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july 2012 • 6TH year • 3rd Issue

features

10 RechaRge, Rejuvenate Retreat from life’s stresses at oceanfront gem 14 Bay-tRipping A day of fun is always within reach

18 Boating dRills Go through the safety paces 20 the Brain gain Keep minds bright, feet active 26 no sliding allowed Prevent summer learning loss, weight gain 28 extraoRdinaRy giRl Madison Jung

every month 6 letteR FRom the editoR 15 summeR camp 22 education 24 what’s happening 27 health and wellness

30 noRth hillsBoRough news 32 south hillsBoRough news 34 noRth pinellas news 36 south pinellas news 38 pasco news 40 aRound town

42 calendaR oF events

On the cover: Cover Kid Winner Brogan Paul enjoys a cupcake at TeBella Tea Company on Davis Island. Photograph by: Amy Pezzicara, www.PezzPhoto.com

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CHILDREN’S BOARD RADIO IS ON THE AIR!

Hillsborough County’s first online radio station solely dedicated to our community’s children and families is your source for: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Community Events Children’s Board News Topics of National Interest Youth Perspectives Social Commentary Children’s Stories Fine Music & More

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Just visit www.ChildrensBoard.org and click the Radio link on top of the page to tune in today! Your Children’s Board serves as the leading voice and advocate for children and families in Hillsborough County, investing in more than 80 programs that touch over 100,000 citizens every year. To learn more, visit www.ChildrensBoard.org or call 813.229.2884.

Angela L. Ardolino Founder and Editorial Director David E. Estevez Editor at Large Kimberley Brown Smith Associate Editor Contributing Writers Amy Gall Lindsay Perez Mark Heller Chris Kuhn Calendar and Neighborhood Stories Luke Beck Graphic Artist Susan Margolis Marketing Director Sandy Parrish Sales Director Sarah Coss Public Relations Amy Pezzicara Contributing Photographer Todd A. Varde Director of IT Social Moms Rachel Long Lisa-Marie Leihy Ellie Hirsch Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine P.O. Box 82255 Tampa, Florida 33682 Telephone: 813-949-4400 Fax: 813-315-6688 info@tbparenting.com calendar@tbparenting.com ads@tbparenting.com Letters to the Editor: editor@tbparenting.com

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it sure is hot outside!

This month nearly 4 million Americans will travel, with about a quarter of those people traveling abroad. if you’re planning an adultsonly getaway, check out the Viceroy Riviera Maya on page 10. it’s just a little over two hours flight time but you will feel like you’re on the other side of the world. if you’re not planning to venture far from home, my friend Deiah Riley has some local spots where you can entertain family, friends and yourself.

Me on my recent trip

to the Xcaret underg round rivers in Mexico .

Summertime in Florida equals lots of water activities, from boating to wakeboarding to waterskiing. Before heading out, take a look at Amy Gall of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital boating safety tips on page 18. Summer months also can bring the dreaded summer slide, when students forget some of what they’ve learned during the school year. On page 26, Carrie Scheiner gives some tips on how to prevent this brain drain. This month our Extraordinary Girl feature returns with Madison Jung of Riverview. She, along with her best friend, raised funds to create Fit Track at the FishHawk Sports Complex. Read more about her on page 28. Even though it’s summer, i’ll still be on ABC Action news every Thursday at noon (Saturday at 9 a.m.) talking about what matters most to parents and families. This month, we’ll be discussing traveling with kids, separation anxiety and preventative care heading into the busy back-to-school season. Speaking of back to school, make sure to mark your calendars for the fifth annual Back to School Fair on Aug. 11. As Tampa’s premier back-to-school event, we’ll prepare and inspire your entire family for the upcoming year. Visit www.backtoschoolfair.com to learn more. Stay safe and have a happy Fourth of July!

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eeking an escape from the stress of everyday life? i recently discovered the ultimate refuge at the newly renovated Viceroy Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway with your partner or a spa retreat with a handful of your best friends, this is the seaside haven for adults to recharge their batteries. The moment you arrive in the open-air lobby, which is without any kind of check-in desk or walls, you immediately realize this is not going to be the run-of-the mill hotel experience. The resort manager greets you with an iced hand towel and a cool Mayan cocktail. He then personally guides you along a winding stone path through a lush jungle, offering a tour of all that the oceanfront Viceroy has to offer. To begin your stay, you are treated to a Mayan blessing ritual of Copal incense at the Wayak, the Viceroy’s sensual spa. The sacred smoke floats around your body and is said to purify and cleanse your spirit. it also dissolves the last bits of city stress or travel fatigue you may have brought with you. The scent of Copal becomes pleasantly familiar as it is used throughout the resort. The Viceroy recently was renovated and now hosts 41 exquisite jungle and ocean view private villas, each with over 1,000 square feet of beautiful living space nestled in tropical foliage. Combining the natural elements of stone, mahogany and palm, the villa’s decor gives you the primal feeling that you are outdoors but with all of the creature comforts. Every structure on the property was designed with the influence of

ancient Mayan cultures, complete with circular architecture and soaring thatched Palapa ceilings in the villas, the spa and even the cabanas on the beach. Each villa comes with its own outdoor living room with crocheted hammocks and a private plunge pool. When you walk into the newly renovated bathroom, it actually takes your breath away. Mostly enclosed by only glass walls, this oversized luxurious bath offers an indoor shower and deep soaking tub in addition to a lush atrium with a private outdoor shower. This is a seriously decadent bath experience. The Wayak Spa is a slice of zen heaven, offering a myriad of massage therapies, spa treatments and Mayan rituals to indulge your every sensory whim. The circular spa has a tranquil candlelit Jacuzzi area and stone steam room to enjoy before and after your treatments. The Holistic Massage is an incredible mingling of exquisite essential oils with deep tissue massage and reflexology. I had this treatment at dusk in a softly draped outdoor room bordering the rainforest, my relaxation enhanced by the calls of exotic birds and monkeys. They can also arrange to have your services performed on the ocean pier overlooking the Caribbean. The spa therapists are exemplary in meeting your every expectation. you will leave the Wayak with all tensions dissolved from your body and spirit. continued on page 12

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FAMILY TIME THAT COLORS OUTSIDE THE LINES.

Floating down the Xcaret underground rivers.

Build vibrant vacation memories, as you and your family bask in golden sun on our famous beaches. Delight in dazzling hues at Mote Aquarium, curious colors at G.WIZ — The Science Museum, or a prism of history at the Ringling Circus Museum. And don’t miss the variety of shopping, dining and family entertainment you’ll find here year-round. Create a kaleidoscope of family fun — come see the colors of Sarasota.

