paradise news august-september 2015 issue

WOMEN IN BUSINESS • DINING OUT

‘Martuni’ LoungeThe Perfect Martini at

Vol 21 No 7 • August/September 2015

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DEPARTMENTS

LETTERS ......................................9

PuBLISHER’S MESSAGE .............14

TIDBITS oF NEWS ......12-13,15-16

PRoPERTY LAW-ToM BRoDERSEN25

REAL ESTATE - JIM BEGGINS .... 26

FISHING - HuBBARD’S ........... 27

CoMPuTER CoRNER .................28

ART NEWS...........................36-37

ECo .........................................38

RECREATIoN & LIBRARIES ........40

ARTS & LEISuRE.......41-49, 53-56

EVENTS CALENDAR...42-48, 54-56

CLASSIFIED ADS ..................50-51

ASTRoLoGY - SARAH LYoNS ....52

PLAYING ARouND ................... 55

FINAL WoRD - JuLIAN FANT....60

CoVER DESIGN - Renee Roos

CoVER ART:123rf.com

FEATURES

8 Jackie’s ‘MARTUNI’ Lounge by Peter Roos

Jackie adds a gourmet full liquor lounge

to her Jazz Bistro on Corey Avenue.

17 DINING OUT - by Joyce LaFray

Joyce visits The Pearl of Treasure Island,

The Maritana Grille and Da Sesto Italiano.

21 Maids Maintenance & More

Gets Rave Reviews - by Peter Roos

The local cleaning company balances

local residents with vacation rentals.

23 Dr. Tiffany Rimar - by Lisa Moretti

Veterinary Healing Arts on Corey Ave.

is a special place for your pet’s health.

29 The Female Touch - by Steve Traiman

Paradise NEWS interviews several

women leading successful enterprises

with big local implications.

39 Tampa BayWatch Hosts Scallop Search

You are invited to join the great Tampa

Bay scallop search.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS • DINING OUT

‘Martuni’ LoungeThe Perfect Martini at

Vol 21 No 7 • August/September 2015

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by Peter RoosSt. Pete Beach can thank its lucky stars that Jackie settled on Corey Ave. (74th) Named the “Most CreativeChef in Tampa Bay” by Tampa Bay Magazine. Jaqueline Smit, better known as Jackie, has repeatedlywowed the town from her initial Mother’s Day openingin 2012 to the ribbon cutting in late July for her new Martuni Lounge, an “Adult Candy Store” and Jazz Emporium which recently was appended to the west end of her Jazz Bistro.

In a Corey Avenue location where several predecessorshave failed before, Jackie’s Jazz Bistro has single-handedly begun a renaissance.

Her gourmet, bottomless-mimosa, Sunday Jazz brunchbrings a crowd to the street with all you can eat anddrink from 9-2 (and all the mimosa’s you can drink from 11-2) indoors or out for a total of $19/person.

What’s a Martuni Lounge? Martini + Tune = MartuniFeaturing 75 varieties of house-infused vodkas, served in 12 ounce glasses for just $7 each, and a growing variety of local art for sale. The comfortablespace includes seats at the long knotty cypress bar, high top tables in the front, with comfortable overstuffed lounging furniture in the rear. The Martuni Lounge has allowed Jackie’s culinary expertise to cross over from her creative menu to adultbeverages. The infusing of vodkas, pairing of flavors,and a delectable menu make Jackie’s a top notch destination.

This new ‘Martuni’ room is the third space of equal sizemaking up the entire indoor Jackie’s Bistro, Jazz Cluband Martuni Lounge. A 10-foot opening connects the new room to the Jazz Club that Jackie added shortly after opening her restaurant 3 years ago. An additional outdoor seating area in front of the restaurant is shaded

by a huge retractable awning and surrounded by an herb garden. Weather permitting, the outdoor venue is very appealing.

Jackie loves to cater, indoors or out, at her venue, or one of your choosing. The division of rooms in theBistro makes it easy for Jackie to reserve a private areafor your special function. “There is never a facilitycharge tacked onto a catering bill” Jackie is quick to add.

Named the “Best New Business” in 2014 by the TampaBay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, Jackie has the community in her mind and her heart in everything she does. During the summer, for example, she partnerswith the St. Pete Beach Recreation Department to host three large groups of local children for “Jackie’s Summer Camp Restaurant School”.

From September 19-30, the restaurant will close whileJackie and her staff visit New orleans for research leading to anticipated menu changes for the new season.When that season comes, starting in November, Jackie plans to be open with live Jazz music, gourmet food and top shelf beverages, including ‘perfect martinis’ 365 days a year.

Make plans to visit. You’ll be glad you did. Located at:338 Corey Avenue, St Pete Beach 727.320.6358www.jackiesbistroandcatering.com

‘Martuni’ LoungeThe new “Adult Candy Store” With Live Jazz 365 days a year.

ENTERTAINMENT LINEUPSunday – Lindy Romez

Monday – Jazz TrioTuesday – Katy at the PianoWednesday – Pamela Love

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Thank you so much for running astory about the St. Petersburg LionsClub. We are always looking formore people to help and for newmembers. The article was great.I appreciate all the information in “The Paradise News”. It is my goto publication when I want to knowwhat is going on. Your magazine is the best because it lets the readers know well in advance of the event or activity. The articles in your magazine are always informative. - Lions Club -Treasure Island

I just stumbled upon a great sportstourism piece you put together forJune/July issue. Well done! I was wondering if you could correct our Sports Commissioner’sname as it’s Kevin Smith.Always appreciate the coverage!- Leroy Bridges Media & Interactive Director.

You guys rock !!! - Will Darnall - Marketing Manager Morean Arts Center

I just returned from running my dog around Belle Vista and spottedliterally dozens of "blue-wrapped"newspapers in storm drains, as piles of mush in the street and in driveways of empty homes.What's it going to take to stop thisnonsense? Other publications likethe Gabber and Paradise News relyon newspaper boxes or direct mailto get their papers out. The practiceof throwing these unwanted papersin driveways to increase circulationonly to end as pollution must stop!Let's end this practice ASAP.Thanks! - Greg Premer

Editor’s Reply:As you know, we have been trying to get the City of St. Pete Beach to stop the illegal throwing of theBeach Beacon into our yards formonths now. We were told by ViceMayor Finnerty that a “cease and desist” letter was sent to attorneys for the Tampa Bay Times, publishersof the Beacon. Paradise NEWS has always used legal means.Following the law has cost us dearly.We have spent well over a million

dollars in postage over the past 20 years. Perhaps if the City sendsthe Times a bill for cleaning thestorm drains and cites them for thousands of littering incidents, perhaps they will be more compliant.

Congratulations to the LeyshonsA very nice couple I know, gave birth in May to twin daughters at All Children's Hospital. They are residents of St. Pete Beach and I told them I would try to get thehappy announcement into a localnewspaper for them. Would you bewilling to run this for them?Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leyshon are pleased to announce the birth of their twin daughters, Imogen Amber Leyshon andBianca Jade Leyshon, on May 14, 2015 at the All Children’s Hospital BabyPlace, St. Petersburg, Florida.- Kathleen Peters, Your [email protected]

It’s that time of year for the AnnualGala at the Largo Cultural Center.This year’s theme “Journey ToOz”. A very special event is linedup. Hopefully you can once againdonate items for our silent and liveauctions and/or become a sponsor.Some item suggestions for our Auctions are: Hotel/Condo Stays;Food Certificates; Attraction Tickets; Ad Space; Air Line Tickets; Limo/Shuttle Services; Event Tickets;Wedding Services; Etc. Etc. Etc.

Anything is welcome, large &small because we will be makingbaskets. The event is October 3,2015 so make certificates good until October 2016 with black-outsand restrictions.

Mail Certificates to: SuncoastPerforming Arts Foundation, c/o Steven Rodriguez, 14280 Passage Way, Seminole, FL33776. Thanks for your support. - Steven W. Rodriguez - V.P. of OperationsEmail: [email protected]: www.OurCondo.comOffice: 727.593.2000 Toll Free: 800.487.8953 Fax: 727.595.7409 19713 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL 33785; Florida Lifestyle Vacation Rentals, Inc.

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MonotubesAnglers fishing from the half-mile

stretch of seawall along Pass-A-GrilleWay in St. Pete Beach will soon haveplenty of places to dispose of discardedfishing line in an environmentallyfriendly way.

In an admirable move to protectseabirds, sea turtles and other marinelife from entanglement in this deadlytype of marine debris, City of St. PeteBeach officials have approved the installation of 14 special receptaclesinto which anglers can deposit theirtangles of unwanted monofilament.

Nicknamed “monotubes”, parts ofthe containers were donated by theCity of St. Petersburg and built byTampa Bay Watch volunteers with

special care to match the appealing aesthetics of this popularfishing area stretching north and south from the Merry Pier.Tampa Bay Watch has teamed with Blue Turtle Society toprovide ongoing maintenance of the monotubes. Monofilamentcollected by Blue Turtle Society volunteers will be shipped tothe Berkley Fishing Conservation Institute to be recycled or re-purposed. Installation of the new monotubes by Tampa BayWatch and Blue Turtle Society volunteers took place in July.

Adopt a Monotube!Help keep discarded monofilament fishing line out of Tampa

Bay! Discarded fishing line can be very dangerous to birds, marinelife, and even boats - it is estimated fishing line will last 400-600years in the environment before it begins to break down. You canhelp by adopting a monofilament recycling tube, AKA monotube, at one of these popular fishing locations listed below. Adoptioninvolves monitoring your tube twice a month depending on the location. once collected the fishing line is sent to Berkley Fishing, where it is recycled into tackle boxes or other fishing equipment, and fish habitats!

Sites that need monitoring (partial): Pinellas County: Maximo Park, Bunce’s Pass, Fort De Soto Bay Pier, Tierra VerdeBridge, Merry Pier & others in Pass-A-Grille, Sunlit Cove, John Chestnut Sr. Park, Taylor Park, War Vets Park, Tom Stuart Causeway Bridge, & Walsingham Park.

Tampa Bay Watch - Want to get involved? Visit http://www.tampbaywatch.org- Melinda Spall - 727.867.8166

BlueTurtleSociety - a new local environmental influence organization (EIO) working on several projects meant to encouragepeople to connect with and care for the natural world through technology, art, information and volunteerism. Stephanie Cain, [email protected]://www.facebook.com/blueturtlesociety or [email protected]

"Let’s go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday." - Steve Jobs


ST. PETE BEACHThe long-awaited soft opening of

Verducci’s Italian Market took placein July and the market is offering prepared foods to eat in or take outdaily from 10 am to 7 pm. The build-out is amazing and the food is terrific.They are well prepared for orders to go and are working out the dine-inchallenges. The grocery items offeredare top-of-line brands, most directlyfrom Italy. Check here first before yougo to the mainland for Italian fooditems. You may well save a trip.Lunches are offered daily with manyitems ready to grab and go.

Robin Sollie, President and CEOof the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamberof Commerce, has been appointed toserve on the Visitor Services Commit-tee of VISIT FLoRIDA through June30th, 2016. Chairperson, Tammy Heonand Vice Chair, David Reese will bejoining Sollie. More information aboutVisit Florida can be found online at:www.visitflorida.com For more aboutthe Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber, contact Julianne Wilhelm, MemberSupport, at (727) 360-6957 or visitwww.TampaBayBeaches.com/events

St. Pete Beach’s Sunset Celebra-tion is held the 2nd Saturday of eachmonth for two hours surrounding

sunset, at the Sunset Bell in Sunset Parkon Sunset Way at the west end ofCorey Ave. (74th Ave.) in St. Pete Beach,the Sunset Capital of Florida. In addition to its website, StPeteBeachSunsetCelebration.com theevent has a Facebook page and a gmailaccount. For vendor information andmore contact Tom de Yampert, office 727-388-9922 or text him at 727-420-2669. A Sunset bell is rungnightly in this location and at the Paradise Grille in Pass-A-Grille.

Construction is about to get underway on Pass-A-Grille Way. An Agreement with Nelson Contrac-tors is in place and the first concern is traffic during the project’s firstphase. According to Jay Andersonwho has been attending weekly meet-ings and sending out minutes, contrac-tors will have input on everything, but city will hold them to keeping residents happy. Fred Shepard (hiredby city as watchdog) is going to be thepoint person for the city and will be onsite everyday... he is the troubleshooter.‘Will’ will be the contractor’s man incharge. They plan to be working from7:30 AM to 6 PM for 18 – 19 months at75-100 feet per day average. All under-ground utilities have to be approvedby various government entities before

road bed can be repaved. Tina Douglass and Amy Lougheryare working with the city on the landscape-Washintonia plan to insure proper placement and size.

Ruthie & Paul Buxbaum, ownersof “Chill” are remodeling Madeleina’sCottage, 363 Corey Ave. in anticipationof moving their restaurant to that location. Chill amazingly made it toTrip Advisor’s top position while battling a host of facility challenges.The new space is more than 1,000sflarger and has a beautiful kitchen,complete with walk-ins and a state ofthe art hood and ventilation system.“The move will solve our facility issues”, says Ruthie, “including foodstorage, sanitation, gas equipment, appropriate plumbing, dramatically better air conditioning, and air qualityissues. Moving 1 ½ blocks east on CoreyAve. will allow us to create a truly sustainable restaurant space that hasEVERY advantage. The beautiful bigkitchen will let us get the food outquickly and provide the opportunity tocater, something our current space doesnot allow. Carl’s piano bar will have a perfect space with a dance floor and a late night bar menu. The whole move is a dream come true.”

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TIDB ITSThe Verducci’s Market opened with a well deserved ribbon cutting ceremony.Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce came out in force along with manymembers of the community. Early reports say the reception has been excellent.


"Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have 24-hour days." - Zig Ziglar

ST. PETERSBURGBeach Branch of All Children’s

Hospital Guild has elected new leaders. The Guild’s mission is “to advocate, volunteer and fundraise forchildren and families of All Children’sHospital Johns Hopkins Medicine,”with a vision of “supporting healthytomorrows ... for one child, for AllChildren.” The Beach Branch meets first Tuesday of the Month, Septemberthrough May (except December), 10:30a.m., at The Club at Treasure Island,400 Treasure Island Causeway. If youshare a commitment to children, at-tend a meeting and/or contact ClaudiaRoberts, [email protected].

Tax Preparer Volunteers Needed!Volunteers, many of them your neigh-bors, helped the community e-file approximately 1660 returns last year at no charge! Volunteers are needed at all sites: the Sunshine Center, and thelibraries of St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach,Gulfport and Gulf Beaches (Madeira).open positions include greeters to gettaxpayers signed-in, client facilitatorswho help to make sure taxpayers have all necessary paperwork and preparers to complete the returns. All volunteers are IRS certified. So, ifyou like working with people and/orhave a good head for numbers, pleasesign up at www.aarp.org , click on Volunteers and then select taxes. You will be contacted in Decemberwith the training dates.

Merle Norman/South Pasadena, alocally owned and operated cosmeticsstudio offering the finest in beauty

supplies, cosmetics and beauty consultation has added a selection offashion wigs. Additional informationor a sample copy, Contact: IrenaPilecka, Merle Norman Cosmetics and Wig Studio, 6801 Gulfport Blvd S,Ste 9, South Pasadena, FL 33707, 727.344.7367.

The Rotary Club of West St. Petersburg raised more than$12,000 at a July 11 fundraiser for theClaybaker D.U.S.T.O.F.F Foundation(CDF) at Simpatico Wines. More than30 attended the Wine Paring dinner,with Mangia Gourmet providing anamazing five-course meal while MikeMeyer and Patti Robertson providedspectacular wines. CDF is ever moving forward and needs continued sponsorship. Visit www.claybakerdustoff.org

The Red Oar Boutique,located at 7228 CentralAve., St. Pete 33707opened in July. Theycarry vintage furniture

and decor, new/ upcycled clothingand eclectic gift items.

NORTH REDINGTON BEACH Sandy Paws Vet Clinic - Sandy SpawBoutique 16701 Gulf Boulevard, NorthRedington Beach, FL 33708, offers a relaxed experience for both you andyour pet. The shop opened in 2015 asan extension of Sandy Paws VeterinaryClinic. Its mission is to offer high quality pet food, healthy treats,thoughtful toys & unique gifts.

The Spaw environment is clean, cozyand safe. facebook.com/thesandyspaw

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - NO Wake Zones IRB City Commission (at Nov. 2014 meeting)made a recommendation to the FWCto include 95% of IRB’s waterways (including two, previously excludedbasins on each side of 20th Ave) in theManatee Protection Rule for WesternPinellas County. This means for sevenmonths of the year, ALL of IRB’s waterways will be no wake zones and closed to motorized watersports(skiing, knee boards, wave-runners,etc.) except in the channel. Some residents are trying to fight the move. They have to hire an attorney to file anInjunction to the FWC Approval of theFinal Rule ($5000 cost) and/or petitionlocal, State and Federal representatives(150 signatures needed) to relieve IRBcitizens from “undue Interference”with the rights of fishers, boaters andwater skiers. If you are interested inhelping stop this by signing the petition, collecting signatures or donating to the fund, email [email protected].

GULFPORT- Gecko Crawl Celebrates “GeckoSeason” in Gulfport. The 8th AnnualGecko Crawl will include a poker run,an opportunity to sample drinks at six locations and a festive street partyin Gulfport’s colorful Waterfront District. The Crawl will be held

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I still feel like a relatively young man, havingyet to reach the “official” retirement age in Americaand having attended two 100th birthday parties thisyear. Still I often recall that I am already older thanmy father ever got to, after too many years of smoking “Lucky Strikes”. My mom was only a few years behind him for entirely different reasons.

Renee and I have been together our entire adultlives, having met in Junior College in Clearwater. I still feel finding her and winning her hand was mygreatest accomplishment. We have always been hardworkers, but we have almost always worked for our-selves. Self employment is not for everyone. When youwork for others there tends to be a separation betweenyour work life and your ‘personal life’.When you workfor yourself, the line between the two becomes a blur.When you work together, it is even more blurry.

our son came 11 months into our marriage when I was still in college.We decided to stop with an only child. We enjoyed the usual vacations as ayoung family. When neither of my parents made it to a healthy retirement,we decided to make sure, if the same thing happened to us that we would not feel we had missed out. That decision has led us to many memorable vacations. We have been to Europe, Canada and Alaska, and practically all of the ‘lower 48’. Renee says we have enjoyed dozens of “Honeymoons”.

We love the mountains. We were lucky enough to spend a week in the Blue Ridge Mountains in July. We were guests of Michael Welchand his wife Judy in a cabin they built near Pensacola, NC., South ofBurnsville and NE of Asheville. An awesome location near the top ofone of North Carolina’s taller slopes gave us an unobstructed waterfallview at the top of Cattail Creek. We had an opportunity to visit ourFinal Word writer, Julian Fant and his wife, Millie, who we learned willbe celebrating 60 years as a Treasure Islette this fall. CongratulationsMillie, and thanks for your hospitality and for all you do.

My point is that we should not slave our lives away waiting for retirement to enjoy the years we have left. Live every day without regrets andenjoy the ride. We only live once, and who knows what the future has in store.

The August-September Paradise NEWS is chock full of interestingnewdevelopments, and there is even more online. If you are not alreadya subscriber to Paradise NEWS online, it’s FREE and available on ourhome page. Every Thursday we’ll email you the top 5 things to do forthe weekend. First of each month you will get a link to the new issue online too!

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MORE TIDBITSSaturday, August 8th from 4 pm to 9 pm, with afterparty beginning at 9 pm.Tickets are on sale at partici-pating bars and restaurants:Little Tommie’s Tiki, Mangia Gourmet, Neptune Grille, O’Maddy’s,Peninsula Inn & Salty’s, alllocated within easy crawl-ing distance along Beachand Shore Boulevards.Crawlers may start at anyparticipating location andcontinue their Crawl in any order. AdvanceTickets for $20available at Gulfport BeachBazaar, 3115 Beach Blvd. inGulfport. Day of the Crawl,remaining tickets will besold for $25 each at all participating locations during the Crawl until soldout! For more on Gulfport’sGecko related festivities seegeckofest.com or visitgulfportflorida.com.The Gecko Art Show on August 7, the Gecko Ballon August 29 and the GeckoFest street festivalon September 5 round outthe growing slate of latesummer Gecko fun, celebrating Gulfport’s favorite reptile! Contact:Biff Lagan; 305.923.1803 [email protected]

PINELLAS COUNTYPinellas County is offeringtwo remarkable real estateopportunities in St. Peters-burg/Clearwater. Theseproperties are offered via aRequest for Negotiation(RFN) process. Please visitwww.PCED.org/forsale for details. Toytown: 240-acre RedevelopmentSite. Historically a landfillin mid-county with excellent interstate access.This is a very attractiveprospect for a mixed-use redevelopment plan thatcould incorporate office/industry, retail, residentialand recreational develop-

ment. Learn more atPCED.org/toytown The deadline for responses is August 18, 2015, at 3:00 pm.

Young-Rainey STAR Center: 96-acre commercialcomplex for sale via RFN.A request for negotiationhas been issued for the saleof the Young-Rainey STARCenter. This M-1 (light industrial) zoned campus is a manufacturing andtechnology hub currentlymanaged by Pinellas Co.Learn more atPCED.org/forsaleThe deadline for responses isAugust 31, 2015, at 3:00 pm.Sue Steele, [email protected]: (727) 464-3925 Purchasing Department 400 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue,Annex Bldg. - 6th Floor,Clearwater, FL 33756. Questions regarding Toytown must be receivedin writing by August 4, 2015at 5:00 pm.

The Doyle SailingCenter A little cove on BocaCiega Bay on the west sideof Eckerd College campus isbeing transformed into theDoyle Sailing Center. The$1.6 million Center, which isscheduled to be completedthis summer, will elevateEckerd’s sailing program tothe top tier of its collegiatecompetitors. Eckerd alreadyhas one of the best water-front facilities of any collegein the country, says Reali.“But it’s not big enough,’’he says. With so manyrecreational opportunitiesand the Eckerd CollegeSearch and Rescue programlocated at the Waterfront,the sailing team is crampedfor space. The Doyle SailingCenter, will include floatingdocks with 26 slips that willprovide quick and easy access to Boca Ciega Bay,where the team trains &competes.

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on May 21st, the St. PetersburgCity Council approved the South St. Petersburg Community Redevel-opment Plan, an action matched byPinellas. The Plan focuses on reducingpoverty and revitalizing South St. Petersburg, a 7.4-square mile areaconsisting of Midtown & Child’s Park. “Now that City Council has approved theCRA,” commented Mayor Rick Kriseman, “we will address a range of issues facing our citizens in this area: insufficient transportation, limited accessto food, lower educational attainment, limited access to health care, increasedcrime rates, high unemployment, and inadequate and insufficient housing. I want to particularly thank County Administrator Mark Woodard, andeach of the County Commissionersfor their vision and their leadership inhelping implement this plan.”A major component of the Redevelop-ment Plan is the establishment of a tax increment financing (TIF) districtand a Redevelopment Trust Fund forthe entire redevelopment area, whichrequires further approval by both CityCouncil and the County Commission.

