Beach Scene ~ Vol. 5, Issue 3 by McLean Media

Volume 5, Issue 3

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Your News & Entertainment Source, Serving the Beaches of Pinellas County Ferry from Fort DeSoto to AMI?

Bidding frenzy for concessions in SPB

Sea Hags has what you’re looking for

The future is here Regenerative Therapy/Stem Cell is touted as medicine’s miracle worker

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STEM CELL THERAPY: Medicineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s miracle worker

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Beach Scene Editor and Publisher Michelle McLean Operations Manager Alison McCormick Writers Jason Coffman Daniel Holloway Scott Lancaster Sue Warren Distribution Todd Fairchild David Rachlin Terry Smith Steven Reister

Inside News............................................6-9 Entertainment..............................10 Be Scene......................................10 Things to do.................................11 Real Estate.............................12-14 Food & Drink..........................16-21 Best Waterfront Dining................17 Dining Feature.............................21 Home Improvement...............22-25 Classifieds ...................................26 Service Directory..........................27

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news Tampa Bay Ferry pitching service to Anna Maria Island By Jason Coffman

orey Hubbard, with Madeira Beach’s Tampa Bay Ferry, recently made a presentation to commissioners in Holmes Beach, on Manatee County’s Anna Maria Island, to bring ferry service to the area that would launch from Fort DeSoto. Hubbard’s proposal is for ferry service that would leave from Fort DeSoto on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with stops at Egmont Key and the Waterline Marina Resort in Holmes Beach. The owners of the Waterline Marina Resort and other local businesses are supportive of the plan, but Holmes Beach commissioners didn’t seem too excited by the proposal, with Mayor Bob Johnson flat-out saying he’s not interested. Other commissioners said they are open to hearing more about the plan,

In Brief 1st annual Seminole Warhawk Band Golf Tournament SEMINOLE - The Seminole High School Band Boosters recently announced the first annual Seminole Warhawk Band Charity Golf Tournament that will be held Monday, April 23 at The Bayou Club Golf Course in Largo. In addition to a round of golf on an award-winning course, the day will also feature a number of contests, a

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and want to see if this would offer a legimate solution to some of the city’s traffic congestion. Tampa Bay Ferry & Taxi currently operates a popular ferry service from the Fort DeSoto Bay Pier to Egmont Key, in addition to service from Fort DeSoto to Shell Key, and the Madeira Beach Water Taxi that launched in John’s Pass in October 2016 as a measure to help alleviate beach traffic.

By Sue Warren Band Program. Visit www.SeminoleBandGolf.com for more information and to register online. FWC: Craig Butz responsible for fatal water crash CLEARWATER - A recently released report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has placed the blame on a September crash in Clearwater Harbor between a Sea-Doo personal watercraft and a boat on the operator of the Sea-Doo, Pepin Academy Principal Craig Butz. Butz died in the accident and his 4-year-old daughter was seriously injured. According to the report, Butz drove the borrowed Sea-Doo into the side of a boat operated by local attorney Tom Carey; Butz and his daughter were both ejected from the Sea-Doo and likely collided with the side of the boat. The report cites operator inexperience and inattention, along with a blood alcohol content of .156.

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The future is here Regenerative Therapy/Stem Cell is touted as medicine’s miracle worker

By Daniel Holloway

Got arthritis pain? How about headaches or back pain? Bad knees? Sports injuries? Stem cell therapy might be for you.

here’s been a lot of talk out there about the benefits of stem cell therapy, also known as regenerative medicine. But what is stem cell therapy? What are stem cells, for that matter? How do they work? According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (F.D.A.), there are two basic kinds of stem cells that are currently useful in the field of regenerative medicine: multipotent and pluripotent

stem cells. Multipotent stem cells are generally taken from adults and can divide and develop into many different cell types. Pluripotent stem cells are the embryotic stem cells that can develop into any type of cell in the body. Both types could divide to replenish cells damaged by injury, illness or normal wear. When stem cells divide, the new cells can either remain stem cells or develop into a new type of cell with a more specific function.

