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COVER STORY
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Not Your Granddad’s Gulfport From Geckofest to Art Walks, Gulfport Changes BY CARON SCHWARTZ
Fertilizer Restrictions Are In Effect BY PINELLAS COUNTY
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Summer is Nesting Season
FEATURES
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BY AUDUBON FLORIDA
Alaska
The Last Frontier - There’s Nothing Like a Cruise to Alaska BY PETER A. ROOS
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Could Medical Massage Improve Your Life?
PROFILES
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Gold is Going Up
What Does That Mean to YOU? BY PETER A. ROOS
Lymphatic Drainage Helps To Detox After Chemo
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BY PETER A. ROOS
Adds Service for Land Rover & Jaguar
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It Could Be Your Nerves
DESIGN: Lori Bellinger DIRECTION: Renee Roos PHOTO Courtesy of Gulfport Merchants Chamber
BY PETER A. ROOS
Meet Murray Chiropractic Neurology
Publishers Letter.................... 6 Tidbits............................... 8-11 Kudos.................................. 14 Property Law....................... 24 Real Estate.......................... 25 Life in Paradise.................... 41 Encouragement................... 42 Art News......................... 44-47 Arts & Leisure................. 49-63 Events............................. 50-63 Classified........................ 64-65 Library............................. 66-67 Astrology........................ 68, 70 Playing Around.................... 69
COVER
Potters Precision Imports
LIFE IN PARADISE
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Be Prepared for Hurricane Season An Update Of Prior Info On Our Website
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Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC
Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli
ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s Island Grille
Palms Hospital Winn Dixie
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Could Music Help Heal The World?
Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond
Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Keller Williams Realty Coastal Cottage
Bilmar Hotel The Pearl TI & MB Chamber
T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop
TREASURE ISLAND
Encouragement BY DENNIS MERRITT JONES
JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE
BY STEVE TRAIMAN
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Volume 25 Number 7 • August/Sept 2019
Welcome to the second of two bimonthly summer issues of our otherwise monthly magazine. Designed to be published on “Island Time,” Paradise NEWS is generally timely online at paradisenewsfl.com, where one can purchase a print subscription or sign up for a FREE, informative, weekly Thursday e-newsletter with a reminder of the top five things to do each weekend.
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There are a lot of Golden 50-year celebrations this summer. Last issue it was 50 years of Renfrows at the Alden Resort, this month it’s 50 years since the first moon landing and on August 15, it’s 50 years since Woodstock. We’ll be celebrating that memory and our 48th Wedding Anniversary on that same day at the Mushroom Festival in Telluride, Colorado. This fall also marks the Silver Anniversary of this publication, this being the 248th edition. Our August – September issue cover celebrates this year’s Geckofest theme, Geckos of the Round Table. The month-long celebration is typical Gulfport residents’ answer to the “dawg days” of summer. Culminating with an all day celebration on the last Saturday of August, this year on August 31st, it is a day for costumes, food, outlandish parades and great times. The cover story is only a bit about Geckofest and much more about the continuing evolution of the Gulfport business community, written by Caron Schwartz. Also in the issue is an update of our Hurricane Preparation guide by Steve Traiman, so you can be prepared for the worst. Readers might see a marked change in design this month and in months to come as Janet Nummi has been promoted to art and production manager. We welcome a few new advertisers this issue as well as most of our long time regulars. When you visit please tell them you saw their ad or read about them in Paradise NEWS. Thanks for reading and keeping us on our toes.
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TIDBITS Florida’s New Texting while Driving Law took effect! Getting caught will land you a steep fine. Florida is one of the last states to enact such a law, according to the Associated Press. BEACHES CHAMBER The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Taste of the Beaches! This wildly popular event will resume Saturday, September 28th, at Horan Park in St. Pete Beach. The event is a fundraiser for the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas & West Pasco. Purchase tickets at TampaBayBeaches.com/events. For more info, please contact jessica@ tampabaybeaches.com or visit TampaBayBeaches.com. The Chamber also became one of only 14 “Grow with Google” Partners in Pinellas. This partnership allows the chamber to offer members training, tools and resources they need to grow their business and the ability to host events and workshops throughout the year. For more information, please contact Jessica Morrow at jessica@tampabaybeaches.com or visit TampaBayBeaches.com. ST PETE BEACH Meet Tank, the new fire station dog, & Kelly the new Fire Marshall. You can follow Tank’s adventures on Facebook at St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue.
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He will soon have his own Instagram page, Kelly Intzes, CFPS, Fire Marshal, St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue, 7301 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, 727-363-9207 Wine Down the Summer at the Don CeSar Labor Day Weekend! The Don CeSar has partnered with Halter Ranch, Four Graces, and Acrobat Wineries, to create an intimate weekend full of special events, one-of-a-kind culinary creations, take home gifts and most importantly... WINE! Enlighten your senses with three days of events, each showcasing tastes from the wineries and an exclusive menu of gourmet dishes inspired by selections from each of our outlets and perfected by Executive Chef Alexander Reyes and his team of culinary professionals. Enjoy creations by Sea Porch Chef De Cuisine Amber Brownlee on Friday, Chef Emily Ferrari of Maritana Grille on Saturday, Special Events Chef Joseph Bove on Sunday, and dessert selections all weekend long by Pastry Chef Angela Smith.
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EVENT SCHEDULE • Friday, August 30th Toast To The Coast Welcome Reception | 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Sunset Deck • Saturday, August 31th Oh Cheese, More Wine Interactive Class | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: The Gatsby Wine & Dine Grand Tasting | 6:00pm - 9:30pm Location: Veranda & Maritana Grille • Sunday, September 1st Wine Down The Weekend Brunch | 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: Beach Pavilion
little bit greener, a new community composting program is being introduced. Kitchen and yard waste make up about 30% of what’s thrown in the trash, according to the City of St. Pete’s website. A community-wide composting initiative will help divert these materials.
ST PETERSBURG St. Petersburg will host the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg the second weekend in March each year through 2024. The City Council approved a four-year extension to the existing agreement through 2024. The race has been the season-opener for IndyCar for the past nine years. The city receives $1 for every ticket sold. There were about 160,000 people at the most recent event in March. Including “St. Petersburg” in the event name generated about $2 million worth of exposure for the city this year. Dates set for the next five races: 2020 race event: March 12-15 2021 race event: March 11-14 2022 race event: March 10-13 2023 race event: March 9-12 2024 race event: March 7-10 Composting Program for Residents To show its commitment to making the Sunshine City just a
A $50 million boutique hotel could kick off a new wave of hospitality development in St. Pete’s Edge District. Retailers and apartment buildings in the Edge district are flourishing; a developer says it’s time for the next wave of development. Baba’s Bakery, a Greek Lebanese inspired restaurant and bakery + cafe opened its doors in the Grand Central district. While a restaurant portion is still prepping for a debut, the bakery & cafe portion is now ready to serve you coffee, sandwiches, salad, breads and pastries at 2701 Central Ave. from 9-4. Proposed Two Tower Condo & Hotel concept at 400 Central Ave, John Catsimatidis’ $16.5 million 2-acre lot at 400 Central may still house the tallest in Pinellas County. A 40-story tower is proposed, (down from 50 due
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SKYWAY MARINA DISTRICT The Flamingo Resort on 34th Street S. (US 19) will be bulldozed and the site redeveloped into an apartment complex. Operators of the only resort catering to the LGBTQ community says they will look for another site to reopen. TREASURE ISLAND to flight paths from Albert Whitted Airport) housing 325 condominiums, and a 20 story, 200 room Marriott-flagged hotel in a second tower and ground-level retail. The Shave Cave, a ‘classic barbershop for the modern man,’ is leaving Sundial and has announced plans to relocate, doubling its size.at 215 1st Street North in St. Petersburg. The new location is about 50 yards from the current storefront. The new 1200 sq. ft. barbershop will feature six state-of-the-art barbering stations, a craft beer and wine lounge, big screen TVs, snacks, and an arcade a haven for relaxation and comradely. “I love St. Pete,” says Max Glazer, owner. Edge District businesses now have WIFI! The Edge District is located from Dr. Martin Luther King St. (9th Street) to 16th Street and between 1st Ave. North and South. This west end of downtown is skirted by Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays home. GoZone, a local company, installed WIFI routers throughout the area inside businesses rather than on the streets. Once you sign up inside, one can travel outside and keep connected and the best part…. It’s FREE! All are secure networks to the businesses.
In spite of a 7.72% increase in revenues due to valuation increases, property tax rates will rise slightly next year in Treasure Island, adding $18 per $100,000 assessment, raising an additional $842,000 for future bridge and sewer system maintenance. The city also contemplates moving city hall to the Allied Building in the next couple of years, according to the city attorney.
ICE ANYONE – The city of Treasure Island has contracted with Ice Depot to supply Ice Vending Machines to the beach access at 104th Ave. and the pavilion at Sunset Beach. Ten pounds of Ice will sell for $2 and can be dispensed directly into coolers to protect the environment. The city supplies the location, power and water in exchange for 30% of gross revenues. ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
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TIDBITS Vacation Rental BOOM Andrea, the Head of Media and PR at AllTheRooms, the world’s first vacation rental search engine, reported that Treasure Island made the list of fastest growing vacation rental markets in the country. According to their data: • The number of vacation rentals in Treasure Island available on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO increased by 35.95% over the last 12 months. • This took the total number of vacation rentals in Treasure Island on these platforms up to 503 as of May 2019, as homeowners put more rentals on the market.
• Over the last 12 months the average price per night at these rentals was $193, and the occupancy rate, or the proportion of days that these properties were rented out, was 54.90%.
computer-savvy enforcement officer to especially target and fine short term rental violators.
The Treasure Islettes elected a New Board for 2018-2019, Ms. Carol Lee, president; • Over the last 12 months, Ms. Diana Carbill, vice president; homeowners in Treasure Island Ms. Judy Koepkey, treasurer; and took $16,208,780 in bookings Ms. Linda Gresik, secretary. The in total. A growth of 44.47% Islettes was founded in year-on-year, as they took 1955 to support the community advantage of buoyant through volunteer service, demand from travelers for short-term rentals. beautification projects, scholarships and donations to Mayor Larry Lunn told Paradise the city, the police and fire NEWS that the city has heard departments. They meet on complaints from neighbors of the 4th Monday evening from units that are being rented September to May at the illegally. He says the city owes it Treasure Island Community to its residents and hoteliers to Center. Visit them online at enforce the city’s short term rental treasureislettes.weebly.com rules, and proposes hiring a or more information about
membership can be obtained by contacting Vice President Diana Crabill at treasurei2@aol.com. PINELLAS COUNTY Mail in Ballots Information The deadline to request that a ballot be mailed is August 17, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Mail Ballots must be received at one of the Supervisor of Elections Offices by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Voters are advised to allow at least ONE WEEK for their ballot to be returned by mail to the Supervisor of Elections Office. Mail Ballots may also be dropped off at any Supervisor of Elections Office. Check VotePinellas.com for hours and locations.
TAKE THE TROLLEYS AND BEAT THE HEAT The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront District unite once a month for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk. Studios and galleries stay open late on Saturday, August 10 and welcome visitors from 5-9 pm. It’s impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one night! You can find a map of participating galleries, studios, trolley stops and where to find parking at stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk. FREE ArtWalk Trolleys run every 30 minutes and will let you explore the Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District and The Warehouse Arts District. The Waterfront District galleries can be seen by using the FREE Downtown Looper, which will run every 15 minutes. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance coordinates the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk with the EDGE District, the Grand Central District and the Warehouse Arts District associations.
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By Peter Roos which the city has no control. In order for the project to be approved for the federal grant funds to be authorized, the project has to be selected for funding. Local dissension is likely to hurt that effort.
Bus Rapid Transit Update “In spite of what you may have read elsewhere, no agreement has been reached with PSTA regarding the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project they and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman are encouraging us to embrace,” St. Pete Beach Mayor Al Johnson recently reported. “The Beach Trolley route, which is separate from the BRT project, is being shortened so that the Trolley will no longer go to Pass-a-Grille after our current PSTA agreement ends in October.” The big trolleys have been a problem, blocking traffic on our narrow streets.” “We plan to service Pass-aGrille with small electric vehicles instead, and are considering expanding that service north to 75th Ave. PSTA’s trolley is an adequate solution north of 75th since it continues north to Clearwater anyway.” “Mayor Kriseman does not seem satisfied with our proposal to have BRT terminate at 75th Ave., or possibly at the county park across from Dolphin Village Shopping Center. City commissioners feel either is viable, as long as 40’ or shorter buses are utilized, and St. Pete Beach will not be expected to contribute to the cost of the BRT project.” Commissioners are in a bit of a bind, as theoretically PSTA does not need SPB authorization to proceed, as the roads involved are state thoroughfares over
Mistletoe Market Seeks Vendors The St. Pete Beach Parks and Recreation Department is introducing a new holiday market. They are currently accepting applications for vendors. If interested, please visit spbrec.com and fill out the application. The “Mistletoe Market” will be held in Horan Park at 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach FL 33706 on Saturday, December 7th. Welcome Home Family Chiropractic & Wellness Center, led by Dr. Joubert Desulme or “Dr. J,” had a nice crowd on July 25 to celebrate the opening of its new office with an Open House at 3773 Central Avenue. For more information on the full range of chiropractic services, call 727-317-5738. Award-winning Fetishes Dining and Wine Bar has closed after more than 20 years as a local fine dining landmark, owner Bruce Caplan confirmed. He has sold the building on its prime Gulf Blvd. location, and definitely plans to reopen closer to downtown St. Petersburg. Fetishes has been a frequent winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine cellar.
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
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Alaska – Still The Last Frontier? By Peter Roos | Photos by Renee Roos
Five Fingers for five salmons: Thumb – Chum; Index – Sockeye; Middle – King; Ring – Silver; and Pinkie – Pink Some longtime readers may remember our visit to Alaska a decade ago. That time we flew to Barrow, then to Fairbanks, visited Denali by train and continued to Anchorage. Then we drove all over the state from Homer to Valdez and back on the Maritime Highway.
“We’d never been to Juneau, Skagway or Ketchikan,” Renee pointed out late in June as she perused an offer for a last-minute inside passage cruise, round trip from Seattle.It would give us a chance to see those amazing glaciers firsthand before they all melt away. Early July is the only time our schedule permits such impulsive thoughts, and since this summer marked a landmark birthday for Renee and the 25th anniversary of Paradise NEWS, we decided we deserved it. Seemed like summer had already been here for several months by the middle of June. Getting to Seattle proved challenging with the Boeing Max fleet grounded, but with flexible flight schedules, we were able to save enough airfare to budget a few days in our cruise’s home port. We learned to use the light rail and the monorail at 1/2 price for seniors and visited the amazing Chihuly Museum & Gardens in the shadow of the Space Needle. We also visited Paul Allen’s popular and crowded MoPop, the Museum of Pop Culture, as well as the spacious Pacific Science Center and rested while we took in an incredible Imax movie about the brown, black and polar bears that visit and inhabit the Olympic Peninsula. We enjoyed a balcony cabin aboard the Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Lines, sister ship to the Joy, floating hotels with 4,300 guests and 1,800 crew aboard. While these ships appeared to be the newest and the biggest, there were at least four supersized cruise ships in each port we visited, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia.