Tax increment financing directs mostof the future increases in St. Petersburgand Pinellas County property tax revenues generated within a TIF district into the Trust Fund. This increased revenue, known as the “increment,” is then used to fund eligible redevelopment projects withinthe boundaries of the TIF district. CityCouncil has taken action on the TrustFund at its June 11, 2015 meeting, with the County Commission following suit on June 23, 2015.

Revenues from the TIF districtwill be used to assist the initiatives described above, particularly those directly supporting private businessdevelopment/job creation and housing development. This is a departure from the City’s past policyof using TIF to fund public improve-ment projects. With small businesses in the CRA starved for capital, TIFrevenue can eventually provide publicfunding to assist private projects that implement the goals and objectives of the Plan. The City estimates thatmore than $66 million in TIF revenuewill be available to fund redevelop-ment efforts in South St. Petersburgover the 30-year life of the Redevelop-

ment Plan, with cumulative revenuein the first five years of the Planexpected to exceed $1.8 million. The City and County will begin annual deposits into the Redevelop-ment Trust Fund in spring 2016. St. Petersburg City Council approved athree-year lease giving the Secrets ofthe Sea Marine Exploration Centerand Aquarium, formerly the PierAquarium, a new home in the port’svisitor terminal. Secrets of the Seaanticipates opening in spring 2016.

NATIONAL NEWSThe u.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the FiscalYear 2016 Interior Appropriations billoffered by Congressmen David Jolly(FL-13) and Curt Clawson (FL-19) that would prohibit researching, investigating or studying drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area. "We can achieve energy independence without expandingdrilling to the eastern Gulf of Mexico.We must continue protecting our pristine beaches, our fisheries, our marine sanctuaries, and coastal communities " Jolly said.

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DINING OUTby Joyce LaFray [email protected] In a city named Treasure Island, one

might expect to still find a few gems.

That was the case when we chose a cozy,yet upscale restaurant named The Pearl, a polished prize amongst the ubiquitousrestaurants peppering the Gulf Beaches.

I’d visited the restaurant, located in ashopping center downtown in Treasure Island several years ago. I remember theexperience as being a very good one, but not nearly as remarkable as I found it on my latest visit.

Talented chef-owner, Karim Chiadimi, is a master of sauces. His years working as a chef are evident in the variety andquality of the dishes he presents at thiscozy eatery by the Gulf. How would Icharacterize his cuisine? I’d characterize itas “Mediterranean with French accents”and might add “a touch of the Continental”.

A superb Lamb Tagine, slowly cooked inherbs and spices, is a hands down winner.Perhaps having everything to do with thefact that Karim’s heritage is Moroccan,though he also studied and worked in Switzerland, at Epcot in Disney and at other local restaurants.

We begin the meal sharing several appetizers. A “Tuna Martini” consists of fresh chunks of Ahi tuna marinated in a flavorsome potion of vodka and spice,served with seasoned seaweed, touches of caviar and wasabi, the spicy Japanesehorseradish. Yum.

After imbibing in a luscious “off-the-menu” sushi creation, we share an appetizer comprised of a variety of delicious Mediterranean spreads. Tiny stuffed grape leaves and pita made for a lovely finish.

Baked Prince Edward Island Mussels aredrenched in a steamy white wine broth,perfected with garlic and lime juice, a harbinger of more delights to follow.

I decide to order Lamb Tagine, but mychoice is swiftly snatched by another guestwho promised that he would give me agood taste of his since this was his favorite.“No wonder the guest was not eager toshare,” I think, “this is simply one of thebest shanks ever!” Moist, falling-off-the-bone with a recipe worth begging for.

I decide on Veal Tournedos. My goodness,this was is good as (if not better) than thecoveted shanks,. The tender medallionswere sauced with a light, yet creamysauce, bordering on ethereal.

A Real “Gem” on Treasure Island

Top left: Karim Chiadimi, Chef & owner Below: Baked Prince Edward Island Mussels, Mediterraneanappetiser, Tuna Martini, Lamb Tagine and to finish with a light white cake with Limoncello

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If you’re adventurous and seekinga restaurant that serves the verybest seafood, that has amazing ambience, superb service and locally sourced ingredients, youneed look no further than the popular Maritana Grille at theLoew’s Don CeSar Resort aka “The Pink Palace.”

For sure, the most frequent questionI am asked by vacationers to theGulf beaches is, “Where is the bestseafood on the beach?”

There are several eateries that answer to that question, but one of my favorites is the lovely Maritana Grille at the Don CeSar.The chefs’ selection of fresh finfishand shellfish is seldom matched by others. It is not an inexpensivevenue, but one that will be memorable for years to come.

The “Don’s” executive chef de cuisine, Kenny Hunnsberger, alongwith new dining room Chef JoseCuarta III is the best in the business. Hunnsberger’s been an award-winner in Tampa Bay for years, his most impressive venture beforecoming to the beach was oyster-catcher’s at the Hyatt in Tampa.

New American cuisine is the mainfocus. Their quest for local sourcing,fearless presentations and qualityingredients is obviously their recipe for success.

Some may see Maritana as a “special occasion” place. I don’t.Though prices are steep comparedto many area restaurants, the oldadage, “you get what you pay for”plays here. Rather than servingfrozen tilapia, or other tasteless imports served by other restaurants(proclaiming to be the “Best of theBay”), Maritana crafts theirs to meticulously enhance alreadymind-boggling flavors.

The entrance near the bustlinglobby bar is unassuming, but onceinside the well-appointed diningarea, the atmosphere is warm andwelcoming. 1,500 gallons of salt-water aquariums filled with tropicalfish create a pleasant, appealing,and yes, very romantic ambience.

What to order? That will be yourmost difficult choice. Give it a startwith one of their Florida styledrinks, like the Pink Pearl, a dazzling vodka-Chambord-champagne drink flavored with fresh raspberries.

The wine list is exceptional,whether by the glass, like thesmooth and velvety pinot noir Lyric by Etude, or by the bottle. Jeff DeCristofaro, the affable onpremise certified sommelier is thereto help, and pleased to offer pairing suggestions. It’s not surprising that the restaurant has been awardedthe coveted DiRoNa award for their fine wines.

Another enjoyable entrée is the SeafoodCrepe stuffed with large shrimp, sea scallops, fresh crab and finfish. A tastychampagne- lobster sauce envelopes the seafood mix, all tucked into light crepesflawlessly prepared. A pleasant step back in time to the 50’s when crepes were all the rage!

The Pearl offers something for everyone,carnivores as well as seafood lovers. Beefshort ribs are well done, braised in a tangybarbecue sauce laced with the vibrant andvelvety flavors of a nice Cabernet.

Dessert portions are large and enough fortwo to share. Profiteroles with fresh berriesare drizzled with a delectable berry sauce,with fluffy peaks of freshly whipped cream.My favorite, a light white cake is made witha very popular Italian liqueur called Limoncello. I couldn’t help but remembermy last visit to the island of Capri as a student, where one too many shots of Limoncello resulted in a rather treacherousswim into their famous Blue Grotto.

Service is friendly, efficient and best of all, fun!

The Pearl, a special treasure near thesparkling Gulf of Mexico.

The Pearl is located at 163 107th Ave., Treasure Island 33706. 727-360-9151. ThePearlFineDining.comCall for times open. (The Pearl is opened fordining beginning at 4 p.m. Early Birders cansave a bundle by choosing from five specials (4- 5:45 p.m.) which often feature some of thesame menu items. Five dollar house martinis are also a bargain).

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Warning. Do not spend too much timechomping down on the potpourri ofluscious breads, especially the onionskinny lavish and roasted red pepperhummus. You want a good appetite to accompany your meal.

Though diverse, the menu is simpleand contains something for everypalate.

A Wahoo appetizer is served with superb citrus soy dressing. The flakywhite fish, already delicious when simply prepared is transported to a new level of deliciousness.

A salad of skinny sliced heirloom tomatoes and organic yellow and red beets is perfectly executed, tantaliz-ing our taste buds for the feast to follow.

From the “global” section, we devour a marvelous Chilean Sea Bass with rice grits and lemon verbena. From the “local” section, a handsomelyplated Cobia is finished with fresh crab,broccolini and fennel all prepared with a saffron fumet, a perfectly reduced fishbroth. From “small farms” there’s an

excitement of choices; Farm chicken,Lake Meadow natural duck, Andersonranch rack of lamb and Johnson Farmsgrass fed beef. If you’re yearning for a round of caviar, there’s Kaluga, Siberian Sturgeon and the much prized Russian osetra.

We were pleased to see an Artisanalcheese course which consisted of St. Andre, Pecorino Romano and other crafted cheeses, plated with Marcona Almonds, a feast for the mind as well as the soul.

Desserts vary and are all made in house by the pastry chef, but you do not want to leave without tastingtheir peanut butter chocolate covered“bomb,” which once pierced by thetines of your fork becomes a dish which any chocoholic would die for.

The Maritana Grille is located at theLoew’s Don CeSar Resort & Spa3499 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-360-1881. https://www.loewshotels.com/don-cesar/dining/restaurant

At left: Loew’s Don CeSar HotelAbove & R: The Maritana Grille, Wahoo appetizer; To R: assorted breads, Chilean Sea Bass; Below: Chef de Cuisine Jose CuartaIII of Maritana Grille & Don CeSarExecutive Chef Kenny Hunsberger

Food photos by Ann PalumboChefs, Maritana Grille & Don CeSarphotos supplied by Loews

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How does one judge the quality of an Italian restaurant? Some critics say it’s all in the sauce, others say it’s the quality ofthe bread and olive oil, while others sayyou can tell by the meatballs alone.

Whatever the criteria, having lived in Italy,I can attest to the fact that DaSesto ItalianoRistorante & Vino would be judged as one of the best.

The authentic ristorante is located in a strip mall in Pinellas Park, just south of Park Street and a short drive from the Gulf Beaches.

owner Sesto Ramodori hails from thelovely Marche region of Italy where pizzas, fresh seafood, and home-stylecooking are de rigeur. This region, relativelyunknown to the American tourist, consistsof five provinces, including his native Ascoli Piceno. The area is somewhat hilly,with beautiful seaside views, bordered bythe Emilia-Romagna and the republic of San Marino to the north, and Tuscany to the northwest. Local wines are plentiful;perhaps that has something to do withSesto’s excellent and most reasonable Italian wine selections. Sangiovese DonelloConte Villa Prandone is one of their bestchoices by the glass or bottle. House wines are an import of the MasciarelliWine Company and are a bargain.

Decor is simple, yet festive, with blacktablecloths for dinner. Crispy bread withtwo olive oil dips, sundried tomato andpesto pine nut, is served to all customers.

Da Sesto is a bargain for lunch, with daily specials and quick, friendly, but efficient service. For dinner, things turn to the romantic and the prices go up, but not much. This ristorante is the perfect venue for that first date or just a cozy couple rendezvous.

The menu is all encompassing: custom antipastos, fresh pastas, veal, chicken, steakand plenty of fresh fish and shellfish, justlike in Sesto’s Ascoli Piceno.

For appetizers, if you try only one of theirextensive offerings do try the Olivo Ascolane, jumbo Queen olives stuffed with a luscious meat medley and cheese mixture, then breaded and fried.What could we say but, magnifico!

From the first forkful, anyone that knowsItalian cuisine understands that greatsauces are made from scratch. PappardelleMama Angela, a house specialty, is lovinglyprepared with white cream sauce and capers, fungi, Italian sausage and quality pancetta. My half-size portion, “piccolo pasta,” cost only $9.95 (at lunch) including a fresh salad drizzled with a tasty house balsamic.

La Parmigiana, breaded eggplant withNapolitano tomato sauce, and Arrabbiatawith its typically spicy garlic tomato sauceare as authentic as it gets. I asked to substitute angel hair pasta for the fettucinethe menu promises. No problem.

Ravioli is melt-in-mouth and I was told itis from Tampasta, once known as theFlorida Pasta Company, and, incidentally,once owned by Sesto himself.

House specialties such as PappardelleAmore, pasta in a light tomato sauce withporcini mushrooms and a drizzle of truffleoil, will please the most finicky; veal aficionados will savor the Fagotto di Vitelli,veal stuffed with pancetta, fungi, asiagoand sausage, served with angel hair andthe house Napolitano sauce.

In the seafood section, Gamberoni Michelinacomes with large shrimp served in a savory garlic-wine sauce. Cannelloni, one of my favorites since I lived in Rome, is luscious meat-filled rolled pasta. Fordessert, there is a good selection of dolce, orsweets, some of which are made in-house.

My only regret is that Da Sesto is not closerto my home in downtown St. Petersburg,yet, worth the trip to Pinellas Park whereone can experience a true taste of Italy.

Da Sesto is located at 7199 66th St. N.Pinellas Park. 727.209.2695.DaSesto.com - Call for times open.

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By Lisa Moretti

Take a deep breath! A hidden gem is waiting for you at431 Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach.Meet Dr. Tiffany Rimar, part petwhisperer, part dedicated scientist,but 100% caring with a unique bag of tools to help you care for your pet.

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Though she is very humble, her staffwill quietly tell you – Doctor TiffanyRimar is part of an elite group of topChinese Veterinary Medical Practi-tioners/Acupuncturists in the country. In fact, she literally helpedwrite the textbooks used to train otherVeterinarians at one of the country’stop schools (the Chi Institute of Chinese Veterinary Medicine) and at the university of Florida. DoctorRimar provides both natural and conventional medical care at herclinic, Veterinary Healing Arts.While “Dr. Tiff”, as her clients

lovingly call her, is a great resourcefor holistic medicine, she also provides conventional services suchas annual checkups, well-pet andpuppy exams, vaccinations, routineblood work and heartworm tests, deworming, as well as flea and heartworm prevention. She is also the go-to resource when everyone has given up on their pet.

Dr. Rimar is also able to work with specialists as well as your conventional Veterinarian to help create the best possible treatment plan for the well-being of your pet.When needed, Dr. Rimar can also helpwith a comfortable end-of-life plan or ceremony for your beloved animal.

Do They Really LIKE Acupuncture?

Yes they do! Most animals loveacupuncture — often they literallypull their owners in and some evendon’t want to leave. For example,Abby, an Aussie Shepherd had

been gnawing at her leg from paw toelbow for over eight years – the wholeleg was an open wound – and theowner had even been counseled to remove her leg. Dr. Rimar treated her for nerve painstemming from her neck which noone else had diagnosed. After onecomplete session with a Tui-Na adjustment, Acupuncture, Aqua-acupuncture and topical treatments, Abby stopped chewing her foot that day. With continuedtreatments her leg healed completelyand she returned to a pain-free life.

“I use a totally different approach to medicine.” Dr. Rimar explains.“We use Chinese Medicine to evaluate


“Our dog Logan and my husband both have cancer – when Dr. Rimar saved

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five systems in the body to get to the root of the problem and not just treatsymptoms. When someone calls meand asks if I can help with a condition, Ihave to explain that the problem couldbe coming from five different sources oreven a combination of them.”

After examining your pet, Dr. Rimardevises a treatment plan using bothEastern and Western medicines asneeded as if your pet was her own.one of Dr. Rimar’s staff reviews theplan with you and then you determinewhat you would like to do. Dr. Rimarnotes, “We see you for only a smallwindow of time, you live with your pet every day. our treatment plan is based on team work WITH you.”

In some cases Acupuncture is the only thing that works. For example,Maggie and Buffalo’s owners are greatbelievers in Dr. Rimar. Both familieswere facing the death of their lovedpets because of different autoimmunediseases. With the use of pharmaceuti-cals and Chinese Medical therapies,both animals recovered completely.With their owners’ careful oversightfollowing Dr. Rimar’s treatment plans,each family continues to lead healthy,happy, tail-wagging lives today.

Dr. Rimar is also well-versed in dealingwith chronic and degenerative conditions like kidney disease and cancer giving animals months andeven years with great quality of life.other animals carried in the door unable to walk on their own havewalked and wagged out under their

own power…with tears of joy fromtheir owners. Animals who had practically been given up for dead are playing and enjoying life for years thanks to good teamwork from Dr. Rimar and their owners. Even theeditors of Paradise NEWS have foundtheir cat Princess, who is 18 years old,is returning to her playful, graceful self when they thought she was close to death.

The Rimar Family Legacy!

This local girl grew up in St. Pete Beachwhere both her parents have had successful businesses for over 40 years… but she is joyfully pavingher own way. After graduating fromhigh school, Dr. Rimar received a BS in Marine Biology from the uNC -Wilmington and did post-baccalaureatework in Farm Animal & Food AnimalScience as well as Pathology at the university of Florida (uF) College ofVeterinary Medicine. It was at thattime she was introduced to TraditionalChinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM.)

After she received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross university, Dr. Rimar returned to theuF College of Veterinary Medicine tohelp create and establish their highlyregarded Acupuncture program that is now a model for many other collegesaround the world. Dr. Rimar was the

first intern in TCVM in the world at an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited school.Dr. Rimar continued to teach at the uFCollege of Veterinary Medicine and the Chi Institute of TCVM for over 10 years. She helped establish theAmerican Association of VeterinaryAcupuncture (AAVA) and helped establish and is still a contributing author for the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine as well as many other scholarly journals.

Ready for Something New?

Is it the spa-like atmosphere, the personal attention, or the organic treatsthat keep animals begging for more?Does it matter?! If you are ready forsomething new for your pet, call for an appointment time or for more information at 727-360-5700 and mention that you read about Dr. Rimarin Paradise NEWS. You can also findVeterinary Healing Arts on Facebook to keep track of events at the clinic likeAnesthesia-free dental clinics and meditation talks/classes with a localBuddhist monk. Dr. Rimar will soon have a new web site at www.MyZenVet.com or email her office at [email protected].

“You get what you pay for…Dr. Rimar spends a significant

amount of time with us, explains things thoroughly,

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“For the past 10 years, Dr. Rimar has literally saved my dog’s life three times from a deadly autoimmune disease!

I would follow her to the ends of the earth. I drive an hour and a half to see her now.”



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As the foreclosure crisisplays out, more and moreFloridians find themselvesrenting rather than owningtheir homes. For them, I have good news and bad news.

The bad news is, there arecon men hanging from justabout every branch of everytree, these days. Senior citi-zens seem to be particularlyvulnerable to these crooks.

The good news is, here inFlorida enough informationis available on the Internetthat you can protect your-self. It pays to be nosy!

We recently met a youngwoman who signed a leaseon a home for $1,400 amonth, with a $2,500 security deposit. The property was lovely, butthere were red flags… forexample, the “Landlord”didn’t provide a permanentaddress, just a P.o. Box. He had no telephone number he was willing togive her! He told her that ifshe didn’t like this property,he had over fifty otherproperties he could rent her.Finally, he showed up at the property every monthin person, to collect the rent in cash!

It turns out, the “Landlord”doesn’t own any propertyin the county! A simplesearch on the Property Appraiser’s website would

have shown that, but therenter never did that. Sucha search would also haveshown the name of the realowner of the unit, who hadpassed away. A search ofthe Clerk of Court’s websitefor the owner’s namewould have shown that theproperty was in foreclosure!

If the tenant ever got noticesfrom the Court or thelender’s attorney, she didn’tunderstand them and threwthem away.

Eventually, a real estateagent hired by the owner’smother in Michigan cameby to see the property andtold her she had beenscammed.

She was lucky enough to bein the property for nearlyher full year, but she’llnever get her deposit back.The “Landlord” was almostcertainly using a false name,and will probably never befound. He drives a brandnew Cadillac, though, andis very nicely dressed sohe’s probably been runningthis scam for a long time.

When you’re renting, youMuST “dig in” to the situation, and verify every-thing. If you don’t knowhow, consult a real estate attorney. There is no suchthing as a “standard” lease,so you need someone to review that for you, too.

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If you are buying or selling in one of our 16 Pinellas barrier Island communities, knowledge is power.There are many differences betweenproperties on our islands vs. thosethat are inland. Before I decidewhether to sell or buy real estate Iask myself the following questions.

1. Do I know what my real value today is instead of years gone by?

2. What can I buy with my equity?

3. Is my building getting obsolete?

4. How much is my land worth vs. the structure?

5. Why do I need a current flood insurance elevation certificate?

6. Do I know exactly what my flood insurance premium may be?

7. Should I consider building my dream home on my lot or remodel what I have?

8. Can I finance a remodel and what should I upgrade to add the most value?

9. Is my property located in a legal short term rental area?

10. Is it prudent to refinance or get a new mortgage with low current rates?

11. If I sell now should I rent or buy?

12. How do I get honest answers to these questions?

Barrier Island Inventory continues to be low (around 1000 properties vs2000 two years ago). Prices will goup until inventory and interest ratesgo up. Both will happen soonerrather than later, (most likely afterSeptember). Since nobody knowswhen the top of this market willoccur, make your decision based on what’s best for your family.

Since your home is a most valuableasset, you’ll be more secure knowingits real value. Real estate agents must become more relevant to ourconsumers or we’ll be replaced bythe knowledge you can get from theinternet. Be careful of estimates youget on-line. The internet has not yetbeen able to answer the 12 questionsabove. Your agents’ main value toyou is her or his ability to gather and transmit knowledge. A goodagent will answer questions withoutexpectation for compensation. “Trust is the currency of the future”.When trust is earned, good thingshappen. Let’s work together to invest in the future of our beautifulPinellas barrier island communities.Contact us for any real estate help you may want. All the Best, Jim “property wizard” Beggins.

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Inshore – The speckled seatrout are active on the deeperwater flats or edges of theshallow flats hanging in thecooler deeper waters. They are also very easily targeted inmost any dock lights at nightthis time of year especiallywhen the moon isn’t bright.Snook are feeding well at night and on the beaches during the day. Just like thetrout they are avoiding the hotshallow waters. The whitebaitis moving into the passes moreand more and snook can befound ambushing theseschools as they head in & outof our back bay waters. Redfish are aggressive around theoyster bars slamming fingermullet, cut lady fish and largewhite baits. We love to usegold spoons to find the schooland then target the school withthe live baits getting them excited and frisky by tossingout handfuls of the injured livebaits. Flounder are still beingcaught on the sandy bottomfeeding on the smaller shrimpthat come during the hotFlorida summers. Mangrovesnapper are also covering theflats and inshore structures astheir spawning season hits peak.

