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CONTENTS

COVER STORY

Construction Coming

A review of projects in the funnel and a look at Biltmore Construction’s beach legacy BY PETER ROOS

FEATURE

Water Warriors Alliance

Garden Tour

Pass-A-Grille Woman’s Club Centennial Garden Tour BY KARALEE GERMAN

Music & Nightlife

Bands, bars, nightclubs and festivals BY NANETTE WISER

Jenna Byrne’s mission: ocean cleansing through alliances

STORIES

BY CARON SCHWARTZ

BY STEVE TRAIMAN

Holistic Health

Cooking healthy meals with seasonal ingredients BY CAMILLA NICHOLS

Diny Hosts Singer Estate Sale March 31

Three million worth of jewels & celebrity collectibles at DINY TI

Spirited Adventures

Spring holidays and the fertility goddess Ishtar

Introducing HAPPY AIR

Is your power bill out of control? Vinnie from HappyAirFL.com can help with that BY PETER ROOS

Encouraging Words

Sometimes the best teachers aren’t the ones we feel like bringing apples

BY DR. DENNIS MERRITT JONES

Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer

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DEPARTMENTS Publisher’s Message...............6 Centre St. Pete Beach.............7 Tidbits............................8,10-12 Property Law.........................13 Health & Wellness.................18 CBD & Wellness....................23 Live Love St. Pete.................24 ECO.......................................26 Isla Del Sol/Tierra Verde........28 Shop-Dine-Play Corey...........29 Shop-Dine-Play Local............30 Music & Nightlife....................32 Kudos....................................33 Art News...........................34-35 Playing Around (Nolan)..........39 Arts & Leisure...................37-50 Events...............................38-46 Markets (Sun Lyon)...............41 Hanging Around.....................56 Safer Pest Control.................57 Pet Health..............................58 Classified Ads..................59, 61 Astrology................................60 Encouraging Words...............62 COVER DESIGN ... Janet Nummi PHOTO ... Biltmore Construction

GULFPORT

Chamber Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino

Habana Café Library/City Hall Art Village Boulevard Shoppe

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons

Island Salon Isla Yacht & CC

Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Tony & Nello’s

ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s Island Grille

Palms Hospital Winn Dixie

Spiro’s Deli Fountains Towers Regions Bank

TIERRA VERDE

SOUTH PASADENA

PASS-A-GRILLE Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center

ST. PETE BEACH Custom Cafe Smith & Associates Resort Realty Library/City Hall Nori Thai Sushi Agave Mexican Mickie’s Ice Cream Baird Realty TBB Chamber ReMax Preferred Dolphin Landings Cafe Soleil Dolphin Bch Resort

The SeaHorse Paradiso Boutique The Wharf Hurley Realty Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt Nikko’s Dog Bar Sea Dog Brewery Vito & Michael’s Riptides Lounge Paradise Grille Synovus Bank St Pete Beach Deli Coldwell Banker RE Basil Leaf Sushi Gulf to Bay Bait UPS Store 5th/3rd Bank Skidders Tony & Nello’s

COREY AREA DISTRICT

Art Expo Chill Restaurant Paradise Gifts Coastal Cottage Frog Pond Beach Theatre Keller Williams Realty

TREASURE ISLAND

Bilmar Hotel The Pearl TI & MB Chamber

T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop

Kilwin’s Ice Cream Chamber Kiosk

Spice & Tea Exchange Sand Bar Ice Cream Shop

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From the Publishers Tempus Fugit! Time flies, when you are having fun, as they say. When I was young, living in the ice and snow on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, winter seemed to stretch on forever. Whenever I lamented “I wish I was old enough to…” my folks would say, “Be patient, enjoy your youth, time will go by fast enough.” Looking back, I see how right they were. Last year, Renee and I celebrated 50 years of married life. Our relationship was based on a lie. We celebrated my 24th birthday together four months before I confessed: I was only 19. She said, “It’s only a number” and Renee agreed to marry me anyway. Our son was born less than a year after we wed. We moved from Brandon to Pass-A-Grille 35 years ago so Jordan could be a day student at Admiral Farragut Academy. Our careers had already evolved from public accounting and dance education to publishing a few years prior. Our first publishing efforts in the 1980s, Office Guide to Tampa Bay, helped put our area on the map for corporate relocation decision makers throughout the nation. In Pass-A-Grille we were recruited as volunteers to start a newsletter for the Pass-A-Grille community by its president, and historic preservationist, Jay Anderson. Eight years of publishing Grille Bits, mostly a volunteer effort, became the foundation for the start of Paradise NEWS in 1995. With more than half our married life invested in sharing Paradise NEWS with 100,000 friends and neighbors, some of whom we have yet to meet, we feel thankful for the directions the universe has provided for us. Somehow people come into our lives whenever they are needed. Our longtime astrologer Sarah Lyons, predicted some changes were coming in key personnel. She was right. This time last year we lost Zelda Troiano, who had been our Arts and Leisure/Events editor for four years. She had contributed to her final issue of Paradise NEWS just weeks before she passed away. Our incredible proofreader, Buddy Baker, had been furloughed at the newspaper (thanks to the pandemic) and was recruited to add what Zelda did to his contributions. He has done a stellar job as events curator and “grubby grammarian and corrections officer” this past year. Next month, Nanette Wiser, our longtime friend, contributing writer, senior writer and eventually executive editor is taking a sabbatical. We thank Nanette for her valuable contributions to Paradise NEWS over the years and wish her much success and happiness. Meanwhile, Steve Traiman, our senior feature writer, has composed an enticing article about Jenna Payne’s Water Warrior’s Alliance. Our Art News editor and Hanging Around author, Caron Schwartz, starts her new column SPIRITED ADVENTURES. This month we take a peak at what’s ahead for St. Pete Beach, thanks to support from Biltmore Construction, one of our area’s top quality builders. PHOTO DESIGN BY JANET NUMMI

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Paradise NEWS Volume 28 Number 3 • March 2022 PUBLISHERS Peter Roos | Marketing & Sales sales@paradisenewsfl.com Renee Roos | Creative Director info@paradisenewsfl.com EDITORIAL Steve Traiman - Feature Editor traimancreativecopy@gmail.com Nanette Wiser - Senior Writer wiser86@gmail.com ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Janet Nummi ADVERTISING REPS Gigi Grimshaw Linda Motzenbecker CONTRIBUTING COLUMINISTS Caron Schwartz - Art News / Hanging Around Spirited Adventures / Playing Around Sarah Lyons - Astrology Buddy Baker - Arts & Leisure & Events Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones - Encouraging Words Tom Broderson, ESQ - Property Law Dr. Johnathan Pierce - Pet Health Camilla Nichols - Holistic Health CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Janet Nummi • City of St. Pete SUBMISSIONS - WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Paradise News welcomes submissions. 727.363.6888 • info@paradisenewsfl.com DEADLINES - Advertising • Classified • Editorial 12th of the month, one month prior to print

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THE CENTRE-ST. PETE BEACH 7525 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach 727.258.2001 | www.TheCentreSPB.com By Michael Moses The Centre of St. Pete Beach is a medical marijuana-centric healing and event center, located at 7525 Blind Pass Road in the heart of St. Pete Beach. You can buy top-quality, over-the-counter CBD products for yourself, relatives and friends, even the four-legged furry kind. They even have CR Balanced Coconut Oil!

This year the Festival is growing up. On Saturday, April 30, the Centre of St. Pete Beach has reserved Horan Park, a block east of the Centre and the 420 Festival will be held in the waterfront park with a bandstand with live music featuring our local favorite BaddaSkat and guest singer/

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You can also see a doctor about getting an ID to access medicinal marijuana. Call Triverde Health 727-322-4588 to get an appointment with the doctor. The Centre is beginning to hold post-COVID gatherings and events. This month there was a repeat of a Valentine’s prep class, dipping fresh strawberries in chocolate enhanced with medicine, either CBD or both CBD and THC for cardholders. The key is learning dosing. Last weekend The Centre hosted a gathering of the Florida Cannabis Action Network to honor a true warrior, Catherine E. Jordan, a past president of their group, for a quarter century of persistence, perseverance and courage. Once a motorcycle riding mama, Cathy Jordan has been a mindful warrior, whose work for 25 years has helped 650,000 patients in Florida get access to the whole plant medicine.

demonstrations. And for a lucky few, a VIP experience – 1 hour meet and greet with Josh Heinrichs at The Centre. Josh Heinrichs’ brand new self-titled, full-length album has officially debuted at #1 on the iTunes Reggae charts and in the Top 100 overall albums chart as well!

song writer Josh Heinrichs. 420 related contests such as Best 420 costume & Blunt rolling contest Best of the Bay Awards for Best Dispensary and Best Budtender Medication lounge (proof of FL State MMJ card required). Delta 8 and CBD vendors other wellness vendors and

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The Gulfport Merchants Chamber (GMC), was created by a merger some years ago by the Gulfport Merchants Association and the Greater Gulfport Chamber of Commerce. Their mission is to stimulate and support the wellbeing and economic growth of its members through implementation and coordination of marketing, ethical and equitable advocacy, event coordination, economic development programs, strategic membership alliances, and education efforts. During the year they host or support several events designed to bring visitors into Gulfport and to the doorsteps of their members’ businesses. They maintain a Welcome Center in the middle of the action, a block from the casino, where staff and volunteers hand out brochures, business cards, and provide additional information and recommendations to visitors. Membership is $175 for 2022. In 2021, their Gulfport Welcome Center, located at 3101 Beach Blvd. S, Suite 1, greeted over 4,000 visitors. Members are encouraged to share their business’ information at the Welcome Center. Online, they provide a Facebook page, www.facebook. com/visitgulfportflorida and a 8

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By Peter Roos web page, www.visitgulfport florida.com. Both sites are used to support members and inform the community about events and sponsors of events. On the web page, you will find a business directory listing information about each active member. During 2021, they hosted several events that promoted art, animal rescue, and retail businesses. Thanks to proceeds from these events the GMC donated over $3,000 to non-profit/charitable organizations. In 2022, they will host six major events, along with monthly art walks and their popular weekly Tuesday Fresh Market. MADEIRA BEACH

While some of us are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, community youngsters will have the luck of the Irish as the Gulf Beaches Rotary Club hosts their 11th Spring Break Waterfront Festival & Carnival, in partnership with the city of Madeira Beach, at the Rec. Ctr. and ROC Park at 300 Municipal Drive from Thursday, March 17, from 3-9pm Friday; Saturday, noon-10pm; & Sunday, March 20, noon-8pm. This four-day, fun-filled event will offer a collection of carnival rides provided by Arnold Amusements, live entertainment plus awesome food and craft vendors.

ADMISSION IS FREE! The Gulf Beaches Rotary Club donates over $50,000 annually to local charities including: St. Pete Free Clinic, Eckerd College Search and Rescue, Metropolitan Ministries, All Children’s Hospital, Guardian ad Litem, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Pinellas County Education Scholarships, Suncoast Voices for Children, and many other deserving organizations. The Spring Break Festival is the club’s signature event and largest fundraiser each year. RIDE-ALL-DAY WRISTBANDS may be purchased in advance for $20 at the Madeira Beach Recreation Center. They are also available at the carnival for $25 per day. Please contact the Madeira Beach Recreation Department at 727-392-0665 for more detailed information. Visit the Madeira Beach Recreation Department’s website at www.madbeachfun. com for additional information and event details. MANATEE COUNTY Manatee’s 42nd Heritage Days run through March. Activities have been as varied as exhibits and parades. Events take place both virtually, as well as throughout Manatee County communities. Through these events, participants can experience the pioneer lifestyle and learn how Manatee County has grown and developed. Cemetery Tours: Explore different facets of Manatee County’s history on a FREE hour- long guided tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Ground. Tours will begin at 10am and

will be available on select days March 21–April 1. Manatee Village Historical Park is located at 1404 Manatee Ave. E (State Road 64), Bradenton. Please note that the Burying Ground does not have pathways and getting to it requires crossing a street and maneuvering two curbs. For more information visit www.manateevillage.org. Space is limited to only 16 slots per tour. Guided tours are FREE but advance reservations are required and can be made online at www.manateevillage. org/events or over the phone at 941-749-7165. ST. PETE BEACH Music in the Afternoon is back! Enjoy music from Lew Barrows and The Rhythm Kings in the scenic Boca Ciega Ballroom. Each event is from 2-4pm and refreshments are available. These events are free! Go to www.spbrec.com and click on special events for more information. You can also call the St. Pete Beach Parks and Rec Department at 727-363-9245. Boca Ciega Ballroom 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach, Sunday, March 13th and April 10th. Summer Camp Registration Opens St. Pete Beach Parks and Recreation Department is providing another summer full of fun! Indoor/outdoor group play, field trips, swim days, beach days and more! More information at www.spbrec.com or call 727-363-9245. Registration is limited. Mastry’s Brewery brought home the Champions Belt for the Peoples Choice at the

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TIDBITS Florida Brewers Guild Keg-AMania in Vero Beach. “Have to say this is probably the coolest beer award ever,” said Mastry’s owner Matt Dahm. Rob Williams is celebrating the 12th anniversary of his Swigwam Beach Bar at 336 Corey Ave. on St. Patrick’s Day, on Corey Ave between Chill and the Beach Theatre. They will have tables and chairs, corn hole games, BYO lawn chairs. Two local classic rock cover bands “Sandy Bottom Boys” & “Beach Rats” will play from 1-4 & 5-9 respectively. Grillin & Chillin” will serve corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. Renovated Merry Pier Reopens Merry Pier is a favorite destination for fishing and

boating. The pier, located at 801 Pass-a-Grille Way, offers a store, boat excursions, a fish market (with right-off-the-boat seafood), fishing, as well as rod/ tackle and bicycle rentals. The pier was named after long-time resident Captain Kenneth B. Merry, who moved to the area in 1900. In 1902, the Merry family opened the first store on the Gulf Beaches at the end of the dock at eighth Ave and, today, the Merrys legacy lives on.

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Mayor Welch said St. Petersburg’s historic downtown airport Albert Whitted Field will be reviewed for its benefit to the city. It is the largest parcel of city-owned land and it sits on the downtown waterfront. Welch said it will not be sold to

SKYWAY MARINA DISTRICT Skyway Lofts, located at 3900 34th St. S, is the latest affordable housing development by Tampa-based Blue Sky Communities. The project broke ground in September 2020 and consists of two four-story buildings with 17 one-bedroom units at 650 square feet each and 48 two-bedroom units at 960 square feet.

The Tahitian commissioned local master muralists. The Vitale Bros. to paint public murals for the area. “We tried to capture the importance of sea life, with turtles and coral, also a huge postcard map opportunity for kids to interact with that connects with the theme of Treasure Island itself. The new owners renovated the midcentury motel and kept all of its old Florida charm with modern amenities, but whet out of their way to create this interactive space for all people from Treasure Island. PINELLAS COUNTY Pinellas: Enroll for ambulance coverage through March 2023 Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership offers ambulance transportation savings.

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Enrollment applications are still available for the 2022 Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership. Enroll now to receive a full year of financial help with out-of-pocket expenses for ambulance transportation. The estimated average cost of a single ambulance transport is $796. Annual membership fees for the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership plan are $83 for a single membership and $125 for a family membership. Membership covers 100% of expenses associated with deductibles and co-payments and 50% of medically necessary trips denied by insurance. Uninsured members receive a 20% discount on medically necessary ambulance transportation. In 2020, the membership plan saved residents an average of $180/transport. The Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership is not an insurance plan. It is a Pinellas County government program that works with an individual’s insurance company to minimize out-of-pocket ambulance expenses. Enrollment will provide coverage through March 31, 2023. For more information and detailed plan coverage, call 727-582-2008 or

Housing Affordability Agreement Signed The availability of housing that working folks can afford was a problem in Pinellas and tourist areas nationwide even before the pandemic effect started the latest round of cost increases. The Pinellas County Commission took a first step in late February when it approved a countywide affordable housing compact with Forward Pinellas and the cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg. The compact outlines a common set of policy focus areas to create more affordable housing. Compact partners will collaborate on a housing action plan to increase affordability through developer incentives, local funding, zoning changes and other potential policies. Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas and the cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg officially launched a new partnership in late February aimed at increasing production of affordable housing in the coming years. With commission approval of the Advantage Pinellas Countywide Housing Compact, the county and partners have committed to creating a common set of policies that will make it easier to develop and preserve affordable housing throughout the community. Pinellas: Lifeguards needed for 2022 beach season Pinellas County is hiring full and part time lifeguards for April – September for Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard

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TIDBITS parks from April - September. with a pay range of $14.22 to $18.49 for new lifeguards and $14.87 to $19.33/hour for senior lifeguards. Lifeguards may work 10-hour shifts. For a list of current openings, requirements and to apply, visit: www.pinellas county.org/careers. Want a behind-the-scenes look at juvenile justice? The 2022 Juvenile Justice Citizens’ Academy runs April 5-June 7. Apply online at www.pinellascounty.org/ justice/JJCA.htm. Pinellas County, in partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice, host a free 10-week virtual Juvenile Justice Citizens’ Academy (JJCA) every Thursday, 4/5-6/7, from 6- 8pm. A citizens’ academy is a civic education program that helps promote informed and involved citizenship. Participants in the JJCA will have the opportunity to meet professionals who work in the juvenile justice system. Each week, the class will meet virtually for an up-close view of how Pinellas County provides services for detained and at-risk youth and their families. Some of the areas to be discussed include prevention, civil citation, probation, residential commitment, community-based programs, the Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center, and the Pinellas Regional Detention Center. We will also offer participants the opportunity to tour some of our juvenile justice facilities. Tours may be limited due to COVID. Applications can be found online at www.pinellascounty. org/justice/JJCA.htm and are open to all adult residents. Enrollment is limited. 12

By Peter Roos The deadline to apply for this class is Friday, March 11. Participants must attend a minimum of eight sessions to receive a certificate of attendance. Pinellas County gets $17 million for flood protection along Joe’s Creek Pinellas County is one of eight communities in Florida to receive a share of $64 million awarded by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program, which uses federal funds to support efforts to harden infrastructure against future storm damage. The project aims to reduce flood risk and increase community resilience in the Joe’s Creek Watershed, a 9,250 acre area that includes parts of Lealman, Kenneth City, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg. Following the grant award, next steps include beginning the design phase and permit acquisition for the project. For more information, please visit www.pinellascounty.org/ publicworks. Pinellas County Animal Services saw 55 pets adopted and $4,347.79 received in donations through the #BettyWhiteChallenge campaign. The Animal Services shelter currently has pets available for adoption. View adoptable cats and dogs through the Adoption Center. Adoptions include sterilization, registered microchip, age-appropriate vaccines, parasite prevention and more.

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The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) renewed Tampa Bay Water’s Consolidated Water Use Permit for the region’s groundwater well fields for another 10 years, confirming the sustainability of this important water supply. The permit was renewed at its current rate of 90 million gallons/day (mgd). “Over 20 years ago, we said we would create a diversified water supply network that balances the needs of the environment with the needs of the community. This shows we did it,” said Chuck Carden, Tampa Bay Water’s general manager. A new solar array at the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir will offset electricity consumption for Tampa Bay Water and is one of the nine projects currently in construction for the utility. Others include a new temporary booster station that will bring an additional 5 million gallons per day (mgd) of drinking water to southern Hillsborough County as early as summer 2022. These and the rest of Tampa Bay Water’s recently completed, current and upcoming construction projects are outlined in the quarterly construction update presented at the January 2022 board meeting.

Cross Bay Ferry The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority received a $4,863,280 federal government grant last October. Ferry advocates had less than two weeks to apply for the grant. This grant will allow HART to significantly reduce operational costs while expanding the Cross Bay Ferry service, helping to grow intercity and commuter ferry service. “It will grow a popular transit option between Tampa and St. Pete, reduce congestion, create local jobs, support small businesses and increase connectivity in the Tampa Bay region. In fact, over 90% of the CBF passengers patronize restaurants, shops, museums and sporting events in these two urban areas. This investment is a win-win-win for our community and all of our neighbors,” said Ed Turanchik, attorney for HMS Ferry. The money will be used for a new 350-person ferry if there is one available to purchase, Turanchik said. The Cross Bay Ferry currently uses a 149-person ferry on a seasonal lease. The grant will also help establish commuter service between South Hillsborough County and MacDill Air Force Base. The same boat would be used for both the commuter service and the nighttime/weekend service between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

PROPERTY LAW

Travels through Property Law by Tom Brodersen, Esq.

What’s in that Listing Contract? Many people hire attorneys to review both listing contracts and purchase and sale agreements before they sign them (and often prefer to have attorneys close the transaction as well). Other people seem perfectly comfortable signing these multi-page documents without even ever reading them through themselves. They are often told they are “standard” agreements, and seem to assume that they are therefore “safe.” I would suggest that there is no such thing as a “standard” agreement. There are a variety of forms of listing contracts, with different legal ramifications, just as there are different forms of purchase and sale contracts. For our part, we real estate lawyers warn that many problems can’t be fully remedied after the agreements have been executed. So, starting first with listing contracts, just what is in those agreements that can come back and hurt the owner? First of all, a listing is the agreement between a property owner and a real

estate broker by which that firm is engaged to give their best efforts to find a buyer ready, willing and able to purchase a property on the terms offered (or other terms the seller may ultimately accept). Some of the problems in listing agreements are in four different areas: 1) Many listings provide for binding arbitration in the case of a disagreement between you and your broker. The problem with arbitration is the concern that they may favor the businesses that hire them. In addition, if you disagree with their ruling, there is no appeal.

2) Listing contracts often include language that would, under certain circumstances, leave you liable to a pay full commission even if there is no closing. Most sellers would never expect such an outcome, and I always strike that language. 3) In the event that the seller changes his mind about selling, or just doesn’t think the broker is doing an adequate job, there are often very tough conditions attached to cancellation, again a situation that most sellers would not expect. 4) Some listing agreements also provide that the broker can transfer the listing to another broker should they desire. It seems to me like they should ask you, the seller, for permission if they want to do that. To their credit, most real estate brokers work very hard to get your property sold and are usually successful. But just as good fences make for good neighbors, good contracts make for good professional relationships.

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Pass-A-Grille Way is much improved after three years of reconstruction. The city has been working to restore its leaky aging sewer system for what seems like a decade. Final sewer work, power undergrounding and the rebuilding of the old Howard Johnsons into a “new” Hilton Garden Inn caused serious traffic backups on southbound Gulf Blvd. and in both directions for most of the past year. We might as well get used to it. Now that the sewer system reconstruction is wrapping up, the heat is about to be turned up on several development and redevelopment plans that have been simmering, waiting for, or pending approval. Construction of the prospective Corey Landings project, 343 luxury apartments at the east end of Corey Avenue, should disrupt few, thanks to the dead-end nature of the location, other than perhaps some of the folks coming to hear the Tom Kats 16-piece Big Band on Monday nights at the Blue Parrot. We should be learning more soon about redevelopment of the Tradewinds Resort property, including the old Coral Reef site, where the 217-room Sugar Sands was proposed five years ago. They were already the largest on Florida’s West Coast and have also since acquired the Alden Suites Resort, adjacent to the Coral Reef property on the north side, which had been owned by the Renfrow family since the 50’s. Mayor Al Johnson has said that he has met with the Tradewinds’ owner to discuss plans for redevelopment, and he likes what he has heard. Veteran hotel developer Kevin Bowden had the Cambria in the heart of Madeira Beach built from scratch. Later this year, he plans to replace the 42-room Schooner with a brand new nine-story, 56-room boutique resort. His investment group had also purchased the Miramar Resort at 4200 Gulf Blvd. in 2017 and hopes to demolish the existing 27-room 1953 motel and build a 7-story, 54-room “Luxury boutique hotel.” As the first project

likely to be built on the sand after the lifting of the sewer hookup moratorium, the Miramar is getting its share of scrutiny. Commissioners have the authority to allocate a limited number of rooms from a pool of development rights in the boutique hotel district. The Miramar needs 15 of those. A resolution authorizing redevelopment of the Miramar Resort at a height greater than 50 feet and density greater than 30 units per acre, including 15 units from the “Boutique Hotel District Density Pool” and rooftop bar, passed unanimously on first reading in February 2021 and became final with approval of a conditional use permit on April 27th, 2021. The Don Cesar Resort is planning to build a 10,000 square foot convention and meeting space over the parking lot at the north side of the historic hotel. Completed in 1929, the resort made it through the great depression thanks to a spring training contract with the New York Yankees. It served as a veteran’s rehab facility after the war and was almost torn down. There are several other redevelopment projects that had been announced, then shelved. Robert Czyszczon of Plaza Beach Resort proposed to be the first resort redeveloped under the city’s new comprehensive plan, but they decided to go retro and embrace the “old Florida feel” of the location. I am hoping that all these developers will be cautious in the selection of their construction partners, to ensure that they are reliable, skilled, environmentally conscious, and preferably, locally based. Here is a sign I would like to see on some of these construction sites. They do great work, have recent experience building on our beach and even more recently on our neighbors’ beaches to the south. Our cover photo this month, the Zota Beach Resort on Long Boat Key in Sarasota, is a recent accomplishment of a locally based, family-owned and run construction company that likely looks a lot like some of ours will. ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2022

Biltmore Construction Co., Inc., located at 1055 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in Belleair, has been building along our Florida beaches for over six decades: Sandalwood Hotel in 1957 (Redington Beach), Schrafft’s Motor Inn in 1965, Sirata Hotel addition in 1989, Holiday Inn addition in 1990 (St. Pete Beach), original Clearwater Beach Hotel in 1988, Howard Johnson’s, Sea Stone Suites 1988, Sea Wake Hotel Renovations 1988, and Sheraton Sand Key Resort 1975 (Clearwater Beach). During that time, they have developed a reputation as a high-quality local builder that understands the unique needs and conditions of Florida beaches environmentally and sustainably. Their structures have stood the test of numerous Category IV Hurricanes in the Keys.

“My dad moved us here from Cheraw, South Carolina, right at the end of World War II, when I was three years old. He worked for a developer and his job was to buy up land. At that time, Belleair Estates was heavily overgrown with alligators and snakes,” says Ed Parker Jr., CEO of Biltmore Construction.“I believe he bought the whole plot of land for about $250,000. He cleared the land, got some different house plans and started selling houses.

“That was in 1946 and the beginning of beautiful Belleair Estates. In 1954 he founded Biltmore Construction and since that time our focus in private commercial construction has included hotels, condos, luxury resorts and spas along with office buildings, banks, restaurant and retail. I remember back in 1991 when MIDO bought the Belleview Biltmore Hotel. We really enjoyed helping them restore it. Our conference table is made with wood from the Belleview Biltmore. It’s our way of carrying some of our past into the future.”

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They have 1,000 online reviews with an average of well over 4 stars. Room rates are regularly in the $450 range and desirable rooms on weekends can be close to $1,000/night. Speaking of reviews, Biltmore Construction has more than their share of accolades too. Mark Pistillo of Pinellas County Real Estate Mgmt. said,“Biltmore Construction performed exceptionally well. Project finished early and under budget. The project manager and project superintendent always handled the county’s internal users concerns effectively and courteously. Just a great project!” “Biltmore Construction has completed over 25 projects for the college ranging from minor repairs, renovations, site and drainage modifications to additions to existing buildings. Most recently they completed the new James Center for Molecular and Life Sciences (LEED Platinum) with a total budget of $30 million dollars, as well as several other major projects including the Peter Armacost Library, the Iota Student Residences, the GO Pavilion, and currently construction of a new Visual Arts Building.

Biltmore Construction’s most recent luxury hotel project was The Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key. This new six-story luxury oceanfront hotel tower and lobby connecting to the hotel’s existing five-story tower included all amenities such as new pool, restaurant, banquet and meeting rooms, administration and staff offices, and luxury spa. Site work included beachfront alterations, updated entrance, outside waterfall, tropical landscaping, and new parking. In 2020, it was named one of the top 30 resorts in the state. Guests seem to like it. Other key residential and hospitality projects include: • • • • • • • • • • • •

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“Biltmore and their staff have always demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and an extraordinary spirit of cooperation and commitment to any challenge we have requested. They continually meet, and most often exceed, the College’s schedules and provide quality workmanship. Biltmore has my highest recommendation for any project that may arise.” William J. McKenna, Jr., Eckerd College, Director, Planning Development and Construction

“The Biltmore Team has always provided the highest quality of work here at USF St. Petersburg with budget and typically ahead of schedule.” John Dickson, USF St. Pete Campus, College of Marine Science

“Biltmore Construction performed at a very high level, with a strong focus on quality and meeting the needs of the customer. They were integral members of the design team. During both design and construction phases, they were committed to the city’s desire to build a high quality building with great attention to detail and functionality. They took a very personal interest in ensuring the success of the project.” Henry P. Schubert, City of Largo, City Manager

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HEALTH & WELLNESS By Nanette Wiser Sometimes called holistic or alternative therapies, today natural wellness is used side by side with Western and mainstream medicine. Perhaps you see a provider already for pain relief, stress reduction or another condition. If not, some excellent practitioners in Pinellas County can be found in these pages such as Bodhi Massage Therapy & Wellness, Kripalu Yoga, The Centre, Achieve Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, Ancient Healing Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic, Mobile Therapeutic Massage, Helios Health, Maddy Spa, Paradise Foot Spa, 2 Reds Massage, Florida’s Natural Farmacy, The Goods and more. Be sure to check out Camilla Nichols, M.S., on Holistic Health monthly; to book a wellness or healthy eating consult, email her at info@simplethings.world. Why not spring into wellness by trying one of these complementary therapies? Choose among herbal therapy, aromatherapy, massage therapy, reflexology, music therapy, therapeutic touch, yoga, meditation, aquatic therapy, spiritual healing practices, acupuncture, homeotherapy, Chinese medicine, exercise therapy, humor and laughter therapy, relaxation exercises, guided imagery, nutrition therapy, emerging therapies, and relevant apps. Learn more at www.sciencedaily. com/news/health_medicine/alternative_medicine/ The use of herbal products and supplements has increased during the last 30 years with approximately 80% of people worldwide relying on them for some part of primary healthcare. Herbal therapy or botanicals include dietary supplements and herb dispensed as brews, powders, poultices, ointments or pills. Getting your doctor’s input is essential, especially when taking other medications; it’s important to know the interactions in advance. Be sure to purchase from a respected purveyor in person or online. Herbal therapy dates back to early civilizations and is used by Native American and other cultures as part of their wellness regimes. In Ayurveda, aloe vera is known as the king of medicinal plants, lucky for us as it grows well in Paradise. Some commonly used herbs with therapeutic value are echinacea (immune stimulant and anti-infection agent), garlic (anti-hypertensive, antibiotic), ginger (anti-nausea, anti-spasmodic), ginseng root (increased stamina, decreased fatigue), kava kava (calming) and St. John’s wort (nausea, anti-depressant). Other popular herbal treatments are aloe vera (topically for burns, psoriasis, and osteoarthritis), black cohosh (hot flashes, night sweats) and chamomile (sleeplessness, anxiety, upset stomach, gas). Saw palmetto may help increase testosterone levels, improve prostate health, reduce inflammation, prevent hair loss, and enhance urinary tract function. 18

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By Camilla Nichols, M.S.

Wellness Journey Nutrition and wellness have always been passions of mine. During my 30+ years as an attorney in California, I shopped the farmers’ market, cooking healthy meals with seasonal ingredients at home, gave cooking classes and catered events in my spare time. I envisioned ultimately helping people live healthy, balanced lives as my full-time mission. I took some classes at a holistic health school, but decided that I needed to know more about the science of nutrition and wellness, so I earned a MS in Nutritional Sciences at night, a major achievement for a former English major to not only pass, but enjoy, biochemistry. When my kids grew up and left the nest, I decided it was time to branch out from my law career into health and wellness. My first adventure was making organic extra virgin olive oil in Santa Ynez, California. For a year I tended a 1,300-acre, 3,000 olive tree orchard with five varietals. I learned to trim trees and fix irrigation lines and tend my sheep and chickens. When it was harvest

time, the olives were hand harvested and milled on-site. My olive oil exceeded both COOC and USDA standards for extra virgin olive oil. That entire year was magical as I observed the seasons, growth and harvest.

In 2018, I lived in a community in Uganda as a volunteer to work with single mothers and orphans, an experience that transformed me. I expected poor health and hygiene, but the people were loving, generous and healthy. Thanks to a plant-based diet with meat once a week, no sugar, junk food, dairy or alcohol, I found diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity and other chronic illnesses that plague Western civilization were almost nonexistent. With no refrigeration, food was bought fresh daily at the local market and slow-cooked over a charcoal stove. After Africa, I visited Florida thinking it was temporary. Discovering St. Pete Beach, I felt right at home with a weekly farmers’ market and growing holistic community where I could write, cook and enjoy the beach. Soon, I started cooking for neighbors on Sunday with my farmers market haul. They clamored to learn my healthy recipes, so I wrote a cookbook to teach people how to use fresh food for easy-to-prepare healthy dishes.

My core philosophy is keep things simple. That applies to not only food, but life. Balance is also a critical theme for me. We can get out of balance physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Our society is one of constant stimulation or entertainment. We are disconnected from ourselves and our personal needs. In my book, A Gardener for Humanity, I talk about how people, like plants, have some essential needs that must be met in order to grow and thrive. People, like plants, can suffer damage at different stages of growth. Our words and deeds impact others; they should encourage and support others, not harm them. People underestimate the power of a smile or a kind word. A Gardener for Humanity explores how we all, at times, need to be tended, and how we can help tend ourselves and others, BUT we must always start by tending ourselves. I would gently encourage you to begin today.

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LIVE PAIN FREE “She saved my life,” says Jean P., a Tampa Bay area resident suffering from the painful side effects of peripheral neuropathy. “My feet and legs were extremely painful, and my doctor told me there was nothing they could do and that I would have to take gabapentin for the rest of my life.” Then she met St. Petersburg’s Dr. Rebecca Gibbons, AP, D.O.M., RN who offers non-drug, non-surgical options for those who have chronic pain and complex chronic conditions. As an RN for over 15 years, Dr. Gibbons integrates her Western medicine training with effective Eastern medicine strategies to help people suffering from chronic pain, especially those who have been diagnosed as “hopeless” or “untreatable.”

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Peripheral neuropathy is the pain, discomfort and numbness caused by nerve damage of the peripheral nervous system. Jean explained that daily tasks like opening doors and using the bathroom were overwhelmingly painful. “How can you live for the next 30 years when you don’t even want to get out of bed to do simple things?” She was experiencing the burning, numbness, tingling and sharp pains that those suffering with neuropathy often describe. “The way that I would describe it, is that it’s equivalent to walking on glass.” Jean hadn’t worn socks in five years and was wearing shoes two sizes too big so that nothing would “touch her feet.” Unfortunately, Jean’s story is familiar to more than 3 million Americans suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Are you experiencing the same disheartening prognosis, and don’t know where to turn for treatment and relief?

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CBD & WELLNESS By Margo Gilliland

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CBD Might Help You Sleep! A good night’s sleep is essential to your overall health and wellbeing. A good night’s rest also contributes to memory formation, helps grow and repair muscle and tissue, and prevents sickness. Seventy percent of Americans report not sleeping enough. That is one of the top reasons people come to a CBD store. Experiencing insomnia is way more than frustrating. Close your eyes and imagine you are waking up refreshed from a full, restful night of sleep. Relief! Imagine if you or someone you know who struggles with sleep finds a solution that solves the struggle. For me, the solution has been CBD and the cannabis plant. After trying sleep studies, doctors appointments, pharmaceuticals, nothing was helping me sleep. Finally, MDs and cannabis specialists at the world-renowned AIMS Institute in Seattle prescribed the cannabis plant formula that worked for me. I was finally able to get relief! If you’re confused about cannabis, don’t worry. I hope I can bring some clarity to you about hemp (CBD) (cannabis). I’m passionate about educating our community on this plant. I’ll continue in this column to explore the ways cannabis is helping me heal, literally! A recent Gallup poll found an estimated 42% of cannabidiol users take CBD to address mental health conditions, including insomnia. The beauty of CBD is limited downsides, not dealing with unwanted side effects or dependency. For decades, the U.S. government classified hemp (CBD) as a Schedule 1 narcotic until the Farm Bill was passed in 2018, opening up funding for credible research to begin. Therefore, currently CBD relies mostly on anecdotal evidence as it awaits double-blind and placebo-controlled studies. Physicians report anecdotally seeing a lot of results in their patients. Many people who use CBD for sleep report life changing results. It seems to be beneficial in helping to normalize sleep patterns. I certainly can attest to that for me! There are various forms of CBD available-tincture, capsules, edibles, vape, etcetera. The Goods carries organic, high-quality, lab-tested products. It is our passion to help others as we have been helped so much by the cannabis plant. Check out our website at www.thegoodsfl.com. Stop by The Goods, 2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg and meet me, Margo, and Oliver, my shop dog! Happy to help you navigate the cannabis world. Call me at the store 727-289-6020. No medical card is ever needed at The Goods. Mention Paradise News for 10% off your first purchase. ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2022

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Because of the overwhelming success of the Live Love St. Pete brand, they have continued to add merchandise like hats, cozies, coffee mugs, tumblers, reusable shopping bags, ornaments, and bumper stickers. 100% of net proceeds from the sales of all Live Love St. Pete merchandise goes directly toward providing resources to underserved school-age children in our community. Proud started the program after working with her church to provide Thanksgiving meals to homeless families of a South St. Petersburg elementary school. “I learned that outside of academics there are so many things these children look to their school to provide as their school is also their community. Things like supplemental food, hygiene items, uniforms, underwear, and shoes. Often school staff use their own money to help the children. My husband and I began providing some of these materials, as well as Christmas gifts and goal incentives, for a single school a few years ago, but there is so much need, we wanted to do more,” said Melody Proud, founder of Live Love St. Pete.

One-Day Only Event Thursday March 31, 10am- 7pm Diny’s Jewelers is indeed one of the treasures of Treasure Island. Paradise NEWS has been referring customers to Beverly Diny for five years and many have become friends. A diamond expert, originally from Wisconsin, Beverly fell in love with Treasure Island. Besides giving locals great value on precious metals and diamond jewelry, Beverly helps locals purchase and sell collectibles. On Thursday, March 31, 2022 10am to 7pm, for example, she is hosting a Singer Estate Jewelry Event. Their amazing $3 million collection is interesting, nostalgic, and fun to wander through. About 650 pieces of antique and vintage jewelry starting at $500, and celebrity items never before seen in Treasure Island will be offered for one day only.

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Tampa Bay Watch Turns 29 Tampa Bay Watch is celebrating its 29th anniversary by thanking the entire community for supporting bay restoration and education programs. Each volunteer, member, partner, and sponsor truly make a difference and plays a key role in the important work that Tampa Bay Watch does. Since 1993, these people have helped them coordinate more than 250,000 volunteers, students, and campers, install 15,000 oyster reef units and 2,500 tons of oyster shell to create more than two miles of oyster shell reef communities, and plant more than

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Brick Street Farms partnered with @byosolar to take their new urban hub model to a whole new level of sustainable farming! They worked closely on a solar design that will not only provide enough energy to power our container farms, but through the design and placement of the panels, rainwater will be collected, filtered, and used to water the plants inside. The unique design allows their grow hubs to function as sustainable, renewable farm plots. Charlie Crist reported that Eckerd College will supplement its ongoing work to reduce ocean pollution resulting from single-use plastics. Awarded as part of the EPA’s Gulf of Mexico Program, a $500,000 grant will provide funding for Eckerd to create a mobile application that will help Pinellas County residents digitally track their single-use plastic consumption with the goal of keeping waste out of the Gulf of Mexico. As a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, Crist was able to secure $20 million for the Gulf of Mexico Geographic Program in Fiscal Year 2021. TampaBayWatch.org

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Thomas Watson. A current member, still attending events is the club’s second centenarian, classical pianist Lucile Ellins, who was 4 years old when the club began.

PAGWC Holds Centennial

Garden Tour by Karalee German The year 2022 is bringing many things – a fresh start, hope for better times – but in Pass-A-Grille, it is also bringing a celebration and commemoration that the Pass-a-Grille Woman’s Club has been around for 100 years. In October of 1922 a few women gathered for a “Pound Party,” bringing gifts of necessity for a neighbor who had lost everything in a fire. The good time that day transformed into a club of 20 or so charter members who took as their object “to provide social and cultural interest for members, to promote civic betterment and to foster community welfare.” One hundred years later that is still the operational and inspirational goal of the PAGWC. Over the decades the kinds of cultural events for members and the community groups that have received donations from the PAGWC have been as varied as the backgrounds and interests of the members who chaired the various projects.

After 18 years of successful home tours, which had stopped during re-construction of Pass-A-Grille Way, the first centennial event open to the public is a cultural happening new to this club– “Gardens by the Sea” dock and garden tour on the island of Vina del Mar. Scheduled for Sunday, April 3, 1-5pm rain or shine, the tour will have on view 11 gardens graciously offered at the homes of Anita Adams and Greg Archambault, Stephen Best, Valerie and Vincent Catalano, Wayne Dewey, Eileen Edwards, Gregory Greene, Larry and Alieda Maron, Jim and Barbara Ottinger, Carmen Reller, Dan and Deb Rothenberger, and Chris Stewart. During the garden tour, a party in Vina Del Mar Park will feature pork slider and salad plates for $10, and there will be presentations by the Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, the Garden Club of St Petersburg, Inc., the Florida West Coast Orchid Society, the UofF Master Gardener Volunteer Program, and April Brader, Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Tickets for this event, $15 in advance, are available at www.eventbrite.com/e/269860308447 or at Patchington on the Bayway. Day of the event tickets may be purchased for $20 at the park on Vina Del Mar, across from 291 S Isle Dr., St. Pete Beach.

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Corey Area SHOP-DINE-PLAY

As Above So Below 425 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach • 727-289-3223 asabovesobelow347@gmail.com Instagram: @asabovesobelow347 Whether you are a collector or a beginner, there is a wide variety of crystals, incense and tarot cards to choose from at this metaphysical store. Come pick out the perfect piece for your home! Show us this page for 15% off your purchase!

Art Expo Custom Framing Gallery 355 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach • 727-360-2953 Besides a remarkable array of local painters, ceramists, glass artists and more, this woman-owned gallery also offers in-house custom picture framing featuring fine design and craftsmanship. “LIKE” Art Expo Gallery on Facebook for updates on new artists! www.facebook.com/artexpogalleryoncoreyavenue

Grapes Wine Café 348 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach • 727-254-9526 Grapes Wine Café on Corey Ave. has a wide selection of Italian, French, and California wines and bubbly. Happy hour Tuesday-Thursday 3-6pm, $3 house wine. Our charcuterie boards start from $5. Call today to book your private party with us. At Elizabeth’s Boutique located next door, take 15% off all regular price merchandise excluding gift cards. Now offering LIMOUSINE PICK UP SERVICE. Make your St. Patrick’s Day reservations now!

Paradise Gifts and Home Decor 371 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach • 727-363-8501 Discover Inis at Paradise Gifts. Unique beach shop with beautiful wall art, hilarious towels, Inis fragrance items, terrific beach decor and gifts. Sister store has furniture and lights. FREE GIFT with any purchase (see store for details).

Simply Perfect Gifts 326 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach • 727-360-4141 Facebook: Simply Perfect Gifts / Instagram: @SimplyperfectSPB All of your shopping needs can be fulfilled in one stop shopping at SIMPLY PERFECT GIFTS. A great variety of inventory includes gifts, home decor, clothing, jewelry, accessories, children, bath/spa, garden, and much more. Our shelves are FULL! Large selection of “OH MY GAUZE” clothing. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2022

Local Area SHOP-DINE-PLAY

Marquise Café 2525 Pasadena Ave. S, South Pasadena • 727-367-2233 www.marquisecafe.com / Facebook and Instagram Open Tues.-Sun. 8am-2pm, Dinner Fri. and Sat. 6-8pm. Tues.-Thurs. by reservation only. French café with the most popular French meals like croissant, baguette, quiche Lorraine, escargots, onion soup, burgundy beef or coq au vin. Cozy atmosphere like in a French family house, and homemade meals with affordable prices. Sunday, a special Brunch menu is offered.

Sail Market 5325 Gulfport Blvd., Gulfport • www.sailmarket.net Sarah Laracuente’s Sail Market moved this summer to 5325 Gulfport Blvd. Affordable boutique clothing including her own brand “Kindness Matters” supporting the homeless. Lots of affordable gift ideas, including adorable finger puppets you will have a lot of fun with. The shop has new boutique clothing and locally made goodness coming in almost daily. The Gulfport Blvd. Block Parties continue each month on every third Thursday and last Saturday. Visit Sail Market Studio & Boutique on Facebook to see current details on all events and finds at Sail Market. Visit online at www.sailmarket.net.

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Brenda McMahon Ceramics & Gallery 2901 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport • 518-692-7742 www.brendamcmahongallery.com Twenty artists in one location. This fine art & contemporary craft gallery was voted “One of the Best Independent Art Galleries” in the St. Pete area. Brenda McMahon Gallery offers handmade gifts for all budgets. Ceramics, glass, wood and jewelry plus oil, pastel and acrylic paintings. Custom designed Artful Addresses and more. Open Sun-Tues: 11am-4pm; Thurs-Sat: 11am-7pm or by appointment.

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Bayou Market & Café 6630 Central Ave., St. Petersburg • 727-914-7500 www.bayoumarketandcafe.com Cajun and comfort food to go and on-site backyard or event-sized shrimp, crab or crawfish boils. Your headquarters for anything Mardi-Gras! Hot, made from scratch meals. Specializing in authentic Cajun plus “traditional comfort food.” Café hours: Tuesday-Friday (lunch & dinner) 11:30am-6:30pm, Sat. 10am-2pm, closed Sunday & Monday. Menus posted weekly at www.bayoumarketandcafe.com and on Facebook.

MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

By Nanette Wiser FESTIVALS One of my favorite events of the year is the Tampa Bay Blues Festival April 8-10 at Vinoy Waterfront Park now in its 26th year complete with kick-off and after-parties and VIP packages.

BANDS Sunset Beach musician Stephen Miller’s band The Beach Rats’ classic rock and blues are a Gulf Beach staple with a monthly gig at Mastry’s. Catch them 3/17 for St. Patrick’s on Corey Avenue sponsored by Swigwam, 3/25 (and April TBD) Sunset Grill, 3/26 and 4/16 Mastry’s St. Pete Beach. Also in St. Pete Beach, Fiona Frensch debuts her cabaret every Wednesday PERFORM NOW! at Grapes Wine Café SPB. The talent showcases feature singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians 7-10pm. To reserve a performance spot contact Fiona: 727-841-2034. fionafrensche@gmail.com

BARS Crabby Bill’s brand is expanding along Gulf Beaches and just purchased J.D.’s in Indian Rocks Beach from the Downing family. Known for cheap drinks and eats, the outdoor patio and piano bar feature live music seven days a week as does Crabby Bill’s IRB. Hoping this continues. Crabby Bill’s is also debuting a new sports bar near Slyce and also owns Crabby Gifts, Jake’s Coastal Cantina, Seabreeze Island Grill, Ready Set Yo!, Crabby Bill’s St. Pete Beach and Crabby Bill’s Fish Camp.

Kick Off Party 4/7: Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters @The Palladium 8pm will keep your toes tapping. Ronnie Earl is a four-time Blues Music Award Winner for “Guitar Player of the Year” with 20+ albums.

When singer/songwriter Julie Brown sings Etta James you will fall in love with this trailblazer who writes female-driven, hyper-colorized music rooted in early blues, jazz, rock, and soul. She performs with her band 3/5 in North Straub Park’s Awakening Into The Sun Festival, 3/11 at Seminole’s Pow Wow Festival, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9 and 4/23 at Tarpon Springs’ H’Ours Creole Smokehouse, 3/13 and 3/27 at 3 Daughters new Clearwater Beach Rooftop Tasting Room and 3/31 at New Port Richey’s Chasco Fiesta. If you love ‘50s tunes, catch The Hot Red Hornets’ rockabilly, swing and cow punk performance. “We draw from the influences of Sun Record greats Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, & Jerry Lee Lewis. When you add in rock legends Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent & Eddie Cochran, you will hear how we bring high energy music with every performance,” says the band, who I saw at 3 Daughters’ Brewing. Lots of swing dancers show up for their gigs. Poodle skirt, let’s go! 32

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The lineup includes Mindi Abair & The Bone Shakers, Samantha Fish, Sugar Ray & The Blue Tones, Larkin Poe, Jimmy Vaughan and many more. www.tampabaybluesfest.com

After-Party 4/9: Floridian Social Club features stellar guitarist Eric Gales and a second show by Chicago’s Nick Moss Band kicking off at 10:30pm.

NIGHTCLUBS Love ABBA and the Bee Gees? Get your Saturday Night Fever on when Good Night John Boy opens in the former Ringside Café location (16 Second St. N) near Jannus in downtown St. Pete. This 4,000 square foot Studio 54-style nightclub is the second location; the first one opened in Cleveland in 2021, thanks to Cleveland-based Forward Hospitality Group, papa to 10 restaurants and bars in Ohio.

KUDOS

St. Pete Beach Station 23 Firefighter Paramedics Provide Lifesaving Assistance to Resident On February 16th the C-shift at Station 23 in St. Pete Beach provided life-saving assistance to a resident who had the wherewithal to seek help at the station. On the drive home after an afternoon of playing pickleball, a St. Pete Beach resident requested a friend turn into the St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue Fire Station 23. This resident was not feeling well and wanted the firefighters to examine vitals. The Rescue 23 crew of Firefighter Paramedic Sam Bathon and his partner, the department’s newest hire, Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Laws ushered the resident into the apparatus bay for evaluation. The resident answered the rapid assessment questions and agreed to an EKG. During electrode placement, the patient became unresponsive and went into cardiac arrest. The EKG showed ventricular fibrillation, a lethal unorganized electrical activity of the heart. Bathon and Laws performed CPR and applied a cardiac defibrillator to shock the heart and reset the electrical activity. With help from Firefighter EMT Patrick Strong, they continued CPR and applied a second defibrillation. The patient then began breathing and opened his eyes. The EKG revealed an inferior infarct (heart attack) and the patient was transported to the Palms of Pasadena Hospital for further treatment.

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As a lead paramedic, Sam Bathon frequently mentors new paramedic members. He is also a Paramedic Preceptor for the Pinellas County Medical Director’s office and recently organized the department’s new paramedic training to assist other mentors. Sam organized and conducted preparatory training for the SPBFR’s Advanced Cardiac Life Support recertification. Anthony Laws is a newly hired Firefighter Paramedic who has been working in Pinellas County for over two years. Patrick Strong is a seasoned Firefighter EMT who has been working for St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue for over 9 years. Patrick is known as a calm and confident professional who enhances the crew with his skills, experience, and equipment knowledge. District Chief Mike Elder stated, “The quick response of Bathon, Laws, and Strong saved one of our residents yesterday. I am proud to have these professionals working for our organization. The SPBFR team assists our community in many ways and this lifesaving outcome is yet another example of how the team’s quick decisions, skills, and training help provide a better quality of life for our residents.”

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ART NEWS Kimberli Cummings: Let It Bee Sangria Pitcher & Cups

Stage and Creative Pinellas. This new free series will take place on the first Monday of each month at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. “First Mondays” will feature stage readings with professional actors and artists. For more information and to register: www.americanstage.org/ first-mondays/

Get yourself back to the garden Florida CraftArt presents Art of the Garden, a juried exhibition of original art showcasing fine handcrafted work inspired by the natural beauty of gardens. Fifty artists created 90 pieces, from fiber art and delicate jewelry to ceramic garden sculptures. The show runs March 4 through April 19, when the People’s Choice Award will be presented. People can vote for their favorite work of art in the Florida CraftArt Exhibition Gallery and on Facebook. Docent tours available upon request. Florida CraftArt 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg www.FloridaCraftArt.org 727-821-7391

Can I get a witness? Catch “witness…” a play by American Stage’s Producing Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj on March 7 at 7pm with American 34

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, will speak at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg on March 27, from 4-7pm at a gala fundraiser for the Woodson Warriors Scholarships Fund, hosted by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. Now in its fourth year, the Woodson Warriors Scholarship Fund currently supports 30 St. Pete African American scholars throughout their undergraduate college studies. Tickets $100. Sponsorships available. To purchase tickets click to www. one.bidpal.net/woodson/welcome

Get creative with a Gulf Coast Artists–Alliance class As a student you will appreciate the GCAA gallery space and dedicated classroom. Projection technology allows you to see up close every brushstroke made by the instructors. New class options, dates and times give you better access to learning watercolor, oil, acrylic, wire sculpture, alcohol ink, collage, and more. Visit www. gcaa-fl.org/classes---events.html to get inspired and register for a class!

Get lucky at the inaugural SHAMROCK Fest Celebrate the luckiest day of the year as the Pier transforms into an Irish rock festival complete with dance performances, a nomadic magician, leprechauns, and more. Enjoy traditional Irish food and drink specials as live bands take the stage throughout the day, including Tom Petty and Guns N’ Roses tribute bands.

“To Life” raises $700,000 The Florida Holocaust Museum (FHM) held its annual “To Life” benefit virtually Feb. 3, marking the 30th anniversary of the museum. This milestone was marked by sharing memories, the museum’s important work, and plans for the future. The FHM’s success will prove helpful as it meets the challenges of increasing antisemitism, new technology, and the aging and loss of Holocaust survivors.

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When you gotta go you gotta go Archaeologists have often found ancient Roman earthenware containers on their digs, but never knew for sure what they were for. Now, thanks to microscopic analysis of a fifth-century ceramic pot discovered in Sicily, we know that the Romans used terracotta vessels as toilets, confirming a long-held theory. Examining a mineral deposit inside the pot, the team spotted the eggs of an intestinal parasite found only in humans, thus proving the pot had once contained human feces and would have served as a chamber pot.

Come up and see Maxime Lalanne’s etchings The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete presents . . . Defining Lines: the Prints and Drawings of Maxime Lalanne through July 17. Lalanne’s (18271886) highly refined etchings, with

By Caron Schwartz their subtle use of line and delicate sense of shading, exemplify the scope and depth of a medium that underwent a significant revival in the mid-19th century. Inspired by the highly detailed prints of earlier practitioners such as Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), artists like Lalanne sought to reassert the medium’s dominance as a fine art over its more mundane uses as a method for reproduction.

The art of letter writing at the Dalí Join us for an exclusive look at Picasso and the Allure of the South, then try your hand at writing and making postcards inspired by the master himself. The Dali will explore what it means to incorporate place into letter writing and design. Create playful interpretations of your surroundings in a surreal way during this workshop led by The Paper Seahorse and Tampa Bay Letter Writers. All materials are included. When: March 15, 6-8pm Where: The Dalí Museum’s Will Raymund Theater

Cost: $30 for Museum members, $40 for non-members Tickets: www.tickets.thedali.org/ WebStore

Calling all artists The LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library invites submissions for the 5th annual ArtOut exhibit, Queering the Pandemic. Wanted is artwork created by LGBTQ+ artists and allies that is inspired by experiences of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadline for submissions is April 1. The international juried show opens June 1 and continues through the month, coinciding with Pride Month celebrations in Gulfport. For more information and to apply click to www.artout.lgbtqgulfport.org.

The USF College of The Arts is expanding into The Factory in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District with GENERATOR: USF Contemporary Art Museum. GENERATOR is an incubator for new ideas and a place for expanded artistic experimentation. Primarily focused on moving image and time-based contemporary art, its 3,100-square-foot former industrial space has been reconceived as a dedicated home for exhibitions, public programs, and special projects. GENERATOR is anticipated to open this fall.

The Warehouse Arts District Association’s Pruitt Arts Education Center believes we all have something to learn and something to teach. With summer around the corner, they are looking for artists to teach adult classes and summer camps for kids. If you see yourself as a part of the team, contact Director of Arts Education Danielle Garcia, danielle.garcia@ warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org

Happy Mural Project: Alyssa Marie

The Morean Arts Center is seeking Tampa Bay area portrait artists to participate in an exciting new event/fundraiser to be held at the Morean on April 30. In the spirit of the BBC’s hit TV series “Portrait Artist of the Year,” the Morean is creating its own version. Nine artists will be chosen. Three “icons” will serve as sitters and three artists will have two and one-half hours to create a portrait of each sitter. Benefits include eligibility for the top prize of $1,000 and the People’s Choice award of $500; possible sales of portraits and opportunities for future commissions. For more information and to apply contact Chief Curator Amanda Cooper 727-822-7872 ext 2112 or Amanda. cooper@moreanartscenter.org. Deadline for entry is March 20.

Now’s the time to apply for Creative Pinellas’ Pinellas Recovers Grants, which help artists and nonprofit arts organizations recover from the effects of Covid-related economic losses while supporting underserved communities. Creative Pinellas was one of 24 arts agencies nationwide selected to receive a $500,000 American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Arts organizations need to apply is March 14; individual artists by March 28. For more information or to apply, please visit www.creativepinellas.org/ pinellasrecovers.

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IN THIS ISSUE: ART CENTERS/CLASSES ART – GALLERIES ARTS – PERFORMING MUSEUMS MUSIC OPERA FILM ECO GARDENS FERRIES LIBRARIES MARKETS SPIRITUAL ZOOS/AQUARIUMS CLUBS – SERVICE/SOCIAL CLUBS – ATHLETIC HEALTH TOASTMASTERS YOGA (Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)

ART CENTERS/CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach 727-596-4331 beachartcenter.org Charlie Parker Pottery 2724 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-321-2071 charlieparkerpottery.com Second Saturday Art Walk Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists Pinellas Park Art Center, Roe’s Deli, 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park.

Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters. 727-244-4321 hpdafl.com Painters of all levels are welcome. Morean Arts Center 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Contemporary art gallery. Art classes year-round. Second Saturday ArtWalk Through March 17 – New Retro: Jessica McCormick, Susan Peloubet, and Rebecca Zweibel Through March 17 – Rootman: Expressions of Self Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-821-7162 ext 2311 moreanartscenter.org Home to more than 50 studios of ceramic artists creating functional and non-functional clay art. Second Saturday ArtWalk Through March 4 – Octopus’s Garden: ceramic work by Alicia Diem Through March 21 – Out of the Fire Morean Glass Studio 714 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Daily demonstrations every hour noon to 4pm. Classes available. Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727-360-4406 pinellasart.org March 12 – Art Show Suntan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727-367-3818 suntanart.org Classes, Art Mart every weekend on Pass-a-Grille Beach March 1-4 – Montessori by the Sea The Hive 559 49th St. S, St Petersburg 727-290-6515 thehivestpete.com Classes, open studio, pottery and jewelry sales

Buddy Baker | Events, Arts & Leisure Coordinator www.paradisenewsfl.com/arts-and-leisure Treasure Island Art Guild treasureislandartguild.org Painting workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Still Life Workshop Friday – Portrait Workshop (live model) Closed June, July and August Veterans Art Center 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813-504-3092 vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727-323-3141 zenglass.com Offers glassblowing and lampwork classes and workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District

ART GALLERIES Art Fusion Galleries 106 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-827-7195 artfusiongalleries.com ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing 1234 Dr. MLK Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727-898-6061 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-324-3878 artpoolrules.com Open Wednesday-Sunday noon-5pm Masks required Atelier de SoSi NEW 2380 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-370-4192 atelierdesosi.com March 4 – Opening of “Trashed” exhibit Brenda McMahon Gallery 2901 Beach Blvd. S #104 Gulfport 518-692-7742 brendamcmahongallery.com Local & regional artists Bula Barua 212 Second St. N, St. Petersburg 727-900-1063 bulagallery.com Blown glass on canvas

Chasen Galleries 1830 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota 941-260-5787 chasengalleries.com/sarasota Through March 2 – Sarasota: Bird’s Eye View of SRQ featuring Robert Johnson Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 ext 5102 moreanartscenter.org Permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work. Includes his large-scale installations. Advance ticket purchase required Clyde Butcher Galleries clydebutcher.com/galleries March 30 – Clyde Butcher Lecture – The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland S., Clearwater Through May 31 – America’s Everglades Exhibit, Clearwater Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., Clearwater Venice Gallery & Studio 237 Warfield Ave. S, Venice 941-486-0811 March 12 – Meet Clyde and Niki Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail Ochopee 239-695-2428 March 26 – Spring Open House Cobb Gallery Eckerd College, Library Circle, St. Petersburg 800-454-9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program Closed to the public until further notice Collectors Exchange 2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-440-9643 articlestpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Open to public on Saturday 11am-5pm; all other viewings by appointment Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-323-2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk

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RECURRING EVENTS Tuesdays & 4th Saturday • 9am-3pm, Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S. gulfporttuesdayfreshmarket.com Fridays • 5-9pm, First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Gulfport. A juried event featuring emerging and professional artists. First Friday of every month. Last Friday • 6-9pm, live music at the John’s Pass Bell Tower, John’s Pass Boardwalk and Shopping Village, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach Saturdays • 9am-2pm, St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, First Ave. SE and First St., Al Lang Stadium parking lot near the marina. Celebrating community, food, and creativity. October through May. 1st Saturday • 8am Beach Cleanup, Archibald Park,15100 Gulf Blvd. Mad. Beach. 2nd Saturday • 8:30am, Beach Cleanup. TI Waffle House, 11185 Gulf Blvd. • 5-9pm, St. Pete Artwalk. Artists and gallery owners from 40 studios and galleries in five arts districts show off their latest works. Take the trolley, drive or park and walk. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk 3rd Saturday • 5-9pm, Indie Faire, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Outdoor, socially distanced event in Gulfport features local art, handmade crafts, jewelry and pottery to locally sourced botanicals. 4th Saturday • Gulfport 4th Saturday Fresh Market 9am-2pm • Pinellas Arts Walk 4-8pm, Pinellas Arts Village Walk, 5600-5800 Park Blvd. (north side), Pinellas Park. Pinellas Park Art Society, Donnelly COVE, Complete Sweet Shoppe, Pompei Factory, Studios @5663, Painting with a Twist, Bottles Pub, and Swartz Gallery. Sundays • 9am-1pm Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market, Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Local vendors offer everything from gourmet foods to fine art. (November-April). TheBeachMarkets.com. Library Book Sale every third Sunday. • 10am-2pm, Corey Sunday Market, Corey Ave. (74th Ave), St. Pete Beach. Almost a hundred vendors with an emphasis on local fresh, hydroponic and organic veggies, gourmet take-out treats, locally made crafts and live music. (9-1 June - Sept.) Every other Sunday • 9am-noon, Organic Farming at Eco-Village, 302 15th St. N, St. Pete. Volunteer in a community garden that provides access to fresh organic produce, opportunities for physical activity, connection with nature. 38

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ARTS & LEISURE Creative Clay CulturalArts Center 1846 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-825-0515 creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk March 4 – Outdoor Spring Art Market 26-27 – Diverse Abilities Festival April 1 – Outdoor Fools Day Art Market Creative Pinellas 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo 727-460-5477 creativepinellas.org Pinellas County’s local arts agency Through March 27 – Look Touch Move collaborative exhibit March 1 – Conversation with the artists 10 – “Reprise” premiere 24 – WE Convene session: Performing Arts Applications being accepted for Pinellas Recovers arts grants. Details: https://creativepinellas.org/ magazine/pinellas-recovers/ Crossroads Gallery St. Petersburg College, 2464 Drew St., Clearwater 727-791-2548 spcollege.edu/friends-partners/ community-resources Custom House Décor 2901 Beach Blvd., Gulfport 727-317-5936 customhousedecor.com D-Gallerie 1234 Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, Unit C, St. Petersburg 407-921-3608 d-gallerie.com 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 Through March 6 – The Petticoat Painters: Enduring Paths Through March 6 – Trashy Treasures April 8 – Golf for Art 10 – 42nd Annual Garden Party Masks required ages 2+

Ekeko Gallery 290 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727-685-5577 facebook.com/Ekeko-Gallery Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-821-7391 floridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays March 4-April 19 – Art in the Garden Grand Central Fine Art 3920 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-289-2089 facebook.com/grandcentralfineart Gulf Coast Artists Alliance St. Pete ArtWorks, 2604 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-738-8010 gcaa-fl.org March 1-April 3 – Richard Stewart April 5-May 1 – Kevin “Nodz” Nodland Leslie Curran Gallery 1431 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-898-6061 facebook.com/lesliecurrangallery Second Saturday ArtWalk Luis Sottil Studios 400 Beach Drive NE, Suite 150, St. Petersburg 727-220-1567 facebook.com/luissottilstpete Mirella Cimato Art Gallery 2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg (inside St. Petersburg Opera) 727-823-2040 facebook.com/MirellaCimatoGallery Second Saturday ArtWalk MIZE Gallery 689-C Dr MLK Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg 727-251-8529 chadmize.com Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-821-5824 redcloudindianarts.com Selected as best gallery in St. Pete Stirling Art Studios & Gallery 730 Broadway (Second Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin 800-325-2050 facebook.com/StirlingArtDunedin New artist exhibits monthly

Syd Entel Galleries 247 Main St., Safety Harbor 727-725-1808 sydentelgalleries.com The Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (second floor) 10 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-504-8788 theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk By appointment only Woodfield Fine Art Gallery 2323 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-254-6981 woodfieldfineart.com Second Saturday Art Walk Wyland Galleries 400 Beach Drive, Suite 146, St. Petersburg 727-201-8285 facebook.com/WylandSt.Pete

ARTS PERFORMING Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813-301-2500 amaliearena.com March 5 – Eric Church 6 – JoJo Siwa 14 – Andre Rieu 24-27 – Disney on Ice April 5 – John Mayer: “Sob Rock” tour 7 – New Edition 9 – Justin Bieber 12 – Chris Tomlin + United 15 – Bon Jovi American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727-823-7529 americanstage.org April 6-May 8 – Footloose (American Stage in The Park, Demens Landing, Bayshore Dr. SE and First Ave. SE, St. Petersburg) Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800-361-8388 asolorep.org Health and safety protocols enforced Through March 13 – The Learned Ladies Through March 26– Our Town Through April 1 – Grand Horizons Through April 2 – The Great Leap April 5-24 – Twelfth Night 15-May 11 – Knoxville Bilheimer Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre March 3 – Michael Feinstein

4 – Rodney Crowell 5 – Lucinda Williams 8 – Rick Wakeman 9 – Killer Queen 11 – Graham Nash 12-13 – Lyle Lovett 17 – David Archuleta 18 – Chris Botti 20 – Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale 21 – English Beat 22 – Richard Marx 23 – Jackie Evancho 24 – Lords of 52nd Street 25 – Rita Rudner 26 – Paul Thorn 27 – Rumours Fleetwood Mac Tribute 29 – Iron & Wine 30 – Clyde Butcher Lecture 31 – Janis Ian April 1 – Girl Named Tom 2 – Henry Winkler 3 – Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin 5 – The Zombies 6 – Henry Rollins 8 – Kenny G 9 – Larry Fleet 10 – Jon Anderson w/ Paul Green

PLAYING AROUND

Bininger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-867-1166 eckerd.edu/theatre April 13-16 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (at the Nielsen Center for Visual Arts patio)

For Brendan Nolan, St. Patrick’s Day is No Holiday

Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1070 mygulfport.us Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 largoarts.com Masks strongly encouraged March 4-20– Sweet Charity 7 – Divas of Soul: Aretha and Tina Tribute 25 – The Edwards Twins 26 – The Manhattan Transfer 27 – Carpenters Tribute Concert 28 – Frank Sinatra Tribute 30 – NY Rockabilly Rockets presents Shake, Rattle, Roll 31 – Minute by Minute: Doobie Brothers Tribute April 8-10 – You Raise Me Up 11 – The Morrison Joplin Review 14 – Orlando Transit Authority: Chicago Tribute

By Caron Schwartz

“I’ve never had a St. Patrick’s Day off in the last 40 years,” says the Irish-born singer-songwriter. Nolan left Dublin and landed in Montreal in 1979. “I was just young and wanted to get away,” he says. “Regular work wasn’t exactly suited to me.” He started playing music and, although he hadn’t intended to leave his homeland permanently, that changed when he met his wife, Maureen. She was a teacher, so during spring breaks the two often traveled to St. Pete Beach where he performed at the late, lamented Harp & Thistle Pub. In 1993 they decided to make SPB their forever home. Although a prolific performer with eight CDs under his belt, Nolan hasn’t made a recording in several years. “It’s just difficult to sell CDs,” he admits. But he sure is busy, performing at pubs including Molly Malone’s in Tampa, Mary Margaret’s in St. Petersburg, and Flanagan’s in Dunedin. Sadly, he hasn’t had a SPB gig since the Harp & Thistle poured its last pint in 2005. He’s also resuming his “Musical & Historical” tours of Ireland, where most of his family lives. This year’s October tour is already sold out. “I’ll finally get to see my family again after this Covid break,” Nolan is happy to report. So, while you’re quaffing green beer and carrying on, Brendan Nolan will be providing the entertainment, probably at Molly Malone’s. “I’ll be starting around lunchtime and going ‘till I drop.” ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2022

EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS Through Monday, March 14 – “Pinellas Recovers” Grants NEW Applications are being accepted from artists and arts organizations for Pinellas Recovers grants to support public participation with individual artists and their work, and to support salaries, stipends to artists, marketing and promotions for arts and cultural organizations. No match is required. Deadlines: March 14, arts organizations; March 28, individual artists. Funds are provided through a $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Through Friday, April 1 – Grand Horizons $29.70-$88, times vary by date, Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. What if you learn that the person you’ve been married to for 50 years is making your life miserable? After a lifetime of perfect union, Bill and Nancy retire to Florida and Nancy decides she wants out. This hit Broadway comedy takes an intimate look at the unpredictable and enduring nature of love. 800-361-8388 asolorep.org

ARTS & LEISURE Early Bird Dinner Theater 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater 727-466-5998 earlybirddinnertheater.com/site March 12-April 24 – Moon Over Buffalo Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 eightoclocktheatre.com March 4-20– Sweet Charity Floridian Social Club (formerly State Theater) 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-322-4600 floridiansocialclub.live/ Jazz on Sundays. Check website for upcoming events! Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727-446-1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org Through March 13 – Cabaret April 7-17 – Art freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-498-5205 freefalltheatre.com Adhering to current COVID-19 protocols Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941-552-5325 gpactix.com Performances suspended

Through Sunday, April 3 – 2022 Bay Area Renaissance Festival NEW $11.95-$19.95, 10am-6pm weekends, 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City. Join the inhabitants of the 16th century village of Fittleworth for exciting entertainment including musicians, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and full-contact live armored jousting. More than 100 artisans will display sell handcrafted goods. Tickets: bayarearenfest.com Patrons with unused 2020 & 2021 festival tickets can present the tickets at the box office. Reschedule unredeemed daily event tickets prior to attending the festival: groupsales@renaissancefest.com or call 800-966-8215. Health and safety protocols in place; masks recommended.

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Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport 813-840-3715 mygulfport.us/recreation/casino Weekly dancing/instruction March 18 – Sock Hop with the Legendary Impacs 28 – USA Dance presents Ballroom Dancing April 3 – New Horizons Band Concert 15 – Sock Hop with the Legendary Impacs Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport gulfportcommunityplayers.org Masks mandatory March 24-April 3 – The Tin Woman 28-29 – Auditions for Torch Song

Ticket purchases online only Jannus Live 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-565-0550 jannuslive.com March 1 – Hippie Sabotage 4 – Rev. Horton Heat w/Hillbilly Casino 7 – Dropkick Murphys SOLD OUT 10 – Steel Panther 11 – Yonder Mountain String Band 15 – Chelsea Cutler 17 – Greensky Bluegrass 18 – Get the Lead Out NEW DATE 23 – Baby Keem 26 – Underoath Voyeurist SOLD OUT (Show on 27th added) April 1 – Trevor Hall w/Gone Gone Beyond 5 – Snoh Aalegra 9 – Brothers Osborne w/ Kendell Marvel 10 – Jerry Cantrell 15 – Mike Love & Cas Haley M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813-386-6173 madtheatre.com March 31-April 16 – Assassins Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 Third Ave. W, Bradenton 941-748-5875 manateeperformingartscenter.com Face masks required March 10-13 – Danny, King of the Basement 12 – Sinatra! The Musical 16-27 – The Will Rogers Follies 26 – Puppy Pals April 2 – Night of R&B and Jazz w/ Nu Jazz 9 – Tim Boyd Comedy Show MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy. 301 N Tampa 813-740-2446 midflorida.com/amphitheatre National Theatre Live Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD eckerd.edu/olli/theatre All performances cancelled until further notice

Patel Conservatory 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813-222-1002 patelconservatory.org Health and safety protocols in place March 16-19 – Florida State Thespian Festival 31 – Honors Recital April 1 – On The Edge 7-10 – Winnie the Pooh, Kids Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park 727-369-5746 pinellas-park.com/161/ Performing-Arts-Center.com March 5 – McCartney Experience Tribute 26 – Neil Diamond Tribute April 2 – Queen Tribute Raymond James Stadium 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-350-6500 raymondjamesstadium.com March 12 – Taco and Margarita Festival 19-20 – Innings Festival Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com March 1 – Stayin’ Alive: a tribute to the Bee Gees 2 – Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles 3 – Christone “Kingfish” Ingram 4 – Doo Wop Reunion 20th Anniversary 5 – Masters of Illusion 13 – The 10 Tenors 13 – The Florida Orchestra: The Paul Simon Songbook 14 – Foreigner 15 – 113 Years of Broadway 16 – The Florida Orchestra presents Classical America 16 – It Was 50 Years Ago Today 18-19 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 22-23 – Rent 25 – Slash 26 – ABBA The Concert 27 – Peppa Pig’s Adventure April 3 – The Florida Orchestra: Milos Plays Concierto de Aranjuez 3 – One Night in Memphis: The Music of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash 5 – Postmodern Jukebox

6 – Il Volo 9 – Kristin Chenoweth 10 – Golden Boys 10 – The Florida Orchestra: Broadway Pops 12 – Stomp

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Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 Second St. N, Safety Harbor 727-725-4018 safetyharborartand musiccenter.com March 11-12 – Will Evans 31 – Michael Glabicki (of Rusted Root) St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727-866-1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa 813-627-6649 seminolehardrocktampa.com March 2 – Theory of a Deadman 3 – Aaron Lewis SOLD OUT 10 – Howie Mandel NEW DATE 17 – Cage Fury Fighting Championships 20 – Wayne Newton 24 – Grand Funk Railroad w/Jefferson Starship 29 – Kesha CANCELLED 31 – Better Than Ezra April 7 – Jamey Johnson 9 – 13 Ugly Men 10 – Ben Folds NEW DATE 14 – Martina McBride NEW DATE Skipper’s Smokehouse 910 Skipper Rd., Tampa 813-971-0666 skipperssmokehouse.com March 2 – Dale Watson and His Lonestars w/6-Volt Rodeo 4 – Ana Popopvic w/The Ellie Lee Band 5 – WMNF Presents Elizabeth Cook & Sarah Borges 10 – The Red Elvises 11 – Honey Island Swamp Band 12 – Jason D. Williams 18 – Jah Movement 19 – WMNF Presents Karibbyan Kruze Music Fest 25 – Ward Davis 26 – Damon Fowler & Friends 27 – Dukes of Juke, Ruben Rey and the Undercover Band & The Lint Rollers

Meet Jan of Sun Lyon Studios! She is a very talented silversmith who brings her own brand of sunshine to the market! Jan’s inspiration came from her years in St. Croix. As a PADI scuba Instructor she owned a snorkel tour business and collected piles of “sea glass” that she yearned to do something with. A jeweler friend taught her how to melt the glass and work with precious metals that encased her sea glass treasures! Jan returned to the mainland after Katrina struck Louisiana in August 2005 to be part of the rebuilding process in any which way she could. Her life partner Tom built a studio in their home and continued creating. Touring the country doing art shows eventually brought Jan & Tom to Gulfport. They found it to be a community that supported the arts and they just felt at home there. Jan’s grandmother was one of the first female publishers, her parents were writers, teaching her the power of words! Jan wanted her pieces to have inspiration not just through art but through words. So began her new direction! “As life experiences both challenge and inspire my spirit, I continue to focus my designs on life’s ever changing tides. I have melted precious metals with emotions (sometimes, adding a bit of whimsy) to create my line of jewelry. I personally design my pieces beginning with a simple message or image that I want to share. I fabricate my jewelry starting with raw materials, mixed media, gold accents & whatever else seems to make the piece “happen”. Me, myself & I, hammer, saw, file, solder, stamp, bless and polish my own pieces. I love to use rivets or what we call ‘cold connections’ to allow my pieces to have moving parts. I have also invented a few of my designs by carving wax and using the process of lost wax casting.” In 2018 Jan joined the Dunedin Downtown Market, which is also operated by Tampa Markets and decided to give the Sunday Market on Corey Ave a try. It was a perfect fit. She has been with us ever since, bringing her pieces which are “designed and created to be worn as a token of personal energies, inspirations and experiences which have shaped our lives.” Find Sun Lyon Studios across from Swigwam Beach Bar/Twisted Tiki at the market every Sunday! 10am-2pm through May. (June through September 9am-1pm) ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2022

EVENTS Through Sunday, May 22 – Picasso and the Allure of the South $12 ages 6-12; $29 ages 18-64, The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. This special exhibit features 77 paintings, drawings, and collages by the renowned Spanish artist. Half have never been seen in the United States. Exhibit is organized in collaboration with the Musee National Picasso-Paris. Advanced-purchase timed tickets are required; exhibit is included in the price of Dali admission. 727-823-3767 thedali.org

ARTS & LEISURE Skipper’s Smokehouse cont April 1 – Billy Price Band 2 – Alzheimer’s Music Fest w/ Cracker 8 – Shevonne + Wave Theory + Katara 9 – The Broken Hearts + Stevie Nicks Experience Negative COVID test/vax proof required for March 5 event Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813-374-2416 stageworkstheatre.org March 25-April 10 – Murder on the Orient Express

Through May 30 – Registration for Patel Conservatory camps, classes NEW Registration is continuing for Patel Conservatory dance, music, and theater summer camps and classes. Complete list of camps and classes available at patelconservatory.org. Some camps/classes require auditions; register at strazcenter.org/auditions or call 813-222-1040. Scholarships available: strazcenter.org/financialaid, deadline April 4.

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, March 4 – MUSE 2022 Awards NEW DATE $150/$175 (VIP), see website for sponsorships, 7-10pm, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. Presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the MUSE Awards recognize six local “muses” who are artists and art lovers in the community. Hosted by Paul Wilborn and Eugenie Bondurant, the evening will include music by La Lucha Band and singer Sierra Amora, as well as interactive art and art making. The event is a fundraiser for the Arts Alliance’s work. Rescheduled from February. stpeteartsalliance.org/muse Questions: terry@stpeteartsalliance.org. Friday, March 4-Saturday March 5 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert $49.75-$99.75, 7pm Friday/2pm Saturday, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInness, Tampa. The Florida Orchestra will perform the magical score from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire while the entire film plays in high definition on a 40-foot screen. Saturday, March 5 – Treasure Island City-Wide Yard Sale Free, 8am-5pm. The Isle of Palms Civic Association will host a yard sale throughout the town of Treasure Island. Rain date is March 12. For information, call Shelly 860-480-3035. Thursday, March 10 – Premiere of “Reprise” dance collaboration NEW Free, 6-8pm, Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. “Reprise” will be created by Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Helen French as she engages in a series of open rehearsals and workshops that explore the relationship between dance and interactive art sculptures created by artist Sharon McCaman. RSVP 727-460-5477 or creativepinellas.org. 42

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Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org Free concerts Fridays on the Riverwalk Stage, 6-9pm March 2 – A Clockwork Orange: A Play with Music 4-5 – The Florida Orchestra presents Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert 7 – Raul Midon (Club Jaeb Series) 11 – Arts Legacy Remix: Asian Culture Celebration (Riverwalk Stage) 11-13 – Opera Tampa presents The Pirates of Penzance 11 – Arts Legacy Remix 12 – #IMOMSOHARD NEW DATE 12 – Colin Quinn 14-22 – Jobsite Theater presents Breadcrumbs 22 – Rae Wynn-Grant: The Secret Life of Bears (National Geographic Live series) 23 – Remembering Whitney Tribute 23-April 3 – Disney’s Frozen (Broadway series) 24 – Steve-O: The Bucket List Tour 24 – Voices of the Community Town Hall: Meet the Creators Zoom 25 – Sex n’ The City: A (Super Unauthorized) Musical Parody CANCELLED 27 – BIPOC Play-Reading Series 31 – Complexions Contemporary Ballet April 1 – Milos Plays Concierto de Aranjuez 3 – Alan Cumming

4 – Marielle Kraft (Club Jaeb series) 6-May 1 – Little Shop of Horrors 7-10 – Patel Conservatory presents Winnie the Pooh, Kids 8 – The Florida Orchestra: Broadway Pops 9 – TASTE at The Straz Studio Grand Central 2260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-202-7019 studiograndcentral.com Home to the Off Central Players March 11-12 – The Wizard of Oz: Young Performers Edition 24-April 3 – Breadcrumbs Tampa Theatre 711 N Franklin St. Tampa 813-274-8286 tampatheatre.org One of America’s most elaborate movie palaces March 20 – Comedy Intervention IX 22 – Charley Crockett 31 – The Florida Orchestra: Winds & Brass April 1 – Welcome to Night Vale 9 – Demetri Martin 15 – Todrick Hall Tarpon Springs Cultural 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 March 5 – The Tamburitzans 12 – The Best of the Eagles 20 – Shades of Buble 26 – Here Comes the Sun: The Music of the Beatles The Mahaffey Theater 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg 727-300-2000 themahaffey.com March 4 – Celtic Woman 11 – Kashmir 16 – Dream Theater 17 – The Florida Orchestra presents Classical America 17 – Blood, Sweat and Tears 18 – The Florida Orchestra presents The Music of Def Leppard 19 – The Florida Orchestra presents America’s Wonders:

A 3D Cinematic and Musical Celebration 20 – Proud Tina 26-27 – The Florida Orchestra presents Time For Three: The Intersection of Americana, Pop and Classical April 2 – The Florida Orchestra presents Milos Plays Concierto de Aranjuez 3 – Tango Lovers 7 – The Florida Orchestra presents From Russia with Love 9 – The Florida Orchestra presents Broadway Pops 13 – The Bachelor Live On Stage 14 – Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis 15 – Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live The Palladium 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-3590 mypalladium.org March 1 – Cher, Elton, Streisand, Bocelli 2 – The Original Palladium Chamber Players 3 – SPC Community Band and Wind Symphony 5 – Chuchito Valdes Trio 6 – Steven Wright 16 – Palladium Chamber Players: Juilliard String Quartet POSTPONED 19 – Boogie Woogie Blues Piano Stomp 20 – James Carothers CANCELLED 23 – Women of Jazz XVI 24 – Your Songs: A Tribute to Sir Elton John 25 – Listening Room Festival 26 – Matt Schofield Trio April 6 – Palladium Chamber Players w/Natalie Hoe & Jessica Guideri 7 – Tampa Bay Blues Festival Kickoff The Studio@620 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org Advance ticket purchase required March 2 – Simon Lasky Group 4-31 – Age of Kerouac: Beat Generation Celebration 7 – The Nest: Interactive Experimental Improv 29 – The Scotty Wright Quintet USF Yuengling Center/ USF Sun Dome 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa 813-974-3111 www.yuenglingcenter.com

March 4 – Alt-J and Portugal the Man 5 – Mike Epps 12 – Jo Koy 19 – Tyler, The Creator Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-953-3368 vanwezel.org March 1 – The Sweet Caroline Tour 2 – Menopause the Musical 3 – Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland 4 – Sarasota Orchestra: The Envelope Please 6 – Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles 7 – Masters of Illusion 8 – Itzhak Perlman 9 – Neil Berg’s 112 Years of Broadway 10 – The Ten Tenors 11 – Sarasota Orchestra: New World 15 – Karen Gordon Mills: The Ringling Town Hall 16 – Shelea 17 – Chris Botti 18 – Anastasia 21 – Steve Solomon 22 – Proud Tina 25 – Sarasota Ballet: A Comedy of Errors 27 – ABBA The Concert 28 – Tony Dungy: Ringling Town Hall 29 – The Price is Right April 1-3 – Sarasota Orchestra: Breaking Boundaries 5 – Kenny G 6 – An Officer and a Gentleman 8 – Sarasota Orchestra: The American Songbook 10 – Terry Fator 11 – Mansion of Dreams 12 – Johnny Mathis 14 – South Pacific West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727-437-2363 wcplayers.com March 11-27 – 4000 Miles Zubrick Magic Theatre 1211 First Ave N., Suite 101, St. Petersburg Performances Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm 866-ZUBRICK (866-982-7425) zubrickmagic.com

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Saturday, March 12 – Alley Clean Up in the Grand Central District NEW Free, 9am, meet at 2529 Central Ave. St. Pete Pride and the Grand Central District host the cleanup. The city of St. Petersburg will provide dumpsters, with supplies from Keep Pinellas Beautiful. Thursday, March 17-Sunday, March 20 – Gulf Beaches Rotary Spring Break Waterfront Festival Free, hours vary by date, Madeira Recreation Field and ROC Park, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. This four-day event offers a collection of carnival rides provided by Arnold Amusements, live entertainment, and food and craft vendors. Proceeds benefit local charitable and non-profit organizations. Details: madeirabeachfl.gov. Vendor information, email Mitchell Shenkman: mitchellshenkman@ gmail.com. Sponsor information, call John Doctor: 727-214-7583. Saturday, March 19 – Orchid Repotting Clinic NEW Free admission/free parking, 9am-noon, Florida Botanical Gardens, Lighthouse Building, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Members of the Florida West Coast Orchid Society will repot orchids for the public and provide information on culture as needed. You can watch and learn. A nominal fee is charged for supplies used in repotting. 727-475-0750 www.fwcos.org Saturday, March 19 – America’s Wonders: A 3D Cinematic and Musical Celebration NEW $18-$55, 8pm, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. The Florida Orchestra presents an epic musical adventure through 26 of America’s most breathtaking national parks and 11 captivating cities, featuring stunning 3D video on a giant LED screen. Daniel Black conducts. themahaffey.com Tuesday, March 22-Wednesday, March 23 – “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me,” a conversation with author Jennifer Teege NEW Free, 6:30pm, The Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg (March 22); Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S Tuttle St., Sarasota (March 23). Afro-German author Teege will discuss her childhood in Germany and discovery as an adult that her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the brutal Nazi commandant of the Plaszow concentration camp. Both events will be livestreamed via the FHM Facebook page. Masks required at in-person event. Wednesday, March 23 – “Women of Jazz XVI” concert NEW $25-$40, 7:30pm, Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. In celebration of Women’s History Month, an all-female jazz band featuring Valerie Gillespie, saxophone and vocals; Judi Glover, piano; Patricia Dean, drums and vocals; Michael Ross, bass; and guest vocalists Rose Bilal, Lorri Hafer, and Belinda Womack perform in Hough Hall. Presented by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Foundation as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. 44

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ARTS & LEISURE Florida Holocaust Museum 55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg 727-820-0100 flholocaustmuseum.org Through July 4 – Reflections on Man’s Fate: Artwork by Judith Weinshall Liberman Through July 10 – The Wartime Escape of Lisl Porges Through January 2, 2023 – Ever Present: Candles and Chance in the Art of Samuel Bak March 22-23 – “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” with author Jennifer Teege Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-221-2222 fmopa.org Through April 3 – Suzanne Williamson: The Language of Light Through May 29 – Paul Caponigro: Impact + Influence Glazer Children’s Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-443-3851 glazermuseum.org Created specifically for children 10 and under. Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-821-8992 greatex.org Where education and fun come alive. First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. Families with a SNAP, EBT, or WIC card get in free every Tuesday. Limited hours 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 March 19 – The Original Gulfport Walking Tour Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-254-1891 plantmuseum.com Live classical music performances every third Thursday.

Most Sundays – Upstairs/ Downstairs at the Tampa Bay Hotel Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community March 1 – Knowledge & Nibbles: Nine Principles to a Florida Friendly Yard 8 – Folk Music Favorites: A Sing-along 29 – Mangroves: presented by Conor Petren, municipal arborist NEW DATE Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727-582-2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum First Saturdays – Historic House Concert Series Second Saturdays – Speaking of History Series Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-300-1700 imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Thursdays $5 after 5pm Tuesdays and Thursdays – Introduction to American Studio Glass Tour Wednesdays and Fridays – Introduction to International Studio Glass Tour Saturdays – Magical Glass Mystery Tour/Journey to the Imagination Tour John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota 941-359-5700 ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thursday – Art After 5 Tuesday & Thursday– ROAR! – Ringling Order of Art Readers Through April 3 – Rhodnie Desir: Conversations Through April 3 – Ya Levy La’Ford: American/Roots Through August 13, 2023 – As long as there is sun, as long as there is light. Selections from the Bring Gift and The Ringling Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art Through August 21 – Eleanor Merritt: Remembrance

March 6-August 28 – Metadata: Rethinking Photography from the 21st Century 20-September 25 – Ballroom Florida: Deco & Desire in Japan’s Jazz Age Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-712-5762 leeparattner.org Through April 30 – LRMA 20th Anniversary: Masterworks from the collection Through April 30 – Greater Than 17: The Art and Influence of Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17 Through June 12 – Français Impressions: Early 20th Century French Master Printmakers Museum of the American Arts And Crafts Movement 355 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-440-4859 museumaacm.org. More than 2,000 objects related to the American Arts and Crafts movement representing the full range of decorative and fine arts produced by individual artists, craftsmen, and companies of the period c.1890-1930. Sunday Film Series – 12:30/2pm Daily Arts and Crafts-inspired films March 11-June 5 – Designing the New: Charles Rennie Macintosh and the Glasgow Style Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-894-4638 mfastpete.org Thursdays $10 after 5pm Museum Minis, Explore More! Family Days, Fall Camps Through April 3 – Art Photography of the 1970s Through May 8 – Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia Through July 17 – The Prints and Drawings of Maxime Lalanne Through July 31 – From Heath to Hedgerow: Doulton Lambeth Ware and the British Countryside March 22-February 19, 2023 – Cabinet Pictures and Works on Paper National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum 2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727-944-4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Temporarily closed – moving to new location

Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 Second Ave. NE St. Petersburg 727-894-1052 spmoh.com Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. New wing features early 20th century European posters 727-579-8226 tbauto.org Masks recommended Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813-228-0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org Walking tours of Tampa neighborhoods Through March 6 – Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-259-1720 tampamuseum.org Thursdays 4-8pm – pay-as-you-will admission Through May 22 – An Irresistible Urge to Create: Florida Outsider Art Through June 19 – HerStory: Stories of Ancient Heroines and Everyday Women Through June 26 – Paul Jenkins: From America’s Heartland to an International Journey Through July 24 – Verde: Poetics of Shade Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727-943-4624 tarponspringsarea historicalsociety.org The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727-823-3767 thedali.org Thursdays and Fridays reduced admission after 5pm Through March 6 – Student Surrealist Art Exhibit Through May 22 – Picasso and the Allure of the South Advanced-purchase timed tickets required

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EVENTS Thursday, March 24 – We Convene: Performing Arts NEW Free, 8-10am, Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. The second of six public meetings on key topics of importance to the arts community. Keynote speaker Mark Cantrell is president and CEO of Florida Orchestra. Organized by Creative Pinellas and Pinellas Community Foundation. 727-460-5477. Register: creativepinellas.org Thursday, March 24 – Voices of the Community Town Hall Discussions: Meet the Creators NEW Free, 8pm, Zoom/Straz Center Facebook page. An evening with regional composers, playwrights, choreographers, film makers and designers. One in a series of live, virtual town hall meetings intended to amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Zoom link: https://us02web.zom.us/s/83745518504 Thursday, March 24-April 3 – The Tin Woman, presented by Gulfport Community Players NEW $20, 8pm/2pm Saturday and Sunday, Catherine Hickman Theater, 26th & Beach Blvd, Gulfport. Joy enters a downward spiral after a heart transplant, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. Joy tracks down Jack’s family to find closure and the encounter has Alice, Hank, and their son Sammy asking if they are ready to accept Jack’s death. Ticket purchase online only. Masks required regardless of vaccination status. gulfportcommunityplayers.org Sunday, March 27 – BIPOC Play-Reading Series NEW Free, 2:30pm, TECO Theater, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInness, Tampa. This second of a four-part series offers the dramatic experience of hearing excerpts from plays written by talented local and national Black, Indigenous and People of Color writers. A question-and-answer period follows, during which writers can provide insight into their creative process. Reservations are required by calling 813-229-7827 or at strazcenter.org Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 3 – Milos Plays Concierto de Aranjuez NEW $18-$55, 7:30pm/8pm, venues vary by date. Called “classical music’s guitar hero,” superstar Miloš has sold out Royal Albert Hall in London and venues around the world. The Florida Orchestra brings him to Tampa Bay stages to perform Joaquin Rodrigo’s classic Concierto de Aranjuez and more. Also, Rodion Shchedrin’s lively Carmen Suite (after Bizet). Michael Francis conducts. Friday: Straz Center, Tampa; Saturday: The Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg; Sunday: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater (7:30pm). 727-892-3337 thefloridaorchestra.com Wednesday, April 6-Sunday, May 8 – American Stage in The Park: Footloose NEW Priced by date and seat location, 8pm, Demens Landing, Bayshore Drive and Second Avenue S, St. Petersburg. This Broadway hit tells the story of a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town where dancing has been outlawed. As he tries to carve out a place for himself, he ignites a revolution in the town as the younger generation rebels against the strict rules of the local preacher. 727-823-7529 boxoffice@americanstage.org

ARTS & LEISURE The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-892-4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 all day Through March 16 – Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories April 9-July 31 – Ansel Adams: The Masterworks & Clyde Butcher: America the Beautiful USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa ira.usf.edu 813-974-3503 April 1 – Inverso: 2022 MFA Graduation Exhibition Opening Reception USF Graphicstudio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813-974-3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/ gs_about.html

MUSIC Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Monday Night Jazz Jam, 7-9pm, Hangar Restaurant, 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg, aldowningjazz.com Clearwater Jazz Holiday Coachman Park 301 Drew St., Clearwater clearwaterjazz.com Scheduled for October 13-16 New Horizons Band of Gulfport Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Novice, intermediate musicians 727-345-0285 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/ piano lessons 727-871-7625 schoolofrock.com South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727-515-5407 southpasadenaband.com Concerts suspended

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St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-341-4360 spcollege.edu/events Suncoast Jazz Society Cove Cay Golf Club 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater sdjs.org Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727-827-8087 tampabaysymphony.org The Florida Orchestra See venues for times and ticket prices. 727-662-7286 floridaorchestra.org Following COVID 19 protocols March 4-5 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire concert (Straz) 11, 13 – The Pirates of Penzance – Opera Tampa (Straz) 13 – The Paul Simon Songbook (Ruth Eckerd) 16, 17 – Classical America (Ruth Eckerd, Mahaffey) 18 – The Music of Def Leppard (Mahaffey) 19 – America’s Wonders – A 3D Cinematic and Musical Celebration (Mahaffey) 26-27 – Time for Three – The Intersection of Americana, Pop and Classical (Mahaffey) 31, April 2 – TFO Winds and Brass (Tampa Theater, Palladium Theater) April 1-3 – Milos Plays Concierto de Aranjuez (Straz, Mahaffey, Ruth Eckerd) 7 – From Russia with Love (Mahaffey) 8-10 – Broadway Pops (Straz, Mahaffey, Ruth Eckerd) TomKats Jazz Orchestra The Blue Parrot Mondays 7-9:30pm 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach 727-368 9619 www.bluepstpb.com Greg Dunn, Tomkats Music Dir. dunngsje@verizon.net 727-637-4123 tomkatsjazzorchestra.com

OPERA Metropolitan Opera: HD Live Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Live high-definition broadcasts of

the Metropolitan Opera 727-864-7600 eckerd.edu/olli/opera Programs suspended Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941-328-1300 sarasotaopera.org Through March 6 – The Daughter of the Regiment March 5 -19– The Pearl Fishers 11, 19 – Tosca 12-22 – Attila 18 – The Daughter of the Regiment 26 – Jubilee Concert April 3 – Derek Han Memorial Concert 6 – Innocence and Illicit Passion 10 – Strut and Fret 13 – From Darkness Into Light St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-2040 stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktails with the Maestro. Various performance locations March 18-19 – Pirates and Angels Variety St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/ MatineeOperaPlayers The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October-June Thursdays: Opera at the Dali pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com

ECO Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727-893-7326 stpeteparksrec.org/ boydhillpreserve Tram Tours Saturdays, guided tours, classes Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-453-6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays Fort De Soto Park 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727-552-1862 pinellascounty.org/park

Campgrounds, ferry services to Egmont and Shell Keys Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center 700 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, at The St. Pete Pier 727-291-4103 tbwdiscoverycenter.org Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-453-6500 weedonislandpreserve.org

GARDENS Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Open daily. Welcome Center is closed weekends and county holidays. 727-582-2100 flbg.org March 19 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society Repotting Clinic Florida West Coast Orchid Society Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo Second Thurs, 7:30pm, visitors welcome. Educational classes 727-420-7230 fwcos.org March 19 – Orchid Repotting Clinic

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Garden Club of St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727-381-8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org Monthly special events Ikebana International St. Petersburg Chapter 65 Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. 646-761-0989 ikebanastpetersburg.com Monthly demonstrations

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 1534 Mound St., Sarasota 941-366-5731 selby.org Through June 26 – Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light (Downtown Sarasota campus) Through August – Seeing the Invisible (Spanish Point campus) Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and child horticultural workshops 727-892-5715 sunkengardens.org ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2022

ARTS & LEISURE FERRIES Crossbay Ferry Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin Wednesday through Sunday November through April 727-273-5932 thecrossbayferry.com See website for rates Egmont Key Ferry Fort De Soto Bay Pier $20 Children/$40 Adults UPDATED PRICING 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com Pirate Water Taxi Hop On, Hop Off, 14 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. All-day passes: $25 adult/$15 child 813-223-7999 piratewatertaxi.com Shell Key Ferry Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $15 Children/$30 Adults UPDATED PRICING 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com See website for overnight camping

LIBRARIES Gulf Beaches Public Library 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach 727-391-2828 gulfbeacheslibrary.org Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1074 mygulfport.us/gpl St. Pete Beach Public Library 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach 727-363-9238 Mondays – Children’s Story Time First Tuesdays – Topics in American History Third Thursdays – Book Club Download the new CloudLibrary app and stop waiting to read the latest bestseller! Caring for someone with dementia? Memory kits are available that provide objects, pictures, and videos to assist with Reminiscence Therapy. spblibrary.com Museum passes are back! March 1 – Topics in American History 7, 21 – Mayor’s Open Office 17 – A Novel Idea Book Club 48

April 5 – Topics in American History 11, 25 – Mayor’s Open Office 21 – A Novel Idea Book Club Children’s Programs Story Time – Every Tuesday 10am Great Explorations – March 29 St. Petersburg Main Library 3745 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7724 splibraries.org Closed for renovation

MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market 9am-3pm, October thru May 9am-2pm, June thru September Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Tuesday Clothing Swap visitgulfportflorida.com WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market November through May 10am-2pm 5042 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach tampabaymarkets.com/ madeirabeach FRIDAYS Treasure Island Friday Market December through April, 9am-2pm Community Center Park (behind Walgreens) 104th Ave. & Park Place, Treasure Island. Free parking, live music. Pet friendly. 727-360-4121 islandneighborschamber.org FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS Dunedin Downtown Market November through June, 9am-2pm John L. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St., Dunedin tampabaymarkets.com SATURDAYS St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market October through May 9am-2pm Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of First Ave. S & First St., St. Petersburg 727-455-4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com ArtsXchange Outdoor Marketplace 5-9pm during the Second Saturday Art Walk at the ArtsXchange

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campus, 515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-256-0821 warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org

4630 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport 305-732-3580 facebook.com/Gulfport-Lions-Club

Market in The Bluffs 9am-2pm Second Saturday 2747 Sunset Blvd., Belleair Bluffs Outdoor market facebook.com/marketinthebluffs SUNDAYS

Original Third Tuesday Networking Event Third Tuesday of each month 4pm, Swingers Patio Bar and Grill 2501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg New location Facebook.com/the-originalthird-tuesday-networking-event

Corey Avenue Sunday Market 10am-2pm/Summer 9am-1pm Now open year-round Corey (74th) Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727-498-8778 coreyave.com

Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board January through March Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10am–noon Pass-A-Grille Park, Ninth & 10th Ave. Member $20/yr., open to public.

Indian Shores Sunday Market November through April 9am-1pm Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores thebeachmarkets.com facebook.com/ IndianShoresSundayMarket/

Preserve The ‘Burg 727-824-7802 preservetheburg.org Works to educate, advocate, and celebrate all things related to St. Pete’s history.

OTHER MARKETS Vintage Marché First full weekend each month 9am-6pm Sat/9am-5pm Sun 2200 Second Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-914-7707 vintagemarche727.com

SPIRITUAL Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727-347-0354

CLUBS-SERVICE/SOCIAL Entrepreneur Social Club Thursdays 6-8pm NOVA 535 535 Dr. M.L. King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg entrepreneursocialclub.com Meeting location varies Second Saturday Singers Second Saturday October through April, 9am–noon Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Sing songs you love, ages middle school and up bobd@pccumc.org Gulfport Lions Club Second and fourth Tuesdays 6:30pm Gulfport Lions Clubhouse

Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, Noon. Guests welcome. Cambria Madeira Beach Hotel 15105 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach 727-360-4350 facebook.com/RotaryGulfBeaches/ Senior Solos Second Monday except July and August, 1pm, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. Social group of singles 50+ 727-369-5694 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. majordl050@aol.com 727-323-2691 socialclubofsp.org St. Petersburg Audubon Society 727-753-9731 stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation February 5 – Circle B Bar Reserve 5 – Raptor Fest (Boyd Hill Nature Preserve) 15 – Rooftop-Nesting Shorebirds/ Backyard Birds March 5 – Backyard Birds

ARTS & LEISURE St. Petersburg Chess Club 540 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg Open every Friday for members from 6-11pm; Sundays 2-4pm for group chess lessons and friendly games. Individual lessons available. 727-776-5583 chessclubjoy.webs.com timotey_gospodinov@yahoo.com St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers (SPICA) Third Thursdays 7-9pm Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy 19 N, Suite B, Pinellas Park 727-347-4737 facebook.com/SPICA St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club 536 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg November to April, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am. Free lessons available. Oldest formally organized lawn bowling club in Florida 727-344-4240/416-410-7671 stpetersburglawnbowling.org St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club Fridays, 7-10pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game 727-822-2083 stpeteshuffle.com February 3 – Beginner Boot Camp 15 – Strategy Boot Camp Suncoast Quilting Circle suncoastquiltingcircle.org

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 Second Monday, 5pm September through May 151 107th Ave., Suite 2, Treasure Island 727-641-5203 facebook.com/ treasureislandFLhistoricalsociety Treasure Islettes Community service organization Fourth Monday except June through August Thursday bingo: 6:45pm early bird, 7:45pm regular, Treasure Island Community Center 727-270-9024 tislettes@gmail.com treasureislettes.weebly.com U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78, St. Pete Beach Promoting boating safety with a 12-week repeating cycle Safe Boating Program, Tuesdays 7pm. Start at any point in cycle. Warren Webster Building, 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. Tom 727-367-1409; Phil 727-865-2226 wow.uscgaux.info/content. php?unit=070-07-08 WordSmitten Writing Workshops Third Saturday, 1-5:30pm, $15/session 800-727-6214 ext 101 meetup.com/wordsmitten Get professional help with your novel, memoir, short story

Swiss Club Second Saturday 11:45am, October through May 12425 Sixth St. E, Treasure Island Augie – 727-522-0771 swissclubstpetersburg.com

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Tampa Bay Surface Guild Second Monday, 6:30-8:30pm Good Samaritan Church 6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park Coloring, patterning, structuring and transformation of fabric, fiber, and other materials surfacedesignguild.com Meeting on Zoom

Clearwater/St. Petersburg Ski Club Second Tuesday 6:30pm, September to May Mike’s Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49th St., Clearwater. Pinellas County’s only ski club. 727-743-3108 snowshark.org

Mad Dogs Triathlon Club Wednesday night swims through summer, 6pm, Hurley Park Shelter, Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727-424-6847 stpetemaddogs.org info@stpetemaddogs.com Tampa Bay Beach Bums Beach volleyball for players of all levels. Gulfport 727-437-2867 Facebook St. Pete Road Runners Member of Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, noncompetitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events.

HEALTH Depression Bipolar Support Every Thursday 7pm 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 5:30pm Treasure Island City Hall, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island 727-687-6695 jazzercise-sp@hotmail.com Memory Café – Gulfport Third Monday 12:15-2pm 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 Second Monday 11am-1pm Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727-327-0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813-384-7571 catemcarty@gmail.com

Ostomy Support Group Last Sunday 2pm St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life-changing procedure. 727-657-0998 ostomy.org/st-petersburg-flostomy-support-group Meetings suspended St. Anthony’s Hospital Various seminars and support groups 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg 855-269-4777 baycare.org/events Walking Club & Memory Café Third Friday 10-11am group walk Tyrone Square Mall11:15am-1pm 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 11:15am-1pm 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 Wednesday Walkers Second and fourth Wednesday 9am, varying locations Sponsored by Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1244

TOASTMASTERS Bay Pines Toastmasters Wednesdays 5:15-6:30pm C.W. “Bill” Young VA Hospital, Medical Center Auditorium (Bldg. 20), 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727-488-4941 baypinestoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org Zoom meeting

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ARTS & LEISURE Cool ‘N Confident Toastmasters Mondays 6:30-8pm St. Petersburg College – Gibbs Campus, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg RSVP to attend: 850-228-0315 1526154-toastmastersclubs.org Online Zoom meetings Downtown St. Pete Toastmasters Thursdays 6:25-8pm St. Petersburg College, Room DC125, 244 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg Robert 727-417-5777 downtownstpetetoastmasters.com Hybrid meeting Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesdays 6:30-7:45pm Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-709-2183 gulfporttoastmasters.com Online Zoom meetings

St. Pete Beach Toastmasters Thursdays 6:30pm Suntan Art Center (next door to Don Cesar), 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach stpetebeachtm@gmail.com stpetebeachtoastmasters.com 813-609-2015 Hybrid meetings

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St. Petersburg Toastmasters Tuesdays 6:30pm Temple of the Living God, 1950 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg stpetetoastmasters.org Hybrid meeting

Salty Souls Yoga Various locations 727-459-9178 saltysoulsyoga.com

Toast of the Bay Thursdays 7:30-8:30am St. Petersburg College, 244 Second Ave. N, Room #125, St. Petersburg toastofthebay.com Now hybrid meetings

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Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727-222-6476 Beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year-round resident discount packages

Silver Sneakers Yoga Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727-363-9245 Fridays at 11:15am spbrec.com Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-560-7317 Taught by Awaken 2 Yoga Monday & Wednesday 10:30am

The Centre of St. Pete Beach 7525 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach 727-258-2001 thecentreSPB.com Monday & Saturday 9-10am Hatha Yoga Wednesday 6-7pm Mindful Slow Yoga. Check out wakeupmybody.com for more info and to reserve a spot in person or on Zoom. Yoga Alliance certified eRYT 500 Kripalu trained yoga teacher.

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Story by STEVE TRAIMAN Photos from Byrne Ocean Conservation The Byrne Ocean Conservation/Water Warrior Alliance evolved out of a communal desire to improve the dire state of the ocean. It is a collective of several nonprofit groups around the Tampa Bay area that hold marine debris removal and STEAM education a primary focus. Paradise NEWS got this information from Jenna Byrne, director and a founder of Byrne Ocean Conservation. Jenna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainability Management from St. Petersburg College in 2017 and founded Byrne Ocean Conservation in St. Petersburg at the age of 28. Then she formed the Water Warrior’s Alliance, a local, grassroots, donor and volunteer-fueled nonprofit organization.

Some Paradise NEWS readers may recognize Jenna from prior roles managing Rumfish Grill or in sales at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The Water Warrior Alliance acts as a hub to the partners and provides ways to share with the community the impact all the organizations are making in our fight to save the oceans.

The group’s goal is to make the community aware of the growing marine crisis and ways they, individually, can make a difference and impact.

They work at removing marine debris, hosting an annual St. Pete ocean sweep trash collection tournament with over $10k in prizes, which is the fundraiser for Camp Coral. Camp Coral is a two-week overnight PADI open water scuba camp that assists Mote Marine with the Coral Restoration Project in the Florida Keys. The Water Warrior Alliance empowers our community to advocate for the local environment to ensure a healthy way of life for future generations.

The following are a few of the groups that make up the Water Warrior Alliance and have pledged to participate in the group’s educational and community outreach programs. Each of these esteemed and very active and conscientious groups adds their flavor and expertise to the planned projects, within the Water Warrior Alliance umbrella. Their participation impacts the overall growth of the alliance.

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The Alliance meets monthly to discuss new and existing projects, centered around the growing issue of plastic filling up the ocean. They target the issue through cleanup methods and events, education and the promotion of plastic alternatives. These groups have created a network on which we can all learn and grow together.

partnership programs offered by organizations from The Water Warrior Alliance.

Improving the state of the ocean through STEAM education is at the core of the alliance’s mission. The group focuses much of their resources on a science-based educational component. The Water Warrior Alliance provides outreach which includes experiments such as: boaccumulation, degradation of plastic over time, microplastic collection via water and sediment, and microplastic analysis as well as Water quality

The group’s goal is to make the community aware of the growing marine crisis and ways they, individually, can make a difference and impact.

As the group grows, more experiments are planned. They center on the dire issues facing Tampa Bay and the West coast of Florida, like the debilitating red tides and how we can counter them. On the invasive plastic front, the alliance is planning on researching micro-plastic combatants and organisms that consume plastic. Their data is shared with the Ocean Conservancy and the EPA. Part of their vision centers around educating the community and future generations. They have crafted several educational opportunities to further that goal. Some examples include: marine science marine debris removal and STEAM-based educational activities and analysis including Camp Coral Scuba Camp, Camp Coral Mini Camps, monthly seminars and local expert presentations, annual St. Pete Ocean Sweep educational presentations, scuba diving to examine the biodiversity of the bay, dip netting, water quality analysis, microplastic sampling and analysis, microplastic degradation, trash art plastic, environmental stewardship workshops, natural tie-dye, beeswax food wraps and other 52

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A vital component to the education of the community is training. They offer scuba training provided by community experts during the Camp Coral programs. Through scuba, they expose youth to the local environment, while providing hands-on activities taught by local experts. This program is geared toward the manifestation of dreams, to inspire environmental stewardship and thus motivate individuals to take action and focus on coastal resilience. The Alliance is currently vying for a permanent space at the soon to be renovated St. Pete Science Center. They plan to move their vital monthly meetings to the space, as well as provide multiple educational opportunities. With a space in the Science Center, the Alliance plans to provide more STEAM education opportunities, designed to train and educate our community for jobs in critical environmental areas surrounding climate change, rising ocean temperatures, bioaccumulation, biodiversity, and erosion. The group’s wide and varied community of experts within the marine conservation world are all excited to share their knowledge and skills with generations of future scientists and conservationists.

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The community has missed the center and all the science-based educational opportunities it offered to youths since it closed, in 2014. Its return could help the Alliance steer this and future generations toward careers in environmental science, mathematics, engineering as well as many other science-based fields of work. Educating the community through marine debris removal is one of the core focuses of the Alliance. Through organized clean-ups, they inspire the growing ranks of volunteers to look for plastic alternatives and share their information with their circles. The following list highlights some of the group’s organized marine debris removal operations: Watergoat cleanups, Beachside cleanups, Vessel Tampa Bay cleanups, PADI Project Aware Dive Against Debris cleanups- SCUBA, Stormwater Scavenger Hunts, and the St. Pete Ocean Sweep- World Ocean Day Celebration. They showcase plastic-free alternatives, from local organizations and businesses, in Pinellas County. Improving the environment and local economy by highlighting products, programs, and services offered by conscientious businesses and organizations. In an attempt to repurpose the marine debris, the Alliance shares it with local artists, who then incorporate it into elements of their artwork. Examples include trash sculptures to disrupt the perception of the critical nature of our marine environment and educate youth and the greater community on ways they can help. As fast as the ocean crisis is changing, the alliance intends for such displays and material to evolve and reflect the current marine state.

WATER WARRIOR ALLIANCE Jenna Byrne invites all to join Byrne Ocean Conservation and the Water Warrior Alliance today, noting that “together we can make a change!” She seeks that challenge on several fronts.“We are focused on environment: impacting more than 600 marine species, 8-million metric tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans each year. Pollution in the world’s oceans is one of the biggest environmental issues of our time; economy: poor water quality stalls economic progress, hinders human potential and reduces food production; and health; pollution doesn’t just impact marine life, it impacts our lives. Help us reduce the toxic pollutants entering our food chain. “Our mission is to improve aquatic wildlife sustainability, while reducing eco-toxicity, rebuilding the benthic layer through ongoing research, and active community conservation and awareness programs.“ Byrne Ocean Conservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all gifts made to this cause may be tax deductible to the extent of the law. 82-4736893, in St. Petersburg, Florida. For more details, Jenna can be reached via email at byrneoceanconservancy@gmail.com, or by phone to 727-303-9987. More details online at at www.WaterWarriorAlliance.org. [Feature editor Steve Traiman is president of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman, providing professional business writing services since 1993. He can be reached via email to traimancreativecopy @gmail.com or by phone to 727-363-7531.] ParadiseNewsFL.com | MARCH 2022

SPIRITED ADVENTURES

By Caron Schwartz

Goddess Ishtar on an Akkadian Empire seal, 2350–2150 BC

Their answer: the gods. Among the immortals, fertility goddess Ishtar was believed to have the ability to coax the earth to provide the sustenance human beings require. Ishtar was also associated with the planet Venus, which represents physical love, making Ishtar the protectress of prostitutes and the patroness of the alehouse. Giving us an excuse to drink, carouse, and maybe get lucky. Activities that occur on all three of these holidays.

No doubt you’ve already made St. Patrick’s Day plans. There are plenty to choose from, ranging from a street party at Caddy’s in Gulfport to dancing at a silent disco at 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Pete. Here’s my take.

These holidays take place in March, during spring when the earth is awakening from its cold winter slumber. People have always marveled at nature’s return to warmth and the miracle of food simply growing out of the ground.

Have you ever considered what Mardi Gras, Purim, and St. Patrick’s Day have in common? All involve revelry, drinking and debauchery, sometimes costumes and pretending you’re someone you’re not.

Why are we so lucky to have food at our feet? We need to know why, and how, and who, something the ancients could not understand.

This year you may have gotten your Mardi Gras beads on March 1, but on the 17th you can drink green beer for St. Patrick’s Day and, as the rabbis recommended for Purim, drink so much you can’t tell the difference between bad-guy Haman and hero Mordechai. As long we’re tying this up in a bow, the woman at the center of the Purim story is Esther, whose name is mighty similar to Ishtar. Even more of a coincidence is the basketball fever that occurs concurrently – March Madness. So go, have fun, and as Jimmy Buffet opines, there might be a woman to blame.

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HANGING AROUND

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me packing. But ever since I learned that fermented foods were good for you, I’ve been holding my nose and adding them to my diet.

Gotcha Kombucha? No doubt coffee is my first love. But lately I’ve been cheating on my darling Joe. A funny thing happened on the way to a Schwartz girls’ weekend at Marco Island. As we approached Fort Myers my sisters declared they were starving, so they launched Google and hit upon a place that looked better than average. We pulled off I-75 and waltzed into Artisan Eatery where we had an amazing lunch. The other two washed it down with the family favorite, coffee of course, but a can of Flying Eagle Kombucha in the cooler caught my eye. I’ll be honest. Whenever a vendor was offering a sample of kombucha in a natural foods store, one sniff was enough to send

Flying Eagle Kombucha: love at first sip. Dry, fizzy, and delightfully tart. A few weeks later Boyfriend and I spent an afternoon in Fort Myers where we indulged in a kombucha flight at the Flying Eagle brewery. And I discovered Flying Eagle available at The Blend (Old Northeast) Coffee & Wine. That’s when I decided to branch out on my own. Without going into details, I will say my homemade pomegranate “booch” exceeded expectations. The second batch, flavored with blackberries, isn’t quite as effervescent but yummy nonetheless. The third has weeks to go before bottling. I’ve also discovered new favorites closer to home. Beech Kombucha not only has a stand at many local outdoor markets and festivals, it has a brewery and tasting room in the Warehouse District. Another local, St. Pete’s Mother Kombucha, doesn’t have a tasting room, but bottles of this liquid gold are available just about everywhere. And at Localtopia last month, I enjoyed CBDB’s CBD-infused libation. Talk about mixing trendy treats that are good for you. Yum!

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If you are being bugged by ants or fleas, and who in Florida isn’t, there are a number of safer, poison-free alternatives. Have you ever heard, for example, of Diatomaceous Earth (DE)? It’s a long name for a finely ground powder, much of which is mined so pure that it is considered food grade, safe for people and animals to eat. It is an ingredient in a myriad of products that we use daily. The powder is made of the naturally occurring fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of algae that forms in freshwater. These remains are ground up into a soft, fine white

powder that carry many different uses. It’s chemical free and completely safe to use around children and pets. It is even fed to livestock, and in zoos, and animal rescues, as a beneficial food

We always keep some around the house. Once or twice a year we dust the outline of our home with a light coating about six inches wide. If fleas are detected, we dust the pets’ sleeping areas with some more. If I have gotten you curious by now, Google it and let us know how you like this suggestion.

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Why does my veterinarian constantly ask me to bring Fido’s poop sample in? What makes it so important? We veterinarians place importance in fecal samples both for the health of your pet and your and your family’s health. We aren’t just talking about looking for worms here either. Intestinal parasites range from worm-like creatures to single celled organisms called protozoa. Roundworms and hookworms are the most common worms that we will find in a sample and are more prevalent in puppies and adult pets that are not on preventions, these parasites are zoonotic (able to spread from animal to humans) and can cause significant diseases.

Roundworms can cause visceral larval migrans in people where the larval stage of the parasite can migrate through and cause damage to organs such as the liver and the eyes. Hookworms can cause cutaneous larval migrans in people where the larva migrate under the skin. Our pets can harbor these parasites without showing any symptoms but they can also cause vomiting, diarrhea and possibly even anemias. Other worm-like parasites that can be detected in a fecal sample are lungworms (yes, they do cause issues with the lungs) and flukes. Protozoa are microscopic parasites that may also be zoonotic to people. These usually will cause diarrhea and possibly vomiting in your pets. They will encyst and cause irritation to the intestinal tract and can cause chronic infection. Giardia and coccidia are two of the most common protozoal parasites that we see. This only scratches the surface of parasites that can infect your pet and what a fecal exam can detect. “But I don’t see worms in Fido’s poop so we shouldn’t have to check a fecal sample.” This is a common misconception. Most of the time the adult worms are not shed in the stool but the eggs. The eggs are microscopic, as are protozoa and

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27th Mercury enters Aries adding quick wit and imagination but watch out for impatience or impulsiveness in sudden changes of mind. PISCES: Your own personal new year starts now! Creativity, optimism, and high energy take you far. The spotlight this month falls on your relationships that may now become elevated and easily transformed. ARIES: Private life has high energy as new beginnings unfold and assist you in career and position. The full moon focuses on health and the workplace as you easily make changes to advance yourself. TAURUS: New paths open in your social life in both professional and personal areas with opportunities through travel or education. Career is demanding/rewarding. Full moon highlights fun wherever you go! GEMINI: Career or position has new opportunities with growth and financial rewards likely. Travel or education gets back on track. The full moon lights up your home and accents family life; change is easy.

VIRGO: New fortunate beginnings in relationships foster mutual growth. Too many irons in the fire bring worry; affects health. The full moon spotlight is on you; expression, creativity, and self-presentation! LIBRA: Wellness goes in a new beneficial direction and success in the workplace is likely. Romance is exciting and enjoyable. The full moon accents private life connected to family and your inner world. SCORPIO: New doors open for romance, creativity, and relating to children. The home and family life is pleasant and a hub of activity. The full moon focuses on your social life, friends, and future plans. SAGITTARIUS: A new energy fills home and family life with growth and optimism. Many short trips and conversations are enjoyed. The full moon brings career into the spotlight accenting income and values. CAPRICORN: You have new paths in local travel that bring benefits. Income is enhanced and energized with many options. The spotlight falls on long-distance trips, beliefs, and learning; changes take place.

CANCER: New plans include travel or education and bring growth, expansion, and a chance to work with partners. You begin to clear up financial matters. Highlights fall on conversations, short trips, siblings.

AQUARIUS: A new cycle begins in earning and spending as values are considered. You are popular, energetic, and busy this month. A full moon focuses finances and resources as you plan changes privately.

LEO: Financial planning is accented with new options; increases in resources or support. Partners are interactive with a serious tone. Income and values are in the spotlight; benefits in work changes.

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ENCOURAGING WORDS

By Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones

The Mirror That Never Lies Sometimes our best teachers are not the ones we feel like bringing apples to . . . Sometimes I amaze myself with how much more I have to learn about practicing what I have been “teaching and preaching” for more than thirty-seven years. Occasionally I come across an individual with whom I have an instantaneous negative reaction– something arises within me that wants to get away from that person’s energy immediately. This happened at a restaurant recently when I was seated at a table directly next to a person who was talking incessantly in an exceedingly loud, invasive, grating, penetrating voice that dominated the entire room. I am aware that this disturbed me because my soul is on a perpetual quest for peace and stillness, even when I am dining out. Now here’s the sticky part for me: according to “spirit-mind-body” authorities such as Deepak Chopra, the people in my life are serving as a mirrors that never lie, including that person in the restaurant. Really? What part of me could possibly be that way?

OMG! After some serious self-inquiry, it became clear that at times, the exceedingly loud, grating, penetrating voice that incessantly dominates the conversation while never taking a breath is the internal voice in my head, especially when I am trying to feed myself spiritually by meditating or reading a complex passage in a book. The takeaway for me is to pay more attention to that voice and learn better how to make peace with it rather than react to it with irritation, unsuccessfully trying to push it away or avoid what it is saying. When I do listen and gently acknowledge it, it quiets down all on its own. Go figure – what you resist, persists. Have you noticed that when you look in the mirror and your hair is messed up you don’t try to brush the mirror; wisdom guides you to brush your own hair? The moral of the story is, when I am willing to catch myself red-handed in the judgment of others, realizing that ultimately the person who I am really judging is myself, the awareness I need most comes flooding in. The lesson is, the more a person offends

me, the deeper the trigger point lies within myself. If it were not so, that person’s presence would have no effect upon me whatsoever. What a great opportunity every person offers me – to heal some aspect of my own being when I am open, aware, and teachable. Well, now that I have told on myself, how about you; who do you project your less than desirable traits on? As an example, maybe your teacher is the person standing on the corner with a sign asking for money, which offers you an opportunity to get in touch with how you feel about sharing your good with others, or a perhaps a fear about lack in your own life you don’t want to face. The lessons will vary because our teachers are legion; every human being is our potential teacher if we are willing to receive the lesson they bring to us. If we are open and paying attention, the right teacher always seems to appear at the right moment. In those moments of ego projection, if we are willing to take a deep breath and peek into our mind we may be stunned by the findings. Remaining open to being taught by someone who by our judgment is offensive or somehow not behaving in a manner we think he should is not always easy, but it is possible. When we have the courage to stay the course of conscious self-inquiry with a willingness to learn the lesson at hand, the barriers usually melt away, our judgment dissolves, and we receive that understanding about ourselves which our teacher offers. Give thanks for your master teachers each day. You will discover any projection usually centers on a need to love yourself and others more and judge yourself and others less. As a mindfulness practice today, become the observer of your thoughts and judgments about others. Don’t allow any thought, positive or negative, about another to slip by unnoticed. When that person offers you a rare glimpse into yourself, smile and silently say, “Thank you.” Take the lesson and see how it applies in your life. Remember, you are also a reflection in their eyes. May they realize that the gentle and loving Spirit they see in you is but a reflection of their own divine nature. The mirror never lies.

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