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Our ship had amazing amenities, including a go cart track and laser tag for children, a casino and theatre for the adults. The Alaskans were for the most part relishing the “hot” weather. While we were there, Anchorage set a new record of 90F degrees, a full 5 degrees over the prior record. In Juneau, Alaska’s capital, we took a bus tour to a salmon hatchery. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 | ParadiseNewsFL.com
There we learned there are five types of Alaskan Salmon. Coincidentally, there are five fingers, so a handy memory tool evolved: Thumb – Chum; Index – Sockeye; Middle – King; Ring – Silver; and Pinkie – Pink. Fourteen hatcheries like this one each release millions of young salmon, increasing and ensuring the bountiful harvest for generations to come. From there the bus took us to the local glacier visitor’s center. From there we hiked to Gold Nugget Falls for a closer view of the Mendenhall Glacier. The next day we docked early in the morning in Skagway, base camp for gold prospectors headed for the Yukon Territories circa 1876-1897. They were having an incredible heat wave by Alaskan standards with highs in the 80s and 90s. A train was built to take prospectors to the gold fields and bring the gold back, but, by the time it was finished, the gold rush was over. The train has become a success more recently, however, taking cruise ship passengers over the
route the prospectors took. It was sold out the day we were there, so we were lucky to snap the last Jeep, complete with an iPad powered tour of Skagway and the road to Emerald Lake, with stories about the gold rush days and modern times. The Jeep rental came with a lunch, which we enjoyed at a campground picnic table overlooking a lake, with the mountains behind, screened by a haze of smoke from fires burning near Fairbanks. We got a great shot of the train heading back to Skagway, and a photo of the sand dunes at the Carcross Desert. The next day, floating in Glacier Bay, we felt about as far away from Florida as one can get in a week. The final day in Alaska we had just five hours in Ketchikan, famous for fishing. We’d booked Baranof, the largest local fishing charter, and since we were a couple weeks early for salmon, we fished for halibut and cod with herring pieces almost 300 feet down. We caught a bunch of cod, a couple of small sharks and one halibut. It was a couple of fun hours on the water and we have fish in our freezer to show for it. We made a quick stop in Victoria BC, a compulsory foreign port that legitimizes the casino gambling aboard, and a visit to Bouchart Gardens for the fireworks display we’d missed ten days before. Overall the trip was one of the most outstanding in recent memory. I would definitely be willing to do it again.
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KUDOS
By Peter Roos
100 Women Who Care of Pinellas County presented Keep St. Pete Lit with a donation of $11,000 on July 15, 2019. The charity will also receive a $5,000 matching gift from the Richard M. Schulze Foundation. Richard M. Schulze is the founder of Best Buy. Keep St. Pete Lit celebrates and promotes greater St. Petersburg’s literary community – past, present and future – through arts, education and events with a literary twist. They are readers, writers and one overs of words who strive to bring an approachable, engaging literary component to St. Petersburg’s vibrant arts community. Keep St. Pete Lit is partnering with PCSB’s 21st Century iclass in offering after school Adults pictured left to right: Marilyn Miller, 100 Women Who Care member; Brenda George, writing classes at Campbell Park 100 Women Who Care Co-leader; Maureen McDole, Executive Director of Keep St. Pete Lit; Elementary, Fairmount Park and Debra Canning, Program Manager of 21st Century Learning Center. Elementary, and Midtown Academy. They also have after avenue for women to join together to bring 5-minute presentation, a vote is taken, school classes at the Virginia M. Leonard financial support to local, charitable and then checks are written directly to Community Education Center and are organizations that have a 501(c)(3) status. the winning charity. Since February of partnering with The Battle Ground, which Members commit to attending four 2013, the group has given $228,700 to local is offering poetry and martial arts to meetings per year (one per quarter) and charities. The next meeting is 7-8 p.m. on at-risk youth at Sulphur Springs Library pledge to donate $100 to an elected charity Tuesday, August 20th, at Cove Cay Golf in Tampa, Florida. at each meeting. The members have the Club, located at 2612 Cove Cay Drive in opportunity to nominate any organization; Clearwater. There is a social time from 100 Women Who Care of Pinellas County three of the nominated organizations are 6-7 p.m. at the Cove Cay restaurant, is a philanthropic group that provides an then randomly selected to give a where drinks and snacks can be purchased.
Bill Moore, in the middle in a burnt orange shirt, originally from Fall River MA, is a familiar face on Corey Ave., especially at the Blue Parrot and Chill. If he appears surprised and pleased, it is because his four children, their spouses, nine grandchildren and the mother of his children flew in from Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, DC and Maine to surprise Bill for his 80th birthday celebration at Chill on Corey Ave. in St. Pete Beach. I suspect that Bill’s wife, Leslee Moore, also in the photo, had something to do with pulling the event together.
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Piano man Carl Fuerstman has been the Billy Joel of St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde ever since he used to pack them in the back room at Max and Sam’s years ago. The entire restaurant was packed for the occasion and Carl performed. Congratulations Bill on having such a great family and enjoying life as you obviously do. More recently at Billy’s then Chill, where Carl celebrated hitting 65 with a restaurant and bar packed with fans. Happy Birthday Carl!
The Nautilus Award Results Are In! I am thrilled to announce that my latest book, The Art of Abundance, has recently received the Nautilus Silver Award in their annual “Better Books for a Better World” competition. I am so honored to receive this recognition, especially since two of my other books, The Art of Being and The Art of Uncertainty, also received Nautilus awards, the gold in 2008 and the silver in 2011, respectively. What Are the Nautilus Awards? The Nautilus Awards represent Better Books for a Better World Mary Belknap, Ph.D., Nautilus Director, says, “We look for exceptional literary contributions to spiritual growth, green values & sustainability, high-level wellness, responsible leadership and positive social change & social justice, as well as to the worlds of art, creativity and inspirational reading for children, teens, and young adults. Dedicated to excellence and the highest literary standards, the Nautilus Awards program encourages its winners in getting wider recognition.” Some of the previous Nautilus Award Winners have been: Deepak Chopra * Barbara Kingsolver * Thich Nhat Hanh * Marianne Williamson * Caroline Myss * Gregg Braden * Lynne Twist * Jeremy Rifkin * Lynne McTaggart * Matthew Fox * Daniel James Brown * Eckhart Tolle * Joan Borysenko * Hedrick Smith * Andrew Weil * Katherine Neville * Dennis Merritt Jones * And many more... I hope you will join me in celebrating the significance of this award--not just for me, but for us! This is our award. It signifies that the world is listening to the clarion call to higher consciousness and you are part of that movement. The fact that you read books such as mine--or any of the aforementioned authors--is an affirmation that we are each, in our own way, ensuring that we shall leave the planet a better place than when we arrived for the generations who follow. Ah! The ripple effect in action! I thank you for your ongoing love and support! Peace, Dennis Merritt Jones
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er father had sustained an injury that ended his football career at the University of Nebraska years before, but when Marsha Jo was very young, her dad re-injured himself while playing with her and the family dog, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors gave little hope of recovery, warning that surgery could make things worse. Her dad later met a gentleman that gave him treatments of massage, chiropractic and traction. Within 6 months he was walking again, and is still active to this day. Marsha’s mom apprenticed under that gentleman and became a licensed massage therapist. She later served as president of the South Dakota chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) for several years. Massage is in Marsha Jo’s blood! Born in Nebraska and raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Marsha attended the University of Miami and stayed in Florida. She specializes in medical massage. One of her specialties, lymphatic drainage, is a talent she learned when she worked with Robin Miller, when Robin owned a spa in downtown St. Pete before becoming CEO of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce for the past 10 years. “We started offering this service especially for cancer patients after their treatments, but found many other applications,” Robin advised.
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Renee Roos can attest to its effectiveness. She was suffering from an attack of osteoarthritis in her neck that had her on pain meds for almost a week. In just 90 minutes, over Memorial Day weekend, Marsha Jo had Renee feeling like a completely different person. With that and some follow-up bodywork over the following week, Renee happily put her pain pills away. Marsha Jo Johnson Houck, MA 40105, is a proud single mom of Kylie, 13 and Logan, 11. She sees clients 8am - 9pm daily and by appointment at her offce, just west of Spiros restaurant at 2 Reds Muscle Mechanics, (MM37417), 6801 S. Gulfport Blvd., South Pasadena, FL 33707. Marsha Jo is particularly looking for clients who can come for regular weekly, biweekly or monthly appointments during mornings and early afternoons, while her children are in school or summer camp. Services include: HURTS SO GOOD MASSAGE Myotherapy Medical Massage-Haase Method, Medical Massage, Neuromuscular, Sports, Acupressure, Deep Tissue – Trigger and Tender Point Releases, Muscle Energy Techniques used for Sports Injuries, Muscular Injuries, Auto-Immune Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Fibromyalgia. MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE Good for detox, recovery after surgery and illness, manage Lymphedema, cancer patients that have had lymph nodes removed.
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POST & PRE-NATAL MASSAGE While pregnant & up to 12 weeks after birth. REFLEXOLOGY Using pressure points in the feet, head, face & hands. ASSISTED STRETCH Stretching to increase flexibility, mobility and performance. AROMATHERAPY Add an essential oil to your cream used for your massage. BAMBOO FUSION Deep tissue release using heated bamboo tools. EAR CANDLING Remove toxins and wax from the ears. GERIATRIC Special techniques designed for our changing bodies as we age. ONCOLOGY Special techniques and knowledge for patients diagnosed with cancer. Marsha Jo is looking for clients who need pain relief and/or de-stressing. If you are overworked, fatigued, suffer from a car accident or sports injury, migraines, cancer or auto immune disease, have back, neck, hip or shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder, stress, are expecting or are anew or a busy mom, dad, grandmom or dad, call Marsha Jo at 727-278-1175 or email Marshajo@2redsmusclemechanics.com.
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Help For Chronic Pain and Balance Issues Have you ever had a health problem that just would not go away? Do you suffer from migraine headaches, neck pain, or vertigo and dizziness? Are you frustrated with the things that make your daily routine harder to manage due to chronic pain or balance issues?
I’ve been there – waiting in doctor’s office after doctor’s office. I’ve waited for neurology consults for periods of 6-8 weeks while battling seizures and passing out. I’ve listened to treatment plans, taken prescription medications that claimed to be the cure all for my ailments. And after following the doctor’s orders, at 22 years of age, I was still experiencing complications from concussions that I sustained from competitive cheerleading. My daily routine was battling headaches, nausea and even occasional seizures and black outs. I started to see a pattern that the medications were not a long-term fix for my case. I began to look at alternative health plans and researching my health concerns. The universe led me to Dr. Tony Murray at Murray Chiropractic Neurology (MCN) in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Dr. Murray is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist who specializes in chiropractic and functional neurology. From the moment I entered the practice, I could feel the positive energy of the MCN team. How often do you walk into a health care provider’s office and feel kindness, compassion and positivity from the staff and medical practitioners?
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Dr. Murray and Dr. Jesso work as a team to provide the newest brain-based therapies coupled with chiropractic care. The therapies may consist of eye exercises, vestibular (balance) rehabilitation, brain exercises/training, neural sensory integrator, RightEye testing, full body vibration and so on. You receive personal service in this practice. The doctors work on one patient at a time, focusing on the individual patient needs and are very encouraging through each appointment. The MCN practice has approaches that often work in ways doctors practicing traditional western medicine do not understand. These approaches and treatment plans can relieve pain you thought might be permanent. All of these things are what make Murray Chiropractic so special and unique. Murray Chiropractic Neurology is located at 209 5th Street North, Saint Petersburg. To learn more about Dr. Murray and his team of caring professionals, visit their website (murraychiropracticneurology.com) or contact the office to schedule a consult at 727-310-9820. If you go for a consult, be sure to let them know you read about them in Paradise NEWS!
The MCN team is helping patients, who like me, suffer from chronic pain conditions, migraines, balance disorders to traumatic brain injuries, and athletic injuries. Dr. Murray has helped many patients walk without pain again, healed migraines that nothing seemed to fix before, and re-trained my brain so that I would no longer suffer my post-concussion symptoms. During my treatment at MCN, I saw both Dr. Murray and his associate, Dr. Kim Jesso. Dr. Jesso is also a Chiropractor who will be eligible to sit her Neurology Board examination in October 2019. Both doctors take their time to fully understand your symptoms, pain level, and medical history.
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Gold is Going Up...What Does This Mean To You?
by Peter A. Roos
Well, the possibilities are endless. With a short review of the price of gold over the past decade, the answer is clear. By 2010, gold had peaked to eighteen hundred dollars ($1,800) per ounce , reflecting a four hundred percent (400%) increase in four years! Considering the fluctuations(s) and although gold is not at the 2010 price, it is still a terrific price of fourteen hundred and twenty-five dollars ($1425) an ounce; gold has increased significantly. It is an exciting time in the market to dust off the jewelry box, sift through the safety deposit box and take advantage of the endless possibilities of the treasures to be found. Beverly Diny, as the communities redesign and diamond expert, offers free consultations for just this type of event. Whether your wish list includes fixing
that sentimental ring you inherited from a loved one or gathering your old, out of style, worn or broken pieces to have made into the piece that only your mind can conjure – let your imagination take
you to that moment in time where the first gold you purchased made your heart skip a beat. With life-long connections to the European sources, you are guaranteed to continue to
receive the fair and honest service that you have grown to love and trust. Your visit is private, personal and designed to make the consultation a smooth, fun and imaginative experience to assist you in creating that ultimate reflection of who you are. You are invited to stop by anytime Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 3:00 pm or by appointment for a personal consultation by calling 727-513-3469 and speaking directly with Beverly. Diny’s offers financing. Located at 130 107th Avenue, Treasure Island, FL 33706. Call or text Beverly 727-513-DINY (3469) or visit www.DINYFlorida.com online for more information.
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Potter’s Precision Imports adds Land Rover & Jag Repair We have previously written about our favorite new German car repair shop, Potter’s Precision Imports, on the east side of Joe’s Creek Industrial Park off 38th Ave. N. via 31st St. in the center of St. Petersburg. You know the place so clean you can eat off the floor, with as many as 90 Five Star Google reviews. For example, Suzanna posted in May, “We were very impressed with the team at Potter’s Precision Imports. They diagnosed & fixed our 2015 BMW X5 quickly and were able to bill our extended warranty company. We had them do some other BMW recommended preventative maintenance work as well and still had our car back the same day. Very clean and nice facility, we will be bringing this car back there for all future maintenance and repairs.” As he expanded from a two-lift shop to eight, Tom Potter was also pleased to have had Richard Webb part from a 19-Year-career at a local Mercedes-Benz dealer to join his award winning team. Potter’s growth has been fueled by its acquisition of top-notch technicians, all with the
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same philosophy, to treat people like they mattered. We are thrilled to share the news that our fellow import owners who are driving Land Rovers and newer Jaguars (2008 – present) can now expect the same 5-star service on their favorite marques as well. Potter’s Precision has announced the addition of Keith Reiter to the technical team as the master tech for Land Rover and the technician for the newer, more dependable Jaguars as well. Until the end of July he was the shop foreman at Dimmitt Land Rover in Clearwater. For an appointment for your German automobile be it Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW, Porsche, Mini or Sprinter, and now Land Rover or 2008 and newer Jaguars, contact Richard Webb or Kristina Latorre at
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Let’s clear up any confusion. THERE’S only one BayCare hospital in St. Pete, and it’s called St. Anthony’s. As the only BayCare hospital in St. Petersburg, we’re dedicated to improving the health of our community. In 1997, as one of BayCare’s founding hospitals, St. Anthony’s Hospital helped us establish our high standards of care. St. Anthony’s mission, improving the health of all we serve, along with our long history of compassionate care and state-of the-art medical services, makes us one of BayCare’s flagship hospitals. And, even though we’re the only BayCare hospital in St. Petersburg, St. Anthony’s has the support of the entire BayCare network. In fact, in the last two years alone, that support has translated into $50 million in improvements, further strengthening St. Anthony’s health care commitment to our community. Humanity At Work . TM
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PROPERTY LAW
Travels through Property Law by Tom Brodersen, Esq.