Near Shore - The red grouperfishing is great this time ofyear on a large area of hardrock bottom. The best idea isto find hard bottom then lookfor bait shows and start drift-ing. Bait hangs on sea fans orother structures along the flathard bottom. The bait willattract the foraging redgroupers that cruise theseareas looking for anything appetizing, but their favoritefood is octopus. That is why cut squid strips work so well,because they imitate octopustentacles. The grey snapper,mangrove snapper, porgiesand vermillion snapper are all very ative and hungry offshore. The hot summerweather sparks the snapperspawn offshore and augustmarks its peak. These speciesare congregated on the largerstructures in large numbersand they will gorge themselveswhen food is present. They areeasy to get going with a littlechum bomb action or multipleanglers dropping baits on aparty boat. We prefer to usechum bombs to get the chumto the bottom before spreadingout. Too often when bottomfishing, people assume chumming on the surface

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helps the fish get excited on the bottom.This will actually pull the bottom fishAWAY from your baits by making themfind where the chum is really hitting thebottom far away from your baits or theycome off the bottom into the chum slick.Freezing your chum or putting it in a container and getting it to the bottom first before it disperses is the quickest way to get the snappers going crazyaround your baits on the bottom.

Offshore – August first marks Amberjackseason re-opening in offshore gulf waters.This time of year we find them a littledeeper due to the warmer waters closer toshore. They can be found 30 miles or further out and tend to be a little scattereduntil fall or winter when you can find concentrated schools like we had this past spring. Also, the commercial fleet hasbeen hammering them hard thanks to strict

regulations on gags and red snapper, butthey have closed the commercial harvestof Amberjack just in time to let them recover before the recreational and for hiresectors can go get them again. August is agreat time for us to hit the deeper waterssouth of the grounds. We see many largecubera and monster gags in this area. The cubera are often caught in August as they return north from their southernspawn around the keys. They love to hityour mangrove snapper as anglers struggle to reel them up, or they will takecrustaceans like lobster off the bottom. The mainstay of their natural diet isFlorida spiny lobsters and this may bewhy they prefer to spawn around the keyswhere these lobsters are most concentrated. Kingfish aren’t far awayfrom their fall run but they are still fairlyspread out during Augusts’ hot weather.The Cobia are the most commonly spottedpelagic fish. However, this is a great time

of year to spot the occasional sailfish ormarlin in our offshore waters as they ripthrough large bait schools. They will be around until the end of the kingfish migration.Written by: Captain Mark and Dylan HubbardCheck out WWW.HubbardsMarina.comLIKE us on FaceBookSUBSCRIBE to us on YouTubeFOLLOW us on InstgramFeel free to contact Dylan Hubbard forquestions (727)393-1947 extension 306.Capt. Mark and Dylan Hubbard

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This signals a change is philosophyand business plan for microsoftwhich appears to be aiming at getting everyone on the newest oSand keeping them current.

If you’re running Windows 8 or 8.1,upgrading to the Windows 10 earlyrelease may leave you much happier. Windows 10 is a dream format for touch screen users, although mice and keyboards still work just fine. It is an easier to understandplatform that delivers a great user interface as well as power and more customization.

You’ll need at least 4 gig of ram.While that exists on most newer platforms, even at home, an upgradeis definitely in the cards for all olderpentium or amd single core users. A dual chip is the minimum. A quad, or preferably an I-Core, the new chip from Intel with 3, 5 or 7cores, has enhanced graphics likenever before. Windows 7 will soonno longer be an option. Either buy a Mac or stick with the company thatbrought the first oS to the market. I recommend an advanced user (like your child) or a technicianshould do the upgrade for you!!Folks like me will be happy to helpkeep you and your machines out of trouble and virus free as you upgrade. otherwise, your data programs and even your computercould be in jeopardy.

How about 3-D printing?Creative folks I know are designingthree-dimensional (3-D) images oncomputers in autoCAD programs for 3-D printing. Ideal for one of a kind prototypes or replacements of expensive existing items, 3-Dprinting is quickly moving from high end commercial use to be moregenerally affordable. It has been embraced to make spare parts inspace and in the hospital operatingrooms. Where do I expect to find itnext? Practically anywhere! Start-up systems can be had forunder $1,000. Enjoy Windows 10 and your summer in Paradise....

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Florida has an estimated 616,200women-owned firms, employing484,700 and attributing toroughly $80,986,500 according

to the fifth annual State of Women-owned Businesses Report. Released earlier this year, it was commissioned by American Express oPEN, and analyzes the 1997, 2002, and 2007 data from the u.S. Census Bureau’squinquennial business census, the Survey of Business owners.

Similar to previous annual reports released this time last year, the unique analysis, reportedby industry, revenue and employment size at the national and state levels, shares a new and nuanced investigation into the growthtrends among the 9.4 million women-owned enterprises over the past 18 years.

Nationally, the number of women-owned businesses has increased 74% since 1997. Florida is ranked 12th (82.4%) in growth

of number of firms over the past 18 yearsand 35th (67.8%) in growth of firm revenue between 1997 and 2015. New to the 2015 reportis analysis ranking of states (and top metroareas) by their growth in the number of women-owned businesses since the recession.

Our own Tampa/St. Petersburg is ranked 24th

with 22% in post-recession growth (2007-2015)

vs. pre-recession (2002-2007). The Tampa Bayarea had 54,473 women-owned firms in 2002,growing 52.2% to an estimated 82,900 in 2015.Employment increased over that span 39.8%from 60,301 to 84,300, while sales were up 47.5% to an estimated $12.475 million from $8.458 million in 2002.

Highlighted in this issue as a representative sample of many local and successful women-owned and/or operated businesses are Robin Sollie, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber ofCommerce, President/CEo; Melissa Vaughan,FAST of Florida, owner/President; Doreen

Moore, Travel Resort Services, President: Angela Pless, Water & Fire Restoration Company, President; and Nancy Markoe, Nancy Markoe Gallery, owner.

WoMEN BuSINESS SuCCESS

[Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Melissa Vaughan, Robin Sollie, Angela Pless, Doreen Moore and Nancy Markoe for their excellent comments.][Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman in St. Pete Beach, offering freelance business writing services.

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Women-owned and operated businesses are thriving in Florida,

Tampa Bay and our piece of Paradise, the Gulf Beaches.

The Female Touch


Melissa Vaughan

Melissa’s parents came to Pinellas County fromohio in the early 60’s and she was their Floridababy. She graduated from Seminole High Schooland attended St. Petersburg College. EddieVaughan, her late husband, founded FAST ofFlorida in 1972. He had been a maintenance man at his Treasure Island apartment complex and realized he was providing similar service as largerfirms with Service Agreements. Condo construction was beginning to boom, and he thought owners would appreciate a local, more personalized level of service.

Shortly after Melissa met Eddie in the early 80’s, he asked her to come in to make customer calls.They were married in 1986 and she’s been involvedwith the firm ever since. “When Eddie passedaway in 2005,” she recalls for Paradise News, “I had the choice of selling or taking leadership of FAST. I knew intimately the difficulties of leading a service team that had grown to 35 from seven when I started work here.”

“our core business model was Service Agreements,monitored and insured by the State office of Insurance Regulation. If we were to close our doorstomorrow, our customers would receive back aportion of their premium; 25% reserves are held inCD’s by the state, unlike Maintenance Agreements

that most HVAC firms sell. It’s the most compre-hensive in Pinellas County. We initially covered AC equipment and household appliances, later expanding into plumbing and electrical services.We have grown to 49 employees over the last nineyears. Despite the recession and 2010 oil spill, we continued to expand with such new services as a small light commercial division, sewer pipelining and ductless AC equipment.”

“We support the Humane Society of Pinellas, monetarily and with service, repairs and equipment, as we have many employees with rescue dogs and cats, near and dear to both Eddie and myself. We also provide free services to Benedict Haven, a home for mentally disabledmen and more recently became involved withGoals for a Cause, my husband’s over 50 Hockey leagues charity.”

FAST was the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber’s“Woman-owned Business of the Year“ 2014 andone of the 10 finalists in the Medium Size Business category of the Bright House Regional Awards earlier this year.

“In the future,” Melissa concludes, “I would like to partner with or add solar and alternative energyservices as they complement our current services.our real secret to growth and sustainability is by living our motto, Growing by Giving Great

Service both to our customers and our employees.’’


Robin Sollie

Born in Philadelphia, Robin moved to Florida in1978. After graduating from St. Petersburg’s oldesthigh school, she got her BS in Information Systemsfrom uSF. She was heavily recruited by high profile tech firms and worked with oracle Corporation, Arthur Anderson and CMGi, among others.

She notes for Paradise News, “As a strong type A personality and a people person, the tech fieldbecame boring very quickly, and then the tech bubble burst. My entrepreneurial spirit kicked inand the SBA approved my business plan to openaward-winning Tranquilly Day Spa in downtownSt. Petersburg. We grew this business from five employees to 25 and when I sold in 2007, it had annual revenues in excess of $1 million.”

In 2008, the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce was looking for a new leader, andthrough Robin’s philanthropic work in the community she was referred to the Board toapply. Since January 2008 she has been the CEo of the Chamber and continues her non-profit volunteer work in the communities she serves. In 2012 she was named “Professional of the Year”by the Florida Association of Chamber Profession-als and the TBBCoC was named the “Chamber of the Year.” Since then the Chamber has addedfour communications awards to their portfolio.

“When I came to the Chamber,” Robin continues,“we had about 300 members and now have 780. We had one permanent staffer and now we have five full-time and two part-time. Roxanne Anderson went from part-time to fulltime membership director. Key additions includeDoug Izzo, government affairs and advocacy director; sales representative Linda Bray; and Julianne Wilhelm, membership and events support.A.J. McCallister and Elsie Soto are our two part-time Welcome Center hosts at John’s Pass.”

“Among the new initiatives I’m most proud of isour member engagement and retention, which isnow between 85% and 87%, and our advocacy and government affairs involvement. This current year’s most significant is our Institutefor Leadership Program, with 22 currently enrolled. It is headed by the 2014 graduating class,which will follow every year.”

“Looking ahead, my priorities continue to developways to engage members to get an RoI - Return on Involvement! It’s also important for me that members are getting connected to the resourcesthey need both inside and outside the Chamber. Finally, we will continue to make sure the community is aware of this Chamber’s activework. If we have an engaged community, then we’re doing our job!”

Robin lives in St. Pete Beach with her husbandKevin and their two dogs, Rocky and Carinia.


Angela Pless

“I opened The Water and Fire Restoration Company (TWAFRC) in 2010,” Angela recalls for Paradise News. “I wanted to give my threesons, Drew 28, Josh 25 and Sean 22, something that would allow them to grow and that would potentially outlive their parents. Their father was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and passedaway in 2013. Drew is now working with me as operations Manager.”

Angela successfully owned two other non-relatedbusinesses but has a very strong background in the restoration industry. As a sales rep for InterlinkSupply, she sold the chemicals and equipment forthe industry. To enhance her position, she studiedand became certified in each area. She then farmedherself out to the “best of the best” in each state, allowing her to become proficient with using products, equipment and supplies in the field.

She continues, “While this catapulted my sales Iwas still fighting for respect in a field dominatedby men. I began using my marketing backgroundto get to the next level, helping customers developmarketing plans for their business and workingwith those who needed my skills.”

“This strategy allowed me to move to the very topof my field in sales. While I was very successful in sales, it occurred to me I was making six figureswhile those I was helping to market were making seven figures.”

“ This led me to open TWAFRC. We’ve growntremendously since 2010 with growing pains and our share of struggles, but now are a solid family of restorers that takes great pride and enjoyment in helping all size businesses in their time of need.”

The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerceawarded TWAFRC “Medium Size Business of the Year” in 2014. Angela has been a Chamber Ambassador for six years and is on the Board. She’s been active with Suncoast Hospice includingfour years as chair of its Relay for Life, as well asMADD and Habitat for Humanity. Most recentlyshe’s become active on the Board of the ClaybakerD.u.S.T.o.F.F Foundation (CDF), dedicated to supporting projects that provide military veteransassistance during times of hardship and need.

Angela is currently President of the Indoor AirQuality Council for Florida. “This requires me toteach both mold assessment and mold remediationfor the State,” she notes. “Partly as a result, currently 80% of our business is mold-related. As we move forward into 2016 we will expand andopen an additional full-blown mold business withclasses for other contractors and a place wherethose who live in single-family dwellings can comefor products and advice on how to properly handletheir own mold issues. We will still offer mold assessment and remediation for hire, offer productsand equipment to other contractors and eventuallyoffer a full-blown Lab for testing purposes.”


Doreen Moore

A first generation Pinellas County native, Doreenwas born in St. Pete and graduated from NortheastHigh, then St. Pete Junior College. She was a paralegal for law firms in St. Pete and Belleair Bluffs in real estate law.

Doreen tells Paradise News, “While at SPJC and aspart of my degree I took the real estate licensingcourse and subsequently activated my license.After getting my broker’s license, my partner and I opened Total Realty Services in 1986, the first ofour TRS group of firms. We handled estate sales,annual rentals and condominium management.”

“After a few years we recoginized the opportunityfor short term vacation rentals as there was very little competition. We also hired more hospitalitypeople and established Travel Resort Services,which is our primary Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber member, now representing owners of accommodations from Dunedin to St. Pete Beach.our third company, Total Residential Services camewith the need for maintaining and improving our properties, now providing services to all our prop-erties for repairs, housekeeping and maintenance.”

“As a member of the original Madeira BeachChamber, one of three on the lower Gulf Beaches, I helped form what was then the Gulf BeachesChamber, with St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island.

By 1999 we needed better ‘branding’ and decidedthat Tampa Bay Beaches more accurately describedour membership, now encompassing membersnorth to Clearwater Beach.”

Doreen is currently chair of the Chamber Community Advocacy Committee, formerly Government, and is the longest-serving Boardmember. She was a city of Madeira Beach commissioner 2000-2004; served two terms on theTourist Development Council for Pinellas Countyin conjunction with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater 2004 – 2012; and a member of the Pinellas CountyEconomic Development Council.

Looking ahead, Doreen says, “I see our businessesexpanding greatly with the strong tourism growthexperienced by Pinellas County and the state ofFlorida. This incudes our new TRS concierge services, including an array of services to more personally serve our guests. We are continuing ourdevelopment of hospitality and resort managementin the Tampa Bay Beaches and on the east coast ofFlorida where we are operating a hotel resort inHallandale Beach. our success in working with online travel companies and travel wholesalers is the future for our u.S. travelers as well as European and emerging South American markets.”


Nancy Markoe

This past June, Nancy, owner of Nancy Markoe FineAmerican Crafts Gallery in Pass-A-Grille, announced that after 30 years, she would close her retail store. The last day was July 12th – end of an era!

“It’s been an amazing run after a total leap of faith,” she tells Paradise News. “For me, it is just ‘time’ – it justcame upon me and so here it is! This has been a 24/7,365-day endeavor in order to carry out a standard of excellence, both in the work we represented and running an intelligent, warm retail experience.”

“It was serendipitous that I arrived here. I was living and had my pottery studio in St. Augustine. Most of the juried shows I was presenting my work at were onthe West Coast, so I decided to move closer to my clientele. Searching for a place to live, I took a wrong turn and ended up in Pass-A-Grille. In 1985, I purchased the building.”

“At first the Gallery featured my own work and 14 Artisans I knew from the show circuit. Craft showscome and go in Florida over a weekend. I wanted tomake the Gallery a place that had the excitement andspontaneity of an outdoor art show, but one that was a permanent brick and mortar store. I took out a nationaltrademark to reflect that idea, ‘where the art show never

ends.’ ® My principles have been: To bring the bestAmerican Crafts to the gallery by purchasing outrightfrom the best Artisans in the country…To educate our

customers about the works, so they understood the quality, good design and value of pieces….To be a ’hands on’ owner and to provide the best personal customer service. over the years, we grew to represent500 American Artisans.”

“There have been many highlights over the years. Number one is definitely the shopping spree by President Clinton in 1993. Another was the Niche Awardas the Top Retailer of American Crafts in the country,and we were in the Top 10 for many years. Giving backhas always been in my nature. With the unique experience of being both a producing artist for over a decade and a gallery owner, I was asked to join the faculty of the non-profit Arts Business Institute. For 10 years, I lectured at workshops around the countryand mentored hundreds of artisans, which was so grati-fying. I received a Lifetime Achievement Award for my10 years on the faculty and as Chairman of the Board.Here at home, it was such an honor to have the City of St. Pete Beach name March 2nd as ‘Nancy Markoe Day.’”

on St. Pete Beach, Nancy was elected and served as Commissioner of District 4, was Chair of the PlanningCommittee and was awarded the Volunteer of the YearAward. The Gallery earned numerous beautificationawards.

“I am now officially retired, but will move on to newtrue life adventures,” Nancy says. “My home will still be in Pass-A-Grille; no reason to leave ‘Paradise!’ I have lived through some amazing times and I wouldlike to write about some of the things I experienced and lessons I learned. And, I hear there is a beach out to the west of the Gallery and the Gulf of Mexico,I think I’ll go see for myself!” PN

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BLOOM Art Center, locatedat 910 5th Ave. N. St. Petersburg,invites you to Legendary, a new exhibit opening Saturday, August1 from 7pm to 11pm. For thisgallery-focused show, Bloom invites 25 artists to each interpretlegends in their own way. The surprising results will be exhibited for sale at our Legendaryopening, when guests can alsoenjoy chill DJ vibes, a donationbar, and our Bloom POD art shopfeaturing small works in variousmediums. For more info, visitwww.startbloomin.com

The Morean Arts Center, locatedat 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,is pleased to announce the creationof the Morean Muse monthly

giving program! Morean seeks to connect people with their exhibiting artists so the communityfeels an affinity with the artistswhose work is on display, and apersonal connection with the artwork itself. But these momentscome at a price. Your monthly donation will cover the costs of studio classes, workshops, contem-porary art exhibitions, summercamps, school outreach programsand more. For more info about donating, call 727-822-7872.

Keep St. Pete Lit is working inpartnership with St. Petersburg’sMorean Arts Center on the new LitSpace Literary Arts Institute, offering professional-qualitylessons in fiction, poetry and

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Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg to Release Food + Art Cookbook

In observance of its 50th Anniversary,the Museum of Fine Arts,

St. Petersburg and the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society

plan to publish

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with the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida.

This keepsake cookbook, availablethis coming fall, features recipes

from Stuart Society membersMFA staff, docents, artists, collectors,

cultural and civic leaders, as well as area chefs.

Food + Art will be published byStory Farm, a Winter Park, Fla. firmrun by writer-publisher Bob Morristhat specializes in culinary topicsand coffee-table books. The newcookbook can be pre-ordered at theMFA Store or online via The StuartSociety’s website. More informationor to pre-order the cookbook, visit:http://thestuartsociety.org/cookbookproject


creative writing to the general public. LitSpace is aimed at help-ing develop new literary voices in the city. Weekend LitSpaceclasses are now being offered at the Morean Arts Center library, 709 Central Ave in St. Petersburg. For more info and to register, visit www.keepstpetelit.org.

Cirque Du Soleil’s Varekai

descends into Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa, for a limited engagement from Wed, Aug. 5 to Sun, Aug. 9. Deep within a forest, at the summitof a volcano, exists an extraordinaryworld – a world where somethingelse is possible. A world calledVarekai. Directed by Dominic

Champagne, this production paystribute to the nomadic soul, to thespirit and art of the circus tradition,and to those who quest with infinitepassion along the path that leads toVarekai. For more info, please visitwww.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai.

The Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, Edge District,Grand Central District, and theWarehouse Arts District becomeone arts destination for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday

ArtWalk on August 8 – 5 to 9pm.Be the first to see new affordableworks of art, as ArtWalk is Opening Night where many galleries and studios premiere newworks. It’s impossible to take inthe entire ArtWalk in one night! For more info, please visitwww.stpeteartsalliance.org.

Mark your calendars for Florida

CraftArt’s “World on a String:

Masters of Puppetry” featuring“Robin Hood” Puppet Show onTuesday, Aug. 11 10:15am to noon.Then don’t miss a Puppet Making

Workshop by the Bits & Pieces

Puppet Theater on Friday, Aug. 14

from 10:15am to noon.

Both events with take place at theFlorida CraftArt Gallery, located501 Central Ave in St. Petersburg.Visit www.FloridaCraftArt.orgor call 727-821-7391.

An 11th week of Art and Clay

Camp at Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg,has been added for boys and girlsages 5-15. The extra week is August 17 through August 21. Cost is $150 for Morean Arts Center Members; $170 for Non-Members. For more info, pleasevisit www.moreanartscenter.orgor call 727-822-7872.

“Crossing the Bridge,” collabora-tion of works by the artists of Pyramid, Inc., in Tampa and Creative Clay, in St. Petersburg,will celebrate similar visions andmissions of two non-profits oneach side of the bay. The idea wasborn out of a desire to share ournetworks of supporters and introduce patrons to the talentsand art of students from both ofthese organizations. “Crossing the

Bridge” will have an opening on Friday, Aug. 7 from 7pm to 10pm at Pyramid, Inc. located at 1508 W. Sligh Ave. in Tampa. More info, www.pyramidinc.organd www.creativeclay.org.

Seventh Annual Gecko Ball

will be celebrated with a theme of “Gecko Gras!” on Saturday,

August 29 at the Gulfport Casino

Ballroom, 5500 Shore Boulevard S. in Gulfport, from 6pm until 11pm.Mardi Gras will be the order of theevening, including its pageantry,dancing, New orleans-style music,food and more. Tickets are $35 per person and areavailable at the Gulfport BeachBazaar, 3115 Beach Blvd. S. For more info, please visitwww.geckofest.comor call 207-312-4317. PN

“Good Burger” AwardsThe St. Petersburg Area Chamber ofCommerce® announces the 3rd AnnualGood ‘Burger awards. A Good ‘Burgeris a business, organization or individual in greater St. Pete making a positive impact in our community.

The 2015 Good ‘BurgerAwards, presented by Florida Print

Solutions will be held at Jannus Live

- Thursday, September 3rd from6:00pm – 9:00pm. The name “Good‘Burger” historically comes from the citizens of St. Pete having been knownas “burgers” (as in St. Petersburgers).

Awards given in following categories: • Arts & Culture • Eats & Treats • Hot Spots & Hangouts • Community Conscious • Companies Small (1–10) • Cool Companies Medium (11–50) • Cool Companies Large (51+) • MVB - “Most Valuable Burger” • People’s Choice

• Early Bird Tickets $10 through Aug. 21.Purchase at stpete.com/goodburger.• Sponsorships - Event info., BrittanyWalsh [email protected]. • Online voting ends Friday, Aug. 21.

• Cast your vote,stpete.com/goodburger. You may vote once per device (computer, tablet, phone, etc).

