Paradise NEWS Magazine - December 2019 Issue by Paradise News Magazine

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CONTENTS

GULFPORT

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COVER STORY

LIFE IN PARADISE

DEPARTMENTS

Publishers Note..................... 6 Tidbits............................... 8-11 In the District........................ 12 Letters.................................... 9 Property Law....................... 13 Kudos.................................. 14 Blog..................................... 15 Downtown Concierge.......... 16 Life in Paradise.................... 33 Encouragement................... 34 Construction........................ 35 Art News......................... 36-38 Theater News...................... 39 Arts & Leisure................. 45-61 Events............................. 46-56 Library............................. 62-63 Pet Health............................ 64 Fishing................................. 65 Classified........................ 66-67 Astrology.............................. 68 Music Playing Around.......... 69

Captain Dan Peretz

Living His Dream at Soothe Our Souls

Gourmet French Chef

Claudine Fle’ will cook for you

BY PETER A. ROOS

FEATURES

15 Shuffling Around

BY ZELDA TROIANO

Holiday Events

Calendar for Christmas & New Year

BY KEN OHLROGGE

18 Minimum Wages

Healthy Holly-Days

Approach With The Right Attitude

The Impact of Higher Minimum Wages

BY NANETTE WISER

BY STEVE TRAIMAN

24 Dining Out in Paradise

What’s New & Noteworthy… BY NANETTE WISER

The Cannons

Frisbee is Not Just a Game BY NANETTE WISER

Haslams Book Store

COVER DESIGN: Janet Nummi PHOTO: Courtesy of SOS (Soothe Our Souls)

Beach Dining

My Favorite Restaurants BY PETER A. ROOS

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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Paradise NEWS

From the Publishers

Volume 25 Number 10 • December 2019

The beginning of our 26th year of publishing Paradise NEWS coincides with the end of the year holidays, and the beginning of a new decade… the first time we will be in the 20’s in 100 years.

PUBLISHERS & EXECUTIVE EDITORS

PETER ROOS & RENEE ROOS sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com renee@ParadiseNewsFL.com

We are praying that 2020 gives us the perfect vision to see the future more clearly, so we may be better prepared for the decades to come.

FEATURE WRITER - STEVE TRAIMAN traimancreativecopy@gmail.com FEATURE WRITER - NANETTE WISER wiser86@gmail.com

We start the year with the excitement that comes with new beginnings as we celebrate a quarter century of accomplishments. We thank our readers who are our lifeblood and our incredible staff which helps us bring you a new fresh edition of Paradise NEWS, designed just for you each and every month. We welcome the newest members of our team, downtown delivery guy Tim Lawler and Claudine Fle’, who are representing us in our expansion into downtown St. Petersburg.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS SARAH LYONS • DENNIS M. JONES CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS Arts & Culture, Events - ZELDA TROIANO ARTnews & ECO - CARON SCHWARTZ Business & Fun - SARAH LARACUENTE

Claudine is also a French personal chef and French language instructor with a strong background in ad sales from our nation’s capital. She plans to help us with ad sales during the day and cook and teach French in the evenings. You can find her ad in our classified ad section. Gigi Grimshaw, who had sold for the Island Reporter has a new hip and looks enthusiastically forward.

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As Paradise NEWS has been published (ten times each year) for the past 25 years, we strived to make each issue better than the last. When introduced to people for what we do, we often hear them say… “We love Paradise NEWS,” and “We read it religiously to decide on things to do and places to go.” Our new next door neighbor even said “Paradise NEWS helped us decide to move here from Chicago. We were unsure there was enough to do in the Tampa Bay area until we saw the extensive Arts and Leisure directory published in every issue.”

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Damian J. Fernandez, Ph.D., will become the fifth president of Eckerd College July 1, 2020. Fernandez, 62, a Cuban immigrant who grew up in Puerto Rico, joins the Eckerd community with more than 30 years of higher education experience in the classroom and administration. As chancellor of The Pennsylvania State University– Abington College since 2016, Fernandez was instrumental in crafting the school’s strategic plan, expanding the faculty, launching three new degree programs and opening the school’s first residence hall. “Education for our times must be guided by one basic goal: learning how to learn. Only the liberal arts and sciences provide the foundational skills required for lifelong learning,” Fernandez explained. “At Eckerd, faculty and staff activate the liberal arts and sciences through learning by doing—inside and outside the classroom, on the campus and across the globe. Eckerd graduates are world-ready, empowered with the intellectual, practical and ethical capacity to make a living, a life and an impact.” Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd College Winter catalog is at the printer and is available now online. Call 727.864.7542 to have a print version sent to you. 8

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SOUTH PASADENA On the way to St. Pete Beach from South Pasadena, the Marquise Café has opened next to Lou’s Florist at 2525 Pasadena Ave. South where the Comfort Café used to be. Closed only on Mondays, they are serving both French and full American breakfasts and lunches, and smoothies. Other than the croissants, which are baked by a friend and are awesome, everything is made on premise from scratch, meaning fresh and free of preservatives. Pancakes made that way are delightfully different than any waffle house pancakes we have tried. Open from Tues – Sunday 7am – 2pm, initially, they are adding dinners 6-9pm Thursday – Saturday by mid-December, and catering is already available.

The owner, Gwenola (call her Gwen) is a recent arrival from French Guiana, where she taught French cooking in a technical college for two decades. She named the Marquise Café after her title in French royalty. A photo of the family chateau is framed on the wall. Other than that, it looks much like before. Call 727-367-2233 or email contact@marquisecafe.com with catering questions, or better yet, stop by for a to-go menu.

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When nearby, stop in and meet Kristina, the new owner at Lou’s Florist next door since spring. Talented and friendly, you can trust her and her staff at Lou’s to add a warm and friendly element to any holiday, gathering, ribbon cutting, celebration or special event. She made us centerpieces for Thanksgiving that were the talk of our guests. ST PETE BEACH

The Centre St. Pete Beach, next to Lenny’s Surf & Bike Shop at 7525 Blind Pass Road has a mission to help educate residents and visitors about the benefits of medical marijuana, and help people obtain those benefits, if they qualify. They have a doctor’s office there to help us get our state ID cards. Most readers will find a rack card in this issue of Paradise NEWS with a $25 off discount. If yours is missing, call the following number and ask for one. For more information call 727-322-4760, or visit triverde.com/paradise The management team at The Centre plans to hold yoga and art classes as well as cooking classes focused on combining medical marijuana in foods. If you have a class you would like to hold in the facility, you are encouraged to inquire. One such class is planned for December 14th with

representatives of Magical Butter Machines in attendance. You are invited to a local makers market called Vinyl & Vintage Market. We currently host a monthly rooftop post sunset market at The Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach. Our next event is Wednesday December 18th 6-9pm. This will be a large holiday market - local vendors will be set up in the lobby and on both sides of the rooftop selling handmade goods and holiday gifts. The rooftop offers stunning views of the ‘afterglow’ in beautiful St. Pete Beach, the Sunset Capital of Florida Thank and congratulate Mayor Al Johnson and District 3 Commissioner Ward Friszolowski next time you see them. They agreed to serve another term and were re-elected without opposition, the mayor from 2020 to 2023 and Ward until 2022. There will be an election between incumbent Terri Finnerty and longtime Remax Realtor, Christopher Graus for Commissioner in District 1. Voting for that race will be on March 17th 2020 at SPB Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, or in advance by mail.