Seller Beware! Recently there was an article on the front page of the paper about a buyer who got out of a contract to buy a multi-million dollar home by suing the seller, just days before closing. Actually, the buyer never had the ability to close, but managed to finesse the agents into showing the property, and the seller into accepting an offer. It turned out that buyer was in foreclosure on another property, had a judgment for over a half-million dollars in California, and had filed for bankruptcy half a dozen times. During the fiasco that ensued, the seller got an offer from a legitimate buyer who could close, but they couldn’t go forward because of the first contract. The suit ended with the seller paying $300,000 to the “broke” buyer “to get out of my life.” While this was surely a nightmare, it’s not unique. We’ve seen buyers and sellers getting into lawsuits that went on for years, one where the buyer and seller got together to go around their real estate agents “to save the commission.” By the time it was over,
the controversy had also enveloped a shipping container full of antique furniture sent from England as part of the deal. The truth is that the parties were probably posturing
There are three common threads here. One is the misplaced optimism people often feel when they think they have a deal, that “their ship has come in.” The second is the many things that can go wrong when a closing is delayed, even for a little while. And third, none of these sellers had talked to an attorney before accepting the offer.
to screw each other over from the very beginning. In another case, the guardian of a disabled child saw a big money judgment come in from a personal injury lawsuit, and decided that she (the guardian) could use much of that cash to buy a fabulous new home, ostensibly to house the child. It never occurred to her that the court supervising the guardianship would never permit such a purchase with the trust funds of the ward. That lawsuit
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Life is complicated – so is real estate. There are a thousand details. And even though it may seem like contract law is unnecessarily obtuse, there are good reasons for the way things are done. Talk to a real estate lawyer, before you sign any documents, including listing agreements, property condition disclosures, or anything else. And listen carefully to the advice. ANDERSON & BRODERSEN, P.A., 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727) 363-6100 PropertyLawGroup.com
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REAL ESTATE
By James Brylinke
Venetian Isles – Boater’s Paradise in NE St. Petersburg Boaters looking to live in south Pinellas have several great options. Most of those options lie in the beach communities, or off the Pinellas Bayway on the way to Fort Desoto. If quick access to the airport is important, one of the top-rated neighborhoods on the water in northeast St. Petersburg is Venetian Isles on Tampa Bay’s west shore. George R. Davis, a major developer on the “Suncoast” in the 1950s “sparked” the development of Venetian Isles in 1959 by obtaining the deed to the submerged waters of Tampa Bay that would become Venetian Isles for $34,412.50. Venetian Isles was developed as a submerged water landfill project. Designed and built at an elevation 5-7 feet above the natural shoreline, Venetian Isles has been spared from flooding during the storms and hurricanes that have hit Tampa Bay over the past 50 years. Actual development of homes started in 1968. Sibley Homes completed development of the remaining lots in the early 1970’s. The authority & responsibility of maintaining and enforcing the deed restrictions was turned over to the Venetian Isles Homeowners Association, Inc. in 1970. A tranquil deed-restricted community with approximately 533 waterfront homes built on man-made islands connected by a series of bridges, Venetian Isles is coveted for its beautifully manicured landscaping, water views, friendly community and close proximity to downtown St. Petersburg, Tampa and both the area’s airports. This highly sought-after neighborhood is a favorite for boaters due to deep-water canals designed for both sailboat and power boat access. The Venetian Isles Homeowners’ Association hosts many social opportunities for the community, including a garden club, a bunco “card” club, an annual Oktoberfest and the Dolphin Cruising Sailing Club. If you are looking for a great place to plant some roots in style, you’d be hard-pressed to outdo the luxurious lifestyle found in Venetian Isles. Voluntary membership dues are currently $150 per year. James Brylinke is a Realtor® with the Byrne & Brylinke Team of ReMax Metro in their Treasure Island office. He can be reached by email at jgbrylinke@gmail.com. ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
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Be Prepared Hurricane Season Runs Through Nov. 30! Story by STEVE TRAIMAN
Although our annual hurricane season officially opened
June 1, we can’t forget that IRMA arrived August 30, 2017, and left a $50 billion plus swath of destruction up the spine of Florida, just missing our Barrier Islands. And MICHAEL came ashore October 10, 2018, at Mexico Beach on the Panhandle, leaving more than $15 billion in damage – and still counting.
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Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri observed. “Floridians know as well as anyone how unpredictable hurricanes can be and how abruptly their paths can shift. If there is one thing Hurricane IRMA taught us, it is to be prepared.” “First and foremost, you must know in what evacuation zone you reside. Evacuation zones are based on several factors, including ground elevation and vulnerability to storm surge. “During a potential disaster, emergency management and public safety officials are in constant communication with each other and other agencies, like the National Weather Service, to ensure we are as educated as possible before making decisions about what areas should evacuate and when. But if citizens don’t know that they are required to leave, they won’t. “Learn your evacuation zone by typing your address into the map at pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone or by calling the Pinellas County Interactive Hurricane Evacuation Inquiry Line, 727-453-3150, and entering the landline associated with the location in question. “If you live in a barrier island community (all are Mandatory Evacuation Zones), make sure you are registered for and know where you’ve placed your Emergency Access Permit. When a mandatory evacuation order is lifted, law enforcement officials will scan emergency access permits at designated re-entry points. Barrier island residents may register directly with their city government during its general office hours year-round, so don’t wait until an evacuation order has been issued to secure yours. (See Sidebar for complete list.) “If you registered for and still possess your Emergency Access Permit from years prior, you DO NOT need to register again. If you don’t know if you need a permit, visit pcsoweb.com/emergency-access-permit or call the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 727-582-6200. “Just as you should have an escape plan in case of a fire, it is important you plan ahead for what you should do in case of a hurricane. Again, don’t wait until the last minute. “If you plan to stay at your residence, create a hurricane survival kit that will last at least seven days with plenty of bottled water, canned or dry foods that won’t go bad, a battery-powered radio, candles, basic first-aid items, vital medications, etc. Visit pinellascounty.org for a list of suggested hurricane survival kit items.
“If you plan to evacuate, we highly recommend staying with friends or relatives or in a hotel if possible. However, if you have no alternate accommodations, Pinellas County has 34 potential emergency shelters. A few of these shelters are specifically designated for citizens with special needs but are limited to basic medical monitoring and back-up electricity for lighting. If you know that you and your family would need transport assistance to any Pinellas County shelter, register ahead of time to ensure you receive it. Register online at pinellascounty.org/specialneeds. “For a full list of shelters, visit Pinellas County Government’s website. Keep in mind that not all shelters will open for every evacuation, so check pinellascounty.org/emergency or call the Citizen Information Center at 727-464-4333 to learn which are open. (See accompanying Sidebar for list of South Pinellas, Pet-Friendly & Special Needs Shelters.) BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Businesses are encouraged to have a continuity plan to help them survive the storm AND stay in business. Owners of both large and small businesses need to have secure storage for data and files, alternative sites for doing business, methods of communicating with employees and customers and appropriate insurance. These are just a few items to consider when putting together a business continuity plan. Click to these online sites: Subscribe to Situation Report Emails for Businesses … Appointments for Personalized Business Continuity Plans with SBDC Business Consultants; If you’d like to prepare a plan for your company, please make an appointment for a one-on-one session with one of our business consultants by going to pced.site-ym.com/?page=entrepreneurs and arrow down to Entrepreneur Tools/ Disaster Planning … Tampa Bay Prepares - Disaster planning … FEMA Business Continuity Planning Suite … Insurance Information from the Division of Consumer Services … Small Business Recovery Information --- Florida SBDC Launches Disaster Preparedness App Set up a to-go box for critical papers: Use a plastic, waterproof container that can be used to hold and carry important business documents and helpful forms including: A list of all employees, key customers and clients along with their phone numbers; Insurance policies and agent contact information; Back-up electronic data; Equipment, computer software/hardware and furniture inventories; A list of emergency vendors, like plumbers and restoration contractors; Copies of essential business policies, plans and agreements; Photographs of the business, both inside and out.
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Business preparation tips: Take the necessary precautions. As a storm threatens, secure your building. Cover and move equipment and furniture to a secured area; Always protect your data with back up files; Make plans to work with limited cash and probably no water, sewer or power for at least two weeks; Contact your customers and suppliers regarding your continuity plans; Protect windows and glass doors; Clear the property or tie down any items that could become flying missiles; Fill fleet cars and equipment gas tanks; Turn off electricity, water and gas; If your business is in a non-evacuation area, think about having your business serve as a host home shelter for employees.
Employees need TLC: Communicate your business hurricane plan with your employees. Remember, too, that your associates may need some extra consideration. Probably all of your employees need time to prepare their own homes and talk with their families about their own personal emergency plans. Business interruption insurance: Business owners need to think about what they would do if their buildings were unusable after a storm. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Understand that Business Interruption Insurance will compensate you for lost income if your company has to leave the site because of disaster-related damage; Be sure that the policy will cover your company for more than a few days. After a disaster, it may take more time to get
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back up and running; Ask what the waiting period would be before the insurance coverage begins; Explore the cost of adding this coverage to your specific business type. Some businesses, like restaurants, might have to pay a higher premium based on risk. Special note for home-based businesses: All businesses, large and small, are thinking about emergency preparedness. And, home-based business owners should be doing that too. “Home-based business owners should be aware that after a disaster, they may qualify for SBA Disaster Loans and possibly unemployment benefits, if they are unable to work,” said Dr. Cynthia Johnson, director of the Florida Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County Economic Development. “A To-Go Box is another critical item every home-based business owner should pull together. One action to take right now is to back up computer information on CDs or another portable medium. Store those back-ups in the To-Go Box too. Take photos of your home office, both inside and out, to take along. “Just like all business leaders, home-based business owners should ensure they safeguard essential business documents and information in a Go Box,” said Johnson. “Ideally, that box should be backed up in an alternative location in the event the home is destroyed.” __________ Sheriff Gualtieri has some final words for all Pinellas residents and business owners: “Finally, stay connected. Leading up to a potential hurricane or other emergency, it is our top priority to keep citizens informed so that we can all get through it together and as efficiently as possible. Follow the Sheriff’s Office and Pinellas County Government on Facebook and Twitter and look for “#GetReadyPinellas” for posts including preparation tips, situation-specific details, evacuation orders, etc. Also, download the free “Ready Pinellas” app in the App Store or Google Play to receive updates as they are issued. __________ “Keeping citizens safe is EVERYONE’s responsibility. We might not know when and where the next disaster will strike, but with proper preparation and open communication, we can be ready for it.” [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and Michele DeCarion, PCSO PR Specialist, and Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Pinellas County Economic Development, for their valuable assistance and insights.] [Feature Writer 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]
Hurricane Shelters SOUTH PINELLAS CO. HURRICANE SHELTERS John Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th St. S, St. Petersburg (Pets & Special Needs) Bauder Elementary School, 12755 86th Ave N, Seminole John Sexton Elementary School, 1997 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg Lealman Intermediate School, 4900 28th St. N, St. Petersburg New Heights Elementary School, 3901 37th St. N, St. Petersburg St. Petersburg High School, 2501 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Fairmount Park Elementary School, 575 41st St. S, St. Petersburg Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St. S, Gulfport Gibbs High School, 850 34th St. S, St. Petersburg Campbell Park Elementary School, 1051 7th Ave. S, St. Petersburg St. Petersburg College Midtown Campus, 1300 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg Jamerson Elementary School, 1200 37th St. S., St. Petersburg Gulfport Elementary School, 2014 52nd St. S, Gulfport Thurgood Marshall Middle School, 3901 22th Ave. S, St. Petersburg James Sanderlin Elementary 2350 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS Pre-registration required: Call (727) 464-3800 South CountyJohns Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th St. S, St. Petersburg
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FERTILIZER Fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorous may not be used through Sept. 30 Fertilizer runoff can pollute our waterways, cause harmful algae blooms and kill marine life. Water quality testing shows the ordinance is having a positive impact. Residents and landscapers are reminded that Pinellas County’s fertilizer ordinance prohibits the sale or application of fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorous between June 1 and Sept. 30. Phosphorous cannot be used at any time of the year unless a soil test confirms that it is needed. Also, fertilizer can never be applied within 10 feet from the top of a slope leading to a seawall, wetland or waterbody. The ordinance regulates landscape maintenance practices year-round and the sale and use of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous during the rainy season. Homeowners,
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landscapers and lawn care services must follow the practices outlined in the ordinance or face fines up to $10,000 per day. All landscapers and fertilizer applicators in the county must display a Pinellas County-certification vehicle decal. The nitrogen/phosphorous ban helps prevent fertilizer runoff from reaching lakes, ponds, rivers, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and from leaching into groundwater. Excess nitrogen and phosphorous can cause harmful algae blooms that lower oxygen levels and lead to fish kills. Water quality testing by Pinellas County Environmental Management has shown significant reductions in both total nitrogen and phosphorous nutrients in our waterbodies since the ordinance was enacted. Pinellas County recommends using summer-safe products and landscaping best management practices to keep a healthy landscape during the summer: Look for products with“0-0”as the first
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two numbers on the fertilizer label. Apply iron to keep lawns green during the summer without increasing growth. Use compost to enrich soil. Set lawn mower blade heights between 3½ to 4 inches for St. Augustine and Bahia turf to encourage deep roots that resist drought, fungus and pests. Buy plants adapted to Florida’s hot and humid climate and plant them in places that suit their sun and water needs. Pinellas County is one of more than 90 Florida communities that have summertime fertilizer restrictions. Landscapers and residents looking for more tips on landscape practices, reclaimed water, and fertilizer application can visit pinellascounty.org/fertilizer. Tony Fabrizio, Public Information Specialist, 333 Chestnut Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756, (727) 464-4600 www.pinellascounty.org
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Summer is Nesting Season The summer evening begins to fall across Pinellas County, shadows growing long on the beaches facing the Gulf of Mexico. On the sand, hundreds of seabirds and shorebirds rest, preen, and feed their tiny chicks. Unfortunately, feathers and personal fireworks don’t mix. While municipal fireworks are set off offshore and often in coordination with Audubon bird stewards who monitor these colonies of native birds - personal fireworks are often set off dangerously close to sensitive nesting birds. In addition to being illegal on most beaches, the loud noises and bright colors of the personal fireworks frighten the parents from their nests, leaving the downy-feathered chicks vulnerable and unprotected. While fireworks were once associated with the Independence Day holiday, their use now extends across the summer months. “Panicked chicks are known to run outside of the colonies,” says Dr. Marianne Korosy, director of Bird Conservation at Audubon Florida, “Once outside of the safety barriers they can be accidentally stepped on or injured by people who don’t see them.” In 2017, an Audubon Florida trail camera showed parent birds at a Black Skimmer colony in Pinellas County scattering off their nests after fireworks were deployed
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nearby. Those birds returned, but such was not the case for another colony that, years earlier, was completely abandoned after fireworks were deployed inside the colony. After this sad event, Audubon Florida launched a novel program to heighten protection during the evening of July Fourth, including fencing off the colonies for twilight hours so the chicks do not scatter outside of the colony when disturbed by fireworks. All netting is taken down before midnight—in time for the nesting sea turtles to safely access the beach areas. The most common nesting birds in Southwest Florida are Black Skimmers, Least Terns, Wilson’s and Snowy Plovers, and American Oystercatchers. Black Skimmers have black and white bodies and bright orange bills, giving them a comical, Disney-esque appearance. Least Terns are mostly white with black caps and yellow bills, appearing to some like graceful, tiny gulls. Snowy and Wilson’s Plovers are the most difficult to see, but their gray and white forms can be spotted running along the beach as they search for food. Finally, oystercatchers sport orange bills, black heads, brown backs, and white stomachs. All nest in scoops within the sand itself, unprotected except by the presence of the raucous colony, Audubon Florida staff, and volunteers. Do you have more questions? Audubon Florida wants to answer them!
To protect the birds throughout the summer, beach-goers should: • Pay attention to signs and barriers and walk safely outside the roped off sections of beach. • Keep pups on a leash, or better yet, take them to dog-friendly designated beaches. • Notify bird stewards if eggs or nests are outside the roped-off area. • Dispose of trash in designated receptacles to keep the beaches clean. • If visitors see a bird steward, feel free to ask questions! Stewards love talking about Florida’s native bird species.