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The resort has two oceanfront restaurants with fabulous cuisine. The casual beachside Coral Grill & Bar and the intimate La Marea loft restaurant both offer menu selections with unusual and artistic combinations. interesting twists on the usual cocktail abound at the beachside bar. The Viceroy offers a unique dine anywhere policy, which doesn’t really hit home until you have a gourmet meal with a few signature margaritas delivered to the ocean pier at sunset. Fine dining with your feet dangling over the ocean is definitely an amenity! One excursion that you don’t want to miss is a visit to nearby Xcaret, an incredible archaeological park located only 20 minutes from the Viceroy. Mother Nature at her finest, Xcaret is a 200acre expanse of ocean inlets and underground rivers opening into the Caribbean Sea. The rivers of the Yucatan Peninsula flow into Xcaret, making the water incredibly bright and clear. The park offers more than 40 attractions, including snorkeling through sparkling rivers and mangroves, swimming with dolphins and sharks, a butterfly pavilion and coral reef aquarium. Everything is mingled with ancient Mayan history and culture. When evening comes, don’t miss the huge Xcaret night Show, a festival highlighting the music and history of Mexican traditions. There are no words to describe this breathtaking mystical place. if you’re looking to enjoy the local nightlife, Playa del Carmen has lots of hot spots and is only a few minutes away. Among many other on-site amenities, the resort offers yoga classes, an oceanfront workout facility, a gift shop and Mayan cooking classes. The beauty is in the details at the Viceroy Riviera Maya, from the incredibly friendly and attentive staff to the rich detail in the natural décor of the villas and resort. imagine the look and feel of a pristine and beautiful deserted island, only it comes with every spa amenity, culinary delights and five-star service. This is no Gilligan’s Island.

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Visit www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/rivieramaya to learn more.

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the journey of water and working as an engineer. This place is perfect for allowing their imaginations to run wild! Ryan also loves the “veterinary play area” on the second floor. She usually makes up some rare illness that she’s treating a dog for. i think medical school is in her future and working for the rest of my life to pay for it is in mine!

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Just outside the museum is the real gem we love showing off. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa is usually our showstopper. Talk about turning on the charm and romance. Overlooking the Hillsborough River, it’s the perfect spot for an outdoor picnic. Make sure you pack a swimsuit for your kids. They’ll love spending the afternoon running in and out of the dancing fountains. Depending on how hot it is, you might consider it, too. i promise i won’t put you on the news for it.

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an your family afford $1,200? According to Travelocity.com, that’s the average price a family of four would pay to fly from Chicago to Tampa this summer. Tack on the price of a hotel, rental car, and meals during and it could jump to well over $2,500 for a week’s worth of fun in the sun. if you include the cost of visiting area attractions, the bill could easily skyrocket past $3,000. if, like me, you’re lucky enough to call Florida home, you’re probably feeling pretty good right now. We have the privilege of enjoying this vacation paradise anytime we want for a fraction of the cost! no airfare. no hotel. no rental car. Just the price of a tank of gas and tickets to local attractions can be a staycation to remember. As a morning anchor on ABC Action news, my days start early. Very early! i’m up at 2:30 a.m. yes, i adhere to the old adage, early to bed, early to rise. But my family and i make time for fun, and lots of it. We like to call ourselves professional day-cationers. We routinely pack up our daughters Riley, 5½, and

Ryan, 4, on Saturday mornings and hit the road for daylong adventures. The most difficult part of our travel plans usually involves where to start first. Several times a month we start out in Tampa. The Florida Aquarium is one of our favorites on a hot day. My girls absolutely love the aquarium’s Explore a Shore! it’s the perfect spot for all of us. My husband and I usually find a shady spot to chill (the Cantina bar and grill) while our girls run 90-miles a minute from one thing to the next. They start out on the playground, then race full steam ahead toward the water adventure zone to cool off. i’ve even joined them a few times on the pirate ship. it’s pretty hard to resist the water canons and geysers, especially on a near 100-degree day. Another cool place is the Glazer Children’s Museum. it’s our “go to” place to take family and friends when they visit from out of town. My girls can easily spend the entire afternoon playing on the first floor without ever venturing to the second floor. There are a variety of play stations for kids to take on all kinds of roles. They can be a tug boat captain, then move on to working on a cruise ship to following

MOSi and Tampa’s Lowry Park zoo are two more favorites. The rides are perfect for younger kids. They’re not too fast or high. They’re just right for little thrill seekers. i love them because the girls can actually ride alone or together without having Mommy climb on or into a ride. Riley especially loves the pony rides at the zoo. As soon as we get there, she nearly pulls my arm out of socket trying to get to Marshall, her favorite pony. The camel ride is a highlight for them more so than me. it’s hard to look poised and cute sitting on top of a camel. i’m just saying! if you love dolphins, your family has several options! There are countless sightseeing boat tours all over the bay area that promise to get you up close and personal with dolphins. For the thrill seekers in your family the choices are limitless! There’s Busch Gardens in Tampa and for the little adrenaline junkies, there is Legoland Florida in Winter Haven. These parks offer something for everyone. We’re partial to Legoland since it’s geared toward younger kids, ages 2 to 12. The rides are just daring enough to create butterflies in little tummies but not enough to keep them from coming back for more. The girls squeal on the “Beetle Bounce” while i hold on for dear life. Another bonus of this park, the lines move quickly and the park is very clean. The live water ski show is a definite must see! Spoiler Alert: Don’t sit in the front row unless you like getting soaked. Of course no staycation is complete without a trip to one of our world famous beaches! With so many options for fun in the sun, a tank of gas and an imagination are all you need for a daycation your family will never forget. The best part is you get to sleep in your own bed when the day is done. Deiah Riley is the morning news anchor for ABC Action News and has lived in Tampa since 2003.

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loose. “Accidents on the water can happen much too fast to try and put on a stowed life jacket, and it won’t save you or your child’s life unless it’s being worn,” Maynard says. • Take a boating safety course. Make sure the boat operator has passed a boating safety course approved by the U.S. Coast Guard before your family climbs on board. • Encourage everyone to learn how to swim. Enroll children in swim lessons taught by a certified instructor when they are ready. Knowing how to swim does not prevent drowning, but it is an important skill for both children and adults to learn. Maynard adds, “never assume your child is drownproof after completing swim lessons; he or she still needs constant supervision.” • Only swim in designated swimming areas. Swimming in open water is not the same as swimming in a pool. Be aware of uneven surfaces, river currents, ocean undertow and changing weather. It also is difficult to know how deep the water is or what might be hidden under the surface.

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hether you’re on a powerboat, sailboat or canoe, spending time on the water can be a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the summer weather with family and friends. But with more than 750 deaths and close to 3,000 injuries each year from recreational boating accidents, it’s important to remember that it also can be a dangerous activity. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, boating fatalities jumped 12.8 percent in 2011 and are now at the highest level since 1998. Seventy percent of all fatal boating accident victims drowned, and of those, 84 percent were reported as not wearing a life jacket. “Actively supervising children in and around the water, using the appropriate safety

devices, learning water safety skills, and knowing what to do in an emergency may prevent a boating-related drowning,” says Bevin Maynard, a water safety expert at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Before you plan your summer fun on the water, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital reminds parents to keep kids safe by following these simple steps. • Make sure everyone always wears a life jacket. Life jackets should fit snugly and keep the child’s head above water. Make sure the life jacket is appropriate for the child’s size and weight and is properly fastened. Quick Check: Put the life jacket on the child and have the child make a “touchdown” signal with arms raised. if the neck opening of the life jacket comes over the child’s chin or ears, it may be too big or the straps may be too

• Always supervise children when they are around water. Designate a “Water Watcher” – a responsible adult who is in charge of watching children while they are in or near water. This adult should not be distracted by phone calls, text messages, reading or talking to others. For information on how to get a free Water Watcher whistle, contact St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s Safety Store at 813-554-8510. • Learn CPR and know how to use rescue equipment. These are important skills to know if there is an emergency. “Performing CPR on drowning victims immediately may prevent brain damage and be the difference between life and death,” Maynard says. • Do not let children operate or ride on personal watercrafts such as jet skis. These are intended for adults and require special training. • Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Know where and how it may accumulate around your boat, and install a detector to alert you to dangerous levels of exhaust fumes. • Avoid alcoholic beverages. Never drink while boating — a large portion of boating accidents each year involve alcohol consumption by both boat operators and passengers. For more information on boating safety, or to sign up for an upcoming CPR class at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, visit www.stjosephschildrens.com.