The Pass-a-Grille Woman’s Club held the 6th annual Chowder Challenge in Horan

LETTERS Thank you for your continued support in advertising our South Pasadena Community Band concerts - Penny Stanisavljevich Flute/Piccolo ______________________________ Love your picture and so glad to get a copy of the magazine. I am old fashioned – like to sit and hold a book and read the magazine. Thanks for your support of Ikebana. - Mary Maloof ______________________________ Please thank your readers for all their support for Steve’s battle against leukemia and for helping to keep Chill alive during the reconstruction of Corey. Thanks to a remarkable bone marrow donor match Steve is making amazing progress. If you want to help, please go eat, drink and party at Chill, now more than ever, we need the support of our entire community to keep Chill and the surviving businesses on Corey alive after the summer’s street closure for construction. The street is open, the Sunday market is back, please come back to Chill. If you want to help even more, follow my posts for SteveMagann vs AML on CaringBridge.com. Thanks in advance for anything you can do to help.

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- Ruthie Hill, Owner/Proprietor of Chill.

______________________________ On behalf of our member artists, thank you for your support of Creative Clay Fest 2019. Paradise News’ in-kind donation is extremely impactful and helps Creative clay continue its long-standing mission in our community. As you know, our mission is to help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives through access to the arts by providing expressive, educational and vocational experiences. Thank you so much for your continual support. - Kim Dohrman, CEO, Creative Clay

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TIDBITS Park on Sunday of Veteran’s Day Weekend with 20 local chefs competing for the “Golden Ladle.” The panel of celebrity judges awarded the top prize to Ricky T’s, and decided that the new Dewey Beach restaurant in Pass-a-Grille had the finest chowder and Portofino Ristorante had the best ‘non-chowder’ entry. People’s Choice went to Paradise Grille, the Culinary School at PTech and Shells’ award winning chowder. Perfect weather brought out a record crowd, and a well organized raffle and silent auction helped raise a record amount for the club and its charities. A new steeple was installed on the historic Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church on Sunday November 24th, marking a milestone in a major remodeling project. Friends of the St. Pete Beach Public Library semi-annual Silent Auction for 10 baskets of great books winds up 5pm Wednesday, Dec. 11. Baskets on display at the Library, 353 73rd Ave., include Signed First Editions, Noted Authors, Florida Authors, Civil War, International

Cookbooks, World War II, and Dogs, among others. All donations go to fund Library programs from the Friends.

ST PETERSBURG Kolter Group, following success of One, plans Saltaire, another 35-story condo tower downtown. Worth roughly $250 million, it is being designed by SB Architects to rise 35 floors adjacent to the downtown Hilton Hotel at 330 Beach Drive NE, near First Street S. Most units in Saltaire, which are being marketed by Smith & Associates, are priced $850,000 - $1.6 million. Meanwhile, New York-based Red Apple Group plans to develop the 400 block of Central Ave., St. Petersburg’s Main Street, with a 45-story residential, retail and hotel building, late in 2022. Just a couple blocks south American Land Ventures, of Miami, is proceeding with a

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23-story apartment tower at 211 Third St. S. to be called the Vibe, with 219 units and Multifamily builder Greystar plans a 36-story project with 354 apartments, a 170-room hotel and 10,000 square feet of retail space. “Exercise Coach”, a new “smart-gym” fitness studio franchise, opened in October at 5409 16th St N in St. Petersburg that relies on artificial intelligence instead of dumbbells, treadmills, etc. When new members join the gym, they are given a code that is unique to them. When they use the proprietary machines, they plug in their code. The machines adjust the workout to their strengths and weaknesses in real time, helping people get the most out of their workout without injury.

membership can be obtained at tislettes@gmail.com. Fundraising projects include weekly Thursday night Bingo. Please join the Islettes Thursday evenings for games. Early bird games begin at 6:45pm and regular games at 7:45pm. They have a great snack bar, free coffee and cash prizes – so come and spend an evening with the Islettes and support your community. The games are held at the Treasure Island Community Center located behind Walgreens. For more information about the Bingo games please contact Linda at 727-360-4363.

TREASURE ISLAND The Treasure Islettes is a community service organization that holds community events and raises funds for charitable causes. They meet on the fourth Monday evening of each month from September to May at the Treasure Island Community Center. More information about

23rd Annual Treasure Island Sport Kite Competition and Festival takes flight January 18th-19th2020 (10am-5pm daily) behind the host hotel of the Thunderbird Beach Resort. Windworks is sponsoring and gathering competitors from around the U.S. to perform on Treasure Island Beach during

By Peter Roos the Martin Luther King Holiday weekend. Come be amazed by the talented kite flyers performing to music at this two-day event that includes dual-line and multi-line sport kite flying. Kite Ballet and Hot Tricks Competitions throughout each day for your entertainment. Windworks, from John’s Pass in Madeira Beach, will be on hand for all your kiting needs including kid’s kites, stunt kites and accessories! Lessons will be available on the beach allowing any passersby a chance to learn how to fly stunt kites at no charge. Remember, Monday is a holiday, so we urge you to plan on staying an extra day for recreational flying. January weather in Florida is usually ideal for kites, with mild temperatures and steady winds. Take full advantage of this opportunity to fly on white sandy beaches while many parts of the country will be covered in white stuff of a different kind! For all other event information contact: Windworks at 727-320-9463. MADEIRA BEACH

MERRY CHRISTMAS! COMING SOON

mwepfer@madeirabeachfl.gov or call Megan Wepfer at 727-543-8154. Sixteen Masons, friends and family members prepared and delivered Thanksgiving food baskets to less fortunate families in the Madeira Beach area. The 11 family baskets each included a large turkey, pies, and all the traditional sides for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Pass A Grille Waterfront, new construction, 5 houses to Gulf Beach. 3334 htd sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3+ garages, elevator, natural gas, rooftop deck, open balconies. $1,890,000.

Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291 in Madeira Beach has been an active force on the Gulf Beaches for 69 years and has been distributing Thanksgiving dinners for 45 years. For more on Freemasonry, visit gulfbeachlodge.org or email secretary@gulfbeachlodge.org.

3 Tempting 3rd flr, elevator, Condos, walk to St. Pete Gulf Beach, no car, no problem, walk to restaurants & shops or hop on the trolley, furnished, choose pool or screened porch, $189,000. each. Isla Del Sol, $173,000. waterfront pool/spa, in-unit Bosch W/D, 1.5 baths, screened porch, 30 day rentals & pet OK. Bike & Kayak storage.