“ ” It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for my body. Former NFL player Ian Beckles, on The Mike Calta Show

“These concepts are no longer the stuff of science fiction,” said Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the F.D.A., “but rather, real-life science where cells and tissues can be engineered to grow healthy, functional organs to replace diseased ones; where new genes can be introduced into the body to combat disease; and where adult stem cells can generate replacements for cells that are lost to injury or illness.” In stem cell treatments, stem cells are injected directly where they are needed in the body, and the cells are then able to reprogram themselves to grow into the healthy cells that are lacking in that area. The treatments are minimally invasive with usually no down time. While regenerative therapy can be highly effective at pain relief, the beauty of it all is that the procedures are also capable of actually repairing damage to the body’s tissues to facilitate long-term results for patients. This is particularly beneficial to those who experience chronic pain from conditions such as arthritis and joint pain or athletic injuries. In addition to repairing cells, regenerative therapy could also be used to pre-

vent a disease or condition from occurring in the first place. According to Largo physician Dr. Susanti Chowdhury, M.D., an experienced practitioner of various regenerative medicine treatments, current studies are also researching how stem cells may be used to prevent or cure diseases and injuries such as Parkinson’s disease, type 1 diabetes, heart disease, spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, burns, osteoarthritis and vision and hearing loss. The Mayo Clinic has even called stem cell therapy “the next chapter of organ transplantation” in that it “uses cells instead of donor organs, which are limited in supply.” “My colleagues and I hope our scientific findings will be helpful in the field of regenerative medicine, including the ability to repair or even replace organs and tissues more safely and effectively than traditional means,” said F.D.A. scientist Steven Bauer, Ph.D. “Although there are many scientific hurdles to overcome before the use of stem cells reaches its full potential, I think this medicine will eventually have the capacity to do that.”

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Who knew? It’s legal to drink alcohol on some of our beaches By Jason Coffman

e’ve heard it’s possible to enjoy a day at the beach without an ice-cold beer in your hand, but why would you want to? Especially if it’s actually legal to imbibe? Well, on some Pinellas County beaches, it is legal! Before you go off all halfcocked, here’s the low-down on where you can responsibly get your drink on, if you’re 21, of course, and it might not hurt to check in with the local fuzz before you let your hair down if you think there might be a problem.

Madeira Beach: You are permitted to consume alcoholic beverages anywhere on the beach here, with a few exceptions. Alcohol is not permitted at beach-access easements, Kitty Stuart Park and at the picnic shelter at Archibald Park, which extends 20 feet in all directions from the outer edge of the picnic shelter.

Redington Beach: Alcohol is allowed at the beach in Redington Beach, but don’t mistakenly wander to the north; the consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in either Redington Shores or North Redington Beach.

St. Pete Beach: Booze is allowed on the beach here, but only if you’re a registered guest at a gulffront hotel in the city. Glass containers are not allowed on any of the beaches.

Treasure Island: The majority of T.I. is pretty amenable to alcohol, except for the part of Sunset Beach between 85th and 99th avenues.

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news In Brief Sunset Beach stormwater project finally enters final phase

By Sue Warren November. Paradise Grille lease to end May 31

TREASURE ISLAND - The final phase of the five-year Sunset Beach stormwater project began earlier this month, with construction on West Gulf Boulevard expected to continue through November of this year. This project will connect West Gulf Boulevard to the existing stormwater systems that were constructed in prior phases of the project and will provide for reconstruction of the Tern and Ring Billed Gull parking lots. The stormwater improvements are designed primarily to improve discharge water quality while improving roadway stormwater drainage during normal tidal events. Construction will take place on West Gulf Boulevard south of the Bayshore Drive intersection and in the Tern and Ring Billed Gull parking lots. The Ring Billed Gull Parking Lot will be closed for the duration of the project. Residents are asked to use the recycling centers located at Treasure Bay and City Hall. Contact the Treasure Island Public Works Department at 727-547-4575, extension 250, for more information. Researchers are predicting another busy hurricane season Almost a year after one of the most destructive hurricane seasons on record, researchers at Colorado State University recently released their predictions for an active 2018 season. According to CSU researchers, we could see 14 named storms and up to 10 hurricanes, three of them major storms. An average season brings 6.5 hurricanes, with two of them considered major storms.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through