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Seeds for the Birds Players help Mama Bird by turning over cards one at a time and gathering seeds. But watch out. The squirrel with the bushy tail might take the seeds for his own supper. Ages 3+ $16 PeaceableKingdon.com

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Busch Gardens’ summer nights amps up the excitement year after year, and 2012 promises to offer even more afterdark entertainment and fun for the whole family with an amazing fireworks finale every night through Aug. 12. Guests also will enjoy extended park hours, special entertainment, high-energy DJs, and the thrill of riding world-class coasters in the dark. During summer nights, the park is open until 9 p.m. sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday and saturday. summer nights is included with a day’s paid admission or any annual pass. Visit www.buschgardens.com for details. Enter to win tickets to Busch Gardens’ summer nights at www.tbparenting.com/entertowin.

Cover Kid Search Voting Starts July 15

If you’ve got a rising star in your family or just think your kid is extra adorable, he/she needs to be in our annual Cover Kid search. over the past four years, we’ve been able to donate more than $27,500 to local charities and nonprofit organizations that help families in the Tampa Bay area. Visit www.tbparenting.com/cks13 and upload a photo of your child. Make sure to enter before July 15, when voting starts. Encourage all your friends and family to vote for your cutie. and who knows, they may end up on the cover of Tampa Bay Parenting in 2013.

Christmas in July

st. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is collecting monetary donations and new, unwrapped toys during a Christmas in July drive. “Medical settings are a new, unfamiliar world for most children, and providing them with a toy or activity can bring a momentary escape from the hospital experience and their illness,” said st. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Child Life supervisor Leah Frohnerath. You can help by visiting www.stjosephschristmas.org, texting sTJoEs to 85944 or by dropping off toys at st. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. July 27. Donation requests include gift cards, electronics, kid-friendly movies, puzzles, arts and crafts supplies, bubbles, infant toys, crib mobiles, teen games and magazines. To learn more about Christmas in July, visit www.stjosephschristmas.org.

Operation Lemon-Aid for Kids

nothing says summertime like a tall glass of lemonade. stop by any participating Panera Bread bakery-cafe from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27-28 and show your support for the Children’s Cancer Center by donating a $1 for a sample of home-style lemonade at Panera’s Lemon-aid stands. all money collected in operation Dough-nation boxes during July will be matched and donated to the Children’s Cancer Center. Visit www.panera-tampa.com for more information.

Summer Fun with Shrek & Friends at Gaylord Palms

Create the vacation tale of a lifetime when you meet favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation films, including shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda, select weekends through aug. 26 at Gaylord Palms resort! Become an honorary ogre at a scrumptious shrekFeast. Jump into music, games and fun at the Madagascar Crack-alackin’ Pool Party. Enjoy DreamWorks-themed surprises for the entire family. summer Fun with shrek & Friends: It’s epic! Visit www.gaylordpalms.com for more information or to book your stay.

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maintain those levels – or maybe even move on to more challenging material. Try a weeklong educational day camp. We all want our kids to have fun during the summer, and they can. Enroll in the fun, active day camps that focus on learning through play. Toward the end of the summer, you may want to have your children attend one week of math camp and one week of reading camp as a refresher. Free time that feeds the brain. Kids have a lot more free time in the summer. With fewer scheduled activities, even kids who attend a camp may have more time to hang out in the evening. How can you feed their brain during this extra time? Visit the library and check out print books, audio books, educational DVDs, and even educational computer games. Many websites offer activity ideas that you and the kids can enjoy together. ACTIVE-ate the brain. Staying active exercises both the body and the brain. Just like our body needs exercise to stay healthy, so does the brain

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Madison Jung, 12, recently finished her Girl Scout Silver Award project — Fit Track 2012— with her best friend Madison Lynn. The project may ring a bell with TBP readers because her best friend was our February Extraordinary Girl. As the saying goes, birds of a feather; and the two Madisons are definitely helping each other reach for the stars.

What are your aspirations for the future?

What makes you happy? Why?

What do you think is important to do for your community? Why?

i really enjoy playing softball, camping, going to amusement parks, dirt bike riding, going to the beach, having sleepovers, going out on our boat and doing fun things like that with my friends and family.

Who is your biggest inspiration or role model? Why? My biggest role model is my Aunt Kerry. She is very athletic and pushes herself to do everything to the best of her ability. She competes in skiing, biking, running, canoeing and dragon boat races. She’s a high school P.E. teacher and is fun to be around. She makes everyone feel good about themselves, tells really funny stories and always has a positive attitude.

What is your favorite thing to do with your family? My favorite thing to do with my family is going on cruises.

What advice do you have for girls your age? Be who you are because you shouldn’t change yourself for anyone.

What do you think kids can do to make a difference in their community? They can lead others by picking up trash if they see it just lying on the street. There is also recycling at home and in the community. Communities look so much nicer when trash is where it should be.

i want to play college softball. i’m not sure what i want to be when i grow up, probably something involving kids.

What is your favorite way to relax?

Hanging out with my friends, camping or listening to music.

It’s important to do projects that benefit the people in your community because it could help you gain leadership skills such as talking in front of large groups of adults and working with business people. At the same time, you’re doing everyone in your community a favor.

If you could change the world in one way, what would it be?

i would change it so that everybody had food. in America it’s not that big of a deal, and we take food for granted. But in other countries it’s a huge problem. About 6 million children starve each year, and that fact is really disturbing to me.

What does Girl Scouts mean to you?

To me, Girl Scouts means doing good things for your community and other people while having fun with your friends and other Girl Scouts. We go camping no matter what the temperature is and have a blast. it helps you come a lot closer with your friends. We do archery, rock wall climbing, zip lining, horseback riding and canoeing. Sometimes, the best part is just hanging out in the cabin.