The City of Madeira Beach has received good financial news heading into the holiday season. Moody’s Investor Services annual financial report has assigned the city a rating of Aa3, (rated as high quality and very low credit risk) with a credit position that is very healthy. Key credit factors include a robust financial position, a low debt burden, and a low pension liability. The city’s credit position also reflects a healthy wealth and income profile and a solid tax base.

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, updated waterfront condo, 1785 htd sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, atrium, optional Country Club amenities, championship 18 hole golf course, deep water marina, Jr Olympic pool, fitness center, “sports bar”, tennis, 3 dining + special function rooms. Custom master suite. $535,000. No flood insurance necessary! New roof Oct. 2019, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, privacy fenced pool/spa, volume ceilings, 2 c. gar. wood & tile floors, ultra Master bathroom, contemporary kit. Waterford Crossing $444,000.

727-458-4782 727-458-4825JOY HYLAND, CRS, Realtor RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INC.

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Madeira Beach’s 53rd Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade, Dec. 14th starting at 6:30pm. Visit online madeirabeachmarina.com, or email them at

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT! December 10th, 7pm at CATHERINE HICKMAN THEATER, the New Horizons band will play a FREE concert featuring familiar holiday tunes, plus pop hits. A reception is scheduled after the concert. Plan to stay to meet the band and learn more about the program. ParadiseNewsFL.com | DECEMBER 2019

IN THE DISTRICT

By Nanette Wiser

UNION CENTRAL

Among the suggestions:

Urban form...

A New Downtown District?

Public safety....

Brewing downtown is a master plan for 34th Street and Central Avenue, including a proposed name for the district.

Increase lighting, enforce maintenance of vacant buildings and land, implement “crime prevention through environmental design” guidance for new development.

Preserve historic structures and offer incentives for renovation to preserve district identity.

Transportation... Including for transit, bicycles and pedestrians. Construct and coordinate with Central Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Construct proposed pedestrian crossing and facilities as part of the St. Pete Complete Streets network. Add bike racks to businesses, transit and parks.

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Union Central.... The 275-acre district that runs along 34th Street from 22nd Avenue North to 3rd Ave. S outlines recommendations for improving public safety, transportation and green spaces in the district and for dealing with land development and existing structures as well as an art deco motif. The plan is up for review in mid-December.

Encourage a diverse mix of housing including multi-family and different housing types and sizes for people of all ages and income levels. District definition... Find opportunities for murals on blank walls. Create a Business Improvement District. Add neighborhood street signs and wayfinding. Plan events such as Open Streets, markets and festivals, and food truck rallies on the surface parking lots.

Fill sidewalk gaps. Incentivize businesses to install canopy trees along sidewalks and paths. Greenspace... Seek out opportunities for private and public pocket parks and parklets. Consolidate and close driveways to create spaces for green infrastructure and landscaping.

“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them And they bless you, the giver.” - Barbara De Angelis

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PROPERTY LAW

Travels through Property Law by Tom Brodersen, Esq.

Get Real About Property! Using a Real Estate Lawyer Many people hire real estate attorneys to review their contracts before they sign them, including both Listing Contracts and Purchase and Sale Agreements (and often prefer to have attorneys close the transaction as well).

The end result is a smoother process for you throughout. What is more, having a real estate attorney assist with the transaction and close the deal usually doesn’t cost any more than trusting it to a title company that lacks the specialized training and experience a lawyer enjoys. Real estate attorneys can often help hold deals together that might otherwise fail. Title companies don’t have the training, nor legal authority to do that.

Others, however, will not stop before signing critical documents when making important decisions. They may think that making an “offer” on a piece of property is a simple matter, with little more than the price being involved. UNTRUE! ALL of the terms of the transaction are in that offer (including the entire procedure for moving from a basic agreement, through due diligence and finally to closing). A lot of thought should be put into that proposed contract. Sometimes it’s impulsiveness, or someone’s description of the agreement as a “standard contract” (there’s no such thing). They are anxious to get the deal done, and let others “steer” them on the fine print. Every year, there are more regulations, such as the sellers’ duty to disclose, along with zoning, FEMA issues, building regulations, deed restrictions and survey issues.

A good real estate lawyer knows the community and the common legal issues there, what agents are successful in the marketplace, and the relative ethics of agents. Many brokers tell me that they are relieved when there’s an attorney on the team, because their liability decreases, as the lawyer provides another set of eyes, and that much greater expertise. Being represented by an attorney gives you greater control over the transaction, from the exact language of all the documents, to who will close the transaction.

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To their credit, most real estate brokers work extremely hard to get your property sold, and are usually successful. But just as good fences make for good neighbors, good contracts make for good professional relationships. If you’re thinking of buying or selling property, talk to a real estate attorney. He (or she) will tell you what to look out for, the questions to ask, and what pitfalls to avoid. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing, and something you are entitled to. ANDERSON & BRODERSEN, P.A. 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 363-6100 www.PropertyLawGroup.com

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Photo by Tropical Focus Photography Joy Xayavong, (front row left in white) long time owner of Nori Thai and now Basil Leaf Sushi and Noodle, throws her own birthday party each November. She invites her family and her inner circle of

friends and asks Buddhist Monks from the Thai Temple in Kissimmee to visit on a Saturday morning to bless the restaurant and those gathered with a good year. A Thai feast follows.

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Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce ambassadors were busy cutting ribbons in November. On the first, Mark and Joy Plaster opened their Peace Botanical & Wellness store. Products include CBD American Shaman.

Mason’s Gather to Greet Grand Master Photo by Howard Knapp (L-R David Neville, Master of Gulf Beach Lodge; Mark Sawa-Szostak, Junior Warden of Gulf Beach Lodge; John Westerman III, Grand Master of Masons; Patrick Lynch, Senior Warden of Gulf Beach Lodge) The Grand Master of Masons of the State of Florida, Most Worshipful John William Westerman III, visited November 16th. Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291, 14020 Marguerite Dr. in Madeira Beach, was pleased to welcome him to the Gulf Beaches. Over three hundred Masons and their ladies were in attendance. For more information about Freemasonry, visit the Lodge website at gulfbeachlodge.org or email the secretary at secretary@gulfbeachlodge.org. Photo by Tropical Focus Photography

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The World’s Largest Shuffleboard Club In shuffleboard as in life, go big or go home -- so on Friday night we went to the World’s Largest Shuffleboard Club. Now I know you’re thinking that with all its retirees the world’s largest shuffleboard club would of course be in Florida. But no, there were people of all ages and I may have been the only retiree there. Laura found that we could shuffle for free on Fridays, and even bring our own snacks and refreshments and make a party of it. Years ago we each used to play impromptu games on vacant courts of the many small motels that used to line the Treasure Island beachwalk. But the small motels and their shuffleboard courts are mostly gone now, so the Mirror Lake Club filled the gap for us. I’d driven by the club for years when it was an abandoned lawn bowling club, wishing it would reopen for lawn bowling.

making me possibly the only one ever to win in regulation and lose in overtime. Annual club membership is $35, which allows you to play anytime with 3 guests. I think we’ll join. The website is stpeteshuffle.com, the address is 559 Mirror Lake Drive North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, and the phone number is 727-822-2083.