“Audubon Bird Stewards welcome your visits to active nesting sites to see nests and fluffy chicks up close with our binoculars and spotting scopes,” Dr. Korosy continues.
If you are interested in becoming a bird steward or participating in coastal conservation volunteer activities for the rest of the 2019 season or the 2020 season, please send an email with your name, telephone number, and general location to flconservation@audubon.org. Learn more about what you can do to help coastal species at flaudubon.org.
Beach Volleyball Tournament Host Goes to the Net – for Florida’s Beach-nesting Birds! Summertime is a great time for beach sports like volleyball. It’s also an important time for beach-nesting birds, which raise their families right on the bare sand. These birds face many natural threats, from toxic algae to red tide to rising seas, as well as disturbance from nearby human activities. Beachfront establishments are caught in the middle, often forced to choose between conserving their birdlife and providing fun events on the sand for their guests. One establishment in St. Pete Beach, Chris’s Beachside Bar, has found a way to accommodate both people and birds during their annual beach volleyball event. Chris’s staff members were aware of the busy Black Skimmer nesting colony located on the sand between their bar and the lapping waves. In advance of their Summer Smash Kick-off Pro-Am Tournament on June 1, Chris’s staff took extra steps to give these birds a helping hand. By voluntarily adding extra nets at ground level between the courts and the beach, they are helping prevent wayward balls from rolling into the colony where they would disturb the nesting birds and potentially harm eggs and chicks. Audubon Florida gives “Kudos to Chris’s Beachside Bar” for taking these extra steps to protect Florida’s native birdlife, and encourages other beachfront establishments to consider similar measures. ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
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Grandfather’s Gulfport Ah, Gulfport. Tiny cottages, brick streets, sandy-floored mom-and-pop stores, a few decent restaurants and a couple of bars. So little traffic that at night Baby Boomer hippies dance in the street where during the day seniors ride their three-wheel bikes. A nice community: dog friendly, elder friendly, 420 friendly, gay friendly.
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But development is on the way. North End Village, the city’s first mixed-use building, is up and running with every retail spot taken and all the apartments leased. Baked goods at Gulfport’s first national-chain, Dunkin’ Donuts, are -literally -- selling like hotcakes, while its sister business, Baskin Robbins, is helping folks cool off with icy treats. Caddy’s, a local chain of bars and restaurants, is doing brisk business where Manatee’s by the Bay and many before them had tried, northeast of the Casino. The El Chapo Taco, FISH, Stargazer Quilting building is making way for the newest Fortunato’s Italian, later this summer. Maine-based Sea Dog Brewing Co., which redeveloped Captain K’s at the foot of the Blind Pass bridge in Treasure Island, has plans to take over the former Artisan, Bellini’s and Boca Bay Grille location just north of the courtyard, where Stella’s is expanding. More and more developers and businesses are clamoring to be a part of the Gulfport mystique. While some people fret that as redevelopment marches on Gulfport will lose its traditional character, Gulfport city council member Michael Fridovich wants folks to consider other versions of the city’s good old days.“Twenty years ago the place was filled with leather bars and motorcycle gangs,” he said.“Change is inevitable.”
It takes a village Despite some opposition and jumping through a number of regulatory hoops, St. Petersburg-based Culby Properties finished construction of North End Village, its three-story mixed-use project earlier this year. and it is completely leased, said Property Manager Richard Maltinos. The first retail tenant to take possession was Custom House Decor, which opened in April, carrying “good-quality, unique home products at an affordable price,” said owner Andrea Knettel. Gulfport residents, Knettel and her husband, Michael, chose the location because they thought it would be a good
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place to have a home decor store. Although they strive to sell “things you would not find in typical home goods stores,” she said,“we are paying attention to trends. We want to have a big variety -- something for everybody at different price points and lifestyles.” One of the store’s features is its large selection of local artists’ pieces.“If someone wants a custom piece we can put them in touch with the artist,” Knettel said. For those solely interested in artwork, right next door is Brenda McMahon Gallery, which features McMahon’s ceramics along with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and art glass of other local artists. Gulfport-based McMahon is the mastermind behind ArtJones, an annual self-guided tour of artwork in the studios of Gulfport area artists. The gallery is part of McMahon’s vision of “creating a show of force of art and artists in Gulfport,” she said.“I see a flourishing artist community that hasn’t had much leadership.” One of her ideas is to revamp Gulfport’s beloved first-Friday, third-Saturday Art and Gallery Walks, which she wants to morph into more of an art-opening atmosphere. She’d also like to host art workshops open to artists and nonartists alike, saying.“I think we can create an incubator for achieving your artful life.” In July, Gulfport Cigars opened its doors to a different kind of collector, one who enjoys a fine smoking experience. After failing to ply his imported Latin-American wares at Gulfport’s Tuesday Market (because Carlos Padrón of Tampa had already cornered the market on cigars in that venue), Michael Allgire considered going completely online. He also considered the space where Mangia Gourmet (now Golden Dinosaurs) had been in operation, but would have had to purchase the restaurant,“kitchen and all,” he said. When he discovered an opening at North End Village, he jumped at the opportunity and leased two storefronts.“Business has been really good for a brand-new store,”Allgire said. A Friend Who Bakes plans to take over the remaining spot later this summer. Owner Brittney Sherley is crafting her bread, cookies, cakes, pies and rolls in a shared commercial kitchen, but has always dreamed of a cinnamon-scented retail location. She and husband, Travis,“wanted it to be in Gulfport,” she said.“We live here and it’s the community we love.”
GeckoSeason By Caron Schwartz Each year Gulfport celebrates the end of summer with three festive events dedicated to the gecko, our mascot and favorite reptile. The theme for this year’s festival is “Geckos of the Round Table.” Get a preview of the artwork to be auctioned at the GeckoBall at the ArtGecko Show & Reception on Friday, August 2, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Hickman Theater. In addition to gecko-theme pieces, the exhibition includes a sample of participating artists’ regular body of work. Artists include: Brenda McMahon, Eric Folsom, Diane Bragg, Monika Watson, Tom Pitzen, Crea Egan Romanelli, Joan Allen, and Tim Seller. Nothing marks the start of GeckoSeason like the annual GeckoCrawl, Saturday, August, 10, 4 - 9 pm. For $25 you get a ticket that allows you to sample drinks at different restaurants and bars along Gulfport’s waterfront, and that drinking route is also a five-card stud poker run route. Best and worst hands win a prize, along with a random player chosen from the entries. Nondrinkers can play for $10. Next up is the GeckoBall, Saturday, August 24, 6 - 11 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino. This year we’re going full King Arthur with “Geckos of the Round Table.” The costume ball promises to be a celebration of medieval times and characters including knights, maidens and dragons. In addition to the music, dancing, drinking and merriment, Gulfport coronates a new GeckoQueen. There’s also a silent auction with proceeds benefiting three local charities the Enroy Foundation Inc., Gulfport Historical Society and Women With Purpose. Tickets are $35. The absolutely free GeckoFest, the 19th annual, takes place Saturday, August 31, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Gulfport. The streets of the waterfront village will be filled with live music on two stages, a plethora of food and art and craft vendors, and loads of family-friendly activities. Buskers including acrobats, magicians, daredevils, dancers, fire-eaters, aerialists and more will entertain the troops. Costumes welcomed. Plus there’s a parade! Parking and admission to Geckofest are complimentary and the event is pet and family-friendly. For more information, please visit Facebook.com/GeckoFest or call 727-322-5217. The Gulfport Trolley also offers visitors an opportunity to park in off-site locations for transportation to and from their vehicle and the festival site at no charge. mygulfport.us/trolley-3 ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
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She envisions the store as “warm and inviting,” but not a sit-down cafe. She anticipates a basic level of coffee and tea along with a few outside seats. “There’s gourmet coffee at Sumitra across the street,” she said. Sherley said she will keep supplying cinnamon rolls and fruit breads to Stella’s, which will also be across the street when it makes its move to the former Yummy’s location. “Wholesale is not my preference,” she said. “I like to connect with the people who consume the things I make. I like to see their face and build a relationship with my customers.”
Across the street: Art Village Courtyard Between North End Village and its across-thestreet neighbor Art Village Courtyard, Culby Properties virtually rules the 2900 block of Beach Blvd. S. And there’s change afoot there. Stella’s is replacing Yummy’s, Vintage Wine Lounge has become a happening night spot, and Kelly Wright is bring beer and bar food to the space where T and Me used to reside. Since brewing is not permitted in downtown Gulfport (it’s considered manufacturing, and the area isn’t zoned for that) the North End Tap House will serve only beer on tap and in cans. The focus will be on Florida brands, Wright said.“What we serve depends on where we can get our beer and what people want to drink.” The goal is to make the Courtyard,“more of a gathering place,” she said.“People can listen to music on the stage, enjoy our beer and deli-style food, or enjoy a glass of wine and small plates from Vintage, or even loosen up with something from Low Tide Kava Bar.”
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Let there be ice cream Once an ice cream desert, now Gulfport is ice cream dessert central. The recently opened Dunkin’ Donuts on Gulfport Blvd. is not only the first chain store to come to town, it’s also home to Baskin Robbins. But there’s more than Jamoca Almond Fudge to be had on Gulfport Blvd. Just up the street John Rieseback offers upward of 90 flavors at his Smokin’ J’s barbeque joint. He got the idea when tasked with providing something unique for Gulfport’s chef’s table charity event. “I wanted to make something I didn’t have in the restaurant,” Riesebeck said. His Smoked Vanilla with Candied Bacon ice cream was such a hit he decided to serve it in the restaurant too. Since he already made pickles, Riesebeck soon added Sweet and Sassy Pickle ice cream. “With that combo I guess I’ve cornered the market on pregnant women,” he mused. Adding more ice cream machines and freezers, he expanded the line to include vegan and lactose-free ice creams and flavors ranging from avocado to sweet yellow corn along with the more familiar varieties of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pistachio, coffee, ad infinitum. Next up, malts, milkshakes and old-fashioned candies.“This is my playground,” Riesebeck said. For those who don’t want to venture out of downtown Gulfport, Backfin Blue now fulfills the need for a cold treat. The restaurant is closed for the summer, but on weekends owner Harold Russell is serving up gelato. He had been working on the landscaping around the
Beach Blvd. S. restaurant, and people kept on coming up and asking,“Where can we get ice cream?” he said. He and his son, Camden, decided to answer the question by offering a dozen flavors of California based Villa Dolce gelato and sorbet.
Should we stay or should we grow? As for those who worry that Gulfport will become the Key West of Pinellas County, Councilman Fridovich said there’s only so much the city can do. He sited Florida’s Bert Harris Act. The 1995 law basically says if a municipality tries to prevent a property owner from getting the most bang for her buck, she can sue. “The law means you can’t prevent chain stores or tall buildings here,” Fridovich said.“There’s only a certain amount of things the council can do to maintain Gulfport.” One solution is to enact height restrictions to avoid a “canyon effect” and other zoning rules. Gulfport’s character is in flux, Fridovich said.“The character in a sense is driven by the people who are going to come in and rent or buy,” he said.“You’d hope they would have more common sense than money.” A newcomer that seems to have common sense is Caddy’s, which now stands where Manatee’s used to at the corner of Beach and Shore boulevards. The local chain of five (soon to be six) is owned by St. Petersburg Sun Pubs. Caddy’s is always looking for waterfront projects, said Marketing Director David Culhane. Gulfport had been on the company’s radar for a while because,“It’s an up and coming area,” Culhane said. “It’s a gorgeous place.” The company understood that Gulfport is “a community, more than a town,” Culhane said. A few of the ways the company merged Caddy’s into Gulfport was by conducting a survey on what to include on the building mural that would replace the beloved manatee mural. They hired the same artist, August Vernon, to paint the new one, then had a contest to name the mural’s gecko.“We do this everywhere we go, Culhane said.“We want every Caddy’s to work with the local community.” Even Gulfport legend O’Maddy’s welcomed the new kid on the block.“(Owner) Joe Guenther has worked with closely with us,” Culhane said. “We see it as a partnership, not competition.”
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When Mac Davis penned these lyrics for his 1970s classic pop song,“I Believe in Music,” he was expressing what just about every musician of the time was feeling when he sang or played an instrument. It certainly was true for me, and I suspect for anyone who has ever been a musician, and shall be as long as music moves through the hearts and souls of human beings. The spoken and unspoken sentiment most every musician and music lover will attest to is that music holds the power to unify human beings.
As musicians, when we commingle our desire to express through our music, and we experience it together, we create something that no one of us could create alone. When this happens, it is literally divine harmony as the soul rejoices in its oneness with something far greater than the individual “I.” Some of my most intense and blissful peak moment experiences have happened while playing music with others.
Music calls us home. It reminds us that beyond all the apparent differences we seem to have, we all come from the The spiritual significance of music is that it brings people same place—our unity in spirit. That is the power and together at a level of vibration that transcends significance of music. Whether you create boundaries, culture, language, religion, Music calls us home. music or just enjoy listening to it, music gender, age, color, and politics — a place brings us together to celebrate, co-create where we can all experience our sameness. It reminds us that and express the joy we find in our oneness, When we can move beyond all labels, our beyond all the apparent while at the same time honoring how it is differences tend to dissolve into the differences we seem to expressed through us as individuals in such oneness from which we came. How can and creative ways. So the next time the energy of music be this powerful? have, we all come from unique you turn on your TV, radio, or iPod, or go to Music resonates with the heart, the same place— a movie or a concert, pay attention to the not just the head. music and imagine what your world might our unity in spirit. be like without it. Then, thank a musician While there is indeed a mathematical ele~ DENNIS MERRITT for being the instrument through which ment to music that requires the integration JONES it all flows. of the left brain with the right brain, when music flows it penetrates and permeates Could music really help heal the world of the heart and soul of every human being ••• its many problems? What I know is this: it touches. For most of us, music is not When we are conscious enough to consider an intellectual process; it is an emotional music is simply that which invites us to Music is the universal it, experience that is uniquely personal and yet “remember to remember” that we are never at the same time, interpersonal — it’s what language, and love is separate or alone, and that we have far more connects us with others. While we may need the key. To peace hope in common with our earth family than we an interpreter to tell us what the lyrics of a differences. And when we remember and understanding, and have song mean, no one needs an interpreter to that connection, we all have a tendency to tell us what the energy of music is saying — living in harmony . . . treat one another with more loving the heart knows. In the words of my kindness, generosity, compassion, and ~ MAC DAVIS singer-songwriter friend Harold Payne, respect. If music can open the door to “Music speaks louder than words, it’s the only humankind’s heart to a point where we thing that the whole world listens to.” really do see ourselves in one another, anything is possible. I agree with Harold Payne—music really does speak louder From the day when humankind first discovered music than words, and it’s a language we can all speak. So turn up by beating a stick on a hollow log, to this moment in time, your CD player and sing along! Let the world know that you the music that flows through us is really the outer believe in music—it might just catch on. And in the process manifestation of an inner urge to express life. The word bring the people on this planet closer together. express means to press out. When music erupts from within us it is the desire of the soul seeking to push out and “be.” When music becomes a shared experience with others, it is This story is an excerpt from Dennis Merritt Jones’ book simply the soul seeking to push out and spill over into the Encouraging Words - Articles & Essays souls of others in a creative process where their energies That Prove Who You Are Matters. blend in amazing ways. Visit DennisMerrittJones.com for more info.
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• Five mosaics from ancient Antioch that are part of the MFA’s founding collection will be on display together for the first time in late summer 2019.