Tell us about your Girl Scout community service project, favorite experience, etc. My favorite experience was going to Savannah, Georgia with my troop. We stayed in a hotel for a few nights and went all throughout Savannah in the daytime. it was so much fun! One of the things we did was go on a ghost tour in an old

hearse. it was supposed to be scary but it was actually pretty funny. Also, we went to a beach at Tybee island (even though we were in sweatshirts and jeans because it was 40-degree weather) and we took pictures then walked down the beach with a marine biologist who told us about the marine life at the island. After that we looked through Tybee island’s marine biology center, which was pretty cool. Other things we did were go to Juliette Gordon Lowes’ house, hung out at the hotel, and went to an etiquette dinner. We completed our Bronze Award project when i was in fourth grade. We planted a flower garden at Steppin’ Stones Farm, which is a home for at-risk teenage girls. To buy all of the items we needed to make the garden, we used cookie money and garage sale money that we earned in the previous year. Madison Lynn and I recently finished our Girl Scout Silver Award project, Fit Track 2012. We raised $17,000 to install a fitness track at the FishHawk Sports Complex, where we both play travel softball. There are 10 stations on a 1.3 mile long track. it’s open to the public so anybody can use it, and coaches can apply it to practices to train and condition their student athletes. The stations give you a variety of workouts. you can do chin ups, step ups, bench curls, push-ups and bench sits at the stations as well as a cardiovascular workout in between. it’s a great way to work out!

What message do you want to share with other girls and families? Being in a social group such as Girl Scouts or a sport is a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to meet new people or get closer with your friends. i was playing softball when i met Maddy Lynn. At school you don’t really get the chance to see people that aren’t in your class so sometimes being in a social group can keep you connected with your old friends while making new friends at the same time.

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Madison at the completed Fit Track in FishHawk. Photo by Jeanine McLeod, Cloud 9 Studios

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Hillsborough Recognizes Local Baseball Talent Last month, baseball Hall-of-Famer and 12-time MLB all-star Wade Boggs presented Hillsborough County’s top high school baseball players with the county’s Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award. Hayden Kelley of Gaither High was presented with the prestigious award which honors the outstanding athletic and scholastic achievements of a high school baseball player or team each year. Christian Diaz from George Steinbrenner High School received an Honorable Mention. Kelley, who graduated in June, completed his high school academic career with a 3.98 GPA. An honor and AP student, he also took part in the law magnet program at Gaither, received a Senior Achievement Award for his academic and leadership accomplishments and was named a recipient of Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship. in addition to his academic pursuits, Kelley has been involved as an active volunteer for various nonprofit and humanitarian causes, serving as a counselor and caregiver for the past two summers at the Shriners’ Camp-Care-A-lot and traveling to the Dominican Republic in the summer as part of SCORE international’s baseball mission trips. He also participates in Son Diamond Baseball Camps for inner-city children and has volunteered with homeless outreach groups. Kelley has also brought strong leadership to his role as team captain for several sports while attending Gaither High School and has won numerous awards for both baseball and football, including being named to the 2012 All-Western Conference First Team as an outfielder. He has signed a national Letter of intent to receive a full baseball scholarship and attend Miami-Dade College. Kelley hopes to eventually play professional baseball.

Unique Self-Esteem Camp to Start Soon A self-esteem camp launches later this month, offering young girls an opportunity to learn what makes them beautiful while helping two local nonprofits in the process. BeyOUty Camp is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16-20 in Shriners Auditorium at USF, 12502 USF Pine Drive in Tampa. Designed for girls ages 8 and older, the camp will feature an inspiring women, celebrity guests and fun self-esteem building activities. Each participant also has the opportunity to earn 5-10 hours of community service. All proceeds from the camp will directly benefit the Teen Edge’s Grounded-4-Life Program, which focuses on working with at-risk kids to build success skills as well as sponsor Shriners patients participating in the camp. For more information, visit www.camp4girls. com or call 813-309-3300.

dates: July 8, 1-2:30 p.m. • Young Siblings Class Bring the kids to this informative class for ages 3-5 at Florida Hospital Tampa, The Women’s Center, 3100 E. Fletcher ave., Tampa. Class shares what to expect when a new baby arrives. an adult must accompany child. Cost: $10 per child. www.fhtampa.org July 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. • Lego My Library Encourage your kids to explore their imagination at this hands-on, interactive event at austin Davis Public Library, 17801 Wayne road, odessa. Call 813-273-3652. July 13, 7:30 p.m. • Westchase Movie Night Pack the blankets and lawn chairs for familyfriendly fun at Baybridge Park, 10020 Bridgeton Drive. July’s featured movie is Puss in Boots. Free. www.westchasewca.com July 13-15, 20-22, various times • Hairspray return to 1960s Baltimore and teenage love on a local TV dance program as this popular musical hits the stage at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell road, Tampa. shows: 8 p.m. Friday and saturday and 2 p.m. sunday. advance tickets are $18 for members and $22 for nonmembers. Dayof-show tickets are $20 for members and $24 for nonmembers. www.carrollwoodcenter.org July 14-15, various times Tropical Plant Fair Browse and learn about growing tropical plants at UsF Botanical Gardens, 12210 UsF Pine Drive, Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. sunday. Cost: $5 general admission. Free parking. http://gardens.usf.edu July 16, 4-5:30 p.m. Annual Youth Baking Contest Enlist your family’s youngest bakers to compete in this annual competition at Jimmie B. Keel regional Library, 2901 W. Bearss ave., Tampa. Contest is open to children ages 5-18. Call 813-273-3652.

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Girl Scouts Bring Library to Early Learning Center On May 30, Girl Scout Junior Troop 564 recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open a library that the troop’s members set up at Rosa Valdez Early Learning Center, 1802 n. Albany St., in west Tampa. Junior Troop 564 members, comprised of fifth grade girls, learned about the need at the local learning center and set out to build a library to increase literacy at the preschool. The girls created a theme for the library based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar and recruited local artist Christopher West to donate his time and materials to bring the theme to life.

Members of Girl scout Junior Troop 564 have worked closely with the students at the Early Learning Center, playing and reading to them.

They also collected more than 2,000 books, used proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program to buy items to outfit the library and appealed to local businesses for donations. The girls also spent a lot of time with the children at the center, playing and reading their favorite books to them.

“The girls were able to develop a wonderful relationship with the children,” says Troop 564 Leader Lezlie Gold. “The troop is honored to give back to the center where Rosa Valdez, a pioneer in her time, started one of the first Girl Scout Troops in the nation.” To learn more about the Girls Scouts, go to www.gswcf.org or call 1-800-881-4475.