But shuffleboard is sorta like lawn bowling with sticks and disks that don’t roll or curve. And it’s well maintained -- the courts were freshly waxed.

Editor’s Note – Paradise NEWS is pleased to welcome our new blogger, Ken Ohlrogge. Ken has talked us into running his blog on our website and occasionally one in the magazine. We ran a bit he wrote last month on Zombies at Fergs. In the meantime, Ken has been on a Carnival cruise.

The first to score 72 points wins. But after I’d won it was announced that they’d close in 15 minutes and Laura said “Let’s keep playing.” She outscored me in the last 15 minutes,

Christmas in Tampa and Sanding Ovations. We will soon be posting these stories and more on our website, paradisenewsfl.com so keep an eye out. Ken can be reached at kohlrogge@comcast.net

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DOWNTOWN CONCIERGE The Factory St. Pete 2020 in the Warehouse Arts District will be home to Keep St. Pete Lit, Daddy Kool Records, Black Crow Coffee, Barley Commons and Fairgrounds, an immersive art project. Keep St. Pete Lit classes stimulate the creative juices. You can attend a poetry open mic the last Wednesday of the month at Studio@620 or a silent reading and writing event at The Metta Center of St. Pete on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. The non-profit transforms the Sunshine City into a celebration of words daily. Grand Central boasts some exciting boutique new eateries. Orlando-based Valhalla Bakery started in Baum Market and should be open in December, featuring cinnamon rolls, chocolate chunk cookies and cakes. Lucy’s Vegan Corner is also coming to the same hood, joining Curated Heat. Poppo’s Taqueria’s homemade tortillas and classic carnitas taco and black bean/feta quesadilla whisk you back to street tacos in Ensenada. Bueno! Also on the horizon is Grand Central Brewhouse due to break ground this month.

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Kahwa’s Fa La La Latte is the quintessential holiday beverage with a hint of sparkle inspired by Enchant – Kahwa’s signature espresso poured over creamy white chocolate, followed by a swirl of peppermint mocha which is topped off with pearlized gold sugar crystals. The tasty holiday drink will be available inside the Christmas Market at Enchant, located at Tropicana Field and at all 15 Kahwa Coffee locations throughout Tampa Bay area. The ferry isn’t the only thing crossing the Bay this year. Tampa’s Armature Works will be creating a new concept at The Sundial, replacing Locale and FarmTable Cucina and expanding into other spaces. The Hall on Franklin is developing a similar food concept on Central Ave. for 2020. St. Pete restaurants have done well in Tampa (The Mill, Noble Crust) and now boisterous cocktail bar Copper Shaker will open in Ybor City next year.

Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails will once again transform into the Miracle at Mezzo, delivering holiday-centric cocktails and treats as well as hosting the Thursday Royal Palm outdoor market. Tuesday 12/10 is the Miracle Holiday Karaoke and 12/19 it’s caroling around the Christmas Tree with J.T. Brown.

The Edge District’s rising star also includes the 161-room Moxy Hotel, the 12,000 square foot Hall on Franklin and a co-working space run by Station House. Bodega, the Latin hotspot for the ultimate Cuban Sandwich, is expanding to a new location in Mis En Chic antiques store.

Love Central Melt’s gooey grilled cheese concoctions? They are launching two pop-up kitchens, with dishes for delivery only via Uber Eats: Eddies’ Empanada and Wingin’ It. Another online delivery and take-out restaurant, Calabash, just opened as well, featuring seafood, crab cakes, fried Gulf shrimp and more.

Looking for the ultimate brunch downtown? Enjoy Stillwater’s Tavern’s Smoked Salmon Benedict, Cinnamon Bun Pancakes and Chicken & Waffles plus the new Bloody Mary Bar.

Want more holiday cheer? Boozy dessert kings Beans & Barlour team will be at Tropicana Field’s Enchant Christmas event thru 12/29 featuring a massive Holiday Lights Maze, a Christmas Market, an ice skating trail, and Santa himself, ready to hear your wishes and make them

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Mix art and culture with Sunday brunch at The Dali. Mimosas & Masterpieces: Brunch at The Dalí every Sunday (11am-2 pm) at Café Gala. Chef Chuck Bandel creates specialty items based on seasonal ingredients, so each week’s menu varies. Order at the counter, choose a seat indoors or out, enjoy a Catalan-inspired brunch and raise a glass to surreal Sunday. In addition to Wordier than Thou’s exciting holiday events, Tombolo Books indie concept

By Nanette Wiser is opening a brick and mortar shop near Black Crow Coffee on 1st Ave. South. Don’t miss Welcome to the Roaring ’20s: Great Gatsby Murder Mystery NYE on December 31; Eat Your Words Literary Feast at St. Pete Shuffle on January 30; and the return of Florida Bookstore Day on October 24, 2020. We can’t wait to sample the MFA’s honey, produced from bees in their rooftop apiary. The honey will be available in The MFA Store and used in the MFA Café, with a moniker to be chosen from their naming contest. In big news, Il Ritorno owner and chef David Benstock will join Eric Asimov, chief wine critic of The New York Times, and Arthur Schwartz, award-winning cookbook author, food editor, and restaurant critic, as a host on an immersive food and wine cruise in Southern Italy next fall. As you know, Benstock announced their salad concept, Greenstock, as well as their fast casual pasta concept in Sparkman Wharf, Semolina, all in the last six months. Departing from Rome on October 18, 2020, and ending in Valletta, Malta, on October 25, 2020, guests will cruise for seven days on the newest Ponant ship, Le Jacques Cartier. This ship combines understated elegance with a spirit of adventure. The experience onboard will focus on the specialities of food and wine in a program titled “Epicurean Delights of Southern Italy and Sicily.” During the cruise, Benstock will educate guests on how the cuisine and wine differ in this culturally rich region of Italy. At each port, he will collect different ingredients and prepare a private tasting for guests. “I can’t imagine a more perfect trip for people who genuinely love and want to learn more about Italian food and culture,” said Benstock. “To be a part of this journey and in such good company is an honor, and I cannot wait to return to Italy – a country that has impacted my cooking style and career so greatly.”

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Doug Izzo, TBBC, introduces panel, l-r, Jerry Parrish, FCOC; Suzanne Brown, Slyce; Richard Turner, FRLA: moderator Amanda Payne, Amplify Clearwater.

