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DECK THE HALLS – AND THE KITCHEN AND THE KIDS’ TOY BOXES – WITH GIFTS FROM LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. Shopping locally helps gift-givers find treats off the beaten path, as well as unique items created by artists and makers right in our own backyard. Looking for skincare and beauty products handmade by local artisans? Stunning jewelry created by a local designer? Look no further than the Tampa Bay area’s bustling shops and boutiques. You’ll also find plenty of big-name and designer brands.

Of course, shopping locally isn’t only about finding cool treats for loved ones; it’s also about keeping our area vibrant. That’s the idea behind this weekend’s exciting Small Business Saturday, which you’ll read about in these pages. When you think outside the big-box and spend money with a small business, you help your community thrive both economically and socially. Shopping locally keeps our money here at home, and that in turn helps create and sustain jobs here. It also helps to grow the homegrown businesses that help make our cities so distinct and appealing.

You’ll see it shine in joyful holiday events — everything from choral performances to festive boat parades — all season long.

We’ll begin, as we do every year, by sharing thoughts of gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. We’ll also honor the eight wondrous days of Hanukkah from Dec. 13-20, revel in the magic of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and celebrate the beauty of Kwanzaa from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.

It all takes thoughtful preparation, and our yuletide guide is here to help. In addition to creative gift ideas, you’ll find a calendar of special holiday events, information about local holiday markets, and suggestions about how to give back to your community in the form of volunteer opportunities and charitable donations.

Here’s hoping this holiday season is a magical time for you and your loved ones.

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Make the small businesses merry Local merchants get their due on Small Business Saturday (the day after Black Friday), with festivals, specials and various promotions.

By Ester Venouziou, Times correspondent Armed with “shop small” bags, stickers and other swag, local businesses are preparing for what they hope will be a record-breaking Small Business Saturday. The event, created by American Express in 2010, takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages consumers to shop local.

“We typically do twice as well on Small Biz Saturday as we do on a regular Saturday,” says Desiree Noisette, owner of Cerulean Blu in St. Petersburg.

To further entice shoppers to keep their money local, businesses are planning sales, giveaways and various promotions, so swing by your favorite shops and restaurants and see what they have going on.

Hundreds of local artists and businesses are also participating in Small Business Saturday festivals and holiday markets, where you’ll find gifts for everyone on your list. Here are some to check out. Admission is free, unless otherwise noted.

Thanksgiving Art & Craft Show, Tarpon Springs, features new and established artists and crafts vendors, food and drinks, and entertainment. The annual festival, in its 25th year, takes place along East Tarpon Avenue from 10 a.m.

-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. facebook.com/thanksgivingartcraft Shopapalooza Festival, downtown St. Petersburg, features children’s activities,

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A high-tech holiday From personal robots to drones to the voice of Alexa, the child in all of us will find this year’s high-tech offerings practical, educational, and entertaining.

By Diane M. Craig, Times correspondent

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Variety.com predicted early in the year that global sales of virtual reality devices could reach $7 billion in 2017. Some of those sales no doubt include VR headsets that put the wearer in the middle of the action. You can virtually tour museums, interact with Google Street View or play games like Bethesda Gaming Studio’s Fallout 4. Look for headsets that pair with consoles and PCs, and more affordable headsets that bring high definition to our smartphones. Some examples include a cardboard mobile headset from Insignia ($5, pictured) and the serious gaming set Vive VR system ($600) for a “fully immersive first-person VR experience.”

Shaken, stirred or ... smoked? A new generation of happy hour enthusiasts is fueling the trend of smoked cocktails. Think barbecue in a glass. Take your bloody mary or margarita to the next level with smoked jalapeños, or add the warm smell of mesquite to your next Manhattan. Look for handheld smokers like the GSM160, Gourmia’s hand-held, battery-operated smoker for under $30; the Breville Smoking Gun at just under $100; or the Crafthouse

by Fortessa Smoking Box (pictured, $250) to add a smoky flavor to your holiday party.

DIY Robots

Give your children the future with a robot they can build themselves.

By assembling a variety of working robots ($9.99 and up), young minds will learn about renewable energy and engineering principles. One popular model is the 14-in-One Educational Solar Robot Kit (pictured) with two levels of activity: One includes a Turtle-bot, Beetle-bot and Dog-bot; the second lets them build an Auto-bot, Surf-bot and Zombie-bot ($49.95 from several online retailers).

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Alexa and Her Pals

Personal assistants are part of our lives. Electronic sidekicks track our steps, keep our lists, and queue our music. Virtual assistant (VA) phone apps have directed us to our destinations, reserved hotels, made dinner reservations and called family members. Mobile device options include Apple’s Siri, Google’s Assistant, Microsoft’s Cortana and the newest contender, Samsung’s Bixby. As of this writing, Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot are the only stand-alone VAs that operate independently of a computer or mobile device. Echo Dot (pictured) starts at $49.99; the Echo at $99. But will it help find your glasses?

Eyes in the Sky The last few years have seen the recreational drone market soar.

With or without cameras, fully assembled or not, a drone is the height of a high-tech gift. Options could include easy-to-fly quadcopters for beginners or highly maneuverable drones with 3D-sensing cameras that recognize human faces and human movements. Expect to pay over $100 for a basic beginner model, or $400-$600 for more sophisticated models like the DJI Spark Quadcopter (pictured). A tip: Check the local guidelines for flying even the most lightweight drones at knowbeforeyoufly.org.

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By Tom Wuckovich, Times correspondent As the holidays approach, it’s time to start thinking about gift ideas. Pets can be a tempting choice, but only if the recipient is ready to accept this living, breathing addition to the household.

A few years ago, my daughter’s then-boyfriend asked me if he could give her a puppy for Christmas. I hesitated, because she was a busy 16-year-old and I didn’t think she was ready for pet ownership. After much thought — and realizing I would end up being the pup’s primary owner — I told him no.

Still, on Christmas, she came home from his house beaming, with a small, cuddly, tan dachshund. I now had an unwanted gift that I certainly couldn’t re-gift.

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I had three uncomfortable choices: Find where he bought the dog and try to return it; take it to a shelter and hope that it would be adopted, or let my daughter keep it.

I knew my daughter would make a strong argument for keeping the dog. But was she — or I — ready to commit time, energy, and money to a pet we hadn’t planned on? That’s a good reason why you should ask the receiver in advance, instead of asking relatives or friends, and respect their decision. A surprise might be more fun, but it could have dire consequences in the long run.

Sherry Silk, CEO of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, recommends instead of adopting a pet for someone, buying a gift certificate and letting the recipient come in and choose a pet.