ST. PETE BEACH - In February, to the dismay of residents, the St. Pete Beach City Commission declined to extend the Paradise Sweets lease to continue operating the beachside Paradise Grille concession stands located at 900 Gulf Way and 6850 Beach Plaza. The eateries have been in operation at those locations in Upham and Pass-A-Grille beaches for nearly 10 years. Upon this news, 23 vendors have since qualified to submit requests for proposal bids to take over the operation of the two stands moving forward in a new five-year lease.

2-HOUR CLASSES Tuesday, April 17 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Morton Plant Hospital – Axelrod Pavilion 400 Pinellas Street, Clearwater Thursday, April 19 | 10:00am – 12:00pm Northside Hospital – Medical Office Bldg 6006 49th Street North, St. Petersburg Under the terms of the city’s lease, the concession stands will have to be open 365 days a year from 6 a.m. until 30 minutes after sunset, no matter what the weather conditions are. Paradise Sweets will have an opportunity to bid on a new lease. Trees will get trimmed in Treasure Island TREASURE ISLAND - Duke Energy crews will be pruning trees along electric lines in Treasure Island through the month of June. Typically, tree crews start at the substation and work their way down the line, but part of the pruning activity will occur on lateral lines, some of which will require climbing in rear lot areas. So don’t freak out if you see workers in your yard, because trees are a leading cause of power outages and Duke Energy’s goal is to help minimize outages during storms. The work is supervised by certified arborists. Visit www.duke-energy.com/trees for more information.

Saturday, April 21 | 10:00am – 12:00pm St. Anthony’s Hospital 1200 7th Avenue North, St. Petersburg Tuesday, April 24 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm Fl. Dept. of Health – Pinellas Mid County 8751 Ulmerton Road, Largo Wednesday, May 2 | 10:00am – 12:00pm Florida Department of Health 205 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg Tuesday, May 15 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Morton Plant Hospital – Axelrod Pavilion 400 Pinellas Street, Clearwater Tuesday, May 22 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm Fl. Dept. of Health – Pinellas Mid County 8751 Ulmerton Road, Largo

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EVERY DAY Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival Two hours before until two hours after sunset Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Info: www.sunsetsatpier60.com EVERY SUNDAY Sunday Morning Beach Yoga 8:30 a.m. Sunset Beach 7900 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island Info: 727-537-6097 Corey Avenue Sunday Market 10 a.m. St. Pete Beach Info: 813-481-8805 Sunday Market 10 a.m. Suntan Art Center, 3300 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach Info: 727-367-3818 EVERY MONDAY Yoga 9:15 a.m. Indian Shores Municipal Center 19305 Gulf Boulevard Info: 727-595-4020 EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY Blugrass music 1pm-4pm Treasure Island Community Center Park Info: 727-409-0177 EVERY WEDNESDAY Madeira Beach Morning Market 9:00 a.m. On Madeira Way, between Gulf Blvd and 150th Ave. N. Info: 727-278-4285 Anything Goes Art 9:00 a.m. Treasure Island Community Center Garden Room, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave. Cost: $3/members, $5/non-members, TI Art Guild Zumba 9:00 a.m. Indian Shores Municipal Center 19305 Gulf Blvd. Info: 727-595-4020 Madeira Beach Tennis Meet-Up 8-10 a.m. Madeira Beach City Centre Complex 200 Rex Place Info: www.madbeachfun.com, 727-392-0665 EVERY THURSDAY Treasure Islettes’ Bingo 6:45 p.m. Treasure Island Community Center Info: mytreasureisland.org EVERY FRIDAY Treasure Island Friday Morning Market 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. through April