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Representatives of the Florida Chamber of Commerce (FCOC), Florida Restaurant & Lodging Assn. (FRLA) and Slyce Pizza for small business highlighted the impact of a $15 minimum wage on the state’s economy.

Turner led off with a short video featuring the owner of a small “mom & pop” Jacksonville restaurant who noted that an increase to $15 would mean less annual income to most of his workers with a shift from employee to independent contractor; less on-site help; and higher menu prices.

The November 7 panel discussion was co-sponsored by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce (TBBC) and Amplify Clearwater, the new Chamber formed by the merger of two area groups. Doug Izzo, TBBC Director of Government Affairs, played a key role in setting up the program. Moderated by Amanda Payne, Amplify president & CEO, the panel included Jerry Parrish, chief economist and research director, FCOC Foundation; Slyce operations manager Suzanne Brown; and Richard Turner, FRLA senior VP, local & legislative affairs. Introducing the panel, Izzo noted the issue has come front and center since the US House recently passed HR 582, a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour by 2025. A state Constitutional Ballot Initiative, proposed for the 2020 election with more than 766,000 petition signatures and supported by businessman and philanthropist John Morgan, would increase Florida’s minimum wage to $15/hour by 2026. At $8.46/hour, Florida’s minimum wage is already about 17% higher than the federal total of $7.25, that has not been increased since 2009. Under the new House proposal, it would increase to $10 in 2021, and reach $15 by 2026. Seven states have gradual $15 minimum wage hikes: Connecticut, California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York, as well as Washington D.C.

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Brown, a partner in Slyce locations in Madeira Beach and Indian Rocks Beach, with a third soon in St. Pete Beach, noted that such an increase would likely lead them to cut staff and hours, raise menu prices and actually mean lower wages for most staff – who all are like family. Parrish, long-time economist for the FCOC Foundation, had graduate students do an impact study that showed raising the Florida minimum wage to $15 would make it almost impossible for those at or near the poverty level to get such a job without losing significant government benefits. “This is a job killer, not a job creator,” said attendee Sheri Heilman. Her family business, the Bob Heilman Beachcomber, is a 71-year staple on Clearwater Beach. Her employees are like family, she says. That’s why she can’t imagine cutting jobs or hours. “They will be sent home early, their hours will be cut,” she said. Her other option is to increase menu prices. “That’s not something we want to do. We have great online reviews for excellent services and prices and we think this would have a big impact,” Dustin and Renee O’Neal opened Sunshine Scenic Tours at John’s Pass five months ago. “The expense that it requires to run a business is more than I ever expected,” Dustin said. “We would be forced to increase tour prices from $39 to $50

for adults, a move that could run the risk of putting us out of business. I just don’t see how that’s going to work.” Local ABC News also covered the meeting, noting that just across the street from the Holiday Inn Harbourside meeting site, a group of workers taking part in the “Fight for $15” movement made their voices heard. “15 and a union! 15 and a union!” They chanted. “What do we want? $15. When do we want it? Now!” Alex Harris says a minimum wage hike is essential: “We just want to make enough money to be able to live. That’s it.” He works 15 hours a day at two low-wage jobs just to make ends meet. He continued, “I work from 7:30 in the morning until 4 p.m. doing landscaping and I only have enough time to take a shower before I have to be to work at Checkers from 5 p.m. until midnight. Even if you are in a better situation, I hope people will look at those who are not.” Asked by the audience what they felt would be a reasonable increase to a “living” minimum wage, Turner from FRLA said “about $11 or $12.” Parrish of the FCOC declined to answer, explaining that in his position, he could only talk about the economics of a minimum wage. He said, “only about 2.1% are now earning the US minimum wage, and an increase would exclude many from subsidized health care and other key benefits. We should be talking about “How do we help people get the skills they need to make more money?”

Summing up, Robin Miller, TBBC president & CEO, thanked the panel and audience for the excellent discussion, and emphasized that the Chamber had come out against the increase to a $15 minimum wage in Florida, and was encouraging all its 800-plus members to support this position. The Chamber program suggests that members take action: Have a discussion at your next staff meeting with Izzo willing to speak at any of your meetings … Educate individuals in the service industry when you go out to eat, stay at a hotel, etc. Talk to your friends and family as we all know someone that could be affected … Join in on dialogue on social media … and sign up for text updates: tampabaybeacheschamberofcommerce. emobileplatform.com/k/tYAB3s For more information, and to download a PDF of business card-sized handouts, go online to: tampabaybeaches.com/ minimum-wage.html [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Amanda Payne, Amplify Clearwater; Jerry Parrish, FCOC Foundation; Suzanne Brown, Slyce; Richard Turner, FRLA; Robin Miller and Doug Izzo, TBBC, for their excellent input.] 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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Captain Dan Peretz is Living His Dream Captain Dan Peretz is a native Floridian. Having grown up in Tampa, Dan truly loved the unspoiled beauty offered by St. Pete Beach. Dan began chartering yachts off the beach at the Odyssey Hotel, where part of the Tradewinds Resort is now, in 1972. Dan has owned and managed Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center since 1986. Dan has sailed extensively. In 1992 he skippered one of his own yachts in the “America 500.” This 7-month cruise visited ports of call in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Azores islands, Gibraltar, Africa, and Spain. Dan has also delivered boats throughout the Caribbean and chartered regularly to the Bahamas and Virgin Islands. Dan is actively involved with multiple community, state and national associations; including serving as president of the “Tall Ship Society.” He is also a sailing instructor and has personally performed over 100 weddings aboard sailing yachts. Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center offers Dolphin Watch trips, Sunset Sails, sails to nearby islands and fishing trips from their docks behind CVS drugs at Dolphin Village Shopping Center, 4737 Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach. 20

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by Peter A. Roos Dolphin watch trips are one of the most unique experiences offered in the Tampa Bay area. Dolphin Landings’ sailboat captains can confidently tell guests they have a 99% chance they will see dolphins. While guests occasionally spot dolphins just beyond our docks, the best way to truly experience the natural wonder of these wild sea creatures is on board one of our luxury sailing yachts and glide silently among them. Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center typically offers 2-3 trip times daily. The Dolphin Watch trip is sure to delight and each trip is a different experience. The fare for dolphin watch cruises is: adults is $40, children $30 and under 2 years free. Parking is free. Visit dolphinlandings.com for details. The very popular sunset cruise leaves about an hour or more before sunset and sails to the tip of Pass-a-Grille, where you can see the sunset over the water without land in your way. The fare for any of the sunset cruises is $45 a person, parking included. Children must be 6 or older to board for public sunset cruises. The boats are also available for private charter. Soda and bottled water is complimentary or BYOB and ask to use the cooler with ice on board. There is a bathroom on board for guests. Dolphin Landings also offers cruises to nearby islands of Shell Key and Egmont Key, which make a great use of a halfday at the beach, with an escape to a place where you are almost alone.

