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FEATURES

Barrier Islands History

History Highlights

St. Pete Pier Facts

A 26 acre extension of St Pete’s bustling city center BY PETER ROOS

Anxiety

My Trip to The Pier

The Pier Experiences & A Bit More BY KEN OHLROGGE

Summertime Living

LIFE IN PARADISE

BY MICHAEL MOSES

Sunset Bistro

Keep Mosquitos Away

How to prevent exposure

Italian joint turns Jazzy Restaurant - Lounge

BY PETER ROOS

BY NELSON WILLIAMS

St Pete’s Best Custom Furniture Craftsman

BY NANETTE WISER

Is at the Top of the List

David Calvin

Is Easy...Or Is it?

STORIES

BY AMY WALKER

BY STEVE TRAIMAN

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CONTENTS

DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS

Get That Gold Out

(Partial listing of Rack & Stack locations)

ST. PETERSBURG

Sundial Shoppes Happy Feet Plus Florida Jean Co Hollander Hotel Vinoy Hotel So Chic Consignment Morean Art Center St Pete Chamber Florida CraftArt Chihuly Museum The Hangar Terminal

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Fergs

TYRONE AREA

Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer

GULFPORT

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DEPARTMENTS Publishers Message................6 Tidbits..............8, 10, 12, 14, 15 Letters................................9, 11 Construction..........................21 Blog.......................................23 Health & Wellness.................27 Fitness...................................30 Pet Health..............................31 Life in Paradise......................33 Property Law.........................34 Hanging Around.....................37 Art News...........................38-40 Events............44, 46, 48, 50, 52 Arts & Leisure...................43-55 Fishing...................................57 Astrology..........................58, 60 Classified Ads..................59, 61 Encouraging Words...............62

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Pandemic

How the Pandemic affected “Floridians’ Free-time Routines BY AURA MOGOSANU

BY PETER ROOS

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Haslams Book Store

Chamber Seabreeze Inn Gulfport Casino

Habana Café Library/City Hall Art Village Boulevard Shoppe

Regions Bank Sterling Cleaners Patchingtons

Island Salon Subway Isla Yacht & CC

Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli

ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s Island Grille

Palms Hospital Winn Dixie

Spiro’s Deli Fountains Towers Regions Bank

Merry Pier Paradise Grille Gennaro’s SeaCritters Suntan Art Center

The SeaHorse Paradiso Boutique The Wharf Hurley Realty Don CeSar Shaners Land-Sea Mkt

Custom Cafe Smith & Associates Resort Realty Library/City Hall Nori Thai Sushi Agave Mexican Mickie’s Ice Cream Baird Realty TBB Chamber ReMax Preferred Dolphin Landings Cafe Soleil Dolphin Bch Resort

Nikko’s Dog Bar Sea Dog Brewery Vito & Michael’s Riptides Lounge Paradise Grille Synovus Bank St Pete Beach Deli Coldwell Banker RE Basil Leaf Sushi Gulf to Bay Bait UPS Store 5th/3rd Bank Skidders

Art Expo Paradise Gifts Frog Pond

Chill Restaurant Beach Theatre Keller Williams Realty Coastal Cottage

Bilmar Hotel The Pearl TI & MB Chamber

T.I. Hardware ReMax Metro Clock Tower Bus Stop

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES

TIERRA VERDE

SOUTH PASADENA

PASS-A-GRILLE

ST. PETE BEACH

COREY AREA DISTRICT

TREASURE ISLAND

JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE

Kilwin’s Ice Cream Spice & Tea Exchange Chamber Kiosk Sand Bar Ice Cream Shop

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Volume 26 Number 7 • AUG-SEPT 2020

Is This The New Normal?

PUBLISHERS & EXECUTIVE EDITORS Peter Roos & Renee Roos sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com renee@ParadiseNewsFL.com

In a few short months, life as we knew it has dramatically changed. Is this the new normal? Outgoing gregarious huggers have become masked elbow bumpers, out of necessity for self-preservation.

Nanette Wiser, Executive Editor wiser86@gmail.com

Fears of spreading or contracting the coronavirus have had wide-ranging impact, virtually shutting down tourism, Pinellas County’s biggest industry. The trickle-down effect is evident almost everywhere whenever tourism is impacted, and with COVID-19, even many of our year-round residents have become hermits. While public fireworks displays were cancelled for July 4th, the Republican National Conventionis still planned as a live event in Jacksonville the last week August, while Florida leads the nation in infections in July.

Steve Traiman, Feature Writer traimancreativecopy@gmail.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tom Brodersen • Tom Smith Sarah Lyons • Dennis Merritt Jones Michael Moses, Jr. • Frank Adornato Dr. Scot Trefz, DVM • Capt. Dylan Hubbard Nelson Williams • Amy Walker Ken Ohlrogge • Dr. Les Cole, MD, ABAARM

Social distancing, mask wearing, and self-quarantining continue to be the best ways to avoid getting sick or becoming a spreader. Mask wearing has been ordered for kids who choose to return to classrooms this month. Virtual learning will continue to be offered as an alternative for those who can manage it, likely until a vaccine is widely available. At Paradise NEWS we are all excited, and appreciative to our advertisers that we have been able to continue our 26-year tradition of publishing and distributing more than 30,000 copies 10 times annually. This is the second of two bimonthly summer issues. We return to our monthly frequency in October. We are continuing the outreach we started for our 25th anniversary, introducing Paradise NEWS to a new audience of 5,000 upscale homeowners each issue. While we are still unsure of what lies ahead for the critical snowbird season that starts in October and November and the 2021 tourism season that reaches its height February – April, which was cut short this year as borders started closing, Tampa stadium is ground zero for the Feb, 2021 Superbowl, so let’s pray for a widely distributed vaccine by then. Meanwhile, the highly touted and long-awaited St. Pete Pier has opened, and progress continues on the highly touted but locally unpopular Bus Rapid Transit project that will connect DTSP (downtown St. Petersburg) to St. Pete Beach. Mayors of both South Pasadena and St. Pete Beach have voiced their objections to DOT, from where funding is coming for the project. TBARTA, the Tampa Bay Area Rapid Transit Authority recently unveiled their long-term bus rapid transit project that is proposed to connect Wesley Chapel (New Tampa) to downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport and continuing to downtown St. Petersburg. Right now it seems like the cart before the horse but if and when that ever happens, the link to the beach will make a lot of sense.

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Anxiety is at the Top of the List By Michael Moses • The Centre-St. Pete Beach

The Centre of St. Pete Beach is a concierge Medicinal Marijuana Centric venue for healing and learning. The Centre of St. Pete Beach is approaching its first anniversary with cautious optimism. As we slowly come out of the “Stay at Home Orders”, we are excited to share two updates with you:

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• Visitors and team members are temperature checked and go through a COVID 19 prescreening upon entry • All staff are being tested weekly • Social distancing and masks mandates set by Pinellas County are followed • The Centre is restarting its programs and classes in its spacious facility with CPC (Covid Political Correctness)

2. Thanks to our available space, capacity limit and social

distancing abilities, we are able to offer a safe environment for our team members and visitors. This also allows for a variety of programs such as: • ‘Cannabliss Meditation’ Breathing • Sound Bowls • Kendama • Puff, Pour and Paint • Gummy Making • Chocolate Covered Edibles & more All of the above are offered with the option of CBD. Massage and ‘cupping’ are now offered in a beautiful private massage room. There are fun and interactive classes on infused food and treat making such as medicated gummy and chocolate making. Classes using CBD or Medicinal Grade Cannabis, for licensed patients, is available in a variety of edible options. Below are a few examples of our members who have enjoyed making their own personalized edibles... One of the owners has the chef coat baby figs with CBD infused Dark Belgian Chocolate, (no THC) as an after dinner watching TV or watching the sunset, pre-sleep treat. A local parent has the chef make the same but with mini Oreos to help her young child take less medications. Just last week two groups privately booked our cooking class, a group of 3 and a group of 5. They had a wonderful time while sipping on Mastry’s local micro-brewed beer on tap at The Centre. The group of 5 then ordered in pizza, then stayed and visited with each other. It became a social outing, one they had not had since stay at home orders began. Visit www.thecentrespb.com/calendar or call 727-258-2001. We are starting a data-based Anxiety study. If you are interested in learning ways to self-manage your anxiety, please send us an email at AnxietyStudy@TheCentreSPB.com (CENTRE) and we will add your name to our communication list. Many of our clients are seeing tremendous results. The Centre proudly carries a complete line of Impirica CBD in a variety of forms, plus MUV’s new over the counter CBD line, with some awesome patches to help fight pain in joints and elsewhere with a micro-dose over 3 days. The Centre is also carrying a full line of Nature’s Pet Herbal CBD products that local pet owners are saying are doing wonders for their pets. One new user says her dog calmed right down, no longer barking at passing vehicles, when she started him on a few Tasty Treats. As part of their response to the virus, the Centre has become a source for superior hand sanitizer, masks and clear full-face shields.

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Triverde Health 727-322-4588 Medicinal marijuana appointments are held at the Centre on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons and telemedicine is for follow-ups and transfers, with medical director Dr. Luis Ycaza, DO, to help patients obtain or renew their Florida state ID. Here is a partial list of diagnoses that qualify: • Anxiety • Anorexia • Arthritis • Chronic Pain • Cancer • Diabetes • Hepatitis C • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Lyme Disease • Migraine • Muscle Spasms • Muscular Dystrophy • Severe Nausea • Sickle Cell Anemia • Sleep Issues • Spasticity • Traumatic Stress Conditions like PTSD, MDD Anxiety Is literally at the top of the list. It is rampant today as fears of spreading COVID-19 are turning our well-planned lives upside down. It is the top reason people are calling us these days. They are stressed and anxious and either do not want to get addicted to tranquilizers or do not like the feeling of being out of control due to the pharmaceuticals any more than life today. If you are a Florida resident for at least 31 days per year, suffering from any of these, and do not yet have your Medical Marijuana license, or need to renew or would like to transfer, call Triverde Health for a consultation at 727-322-4588.

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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY With more time on our hands to read, some locals found a way to share books and have enjoyed with PaGWC members and neighbors. In about a week, we will be installing a book exchange box at the back of the Pass-A-Grille Women’s Club house side street for public access (2201 PaG Way – south end of building). Many have come together to bring this idea to life from Al Ingram making the house, Sandie Lyman, and Ariel Grant supplying the lumber, Wayne Dewey, and Herb Edmunds the installation, to Marlene Connelly, Ariel Grant, Jacky Dawson, and Barbara Ottinger painting and decorating it! We want to thank them all for their hard work on this project! Shari Ellis and Marlene Connelly will be stewards of the library. The Little Free Library is a global organization. Our library is registered on the world map. If you go to littlefree library.org you can look up all the libraries in the world. Please see the photos below of our library share box as we work to complete it getting ready for the grand opening next week. We will take needed sanitary precautions for sharing. We would like to start our library with some good adult and children’s books. If you would like to donate any books, please drop them off at the clubhouse and give call to let me know or to make arrangements to meet someone there. Contact: Marlene Connelly, Pass-A-Grille Women’s Club Community Welfare Chair, bucmingo@gmail.com or call 727.225 .2769. 8

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When the European Union recently opened its borders post COVID quarantine, the U.S. was not on the EU’s list of countries its residents could visit. It’s also barring Americans from visiting the EU. The U.S. still has its own travel restrictions in place for the EU, too. It’s unclear when any of those restrictions will be lifted. Crist Obtains Key Environmental Funding For Florida, Ban on Offshore Drilling The 2021 Interior & Environment Appropriations bill passed the full committee in July. At Representative Crist’s request, the bill prohibits drilling and seismic testing off the coasts of Florida, including in the eastern Gulf, a policy for which Crist has long advocated. He supports H.R. 205, the Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act, which would permanently ban drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Included in that bill was over $15 million for Everglades restoration. The 2021 bill includes $9.38 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and $170 million for the National Endowment of the Arts, to help support the arts community that has been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. He also helped earmark $14 million to Fight Red Tide and $30 million for Veterans Treatment Courts. Meanwhile, the Trump administration hopes to open the door to oil and gas drilling off Florida’s coast — but will wait until after the November election. Drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico would fulfill a long-sought goal of energy companies, giving them access to potentially billions of barrels of oil that have been off-limits since the federal government withdrew leases it had sold in 1985. But even the possibility of drilling is a politically explosive topic for Floridians, who worry that oil spills would devastate their tourism-based economy in a reprise of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. President Donald Trump, who has set “energy dominance” as a key national goal, has

eased regulations on offshore drilling put in place by the Obama administration. Interior has spent years working on a proposed drilling plan that would expand oil companies‘ access to waters around the country’s coastline, including a draft plan issued in 2018 by the Trump administration that considered opening the federal waters off both of Florida’s coasts and an expansion of offshore drilling in California, a move that would escalate the ongoing battles between the state and the administration over environmental issues since Trump took office.

TAMPA BAY The Real Estate Market remains HOT in our area. The shortage of homes for sale and people’s desire not to vacate during a pandemic combines with record low interest rates to create a sellers market. Local Realtor® Joan Walker shared these “reasons people will relocate during a pandemic” from Florida Realtor Digital News on July 16th. With Americans still reaching retirement age at an incredible pace, and the growing desire to escape the cities, Chicago and Detroit for example, there are more buyers than sellers in our area, making it an excellent time to consider moving somewhere else, but where would you be happy after life in Paradise? 44% Need More Space 41% Purchase Rather Than Rent 37% Move to Suburbs from City 31% Job Relocation 31% Desire for private outdoor space 28% To Be closer to Family and Friends 27% To Downsize 19% For a Better School District 13% Get Away from Apartment or Condo Life 11% Job Loss or Financial Problem

LETTERS Corey Hubbard, daughter of 3rd generation captain and entrepreneur Mark Hubbard, is an occasional contributor to Paradise NEWS. She and her fiancé Ryan have scoured the Mediterranean and found their own slice of Paradise.

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Freshly engaged, we set off on a world trip in late 2019. Besides soaking up the wonders of the planet, our task was to find a dreamy location for our nuptials. Not content with a six-hour burst of food and dancing, we spent a lot of time scheming a way to make our wedding last as long as possible. After much fussy contemplation, we found ourselves in Greece, in a warm community on the cool Mediterranean. Suddenly, so many questions found answers. Even ones we don’t remember asking! Skipping our outbound flight and extending our visit indefinitely was the first and easiest decision. The second one demanded more of us: Why ever leave? A novel coronavirus sweeping the globe was the immediate answer. But not our final one! Upon our hasty return to the states, after a few months of quarantine, we sold our home and packed our worldly possessions. At about the same time the European Union closed the border to American citizens. Now, as the Greeks say, we are “επί ξύλου κρεμάμενοι” or “hanging on a tree”... sitting and waiting for permission to return to Greece and begin our new lives! Luckily, with generous family and action-packed Florida summer activities, our waiting room has been quite comfortable.

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TIDBITS Tampa General and USF Health partner with Johns Hopkins to provide more pediatric surgery services. A July agreement calls for pediatric general surgeons from All Children’s to work in Tampa General’s Children’s Medical Center, providing prenatal counseling and intervention. They will also be conducting procedures, specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery. Tampa General president CEO John Couris said in a release that the partnership will “create a collaborative environment in which innovative ideas and best practices are shared, our students learn and our youngest, most vulnerable community members benefit.” Tampa ranked among the top 30 cities for solar energy. Tampa ranked at No. 29 and again earned the distinction of a “solar leader,” with 25-50 watts of solar photovoltaics installed per person. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said in a statement. “With the addition of Whit Remer, our new sustainability and resilience officer, we are ready to double down on our commitment to renewable energy. We are actively assessing projects and identifying partners and programs to help the city add new solar capacity.” Jacksonville ranked at No. 19, while Orlando was 32 and Miami 53. Honolulu was No. 1 for solar energy capacity per capita. The top cities for total PV installed were Los Angeles, San Diego, Honolulu and Phoenix. The full report by The Environment Florida Research and Policy Center is available online. Tampa Bay Watch’s DIY Scallop Search This year Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteer boaters to snorkel selected sites within Boca Ciega and Lower Tampa Bay for a DIY Bay Scallop Search. This year’s Scallop Search will be do-it-yourself from August 15-23 due to COVID-19. Chamber pleads us to Buy Beaches First Want to participate in their ‘Shop Local’ Movement? Whether you’re a customer 10

By Peter Roos or a business, they have easy steps to follow and resources to help you support the Tampa Bay Beach communities and #buybeachesfirst.

How to Buy Beaches First– As a customer: • Choose to visit a local business • Show your support and Share local businesses • Tag the business Use #BuyBeachesFirst on social media We’ll share your post on Facebook @buybeachesfirst or Instagram @buybeachesfirst As a business: Attract shoppers by using #Buybeachesfirst whenever posting to Facebook or Instagram (i.e. Post a picture of a customer transaction using #Buybeachesfirst or post a sale!) Encourage your customers to share their experience through a photo, video or review and #BuyBeachesFist The Chamber will share your post Facebook or Instagram @buybeachesfirst to help promote your business. info@tampabaybeaches.com If you have a business looking for more resources? “We have created promotional flyers, social media graphics and more to help promote your business! Contact jessica@tampabaybeaches.com Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce; 6990 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 337062030; 727-360-6957 Fax: 727-360-2233 RAYS ANNOUNCE 2021 REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE The Tampa Bay Rays 2021 regular-season opens with a six-game road trip against the Miami Marlins (April 1-3) and Boston Red Sox (April 5-7). All 30 major league clubs released their 2021 schedules today.

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The Rays schedule is subject to change and game times will be announced at a later date. They’ll play at home on Friday, April 9, opening a seven-game series against the Yankees (April 9-11) and Texas Rangers (April 12-15). They beat the Yankees in their season opener, in Japan in 2004 (8-3), and at home in 2009 (15-5), 2012 (7-6). Follow them on Twitter at @RaysPR. Press releases, game notes, clips, stat packs and other information can be found at rayspressbox. com, using username rays\media and password R@ys2020# PINELLAS COUNTY

Pinellas County Schools has joined a partnership with Cyber Florida at USF and the Florida Center for Instructional Technology to prepare high school students to pursue careers in cybersecurity. Beginning in fall 2020, the course “Cybersecurity Essentials,” which will help prepare students to earn certifications often required for entry-level cybersecurity positions, will be available to high schoolers across Pinellas County. The curriculum aligns with the Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework for the Applied Cybersecurity Career Preparatory Program, and is recognized by the Career and Professional Education program. Cyber Florida and the Florida Center for Instructional Technology are working to provide this program to all Florida school districts. Cyber Florida will also provide teacher training to support the new course, and both instructors and students will have free access to the Florida CyberHub, a cloud-based resource that provides

LETTERS The article on the new St. Pete Pier is fantastic Peter and crew of Paradise news. I love the historical perspective all in one location. Still looking for the Fountain of Youth. Thanks again for your help and support for Tampa Bay Watch! Peter A. Clark, President, Tampa Bay Watch ______________________________ Clothes To Kids Announces Annual Underwear Drive “Drop Off Your Drawers” CTK Needs Underwear Greetings. We hope you are all doing well. As the pandemic continues, we are still servicing the children in our community. We appreciate your efforts in helping us communicate are needs as well as our ability to serve the children in Hillsborough and Pinellas County on the free and reduce lunch programs and in crisis. Thank You for your support. Lynne McCaskill 727-430-1911 “Every Day Is A Gift”

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“VOICE YOUR VOTE 2020”

A group of Tampa Bay volunteer songwriters, performers, music and video producers and other professional contributors of all ages and ethnicities pooled their talents to write original lyrics and music for a song called “VOICE YOUR VOTE 2020.” The music video, to be released the third week of August, was filmed with six dancers and singers in Ybor City, Curtis Hixon Park, South St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach and is poised to bring Tampa Bay to the national stage with its catchy tune and timely message to all Americans: register and vote November 3. “What is incredible about this project is that it was created by a diverse group of creative folks who did not know each other at the outset and at the outset had never met except on Zoom. We range in age from 16 to 75 years old, the song is in English and Spanish, and the style is dance hall with a bit of rap. What everyone has in common is a shared commitment to encourage fellow Americans to vote!” says St. Petersburg resident Michelle Passoff, who spearheaded the project by making phone calls to local artists and producers from her kitchen table while quarantined. VOICE YOUR VOTE 2020 project organizers invite organizations, community groups, businesses and sponsors to participate in the project by posting the music video on their website and social media and in exchange VOICE YOUR VOTE 2020 will post partner logos and links on its website and social media. Those interested in link sharing with VOICE YOUR VOTE 2020 should contact Michelle Passoff at 813-453-1944 by phone or text. The project website will be launched simultaneously with the music video. Copy this link below and enjoy this toe-tapping tune: www.dropbox.com/s/oat6beme9lzv3o7/sh3%20mix%20%20vote%202020%20%5Bfeat.everyone%5D%20%28 revised%20ending%29.mp3?dl=0

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By Peter Roos

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The new 72-unit Harbor View Resort and Marina at Clearwater Beach as an outstanding condo-hotel investment opportunity, notes Waterfront Realty realtor/ co-owner Tim Johnson. Construction will start later this year, with completion expected in early 2022.

Local Dog Waste Removal Company Improves the Environment One Yard at a Time Pet waste removal is a $3.5+ billion industry and growing. Kristin Carson the owner of ByByPoo.com, a pet waste disposal company, is celebrating a year of service. Ms. Carson started her company in July of 2019. 2020 has been a difficult time for businesses, especially one that offers what seems a luxury service. But Ms. Carson says cleaning up is not a luxury. “There are far reaching environmental implications to leaving dog waste around.”

The new resort is in a sheltered harbor along the gorgeous intracoastal Waterway. The 72 units, with parking, on seven floors with 1- or 2-bedroom options start from around $400,000. Each will be fully furnished with a beach-modern vibe, ensuring each guest feels right at home. Owner-investors are able to stay up to 90 days a year, and some units offer an owner’s lock-out room, allowing for income even while maintaining your own space. On-site hotel management will ensure easy operation and hassle-free ownership. The luxury resort is a boaters’ paradise, with unit owners having the option to lease or purchase one of the 55 Marina boat slips. Intracoastal cruising is just outside, and for deep sea fishing, the Gulf of Mexico is minutes away out of Clearwater Pass. A beautiful pool with a Tiki Bar and full-service restaurant is planned, right on the Intracoastal Waterway. Clearwater Beach - the #1 beach in the U.S. and #7 in the world - is two blocks away via a Resort beach shuttle, eliminating the struggle of parking. Waterfront Realty is now taking reservations. These units are expected to sell out quickly, so if you are interested and qualified, don’t wait to reserve your opportunity today. For more information, contact Tim Johnson by email to info@waterfrontrealty.com or by phone to 727-224-6856. To learn more about the company, 12

PIE passenger counts rose to 141,561 in June as summer leisure travel increased. Although June 2020 is a 38% decrease in passengers from June 2019, it is a positive indicator compared to May’s 61% loss and April’s 97% loss.

“SunRunner” will be the first bus rapid transit system in Tampa Bay. The “SunRunner” is the name of the seafoam green bus that Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) revealed in July. PSTA has been in the working stages of its Central Avenue BRT project, a rapid transit connection between downtown St. Pete, through the city of South Pasadena to St. Pete Beach. The name “SunRunner” was chosen as the system connects the “Sunshine City” to St. Pete Beach, the “Sunset Capital of Florida”. PSTA CEO Brad Miller said the “SunRunner” “will act as a train of sorts,” with raised platforms that will allow people in wheelchairs, families with strollers and bike riders to easily hop on and off. Instead of paying upon boarding, riders will be able to pay on their phones or at the pay stations located at each stop. The buses will run every 15 minutes, taking

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passengers from downtown to the beach or vice versa in under 35 minutes.

TBARTA, the Tampa Bay Area Transit Authority, has meanwhile proposed that the BRT route from DTSP to SPB be the terminus of an extensive Bus Rapid Transit system that will connect New Tampa to Downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport and Downtown St. Petersburg. The organization also recently considered adding air taxi between Tampa and St. Petersburg, utilizing an electric jet plane that can take off and land vertically and could make the run in 8 minutes. Tampa Bay’s startup scene ranked among top 30 in the world Tampa Bay is a startup hub, not only of Florida, but the southeast: Venture capital firms, unicorns and national tours have taken notice. Startup Genome, a top innovation policy advisory and research firm found Tampa Bay in the top 30. Tampa Bay drew high marks for market reach and performance, a little lower on talent and funding. Orlando followed in the top 40s and Jacksonville ranked in the top 80s. Philadelphia was the top ranked U.S. city, coming in at No. 8 Other top 20 U.S. cities include: No. 10 Research Triangle in North Carolina No. 15 Portland No. 17 Detroit No. 19 Minneapolis

Trio Transforms a Tired Italian Joint Into a Jazzy Coastal Restaurant-Lounge By Nelson Williams A man walks into a bar looking for work. It’s not the setup of an old joke but the true backstory of Sunset Bistro, Treasure Island’s vibrant new restaurant-lounge. The man is Thomas Mandzik and the bar he walked into in mid-March was Feola’s, a tired Italian joint off the lobby at the Thunderbird Beach Resort. Feola’s owner, Vadim Mun, an ex-banker who had been working seven days a week as chief cook and bottle washer since buying the ristorante in 2018, quickly realized Mandzik knows hotel restaurants. For a decade, the Tampa Bay-born Mandzik had cut his teeth and countless steaks as the head chef at The Tradewinds Island Grand Resort on St. Pete Beach. To be top gun, he bolted the nest in 2017 to become the executive chef at the Hilton Bayfront’s Tangerine. But like millions of others this year, Mandzik found his workplace shuttered due to the pandemic. “I can’t just sit home all day,” he says, “so I took Mun’s offer to bartend.” Overnight, Mandzik created a list of house drinks, including the Florida Martini, a smoky aperitif with vodka, fresh-squeezed blood orange juice, muddled strawberries, a dash of sea salt, and a splash of gin. The owner loved the drink, and his bartender’s drive. “I have to solve every problem I come across,” admits Mandzik. The problem with Feola’s, he notes, was that you can’t throw a garlic knot on the

beach without hitting another Italian eatery. Soon the bartender and owner were bonding over their shared dream of transforming the ho-hum ristorante into a hip hotspot. Mandzik was promoted to general manager and given a delicious decree: Create a serious restaurant with handcrafted Gulf Coast cuisine that segues into a live-music lounge after the sun goes down. So was Sunset Bistro born. “It was all Thomas,” says Mun modestly of morphing Feola’s into Sunset Bistro. “He knew we want locals and tourists to go home with memories of fine Florida food, not Italian.” Mandzik populated an initial menu with Gulf Coast favorites and collaborated with Mun and his wife, Nataliya, on a more polished motif. They dotted the walls with sunset photos and debuted a midnight-blue ceiling flecked with stars and holiday lights. Then they punctuated the sunset theme with yellow leather stools at the U-shaped bar, which overlooks covered al fresco seating and the hotel’s beachfront pool. About this time, a woman walks into the bar looking for a job. Again, it’s no joke, but how Sunset Bistro found its new chef. There was no waitress post open, but the applicant mentioned that her husband had trained at the Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Atlanta and needed a

place to hang his chef’s hat. And so Matthew Janiak, a young veteran who served three tours in Iraq before getting his culinary degree, came to man the kitchen. The chef, who earned his chops cooking for a few of Dickie Brennan’s iconic New Orleans restaurants, plans to keep the popular crab-stuffed mushrooms, blackened mahi mahi, crab cakes, and house burger on the menu. (Not to mention the strawberry shortcake, which is the best $4 dessert in town.) Another holdover is the all-you-can-eat brunch with mimosa for $15 from 8 am till noon on weekends. For $6 more, your breakfast beverage becomes bottomless. Over the next month or so, Janiak will unveil a mostly new bill of Florida fare, peppered by his Big Easy past, featuring rotating specials. As for the live music, sultry chanteuse Fiona Frensche is already a fixture on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. Her jaunty mashup of pop and bossa nova are so nuanced you’ll find yourself bobbing your head before you realize she’s put a jazzy spin on a Radiohead tune. Sunset Bistro’s self-assured soft opening proves it is poised to join the Pearl and Middle Grounds among the top the dining destinations in Treasure Island. Sunset Bistro is located at 10700 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 Menu: places.singleplatform.com Order: ubereats.com, slicelife.com Phone: (727) 347-8415

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In other news, Geckofest, Gulfport’s biggest party of the summer usually held Labor Day weekend, has been cancelled for 2020. ST PETERSBURG

Two Tampa Bay Homes Selected as Finalists in HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt Tampa Bay Smith & Associates listings are finalists in the 2020 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt. The contest is one of the HGTV channel’s most popular contests, generating more than one million votes last year. A listing in Beach Park was selected for Curb Appeal. The home is is a Stucco, Italianate Home that features meticulously landscaped hedges and tall trees. Represented by the Pond/Gunning sales team at Smith who says the home is “a wonderful example of one of Beach Park’s original Mediterranean grandes dames built by a South Tampa prominent pioneer family in the 1920s”. Another home, a cheery Craftsman and Carriage house with a shingle roof, three porches, and landscape lighting, located in the Old Northeast neighborhood, is a finalist in the “Homes with a History” category. Photo courtesy Smith & Associates

ST PETE BEACH The Corey Sunday Market first reopened with a pre-order and drive-by format. It has become a live, in person “essentials market” on Corey Ave. Sundays 10am-1pm. Organizers say they will likely continue through August, take September off and come back in October as usual. We were there right at 1 last Sunday and got some great buys on produce. 14

A Safe Spin on Taste of the Beaches, Friday, October 2nd - Sunday, October 4th, The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Taste of the Beaches in a new and safe way. This wildly popular event will have a new spin this year in the midst of COVID-19. This will not only allow locals and visitors to try local tastes from a variety of restaurants, but will also bring customers into our restaurants that are in need of support from our community. Taste of the Beaches will take place the first weekend of October on Friday, October 3rd, Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th. Patrons will purchase tickets and then visit the participating restaurants of their choice. All weekend they have the opportunity to tour each restaurant and safely sit down with their friends or family. Each $30 tickets sold by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce includes 3 tastes. The goal of this year’s Taste of the Beaches is to make locals and visitors feel comfortable, while introducing them to local flavors, specialty dishes and new restaurants. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to this year’s non-profit, Sea Turtle Trackers.

Joe Furst, of Place Projects, is leading a zoning change campaign In the Warehouse Arts District. He has assembled 9 acres on 22nd St S. that he is seeking to rezone from a restrictive “IT” (Industrial Traditional), to a new zoning classification for the corridor called “Industrial Mixed-Use” or “I-MIX.” The change is intended to expand potential uses: providing for spaces with office and residential options that could cater to artisans, makers, breweries, and other local businesses. These users are already prevalent in the district, and proprietors are challenged by exiting zoning according to Furst. St. Petersburg loves a grocery store, and a new concept called Yummy Europe is set to join the scene in late August. The 1,200-square-foot store will feature a deluge of curious treats, proteins, and sweets for shoppers to indulge. Smoked meats, cheeses on the menu. They will be focusing on selling Eastern European goodies like smoked meats (sausages, bacon, salami, ham), cheeses, sweets, spices, snacks, pickled veggies, coffee, canned veggie spreads, international wine and beer. Yummy Europe, 1320 34th Street N.

Restaurants that would like to participate in this year’s Taste of the Beaches or for sponsorship contact: Amanda@tampabaybeaches.com GULFPORT The Gulfport Gabber, billed as “Florida’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper” has restarted print distribution that was interrupted in March with edition #2664. New issues, starting with #2665 dated July 9th - July 15th have been circulated, introducing the publication’s new owners, Gulfport residents Cathy Salustri and Barry Loper.

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Valkyrie Doughnuts is opening soon 2444 Central Ave (formerly Community Cafe). From Celine, the owner of Valhalla Bakery also in the Grand Central District. Miami has The Salty Donut, Chicago has Stan’s, Portland has Voodoo Doughnut

By Peter Roos (although I like Blue Star better) and New York City has a ton of doughnut shops, but my personal favorite is the Doughnut Plant. But where is St. Pete’s downtown doughnut shop? Celine Duvoisin, owner of Valhalla Bakery in the Grand Central District, and Steven Brinkman noticed a hole in the doughnut market too. Valkyrie Doughnuts will offer 15 to 20 different flavors every day with selections like Choco-Lit, Double Choco-Lit, Blueberry French Toast, Strawberry Sprankle, Churro, and Dunkaroo. Flavors will change daily based on available seasonal ingredients. Expected prices are $3 for a single doughnut, $15 for a half dozen, and $28 for a dozen. Nugs will cost $5 for a cup (13 count), $10 for a box (30 count), and $29 for a party (100 count). Valkyrie Doughnuts will be located at 2444 Central Ave. Their hours will be 7am-3pm Wednesday & Thursday, 7am-7pm Friday - Sunday, and closed on Monday &Tuesday. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. The Grand Central District now has a Wild Child. A new restaurant and bar from the minds behind some of the most fun concepts in the Sunshine City. The Bends owner Matt Kaye and Chef Rob Reinsmith have big plans for the former NuMex restaurant space. Billed as a vibrant neighborhood bistro and cocktail bar, the menu will be fully formed by seasonal ingredients. Jerk Octopus with meyer lemon jam, pickled shallots and thai basil; Snapper Ceviche with watermelon, cucumber, avocado, serrano chiles and crispy plantain chips; Agave glazed lamb ribs with goat cheese and golden raisin-fennel relish and Fried Cauliflower with grapes and tahini-herb yogurt. Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich with kimchi aioli, shredded cabbage, dill pickles and brioche with hand cut fries; and our Veggie Burger with vegan american cheese, “special sauce”, caramelized onions, bibb lettuce and tomato on a vegan bun.” This veggie burger will be made with mushrooms, eggplant, celery, brown rice, chickpeas, cashews, and onion. Yes, this is music to my vegetarian ears.

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St. Petersburg Bicycle-Friendly Businesses Of the 45 Bike-Friendly Business (BFB), the League of American Bicyclists, ranked St. Petersburg ranking No. 3 in the nation! CONGRATULATIONS! Learn more online at, www.stpetegreenhouse.com/bicycle-friendly-business-program/.

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How the pandemic affected ‘Floridians’ Free-time Routines

to outdoor activities such as sports, gardening and fishing. You can see the full survey results, together with a full set of stats and percentages, here: www.storagecafe.com/blog/americans -favorite-pastimes/

by Aura Mogosanu When the world shut down in March, many of us had to find something pleasant to do to help pass the newfound wealth of time and make that period bearable. It’s July now and we’re all likely well-adjusted to the new normal, so are we still committed to maintaining these activities? 46% of the Florida respondents plan to dive into outdoor activities such as sports and gardening as soon as social distancing restrictions are lifted completely according to our most recent survey. At Storage Café they conducted research with data that came from more than 1,000 survey respondents, looking into the most popular hobbies and pastimes as we hopefully move forward from lockdown into the post-lockdown period. Here are some more highlights of our research:

• One in four Florida respondents reported taking up a new hobby during lockdown; moreover, a staggering 76% of them stated they would like to stick to it long-term. • 15% of those who made a new lifestyle choice turned to gaming, spending on average close to 3 hrs/day on this online pastime during lockdown. Californians, by comparison, spent only 1½ hrs per day on it. However, post-lockdown, the gaming fan base among respondents might drop to around 9%. • Even though screen time and video games captured Floridians’ attention the most during lockdown, these are the leading activities they now intend to cast aside; instead they’re most looking forward

• Cooking was Floridians’ most popular new lockdown hobby (24%), followed closely by arts and crafts (18%), from sewing – including masks for personal protection – painting and drawing, crocheting, knitting, quilting and candle-making to others that saw a revival like embroidery, finger knitting and tatting, alongside pottery, woodworking and jewelry making. • Others took on playing an instrument, exercising, learning coding and web design, or board games. • Even though screen time and video games captured Floridians’ attention the most during lockdown, these are the leading activities they now intend to do less of, focusing instead more on activities that get them moving, like exercising, gardening, fishing or even bird watching. Here’s the link to the research www.storagecafe.com/blog/ americans-favorite-pastimes/

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David Calvin St. Pete’s Best Custom Furniture Craftsman by Amy Walker

Since swapping St. Louis snow for St. Pete sunshine in 2015, David Calvin has crafted custom furniture pieces and built-ins for dozens of local families and interior designers. Customers love the control it gives them over design, size, color, wood, and complementary materials like metal and glass. David makes furniture of all types (and styles) including: • Desks • Dining tables • Beds • Dressers • Hutches • Accent tables • Bars • Buffets • Built-ins As David Calvin Furniture Studio celebrates its 5th year in St. Pete, we talked to David about his craft and his business.

Q: What type of furniture is most popular

in St. Pete? A: Dining tables! It’s an important gathering place, and people have a hard time finding exactly what they want in retail stores. They come to me to get the exact size and look they have in mind. It makes me feel great when customers tell me they can’t wait to create new memories eating, playing games, and entertaining around their new heirloom.

Q: What style of furniture do you make? A: I actually like the challenge of making ALL styles of furniture – traditional, contemporary, mid-century, you name it.

Q: How did you get into furniture making? A: From typewriters to lawnmowers, my parents say I’ve always had a knack for tearing things apart and putting them back together! Seriously, I began building furniture as a hobby for family and friends more than 20 years ago. When I decided to make it my full-time job, I studied at the well-known Center for Furniture Craftsmanship (Maine) and honed intricate veneering skills at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking (Indiana).

Q: How are you celebrating your 5th

anniversary in St Pete? A: By having a sale. I’m offering 10% off new custom furniture orders placed by Sept. 30, 2020.

Q: Can you take new custom furniture

projects while keeping proper COVID protocols? A: Absolutely. I don’t even have to enter your home or meet in-person. We can do everything remotely through photos, measurements, drawings, and sample drop-offs.

Q: Where can I see your work? A: Scroll through my online gallery a

www.dcfurniturestudio.com. Or, contact me at dcfurniturestudio@att.net or 314-605-1313. My studio (2222 16th Ave. N) is by appointment only.

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Diverse Personalities Highlight Local Barrier Islands History Story by STEVE TRAIMAN

The recent history of our little corner of the world is one of colorful personalities, some going back close to 100 years!

Our barrier island beach communities developed over the past century thanks to fishing guides, hoteliers, real estate developers and realtors. Some of their names can still be seen attached to city parks, such as Upham Beach, Hurley Park in Pass-a-Grille and Horan Park by the St. Pete Beach Recreation Center.

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There are also landmarks such as Corey Avenue and Corey Causeway in St. Pete Beach, and much can also be learned from books. These include a brand new, recently released one written by Tierra Verde author Dennis Whelan, “The Pinellas Puzzle,” that adds a wealth of historic detail about the development of Tierra Verde, Mullet Key, and the New Uplands of Lower Boca Ciega Bay. This new book is available in Kindle form ($2.99) or paperback ($15) from Amazon and would make a great gift for locals interested in history of the area we call Paradise. Dennis lives with wife Patricia, and moved here from Long Branch, NJ.

Frank T. Hurley Jr., recently departed Pass-a-Grille realtor and historian, wrote two books. The first, “Surf, Sand and Postcard Sunsets,” is subtitled A History of Pass-a-Grille and the Gulf Beaches. His sequel, “Pass-a-Grille Vignettes: Times Past Tales Remembered,” is a compilation of original stories Frank wrote for the Pass-a-Grille newsletter Grille Bits, which was created and published for 8 years as a volunteer by Paradise NEWS founder Renee Roos. Roberta Lamb Whipple, St. Pete Beach Library director for many years, was raised on the beach. Her dad owned Lamb’s Pharmacy in the Corey area when she was young. She authored “St. Pete Beach’s Corey Avenue,” one of Arcadia Publishing Company’s Images of America Series. Other local books in this series include “St. Petersburg, The Sunshine City“ and “Tampa Bay’s Gulf Beaches,” both by local columnist Wayne Ayers.

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Upham Beach at the north end of St. Pete Beach was named for the Upham family. In 1936, the area between the present site of the Beach Theater and the end of the Corey Causeway was mangrove swamp. It occurred to The Upham Company, sales agents for the International Realty Associates and the First National Bank of Tampa, that an attractive approach to the beaches as well as a desirable business section could be developed by improving what is now the Corey Avenue district. They tried to convince the property owners, who turned down the proposal, and Upham decided to do it for their own account. They bought the lots fronting Corey Avenue, filled the swamp, and paved the street. They also built the first Upham Building that was quickly occupied by local businesses. An Upham block still stands, with new local businesses and restaurants.

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The opening of Corey Avenue and its official dedication took place on February 13, 1937, with a mass celebration and motorcade. Speeches were made by Mayor Smith of St. Petersburg, Mayor Deacon of Pass-a-Grille, heads of both the Gulf Beach and St. Petersburg chambers of commerce, and Mrs. William L. Edison, daughter-in-law of the famous inventor. Also, Mrs. Jack Corey for whose husband – head of another pioneer family and former councilman – the causeway is named. Corey was one of the most forward-thinking and civic-minded local politicians who saw the future opportunities for this area.

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Hurley Park in Pass-a-Grille is named after the late Col. Frank T. Hurley Sr., who started Hurley & Associates realtors in Pass-a-Grille when he bought out the former owners in the 1930s. He was involved in many civic activities until his death in 1966. He was succeeded by son Frank T. Hurley Jr., joined by brother Ken and his son, Sean, who runs the business today.

You can enjoy the view of the Intracoastal Waterway from beautiful waterfront Horan Park, adjacent to the St. Pete Beach Community Center. The site hosts the annual October Friday night Concert Series, major festivals, fundraisers and other civic events. The park is named after Colonel Michael J. Horan Sr., the mayor of St. Pete Beach from 1992 to 1996. He served 26 years with the U.S. Army’s 1st Calvary Division, moving here in 1973. He was the owner of Horan Realty and was very active in all civic affairs.

Local Museums Add to History The Pinellas County-owned Gulf Beaches Historical Museum on 9th Avenue in Pass-a-Grille is housed in the island’s first church, near what was “downtown Pass-a-Grille” before four cities merged in 1957 to form St. Petersburg Beach, later shortened to St. Pete Beach. How the church was saved from destruction to become the museum is a barrier island story worth asking about. The county had considered relocating the museum to join a growing community of rescued buildings in Largo at Heritage Park with an eye toward protecting the collection from storm surge. A move was not feasible, and now the collection is being digitized, which will protect, preserve and allow for sharing online in the near future. The Museum is totally run by volunteers. For more details, gulfbeachesmuseum.com. Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum opened several years ago at 2290 9th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, as a living testament to the late father of Black History Month (1875-1950). The son of former slaves established the Association for the Study of Negro Life in 1915 and next year, the Journal of Negro History, began quarterly publication. In 1926, Woodson proposed and launched the annual February observance of “Negro History Week,” which became “Black History Month” in 1976. The Museum is dedicated to preserve, present, and interpret African American history and to engage a broad and diverse audience through these activities. Also, to promote an understanding among various groups that comprise the St. Petersburg community. And to enhance our ability as a society to respect, value diversity, and foster equal rights and social justice. For information, online at woodsonmuseum.org. ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020

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For more than 100 years, the St. Petersburg Museum of History at the foot of the new St. Pete Pier District at the downtown waterfront has been an exhibit of history itself. The Museum has, over the years, played host to many of the city’s and the county’s archives. Visitors can relish in the rich heritage of the founding of St. Pete, from the very groundbreaking activities for the Orange Belt railroad to the establishment of the Women’s Town Improvement League. It has a replica of the Benoist XIV biplane seaplane that Tony Jannus flew between St. Petersburg and Tampa, ushering in commercial flight on Jan. 1, 1914. It also hosts “Little Cooperstown,” with more than 3,000 signed baseballs by many of the top players, and also takes baseball fans to the inaugural season of the Tampa Bay Rays. After closing down for Pier District construction, the Museum officially reopened on July 7. For more information, spmoh.com

The Gulfport History Museum opened in 1985 and is located at 5301 28th Ave. South, operated by the all-volunteer Gulfport Historical Society, with generous financial and moral support from the City. Admission to the collection is free, except for special fundraising events. Visitors can research the history of their home, view the extensive photo collection, research Gulfport families, view the current exhibits, and browse the Square Mullet gift shop, which includes a micro-niche Florida bookstore. It features authors like Gary Mormino, Jack Davis, Arin Greenwood, Jon Kile, and Michael Taylor – as well as many others. The Museum offers free wifi and water and encourages people to come and learn more about Gulfport’s history. It is also a gathering place for the community, and welcomes writers, readers, or people who would just like to chat with others and also welcomes dogs and well-behaved children The Museum plans to reopen with the state’s Phase 3 options, with more information available at gulfporthistoricalsociety.org [Editor’s Note: special thanks to local Tampa Bay Times archives, Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of History and the Gulfport Historical Society for their excellent input and information.] [Steve Traiman is President of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman, St. Pete Beach, providing business writing services at traimancreativecopy@gmail.com or by phone to 727-363-7531.]

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WHO IS GHD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES? Sometimes companies tend to take things for granted, and aren’t really empathic enough to realize that people are wondering about family owned businesses like GHD Construction Services. Maybe it’s not that important when buying clothes or food from a local store, but after numerous customers kept inquiring about our company history, I thought I’d take this time to shed some light on our company. After all, when trusting a contractor with the large dollars needed for a new home to be constructed, it is very important to feel safe with that investment. GHD Construction Services, Inc., begun as an “American Dream” of Tom Smith nearly 50 years ago, has constructed over 6,500 quality homes for families in Florida since 1971. After receiving an economics degree from the University of Florida in 1970, Tom began his homebuilding career in Pasco County, and now GHD is being continued under the leadership of the second generation, with son Brian at the helm. Brian also attended and graduated from UF with a finance degree, and has steadily and conservatively grown GHD over the past few years. Aside from the GHD homes along the Pinellas Beaches, under Brian’s leadership GHD has become one of the largest producers of quality affordable apartments in the state of Florida, serving veterans and lesser income Americans. Providing safe and sanitary housing for families in need is an integral part of GHD’s business plan to give back to those that served our great nation. GHD Construction Services, Inc. is now branded as “GHD Coastal Homes” for our new waterfront home designs. In visiting the GHD model home, customers realize the Key West theme that resonates so well for our beach communities. Due to the volume of construction that GHD produces annually, and all the lessons learned from providing affordable housing, it became evident that quality affordable housing can be achieved for all price points of residential homes. With that in mind, GHD has developed

home designs for the Pinellas beaches that do not break the budget of those wanting a new home, either on the water or an interior lot in the Pinellas beach communities. GHD customers range from snowbirds now deciding to own a new home in Florida as a second home, to the many that already own homes here, but want a replacement upgrade on their existing home. For those families, GHD provides all the services necessary to demo their existing home, and work with designing a new home that fits their budget, then permitting and constructing their new home. GHD prides itself in being a “One Stop Construction Company”, providing architectural services, permitting, design, and home construction, from GHD prides itself in being a start to finish, for customers “One Stop Construction to realize the enjoyment of a new Florida home with all Company”, providing all of the of today’s bells & whistles. many steps needed, including As a family owned business, we are very proud of what we have achieved in serving these thousands of Florida families.

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By Ken Ohlrogge

My Trip to the Pier And a bit more about the peerless pier, and some creative social distancing.

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olf Yacht Tennis

Photo by Sarah Holsopple

Some of you asked about the giant web behind me in one of the photos in the last blog. Yeah, it’s pretty cool. It’s called Bending Arc, comprised of 180 miles of twine connected by 1,662,528 knots (I’m thinking that has to be an estimate because how could you count to 1,662,528 without getting distracted each time you try and having to start over again and again until you finally say, “Screw it, it’s 1,662,528”), and was created by Janet Echelman, a Boston based artist born in Tampa, and a team of architects, aeronautical and mechanical engineers, lighting designers, computer scientists, landscape architects and apparently an army of twine knotters. As shown in the photo above it takes on special effects when lit up at night. It’s supposed to be able to withstand 150 mph winds, and I hope so because it would be a real bitch to untangle (like getting a backlash on a fishing reel with 180 miles for line). The other pier photo is the crowning structure at the end of the pier, with a gift shop, seafood restaurants, and a bait shop if you prefer to catch your own seafood – or feed the pelicans.

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We live in interesting times.

And kudos to these social distancing pioneers. Why hire a boat to go tarpon fishing and risk exposing yourself to contact with a captain and crew when you can just pump up the kid’s unicorn floatie and paddle out by yourself? And what genius thought of 4-person individual volleyball? Not only thought of it but also decided to design and market a social distancing net for it? I’m impressed – but the new normal looks f’ing unnormal in so ways. We will get through this – but then what?

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Photos by Janet Nummi

St. Pete

PIER FACTS By Peter Roos

The long anticipated completion and public opening

of the $92 million Pier District was delayed several times, including twice due to virus concerns. Attendees were masked most of the time at the July 6th celebration of the Southeast’s largest waterfront entertainment district, the St. Pete Pier™. Nevertheless, reviews have been very positive. A 26-acre extension of St. Pete’s bustling city center, visitors are able to enjoy countless experiences, from pop-up performances to inspiring public art installations. Once coronavirus worries are over, The Pier will host major events including concerts, markets and more. The Pier opens 30 minutes before sunrise; it closes at 11pm. The fire marshall listed capacity at 20,000+. About half that many attended opening day. While limited to 2,500 invites each hour, more than 10,000 came and some felt it was too crowded for safe social distancing.

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Located at 800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 and online at www.stpetepier.org, The Pier is also active on social media. Twitter: @StPetePier Instagram: @stpetepier Facebook: www.facebook.com/ StPetePier/ Hashtags: #StPetePier The St. Pete Pier has been an icon of the City throughout its history. Dating back to 1889, the Pier has seen several iterations, including: 1889 – Railroad Pier 1905 – The Electric Pier 1913 – Municipal Recreation Pier 1926 – Million Dollar Pier 1973 – The (Inverted Pyramid) Pier 2020 – The St. Pete Pier and St. Pete Pier District With five acres of green space and a net increase of 500 trees, the Pier provides visitors plenty of space for outdoor activities: picnics, lounging in the sun and finding a shaded

spot to enjoy bay and city views. Multiple activity areas offer something for all ages and activity levels. Playground by Earthscape The kids’ play area is located near the Splash Pad and Spa Beach, so kids and their families can enjoy the sunshine and outdoors. With a natural, all-wood design, the play areas incorporate child-friendly, age specific zones of activity. Splash Pad At the heart of the St. Pete Pier is a water fountain and splash pad. During hot summer days, the Splash Pad offers a place for families to splash around. It features big and small vertical water jets, which light up at night. Spa Beach Easily accessible on foot from anywhere along St. Pete’s downtown waterfront, Spa Beach has been expanded with a naturalized shoreline. Beach volleyball and other activities abound, and kayakers and paddle boarders can easily launch from this area.

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Titled Lawn The Titled Lawn features a slanted, state-of-the-art design, providing a relaxing, grassy surface on which visitors can relax and enjoy views of the St. Pete waterfront and skyline. Coastal Thicket The Coastal Thicket is a place for nature lovers and explorers to discover native vegetation and learn more about St. Pete’s natural ecosystem. Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center provides guests from around the world an upfront opportunity to learn and live the story of the recovery of the Tampa Bay ecosystem. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in varied educational programming or simply enjoy the view from the Discovery Center observation deck. With steps leading closer to the water, visitors will be able to see varied wildlife up close and personal. Dolphins, rays, manatees, fish and seabirds are just some of the species that call this area their home. Fishing Deck The new Pier has a dedicated Fishing Platform built on caissons leftover from the previous Inverted Pyramid pier, inviting you to get closer to the water – and the fish. Walk down a small set of steps to a spacious deck that accommodates a multitude of people enjoying one of St. Petersburg’s favorite pastimes in the fish-fertile waters of Tampa Bay. Feel free to bring your own rods, reels, bait and tackle, but don’t fret it if you want to fish on a whim. Gator Jim’s Tackle at the St. Pete Pier provides everything an angler could need – gear, tackle, nets, a large variety of fresh and frozen bait, and more.

DINING OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Spa Beach Bistro This inviting entry point to the St. Pete Pier features a concession that offers grab-and-go snack items for beachgoers, as well as personal pizzas, (gluten free too) chicken fingers, sweet potato and eggplant chips to name just a few. The Spa Beach Bistro is surrounded by colorful tables and chairs, so you can munch on a snack, sip a drink, enjoy good times with friends and family, or just exhale and enjoy the view.

Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center will provide guests from around the world an upfront opportunity to learn and live the story of the recovery of the Tampa Bay ecosystem. The focal point of the exhibit hall is a centerpiece aquarium that will showcase many of the species found in local waters. Touch tanks, interactive displays, video presentations, and docent-led tours will combine for an unforgettable experience that will, hopefully, lead to guests walking away with a newfound respect for our local environment and how small steps can make big changes. The Discovery Center will also feature 1,000 square feet of classroom and event space.

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille At the southern end of the Overlook, where you’re most apt to find a party, the 10,000-square-foot restaurant/bar serves authentic Florida fare and flavors from throughout the Caribbean Rim. Enjoy their famous Yucatan shrimp, chicken wings, flatbreads and more! The Driftwood Cafe is a casual walkup spot offering ice cream and snacks, including healthy options. A rooftop (5th floor) classic tiki bar with a tropical atmosphere, picturesque views and craft tiki cocktails, Pier Teaki is on top of the building at The Point, where there is usually a breeze. One floor down is Teak, a modern waterfront restaurant, featuring a Florida-themed menu.

The St. Pete Pier incorporates many of the best trends in modern urban living. It’s eminently walkable. In fact, no cars are permitted. The Pier has been built as a modular series of destinations, each one conveniently leading into the next, making for a cohesive adventure with new surprises at every turn. Visitors are able to plan an itinerary, choose a favorite landing spot, or just show up and explore.

Photos courtesy City of St Pete

Frescos remains at the base of the pier and a plethora of dining and shopping alternatives lie within a few blocks walk to the west.

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ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES The St. Pete Pier was designed with a focus on sustainable measures and environmental protection, including: ● Trams and electric vehicle charging stations. Much of the roadway has been eliminated and there is reduced parking of personal vehicles, reducing associated pollution over the bay. ● Solar PV panel covered market structures and solar PV panel covered parking canopies that provide power to many areas of the new Pier. ● New breakwaters to enhance the restoration of Spa Beach, mitigate erosion and provide protection for surrounding sea grass beds. ● LED lighting throughout the Pier District to keep costs down and reduce energy usage and minimize light pollution. ● The caissons and pier foundations are made of super tough concrete designed to withstand extreme weather and built to have a lifetime of at least 80 years. ● Not only were extreme wind, weather, and hurricane risks considered and resistance incorporated into the design, but the new Pier at its highest point is 11 inches above projected sea level rise for year 2100 based on the 2015 Climate Science Advisory Panel (CSAP) projections. ● Use of herbicide, pesticides and fertilizer is minimized. The Coastal 26

Thicket is fertilizer free and designed for low to no maintenance. ● The Playground has natural products such as Robinia/black locust wood for equipment, and recycled products. PUBLIC ART St. Petersburg has become one of the most recognized cultural hubs in the Southeast. And downtown St. Pete is its epicenter. Featuring museums devoted to artistic legends like Dali and Chihuly and street upon street adorned by colorful murals both large and small, it is easy to see why “Art Shines Here.” The St. Pete Pier and Pier District are no exception. Not only is the pier itself a work of art, but is host to installations from four internationally renowned artists. SHOPPING The Marketplace is located just past the Pier’s Gateway and features a rotating array of independent vendors selling unique items in kiosks and under 10’x10’ tents. A solar roof structure provides shade as you browse the selections and meet the sellers. St. Pete’s buy-local culture is represented in this lively bazaar. Marketplace lease agreements run three to 12 months, ensuring that a rotating cast of vendors will be on hand to sell an interesting array of products, many with a local flair. Marketplace Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-6pm Local markets, outdoor health and fitness activities, concerts and

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performances, food & drink festivals and so much more. Seasonal events will not be forgotten, from Oktoberfest, Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Holiday Festival and Spring Festival. Once or twice per year, there will be major festivals that encompass the entire Pier District. TRANSPORTATION The Pier District will have three 12-passenger trams are ADA accessible and designed to tow a 35-passenger trailer, if needed. Two electric vehicles, able to carry 11 passengers each are available for special occasions. Trams will run continuously and stop at the following locations: the entrance plaza, Pelican Lot, Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center and The Point. The St. Pete Pier’s large Pelican parking lot is located just south of the Pavilion and Pier Plaza. Outside the Pier complex, metered street parking is available, as are several downtown parking garages and lots within walking distance of The Pier. Fees at these facilities vary. The anticipated rates are projected to be $10 for all day, with an incremental charge per hour of $2. Prices are subject to change during special events. Payment Type: Cash/Credit card and Parkmobile app. The St. Pete Pier is bicycle-friendly. The Coast Bike Share program has docking stations within the Pier District. Bike racks are available for personal bicycles. There will also be approximately 25 boat slips with metered docking located on the south side of the Pelican Parking Lot.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

By Dr. Les Cole, MD, ABAARM

Am I Hypothyroid?

(ATP Active Thyroid Hormone = T3) Are You Depressed? Anxious? Panic Attacks?

Depression is a major symptom of hypothyroidism and many of the symptoms of depression are the same as hypothyroid symptoms. And when antidepressants alone do not work adding thyroid hormone can often improve depression, even in patients with normal thyroid tests. Anxiety and panic attacks are also common symptoms of hypothyroidism and there is a significant relationship between Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and anxiety.

Are You Fatigued? Low Energy?

T3 increases the number of mitochondrial power plants in your cells. They produce ATP the energy currency of your body. They provide the energy for every bodily action. For example, every time your muscles contract – including your heart – you use large amounts of ATP. So, if you are fatigued or feel low energy, your T3 levels may not be sufficiently optimized.

Are Your Extremities Cold? Low Body Temperature? Heat Intolerant?

Every function of your body is exquisitely designed to work optimally at a core body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. If your body temperature runs low, your health wanes. Fortunately, every time an ATP is made heat is produced. T3 increases your mitochondrial power plants/ furnaces and stimulates production of “uncoupling protein” which produces even more heat when needed. Interestingly, if you are heat intolerant, this can also be a symptom of hypothyroidism because thyroid is needed for sweating and sweating is needed for evaporative cooling of your body.

Difficulty with Your Memory?

One of T3’s important functions is to increase the energy for your brain to perform, but it also increases your brain’s “clock speed.” Clock speed is how quickly things get done in your neurons (brain cells) and therefore how quickly you are mentally able to process information.

Overweight? Trouble Losing Weight?

If you do not make enough T3 you will not produce as much uncoupling protein, which increases the burning of both sugar and fat. You also will not have as many power plants to produce enough energy for you feel like exercising and so you will be less likely to exercise to burn up sugar and fat.

And since your muscles burn mostly fat when you are sitting, the less muscle you have, the less fat and sugar you will burn. And one pound of muscle burns approximately 20x the calories as a pound of fat – AT REST!

Is Your Cholesterol Elevated?

If you do not burn excess sugar, it goes to the liver and is converted to triglyceride and cholesterol. If your T3 is low or even not optimal, your cholesterol and triglycerides elevate. Before there were tests to measure TSH, T4 & T3, your blood cholesterol and triglycerides were the test used to determine if you were hypothyroid! If they were elevated, you were diagnosed hypothyroid and treated with thyroid replacement until they were lowered back into the normal range!

Have You Had Problems with Infertility?

For your ovarian cells (and all your cells) to work correctly, they need adequate levels of T3. For all your other hormones, including sex hormones, to function optimally, your T3 has to function optimally. And men, low thyroid can decrease your fertility as well. You need enough mitochondrial power plants and ATP energy currency for your swimmers to go the distance. Les Cole, MD St. Petersburg Health & Wellness 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33704 727.202.6807 www.facebook.com/stpetehw www.vitalsolutionsiv.com www.facebook.com/vitalsolutionsiv Call today at 727.202.6807 for appointment! ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020

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Summertime Living is Easy … or Is It? by Nanette Wiser

If you’re not sure what your personal song of summer should be, we encourage you to pick one now. Mine is Pharrell’s “Happy” so PN went in search of some thought leaders who can help you achieve quieter minds in difficult…but improving times. Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Gary King is the author of “The

Happiness Formula – The Ultimate Life Makeover” and around town, he’s posting signs of positivity. Eighty of them, recently featured on ABC Action News. But he’s so much more. A motivational speaker and successful entrepreneur, this renaissance man is a success in so many diverse businesses: He is an expert in event production and produced and directed major sports events here including powerboat racing. He is also an internationally known artist and sculptor honored by President Bill Clinton, as well as a former TV executive. Working with Anthony Robbins and Robbins Research International for 25 years, he refined his message and mission. He now lectures internationally on the subject of Character, Ethics, Integrity and Forgiveness. His message has appeared in articles featured in Oprah Magazine, O’s Guide to Life, Positive Impact Magazine, and has had numerous articles published on the topic of “Character Is Our Bailout.” www.garykinglive.com

Grief As Medicine: Dr. Michael Mantell is the author of “Don’t’ Sweat The Small Stuff” and “The Daily Five,” an internationally known coach, psychiatrist and motivational speaker with regular television appearances who writes weekly for Thrive Global. A personal friend and colleague, I find his Daily5 on Facebook to be inspirational and comforting.

1. These days, it seems like the hip marketing tool is to make

everything from exercise to gratitude, medicine. Well, let’s add another one. Grief. That’s right, grief is now medicine.

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2. Medicine seems so confused and confusing about so many things

lately, and maybe always, and maybe we just see it more clearly than ever. So why are so many things “wanna be” medicine? Ever hear medicine is exercise, or gratitude is or grief? Nope. Never.

3. Grief isn’t necessarily unhealthy, though resisting grieving,

avoiding it, can be. In that case, healthy grief and experiencing the emotional pain associated with it can be healing. It’s a natural response to loss. Natural.

4. Being able and willing to share your feelings and giving your pain a “voice,” offering to help others even while grieving over your own personal loss are two key positive ways to grieve.

5. The physical, emotional and spiritual symptoms of normal grief,

moving through the process from shock to acceptance, are all healthy ways to prevent the need for anti-depressant medication. So perhaps like exercise, grief is not medicine. Grief, like exercise, can prevent the need for medicine.

Bug Off: Mosquitos and pesky no-see-ums think my skin is their

cake. As a holistic enthusiast, I am always in search of wellness solutions to replace chemical concoctions. Avon Skin So Soft doesn’t work for me, Cutter fragrance-free does, but I still wanted to know more about battling the infernal pests of summer. Be sure to eliminate standing water to decrease breeding spots. Check out these insect-fighting tips. • In addition to not going out from dusk to dawn, skip the perfume and other fragrances. • Lemon Eucalyptus. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified lemon eucalyptus, an EPA registered repellent, as an active ingredient in mosquito repellent. You can also try catnip, peppermint, tea tree or lemongrass oil. • Burn a citronella candle and use a fan.

• IR3535, a synthetic amino acid, is one of the most common active ingredients in insect repellents. Repellents containing IR3535 come mostly in cream form, and are available in most drugstores. The amino acid messes with the insects’ sense of smell and is an excellent repellent. • Try eating mosquito-repellent foods like garlic, onions, apple cider vinegar, lemon grass, chili peppers, tomatoes, grapefruit, beans and lentils. • Grow lemongrass, lavender, rosemary and citronella plants to repel skeeters. • Reduce the itch of a mosquito bite with crushed ice, aloe vera or an oatmeal ointment. Make an oatmeal paste by mixing equal amounts of oatmeal and water in a bowl until you have a spackle-like substance. Spoon some paste onto a washcloth and hold it, paste-side down, on the irritated skin for about 10 minutes. Then wipe the area clean. Or try a baking soda paste. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with just enough water to create a paste. Apply it to the bug bite, and let it sit for 10 minutes before washing it away.

Millennium Physician Group Welcomes

Ryan L. Baker, M.D. Accepting New Patients Thru Telehealth

Now Accepting All Major Insurances!

Sage Summer Advice: Do not let your fear of contracting

COVID-19 stop you from going to the Emergency Room or having a procedure at Baycare. (Some protocol may change after presstime.) Screening, Separating, Sanitizing and Safeguarding is BayCare’s mission and their top priority is the health and well-being of our communities. To protect you and our team members during this time, they have put enhanced safety measures in place at all facilities. All safety processes and cleaning procedures are based on CDC guidelines.

Continued Entrance Screening: Everyone entering BayCare

hospitals or surgery centers will have their temperature taken and be screened for symptoms of COVID-19.

Constant Cleaning: All spaces, including treatment rooms

and waiting areas, are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected on a consistent basis.

Enhanced Use of PPE: All team members will wear appropriate

personal protection equipment (PPE) at all times. Patients are asked to wear a mask while in our facilities. If needed, a mask will be provided upon arrival.

COVID-19 Testing: All patients will be tested for COVID-19 before having any surgical or other invasive procedure.

Separate Treatment Areas: All hospital patients being treated for or suspected of having COVID-19 are cared for in separate parts of the hospital.

Restricted Visitation: Visitors are not allowed in BayCare

facilities, except in limited circumstances such as labor and delivery or end of life situations.

Social Distancing: Social distancing measures are in place,

including limited furniture in waiting areas. Some facilities are offering check-in procedures via smartphone so patients can wait in their cars until it’s time for their appointment.

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Dr. Baker is here for you, in the office and online through our telehealth service MPG Connect.

Call (727) 655-9854 to schedule an in-office or virtual today! Now Accepting New Patients

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FITNESS

By Frank Adornato • • • •

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August 2nd. Siesta Sprint Triathlon / Duathlon. Siesta Key, Sarasota August 15th. Cool Sommer Sprint Triathlon / Duathlon. Clermont. September 19th. PB&J 5K, 10K. Clearwater. October 17th. Ronnie’s Run. 5K, 5 mile, 10 mile. Fort Desoto Park October 24th. Rock n Roll 5K and Half Marathon. Clearwater. November 13 &14. St. Pete Run Fest 5K, 10K, 13.1, Kids Race. DTSP December 20th. Florida West Coast Half Marathon and 5K. Sarasota January 16th, 2021. St. Pete Beach Classic. 5K, 10K, 13.1, and Beach Fun Run.

Have fun. Be safe. Train smart and race fast. Frank Adornato

Competition is Back On

(We hope!)

Frank Adornato is an author, speaker, triathlete, college certified wellness coach and trainer. He is a five-time Ironman finisher, including two finishes at the World Championship Ironman in Kona, Hawaii. He and his wife Judy live in St. Petersburg. For more information on Frank and the training services he provides, visit his website at www.triitall.com.

One of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic was the cancellation or indefinite postponement of every race across the country. Running races, triathlons, swim meets, cycling events, etc. – every competitive event was either cancelled or postponed because of concerns over possible spreading of the virus due to the large numbers of athletes coming together to compete. Race directors scrambled to figure out how, if, and when they could reschedule their events, and what needed to be done to protect the safety and health of competitors, race staff and volunteers, and spectators.

Since March however, there have been zero races. In spite of this, athletes have continued training and hoping for some good news. Well, we’re finally starting to see some events being added back onto the race calendars. And as you would expect, there will undoubtedly be changes implemented to ensure that all COVID - 19 guidelines are met. Look for procedural changes and restrictions in everything from race packet pick-up, set-up and transition areas, race starting lines, water aid stations, finish line corrals, and awards ceremonies.

The St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay area has long been known as a mecca for competitive, endurance athletes. Runners and cyclists can be seen working out every day on the many roads and trails throughout the area, and it’s very common to see swimmers putting in their freestyle miles in the Gulf of Mexico or in one of the many community pools. And all that training gets put to good use in the myriad of races held literally every weekend in our area.

If you’re anxious to get back into the game, here’s a partial list of races in the Tampa Bay area. The list has been changing weekly as races are either cancelled or postponed. Since everything is in a state of flux, we recommend that you go to the race website to confirm dates and to get event details, including the new format being implemented by the race directors for the hygienic safety of all.

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PET HEALTH

By Dr. Scot Trefz, D.V.M.

Bay Moorings Animal Hospital • Dr. Scot Trefz, D.V.M., Medical Director & Owner • 727-867-0118 • 3695 50th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

www.baymooringsanimalhospital.com • facebook.com/baymooringsanimalhospitaldrtrefz

Teaching Your Child Pet Care Basics

FEEDING Caring for a pet offers many benefits for children, encouraging responsible and compassionate behavior. Children can add food and water to dishes, give treats, and handle cleaning duties. When shopping for food, explain the need to choose a food that has the nutrients your pet needs to stay healthy. Too many fillers or unnecessary ingredients may be bad for your pet’s health – just like junk food is bad for people. Children can help clean pet dishes. It’s important to wash them every day to prevent bacterial growth. If bacteria remains, your pet could become ill. By the time children reach 9 or 10, they may be able to handle feeding or cleaning with little supervision. BRUSHING Many pets benefit from weekly brushing. Brushing removes loose hair and debris from your pet’s body and can prevent hairballs in cats and rabbits. Demonstrate how to use gentle strokes in the direction

the hair grows. Coach young children to understand how much pressure to use by trying out the brush on their arms. If your pet has long hair or sheds heavily, more frequent brushings are helpful. Older children can help sweep or vacuum hair from floors, carpets, and furniture. Dogs need frequent baths to remove odors and keep them clean. Your child can help lather and rinse the shampoo from your pet. WALKING OR EXERCISING YOUR PET Unlike adults, kids may never grow tired of playing fetch or frisbee with your dog or entertaining Tigger with a kitty fishing rod. Exercise improves socialization while keeping your pet healthy.

Teach your kids how to walk your dog or cat on a leash or harness in a fenced yard. When your child is comfortable and can control your pet safely, let them control the leash occasionally while you’re out for a walk. Don’t leave young children alone with pets during exercise or any other time. They may be tempted to tease a pet or pull its hair or tail when you’re not around. CLEANING UP Cleaning the litter box or cage and picking up poop in the yard isn’t the most fun pet care task, but it’s essential. When your children are about 9 or 10, they may wish to help with these tasks. Show them how to dispose of waste properly and wash their hands thoroughly afterwards. SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND Every child is different. Some may enthusiastically participate in pet care while others need prodding. Ultimately, your pet’s health and wellbeing depend on you. If your children forget to feed your pet or take it for a walk, you’ll need to step in and do these things yourself.

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PROPERTY LAW

Travels through Property Law by Tom Brodersen, Esq.

CAN WE TALK? I have a confession to make. I’m one of those guys who has to hold the remote control at home, in front of the TV.

The answer is, the insurance company saves big. You save pennies. UM coverage only applies if the guy who hits your car in traffic has little or no insurance himself, such as $10,000 / $20,000. Suppose you (or your spouse) are seriously injured, to the tune of many tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for medical expenses, and even more in future lost income as well as terrible pain and suffering. If “that guy” has no insurance, your health insurance covers your medical expenses (exactly how well depends on how good your health coverage is), but you are out in the cold as far as pain and suffering is concerned, as well as future lost income and permanent disability.

Truth be told, there are probably several reasons I feel that compulsion, but the main one, the Mac-Daddy of reasons I want that magic wand close at all times is because of – wait for it – IGNORANT COMMERCIALS. I MUST be ready to kill the audio, or maybe even change the channel, even if only temporarily. Some commercials make me feel like the companies that spend all those millions of dollars to put their messages in front of you, me and everyone we know, regard Americans as stupid, and they’re willing to treat us that way, all to make a buck. Another admission here – I’m thinking (these days) of especially ONE commercial. Hint, the color yellow predominates, it has a very large bird in it (an emu, actually), and a dorky looking guy who sells auto insurance. The message on its face is that you can save money by “paying only for what you need.” They don’t let on what insurance coverages you may decide you don’t need,

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S ummer rains are approaching! Pinellas County Vegetation Management and Mosquito Control is reminding residents they can do plenty to minimize their exposure to the bloodsucking insects.

Residents should dump or cover standing water, dress in loose-fitting long sleeves and pants while outdoors, defend by using a CDC-approved repellent such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon-eucalyptus. Mosquitoes do not transmit the virus that causes COVID-19. When citizens see a problem, call Mosquito Control at (727) 464-7503 or submit a service request at www.pinellascounty.org/reportanissue. Help prevent mosquitoes through the following: • Since mosquitoes only need one-quarter to one-half inch of standing water for larvae to survive, keep containers dry. Examples: flowerpots, garbage cans, recycling containers, wheelbarrows, aluminum cans, boat tarps, old tires & buckets. • Flush birdbaths & wading pools weekly. • Flush ornamental bromeliads or treat with BTI, a biological larvicide available at home stores. • Clean roof gutters, which can become clogged and hold water. • Change the water in outdoor pet dishes regularly.

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• Keep pools & spas chlorinated and filtered. • Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito-eating fish. • Cover rain barrels with screening. • Check for standing water under houses, near plumbing drains, under air condition drip areas, around septic tanks and heat pumps. • Take steps to eliminate standing water, improve drainage and prevent future puddling. Pinellas County treats known breeding areas by ground and air. While mosquitoes do not transmit the virus that causes COVID-19, they can be carriers of other serious illnesses, such as the West Nile and Zika viruses and Dengue. The County recently resumed its sentinel chicken program, which surveys for mosquito-borne diseases by regularly testing chickens that are caged in eight target locations throughout the county. Chickens are effective sentinels because if bitten by a mosquito carrying a virus, they develop the antibodies much like we do for the common cold. “It’s that time of year when we have to be extra vigilant to contain mosquito populations,” Brian Lawton, Mosquito Control Manager, Pinellas County said. “When we all work together, we can stay ahead of the problem.” More information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/publicworks/mosquito/default.htm.

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HANGING AROUND By Caron Schwartz JahVa Coffee Lounge+ This whole COVID thing has wreaked havoc on my retired life routine. It’s been months since I enjoyed the daily highlight of the gym followed by relaxing at a cafe. The new normal involves pedaling my stationary bike or pumping some lightweight iron while watching YouTube or MasterClass in the privacy of my living room. I’ve become a connoisseur of Nespresso’s exotic coffees. It makes a damn tasty cup of joe, but I have to face the fact that my kitchen lacks a certain ambiance. When JahVa Coffee Lounge + bravely opened during the pandemic at the South Pasadena Shopping Center, I longed to check it out. Opportunity knocked after a freakishly long wait (don’t ask) at Quest Diagnostics in the same strip mall. As I headed toward JahVa, I bobbed along to the reggae before I even smelled the coffee. And I felt safe: A sign on the door said masks were required, and hand sanitizer was available at the entrance. Two pretty, young, mask-wearing things greeted me from behind the counter. I ordered a drink but didn’t take them up on the offer of a pastry. (The s’mores doughnut looked intriguing, but I restrained myself.) The cafe also offers smoothie bowls and there’s the ubiquitous CDB shot for those who indulge. With only one other customer I felt comfortable enough to sit, remove my mask, and enjoy a double-shot cappuccino. Don’t worry, I mused, drink coffee. JahVa Coffee Lounge+ 6800 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 207, South Pasadena 727-914-0566

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ART NEWS More at Morean Have you ever wanted MORE from your studio class? More one-on-one time with the art teacher? More space to spread out your materials? The Morean Art Center has that! Their redesigned studio classes feature your favorite instructors, dedicated and sanitized workspaces, and exciting new opportunities for you to stretch your creative skills. Search by medium at www.moreanartscenter.org/ classes-2/. If you’d rather create in your pajamas or keep the dog company or like to have the catwalk across your canvas, online courses, workshops, and camps abound. See www.moreanartscenter.org/classes-2/ online-class-offerings/.

Classes are Wednesdays 4-6pm. $125 per person per session. Cost includes instruction, materials, firings, and framing. Call 518-692-7742 or email to sign up or for more information. Tile Making with Brenda McMahon: August 12, Sept. 9 Fused Glass with Diane Bragg: August 19, Sept. 16 Birds & Botanicals with Anna Ayres: August 26

Danny Dobrow Exhibit

Green green grass The Morean Center for Clay is celebrating the two-year tenure of artist-in-residence Danny Dobrow with a front gallery solo exhibition titled Green green grass. The gallery, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg, is open Thursday through Saturday 10am-5pm. Dobrow started the work when he was still in art school and during his recent experiences with pandemic-imposed isolation, he turned to thoughts of greener pastures and memories of growing up in Minnesota. This body of work, realized amid a pandemic, reminds us to perhaps carry forward a new focus on simple pleasures.

Taste of Art

A Taste of Art Professional artists Brenda McMahon, Diane Bragg, and Anna Ayres teach their techniques in monthly two-hour sessions with small groups and respectful social distancing guidelines. Learn the art of dimensional clay tiles, the precision of fused glass, and the lyrical brushwork of botanicals and birds. Participants enjoy art workshops with gourmet bites at the Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd S. in Gulfport.

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WADA in the news Audrie Cuddy Ranon joins the Warehouse Arts District as its first full-time employee. Ranon will be responsible for facilities and property management at the ArtsXchange, special events, and communications. She comes to WADA with experience in the administrative and creative sides of museum management and civic projects. Among her endeavors, she shepherded the creation of the original Children’s Museum of Tampa and was instrumental in developing and managing stores at the Ybor City State Museum, Tampa Bay History Center, and the St. Pete MFA. Ya La’Ford is bringing a new mural to the Warehouse Arts District in St. Pete. With “Community Woven,” she will create a visual quilt composed of words, wisdom, and well-wishes collected from the local

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community. The installation will be located across from La’Ford’s “King’s Dream Unite” mural on the Historic Manhattan Casino. The mural will debut at 515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg, 5-7pm on August 28, the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Project collaborators include Smith & Associates Real Estate, the Lovelady Family, and Healthy St. Pete. Art imitates life Need a break from visiting your family and friends on Zoom? Relief is here: Watch Confinement, a thriller about another family’s experience. Filmed during quarantine in Tampa Bay, Confinement was shot from four different locations simultaneously, while the filmmakers and actors stayed connected through video conferencing. Confinement is one of the first films shot in this manner, as well as one of the first films including COVID as a backdrop. Directed by Tampa Bay local Curtis Graham of Greyhouse Films, the trailblazing film stars Mary Rachel Quinn (LBJ, Dear John, Fantastic Four), Nicole Abisinio (Prime of Your Life, Broken Flowers), and Josue Gutierrez (Bernie the Dolphin 2, Bloodline). See it on TUBI (tubitv.com/search/confinement). Follow American Stage FWD apprentices as they operate in a world where the only connection they have is on a Zoom call. They meet up, tell their stories, and share experiences from their lives. This creates an oasis for these young people, as the world they know is changing around them. Join these five artists and creators as they navigate this new world. The show titled “Five Times Around,” launches on the American Stage YouTube channel (youtube.com/americanstage) August 17-21 daily at noon. For more information see americanstage.org/five. A win for arts funding Recently, the U.S. House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee rejected the fourth consecutive proposal to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Instead, they increased

By Caron Schwartz funding for both to $170 million for FYE 2021. This represents an increase of $7.75 million for each endowment. Additionally, the bill includes language to waive financial matching requirements allows organizations to use this money for general operating support in light of the ongoing pandemic. Learn more about how to support the arts through the Americans for the Arts Action Fund (artsactionfund.org).

History through HerStory The Tampa Museum of Art has opened a new exhibition, HerStory: Stories of Ancient Heroines and Everyday Women. Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, the exhibition explores the story of women in the ancient world through depictions of goddesses, heroines, mythological characters, and everyday women in the museum’s collection of classical antiquities. This exhibition highlights objects that speak to the role of women in the ancient world, their myths and stories, from Aphrodite and Athena to Amazon warriors to women of the everyday. HerStory will be on view through January 9, 2022. Visitors and members can look forward to an accompanying series of educational offerings, both virtual and in-person throughout the exhibition’s 18-month run. CDC pandemic protocols are in effect, so visitors are encouraged to plan their visits by going to TampaMuseum.org. The first rule of Book Club ... In 2020, the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art’s Book Club dives into books by or about female authors, artists, and activists, with discussions centered on topical issues and themes universal to all: empowerment, artistic and creative excellence, and the push for equality for all. For August, we are reading Remembering Paradise Park: Tourism and Segregation at Silver Springs by Lu Vickers and Cynthia Wilson-Graham. We will join together on Zoom August 13, 6:30-7:30pm with the co-authors. This event is free, but

registration is required. Register on eventbright here: tinyurl.com/y5mbv5fn. Watch, listen and learn at the MFA Museum of Fine Arts Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill tells us a little about one of her favorite pieces at the MFA and how the artwork can change with each installation! Click youtube.com/ watch?v=Y7CM8OCVn-o. Art Break with the MFA! Ready for some messy fun? With a few household items, learn how to create a “marble” painting inspired by the colorful swirls in a piece by William Pachner in the MFA Collection: youtube.com/watch?v=kHjQt_O8IBY. Then share your masterpiece with us on social media with #MFAfromHome. Music, like art, is comforting during times of stress. The staff at the MFA has put together a fun playlist of songs to make you smile, dance or relax while you are spending time at home. We hope these songs brighten your day. You can enjoy Playlist 3 on Spotify (open.spotify.com/playlist/6c5dWDidDlYkiR VBuDz2nf) or if you prefer, listen via the links on mfastpete.org/mfa-positive-vibesplaylist-part-3. When the museum reopens in September, first up will be Derrick Adams: Buoyant, on display Sept. 12-Nov. 29. In his first solo museum exhibition in the Southeast, contemporary artist Derrick Adams presents a portrait series of large-scale paintings of Black men, women, and children relaxing in playful, colorful floaties. These vibrant images exude simple joy and carefree leisure, but also methodically fill the many voids and omissions of Black culture in American mass media. For more information see mfastpete.org/exh/derrick-adams.

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(Left) Floater 66, 2018, Acrylic paint and collage on paper, Private collection (Right) Floater 36, 2017, Acrylic paint and collage on paper, Private collection

Senior-only hours not just for grocery stores The Dalí Museum invites visitors 65 and older to enjoy the Museum from 10-11am on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Purchase your advanced timed ticket and bring your ID to the Museum. Seniors purchasing timed tickets during this entry window are welcome to continue their visit beyond the Museum’s opening to the public at 11am. Seniors also save $2 on adult admission to the Museum anytime. The Arts Alliance has questions, you have answers The St. Pete Arts Alliance is building its virtual capacity to serve our arts community and would like to know what education/ training you want to be offered. That way they can provide innovative opportunities for engagement, education, and equitable arts economic development that may be implemented now and help sustain your creative business long-term. Previous workshops have included: ● Grant writing 101 - Produced for anyone tasked with writing a grant application and focused specifically to help St. Petersburg organizations learn what is necessary to apply for city of St. Petersburg Arts grants. ● What will it Take for Audiences to Return - A statewide workshop on what it will take for audiences to return to our museums, theaters, galleries, ArtWalk, etc. ● How to Access Funds and Other Community Resources - A countywide collaboration on how to access city and county emergency relief help. Take the survey at surveymonkey.com/ r/JFXNRT8. Students get Surreal at the Dalí Student Surrealist Art Exhibit – Irrational Technology: From the Ridiculous to the Sublime Initiated in 1992, this annual art exhibit presents work by middle - and high-school students invited to explore ideas and visions similar to those explored by Salvador Dalí and the surrealists. This year, the theme is “Irrational Technology,” where ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020

ART NEWS The Museum challenged students to explore surreal ideas about technology. Students considered the absurdities of technology, the possible benefits and consequences of our fascination for technology, surreal technologies of their own, or an irrational world shaped by its technology. Interpretations may be dystopian or fanciful and humorous. There is no admission charge to view the student exhibition, which is on display now through August 23 in the first-floor Raymond James Community Room. The Raymond James Community Room occasionally closes for private events, in which case the exhibit will not be accessible.

By Caron Schwartz

Groovy like a drive-in movie? Keeping with the weird and stylish ways of all things St. Pete, our 80+ SHINE murals have been mapped and turned into a Drive-In Theater Art Gallery experience using an app developed by the geniuses at PixelStix (pixelstix.com). Go to tinyurl.com/y6heeyza to learn about Drive-In Mural Theater and how to use it once you’ve gassed up and gotten your ride ready to roll. All murals are paired together so that you can enjoy two murals at one parking spot before moving on to the next group. Due to the nature of murals and street art, there is no determined entrance or exit point so you can begin wherever you like.

Image credit: Pinellas County student Cassandra Anderson, “All Sales Are Final” from 2018 Student Exhibition.

The James is open for business The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, located at 150 Central Ave. in Saint Petersburg, has reopened to the public with new health and safety precautions to protect the health of its visitors, staff, and community, as well as new experiences for visitors. Museum changes include reduced occupancy, heightened cleaning and disinfecting efforts, face-covering and social-distancing requirements, as well as visitor and employee health screenings. Visitors are encouraged to review all health and safety precautions before their visit on the museum web page (thejamesmuseum.org) devoted to COVID-19 updates. Visitors can also expect new ways to connect with the museum’s collection including themed self-guided tours, private family art workshops, and an interactive family activity guide.

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Arts & Leisure PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com August 14 – Joe Rogan September 8 – Cher American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg americanstage.org 40th Anniversary Season 2nd Saturday each month – Virtual Family Fun Class Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800.361.8388 asolorep.org

CATEGORIES: Venues are listed, alphabetically within category, in the following sequence of categories. Each listing includes address and web link, if available. Most web links are active when you are online at paradisenewsfl.com. PERFORMING ARTS MUSEUMS ART GALLERIES ART CENTERS & CLASSES HANDS-ON MUSEUMS FILM MUSIC OPERA DANCING | SOCIAL COMEDY ECO | ZOOS | AQUARIUMS FERRIES NATURE ON THE WATER CARD GAMES | BINGO SERVICE | SOCIAL CLUBS MILITARY | POLITICAL CLUBS ATHLETIC CLUBS HEALTH NETWORKING TOASTMASTERS THRIFT SHOPS DOWNTOWNS SPIRITUAL TOURS MARKETS VOLUNTEER YOGA PUBLIC LIBRARIES (Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitoltheatre August 20 – Ricky Skaggs 28 – SteelDrivers September 18 – Stephen Lynch October 3 – Jake Shimabukuro 18 – CAL: Fleetwood Mac 20, 21 – Jonny Lang Bininger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.867.1166 eckerd.edu/theatre Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 mygulfport.us Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 largoarts.com August 1 – Reverend Barry & The Funk 15 – Ronnie Dee & The Superstars 29 – The Marlon & Carlin Comedy Show September 11 – The Artimus Pyle Band Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com August 7 – 16 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Zelda Troiano Events & Arts and Leisure Coordinator Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org August 20 – September 6 – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast October 1 – 11 – The Elephant Man freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 freefalltheatre.com August 12 – 30 – Marie and Rosetta Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 gpactix.com Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport gulfportcommunityplayers.org Jannus Live 200 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.565.0550 jannuslive.com August 29 – Trevor Hall & Brett Dennen October 3 – Coheed and Cambria “Neverender NWFT” w/Chon M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 madtheatre.com Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave., Bradenton manateeperformingartscenter.com MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy. 301 N Tampa 813.740.2446 midflorida.com/amphitheatre August 15 – Hall & Oates National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD eckerd.edu/olli/theatre Patel Conservatory 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813.222.1002 patelconservatory.org

Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park 727.369.5746 pinellas-park.com/161/ Performing-Arts-Center August 22 – Frankie Valli Tribute September 26 – Buddy Holly Tribute October 17 – Donna Summer & Barry White Tribute Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com August 12 – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 27 – 30 – Mindi Abair September 19 – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo October 2 – Firefall, Poco & Pure Prairie 3 – The Allman Betts Band St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.866.1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925 Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416 stageworkstheatre.org Straz Center 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org Tarpon Springs Cultural Art Center 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org October 9 – 18 – Mama Won’t Fly Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org October 10 – Jason Lyle Black The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/coliseum The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com September 12 – The Four Tops with Mary Wilson 18 – Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

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Arts & Leisure The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org USF Yuengling Center 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.974.3004 yuenglingcenter.com Van Wezel 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 wp2.wcplayers.org

Through Monday, August 31 – Virtual Exhibit: Florida CraftArt Members’ Show Florida CraftArt Gallery, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. An experimental, entirely online exhibit. This juried exhibition of original artwork showcases the best of handcrafted work by members of Florida CraftArt. Discover artistic home accents and furniture, jewelry, wearable art, ceramics, gifts and more. 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org

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Red titles denote Paradise News recommendations. Thursday, August 6 – Travel 2.0: Image Reviews Remote Learning 6–8pm, $50 Members/$60 Nonmembers, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. Students will first review – with several examples – some of the core technical and aesthetic elements that make an image strong and engaging. Then, as a group, students will have their own images evaluated by the instructor (as well as by the class) using an identifiable set of objective and subjective criteria. 813.221.2222 fmopa.org

MUSEUMS Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7pm woodsonmuseum.org Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 flholocaustmuseum.org Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813.221.2222 fmopa.org August 6 – Travel 2.0: Image Review Remote Learning Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation! Closed until further notice

Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 16 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday/2pm Sunday, $28.50, Eight O’Clock Theatre, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups. 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com Saturday, August 8 – Family Fun Class via Zoom 10am–noon, $10 suggested donation per family/group, American Stage Raymond James Theatre, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. Learn to construct puppets out of household items, and then work together to create a fun story to share. americanstage.org Wednesday, August 12 through Sunday, August 30 – Marie and Rosetta 7pm Wednesdays and Thursdays/8pm Fridays and Saturdays/2pm Saturdays and Sundays, $25 – $50, freeFall Theatre Company, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This jubilant play with music gives us a fly-on-the-wall seat to the first rehearsal between Rosetta and her protégée, Marie Knight, on the eve of the tour that would establish them as one of the most important musical duos in American popular music. Contains mild adult themes. Discretion advised. 727.498.5205 freefalltheatre.com

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Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free Admission 727.201.8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org September 11 – Porch Party: Calling All Superheroes Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community September 15 – Knowledge & Nibbles – Historic Tarpon Springs

Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Thursdays $5 after 5pm John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota 941.359.5700 ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thurs – Art After 5 Fri – ROAR – Ringling Order of Art Readers Fri & Sat – Bayfront Garden Tours First Sat – Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.712.5762 leeparattner.org Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Thursdays $10 after 5pm Museum Minis, Explore More! Family Days, Fall Camps September 12 through November 29 – Derrick Adams: Buoyant Online games, activities, virtual programs, videos August 13 – Virtual Book Club National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum 2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727.944.4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 tarponarts.org St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.1052 spmoh.com Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727.579.8226 tbauto.org Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813.228.0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org Through December 16 – Sunshine State Showdown: Pro Wrestling in Tampa Bay Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Saturday – Art Spot for Families Through January 9 – Herstory September 19 – CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture

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Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727.943.4624 tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.823.3767 thedali.org Sundays – Yoga at The Dali For Kids – DillyDally w/Dali, Mini Melodies, Little Surrealists Tour, Story Time September 2 – Coffee w/a Curator: TPA’s Public Art Program Special hours for seniors The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.892.4200 jamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 All day USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa usfcam.usf.edu August 7, 22 – Life During Wartime Artist Conversation (Zoom) September 11 – Life During Wartime Artist Conversation (Zoom) USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa ira.usf.edu USF Graphicstudio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813.974.3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/gs_about.html October 3 – Open House + Benefit Sale

ART GALLERIES Art Fusion Galleries 106 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.827.7195 artfusiongalleries.com ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing 1445 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.898.6061 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com September 12, 13 – Crafty Fest October 10, 11 – Crafty Fest

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Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 ext 5102 moreanartscenter.org First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work Clyde Butcher Galleries Venice Gallery & Studio 237 Warfield Ave. S, Venice 941.486.0811 Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail Ochopee 239.695.2428 clydebutcher.com/galleries

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Cobb Gallery Eckerd College, Library Cir. St. Petersburg 800.454.9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program Collectors Exchange 2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.440.9643 facebook.com/collectorsexchangedtsp Second Saturday ArtWalk Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk August 29 – Play Music on the Porch Day October 2 – 11 – American Craft Week

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Events Thursday, August 13 – Virtual Book Club – Remembering Paradise Park: Tourism and Segregation at Silver Springs 6:30–7:30pm, Free, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Paradise Park, billed as the “colored only” counterpart to Silver Springs for 20 years, came to be viewed as a place of delight and leisure for African-American families during the painful era of Jim Crow. Though both parks shared the same river, patrons rarely crossed paths, and leisure took different forms in each park. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, September 6 – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday/2pm Sunday, $26 Adults/$15 Students, Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Follow the adventures of Belle, the Beast, Gaston and a lovable household full of magical characters. This singing & dancing musical extravaganza is one not be missed, for it truly is a tale as old as time. 727.446.1360 Contact for verification of performances. franciswilsonplayhouse.org Wednesday, August 26 – Indian Key: The Florida Keys’ only Ghost Town (E-Class via Zoom) 1:30–3pm, $10 Members/$25 Nonmembers/$5 Floridian Members. With a history of wreckers, scoundrels, and the site of the southernmost attack during the Seminole War, the 11-acre island was once the most important community in the Florida Keys not named Key West. It is now the island chain’s only ghost town and home to Florida’s first historic state park. eckerd.edu/olli Wednesday, September 2 – Coffee with a Curator: TPS’s Public Art Program 10:30–11:30am, Free, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Join Kelly Figley, Manager of Tampa International Airport’s Public Art Program, to learn more about the Airport’s diverse collection and newest commissions. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Friday, September 11 – Life During Wartime Artist Conversation (Zoom) 6pm, Free, USF Contemporary Art Museum, 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa. Participating artists will join USFCAM Curator-at-large Christian ViverosFaune, to talk about their current practice and works shown in the exhibition. usfcam.usf.edu Friday, September 11 – Porch Party: Calling All Superheroes 6:30–10pm, Free, Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. Celebrates Gulfport’s wonderful spirit of civic pride and the everyday heroes who give so much to this town. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and superheroine. 727.201.8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org

Arts & Leisure Domain Home Accessories & Gallery 3129 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport facebook.com/baysidedecore Local and Florida artisans featured Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813.760.6600 dmglass.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727.298.3322 dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available Through August 16 – Mary Louise Pollock: Women Through August 16 – Memento Through August 16 – I’ve Come to Look for America Through December 24 – DFAC Faculty Works Ekeko Gallery NEW 290 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727.685.5577 facebook.com/ Ekeko-Gallery-370989486676862 Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays Through August 22 – Contemporary Fiber in Florida Through August 31 – Florida CraftArt Members’ Show – Virtual Exhibit Open by appointment Grand Central Fine Art 3920 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.289.2089 facebook.com/grandcentralfineart Gulf Coast Artists Alliance 727.738.8010 gcaa-fl.org Two Locations in St. Petersburg St. Pete Artworks / Avenue 5 Studios Leslie Curran Gallery 1431 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.898.6061 facebook.com/ lesliecurrangallery Second Saturday ArtWalk Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.821.5824 redcloudindianarts.com

Saturday, September 12 – STEAMPunk Exploration $35 – $150, Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. A Victorian Virtual Gala. Explore the imaginative wonders of the STEAMPunk era while connecting digitally for a Great Extravaganza. 727.821.8992 greatex.org

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Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.7563 ringling.edu Stirling Studios & Art Gallery 730 Broadway (2nd Floor) Studio 12 Dunedin 727.366.6477 facebook.com/StirlingArtDunedin

Syd Entel Galleries 27 Main St., Safety Harbor 727.725.1808 sydentelgalleries.com The Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (2nd floor) 10 5th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.504.8788 theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk The Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org August 5 – Book Club At The Studio@620 via Zoom Online events

ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Bch. 727.596.4331 beachartcenter.org Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists (HPDA) 2nd Saturday except December Faith Community Church, 1501 Walker Ave. N, Seminole. Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters 727.244.4321 hpdafl.com Painters of all levels are welcome Morean Arts Center 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries Second Saturday ArtWalk Saturdays @ The Morean for Families Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Sundays for Families 1–3pm Second Saturday ArtWalk Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 pinellasart.org Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor 727.725.4018 safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com Society of Acrylic Painters Membership info / exhibit entry: isap-online.com 2808 Clinton St. S, Gulfport

Studio Duvoe 727.271.5016 studioduvoe@yahoo.com facebook.com/gulfportart Creative play sessions and art parties for neurotypical and neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) children and adults SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Town Shores Art Guild 3210 59th St. S, Gulfport townshoresart@gmail.com townshoresartguild.com Open to residents of Town Shores Treasure Island Art Guild treasureislandartguild.org Gallery Closed June, July, August Painting Workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Acrylic Painting Friday – Portrait Workshop – live model Veterans Art Center 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813.504.3092 vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.323.3141 zenglass.com Offers glassblowing classes & workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District

HANDS-ON MUSEUMS Glazer Children’s Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa glazermuseum.org Created specifically for children 10 and under Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 727.821.8992 greatex.org Where education and fun come alive First Sunday of month open special hours for special needs families. Limited hours September 12 – STEAMPunk Exploration Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton manateevillage.org Free open-air history museum Open by appointment

MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.987.6000 mosi.org Children’s science center Saunders Planetarium

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The Pinball Arcade Museum 2313 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Play all day for $15 Proceeds benefit local charities 727.256.1762 pinballarcademuseum.org

BALLET Sarasota Ballet 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 sarasotaballet.org October 23 – 25 – Donizetti Variations, Amorosa, Company B St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory 1500 58th St. S, Gulfport 727.914.7257 stpeteballetconservatory.com Daily classes for youth & adults, performances, facility rentals

FILM Celebrating CommUNITY International Gay & Lesbian Film Fest tiglff.com International Cinema Series Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.864.7979 eckerd.edu/internationalcinema LGBTQ Film Series Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Thursday of each month 7pm 727.893.1074 facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL Sunscreen Film Festival Sundial AMC 12 Theaters, 153 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg sunscreenfilmfestival.com September 24 – 27

MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday Coachman Park 301 Drew St., Clearwater clearwaterjazz.com October 15 – 18 New Horizons of Gulfport, Inc. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport, Novice and Intermediate Bands mrjoemurphy@yahoo.com 727.656.1469 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org

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Events Saturday, September 12 – Tampa Bay Women’s Expo 10am–4pm, parking Subject to Fairgrounds event rates, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa. This “Ladies Day Out” will feature exhibits, seminars and education on a wide range of women’s interests. Whether it’s fashion and travel or beauty and self-care, this expo has something for everyone. tampabay.com/expos Sunday, September 13 – Tampa Bay Bridal Show Noon–4pm, $5, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US 301, Tampa. Meet over 100 local Tampa Bay vendors looking to make your day special. Spend the afternoon with the experts; get great fashion tips, financial advice, color schemes, theme ideas and sample goodies from multiple caterers. tampabay.com/expos

Arts & Leisure School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/piano lessons 727.871.7625 locations. schoolofrock.com/stpetersburg South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727.515.5407 southpasadenaband.com St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 spcollege.edu/events Suncoast Jazz Society Wednesdays 6:30–9pm, Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island 727.360.5531 sdjs.org Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727.827.8087 tampabaysymphony.org

Friday, September 18 – Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular 8pm, $29 – $49, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. The original master recordings of Pink Floyd set the soundtrack for a mindexpanding journey driven by cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers and hi-definition big screen video projections. 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com Saturday, September 19 – CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture 8–11pm, $125 – $275, Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. Experience a vibrant celebration of fashion, art, and culture. Watch the Museum transform into an energetic runway filled with fashions by internationally renowned designer Bibhu Mohapatra. 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Saturday, September 19 – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 8pm, $49 – $89, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Pat Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude along with Neil Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created some of rock’s most memorable hits including; “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Promises In The Dark,” and “We Live For Love.” 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com

Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27 – Sunscreen Film Festival Times vary, $10 – $190, Sunscreen Film Festival, Sundial AMC 12 Theaters, 153 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Sunscreen is broadly known for being an accessible festival where attendees mix and mingle with filmmakers, actors, writers, producers and celebrities in an open and relaxed atmosphere. sunscreenfilmfestival.com

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The Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center 50th Anniversary Season 727.662.7286 floridaorchestra.org TomKats Jazz Orchestra tomkatsjazzorchestra.com The Hangar Restaurant 540 1st St. SE, St. Petersburg Every Monday – Jazz Jam 727.823.7767 aldowningjazz.com

OPERA Florida Opera Festival Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa operatampa.org Metropolitan Opera: HD Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera 727.864.7600 eckerd.edu/olli/opera St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.823.2040 stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktails with the Maestro Various performance locations Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.328.1300 sarasotaopera.org St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org

The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/MatineeOperaPlayers The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October – June pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com

DANCING | SOCIAL Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport More information on Casino events or rental availability 727.893.1070 mygulfport.us/recreation/casino St. Petersburg Polish American Society 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg 972.741.3749 polishsociety.org Sunday, Dinner & Dancing: 2:15–3:30pm – Dinner – $10 727.360.0584 for dinner reservations 3–6pm – Dancing – $6 Members/$8 Nonmembers November through April The Blue Parrot Café 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach 727.368.9619 bluepstpb.com Every Monday – TomKats 18 Piece Jazz Orchestra The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/coliseum

COMEDY American Stage Improv Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727.823.7529 americanstage.org/improv Coconuts Comedy Club Oldest (longest running) comedy club in Florida. 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.5653 (JOKE) coconutscomedyclubs.com Open mike on Tuesdays Shows: Wed – Sat, 9pm Spitfire Theater Improv Comedy Theater 1920 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg spitfiretheater.com

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ECO | ZOOS | AQUARIUMS Alligator Attraction John’s Pass Village 12973 Village Blvd. A-D Madeira Beach 727.329.8751 kissagator.com Explore, learn & kiss a gator

ZooTampa at Lowry Park 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 zootampa.org

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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes

Crossbay Ferry Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin Tuesday through Sunday November through April 727.273.5932 thecrossbayferry.com Suspended until further notice

Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.453.6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays

Egmont Key Ferry Fort De Soto Bay Pier $12.50 Children/$25 Adults 727.398.6577 tampabayferry.com

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727.441.1790 seewinter.com Rescue, Rehab and Release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II

Pirate Water Taxi Hop On, Hop Off, 15 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. Prices vary. 813.390.3711 piratewatertaxi.com

Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813.273.4000 flaquarium.org Voted Third Best Aquarium in the United States by USA Today Readers’ Choice 2018 Fort De Soto Park 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727.552.1862 pinellascounty.org/park Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941.388.4441 mote.org Science, Education, Aquarium St. Petersburg Audubon Society St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg 727.753.9731 stpeteaudubon.org 101+ Years Conservation Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month August 1 – Boyd Hill Guided Bird Walk September 5 – Boyd Hill Guided Bird Walk St. Petersburg Shell Club Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 stpeteshellclub.org 1st Friday September thru May, 7pm Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores 727.391.6211 seasideseabirdsanctuary.org Free. Donations accepted. Tours. Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org

Shell Key Ferry Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $10 Children/$20 Adults 727.398.6577 tampabayferry.com

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Garden Club of St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727.381.8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org Ikebana International St. Petersburg Chapter 65 Chapel on the Hill Church – Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole 3rd Monday, 10am–2pm, September to May. Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. 727.580.5470 ikebanastpetersburg.com Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota 941.366.5731 selby.org Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and Child Horticultural Workshops 727.892.5715 sunkengardens.org

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Events Saturday, September 26 – Buddy Holly Tribute 8pm, $17/$22, Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Rave On! re-invents the ordinary tribute show with an electrifying, high energy, rock n’ roll extravaganza featuring America’s premiere Buddy Holly interpreter, Billy McGuigan, who is a dead-ringer for the legendary rocker. 727.369.5746 pinellas-park.com/161/Performing-Arts-Center Monday, September 28 – Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair 10am–2pm, Free, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Meet over 50 local employers, higher education schools/universities, and vocational/ technical institutions. See how to further develop your skills or the career prospects available in the Tampa Bay area. tampabay.com/expos Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 11 – The Elephant Man 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday/2pm Sunday, $26 Adults/$15 Students, Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. This moving true story uses stage theatricality to tell a story of personal strength and kindness, where good can overcome evil and the indomitable human spirit can prevail. 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org

Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 – Reggae Rise Up Music Festival Noon–10pm, $65 – $240, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Three full days of music, food, merchandise, art, activities & good vibes. reggaeriseupflorida.com Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 – Tampa Bay Boat Show 10am–6pm Friday and Saturday/10am–5pm Sunday, Free, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa. The largest boating event in the Tampa Bay area showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers, from yachts to cruisers, kayaks to standup paddle boards along with multiple vendors for the latest in boating and fishing supplies and accessories. This three-day sales event offers a great way to see and compare millions of dollars in boating inventory all in one location. tampabay.com/expos

Arts & Leisure ON THE WATER Adult Basic Sailing School Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Not-for-profit Sailing Club sailschoolregistration@sailbcyc.org sailbcyc.org Bay Sailors A sailing club for singles. Looking for a few good skippers with sailboats. For contact information visit baysailors.org Boating Skills & Seamanship USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 72 Safe Boating Program, 9 Classes Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30pm, $60 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 tampabaysafeboating.com Suspended until further notice St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron Safe Boating Program St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg 727.550.1811 boating-stpete.org America’s Boating Course Free to attend, $45 materials 7-week course. Mon 7–9pm Pre-registration required USCGAUX Safe Boating Program on St. Pete Beach U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 78, 12-week continuous program Tuesdays, 7pm Warren Webster Building, 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach Up to 2 years to finish. $45, $60 couple Tom 727.367.1409 or Phil 727.865.2226 Suspended until further notice

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Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 – Taste of the Beaches $30. All weekend locals and visitors will have the opportunity to tour each participating restaurant and safely sit down with their friends or family to enjoy a signature “taste.” Each ticket includes 3 tastes. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Sea Turtle Trackers. tampabaybeaches.com Saturday, October 3 – USF Graphicstudio Open House + Benefit Sale 10am–6pm, Free, USF Graphicstudio, 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa. Contemporary prints and sculptures by some of today’s most talented and exciting artists will be available at discounted prices. In addition to the sale, Graphicstudio’s master printers will conduct etching demonstrations throughout the day. 813.974.3503 ira.usf.edu/events.html

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Pasadena Card Club 10 Park St N, St. Petersburg Duplicate Bridge Mon., Wed., Fri., 12:30pm Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues. & Thurs., Noon David 727.381.5944 pasadenacardclub.com Suspended until further notice St. Petersburg Bridge Club 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040 stpetebridge.org Building closed, play virtually Treasure Island Community Center Bingo 106th Ave. & Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island Early Games start 6:45pm

Regular Games start 7:45pm Presented by the Treasure Islettes Benefits local scholarships. Linda 727.270.3178 Suspended until further notice

SERVICE | SOCIAL CLUBS FUN!! 2nd Saturday October thru April 9am–noon, Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Sing songs you love, ages middle school on up bobd@pccumc.org Gulfport Lions Club Community Civic Organization 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 6pm Gulfport Lions Clubhouse 4630 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport 727.871.1482 tbirdrob@yahoo.com Isle of Palms Civic Association Community Civic Organization 4th Tuesday 6pm Dinner/Mixer Treasure Island Community Center Shelly Ritchie 860.480.3035 iopca.org Rotary Club of Gulf Beaches Tuesdays, Noon. Guests welcome. The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island 727.360.4350 gulfbeachesrotary.com Senior Solos 2nd Monday except July and August 1:30pm, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. A social group of single folks 55+. Wally 727.544.7183 or loisjolley@aol.com Social Club of St. Petersburg Sons of Italy, 2500 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Bocce, cards and social events. Open to the public on Mondays and for special events. majord1050@aol.com 727.323.2691 socialclubofsp.org Closed until further notice Sparkling Clearwater Depression Glass Club 3rd Tuesday 6:45pm Clearwater Garden Club 405 Seminole St., Clearwater 860.614.7133 Stetson Tech Club Last Monday 3–5pm Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Join Stetson law students for their Tech Tips classes. RSVP 727.893.5671

St. Petersburg International Community of Astrologers (SPICA) 3rd Thursday monthly 7–9pm Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy 19 N Suite B, Pinellas Park 727.347.4737 St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club 536 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg November to April, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am Free lessons available Oldest formally organized lawn bowling club in Florida 727.424.8906 stpetersburglawnbowling.org St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club Fridays, 7–11pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game 727.822.2083 stpeteshuffle.com Suncoast Quilting Circle Wednesdays, 10am or 3rd Monday 7pm Pilgrim Congregational Church 6315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg suncoastquiltingcircle.org Swiss Club 2nd Saturday 11:45am October thru May The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. 727.367.4511 swissclubstpetersburg.com Tampa Bay Surface Guild 2nd Monday, 6:30–8:30pm Good Samaritan Church 6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park Coloring, patterning, structuring and transformation of fabric, fiber and other materials surfacedesignguild.com The Contemporaries Support group of Members of Museum of Fine Arts. Monthly lectures, gatherings and field trips supporting contemporary artists of Tampa Bay. $50 yearly membership in addition to MFA Membership mfastpete.org

WordSmitten Writing Workshops 3rd Saturday, 1–5:30pm $15 session 800.727.6214 ext 101 meetup.com/wordsmitten Get professional help with your novel, memoir, short story

MILITARY | POLITICAL CLUBS Greater Pinellas Democratic Club 2nd Thursday monthly, Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater Largest Democratic club on west coast of Florida. Reservations 727.360.3971 or 727.577.6359 greaterpinellasdems.org

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League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area 233 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg A nonpartisan political organization 727.896.5197 lwvspa.org Military Officers Association of St. Petersburg 3rd Friday. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd., Gulfport. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their spouses or widows invited. RSVP 727.360.2936 moaastpetearea.com Military Officers Wives Club 2nd Tuesday monthly Oct. to May. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N & Ulmerton, Clearwater RSVP necessary 727.812.4868 Military Order of World Wars (Clearwater Chapter) 1st Tuesday 11:30am, Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. Social, lunch & program. Military Officers retired, active duty, former officers, spouses, widows invited. RSVP: LTC George Smith 727.786.5578

The Treasure Island Historical Society 2nd Monday, 5pm September through May 151 107th Ave., Suite 2, Treasure Island facebook.com/ treasureislandFLhistoricalsociety

National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727. 643.7395 No meeting July and August

Treasure Islettes Community Service Organization 4th Monday except June thru August Treasure Island Community Center 727.270.9024 tislettes@gmail.com treasureislettes.weebly.com

National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1140 4th Monday, 11:30am except June, July, Aug., Perkins Restaurant 8841 Park Blvd., Seminole Spouses & guests welcome. narfe.org/chapter1140

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78, St. Pete Beach Promoting boating safety 2nd Monday except August Warren Webster Building 1500 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach Ron 941.400.6211 wow.uscgaux.info/content. php?unit=070-07-08

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St. Petersburg Republican Club 2nd Wednesday 7pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Gail Hebert 727.526.2492 gailhebert@tampabay.rr.com ParadiseNewsFL.com | AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020

Events Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 18 – Mama Won’t Fly 7pm Friday/2pm Saturday and Sunday, $17 Members/$20 Nonmembers, Tarpon Springs Cultural Art Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. A hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah agrees to get her stubborn, feisty mother from Alabama to California for her brother’s wedding in just four days. The problem: Mama won’t fly. 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org Sunday, October 11 – Brides for the Arts Wedding Expo Noon–3pm, Brides free/Guests $5, Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. See the latest wedding trends, enter to win incredible getaways and enjoy guided tours of the most-requested wedding locations in and around the beautiful Largo Central Park. Proceeds from this event benefit CPPAC theatre camp scholarships. 727.587.6793 largoarts.com

Arts & Leisure ATHLETIC CLUBS Clearwater/St. Petersburg Ski Club 2nd Tuesday 6:30pm, Sept. to May Mike’s Pizza & Deli Station, 13560 49th St., Clearwater. Pinellas County’s only ski club. 727.743.3108 snowsharks.org Mad Dogs Swim Wednesday night swims through summer, 6pm, Hurley Park Shelter, Pass-A-Grille Beach, 1600 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727.582.1910 stpetemaddogs.org Tampa Bay Beach Bums Beach volleyball for players of all levels tampabaybeachbums.com

Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18 – Clearwater Jazz Holiday Times vary, Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Celebrate the cool American art form of jazz with the warm breezes of the Gulf of Mexico at your back at the annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday in Clearwater. The four-day event features dozens of nationally touring artists as well as venerable virtuosos all spreading the gospel of jazz. clearwaterjazz.com

St. Pete FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT BEER FEST Friday, October 16 – St. Pete Street Food & Craft Beer Fest 6–11pm, Free, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. More than 20 food trucks will be dishing out street food inspired dishes in addition to their normal cuisine. There will be live music, drinks, games for the kids, and more fun for the whole family. visitstpeteclearwater.com

Saturday, October 17 – St. Petersburg Science Festival: Science in the Sun! Free, 10am–4pm, University of South Florida, 140 7th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. A regional celebration where families and the public can explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Nearly 100 exhibitors with hands-on activities and experiments will be on display plus entertainment on the main stage. stpetescifest.org

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St. Pete Road Runners Member of Road Runners Club of America. Walkers, joggers, non-competitive & competitive runners. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, coaching, group runs, Grand Prix Series and social events. sprr.org

HEALTH Depression Bipolar Support Every Thursday 7pm Pasadena Community Church Life Enrichment Building, Classroom 1A 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg Free, no registration, confidential 727.410.1569 dbsatampabay.org/index.html Jazzercise Exercise Classes Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm Treasure Island City Hall 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island First class is free 727.481.3995 eileen.fitnesssimple@gmail.com Memory Café – Gulfport 3rd Monday 12:15–2pm Neptune Grille, 5501 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Memory Café – St. Petersburg 2nd Monday 11am–1pm Carrabba’s St. Pete, 1951 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Support for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Ostomy Support Group Last Sunday 2pm St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life-changing procedure. 727.657.0998 ostomy.org/st-petersburg-fl-ostomysupport-group

St. Anthony’s Hospital Various seminars and support groups 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg 855.269.4777 baycare.org/events Walking Club & Memory Café 3rd Friday 10–11am group walk Tyrone Sq. Mall/Food Court Entrance 11:15am–1pm Memory Café at Red Robin, 6901 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. For those with memory concerns & their loved ones. RSVP 727.327.0167 sensol@seniorsmile.com or 813.384.7571 catemcarty@gmail.com Wednesday Walkers 2nd and 4th Wednesday 9am Varying locations Sponsored by Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.1244

NETWORKING 100+ Women Who Care – Pinellas Cove Cay Golf Club. 2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater. Provides financial support to local, charitable organizations. 727.515.1868 100WWCPinellasCounty@gmail.com facebook.com/ 100WomenWhoCarePinellas Business & Professional Women’s Club 1st & 3rd Thursday, 11:30am 400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg 727.471.8248 bpwstpetepinellas.org RGANetwork Every Wednesday 11:30am–1:30pm Rib City, 1550 66th St. N, St. Petersburg, Professional business networking organization, Member of IMS rganetwork.net Women in Tourism Educate, encourage, network. 3rd Friday, various locations throughout Tampa Bay tampabaywomenintourism.com

TOASTMASTERS Bay Pines Toastmasters Wednesdays 5:15–6:30pm C.W. “Bill” Young VA Hospital, Medical Center Auditorium (Bldg 20), 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg 727.488.4941 baypinestoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org

Cool ‘N Confident Toastmasters Mondays 6:30–8pm St. Petersburg College – Gibbs Campus, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg RSVP to attend: 850.228.0315 1526154.toastmastersclubs.org Exclusive online Zoom meetings Downtown St. Pete Toastmasters Thursdays 6:30–7:45pm St. Petersburg College, Room DC125, 244 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg Robert 727.417.5777 downtownstpetetoastmasters.com Exclusive online Zoom meetings Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesdays 6:15–7:30pm Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.709.2183 gulfporttoastmasters.com Exclusive online Zoom meetings St. Pete Beach Toastmasters Thursdays 6:30pm Suntan Art Center (next door to Don Cesar) 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach stpetebeachtm@gmail.com 813.609.2015 stpetebeachtoastmasters.com Exclusive online Zoom meetings St. Petersburg Toastmasters Tuesdays 6:15–8:30pm Rococo Steakhouse 655 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg stpetetoastmasters.org Exclusive online Zoom meetings Toast of the Bay Thursdays 7:30–8:30am St. Petersburg College 244 2nd Ave. N, Room #125 St. Petersburg toastofthebay.com Exclusive online Zoom meetings

THRIFT SHOPS Attic Shoppe 316 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach Run by St. Albans Church One of longest running thrift shops in St. Pete Beach. 727.360.5647 stalbanstpetebeach.org CASA Thrift Shop 1011 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg Wednesday Seniors 55+ save 25%. Monies raised benefit the victims of domestic violence. Donations greatly appreciated. 727.828.1233 casa-stpete.org Creative Thrift Art Store (at Creative Clay) 1846 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.825.0515 creativeclay.org/creative-thrift

Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church Thrift Shop 107 16th Ave. & Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. 727.360.5508 9am–noon Tue, Wed., Thur., & Sat. Closed June through August

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ST. PETERSBURG events.stpete.org August 21 – Tater Tot Throw Down October 16 – Inaugural Mediterranean Food & Wine Festival 17 – St. Petersburg Science Festival

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Soothe Our Souls (S.O.S.) 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 sootheoursouls.org Provides complimentary sailing for seriously health-challenged people and their support groups Spiritual Conditioning Program 153 107th Ave., Treasure Island Pat Jano at 727.324.9222 Small group Bible study

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Arts & Leisure TOURS Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center Located behind Dolphin Village 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.360.7411 dolphinlandings.com Sailing, Fishing, Motor Cruising, Sunset Sails, Dolphin Watches Online reservations before 2pm

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First United Methodist Church 212 Third St. N, St. Petersburg Tour of 10 Tiffany-style stained glass windows featuring recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. Every Wednesday at 11am Oct. – May Donations welcome. 727.894.4661 fumcsp.com Ghost Tour of Downtown St. Petersburg 181 4th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg Friday & Saturday nights at 7:30pm $20/$12 ages 4 – 12 727.894.4678 ghosttour.com/stpetersburg.html Preserve the Burg Historic Walking Tours Free for SPP members $10 nonmembers 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org Sacred Lands Preservation and Education 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Sundays at 4pm Shell and Beach Walks John’s Pass Village Madeira Beach 727.313.6335 shellandbeachwalks.com 90-minute walking eco-tour Suspended until further notice Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, Merry Pier 727.360.1348 shellkeyshuttle.com

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StarLite Dining Yachts Clearwater and St. Pete Beach 727.462.2628 starlitecruises.com Afternoon & evening cruises, dining & dancing, entertainment, full bar, sightseeing. Open with limited capacity Thirsty Pelican Tours Pick up in St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Downtown St. Pete, Clearwater & Belleair Beach 727.201.8221 thirstypelicantours.com Public and Custom Private Brew Tours in air-conditioned buses

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Walking Mural Tours Departing from Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Murals and history behind them Saturdays from 10–11:30am 727.821.7391 floridacraftart.org

MARKETS TUESDAYS Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market All year 9am–3pm, October thru April 9am–2pm, May thru September Beach Blvd, below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Live music. Second Tuesday Clothing Swap freshmarket@gulfportma.com FRIDAYS 1st Friday Flea Market September thru May 9am–noon Gulfport Multipurpose Sr. Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.2237 Closed until further notice SATURDAYS St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market October thru May 9am–2pm Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of 1st Ave. S & 1st St., St. Petersburg 727.455.4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com Open for limited drive-thru service Order online for Saturday pick-up Williams Park Summer Market June thru August 9 am – 1 pm 1st Ave. N & 3rd St., St. Petersburg 727.455.4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market 10am–1pm essentials open Live music, Shops open, Free parking, 74th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.498.8778 coreyAve.com Order online for Sunday pick-up tampabaymade.com DTSP Sunday Market October thru April Noon–4pm Caddy›s on Central, 217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg dtspmarket.com

OTHER MARKETS Night Market St. Pete 5 times each year, 6pm The Side Lot 2133 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg sidelotstpete.com Vintage Marché All Year 1st weekend each month 9am–6pm Sat/9am–5pm Sun 2200 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg vintagemarche727.com/?page_id=705 Open for business

VOLUNTEER AARP Various volunteer opportunities aarp.org/giving-back Daystar Life Center 105 28th Ave., St. Petersburg Many volunteer opportunities available. To learn more: communityrelations@daystar.com daystarlife.com/word Empath Health Suncoast Hospice Locations throughout Pinellas County Various positions. Training provided Ages 14+ years. 727.523.3440 empathhealth.org Friends of Strays 2911 47th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Non-profit, no kill shelter volunteers@friendsofstrays.org 727.522.6566 ext 107 friendsofstrays.com/home Marine Exploration Center 250 8th Ave. SE, St. Petersburg Looking for volunteers who are passionate about the marine environment 727.803.9799 ext 201 mecstpete.org Meals on Wheels 13945 Evergreen Ave., Clearwater Need volunteer drivers to deliver meals 727.573.9444 neighborly.org RCS of Pinellas County Positions needed at Food Bank, Haven of RCS, Grace House, Thrift Store. Helping families of hunger, homelessness and domestic violence. 45-minute orientation required. christi.snyder@rcspinellas.org 727.584.3528 ext 407 rcspinellas.org State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of FL, 14250 49th St. N, Suite 4000, Clearwater. Help abused, abandoned and neglected children 727.464.6528 guardianadlitem.org

St. Petersburg Free Clinic 863 3rd Ave. N, St Petersburg To schedule new volunteer orientation: volunteers@stpetersburgfreeclinic.org 727.821.1200 ext 114 stpetersburgfreeclinic.org Tampa Bay Watch 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde rarndt@tampabaywatch.org 727.867.8166 ext 233 tampabaywatch.org

YOGA Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727.222.6476 beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year-round resident discount packages Exclusive online Zoom classes Madeira Beach Recreation Center 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.401.7380 madeirabeachyoga.com Restorative, Yin Yoga, Senior Stretch & Renew, Mid-day, Slow Flow In-person and online classes Madeira Beach Yoga Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach 727.401.7380 madeirabeachyoga.com Yoga on the Beach Exclusive online Zoom classes Nava Yoga Studio 5901 Sun Blvd. W, Suite 120, St. Petersburg 727.592.1999 navayogastudio.com In-person and online classes Perfect Circle Yoga & Fitness 7440 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.504.2327 perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, Cali Yoga, Personal Training Suspended until further notice Salty Souls Yoga 7925 38th Ave. N #3 St. Petersburg 727.459.9178 saltysoulsyoga.com Yoga sculpt, hot yoga, gentle restorative Silver Sneakers Yoga Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach 727.363.9245 spbrec.com Fridays at 11am St. Petersburg Yoga 2842 MLK St. N, St. Petersburg 727.894.9642 info@stpetersburgyoga.com stpetersburgyoga.com Online classes

Suntan Arts Center 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 727.367.3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Morning Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga The Centre of St. Pete Beach 7525 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach hello@thecentrespb.com 727.258.2001 The Longhouse 2309 49th St. S, Gulfport 727.322.5766 longhouse.info All levels of skill and techniques Tree of Life Yoga 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, South Pasadena Shopping Ctr. 727.514.3057 treeoflifeyoga.org Yoga, Meditation, Barre, Ayurveda, Yoga Teacher Training Online classes Yoga – Jeanne Salvo, RYT 500 Pass-A-Grille Beach Comm. Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach Phone/Text 727.224.7631 Jesalvo@tampabay.rr.com Yoga Style: Kripalu Suspended until Fall

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August 2020 Astrology We made it through some rough cosmic weather in July of Retrogrades and Eclipses! This month is not as hard, but the first and third weeks of August bring much activity and stimulation into our lives. It begins with a Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius on the 3rd that highlights social life and humanitarian concerns, that is action-oriented, and requires adjustments from us. Communication planet Mercury enters Leo on the 4th when conversations can be dramatic and expressive! Love and money planet Venus visits security-oriented Cancer on the 7th for the rest of August. Financial and domestic security becomes more important. We no longer wear hearts on our sleeves as love becomes more serious. Being sensitive and sympathetic we want to take care of our mates and family. The New Moon in fiery Leo on the 18th begins the next lunar cycle! This new energy is ego-centered but asks us to make adjustments for others as well. We want our way on a personal level but need to consider others’ needs too. With a strong influence from Mercury expect to have a lot of conversations about it and also see it in the news! Then, the very next day thinking planet Mercury moves on to analytical Virgo, the 19th. Practical and logical ideas are expressed. Judgment is impartial and interests in the details are important. On the 22nd the Sun also changes signs entering Virgo. We want to do things well, enjoy routine, responsibilities, and learning. This is the last zodiac sign of summer helping us get our lives in order before the next season arrives.

LEO: Spotlight falls on partnerships, understanding each other, and just enjoying the process. Health issues can surface. Work changes are likely. Your new year begins now, express yourself, and take care of yourself.

PISCES: Private time is highlighted, take a mental health day. Romance and fun bring much pleasure! A change in values and income result in new future plans. Work gets a new start later. Wellness plans also begin.

VIRGO: Health on all levels is highlighted. Social life is accented. Be careful speculating with resources. Private life is active; your mind is restless. New ideas unfold later on as you openly express yourself.

ARIES: Your energy is high as you take charge of your position or career. Social time is highlighted as are future plans. Home and family is where your heart is. Romance and recreation offer many options! Later get organized!

LIBRA: Romance and recreation are accented and enjoyed! Social invites are many. You are favored by superiors and career brings success. New ideas for future plans and conversations with friends explore new paths.

TAURUS: Career and position are highlighted with opportunities! You are busy in private making changes in your patterns. Pleasant conversations are enjoyed. Home and family life is active and infused with new energy!

SCORPIO: The spotlight falls on home and family as the month begins. You will find travel and educational enjoyable now. Use caution with health. Work brings changes as new options in career and position open up!

GEMINI: You are restless and focus on travel, even if it is only in your thoughts and dreams! Income is enhanced, as you get finances in order. Later new ideas have your creative mind busy, and daily life rewarding.

SAGITTARIUS: Daily life and conversations are highlighted and enjoyed! Finances are enhanced as you balance values and income. Energy goes into fun! New energy in education begins later and travel may happen too!

CANCER: The spotlight falls on resources and financial matters. You are favored now and easily get your way. Relationships undergo changes with a theme of letting go. New options for income arise later on; be creative.

CAPRICORN: Income and values are in the spotlight. Relationships are pleasant, partners agreeable both business and personal. Energy goes into homelife as you make changes. New financial direction comes later. AQUARIUS: You are in the full moon spotlight; express yourself and have fun! Health should improve as you focus on self care. Conversations are revealing. New energy fills both business and personal relationships later!

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Take Care of Your Vehicle . . . It’s the Only One You’ll Get to Drive “Acceptance is the act of embracing what life presents to you with a good attitude. Our bodies are among the most willing and wise teachers of this lesson. Unless you spend a large percentage of your time engaged in out-of-body experiences, your body shows up wherever you are. It can be an ever-present benevolent guide or a lifelong cross to bear. The decision is yours.” ~ Cherie Carter-Scott

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This becomes even more poignant when you can see your body as the vessel for your evolution; it is the device with which your soul touches the Earth and it has direct access to an inherent wisdom all of its own. 62

If you listen to it, your body will teach you much of what you need to know about the life you call your own. The challenge lies in understanding that we can’t hear what our body is telling us until we learn to acknowledge, accept, honor, and love it. Your body is a one-of-a-kind, customized vehicle in which your soul circumnavigates the planet; there is none other like it. How amazing is that! (Mine is a vintage, 1949 compact sports coupe – low slung and close to the ground – which doesn’t go nearly as fast or far as it used to, but it still gets me around.) Many people tend to move about their daily lives either oblivious to or obsessing about their vehicle; some drive theirs with great care and maintain it well, others, not so much. Often times, they do this (perhaps unconsciously) because they simply don’t like the model the Universe has issued to them. However, being omniscient, it’s safe to say the manufacturer knew exactly what it was doing when we were each delivered in

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the body in which we came...and therein lies the lesson. So, depending on your perspective, your body is either a burden or a blessing. Which is it for you? With the coronavirus offering us ongoing opportunities to appreciate our bodies and good health this is an important question to explore. Accept and embrace your body and the moment – and all of that which is contained within in both – with a grateful heart; listen to what your body has to say because it constantly trying to tell you how to honor your life more fully. That is when the richness of being alive really kicks in and every breath you take becomes a blessing. Smile, breathe deeply, and love the body in which you live; it’s a rare and beautiful thing because there is not another one like it in all the Universe – its value is beyond measure. Peace, Dennis

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