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features 12 BYE, BYE BABY Simple steps to overcome separation anxiety

18 WINNING WISDOM Legendary coach offers keys to real success 28 RUNWAY DIVAS Hot fashions for the holiday party season 40 CAUSE FOR ALARM Make fire safety priority in your home 48 STOP BULLYING Recognize the signs to protect your child 48 SECRETS TO HAPPINESS Find your joy and it will spread

52 MEDIA PARTY New music, books and media to delight all ages 54 EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN Gina Midyett

every month 6 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 19 EDUCATION

24 WHAT’S HAPPENING 42 HEALTH AND WELLNESS 56 NORTH HILLSBOROUGH NEWS 58 SOUTH HILLSBOROUGH NEWS 60 NORTH PINELLAS NEWS 62 SOUTH PINELLAS NEWS 64 PASCO NEWS 66 FAMILY EATS 70 AROUND TOWN

72 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

On the cover: Cover Kid Winner Gabriella Nicole Fernandez and Cover Kid Contestant Jackson Darrey at Seal Swim School’s Annual Pumpkin Patch

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remember your child’s first words? Of course you do. The first time you heard him say mommy or daddy. you taught your child his siblings’ names, the nanny’s, the dog’s. Then on to other important words like love as in I love you and those of decision-making nature, yes and no. also, powerful words like thank you. The words of gratitude and appreciation typically are some of the first words children learn and parents teach. Showing appreciation is a trait we want our children to grow up with Me with TBPM and we do this early. I think it’s because we ’s Editor at Large David Estevez White Book Ag and Nancy Vaug ency at the Au hn of di VIP Party for understand the value of showing someone Fashion Week Tampa Bay you’re thankful – whether it’s for being a part of their life or for passing the sippy cup. The fact that we’re breathing is enough to be thankful for and we recognize that. This month, we highlight the spirit of gratefulness. Showing kindness and goodwill during Thanksgiving and reminding everyone to carry those feelings throughout the year. at Tampa Bay Parenting, we’re thankful to our readers and friends who have been a part of making our magazine the bay area’s most respected parenting resource. We know that you care about your children and value the tips, tools and resources provided to your family. after all, those loved ones are something you’re thankful for, too. This issue our gift to you is a fantastic fashion spread shot at the vinoy. It’s a fun reminder of all the good we have in our lives. you’ll see some heartwarming smiles and gorgeous moms who make magic happen for their families every single day. Plus, enjoy fabulous gift ideas any receiver would be happy to say “thank you” to upon receipt. We hope that you and your family have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday and celebrate all the good there is to be thankful for in your lives. Give your loved ones an extra hug this month and let them know how special they are to you. also, for some family holiday planning tips and more, be sure to check out Parents in action on aBc action news every Thursday at noon and Saturday morning.

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SIMPLE STEPS TO OvErcOME SEParaTIOn anxIETy

It’s the moment every parent of a small child dreads: the good-bye. For parents of young children, it can be a gut-wrenching, heart wrenching, guilt-ridden moment full of tears, protests, and quick getaways.

as to follow their parents into every room all day long. It can be both frustrating and sad for parents when they feel as though they are causing their children sadness. There are ways to make saying bye-bye a bit easier for you and your child.

Separation anxiety can ruin your workday, put a damper on your rare dinner out, and keep you Bring out the blankie: Transitional objects, chained to your toddler. But that doesn’t have such as a favorite blanket or stuffed toy, can be reassuring to small children. In fact, to your to be the case. child, these items are a symbol of you. They Babies can show signs of separation anxiety represent comfort, safety and joy. Encouraging as early as six months and young children can your child to attach to a transitional object experience it at any age. One of the hardest early in infancy will allow him to be better at scenarios for parents to deal with is dropping self-soothing. When you have to leave your their clingy and crying toddler off at daycare. child, be sure that those special objects are It can tug at your heartstrings and make you close at hand to provide comfort while you doubt yourself and your decisions. But the are away. good news is that separation anxiety will pass and there are some simple solutions to help you Practice makes perfect: It may seem silly for you to practice being apart from your child, but get to that point. it can really make a big difference. Easing your Toddlers understand about people leaving child into separation is a great way to prepare before they learn about people returning and her for being away from you. And you don’t they can tell from your actions that you’re even have to leave the house to get started. about to leave. So for most children (and their Tell your baby or toddler that you’ll be going parents), anxiety begins to build even before to another room and you’ll be back soon. This will help her to begin to make the connection you’ve stepped one foot out the door. that although you are gone now, you will come Separation anxiety can show up in many forms. back. If you know you’re going to be away for Your child may cry when you leave the room a longer than normal period, help your child or refuse to be put down if she knows you’ll work up to that separation by taking a series be leaving. Some children will even go so far of short breaks, such as running next door for a minute or going out on a brief errand.

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Ask your sitter to come early: Whether you’re leaving your baby for a dinner date with your spouse or you have hired an in-home sitter to watch your little one while you’re at work, leaving him in the hands of someone else can be stressful for both you and your baby. Even though you may not realize it, your child picks up on the anxiety you are feeling, and it will affect his reaction as well. To give you both peace of mind, be sure to spend some time with the sitter and your child before leaving. This will help your baby to see that the sitter is someone he can trust and will help both he and your sitter get to know one another. If you are relaxed and happy about the situation, your child is much more likely to be as well. Leave on a happy note: Every parent has done the sneaky slip out the door in hopes of making a tearless getaway. Actually this is doing more harm than good. Just because she doesn’t see you leave doesn’t mean she won’t eventually notice your absence. In order to alleviate separation anxiety, you want to make sure your child is associating happy thoughts with your comings and goings. It’s hard to see your child cry but if you continue to sneak off, she’ll become even more worried that you might disappear at any moment. Let her see you leave, even if it triggers the waterworks, and make sure there is a fun activity in place for her to take part in immediately following your departure. It may take a few tries, but eventually she’ll begin to associate your leaving with emotions other than anxiety and sadness. Ditch the guilt: There aren’t many things that pull at your heartstrings more than having to leave a crying child who is reaching out for you. You want to be there for your child but there are times when you just can’t. And it’s not healthy for either of you if you constantly feel trapped. Remind yourself that this is a stage and you both will get through it. You aren’t a bad parent for leaving your child in tears. In fact, your efforts are working to raise a healthy, independent adult. Don’t minimize her experience by getting resentful or angry if she goes into a tirade when you leave. It’s quite normal to feel at peace with your child’s neediness at one moment and then to feel agitated and overwhelmed the next. Try to find ways to balance your need for her independence with her need to expand her world and feel safe. You’ll both be the better for it. Another important thing for parents to remember is that their anxiety can be contagious. The more anxious you are about leaving or about others caring for your little one, the more anxious she will be. Be calm, confident and reassuring. And when you return, take time to enjoy the warm welcome and extra hugs. Being apart makes reuniting that much sweeter. Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT, is the author of The Go-To Mom’s Parents’ Guide to Emotion Coaching Young Children and The Internet Mommy. www.TheGoToMom.com

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he college basketball season will soon begin, and it will be the first season in almost a century that begins without its greatest coach being here to follow it. For it was last spring that John Wooden, “The Wizard of Westwood,” passed away just a few months shy of his 100th birthday. All of us who have ever coached young people admire and strive to emulate this great coach. And it’s really not because he won more NCAA championships than anyone else. Rather, it’s because of the masterful job he did of motivating and changing forever the lives of the young people fortunate enough to come into contact with him, whether it was in his high-school English classrooms in Dayton, Ky., or South Bend, Ind., or on the hardwood of the famous Pauley Pavilion at UCLA. Wooden taught much, much more to his students than basketball. He was, like the best teachers and coaches, a master teacher about life and the search for success. Though Wooden won many championships in his long career – 10 NCAA basketball championships in 12 years – he never measured success by wins and losses. Rather, he had a simple, but very challenging definition of success that is something I would like all students and young people to know and truly internalize. Success, Wooden felt, “is the peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” Success is the feeling that comes from knowing

you did your very best. It’s not about who drives the hottest car, has the coolest clothes or vacations or has the most money. The person who is successful has the peace of mind that comes from knowing she did her best. In his many years as a teacher and coach, Wooden developed a blueprint for success. He called it the Pyramid of Success. It’s based on:

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and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it.