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Novices and pros alike rave about near Shore Florida Salt Water Fishing, sometimes referred to as Back Bay or Flats Fishing. Back Bay boats are capable of operating in very shallow water in order to go right where the Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Grouper, Sea Trout, Tripletail, Cobia and Shark hang out. The Tarpon run strong in Tampa Bay from May through early September, throughout Boca Ciega Bay and surrounding Tampa Bay waters. There are numerous other species that can also be pursued using fly rods as well as spinning reels. Each vessel carries 1 to 4 guests and all your fishing gear is provided. Dolphin Landings can accommodate almost any occasion … using a single boat or multiple boats for groups, mini tournaments, corporate incentive packages, you name it. Fishing gear and license is included.

How smart are dolphins? Scientist don’t know. What we do know, dolphins are fast learners and they can learn language.

Florida Deep Sea Offshore Sport Fishing is world-renowned. Anglers Dream, their 58ft party boat for Deep sea fishing, offers 5hr trips Monday thru Thursday and Saturday $55.00 adults and $34.00 for kids 12 yrs and under. A 7hr trip is offered on Fridays for $75.00 adults and $45.00 for kids. Anglers Dream has a capacity of 38 guests. All equipment, bait, and free bottled water is provided. The Anglers Dream may be booked privately for your groups of 7 or more. Depending on fishing season and the length of your charter, you’ll be able to catch many different species of fish such as Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, Amberjack, Tarpon, Cobia, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Shark and Barracuda, to name just a few. They offer 4, 6 and 8-hour excursions. Online reviews are almost all 5 stars. Fishing gear and license is included.

When I asked Captain Dan what keeps him so passionate about his work after so long, he says “it is hard to get bored of sailing in paradise.” Then he started to speak about a not-for-profit organization he founded called Soothe Our Souls. (continued)

What do dolphins eat? Dolphins eat fish and lots of them. An average dolphin will eat 4-9% of its body weight in fish, every day. How long do dolphins live? The maximum age for our wild bottlenose dolphins is between 40 and 50 years. How many kinds of dolphins are there? There are 36 different kinds of ocean dolphins and 5 species of river dolphins. How long can a dolphin go without taking a breath? Dolphins can stay up to 15 minutes under water, when diving in deep water. How do dolphins find food? Dolphin hunt socially in family groups called pods. They use a technique called echolocation (sound) to find food as well as to navigate. ParadiseNewsFL.com | DECEMBER 2019

Captain Dan frequently took a terminally ill friend, Art, out sailing. In witnessing his joy of his engaging with nature, Dan became interested in helping others with serious health challenges.

1930 and served as the Treasure Island Fire House for many years before it became the Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron. Terry and Dan saw the incredible potential and opportunity the property provided for S.O.S.

In the weeks before Art’s passing, Dan suggested to Art’s wife that they try to get Art and his family on a sailboat, providing everyone a chance to experience joy and respite in their last weeks together. Those Sunday morning sails provided Art with so much happiness and gave everyone cherished memories of his last days. Spending time together on the coastal waters, watching dolphins frolic and sea birds fly, was precious and therapeutic, benefitting the emotional wellbeing of everyone. It was from those wonderful experiences, and in honor of Dan’s friend, that S.O.S. was created in 2012.

In acquiring this property, Dan felt a strong sense of community in preserving this Treasure Island landmark. The building has been remodeled to accommodate events, such as birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and fundraisers as well as a dock for S.O.S sailboats.

S.O.S. is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) volunteer organization providing complimentary sailing excursions on the first Sunday each month for seriously health-challenged people and their support group. S.O.S. is committed to offering a respite from troubling health concerns, celebrating life, and helping people to navigate their journey to wellbeing. Word has spread about S.O.S., and the trips have gotten better known. There are times when they use two or three boats to accommodate their guests. They eventually created brochures, a logo, web page, SootheOurSouls.org, Facebook page, and t-shirts for guests and volunteers. “We regularly have a certified nutritionist on board, to discuss healthy diet choices, and a yoga instructor who offers a mini yoga experience while we’re sailing,” says Captain Dan. In September 2016 Terry Porter, a longtime friend of Dan’s and now an S.O.S. board member, discovered the Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron Building was for sale. The building was built in 22

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In the meantime Dan and his passionate team are recruiting volunteers and members who help support the group. He and his staff are attending waterfront events where he sells the chance to hit a target with a wet tennis ball from a slingshot strung between trees. I got a chance to try at the Chowder Challenge this month. Soothe our Souls also invites interested people to meet for wine tastings at Vino Sympatico in South Pasadena, or an Evening at The Hideaway Café in St. Petersburg. Captain Dan looks forward to many years of soothing souls with S.O.S. and his great team of volunteers. Visit SootheourSouls.org for more information and a photo gallery, or to donate or request a cruise. Interested in a possible charter? Stop by anytime. You may also email info@dolphinlandings.com with any questions or inquiries or call 727-360-7411. Ask for Cyndy Pemberton, Charter Specialist, with 30 years experience at Dolphin Landings, in helping you arrange your Private Charter, and coordinate your event. To book an outing from Dolphin Landings please visit dolphinlandings.com to see all of the alternatives available, or call 727-360-7411.

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In the Tyrone area, downtown’s Casita Taqueria features some of the best tacos and burritos in town. And if you love Café Ponte, you might have to take a ride over the bridge to his new South Tampa jewel, OLIVIA, an Italian restaurant housed in the former Carmel Kitchen + Bar space in South Tampa.

Poke is all the rage around town, from Frank Chivas’ Poke Havana, helmed by Chef Paul Daubert, to Palm Harbor’s Fish Bowl Kitchen, serving poke and acai bowls, boba milk tea and Dole whip desserts.

Coming to Tampa Bay in 2020 is Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, a Louisiana-based full-service family sports bar chain that is bringing six franchises locations to Tampa Bay starting next year.

Salty Crab Bar & Grille opens its 4th outlet in Clearwater Beach, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also new to Clearwater is Anthem House, a healthy shake and tea shop that also hosts community events such as women empowerment seminars, fitness and dance classes.

In St. Pete Beach, Dewey’s joins Grace as one of the most elegant and delicious restaurants for brunch and dinner. And Maritana Grille is re-opened, reimagined both in décor and menu. Stay tuned for our interview with Chef in the New Year.