The certificates are good for a year. And if the pet is still not a good fit? “If after a few days or weeks, they find that the pet is really not for them, they can bring it back,” she says. “We are always open to that because we can also learn more about the pet’s habits and can make a better match the next time.”

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Some people may appreciate Starbucks gift cards, but if you want to win points for originality, go local instead. You might be surprised by all the great gifts you can find for under $10.

Comics are the obvious choice at Clearwater’s Emerald City Comics, but they aren’t all you can find there. Other gift ideas include Harry Potter action figures ($4), Gremlins address books ($6), King Kong lighters ($5) and Aqua Teen Hunger Force playing cards and tins ($4). emeraldcitycomics.com Urban Bungalow in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood has a ton of tasteful, high-quality gifts for $10 or less, including elephant salt and pepper shakers, packages of red velvet truffles, Hammond’s Candies, artisanal sauces and jams by The Urban Canning Company, and pint glasses and adult sippy cups with the Seminole Heights logo. urbanbungalowtampa.com Next to Urban Bungalow is Cleanse Apothecary, a swanky shop covering bath and body needs, and indulgences. Bundle a few single-use face treatment masks, or pick out an Ayurvedic mustard bath, shower burst spa ball, or a handmade vegan soap. The gift will set you back less than $10, and the store’s owner, Gregory Curtis, will even wrap it for you. cleanseapothecary.com At DK Landscaping & Nursery in Largo, owner David Konig can help you choose the perfect plant for a gift. His shop features hibiscus, shrimp plants, plumeria, daisies and moon lavender, each priced between $5 and $9. dklandscapingandnursery.com

Pick up gifts for hippie-leaning friends at Agora.

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The inventory is frequently refreshed at Mad Hatter General Store in downtown Tarpon Springs, and you can always count on finding cute, quirky and inexpensive gifts, including notebooks with a mid-century space theme ($10), tapered candles ($6) and copper or ceramic tea light holders ($10). madhattergeneralstore.com

For your dog-loving friends, check out The Dog House of Safety Harbor, where you can find $8 dog Squaresville, a vintage and bandanas and bags of fancy costume store in Tampa, has but inexpensive treats. great gifts featuring the pop Another option: Buy them culture of the 1960s, ‘70s and the 2017 Holiday Charity Ball ‘80s. In addition to mid-centufor $10. Proceeds from sales ry furniture, home décor and of the ball will be donated to vintage clothes, owner Craig hurricane animal relief efforts Greabell always stocks magnets through the Fluff & Tuff celebrating retro Florida and Foundation. the-dog-housethe celebrities of yesteryear, of-safety-harbor-inc. ’70s-style socks and neon myshopify.com accessories. Or poke around in the furniture section, where you can often find a cool vintage ashtray, mug, glass or figurine for $10 or less. squaresvilletampa.com

A baker’s dozen costs $12.50, but you can stay on an under-$10 budget by Head to The Little Shop giving friends with a sweet of Wonders in Clearwater tooth a half-dozen cookto shop for movie buffs and ies from Kookie Krums bibliophiles who appreciin Dunedin. Owner Janet ate gently used retro items.

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Every year brings a hot new game, doll or thing that makes noise that kids just have to have. What will it be this year?

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No holiday season would be complete without a good toy story! Every year, as Christmas nears, gift-givers with kids on their shopping list look to get their hands on what’s being touted as the season’s hottest toy. What might be this year’s model?

According to Amazon, Walmart and Toys R Us, these little darlings are going to dominate the toy landscape. But watch out for Cozmo, a little programmable robot that works with iOS and Android devices.

Topping the list for 2017 are Fingerlings, interactive baby monkeys that latch onto your finger and respond to sound, motion and touch by blinking their eyes, moving their head and making cute monkey sounds.

It’s still early in the season, and often a surprise toy suddenly shoots to the top. Here’s a look back at some of the toys that took the top spots in the past 10 Christmases.

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From skateboards and home décor to beer growlers and dog toys, each item here can be found on local retailers’ shelves and websites.

Best Local Gifts for Kids

Find exciting books, dolls, toys, skateboards, and more at locally owned shops that cater to little ones.

Dolls help children develop their motor skills, imagination, and empathy – plus they’re loads of fun! Boy Story action dolls ($99) give kids ages 3-8 more choices when they play. The durable 18-inch plush and vinyl dolls, created by two sisters in Tampa, are available at Green Mommy Store, 8802 Rocky Creek Drive, #108, Tampa (greenmommystore.com).

“They’re awesome and they make such a great gift,” says store owner Shannon Green.

For very little ones (and their new mommies), a small bottle of Happy Droolers teething gel by Organic Reverence ($10), a company based in Indian Rocks Beach, makes a great stocking stuffer. “It’s probably one of our most popular products,” Green says. “It’s made with clove oil. You rub it right on the teeth where they’re coming in and babies stop fussing.

It’s amazing.”

Find more dolls and lots of other goodies at Church Street Shoppe, 14117 8th St., Dade City (352-523-2422), which specializes in popular and hardto-find kids’ toys, kites and more. Let your little one share in the wonder of the original Christmas story with The Little Christmas Angel book and its beautiful accompanying angel doll ($19.99). The book, by author Peggy Barons, was recently featured as one of Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford’s favorite things on the Today show.

You’ll find plenty of safe, eco-friendly toys for little ones at Growing Up, a children’s boutique at 689 Dr. Martin Luther King St. N, St. Petersburg (growingupstpete.com). For babies and early toddlers, teething Buddies by Buddie Toys ($19.99) are made of BPAfree silicone and designed to look like a sweet cartoonish character. “It’s a teething toy, but it’s really like a teething friend,” says Tara Gill, the store’s manager. For kids 3 and up, Plus-Plus brand building bricks ($6.99) come in one simple shape but allow for endless creativity. Create a flat mosaic or a 3-D sculpture with these colorful non-toxic bricks made in Denmark. There’s also a larger Plus-Plus Midi set ($12.99) available for kids 18 months and up.

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Both girls and boys love riding skateboards, says Jon Stine, owner and chief designer at Local Longboard Company in St. Petersburg (locallongboardcompany.com), who estimates about 40 percent of his customers are girls and women. “We’re seeing quite a few younger girls, age 8-10, who are wanting to get into it and they’re buying their boards for the first time,” says Stine, who closed his downtown shop in 2017 and currently creates and sells his boards from his custom furniture woodworking shop, Stine Custom Woodworks, 4790 Freemont Terrace S, St. Petersburg.

