year — essentially pushing the program beyond the very important mid-term election cycle.
We will be about three and half weeks past the November 6 elections when we need the flood program extended again. With so much focus right now on the election and not on the renewal of the flood insurance program, we do not know what the likelihood is that a true long-term extension will happen by the November 30 deadline.
Holehouse emphasized, “With that being said, the program does need a long-term solution. Ideally, from our standpoint, we would like to see a 5 to 7-year extension. With the extension, I think we need to be very cautious on just pushing
for an extension without knowing what we are getting as part of that extension.
“Biggert-Waters happened because we just needed an extension and the Legislative Branch did not understand the ramification of removing grandfathering coverage from the older preFlood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) homes rate structures.
“With the extension, it is extremely important that we preserve grandfathering for the pre-FIRM homes; make it easy for homeowners to move from the NFIP to the private market and back to the NFIP if they choose to do so; and maintain grandfathering coverage for a home built in flood compliance at the time of construction.”
Good News
Holehouse provided some encouragement, noting “The good news is that since 2012, we have seen over 20 private flood market carriers become active in Florida and we see that approximately 75% of Floridians qualify for a rate savings by moving from the National Flood Insurance Program into the private market. Along with this significant factor, we are seeing private markets actually take rate decreases as they are becoming more and more competition-driven.
“The other piece of good news for the barrier islands and coastal locations in Pinellas County is that FEMA released the preliminary new results for FIRMs in June. On the preliminary results, it appears that in St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island, South Pasadena and Gulfport, approximately 90% of policyholders will see an improvement in rating by the maps — reducing base flood elevations or flood height requirements. “For Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach and Redington Shores, we are seeing the majority of policyholders also move down in base flood elevation and we are seeing many of the direct gulf-front homes and condos
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move from a V zone rate to a Coastal A zone rate which is a huge premium savings. However, in these same four communities, we are also seeing some policyholders move from an A zone to a V zone, which could mean much higher rates.
“However, I would overall estimate that about 85 to 90% of the barrier islands will actually see a positive result from the new flood maps coming into play. “It’s very important to consult your own insurance agent or local town building supervisor on how these new maps will impact your specific property. They will review the new map with you as the FEMA website is not very user-friendly to anyone but a professional.”
The new maps include the new AE Flood Zone designation to help property owners better understand their risk of flooding. (See March 2018 issue.) Holehouse urges all local residents and business owners to contact their Congressional representatives to extend the National Flood Insurance Program on a long-term basis or pass a longneeded replacement before the November 30 deadline.
For more information, Holehouse can be reached via email jwh@hhinsgroup.com or phone at (727) 498-5551.
[Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Jake Holehouse, head of HH Insurance at 3443 First Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33713, for his excellent comments and insight.]
[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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Whether we’re striving for a new job, a higher salary, or a stronger relationship, we all essentially want the same things: freedom, inner peace, and a life filled with purpose and meaning. In The Art of Abundance, Dennis Merritt Jones explains that a life of wholeness and direction are well within our reach. Jones outlines ten Abundance Rules that lay the foundation for a life worth living:
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In order to make each rule as easy to apply as possible, Jones lays out the premise, the problem, the principle, the practice, and the payoff of each. These simple roadmaps draw readers out of their comfort zones in order to open their eyes to new perspectives of prosperity and guide them to create a greater flow of goodness in their lives. Jones says, “We all essentially want the same thing: freedom, inner peace, and a life filled with purpose and meaning. The problem is that most people don’t know where to look for
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OLLI at Eckerd College - October 2018 Classes & Events Designed for people age 50-plus and open to all adult learners across Pinellas County, OLLI classes include topics in biography, culture and travel, film and television, Florida studies, history, theatre, science and visual arts. The OLLI 2018 Fall Catalog of classes and activities for the CEC, listing 124 courses and activities offered September - December.
In addition, OLLI at Eckerd College will feature “King Lear,” & “Frankenstein”
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in October as recorded live productions of the British National Theatre. Three live productions of the New York Metropolitan Opera will be simulcast by satellite, including “Aida” and “ Samson et Dalila.” Both distinguished series feature HD digital projection in Eckerd College’s Dan and Mary Miller Auditorium.
Classes & activity fees vary from $10 - $45 for OLLI members. Many are singlesession classes offered for about 2 hours
• Laughing at 90: The Lives & Careers of Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner • Parlez-vous Touriste? • Introduction to Tai Chai • 1968:The Year That Music Changed Forever • The Supreme Court: Review of Current Term • Beethoven: The 32 Piano Sonatas and • The El Camino Santiago Pilgrimage Trails.
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in a morning or afternoon. OLLI annual membership ($59/) provides class discounts and other benefits.
Non-OLLI members are welcomed to participate in all classes and activities. Visit the 2018 Fall Catalog listings online at www.eckerd.edu/olli/courses or call 727-864-7600 for a catalog 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 at multiple locations to expand and enrich the lives of its 1,600 members in Pinellas County. Walt Ulbricht, Marketing Committee Chairperson, walt.ulbricht2012@gmail.com
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s t n u a H n e Hallowe . . . s e g A l l for A By Nanette Wiser
Halloween started early this year, from the decorations at Walgreen’s, Target, Spirit Halloween stores, Party City and Walmart to the events around town. Probably the kookiest rave of the year is downtown St. Pete’s local Michael Jackson homage to Thriller. Put on your best Zombie face and join the MFA for their first annual Zombie Thriller Dance on Oct. 24. Rehearsals, led by St. Pete Zombie Jesse Miller, are at MFA every Thursday evening 6-7:30pm. CosPlay Halloween Style Halloween is one of the biggest adult celebrations of the year. Trending this year will be Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Black Panther and all the Marvel-ettes as well as the Star Wars gang and Game of Thrones. The Royal Family and the POTUS and First Lady will surely get lots of star treatment as well. For the kids, it’s all about Girl Power; ETSY had 170,000 queries this year about costumes.
But why not be creative with a unique outfit that fits your passion, from merKitty to astro-Nut? Get to the thrift shops early, like Goodwill, CASA and ?? and let your imagination run wild. For vintage, canvas ArtPool Gallery and Theatrical Fantasy Costumes. Get inspired from the Bachelorette and Real Wives of Orange County to make your cocktail dresses look ready for Halloween, armed with a fake Cosmo!
Pets get into the mix for Halloween as well. Check out Petco, Petsmart, Bark Life and other local pet boutiques for safe, kind and adorable outfits for Bowser and MeMeYouw.
Entertain In Spooky Style
Hosting a party is always fun, especially with a theme, be it rock n roll stars or under the sea. For centerpieces this year, skull planters are all the rage. Tarot cards are trending, so why not have a Ouija board and tarot card reader? Pick a color scheme (gray/black monochrome with grey concrete pumpkins), make a playlist and decorate with gag items from local party and dollar stores, or order from Oriental Trading Company.
Set up a candy and cupcake bar mixed in with scary critters, make pumpkin seed treats, pumpkin cornbread with chili and pumpkin spice lattes. A blue midori rum punch with dry ice and eyeball ice cubes cools off your little ghouls. 34
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Halloween Outings
Tampa Bay has something for everyone - Guavaween, costume parades and haunted houses, bar costume parties and Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream or The Zoo at Lowry Park. Disney and Universal Studios make for a fun overnight for happy hauntings.
Bars/Galas: Costume
contests at local bars will stretch from Oct. 27 thru Halloween night. Best of show are the Daiquiri Shak, Caddy’s, Ricky T’s and other booze-worthy haunts, as well as the Halloween Costume Bar Crawl 10/20 at Yard of Ale and Club Sport’s 7th Annual “Pub-Crawl-O-Ween” Costume Pub Crawl 10/20 at downtown St. Pete.
Drake Night Halloween Costume party at The Bends 10/26 starting at 9 is popular as is the Halloween Charity Gala at Kozuba Distillery 10/27 and ArtPools Halloween costume bash the same night. On Halloween Night, Caddy’s on Central’s hosts the ultimate party, a silent spooky disco and The Galley throws a WWF costume contest and party.
St. Pete Zombie Food Booze Crawl 10/19:
Family fun, food, live music and zombies at Albert Whitted Park Bring your kids after dark, to “truck-or-treat” from 20+ food trucks, wear a costume to enter the costume contest, and watch a zombie flash mob! FREE.
Ghost Tours of St. Petersburg 10/19:
Ghost Tours of St. Petersburg: Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales of wandering spirits, haunted mansions, phantom lovers, and age old curses on a Ghost Tour of downtown St. Petersburg. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday thru 11/14. Tour departs from Sweet Divas Chocolate, 181 4th Ave. NE , St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Reservations required: www.ghosttour.com or 727-894-4678.! http://www.ghosttour.net/stpetersburg.html
Novaween 10/20: This Nova 535 adults-only party celebrates 12 years of Tricks and Treats starting at 9 pm. Costume contest, dancing, scary photobooth, DJ Fresh and entertainment by sexy fire goddess Maven Misbehavin, GoGo Dancers and much more! Full bar, food trucks.
Dia De Los Muertos 10/20 Between 5 – 11 pm, Dunedin’s Pioneer Park will be transformed into a “Day of the Dead” celebration featuring live music, face painting, folkloric arts and crafts and food provided by Casa Tina.
Preserve The Burg’s Movies in the Park 10/25:
Enjoy music then Hocus Pocus free in North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete. Bring a picnic or buy refreshments; bring a low chair or blanket.
Halloween Party 10/26 @ John’s Pass Seafood Festival: Get ready to BOOgie in costume presented by Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company with food, drink and DJ Da Beav spinning the tunes.
Church By The Sea Trunk or Treat 10/26:
Enjoy, pony rides, petting zoo, popcorn, games, prizes, giveaways, kids costume contest and LOTS of candy! Free.
Children’s Costume Contest, Trick-or-Treating & Dancing Thriller Zombies 10/27: Enjoy trick-or-treating, face painting, balloon artists and the John’s Pass Seafood Festival!
daSesto’s Masquerade Party 10/27: Sophisticated ladies and gents, don your masks and costumes for the drinks, dancing, buffet, costume contest and more. Reserve your spot now (727) 209-2695. Florida Botanical Gardens Pumpkin Fest 10/28: Bring your own pumpkin to decorate or purchase one at the event for $5 and carve your funny face; tools provided. 1 pm – 4 pm. Halloween Safety
Make sure your decorations aren’t in the path of trick-or-treaters and free of tripping hazards. Keep flammable materials away from fire and use holiday LED lights for your pumpkin, not candles. Make sure your family costume’s are safe and everyone can see clearly, especially with masks. Everyone should have a flashlight and stay together. Don’t eat candy until you get home and examine what is the treat bags. ParadiseNewsFL.com | OCTOBER 2018
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LIFE in Paradise REAL ESTATE by Jim “Proterty Wizard” Beggins, Broker, Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Technology is beginning to bring building costs down. It’s now possible to build a brand new house over an old block house. Nexgenframing.com is featuring elevated steel framed houses rated for up to 225 mph winds at potential savings of over 20%. A spec one is being built in Madeira Beach. Check it out at beachlifeprop.com. If your real estate is free of debt, banks will lend the money to build new with 0% down.
Real estate is hyper-local.
What works in one area may not work on the next street, next state or next country. My best advice for you is to always know what your real estate asset is worth. Any agent should be happy to evaluate your property. Pick one who has local market knowledge. If you live or want to live on a Pinellas barrier island, deciding what to do is way more complicated than properties inland. The biggest factor is that island land can be worth 10x more than other land. Gulffront lots in Pinellas are currently over $30,000 per front foot.
Do not tear down an old house to put your lot on the market, as you will lose up to 50% of your buyers. Legal short -term rentals bring in 4 times the income of long term rentals. Since 75% of island homes are on the ground, the elevated 25% are worth more. Please don’t put much money into fixing up an old beach house because you’ll most likely not get
Sell, Buy, Tear down, Rebuild, Auction or Wait?
it back and new build prospects may not buy it. They may, however, buy an old island house, pay cash, so as not to have to buy flood insurance and vacation until ready to tear down and build. Get an elevation certificate to show you what the next owner will pay for flood insurance. It’ll cost less than $200. If you’re selling, you may look into a property auction to save paying a commission. Just another thing to consider before taking action. The answer to any question that you may have will depend on numerous factors in your personal life. Knowledgeable agents should be thrilled to advise you without obligation. If you decide to wait, learn what your asset is worth anyway. If you want more, view a recent REAL BEACH TALK on the link below; “Barrier Island Options”
To learn more, contact one of our agents and participate in our weekly “REAL BEACH TALKS, each Tuesday 4 -5PM, online at https://www.facebook. com/jim.beggins to share area specific news. View previous talks as you wish. “I will inform you to the best of my ability so you can unconfuse the facts to your personal advantage. I think I can use my ‘hands on‘ experience in Florida real estate since 1972 to achieve your desired outcome. Please let me know how I’m doing.Call, text or email with any questions.jimbeggins@c21be.com Cell 727-254- 8144. All the best, Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, Broker, CENTURY21 Beggins Enterprises, with 10 offices and 400 agents serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Since most opinions about real estate can be supported with facts.
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Arts Advocacy Making Impact in Pinellas
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With 2nd Summit, New Steering Committee Story by STEVE TRAIMAN
Boosted by positive results of the economic impact of the arts and cultural organizations in Pinellas County,
a new Steering Committee is carrying the vital message of local institutions and organizations to the Florida Legislature.
Supported by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA) and Creative Pinellas (CP), the Arts and Economic Prosperity® 5 study was conducted in 2016 by Americans for the Arts, the nation’s nonprofit organization representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for arts in America.