Indian Rocks’ Aqua Prime launched a Caribbean concept this summer next door, where you can enjoy music, brews and Chef Jason Varga’s tantalizing bites al fresco under the palms. Belleair’s brunch at Seaweed, another Frank Chivas concept, is for those who love seafood Sunday. For $10, you can enjoy unlimited mimosas (mango, blackberry, peach), Bloody Mary and sangria. Who doesn’t love a lobster brie omelet or house-made salmon and egg crostini with crème fraiche? The PEI oysters, poke, lemon ricotta pancakes and raspberry tiramisu with Grand Marnier lady fingers served with a side of the Bucs game on the bar’s flat screen TVs is my cup of tea. Just off Indian Shores is Havana Harry’s, perhaps one of the most authentic Cuban foods in town other than our fave Pipo’s, perfect for holiday entertaining or dining in. The Cuban sandwich, pulled chicken breast, 1904 Cuban tossed salad, Cuban Shepherd’s Pie with chorizo,

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THE CANNONS Frisbee Is More Than A Game You have heard of Frisbee golf and seen the colorful disc tossed around concert venues. Now meet the Tampa Bay Cannons, a professional sports team that plays frisbee football and has a secondary mission to be a community’s good neighbor. The team hopes to make St. Petersburg their hometown, moving from Tampa across the bay to DTSP. General Manager of the Cannons, Peter Masone, filled PN in on their sport and goals. “We are an organization of socially aware, passionate young professionals with a collective focus on doing more with the sport of ultimate than just playing the game and ESPN Top 10 highlights. We use the sport and the platform in the American Ultimate Disc League as a vehicle to teach youth, leadership skills, build confidence and enforce a positive work ethic,” says the eloquent GM. Tampa Bay Cannons actively support social/environmental causes while having fun and growing visibility of the sport. The Cannons were founded in Jacksonville as part of the AUDL’s 2015 South Division expansion. The league relocated the Cannons to Tampa Bay in 2018. In 2019, they played their first full season at Skyway Field in Tampa.

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Coming in 2020 How can moving the Tampa Bay Cannons to downtown St. Pete help the community in addition to increasing revenues and visibility for the City of St. Pete? Says Masone: “We provide a family friendly sports entertainment experience with accessibility to the athletes and coaching staff. Our games will create more foot traffic, attracting families to downtown restaurants and establishments (before and after the game) as well as the visiting teams within our division, increasing revenue to local hotels and hospitality from out of state tourism.” Masone hopes to provide year-round programs, with off-season opportunities for youth camps, coaching clinics and Tampa Bay Cannons hosted pro-am and amateur events on the turf and surrounding beaches.

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I often get asked what my favorite restaurant is and I always find it a hard question to answer. We get to eat out a lot, and we have found there is usually a dish each of our favorite venues prepares that keeps us coming back. We originally came to the beaches for our son to attend Admiral Farragut Academy as a day student, and we had every intention of going back to the mainland once he graduated. Jordan is 47 now, and we are still here. The barrier islands have long been a haven for casual dining, with a plethora of bars and restaurants offering famous local grouper sandwiches and some outstanding hamburgers. Willy’s, PJ’s Oyster Bar, Boulevard Burger and The Reef are good examples. Two others, Crab Daddy’s and Shark Tales International flavors have blossomed in the 21st century, with a number of excellent Thai and Sushi places (they seem to go together here), Nori Thaiand Basil Leaf in St. Pete Beach, Thai Am 2 at John’s Pass and Sushi-Rock Grill in Isla Del Sol.

Mexican options like Treasure Island’s VIP and St. Pete Beach’s Agave and Grand Hacienda, with full liquor bars, and Taco Bus, the closest on the beach to Mexican fast food. If you like Cuban food, we suggest Barracuda’s on the beach, or Pipos on Bay Pines near the VA (or in Downtown St. Petersburg and in South St. Pete). Between those, you can definitely save a trip to Ybor City. There are Greek favorites available daily at Skidders in St. Pete Beach, and the best Gyro sandwiches and Greek salads can be found at Odise’s St. Pete Beach Mediterranean Deli. The closest place to find flaming cheese is the Neptune Restaurant in Gulfport, but Spiro’s in South Pasadena usually has the best lamb shank this side of Tarpon Springs.

Italian too has been a constant favorite, ranging from family style, dine-in places that have been here for a quarter century like Genaros in Pass-a-Grille, Tony & Nello’s in Tierra Verde, Vito & Michael’s Gourmet Pizza and Pasta, Carino and Gigi’s. Notable Italian additions in the last decade are Verducci and Tottorosso in north St. Pete Beach and Caruso, just last year in Treasure Island.

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There are a number of popular finer dining establishments too. Local favorites... Middlegrounds in Treasure Island, named after one of the prime fishing areas in the gulf, Rumfish Grill in St. Pete Beach with a 33,000-gallon aquarium built with ‘Tanked’ on the Animal Planet and the relocated Island Grill in Tierra Verde are favorites. I would be remiss if I did not mention theMaritana Grill at the Don Cesar, which has recently been reimagined and reopened by chef Emily Ferrari. There are also a handful of ‘bistro’s’ that tend to specialize in higher quality menus, and consistently get top ratings in their reviews. The Pearl in Treasure Island, Sola and Madfish in St. Pete Beach come to mind. The Pearl has a Moroccan flavor, Sola offers mostly locally sourced better quality fish, meats and wild game and all three have real chefs in the kitchen.Madfish, a top-rated fish, seafood and amazing steakhouse, hidden inside a shiny diner, is featured separately in this issue. There are a number of bar and restaurant combinations that offer popular upgraded menus. Sea Dog Brewery, Sea Hag and Shrimpy’s Blues Bistro at the Blind Pass bridge are prime examples, as are Caddy’s around the corner and Captain Bill’s in ‘downtown’ Treasure Island. Gators on John’s Pass and Billy’s Stone Crab in Tierra Verde. Sea Hag added a second St. Pete Beach location, on Gulf Boulevard, taking over the short-lived upscale Selene. We went for dinner recently and sat in the bar, where Boston Bob was entertaining. It was a fine, reasonable meal and although busy, it somehow seemed less noisy than we had remembered. Pizza is a food group all to it’s own on our beaches, and against all odds it would seem, new pizza purveyors are arriving in the south beaches as we speak. Britt’s coal fired pizza in Treasure Island is expanding Britt’s Caféinto what

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ENCOURAGING WORDS

By Dennis Merritt Jones

Holding On Isn’t Always a Sign of Strength

A Christmas Blessing for the Readers of the Paradise News

“The decision to let go of that which has completed its course in your experience is even more important than the decision to welcome new ideas. You cannot walk forward by looking backward...You intuitively know what should depart from your life.” ~ Raymond Charles Barker

May you take time to focus on what matters most in your chosen spiritual tradition and honor it with the sacred intention of your time and attention.

I can you relate to the quote above by Raymond Charles Barker. Do you? I used to have a black belt in “grasping” or holding onto thoughts, feelings, memories, and people who didn’t serve my sense of wholeness and well-being. In my heart, I knew I should let them go, but in my head, it was a different story; my ego wore those memories like a badge of honor--believing that by holding on I was somehow proving I was bigger, better, and stronger than they were. There is considerable wisdom in knowing what, when and sometimes, who to let go. With understanding comes power; with courage comes release and with surrender comes inner peace. Barker was right; we each intuitively know what should depart from our life. But, where do we begin when our grasping seems to have a mind of its own? “Be still and know” isn’t just an empty platitude; it’s the mark of a wise person. Find time today to breathe, be still, listen to your heart, and you will know that which has completed its course in your experience. Sometimes letting go isn’t a sign of weakness but great strength.