Also at Growing Up: Little readers (and future feminists) will enjoy the popular book Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls ($35) and its new sequel Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Volume 2 ($35) by authors Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli. Each keepsake collection is designed to inspire young readers with short stories about 100 heroic women, from Queen Elizabeth I and Serena Williams to the brilliant African-American women at NASA who helped astronaut John Glenn become the first American to orbit Earth in 1962.

Longboards, which are longer than typical skateboards, have gained in popularity in recent years thanks to college students who use them to zip around campus, says Stine. “They’re great for transportation and for exercise, and you don’t need bike locks. You just pick it up and take it with you,” he says. The company typically has 75-100 boards for sale, and custom boards can be built. Prices range from $200 to $800, with $175 holiday specials on certain models.

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Best Local Gifts for Women

Shopping for women who love natural products, festive kitchenware, and handcrafted jewelry? You’ll find an array of art galleries, specialty shops, and apothecaries right outside your door.

Find fun gifts for everyone at Urban Burg Eclectic Home Décor & Gifts, 2253 Central Ave., #101, St. Petersburg, (727-231-5506), such as Unwined Candles ($19.75). Each delicious-smelling candle is handcrafted from soy wax in an attractive glass base made from a reused wine bottle. Does she love fresh flowers? Treat her to a Magnetic Vase ($10) so she can dress up the fridge with her favorite bloom. “They’re a great little gift item and they’re very popular,” says storeowner David Weston.

Ladies who love natural products will flip for a gift from Roots of the Sun, 17 21st St. N, St. Petersburg (rootsofthesun.com), an herbal apothecary shop that specializes in handcrafted products made of organic, sustainably harvested loose-leaf herbs. One of the shop’s most popular items, says the shop’s herbalist Rebecca Fox, is its Good Spirit Spray ($8.88), a refreshing body and room spray made of healing palo santo and frankincense soaked in vodka.

The Peace Tree Trading Post, 770 E. Jefferson St., Brooksville (peacetreetradingpost.com), is a cozy log cabin store specializing in handcrafted items created by Native American artists and craftspeople of the Southwest. A piece of beautiful Acoma pottery makes a beautiful gift. Look for a collection of spectacular white pieces adorned with a cutout in the shape of a bear claw ($60 per piece).

Another great stocking stuffer is the shop’s Mama Salve ($7.77), a fix-it-all topical balm that helps soothe cuts, scrapes, rashes and more. It’s safe for babies, kids, adults and animals. Shopping for a tea lover? Check out the store’s wall of blended herbal teas, or order a custom blend specially made from Fox’s favorite herbs.

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Best Local Gifts for Women Stylish ladies would love the beautiful custom-designed jewelry by American artisans at Shapiroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery, 300 Beach Drive NE #112, St. Petersburg (shapirosgallery. com), such as Gulfport-based designer Ann Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exquisite bracelets, necklaces and earrings handcrafted from sterling silver and semiprecious gemstones ($75 and up). What makes Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine line even more special is each piece contains an empowering secret message handwritten on its backside. For example, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember your power. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give it away,â&#x20AC;? is scrawled on the inside of one thick Wonder Woman-style silver bangle.

Anyone who loves cooking would appreciate a gift from Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium, 2080 Badlands Drive in Brandon (rollingpinonline.com). Owner Karen West says Nora Fleming serving pieces ($35-$60) and Nora Fleming Minis ($12) are popular gift ideas around the holidays. The classic-looking white ceramic serving pieces are crafted with a hole that allows hosts and hostesses to affix a decorative holiday-themed Mini ornament to them. The colorful Minis cover every season and occasion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could own just one platter or one candy dish, and then have twelve little decorative minis that you change out all year long,â&#x20AC;? says West. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether the occasion is a birthday, Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July, anything, you just change your little Mini and your one dish or platter can be used for all the different holidays.â&#x20AC;?

Also at Shapiroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Brightly colored industrial-looking handbags and totes by Hardwear By Renee ($85 and up). Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re perfect for fashionable women who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily love fussy, feminine clutches. Handcrafted from marine vinyl, each features parts made from durable stainless steel, aircraft cable and wood.

Find more gorgeous jewelry by artists from all over the U.S. at Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (craftsmanhousegallery.com), like the vibrant earrings, bracelets and necklaces by Anna Balkan Jewelry ($90 and up). Balkanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colorful, chunky pieces are chock-full of gemstone clusters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You definitely feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wearing a piece of art,â&#x20AC;? says storeowner Jeff Schorr.

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Whether it’s after-shave or outdoor gear, you’ll find plenty of treats for the men in your life in shops around the bay area.

If he’s a music lover, he’ll appreciate one of this season’s special anniversary editions of classic albums, like the 25th anniversary edition of R.E.M.’s Automatic for the People on 180-gram vinyl ($25), available at Bananas Records, 2887 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg (bananasrecords.com). The new edition features the full album remastered from the original analog tapes, as well as a digital download card.

Help your guy feel luxurious when he grooms with organic handcrafted products from St. Pete-based skincare company Beard & Beauty, whose line is available on Etsy (etsy.com/shop/BeardAndBeauty).

Choose from the Barrier Shave Kit ($32), which features the company’s scrumptious-smelling Barrier Shave Oil full of jojoba, sunflower, and lavender oils, paired with the gentle After Shave No. 1, with organic chamomile hydrosol, aloe gel and witch hazel. Woolier men (and their sweeties) will love the Woodlands Beard Wash bar soap ($9), specially formulated with hair-healthy oils to soften and condition.

Also at Bananas’: If he’s a classic rock devotee, he’ll love the 40th anniversary edition of the Eagles’ hit-packed Hotel California.

The collection features the remastered album plus 10 unreleased live tracks.

Choose from a two-disc expanded edition ($19.98) or a three-disc deluxe edition featuring an 11 x 11 hardbound book of rare photos, a replica tour book, and a poster ($99.98).

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Lovers of the great outdoors would appreciate a spiffy new tent from Go2 Outfitters, 24038 State Road 54, Lutz (go2outfitters.com). The Eureka Midori Pass 2-Person Tent ($159), which sleeps two adults comfortably, is a popular option, says storeowner Gary Secunda. It’s perfect for camping newcomers, thanks to its easy clip setup system. Hard-core campers may want to splurge on the newly redesigned Nemo Losi LS 3-Person Tent ($489.95), which is ultra lightweight despite its plenty of livable space for three adults.

More popular items at Go2 Outfitters include Jetboil outdoor cooking equipment, such as the Jetboil Flash Cooking System ($84.95) and the Jetboil Grande Coffee Press Kit ($12.95). Also convenient for campers: Luci Lights solar-powered lanterns ($11.95 - $19.95).