Copper lips. A pensive gaze. Serpentine tresses adorned with an ivy wreath. Meet Dionysus. The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg recently installed a rare 2,200 year old Greek bronze head of the god of wine and theater in its ancient art gallery. The hollow-cast bronze sculpture is on long-term loan from a private collector. There are fewer than 30 surviving largescale Greek original bronze statues in the world, according to Senior Curator Michael Bennett, and only six are in the United States Displaying this work of art continues the MFA’s ongoing initiative to enhance the museum’s presentation of ancient art. Other upcoming offerings designed to bring ancient art to the forefront at the museum: • Back to the Future with Dr. Michael Bennett, a year-long series of lectures, gallery spotlights, and intimate garden conversations centered on the MFA’s distinguished collection of antiquities.
The MFA is also excited to share that the closing date for the exhibition, A Feast for the Eyes: European Masterpieces from the Grasset Collection, has been extended through Labor Day. The Grasset family has generously allowed the MFA to keep their precious works of art on view for the community to enjoy until Monday, Sept 2. We also want you to know that Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami is closing a week earlier than expected. The last day to catch the much talked about traveling exhibition is now Sunday, Sept. 22. NYE@MFA | FLIGHTS OF FANCY l Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Museum of Fine Arts Ring in the new year at an all-inclusive evening featuring entertainment by illusionist Magic by Mio, gourmet seated dinner, unique dessert stations, open bar, dancing, valet parking, midnight champagne toasts, access to the MFA special exhibition galleries and, of course, prime viewing of the First Night fireworks.
By Caron Schwartz Watch for details and reserve a night to remember! Event proceeds support MFA exhibitions. A portion of each ticket is tax deductible, and sponsorships are available. To sponsor, contact the MFA Development Office (727) 896-2667 ext. 257.
Hello Dalí! Salvador Dalí may have been child-free but his museum at One Dalí Blvd. in St. Petersburg isn’t. Little Surrealists Tour: Every Saturday 11 a.m. to noon kids ages 4-11 are invited to bring their families on a special 1-hour Museum tour. Meet on the third-floor overlook and get ready for awesome art & family fun. (Warning: you may accidentally learn a thing or two, too). Free with Museum admission. DillyDally with Dalí: Free. Children ages 4-11 can discover the creative world of Dalí through games, puzzles and arts and crafts activities that educate and encourage family interaction. Takes place every noon to 2:30 p.m. every Saturday under the direction of the Museum’s education programs associate in the first-floor Stavros Education Center. Do you wanna dance (Bobby Freeman, Beach Boys, Ramones, Bette Midler -- choose your favorite). So You Think You Can
Dance, the 16-time Emmy® Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall as the top 10 finalists tour 40 cities across the states. The tour stops at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Tuesday, October 29, at 7:30 pm. Along with top 10 finalists, the lineup will feature two of Dance’s All-Stars, who will be announced at a later date. For a complete list of tour dates, please visit dancelivetour.com.
the opening of brand new exhibitions during ArtWalk. Discover wonderful surprises, visit your favorite artist or find a new one. All are waiting for your
exploration, conversation, purchases and inspiration. Make an evening of it and stop for dinner, drinks or dessert at a downtown restaurant.
Tickets, ranging in price from $45 to $100, on sale. For more information and the purchase call the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office, 727-791-7400, or visit RuthEckerdHall.com. Ticket office open Monday to Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm and one hour before show time. Take the trolley and beat the heat St. Petersburg artists unite once a month for our Second Saturday ArtWalk. Studios and galleries stay open late on and welcome visitors from 5 - 9 pm. Free ArtWalk Trolleys run every 30 minutes to let you explore the Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, and The Warehouse Arts District. The Waterfront District galleries can be seen by using the FREE Downtown Looper, which will run every 15 minutes. Many of our ArtWalk studios/galleries celebrate ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
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It’s impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one night, so put Second Saturday ArtWalk in your calendar for months to come! You can find a map of participating galleries, studios, trolley stops and where to find parking at stpeteartsalliance.org/ artwalk. In other news, the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is proud to again offer the Jim Rolston Memorial Professional Development Grant to a St. Petersburg artist. The $5,000 grant is intended to provide financial assistance for training or education in improving or developing new art forms that will facilitate taking his/her work to the next level. An accomplished artist and sculptor, Jim Rolston was a founding board member of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance who found his artistic voice when he was able to devote all of his time to his art after retiring. Continually working to develop his talent, he was committed to arts education and training. Jim’s family and friends established this fund in his memory, a fitting tribute to his belief that an artist’s journey is never over – there is always more to experience and learn. This grant for visual, literary or performing arts provides an artist the opportunity to transform their talents and interpret their experiences with the world around them.
The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 6, at 5 pm. For more information and an application see Jim Rolston Professional Development Grant at stpeteartsalliance.org. Fine arts and fashion fundraiser What do a fashion show, luncheon and musicale have in common? All will take place during Calvary Episcopal Church’s fundraiser on Saturday, August 17. There will also be a display by artists from the Suntan Art Center in Pass-A-Grille and the Beach Art Center in Indian Rocks Beach. The 1 pm to 4 pm festivities will be in the church parish hall at 1615 1st St. in Indian Rocks Beach and will serve to kick off the fall/winter series of fine arts programs presented by the church. The theme for the afternoon is the sounds and sights of summer with a touch of French Impressionist influence in some of the musical selections. Matt Burke, musical director at Calvary, on keyboards, will be joined by Victoria Garcia, area harpist and Leslie Long, choir member at Calvary. Colette’s of Madeira Beach will showcase fashions for beach, travel, casual, business and semi-formal wear. Tickets are $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight. For more information and tickets, contact Calvary Episcopal Church Monday –Thursday 9 am -1 pm at 727-595-2374.
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Inhale Einstein Exhale Hitler (thank you Acoustinauts) The Florida Holocaust Museum has unveiled a rare letter handwritten by Albert Einstein, which is now on view in the museum’s permanent exhibition, “History, Heritage and Hope.” The document was an early draft of an open letter printed in “der Aufbau,” a journal for German speaking Jews in the U.S. It was published on Nov. 16, 1945, to coincide with the seven year anniversary of Kristallnacht. The letter was a plea to the Jewish community to help Holocaust survivors. It called on the United Nations to work for peace and for Great Britain to open immigration quotas
The letter was donated by past board chair and longtime museum volunteer Irene Weiss of Palm Harbor and her brother Peter Cohn of California. The donors’ grandfather, Dr. Siegfried Kurt Glaser, helped Einstein write it in 1945, and he kept it until giving it to their father, Werner Cohn. Upon their father’s death, the two decided to give it to the museum, a place dear to Weiss’s heart.
Run to Fun Home through August 18 at American Stage Every once in a while a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in
ways only a truly landmark piece of theatre can. This groundbreaking and life-affirming new musical was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike and garnering five Tony Awards. Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home introduces us to Alison at three different ages. We follow her as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood in this refreshingly honest and intimate musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Tickets: $48 to $58 through 727.823.PLAY (7529) or boxoffice@americanstage.org. American Theater is located at 163 3rd Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Funky AND chic (sorry New York Dolls) St. Pete will get funky at The Mahaffey Theater when George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic bring their “One Nation Under a Groove Tour” to town on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 pm. Capping over 50 years of touring and recording, George Clinton is set to embark on his final tour with the legendary Parliament Funkadelic before he retires. The band is touring with Fishbone, Main Squeeze, and Miss Velvet & The Blue Wolf.
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Arts & Leisure PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com August 10 – Jonas Brothers 16 – Bolts Brew Fest 18 – Queen + Adam Lambert 24 – Monster Jam 31 – Chris Brown September 21 – Disturbed 22 – The Who 26 – Phil Collins October 13 – for King & Country American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 40th Anniversary Season 727.823.7529 americanstage.org August 1 – 18 – Fun Home CATEGORIES: Venues are listed, alphabetically within category, in the following sequence of categories. Each listing includes address and web link, if available. Most web links are active when you are online at paradisenewsfl.com. PERFORMING ARTS MUSEUMS ART GALLERIES ART CENTERS & CLASSES HANDS-ON MUSEUMS FILM MUSIC OPERA DANCING | SOCIAL COMEDY ECO | ZOOS | AQUARIUMS FERRIES NATURE ON THE WATER CARD GAME | BINGO SERVICE | SOCIAL CLUBS MILITARY | POLITICAL CLUBS ATHLETIC CLUBS HEALTH NETWORKING TOASTMASTERS THRIFT SHOPS DOWNTOWNS SPIRITUAL TOURS MARKETS VOLUNTEER YOGA (Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)
Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800.361.8388 www.asolorep.org Bininger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.867.1166 eckerd.edu/theatre Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre August 4 – Film: Moana 8 – CAL Rolling Stone Let it Bleed 9 – Film: The Matrix 11 – Film: A Star is Born 16 – Hippiefest: 50th Anniversary 17 – Mark Cordes – Spouse Whisperer September 6 – Film: Inglourious Basterds 13 – Amy Grant 19 – CAL The Beatles; Abbey Road 26 – Creed’s Scott Stap 28 – Adam Ant: Friend or Foe October 9 – Steven Page 11 – Jeanne Robertson 17 – CAL Petty’s Damn the Torpedoes Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 gulfportcommunityplayers.org Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 largoarts.com August 9 – The Smithereens
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23 – The Artimus Pyle Band September 15 – BoDeans 21 – Billy Cobham’s Crosswinds Project 28 – Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD livehdstpete.com/national-theatre-live
Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com
Patel Conservatory 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813.222.1002 patelconservatory.org August 7 – Christmas in August 8 – Evening of Dance 9 – 11 – Showstoppers: Hooray for Hollywood!
Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org August 15 – September 1 – Titanic The Musical October 3 – 13 – Born Yesterday freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 freefalltheatre.com August 1 – 4 – Pippin September 27 – October 27 – The Turn of the Screw Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 gpactix.com 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 midflorida.com/amphitheatre August 2 – Luke Bryan 3 – 311 & Dirty Heads 16 – Bush & +LIVE+ 17 – Heart with Joan Jett 29 – Beck and Cage the Elephant 30 – Florida Georgia Line September 4 – Slipknot 27 – Peter Frampton w/Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience 13 – Chris Young 22 – Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience 28 – Brantley Gilbert October 11 – Chris Stapleton 19 – ZZ Top w/Cheap Trick 20 – Zac Brown Band
Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park pinellas-park.com/161/ Performing-Arts-Center August 17 – The Who & Woodstock Tribute September 28 – Three Dog Night Tribute October 12 – Billy Joel Tribute Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com August 4 – Bill Maher 20 – Ted Nugent 16 – Hippiefest: 50th Anniversary 17 – Mark Cordes 20 – Ted Nugent 28 – The B-52s 31 – Firefall, Poco, Pure Prairie League September 4 – The Australian Pink Floyd Show 20 – Gypsy Kings 24 – It Was 50 Years Ago Today 25 – Tesla 26 – Snarky Puppy October 4 – Peppa Pig Live! 9 – Steven Page 10 – 20 – And Then There Were None St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.866.1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925 August 2 – Legally Blonde, Jr September 6 – 15 – Funny Money
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ON-GOING EVENTS Through Saturday, August 10 – Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither 10 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday/noon – 5 pm Sunday, Free, Florida CraftArt Gallery, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Artworks of “all things pets” will include fine craft artists creations, such as 3D portraits, artful storytelling, and functional items for pets and their humans. 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org Through Monday, September 2 – A Feast for the Eyes 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Saturday/10 am – 8 pm Thursday/noon – 5 pm Sunday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Features 40 superb Old Master paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries by major Italian, Spanish, German, and Netherlandish artists. This is only the second time this collection has been shown publicly. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Through Sunday, September 22 – Above the Fold 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Saturday/10 am – 8 pm Thursday/noon – 5 pm Sunday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Paper is transformed into breathtaking sculpture, large-scale installations and conceptual works that express contemporary social, political, and aesthetic ideas. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org August 4 through September 27 – Four Directions in Fiber 10 am – 7 pm Monday & Thursday/10am – 8:30 pm Tuesday & Wednesday/ noon – 5 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Free, Clearwater’s Main Public Library, 100 Osceola St., Clearwater. An exhibition of surface design by four artists with very divergent styles. 417.274.1561 susan@rebelquilter.com or 727.744.7051 emeilydesigns@gmail.com
EVENTS CALENDAR Thursday, August 8 – LGBTQ Film Series – Southwest of Salem 7 pm, Free (donations accepted), Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. Excavates the nightmarish persecution of four Latina lesbians wrongfully convicted of gang-raping two little girls. Feel free to bring your own brown bag supper and beverages. 727.893.1074 facebook.com/ GulfportLibraryFL Friday, August 9 – Cinema on the Sand – Smokey and the Bandit 8 pm, Free, Upham Beach, 6850 Beach Plz., St. Pete Beach. Movies will be on a barge so people can float in the water or sit on the sand to watch the movie. Paradise Grille is a co-sponsor and will provide food and beverages (including alcohol) for purchase. 727.367.2735 spbrec.com Friday, August 9 – Madeira Beach 5K Sunset Series #3 7 pm, $25 One Race/$65 Three Races, John’s Pass Park Shelter, 12901 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Runners will take to the sand and enjoy the famous, breath-taking views. Sandy beaches, Rita’s Italian Ice, craft beer, post-race party and sunsets. All races are on the beach. madeirabeach5k.racehawk.com Friday, August 9 – Movies on the Beach – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Sunset, Free, Archibald Memorial Beach Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy a “classic.” madeirabeachfl.gov/events “It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.” – Thomas Aquinas
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Arts & Leisure Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416 stageworkstheatre.org August 1 – 11 – The Hundred Dresses September 27 – October 13 – Wait Until Dark Straz Center 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org August 10 – Pole for a Purpose 15 – Latin Nights 17 – 85 South Show September 6 – 29 – Meteor Shower by Steve Martin 8 – Rhett & Link 14 – Crack Up Cancer Comedy Show 15 – Siudy Flamenco Intimo 18 – We Are Two Different People Tour 19 – Latin Nights 19 – November 3 – Spymonkey’s Hysteria October 5 – Baby Shark Live 5 – Silly Sam The Music Man 8 – 13 – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 19 – Broadway Ball 19 – Broadway Ball After Dark Tarpon Springs Cultural Art Center 101 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/coliseum The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com August 2 – Windy Williams 10 – 97X Craft Beer Experience 29 – George Clinton September 6 – Colin Mochrie Hyprov 27 – Deep Purple October 11 – Benise – Fuego! 13 – Wayne Brady 19 – Randy Rainbow The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org August 2 – Girls Night Out
3 – The Florida Björkestra: Nick Drake & Joni Mitchell 9 – Sleight of Humor 10 – Nate Najar w/Phill Fest 15 – Iberian Jazz w/Ona Kirei 16 – La Lucha: 80s Jazz Party feat. Jamie Perlow 17 – Latimore! 22 – Elizabeth Baker 23 – Peace of Woodstock 24 – The Dukes of Juke & Blue Dice 25 – Synia Carroll & Theo Valentin 30 – Kick the Bucket List Show September 14 – Pig Floyd USF Yuengling Center 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.974.3004 yuenglingcenter.com September 10 – Lizzo 14 – Freestyle Explosion 28 – Tyler, The Creator October 19 – Illenium Van Wezel 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org August 16 – Friday Fest – Reverend Barry & The Funk September 20 – Friday Fest – Ari and the Alibis October 9 – Once West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 wcplayers.org August 16 – September 1 – Rabbit Hole October 4 – 20 – Lysistrata
MUSEUMS 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 flholocaustmuseum.org Blue Star Museum Through January 5 – Loss and Affirmation: Illustrations and Drawings by William Pachner Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 831.221.2222 fmopa.org Blue Star Museum Through August 31 – Olivia Parker: Vanishing in Plain Sight
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 727.201.8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org August 15 – Gulfport Walking Tour September 6 – Haunted Gulfport Walking Tour 19 – Gulfport Walking Tour October 4 – Haunted Gulfport Walking Tour 18 – Porch Party w/Gary Monroe 19 – Gulfport Walking Tour Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com Blue Star Museum August 3 – Teacher Appreciation Day 15 – Music in the Museum September 19 – Music in the Museum October 17 – Music in the Museum Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg imaginemuseum.com Blue Star Museum Contemporary American Studio Glass Weekly ArtWorks Imagine THAT! – 3rd Saturday each month Every Saturday – Imagined Realities Thursdays $5 after 5 pm Through December 22 - Pivot John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 ringling.org Blue Star Museum 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 August 3 – Summer Circus Spectacular August 28 – Conversation w/the Curators September 25 – Conversation: Building Museum Spaces October 19 – UnGala 2019 | The Evolution
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd, Tarpon Springs 727.712.5762 leeparattner.org Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Blue Star Museum Thursdays $10 after 5 pm Through August 11 – Literary Carousel Through September 2 – A Feast for the Eyes Through September 22 – Above the Fold August 11 – Marly Music: Martin & Eric Demaine w/John O’Leary III 14 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: A Victorian Woman’s Point of View 15 – Cocktails & Collections 22 – Simmer & Sift: Alicia Wolding AKA The Girl with the Whisk Tattoo 24 – Cinema at the MFA: Kubo and the Two Strings and Cranes 25 – Marly Music: Tesla Quartet September 11 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: Antioch and Ancient Greece 19 – Cocktails & Collections October 9 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: Agatha Christie 17 – Cocktails & Collections Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 tarponarts.org St. Pete Sculpture Experience 780 Central Ave., St. Petersburg More than 100 sculptures from life size to giant size. 727.316.1718 jonhair.com St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 spmoh.com September 12 – Happy Hour w/the Historian: The CCC: Florida’s New Deal 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 Blue Star Museum August 24 – Stories From a Battalion During the Great War Tampa Museum of Art 120 W St. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Blue Star Museum Saturday – Art Spot for Families Through August 11 – Abstract Expressionism: A Social Revolution Through August 18 – Echoing Forms: American Abstraction ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
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Events Saturday, August 10 – 8th Annual 97X Craft Beer Experience 4 – 8 pm, $45, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg. Features over 150 samples of craft beers, ciders, meads, and wines. Proceeds benefit the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com Saturday, August 10 – Botany 101 10 – 11:30 am, Free, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Investigate the fascinating and complex Plant Kingdom in an introduction to botanical science. Both classroom and outdoor activities included. Recommended for adults. 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, August 10 – Family Day: Nuts about Nature 10: 30 am – 12:30 pm, Included in admission price, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. Explore the textures, sights, sounds, and smells of the West. Themed activities include story time, a kid-friendly tour, and an artmaking workshop. Best for ages 3-10; children must be accompanied by an adult. thejamesmuseum.org Saturday, August 10 – Fish Kids 2019 8 am, Free, ROC Park, 220 Rex Pl, Madeira Beach. Demonstrations, seminars, hands-on displays, splash pad, playground, seawall fishing tournament, vendors, food. Register: anglerarmory.com/fish-kids Saturday, August 10 – 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 Saturday, August 10 – Vegas Night Casino Fundraiser 6 pm, $60, Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres and casino-style gaming all evening. Each ticket comes with $2,500 in gaming money. islandneighborschamber.org Sunday, August 11 – Family Fun Day Noon – 3 pm, $2 Youth/Senior/$3 Adult, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a family fun day at the pool. Music, games, pool bingo, prizes and more. 727.367.2735 spbrec.com Saturday, August 10 – Gecko Crawl 4 – 9 pm, $25, Beach Blvd. S and Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Sample drinks at various locations, participate in a poker run and attend a festive after-party. Get tickets at Gulfport Beach Bazaar, 3115 Beach Blvd. gulfportareachamberofcommerce.org Tuesday, August 13 – Woodstock: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective Experience 1:30 – 3:30 pm $10 Members/$25 Non-members, Eckerd College, CEC-Pelican, 4200 54th Ave S, St. Petersburg. Highlights of the festival’s creation, the iconic soundtrack, and the “3 Days of Peace and Music” that came to life 50 years ago. 727.864.7600 eckerd.edu/olli Thursday, August 15 – Cult Classics 2019: Mean Girls 7 pm, Free, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Grab your lawn chair, don some movie-inspired duds and enjoy free flicks, local food truck fare, and cold craft brews. Come early to enjoy The Dalí’s extended hours on Thursday nights at reduced admission. Stay for the film and festivities. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Friday, August 16 – Beginners Guide to Composting 10:30 – 11:30 am, Free, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Composting is a great way to stretch your gardening dollars and recycle what is already on your site. Join UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardeners to learn how to get started with several composting methods. 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org
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Arts & Leisure Tampa Museum of Art continued August 15 – Conceptual Photography 17 – Silent Disco September 14 – CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture October 1 – Insider’s View: Contemporary Photography with Julie Saul Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727.943.4624 tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org Blue Star Museum The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 thedali.org Sundays – Yoga at The Dali For Kids – DillyDally w/Dali, Mini Melodies, Little Surrealists Tour, Story Time August 1 – ArtFlix: Crazy Like a Genius 7 – Coffee w/a Curator: Goya – Visions & Inventions 15 – Cult Classics: Mean Girls September 5 – ArtFlix: Goya’s Ghosts 21 – Arts Alive 2019 October 3 – ArtFlix: Crazy Like a Genius The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 All day USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa usfcam.usf.edu 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 ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing 1445 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.898.6061 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com September 12, 15 – Crafty Fest October 12, 13 – 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 First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work August 10 through October 31 – Swing States: Recent Perspectives in Glass Sculpture from the Middle West Cobb Gallery Eckerd College, Library Cir. St. Petersburg 800.454.9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program Collectors Exchange 2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.440.9643 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk August 24 – Max Watson & Friends October 4 – Cliff Eberhardt w/Louise Mosrie Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Crossroads Gallery St. Pete College – Clearwater 2465 Drew St., Clearwater go.spcollege.edu/culture Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport domaingulfport.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 August 24 – wearable ART 15 Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays Through August 10 – Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither
Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 727.738.8010 gcaa-fl.org Two Locations in St. Petersburg St. Pete Artworks / Avenue 5 Studios Leslie Curran Gallery 1431 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.898.6061 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk 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 Syd Entel Galleries 27 Main St., Safety Harbor 727.725.1808 sydentelgalleries.com September 14 – 29 – The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection The Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk The Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org
ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch., 727.596.4331 beachartcenter.org 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 hpdafl.com Painters of all levels are welcome Morean Arts Center 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries Second Saturday ArtWalk Saturdays @ The Morean for Families Through August 30 – Paint by Numbers Pop Up Show Through September 19 – This Is Me August 7, 14, 21, 28 – Simply Painting with Tommy Bell 10 – 30 – Cats vs. Dogs Pop-Up Show September 13, 19 – Dance Photography Workshop 14 – 27 – Artificial Intelligence: St. Pete Robot Exchange 21 – One Day Tampa Bay 28, 29 – BIG INK
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 August 23 – 4th Saturday Art Walk September 27 – 4th Saturday Art Walk
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HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Glazer Children’s Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa glazermuseum.org Created specifically for children 10 and under Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 greatex.org ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
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Events Friday, August 16 – Bolts Brew Fest 7 – 10 pm, $50 - $140, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Craft beers from many different local craft breweries, oversized games, Lightning personalities and more! 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com Friday, August 16 – St. Pete Beach 5K Race Series #3 7 pm, $20, 809 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. Races are entirely run on the beach, in the sand, for a fun chip-timed 5K run. Stay for a fantastic after-race party including a great free buffet, live DJ and a spectacular sunset. Free kids 200m Fun Run at 6:30 pm before the 5K race. sprr.org/beach-series Friday, August 16 – Tater Tot Throw Down 6 – 11 pm, Free admission, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. All food trucks will serve up tater tot dishes as well as offering their normal cuisine. Entertainment, adult beverages available for purchase, craft vendors. Picnic chairs & blankets welcome. gulftobayfta.org Saturday, August 17 – Fine Arts & Fashion Benefit Luncheon & Fashion Show 1 – 4 pm, $20, Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 1st St., Indian Rocks Beach. Door prizes, drawings, Chinese auction, special musicale. 727.595.2374 or 727.580.8237 Saturday, August 17 – Dog Day Swim 9:30 – 11 am and 11:30 am – 1 pm, $5 per dog, Fossil Park Pool, 6739 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. Spoil your dog with a day at the pool. Owner must bring proof of dog’s vaccinations. Sorry, no human swimming permitted during Dog Swim Days. events.stpeteparksrec.org/events/5499 Saturday, August 17 – St. Pete Open Spearfishing Tournament Noon – 7:30 pm, $135, Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove,6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln., St. Petersburg. This is strictly a spearfishing tournament. Both tank and free diving are permissible. stpeteopen.com Saturday, August 17 – 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. visitgulfportflorida.com Thursday, August 22 – PARC’s 5th Annual Top Chefs 6:30 – 10 pm, $75 – $150, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. Taste the flavors of some of the hottest restaurants and catering services in Tampa Bay. Guests will enjoy a night full of mouthwatering entrées, signature drinks and decadent desserts, all while supporting a great cause. parc-fl.org Thursday, August 22 – Simmer & Sift: Alicia Wolding AKA The Girl with the Whisk Tattoo 6:30 – 9 pm, Included in museum admission price, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Experience the art of creating a Florida Cane Rum cake in this in-depth demonstration. Florida Cane Distillery will provide ingredients for the culinary masterpiece and present a carefully selected cocktail program to complement the event. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Friday, August 23 – Cinema on the Sand – People’s Choice (Facebook Vote) 8 pm, Free, Upham Beach, 6850 Beach Plz., St. Pete Beach. Movies will be on a barge so people can float in the water or sit on the sand to watch the movie. Paradise Grille is a co-sponsor and will provide food and beverages (including alcohol) for purchase. 727.367.2735 spbrec.com
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Arts & Leisure Blue Star Museum Where education and fun come alive First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. August 4 – Great Messploration October 19 – Stetson Speakeasy Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton manateevillage.org Free open-air history museum August 23, 24 – Making Vegan Cheese 24 – Fermentation 101 MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.987.6000 mosi.org Blue Star Museum Children’s science center Saunders Planetarium The Pinball Arcade Museum NEW 2313 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Play all day for $15 Proceeds benefit local charities
MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday clearwaterjazz.com October 17 – 20 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 School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/piano lessons 727.871.7625 locations.schoolofrock.com/stpetersburg South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727.398.9639 southpasadenaband.com St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 spcollege.edu/events Suncoast Jazz Society Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island 727.360.5531 sdjs.org
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Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727.827.8087 tampabaysymphony.org
Celebrating CommUNITY International Gay & Lesbian Film Fest October 4 – 12, 2019 Various times and locations tiglff.com September 12 – 2019 Festival Launch Party
The Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center 50th Anniversary Season 727.662.7286 floridaorchestra.org
International Cinema Series Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium 727.864.7979 eckerd.edu/internationalcinema LGBTQ Film Series Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Thursday of each month 7 pm. 727.893.1074 facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL August 8 – Southwest of Salem Sunscreen Film Festival Various locations throughout St. Petersburg. VIP & General Admission April 30 – May 3, 2020 sunscreenfilmfestival.com
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-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera 727.864.7600 livehdstpete.com/metopera Florida Opera Festival Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa operatampa.org
St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.823.2040 stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktails with the Maestro Various performance locations Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.328.1300 sarasotaopera.org August 9 – Breakfast at Tiffany’s 11 – La Gioconda – Opera Film 23 – Key Largo 25 – Die Walküre – Opera Film September 6 – Young Frankenstein 8 – The Nutcracker – Ballet Film 22 – La traviata – Opera Film October 4 – East Marries West 6 – La Bayadère – Ballet Film St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/MatineeOperaPlayers Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com
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The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/coliseum Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wednesday, October through May
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
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Saturday, August 24 – 11th Annual Gecko Ball 6 – 11 pm, $35, Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Live music with dancing, catered tapas, costume contest, live and silent auctions, Gecko Queen coronation. gulfportareachamberofcommerce.org
Fort De Soto Park 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727.552.1862 pinellascounty.org/park
Saturday, August 24 – Fermentation 101 10 am – noon, $25, Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton. Learn the ancient technique of fermentation that preserves your food, transforms flavors, and provides essential bacteria and nutrients to create a healthy gut. manateevillage.org
Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4441 mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium August 4 – 10 – Shark Days
Saturday, August 24 – wearable ART 15 7 pm Pre-Glow/8:30 pm Runway Show, $20 – $135, Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. A creative arts show where artists can push the boundaries of wearable art design. Live music, dancing and frivolity follow at the After-Glow. 727.298.3322 dfac.org Sunday, August 25 – Indie Flea Summer Pop-up Market Noon – 4 pm, Free, St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg. 60+ makers/vendors in the air-conditioned clubhouse and bridge room. Shuffleboard, brunch, and cocktails. 727.822.2083 stpeteshuffle.com Sunday, August 25 – Tampa Bay Rays Watch Party on the Beach vs Baltimore Orioles 1:05 pm, Free/$10 for parking, RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. The game will be broadcast on a huge screen directly on the beach. Fun giveaways. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Coolers are not allowed. Bring your own beach chairs, umbrellas and towels. tradewindsresort.com/Rays Thursday, August 29 – The Jam: A Musical Improv Show 7 – 9 pm, $10/$15, The Hideaway Café, 1756 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Join American Stage Improv’s musical house team, Definitely Not Murderers, in a fully improvised one act musical, plus a new concept from the creator of The Florida Bjorkestra… Roll Play: A Dungeons & Dragon-inspired improvised concert. 727.823.7529 americanstage.org Friday, August 30 – Beachcombing 101 1 – 2 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Public Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. Spend an hour learning from presenter Kevin Van Dien about bivalves and gastropods. Bring your shells to have them identified. 727.363.9238 spblibrary.com Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1 – Wine Down The Summer 6:30 – 8:30 pm Friday/2 – 3 pm & 6 – 9:30 pm Saturday/11 am – 1 pm Sunday, $350, The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Enlighten your senses with three days of events each showcasing tastes from three wineries and an exclusive menu of gourmet dishes. doncesar.com Saturday, August 31 – 19th Annual Geckofest – “Geckos of the Round Table” 10 am – 10 pm, Free, 3101 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. Annual street festival filled with music, street performers, vendors and the quirky walking parade with prizes for costumes. gulfportareachamberofcommerce.org Saturday, August 31 – Labor Day Weekend Silent Disco 8 pm, $10, Mastry’s Brewing Co, 7701 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach. Three DJs will be spinning the best of Latin/Reggae/Reggaeton, Modern Dance/Hip Hop, 80’s/90’s Old Skool, and much more - and, you’ll have full control over volume and which DJ you want to hear. mastrysbrewingco.com
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St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727.753.9731 www.stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month Boyd Hill Bird Walk 1st Saturday of month St. Petersburg Shell Club Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 stpeteshellclub.org 1st Friday September thru May 7 pm Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores 727.391.6211 seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary. Free. Donations accepted. Tours. Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org August 3 – Curious Corvids 10 – Botany 101 16 – Beginners Guide to Composting 30 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab September 14 – Life of Lichen October 18 – Designing a Low-Maintenance Landscape ZooTampa at Lowry Park 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 zootampa.org
FERRIES Egmont Key Ferry Fort De Soto Bay Pier $12.50 Children/$25 Adults 727.398.6577 tampabayferry.com Pirate Water Taxi Hop On, Hop Off, 15 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. Prices vary. 813.390.3711 piratewatertaxi.com Shell Key Ferry Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $10 Children/$20 Adults 727.398.6577 tampabayferry.com
NATURE Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Open daily. Welcome Center is closed weekends & county holidays. 727.582.2100 flbg.org 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 September 12 – Broughtonia and Its Hybrids Garden Club of St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 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 floral arranging. 727.729.9445 ikebanastpetersburg.com September 17 – Devising a Container October 15 – Shodo Unscripted, Abstract Japanese Calligraphy Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota Mondays – Yoga in the Garden 941.366.5731 selby.org September 6, 7 – Celebrate Selby Gardens Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops 727.892.5715 sunkengardens.org
ON THE WATER Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-profit Sailing Club sailbcyc.org sailschoolregistration@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 Auxiliary Flotilla 72 Safe Boating Program, 9 Classes Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $60 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 tampabaysafeboating.com
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 USCGAUX 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 finish. $45, $60 couple Tom 727.367.1409 or Jim 727.360.4846 August 6 – Introduction to Navigation 13 – Powering Your Boat 20 – Lines and Knots 27 – Weather September 3 – Your Boat’s Radio 10 – Which Boat is for You? 17 – Equipment for Your Boat 24 – Waterway Watch/ Trailering Your Boat October 1 – Handling Your Boat 8 – Your “Highway” Signs 15 – Rules of the Nautical Road 22 – Boating Safety
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 Benefits local scholarships. Linda 727.270.3178
Gulfport Lions Club Community Civic Organization 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 6 pm Gulfport Lions Clubhouse 4630 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport 727.871.1482 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 iopca.org Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, Noon, Guests welcome. The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island 727.360.4350 gulfbeachesrotary.com 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 socialclubofsp.org Sparkling Clearwater Depression Glass Club 3rd Tuesday 6:45 pm Clearwater Garden Club 405 Seminole St, Clearwater clearwaterdepressionglassclub.org Stetson Tech Club 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
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Events Friday, September 6 – 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 benefit Breakfast Optimist Club. firstfridaystpete.com Friday, September 6 – 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. visitgulfportflorida.com Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8 – Progressive Insurance Tampa Boat Show 10 am – 8 pm Friday & Saturday/10 am – 6 pm Sunday, $12/Children 12 & under free, Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St. Tampa. See everything from luxury yachts to personal watercraft displayed both indoors on the floor and in the water right outside the convention center. tampaboatshow.com Saturday, September 7 – Butterfly GloWalk, 5K Fun Run & Party 6 pm, $35 Registration fee, Archibald Beach Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Participants don butterfly wings, glow-in-the-dark bling for an evening walk and “Fun Run” that is sure to bring smiles for miles. Benefits reconstruction for breast cancer survivors. glowalk5k2019@myhopechest.org 727.642-4243 myhopechest.org Saturday, September 7 – Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Learn to Fish Noon – 6 pm, $49/$59, Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St. Tampa. Learn fishing strategy and techniques, practice skills and meet other women who like to fish at this “No Yelling School of Fishing.” No equipment or experience needed. ladiesletsgofishing.com Sunday, September 8 – LocalShops1’s Community Awards + Birthday Bash 4 - 7 pm, $60 - $1,000, Marchand’s at Vinoy Renaissance, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Guests will be treated to delicious dining: the world-famous Sunday Buffet at Marchand’s. Hosted by Carolina Leid, 10 News. localshops1.com Thursday, September 12 – Happy Hour with the Historian: The CCC: Florida’s New Deal 6:00 pm, Free for members/$5 suggested donation, St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. David Schmidt’s presentation extols the virtues of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) – one of President Roosevelt’s most encompassing yet controversial programs. 727.894.1052 spmoh.com Thursday, September 12 – LGBTQ Film Series – The Happy Prince 7 pm, Free (donations accepted), Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of Oscar Wilde. Feel free to bring your own brown bag supper and beverages. 727.893.1074 face book.com/GulfportLibraryFL Saturday, September 14 – CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture 8 – 11 pm, $125 – $275, Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W St. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. The Museum transforms into an energetic runway filled with fashions by internationally renowned designer Angel Sanchez. All tickets include hors d’oeuvres, open bar, desserts, dancing, and valet parking. Proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibition and education programs. 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Find events online at ParadiseNewsFL.com and facebook.com/ParadiseNews
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Arts & Leisure 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, fiber and other materials surfacedesignguild.com The Contemporaries Support group of Members of Museum of Fine Arts. Monthly lectures, gatherings and field trips supporting contemporary artists of Tampa Bay. $50 yearly membership in addition to MFA Membership mfastpete.org The Treasure Island Historical Society 2nd Monday, 5 pm September through May 151 107th Ave., Suite 2, Treasure Island facebook.com/ treasureislandFLhistoricalsociety Treasure Islettes Community Service Organization 4th Monday except June thru August Treasure Island Community Center 727.270.9024 tresurei2@aol.com treasureislettes.weebly.com WordSmitten Writing Workshops 3rd Saturday, 1 – 5:30 pm $15 session Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis Center 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island 800.727.6214 ext 101 Get professional help with your novel, memoir, short story
MILITARY | POLITICAL CLUBS 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 League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area 233 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg A nonpartisan political organization 727. 896.5197 lwvspa.org
Military Officers Association of St. Petersburg 3rd Friday. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invited. RSVP 727.360.2936 moaastpetearea.com Military Officers 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 Officers retired, active duty, former officers, 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 Monday, 11:30 am except June, July, Aug., Perkins Restaurant 8841 Park Blvd., Seminole Spouses & guests welcome. narfe.org/chapter1140 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
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.com
HEALTH Depression Bipolar Support Every Thursday 7 pm Pasadena Community Church Life Enrichment Building, Classroom 1A 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Free, no registration, confidential 727.410.1569 dbsatampabay.org/index.html Jazzercise Exercise Classes Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm Treasure Island City Hall 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island First class is free 727.481.3995 eileen.fitnesssimple@gmail.com Memory Café – Gulfport 3rd Monday 12:15 am – 2 pm Neptune Grille, 5501 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Memory Café – St. Petersburg 2nd Monday 11 am – 1 pm Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 4th N, St Petersburg. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com 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/st-petersburg-flostomy-support-group St. Anthony’s Hospital Various seminars and support groups 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg 855.269.4777 baycare.org/hospitals/ st-anthonys-hospital August 13 – Weight Loss Surgery Information 19 – Myasthenia Gravis 22 – Weight Loss Surgery Information 26 – Diabetes Education Empowerment 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
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Events Saturday, September 14 – 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 Saturday, September 14 – The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection Opening Reception 6 – 8 pm, Free, Syd Entel Galleries, 27 Main St., Safety Harbor. Visitors may explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, a mind-expanding collection based on decades of artwork, which Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Exhibition runs through September 29. 727.725.1808 sydentelgalleries.com Saturday, September 14 – Share the Love – Vow Renewal 11 am – 2 pm, $50 per couple, The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 100% of proceeds are donated to Give Kids The World. More information and details: sharethelovevowrenewal.eventbrite.com Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm, Free, Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This market with an artsy slant includes local arts, Etsy crafters, vintage and retro goods, jewelry and plants. artpoolrules.com Monday, September 16 – Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair 10 am – 2 pm, Free, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. It’s a great day to meet over 50 local employers. You could have a new job by the end of the day. Several of the area’s top higher education schools/universities and vocational/technical institutes will also be on hand. tampabay.com/expos Friday, September 20 – Music and a Meal 7 pm, $12, Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Listen to the music of Elaine Silvers with a tribute to the Beatles and enjoy a homemade meal ($8) at one of the most unique historical and scenic sites in Pinellas County. 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Friday, September 20 – Oozefest 4 Cheesy Foods and Craft Beer Fest 6 – 11 pm, Free admission, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. All food trucks will serve up cheesy dishes as well as offering their normal cuisine. Live band. Adult beverages available for purchase. Craft vendors. Picnic chairs & blankets welcome. gulftobayfta.org Friday, September 20 – St. Pete Glitter Queens 8th Annual Royal Ball 7 – 11 pm, $75 and up, St Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd. N, St. Petersburg. Dinner, dancing, a silent auction, entertainment, live music and a cash bar. Advanced ticket purchase required. All proceeds benefit Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay. stpeteglitterqueens.org Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22 – Tampa Bay Boat Show 10 am – 6 pm Friday & Saturday/10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Free, 4800 US301, Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa. This grand event showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers, the latest in boating and fishing supplies... great accessories too. tampabay.com/expos/boat-show Saturday, September 21 – Arts Alive 2019 10 am – 5:30 pm, Free admission for Pinellas County residents, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Download the app before your visit. Non-Pinellas residents who purchase regular-price admission will receive a voucher for a free return visit valid through October 31, 2019. 727.823.3767 thedali.org
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Arts & Leisure 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 benefit 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 August 2 – Art Gecko Show 2 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 10 – Gecko Crawl 17 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 24 – Gecko Ball 31 – Gecko Fest September 6 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 21 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk October 4 – First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 19 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk ST. PETE BEACH SPB Recreation Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 spbrec.com spblibrary.com/events St. Pete Beach Public Library Events August 9 – Cinema on the Sand – Smokey & the Bandit 11 – Family Fun Day 16 – St. Pete Beach 5K Race Series #3 23 – Cinema on the Sand – People’s Choice (Facebook vote)
September 21 – Community Yard Sale October 4 – Concert Series: Black Honkeys 11 – Concert Series: Horny Toads 18 – Concert Series: The New Rulers 25 – Concert Series: Big Brother ST. PETERSBURG stpete.org August 2 – First Friday St. Pete 10 – Second Saturday ArtWalk September 6 – First Friday St. Pete 14 – Second Saturday ArtWalk October 3 – Movies in the Park 4 – First Friday St. Pete 5 – Come Out St. Pete Parade 10 – Movies in the Park 12 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 12 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s 17 – Movies in the Park
SPIRITUAL 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 Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Sunday tours, meditations, special events Soothe Our Souls (S.O.S.) 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 sootheoursouls.org Provides complimentary sailing for seriously health-challenged people and their support groups Spiritual Conditioning Program 153 107th Ave., Treasure Island Pat Jano at 727.324.9222 Small group Bible study
TOURS 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 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 $20/$12 ages 4 – 12 727.894.4678 ghosttour.net/stpetersburg Paradise Tours and Transportation We will take you where you want to go! Sightseeing tours and transportation around Tampa Bay. Call us first for your transportation needs. Departs from The Vinoy Resort and Treasure Bay Resort. 727.417.8036 tripshock.com Preserve the Burg Historic Walking Tours Free for SPP members $10 non-members 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org Sacred Lands Preservation and Education 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Sundays at 4 pm September 21 – Music and a Meal – Elaine Silver October 18 – Music and a Meal – Gypsy Star Band Shell and Beach Walks John’s Pass Village Madeira Beach 727.313.6335 shellandbeachwalks.com 90-minute walking eco-tour Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier 727.360.1348 shellkeyshuttle.com Dog friendly cruises on special dates. St. Pete Beach Drive Dine & Wine Tour 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg Every Tuesday 3-hour walking food & wine tour tampabayfoodtours.com StarLite Dining Yachts Clearwater and St. Pete Beach 727.462.2628 starlitecruises.com Afternoon & evening cruises, dining & dancing, entertainment, full bar, sightseeing. Thirsty Pelican Tours Pickup in St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Downtown St. Pete, Clearwater & Belleair Beach 727.201.8221 thirstypelicantours.com Public and Custom Private Brew Tours in air-conditioned buses
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 floridacraftart.org
MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market All year 9 am – 3 pm, October thru April 9 am – 2 pm, May thru September Beach Blvd, below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Live music. Second Tuesday Clothing Swap freshmarket@gulfportma.com FRIDAYS 1st Friday Flea Market September thru May 9 am – noon Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.2237 SATURDAYS Locals We Love Saturday Market All year 2nd Saturday each month 11 am – 3 pm Sirata Beach Resort & Rum Runners Bar & Grille 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727area.com/florida/ st-pete-beach/events Williams Park Summer Market June thru August 9 am – 1 pm 1st Ave. N & 3rd St., St. Petersburg 727.455.4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com
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Events Saturday, September 21 – Bucs Beach Bash 11 am – 11:30 pm, Free, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Live music from Billy Ray Cyrus, Parmalee and local bands and DJs. Special contests and prize giveaways. Fireworks display. buccaneers.com/fans/beachbash Saturday, September 21 – Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Run 7:30 am, $30 – $45, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. 5K and 10K run. 1-mile walk at 8:30 am. The waterfront course is on city streets closed to traffic. Refreshments, music and competition among teams. runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintPetersburg/CMOCF Saturday, September 21 – Community Yard Sale 8 am – noon, Free, St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ceiga Dr., St. Pete Beach. Time to clean out those closets and storage rooms and turn unwanted items into cash at the Registration starts August 1. Space is limited. Each space is $15. To make a reservation call 727.363.9245 spbrec.com
Arts & Leisure OTHER MARKETS 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 Brocante Vintage Market All Year 1st weekend each month 9 am – 7 pm Sat/9 am – 5 pm Sun 2200 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg brocantemarket.com Night Market St. Pete 5 times each year, 6 pm The Side Lot 2133 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg sidelotstpete.com October 3 – Night Market
Saturday, September 21 – One Day Tampa Bay $25 Registration fee, Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. A 24-hour community photography project meant to document the lives and light of St Pete, Tampa, Clearwater and all the towns in between. All levels of photographers are welcome. 727.822.7872 ext 2110 moreanartscenter.org/classes-2/digital/one-day-tampa-bay-2019
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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
Thursday, September 26 – Phil Collins Still Not Dead Yet, Live! 8 pm, $130 – $637, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa. One of the world’s most acclaimed hitmakers with over 100 million record sales and an unstoppable catalogue of number-one albums. 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 28 – Clearwater Super Boat National Championship & Festival Noon – 9:30 pm Friday/10 am – 10 pm Saturday/Noon – 7 pm Sunday, Various prices, Various locations on Clearwater Beach. Features high-speed boat races, parades, food vendors and live entertainment. clearwatersuperboat.com Saturday, September 28 – Taste of the Beaches 5 – 9 pm, $10 – $25, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Local tastes, craft beer & wine, raffles, live music. tampabaybeaches.com Sunday, September 29 – Tampa Bay Rays Watch Party on the Beach vs Toronto Blue Jays 3:07 pm, Free/$10 for parking, RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. The game will be broadcast on a huge screen directly on the beach. Fun giveaways. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Coolers are not allowed. Bring your own beach chairs, umbrellas and towels. tradewindsresort.com/Rays Thursday, October 3 – Night Market St. Pete 6 – 10 pm, Free, The Side Lot, 2133 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Shop under the stars at St. Pete’s largest night market yet! Enjoy eats, beats, art and drinks from some of St. Pete’s finest vendors. Family friendly with a Kids Fun Zone. sidelotstpete.com
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AARP Various volunteer opportunities aarp.org/giving-back
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-profit, 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 Meals on Wheels 13945 Evergreen Ave., Clearwater Need volunteer drivers to deliver meals 727.573.9444 neighborly.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: volunteers@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
YOGA Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727.222.6476 beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year-round resident discount packages City of South Pasadena Free Yoga Classes Hibiscus Hall 7047 Sunset Dr. S, South Pasadena Thursdays 9:15 am Chair Yoga Thursdays 10:30 am Gentle Flow Yoga 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 Laughing Yoga Scout Hall 5315 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Wednesdays at 3:30 pm 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
Arts & Leisure 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 Salty Souls Yoga 7925 38th Ave. N #3 St. Petersburg 727.459.9178 saltysoulsyoga.com Yoga sculpt, hot yoga, gentle restorative 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 & Meditation – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Suntan Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Morning Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga The Green Shaman 5418 Gulfport Blvd. S, Gulfport 727.914.3410 thegreenshaman.com Tuesday: Hatha Flow, Spirit Flow Wednesday: Transformational 1st & 3rd Friday: Shamanic The Longhouse 2309 49th Street S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 longhouse.info All levels of skill and techniques Tree of Life Yoga 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, South Pasadena Shopping Ctr. 727.514.3057 treeoflifeyoga.org Yoga, Meditation, Barre, Ayurveda, Yoga Teacher Training Yoga at The Dali The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 thedali.org Vinyasa yoga, Sundays at 10:30 am YogaEtc Studio 3338 Tyrone Blvd. N, St. Petersburg 727.644.4554 yogaetcstudio.com Traditional yoga for all levels, shapes & sizes Yoga at Sundial Sundial St Pete, 153 2nd Ave N, St Petersburg 727.800.3201 sundialstpete.com Free. Energizing morning yoga class in the Sundial courtyard. Every third Saturday at 9 am
Events Friday, October 4 – 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 benefit Breakfast Optimist Club. firstfridaystpete.com Friday, October 4 – Cliff Eberhardt Songwriting Workshop 11 am – 2 pm, $40, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Now you can put Cliff’s songwriting experience and knowledge to work in your own writing. 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Friday, October 4 – Cliff Eberhardt w/Louise Mosrie in Concert 6:30 pm, $25, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Cliff returns! A driving force of the Greenwich Village new folk movement of the late 80s & early 90s, and his music is as strong as ever. 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Friday, October 4 – 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. visitgulfportflorida.com Friday, October 4 – October Concert Series: Black Honkeys 7 – 9 pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a local band. Bring your own chair or blanket. Food, beer & wine available as well as a 50/50 raffle. Free valet parking. 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com Friday, October 4 through Saturday, October 12 – Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Various times and locations in St. Petersburg and Tampa, $15 – $150. Showcases a selection of compelling film and video by, for, or about the LGBT community that entertains, enlightens & empowers. tiglff.com Saturday, October 5 – Come Out St. Pete Parade 10 am – noon, Free, 20th St. and Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Celebrate National Coming OUT Day. A custom rainbow flag, one city block in length, will be unfurled along the route. Parade will be followed by the Grand Central Proud Market. comeoutstpete.org Saturday, October 5 – Fall Wildflower Festival 9 am – 4 pm, Free, Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Family-oriented event. offers children’s fun and learning craft area, honeybee observation hive, wildflowers for sale, and a walk-through tent with over 250 live butterflies. Food available. 727.934.2680 brookercreekpreserve.org Sunday, October 6 – Tampa Bay Bridal Show Noon – 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 Wednesday, October 9 – Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Agatha Christie 10 – 11 am, Included in museum admission, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Christie explains how she finds inspiration for her tales of murder, mystery, and, deceit. Refreshments are served at 10 am, followed by the performance at 10:30 am. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Friday, October 11 – October Concert Series: Horny Toads 7 – 9 pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a local band. Bring your own chair or blanket. Food, beer & wine available as well as a 50/50 raffle. Free valet parking. 727.363.9245 www.spbrec.com Saturday, October 12 – Hooray For Hollywoof 6 – 11 pm, $150/$250, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Gala dinner-dance benefitting SPCA Tampa Bay. Dancing with The Black Honkeys, amazing auction items, adoptable pets, dinner, formal/black tie optional or Hollywood glamor attire encouraged. spcatampabay.org
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ST. PETE BEACH LIBRARY Celebrating 50 years at 365 73rd Ave., SPB, 727-363-9238 Monday/Wednesday 10-8 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-2 Sunday closed Administrator: Betcinda Kettells Website! SPBLibrary.com Like us on Facebook! facebook.com/SPBLibrary The St. Pete Beach Library won a recent Photo Contest from TEI Landmark Audio, an CD audiobook vendor that also leases audiobooks in handheld Playaway format for car use with cables, Admnistrator Betcinda Kettelss told Paradise News. They are also popular for listening while walking on our beautiful beaches. The contest asked for a ” picture of Playaway products being used in your library, and we’ll enter your library into a drawing for a Playaway product.” The winning photo showed Library Clerk Bonnie Traiman with a car steering wheel and cable-attached Playaway. Contest gift was two Playaways (“Call of the Wild” by Jack London and “The Odyssey” by Homer), a portable speaker unit, some personalized posters, and assorted cables for use with the Playaways.
NEW AT THE LIBRARY! Download our new app! Search “Pinellas Library Cooperative” in Google Play or the Apple App Store! Search the catalog, manage your account and renew items, place holds, or scan any book’s ISBN bar code to see if your library has a copy! The film streaming service Kanopy is now free for library card holders! Sign up to stream films instantly by visiting spblibrary.kanopy.com. Films can be streamed from any computer, TV, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. LIBRARY CLOSED Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day. Monday, Oct. 14, Columbus Day. TECH TUESDAYS 3 PM Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 Bring us your technology questions and we will be glad to help!
ADULT PROGRAMS Topics in American History Presented by historian David Busch. 45th Anniversary of President Nixon Resigning Friday, Aug. 9, 2 pm The Road This Far Thursday, Aug. 22, 4 pm [TBA] Thursday, Sept. 26, 4 pm Thursday, Oct. 24, 4 pm Mayor’s Open Office Mondays, 6 to 7 pm Aug. 12, 26 Sept. 9, 23 Oct. 28 Visit with Mayor Alan Johnson. Blind Pass Rd. Construction Project Public Meeting Wednesdays at 3:30 pm Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9 S.H.I.N.E. Volunteer Recruitment Thursday, Aug. 15, 11-12 pm Learn to be a S.H.I.N.E. volunteer Play Jeopardy! Friday, Aug. 16, 11 am Thursday, Sept. 19, 11 am Thursday, Oct. 17, 11 am Lighthouse of Pinellas Info & Equipment Demonstration Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 pm Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 Movies at the Library The Public, Aug. 21, 2 pm & 5:30 pm [TBA], Sept. 18, 2 pm & 5:30 pm [TBA], Oct. 16, 2 pm & 5:30 pm Ice Cream Social Friday, Aug. 23, 1 pm Join us for free ice cream sundaes and visit with your fellow patrons! Music Appreciation Series Wednesdays, 11 am Aug. 28: The Music of Johannes Brahms Sept. 25: A Brief History of Ballet Oct. 30: [TBA] Presented by Christiane Vinet. Beachcombing 101 Friday, Aug. 30, 1 pm Presented by Kevin van Dien. Learn about seashells and the creatures that inhabit them. Medicare Counseling Tuesdays, 10 am-2:30 pm Sept. 10, Oct. 8 Reserve one-on-one hour with a trained S.H.I.N.E. volunteer. The Holocaust: Unknown Stories Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1:30 pm Presenter Howard Kerner shares inspiring and true stories of good will during the Holocaust. Banned Books Presentation Friday, Sept. 27, 4 pm Presented by Walter Critzer
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Tuesdays, 10:30 am Aug. 20, Team of Rivals, by Doris Kearns Goodwin Sept. 17, The Trial of Lizzie Borden: A True Story, by Cara Robertson Oct. 15, A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Story Time Sing & Learn Ages 0-5, Mondays, 11 am Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 Sep. 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct. 7, 21, 28 Magic & Mayhem present: The Moon Bunny Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 am Reward yourself for reading this summer with a fun program! All ages. Junior Achievement: Financial Literacy Monday, Aug. 5, 5-8 pm Students ages 11-13 learn to manage their finances. Registration required. Junior Achievement: Career Success Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4-8 pm Students ages 14-18 learn about resumes, interviewing, and workplace skills. Registration required. Family Movies Monday, Aug. 19, Dumbo, 5:30 pm Monday, Sept. 16, [TBA], 5:30 pm Monday, Oct. 21, [TBA], 5:30 pm Children’s Craft Thursday, Aug. 29, 4 pm Ages 5-12. Decorate a surprise craft! Roald Dahl Storytime Friday, Sept. 13, 4:30 pm Download SPBConnect at stpetebeach.org/spb-connect.html
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Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to share with the group. International Films: Tuesdays, August 6, 20 & 27; September 3, 17 & 24; October 1 & 15. 4 pm. Adult Art Classes: Tuesday, August 13, September 10, October 8. 5 pm – 7:30 pm. Registration required. Wednesday Movies: Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25; October 2 & 9. 2:30 pm. Popular films, new and old favorites. Call for show titles. Investment Club: Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; September 5, 12, 19 & 26; October 3 & 10. 2:30 pm – 4 pm. Join a group of experienced investors in an exchange of ideas about the current market and investment opportunities. Mah Jong: Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; September 5, 12, 19 & 26; October 3 & 10. 12 pm – 2 pm. GB Scrabble: Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; September 6, 13, 20 & 27; October 4 & 11. 1 pm – 4 pm. Learn some new two letter words! Tampa Bay Scrabble Club: Saturdays, August 10 & 24; September 14 & 28; October 12. 11 am – 4 pm. NASPA sanctioned club (#699). Bring your boards, clocks, tiles and tracking sheets as available. Lunch, snacks and drinks are welcome. BOOK GROUPS Chatterbooks: Tuesdays, August 20 – The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg; September 17 – Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate; October 15 – Beneath a Ruthless Sun by Gilbert King. 10:30 am. Adult Summer Reading: June 14 – August 16. Library Lending Machine: Available at 10315 Paradise Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Baby & Me storytime: Wednesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28; September 4, 11, 18 & 25; October 2 & 9. 10:30 am. Pre-K storytime: Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; September 6, 13, 20 & 27; October 4 & 11. 10:30 am.
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August 2019 Astrology Forecast Lucky Sagittarians, your ruling planet Jupiter stations direct on the 11th; and begins its last three months in your sign! Make the most of this time of many opportunities and good fortune brought your way, as it will be eleven years before it returns again! The Sun, Venus and Mars are transiting in romantic, dramatic Leo the first half of this month! We like to do things in a big way now, so watch spending and trying to do everything on a large scale. Thinking planet Mercury is in Cancer until the 11th so we make decisions based on feelings and intuition. Then, Mercury in Leo brings a creative approach to thinking until the 29th when it enters the analytical sign, Virgo! The Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius on the 15th has emotions running high! Channel energy into creative projects and self-expression. Action planet Mars enters logical Virgo on the 18th and love planet Venus follows on the 21st. This romantic pair will be cool and calculating as they travel along together in a practical manner. The Sun joins this pair on the 23rd, bringing modesty and discrimination into daily life. We give great attention to detail with these three planets all in the sign that analyzes and calculates its every move. We enjoy a routine now and may become service oriented in both personal and professional areas. The New Moon also in Virgo begins the next lunar cycle on the 30th. With FIVE planets in this sign we are more exacting than ever and whatever we do will be done extremely well! Watch for being hard on yourself and others or becoming too critical. Find a charity you would like to join even for a day and bring out the best in all you do, even the little things!
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LEO: Your new year begins now with a strong focus on self-expression and new direction! You feel lucky now! Relationships are highlighted, too! New energy in financial area linked to work. Health may improve as well.
AQUARIUS: Relationships, both personal and professional are pleasant and active now! Then the spotlight falls on you when balance becomes necessary. A new theme starts in your financial picture as the month ends.
VIRGO: You are content to spend time alone, recharging and working in private or around the home. Health and workplace take center stage. New beginnings are many and happen quickly the last week of the month!
PISCES: The workplace is energetic and enjoyable! Health may improve due to your own efforts. Unknown information may be revealed. Partnerships are highlighted later with new possibilities and social connections!
LIBRA: Social activities fill your calendar. Time with friends gives way to a focus on love and creative interests. Many short trips and talks are likely. New projects behind the scenes and time to just get away come later on. SCORPIO: You are favored by superiors, boss and shine in your position! Status is enhanced, but home and family matters get full attention soon. As the month closes, new start in friendships, future plans, and group interests. SAGITTARIUS: Travel is on your agenda, for adventure or relaxing any reason works! Spotlight falls on daily interactions and communication. Your month ends with new activity in career, filled with energy; options. CAPRICORN: Finances and resources are where the action is as income and expenses get needed attention and budget. Long distance travel and education bring new interest and can lead you in many different directions.
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ARIES: Social calendar and friends are your focus. It is all about fun and games, love, romance and taking chances until the last week of the month; then work and health takes your attention with new possibilities; options. TAURUS: Career and position are highlighted and balanced with home and family matters and activities. Resources may increase or grow. A new shift into fun, romance, and recreation starts late this month; enjoy yourself! GEMINI: Travel and educational opportunities are likely and enjoyed! An active financial area and focus on communication and short trips also fill your days. Later, a new home and family shift begins with detailed plans! CANCER: You have been scattered in many directions, but balancing finances and resources will be your main focus. Values always make the difference. Later daily life, connecting and short trips start new adventures!
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A ST R O LO GY by Sarah Lyons - Sirius Systems Astrological Services sarahlyonsastrologer.com | 727.347.4737
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September 2019 Astrology Forecast We begin September with four planets in Virgo the exacting, analytical sign of perfection and the influences show in all we do and the decisions we make. Clear, logical thinking prevails over emotional whims and priorities are easily set as we are organized and efficient. But soon the cosmos brings our lunar cycle to a peak with an action-packed Full Harvest Moon in Pisces on the 14th! This is an intuitive, introspective moon with a sensitive, compassionate vibe. Our sympathetic nature comes out as this moon reveals the unknown or unseen to us at this climax. Also, on the very same day, both Mercury and Venus visit Libra, the sign of fairness and balance! Indecision in thinking, love and money matters may begin as we want to see all sides of every situation and wear out hearts on our sleeves! A very busy day in the cosmos indeed with so much happening at once! The expressive Sun remains in logical Virgo until the 23rd, along with action planet Mars, which stays there all month. These two influences will keep us on task and make sure we observe the details in all we do. Mars in this sign will get the job done orderly and loves to work hard; let’s take advantage of all it offers through the end of this month. Summer ends and Fall begins as we celebrate the Autumn Equinox on the 23rd, when the Sun enters Libra! The sign of relationships, peace, harmony, and beauty shifts our focus to social time and partnerships with others! We now have three planets in the sign of compromise, cooperation, and diplomacy; instinctively indicating a time for us all to come together and prepare for winter's arrival. The New Moon in Libra on the 28th begins a fresh lunar cycle, with so many options and directions presented to us it may be hard to choose from them!
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VIRGO: Your own personal new year starts now! You get your way now; express yourself, be assertive! Relationships are your main focus; personal and professional! Later, new income options with financial plans are in order.
PISCES: Partners are cooperative and motivating! You are in the full moon spotlight bringing awareness to your own needs; creating balance. Midmonth finances become important with a new money cycle later on.
LIBRA: Private life takes you within. Health concerns are revealed. Work or duties are your focus. You are active and well-liked beginning mid-month. Later your own new year begins with adjustments, evaluations, and options!
ARIES: Hidden info may be revealed. Health issues get prompt attention. The workplace is filled with action; activity. The end of the month begins a new focus on relationships whether beginning or sorting out issues for a new direction.
SCORPIO: An active social life begins your month, then romance and recreation take the spotlight! Enjoy hobbies and be creative! As the weeks wind down you find yourself wanting time to recharge; include companion.
TAURUS: Social life takes the spotlight as you enjoy helping others. Love and fun times are highlighted; travel if possible but watch the budget! This month ends with a new interest in self-care and a fresh look at work or duties.
SAGITTARIUS: Status is enhanced; superior favor you; shine in career! Work and income are enhanced! Soon the focus will fall on family needs centered in the home. Social life starts mid-month and brings new paths.
GEMINI: Your career and position get most of the attention, but home life and family is also action-packed! You are the one to bring balance. End of the month shifts interest to love, fun and creative interests; budget required.
CAPRICORN: You are on the go whether near or far! Travel is enjoyable, even short trips can be a great escape! Conversations take the spotlight. Career is favored starting mid-month; then a new direction opens to you!
CANCER: This month is active with travel, conversations, learning and exploring. Be careful in all travel and choose words carefully. Later on, new energy stimulates home and family life. Your inner world takes importance.
AQUARIUS: Resources are where the action is but finances and income will be your main focus; watch spending! Mid-month a pleasant trip with friends or group may provide needed distraction; new interest in learning.
LEO: The spotlight falls on your resources and financial area. Spending is unavoidable; budget well, accept support. Health and work areas should go well. New energy stimulates daily life, short trips, and communication!
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