Turtle Nests A record number of turtleshave nested on our beaches thissummer. Endangered Turtlesthat were born here as much asa hundred years ago return toour beaches to lay their eggs. A tiny fraction make it to adulthood. Sea Turtle Trackers,

Inc., a local group of volunteersmark & check on the new nestsdaily. The counts were up to 90by the 20th of July, split aboutequally between St. Pete Beachand Shell Key.

Report any new sightings ordisturbed Turtle nest by callingJoe Widlanfky 727.744.6524More information? Visithttp://seaturtletrackers.org

Twenty-two Tampa Bay Watchvolunteer boaters removed 207derelict crab traps from six locations(Belleair Bluffs, Upper Tampa Bay, BocaCiega Bay, Alafia River, Cockroach Bay,and Demen’s Landing). The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)mandated the temporary closure forthe harvest of blue crabs from traps. The local closure from July 10-19 extended to three miles offshore and applied to both commercial andrecreational free standing traps (except those attached to docks). “This event is great because it getscommunity volunteers involved inhelping to preserve and protect the bay by removing debris and keeping marine life from gettingcaught and killed in abandonedtraps,” said Serra Herndon, BayWatch Habitat RestorationDirector. Thousands of derelict crabtraps have been accumulating fordecades in Tampa Bay. Each year,Tampa Bay Watch performs surveysto identify derelict traps and conducts clean-ups to remove them. Having conducted 29 crab trap removals since May 2004, TampaBay Watch has successfully removed1,629 traps. Tampa Bay Watch partnered with ReelCycle for thisimportant crab trap removal event.ReelCycle (www.reelcycle.org) is a501(c)(3) entity that focuses on wastereduction and sound managementpractices for the fishing industry. Devin Sanderson, ReelCycle’s

Founder and President, said, “Eachyear, hundreds of tons of derelict gearis discarded in landfills or illegallydumped, which can result in ‘ghost fishing’ or ‘ghost traps’.” More info is at MyFWC.com/Rules.Contact FWC’s trap-retrieval coord.,Kyle Miller, 850.487.0554. For moreinformation on Tampa Bay Watch’seffort contact Serra Herndon at [email protected] 727.867.8166 ext. 227.

207 Derelict Crab Traps Removed from Tampa Bay during 10-day Blue Crab Fishery Closure

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"Change is the law of life, and those who look

only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."

John F. Kennedy



The Great Bay Scallop Search is a resource monitoring event based out of Fort De Soto Park where Tampa BayWatch recruits 200 community volun-teer snorkelers to search for scallops in select areas within Boca Ciega andLower Tampa Bays. The goal of theevent is to monitor and document the health and status of the bay scallop population.

We mainly recruit volunteers with shallow draft boats, but we have limitedspots for canoes and kayaks. We also accommodate volunteer snorkelerswithout boats by matching them with boaters who have room aboard their vessel.

Scallops are filter feeders, therefore theyare highly sensitive to changes in waterquality and can be used to measure anecosystem’s health. We are optimisticfor a high count at the Scallop Searchthis year due to the positive news of the regrowth of seagrass in Tampa Baywhich is the main habitat for scallops.

1996 - 75 1997 - 79 1998 - 27 1999 - 21 2000 - 18 2004 - 12 2005 - 1 2006 - 175 2007 - 555 2008 - 624 2009 - 674 (banner year!)

2010 - 32 2011 - 5 2012 - 122013 - 512014 - 112Searches were not held

2001-2003 to allow water

quality to improve.

Historic Scallop Counts

Pinellas County MosquitoControl confirmed a positivetest for West Nile virus in asentinel chicken on Tuesday,July 14, marking the secondconfirmed positive in PinellasCounty this year. Sentinelchickens serve as an early-warning detection system

for some mosquito-borne diseases and can signal thefact that mosquitoes carryingthe diseases are present in thearea. There are eight locationsin the county where chickensare kept and tested weekly.

Mosquito Control techniciansare aggressively treatingknown breeding areas byground and by air, as well asresponding to requests fromresidents. Additional foggingand treatment efforts are ongoing in the areas wherethe positive sentinel chickenswere located.

Residents are urged to be diligent in ridding their properties of standing waterto prevent mosquitoes frombreeding. Mosquitoes canbreed in as little as one

quarter inch of standingwater, so the following precautions are advised:

• Empty water from old tires, flower pots, garbage can lids, recycling containers, boat tarps and buckets

• Eliminate standing water near plumbing drains, air conditioner drips, septic tanks or rain gutters

• Flush birdbaths and wadingpools weekly

• Flush bromeliads twice weekly or treat with a biological larvicide

• Change the water in outdoor pet dishes daily

• Keep pools adequately chlorinated

• Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito-eating gambusia fish

• Cover rain barrels with fine

mesh screening• Repair rips or tears in door

and window screens

In addition, the Florida Department of Health advisesresidents to follow “Drain &Cover” preventative measuresby draining standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying as well as covering skin with clothingand using mosquito repellent.

For more information, visitwww.floridahealth.gov. Visitwww.pinellascounty.org/mosquito to find a mosquito control request form and additional information about stopping mosquitoes.Residents can call PinellasCounty Mosquito Control at727.464.7503.

TAKE CAUTION with Standing Water!

- Scientific name: Argopecten irradians

- Size: About 2 inches

- Distribution: Throughout Florida’s west coast andas far north as West Palm Beach on the east coast

- Habitat: Sea grass beds & shallow waters of estuaries

- Although clams may live 40 years, the life span ofa bay scallop is a fleeting 12-18 months

- An adult bay scallop can pump as much as 14.7liters of water per hour by funneling wateracross open pathways on its gill covers

- Because scallops are extremely sensitive to pollu-tion, they serve as useful “underwater canaries”to signal changes in water quality

- Scallops are a favored food of stone crabs, who have no trouble crushing the scallop’s ar-mored shell with their powerful claws

- Bay scallops develop male & female sex organs,

producing both sperm & eggs

- of the 12-million or so eggs a single scallop re-leases, only one may survive to adulthood

- Tiny blue eyes along the outer rim of the shell de-tect movement and serve as an early warningsystem for scallops

22nd Annual Saturday, August 22,

9am - 1pmwww.TampaBayWatch.com

Facts About Bay Scallops


RECREATIOnST. PETE BEACH727.363.9245 www.SPBRec.comSt Pete Beach Comm. Center 7701 Boca Ciega DriveSt. Pete Beach, 33706Jennifer McMahonCPR,P Rec. Director

SPB COMMUNITY YARD SALE St. Pete Beach Community CenterYard Sale Saturday, Sept. 12, -8am - 12pm. Community Centerdoes advertising. Cost: 10’ x 10’ - $15 - Residents & $17.50 - Non SPB Residents. More info. or to reserve space, call (727) 363-9245. Act fast!

Summer Aquatic Fitness ClassSchedule for St. Pete BeachAquatics Center.Join in for one of three Aquatic fitness classes at St. Pete BeachAquatic Center. All classes cost $5SPB Res. and $6 Non-Residents. Silver Sneakers also accepted! Information call 727-363-9264 orvisit www.spbrec.com.

COMPLETE AQuATIC WORk-OuTTue, Wed, Thurs: 10:30-11:15am

AQuA ZuMBA Tue: 7 - 8 pm Fri: 10:30 - 11:30 amSat: 10:15 - 11:15 am

AQuATIC FITnESS CLASS Mon: 10:30-11:30amWed: 11:30am-12:30pmThu: 7:00-8:00pm

FAMILy Fun dAyS Aquatic Ctr.Bring family & friends out -Sunday, August 16 - 12:00-3:00p Adm: $2/youth/Sr’s - $3/adults. Enjoy music, pool bingo, prizes andmore. Visit www.spbrec.comor call (727) 363-9264.___________________________

TREASuRE ISLAnd120 108th Ave., Treasure Island727.547.4575 X 237Rec. dir. - Cathy Hayduke, [email protected] Island Comm. Center, Gulf Blvd. at 106th Avenue.CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 120 108 Ave., Treasure Island

ZuMBA® Fitness classAna J. Cano Zumba® Fitness InstructorT.I. Comm. Ctr., 727.547.4575, ext 237.Monday & Friday - 8:00 am.

PICkLEBALLCall Jim Hoggatt 636.485.0932 or Treasure Island Golf & Tennis727.360.6062. www.usapa.org.____________________________

MAdEIRA BEACH Parks & Recreation Department200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach727.392.0665 MadeiraBeachFun.com

Recreation programs for ALL ages! From 4 years old to 99 years old…we have FUN for you! Licensed after-school care programs and exciting youth camps to engagingsenior citizen programs, heart-pumpingZumba classes - competitive sportsleagues (both youth - adults)#FollowTheFUN with us any way you choose! Programs open to everybody. However, resident and non-resident pricing is in place for any of MadeiraBeach's programs. Residency status -provide ID at enrollment. NEW WEBSITE MadeiraBeachFun.comfollow on Twitter @MadeiraBeachFUN.

LIBRARIESGulf Beaches 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beachhttp://www.gulfbeacheslib.org/Contact Travis Ann ShermanContact phone: 391-2828

COMPuTER CLASSES All classes at 1:00 pm. If you arebringing a laptop, please set it up before the class begins.E-mail Class: Wednesday,

August 12, September 9.Open Forum: Monday,

August 17, September 21.Internet Class: Wednesday,

August 19, September 16.Facebook: Monday,

August 24, September 28.

International Film Movement: First Tuesdays @ 4:00.August 4, God’s Slave. September 1, Human Capital.

World of Humor Film:Last Tuesdays @ 4:00. August 25 & September 29.

Summer Film Series: Wednesdays @ 2:30. Call for title information.

Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30 pm. Join a group ofexperienced investors in an exchange of ideas about current market & investment opportunities.

Scrabble: Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00. Learn some new two letter words.

Writer’s Group: Mondays, 10:00 a - noon. We welcome all writers. Bring a few pages of your current work in progress to be critiqued by the group.

Bridge Lessons: Mondays 1:00 – 4:00, August 3, August 10 & Sept. 14.

BOOk GROuPSChatterbooks:

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am. August 16, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

September 15, Moon and Sixpenceby W. Somerset Maugham.

CHILdREn’S PROGRAMSBaby & Me Storytime: (Baby - 2 yrs)

Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Short stories, puppets, songs, followed by some baby play & good times.

Pre-k Storytime & Art Class: (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30 am. Stories, puppets, and songs, followed by an art/craft class.

Summer Reading Program 2015 Giveaway: Enter to win a Kindle by

reading a book and writing a 30 word book review. Drawing August 4th.

TEEn PROGRAMSummer Reading Program 2015 Giveaway: Enter to win a Kindle by

reading a book and writing a 30 word book review.

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ST. PETE BEACH365 73rd Ave., SPB, 363-9238www.stpetebeach.org/library

Mon/Wed 10am-8pmTue/Thur/Fri 10am-6pmSaturday 10am-2pmSunday, closed

Phyllis Ruscella, AdministratorMaryjane Hyatt, LibrarianLike us on Facebook!www.facebook.com/SPBLibraryFollow us on Pinterest!http://pinterest.com/spblibrary

Library closed: Monday, Sept. 7

TECH PROGRAMSE-Reader Help Hour - library books for

Kindle, other tablets - Tues 3pmAugust 4 & 18, September 1 & 15

I Just Got My iPad, now What?Tuesday, 10:30am,August 4 & September 8Wednesday, 10:30am,August 12 & September 16

E-Books for iPad, Friday, 10:30amAugust 14 & September 18

More iPad (intermediate level)Wednesday, 10:30amAugust 5 & September 9

AduLT PROGRAMSMovie night, W’day, 6pm

August 19, 100-Foot JourneyCollege Admissions Q & A

with Michael J. DonahueWednesday, Sept. 9, 7pm

BOOk dISCuSSIOn GROuPBook then film, Tuesdays, 10:30am

August 18 & 25, A Separate PeaceSept. 15 & 22, All Quiet on the

Western Front

CHILdREn’S PROGRAMSMother Goose Story Time

for ages 3 and underThursdays, 11am-12noonAugust 13, 20 & 27Sept. 3, 17 & 24

I Want to Be a Skeeter Readerskill building for beginning readersThursdays, 4-5pmAugust 6, 13, 20 & 27Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24

SPB COMMUNITY YARD SALE St. Pete Beach Community CenterSaturday, Sept. 12, - 8am - 12pm.

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LIVE THEATRE AMALIE ARENA

(Tampa Bay Times Forum) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 813.301.6500 www.amaliearena.comAugust5 – 9 – Varekai – Cirque du Soleil31 – WWE Monday Night RawSeptember10 – Ed Sheeran19 – Super Freestyle Explosion24 – Janet Jackson

AMERICAN STAGE163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 [email protected] August 2 – One Slight Hitch2 – This is a Comedy Show2 – Season Wrap Up Party 14,15 – A Pearl in the HogwallerSeptember6 – Lecture – Intimate Apparel16 through Oct. 11 – Intimate Apparel

A SIMPLE THEATERThe Biniger Theater, Eckerd College4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg727.864.7811 www.asimpletheatre.org

CAPITOL THEAT ER 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater727.791.7400www.rutheckerdhall.com/venuesAugust7 – Jorma Kaukonen8 – Sinbad9 – Colby Cailliat12 – Nazareth19 – Rickie Lee JonesSeptember26 – Delbert McClintonOctober3 – Molly Ringwald 7 – Ani DeFranco8 – Here Come the Mummies14 – Don Williams

CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATER5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.us/City_Calendar /Hickman_Theater_Events.htm#/?i=1 August3 – 14 – Theater Professional

Training7 – Gecko Art Reception15, 16 – Unmasked Bullies

EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE105 Central Park Drive, Largo727.587.6793 www.eightoclocktheatre.com/

August21 – 30 – A Grand Night for Singing23, 24 – Auditions West Side Story

FREEFALL THEATRE COMPANY 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 www.freefalltheatre.comAugustThrough 9 – MameOctober2 – November 1 – The Importance of Being Ernest with Zombies

GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 www.gpactix.com

GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org

LARGO CULTURAL CENTER105 Central Park Dr, Largo727.587.6793 www.largoarts.comAugust21 – 30 – A Grand Night for Singing September5 – The Michael Allman Band26 – A Mathstart MusicalOctober1 – Victor Wooten6 – Hiromi10 – Micki Free’s American Horse Trio16 – Romain Collin

M.A.D. THEATRE OF TAMPA(Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa)813.386.6173 www.madtheatre.comAugust2 – 4 – Auditions Next to Normal

Mid-FLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATER - Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, 813.740.2446 www.ticketmaster.com/venue/107257August1 – Toby Keith11 – Steely Dan13 – Incubus14 – Sublime16 – J Cole 22 – Tim McGrawSeptember4 – Chris Brown5 – Lady Antebellum12 – 5 Seconds of Summer13 – Van Halen15 – Kelly Clarkson18 – Luke BryanOctober2 – Brad Paisley3 – Oddball Comedy Fest

– Amy Shumer

PATEL CONSERVATORY1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.orgDance / Theater / Music August7 – 9 – Showstoppers15 – End of Summer Music Blowout15 – Popular Dance Intensive

RUTH ECKERD HALL1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 727.791.7400 www.rutheckerdhall.comRegister now for Summer CampsAugust6 – Whitesnake8 – The Ries Brothers13 – Weird Al Yankovic14 – The Grammy Project Showcase15 – Hippie Fest21 – Rob Thomas23 – YES & Toto24 – Billy Idol25 – Australian Pink Floyd ShowOctober14, 15 – John Cleese and Eric Idle

ST. PETERSBURG CITY THEATREJust off I-275 at 4025 31st. St. S, St. Petersburg, 33712 727.866.1973. www.spcitytheatre.orgRegister now for Summer Camps August14 – 16 – Summer Shorts September16 – 90th Anniversary Gala SPMOH17 – 27 – Crimes of the Heart

STAGEWORKS THEATER NEW1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa, 813.374.2416 www.stageworkstheatre.orgAugust6 – 30 – Sylvia

STRAZ CENTER 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229. STAR www.strazcenter.orgAugustThrough 2 – Occupation5 – Floetry7 – 9 – Showstoppers8 – Chris Hardwick8 – Test Drive Your Seat15 – Pole for a Purpose29 – Patton OswaltSeptember4 – Hour Confessions5 – Six Triple Eight6 – American Heartbeat9 – October 4 – Almost an Evening17 – One Man Breaking Bad22 – 27 – OnceOctober2 – Eric Paslay3 – Silly Sam the Music Man 10 – The Princess Bride14 – Nov.22 – Silence! The Musical

THE COLISEUM535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum/ Tea dances return October - May

THE MAHAFFEY THEATER 400 1st St. S, Bayfront Center St. Petersburg, 727.892.5767www.themahaffeytheater.comwww.ticketmaster.comAugust9 – Jill Scott

September5 – Keith Sweat

18 – Tango LoversOctober15 – Alvin and the Chipmunks

THE PALLADIUM253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg727.822.3590 www.mypalladium.orgAugust7 – Backtrack Blues Band8 – La Lucha13 – The Only Daddys14 – Steve Arvey20 – Broadway Smash Songbook21 – TC Carr and the Bolts of Blue22 – Monday, Monday 60’s Flashback28 – Rev. Billy C. Wirtz & Ronny Elliot29 – Mojo GurusSeptember11 – Vic Dibitetto

VAN WEZEL777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 www.vanwezel.orgAugust21 – YesterdayzeSeptember18 – Reverend Barry & the Funktastic Soul

October2 – John Cleese & Eric Idle13 – Shen Yun Orchestra

WEST COAST PLAYERS21905 US 19 N., Clearwater 727.437.2363 [email protected] www.wcplayers.orgAugust2, 3 – Auditions – A Delicate Balance14 – 30 – The Nerd

MUSEUMS ARMED FORCES MILITARY

2050 34th Way N, Largo 727.539.8371 www.armedforcesmuseum.comAugust16 – Build A Model CampSeptember13 – Build A Model Camp October3 – USO Stars and Stripes10 – The Crisis of Isis11 – Build A Model Camp

DALI MUSEUMOne Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 www.thedali.org• Saturdays Dali & Beyond Film SeriesDillydally w/ Dali

• Sundays - Yoga + Dali• Wednesdays, Thursdays Story Time for Families The Royal Inheritance: Dali Works Spanish National Collection

Visit website - ongoing lectures/activitiesAugust3 – Jr Docent Summer Program

(Middle School)6 – Cult Classic – Animal House22 through January 3, 2016

– M C Escher at the Dali

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September12 – Civil Rights Candlelit Vigil24 – Voices of Experience

GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM

115 10th Ave, St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 www.gulfbeachesmuseum.comFri-Sat 10am-4pm. Sun. 1-4pm. Donations suggested. Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation!Volunteers Needed

HENRY PLANT MUSEUM401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa813.254.1891 www.plantmuseum.comClosed Mondays. Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm.$10 adult / $7 student and Senior /

$5 Child 4 – 12 years.Every Sunday – Upstairs, DownstairsPassionate Design, The American Craft Movement exhibition through Dec. 2015.

JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 941.359.5700 www.ringling.orgMondays, FREE admissions all day• Third Thur’s - Ringling by Bay ($10) • Bayside Garden Tour

Fridays, Saturdays nEW• Thur-Fri pm - Joseph’s Coat Skyscape New Interactive Galleries for FamiliesOngoing – Paolo Veronese Exhibit Through Aug. 31 – Precarious Possessions

Through September 13 –What the Bringback Brought

Through Sept.13 – Appalachia USAThrough Sept. 7 – Military FREE adm.-part of Blue Star Program

August14 – October 25 – Back and Forth –

Thinking in PaintSeptember12 – Inside the Vault24 – Conversation with

FSU Painting Faculty25 through Dec. 6 – Paul Rudolf Exhibit26 – Arts Alive Free Museum DayOctober9 Through January 10 – Royal Taste– China Exhibition

15 – RIAF Opening Night – Bollywood Dreams

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS255 Beach Drive. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 www.fine-arts.orgOngoing – Sitter and Subject in

Nineteenth Century Society• Thursday PM adm. $10 after 5pmThrough Aug. 16 – Images of the

Floating World and BeyondThrough October 4 – Five Decades ofPhotography at the MFA Exhibition

August1, 15 – Kidding Around Yoga1, 15 – Make and Take2,16, 30 – Music in the Marley3, 31 – Contempo Lunch Lecture Series8, 22 – Drumming12 – Coffee Talks with Nan Colton 19, 26 – Music & Art Appreciation Series20 – Porch Party 22 through November 29 – Drawing –

The Foundation of Art27 – MFA Cinema – Office KillerSeptember1 – Holiday Card Sale Begins2, 16, 23 – Music & Art Appreciation

Series5, 19 – Make and Take5, 19 – Kidding Around Yoga7, 21 – Illuminate12, 26 – Drumming13 – Hot Gatherings, Cool

Conversations 17 – Porch Party 17 – Meet the Artist – Traer Price19 – Gallery Talk – PhotographyOctober3, 17 – Kidding Around Yoga5, 19 – Illuminate11 – Hot Gathering, Cool

Conversation15 – Porch Party

ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY

335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 www.spmoh.org• 3rd Saturday, 2pm-5pm Museum grounds; FREE! Artifacts Study Lab, Learning Center & Lab, Archives, Many Collections!

• Permanent Exhibitions: VISION: Challenge, Change, & Continuity World’s First Commercial Airline, Piering into Past, Pondering Future, On the Homefront, St. Pete Goes to War 1941-1945Legendary Landscapes by Highwaymen

September10 – Happy Hour with Historian

TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 3301 Gateway Centre,

Pinellas Park 727.579.8226, [email protected] www.tbauto.orgFeatures a unique collection of vintage cars & vehicles that demon-strate creativity, imagination and engineering. Cousteau Society Artifacts on exhibit.

TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER801 Old Water St., Tampa 813.228.0097 www.tampabayhistorycenter.orgMay through Fall St. Augustine 450 Years Old August

3 – History Camp17 – History CampSeptember3 through Jan. 3 – Preserving Eden12 through Jan. 3 – Florida’s Got

the BluesTAMPA MUSEUM OF ART

120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 www.tampamuseum.org• Mondays - Meditation • Fridays – Art on The House – 4-8pm.Visit the gallery free of charge. Donations welcome.

Arts &LeisureSunday, August 2 – Fun days in the

Sun at Tradewinds 12 noon – 6:30 pm.$10 parking at Guy Harvey Outpost.Tradewinds at Guy Harvey Outpost,Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Familiesgather at the front pool for live reggaemusic and planned family activities.www.funinthesundays.com

Sunday, August 2 – Rays WatchParty on the Beach 1:35 pm. $10 parking at Guy Harvey Outpost,Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Bring beachblanket & sunscreen to enjoy the Raysbaseball game on the big screen righton the beach. Beverages and all yourcookout favorites will be available forpurchase, including buckets of beer andspecialty cocktails. Rays Radio willbroadcast live & the Rays Street Teamwill be donned with great giveaways.www.tradewindsislandresort.com/rays

Monday, August 3 through Friday,August 14 – Theater ProfessionalActor Training Workshop 10am–3 pm.Mon – Fri. $295. Scholarships available. Catherine Hickman Theatre, 5501 27thAve. S., Gulfport. Open to grades 9 – 12.Two-week long workshop, studentslearn character development, dancing,singing and miming with professionaltheatre artists. Final production“unmasked Bullies” - Saturday,August 15 & Sunday, August 16.Presented by the Performing ArtsConsortium. Call 727.258.8315

Wednesday, August 5 – 2015 CastingCall for St. Pete Art Fashion Week6 – 8 pm. The Raw Studios, 2338 Emerson Dr. S., St. Petersburg. This annual event highlights theblending of art and fashion. Modelsneeded.www.stpeteartfashionweek.com

Wednesday, August 5 throughSunday, August 9 - Cirque du Soleil’sVarekai 7:30 pm, matinees on Sunday.$40+. Amalie Arena, Channelside Dr.,Tampa. At the edge of time, in a placeof pure and undiluted possibility, beginsan inspired life rediscovered and anewly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind.www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai

Thursday, August 6 – LocalShops1Best in Biz Awards 5 – 8 pm. $35-M,$50 non-members. Museum of FineArts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.Lots of appetizers, non-alcoholicbeverages, awards ceremony andentrance to 50 Years of Photographyexhibition. Mayor Rick Kriseman will be speaker and Channel 10’s Noah Pransky will emcee.www.localshops1.com

Thursday, August 6 – Florida – ATarget Rich Environment for (Comic)novelists 7 – 8:30 pm. FREE. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.Tim Dorsey, bestselling author andlongtime Tampa resident, will bepresenting a narrated slide show of histravels around Florida. Suitable for allages but intended for adult audience.www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Thursday, August 6 – Cult Classic atthe dali – Animal House 7 – 10 pm.Free. The Dali, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Grab your lawn chair,don some inspired digs and enjoy freeflicks, local food truck fare and cold craftbrews. Craft Beer tickets may be pre-purchased guaranteeing entranceto event. Only 100 tickets available.www.thedali.org

Friday, August 7 – First Fridaydowntown 5:30 – 10 pm. FREE.Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rdStreets, St. Petersburg. Monthly streetparty with music, food and beveragesfor purchase. Proceeds benefitBreakfast Optimists Club.www.firstfridaystpete.com

Friday, August 7 – Gulfport FirstFriday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE.Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets arelined with artisans, entertainment andgourmet goodies. Shops, galleries andrestaurants open late. Get a sneak peek at the Geckofest entertainers.www.gulfportma.com

Friday, August 7 – Madeira BeachSummer 5k Series 7:15 pm. $25 for single race, $60 for all three inseries. Free parking Archibald Park.Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd.,Madeira Beach. Each evening of theMadeira Beach 5K Sunset Series,runners will take to the sand and enjoySunsets, Sandy beaches, Craft Beer,Live Music & Post race party.www.madeirabeach5k.racehawk.com

Friday, August 7 – St. Pete Beachdive – in Movies Doors open at 8 pm,movie begins at dark. $4. St. PeteBeach Recreation Center, Boca CiegaDr., St. Pete Beach. “Wreck it Ralph.”Bring your noodles, floats & chairs tolounge by the pool while watching amovie on our big inflatable screen outunder the stars! Food, beverages andglow jewelry available for sale. Pleaseno outside coolers. www.spbrec.com

Friday, August 7 – Ladies night at theHot Shop 6 pm. $75. The Hot Shop,719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Anevening of creativity in glass with anintimate glass blowing experiencecreating your own masterpiece. Menhave their own evening coming up too.Limited to 5 participants.www.moreanartscenter.org

Saturday, August 8 – The Great BrainWash 5k (Formerly Wig Out) 8 am.$45, discount for teams of 10 or more.$25 Party only. South Straub Park, St.Petersburg. Run in this annual 5K racethrough downtown St. Pete with over a dozen fun inflatable water obstacles.VIP After Party in the park.www.events.braintumoralliance.org

Saturday, August 8 - 2015 CastingCall for St. Pete Art Fashion Week6 – 8 pm. The Raw Studios, 2338Emerson Dr. S., St. Petersburg. Thisannual event highlights the blending of art and fashion. Models needed.www.stpeteartfashionweek.com


EVENTS

• Second Friday Global Lens Series, International screenings

• Saturdays – Art Spot Activities• Sundays – Drop in Docent ToursThrough Sept. 6 – the American Spirit Exhibition

Through Sept. 20 – In Living Color – Andy Warhol and Print MakingBlue Star Museum honors Military through September 7

August20 – Warhol Film Series28 – Lecture – WarholSeptember17 – Warhol Film Series19 – City – Fashion, Art, Culture 20 – All day Screening Warhol Films

USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM

3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, 33620813. 974.4133 - Info 813.974.2849M-F 10 am – 5pm / Sat 1-5 pm FREE.August28 – A Family Affair

USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM Institute for Research in Art 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa www.ira.usf.edu

USF GRAPHIC STUDIO 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100Tampa, 813.974.3503 Free adm.Monday - Friday (holidays excepted)10 am - 5 pm

ART GALLERIES ART LOFTS

Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd fl.) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 www.theartlofts.comSecond Saturday Gallery Walk

ARTPOOL2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 www.artpoolrules.comSeptember5,6 – Crafty Fest 19 – Gatsby GalaOctober3, 4 – Crafty Fest 17 – Day of Dead Costume Bash

BLOOM ART CENTER & nEWOLESEN ART GALLERY 910 5 th Ave. N, St. Petersburgwww.facebook.com/bloomunderground Best New Arts Community 2014 – Creative Loafing August – 22 – Legendary

CHIHULY COLLECTION Only permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work.400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext. 5102www.moreanartscenter.org• Combine with Hot Shop for Arts Experience $14.95 Adult, $19.95 Arts Experience Adult

Through August 30, The Duet – Lisa Zerkowitz and Boyd Sugiti

CRAFTSMAN HOUSEGallery-Cafe-Pottery Studio2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 www.craftsmanhousegallery.comNominated 2013 Independent Small Business of the Year

2nd Saturday Gallery Walk October4 – 13 – American Craft Week

CREATIVE CLAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

1114 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 / www.Creativeclay.orgSecond Saturday Gallery WalkAugust8 – Mirage

September3 – The Variety Show 12 – Mirage12 – Crossing the BridgeOctober10 – The Good Folk Show

DOMAIN HOME ACCESSORIES & GALLERY 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfportwww.domainhomeaccessories.comOpen daily. Artist reception monthly. Local & Florida artisans featured.

DUNCAN MCCLELLAN GALLERY2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 www.dmglass.comSecond Saturday Gallery Walk Through August 11 – The Land of the Lost

August – 15 – Artist’s Reception September – 19 – Artist’s Reception

DUNEDIN FINE ART CENTER1143 Michigan Blvd. Dunedin, 34698 727.298.DFAC - www.dfac.orgThrough Aug. 11, Land of the LostThrough Aug. 16 – Illumination – The Art of the Clothe

Through Aug.16 – Elemental – Florida Quilt Invitational

Through Aug.16 – Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild

Through Aug. 16 – Quilt National August29 – Wearable Art Eleven w/Triple

Bizarre Bodacious BrasSeptember11 through Oct. 18 – Linda Adele

Goodine11 through Oct. 18 – Call of the Wild 11 through Dec. 23 – Beauty &

the BeastFEATHERED SERPENT NEWGALLERY

1018 Central Ave., St. Petersburg727.824.8877 www.featheredserpentgallery.comTues – Sat 11 am – 6 pm Featuring Latin American Artists

FLORIDA CRAFTARTGALLERY

501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.orgUntil August 15 – World on a StringWalking Mural Tours every Saturday August11 – Robin Hood Marionette Show14 – Make a Puppet Friend 21 – $50 PhotosSeptember 18 –$50 Photo

FOURWARD GLASS GALLERYNEW 611 Central Ave., St. Petersburg

727.433.9991 11am–8pm, Mon – Sat. www.fourwardglass.com

GULF COAST ART ALLIANCE514 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin 727.738.8010 www.gcaa-fl.org

MICHELE TUEGEL 320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.823.1100 www.mtcontempo.comTues – Sat 11 am – 6 pmAug. through Sept. – Judy Palaferro

RED CLOUD INDIAN ARTS214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 • Closed Sundayswww.redcloudindianarts.com


Wide Water Views in Isla• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths• 1,050 Heated Square Feet • Light & Bright Throughout • Remodeled Kitchen • Water Views in most rooms• Attractively Furnished

Isla Golf Course Views• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths• 915 Heated Square Feet• Fully Furnished• Covered Parking• Seaside Pool & Spa• Priced to Sell

Bacopa Bay Waterfront Beauty• 3 Bedrooms 2 1/2 Baths• 1,833 Heated Square Feet• Spectacular Water Views• Large Seaside Balcony• Gated Community• Pool, Fitness & Tennis

Bahia Vista in Isla Del Sol• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms• 1,080 Heated Square Feet• 25’ Long Seaside Balcony• Updated Kitchen & Baths• Fully Furnished, Turn Key• Private Beach, Pool & Spa

RINGLING COLLEGE NEWOF ART & DESIGN2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota941.359.7563 www.ringling.edu

STIRLING STUDIOS & GALLERY730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12,Dunedin www.stirlingartstudios.comAugust14 – Artists Reception & Open HouseSeptember 11 – Artists Reception & Open HouseOctober9 – Artists Reception & Open House

STUDIO 620620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 www.studio620.orgAugustThrough Aug. 22 – The Messengers6, 7 – All is Fair in Love and War8 – Experimental Portraiture Workshop

October10 – 2015 Studio Honors

GABRIELA VALENCIA STUDIO & ART GALLERY 427 75th Ave,

St. Pete Beach, 727.560.7498 www.gabrielavalenciafineart.comSpecializes in Coastal & Florida ArtOpen House 4th Saturday of month

ART CENTERS& CLASSES BEACH ART CENTER

1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch.727.596.4331 www.beachartcenter.orgCheck website for full list of classes.September11 through October 2 – Movement,

Rhythm, SpectacleOctober9 – 30 – H2O Plunge

INDUSTRIAL ARTS CENTER5437 29th Ave. S, just off Beach Blvd.727.623.4920 Gulfportfacebook.com/IndustrialArtsCenterHours - Tue, 10 am - 2 pm. / 6 - 9 pm; Thur, 6 - 9 pm and Sat, 12 - 5 pm.• Open during each Gulfport Art Walk on the first Friday & third Saturday each month 6-10pm.

• Clay hand building, copper enameling, metal sculpture, glassblowing, glassfusing, lamp work, lost wax jewelry design, metalsmithing

KAPFER GLASS STUDIO409 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach 727.656.9190 www.kapferglassstudio.comHandmade glass art & crafts.

MOREAN ARTS CENTER719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 www.moreanartscenter.orgGlass Studio & Hot Shop, Chihuly Collection & the Morean Arts Center for Clay at the Train Station• Saturdays - Morean Family Art Studio, FREE, 10 am – 4 pm

• Friday Night Clay – Center For Clay August8 – Second Saturday13 – One Day @ the Morean

– Dick Jacobs

15 – 5th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

Through 16 – 97th Annual Members Exhibition

Through 21 – The Carter VentureThrough 21 – We Made Some ArtSeptember19 – Eat Rich, Play dirty

PINELLAS PARK ART SOCIETY Park Station Building nEW5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park727.360.4406 www.pinellasart.comCheck website for classes, Free Parking & admission to tour galleries. Family friendly art celebrating 50 years.August2, 3 – Delivery for Members Show3 – Photo Group Meeting10 – General MeetingSeptember6, 7 – Delivery for Members Show

October5, 6 – Delivery for Members Show

PINOT’S PALETTE nEW1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg727.821.3700 www.pinotspallete.com/stpetersburgM–F 10 am – 5 pm. Sip & Paint StudionEW – Wine Glass Wednesdays

SOCIETY OF ACRYLIC PAINTERS Membership info /

exhibit entry: www.isap-usa.comSUNTAN ART CENTERat Don Vista Arts Center3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.orgCelebrating 50+ YearsShows & Markets / 100 Artists ShowClasses Art & Exercise • All Suntan Art Center classes held at Don Vista Arts Center

• Suntan Sunday Market 10am -3pm, Don Vista Bldg., presented by Suntan Art Center

• Saturday Art-Mart in Pass-A-Grille, • Receptions 2nd Saturday 4 – 6 pm• Call to Artists for “Luxury” 100 Artist

Show - Nov. 28 – 29, 2015TREASURE ISLAND ART GUILD

www.treasureislandartguild.orgGallery Closed June, July, AugustPainting Workshops held weekly• Wed - 9:30am - noon ‘Anything Goes’ -Open studio for all mediums Comm. Ctr. Garden Room

• Thursday – 9:30 am – noon ‘Painting with the Vets’ artist assistance available with focus – City Hall Aud.

• Friday – 9:30 am – noon ‘Portrait Workshop’ – Live model City Hall

ZEN GLASS STUDIO 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg727.323.3141 www.zenglass.comMon-Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pmOffers glassblowing classes & workshops for families, friends,1st timers & professionals. Schedule most popularworkshop, “Make Own Wineglass” St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District. 3rd Saturday Art WalkTour, 6-10 pm

HANDS-ONMUSEUMS GREAT EXPLORATIONS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 www.greatex.orgWhere education and fun come alive!

Arts &LeisureSaturday, August 8 – 8th AnnualGeckofest Pub Crawl4 – 9 pm, after party starts at 9 pm. $20 advance, $25 day of. Six Establishments throughout city ofGulfport. Includes one drink at eachlocation, poker run and an After Party at O’Maddys. www.geckofest.com

Saturday, August 8 – St. Pete’sSecond Saturday Art Walk5 – 8:30 pm. FREE with free Artwalktrolley service. Galleries throughoutseveral art districts of St. Petersburg.Over 40 galleries with many having opening night receptions,demonstrations and conversations.www.artsstpete.org

Saturday, August 8 and Sunday,August 9 – The Sleeping Beauty4 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun. $10 adults, $5members and students. Cultural Center,101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs.The classic fairy tale performed byadults for children, families and theyoung at heart. www.ctsfl.us

Sunday, August 9 – Fun days in theSun at Tradewinds 12 noon – 6:30 pm.$10 parking at Guy Harvey Outpost.TradeWinds at Guy Harvey Outpost,Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Familiesgather at the front pool for live reggaemusic and planned family activities.www.funinthesundays.com

Thursday, August 13 – ExtendedHours Florida Aquarium 4 – 6:30 pm.$15 admission after 4 pm. The FloridaAquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa.Enjoy the Aquarium for discounted price on select dates during summer. Do not forget the swim suits to enjoy the splash pond at Explore A Shore.www.flaquarium.org

Thursday, August 13 – Florida WestCoast Orchid Society Meeting7 pm. Free. Pinellas County ExtensionService, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.Following an education class, speakerLouis DelFavero will discus collectingorchids in Bahamas. Orchids for sale.Contact 727.420.7230 or 550.7993.

Friday, August 14 – Clearwater/St.Petersburg Ski and Sports Clubkick-off Meeting & Fundraiser 6:30 pm. FREE to attend. East BayCountry Club, 702 Country Club Dr.Largo. Known as Snowsharks, thecounty’s only snow skiing club willshowcase the six club trips & overviewof fundraising efforts for Bay PinesDisabled American Veterans.www.snowshark.org

Friday, August 14 – St. Pete Beachdive – in Movies Doors open 8 pm,movie begins at dark. $4. St. Pete Beach Recreation Center,Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach.“Monster University”. Bring noodles,floats, and chairs to lounge by the poolwhile watching a movie on our biginflatable screen out under the stars!Food, beverages and glow jewelryavailable for sale. Please no outsidecoolers. www.spbrec.com

Friday, August 14 & Saturday, August15 – The Pearl of the Hogwaller $12advance, $15 at door. American Stage,163 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg. Award-winning national performer BeccaMcCoy weaves together an eclectic mixof songs, Facebook statuses andpersonal writings on a journey from a culture-shocked, displaced new mom to a woman learning to see the beautyand blessings that come in life’sunexpected twists and turns.www.americanstage.org /www.stpeteartalliance.org

Friday, August 14 through Sunday,August 16 – 2nd Annual SummerShorts 8 pm Friday & Saturday, 2 pmSunday. $15 adult, $10 student, childrenunder 12 – one free with each adult. All proceeds benefit theater programs.St. Pete City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S,St. Petersburg. Celebrating 90 years of theater in the community. Summer Shorts is a playwriting festival celebrating the art of one actcomposition. www.spcitytheatre.org

Saturday, August 15 – Bugs andButterflies 10 am – 12 noon. FREEwith registration. Weedon IslandPreserve, 1800 Weedon Dr., St.Petersburg. Introducing families to thewonderful world of bugs and butterfliesfound at Weedon Island Preserve.Registration required.www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, August 15 – An EpicExpedition - A Back to School Event4 – 6 pm. Free. St. PetersburgCommunity Church, 4501 30th Ave. N,St. Petersburg. children receive FREEschool supplies while experiencinghands-on learning and discovering.There will also be games, activities andsomething for the whole family.www.gracetograce.org or 727.525.0012

Saturday, August 15 – Gulfport ThirdSaturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE.Beach Blvd., Gulfport. This monthfeatures Nicktorious and Dallas the Fire Guy from Extreme Entertainmentas a prelude to Geckofest. Artisans,unique vendors, food and beveragevendors. Visitors can observe live glassblowing demonstrations at IndustrialArts Center of Gulfport located in theAlley of the Arts. www.gulfportma.com

Sunday, August 16 – Family Fundays at the Pool 12 noon – 3 pm. $3 adult, $2 child or senior. St. Pete Beach Community Center,7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach.Come and enjoy music, family fun,slides, pool basketball, pool bingo,prizes and much more. A family friendly event. www.spbrec.com

Sunday, August 16 – Build A ModelCamp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 per child,$9.95 admission to museum forparents. The Armed Forces Museum,2050 34th Way N, Largo. Kids can build their own take homemodel along with professionals from the Pelikan Model Club, receive a set ofdog tags and take a ride on our VirtualVoyager Simulator – a $50 value.www.armedforcesmuseum.com


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• Birthday Parties & Special Events• Hands-On Exhibits: Publix: My First Market, Great Beginnings, Beth’sBeach, Be a Great Pet Vet, I Can Construct, Fit4AllKidsVille, & more! BellaBrava Pizza Kitchen

• Exhibit Seeking donations of new or well loved LEGOs for exhibit.

• 1st Sunday each month open special hours for special needs families.

August9 – Great Connections24 – Totally Tots Weeks31 – PNC DaySeptember26 – Rendezvous in Rio

HERITAGE VILLAGE11909 125th St. N, Largo 727.582.2123www.pinellascounty.org/HeritageClosed Mon., Tue. & holidays.SuMMER: Wed to Sat 10am– 4 pm. KIDS WELCOMED! – hands on, Free Visit Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum featuring 28 historic structures in a native pine & palmetto landscape, closed Mondays,Heritage Village New exhibitBoathouse display historic sail boatsExhibitions: Pinellas Passport: Your Ticket through Time, Collections Corner,

Christopher Still Prints: Clues to Florida’s History & Natural Beauty: Pieces of Past (POPs),

Quick and Easy: Gadgets for HomeAugust 1 – Black Pot CookingSeptember 5 – Black Pot CookingOctober 3 – Black Pot Cooking24 – Country Jubilee

MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)4801 E Fowler Ave #100, Tampa 813.987.6315 www.mosi.orgKids in Charge! - largest children’s science center in the nation • Disasterville featuring WeatherQuest10,000 square foot exhibition on the science behind tornados, hurricanes & wildfires

• High Wire Bike – Guests can harness themselves onto a bicycle along a 98 foot-long steel cable, suspended 30 feet above ground

• Sky Trail Rope Course • BioWorks Butterfly Garden – view multiple kinds free-flying butterflies.

• The Amazing You – Learn about the human body from DNA to organs

• Gaze skyward – Saunders Planetarium • IMAX Dome Theatre – dome shaped screen – 10,500 sq ft visual imagery

NOW OPEN – Imagination PlaygroundBLUE STAR MUSEUM – Free adm. to Military through September 6

August1 – 15 – Circuits in Idea Zone10 – 14 – Mission: Alien Earth 16 – 30 – Science of Sound in

Idea Zone24, 25 – IMAX Closed25 – Home School Open House28 – Food Truck Madness29 – Greek Art WorkshopSeptember1 – 15 – Moving Art / Animation LED in Idea Zone

26 – $5 Museum DayOctober3 – 10 – World Space Week23, 24 – Natl. Hispanic Scientist of the Year

MUSIC CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIdAy

www.clearwaterjazz.comOctober 15 – 18, 2015

FLORIDA ORCHESTRA727.662.7286 • See venues for datesMahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center

ST.PETERSBURG JAZZ FESTVarious locations in St. Petersburg www.emitseries.orgwww.stpetejazzfest.com AddEd

SUNCOAST DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY727.596.7142

SUNDAY JAZZ JAMS 727.824.72221 www.themanhattancasino.com/contactRevival of a local Jazz tradition, everyweek! Sponsored by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Assoc.,Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd St., St Petersburg, FREE admission.Every Sunday from 6 – 9 pm

TAMPA BAY SYMPHONY 727.827.8087 www.TampaBaySymphony.orgPerformances in various locations August 22 – Auditions

THE HANGAR RESTAURANT 540 First St SE, St. Petersburg727.823.7767 www.aldowningjazz.com• First Monday each month Jazz JamAugust 3 - Jazz JamSeptember 7 – Jazz JamOctober 5 – Jazz Jam

WMNF 88.5 COMMUNITY RADIO1210 E. MLK Blvd., Tampa 33603 www.wmnf.orgSeptember3 – Burning Up – Tribute to Madonna 19 – Skipper’s – Eileen Jewell

OPERA FLORIDA OPERA FESTIVAL

Artistic Director – Daniel LiptonVisit www.operatampa.orgStraz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Florida 33602

FLORIDA SUNCOAST OPERA GUILDwww.FLsuncoastoperaguild.org

ST. PETERSBURG OPERA CO.727.823.2040 www.stpeteopera.orgvisit website for performance locationsAugust28 – Fruits of the GodsOctober16 – 20 – Carmen

SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.359.0099 ext.101 www.sarasotaopera.orgAugust13, 16 – The Flying Dutchmen – Film27, 30 – Norma – FilmSeptember10 – Balanchine Millepied – Film13 – William Tell – FIlm19 – A Taste of Downtown 24 – Anthony and Cleopatra – FilmOctober1, 4 – Pirates of Penzance – Film

Filomena'sWedding & Special EventCakes & Cupcakes

Only the finest ingredients. All custom made to order at a great price!!!! [email protected]

www.bobbysmithentertainment.comclick on “weddings” tab…

Mena Smith

MOBILE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Libby Higdon, Licensed Massage Therapist727.204.8602

[email protected] or Myofascial

Massage…$80 hr. • $95 1-½ hr.

Hot Stones Massage…$80 1-½ hr.

Aromatherapy…$75 hr. (incl. essential oils)

Areas outside of Pinellas County may be subject to travel charge.Lic # MA 66543

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COMEDY COCONUTS COMEDY CLUB

Oldest (longest running) comedy clubin Florida. 5501 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653 (JOKE) www.coconutscomedyclubs.comOpen Mike on TuesdaysShows: Wed-Sat, doors open 9pm.August5 – 8 – Costaki Economopoulos12 – 15 – Helen Keaney19 – 22 – Chris Barnes26 – 29 – Darryl Lenox

SPORTY’S COMEDY CLUB 17093 Gulf Blvd. N., Redington Beach727.596.6725. (across from Double Tree Beach Resort) Comedy Legend G. David Howard. Guinness Book of World Records for Comedy • “Funniest Man Alive” Fri–Sat nightReservations suggested, $15 each plus 2 drink minimum.

www.facebook.com/GDavidHoward

DANCING THE COLISEUM

535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/coliseum• Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays$7/dance, $10 dance instructionNO TEA DANCES UNTIL OCTOBEROctober 7, 21 – Tea Dances resume

FLORIDA WEST BALLETNot-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th St. N.,St. Petersburg. Students ages 8 through College. More information [email protected] orvisit www.floridawestballet.org

GULFPORT CASINO5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 www.mygulfport.usMore information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070• Tuesday International Ballroom

$8 - Carol Baker 12pm-1pm Interm. Lesson 1pm-2pm Beginner Lesson 2pm-3pm Ballroom Dancing

• Tuesday Argentine Tango $86:30pm-7pm ‘First Timers’ class7pm-8pm Beg. Argentine Tango

with Kathleen & Steve 8-10:30pm Argentine Tango

• Wednesday Swing $8 6-7pm Bonus Dance lesson 7-8pm Beginner East Coast

Swing Dance Lesson 8-11pm Dancing & Live Music

SwingTime.info• Thursday Salsa Social $8

6:30pm - 8pm Salsa Lessons w/Carol Rivera, Beg-Inter & Adv.

8pm-10pm General Salsa • Sunday Band / Ballroom $86pm - 7pm Ballroom lessons 7 - 10pm Live Band & Dance.

Social & Ballroom Dance Mario Deleon’s / Ellis Hale’s Band

SARASOTA BALLET5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota941.359.0099 www.sarasotaballet.orgTickets 941.351.0099 x 101August1 – Summer Intensive Showcase12 – 16 – Jacobs Pillow Dance Fest.

ST. PETERSBURG POLISH AMERICAN SOCIETY

1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg, 972.741.3749 www.polishsociety.org• Sunday Dinner & Dancing:2 – 3:30 pm - Dinner - $8

727-360-0584 - dinner RSVP3 – 6 pm Dance, $5 M’s/$8 Non M’s

Sunday Live Bands• Wednesday Tea Dances/ Live Band

2nd & 4th Wed of the month11:30 – 12:30 pm - Dance

w/Carol Baker1 – 3:30 pm – Dance to Bobby

Tess & The Pleasures$7/dance, $10 w/dance inst.

FILM INTERNATIONAL CINEMA SERIES - Eckerd College4200 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, Miller Auditorium727.864.7979 [email protected]/internationalcinema

SUNSCREEN FILM FESTIVALSunscreen Film Festivalwww.sunscreenfilmfestival.com

ECO/ZOOSAQUARIUMS BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE

1101 Country Club Way S, NEW WEBSt. Petersburg 727.893.7326 www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html• Guided Tram Tours; Sun, Tues-Fri 1pm, Sat 10am & 1pm

• Natural History Speaker - 2nd Tue. • Jungle Boogie Wed 11am - Teach preschool about Florida’s natural ecosystems, animals, plants.Ages 3-4 $3/kid; parents free.

• Bird Walks 1st Saturday - 8am• Wildflower Walks 4th Sat. 10:30 am• Night Hike 3rd Tuesday dark• Gator Walk 2nd Sunday 11:30 am• Nature Walk 3rd Saturday 10:30 amCalendar available online.

BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs 727. 453.6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.orgWindows to Our Wildest Place Hands-on permanent educational exhibit illustrating how Florida changed & ecological footprints.

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 www.SeeWinter.comFeaturing Dolphins, River Otters, Sea Turtles, Sharks, Stingrays and more. Animal interactions and behind the scenes tours. Home of Winter, Star of Dolphin Tale. Also, Hope! Dolphin

EGMONT KEY SHUTTLE8am to sundown - 365 days a yearEgmont Key Shuttle located atHubbard’s Marina, Ft. DeSoto Co. Park. $20 RSVP; 727.867.6569www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont/ 727.893.2627 www.egmontkey.info

Arts &LeisureMonday, August 17 throughWednesday, August 19 – Florida MainStreet Business Conference 8 am each day. Varying eventsthroughout. Renaissance Vinoy Resort,501 5 th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. A host of seminars, speakers and social events celebrating small business districts throughout the city.http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-florida-main-street-conference-tickets-16503489381

Tuesday, August 18 – Burgers &Badges 5 – 8 pm. FREEFood, demonstrations and information. Tierra Verde Fire Station #21, 540 Sands Point Drive, Tierra Verde. Meet your 1st responders and yourneighbors. Safety displays anddemonstrations. Help make yourneighborhood a safer, better place to live. [email protected]

Wednesday, August 19 – St. Petersburg Preservation SummerWalking Tour 6:30 pm. Tour begins at Snell Arcade, 405 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Teaming with Keep St. Pete Lit, this tour will provide historyof the rich architecture with a literarytwist as authors read their works andask you to share your favorite Floridapoem. www.stpetepreservation.org

Friday, August 21 – Military OfficersAssociation Monthly Luncheon11 am Social Hour followed by lunchand short program. Pasadena Yachtand Country Club, 6300 PasadenaPoint Blvd., Gulfport. Military Officersthat are retired, active duty or formerofficers and their spouses or widows are invited to attend. Reservations arenecessary by calling 727.360.2936.

Friday, August 21 – St. Pete RoadRunner’s Summer Beach 5k7 pm. $30 non-members, $25members. The Hurricane, 809 Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille. Your entry fee includes raffle prizes anda post-race party in which you can toastthe night away. FREE Food & Beer,Awards, Swag Bag, and a LeslieJordan Tech Shirt! www.sprr.org

Saturday, August 22 – Fort deSotoTriathlon Series Race starts 7 am.$89 / Triathlon or Duathlon and $139 /International Triathlon. Fort DeSotoPark, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierre Verde. Next race Sept. 26www.fortdesototriathlon.com

Saturday, August 22 – 13th Zoo 5kRun Check in 6:30 am, 7:30 am start.Kid’s Fun Run 9 am. $35+. Lowry ParkZoo, 1101 Sligh Ave., Tampa. 5K run that winds through the Zoo andalong the scenic Hillsborough River.Registration cost includes admission to the Zoo for the day for the entrantand race t-shirt, while supplies last. Walk-ups accepted the day of the run.www.lowryparkzoo.com

Saturday, August 22 – 22nd AnnualGreat Bay Scallop Search9 am – 1 pm. Free. Fort DeSoto Park,3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierre Verde.The goal of the event is to monitor anddocument the health and status of thebay scallop population. Looking for

volunteers with shallow draft boats,canoes and kayaks – those snorkelerswithout boats will be paired with thosewho do. Register early, spots fill upquick. www.tampabaywatch.org

Saturday, August 22 – Back toSchool at the Zoo 10 am – 3 pm.FREE with zoo admission, with eachadult ticket get up to 2 kids FREE(ages 3 – 11). Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 Sligh Ave., Tampa. Visit boothsalong a mapped pathway through theZoo where kids can enjoy games, craftsand snacks, and learn about importantback-to-school safety and health tips.Leave with fun goodies and prizes.www.lowryparkzoo.com

Saturday, August 22 – Rain WaterHarvesting Workshop 1 – 3 pm. FREE to attend, $35 for rain barrel.Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 WeedonDr., St. Petersburg. Learn how to saverainwater in a recycled plastic drum forreuse. The collected water may be usedfor plant beds, potted plants and specialplant collections. Rain barrels availablefor pre-purchase.www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, August 22 – Warrior PlayShop with Jill Perry 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. $25 pre-registration, $35 day of event. Free to members.Tree of Life Yoga, The playshop willinclude discussion, asana practice andreflection. Bring a journal and pen foryour reflection. www.treeoflifeyoga.org

Saturday, August 22 – WorldPremiere – A Savannah Ghost Story6 pm. $45 - M, $50 non-members.Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Ln.,Tarpon Springs. Before its worldpremiere this Halloween Eve, patronsare given a chance to be the first tohear a preview of the famous Savannahghost, Alice Ryley, come to life in a newoperatic work, with a special sessionwith the composer and the artists after the performance. www.ctsfl.us

Saturday, August 22 – LegendaryExhibition at BLOOM 7 – 11 pm. FREE,w/donation bar. The BLOOM Art Center,910 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. An exhibit of 25 artists with the intent of what it takes to be legendary. Juriedshow. Aerial dragons fly high above youwith 15,000 square feet of exhibitionspace. www.startbloomin.com

Saturday, August 22 – Beerfest atMOSI 8 – 11 pm. $55 +, $15 designateddriver. VIP package will be available.MOSI, 4801 Fowler Ave., Tampa. An evening of craft beers, food and entertainment. www.mosi.org

Monday, August 24 – 7 WeekAmerica’s Boating Course 7 – 9 pm.Instruction free, materials $40 perfamily. St Petersburg Sailing Center,250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing, St Petersburg. Seven week courseeach Monday, that with completion you will receive Florida Safe BoatingEducation card that may qualify you for insurance discounts. Ages 12 yearsand up. Pre-registration required.www.boatingstpete.org

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• Exhibits: Aquariumania! Splash in Water, Dragons Down Under

• Activities: Cell Phone Audio Guide, Explore Shore, Penguin

• Behind the Scenes Tour, Dive with Sharks, Eco-tour Photos, Swim w/Fishes, Wild Dolphin Ecotour, Journey to Madagascar

August6, 13 – Extended Fun Thursdays 9 – Member’s Night

October16 – Brew by the Bays-Beaches

FORT DE SOTO PARK Tierre Verde 727.552.1862www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm Guided Nature Walks, Sat & Sun 10-11:15 am August22 – Triathlon SeriesSeptember26 – Final Race Triathlon Series

LOWRY PARK ZOO 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 www.lowryparkzoo.comevents line 813.935.8552, ext. 276August22 – Zoo 5K Run 22 – Back to School at the Zoo

MOTE AQUARIUM1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota 941.388.4441 www.mote.orgScience, Education, Aquarium; touch tank, 1200-gallon tropical fish tank & informational displays on sharks, sea turtles, & shells. • Mondays – Special Lecture Series • Tuesdays and Thursdays – Mommy and Me

• Saturdays – Kayak Paddle tourAugust10 – 15 – Shark Days15 – Fins & Fun Family Fest September11 – Members Only Movie Night12 – Electrify the Island

ST. PETE AUDUBON SOCIETY727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org106+ Years Conservation 1909-2014 $15/individual - $20/family• Meets 3rd Tuesday of each monthReg. meetings resume Sept. 15First Saturday each month Boyd Hill Bird Walk

Oct. 3 – Cuban Christmas Bird CountST. PETERSBURG SHELL CLUB

9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 stpeteshellclub.org2nd Fri, 6:30pm (except June, July, Aug. & Dec.), Seminole Recreation

SUNCOAST SEABIRD SANCTUARY

18328 Gulf Blvd.,Indian Shores 727.391.6211 www.seabirdsanctuary.comDirectly on beach. Open 365 days, FREE 9am–sunset. Largest non-profitwild bird hospital sanctuary w/native seabirds. Donations accepted. Tours.

WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 www.weedonislandpreserve.org• Saturday Guided Hikes 9 - 11 am FREE – Bring water + snack, 2-hr hike in coastal mangrove &

upland ecosystems preserve Wear closed toed shoes & hat. FREE Ages 6+, RSVP online by 2 pm Friday

• Archaeology Lectures – 3rd Thursday of month

August1 – Guided Hike6 – (Comic) Novelists15 – Bugs and Butterflies22 – Harvesting Rainwater29 – Birds of PreySeptember5 – This or That11 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab17 – Ancient Mariners of Tampa Bay 19 – This or ThatOctober2 – Volunteer Archaeology Lab15 – Ancient Mariners of Tampa Bay

GARDEN NATURE – FLORIAL

FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo 727.582.2100 www.flbg.orgOpen daily 7am – 6pm (dusk) Free, Friendly dogs welcome on leash.• Garden Tour Dates Available: Tours start 9am & last 2.5 – 3 hours. Pinellas Co. Extension & Horticultureinfo – 8am – 5pm Mon. – Fri. Closed weekends & County Holidays

FLORIDA WEST COAST ORCHID SOCIETY

12175 125th St N, Largo. 727.460.4606 FREE. www.fwcos.org2nd Thurs, 7:30pm, Visitors welcome. Educational class, Cooperative Extension (Botanical Gardens). August 13 – MeetingSeptember 10 – MeetingOctober3, 4 – Annual Show and Sale8 - Meeting

GARDEN CLUB ST. PETEJungle Circle & Green Fingers Circle. 4th Thursday - 1 pm, Garden Center, 500 Sunset Dr S., St. Petersburg Diane Shafer, [email protected] 727.347.6649.www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL Chapter 65, St. Petersburg meetings (unless otherwise noted) 3rd Monday 10am – 2pm, (Sept. to May) Chapel On The Hill Church, Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole, Ikebana – centuries old art of Japanese floral arranging. $80/year singles; $120 couple Fun & “friendship with flowers”. Info – hotline 727.729.9445 www.ikebanastpetersburg.com

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 www.selby.org• Exhibit – Gulf Coast Heritage • Mondays – Yoga in the Garden August1 – Orchids 1011 – Splashing Selby Saturday18 – Family YogaSeptember17 – Volunteer Orientation

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SUNKEN GARDENS1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/sunkenPurchase a commemorative brick for $100 at Historic Sunken Gardens sunkengardens.org

• Daily Yoga with Yoga Village classes 10:30am, Sunday 12:30 pm

• Hoop Dancing: Tue. 10am – 11am, $80/8 sessions or $15/class

• Horticultural Workshops – Saturday • First Saturday of Month – Family Day• Meditation Every Wed. 12:30 pm.

ON THE WATER____AduLT BASIC SAILInG SCHOOL

Boca Ciega Yacht Club, local not-for-profit Sailing Club that promotes sailing activities for the entire Tampa Bay area. Offers summer youth sailing courses free to public Pre-Register: www.sailbcyc.orgJennifer Rogers 727.345.7544.

BOATInG SkILLS / SEAMAnSHIPUSCG Safe Boating Program Flotilla #72, 9 Classes. Tues 7:30 - 9:30pm, 1300 Beach Blvd SE St. Pete (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 - Jim wow.uscgaux.info

DOLPHIN LANDINGS CHARTER BOAT CENTERLocated behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 www.dolphinlandings.comAugust 2 – Soothe Our SoulsSeptember 6 – Soothe Our SoulsOctober 4 – Soothe Our Souls

SHELL KEY SHUTTLE & SUNSET CRUISES

801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier, 727.360.1348 $25 /Ad - $12.50 / kids www.shellkeyshuttle.comDog friendly cruises on special dates

ST. PETERSBURG SAIL & POWER SQUADRON

St Petersburg Sailing Center250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg Demens Landing, 727.550.1811 www.boating-stpete.orgAmerican Boating Course – Free to attend, $40 materials per family. 7 week course. Numerous seminars available. Mon. 7 – 9 pm. Pre-registration is required. Next course is August 24, 2015

USCG SAFE BOATING PROGRAM US Coast Guard Aux Flotilla #78 13-week continuous Safe Boating Program Tuesdays, 7 pm, Warren Webster Comm. Ctr, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Bch. Start at your convenience, 1st time register - 6:30 pm. Begin any Tuesday finish 13 weeks later or take up to 2 years to finish. $45 for course, $60 couple sharing materials. Jim 727.360.4846, Warren 727.321.7801 August4 – Weather11 – Your Boat’s Radio18 – Which Boat is for You25 – Equipment for Your Boat

September1 – Waterway Watch / Trailering8 – Handling Your Boat15 – Your Highway Signs22 – Rules of the Nautical Road29 – Boating SafetyOctober6 – Introduction to Navigation

ST. PETERSBURG SAIL & POWER SQUADRON

St Petersburg Sailing Center,250 2nd Ave. SE, St Petersburg Demens Landing, 727-550-1811 www.boating-stpete.orgAmerican Boating Course – Free to attend, $40 materials per family. 7 week course. Numerous seminars available. Mon 7 – 9 pm. Pre-registration is required. August 24 – America's Boating

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CARD GAMES PASADENA BRIDGE CLUB

10 Park St N, St. Petersburg• A.C.B.L. certified duplicate Mon thru Fri, 12:30pm

• Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues & Thurs,12pm David 727.381.5944

PASS-A-GRILLE WOMEN’S CLUB BRIDGE Wed, 1 – 4pm,

(Oct - April) No bridge in Summer2201 Pass-A-Grille Way, SPB Open 12:30pm, $2/M, $3/non-M Guests MEN welcome! www.pagwc.com Contact Gwen Swinburne at 727.363.1099

ST. PETERSBURG BRIDGE CLUB 9103 US 19, N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminarswww.stpetebridge.orgM-F 12:30 & 7pm, Sat.10:30amCharlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040.

CLUBS ACTION CLUB (Treasure Island)

(Sept–May) Membership open to ALL mature residents. $10/ singles, & $15 /couples. Meets monthly 1:30pm. Treasure Island Comm. Center Refreshments / desserts, programs. Arranged trips & fun programs. Call Pres., Carol Lee 727.360.9181.

ALL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GUILD Beach Branch – mission “to advocate, volunteer and fundraise for children & families of All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine,” with vision of “supporting healthy tomorrows for one child, All Children.” First Tuesday of Month, Sept – May (except -– December, annual Mrs. Santa event ), 10:30 am, The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. Share our commitment to children. contact Claudia Roberts, [email protected].

CORVAIR BIKING SOCIETY Bike rides on Tuesdays & Thursdays, various routes, ride 15 – 25 miles food/beverage breaks. Mid to So. Pinellas Co. Helmets required. Contact: Al Halprin – 727.510.4474 or Tony Cahill – 727.204.0149

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Wednesday, August 26 throughSaturday, August 29 – CommunityEmergency Response Training6:30 pm Wed – Thurs, 9 am – 6 pm.Saturday. FREE. Seminole Fire Station#29, 11095 70 th Ave. N., Seminole.Training in disaster preparedness andresponse for community responders.Registration is required by calling727.393.8711 extension 210.

Saturday, August 29 – Birds of Prey10 am – 12 noon. FREE with advanceregistration Weedon Island Preserve,1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.Basic natural history of each species isalso discussed along with the impact ofhumans on their habitats & populations.www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, August 29 – Gulfport’sGecko Ball – Gecko Gras 6 – 11 pm.$35. Gulfport Casino and Ballroom,5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Dinner,dancing, live and silent auctions. Annualevent with this year’s theme – MardiGras. Costumes encouraged, contestfor the best. www.geckofest.com

Saturday, August 29 – Macy's CaresShopping Event All day. $5 forshopper's card. All Tampa Bay Macy'sstores in region. Purchase Macy's Carecard for 25% off your purchases inc.sale and clearance items.( 10% forelectronics, rugs and furniture) beeligible to win a $500 shopping spree.Proceeds from sale of Shopper's cardswill benefit 2-1-1 Tampa Bay. Call727.403.3997 to purchase your Card.

Sunday, August 30 – OstomySupport Group 2 pm. FREE. St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium,St. Petersburg. The United OstomyAssociations of America (UOAA)affiliated support group invites allOstomates, new or experienced to nextmeeting including doctors, nurses andfamilies. Share Q & A’s concerns. Call Millie at 727.687.7584.

Tuesday, September 1 through Saturday, September 12 - Shine St. Pete Mural FestivalVarious events and locations through-out St. Petersburg. SHINE transformsthe streets of St. Petersburg, into a curated, open-air museum showcasing10+ large-scale murals by internation-ally renowned and local artists with additional art exhibits and eventsthroughout the city. For completeschedule visit www.stpeteartalliance.org

Friday, September 4 – First Fridaydowntown 5:30 – 10 pm. FREE.Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rdStreets, St. Petersburg. Monthly streetparty with music, food and beveragesfor purchase. Proceeds benefitBreakfast Optimists Club.www.firstfridaystpete.com

Friday, September 4 – Gulfport’sFirst Friday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm.FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Streetslined with creative vendors, entertainers,& an international array of restaurants.Shops and galleries open late, manywith receptions and demonstrations.www.gulfportma.com

Saturday, September 5 – 15th AnnualGeckofest – Gecko Gras10 am – 10 pm. FREE. Beach Blvd.,Gulfport. Themed annual event wherethe town pays homage to the Geckowith this year’s theme Mardi Gras.Unique vendors, kids zone, wackywalking parade. Entertainers line the streets, unique acts.www.geckofest.com

Saturday, September 5 – Black PotCooking Class 10 am – 1 pm. $30 pre-registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th N., Largo.stir up a new recipe and learn how tocook a favorite meal in a cast iron kettlepot. Menus and costume requirementsposted on website.www.pinellascounty.org/heritage

Saturday, September 5 and Sunday,September 6 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 4 pm. FREE. ARTpool Gallery,2030 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg.Area artisans, crafters and creativessell their wares in this eclectic open airmarket. www.artpoolgallery.com

Thursday, September 10 – HappyHour with the Historian 6:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. St. PetersburgMuseum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE,St. Petersburg. Historian Mary Angelopresents “From the St. Pete Saintsto Satchel Paige All-Stars: LarryLeGrande and the Negro Leagues”.www.spmoh.com

Friday, September 11 – VolunteerArchaeology Lab 10 am – 12 noon.FREE, registration required. WeedonIsland Preserve, 1800 Weedon IslandDr., St. Petersburg. Citizens of all agescan join the Florida Public ArchaeologyNetwork to gain knowledge on themethods archaeologists use and torecreate the technologies of Florida’s early residents.www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Saturday, September 12 &September 26 – Lunar Energy Serieswith Sharon denton 7 – 9 am. $35 for TOLY members, $45 others untilSept. 11 for both classes, $5 more at the door. Tree of Life Yoga,6800 Gulfport Blvd., S. Pasadena.Awareness of the lunar cycle and the energy effects it has on us all. Lunar Yoga Practice included in each session. Bring a journal & pen.www.treeoflifeyoga.org

Saturday, September 12 – St. PeteSecond Saturday Art Walk5 – 8:30 pm. FREE. Over 40 galleriesthroughout the city of St. Petersburg.Hop the Free Art Trolley and explore.Many opening receptions,demonstrations and unique creativity.www.artsstpete.org

Saturday, September 12 – night inthe Islands 6 – 11 pm. FREE. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks,Dodecanese Blvd. An evening of Greekmusic, dancing and fun in the streets.Free dance lessons from 6 -7 pm byLevendia Dance Troupe. www.ctsfl.us

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GREATER PINELLAS DEMOCRATIC CLUB

2nd Thurs monthly, 6:30pm, Buffet Dinner, Cocktails 6pm, $18Cash Bar – Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater, Largest Democratic club on west coast of FL. 727.360.3971

GULFPORT WALKING CLUB Meet Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Boulevard, Gulfport Club’s adventures take them through many Gulfport and Pinellas County parks. Walks at own pace, do a mile or five. Contact Rec. Coord. John Lapham – 727.893.1079

MAD DOGS SWIM nEWWed. Night swims through summer 6 pm. SHARP. Hurley Park Shelter at Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach 727.582.1910www.stpetemaddogs.org

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOC. OF ST. PETERSBURG 3rd Friday month. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clwtr.Social hour – 11 am. / lunch & short program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invitedReservations 727.360.2936.

MILITARY OFFICER’S WIVES CLUB 2nd Tue. monthly Oct.-May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater Social hour 11:30 / lunch 12:15 pm RSVP necessary, 727.812.4868.

MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS MOWW (Clearwater Chapter)

lunch, 1st Tue., Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social:11:30 am, lunch & program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and spouses or widows are invited. Reservations or membership, call LTC George Smith 727.786.5578

NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

(NARFE) Ch. # 1140 - 4th Wed. mth. Spouses & guests welcome. www.narfe.org/chapter1140

PASS-A-GRILLE SHUFFLE BOARD (Jan-Apr) Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10 am-12 Pass-A-Grille Park 9 & 10th Ave. Member $10/yr, Open to Public

RETIRED OFFICER’S WIVES CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURG 2nd Tuesday (Oct – May) monthly. Social 11:30 am, Lunch/ Program 12:15pm, RSVP – 727.812.4868.

ROTARY CLUB OF GULF BEACHES Tuesdays, 12 pm,

The Club at Treasure Island400 Treasure Island Causeway. Bill England, 727.347.0386

RUTGERS CLUB TAMPA BAY1st Thursday monthly – 11:45 am, Hibachi Grill, 7610 49th Street N., Park Plaza, Pinellas Park 344.1944

ST. PETE ROAD RUNNERSMbr: Road Runners Club of America.Open to walkers, joggers, non-competitive runners, biathletes, triathletes, competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers,coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events. www.sprr.org

ST. PETERSBURG REPUBLICAN 2nd Wed., 7pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave N St. Petersburg. Monthly speaker &

Q & A session. All invited. No charge. Call Gail Hebert - 727.526.2492 or Gus Pries [email protected]

ST. PETE SHUFFLEBOARDFridays – 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., St. Petersburg, FREE. 7 – 11 pm. A hip twist on an old game. 727.822.2083 www.stpeteshuffle.com

SWISS CLUB11:45 am, 2nd Saturday monthly, The Club At Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island, 727.344.1944

THE HEART OF PINELLAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS

(HPDA) 2nd Sat. (No meeting Dec) Anyone interested in the decorativearts can join. Over 100 members! Local affiliate of the international group, Society of Decorative Painters. www.hpdafl.com or email [email protected]

TOASTMASTERS• dOWnTOWn ST. PETE Focus on improving communication & leadership skills. Guests welcome.Thursdays, 6 – 7:30 pm, FREE244 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Room DC 316. Robert 321.872.8295, DowntownSt.PeteToastmasters.com• GuLFPORT TOASTMASTERS Wed., 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm, Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. SGulfport 727.537.9098, or August 5 – Pecha Kucha [email protected]• ST. PETERSBuRG CLuB #2284 Boost presentation skills confidence! Public speaking organization help! Tuesday, 6:15 – 8:30 pm Hope Lutheran Fellowship Hall 1801 62nd Ave N., St. Petersburg 2284.www.toastmastersclubs.org

THRIFT SHOPS ATTIC SHOPPE 727.360.5647

316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beachwww.stalbanstpetebeach.orgRun by St. Albans ChurchOver 50 years running and one of the longest running thrift shops.

PASS-A-GRILLE BCH. COMM. CHURCH THRIFT SHOPCLOSED UNTIL SEPT.9am – 12 Tue, Wed & Thur; Sat 9am – 1pm (Closed Summer) 727.360.5508 Great Bargains! 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach

TREASURES BY THE SEA Church by the Sea 495 137th Ave. Madeira Beach 727.391.7706 Tues., Thurs., & Sat 10 am – 2 pm.Contact: Carole Kinney, Administrator

NETWORKING BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB 1st & 3rd Thurs,11:30 am, 400 Beach Dr, St. Pete. www.BPWStPetePinellas.orgRSVP no later – Tues before meeting, RSVP/info: 727.471.8248 [email protected]

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Appliances Removed, Trees trimmed & Removed. Call Glenn. 727.580.7080

HELP nEEdEd__________ upscale Salon, Fabulous Location:

Bayway Isles - Tierra Verde Needs: Hair Stylist/Skin Care Spec/Nail Tech.Massage / Emma 727.418.6168

Pest Control Trainees needed - Career opportunities for people wanting a career helping fight ants and termites.Highly respected growing company.Call Jim Swayne 727.800.2992

HEALTH & FITnESS__ ________Acupunture & Herbs for Back Pain -

Trouble Sleeping/Chemo 727.384.4826April Wang certified Chinese MD

dans Hands - 30 yrs. experience #7384Massage from light to intense therapy. Call Dan’s Hands at Paradise Spa.I can help! 727.360.4300

Mobil Therapeutic Massage Therapist Neuromuscular /Myofascial $70/hr - $95/1.5hr; Hot Stones $80/1.5 hr. Aromatherapy $75 hr. All massages custom to client. Lic:MA66543 call Libby Higdon 727.204.8602

HEARInG CARE__ __________ __don’t let hearing loss impact your lifecomp. screening, consultationCall 727.329.8852

HOuSEkEEPInG & CLEAnInG ___Cleaning Services - 1 bedroom $45 up

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Cleaning Is Our Passion, 727.363.1074Maids, Maintenance & More. Steadfast Reliable, Best of Beaches service for 25 years. L/B/I 727.363.1074

Home & Office Cleaning - Experienced, efficient European cleaning lady. Equipment & supplies provided. Free estimates & great local references.

727.793.5419InSuRAnCE________________________Academy Insurance - Full Lines - Flood -

Residential & Investment Property Specialist Call Rose Wainwright

727.343.0419AIA - Home, Health, Marine, Umbrella, Health

Life, Dental, Commercial, Disability, BoatOn the beach at 4615 Gulf Blvd. (south of Publix) Tom Torgersen 727.577.7222

Bentley denight - Homeowners and Condominium Flood Insurance, Business & Auto Insurance also No charge for our advice or quotes. 727-344-4500

JOBS____________________________Chick-fil-A SPB is experiencing

exceptional growth & looking for great talent to add to the team. Interested in working for an awesome organization with great growth opportunities? Openings PT/Full - AM & PM. Apply in person. Dolphin Village, St. Pete Beach.

LAWnCARE Bill Wolff’s Pest Control - Yard &

in-home pest, fertilizer & weed control 727.321.0211

keith’s Landscaping, Tierra Verde’s #1 maintenance company, has openingson beaches. 727.328.1689

nOTARy PuBLIC dennis Lopez, LICENSED & BONDED,

travel to your location, & weddings [email protected] 727.481.0057

PAInTInG SERVICES Custom Painting, Stain Work, Interior,

Exterior, Small jobs ok 727.565.3853Painting - Interior / Exterior, Custom Work,

Ceiling & Wall Repairs, Popcorn & Wallpaper Removal. 30 yr. exp. Lic.& Ins. Free Estimates.Reasonable.Call Nick 727.458.4209

PET SERVICES__________ __ BEST FRIEndS PET SITTInG - Loving care for

pets, Linda, 727.800.9720dependable, Friendly Care, T.J. Brown,

Dog Handler, – Bay Area Dog Walking [email protected] 727.417.3564

PET Buddy PET SITTInG – care for furry & feathered children. Michele 367-1041

PET SITTInG/dOG WALkInG - SPB & Tierra Verde - Nurse w/flex sch. 272.0021

PETSITTInG, pets stay at my home or intheir own environment. 727.363.0967

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727.323.3892 or 422.5919POOL CLEAnInG Pool Service. Comm./Res., First Month

FREE. Heater Install. & repairs. State Certified CPC-056709 [email protected]

Tidy Pools, locally owned & operated, licensed & insured, Brian 727.342.3587

REAL ESTATE FOR REnT One Room Treasure Island Apt. 55+

Beautifully furnished! Across street from beach. All utilities paid, free cable/wifi.Efficiencies $299+/wk,1BR/full K, $399. Call Mike 405.417.5310

Gulf front condo for rent - 2 BR, 2 BA fully furnished with W/D, full amenities Envoy Point, 7100 Sunset Way, SPB. Off season rate $2450/mo + utilities. 3-month min. 727.647.4690

Beautiful, move-in ready, 1st fl, corner, 2/2 condo unit on water, SPB. 2 pools, amenities galore! 1 year lease: $1,800/mth. No pets. 989.773.5795

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE For Sale by Owner - $542,900

Tierra Verde; 3+/2/2, pool home Call for appointment 727.865.2938

Gated Condo Community & Residential Resort. ALL amenities 2/2; 1175 sq ft; priced for your decorating, $200k.Don Taylor, Realtor 727.458.7828

directly Across from Gulf; Full 1 Bedroom Condo-Tel w/some gulf views; EZ rental, Pets OK! $119,900.furn. Don Taylor, Realtor 727.458.7828

SCREEnInG SERVICES Rescreening & Sunrooms, Pool Cages,

Impact Windows, Fascia, Soffit, Vinyl Siding, Super gutters & concrete slabs.JT’s Home Services 727.804.4300 MC/VISA/Amex OK Rx11.66857

SEAFOOd & BuTCHER SHOP Shaners Land & Sea Market - P - A - G

2000 Pass-A-Grille Way; 8am-7pm 7 days, 727.367.4292

SERVICES Welding/Fabricating Custom/

Specialty Free estimates. Shop Mobile,20+ year Beach resident, local ref.

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SOLAR WATER HEAT & POWER___ Angelides Building Contractor Local for

16+ years in Repairs, Remodeling & Building from kitchens to baths & window specialist. Lic. # CBC058934SOLAR CERTIFIED SINCE 1985Call Sam 727.394.8406

Experienced Solar Contractor & Rooferssince 1976. offer pool heating and “Free Energy”. CVC056646 EC13005129CGC1520734 www. SolarSource.net

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Portuguese & French Tutoring [email protected]

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August & September 2015

August: Venus will be retrograde all month allowing us time to renew relationships and review financial plans. Trying new fashion,makeovers or designs may not work out; and it is not wise to have cosmetic proceduresat this time. When Mercury enters Virgoon the 7th we become more logical and practical with decisions. And with Mars visitingLeo on the 8th we have the confidence and energy for almost anything! The 11th is a red letter day for Virgos, as Jupiter brings opportunities and growth to their sign that will last for the next twelve months! A new Moon in Leo on the 14th has a fun, social vibe to lend enjoyment to our mid summer month. On the 23rdwhen the Sunmoves into Virgo, details and duties are noticed. Mercury visits Libra on the 27th

when we will be concerned with balance andfairness in our decisions. Finally we finish the month with a Full Green Corn Moonin dreamy Pisces on the 29th; asking us to take time to reflect and imagine!

September: Summer is winding down butthere is always a lot going on in the cosmos!Venus stations direct on the 7th and hopefullywe have made peace with relations and gotten our values in perspective! There is a new Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgoon the 13th that begins the lunar cycle thismonth. Now it is time to get organized withfocus on duties and details. When Mercurystations retrograde on the 17th it will assist with reviewing and releasing what no longer is needed; and help us reconnect to othersonce again. Scorpios can celebrate as Saturn finally leaves their sign after almostthree years! This planet of karma, discipline,career and ambition will now visit Sagittarianson the 17th for the next several years. Both rewards and debts will be paid now. The Autumn Equinox occurs on the 23rd

as we welcome autumn with the Sun enteringLibra. On the 24th Mars visits Virgo and aidsin creating routines but can put us in overdrivewith work. The beautiful Full Harvest Moonis a Lunar Eclipse in Aries on the 27th. This is a very stimulating, transformative lunation with unexpected, pleasant results.

LEO: August: Enjoy yourself and play allmonth! Income improves with resources highlighted. Endings, family concerns become important now.September: Eclipse activates earnings; values and talents. Karmic issues in love.Highlight falls on legal matters; travel and education opportunities.

VIRGO: August: Doors open to manifestthose dreams and personal projects. Partners take the spotlight later. Solve home and family matters. September: Eclipse highlights strength andvitality; new wellness plan! Review finances.Spotlight falls on finances; let go wherever necessary.

LIBRA: August: Enjoy social activities and reconnect to friends! Plan for the future and release the past. Health and work matters have your attention. September: Eclipse looks within; reveals spiritual and psychological issues. Highlight falls on partners that assist growth.Home; family gets reviewed.

SCORPIO: August: Status and career are energized with new beginnings. Connect withfriends. Later on, fun and creativity demandyour attention!September: Eclipse focus is on your future.Reflect on inner needs; take down time. Highlight falls on work; health. Changes occur, you’re favored.

SAGITTARIuS: August: Travel will be enjoyable and adventurous. New ideas, education favored. Focus falls on home and family matters later on. September: Eclipse shines onto new careeroptions and your place in the world. Thenhighlights creativity, romance and recreation!Go with it!

CAPRICORn: August: New financial plansare set in motion and action taken to get results. Everyday life takes priority; travel, communication. September: Eclipse is on new philosophy, beliefs as you open your mind. Home andfamily take your attention; resolve issues at hand, take charge.

AQuARIuS: August: Partnerships take new directions. Resources grow. Income and values becomes focus; watch spending.Let go where needed. September: Eclipse activates shared resources; expect some adjustments. Everyday life takes the spotlight with much activity; change, ideas, trips.

PISCES: August: New direction in the workplace and with health habits.You are in the spotlight with partners assisting and sharing suggestions. September: New beginnings with partners;mate, come with eclipses beam. Values are revealed leading to new paths; income. Have some fun, too!

ARIES: August: New direction with love, creative ideas; hobbies or fun. Later enjoy a private getaway or retreat. Workplace growth, options likely. September: Eclipse lights up workplace!Health issues may surface. You take charge;make changes in career, status. Partner, mate helps to balance.

TAuRuS: August: New energy in home and family life; changes likely. Focus falls on friends and future plans. Have fun and be creative now!September: Eclipse accents love and fun times! Review health plan and make adjustments as new info is revealed. Do some soul searching; rest.

GEMInI: August: Daily life is busy and you stay on the go. Travel is likely. Career takes the spotlight as you evaluate work and health matters. September: Family and home life get eclipse activity! Restart a hobby.Plans for the future may take a new direction.Your social calendar is full.

CAnCER: August: New life infused into values, income and material items. Travel is in the spotlight both near and far. Reconnect; network. September: Eclipse lights up conversationsand travel areas! Siblings bring enjoyment.Spotlight falls on career; balance with partners and home life.

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WOMEN IN TOURISM Objectives: Establish contacts within Tampa Bay market. Participate in growth of industry. Planning & development of travel affairs in Tampa Bay area. Educate, encourage, network 3rd Friday each month, 11:30 am at different locations www.tampabaywomenintourism.com

dOWnTOWnS GULFPORT

www.gulfportma.comGuLFPORT FRESH MARkET

Beach Blvd. Tuesday 9 am – 3 pm [email protected] Clothing Swap (2nd Tuesday month) 9 am – 1 pm,

GuLFPORT’S 1ST FRIdAy ARTWALk Fine Arts Fridays with live art demonstrations, vendors and entertainment. Begins at 6pm.

GuLFPORT CLOTHInG SWAPA clothing swap held second Tuesdayof the month, Art Village Courtyard

GuLFPORT’S 3Rd SATuRdAy ARTWALkStreets lined with vendors, entertainment and roving street performers. Begins at 6pm.August7 – First Friday Artwalk8 – Gecko Pub Crawl15 – Third Saturday Artwalk29 – Gecko BallSeptember4 – First Friday Artwalk5 – Geckofest12 – Beach Cleanup19 – Third Saturday ArtwalkOctober2 – First Friday Artwalk17 – Third Saturday Artwalk

ST. PETERSBuRG Thursdays –

HOT HuLA – Sunken Gardens –10 am www.stpete.org/sunken

yOGA AT BOyd HILL – Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 4:30 pm www.stpete.org/boyd

Fridays - ST. PETE SHuFFLE since 2005 Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Courts 7 – 11pm www.stpeteshuffle.com

Saturdays - SATuRdAyS AT MOREAnMorean Arts Ctr, 10 am – 5 pm www.moreanartscenter.orgdILLy, dALLy WITH dALI The Dali www.thedali.org

1st Fridays – GET dOWnTOWn MuSIC SERIES, 727.393.3597 Street block party featuring live music / dancing, food & drink vendors! 5:30 – 10 pm Central Ave between 2nd & 3rd St.

1st Mondays – JAZZ JAMThe Hangar, 8 pm

2nd Mondays – ART BITESMuseum of Fine Arts, 1 pm www.fine-arts.org

4th Fridays – GRAnd CEnTRAL PM STROLL SHOPS. Night spots & businesses open late, special entertainment, Grand Ctr. District, 1st Ave N to 1st Ave S & 19th St to 31st St. 5 – 9pm, 727.328.7086

2nd Saturday – ARTWALk & TROLLEy WALk In WAREHOuSE ART dISTRICTTake the trolley to explore the Art’s Hot Spots 727.323.ARTS www.stpetearts.org

October to April - ST. PETERSBuRG PRESERVATIOn WALkInG TOuRS (Oct. to April) – 10 am www.stpetepreservation.org

October to July - Tea Dances No dances during SummerFirst & Third Weds. Coliseum www.stpete.org/coliseum

OTHER dOWnTOWn EVEnTSAugust8 – The Great Brain Wash17 – 19 – Florida Main Street Conf.September19 – St. Pete Oktoberfest 26 – Carefest26 – Arts Alive26 – CarmadaOctober16,17 – Marine Quest

TOURS GHOST TOUR

Shadows will greet you as you visit haunted locations around Downtown St. Petersburg, John’s Pass or Tampa. Nightly walks by candlelight, 8pm 727.894.4678 www.ghosttour.com

ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWNWALKING TOURSSt. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours (Oct. –Apr.) 727.824.7802 Central Ave & 2nd St, St. Petersburg727.824.7802 www.stpetepreservation.orgNational Register listed downtown St. Petersburg Historic Walking Tours. Discover downtown’s rich legacy, 10am – 12pm • Free for members. $5 suggested donation, non-MemberAugust13 – Keep St. Pete Special 19 – Downtown Tour w/Literary TwistSeptember17 – Tin Can Tour Lecture19 – Tin Can Tourist Bus TourRegular Tours and Movies in the Park return in October

WALKING MURAL TOURS nEWEvery Saturday 10 – 11:30 am.Departing from Florida CraftArt,501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.Over 30 murals & their history$19 Adult, $11 6 – 18 years, under 5 Free. 727.821.7391 www.floridacraftart.org

MARKETS TUESDAYS GuLFPORT’S TuESdAy MARkET Market Year Round! 9 am – 3 pm + (1st Tue. 9 am – 8 pm), Beach Blvd, below 29 Ave S., Gulfport Over 50 vendors: Local artists & crafters. Live music. [email protected]• Second Tuesday – Clothing Swap, Art Village Courtyard

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Saturday, September 12 – OpenHouse dog Training Club of St. Petersburg 9 am - 3 pm. FREE.Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg,4400 B 34th St. N, St. Petersburg. Tour facility, Flyball, Agility & Obediencedemonstrations, a pet photographer,prizes, rescue groups, and low-cost microchipping. Everyone welcome.www.dtcsp.org

Sunday, September 13 – Build AModel Camp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 kids,$9.95 admission to museum forparents. The Armed Forces Museum.2050 34th Way N., Largo. Kids canbuild their own take home model along with professionals from thePelikan Model Club, receive a set of dog tags and take a ride on our Virtual Voyager Simulator.www.armedforcesmuseum.com

Thursday, September 17 – AncientMariners of Tampa Bay 7 – 8 pm.FREE, registration required. WeedonIsland Preserve, 1800 Weedon IslandDr., St. Petersburg. This talk willprovide a detailed study of the canoeand why it was important to the earlynative people living on Weedon Island.www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Friday, September 18 throughSunday, September 20 – CoreCreativity Intensive $145 includes all sessions, materials and dinner. Tree of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd.,S. Pasadena. Enjoy a weekend meantto fan your spark of creativity in everysense. www.treeoflifeyoga.org

Saturday, September 19 – St. PeteOktoberfest 1 – 11 pm. FREE. Grand Central District, St. Petersburg.All day family friendly event includesentertainment featuring local bands,authentic German food, arts/craftsvendors, a kids’ area, a series ofOktoberfest-themed games and beer. Please no coolers.www.stpeteoktoberfect.com

Saturday, September 19 – GulfportThird Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm.Free. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with creativity asartists and vendors share their wares.Visitors can observe live glass blowingdemonstrations at The Industrial ArtsCenter of Gulfport located in the Alley of the Arts. www.gulfportma.com

Saturday, September 19 – GatsbyGala 8 pm – 12 midnight. Artpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Annual 1920’s Costumeball, fashion show and art exhibition.www.artpool.com

Saturday, September 26 – FortdeSoto Triathlon Series Race starts 7 am. $89/Triathlon orDuathlon and $139/InternationalTriathlon. Fort DeSoto Park, 3500Pinellas Bayway S., Tierre Verde. Final race of series.www.fortdesototriathlon.com

Saturday, September 26 – Carefest2015 Various times and locations. A national day of giving with volunteeropportunities throughout the county.www.carefestusa.com/projects/pinellas-county

Saturday, September 26 – Arts AliveFree Museum day Various times and locations throughout Tampa Bay.Admission to select area museums isfree to residents. Contact your museumof choice to see if they are participating.

Saturday, September 26 – Sing offFavorites – Voice Play at The Club9 pm. $20. The Club, 400 TreasureIsland Island Causeway, TreasureIsland. Using nothing but their voicesthis talented Capella group will amazeand delight. www.theclubti.com

Sunday, September 27 – Rays WatchParty on the Beach 1:07 pm. $10 parking at the Guy Harvey Outpost,Tradewinds Resort, Gulf Blvd., SPB.Enjoy the Rays game on the beach withRaymond & Rays Radio broadcastinglive. The Rays Street Team giving outprizes. No coolers please. Food &beverages available for purchase.www.tradewindesresort.com/rays

Friday, October 2 – VolunteerArchaeology Lab 10 am – 12 noon.FREE, registration required. WeedonIsland Preserve, 1800 Weedon IslandDr., St. Petersburg. Join the FloridaPublic Archaeology Network to gainknowledge on methods archaeologistsuse & to recreate the technologies ofFlorida’s early residents.www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Friday, October 2 – First Fridaydowntown 5:30 – 10 pm. FREE.Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rdStreets, St. Petersburg. Monthly streetparty with music, food and beveragesfor purchase. Proceeds benefitBreakfast Optimists Club.www.firstfridaystpete.com

Friday, October 2 – Gulfport FirstFriday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm. FREE.Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets arelined with artisans, entertainment andgourmet goodies. Shops, galleries andrestaurants open late. Get a sneakpeek at the Geckofest entertainers.www.gulfportma.com

Saturday, October 3 – Black PotCooking Class 10 am – 1 pm. $30 pre-registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th N.,Largo. Stir up a new recipe and learnhow to cook a favorite meal in a castiron kettle pot. Menus and costumerequirements posted on website.www.pinellascounty.org/heritage

Saturday, October 3 – uSO Stars &Stripes Show 7 pm. VIP Dinner, 8 pm General Admission. $26 GA, $50 VIP. The Coliseum, 535 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Dinner& dancing to the GI Jive Band.www.armedforcesmuseum.com

Saturday, October 3 and Sunday,October 4 – West Coast OrchidSociety Show & Sale 10 am – 5 pm.$5. The Garden Club of St. Petersburg,500 Sunset Dr. S., St. Petersburg.Annual event with thousands of orchidson display and for sale. Bring yourorchids for re-potting. www.fwcos.org

WEDNESDAYS MAdEIRA BEACH OPEn AIR MARkET

CLOSEd unTIL OCTOBEROct to July, rain or shine. Located Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard & Tom Stuart Cswy, City’s first open air fresh and farmer’s Market - approx. 80 area’s finest Vendors. Parking free & convenient. Organized under Garrison Market Management. www.TheBeachMarkets.com

1ST & 3RD THURSDAY EdGE dISTRICT FARMER’S MARkET

4 to 8 pm www.facebook.com/EDGEFarmersMarketGreen Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave N., St. Petersburg

FRIDAYS FOundERS CORnER FRESH MARkET

431 Southwest Blvd. N, 4 – 8 pm www.facebook.com/Fridaymarketfounderscorner

TREASuRE ISLAnd FRIdAy MARkET WILL RESuME In dECEMBERCommunity Center’s Park (behind Walgreens) 9am – 2pm, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave.,TI FREE parking, live music, & 40+ vendors, food, jewelry, arts & crafts 727.360.4121 [email protected] www.treasureislandchamber.org

SATURDAYS SATuRdAy MORnInG MARkET

9 am – 2 pm (Oct 1 – May 26) Al Lang Stadium parking lot & 1st Ave S & 1st St, St. Petersburg (June thru Sept.) at Williams Park, 1st Ave. N & 2nd St., St Pete. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com727.455.4921

SUNDAYS COREy AVEnuE SundAy MARkET

CLOSEd THROuGH SEPT.Corey Area Business Assoc. 9am – 3pm / October thru May Local vendors, fresh & organic produce, plants flowers, arts/crafts, food, music & fun! Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave St. Pete Bch. 727.498.8778 www.coreyave.com /coreyave-events.html

SunTAn’S SundAy MARkET9am – 3pm yEARLy, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Organic Produce available every week, Open Air Market with it’s wide variety of vendors and live music, open to public, 727.367.3818 www.suntanart.org

WEEKEND MARKETS PARAdISE BAZAAR

year Round! Friday’s & Sunday’s 9am – 4pm, Next to Paradise Grille Pass-A-Grille, 9th Ave./Gulf Way,[email protected]

PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH ART MART Saturday, 9am – 2pm, Next to Paradise Grille, 9th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille Beach 727.367.3818 [email protected]

OTHER MARKETS 1ST FRIdAy FLEA MARkET

9 am – noon – Gulfport Multipurpose Sr Ctr., 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport

1ST SATuRdAy GRAnd CEnTRAL FLEA 9am – 4pm Antiques, Collectibles & more.2500 Block of Central Ave. St. Pete

ST. PETE IndIE MARkET1st Saturday Monthly Noon – 5pm600 Block of Central Ave, St. Pete Seasonal showcase of local artists, indie designers, horticulturists, eclectic crafters and non profit groups www.stpeteindiemarket.com/index.html

VOLUNTEER DAYSTAR LIFE CENTER

Offering monthly information sessions about Daystar & vol. opportunities. If interested in services – volunteering, Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Daystar Life Ctr. 226 6th St S, St. Petersburg. Kitty Rawson, Comm. Rels Mgr., 498.8794 or

[email protected] OF FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of FL, 14250 49th St. N., Suite 4000, Clearwater, 727.464.6528. Donna Rasmussen, Program Dir.Maria Costa, Comm. Outreach Coord.

ST. PETERSBURG FREE CLINICNew volunteer orientation is 2nd Tuesday monthly – 10 am & 3rd Tuesday monthly – 3:30 pm. Angel Schumaker, Dir. Vol./Sp. Events, [email protected] 821.1200 X 114. 863 3rd Ave. No., St. Petersburg. Provides temporary assistance for families & individuals in need of basics of food, shelter, health care, $ assistance & referral.

YOGA / Spiritual DRUM CIRCLE

4th Friday monthly – Gulfport Beach West side near the Rec. Center. Winter 7 pm – Summer 7:30 pm. Women-led drumming circles are empowering & healing. Dena Lebowitz. [email protected]

GULFPORT YOGA nEW2914 1/2 Beach Boulevard S.Gulfport 727.481.7309www.gulfportyoga.com

HOOP DANCINGYoga Village – Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, Contact: Abby 813.777.7720 www.hoolamonsters.com. A form of story telling dance with one to 30 hoops. Tues. 10 – 11am, Wed. 9 – 10am

INSPIRE YOGA AT THE DALI Sundays at The Dali, One Dali Blvd., 12:15 – 1:30pm, Find your surreal center as you practice vinyasa/ashtanga poses. www.thedali.org727.823.3767

MEDITATION IN THE GARDENSEvery Wed., 12:30pm Sunken Gardens with Emily Rivera - $15, inc’s Gardens admission. theangelcoach.comEmily Rivera – 727.487.1044Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704.

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ENTERTAINERS2 DOG NIGHT2dognight.us 727.424.2424BAKER BRUCE BAND Classic Rock 60’s to 80’s bakerbruceband.com727. 204.4098

BOB [email protected] SMITH [email protected] GMI Records Int. BRUCE NYE Elvis Guy & Roy Orbison brucenyeelvisguy.comC: 510.8305 • 363.7381CARL FUERSTMAN Piano Bar, Piano & Vocals - Private Parties & Weddingscarlspianobar.com • 392.7779 Fri & Sat 7-12 ChillCARLOS & JOE Acoustic, electric & percussioncarlosandjoe.com727.459.5343 • 727.384.9501CHUCK COBBchuckcobb.com • 727.251.6879 CARIBBEAN COWBOYCountry / Reggae / Rock Julian Rivierecaribbeancowboy.orgDALE WILLIAMS Sings big band music / Sinatradalesingssinatra.com727.365.7734DANE MICHAEL SMITH Soloist: jazz-pop / pianist / vocal+ DANE MICHAEL GROUP [email protected] DANTO -SweetMusicManReggae / Calypso / Country Steel Drums 727.565.5690 Facebook: Danto SweetMusicMan

DAZZLER DUO NEWAll Occasions / Parties / Clubsdazzlerband.com 727.804.8170

DON JUCEAM Mobile DJ music / services, lightsMC duties included w/ packages.donjuceam.com813.600.3134 “Frank Sinatra”DOUBLEMBANDClassics / standards / [email protected] GARRIDOKeyboard / [email protected] FRENSCHE Chanteuse w/ Ukulele / Quirky & Captivating [email protected] Power Surf / Hot Rod combohodaddys.com • 727.259.4788JERRY DEMARKPiano [email protected] JOEL & DAKOTA [email protected]/joelmusic2811• 715.218.3528LIGHTNING JACKSteel Drums / Guitar / Vocals cdbaby.com/artist/lightningjack727.481.1977LIZ PENNOCK/Dr BLUES Piano & Guitar Blues Duolizpennock.com727.321.0332MIKE BALISTERRIGuitar / Flute / Vocals / RockBlues / Jazz 727.512.4578bandmix.com/mikebalONE DAN BAND Standards / Jazz / Latin / 10 Inst.onedanband.com727.515.5114 PAUL ANTHONY Solo / Duo / Trio Rock / DanceCountry / Reggae & everythingthepaulanthonyband.com727.688.9661

PAUL KRUEGER QT.Jazz Pianist / Base / sax / [email protected] CeSar T / F / S, 8pm-12amSANDY [email protected] 727.743.0775SKYWAY JAZZ myspace.com/skyway727.345.9222STACEY [email protected]: sunza beaches 727.565.3853TAMPA BAY JAZZ ENSEMBLE Jazz to Modern to [email protected] 727.647.0813THE DIXIE CHAPSDixieland Jazz Bobby Tess727.360.6124

THE TEMPESTS thetempests.comTom Angarano 727.642.7395

THE TOMKATStomkatsjazzorchestra.com facebook.com/TomkatsJazzOrchestra 727.345.9222THE BEACH BUMZbeachbumzband.com727.953.8044TOM ARNOLDGuitarist Classic R&R Rhythm / Blues / Singertomarnoldmusic.com727.866.1927 TONY WAGNERSinger / [email protected] URBAN [email protected]

E S TA B L I S HM E N T SBILLIE’S Stone Crab1130 Pinellas Bay • T V866.2115 BilliesStoneCrabs.comWed 6:30pm Main Bar - Piano Nightly Music - Loft Bar Live

BILMAR HOTEL“Bazzie’s Beach Bar”10650 Gulf Blvd,TI • 360.5531 Wed 6:30-9:30pm 30 + years!Suncoast dixieland Jazz

CARINO’S Piano Bar 9524 Blind Pass • SPB 360.8502F / S 7pm Gene Cipriano

CHILL-TAPAS7400 Gulf Blvd • SPB 360.8080 SteamandChill.com Carl Fuerstman F & S 7-10pm

DON CeSAR RESORT3400 Gulf Blvd • SPB 800.282.1116 Paul krueger Quartet - JazzT / F / S - 8pm-12am

GATORS on the Pass12754 Kingfish Dr • TI 367.8951gatorscafe.comThur to Mon - Live Music

JACKIE’S Bistro, Jazz& Martuni Lounge 338 Corey Ave • SPB 320.6358Live Music 7 days a week!

JIMMY B’s Beach Bar#1 FL Beach Bar6200 Gulf Blvd • SPB 367.1982 beachcomberflorida.comEvery Day - Live Music

MIDDLE GROUNDS 10925 Gulf Blvd • T I 360.4253 middlegroundsgrill.comWed to Sat - Live Music

PENINSULA INN 2937 Beach Blvd. • G 346.9800 innspa.netWed-Fri 6-9 pm - John ShirleySat 7-10pm - dale Williams

RUMFISH GRILL atGuy Harvey Outpost6000 Gulf Blvd • SPB 329.1428tradewindsresort.com/guy_harvey_outpost.aspxLive Music every night!Mon 6PM - Paul Anthony Solo

SEAHAG’S 9555 Blind Pass • SPB 360.2800seahagsbarandgrill.com Wed & Thurs 7-11pm Live Bands Fri & Sat 7:30-11:30pm

SIRATA Beach Resort 5300 Gulf Blvd • SPB 363.5100 sirata.com at “Rum Runners” Sun., noon-9 pm - Live MusicHARRy’s Beach Bar Florida’s #5 Beach BarFri / Sat / Sun 4-8 pm - Live MusicSWIGWAM on Corey366 Corey Ave • SPB 363.7944 swigwam.webs.com Fri 4-8pm - Live Music THE BLUE PARROT 85 Corey Ave • SPB 368.9619 bluepstpb.comM. 7-9:30pm Tomkats

Jazz Orchestra W. 6:30-9:30pm The ImpactsFri & Sat -5 pm Live MusicTHE HANGER REST.& FLIGHT LOUNGE 540 First St. SE • SP 823.7767 thehangarstpete.comMusic Nightly except SundayTHE PEARL 163 107th Ave • TI 360.9151thepearlfinedining.comFri & Sat 7:30pm til ?

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Saturday, October 3 and Sunday,October 4 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 4 pm. FREE. ARTpool Gallery,2030 Central Avenue, St Petersburg.Area artisans, crafters and creativessell their wares in this eclectic open air market. www.artpoolgallery.com

Tuesday, October 6 – The Power isyours 6:30 – 7:30 pm. FREE withadvance registration. Gulf BeachesLibrary, 200 Municipal Dr., MadeiraBeach. Registered participants willlearn simple strategies to save energy and money and each participant will receive energy totes.Call 727.391.2828.

Friday, October 9 & Saturday,October 10 – Garden Club of St.Petersburg Annual Fall Plant Sale9 am – 3 pm. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S., St. Petersburg. Plants, tools, pots and so much more. Proceeds benefitcommunity projects.www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org

Saturday, October 10 – St. PeteSecond Saturday Art Walk5 – 8:30 pm. FREE. Over 40 galleriesthroughout the city of St. Petersburg.Hop the Free Art Trolley and explore.Many receptions, demonstrations andunique creativity. www.artsstpete.org

Saturday, October 10 – Pass-A-Grilleunder the Lights 5 – 10 pm. FREE.Historic 8th Avenue, Pass-A-Grille, St. Pete Beach. Historic 8th Avenuelights up with live music, Arts andCrafts vendors. Beer and Wine Truck.Dancing in the Street!www.facebook.com/PartyUnderTheLightson8thAvenue

Sunday, October 11 – Build A ModelCamp 12:30 – 2 pm. $18 kids, $9.95 admission to museum forparents. The Armed Forces Museum.2050 34th Way N., Largo. Kids canbuild their own take home model alongwith professionals from the PelikanModel Club, receive a set of dog tags & take a ride on Virtual VoyagerSimulator.www.armedforcesmuseum.com

Thursday, October 15 – AncientMariners of Tampa Bay 7 – 8 pm.FREE, registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg. This talk will provide adetailed study of the canoe and why itwas important to the early nativepeople living on Weedon Island.www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Thursday, October 15 – Plug intoEnergy Savings 5:30 – 6:30 pm.FREE with advance registration.Clearwater Public Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., Clearwater.Registered adult participants willreceive a free insulated tote bag withenergy saving devices (“smart” powerstrip, LED flashlight), and educationalmaterials. Call 727.562.4970.

Thursday, October 15 – Alvin and theChipmunks Live 7:30 pm. $27.50+, VIP experience with meet &greet available. The Mahaffey Theater,400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. Join Alvin, Simon and Theodore asthey sing and dance their way acrossAmerica en route to their big charityconcert. www.themahaffey.com

Thursday, October 15 throughSunday, October 18 – 36th AnnualClearwater Jazz HolidayVarying times. $15+. Coachman Park,301 Drew St., Clearwater. A weekendfilled with performances from some ofthe great Jazz artists of our time.www.clearwaterjazz.com

Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17 – Marine Questand St. Pete Science Festival 10 am – 4 pm. FREE. University ofSouth Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, St. Petersburg. Explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology,engineering, art, and math (STEAM) as well enjoy the open house atFFWRI. www.stpetesciencefest.org

Friday, October 16 through Sunday,October 18 – Tarpon Springs 3rdAnnual Oktoberfest 6 – 11 pm. Fri., 10 am – 11pm Sat. 10 am – 6 pm Sun.Free. Downtown Tarpon Springs. A weekend of German food, beer andentertainment. Craft vendors. Kidsarea. www.floridaoktoberfest.com

Saturday, October 17 – TierraVerde’s Oktoberfest 4 – 10 pm. Free.Tierra Verde downtown parking lotarea. A day of dancing, brew and bratswith the German Umph Band, kidsactivities, vendors and art market.www.tierreverdebusinesspartnership.com

Saturday, October 17 – GulfportThird Saturday Artwalk 6 – 10 pm.FREE. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Artisans,unique vendors, food and beveragevendors. Visitors can observe live glassblowing demonstrations at TheIndustrial Arts Center of Gulfportlocated in the Alley of the Arts.www.gulfportma.com PN

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YOGA AT MADEIRA BEACH RECREATION CENTER nEW200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach, 727.392.0665 www.madeirabeachfun.comYoga Essentials, Vinyasa, Flow, Tai Chi, Hoola Dance

PERFECT CIRCLE YOGA & FITNESS 727.504.2327

595 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach www.perfectcircleyoga.comBikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, Boot Camp, Pilates, Personal Training.

SACRED LANDS 1700 Park St.N., St. Petersburg.727.347.0354 www.sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Every Sunday – Tours of Anderson / Narvaez Mounds

Chanting to the Open Heart ST. PETERSBURG YOGA

2842 MLK St. N., St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 NEW [email protected]• Tue., Sunset 6:15 pm Beach 10400 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island • Wed., Sunrise 7am at Park, 255 Beach Dr. NE, N Straub Park stpetersburgyoga.com for more info on classes, new classes/instructors, coupons available.

SUNKEN GARDENS1825 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 www.stpete.org/sunkengardens.org• daily yoga with Yoga Village classes 10:30 am, Sunday 12:30 pm

• kidding Around yoga Thur., 3:30 pm $10 class / $35 for 4 class pass

• Hoop dancing: Tue. 10 am - 11 am,$80/8 sessions or $15/class

THE LONGHOUSE 2309 49th Street S., Gulfport 727.322.5766 www.longhouse.infoyoga Immersionw/Caitlin Brook Agüero Mon’s 9 – 10:15 amWed’s 9:30 – 10:45am Restorative

6 – 7 pm Beginning

Thurs. 9:30 – 10:45 am Energize / 7 – 8:15 pm Kali Natha

Fri. 10 – 11:15 am Yoga BasicsSat. 10:30 – 12 pm – Community Sun. 9:30 – 10:30 am – Mindfulness

12 Step4 – 5:30 pm Recovery Yoga

August – 31 – Gong YogaSeptember – 28 – Gong Yoga

TREE OF LIFE YOGA nEW6800 Gulf Blvd., South Pasadena Shopping Center, 727.514.3057 www.treeoflifeyoga.orgYoga in four studios, experienced teaching staff. Yoga for Addiction Recovery, Prenatal Yoga, Cancer Survivor YogaAugust – 22 – Warrior PlayshopSeptember12, 26 – Lunar Energy Series15 – Yoga Foundation Workshop18 – 20 – Core Creativity Intensive

YOGA-SIMPLE, restorative yoga classes, Tuesdays AM & late PM Redington Shores Town Hall, 17425 Gulf Blvd. Moderate feeschedule/drop in classes. Suitable for beginners. Information contact: Eileen at 727-481-3995 or by email [email protected]

YOGA - Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Style: Kripalu, no classes AugustPass-A-Grille Beach Comm Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach Summer Hours: 9:30am – all levelsWed. & Fri. – Drop-in’s OK, $10/class or $100 12 class pack. Phone/Text 727.224.7631 [email protected]

Yoga for Recovery from Addiction & Co-Dependence

w/ Jamey Kowalski – 2nd & 4th Friday6:30 to 8:00 pm. Develop your ability to be less reactive and more mindful. Learn proven tools to move away from judgement and expectation, cultivating acceptance & Self-caring. Includes a range of gentle/restorative yoga postures, focused breathing andmeditation. No yoga experience or flexibility required. Wear comfortable clothing. Suggested donation of $10. Tree Of Life Yoga 727.514.3051 – treeoflifeyoga.org Pn

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PAG CHURCH – YOUTH MISSION TRIPSIn June, 26 junior high students and leaders of Pass-A-Grille Beach CommunityChurch, UCC traveled to Charleston, S.C. to participate in serving the community.They spent a week at a Salvation Army camp for low income children and enjoyedplaying with the youngsters while serving with others from the community. Additionally, they provided companionship for the residents of an Alzheimer’s andDementia care facility. The youth experienced the pleasure of worshipping andworking with young people from other churches from around the country. In July,40 senior high youth and advisors went to Bethania, Peru where they participatedin building a church for a small village. For information concerning the youth groupsof PAGBCC, call the church office, 727.360.5508 or visit www.pagchurch.org .

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F INAL Word by Julian Fant

The recent rescue of two youngsters from the swift waters of John’s Pass brings to mind just how dangerousand changeable these inlets can be, all up and down both coasts of our state.The earliest maps of St. Augustine (circa 1565), show the inlet into the Atlantic to be almost due east of themassive fortress constructed by the Spanish in the 1600s.Years later, the inlet had shifted about a mile to the south,and was used by the hundreds of shrimp boats as theywent into the Atlantic and returned each day. When thisinlet became too shallow, a new one was cut by hugedredges in almost the identical location as the original!use of these inlets by early settlers could be dangerous.This fact was borne out when my Dad and I discoveredthe remains of an old wooden ship, exposed after anortheast storm. It was put together with wooden pegs,and further exploration of the remains yielded a hugeglass jug, which was examined by curators, and said tohave come from a Dutch sailing ship of the late 1600s,

which wrecked while making an attempt to enter theinlet into the oldest City. The John’s Pass inlet haschanged its course a number of times, as have many others on both coasts. In addition, an outgoing tide, opposed by an onshore wind can capsize boats of varying size. The slightest lapse can result in a suddendisaster, and this has happened more than once in anumber of these passages, both natural and man made.Addendum: The swift current on the south side ofJohn’s Pass created major problems for the first replacement of the original low level span. Relativelysoon after it was opened to traffic, stress cracks werenoted on the south end. upon examination by divers, it was found that a number of the concrete pilings hadbeen undermined, and were providing No support at all! Emergency repairs were made by the DoT, and the latest high level bridge was constructed with much longer and larger pilings, averting a potential major disaster.

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