Winthrop Teacher Earns High Praise Executives from the Clarion Council and Florida Charter School Alliance recently announced the winners of the new American Hero initiative following nominations by teachers, administrators and parents. Sixth grade reading teacher Ashley Phelps was named 2012 new American Hero Award recipient for Winthrop Charter School, located at Scholars Hill Lane, Riverview. “Ashley Phelps is a compassionate, respectful educator who takes her students on an adventure each time they enter her classroom,” says Terry Johnson, principal of Winthrop Charter School. The teacher recognition program is designed to highlight the success of high performing charter schools and reward teachers who have made a significant investment in their students’ lives. This year’s 28 winners represent participating charter schools in Florida, Georgia and Louisiana, with each earning a $1,000 prize and eligibility for the annual new American Hero of the year award’s $5,000 grand prize. To learn more about the program and view a complete list of winners, visit www.newamericanhero.org.

dates: July 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Fresh Market shop for local foods and handcrafted goods at this outdoor market in Hyde Park Village. Browse organic foods and products, fresh produce, plants, flowers and more while enjoying live music. Free admission. www.hydeparkvillage.net July 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Elementary Yoga Introduce children to the benefits of yoga at this session led by Lucky Cat Yoga at robert W. saunders sr. Public Library, 1505 nebraska ave. in Tampa. Kids ages 5-12 should bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call 813-273-3652. July 14, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Demi Lobo Most Talented Competition Cheer on kids as they share their musical talents at this annual competition at Music showcase, 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. Kids younger than 12 can register for $25 and will have a chance to win $10,000 at national finals in Atlanta in october. www.musicshowcaseonline.com July 14, 5-10 p.m. • 012 Band Jam/Skate Jam Come out to Brandon skate Park, 5720 Providence road. Day will feature competitors demonstrating their skateboarding skills and local bands playing live music. Contact the skate park at 813-477-0196. July 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Super Science Saturday Bring the little ones (grades kindergarten through 5) for hands-on fun as an interactive science lab takes over the community room at Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main st. Children will learn how to become architects of the future using such items as gumdrops and toothpicks. Participants must register in person after 3 p.m. Call 813-273-3652. July 29, 3-4:30 p.m. • Sibling Class Encourage the kids to embrace their new role with this helpful class at st. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, 3030 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa Class is for ages 3-5 and requires at least one parent to attend. Cost: $10 per child. www.iexpectmore.com

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Meal Delivery Program Seeks Volunteers The neighborly Care network is in need of volunteers to participate in the organization’s neighborly Meals on Wheels program. The program is a hands-on opportunity to interact with members of the community by delivering hot, nutritious meals to homebound residents in Pinellas County. Volunteers are asked to allocate 1½ hours midday for any days they can commit to on a weekly basis to deliver meals. Volunteers will deliver to the Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Gulfport and Pinellas Park areas. Volunteers pick up meals at a designated site and deliver to homebound residents in their area, with maps and directions provided. The neighborly Care network was launched in 1966 by a group of concerned citizens. Within a year, the group became a nonprofit and began its first federally funded Meals on Wheels program. Today, the program delivers meals to about 1,200 homebound residents across Pinellas County. if you would like additional information about the program or volunteering, contact Sandi narron of the neighborly Care network at 727-573-9444, Ext. 4210. you also can learn more at www.neighborly.org.

Eat Well, Live Better with Free Classes For 25 years, nature’s Food Patch Market and Cafe has been serving the Clearwater area and nearby neighborhoods, offering a variety of organic and natural products. But what families may not know is that since the store’s early beginnings, customers can take advantage of free monthly seminars and cooking classes. “The vision of nature’s Food Patch is to serve and inspire our community in order to build a healthier world. Offering free health seminars and cooking classes is a wonderful way to fulfill that vision,” says Cheryl Rosselle, marketing manager. author Carol Kicinski recently led a gluten-free cooking class at nature’s Food Patch and returns this month as part of the store’s free class series.

The majority of the seminars and cooking classes last 60 to 90 minutes and are led by local health practitioners and chefs. Preregistration is typically not required, though early arrival is recommended to get a good seat. This month’s free seminars include Balancing Hormones naturally (July 5) and Holistic Health Tips and Cooking for your Dog (July 15). Cooking classes this month, held most Wednesdays and Saturdays, will include Simply Gluten-Free (July 14) and Whole nutrition (July 21). “i think there is still a bit of a misconception that in order for something to be healthy it has to taste bad. not true at all,” Rosselle says. “One of our mottos is ‘The Quality Mother nature intended for Your Good Health,’ and that is exactly what I am personally seeking. I love helping others find this quality for their own health.” For details on seminars, cooking classes and special sales, visit www.naturesfoodpatch.com or call 727-443-6703.

dates: July 4, midnight • Kiwanis Midnight Run Hit the pavement for this annual race at Causeway Plaza, 2602 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin. Proceeds benefit community service activities of the Kiwanis. one-mile, 5k and 10k races open to ages 13 and older. Visit www.kiwanismidnightrun.com for fees and registration information. July 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Dunedin Orange Festival Celebrate Dunedin history at this family-friendly event featuring live entertainment at Edgewater Waterfront Park in Dunedin. Day features a mojo cookoff, the Miss Dunedin orange Queen pageant, a parade, silent auction, and fun and chill zones. Free entry; taste tickets are $10 each. www.dunedinorangefestival.com July 14, 1-3 p.m. Discover Wildlife Explore self-guided nature games and activities at Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone road, Tarpon springs. study animal tracks and learn about carnivores and herbivores. Free; advance registration required. www. brookercreekpreserve.org July 14, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Gulf Coast Maritime and Music Festival This all-day event on the sponge docks of downtown Tarpon springs features live music, traditional foods, sponge diving demos and presentations about boat building, shrimping and more. Free admission. www.tarponarts.org July 14, 5 p.m. Boy Scout and Cub Scout Carnival Watch the Clearwater Threshers take on the Fort Myers Miracle at Bright House Field, 601 n. old Coachman road, Clearwater. scouts who show up in their uniform can earn a 2012 Gameday badge. arrive early for a carnival and stay late for fireworks. Click on Scout Night 2012 at www. milb.com/promotions/index.jsp?sid=t566 for order form. July 21, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Summertime Farmer’s Market Browse produce, flowers and healthy fare at John Wilson Park, 401 Main st., Palm Harbor. Free admission. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com

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Canterbury SCUBA Students Take Part in Special Dive Marine conservationist Pierre-yves Cousteau recently joined 14 upper school students from Canterbury School of Florida for an important dive as part of the certification process of BSA SCUBA Venture Crew 210, a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14-20. Eleven of the students experienced their first openwater dive accompanied by the youngest son of legendary diver Jacques Cousteau. During Cousteau’s recent visit to the St. Petersburg school, students gave their visitor a tour of the campus’ marsh grass garden, which the students harvest several times throughout the year. The day ended with a formal dedication of Canterbury’s Marine Studies Education Center as the Cousteau Center for Marine Studies. Cousteau, a goodwill ambassador for the international Union for the Conservation of nature, recently announced his selection of St. Petersburg as the American home base for his Cousteau Divers program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of the marine world. He has publicly Canterbury third-graders Logan Lambie, Elizabeth Tibbs, olivia adamson shared his vision that this and Taj Fleming showed special guest Pierre-Yves Cousteau the school’s young generation of diving marsh grass garden. enthusiasts will be the key to saving and restoring the world’s oceans and has selected Canterbury School as his first Cousteau Divers partner school in the United States because of the private school’s commitment to offering a unique, dedicated marine studies curriculum and learning facility for students. For more information about the Cousteau Divers program at Canterbury, visit www. canterbury-fl.org or call 727-525-1419.