Science enthusiasts would get a kick out of the geeky watches by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild at Wonderland Floral Art and Gift Loft, 2887 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg (wonderlandfloralart.com). Choose from a Doctor Who Time Vortex watch, a Higgs Boson tribute watch, and for the man who’d like to be the center of your universe, the stylish (though scientifically disproven) Ptolemaic System watch. ($39.95 each).

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Best Local Gifts for Grandparents Let grandma and grandpa know you love them with a thoughtful gift from the following local shops and galleries.

Grandma and grandpa love rich, aromatic espresso and now they can brew their own at home with a Bialetti Moka Express espresso maker ($26 to $59) from Casa Di Mazzaro, 3001 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg (casadimazzaro.com). Since 1933, Bialetti’s classic stovetop pot, with its iconic angular aluminum design, has made brewing the perfect cup of espresso in your own kitchen a hassle-free experience. Add an easy-to-use Capresso Froth Plus Automatic Milk Frother ($60) and they’ll soon be the most popular baristas on their block.

Does granddad the master griller need a new outdoor grill? The folks at Whiskey Bent BBQ Supply, 8351 State Road 54, Suite 107, New Port Richey (whiskeybentbbqsupply.com), specialize in top-quality smokers, grills, grilling accessories, rubs, sauces — everything you’d need for the ultimate barbecue. Traeger grills are hot sellers, running the gamut from the economical Tailgater portable grill ($450) to the top-ofthe-line Timberline 1300 ($1,999).

Art lovers who savor spending time outdoors will adore the garden art sculptures ($15-$230) at Clay & Paper Gallery of Art, 362 Main St., Dunedin (claypaper.com). Created by renowned Safety Harbor artists Kiaralinda and Todd Ramquist, the colorful sculptures are made of wire, found glass and recycled aluminum, and depict cheerful flowers, suns, and trees. When the sun shines on them, they’re wondrous.

Be sure to check out the rest of the gallery’s works, most of which were created by Tampa Bay-area artists.

Help them hit the open road together on his-andhers Schwinn Sivica bikes ($460 each) from Action Sports Center, 2549 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey (actionbicycles2.com). The stylish and colorful 7-speed bicycles feature a relaxed seating position to make recreational rides extra comfy.

Treat the folks to a vibrant glass animal sculpture by Borowski Glass ($350- $1,600) from Syd Entel Galleries and Susan Benjamin Glass, 247 Main St., Safety Harbor (sydentelgalleries.com). The Borowski Glass team consists of three brothers who learned their craft from their father, a master glass blower. Their colorful, abstract sculptures depict playful birds, bees, reptiles, and more adorable critters.

If Santa’s feeling extra generous while at the gallery, consider the exquisite Lapis Borsetta ($1,900), a stunning lilac and gold glass sculpture created by Vermont artist Randi F. Solin. Part of Solin’s Window Series, the piece, which contains layers of colors and incorporates sterling silver foil and leaf, is designed to engage the viewer to gaze upon it as its depth reveals itself.

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Scrumptious-smelling Sister Agnes soaps from Milagros Soap Company, 1104 Central Ave. N, St. Petersburg (milagrossoapcompany.com), make a great gift for friends. One of the store’s most popular handcrafted soap bars is the Resurrection ($6), which contains activated charcoal. “Activated charcoal is kind of the hot thing in cosmetics right now. It’s a great topical for your skin,” says storeowner Teresa Ross.

Other big sellers include the Dead Sea Mud bar ($6), which contains Dead Sea mud and colloidal oatmeal as well as essential peppermint and black pepper oils to help increase circulation, and the store’s Miracle Bar ($6), which contains Neem oil to help with acne, eczema, and other skin issues.

Looking for a funny gift? Wonderland Floral Art and Gift Loft, 2887 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg (wonderlandfloralart. com) is full of items sure to make your friends smile. You can’t go wrong with the hilarious screen-printed towels in the LOL Collection by Primitives By Kathy ($7.95). The crisp white towels are emblazoned with cartoon drawings and sassy expressions. Don’t miss Blue Q’s equally quirky cotton novelty socks for men and women ($8.95-$12.95). Find the perfect pair for each of your friends, whether they’re into reading, gardening, sports, or politics. “I just want to be a stay at home dog mom,” reads one colorful pair. Don’t we all!

Kalamazoo Olive Oil, 449 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (kalamazooolive.com). Not sure which flavors to choose? Owner James Ryan says you can’t go wrong with one of the store’s popular sampler sets. The Taste of Italy trio ($49.95) includes three 12.7-ounce bottles of the store’s Garlic Olive Oil, Neapolitan Herb Balsamic, and Basil Olive Oil. Is French cuisine your pal’s thing?

The French Rubies Pairing Gift Box ($32) contains two 7-ounce bottles of Pomegranate Vinegar and Herbs de Provence Oil. The set also includes Tapi pour spouts and bread dipping spices. Still can’t decide? Opt for the Classic Series Six Pack Sample Box ($34.95), with its six exciting flavors of oils and vinegars, including blood orange olive oil and dark chocolate balsamic vinegar.

Friends in the STEM world might like Santa to bring them a fun Makin’ Time Computer Art Clock ($18-$52) from Urban Burg Eclectic Home Décor & Gifts, 2253 Central Ave., Suite #101, St. Petersburg, (727-2315506). Each timepiece is individually handcrafted from recycled and obsolete computer clocks. Ever seen a hard drive platter double as a clock face? It looks pretty cool.

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Best Local Gifts for Colleagues You and your coworkers share a special bond. Think of them this holiday season with a gift that’s perfect for the office space.

What better gift to give your favorite colleague than a lush houseplant to beautify his or her workspace?

You’ll find an extraordinary selection at Wild Roots, 1949 1st Ave. S, Unit A, St. Petersburg (352-8716975). Shop owner Amanda Hill says a cylindrical snake plant, ($6-$32 depending on size) would work well in an office because the plant can tolerate lower light.

Says Hill, “You can just water it once a week and they’re good. They’re a very low-maintenance plant.”

Chocolate lovers from far and wide flock all year to William Dean Chocolates, 2790 W Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs (williamdeanchocolates.com), where they enjoy gourmet chocolates and sweet candy confections created by owner and chief chocolatier Bill Brown. During the holiday season, the shop goes out of its way to delight revelers with stunning chocolate creations for both Christmas and Hanukkah. Choose from an edible easel featuring an adorable portrait of Santa made from 100 percent dark or milk chocolate ($25), or a sweet spinning chocolate dreidel ($10), among many other options.