104th Ave & Park Place Info: 727-360-4121 Pickleball Meetup 8:00 a.m. Info: madbeachfun.com EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Sunset Cinema Movies begin at dusk. Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Info: sunsetsatpier60.com EVERY SATURDAY Clearwater Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Coachman Park under the Memorial Causeway, downtown Clearwater Info: www.myclearwaterevents.com APRIL 13-22 Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival Clearwater Beach Info: sugarsandfestival.com APRIL 23 Seminole Warhawk Band Golf Tournament All proceeds to benefit the Seminole High School Band Program Bayou Club Golf Course, Largo Info: www.seminolebandgolf.com APRIL 27-29 Bay to Beach Music & Arts Festival Downtown Clearwater Info: www.myclearwaterevents.com MAY 5 Coachman Park Concert Series featuring George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelics Cost: Tickets start at $20 Info: www.myclearwaterevents.com MAY 6 Co-ed Rec Beach Volleyball Tournament 4-on-4, maximum of 8 teams Cost: $10 per player Archibald Park, Madeira Beach Info: www.madbeachfun.com MAY 10 IRB Homeowners Community Social 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Lulu’s Oyster Bar & Tap House 500 1st St, Indian Rocks Beach Info: www.irbhome.com MAY 13 Family Fun Days at the Pool 12-3 p.m. St Pete Beach Recreation Center 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245 MAY 17 Hurricane Awareness Party 6:00-9:00 p.m. Indian Shores Municipal Center 19305 Gulf Blvd. Info: 727-595-4020, www.myindianshores.com

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things to do ENTERTAINMENT 10,000 Maniacs

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Inaugural Bay 2 Beach Festival CLEARWATER - The city of Clearwater will be hosting its inaugural Bay 2 Beach Music & Arts Festival in downtown Clearwater’s Coachman Park on April 27-29. Blast Friday festivities will kick off the event with a free performance by 10,000 Maniacs (sans Natalie Merchant), who had hits such as “Trouble Me,” “These Are Days,” and “Because the Night.” There will be a variety of local and national musicians and bands playing at the Bay 2 Beach festival, such as Andy Grammer, Locash and Nate Currin, as well as local artists selling and showcasing the arts and culture of this beautiful city. Single-day general admission tickets to the festival start at $20, with gates opening on both Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Visit www.myclearwaterevents.com for more information and a complete entertainment line-up.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelics CLEARWATER - Cinco De Mayo is the kickoff to the Coachman Park Concert Series in downtown Clearwater with George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelics, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. Recording both as Parliament and Funkadelic, George Clinton revolutionized R&B during the ’70s, twisting soul music into funk by adding influences from several late-’60s acid heroes: Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa and Sly Stone. The Parliament-Funkadelic machine ruled black music during the ’70s, capturing over 40 R&B hit singles, including three number ones, and recording three platinum albums. For more information, visit myclearwaterevents.com

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The Roe Report By Cliff Roe Broker/Owner Roe Realty

uring the first quarter, our market has remained strong, with high demand, rising prices, and low inventory. Over the past year, sales in our market show the following pattern: • Closed sales were down 9.9% • Active listings are down 10.5% • Median sales price was up 10.7% • Percent of homes purchased for cash was down 7% • New listings are up 3.5% • New pending sales down 4.1%

What does this mean? New construction listed for sale is up, but overall, inventory is down. New construction is running into some resistance as the number of listings is going up faster than sales, and we are seeing price reductions. However, overall sales are down 9.9% due to the number of available listings being down 10.5%, which translates into more buyers than sellers, explaining the 10.7% increase in sales price. Cash sales are down 7%, which means a higher percentage of homes are financed. Appraisers must use sold properties to establish value for the lender. When prices are increasing almost 1% a month, the contract price is often higher than the appraiser can justify. The bank won't lend

unless the seller's price comes down, the buyer puts up more money or a combination of the two. For the remainder of this year, home prices will increase as fast as appraisers can justify it. I'm estimating 5-6% for houses that are financed. Cash buyers are often willing to pay a little more, so 6-8% is possible. This is a conservative forecast, unless some unexpected event in the world causes investments to come to a standstill. For years, we have displayed the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing's Certified Luxury Home Specialist seal

because we consistently sell properties in the top 10% of our market. Recently, we were invited into the Million Dollar Guild, internationally recognized as being in the top 1% of all agents for selling homes valued over one million dollars. If you are thinking of selling, your home's value is near its peak. If you want to invest in rental housing, our rental division is booked and we have many guests on waiting lists. If you are interested in discussing any of our services, or would like a no-obligation home analysis, call (727) 223-2172 or email today, cliff@roe-realty.com. Sincerely,

Cliff & Rebekah

For more information, please contact Cliff Roe at 727-223-2172 or Cliff@Roe-Realty.com. www.Roe-Realty.com

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food & drink JOIN US FOR OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, MAY 6-12!

Cooters Restaurant & Bar on Clearwater Beach: The Locals’ Favorite Spot! 423 Poinsettia Avenue • 727-462-2668 • www.cooters.com

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best waterfront drinking & dining If you are visiting our beaches or are lucky enough to be a beach local, we all face the same dilemma: where to eat? Have no fear, my feisty and finicky diners. We have selected the restaurants we feel are some of the best waterfront places to go for tasty food, an ice-cold adult beverage or just a cool place for some vittles. clearwater beach

indian shores

Jimmy's Crow's Nest 101 Coronado Drive (727) 683-0002

Caddy’sPub 20025 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-3172

Jimmy's Fish House 521 S. Gulfview Blvd (727) 446-9720

Caddy’s Pub

Sands Beach Bar & Grill located at DreamView Resort 691 Gulfview Blvd (727) 443-7652 Tate Island Grill and Bar (Casual) Caretta on the Gulf (Fine Dining) Located at The Sand Pearl Resort 500 Mandalay Ave (727) 441-2425

the redingtons

The Bait House Tavern 45 Causeway Blvd (727) 446-8134

SeaBreeze Island Grill 17855 Gulf Blvd (727) 498-8688

indian rocks beach

Wahoo's 17801 Gulf Blvd (727) 393-5525

J.D.'s Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-1320 Jimmy Guana's inside the Holiday Inn Harbourside 401 2nd Street (727) 595-8356

JD’s Restaurant

madeira beach Mad Beach Fish House 13205 Gulf Blvd. (727) 398-4103

st. pete beach Sea Hags Bar and Grill 9555 Blind Pass Road (727) 360-2800 Crab Daddy's 678 75th Avenue (727) 800-5081 Shark Tales 677 75th Avenue (727) 360-7100

tierra verde Boardwalk Restaurant 5901 Sun Blvd. (727) 867-8000

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Sea Hags Bar & Grill Want to get off the beach? Sea Hags Seminole has everything you’re looking for

e all know what a gem Sea Hags in St. Pete Beach is, and if you don’t know this, then I feel sorry for you. The waterfront restaurant has been a favorite spot for residents for eons, but let’s face it: Season this year has been a bear. That’s great for our local economy, but it’s made driving and eating in our beach communities, umm, a challenge. If you’re ready to take a break from the beach, but you still want to enjoy fresh, local seafood, I’ve got good news for you. Make that great news. After months of planning and anticipation, Sea Hags’ second restaurant, located in the Twin Oaks Shopping Center near the prime intersection of Park and Seminole boulevards, opened earlier this spring. I must admit, when I first pulled into the parking lot, I wasn’t sure which side the entrance was on. The giant Sea Hags logo on the front of the building should have been my first clue, but I think I was just too dazzled by the metamorphosis of the location that had previously been vacant for over nine years. When you go there, and I’m telling you, you have to go there, you go through the gate

and up the ramp, and I swear, it’s like you’ve landed in the Keys. Or some other fantastic beach community of your choosing. Right away, I noticed the new tiki bar outside, complete with jovial patrons enjoying happy hour on this fine Florida afternoon, as well as plenty of outdoor seating on the patio to boot. So far, so good! Upon entering the restaurant, I was very impressed with what I saw. And let me tell you something, folks. I am not easily impressed. The main dining area is spacious yet inviting. I know. How is that even possible? It’s obvious that a lot of time and thought went into the transformation of this restaurant from the defunct Roadhouse Grill of yesteryear to its current beachy vibe. I dig it.

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