Special Congrats to Pinellas Superstars Winners of the ninth annual Walker’s Rising Stars Scholarship Competition were recently announced. The competition recognizes finalists across a variety of arts categories with scholarship funding toward college or technical school. This year’s first-place $5,000 scholarship winners included: Lindsey norton, junior at East Lake High (Dance); Tabitha Perez, senior at PCCA at Gibbs High (Drama); Aaron Lehrian, junior at Seminole High (instrumental); Sidney Howard, senior at St. Petersburg High (Visual Art); Emma Foroutan, senior at Clearwater High (Vocal Music); and Kayla Gaffney, senior at Palm Harbor University High (Video Arts). Second-, third- and fourth-place scholarships also were given as well as “Audience Favorite.” This year’s winner was Emma Foroutan who received a tablet, chauffeured limousine service and a gift card to a local restaurant. More than 200 juniors and seniors from Pinellas County’s Public Schools applied to compete in the seven-month audition and selection process. Visit www.pinellaseducation.org to learn more.

dates: July 1, 7:15 a.m. “Tri If You Dare” Kids Triathlon sign up for this annual event at the Holland G. Mangum recreation Complex, 9100 113th st. n., seminole. Participants will race by age categories (5-6, 7-10, 11-15). registration is $45. www.myseminole.com/tri.htm July 7, 9-11 a.m. Weedon Island Guided Hike Bring the kids for a free outdoor adventure at Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive n.E., st. Petersburg. Hike is best for ages 6 and older; registration required. www. weedonislandpreserve.org July 10, 9 a.m. – noon Free Clothing Swap Swap as many as five garments for free during this monthly exchange near Beach Boulevard and 30th ave. s. in downtown Gulfport. additional clothing can be purchased for $3 per garment with proceeds to benefit Community action stops abuse. Call 727-366-4086. July 14, 6-8:30 p.m. SummerSweat Zumba Bash Lace up the sneakers and get ready to dance away the stress as part of an exhilarating evening at Highland recreation Complex, 400 Highland ave., Largo. Event includes healthy treats, prizes, vendors and more, with childcare available for potty-trained kids ages 3-8 for $3. Call 727-518-3016. July 19, 6:43 a.m. – 2 p.m. Annual Sunrise Sale start tackling that Christmas list early this annual shopping event in downtown Petersburg. Keep your PJs on and stop participating downtown retailers starting 6:43 a.m. www.stpetedowntown.biz

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The Community Service Council of West Pasco will be hosting its 10th annual Bachelor, Basket and Services Auction presented by Scott McPherson at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in new Port Richey. The event is the council’s major fundraiser and allows guests to bid on a date with one of the Tampa Bay area’s most eligible bachelors as well as service packages, which may be used by the winning bidder on the date with the bachelor or with a guest of their choosing. The council continues to recruit for participating bachelors from the late 20s through 70s who will be paired up with special date packages being donated by local businesses and groups and include such activities as sunset cruises, dolphin exploration tours and zip line adventures. in addition to the bachelor and date packages, attendees will be able to bid on service packages, including a bathroom makeover, handyman services, spa packages and one-month boot camp. All service packages are valued at a minimum $500. Twenty baskets valued at $75 each also will be available for bidding in a Chinese auction throughout the night. Doors open at 6 p.m. and guests can enjoy a cash bar and premium hors d’oeuvres as they mingle with participating bachelors. The auction begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. The Community Service Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting area nonprofits and community initiatives to benefit local businesses, students and residents across generations. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit other West Pasco nonprofits and scholarships. To purchase a sponsorship or tickets, contact Becky Bennett at 727-9677509. Visit www.communityservicecouncil.org for more details.

Museum Honors Young Humanitarians The Florida Holocaust Museum recently honored 94 high school juniors with its 2012 Anne Frank Humanitarian Award. Honorees attend public, private and parochial schools across Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The AFHA recognizes students who spend time improving the lives of others and since its 2001 inception has garnered 100% participation from all eligible high schools within the five-county area. Students are nominated confidentially by their schools, and nominations are reviewed by members of the AFHA committee. Selected students are then recognized at award ceremonies at both their schools and the museum’s reception, where each student receives a personalized glass plaque, an award certificate and a one-year family membership to the museum.

Each honoree receives a personalized glass plaque symbolizing Kristallnacht (the night of Broken Glass), an award certificate and one-year family museum membership.

Pasco County’s 2012 honorees include: • Dimitri Grivas, Anclote High • Katelyn Baluta, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High • Eric Snyder, Fivay High • Kyle McDowell, Gulf High • Alexis Azar, Hudson High • Manh Trac, J.W., Mitchell High • Nathan Randall, Land O’ Lakes High • Thomas Pyche, Pasco High • Tayla Pesce, Ridgewood High • Nicole Dermott, River Ridge High • Rachel Floyd, Sunlake High • Coralis Madera, Wesley Chapel High • Danielle Long, Wiregrass Ranch High • Lydia Stacy, Zephyrhills High

Call 727-820-0100 or go to www.flholocaustmuseum.org for more information about the awards program or the Florida Holocaust Museum.

dates: June 30, 2-11 p.m. Annual Kia Fest and Main Street Blast Bring your chairs and blankets and jam with friends and family at this musical celebration at sims Park in downtown new Port richey. Take a riverboat cruise and watch contestants compete in the Miss Firecracker Contest. Day includes arts and crafts, live music, a kids’ activity area and fireworks. www.mainstreetnpr.com July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-4 p.m. Summer Movie Fun Enjoy a family flick every Friday afternoon this summer at Hudson regional Library, 8012 Library road, Hudson. Guests can enjoy free popcorn and a drink. www.pascolibraries.org July 7, 9 a.m. • Christmas in July Gather tips for holiday planning and start your holiday shopping early as vendors host this event along Main street in downtown Dade City. Learn how to set a holiday table, create pine cone fire starters and design memorable gift wrap and bows. Event also includes children’s and pet activities. Call 352-567-0284. July 12, 6 p.m. Hunger Games Summer Reading Program Prep the voracious readers in your house (grades 6-12) for a fun night of Hunger Games trivia, crafts and games at new river Library, 34043 state road 54, Zephyrhills. Call 813-788-6375. July 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Girls Night Out: Painting with a Twist Channel your inner Picasso at this Working Women of Tampa Bay event at Painting with a Twist, 8351 state road 54, suite 112, Trinity. Enjoy complimentary apps, a glass of wine, desserts and coffee samples. Cost: $15 members and $20 nonmembers. www. workingwomenoftampabay.com July 26, 7-8 p.m. • Community Health – Summer Dangers for Your Kids Learn how to keep your kids safe at swimming pools, camps and sleepovers during this community awareness event at Florida Hospital at Connerton Long-Term acute Care, 9441 Health Center Drive, Land o’ Lakes. Free admission. www.elevatinghealthcare.org/events

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Christmas in July St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital treats thousands of Tampa Bay’s children every year. Whether they arrive by ambulance, are recovering from open-heart surgery or undergoing cancer treatment, they receive the finest medical treatment, emotional support and loving care available. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations for hospitalized kids during a special Christmas in July drive. Your gifts will provide entertainment, encouragement and a momentary escape from illness for children throughout the year. Here’s how you can make a difference: Make a donation online throughout July at StJosephsChristmas.org. Drop off toys and donations in the circular drive in front of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital during the special Christmas in July community event on Friday, July 27, from 7am to 3pm. Text STJOES to 85944. You’ll receive a message confirming your $10 donation. You may text up to three times in a billing cycle ($30)*. *A one-time donation of $10 will be billed to your mobile phone bill. Messaging and data rates may apply. Donations are collected for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital by mobilecause.com. Reply STOP to 85944 to stop. Reply HELP to 85944 for help. For terms, see www.igfn.org/t.