Intentness: Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on

its achievement by resisting all temptations and being determined and persistent. For all students, whether you are an athlete or not, you need to know that how you play the game of life really matters. Grades dishonestly achieved hold no glory. Rewards without true achievement are hollow and meaningless. Striving to always do your best, even though you may fall short, will bring lasting rewards, great satisfaction and success. Wooden tells us, “For me, how you play the game – and prepare for it – really does count. In fact, it counts most of all. Why? Because even winning can become routine. Striving ceaselessly to get better and better and better – and doing it – never becomes routine.” Coach Wooden is now gone. But his values live on. All of the coaches and teachers who touch the lives of our children can learn a great deal from this humble man and his timeless wisdom. Here are some of my favorite inspirational quotes from “The Wizard of Westwood”: “Respect every opponent, but fear none.” “The best way to improve your team is to improve yourself.” “Be quick, but do not hurry.” “It is amazing how much we can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit.” “Time spent getting even would be better spent getting ahead.” “It is never simply a case of win or lose, because I do not demand victory. The signiﬁcance of the score is secondary to the importance of ﬁnding out how good you can be.” “Talent is God-given; therefore be humble Fame is human-given; therefore be thankful. Conceit is self-given; therefore be careful.” The world of sports and the world in general can certainly become better if we consider the wisdom of Coach John Wooden, 1910-2010. Mark Heller is head of school at Academy at the Lakes, a PreK3 – 12th grade independent school that serves students and families from northern Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties. Visit academyatthelakes.org for more information.

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Who is the best magician in Florida? Find out at 8p.m. Nov. 20 when the Tampa Bay Magic Club hosts its annual Magic Competition, featuring the best magicians from Florida and around the United States competing for cash and prizes. See the stars of magic before they disappear to the big time. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the show. The event is at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. For tickets, visit www.largoarts.com or call 727-587-6793.

Seminole Heights Community Gardens

With the fate of community gardens in the hands of the Tampa City Council, members of the Seminole Heights Community Gardens have been living in fear. However, they now have new hope after receiving a check for $500 from the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club in honor of World Food Day. The GFWC is the first honorary sponsor. “It is our hope that other woman’s clubs will follow in our footsteps and support the gardens sustainability efforts,” says Patricia Murphy, conservation community project coordinator. “My grandmother in-law ran a successful nursery and maintained a half acre personal garden in Colorado until her death at age 92. Her commitment to local growers is part of what inspires me to support Seminole Heights in their efforts to grow organic fruits and vegetables.” Scott and Patricia Murphy also pledged to provide wigwams for the bean and pea crops, increasing the donation to $750. GFWC says its experience with community gardens has taught that they provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community development, stimulate social interaction, beautify neighborhoods, produce nutritious food, reduce family food budgets, conserve resources, create opportunities for recreation, exercise, therapy and education and provide opportunities for intergenerational and cross-cultural connections. Visit www.gfwc.org to learn more.

Holiday Gift Market

The seventh Annual Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market will once again provide one of the best shopping experiences in Tampa Bay, hosting more than 130 unique merchants from across Florida and the nation. The market will feature clothing, jewelry, accessories, food, art and specialty items. There also will be special events starting with the kickoff party from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Additionally, there will be a children’s area by Tampa Bay Parenting magazine, performances by local schools, craft and cooking demonstrations and visits from Santa. The 2010 Holiday Gift Market at The Florida State Fairgrounds will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7. Visit www.jltampa.org to learn more.

Bicycle Bash

SWFBUD’s popular Bicycle Bash is moving to the next level – and a new home, Flatwoods County Park in Hillsborough County on Nov. 7. The 2010 Bicycle Bash Classic, Presented by Cure on Wheels will feature its bicycle exhibitor/vendor village, but this year the bicycle festival will also include bicycle riding in Flatwoods Park. The event is designed to get people excited about biking and increase the profile of bicycling in the Tampa Bay area. This year’s Bicycle Bash, in its fifth year, also will host the Cure on Wheels charity bike ride, which raises money for local cancer research. Visit www.bicyclebash.com for details.

Luv U Zoo

Fisher-Price is inviting bay area moms-to-be to a special shower at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in celebration of its new Luv U Zoo collection. Head over to the zoo on Nov. 13 to get ideas for planning the perfect nursery, hear expert advice on color and design, check out the latest baby gear and toys, and enjoy refreshments and other surprises. The event is free but registration is required Visit www.lowryparkzoo.com to sign up for the 9 a.m., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. slots.

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Make fire safety priority in your home

oes your family have an escape plan in case of fire? You should. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fires and burns are the third leading cause of fatal home injury.

In 2009, fire departments responded to 377,000 residential fires in the United States, which claimed the lives of 2,565 people and injured another 13,050. Fires can start easily, spread rapidly and intensify quickly. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. In just minutes, a house can fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames. Rebecca Kynes, an injury prevention expert at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, reminds parents that no matter how or where a fire starts, installing a smoke alarm is the first step toward keeping your family safe. “Smoke alarms are one of the best safety devices you can use to protect your family and your home from fire,” Kynes says. “Installing a smoke alarm on every level of your house and outside of each sleeping area reduces the chance of dying in a fire by nearly half. Be sure to test smoke alarms every month and replace batteries once a year.” Preparing your home for an emergency and teaching

children about the dangers of fire and how to matches, lighters, candles or gasoline. escape also can help prevent tragedy. • Be sure to set a good example. Never smoke in bed or disconnect smoke alarm batteries. “There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire,” Kynes says. “It’s not a question of luck. It’s Inspect and Eliminate Hazards a matter of preparation.” • Never leave cooking food unattended on Plan and Practice • Identify two escape routes out of each room of the house. • Assign an adult to each child, regardless of age. This is especially vital for infants or children with special health care needs or mobility problems, and teens who can easily sleep through an alarm. • Practice fire drills at least twice a year. “Run through the exercise so the kids learn to leave quickly and not react by hiding in a closet or under the bed,” Kynes says. • Designate an outside meeting place so all members of the family can be accounted for quickly.

the stove.

• Place candles in a safe location away from combustible materials and where children or pets cannot tip them over. Never leave a burning candle unattended. • Store all flammable liquids such as gasoline outside of the home. • Keep at least one or more fire extinguishers in your home. • Plug electric space heaters into outlets with enough capacity, and never into extension cords. Place space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire such as curtains or papers, and always turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

Teach Safety • Children should know the sound of the smoke alarm. When they hear it, teach them to get outside quickly and crawl low if there is smoke.

• Replace old or frayed electrical wires and appliance cords and keep them on top of, not beneath rugs.

• Touch doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If the door is hot, use an alternative exit.

• Take special care during the holiday season, when trees, lights and candles are in use.

• Have chimneys cleaned and inspected once a year.