Why not treat your officemates to a 15-piece Christmas edition gift box? Choose from all of the shop’s flavors, as well as special holiday flavors like pumpkin caramel, gingerbread, eggnog and pecan ($32).

Is your colleague up for a raise? Spread some luck around with a pretty money tree plant, which according to ancient folklore, brings good luck and prosperity (prices vary). Or if you’re feeling creative, design your own hanging terrarium for about $20 using the store’s DIY terrarium bar that’s chock full of lovely rocks and crystals.

Holiday gift boxes are also available at Toffee to Go, 3251 W Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa (toffeetogo.com). The festive red-andgreen boxes come in four sizes — ¼-pound, ½-pound, 1-pound or 2-pound — and are filled with your choice of one of four delectable gourmet toffees or a combination of each. Best of all, the shop will ship for you. Perfect for those with remote jobs who’d like to send a gift to the boss ($12-$49).

For a colleague who loves coffee, consider a gift bag from The Coffee Mill, 12199 Indian Rocks Road, Largo (coffeemill.biz). The eclectic coffee shop has something of a dual personality, offering 62 varieties of gourmet coffee — 22 of which are roasted on site — and also a variety of gift items, including cute knick-knacks, puzzles, toys and jewelry. Just about anything in the store can be incorporated into a thoughtful custom-designed gift bag, or you can choose a ready-made bag full of the store’s treats. (Prices vary.)

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Our furry and feathered friends are some of our most cherished companions. Treat them with toys, dishes, and more from these specialty stores.

Find lots of great gift ideas for your dogs at Bark Life, 6647 Central Ave., St. Petersburg and 11220 Park Blvd., Seminole (barklife.com), including fresh-baked organic treats, toys, pet beds, cozy blankets, shampoos and dinnerware. Have fun playing fetch on Christmas morning with a Tall Tails squeaky duck toy ($10-$15). The nontoxic plush toys are durable but gentle on a dog’s teeth and gums. Tall Tails also makes handsome designer wood bowls ($20-$30) to help Fido feel fancy at dinnertime. Durable stainless steel bowls are nestled into a decorative wood riser made from sustainable mango hardwood.

They also come with rubber feet to help even the most boisterous eaters stick to one spot.

Get your feline feeling festive with a great gift from The Indigo Owl, an online company based in St. Pete that caters exclusively to cats and their craft-loving owners. Stuff kitty’s stocking with an adorable handmade felt catnip toy that looks like a tiny taco. You can also choose toys shaped like ice cream cones, cameras, rockets, laboratory flasks, and more. ($5 each). Available on Etsy (etsy.com/shop/ IndigoOwlAccessories).

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Best Local Gifts for Pets Upscale pet gifts abound at Downtown Dogs, 1631 W Snow Circle, Tampa (shopdowntowndogs.com), like handmade Prunkhund collars and harnesses. The German company’s new Metallic collection features sleek colors like silver, bronze, and gold for the most chic of canines. All collars and harnesses are made from a durable faux-leather material that’s machine-washable.

(Prices vary depending on size.)

Got feathered friends at home? Find great gifts for birds of all kinds at Dunedin Birds and More, 1216 County Road 1, Dunedin (727-637-3080). The shop is packed with specialty food items, toys, cages, and supplies for pet birds and native birds. “Toys make great gifts for birds,” says owner Eddie Lindberg. “Birds are very orally fixated and they’re very intelligent. They need stimulation, both mental and physical, and toys really help with that.” One of the shop’s most popular sellers is the Super Shredder Ball ($8-$20), a hand-woven mesh ball stuffed with colorful paper and other surprises. The ball allows curious birds to pluck, shred, and play to their hearts’ content.

Dogs love to feel nice and clean, too, which is why one of the most popular sellers at Milagros Soap Company is an all-natural dog soap called “Rover” ($8).

Made with essential lavender, lemongrass, and patchouli oils, a quick bath with this will get your pooch smoochably clean and yummy-smelling in no time.

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Featuring more than 2,000 pieces of groundbreaking art, the world-famous Salvador Dalí Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg (thedali.org), boasts the largest collection of the Spanish surrealist’s work outside Europe. Gift memberships start at $60 with benefits that include unlimited free admission, invitations to exhibition previews, free or discounted tours and special programming, discounts at the museum’s store and café, and free parking. During the holiday season, the Dalí offers a special Member Holiday Shopping Discount in its museum store. From Dec. 1-14, members enjoy an extra 10% off in addition to their regular 15% discount.

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MUSEUMS The permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg (mfastpete. org), spans 4,000 years of civilization and features works by Monet, Cezanne and Renoir, as well as a sculpture garden and a Steuben glass gallery. The MFA offers gift memberships year-round, starting with a $75 entry-level membership with benefits that include free admission to the museum and its events, discounts in the museum’s store and café, free parking, and more.

Glazer Children’s Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa (glazermuseum.org), offers little ones the chance to participate in educational interactive exhibits about such topics as air travel, banking, engineering and medicine. Family memberships start at $125 with benefits that include free admission, free member bags filled with goodies, and, depending on your level of membership, invitations to members-only events, discounts on birthday party packages, and more. The museum also offers a 10% discount for seniors and all active members of the military.

See antiquities, modern art, and contemporary works including photography and new media, at the Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa (tampamuseum.org). Gift memberships start at $50 with benefits that include free admission to the museum, 10% discount at the museum store and its Sono Café, discounts on classes, and reciprocal free admission to dozens of other museums in the southeast. Gift card recipients will receive a personalized membership card and a welcome letter with your customized greeting.

Named for the man who launched Black History Month, the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, 2240 Ninth Ave. S, St. Petersburg (woodsonmuseum.org), is devoted to showcasing the local and national history, culture, and art of African Americans. The museum offers membership opportunities starting at just $20 for students, $40 for seniors over 65, $50 for individuals, and $125 for families. Benefits include free admission to the museum and its events, access to the museum’s archives, and the opportunity to vote in museum elections.

The museum is also offering a special holiday sale in its ongoing Brick Program, which invites patrons to purchase commemorative bricks engraved with an individual, family, or company name to be placed in the museum’s Legacy Garden. From now until the end of 2017, patrons can buy two bricks and receive a third brick free of charge. See the museum’s website for more details.

Visitors big and small can learn through interactive exhibits about science, technology, space, robotics, and more at Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa (mosi.org). The newly renovated museum also features its famous IMAX® Dome theater. Don’t miss MOSI’s special holiday sale in December, when new memberships will be discounted 15 percent all month long. Benefits for members include free admission — as well as reciprocal free admission or discounts at more than 20 other area attractions — discounts on MOSI camps, and more.