The Clearwater Arts Alliance, North Pinellas Cultural Alliance and Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts joined with SPAA and CP to present the study’s results at the first countywide Regional Arts Summit In July 2017.
The study, based on fiscal year 20116, provides evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a significant industry in Pinellas County— one that generates $241 million in total economic activity. This spending—$100.2 million by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and an additional $140.8 million in event-related spending by their audiences—supports 7,211 full-time equivalent jobs, generates $155.2 million in household income to local residents, and delivers $29.8 million in local and state government revenue. (See accompanying Tables.)
This economic impact study sends a strong signal that when we support the arts, we not only enhance our quality of life, but we also invest in Pinellas County’s economic well-being. The $100.2 million in spending is far-reaching: organizations pay employees, purchase supplies, contract for services, and acquire assets within their community. These actions, in turn, support jobs, generate household income, and generate revenue to local and state governments. The arts also drive tourism in Pinellas County. In fiscal 2016, more than 4.265 million attended arts and cultural events. An estimated 1.467 million or 34% were non-residents and 2.798 million or 66% were residents. More than 70% of non-resident attendees
indicated the primary purpose of their visit was specifically to attend an arts or cultural event. They spent an average of 51% more per person than local attendees ($42.43 vs. $28.07) as a result of their attendance. As would be expected from a traveler, higher spending was typically found in lodging, meals, and transportation. When a community attracts cultural tourists, it harnesses significant economic rewards.
While the study figures are from a few years ago, the numbers have only grown, noted Ben Bernstein, Pinellas Economic Development representative. With the addition of the new Imagine Museum for glass sculpture and the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, and record attendance for both the Florida Orchestra and American Stage, more visitors are being counted.
Call to Action
The recent Fiscal 2019 Legislative session in Tallahassee saw another significant cut in state contributions to the arts and cultural institutions. And additional cuts were made to arts grants and local institution projects due to the Conference Committee of the Senate and Assembly, and Governor Scott’s vetoes.
This led to the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF), with Duggan Cooley as CEO and Creative Pinellas, with Barbara St. Clair as Executive Director, to co-sponsor a more action-oriented conference on August 17 at St. Petersburg College. The Art of Advocacy: Repositioning the Arts to Win drew more than 120 representatives from more than 40 local arts and cultural groups, speaking with one voice for more action directed at the Legislature.
Highlight was a panel moderated by Kyle Parks, B2 Communications. Panelists included Sen. Darryl Rouson, Dist. 19; Rep. Ben Diamond, Dist. 68; Rep. Chris Sprowls, Dist. 65; and veteran local lobbyists Dr. Helen Levine and Shawn Foster.
Senator Rouson and Representatives Diamond and Sprowls had one clear message for attendees: Visit us in our local offices and not in Tallahassee. They emphasized that the earlier before the Legislative session begins that they hear about the most important projects and grants, the better they can assess the information.
Rouson, whose district covers both Pinellas and Hillsborough areas with many cultural sites, also strongly urged that all local arts groups focus on programs for veterans, disadvantaged children, and other under-served groups in the community when getting their messages to their representatives. (As an example, the Florida Holocaust Museum hosts thousands of Pinellas and Hillsborough school groups for tours during the school year and its Trunks of Hope program provides hundreds of schools across the country with Holocaust background information.) Both lobbyists, Dr. Levine and Foster, also offered to work with the local arts community and provide their guidance and assistance going forward. They also urged that local groups with priorities for new grants and projects get to their legislators as early in the year as possible.
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At August Arts Advocacy Summit panel, l-r, moderator Kyle Parks, B2 Communications; Sen. Darryl Rouson, Dist. 19; Rep. Ben Diamond, Dist. 68; lobbyist Dr. Helen Levine; Rep. Chris Sprowls, Dist. 65; lobbyist Shawn Foster. (Photo: Steve Traiman) The Summit wound up with key recommendations, topped by the formation of an Arts Steering Committee with more than two dozen signing up to volunteer. Consensus of the group was that the new Committee should focus on building a calendar of events and meetings from all local arts groups, develop strategic planning and goals, provide a “tool kit” with talking points for all local groups, develop a roll-out plan with a marketing strategy and path for the upcoming Legislative session in Tallahassee.
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At the first Steering Committee meeting on September 6, 18 local arts representatives attended, with two more by phone. Stephen Brown, President of the Dunedin Music Society, guided the meeting and led the group in a lively discussion.
Important takeaways from the Summit were topped by the surprising knowledge that neither the legislators nor the arts organizations fully understand the arts funding process; Visiting legislators locally has more impact than in Tallahassee and short, one-page reports are much better than longer ones.
Organizations should not duplicate current efforts, nor should we reinvent the wheel, such as what the Arts Alliances, the Florida Cultural Alliance, and Americans for the Arts are already doing. We should instead use and tweak the best of what they offer that is applicable to our area and our organizations.
Pinellas County Commissioner Karen Seel has agreed to provide access to the County Lobbyist. We need to find out who else is using a lobbyist – we know that Zoo Tampa has employed Southern Strategies. And we need to listen to what the lobbyists recommend.
Goals & Assignments for Action
After discussion on each key topic, the group agreed on these goals: We need to create a message and strategy, to share and disseminate information with the priorities to make the message simple, speak with one voice and organize the key story; Create a database with an inventory of all local arts organizations that will hold stories and statistics; Create a tool kit; Messages should include: Protect the grants list first; Detail the impact of the loss of funding, why grants are important, and what arts organizations can do with the grants funds. Use personal stories.
Also, use the ROI of arts on tourism and private sector, use the Arts and Economic Impact Calculator and tools found on Americans for the Arts and also on the Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts; Engage media – October articles about the Summit and Committee will appear on TampaBay100.com and in Paradise News; Every arts organization and every local literary, visual and musical artist should use their own social media to spread the word of this new Arts Advocacy program.
Stephen Brown offered to create Google Groups for each committee’s discussions going forward. Other key volunteers and assignments: Ben Bernstein will create a database, Pinellas Community Foundation will create a survey and send to all arts organizations, and will type up minutes and disseminate to all who attended the Symposium; Lisa Ferrer, Imagine Museum, and George Ann Bissett, Dunedin Fine Arts Center, will set up relationship development; Kyle Parks, Ana Diaz-Diez— Sageworks Theatre, and Duggan Cooley—PCF, will get the messaging started; and Ana also will head the long-term advocacy and policy committee. Other key action items include: Send email with questions and minutes to all summit attendees, as
well as links to existing resources; Ask arts organizations to start using #ArtOfAdvocacy and post information on their social media about the value of the arts; A small committee will meet with the county lobbyist for advice on strategy; Gather three main goals and needs of all local organizations: Impact of funding: Impact of loss and why grants are important; and Develop a tool kit so organizations and artists can move ahead.
Everyone agreed the timeline was very important with the knowledge that the Legislative Session starts in March. Committees are already organized to come up with key action items and plans; and Budgets and Bills start formulating in October so local Legislative visits are a key priority.
A Steering Committee Conference call was planned for late September, including summit attendees, and both PCF’s Cooley and Barbara St. Clair of Creative Pinellas pledged to continue to motivate all the local arts to advance the cause of Arts Advocacy in Pinellas County.
Both Cooley and St. Clair emphasize that everyone in the greater Pinellas arts community has a vital stake in our new Arts Advocacy program going forward, and everyone must do their part to carry the message forward to their legislative representatives.
[Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Duggan Cooley & Suzanne Ruley, PCF; Barbara St. Clair & Samantha Samson, CP; Ben Bernstein, Pinellas EDC; and Stephen Brown, Dunedin Musical Society, for their vital assistance & input for this article.] [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]
“A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” - John Maxwell
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LIFE in Paradise Get Real About Property! - Travels through Real Estate Law by Tom Brodersen, Esq.
WELCOME TO FLORIDA! Now, can we talk?
Do you have a will? Maybe even an estate plan? How about a trust, designation
of health care surrogate, or durable power of attorney? Very good if you do, but, even if your plans and preferences for the handling of your estate are completely unchanged, there may be a problem (or a host of problems) with those documents, drafted in another state, under that state’s laws. Florida’s laws are remarkably different from most other states in a number of respects. Some wills honored in other states are absolutely not valid in Florida (such as holographic wills that lack the 2 witnesses required here). Florida law permits self-proving wills, which, if complied with, makes it much easier to admit such wills in court. But if you come from a state that doesn’t have such a law (or one structured differently than ours), it will be much more difficult to prove your will in court. The powers of trustees are significantly different
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here than most other states. You can probably accomplish all of the things that you wanted to, but you may have to re-work the language to make it fit with Florida law.
Powers of attorney have special rules in Florida. Some powers you would give to your agent are considered “super-powers,” and require special documentation to prove that you actually meant to grant such powers.
Florida’s homestead laws are truly a nightmare for non-Florida attorneys. Even we refer to homestead as Florida’s legal chameleon, as homestead means a number of different things in different contexts. Mis-application of homestead law can destroy your estate plan. It can also affect the real estate taxes you will pay during your lifetime, so some skill needs to be applied to such decisions.
Similarly, great thought needs to be given to the exact form of legal title in which you should take real estate. Many people put great effort into an
estate plan, and then destroy it all by writing deeds changing their title.
Probate in Florida, like many states, is often very expensive, sometimes running from about 3% to 7% of the value of the entire estate. If you don’t have a trust in Florida, just a will, your family will likely end up going through probate.
This is just a thumb-nail list of changes that may be required in your documents to make them valid and enforceable in Florida, and there are many others, but cheer up.
The very good work you did with your up-north attorney is not lost. All that effort at gathering information, organizing your affairs, and thinking it all through will make the job of updating your planning documents to comply with Florida law much easier. ANDERSON & BRODERSEN, P.A., 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 363-6100 • www.PropertyLawGroup.com
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HEALTH-MEDICAL NEWS
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The physical stresses of combat and the rigors of training – carrying weapons and heavy packs, running, jumping, marching and parachuting – can cause neck, back and musculoskeletal pain. Trips and falls are other common culprits. Left untreated, these and other spinal problems can lead to limited civilian job prospects and disability. Physician Partners of America
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Retirement Planning
Who knew retirement was so much work!
by Laura Johnson Most people think retirement planning means picking mutual funds in your 401k.
But sometimes, how to create reliable, lifetime, tax efficient income and how to manage costs seems more difficult each year.
• How much risk should I have in retirement investments? • Are annuities good or bad? • Do I need long term care insurance? • What am I paying in advisor fees? • When should I take Social Security? • How does the death of a spouse affect social security and taxes? • Do I need a Medicare Supplement or a Medicare Advantage plan? • Why is my Part B premium so high? What about drug coverage? • Is inflation really a concern? • How am I taxed in retirement? Do I need Life insurance? • What about wills and trusts? • How can I donate to charities or my grandkids college fund efficiently? • Am I going to outlive my money?
When Social Security was first introduced, the payout was set to start at age 65, however the average life expectancy was 63. Pension payouts typically lasted 7 to 10 years but for the first time in history we are seeing people survive 20, 30 and even 40+ years in retirement. Working with an independent full-service Financial Advisor can help you address these concerns and put a plan in place that meets your specific needs. Why independent? Because many firms limit the products their advisors can offer and most only address risk decisions.
Join Laura Johnson for the Monthly Retirement Education Series at Eckerd College Held In the ‘Pelican Room’ at the Continuing Education Center, Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711
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Owner of Bayshore Financial Solutions and Bayshore Retirement Solutions, Laura Johnson is one of the top Retirement Planning Experts in the greater Tampa Bay area. With office locations at 4302 S. Henderson Blvd in Tampa and 5003 Point Brittany Drive in St Petersburg, Laura can be reached online at: BayshoreRetirementSolutions.Com, BayshoreFInanacialSolutions.com and Annuitylearningcenter.com.
“Join me in a workshop series at Eckerd College, where we will discuss a different topic each month pertaining to planning and retirement. Many key issues need to be readdressed each year to make sure your retirement stays on track. In-depth topics are broken down in an unbiased, easy to understand, engaging presentation. Registration is recommended but not required.
Our first topic will be Medicare options and changes on October 24th in Eckerd College’s “Pelican Room” at 6PM. On November 22nd in the same location we’ll discuss Tax Changes and Medicare Review. You can register online at RetirementEducationSeries.com. For a personal appointment on any retirement topic, email Laura1Advisor@gmail.com or call 813-569-9222.
Join Laura Johnson for the Monthly Retirement Education Series at Eckerd College In the Pelican Room at the Continuing Education Center, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 October 24th at 6 pm Medicare Options and Changes November 22 at 6 pm Update on Tax Changes and Medicare Review Register at www.RetirementEducationSeries.com
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BILMAR BEACH RESORT
EMBRACES ART IN PUBLIC PLACES WITH NEW MURAL What was once a nondescript white wall between The Bilmar Beach Resort and Sloppy Joe’s on the Beach, is now a shimmering blue mural called “Aquatic Reverie.”
The beaches join The City of St. Petersburg in featuring several clever and arresting images painted on the sides of buildings that capture the attention of locals and visitors alike. Visual artist Chris Soria spent five days in August sketching a sea turtle that seems to swim towards the viewer in a three-dimensional effect. “We wanted an image that celebrates the diverse aquatic sea life we enjoy in the Tampa Bay area and to bring attention to the community’s responsibility to protect the delicate eco-system,” said Clyde Smith, General Manager of The Bilmar Beach Resort.