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july calendar fourth of july festivities For Our Freedom Musical Production July 1-2, various times Pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Services at this free musical production at Wesleyan Church, 4400 70th Ave. n., Pinellas Park. Event features special lighting and visuals, popular patriotic songs and fireworks. Nursery will be available. Shows: 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday. Call 727-526-3674. Everyone

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Red, White & Zoo Week July 1-7, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate independence Day with free admission for members of the military (active duty, reservists and Guard members with valid military iD) and up to three direct dependents at Tampa’s Lowry Park zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave. Military member must accompany dependents. www.lowryparkzoo.com Everyone

Fourth of July Fireworks and Extravaganza July 4, noon – 10 p.m. Listen to live music, dancing and other entertainment at this year’s independence Day celebration at St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Av. n.E. Event features strolling characters and entertainers as well as children’s activities, such as face painting (for a fee). Night ends with fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admission. www.stpier.com. Everyone

Freedom Fest • July 3, 4-9 p.m. Bring the whole family to the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Event includes a bicycle parade, shopping specials, band competition, contests and prizes and a grand finale at 9 p.m. www.shopsatwiregrass.com Everyone

The Great American Holiday • July 4, 1-11 p.m. Get ready for an exciting day of entertainment at Channelside Plaza in downtown Tampa. Surround yourself with live music and take in the fireworks display at 9 p.m. Free entry. www. channelsidebayplaza.com Moms, Dads

Handmade in America Opening Reception July 4, 5-7 p.m. Attend the opening night of this exhibit celebrating America’s rich cultural heritage and at Singing Stone Gallery, 1903 n. 19th St., ybor City. The multimedia show features an array of handmade crafts, including jewelry, photography, paintings, fiber and more. www. singingstoneonline.com Moms, Dads

Clearwater Celebrates America July 4, 4-10 p.m. Enjoy time with the family at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Event includes concert by the Mostly Pops Orchestra and The Wilsons. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.; children’s activities are 5-9 p.m. night concludes with music-synchronized fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Free. www.myclearwater.com Everyone

Tampa Bay History Center July 4, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Enjoy free admission all day in celebration of our nation’s independence. Costumed historical interpreters will depict soldiers, sailors and citizens from the Civil, Seminole, and Spanish American wars as well as World War ii. When the sun goes down, watch the Channelside fireworks display (scheduled to begin at 9) from the center’s terrace or atriumare. www. tampabayhistorycenter.org Everyone Temple Terrace Fourth of July Celebration July 4, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Watch the floats fill the streets of Temple Terrace and at 7 p.m. enjoy live music and festivities at the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, 200

Sparklebration • July 4, 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon with live entertainment, games and fireworks at Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City. Cost: $5 adults and free kids 12 and younger. Parking is $5. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. No alcohol, coolers, pets or personal fireworks allowed. www.pascocountyfair.com Everyone Fourth of July Celebration at MFA July 4, 6-9 p.m. Watch the St. Pete Pier waterfront firework display from the comfortable air-conditioned glass conservatory at the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive n.E. night includes barbecue buffet and dessert as well as a beer/wine cash bar. Cost: $36 museum members and $45 nonmembers. www.fine-arts.org Date Night

Largo’s Celebration • July 4, 6 p.m. Pack up the kids and head to Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, for a night of family fun. Bring chairs and blankets to the festivities and catch the fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free admission. Call 727-587-6775. Everyone

events/festivals Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Through Aug. 12, various times Explore Busch Gardens Tampa at night with special live entertainment and a spectacular firework display over Gwazi Park to end the night. www.buschgardens.com Everyone Summer Nights at Sea World Through Aug. 12, various times Stay late to enjoy your favorite shows and rides by dark along with live entertainment and an exciting fireworks presentation every evening through Aug. 12. www.seaworld.com Everyone Sunday Yoga in the Garden July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, noon-1:15 p.m. Join others for a Sunday afternoon of yoga surrounded by beautiful Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. n., St. Petersburg. Get in touch with nature and find inner peace in a unique, natural setting. www.stpete.org/sunken Moms American Zoo Day • July 1, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spend the day at Tampa’s Lowry Park zoo to enjoy fun-filled family activities including a special A to z Scavenger Hunt Challenge. www. lowryparkzoo.com Everyone Target Tuesdays • July 3, 2-7 p.m. Explore the Glazer Children’s Museum in downtown Tampa for $2, courtesy of Target. Children must be accompanied by an adult; adults must be accompanied by a child. www. glazermuseum.org Everyone Playin’ in the Park • July 3, 3-7 p.m. Take the family to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa for the monthly Fit Kids Playground. Kids can participate in fitness activities with the family and nosh on healthy snacks. Free. www.fitkidsplayground.com 3-13 2012 Miss Florida Pageant July 4-7, various times Cheer on contenders at this year’s pageants at Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Preliminary contests take place July 4-6 with the finals July 7. www.themahaffey.com 12 & Older

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Summer Savings Nights July 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-8 p.m. Take advantage of half-priced admission after 5 p.m. every Thursday this summer at the Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, downtown Tampa. Aquarium will remain open until 8 p.m. and include an exclusive look at the new Florida Aquarium Mermaids. www.flaquarium.org Everyone Williams Park Summer Market July 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Browse this outdoor market in Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg. Market features more than 40 vendors selling crafts, produce and other foods. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com Everyone AWAPS Cook-out Lunch July 7, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join the Albert Whitted Airport for cookout with proceeds to benefit the St. Pete airport’s Preservation Society. indulge in hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips and more. Cost: $7 adults and $2.50 children. www.awaps.org Everyone Summer Safari Night • July 7, 5-8 p.m. Experience Lowry Park zoo’s extended summer hours including free unlimited rides, special animal encounters and a teddy bear picnic from 5-7 p.m. included with zoo admission. www. lowryparkzoo.com Everyone Ybor City Saturday Market July 7, 14, 21, 28, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Support local businesses at this year-round market at Centennial Park in ybor City. Browse gourmet foods, sauces, teas, coffees, baked goods, jewelry, candles, personal products and more. Free admission and parking. Pets are welcome. www.ybormarket.com Moms, Dads Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta July 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn for lunch along the Franklin Street Mall, adjacent to Lykes Gaslight Square Park in downtown Tampa. www.facebook. com/mayorsfoodtruckfiesta Moms, Dads Studio @ 620 Summer Fun Nights July 13, 17, 21 & 27, 7:30 p.m. Meet up with friends at 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg, for fun. This month: Christmas in July: Ugly Sweater Party and Karaoke night (July 13); Movie and Popcorn night (July 17); Swing Dance night (July 21); and Summer Stones Tribute night: Roll on into the Studio (July 27). $5 donation. www.studio620.org Moms, Dads