Kids 10 and under have hands-on fun interacting with educational exhibits about art, animals, marine science, and more at Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg (greatex.org). The museum hosts special sales on memberships from Nov. 24-27 and again Dec. 15-31. During the sales, “Basic” memberships, which offer unlimited admission for a family of up to 5 members including 2 adults, will be available for $75 (a $100 value), and “Great” memberships, which offer unlimited admission for a family of up to 5 members including up to 4 adults, will be available for just $125 (a $150 value).

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Call the Mahaffey Theater ticket line at 727-893-7832, or go in person to the Mahaffey Theater box office.

Theatergoers in Pasco County know the Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey (richeysuncoasttheatre.com), is the place for great performances. The beloved community theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season runs from September through May each year, with season tickets for all five performances starting at $70 for individuals. Or, consider treating theater lovers to gift certificates to one of the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming 2018 performances: I Hate Hamlet (Jan. 1128), Catch Me If You Can (March 1-18), or The Addams Family (May 10-27).

Treat your loved ones to tickets to an exciting upcoming Broadway performance, concert, or stand-up comedy show at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa (strazcenter.org). Not sure which to choose? The Straz sells gift cards that can be redeemed for tickets, merchandise, memberships, or as payment for Straz Conservatory classes. To receive a gift card in time for Christmas, you must order by 8 p.m. Dec. 20. Visit the Straz ticket office, go online, or call 813-229-7827.

Famous for its lovely acoustics, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater (rutheckerdhall.com), hosts world-class performances from national and international musicians, dancers, comedians, Broadway stars, and more. Memberships start at $100 with benefits that include pre-sale ticket purchasing, free seat upgrade opportunities, early enrollment for the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs, and more. You can also give gift certificates in any dollar amount to be used at either Ruth Eckerd Hall or its sister venue, the Capitol Theater, 405 Cleveland St, Clearwater.

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As the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest running professional theater company, American Stage, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg (americanstage.org), has earned a reputation for top-notch performances and innovative programming. American Stage has two great gift passes available: A $140 limited edition 2017-18 Anniversary Pass celebrating the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th anniversary, which includes four flexible tickets to any production, and the Young American Pass, which allows theatergoers in their 20s to see unlimited theater for just $15 a month. You can also purchase gift certificates in any dollar amount. Call the American Stage box office at 727-823-7529.

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Got book lovers on your list? We’ve scoured this season’s new releases and found great gift ideas for readers who love sci-fi, music, mysteries and more.

Joni Mitchell is lauded as one of pop music’s true geniuses for good reason: her virtuoso guitar-playing, poetic lyrics, and soaring, sweet falsetto made her a superstar in the 1970s and one of the most influential recording artists of all time. Music critic David Yaffe’s new biography, Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell ($28, Sarah Crichton Books), draws on dozens of interviews with Mitchell, her musician peers and others, to piece together the life and songs of the free-spirited Canadian prairie girl and self-taught musician who would dazzle Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Prince and Bjork, while changing the landscape of popular music. (Available at Oxford Exchange, 420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa.)

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison explores themes that recur in her work — race, fear, borders and belonging — in The Origin of Others ($22.95, Harvard University Press). A collection of essays derived from Morrison’s lectures as a 2016 Harvard University professor, the slim but powerful book examines why race matters and what motivates humans to construct “otherness.” The author considers her own life and novels, politics and history, as well as the literature of Faulkner, Hemingway, Harriet Beecher Stowe and others in her search for answers. (Available at Oxford Exchange, 420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa.)

Manga fans will be thrilled to find Akira: 35th Anniversary Box Set ($199, Kodansha Comics) under the tree. The handsome hardcover box set honors the 35th anniversary of the 1982 debut of Katsuhiro Otomo’s “Akira” series in Kodansha’s Young Magazine. For the next two years, Otomo’s popular story, set in post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, set the standard for Japanese manga and anime. The collection features the complete series (volumes 1-6) in large-format hardcovers, plus the Akira Club art book. It also presents the series in its authentic right-to-left format with original art. (Available at Anime Fix, 6185 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.)

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Legendary suspense novelist Mary Higgins Clark has teamed up again with co-author Alafair Burke for Every Breath You Take ($26.99, Simon & Schuster), their fourth mystery in the bestselling Under Suspicion series.

The novel follows as the series’ protagonist, TV producer Laurie Moran, investigates the unsolved murder of one of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s wealthiest donors on the night of the glitzy Met Gala. (Available at Books at Park Place, 10468 Roosevelt Blvd. N, St. Petersburg)

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To give a gift that won’t be forgotten, consider sending a loved one on a vacation.

By Tom Wuckovich, Times correspondent Gift giving is a year-round activity, but it obviously accelerates during the

Another option is to give travel points so loved ones can choose the dates and

Christmas season. Coming up with that special gift is a situation we all strug-

the destination that appeals to them. If the vacation package is covered by the

gle with and hope that our ideas hit the mark. Presents can range from

contributions, family and friends can decide on other add-ons, such as a rental

money to gift cards to something even more exotic — the gift of travel.

car, dinner at a well-known restaurant, tickets to a show or an optional tour.

To be sure, this is not an inexpensive proposition, given all the possi-

“We find that when mom and dad, or grandpa and grandma open their gift,

bilities, and often it requires entire members of the family or a group of

they are often elated and overwhelmed, and it especially resonates with

friends to make this experience a reality. “The gift of travel is a very popular

them when they know the entire family and possibly friends chipped in to

aspect of the holiday season,” says Julio Soto, Travel Product Manager at

make it possible,” Soto said. “It’s also wonderful if that vacation was on an

AAA Travel, “but we see this also with other special occasions such as honey-

individual’s bucket list and now it is becoming a reality. It sometimes sets

moons, anniversaries, birthdays and graduations.”

in motion a desire to do all the other things on that list,” he added.

Whether it’s a cruise or a long weekend getaway, it takes precise planning

Another great thing about the gift of travel is that it never will to go out

and coordination to make certain that all goes smoothly. Soto recommends

of style, like clothing or electronics, for example. And what’s not to like

that gift-givers sit down with a travel counselor and go over vacation options and destinations and also determine where the gift recipients might want to go. The agent can outline sample parameters on cost and what might be needed in order to make the gift a reality, such as passports or other documents.

The clients can choose from certain specific components when contemplating

about giving the feeling of “getting away from it all,” whether a weekend or a week, and helping to create memories that will last well beyond the holiday season?

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the gift of travel: they can purchase a gift certificate for a certain amount based on the entire cost of the trip, or select some specific vacation, like a cruise to Alaska or Hawaii and see if it fits the budget.

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Skip the cookie-cutter items at big box stores and make shopping for presents and decorations fun by visiting a holiday-themed market. The perfect weather this time of year makes it especially pleasant to peruse handmade gifts as well as enjoy great local food, drinks and entertainment at an outdoor fair. In addition to having a fun time and checking off everyone on your shopping list, these markets are a great way to support local businesses, artists and crafters.

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4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Free Great Explorations Children’s Museum and Sunken Gardens, 1925 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg greatex.org/event/a-very-merry-market Although this market offers a great selection of new and vintage maternity and children’s clothes, adorable crib mobiles and handmade baby blankets, it’s not just gifts for kids and moms here.

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If you’re up for a less traditional event, celebrate the Norse devil god Krampus at this outdoor market at the Jug & Bottle Dept.

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If you’re not feeling the holiday spirit yet this year, don’t worry: We’ve rounded up more than a dozen local events to get you in a festive mood, so you can relish every minute of this holiday season. Check websites for updates before you go, as details are subject to change.

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Breakfast with Santa $6 by Nov. 29, $10 after

Jingle Bell Kids’ Fishing Tournament and John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk Christmas Tree Lighting

Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin

Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m.-8 p.m.

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Young anglers can donate a food item for charity to enter this

available for an extra fee (cash only).

competition with prizes for each age group and a free raffle as

Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.

well. The annual event benefits Santa’s Angels and The Kind Mouse. Do a little gift shopping at some of the quaint shops of

Holiday Boat Parade & Tree Lighting

John’s Pass and watch the ceremonial tree lighting ceremony just

Saturday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

after sunset, around 6 p.m.

Free admission Dunedin Marina in Edgewater Park, 51 Main St., Dunedin

Victorian Christmas Stroll Dec. 1-Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $15 (Check website for discount days and special rates for kids and seniors) Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W Kennedy Ave., Tampa plantmuseum.com/events/victorian-christmas-stroll Experience the splendor and opulence of a Victorian Christmas in this nearly monthlong historical holiday event. The period decorations include Christmas trees spanning from just a few inches to 14 feet in height, 40,000 lights and garland as well as vintage toys, cigar boxes, ornaments and clothing. Cider and cookies are complimentary and there are live music performances nightly between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

for the festively adorned boats to parade through the mari-

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Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole

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It’s easy to get in the spirit of the season with this event’s “snow hill,”

& Recreation, Dunedin Boat Club and Marker 1 Marina, and

holiday-themed performances, bounce houses, arts and crafts, a

sponsored by Beazer Homes.

tree lighting ceremony, train rides, hayrides and visits with Santa for the kids.

Snowfest

Snow on 7th Avenue Holiday Parade

Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Centennial Park, 1800 East 9th Ave., Ybor City

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It’s a special year for this annual Ybor Collaborative event: the

“glice” skating on a simulated ice rink, toboggan rides,

seventh year of Snow on 7th Avenue. Local marching bands such

karaoke, cookie decorating and arts and crafts.

River Lights Boat Parade

as the Tampa Bay Pride Band will perform, and kids get free hot chocolate and candy canes when they visit Santa.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.

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Enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, quiche, petit fours and, of

and boats set out from Moonlight Bay and the parade

course, tea served by wait staff dressed in Edwardian at-

ends at Sims Park, where spectators can enjoy music,

tire at the fifth annual Downton Abbey/holiday-themed

food and drink vendors and arts and crafts.

high tea. Take photos in front of a beautiful holiday

Christmas in the Country Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8 for adults; seniors and kids 6-12: $7 Mildred W. & Doyle E. Carlton Jr. Cracker Country Living History Museum, 4800 Highway 301 N, Tampa crackercountry.org * Kids can learn what a rural Christmas was like in the 19th century from guides dressed in period costumes. Guests watch craft demonstrations, see decorations of the era and make their own

backdrop and enjoy music, entertainment and carriage

ornaments and crafts. Guests can also expect stories and carols and

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on the water.” The parade arrives at Treasure Island Causeway

Local chapters of the Girl Scouts and Shriners, as well

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Holiday Stroll 2017: Let It Snow Saturday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo largo.com * The park is beautifully lit for the season all month, starting with the tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 2, as the city welcomes visitors in to shop at the gift bazaar and craft fair, and kids to see Santa and play on the snow slide. Concessions are available. The city asks that you keep dogs at home during this annual event.

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DEADLINES The US Postal Service deadlines to get your holiday gifts delivered on time are: parcel post, Dec. 15; letters and cards, Dec. 20; priority mail, Dec. 21; express mail, Dec. 22. If you’re sending beyond the continental United States, deadlines are about a week earlier.

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• Go early: Many stores have extended holiday hours, so take advantage of them. Your best bet is to go early on a weekday, when more people are still at work. Your second best option to avoid crowds is to go very late, near closing time. If you must shop during peak hours, grin and bear it. It will be over soon.

• Gift certificates: Treat friends to favorite local shops, restaurants and movie theaters and reward your- self, too. At Three Birds Tavern, 1492 Fourth St. N in St. Petersburg, for example, when you buy a

• Go on your own: Shopping with friends and family might be more fun, but it tends to bring distractions. Your best bet to stay focused is to go by yourself.

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• Where to park: Nowhere. Instead, Uber it to your favorite mall or walkable shopping destination: downtown St. Petersburg, Grand Central District, downtown Gulfport, Johns Pass in Madeira Beach, Hyde Park Village, Ybor City and Seminole Heights are some options.

often be ordered online and sent directly to the recipient.

• Order online, pick up locally: Big box stores do this, but many local businesses also offer online shopping now. Plus, you’ll get the added personal touch. Artist Heather New (artbyheathernew.com), for example, meets local customers to deliver their purchases.

• For friends who don’t need anything, consider donating in their name to their favorite local non-profit. If all else fails, go DIY: Homemade cookies, creatively packaged, always make excel

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If only Charlie Brown had known gift cards were coming when he

“For me, a cooking lesson would be heaven, but for somebody who

lamented the commercialization of the holiday season.

doesn’t like to cook, it would feel like work,” says Diane Gottsman,

Purchasing gift cards or certificates online or by phone means skipping

er of the Protocol School of Texas. “The key here is that you

the traffic and parking nightmares of holiday shopping, no wrapping paper to throw away and tons of time saved. And giving the gift of a class or service is an even more eco-friendly option, with the bonus of helping a loved one have a new experience or hone a skill in a pursuit he or she already enjoys.

etiquette expert, author of Modern Etiquette for a Better Life and foundknow the recipient well enough that the gift feels personal and will be well-received.”

Here are some ideas — great local businesses that offer gift card or certificate options for thoughtful, stimulating and memorable gift experiences.

Giving a service requires some careful thought, though. You want to make sure it’s something the recipient will use, and you don’t want to

For lovers of the arts If a loved one has always wanted to learn the samba, tango, bolero, Cuban motion

unwittingly give something that feels like a chore; for example, if they

or even “the Hustle,” buy him or her a gift certificate in person, online or by phone to

decide they’re not as into the idea of taking a hang gliding or surfing

lessons at Dance Forever Florida in Clearwater. In addition to a variety of dance styles,

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pampering options, including nail and brow services,

skills and how to make sushi, sausage, seasonal cookies,

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facials and massage at Botanica Day Spa in Clearwater.

cupcakes and their own cheese in a wide variety of class-

provides a top-notch introduction. Former students

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Sure, the aspiring brewer on your list could watch a few

interested in socializing and enjoying a glass of

in your life who wouldn’t enjoy watching dolphins on a

YouTube videos to learn how to brew beer, but for their

wine during class, Painting with a Twist in Pinellas

sunset boat ride in the gulf, so gift cards for ParrotDise

sakes — and for the people who live with them — give

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Know a knitter, or an aspiring one? Buy them a gift

gift certificates via the website in any amount, and get

card at Stash — A Place for Yarn in St. Petersburg,

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which offers beginning knitting and other classes.

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If buying online, note the contact information for

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Food, and things to make food or serve it with, are a can’t-miss holiday gift that everyone can share and enjoy.

This year, Keeler might be wrapping up a copy of her new favorite, Dorie’s Cookies by Dorie Greenspan (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016) with a few bottles of Nielsen-Massey pure vanilla extract.

By Diane M. Craig, Times correspondent

The smell of freshly baked cookies, wine mulling on the stove, or a turkey roasting in the oven … food plays a major role in our holiday rituals. Gifts from the kitchen are particularly sweet because they represent time taken and thought given, and what can be a better gift than that?

Cookies, breads, and candies generally top the list of kitchen-made gifts.

“I like to give useful, thoughtful gifts that can be used in the kitchen,” says Janet Krietemeyer Keeler, journalism instructor at University of South Florida St. Petersburg, former food editor at the Tampa Bay Times and author of Cookielicious. “My go-to is a cookbook that I think the receiver would like, along with a piece of corresponding equipment. If it’s a book about salads, I would accompany it with a salad spinner, or a good-quality vegetable peeler — you’d be surprised how many people don’t have one — wrapped up with a vegetarian cookbook. The yin to that yang would be an instant-read meat thermometer with a cookbook full of roast recipes.”

“I have several bottles (Madagascar bourbon plus Tahitian and Mexican blends) in my cabinet and they last me through the year because I bake a lot. My favorite is the Madagascar Bourbon vanilla paste. If I am feeling generous, I also give a good-quality aluminum baking sheet,” she says.

Tampa Bay Times food critic Laura Reiley likes making infused vodkas using berries, anisette, or spicy chilies and packaging them with bloody mary ingredients. She also likes the idea of wrapping up a jar of “really good artisan popping corn with a bunch of recipes for toppings, like Togarashi, a Japanese spice mix available at Asian groceries. It’s spicy, sweet, and salty with a little citrus vibe — great on popcorn!”

Other kitchen foodie ideas include bottles of olive oil infused with freshly peeled garlic cloves, spicy chili peppers or fresh herbs like tarragon or thyme. Show off the contents in a pretty bottle with a customized label.

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By Virginia Pelley, Times correspondent

Remember the Seinfeld episode in which Elaine is outraged that her label maker was regifted? Whether people find the idea of regifting distasteful or think recycling presents is practical and perfectly acceptable, almost everyone has an embarrassing story about a regift that went awry.

“As careful as we try to be, we’ve all either experienced or heard a story where someone gets caught regifting,” says etiquette expert Diane Gottsman, author of Modern Etiquette for a Better Life and founder of the Protocol School of Texas. “I wouldn’t say you should never regift, but you need to be extremely thoughtful about it.”

Passing along gifts can be tricky, but it can be done if you follow these dos and don’ts.

Do tape an info note on potential regifts If you receive something nice that you think might make a good gift for someone else, and it’s still in its original packaging, label it noting who gave it to you and when, Gottsman advises. So at the very least, you avoid giving it to the same person.

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Don’t regift family heirlooms The family silver might not be your taste, and that ancient afghan your aunt made might make you sneeze like crazy, but resist the temptation to pass it on. “If a family member gives you something that’s meant to stay in the family, such as a piece of old costume jewelry or an antique platter, it’s important to be respectful of the gift,” Gottsman says.

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Do triple-check the guest list of regifting parties Regifting parties are a great way to regift responsibly — as long as you don’t bring something the host or another guest gave you. If there’s even a slim chance that someone at the party might recognize your item as something he or she gave you, bring something else.

Don’t regift cards without due diligence Gift cards to Amazon, a bookstore or a gas station can be useful, but make sure you call to make sure the full amount is still on the card, Gottsman says. It’s possible someone regifted the card to you, forgetting they made a purchase on it already, so that $25 gift card is now worth only $12.74.

The safest regift: one that’s not an official present but more of a thoughtful gesture Be upfront about a gift’s “used” status. You can say something like, “Hey, I got this beautiful teapot as a gift, but I don’t drink tea. Since you love tea, I thought you might like it.” This strategy is not only much less stressful because you’re being honest, but your potential recipient is also free to refuse it if he or she doesn’t want it — which prevents any embarrassment down the road if that person ends up regifting the teapot.

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Purch hase e $1000 0 and Re eceiive: e: 4 Sunday Brunch Gift Certificates*** **

Gift Cards Allow ow You to Enjo joy All Resort rt Ame meniti ties

Luxurious Spa Services ❖ 3 Swimming Pools Saunas ❖ Steam Rooms ❖ Whirlpools ❖ State-of-the-Art Fitness Center Sunday Brunch ❖ Waterfront Tiki Bar & Grill Fountain Grille Restaurant ❖ Daily Fitness Classes

*Valid January 1, 2018-October 31, 2018. Blackout Dates Apply, Including July 4, 2018. **One 2-Month Complimentary Membership Per Person. Valid January 1, 2018-October 31, 2018 Only. New Members Only. ***Not Valid for Holiday or Special Event Brunches.

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To Pur urchas ase Call 727.724 24.7725 ext. t. 551 515, Safety tyHarborSpa. a.com or Visit it the he Resor ort Online at Sa 105 North Bayshore Drive | Safety Harbor, Florida 34695