Soria works in a variety of mediums, including painting, photomontage and mixed-media, is an active muralist in New York City and leads mural projects with Groundswell Community Mural Project, bringing together artists, youth, and community organizations, using art as a tool for social change. Self-taught, this talented artist began painting as a child growing up in Brooklyn, encouraged by friends and family, later receiving his BFA from Parsons School of Design. In 2012, Soria lead a mural at The International Culinary Center in dedication of Chef Jacques Pepin. Check out his work on Instagram: @Chrissoria or visit https://www.artistaday.com/?p=17201
The completion of the first mural on the beaches comes a month before St. Pete’s annual SHINE Mural Festival, October 6-14, an art project developed by the St. Pete Arts Alliance that illuminates the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue and uniting the community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence and reflecting St. Petersburg’s creative and vibrant spirit.
Soria has three murals in St. Pete, two at Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St. N., titled “Hydro Constellation” and “Metaphysical Geometry” and “Parallel Dawn” at 5th Ave. N. and Dr. M.L.K., Jr. Street. View “Aquatic Reverie” at Sloppy Joe’s on the Beach at The Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706.
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The Coastal Cottage (above) has opened at 300 Corey Ave., with an amazing collection of fantastic finds. From one-ofa-kind pieces of repurposed furniture to hand-painted cabinet door knobs, they are the new home for over 40 local artists. This shop has the makings of a true destination for all of Tampa Bay. The owners, Jasmine and Vince Hunter have been in the business for over 10 years, and have loved the welcome they’ve received from residents and businesses alike. Find the Corey Coastal Cottage on Facebook for a peek at the items and classes they are offering. 727-914-3538
Sue Sucholdolski’s Sunset Beach Shop (above) just relocated from a quiet Treasure Island spot to 350 Corey Ave. Mostly eco-friendly products for beach living and handmade work of local artists are offered.
A great collection of gift items along with art, the Sunset Beach Shop is a welcome addition to Corey Ave. 727-410-1773
Modern Optics owner Chuck Eubanks (above) has been in the business since 1983 and is certainly not new on the street, but he is excited to share his newest offerings in his independent optical shop. Showcasing some of his high fashion frames for fall, Chuck has a collection of eyewear that will impress anyone in the market for a new pair of glasses. “Some of the hottest frames in the industry are surprising my clients, and they are loving my iGreen line with all the bright colors and frames.” Over 400 to choose from in that line alone.” When you’re in the area, or need new specs visit 415 Corey Ave. 727-360-2511
October also means events are back in downtown St. Pete Beach. The Corey Area Sunday Market returns Sunday October 7th 10am-2pm (and every Sunday through May) with fresh produce, local crafts/art and live music. With 50-80 vendors in the market, there is always something for everyone. Many of the shops and boutiques on Corey are open during the market for your shopping pleasure.
Corey’s first Ocktoberfest event is taking place the weekend of October 21st & 22nd from 10am-8pm. Paragon Events, the folks who organized last spring’s popular ‘Seafood Festival’ is bringing the fun with live German music and dancing, traditional German cuisine, and of course “big, big pints of beer”. Find more details on this and all things Corey Avenue at www.coreyave.com. Sarah Laracuente’s photo by Tropical Focus (top R)
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Art News Compiled by Bonnie L. Quick
PRESERVE THE ‘BURG PRESENTS MOVIES IN THE PARK For nine years Preserve the ’Burg has brought you free music and movies in N. Straub Park (Beach Drive @5th Avenue NE: October 4 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington -Music-Este Loves and Friends October 11, Clueless — Music Nichols and Hopper October 18, Hidden Figures — Music Sunset Bridge Band October 25 Hocus Pocus — Music King Complex Wear your Halloween Costume — Prizes Bring a blanket/chair friends and your pet. On site bike valet CLYDE BUTCHER ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF 2019 50th ANNIVERSARY MOON MISSION CALENDAR Clyde Butcher, renowned nature photographer has compiled a 2019 Calendar, celebrating the 50th anniversary of man’s first steps on the moon. The calendars are availableat each of his galleries or by mail. These make great gifts for the holidays, if you order three or more the shipping is FREE in the USA. For bulk pricing discounts call 941-486-0811 To order calendar click on this link: https://clydebutcher.com/s/books-andgifts/calendar/2019-calendar-clyde-butchersmoon-shots-from-earth/?utm_source=Icontac t&utm_medium=plain%20text&utm_campaign=Calendar&utm_content=2019
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DANCE WITH SPF18 - St. Pete Performs Four days of dance experiences from Oct. 25-28,2018 highlight innovation & community. The Arts Alliance presents five innovative dance experiences, each for one night only. Work: Site-Dance at Work curated by Andee Scott, boasts performances created in front of live audiences in public places. Air-Earth-Fire-Water by playwright Sheila Cowley, takes place on the steps of the Museum of Fine Art and is a collaboration of acting, dancing and live music featuring Eugenie Bondurant and Ned AverillSnell. Dance St. Pete is an evening at the Palladium Theater showcasing Tampa Bay’s professional dancers including Helen Hansen French and Alex Jones. Take A Chance Dance Project directed by Paula Kramer, pushes boundaries as local actors/writers, Bob Devin Jones, Fanni Green, and Maureen McDole infuse dance into original narratives.
SPF18’s finale invites the audience to dance as Orchestra Fuego ignites the stage with Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Bolero and Bachata at the historic Manhattan Casino. St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, 100 Second Ave N, Ste 150,St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727-518-5142
TWO EVENTS SPONSORED By IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL ST. PETERSBURG CHAPTER Monday, October 15, 2018 10 am – 2 pm. Chapel on the Hill Church, Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole FL 33776 “Shodo Unscripted, Abstract Japanese Calligraphy.” Teacher Monique Noujaim and other members will demonstrate the art. Bring your own lunch. Refreshments provided.
November 14, 2018 10 am – 2 pm. Doors open at 9:30 am. The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island, 33706. Judith Setsuko Hata will demonstrate Ikebana arrangements in the style of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Lunch will follow. More information: visit www.ikebanastpetersburg.com or call our hotline @ 727-303-1462.
SPIFFS holds 44th Annual Folk Fair October 25-28 This year, the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) Annual Folk Fair reminds us that we are a fabric of food and cultures woven together to unite the country with food & performances from 36 cultural groups at St Petersburg’s Vinoy Park. The groups will unite in a Grand Parade of Nations, culminating in a swearing-in ceremony of new American citizens. OCT 25 & 26 - SCHOOL DAYS: An immersive cultural experience created exclusively for school groups to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. Teachers, parents and administrators: Contact Lotta Baumann at folkfair@ij.net / 727-804-3492. Registration deadline: October 17, 2018. OCT 27 & 28 - PUBLIC FESTIVAL: Doors open to the public for a weekend of festivities featuring food and performances from three dozen cultures. Tickets are available at www.spiffsFolkFair.org or at the door. For advertising, sponsorship and vendor information please contact us at folkfair@ij.net / 727-804-3492. THE FOURTH ANNUAL ARTFUL WINE PAIRINGS BENEFIT DINNER On Wednesday, October 24, 6 - 9 PM The Birchwood, 340 Beach Dr. NE, will again host the fourth annual Artful Wine Pairings benefit dinner celebrating the arts in St. Pete. The five-course dinner by Executive Chef Lee Aquino, pairs a specially selected estate wine for each course from around the world. During the evening the artist recipient of the Jim Rolston Memorial Professional Development Grant will be announced. The fund is a tribute to Jim’s belief that an artist’s journey is never over – there is always more to experience and learn.
RUTH ECKERD HALL PRESENTS GRAMMY® AWARD WINNERS PATTI LABELLE AND CAROL BURNETT PATTI LABELLE Ruth Eckerd Hall presents GRAMMY® Award-winner Patti Labelle on Thursday, February 7 at 8 pm. The singer, actress and author made a name for herself in her five decades in the entertainment in-
dustry. LaBelle started her solo career in 1977 after years of being in a band. For her outstanding musical abilities, she has been inducted into various Halls of Fame, including the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.
An Evening of Laughter and Reflection WITH CAROL BURNETTEmmy Award winning actress Carole Burnett, as part of TIME Magazine’s “100 Best Television Shows of All Time.” Tuesday February 12, 2019 7:30 pm. An Evening of Laughter and Reflection will show clips from her shows and questions from the audience. Enjoy an exclusive pre-show party in the Dimmitt Lounge including high-end appetizers, dessert and beverages. Due to limited capacity, advance purchase is suggested. Tickets available 727.791.7400 or by visiting www.RuthEckerdHall.com. The Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm and one hour prior to show time. PROUD TO SERVE AT HEROES WEEKEND Saturday, November 10, 2018, 8 am. - Volleyball Sunday, November 11, 2018 11 am. - Parade Immediately Following Parade Opening Ceremonies 12 p.m. – Volleyball Whether you served in the military or serve on the volleyball court, join in the City of Gulfport and VETsports Heroes Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, November 10 - 11. This is a great way for the community to participate in Veteran’s Day while giving back to local Veterans.
FOUNDERS DAY Saturday, October 13, 11 am-3 pm. Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S. Trolley tour of Gulfport. FREE for members Gulfport Under the Stars Art Exhibit starting at 2:00 pm. Read all about it in “The 50 years of News in the Gabber.” GULFPORT UNDER THE STARS, 6:00 pm Gulfport Museum. Enjoy small plates from Gulfport Restaurants and sip beer and wine as Becca McCoy and John Shirley sing torch songs. After dinner dance on the museum lawn as Mayor Sam spins his dance favorites. Free stem-less wine glass to Historical Society members. www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org
JUNK IN THE TRUNK - Saturday October 20, 8:00 am-1:00 pm. This is when you can trash, swap or give away any items you don’t want. There will be music for your listening pleasure. Held at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th Street South. Free bike registrations and helmets, and kids are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes. ParadiseNewsFL.com | OCTOBER 2018
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INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP - Saturday October 27, 9:00 am–12:00 pm sponsored by Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Ocean Conservancy and the City of Gulfport, International Coastal Cleanup will take place @ Clam Bayou Nature Preserve Miriam Street South, Gulfport. Clean up supplies are provided & remember to bring reusable water containers.
BILL GRAHAM AND THE ROCK & ROLL REVOLUTION Events at The Florida Holocaust Museum help celebrate Museum’s 25th Anniversary Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution opened at the Holocaust Museum Saturday, August 18, 2018 and will continue until February 10, 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. Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution also traces 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 justice. One of the featured programs titled Legacy and Remembrance explored how life lessons that are conveyed by parents and grandparents have profound effect. When
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those patriarchs and matriarchs endured the Holocaust, those lessons and their legacy have special resonance. RSVP is required. Please call 727.820.0100 ext. 301 to reserve your space. The Florida Holocaust Museum is located at 55 5th Street S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution is 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. Presented locally by Bank of America, with additional support from the State of Florida Department of Cultural Affairs and The June Baumgardner Gelbart Foundation. For additional information, please visit www.TheFHM.org. TREASURE ISLETTES Annual Holly Fest Bazaar & Luncheon Candyland —Sweetest Holly Fest Ever Saturday December 1, 2018, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Doords open at 10:00 am, Lunch is served at noon, Treasure Island Community Center Treasure. Island Women’s Club hosts its annual HOLLY FEST fundraiser, Candyland— Sweetest Holly Fest Ever @ The Treasure Isalnd Community
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Center, I park Place. Cost is $15 per person cover Lunch and beverage. Please join the Islettes for the annual holiday bazaar featuring wonderful crafts, opportunities for money tree and 50/50, basket jewelry and holiday shopping proceeds benefit beautification projects. For additional info call BJ Flowers 813-420-1226 or Judy Koepky 615-556-4977
ST. PETERSBURG 2ND SATURDAY ART WALK October 13, 2018 SPOOKTACULAR ART FOR “ARTOBER” With well over 200 artists representing painting, drawing, pottery, glass, sculpture, multimedia and more are featured in some 45 studios and galleries open for your discovery during ArtWalk from 5-9 pm. You can choose to spend an entire evening just visiting your favorite forms of art. Ceramic Arts - Visit Charlie Parker Pottery, Brick Street Clay Studio, the Clay Center of St. Petersburg and the Morean
Center for Clay to see over 75 potters and their creations.
Fine Arts - Visit the Warehouse ArtsXchange with some 26 studios, ArtLofts with 18 studios, or Artworks with 18 artists or Five Deuces Gallery artists. Galleries including Articles, the Leslie Curran Gallery, the Resale galleries, Art by Art feature Glass Arts - over 20 working glass artists can be seen at the Duncan McClellan Gallery, Zen Glass & Morean Arts Hot Shop. Craft Arts - Visit Craftsman House and Florida Craft Art for the finest crafts arts in Florida. Five Arts District come together as one arts destination. The Central Arts, EDGE, Grand Central, Warehouse Arts and Waterfront Arts districts unite once a month as Opening Night feature their studios and galleries. Download the map and list of all participating galleries, studios, trolley stops and free parking at the Art Alliance site: stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Thanks to Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg and Duke Energy for supporting ArtWalk so that the entire evening and trolley transportation is all FREE. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance coördinaties the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk with the EDGE District, the Grand Central District and the Warehouse Arts District associations.
SunTan Art Center is ReBorn by Peter A. Roos
Background photo by Raymond E. Jusseaume It’s a bright new day” at the SunTan Art Center, housed in the Historic Don Vista Building that shares the south parking lot of the Don CeSar Resort in St. Pete Beach, according to the organization’s new leader, Bev Jackson (Photo on L bottom, Bev Jackson &
Rebecca Haynes, SPB City Clerk. Photo by Renee Roos
A Grand Reopening was held late in September to show off significant changes that were made in the building, primarily in the Gift Shop, Boutique and Gallery that is housed at the east end, on the ground floor. Some of our area’s most talented artists, members of the SunTan Arts Organization, have agreed to share the cost of the facility by each paying a share of the rent. They have invested in museum quality display systems that show prize work well, and the result is impressive. The front of the gallery contains both arts and crafts, including jewelry made with semiprecious stones for any budget.The Art Gallery Signs on the front and back should help people to understand that it is a place to view and purchase art, rather than to get a sun tan.