• Teach children never to go back into a burning For more information on how to prevent a firerelated tragedy in your home, please visit www. building for anything, such as a toy or pet. • Be sure every family member knows how to stjosephschildrens.com. “stop, drop and roll.”

• Teach children to never touch or play with

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BEFORE

the secret to happiness

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By Dr. Matthew B. James

Find your joy and it will spread

ecently, my 11-year-old and I were talking about what parents want most for our children. I explained to him that the big three I hear all the time in my workshops are wanting our children to be happy, wanting our kids to be successful and wanting our children to be good people. I went on to explain to my son that, unfortunately, you can’t be in charge of someone else’s happiness or success. In fact, the only thing that you can truly be in charge of is whether your kids are good. At end of the day, everyone needs to be in charge of whether or not they are successful. I can teach my son certain things and show him certain techniques that will help him be successful. After all, I teach these in my trainings and many of my students have become very successful. However, ultimately to become successful one must practice these techniques. And, by that time, he will be older than 18 and his success will be in his hands. With happiness it is the same way. It would make everyone’s life easier if they had control over other people’s emotions. I am a father, a teacher and a boss. If I could make my kids, students and employees happy with a wave of a wand, that would be great. However, it doesn’t work that way. I explained to my son that, even as kids, we all have to be in charge of our own happiness in life.

our conversation gravitated back toward happiness. My son discussed how he works hard at making people happy. He explained how he wants to make his teacher happy with his grades and work, he wants to make his parents happy with his behavior and he wants to make his friends happy while he is with them. In fact, it seemed this was a good portion of his day. And yet he said he was not happy.

happy, something we obviously can’t do. We do it because we want to see other people happy all around us. But the paradox is, the harder we try, the more miserable we get. Others pick up on these negative feelings and the process just keeps spiraling down.

Question: Why not just be happy yourself and do what makes you happy? Then other people will As a parent, I might have a misconception that I have see that you are happy and respond to your joy. If control over my kids and could make them be happy. people do this with the goal of seeing others happy, However, I know I don’t have that level of control then this would work. All we have to do is be happy over my friends and students. So I asked my son if ourselves to begin that process. he has that level of influence (like a parent has with a child) with his friends and teachers. He of course So my thinking, with everything I’ve learned in said “no.” I also asked him, “what do you think your psychology and communication skills, is that we friends want?” He responded that they want him to should all give up trying to make other people happy because it’s impossible to have that level of control be happy. over someone else. If we instead begin to focus on So I told him: “You don’t have any influence over being happy ourselves, then I believe we will begin others to force them to be happy. And if you spend to see happy people all around us. all your time trying to make someone else happy and then fail, it makes you unhappy. Here you are wanting Give it a try. It could start a happy epidemic. to make others happy, only to be unhappy in the Matthew B. James, MA, Ph.D., is president of Kona process.” My son agreed! University. His new book, The Foundation of Huna: I think we all experience this in our lives. We spend Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times details forgiveness and all this time miserably trying to make other people meditation techniques used in Hawaii for hundreds of years.

Ultimately, as a parent, I think I’m only going to have a true influence over whether or not he is a good person. I can talk about being polite and having respect. I can assist in changing behaviors and that is my focus. Yet

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pproximately 160,000 children miss school every day in the United States for fear of being bullied. More than 50 suicides have been linked to prolonged bullying and about 85 percent of school shootings have revenge against bullies as a major motive.

particularly traumatized may go on to develop a specific type of anxiety disorder called, post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is usually brought on by a terrifying physical or emotional event or series of events. Some of the symptoms of PTSD include trouble sleeping, withdrawal from normal activities, a lack of concentration and emotional numbness.

School-related bullying has led to depression and poor school performance in many children. The costs of bullying are high, but, unfortunately, many children suffer alone, keeping their bullying experiences to themselves. Many children are taught that it is a sign of weakness to ask for help and frequently fail to tell anyone when they are being bullied. Many children feel shame and assume, “Something must be wrong with me. Why else would they target me?”

When children are suffering from PTSD, they are prone to develop strong physical symptoms in situations where they feel unsafe and in danger. They appear disconnected from others, and they experience an intense physical response from their nervous system that involves angry outbursts, jumpiness and hyper alertness. This reaction is the nervous system’s response to potential danger, whether real or imagined, creating constriction, disassociation and helplessness in order to protect the body.

Children who are bullied are at risk for developing a number of emotional difficulties, including depression and anxiety symptoms. Children who are

When children experience trauma, they often become frozen and exhibit feelings of helplessness and shame, rendering them nearly unable to defend themselves continued on the next page

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when attacked or put under pressure. These traumatized children then bring this frozen state of helplessness to many other situations that they perceive as threatening throughout their lives. And the more withdrawn these children become, the more fearful and helpless they feel and the stronger the likelihood that they will slip into serious emotional trouble. Parents need to be aware of the warning signs when their children are experiencing depression, severe anxiety, or PTSD that may be due to bullying. Here are some red flags for parents. • Is your child disconnecting from people and isolating herself in their room? Although teens usually separate from the family, they normally connect more often with their friends. • Has your child developed physical problems such as stomachaches and headaches that interfere with their life? • Has your child’s schoolwork recently suffered and is it difficult for your child to concentrate? • Does your child have trouble falling or staying asleep or experience frequent nightmares? • Does your child seem listless, unenthusiastic, and disinterested in life? • Have you noticed that your child seems hyper vigilant, extremely nervous, depressed, or emotionally explosive (beyond the normal teenage angst and moodiness)? If you suspect your child is suffering from any of the above symptoms and they are interfering with his life and you have not been able to help alleviate his suffering, you should consider having your child evaluated by a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family counselor or licensed social worker. If you can’t afford to pay for private therapy sessions, many cities have low-cost therapy clinics. Check with your city or county department of mental health. Dr. Ted Zeff is the author of The Strong, Sensitive Boy. Visit www.drtedzeff.com to learn more.

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Born in Miami to a Cuban mother and American father, Gina Midyett grew up in a bilingual home with her four siblings. Her parents, both educators, instilled a love of teaching, learning and helping others. Midyett has continued that tradition, working first as a teacher and now as a psychotherapist, marriage and family therapist and master hypnotherapist. The former Miss Cuba, who has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in clinical psychology, has developed a holistic approach to treating clients and works with underprivileged families. In January, Midyett and Jill Hinegardner began Life Focus Group. A contracted psychotherapist with The Children’s Home in Pinellas County, she provides mental health counseling to children and their families. She also works with Suncoast Health Center, providing counseling for accident victims. A longtime fitness buff, Midyett found her perfect match in husband Matt, owner of Powerhouse Gym in downtown Tampa. The lights of their lives are their two children, Matthew, 3, and Victoria, 2. What do you think your secret to success is? I think my secret to success has been not letting any difficulties or negativity that has entered my life bring me down. I have been able to pick myself up and continue to face life full force despite any challenges. I also believe the saying “treat others the way you would like to be treated” is something I have followed and has helped me be successful in life. The one word that describes me is perseverance. Once I set my goals, I stay focused and work very hard to accomplish it. Success doesn’t come without hard work. What is your biggest fear? My biggest fear is that our leaders will make wrong decisions and my children will be subjected to a world with less peace and stability. What goals do you have for your future-Tampa’s future? My goal is to raise two amazing children and to continue to run my practice and help people find solutions to their problems and lead

healthier lives. My goal for Tampa is to see the people who live here become less dependent on medications and quick fixes to cope with struggles in their lives. I would like to see Tampa be a place where people have the resources to have a healthy mind and body. What advice would you give to other women? My advice is to not let anything or anyone stop you from reaching your dreams. Set long term goals, but also motivate yourself by achieving little goals you set in order to reach that dream. What is your proudest moment? My proudest moment has been seeing how amazing my children are. What is your biggest achievement? Giving birth to my children is a given, but another big achievement has been being able to give my clients hope when they felt they had nothing to live for. What do you love and hate about being a mom? I love when my kids give me kisses. I love waking up to them jumping on me in bed. I love hearing them laugh. I love the look of admiration and unconditional love they have for me. I love how complete they make me feel. I absolutely hate when they’re sick and wanting to take their pain away and not be able to. I also hate the occasional time outs, when two minutes feels like two hours. How do you balance motherhood and work? Thank God for nannies. I make sure we do family activities on the weekend and I’m always home to make dinner and put them in bed. I also try to spend as much time with them in the morning before I have to go see clients. Because I’m a working mom, I spend many hours at work but the time I spend with my children is quality time. What’s your favorite thing about living and working in Tampa? My favorite thing about living in Tampa is that there are a lot of family activities to do with my children. Also, a rich cultural heritage can be found in most of the people I meet.