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Champions for Children Christmas in July July 13, 6-9 p.m. Show your support for Champions for Children (formerly Child Abuse Council) at this holidaythemed silent auction and Taste of Tampa Bay event at the group’s office, 3108 W. Azeele St., Tampa. Cost: $15 advance and $20 at the door. www. championsforchildrentampabay.org Moms, Dads Bowling for Dreams • July 19, 6-9:30 p.m. Hit the lanes at Splitsville Channelside, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, for this annual tournament. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Dream Fund. Cost: $500 per 6-member team; guest spectators, $35 advance and $40 at the door. www.childrensdreamfund.org Moms, Dads $5 Day at Lowry Park Zoo July 22, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Arrive early to visit your favorite animals and learn about endangered wildlife as part of national Parent’s Day (zoo rides are not included with discounted admission). www.lowryparkzoo. com Everyone Disability Expo and Public Forum July 25, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Take part in “ADA: innovations and Access,” an important discussion about the newest ideas, technology and apps to make life more inclusive and enjoyable for people living with disabilities. Event at Hillsborough’s County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, features exhibits, demos, food and prizes. Call 813-307-8380. Breakfast with the Sharks July 29, 8-9:30 a.m. Dine with the sharks in the Florida Aquarium’s beautiful Coral Reef Gallery in downtown Tampa. Learn about shark species and take a private guided tour through the exhibits. nonmembers pay $39 (adults) and $34 (children), with members paying $29 and $24, respectively. includes admission for the day. www.flaquarium.org Everyone Sunshine Sunday July 29, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Explore Glazer Children’s Museum at this unique event for children with special needs and their families. Lights and sounds are turned down with special programming and resources available for families. Advanced registration encouraged. Free for members and $5 nonmembers. www. glazermuseum.org Everyone

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Breakfast with Dali July 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring the whole family to the Salvador Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Event includes museum tour, breakfast buffet and hands-on activities. Cost: $10 for museum members ($5 for ages 6-12) and $21 for nonmembers ($10 ages 6-12). Preregistration required. www.thedali.org 6-12

Cool Art Show • July 22, 2-9 p.m. Check out this unique art show highlighting the work of 75 artisans representing a variety of mediums at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. n., St. Petersburg. See a diverse mix of painting, sculpture, metalwork, wood, glass, pottery, photography, jewelry and mixed media. Free admission and parking. www.stpete.org/ coliseum Everyone

Art on 19th St. July 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Attend this monthly art event hosted by The Singing Stone Gallery, 1903 n. 19th St., in ybor City. Meet local jewelry artist and view the gallery’s fine art and contemporary crafts. www. singingstoneonline.com Everyone Annual FMoPA Members’ Show July 8, 5-7 p.m. Attend this latest exhibit’s opening reception at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 n. Ashley Drive, Tampa. Amateur and pro photographers showcase their work in architecture, conceptual and travel. Exhibit runs

film Summer Classic Series July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3 p.m. Catch a classic as part of the downtown Tampa Theatre’s popular Sunday afternoon series. July brings Planet of the Apes (July 1), Shaft (July 8), Edward Scissorhands (July 15), Laura (July 22) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (July 29). Tickets are $11. www.tampatheatre.org Everyone Family Movie Series • July 1 & 28, 3 p.m. The Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St.,

Clearwater features family classics, such as The Princess Bride (July 1) and The Wizard of Oz (July 28), for $5. Tickets are available at Ruth Eckerd Hall and at www.atthecap.com. Everyone The Amazing Spider-Man Opens July 3, various times Check out this latest retelling of the Marvel comic superhero starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Also available in 3D. Rated PG-13. Running time, 136 minutes. 12 & Older Screen on the Green Downtown Movies Series July 6, 8 p.m. Enjoy a movie under the stars at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 n. Ashley Drive. Catch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (July 6) and Beetlejuice (July 20). Free. www.tampagov. net/dept_parks_and_recreation 8 & Older Ice Age 4: Continental Drift Opens July 13, various times Join Manny, Diego and Sid on their latest trek after their continent is set adrift in this latest sequel featuring the voices of Ray Romano, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo. Rated PG. Running time, 94 minutes. 6 & Older Dark Knight Rises in IMAX Opens July 20, various times Follow Bruce Wayne eight years into the future as the cloaked superhero returns to protect Gotham City from a terrorist intruder in the last of the acclaimed trilogy starring Christian Bale and Michael Caine. Playing at MOSi’s iMAX Dome Theatre, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Rated PG-13. Running time, 165 minutes. www. mosi.org 12 & Older

theater & dance Sylvia • Through July 15, various times Meet a unique love triangle in this unusual tale that dog lovers will especially enjoy at Stageworks Theatre, Grand Central at Kennedy, 1120 E. Kennedy, Tampa. Bring a photo of your dog to add to “Sylvia’s Friends” on the lobby wall. Shows: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $24.50. www. stageworkstheatre.org Date Night Next Generation Ballet’s Summer Fantasy July 27, 7 p.m. Watch 150 advanced ballet students from across the globe as they showcase classical ballet standards

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and contemporary pieces in Ferguson Hall in Tampa’s Straz Center. Tickets start at $15 through July 25. www.patelconservatory.org Everyone Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power July 28, 5 p.m. Catch this popular and enthusiastic interactive storybook adventure for kids ages 3-6 in Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center, 1010 n. W.C. Macinnes Place, Tampa. Tickets start at $24.50. www.strazcenter.org 3-6 Brandon Ballet Dance Day July 28, 7-10 p.m. Get the family into the spirit of national Dance Day at The Regent, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview. Students ages 8-11 can check out dances online and then learn from the Brandon Ballet. (Kids 8-11 must be accompanied by adult.) Cost is $15. www.brandonballet.org 8-18

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rutheckerdhall.com Date Night Hyde Park Music Series • July 25, 7-10 p.m. Wind down from the week with a concert at this monthly music series at Hyde Park Village in South Tampa. in July, featured band Category Three provides the live entertainment with beverage proceeds to benefit the Spring of Tampa Bay. Free entry and parking. www. hydeparkvillage.net Moms, Dads Sugarland “In Your Hands” Tour 2012 July 27, 7:30 p.m. Sing along with country duo Jennifer nettles and

Kristian Bush when they bring their country hits and latest album tracks to the 1-800-ASK-GARy Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Y93.33 Tampa. Tickets: $30.25-$65. M23.92 www.livenation. com 8 & Older

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FREE to Museum Members! Live Entertainment, Informative Speaker Sessions, Karaoke, games, arts & crafts, face painting, balloon artist, kids workshops, and a whole bunch of fun!

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For Exhibitor or More Info: 813-949-4400

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Limited Time Offer! 12 months of unlimited admission to both LEGOLAND® Florida and LEGOLAND® Water Park for one low price! Visit LEGOLAND.com for details. Water Park open seasonally. Please check LEGOLAND.com for days of operation. Due to the family nature of the LEGOLAND Water Park, all guests are required to wear proper swim wear. Swim wear that is revealing or otherwise inappropriate for this environment is prohibited and may result in removal from the LEGOLAND Water Park. Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal ornamentation are not permitted. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2012 The LEGO Group. LEGOLAND FLORIDA IS A PART OF THE MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP.