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Between Oktoberfest and Halloween is our favorite sports holiday in CHAMPA Bay. Hoping the Tampa Bay Rays bring the World Series back to DTSP on Oct. 5, the kickoff of baseball post-season playoffs and storm into the World Series Oct. 26-Nov. 3. Welcome back the St. Petersburg’s Saturday Market Oct. 2nd at Al Lang Stadium and the SHINE Mural Festival Oct. 15-24, with 16 new murals and four events.

EDIBLES: With a new contemporary menu from Chef Jason Lutz at 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House, Jacob Linzey and Volet Hospitality have big plans for Beach Drive, knocking down the walls of Alto Mare and Annata for an expanded charcuterie, small plate and seafood menu with a wine bar feel. With live music Sunday afternoon at Trophy Fish, you can enjoy the fried street corn, wild Gulf shrimp skewer, Dayboat fresh catch or smoked shrimp burger al fresco with potent drinks and local beers. Pin on Café Asian Fusion, the sister resto of Pin, Wok & Bowl, is terrific, from the green tea cheesecake to the fresh fruit lychee yogurt smoothie. Start with the Korean wings and sushi pizza, then enjoy sushi stacks (Big Hut tuna, salmon, shrimp tempura, edamame, cuke and more) or specialty rolls (spicy tuna Fire Cracker, salmon/cream cheese Touch Down Roll.

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Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is my Pier fave during the week, for the Bayamo black bean dip, Caribbean jerk chicken tostados, shrimp scampi flatbread, Southwestern Cobb salad, banana leaf snapper and conch chowder.

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Burg Cookie Co. (Reese’s Pieces, gluten-free/vegan chocolate chip) and Maddie’s Cakes (double chocolate brownies) will open together on 9th St. and 1st Ave. South for sweet delights. Load up your spud at The Half Baked Potato with dozens of toppings, served baked, mashed or smashed on Central Ave. 22 South Food Hall features Louie’s Italian Kitchen, with some of the best lasagna and eggplant parmesan for the perfect Nonna Sunday dinner.

Kick off the 7th annual SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival on October 16th from 2-11pm at Bayboro Brewing with the release of “Spraycation,” a strawberry, orange, passionfruit ale brewed to support the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance’s award-winning mural festival.

FUN: Zubrick Magic Theatre continues to be the hottest ticket Thursday-Saturday in DTSP. Get your tickets now for The Mersey Beatles at The Palladium Oct. 28, yeah yeah! The Off-Central Players new production of “Plot Points in Our Sexual Development” will feature an art exhibit themed for the show, “Rainbows, Love and Sexual Diversity” for 2D artworks at Studio Grand Central. www.studiograndcentral. com/call-to-artists Mark your calendars for the Firestone Grand Prix, moved up from March to Feb. 24-27, 2022.

HALLOWEEN: Are you ready for Downtown costume capers? Get your game on at ArtPool, CASA Thrift Shop and other gently used clothing stores. On Oct. 31st, we’ll be doing the Monster Mash from noon to 5pm at Grand Central’s FrankenPride. On Oct. 30th 4pm, it’s the Halloween Bar Crawl. Register at the Whiskey Exchange party 2-4pm, then head out to Pour Judgement (5-6pm), Crafty Squirrel (6-7pm), Thirsty First (7-9pm) and One Night Stand 9-11pm) and compete for prizes and costume categories. Check FB for your favorite local bar costume bash.

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Dust off your dirndl dresses and get the lederhosen ready as Oktoberfest returns to St. Petersburg this fall. This annual German beer festival is the perfect time to enjoy the wide range of craft breweries that the Gulp Coast has to offer. Raise your stein and start your adventure here. Prost!

Big Storm Brewing Co.: Everyone loves a good Beerfest, especially when it’s for a good cause. Ales for ALS will be held on October 30th at Big Storm’s Clearwater location. Attendees are invited to enjoy beers from over 15 of Florida’s best brewers with proceeds supporting ALS research. Big Storm will also be releasing a series of German-style beers throughout the season. Grab a stamp card, try every new release, and you’ll be taking home a half-liter Big Storm Stein. Clearwater

Caledonia Brewing: Is it Fall yet? Is Caledonia’s seasonal Oktoberfest Marzen, celebrating the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall (even if it’s still 100 degrees in Florida)? Other fall beers served throughout the season include Thrill Kill Kolsch, Dunkel Dieter, and a Ginger Lemon Hefeweizen dubbed The Cure. Dunedin Cueni Brewing Co.: Cueni will be releasing Cuetoberfest Marzen for the season, with Red Chair Vienna Lager and Skyway to Helles also on tap. Pumpkin lovers can look forward to the October re-release of Cueni’s Curious Gourd Pumpkin Ale, an amber ale that scored Cueni a Gold medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championship. Dunedin

Grand Central Brewhouse: Grand Central features four new Oktoberfest beers: Your mom goes to Marzen, Airing of Grievances Festbier, None More Black Schwarzbier, and I’m a Mawg: Half Man, Half Dog Munich Dunkel. Throughout the fall, the venue also boasts live music every Thursday through Sunday and Tuesday night trivia. Downtown St. Pete DTSP

Green Bench Brewing: Festbier, a more golden, lightly toasted lager than its Marzen

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counterpart, will be available throughout October at Green Bench. As the official partner for Oktoberfest Tampa, Green Bench features three traditional beers for the event: Hefeweizen, Drunkel Lager, and Festbier. DTSP

Gulfport Brewery and Eatery: In addition to its Gulfport Oktoberfest, visitors to the cozy beach bungalow brewery can enjoy Gulfport Brewery’s new Schwarzbier - brewed in collaboration with King State Brewing in Tampa and Flying Boat Brewing Company in St. Petersburg. Gulfport

Mastry’s Brewing Co.:

Beachgoers are invited to stop in at Mastry’s for Fest, the brewery’s traditional Oktoberfest-style lager, that will be available throughout the fall on draft and to-go in 16oz four-packs. St. Pete Beach

Pinellas Ale Works:

It’s Oktoberfest year-round at this downtown brewery. Pinellas Ale Works keeps their Festbier on tap all year. They also highlight their PUPkin Ale, a Pumpkin Spiced Amber Ale, throughout the fall. Lovers of all things pumpkin, Pinellas also will be releasing a Pumpkin Oktoberfest beer, Pumpkin Sweet Stout, and Jack the Ripper 1888, an award-winning Russian Imperial Stout with Pumpkin Spice. DTSP

St. Pete Brewing Company:

To celebrate the season, St. Pete Brewing has two special releases. The first is Drop Dead “Gourd”eous Pumpkin Ale, blended with orange wine that was fermented with chocolate syrup. The award-winning brewery’s Oktoberfest Marzen will also be on tap throughout the fall. DTSP

3 Daughters Brewing:

An annual favorite in the tasting room, 3 Daughters’ Oktoberfest Marzen will be on draft and in six-packs through the end of October. One of Florida’s largest independent breweries, 3 Daughters is also excited to distribute Oktoberfest Marzen throughout Tampa Bay and statewide in stores and restaurants for the very first time. DTSP

HOME COOKING Coast Brothers’ Delish Keto Pumpkin Pie

For a boo-tiful holiday dessert that’s low in carbs, why not whip up this easy Keto Pumpkin Pie for Halloween or Thanksgiving? The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time, but we like it all year round. The fall season is all about pumpkin spice, from java to desserts. If you are on the keto diet, can you partake? The good news is, yes! Pumpkin can be keto-friendly without sacrificing flavor. Pumpkin boasts extra vitamins, minerals and fiber, and this easy keto pumpkin pie recipe is low on sugar.

Early American settlers of New England’s Plymouth Colony may have made pumpkin pies, of sorts, without crusts. They stewed pumpkins or filled a hollowed out pumpkin shell with milk, honey, and spices, and then baked it in hot ashes. This almond flour crust is rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants and is an excellent source of manganese, magnesium, copper, calcium, and iron.

EASY KETO PUMPKIN PIE WITH ALMOND FLOUR CRUST

Pie Crust Ingredients

1 1/2 c. almond flour 3 tbsp. coconut flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 tbsp. butter, melted 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. Add melted butter and egg and stir until a dough forms. 4. Press dough evenly into a 9” pie plate, then use a fork to poke holes all over crust. 5. Bake until lightly golden, 10 minutes.

Pumpkin Filling Ingredients

1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin puree 1 c. heavy cream (or coconut cream) 1/2 c. packed keto-friendly brown sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Make The Pie

1. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, cream, brown sugar, eggs, spices, and vanilla until smooth. 2. Pour pumpkin mixture into lightly baked crust. 3. Bake at 350 degrees until filling is slightly jiggly in the middle and crust is golden, 45 to 50 minutes. 4. Turn off oven and prop door open.

Let pie cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate until ready to serve. 5. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

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Refresh your home and garden spaces, welcoming cooler temperatures and glorious seasonal colors and décor. In addition to gently used shops, Vintage Marche, Déjà Vu Consignment and estate/garage sales, here are some of our fave spots.

ZAZOO’D: This interior decor shop caters to multiple styles. Barware, beach style decor, neon signs paying homage to St. Pete’s bar scene, and rosary candles featuring Luke Skywalker or Britney Spears line the shelves. Find items for pets or game rooms in this eclectic store. Downtown St. Petersburg DTSP

LIDA’S JUNGLE: In search for affordable and accessible house plants? This family-owned business offers indoor and outdoor plants requiring either shade or full sun. Staff can help you solve plant care issues if you aren’t blessed with a green thumb. DTSP

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SANS MARKET: Start a low-waste journey at home with a minimalist aesthetic. Fill shelves with reusable containers that can be replenished at their refill bar with bulk cleaning and beauty products. The store also features a mock design setup to see what products may look like in your space. DTSP

WILD ROOTS: This boutique-style plant shop specializes in indoor plants that are low maintenance, ranging from snake grass to air plants. Visit their dried flower bar to create a unique bouquet. Local makers include O’Berry’s Succulents, Bodhi Basics, Carla Poma, and more. St. Petersburg

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COASTAL COTTAGE: For a beach

vibe, this shop stocks decor and furniture including bureaus, bed frames, and dining sets that blend shabby chic and coastal aesthetics. Color themes include blues and whites. Discover bright pink flamingo chip clips, driftwood, and signs that inform your guests you “need vitamin sea!” St. Pete Beach

TEAK FURNISHINGS

FLORIDA: The name of this family-owned furniture store says it all! Enjoy a shaved ice treat or Hawaiian cuisine from their food truck as you browse for low maintenance investment pieces of different styles handmade from teakwood. St. Petersburg

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These high-end interior design showrooms are staffed with design experts. They specialize in contemporary and transitional styles for indoor and outdoor furniture and decor. The showrooms exclusively carry the Italian line Calligaris. Discover local artists Don Kobasky and Marc Levasseur at this spot. St. Petersburg and Tampa

TREEHOUSE GALLERY: Pieces go

fast at this eclectic interior decor shop! Delivered from Mexico, customizable furniture sets line this unexpectedly large space. Purchase glass blown decor sets and art by Eddie Forbes or peruse their synthetic flower bar. You will find quality furniture that you can walk out the door with or have delivered. St. Petersburg

WILLOW TREE NURSERY: Find

annuals, perennials, palms, various trees, and more at this plant nursery. Experience a calming walk as you navigate the aisles of well-tended plants and lawn art. You may encounter statues and pottery in bright or natural tones that would fit within your home garden. St. Petersburg

ST. PETE ORCHID FARM: Behind

a charming bungalow, this farm seems a miniature sanctuary. Orchid seedlings and full-sized specimens, begonias, and bromeliads are available for purchase by appointment. Although the orchids’ names may be hard to pronounce, their beauty is undeniable whether they flourish on or above the ground. Remarkably, Madagascar vanilla beans grow here, a temptation for any baker to witness! St. Petersburg

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With Halloween practically around the corner, travelers are researching the spookiest places to celebrate the holiday. Be sure to book a local Paradise Transportation & Tours for their haunted tour of downtown St. Pete.

Safety Harbor Ghost Tours hosts a two- hour walk about the paranormal and town’s early days. The Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg is based on the book, Ghost Stories of St. Petersburg, FL. Discover cursed happenings at the Vinoy,

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Travelers flock to Savannah, the Most Haunted City in the U.S., for Halloween. Visit Savannah has curated a list of the eight spookiest ghost tours in the city, including tours by trolley, on foot, and in an actual hearse, where you can learn about the most bone-chilling stories in Savannah’s history. The Savannah Underground, one of the newest attractions in the city, places guests front and center on a 360-degree set immersed in some of Savannah’s darkest tales reenacted right before your eyes. Book a haunted pub crawl or Genteel & Bard’s Ghost Encounter Tour of the Sorrel Weed House, Madison Square, Colonial Park Cemetery and more.

The Atlanta area offers many ghost tours, including Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Cemetery Tours, which bring to life the stories of some of the cemetery’s most notorious residents, Roswell Ghost Tours and Decatur Ghost Tours, both led by actual paranormal investigators, and Marietta Ghost Tours, a lantern-led walk with a compelling blend of history, storytelling, and the supernatural and paranormal.

Founded in 1904, Milledgeville has a rich history that comes with a side of spooky sightings. The city’s historic district is known for ghostly encounters at places like Memory Hill Cemetery to the infamous Homestead House; book the Milledgeville Ghost Tour of haunted tales and local legends. Al Capone’s love nest, Dead Man’s Key, haunted forts, and “deserted” islands! Peer into the shadows and mysteries of Florida’s “Sunshine City” on a candlelight walking tour of downtown St. Petersburg! Hear true ghost stories of wandering spirits, haunted mansions, phantom lovers, and age-old curses...forgotten tales brought back to life. Join a costumed tour guide.

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The Windsor Hotel in Americus (est. 1892) offers a 45-minute guided tour highlighting a tragedy that led to the death of a woman and her young daughter. Guests of the hotel can sometimes hear a child’s footsteps and see the reflection of a woman in a mirror. The tour visits areas of the hotel not open to the public. Reservations are required and by appointment only.