What’s something you would like to do before you die? I would like to travel more with my family and go to Europe. I would also like to write and publish a book. What’s favorite thing to do with your kids in Tampa Bay? I love taking my kids to Lowry Park Zoo, the Aquarium and just enjoy being outdoors with them. What’s your favorite restaurant for the family? My kids love Red Elephant on Dale Mabry. They have a blast in the video game area. I also like taking them to First Watch because they are very kid friendly. Who’s your biggest inspiration or role model? I would have to say that my biggest role model has been my mother, Dr. Neraida Smith. She was able to have a successful career and also raise a happy family. What makes you happy? What makes me the happiest is spending time with my husband and two babies. How do you relax and take time for you? I take time for myself by going to the gym. My husband will sometimes take the kids to run errands and this allows me to catch up on my favorite book or just relax in the backyard. What is something people don’t know about you? A lot of people don’t know that I’m a classicallytrained pianist and that I love to cook. What message would you like to give to other women community? Always be true to yourself and there’s nothing in this world you cannot do. What would you like to see in Tampa’s future? A healthier way of living and many resources to help people achieve this goal. What else would you like to share with our readers? You can learn more about me and my business at www.lifefocusgroup.net.

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Puppies Give At-Risk Youth New Outlook Kids and Canines recently announced its need for additional volunteer puppy raisers to support the organization’s assistance dog program offered at the Dorothy Thomas School, 3215 Nundy Road in Carrollwood. The program pairs at-risk students with dogs to train them so they can be placed with people who are disabled or autistic. As a result of the innovative program, several of the at-risk students who work so closely with the dogs have shown substantial improvements in attendance, behavior and grades. Students selected work with their dogs on a daily basis for Kids and Canines pairs at-risk students with dogs such as 18-24 months to prepare them Kenny, a 26-month-old Labrador Retriever and recent graduate to perform 60 skills required of of the assistance dog training program. a certified assistance dog. While participating students train the dogs at school during the day, these dogs need homes when they’re not being trained, and they are raised and cared for by special volunteers who house the dogs in the evenings and on weekends. Each year, the school requires a minimum of six new puppy raisers, as well as puppy sitters who watch the dogs when puppy raisers travel or must tend to other obligations. “Puppy raisers can be any age, and they can have kids of their own and pets of their own,” explains Jennifer Wise, program director of Kids and Canines. “The real requirements are dedication to the dogs, the ability to drop the dogs off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon and the ability to attend puppy-raiser meetings.” One such dog that successfully completed the program recently is Kenny, a 26-month-old Labrador Retriever. Kenny can open doors, turn lights on and off, remove laundry from a dryer, help with grocery shopping and follow about 60 commands. “Without the volunteer puppy raisers, we can’t offer this program to at-risk kids or provide assistance dogs to those who need them,” Wise says. To learn more about becoming a puppy raiser or sitter, contact Kids and Canines at www.kidsandcanines. org or 813-558-5406.

Zoo’s Youth Program Receives National Recognition Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo has been awarded a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in support of the zoo’s youth leadership program known as ECCO (Education, Conservation and Community Opportunities). The ECCO Leadership Program was selected to receive a Museums for America award in the category of engaging communities from more than 500 applicants. Over two years, the ECCO program has served more than 125 at-risk teens ages 13-16. After completion of more than 110 volunteer service hours, ECCO graduates may continue volunteering and working with the zoo. “It means a great deal that a youth program serving our community merits federal support,” said Craig Pugh, executive director and CEO of Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Museums for America awards are the institute’s largest grant program for museums, providing more than $19 million in grants. Visit www.lowryparkzoo.com to learn more.

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Nov. 5, 1 p.m. West Park Village YMCA Express Tournament Sign up for a charity golf tournament at the Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Drive. Event includes lunch, dinner and silent auction and benefits 2010 Building Strong Kids Campaign, providing the community financial assistance for Y membership and program fees. $125. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. www.tampaymca.org Nov. 5-7, 12-14, various times The Music of the Knight Watch a musical showcase of one of the most successful Broadway composers as the Salerno Theatre Company presents the songs of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and of contemporaries such as Alan Menken and Elton John at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa. $18 members, $25 nonmembers. www.carrollwoodcenter.org Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Westchase Fall Fest Get ready for a fun day of family-friendly activities on Main Street at Hampton Lakes Plaza, 12950 Race Track Road in Westchase. Event features ﬂapjack festival at SweetBay from 9-11 a.m., a petting farm, winter crafts, face painting, holiday jazz music, a visit from Santa and more. Free. www.westchasetoys.com Nov. 6, 7-11 p.m. Saturday Night Lights Get in the team spirit and don your favorite team apparel at this night of dinner, cocktails and entertainment at the New Tampa Family YMCA, 16221 Compton Drive. Watch televised football games, dance the night away and bid in an auction. $70 per person. 813-866-9622. Nov. 7, 5:30 a.m. Cure on Wheels Bike Challenge Go for a family bike ride for a great cause at this annual event at Flatwoods Park, 14302 Morris Bridge Road in Thonotosassa. Funds raised will be distributed to Moffitt Cancer Center and All Children’s Hospital’s cancer programs. Event includes exhibits, food and entertainment. www. cureonwheels.org Nov. 19, 21, various times Bullyproof: The Musical Play’n Around Traveling Children’s Theatre presents a musical on bullying, cyber-bullying and physical violence at the Carrollwood Cultural Center in Tampa. Tickets are $7 for members, $10 for nonmembers and free for kids younger than 4.

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Patel Conservatory, Tampa Prep Partner The Patel Conservatory and Tampa Preparatory School join to offer more performing arts opportunities to the Tampa Bay community. “The Patel Conservatory at Tampa Preparatory will continue the tradition of providing Patel Conservatory students with the highest quality facilities, curriculum, faculty, administrative standards and security that they have known and come to expect since we opened five years ago,” said Wendy Leigh, vice president of education at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. For the new program, Patel Conservatory instructors will teach dance to Tampa Prep students as part of their curriculum. Tampa Prep students also can participate in Patel Conservatory outreach experiences, including workshops and master classes. On weekdays and Saturdays, dance classes are available to the public in genres such as jazz, hip-hop, modern, tap, ballet and contemporary dance. “This partnership represents an incredible opportunity for Tampa Prep and the Patel Conservatory to pool resources, develop programming and experiences and bring adult and student talent together in a manner unseen in Tampa,” said Kevin Plummer, head of Tampa Prep. “Tampa Prep and the Straz Center’s partnership is a natural fit that will enhance the dance, drama and music experiences for both institutions.” For information about class offerings available through the new Patel Conservatory at Tampa Preparatory program, call (813) 222-1001 or go online at www.patelconservatory.org.

Volunteers and Students Clean Up Hillsborough More than 4,400 volunteers recently picked up litter and debris at 40 sites designated as cleanup areas by Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful for its 25th annual International Coastal Cleanup.

Mintz Elementary Coastal Cleanup volunteers had fun ﬁnding litter in Brandon.

This year’s event covered 133 miles of shoreline, rivers and lakes and resulted in the collection of about 62,000 pounds of trash and 2,125 pounds of recyclables.

Some of the more unusual items found included a ceiling fan, Asian sword cover, toilet, Christmas tree, port-o-let, high chair, tiki torch and truck bed liner. Volunteers also found blue crabs entangled in nets at Apollo Beach as well as horseshoe crabs entangled in plastic and fishing line at Ben T. Davis Beach. “Fortunately, we saw a decrease in the number of animals found entangled in debris this year,” said KHCB Executive Director Christine Commerce. “Unfortunately, thousands of animals lose their lives every year because of people’s carelessness.” High school and middle school students, Boy and Girl Scout troops, businesses and families were among the volunteers at the cleanup. “We had a tremendous outpouring of support from the community this year,” Commerce said. “With an additional 1,300 volunteers we collected less trash, which shows we are making a difference in reducing the amount of trash that plagues our environment.” Visit www.khcbonline.org for more information on Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful.

dates: Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Richard’s Run for Life Take to the streets of Ybor City with more than 1,000 local runners in a 5k fundraiser at Centennial Park, Eighth Avenue and 18th Street. Participants, $25; visitors, $20. Proceeds benefit Advanced Prostate Cancer Collaboration at Moffitt Cancer Center. www.richardsrunforlife.org Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m. An Evening of Hope Join the Greater Brandon Community Foundation for its annual fundraiser at Bell Shoals Baptist Church, 2102 Bell Shoals Road. Enjoy an inspirational evening with recording artist Beckah Shea, a silent auction and desserts to benefit the foundation’s volunteer program. $25 per person. www.brandonfoundation.org Nov. 13, 7-11 p.m. Let’s Have a Ball-You Bet It’s Your Prom Get gussied up for this annual gala to benefit the Y’s Building Strong Kids campaign at the InterbayGlover Family YMCA, 4411 S. Himes Ave. Event includes food, open bar, live music, casino games, dancing and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $70. www.interbaycasinonight.com Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Youth Orchestra Fall Concert Watch Patel Conservatory’s talented young musicians as its youth symphony performs a variety of music from Tchaikovsky to Ticheli at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 MacInnes Place in downtown Tampa. $10. www. patelconservatory.org Nov. 20, 8 a.m. Heel to Heal Complete a 5k or take the kids and leashed pooch for a 1-mile fun run to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Children’s Cancer Center at Old Hyde Park Village in South Tampa. Register at 6:45 a.m. $25 per adult, $15 for ages 6-12 and free for kids 5 and younger. www.fastercure.org Nov. 26, 6-8 p.m. Enchanted Tree Lighting Fire up the holiday spirit for this family-friendly event at Hyde Park Village. Kids of all ages can indulge themselves in cookies, cider, hot cocoa, carols, carriage rides and more. Evening includes children’s activities, the tree lighting and an appearance by Santa. Free. www.hydeparkvillage.net

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Art Harvest Coming Nov. 6-7 The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin is presenting the 47th annual Art Harvest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 6-7 at Highlander Park in Dunedin. The fine art festival features more than 200 artists from around the country and is expected to draw 50,000 visitors. “Art Harvest is a fantastic fall fine art show and a community staple,” says Courtney Pagliari, Art Harvest co-chair and Junior League member. “So whether you have a background in art, are just shopping for the holidays or are interested in viewing art from another perspective, the show is for anyone and everyone with a passion for art.” This year’s featured artist, James Michael Nenmich, is known for capturing the influence of the ocean and local environment.

This year’s featured artist at the 47th annual Art Harvest is James Michael Nenmich whose work entitled “Cosmic Curl” is the festival’s featured piece.

“We were drawn to Michael’s artwork not only because of his vivid use of color and shading, but also the versatility of his artwork inspiration. Each piece is simple yet complex,” Pagliari says. “The piece is on one hand carefree and peaceful and on the other hand strong and moving in a forward motion. Each Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin woman encompasses all of these traits.”

Art Harvest is free. Parking is $5 at Highlander Park and $3 at Dunedin High with free shuttle service to the park courtesy of Morton Plant Mease. Food and beverage vendors will be on hand as well as a children’s tent. The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin has raised more than $1.5 million and contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours during its 60 years of community work in Pinellas County. All proceeds from this event are reinvested into community projects. The League’s current focus is on public awareness and support of the foster care system and the aging out of 13-22 year old children in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Call the Junior League at 727-738-5523 or visit www.jlcd.org to learn more.

Palm Harbor Library Gets Makeover The Palm Harbor Library has added a reading garden and revised its hours. The reading garden is at the southeast corner of the building which offers shade, a solar-powered pond and a bamboo pergola with benches. The library host a variety of programs and children’s storytime sessions in the garden. The library also has reduced its hours of operation. As part of the changes, Friends of the Library recently purchased a vending machine that dispenses best-selling books and DVDs with just a library card swipe. The vending machine is outside the library’s front entrance and will offer families 24-hour library access. Visit www.pplc.us for more information.

dates: Nov. 4, 6:30-9 p.m. • Grape Escape Secret Garden Party & Wine Tasting Attend a fundraiser to benefit the Greater Palm Harbor YMCA Scholarship Fund at the Earthscapes Garden Room, 816 Alternate 19 in Palm Harbor. Evening features a wine tasting, live music, silent auction and food from local restaurants. $50 per person. 727-787-9622. Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Suncoast Hospice Arts and Crafts Show Browse arts and crafts items from more than 75 vendors at the Roosevelt Community Service Center, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. in Clearwater. Event includes children’s activities, local food, pictures with Santa and a photo booth available for individual and family portraits. Event benefits Suncoast Hospice. Free. www.thehospice.org Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, various times Little Shop of Horrors Catch a production by the Gilbert & Sullivan Players of the popular musical based on the Roger Corman film at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Tickets, $16 members, $18 nonmembers, $12 students. Shows are 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. www.tarponarts.org Nov. 11-14, various times You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Peanuts Gang comes to Oldsmar in this familyfriendly musical at R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive. Pack a blanket or lawn chair. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 813-749-1260. Nov. 12-16, various times • Festival of Trees Take part in a five-day holiday celebration featuring more than 100 uniquely decked out trees in a family-centered fantasyland at Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road in Clearwater. Event includes entertainment, handcrafted gifts, children’s activities and more. www.uparcfoundation.org Nov. 19, 6-10 p.m. Third Friday Music Series Bring the whole family for this monthly concert series in Safety Harbor’s Main Street business district on the third Friday of every month with shopping, dining and entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds benefit a different charity each month with November’s beneficiary being the Safety Harbor Lions Club. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com

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Chillounge Returns for One Night Only Chillounge Night, an upscale outdoor event that transforms Straub Park into a posh nightclub and lounge for one night, returns to downtown St. Petersburg for a third time on Nov. 20.

Those attending St. Pete’s third Chillounge Night event can visit with friends and enjoy food, drinks and live music in a cozy, elegant outdoor lounge set up in Straub Park.

Since the debut of Chillounge Night in Sarasota in 2008, the concept has expanded to Tampa, Orlando, Delray Beach and Fort Myers. The St. Petersburg event will be the 10th Chillounge Night production. This year’s event will overlook the waterfront from Straub Park with hundreds of chic daybeds and other outdoor furnishings set up to create a cozy setting for an evening of food, drink and entertainment from 6-11 p.m.

“We create a beautiful atmosphere and provide an experience that combines music, fashion, dance and great food, all within an elegant setting that offers a perfect place to have fun, meet people and chill,” says the event’s founder Rainer Scheer, a Sarasota resident and gallery owner. Tickets, available at www.chillloungenight.com, are $25 per person at the door (must be 21 or older). Advance tickets are $20. A limited number of VIP tickets also are available for $80 and include complimentary food and beverages. Ceviche will provide al fresco dining for the VIP area and also offer a variety of signature items for sale throughout the night. The 2010 line-up of musical entertainment includes saxophonist B.K. Jackson and world music ensemble, Cabal. The evening also includes a Chillounge Night Runway Fashion Show, fireworks display and the event’s signature Brazilian Samba Parade. The event will benefit two local organizations, Creative Clay and The Woodson Museum.

Florida International Museum Traces Its Roots The Florida International Museum at St. Petersburg College hosts its final exhibition Thanks for the Memories, a celebration of the museum’s 53 exhibits presented in the past 15 years. The museum, 244 Second Ave. N., downtown St. Petersburg, will be closing at the end of the year. Thanks for the Memories, which opened Oct. 29 and runs through Dec. 4, will feature memorabilia from each of the museum’s exhibits since it opened in 1995 with its debut exhibit Treasure of the Czars which drew thousands of international visitors. Since its opening, the museum has attracted 2.5 million visitors. For this final exhibition, patrons will be able to view items from such other popular exhibits as Splendors of Egypt, Titanic, Empires of Mystery: The Incas, John F. Kennedy and Diana: A Celebration, among others.

dates: Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Science Open House Check out the U.S. Geological Survey’s 12th annual science event for all ages at the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, 600 Fourth St. S. This year’s event features 40 interactive booths with topics from coral reefs, climate change, native reptiles and more. Free and open to the public. coastal.er.usgs.gov/ openhouse Nov. 6, 11 a.m. School House Rock Catch this fun musical production with the kids based on the 1970s pop culture phenomenon at Largo Cultural Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive. $6.50, adults; $5.50 kids; $20, family fourpack. 727-587-6793. Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pinellas County Market in the Park Browse this weekly outdoor market sponsored by the Pinellas County Historical Society on Saturday mornings through April 16 at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N. in Largo. Market features fresh produce, natural products, plants and other garden items, as well as food and beverage vendors. Free admission. www. pinellascounty.org/heritage Nov. 19-21, various times • Women’s Running and Health & Fitness Expo Hit the ground running at this second annual Half Marathon/5k fundraiser in downtown St. Petersburg. Health and fitness expo is 2-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave. N.E. The races start at 7 a.m. Sunday at Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. www.womenshalfmarathon.com

Nov. 26-Jan. 2, 2011, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Holiday Lights in the Gardens Stroll through a holiday fantasy of 425,000 bright colorful lights at Florida Botanical Florida International Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To show Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Nightly appreciation to the St. Petersburg community, the museum is offering free admission for this final viewings are 5:30-9:30 p.m. and include familyexhibition. friendly entertainment with food and beverages available for purchase. Grand opening/ Visit www.spcollege.edu/FlMuseum to learn more. celebration of the Garden’s 10th anniversary is 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26. Suggested $2 donation for adults; free for children 12 and younger. www. ....................................................................................................................................................................... ﬂbg.org

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Arts in Motion Brings Annie to the Pasco Stage Arts in Motion, a nonprofit community youth theater in Dade City, is bringing the Broadway classic Annie to the Eleanor Dempsey Performing Arts Center at Bishop McLaughlin High, 13651 Hays Road in Hudson. The show runs Nov. 26-28 with 60 children from grades K-12 taking part in the production. “We expect this will be Arts in Motion’s best production ever and our talented students are going to wow the audience with their show,” says Arts in Motion president, Michelle Twitmyer. Tickets, available at www.artsinmotionpasco.org, are $15 for adults and $7 for students. Arts in Motion produces three shows per year along with summer camps. The group offers a variety of theater education and performance opportunities, including acting, singing, dancing, stage lighting, sound, directing, set construction, costume and stage management. “We believe a welcoming atmosphere creates a learning environment which fosters teamwork and creativity,” Twitmyer says. “When you walk into a rehearsal, you can feel the excitement in the air and can’t help but enjoy yourself.” To learn more, call 352-834-1246.

Time Capsule to Reveal Mementos The Alzheimer’s Family Organization invites Pasco residents to join them for the official opening and update of a time capsule originally buried 20 years ago. The unveiling is 3-5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the West Pasco County Government Center, 8731 Citizen Drive in New Port Richey. The time capsule was originally proposed as a symbolic challenge to the medical community to find an Alzheimer’s cure. “Alzheimer’s disease was first discovered in 1906 with little progress in research, both medically and socially until 1970, with only a handful of researchers trying to discover what this terrible disease was all about. There were no drugs to try to combat the disease and very few options for the caregivers and patients,” says Dominick De Petrillo, executive director for Alzheimer’s Family Organization. “We wanted to make this point and challenged the research community to find out what caused Alzheimer’s disease and what could be done to either slow its progress of find a cure.” The group constructed the capsule of PVC pipe and buried it in the Pasco County Government Center courtyard in Nov. 1990. By 2000, the landscape had been overhauled and it took much searching and staff inquiries to unearth the capsule for its first update. At that time, items were added and the original container replaced with a larger pipe to accommodate larger mementos. For this year’s opening, the Alzheimer’s Family Organization is reaching out to Pasco families and caregivers of dementia patients to donate letters, photos and other items. A larger replacement capsule will be buried in January with the next capsule opening scheduled for 2020. “We are always hopeful that the near future will hold an answer for what causes this disease and what steps can be taken, both environmentally or medically to cure and prevent it,” De Petrillo says. “We would like to eliminate the stigma associated with the disease and help others realize that anyone can become a patient.” To RSVP, call 727-848-8888. Visit www.alzheimersfamily.org to learn more about the group.

dates: Nov. 4, 6-8:30 p.m. • Gatherings Fall Concert Series Wind down with live music and entertainment at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Hear from guitarist and Southern rock performer Jason Young. Bring the whole family to check out the Kids Zone for putt-putt, face-painting, a bounce house and more. Free. www.theshopsatwiregrass.com Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Harvest Festival Business Expo Join area businesses, churches and civic organizations for a fun community event along Fifth Avenue in downtown Zephyrhills. Event includes a business expo, health fair, live entertainment, games, a hayride, dunk tank, paintball, rock climbing and more. Proceeds benefit the Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills. Free. 352-206-0257 Nov. 13, 8 a.m. Pasco County Charity Golf Tournament Tee up for a four-person golf scramble to benefit the Alzheimer’s Family Organization hosted by the Seven Springs Golf Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd. in New Port Richey. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. $75 per golfer includes cart, continental breakfast, lunch, range balls, drawings, prizes and goodie bag. Register by Nov. 5 by calling 727-848-8888. Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Timothy Catholic Church Holiday Boutique Browse the work of 150 artisans and check out other vendors at this holiday fundraiser hosted by the Women’s Club of St. Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz. Proceeds benefit nonprofits such as Metropolitan Ministries, The Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity. Free. 813-909-4469. Nov. 14, 7:30 a.m. • Hike for Hospice Lace up the sneakers for a 5k awareness walk that the whole family can do at Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road. Former Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott will welcome hikers and sign autographs. Kickoff is 7:30 a.m., with the hike starting at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for students and $5 for children 10 and younger. Proceeds benefit Gulfside Regional Hospice. www.firstgiving.com/hikeforhospice Nov. 20, 7:30 a.m. • Ride Without Limits Take part in one of several bike rides during this oneday cycling event to raise money and awareness for United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay at Crews Lake Park, 16739 Crews Lake Drive, Spring Hill. Riders are asked to raise at least $150 with 35-, 65- and 100mile options available. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. www.ridewithoutlimits.org

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Wiregrass Wednesdays Formulated to enrich one of the most important qualities of any child ... their imagination.

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4 Great Joints in 2 Short Blocks... Stroll Along Hyde Park’s Restaurant Row and Indulge Your Tastebuds.

1015 S. Howard Ave. • Tampa, FL • Takeout • 251-8406 An eclectic mix of Mediterranean, Italian, Asian and American cuisine served in a color-splashed setting reminiscent of a Mediterranean villa. Choose from our grilled market catch selections, thin crust New York-style pizza, cool salads, fresh pastas, gourmet California wrap sandwiches and stir fries.

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516 S. Howard Ave. • Tampa, FL • Takeout • 813.251.5634(LODG) The Lodge Restaurant & Bar’s food is funny. Not funny “strange.” Funny “ha ha.” It’s got a wink and a nudge on every one of its menu’s seven pages, and a couple of knee-slappers. It’s a wide-open space, deep red, with gorgeous chandeliers and enough mounted antlers and such to hint archly at more traditional lodge motifs. Live music on the patio some nights, DJs on Fridays and Saturdays and ladies nights.

Kids Friendly Private Party Room Available call 813-251-5634

915 S. Howard Ave. • Tampa, FL • Takeout 813.868.LIME (5463) The Lime is a Cocina Latina & Tapas Joint that is tailored for those who are looking for much more than Bud Light and bean burritos. Happy hour takes place until 7pm everyday. In addition, outside the bright neon-green bar cooler, is a row of six primarily import draft beers, fifty tequilas, and eleven fresh fruit purees.

Kids Friendly Private Party Room Available call 813-868-5463

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Hyde Park Fall Festival: Todd, Joah and Ronin Spear. Center, Princesses Abigail and Madison Michnowicz. Right, IsaBella Johnson, Khloe Desrosiers, AbbyGail Johnson, and Arica Desrosiers. The crowd enjoyed performances by Karl & DiMarco, Mary Jo Performing Arts Center and Entertainment Revue. Join us again on November 26th for Hyde Park Village Tree Lighting Event.

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Hyde Park Fall Festival: Riley McCants enjoys the pumpkin patch

Champagne, Caviar and Cheese at SideBerns in South Tampa: Angela Ardolino, Brooke Palmer, Ronda Parag and Kelli Mitchell

Fashion Week Tampa Bay: Designer Trineice Cagua and Laura Hunt of Freeway Fashion

Fashion Week Tampa Bay: Collection by Designer Essence Flowers featuring Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleader’s as the models.

Glazer Children’s Museum Donor’s Gala: Nancy Horton and Board Members Bob Dorfman, Angela Ardolino, Earl Horton and Carrie Vanerio. Right, Board Member Maritza Forino with her husband Don Forino.

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Broadway Ball at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts: Left, Broadway Ball Chairs Karen and Steve Mezer and their daughter, Amanda. Center, David A. Straz, Jr. and his daughter Keebler Straz. Right, Straz Center President Judy Lisi with Janet Dacal and Darren Ritchie, the stars of Wonderland

Broadway Ball at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts: Left, Straz Center Board Chairman Martin Silbiger and his wife Ruth Silbiger. Right, The family of Broadway ball honoree, the late Franci Golman Rudolph â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (L to R) Gail Holtzman, Steve Holtzman, Whitney Holtzman, Richard Rudolph, Benjamin Rudolph and Lesley Rudolph.

Academy at the Lakes Parents Mingle at the home of Francine and Stuart Levine: Hostess Francine Levine, Mark Heller, Head of School and Rita Ugianskis-Fishman, Board of Trustees

Ella and Amelia enjoy the fountain at Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa.

2010 Girl Scout Kick-Off Event: Families gathered for a beautiful day outdoors to learn more about Girl Scouts and to share their stories while enjoying a variety of activities at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

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Wiregrass Wednesdays Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m. Pack up the kids for a morning of fun activities at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. This month’s special guests include Gator Crusader (Nov. 3), Drum Magic (Nov. 10) and Tommy Girvin (Nov. 17). www.theshopsatwiregrass. com Everyone Career & College Fest Nov. 3, various times Middle school and high school students can explore career paths and colleges at this informative event at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N. in Tampa. Students will be transported to the event during the day and encouraged to return with families after school. Middle school; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; high school and families; 4-7 p.m. www. educationfoundation.com 11-18 Wine, Women & Shoes Nov. 4-6, various times

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day of event. www.gswcf.org Moms, Date Night Holiday Gift Market Nov. 5-7, various times Browse this shopping event at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa to benefit Junior League of Tampa’s many efforts to support Tampa children and families. More than 120 specialty merchants featured. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.5 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $5 at the door. www. jltampa.org Everyone

Dessert First Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Join Girl Scouts of West Central Florida for a tasty fundraiser at InterContinental Hotel, 4860 Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and bid in silent and live auctions while sampling Girl Scout Cookiebased dessert creations by some of the bay area’s best chefs. Tickets are $50 in advance; $60

Kid’s Night Out! SHHHH! It’s really Parent’s Night Out!

Serengeti Night Safari

Nov. 5, 13, 20, 27, various times Sign up for this unique nighttime adventure at Busch Gardens in Tampa. Watch hippos, lions and hyenas by moonlight and view freeroaming herds of giraffes, zebras and rhinos through night vision. Night includes appetizers and beverages before the safari and coffee and dessert afterward. Cost is $60 per person. www.buschgardens.com Date Night

Join other wine enthusiasts and fashion lovers for this three-day fundraiser to benefit Children’s Dream Fund. Presented by the Florida Fashionistas, visit www. winewomenandshoes.com/tampa for the full event schedule and ticket information. Moms

WHILE GREAT CARE WAS TAKEN IN COMPILING THE CALENDAR, IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO PHONE AHEAD TO CONFIRM INFORMATION.

Enjoy a night out on the town on Fridays while the kids have a sweet time at BounceU. Kids will be jumping, bouncing, and playing. Plus dinner is included with admission. • $20 1st Bouncer • $15 each siblings Don’t miss out on this special event! Date: Every Friday Time: 6:00 PM—9:00PM This is a drop-off program. Attendees are required to be potty trained. Before & After Care (813) 907-JUMP Available BounceU of Wesley Chapel $10.00 Per Hour per child 5419 Village Market Reservations Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 BounceU.com/cities/city.st Recommended

Tampa Bay Start! Heart Walk Nov. 6, 8-11 a.m. Bring the kids for a walk that everyone can enjoy at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association’s heart and stroke research and education. Raise $100 and receive a T-shirt. www.tampabayheartwalk.org Everyone Cup of Hope Afternoon Garden Tea Party Nov. 6, 1-4 p.m. Show your support for Bay Area Legal Services and the nonprofit’s free legal counsel services for victims of domestic abuse during this fundraiser at the Bales residence, 5002 Shore Crest Circle in South Tampa. Advance tickets: $35 adults and $15 children ($40 adults and $20 children, day of event). www.bals.org Everyone

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Ruskin Seafood Festival Nov. 6-7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out a variety of food vendors serving seafood and other specialty food items at this annual event held the first weekend of November at E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Ave. N.W. Activities include arts and crafts show, children’s interactive play area, live entertainment, unique wildlife and environment exhibits and health and wellness screenings. Leashed pets welcome. There’s a $2 per car park entry fee. www.ruskinseafoodfestival. com Everyone Zoo School for Homeschool Nov. 8 & 15, 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Open your child’s eyes to a world of wildlife at this special animal encounters and education series for home-schooled students at Busch Gardens. Adaptations on Nov. 8 introduces animal habitats and includes a guided walking tour. Wildlife Conservation on Nov. 15 focuses on conservation projects across the globe. Cost is $15 per class, includes one free chaperone. www.buschgardens.com 5-18 Free Admission for Veterans at Florida Aquarium • Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Active duty, retired or drilling reservists and National Guardsmen are entitled to two free Florida Aquarium admission tickets on Veterans Day at the aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive. Up to four additional family members can receive 50 percent off. Military ID must be presented. www.flaquarium.org Everyone RMHC Charity Golf Classic Nov. 12-13, various times. Hit the links at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor, to benefit the four bay area Ronald McDonald Houses. www.rmhctampabay.com Moms, Dads Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes Nov. 13, 8 a.m. Come together with friends and family to support the American Diabetes Association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes at this fundraiser walk at the University of South Florida. Register at 8 a.m.; walk at 9:30 a.m. main.diabetes.org/stepouttampa Everyone

Pawse for a Cawse Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebrate our four-legged friends at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa. Event will feature local law enforcement canine demonstrations, pet costume competition, caricature artist, paw painting, pet photos, pet adoption opportunities, food and pet product vendors. Free admission. All proceeds to benefit Hillsborough House of Hope and Kids and Canines. www.pawsforacawse.org Everyone Game On @ MOSI Nov. 13, 2-8 p.m. Let loose for a weekend of video gaming, tournaments and entertainment at MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Bring the family or join friends to play Halo, Rock Band and Wii Sports. Play for an hour or two or a full day. Cost is $6 per hour or $34 for day for MOSI members and $8 per hour or $45 all day for nonmembers. www. mosi.org Everyone A Little History Nov. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Introduce fun facts to your little ones at the Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., downtown Tampa. November’s theme is Big Movers: Planes, Trains and Ships. Kids can view a new train exhibit and check out a cruise ship. One adult must accompany every two children. Cost is $10 per child and $6 for adults. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org 3-5 Steak Dinner Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. Attend this annual event presented by Outback Steakhouse at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Desert Grill which honors outstanding young people in the Boys & Girls Clubs program and a community hero who has shown dedication to local youth. This year’s honoree is Lee Roy Selmon. Tickets are $300 for individuals and $500 for couples. www.bgctampa.org Moms, Dads Pink Friday Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. Get ready for one of the biggest local shopping events of the season at the St. Pete/Clearwater Marriott, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd. in St. Petersburg. First 100 women get a free drink, appetizers and swag bags.

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like to travel to other planets as a space pilgrim. Control robots, cook with lasers and experiment with food capsules and edible foams. End your journey with an alien. Cost is $90 for MOSI members and $120 for nonmembers. www. mosi.org 5-11

ART The Art Spot Nov. 6, 13, 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Introduce your child to various styles of art during this weekly program at the Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza in Tampa. This month’s activities will be drawn from the fall exhibition The American Impressionists in the Garden. www.tampamuseum.org 4-12

Opens Nov. 5 Meet the most brilliant supervillain ever known – and the least successful – as this new animated feature hits the screen with Will Ferrell voicing the title role and Brad Pitt and Tina Fey on boardas well. Rated PG. Running time, 96 minutes. See theaters for times and ticket information. 8 & Older Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1

Craft Art 2010 Nov. 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Take in the sights at Florida Craftsmen Gallery’s annual outdoor celebration of American crafts just outside the gallery at Central Ave. and Fifth St. N. in downtown St. Petersburg. Browse handmade jewelry and works of clay, fiber, glass, wood, metal, paper and more. Free admission. www.floridacraftsmen.net Everyone

FILM Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Acclaimed chef, author and television host Anthony Bourdain visits the bay area for a special culinary event at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts-Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., downtown St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $40. VIP tickets available. www. mahaffeytheater.com Moms, Date Night

Megamind Opens Nov. 19 The latest cinematic installment of Harry Potter comes to MOSI’s IMAX Dome Theater starting this month with a special midnight premiere on Nov. 18. This marks the first time MOSI is debuting a film on its IMAX screen on the same day as other theaters across the country. Rated PG-13. Running time, 164 minutes. www.mosi. org 12 & Older

Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival Nov. 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out a diverse selection of fine artists and crafters during this annual event along Main Street in Dunedin. Free admission. www. artfestival.com Everyone

Tangled Opens Nov. 24 Revisit the classic Brothers Grimm tale of the long-haired Princess Rapunzel kept locked away in her high tower as Disney Pictures brings the beloved tale to life with music and Digital 3D. Singer-actress Mandy Moore voices the heroine. Rated PG. See theaters for times and ticket information. 6 & Older

Turkeys in Space Nov. 22-24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Climb aboard the Starship Mayflower for a futuristic Thanksgiving in outer space at MOSI in Tampa. Find out what it would be

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THEATER & DANCE The Hundred Dresses Nov. 6 & 13, various times Bring the kids for this endearing story about the difficult issue of bullying, tolerance and living with the consequences of our actions as it takes the stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. $10. www.rutheckerdhall.com 5-12 The Ugly Duckling Giant Puppet Show Nov. 12-13, various times The Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre performs in the musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story with special productions at Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St. in downtown Tampa. Shows are 10:30 a.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday. $8.50. www.puppetworld.com 4-10 Dreamgirls Nov. 16-21, various times Catch a new stage production of the backstrage drama of the 1960s singing girl group at Straz Center for Performing Arts in downtown

Tampa. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $38.50. www.strazcenter.org 12 & Older Santa’s Holiday Revue • Nov. 28, 2 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit a bit early with this fast-paced musical that takes a joyous round the world tour of the dances, songs and stories of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and more at the Straz Center’s Carol Morsani Hall. Tickets start at $6.50. www.strazcenter.org 4 & Older

MUSIC & COMEDY Girls Night-The Musical Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Bring mom, sisters and girlfriends and celebrate life milestones with a wild night of karaoke at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall. Get ready to dance in the aisles to joyful anthems, including “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men” and “Man, I Feel Like a Woman.” Tickets are $38$53. 727-791-7400. Moms

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Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert

Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. Get ready to laugh as the former “America’s Got Talent” winner hits the Mahaffey Theater stage in downtown St. Petersburg. Meet the master ventroliquist’s many memorable characters, including Winston, the Impersonating Turtle and loveable Emma Taylor. Tickets start at $49.50. www.mahaffeytheater.com 8 & Older Diana Ross Nov. 20, 8 p.m. The Motown legend returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall for the first time since her sold out show in 2007. The demure diva sings ’60s classics from The Supremes and her many solo hits since. Tickets start at $63. www.rutheckerdhall.com Moms, Date Night

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Night-night. Sleep right! Sleeping with your baby is dangerous ALWAYS use a crib. Some parents believe sleeping with their baby will protect their child from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Nothing can be further from the truth!

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Make bedtime – safetime! Your Children’s Board serves as the leading voice and advocate for children and families in Hillsborough County, investing in more than 100 programs that touch over 200,000 citizens every year. To learn more, visit www.ChildrensBoard.org or call 813.229.2884.