Their Thanksgiving 100 Artists Show will return to Horan Park at the St. Pete Beach Community Center November 24th- 25th, just in time to kick off the holiday buying season in the upscale community of St Pete Beach.
The 5th Annual Spring Show, Art Splash 2019 dates are February 23rd and 24th, 2019 and will feature an exciting new evening event to kick off the show! Each two-day outdoor event will feature fine art and fine craft as well as some tasty festival fare for your al fresco dining pleasure. This Thanksgiving Weekend, join the fun, bring your out-of-town guests and celebrate the awesome waterfront views while enjoying the laid back shopping atmosphere at the beach. Live music each day will feature a variety of popular local musicians… Sun Tan Art Center is also looking to add some art booths back to the market group that populates the patio by the Paradise Grille on Thursday Sunday mornings.
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A PEOPLE’S FAIR CELEBRATING PEACE EDUCATION, DIVERSITY,& COMMUNITY ACTIVISM, The Quakers Circus McGurkis Steering Committee includes volunteers from the LUCC Lakewood United Church of Christ and community organizers from the social justice, interfaith and environment sectors who are also dedicated to bringing peace and co-existence to the world. It’s an alternative peoples’ fair focusing on peace education and service to the community with special focus on activities for children and families of all ages and types. It features arts, crafts, music, games and ideas which celebrate the creativity and activism that makes our community a more beautiful, loving and just place to live. SATURDAY, OCT. 20, 2018 10am-4pm Gibbs High School 850 34th Street So., St. Petersburg, 33711.
ALL FOR ART…ART FOR ALL! Dining for Art, A Grand Mingling, and the Historic Kenwood Public Art Initiative When loads of artists live in your neighborhood, but you don’t see any art, what do you do? If you’re Historic Kenwood – Neighborhood of the Arts and home to the Artist Enclave of Historic Kenwood – you create a public art initiative and a master plan. Art costs money, so how do you afford it? Well, for starters, you have some really good parties…and invite the public! All of the proceeds from these events support the Historic Kenwood Public Art Initiative, infusing creativity through out the neighborhood.
Historic Kenwood Public Art Initiative The neighborhood’s first public art project, completed in 2017, was the transformation of seven drab park benches into works of art. The committee commissioned artists and completely funded the project through Dining for Art proceeds and Durable Coatings’ donation
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of paint. This year, proceeds will go toward creative finials to top the neighborhood’s more than 120 sign markers. Future years will see art topped pedestals throughout the neighborhood, a mural in the dog park, and a signature work of public art in Seminole Park. More information about the Historic Kenwood Public Art Initiative, including a copy of its master plan, is available at https://www.historickenwood.org/ public-art-initiative/.
Most will be present to visit with guests and talk about their art. Several of the artists exhibit nationally. Tickets are available online at https://www.historickenwood.org/event/grand-mingling/.
Dining for Art – Delicious Food, Creative Themes Last year, Historic Kenwood neighbors hosted six parties. Guests and hosts alike had so much fun that this year the number of events was doubled. Themes this year include Tapas! Tapas! Tapas!; an Italian Dinner in the Garden; a Seminole Park Supper Club; a Roaring Twenties Speakeasy, and more. Gatherings of six to 16 are held in Historic Kenwood homes full of charm and character. Each will feature a neighborhood artist. Creative Event Partners Mark Crane and Michelene Everett are collaborating with the Historic Kenwood Public Art Committee to make this a truly memorable event. All events will occur between Oct. 7 & Oct. 24. Information and tickets are available online at www.historickenwood.org/ dining-for-art-beginsoctober-7th/.
Featured Event: A Grand Mingling! On Sunday, October 21, the Historic Kenwood Public Art Committee will host A Grand Mingling. This 3:00 – 6:00 pm party will be held at Kenwood Gables Boutique Bed and Breakfast, which is just opening after a full year’s renovation of this important 1934 Tudor Revival home. This event will be the capstone for Dining for Art, a series of more intimate parties held in homes throughout Historic Kenwood. Champagne and desserts created by a five-star pastry chef will delight guests. Kenwood’s own Doug Wilkins will provide classical and jazz music. Twelve artists, all members of the Historic Kenwood Artist Enclave “Every Child is An Artist. (kenwoodartistenclave.org), will have works of art on display The Problem is How to including sculpture, painting, Remain an Artist photography, ceramics, stained When We Grow Up.” glass, mosaic, and crafts.
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Halloween must be flower time! The Florida West Coast Orchid Sociaty and the Garden Club of St. Petersburg are both having their annual show and sale Oct 26 - 28. Garden Club of St. Petersburg show and sale will be held on Friday & Saturday, Oct 26 & 27 9am-3pm at their clubhouse 500 Sunset Dr. So. (Park Str. S. and 5th Ave. So.) Hardy plants, used tools and yard art. Offering tool sharpening, food & beverages. District VIII Flower Show is inside the building. TheFlorida West Coast Orchid Sociaty (www.FWCOS.org) holds their annual show and sale at Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave N., Pinellas Park. Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 27-28 10 am - 4 pm. Creative Orchid displays and spectacular raffle drawings are highlights The American Orchid Society Sanctions the event and judges the entries. You are welcome to join their monthly meetings, on the 2nd Thursday each month, 7pm at the Pinellas County Extension Service office in Largo.
REBECCA PENNEYS: SOLO RECITAL SPC Music Center Gibbs Campus Friday Oct 12 —7:30 PM — SPC Music Center 727-341-4360 6605 5th Ave. N., St Pete 33710 http://www.spcollege.edu/events Tickets ($10) at the door $8/person for groups 12+ Program: Songs Galore Schubert: Schumann: Chopin: Schumann/Liszt: Widmung & Frughlingsnacht; Gershwin/Wild: Pianist Rebecca Penneys is a recitalist, chamber musician, orchestral soloist, educator and adjudicator. For over seven decades she has been hailed as a pianist of prodigious talent. A Steinway Artist, she is popular guest artist, keynote speaker and celebrated teacher. Rebecca launched the Rebecca Penneys Friends of Piano (non-profit 501c3) and the Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival in 2013. The University of South Florida in Tampa will host the tuition-free three-week festival starting mid-July. USF Tampa will also host tuition-free RPPF-Mini in early January 2019. Mini is a 3-day seminar for strategies in career development for college graduates. The 1st of 3 Blu-Ray DVD’s, Rebecca Penneys, A Personal & Musical Portrait, was released by Naxos/Fleur De Son and is available on Amazon. Visit her at rebeccapenneys.com/ & https://rebeccapenneys pianofestival.org PN
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Oktoberfest Celebration Premiere of the St. Pete Beach
October 20-21, 2018
Corey Avenue, downtown St. Pete Beach Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 8 pm Admission: FREE Fall means it’s time for Oktoberfest!
First held in 1810 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Oktoberfest has grown into the world’s largest beer and funfair celebration. Wherever it is now celebrated worldwide, there are common ingredients: lively music, Bavarian dancing,
mouthwatering foods: smoked sausages, roasted meats, sauerkraut, cabbage and both pretzels and beer while enjoying authentic German music and dancers. Hosted by the Corey Area Business Association.
Music is provided both days by Alpine Doc & Fraulein Gretel. Dancers will be the Bavarian Folk Dance Club known as the Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein. Also enjoy a stroll through a marketplace of arts, crafts and fine products. Contact: Bill Kinney, Event Director for more information or arrange interviews with participants. By e-mail at: admin@paragonartfest.com or phone at: (941) 487-8061.
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PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com October 12 – Romeo Santos 25 – 27 – Joyce Meyer Ministries Women’s Conference November 3 – Twenty One Pilots 12 – Travis Scott American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 40th Anniversary Season 727.823.7529 americanstage.org boxof ce@americanstage.org October 3 – November 4 – Between Riverside & Crazy Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800.361.8388 asolorep.org November 17 – December 29 – The Music Man Biniger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.867.1166 eckerd.edu/theatre November 7 – 10 – She Kills Monsters Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre October 6 – Gary Gulman: Must Be Nice! 7 – 4192 – An Evening with Pete Rose 11 – Mary Chapin Carpenter 12 – CAL The Eagles Greatest Hits 19 – Clearwater Jazz After Party 20 – Carlos Menica 25 – Colin Jost 26 – Lindsey Buchingham 27 – Max Weinberg’s Jukebox November 1 – KASHMIR – Led Zeppelin Show 2 – Tracy Morgan 9 – Ace Frehley 10 – Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra 11 – Koo Koo Kanga Roo 11 – Amanda Shires 16 – TUSK – Fleetwood Mac Tribute 17 – Kathleen Madigan 18 – Petula Clark 19 – Hoobastank
Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 mygulfport.us October 5, 6, 7 – Mary Poppins November 1 – 11 – The Man From Earth Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 largoarts.com October 5 – The Mersey Beatles 6 – Bones 11 – Stanley Jordan w/Raul Midon 12 – Collin Raye 19 – The Rock Horror Picture Show November 13 – Zebra 17 – Late Nite Catechism 17 – Charlotte’s Web Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Drive, Largo 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com November 2 – 11 – The Hunchback of Notre Dame Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org October 4 – 14 – I Hate Hamlet 20 – Broadway Today! November 1 – 18 – 70, Girls, 70 freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 freefalltheatre.com October 3 – 21 – The Fantasticks! Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 gpactix.com October 6 – Charlie Chaplin’s Red Letter Days 7 – Charlie Chaplin Film: Shoulder Arms November 15 – Pine View Jazz Band Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater, 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport gulfportcommunityplayers.org M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 madtheatre.com MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater – Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa 813.740.2446 ticketmaster.com/venue/107257 October 12 – Kid Rock + Brantley Gilbert November 17 – The Comedy Get Down
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National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD livehdstpete.com/national-theatre-live October 12 – King Lear 26 – Frankenstein November 2 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Patel Conservatory 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813.222.1002 patelconservatory.org October 18 – 21 – The Addams Family Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park etix.com/ticket/v/11231 October 13 – Elton John Tribute 21 – Matinee Opera Players November 10 – Neil Diamond Tribute Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com October 13 – Lord of the Dance 14 – Eddie Izzard 18 – 28 – Mindgame 20 – Bob Dylan and His Band 24 – Toto – 40 Trips Around the Sun 27 – TFO: Get Up and Move! 27 – Kidz Bop Live 2018 28 – TFO: Eve at Bach’s Coffeehouse November 2, 3 – Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen 3 – Neil Berg 50 Years of Rock II 4 – TFO: Disney in Concert 5 – Dickey Betts: Homecoming 8 – Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin 9 – Best in Show: Rick Spring eld 10 – Brian Wilson 11 – TFO: A Child of Our Time 12 – Vince Gill 17 – Mutlu 18 – Livingston Taylor 19 – In Dreams: Roy Orbison Concert 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 spcitytheatre.org October 26, 27 – The Addams Family
Stageworks Theater 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416 stageworkstheatre.org October 5 – 14 – Judgment at Nuremberg 19 – Mastermind Starring Lar – Mind Reader Extraordinaire November 1 – 18 – The Revolutionists Straz Center 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org October 5 – Hari Kondabolu 5 – TFO: Bernstein’s Broadway 6 – Silly Sam The Music Man 6 – Open House Party 7 – Disney Junior Dance Party 7 – Follies 10 – November 4 – Edgar & Emily 11 – Latin Nights 11 – The Naked Musicians 13, 14 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert 16 – 21 – The Play That Goes Wrong 19 – Brian Kilmeade 20 – Jeremy Stolle 20 – The Magic School Bus 22 – Grif n House 26 – Opera Tampa Singers in the Witching Hour 26 – TFO: Evening at Bach’s Coffeehouse 27 – Broadway Ball 28 – Toast of Tampa Show Chorus November 1 – 9 to 5 The Musical 2 – TFO: Disney in Concert 2 – The Choir of Man 4 – Straz Live! in the Park 6 – Navy Band Commodores 8 – Opera Social Luncheon 9 – TFO: A Child of Our Time 11 – Tampa Bay Symphony present Symphonic Sensations 13 – 19 – Open Rehearsal – Die Fledermaus 15 – Latin Nights 15 – The Sustainable Buzz 16 – TFO: A London Symphony 17 – Diavolo | Architecture in Motion 18 – Discover Opera – Die Fledermaus 18 – Christie Lenee 19 – Dom Flemons Tarpon Springs Cultural Art Center 101 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org October 12 – 14, 19, 20 – Squabbles a/k/a Your House of Mine
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Events www.ParadiseNewsFL.com • www.facebook.com/ParadiseNews 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 thedali.org Through Sunday, November 25 – This Is Not a Sel e 10 am – 5 pm Mon – Sat/10 am – 8 pm Thu/Noon – 5 pm Sun, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg. A compelling look at the primacy and variety of expressions within self-portraiture from the vantage of the current “Age of the Sel e.” 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Sunday, October 7 – Tampa Bay Bridal Show Noon to 4 pm, $5, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Spend the afternoon with the area’s bridal experts. Look for great fashions, tips and wedding advice plus door prizes, giveaways and more. tampabay.com/expos/bridal-show Tuesday, October 9 – Tampa Bay Senior Expo 10 am – 3 pm, Free, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free health screenings, investment guidance, travel news, retirement choices and a variety of educational seminars. tampabay.com/expos/senior-expo Wednesday, October 10 - Drag Queen Bingo for Friends of Strays 7 – 9 pm, $10, Hamburger Mary’s St. Pete, 2901 Tyrone Blvd. N, St. Petersburg. Ten rounds of hilariousness, great food and beverages, a 50/50 raf e and all to help homeless cats and dogs. claire@friendsofstrays.org Reservations required 727.851.9386 facebook.com/events/230957504431825 Thursday, October 11 – Movies in the Park - Clueless Live music at 6 pm, Movie at dusk, Free, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful evening while listening to music, having a picnic and watching a classic movie. Bring your own blanket or low seat. Food and drink available for purchase. stpetepreservation.org Thursday, October 11 – Symposium: Politics of the Portrait/Photography as Activism 2 – 5 pm, Free, USF Contemporary Art Museum, 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa. A lively afternoon discussion of political and contemporary aesthetic considerations raised by the exhibition Miki Kratsman: People I Met. usfcam.usf.edu/cam/cam_exhibitions.html Friday, October 12 – October Concert Series – Trae Pierce and the T-Stone Band 7 pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy some local bands. Bring your own chair or blanket. Food, beer & wine available as well as a 50/50 raf e. Free valet parking. facebook.com/events/672198643130339 Friday, October 12 – The Life. Out Loud. Celebration 6:30 pm, $150 Individual/$1200 Table, The Birchwood, 340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. A lively evening with a seated gourmet dinner, libations and exclusive entertainment featuring The Florida Björkestra and live performances inspired by American Stage’s 2018-19 season productions. 727.823.7529 americanstage.org
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Arts & Leisure Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org October 7 – Etta May 28 – A Journey Tribute November 2 – A Band Called Honalee 10 – Will Ackerman,The Gathering, 4 Guitars 16, 18 – Beethoven’s Fidelio The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/coliseum Tea dances run October through May October 6 – Fire Fist Boxing 7 – Tampa Bay Bridal Show 9 – Tampa Bay Senior Expo 19 – Hunger Free 23 – CASA Peace Breakfast November 17, 18 – Holiday Market & Expo The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767 themahaffey.com October 5 – Dire Straits Legacy Tour 6 – TFO: Bernstein’s Broadway 7 – Danny Gokey 12 – Benise – Fuego! 16 – World of Dance Live! 18 – Maxwell 19 – TFO: The Music of Queen 21 – Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic 26 – Hanson String Theory 27 – TFO: Evening at Bach’s Coffeehouse 28 – The Simon and Garfunkel Story November 1 – TFO Coffee Concert: Broadway 3 – TFO: Disney in Concert 8 – Daughtry 9 – Simple Minds 10 – TFO: A Child of Our Time 11 – Ray Lamontagne 13 – Christina Aguilera 15 – So You Think You Can Dance 16 – Chinese Warriors of Peking 17, 18 – TFO: A London Symphony 20 – Il Divo Timeless Tour The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org October 2 – Helios Jazz Orchestra w/Belinda Womack 4 – Nate Najar’s CD Release Party 5 – Ward Smith & Friends 6 – A Tribute to The Last Waltz 7 – Maiden Cane
19, 21, 23 – St. Petersburg Opera: Don Giovanni 26 – AS IF! American Stage Improv 27 – Dance St. Pete 28 – WMNF’s Tribute to Aretha 30 – O Som Do Jazz w/ José Valentino Ruiz November 1 – Whitney James Quartet 2 – The Rusty Wright Band 3 – Paisely Craze: Rockadelic ‘60s Music 4 – The Capitol Steps 6 – Symphonic Sensations 9 – John Nemeth 20 – Helios Jazz Orchestra USF Yuengling Center 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.974.3004 yuenglingcenter.com October 5 – A Symphonic Celebration of Prince 12 – 14 – Sesame Street Live! 27 – J Balvin: Vibras Tour Van Wezel 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org October 11 – Eddie Izzard 14 – Lord of the Dance 19 – Kenny G 21 – Bob Dylan and His Band 27 – The Simon & Garfunkel Story November 2 – 4 – Sarasota Orchestra 6 – Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen 7 – Capitol Steps 9 – Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll Part II 10 – DooWop Spectacular Vol. 3 16 – Stills & Collins 17 – Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 19 – Beyond Glory West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 wcplayers.org October 5 – 21 – Bell, Book, and Candle
MUSEUMS Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 thedali.org Saturdays – DillyDally w/ Dali Sundays – Yoga at The Dali Through November 25 – Clyde Butcher: Visions of Dalí’s Spain October 3 – Coffee w/a Curator: Duplicating Dali 4 – ArtFlix: Ansel Adams 18 – Dali Talks: Dali and the Dead 20 – Suenos de Dali: “Dali in NYC” November 1 – ArtFlix: Big Cypress Swamp
3 – Meet Clyde Butcher + Catalog Signing 7 – Coffee w/a Curator: Hieronymus Bosch Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7 pm woodsonmuseum.org Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 holocaustmuseum.org Through February 10 – Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution October 24 – The Rolling Stone Years Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa 831.221.2222 fmopa.org October 1 – Photoshop for Beginners 6 – Lighting Workshop 27, 28 – Aesthetics and Perception Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 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 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Henry Plant Museum 401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com October 27 – An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community October 16 – Lunch & Learn: The History and Mystery of the Sponge November 13 – Lunch & Learn: Pulling Back the Curtain on Opera Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Weekly ArtWorks Thursdays $5 after 5 pm John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 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 Through December 2 – Storytelling: French Art from The Horvitz Collection Through February 17 – Coco Fusco: Twilight October 20 – Rhythm of the Ringling November 2 – Book of Life Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Thursdays $5 after 5 pm Through November 25 – This Is Not a Sel e October 4 – Stories, Poetry and Motion 4, 6 – Halder Ali, Jingle Truck Artist 6 – For Freedoms 6 – The Lovelady Collection 10 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: A Master Image-Maker 14 – Contemporary Collecting Panel Discussion 24 – Zombie Thriller Dance 25 – DANCE: Air-Earth-Fire-Water 25 – Really! This is (So) Not a Sel e November 1 – Exquisite Corpse 2018 8 – Cinema @ the MFA – Egó Synpósion 14 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: Conceptualizing Cindy
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Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 tarponarts.org October 27 – Haunted Halloween 28 – Greek Bouzouki Lessons 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 November 8 – Happy Hour w/the Historian: Guiding Gulfport: Small Town Politics Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727.579.8226 tbauto.org Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St, Tampa 813.228.0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org October 11 – Florida Birding and Nature Festival Keynote Speaker Jack Davis November 10 – My Doll and Me: Luciana ParadiseNewsFL.com | OCTOBER 2018
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Events Saturday, October 13 – Gulfport Under the Stars 6 pm, $15 Individual/$25 Couple, Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. Enjoy small plates from Gulfport restaurants and sip beer and wine under a starry night with music and dancing. Tickets at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar and the Gulfport History Museum. 727.656.5420 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Saturday, October 13 – Founder’s Day 11 am – 3 pm, Free, Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. Take a trolley tour (Members free/Non-members $10) along the historic trolley route, see a slide show lled with Gulfport’s historic sights and sounds and save room for the cake. 727.656.5420 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Saturday, October 13 – Octoberfest on the Beach 11 am – 7 pm, Free, Kolb Park, 1508 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Live music, family fun, international food, arts and crafts vendors, games. oktoberfestonthebeach.com Saturday, October 13 – Pinellas County Pie Festival 11 am – 5 pm, Free, Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr., Largo. Some of the highlights will include an arts and craft section, a citywide pie bake-off for prizes, pie eating contests, local bakers selling by the slice and the pie, kids’ zone and free entertainment. simplyevents .com/pie-festival Saturday, October 13 – Ronnie’s Run 7:30 am, $25 - $59, Fort De Soto Park, North Beach, St. Petersburg. 5K and 10K. Also virtual 5K and 10K. A portion of the proceeds will go to Lighthouse Ministries in Lakeland. runsignup.com/Race/FL/ FortDesotoParkNorthBeachStPetersburg/RonniesRun Saturday, October 13 – Santa’s Angels Presents “Halloween Rocktoberfest” 6 – 10 pm, $30 - $40, Friendship Park, 160-264 164th Ave., Redington Beach. Unlimited craft beer, wine, cocktails, food from local restaurants, silent auction, live auction, spooky party games, live music and more. Free Parking. All proceeds bene t Santa’s Angels. eventbrite.com Saturday, October 13 – 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. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Sunday, October 14 – It takes a …Volunteer Village Noon – 4 pm, Free, St. Petersburg Shuf eboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg. A showcase of opportunities for civic-minded individuals to volunteer for a variety of organizations and events, from one-time commitments to ongoing ones- from special events to board service. Food truck, cash bar and shuf eboard play. facebook.com/events/240738240118637 Thursday, October 18 – Movies in the Park – Hidden Figures Live music at 6 pm, Movie at dusk, Free, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful evening while listening to music, having a picnic and watching a classic movie. Bring your own blanket or low seat. Food and drink available for purchase. stpetepreservation.org Thursday, October 18 through Sunday, October 21 – Clearwater Jazz Holiday $20 to $200, Coachman Park, Clearwater. Four days and four nights of jazz with after parties. For complete list of performers and details visit clearwaterjazz.com.
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Arts & Leisure Tampa Museum of Art 120 W St. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Saturday – Art Spot for Families October 1 – Kusama Meditative Painting 9 – Connections: Individuals with Memory Impairment 24 – Robert Indiana: A Sculpture Retrospective Exhibition Opening November 3 – Pavilion XXXIII Patron Party 8 – Connections: Open Session for Individuals Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727.943.4624 tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg Tuesdays $10 5 – 8 pm thejamesmuseum.org October 5 – Meet the Artists 6 – Art Demos 7 – Art Demos November 4 – TFO: Family Concert Sunday USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa usfcam.usf.edu/cam/ cam_exhibitions.html Through December 8 – Miki Kratsman: People I Met October 11 – Politics of the Portrait/Photography as Activism 20 – Public Art Walking Tour November 1 – Concert in the Galleries 16 – Film on the Lawn: 5 Broken Cameras USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa ira.usf.edu USF Graphic Studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813.974.3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/gs_about.html
ART GALLERIES ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com October 13, 14 – Crafty Fest 27 – Halloween Costume Bash November 10, 11 – Crafty Fest
[blank] Slate Gallery 538 S Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.312.5700 blankslategallery.com Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext 5102 moreanartscenter.org Through October 31 – Storytellers First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work. Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk October 5 – 14 – American Craft Week 12 – Matthew Mayes & John Meyer November 10 – Face Jug Show Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk November 11 – Creative Clay Fest 2018 Crossroads Gallery St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater spcollege.edu/gallery Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport domainhomeaccessories.com Local and Florida artisans featured Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 dmglass.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727.298.3322 dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 oridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays November 17, 18 – Florida ArtCraft Festival Gallerie 909 909 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.565.3930 gallerie909.com Featuring African American Artists Second Saturday ArtWalk Small Business of the Year 2015
Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 727.738.8010 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 redcloudindianarts.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 ringling.edu Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin stirlingartstudios.com Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org October 5 – 14 – The Unseen 20 – Hauntizaar III The Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd oor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk
ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 beachartcenter.org Morean Arts Center 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries Second Saturday ArtWalk Saturdays at The Morean for Families Fridays – Art Snap Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 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 pinellasart.org Pinot’s Palette 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.3700 pinotspalette.com/stpetersburg Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor 727.725.4018 safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com October 25 – Richard Gilewitz
Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: isap-online.com Studio Duvoe 2808 Clinton St. S, Gulfport 727.271.5016 studioduvoe@yahoo.com facebook.com/gulfportart Creative play sessions and art parties for neurotypical and neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) children and adults October 20 – Art Opening and Fund Raiser SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Treasure Island Art Guild treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Acrylic Painting Friday – Portrait Workshop – live model
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Veterans Art Center 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813.504.3092 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 zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk. St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.
HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Glazer Children’s Museum 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa Created speci cally for children 10 and under Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 greatex.org Where education and fun come alive First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum Sundays – Speaking of History October 21 – Pinellas County Sheriff’s Of ce History 27 – Country Jubliee November 18 – Historic Tarpon Springs
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Events Thursday, October 18 through Sunday, October 21 – Tampa Bay Latin Film Festival Various times, $10 - $100, Sundial AMC, 151 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg’s rst ever lm festival dedicated to contemporary Latin American lm. TBLFF will include panel discussions and lm screenings. tampabaylatin lmfestival.com Friday, October 19 – October Concert Series – Horny Toads 7 pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy some local bands. Bring your own chair or blanket. Food, beer & wine available as well as a 50/50 raf e. Free valet parking. facebook.com/events/672198643130339 Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20 – Howl-O-Fest 6 – 10 pm, $5, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Features in atable games, temporary tattoos, carnival games, arts & crafts, trick or treat, free candy, character meet and greet. Carnival style concessions available.727.893.7326 facebook.com/events/966310730223867/?active_tab=about Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 28 – St. Petersburg Festival of the Arts – SPF18 Various times, prices and venues throughout St. Petersburg. Features theatre, dance, music, culinary arts and family friendly events with a spectrum of special events and oneof-a-kind experiences from opera to surprise pop-up performances in restaurants Schedule and tickets: stpeteartsalliance.org/spf-festival Saturday, October 20 – 6th Annual Oktoberfest 4 – 9 pm, Free, Tierra Verde Downtown parking lot, 1110 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde. Food, bier garten live music, arts & crafts, kids’ activities. tierraverdebusinesspartnership.com Saturday, October 20 – 10th Annual Pass-A-Grille VW Beach Bash 10 am – 5 pm, Free, 809 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. A vintage VW car show with food, crafts and plenty of VW vendors. facebook.com/events/2047652258583999 Saturday, October 20 – Beach Clean Up 9 – 11 am, Free, Upham Beach Concession Stand, 6850 Beach Plaza, St Pete Beach. Help beautify Upham Beach. spbrec.com/special-events Saturday, October 20 – Bob Dylan and His Band 9 pm, $72.75, $102.75 and $132.75, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. With a catalog that dates back more than a half century, this iconic singer-songwriter has been the recipient of multiple GRAMMY® Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com Saturday, October 20 – Circus McGurkis – Ride the Peace Wave 10 am – 4 pm, Free, Gibbs High School, 850 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. An alternative peoples’ fair focusing on peace education and service to the community with special focus on activities for children and families of all ages and types featuring arts, crafts, music, games and ideas which celebrate creativity and activism. stpetersburgquakers.org/circus-mcgurkis Saturday, October 20 – Hauntizaar III 11 am – 5 pm, Free, Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Featuring only the nest of creepy creators, this original art and craft market focuses on Halloween and Day of the Dead themed goodies, all sure to thrill you. 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org
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Arts & Leisure Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton manateevillage.org Free open-air history museum October 10, 11 – Book Talk: Sarah Younger MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.987.6000 mosi.org Children’s science center Saunders Planetarium October 6 – SkyWatch
MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday October 18 – 21, 2018 clearwaterjazz.com Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center 50th Anniversary Season 727.662.7286 oridaorchestra.org New Horizons of Gulfport, Inc. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport, Novice and Intermediate Bands mrjoemurphy@yahoo.com 727.656.1469 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727.398.9639 southpasadenaband.com October 11 – Concert at South Pasadena City Hall November 8 – Concert at South Pasadena City Hall
Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island 727.360.5531 sdjs.org Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727.827.8087 tampabaysymphony.org The Blue Parrot Café 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach Every Monday 727.368.9619 bluepstpb.com Every Monday – TomKats 18 Piece Jazz Orchestra TomKats Jazz Orchestra tomkatsjazzorchestra.com The Hangar Restaurant 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg Every Monday – Jazz Jam 727.823.7767 aldowningjazz.com
OPERA 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 livehdstpete.com/metopera October 6 – Aida 20 – Samson et Dalila 27 – La Fanciullla Del West November 10 – Marnie Florida Opera Festival Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa operatampa.org
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 facebook.com/spbmusicclub
St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.823.2040 Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktail with the Maestro Various performance locations October 28 – Sunshine City, The Musical
St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 go.spcollege.edu/Artscalendar facebook.com/spcpianogibbs October 12 – Piano Series: Rebecca Penneys November 16 – Piano Series: Alan & Alvin Chow
Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.328.1300 sarasotaopera.org October 26 – 31 – The Barber of Seville November 6 – 11 – The Barber of Seville 9 – Concert at Noon 13, 14 – The Little Sweep
St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org
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The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/MatineeOperaPlayers Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center October 21 – Season Premier
Celebrating CommUNITY International Gay & Lesbian Film Fest Various times and locations tiglff.com October 5 – 13 – Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com
International Cinema Series Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 events@eckerd.edu eckerd.edu/internationalcinema
DANCING Florida West Ballet A not-for-pro t Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th St. N, St. Petersburg oridawestballet.org Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport More information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070. SwingTime.info mygulfport.us Every Wednesday – Swing First and third Sunday – Ballroom Second Sunday – Soul Night Sarasota Ballet 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 sarasotaballet.org Tickets 941.351.0099 x101 October 26 – 28 – Iconographic November 16, 17 – Masters of Dance St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory 1500 58th St S, Gulfport 727.914.7257 stpeteballetconservatory.com St. Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg 972.741.3749 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 stpete.org/coliseum Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wednesday, October through May
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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 facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL October 18 – Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin (3rd Thursday) November 8 – Real Boy Sunscreen Film Festival April 25 – 28, 2019 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) coconutscomedyclubs.com Open Mike on Tuesdays Shows: Wed – Sat, 9 pm Spit re Theater 14 18th St. S, St. Petersburg spit retheater.com
ECO / ZOOS /AQUARIUMS Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes October 2 – Climate Science 101 3 – Astronomy Night 6 – Native Garden Workday 6 – Haunted Heritage Hikes 14 – Sing and Stroll 19, 20 – Howl-O-Fest Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.453.6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes October 6 – Fall Wild ower Festival ParadiseNewsFL.com | OCTOBER 2018
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Events Sunday, October 21 – A Grand Mingling 3 – 6 pm, $50, Kenwood Gables Boutique Bed and Breakfast, 2801 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Champagne and desserts created by a ve-star pastry chef will delight guests. Kenwood’s own Doug Wilkins will provide classical and jazz music. Twelve artists will have works of art on display. historickenwood.org/event/grand-mingling/.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 seewinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II
Saturday, October 20 – Special Abilities Art Opening and Fund Raiser 6 – 10 pm, Free, City of Imagination, 2726 54th St. S, Gulfport. Join Studio Duvoe, Inc., the Pinellas Autism Project and the City of Imagination to celebrate the artistic genius of neuro-diverse and physically and developmentally challenged kids and young adults from all over Pinellas County. Students’ work is nicely framed and reasonably priced ($10 - $100). studioduvoe@yahoo.com 727.271.5016 studioduvoe.org
Egmont Key Shuttle Hubbard’s Marina, Ft. De Soto Co. Park $20 Reservation 727.867.6569 hubbardsmarina.com/egmont 727.893.2627 egmontkey.info
Saturday, October 20 – St. Petersburg Science Festival 10 am – 4 pm, Free, USF St Petersburg, 140 7th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Families and the public can explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Held in conjunction with MarineQuest, the annual open house of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. stpetescifest.org Saturday, October 20 – Suenos de Dali 8 – 11:59 pm, $150 General/$600 VIP, Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. A celebration of all things NYC. The city that never sleeps was an integral part of the life of the surrealist who never stopped. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Saturday, October 20 – The Florida Orchestra Free Pops in the Park 7 pm, Free, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Bring a date or the whole family for free music under the stars in waterfront Vinoy Park. Fireworks nale. Food trucks and family activities available. oridaorchestra.org Saturday, October 20 – 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. visitgulfport orida.com Saturday, October 20-21 – Octoberfest 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday 10 am – 8 pm, 398 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach. FREE. Hosted by Corey Area Business Association. www.seafoodfestivals.com
Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.273.4000 aquarium.org Voted Third Best Aquarium in the United States by USA Today Readers’ Choice 2018 October 12 – Brews by the Bay 27 – Sensory Guppyween 27, 28 – Guppyween Fort De Soto Park Tierra Verde 727.552.1862 pinellascounty.org/park/05_ft_desoto.htm Guided Nature Walks – Sat. & Sun. Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4441 mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month Boyd Hill Bird Walk 1st Saturday of month October 20 – John Chestnut Senior Park November 19 – Circle B Bar Reserve St. Petersburg Shell Club Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 stpeteshellclub.org 1st Friday September thru May 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 21 – A Grand Mingling 3 – 6 pm, $50, Kenwood Gables Boutique Bed and Breakfast, 2801 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Champagne and desserts created by a ve-star pastry chef will delight guests. Kenwood’s own Doug Wilkins will provide classical and jazz music. Twelve artists will have works of art on display. historickenwood.org/event/grand-mingling.
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores 727.391.6211 seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-pro t wild bird hospital sanctuary. Free. Tours. Donations accepted.
Sunday, October 21 – Matinee Opera Players: Season Premier 3 pm, Donations accepted, Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Show tunes, popular songs, arias from well-known operas. Family-friendly. Complimentary snacks, raf es and door prizes. matineeoperaplayers.org/performances
Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org October 5 – Discover Composting Workshop 18 – Prehistoric Cemetery in the Gulf of Mexico 20 – Photography Hike November 2 – Rainwater Harvesting Workshop 15 – The Ethnobotany of Tattooing 17 – The Great Weedon Bird Quest
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ZooTampa at Lowry Park 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 zootampa.org/events/zoou
ON THE WATER Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 dolphinlandings.com Sailing, Fishing, Motor Cruising, Sunset Sails, Dolphin Watches Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier 727.360.1348 shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates. StarLite Dining Yachts Clearwater and St. Pete Beach 727.462.2628 starlitecruises.com Afternoon & evening cruises, dining & dancing, entertainment, full bar, sightseeing. Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-pro t Sailing Club sailschoolregistration@sailbcyc.org sailbcyc.org Bay Sailors A sailing club for singles. Looking for a few good skippers with sailboats. For contact information visit 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 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 or Tony 941.504.4855 October 2 – Your “Highway” Signs 9 – Rules of the Nautical Road 16 – Boating Safety 23 – Introduction to Navigation 30 – Powering Your Boat November 6 – No Class – Elections 13 – Lines and Knots 20 – No Class – Thanksgiving
St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron Safe Boating Program St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg 727.550.1811 boating-stpete.org America’s Boating Course Free to attend, $45 materials 7 week course. Mon 7-9 pm Pre-registration required
FERRIES Pirate Water Taxi Hop On, Hop Off, 15 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. Prices vary. piratewatertaxi.com Tampa Bay Ferry & Taxi Service Services 9 stops throughout Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg (Jungle Prada) and Treasure Island. Prices vary. Friday through Sunday. 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 bg.org October 28 – Pumpkin Fest Florida West Coast Orchid Society Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo fwcos.org 2nd Thurs, 7:30 pm. Visitors welcome. Educational classes 727.420.7230 October 11 – Alan Kock 27, 28 – Annual Show & Sale November 8 – Fred Clark Garden Club St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg gardenclubstpete@aol.com 727.381.8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org 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 ikebanastpetersburg.com October 15 – Abstract Japanese Calligraphy November 14, 15 – Judith Setsuko Hata Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota Mondays – Yoga in the Garden 941.366.5731 selby.org
The Orchid Show 2018 October 12 through November 25 – October 1 – Orchid Impressions in Watercolor 2 – Everything Orchid 3 – The Essence of Orchids 5 – Orchids 101 5 – Understanding Color in Photography 10 – Make Your Own Garden Journal 12 – An Introduction to Bees! Bees! Bees! 14 – Garden Music Series 17 – Brilliant Botanical Bauer Brother 17 – Exposed: Behind the Scenes Photography 17 – Wine & Design 18 – Mystery in the Gardens 19 – Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners 24 – Potting & Mounting Orchids 25 – Light & Shadow in Photography 28 – Spooktacular 29 – Holiday Cards in Watercolor 30 – All About Bonsai 31 – Savage Gardens November 3 – Growing Orchids in SW Florida 7 – Ikebana and Orchids 9 – Orchids: Roots and More 14 – Aromatherapy Basics 14 – What Really Turned Darwin On 14 – Movie Magic – Learn the Basics 15 – Gelli Plate Botanical Printing 16 – Zen Watercolor Workshop Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops 727.892.5715 sunkengardens.org October 6 – Wicked Plants and Creepy Crawlies 27 – Plants and People – Florida Ethnobotany
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 pasadenacardclub.com St. Petersburg Bridge Club 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040 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 Wednesday, October 24 – Online Genealogy 101 3 – 4 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Public Library, 365 73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach. Learn the basics of conducting genealogy research using library databases and free online sites. 727.363.9238 spblibrary.com Wednesday, October 24 – Zombie Thriller Dance 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Free, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg. Ghouls and zombies of all ages and dancing abilities are invited to take over the front steps of the museum for a endishly good time strutting your stuff to the famous Michal Jackson Thriller dance. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Thursday, October 25 – Movies in the Park – Hocus Pocus Live music at 6 pm, Movie at dusk, Free, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful evening while listening to music, having a picnic and watching a classic movie. Bring your own blanket or low seat. Food and drink available for purchase. stpetepreservation.org Thursday, October 25 – Trunk or Treat 5:30 – 7 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Community Center parking lot, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, St Pete Beach. Come trick or treating from the trunks of cars to get in the Halloween spirit. spbrec.com/special-events Thursday, October 25 – Shakespeare in the City: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Preview 7:30 pm, Free, Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Enjoy live Shakespeare in an outdoor setting. Don’t miss this unique new musical version of Shakespeare’s classic. Additional performances through November 11. stpeteartsalliance.org Friday – Sunday, October 25-27 – St. Petersburg Festival of the Arts Pop-Up Performances 6:30 – 9 pm, FREE. Sundial St Pete, 153 2nd Ave N, downtown St Petersburg. Whether you are enjoying a meal at one of Sundial’s fantastic restaurants or strolling through the shops, you are sure to be surprised and delighted by various Pop-Up performances throughout the center. The New Orleans-style street band sounds of The Mobile Itinerant Funk Unit will meld with the Lakewood High School Jazz and Guitar ensembles in the courtyard; while local jazz, opera, and classical vocalists will sing from the second-story dining deck and within participating restaurants. sundialstpete.com or stpeteartsalliance.org/featured-events. Thursday, October 25 through Sunday, October 28 – John’s Pass Seafood & Music Festival Thursday 3pm – 10 pm/Friday/Saturday 10 am – 11 pm/Sunday 10 am – 7 pm, Free admission, John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. Fresh gulf seafood, live music, Halloween block party with costume contests, trick or treating, shing tournament and more. johnspassseafoodfest.com Friday, October 26 – October Concert Series – The Wild owers – Tom Petty Tribute Band 7 pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy some local bands. Bring your own chair or blanket. Food, beer & wine available as well as a 50/50 raf e. Free valet parking. facebook.com/events/672198643130339 Saturday, October 27 – 2nd Annual $10,000 Splash Park Raf e Drawing 8 pm, $100 donation for each ticket, England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave., Pinellas Park. A chance to win $10,000. Fundraiser to support construction of a Splash Park in the City of Pinellas Park. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. kiwanisclubpinellaspark@gmail.com facebook.com/events/1713179085436316/?active_tab=about
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Arts & Leisure CLUBS FUN!! NEW 2nd Saturday October thru April 9 am – noon, Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St S., St. Petersburg Sing songs you love, ages middle school up bobd@pccumc.org 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 greaterpinellasdems.org Gulfport Lions Club Community Civic Organization 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 6 pm Gulfport Lions Clubhouse, 4630 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport tbirdrob@yahoo.com Isle of Palms Civic Association Community Civic Organization 4th Tuesday 6 pm Dinner/Mixer Treasure Island Community Center Shelly Ritchie 860.480.3035 www.facebook.com/ IsleOfPalmsCivicAssociation/ 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 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 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. RSVP: LTC George Smith 727.786.5578 National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727. 643.7395 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. narfe.org/chapter1140 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 gulfbeachesrotary.com/index.php 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 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 sonso talysp.org Stetson Tech Club NEW Last Monday 3 – 5 pm Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Join Stetson Law students for their Tech Tips Classes. RSVP 727.893.5671 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 eboard Club Fridays, 7 – 11 pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game. 727.822.2083 stpeteshuf e.com October 14 – It takes a…Volunteer Village 15 – 17 – State Tournament November 8 – Keep St. Pete Special Celebration Suncoast Quilting Circle Wednesdays, 10 am or 3rd Monday 7 pm Pilgrim Congregational Church 6315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 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 swissclubstpetersburg.com Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild 2nd Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Good Samaritan Church 6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park Coloring, patterning, structuring and transformation of fabric, ber and other materials surfacedesignguild.com 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. 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 hpda .com Treasure Islettes Community Service Organization 4th Monday except June thru August Treasure Island Community Center 727.270.9024 tresurei2@aol.com treasureislettes.weebly.com
ATHLETIC CLUBS Clearwater/St. Petersburg 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 snowsharks.org 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 stpetemaddogs.org Tampa Bay Beach Bums Beach volleyball for players of all levels tampabaybeachbums.com 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. sprr.org Find events online at www.ParadiseNewsFL.com & www.facebook.com/ParadiseNews
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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 ostomy.org/asg_pages_asg_251.html Walking Club & Memory Café 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
NETWORKING 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 facebook.com/ 100WomenWhoCarePinellas Business & Professional Women’s Club 1st & 3rd Thursday, 11:30 am 400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg 727.471.8248 bpwstpetepinellas.org ParadiseNewsFL.com | OCTOBER 2018
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Events Saturday, October 27 – Country Jubilee 10 am – 4 pm, Free, Heritage Village, 11909 125th St N, Largo. Features vendors selling handmade seasonal crafts, paintings, jewelry, stained glass, and wooden treasures. Musical entertainment, tours of select historic structures, demonstrations of traditional crafts, children’s activities and a new exhibit. 727.582.2123 pinellascounty.org/Heritage
RGANetwork Every Wednesday 11:30 am – 1:30pm Rib City, 1550 66th St. N, St. Petersburg Professional business networking organization. Member of Florida Barter. rganetwork.net
Saturday, October 27 – Fall Festival 4 – 6 pm, Free, The Island Chapel, 1271 Pinellas Bayway S, St. Petersburg. Games, prizes, crafts, hayrides, yummy treats, food, and drinks. 727.866.7362 theislandchapel.org
Women in Tourism Educate, encourage, network. 3rd Friday, various locations throughout Tampa Bay. tampabaywomenintourism.com
Saturday, October 27 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society Show & Sale 10 am – 4 pm, $5, Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Spectacular raf e drawings, beautiful orchid displays with Accent Orchids, Art Stone Orchids and Del Favaro Orchids. fwcos.org Saturday, October 27 – Gulfport Memory Quilt Drawing $5 donation per ticket. Purchase tickets at the Gulfport Senior Center, Gulfport Welcome Center, Beach Bazaar, American Legion Post #125 and all Artwalks. Proceeds bene t the Gulfport Senior Center. Need not be present to win. gulfportseniorfoundation.org/2018/04/buy-a-chance-to-winthe-gulfport-memory-quilt Saturday, October 27 – Halloween Costume Bash 8 pm, $15/$25, ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Get ready to have your world rocked with amazing art, wicked costumes and a runway show lled with spooky glamour. 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com Saturday, October 27 – International Coastal Cleanup – Clam Bayou Nature Park 9 am – noon, Free, 3120 Miriam St. S, Gulfport. A rewarding day of community improvement, engagement and beauti cation. Cleanup supplies will be provided. Bring reusable water bottles. Kristin Ossola 727.729.1297 Saturday, October 27 – Junk in the Trunk 8 am – 1 pm, Free, 49th Street Neighborhood Center,1617 49th St. Swap, trash or give away your old stuff. Have Coffee with a Cop. Register your bike and get a free helmet for kids.Get gardening tips from the folks with Gulfport’s Community Garden. Music and giveaways. mygulfport.us Saturday, October 27 – Monster Mash 2018 7 – 11 pm, $20, Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Put on your best, most creative or funniest costume. Dancing, raf e prizes, costume contests, memory quilt drawing and great eats. patch.com/ orida/gulfport/ calendar/event/20181027/412303/monster-mash-2018 Saturday, October 27 – Public Works BBQ Cook-Off & Rodeo 3 – 10 pm, Free, England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave., Pinellas Park. BBQ cook-off with local amateur competitors. Full rodeo with bull riding, live entertainment, beer, reworks, children’s rides, bounce houses, bubble runner and much more. pinellas-park.com/384/Parks-Recreation-Leisure-Service Saturday, October 27 – Wag-O-Ween Doggie Costume Party 10 am – 1 pm, Free, Treasure Island Community Center Park, All dogs registered go home with a gift bag. Free hot dogs, salads and drinks. Donations accepted for CASA. RSVP whitneyshenkman@gmail.com Saturday, October 27 & Sunday, October 28 – St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Saturday 10 am – 8 pm/Sunday 10 am – 6pm, $6 Students/$10 Adults, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Travel the world in a day without leaving the country. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to take part in the magic of song, dance, and foods from more than 30 ethnic groups from countries around the world. spiffs.org 66
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TOASTMASTERS Bay Pines Toastmasters Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:30 pm C.W. “Bill” Young VA Hospital, Medical Center Auditorium (Bldg 20), 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.488.4941 baypinestoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org Cool ‘N Con dent Toastmasters Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm St. Petersburg College – Gibbs Campus, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg RSVP to attend : 850.228.0315 1526154.toastmastersclubs.org Downtown St. Pete Toastmasters Thursdays 6:30 – 7:45 pm St. Petersburg College, Room DC125, 244 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg Robert 727.417.5777 downtownstpetetoastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:30 pm Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.709.2183 gulfporttoastmasters.com St. Petersburg Toastmasters Tuesdays 6:15 – 8:30 pm Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1801 62nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg stpetetoastmasters.org
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 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 casa-stpete.org
Creative Thrift Art Store (at Creative Clay) 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 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 Treasures by the Sea Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave., Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 10 am – 2 pm Tuesday & Thursday
DOWNTOWNS GULFPORT mygulfport.us Gulfport Public Library Events mygulfport.evanced.info/signup/calendar October 5 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 13 – Founders Day 13 – Art Show and Sale 13 – Gulfport Under the Stars 20 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 27 – Junk in the Trunk 27 – Monster Mash November 2 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 3 – City-Wide Yard Sale 5 – 3rd Annual Gulfport Chefs Table 10, 11 – Heroes Weekend 17 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk ST. PETE BEACH SPB Recreation Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 spbrec.com St. Pete Beach Public Library Events spblibrary.com/events October 5 – October Concert Series 12 – October Concert Series 19 – October Concert Series 20 – Beach Clean Up 26 – October Concert Series November 11 – Chowder Challenge 5 ST. PETERSBURG stpete.org October 4 – Movies in the Park 5 – First Friday St. Pete 6 – 14 – SHINE Mural Festival 11 – Movies in the Park 13 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 17 – Movies in the Park 19 – 28 – St. Petersburg Festival of the Arts 25 – Movies in the Park
TOURS 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 fumcsp.com 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 ghosttour.net/stpetersburg Preserve the Burg Formerly St. Petersburg Preservation Historic Walking Tours Free for SPP members $10 suggested donation non-members 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org October 5 – The Original Haunted Gulfport 6 – The “Original” Downtown 6 – The Original Haunted Gulfport 9 – Downtown Morning 12 – The Original Haunted Gulfport 13 – The Waterfront 19 – The Original Haunted Gulfport 20 – Historic Gulfport 20 – The Original Haunted Gulfport 21 – Keeping St. Pete Special Bicycle 26 – Downtown Morning 27 – Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood 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 oridacraftart.org
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WEDNESDAYS NEW Seminole Wednesday Market November thru April 10 am – 2 pm Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St., Seminole facebook.com/ SeminoleWednesdayMarket 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 saturdaymorningmarket.com
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SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market October thru May 10 am – 2 pm Live music, Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.498.8778 coreyAve.com DTSP Sunday Market October thru April Noon – 4 pm Caddy’s on Central, 217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg dtspmarket.com Indian Shores Sunday Market November thru May 9 am – 1 pm Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores thebeachmarkets.com WEEKEND MARKETS Paradise Bazaar All Year 9 am – 4 pm, Fridays & Sundays Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach paradisebazaar@yahoo.com Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart All Year 9 am – 2 pm, Saturdays Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 suntanartcenter@verizon.net OTHER MARKETS 1st Friday Flea Market September thru May 9 am – noon Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Ctr., 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727. 893.2237
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
1st Saturday St. Pete Indie Market All Year 11 am – 4 pm, October thru May Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave., St. Petersburg 10 am – 2 pm, June thru September NOVA 535, 535 Dr. M.L. King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg stpeteindiemarket.com
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Events Sunday, October 28 – Open Streets St. Pete 11 am – 4 pm, Free, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Food, music and fun in the street. Experience car-free roads connecting to the Pinellas Trail and protected bike lanes. Come bike, stroll, and roll. facebook.com/openstreetsstpete Sunday, October 28 – Sunshine City, The Musical – Concert Version 7:30 pm, $15, Opera Central, 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. A familyfriendly mainstream show featuring a tap-dancing dog, singing alligators, “Sea Vamps” and a cameo appearance by Ponce de Leon himself. Set in the waning years of the 1920’s land boom. sunshinecitythemusical.com Friday, November 2 – 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. rstfridaystpete.com Friday, November 2 – 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, November 2 through Sunday, November 4 – Tampa Bay Home Show 10 am – 6 pm Friday and Saturday/10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Free, Tropicana Field, One Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg. Plan to spend the day discovering great exhibits, giveaways, door prizes, seminars, and so much more. See the latest trends in home remodeling: from kitchen and baths to ooring, to windows and home protection. tampabay.com/expos Saturday, November 3 – 20th Annual Bungalow Fest 10 am – 4 pm, $20 in advance/$25 day of event, 29th St. N and 3rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Features 10 homes that re ect the historic architecture and character of Historic Kenwood. Stroll or use the free continuous trolley. historickenwood.org/bungalowfest Saturday, November 3 – City of Gulfport City-Wide Yard Sale Dawn to dusk, Gulfport residents, dust off your unused stuff and clear out the clutter and sign up for the permit free bi-annual City of Gulfport City Wide Yard Sale. Rain date: Sunday, November 4. One submission for a household. 727.893.1118 mygulfport.us Saturday, November 3 – Evening for the Bay – Wave of the Future 5 – 9 pm, $90 Members/$100 Non-members, Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde. Enjoy ingenious cocktails, dinner, live music, revolutionary entertainment, complimentary valet and auctions that are sure to rede ne your future. mandersen@tampabaywatch.org 727.867.8166 x 234 tampabaywatch.org Saturday, November 3 – HOME Harvest & Bluegrass Fest 7 – 10 pm, $35 Seat/$325 Table, The Conmy Center, 750 San Salvador Dr., Dunedin. Food, drinks, silent auction, raf es and music by the amazing Ramblegrass Band. Proceeds bene t House of Mercy and Encouragement Foundation (HOME). 727.786.7951 eventbrite.com/e/home-harvest-bluegrass-fest-featuringramblegrass-band-tickets-48657499892 Find events online at www.ParadiseNewsFL.com & www.facebook.com/ParadiseNews
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Arts & Leisure VOLUNTEER
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AARP Various volunteer opportunities aarp.org/giving-back
All Care Health Center 8900 Park Blvd., Seminole 727.767.0950 allcare4u.com Sit, Pilates, Circuit Training, Corrective Exercise, Yoga, Personal Training, Acupuncture
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 daystarlife.com/word Empath Health / Suncoast Hospice Locations throughout Pinellas County Various positions. Training provided Ages 14+ years. 727.523.3440 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 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 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 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 guardianadlitem.org St. Petersburg Free Clinic 863 3rd Ave. N, St Petersburg To schedule new volunteer orientation: kaitlynne.silvers@stpetersburgfreeclinic.org 727.821.1200 ext 114 stpetersburgfreeclinic.org Tampa Bay Watch 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde rarndt@tampabaywatch.org 727.867.8166 ext 233 tampabaywatch.org November 3 – Evening for the Bay
Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727.222.6476 beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year round resident discount packages Gulfport Senior Center Yoga Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport Brought to you by Gulfport Senior Center, Foundation 727.893.5657 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 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 madeirabeachyoga.com Yoga on the Beach Nava Yoga Studio 5901 Sun Blvd. W, Suite 120, St. Petersburg 727.592.1999 navayogastudio.com Perfect Circle Yoga & Fitness 7440 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.504.2327 perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, CaliYoga, Personal Training Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Sunday tours, meditations, special events
Arts & Leisure Silver Sneakers Yoga Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 spbrec.com Fridays at 11 am St. Petersburg Yoga 2842 MLK St. N, St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 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 sunkengardens.org Awaken Yoga & Mediation – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Suntan Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Morning Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Monday Meditation
Events
The Longhouse 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 longhouse.info All levels of skill and techniques
Saturday, November 3 – Meet Clyde Butcher + Catalog Signing 1 – 3 pm, Free, Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. In conjunction with the special exhibition Clyde Butcher: Visions of Dali’s Spain, the artist will be at the Museum to sign exhibit catalogs. 727.823.3767 thedali.org
Tree of Life Yoga 6800 Gulf Blvd., Ste. 205, South Pasadena Shopping Ctr., 727.514.3057 treeo ifeyoga.org Yoga, Meditation, Barre, Ayurveda, Yoga Teacher Training
Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4 – Discover the Island 9 am – 4 pm, $10 to $25 for Shuttle Ferry, Egmont Key State Park, St. Petersburg. Self-guided walking tours, live birds of prey, children’s games, silent auction, lighthouse viewing more. Food, drinks and souvenirs available for purchase egmontkey.info
Yoga at the Dali The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 thedali.org Vinyasa yoga, Sundays at 10:30 am Yoga at Sundial Sundial St Pete, 153 2nd Ave N., St Petersburg. Energizing morning yoga class hosted by The Body Electric Yoga Company in the Sundial courtyard. Registration starts at 8:30am. FREE. 9-10am every third Saturday. 727.800.3201 www.sundialstpete.com Yoga – Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Pass-A-Grille Beach Comm. Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com Yoga Style: Kripalu
Sunday, November 4 – Top Local Chef 2018 5 – 7 pm, $25 – $500, The Historic Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. Ten of the area’s best chefs and 10 best craft breweries create a unique culinary experience. Guests are invited to sample the newest creations and vote for their favorites. eventbrite.com/e/top-local-chef-2018-tickets-48090661463 Monday, November 5 – 3rd Annual Gulfport Chefs Table 6 – 10 pm, $60 – $110, Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. Fabulous food, white tablecloths, china, glassware, exquisite table decor and full table service in the middle of Beach Boulevard in Gulfport’s Waterfront District. facebook.com/Gulfport-Chefs-Table-113477049350404 Wednesday, November 7 – Seminole Wednesday Market Opening 10 am – 2 pm, Free, Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St., Seminole. First market of its kind for the city of Seminole. Formerly the Mid-Week Madeira Beach Open Air Market. facebook.com/SeminoleWednesdayMarket Thursday, November 8 – Keep St. Pete Special Celebration 6 – 9 pm, Free, St. Petersburg Shuf eboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg. Over 15 local artists and musicians, a live mural, St. Pete born brews and food. preservetheburg.org/KSPS2018 Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11 – Ribfest 2018 4 – 10 pm Friday/11 am – 5 pm Saturday & Sunday, $5 – $20, Vinoy Park, 501 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. This three day charity fundraiser helps a variety of youth oriented causes. Features the best BBQ ribbers in the world, national recording artists playing classic and southern rock & country hits and fun activities for kids. ribfest.org Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11 – Sponge Docks Seafood Festival Noon – 9 pm Friday/10 am – 9 pm Saturday/10 am – 6 pm Sunday, Free, Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs. Fresh local seafood to tempt your taste buds, an art & craft show with up to 60 local and regional artists selling their work, continuous live music, unique retail shops and complimentary festivities for the whole family. spongedocks.net/tarpon-springs-seafood-fest.htm Saturday, November 10 – Household Electronics & Chemical Mobile Collection 9 am – 2 pm, Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S, Gulfport. A convenient way to safely dispose of and recycle chemicals and electronics, such as old computers, TVs, paint, uorescent bulbs, and fertilizer. pinellascounty.org/solidwaste/mobileoptions.htm
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Sunday, November 11 – Chowder Challenge 5 1 – 5 pm, $15, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Taste all the chowders and vote for your favorite. Beverages and desserts available for purchase. Honors our veterans, showcases area restaurants and bene ts the Pass-A-Grille Woman’s Club and its chosen charities. eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-chowder-challenge-tickets-47891165766
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LIFE in Paradise ECO with Tampa Bay Watch Savor the Bay a Success
Tampa Bay Watch would like to extend our appreciation to our 64 guests for attending Sunday evening’s Savor the Bay. Chef de Cuisine Emily Ferrari truly created food artistry with a perfect blend of flavors partnered with wonderful wines from Etoile/Cloudy Bay/Terrazas during the five-course dinner. We would also like to give our thanks to Carlos Cepero and all of The Don Cesar staff for the excellent service they provided for our event. In addition, we are truly appreciative of the The Don Cesar’s gift of becoming a Corporate Member
Volunteer Boaters Needed for 25th Annual Fishing Line Cleanup
Abandoned and discarded fishing line ensnares local birds and marine mammals Tampa Bay Watch, in partnership with Audubon Florida, is mainly recruiting volunteers with shallow-draft boats, and we have limited space for kayaks/canoes/SUPs to independently remove tangled fishing line from mangroves and shorelines of Tampa Bay’s colonial bird nesting islands. Boaters are encouraged to independently clean their assigned island anytime throughout the week of Saturday, Oct. 6 - Sunday, Oct. 14.
Last year’s cleanup resulted in an estimated 18,860 feet of fishing line being removed from 25 different coastal nesting sites around Tampa Bay. Thank you to Sea World Busch Gardens Conservation Fund for sponsoring this important event.
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– November 2018 to Allow a Ten Year Lease for Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Tampa Bay Watch urges you to vote YES for the City of St. Petersburg Charter Amendment on November 2018 Election that will allow a 10-year lease agreement with St. Petersburg to lease, operate, and manage the
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Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center currently under construction on the St. Pete Pier. The Discovery Center will offer dynamic interactive exhibits that will educate the public and showcase the Tampa Bay estuary, as well as classroom space for school field trips and summer camp programs.
Tampa Bay Watch will invest approximately $2 million in the Discovery Center. In order to justify this investment and better amortize the costs, Tampa Bay Watch has asked the City to increase the lease term to 10 years. In addition to allowing Tampa Bay Watch to better amortize its investment, the lease extension will bring our lease term in line with the other leases the City has approved for the Pier. Extension of Tampa Bay Watch’s lease to 10 years will require voter approval via a charter amendment on the November 2018 ballot.
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Weekday mornings in October at Tampa Bay Watch We are recruiting hard-working volunteers to help build oyster domes at our Marine Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde. The project takes place from 9 am until noon and involves pouring marine friendly concrete into a fiberglass mold containing a large round buoy surrounded by smaller rubber balls, creating the holes in the oyster domes. This project is physically demanding in requiring bending, crouching, and some heavy lifting. The minimum age to participate in this project is 16 years old. It’s a dirty job, but it’ll make a difference for Tampa Bay! Tuesday, 10/16, & Tuesday, 10/30.
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Near Shore The five-hour half-day is doing very well on grey snapper, porgies and sea bass. There are still tons of mackerel around the area and we’re catching plenty while trolling and free-lining shrimp on short wire leaders with a treble hook. The occasional hogfish is being caught near shore. We caught a nice red grouper recently on the half-day as we are fishing a little deeper right now to avoid the dirty water and fish kill that is hugging the beach. Most of that stuff is pretty spotty along the coast and the first lump extends 2-3 miles from the beach depending on the tide. Then there are random blooms and dirty water patches with scattered fish kill throughout the near shore waters, but there’s plenty of areas where we find clean water and plentiful cooperative fish. Check out this video from this past week’s half-day, a guest catches a nice black sea bass and you can see all the hungry cooperative fish. https://www.facebook.com/smokeyanddusty/videos/414028165790092/ Off Shore Over a dozen big scamp were caught on a recent 12-hour extreme, plus some nice amberjack on vertical jigs, some nice keeper red grouper on big squid strips. We also got some big porgies, yellowtail and vermillion as well. The water was super clean offshore, and we were completely past all the dirty water and fish kills that are mainly 20-25 miles from shore or less. If you are looking to go deep, check out the 12 hour extreme trip aboard the Flying HUB 2. Right now the boat has SUPER light loads due to a slower time of year and the misconception that red tide is out here killing all the fish while the reality is that it’s very mild in our area compared to past years red tide events and it’s mainly right on shore. Want to watch Capt Dylan Hubbard’s Daily video reports? Check out the Hubbard’s Marina YouTube channel and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!-Hubbard’s Marina daily fishing & boating report Always remember, “If You’re too busy to go fishing, You’re just too busy!”
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Women Learn Fishing at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Women came from as far as Ocala to attend. The educational event featured instruction on fishing strategy and techniques, hands-on skill practice with guides and more. Optional fishing for the “No Yelling School of Fishing.” was available. The 2018 LLGF final event is Oct.19-21 in Islamorada with a full day of inshore & offshore instruction by fishing legends, hands-on practice, networking and 2 days of optional fishing. For info, Call 954-475-9068; email: fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com or visit www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES FLA. HOUSE DISTRICT 69 Monday, Oct. 1, 6 pm Raymond Blacklidge (R) Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6 pm Jennifer Webb (D)
ADULT PROGRAMS Voter Registration Drive Tuesday, Oct. 2, 11 am-2 pm National Wildlife Refuges Friday, Oct. 5, 11 am Mayor’s Open Office Visit with Mayor Alan Johnson Mondays, 6 to 7 pm, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 12 & 26 Medicare Counseling (reserve one-on-one help with a S.H.I.N.E. volunteer) Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10 am-2:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 25, 10 am-2:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10 am-2:30 pm Thursday, Nov. 15, 10 am-2:30 pm Miniatures 101 Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 am Movie Day at the Library 2 pm matinee & 5:30 encore Oct.17,
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October Astrology Forecast 2018
As we welcome the beautiful Autumn season this October, the lunar cycle is waning; which will bring closure to last months affairs. Then on the 8th, a New Moon in relationship sign Libra begins the next one. This new energy working with Pluto is transformative and deep. A new cycle being born from a letting go of old patterns. Just the day before on the 5th, love and money planet Venus will station Retrograde in Scorpio. This type of energy supports the lunation in the sense of letting go and making peace in all relationships; reflecting on our values and reviewing our finances. During this time of year, mankind has prepared for the winter months ahead by doing these things instinctively since time began. Thinking planet Mercury joins Venus in Scorpio on the 9th. Again, energy repeating deep thought and strong intuitive decisions that are well thought out. This is lucky Jupiter’s last month in Scorpio for the next 11 years. Growth, expansion and many beneficial things have come to natives of this sign since last fall.
The Sun enters Scorpio on the 23rd joining 3 planets in this resourceful sign. We are determined, assertive and shrewd in undertakings with an intensity and intuition to accomplish any goal or hearts desire! The next day a Full Hunter’s Moon in practical, sensual Taurus lights up the sky and brings the lunar cycle to a climax! Many planetary aspects are operating to bring focus to values, communication and direction with lasting results. Don’t be surprised if you are a bit indulgent under this full moonlight as it brings enjoyment in exploring the many pleasures life has to offer. On the 31st, Halloween, at month end; Mercury transits into Sagittarius, the freedom loving sign of travel! We free our minds to learn about higher knowledge and come to better understanding. A wanderlust may take over our thoughts as well, prompting plans for holiday travel or just a quick day trip! Beautiful Venus still retrograde, returns to partner sign Libra later that same day; reconnecting us to old flames or rekindling our current one. 78
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LIBRA: Your personal new year begins with deep inner changes and awareness. Energy goes into romance and recreation! Finances are enhanced, and the spotlight shines on resources; watch spending.
SCORPIO: New inner awareness brings deep discussions. You are favored and blessed with Jupiters luck one last month. Action is on the homefront and the spotlight falls on your partner and relationships.
SAGITTARIUS: A new social vibe has you spending time with friends; watch spending! Take a romantic getaway or just chill on your own to recharge. A focus on health and workplace changes as the month ends.
CAPRICORN: Career offers new options; you are in control. Energy goes into earnings. Enjoy reconnecting with friends; social time. Romance may take an unexpected turn as issues surface. Be spontaneous; play a little!
AQUARIUS: Travel and learning bring new insights. Status and career activity is beneficial; repair position. You are assertive and take action. Spotlight is on home life and family matters; the foundations of your life.
PISCES: Resources and finances take a new turn; accept help and balance social expenses. Travel is likely both short or long distance. Conversations are revealing and enlightening; you open up to share. ARIES: New start in relationships both business and personal come with needed change. Resources and financial plans get reviewed and revised. Your changes in values surface and are tied to karmic debts; rewards.
TAURUS: Health and healing are on a new path as you learn and grow. A new option with work may involve travel. Resolve relationship conflicts and make peace. Spotlight falls on you as an awakening has only just begun.
GEMINI: Romance has a new start and endures transformations. Health and work concerns get resolved; revise habits. Continue to resolve financial matters. Spotlight falls on inner world and private affairs. Enjoy a getaway!
CANCER: New beginnings in home and family life may challenge partner. You may reconnect to an old flame or get back to creative hobbies. Social calendar fills; new friendships are unique! Endings are swift and thorough.
LEO: Life is busy everyday with conversations and short trips; modify routine. Reconnect to family; resolve problems and reminisce. Work with partner. Sudden changes in status effect both home and career; position.
VIRGO: New income options open but challenge free, leisure time. Energy goes into work and health. Enjoy reconnecting with others. Daily activity is a constant fast pace. Travel is likely; educates and awakens new ideas.
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