May you have ample opportunities to witness the Divine birth of Love in the world each time you see the Light of the Beloved in the eyes of others, regardless of the spiritual path they have chosen. May you be the Light that defuses the darkness in the lives of those who are isolated in the shadows of their own personal struggles and sense of hopelessness. May the sacredness of this Season of Light illumine your way, allowing you to fully see and use the gift of your life in a manner that honors the giver of the gift. May you always remember you are the Light of the world and the world greatly needs the Light you bring. May you fully realize and embrace how loved you truly are by those around you as well as the Infinite One. And may the peace that passes all understanding reside in your heart in this Season of Light and forever therein live. Peace, Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones

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Welcome Back, Early Snowbirds It’s the 2020 tourist season, and with all the northerners that are visiting Florida this year, it’s predicted to be a record year for many northern families to change their residency and move to Florida permanently. The Chamber of Commerce and myself believe that Florida has more to offer than most of the northern states, and that is why I moved here from the north many years ago. Better weather, lower cost of living, and lower taxes are spearheading the increased number of families migrating from the north each year. What does that mean for housing opportunities for those that want to settle along a waterfront attractive beach community in Pinellas County? When families that consider relocating for either a permanent or second home in Florida, most do their due diligence and compare both cost and quality of life issues in different areas of Florida. Housing cost is always a main factor, and it’s easy to see that Pinellas County is considerably less cost than the areas of Naples and Sarasota. In addition, Pinellas offers close proximity to America’s best airport, Tampa International, a quick way to get back home to visit the grandkids. Although we have traffic concerns during the

tourist season, they are far less than the east coast communities or very busy Naples and Sarasota. Pinellas is definitely worth considering. As many families have realized this and purchased homes in our beach communities these past few years, it has led to a housing shortage of properly priced attractive homes. Most of the remaining listings of the realtors are either overpriced or just not attractive. Most were constructed in the 1950’s and 1960’s, and are not raised to FEMA standards, much less have 150mph windows and doors, are energy efficient, or have today’s desired amenities for room layout or in kitchens. That is why so many decide to construct a new home with everything they want when they decide to relocate. One family we are building for in desirable Indian Rocks Beach is constructing a beautiful new home on a non-waterfront lot for under $700,000. Also, GHD has their furnished “Key West” model for customers that might want the lifestyle of a waterfront home with pool as well as a dock for boating to restaurants or fishing. Choosing the right lot in the beach community of your choice is a main concern. There are a few

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ART NEWS

Photos are from the St Petersburg Holiday of the Arts artists. See page 38 for more information.

Amy Wiley Broomcast It’s the most generous time of the year. The holiday are here and LOCAL ART is perfect for gift giving! The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront District unite once a month for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk. Studios and galleries stay open late on Saturday, Dec. 14 and welcome visitors from 5-9 pm. Discover wonderful surprises, visit your favorite artist or find a new one. All are waiting for your exploration, conversation, purchases, and inspiration. Make an evening of it and stop for dinner, drinks or dessert at a downtown restaurant. Find a map of participating galleries, studios, trolley stops for the FREE ArtWalk Trolley, and parking at stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk. Downtown Gulfport gets into the spirit as its streets fill with local artists and artisans. Enjoy extended hours during Gulfport’s December Third Saturday Stroll, the “Holiday Marketplace” edition, on Dec. 21. Shop local and pick up handmade and artistic gifts — all while supporting local families and businesses. The Holiday Marketplace celebrates arts, crafts and — most of all — holiday excitement. Stroll Gulfport’s decorated streets filled with exhibitors and unique shops and artists, as well as locally made crafts, baked goods, and other delightful stocking stuffers.

Darryl Harwood Pink Flamingo Home Tour tickets go on sale at the event, with special holiday pricing for one day only, and there’s a pay-what-you-can gift-wrap station so you don’t need to worry about wrapping your finds! While downtown Gulfport has free parking, spaces always fill fast, so park in one of the town’s remote lots and hop on the free, ADAcompliant trolley. Find a map of remote parking and the trolley route at mygulfport.us/trolley-3/. While the adults stroll, why not park the kids at the Gulfport History Museum where junior elves can spend an afternoon of holiday crafts and fun! In concert with Holiday Marketplace, Gulfport Historical Society will supply hot chocolate, holiday treats and guided craft activities appropriate for kids aged 3-15. Free (donations accepted to cover the cost of materials), 5301 28th Ave S, Gulfport, Dec. 21, 4-6 pm Gulfport History Museum has a crafty event for adults too. Do you love looking at Pinterest? Do you love wine? Do you love the idea of making holiday gifts but don’t know where to start? Get going at Gulfport Historical Society’s Pinterest & Pinot event at the Holiday Marketplace! Choose from two projects we found on Pinterest, and make it in a guided session while sipping red wine or Mexican hot chocolate (or both!) and nibbling cheese and other goodies. You can create either Gulfport Coasters, historic photos transferred onto a set of four limestone coasters, or Boca Ciega Bath Bombs, a set of six nautical-themed bath bombs and holders. Learn more and register

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Don Tran for one or both projects at gulfporthistoricalsociety. wildapricot.org/event-3606364. $15 to $50, with discounts for Historical Society members 5301 28th Ave S, Gulfport Dec. 21, 7-9 pm. Afterglow of SHINE St. Pete’s world-class public art event, SHINE, is over but the glow keeps burning. ● Noted Lego artist Jay Hoff worked with Chad Mize and teems from St. Pete’s LGBTQ+ Welcome Center to create “Pride & Love,” the Come Out St. Pete community mural at 2437 Central Ave. ● SHINE honored the historic Quonset hut-style Royal Theatre, 1011 22nd Street S, with a mural celebrating the history of what used to be one of the movie theaters African Americans could visit. ● “Inside Out” at 2788 Fairfield Ave S was created by internationally acclaimed street artist JR. Its 300 photographic portraits that cover The Factory St. Pete represents the diversity of the community. ● Muralist, tattoo artist and Creative Clay teacher Todd Frain painted a mural on the Creative Clay building at 2846 1st Ave S, based on designs by Creative Clay’s member artists. ● Cecilia Lueza is known for her colorful public art projects, including the “ground mural” at the busy intersection of 5th Street N and Central Ave. She took on the project of beautifying the North Shore Pier, painting the concrete Pier in rainbow hues. Dynasty Financial Partners sponsored the project and pitched in by

Elaine Lanoue sending 60 of their people to help paint. ● Aimed at bringing art to low-income communities, The CLEAN Campaign paints vibrant murals on laundromats around the country. While artists work, The Laundry Projects invites the community to wash their clothes for free. Tampa based artist Cory Robinson brought color to Pete’s Wash House, 1810 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. S. Also, keep an eye out for a dozen new works of art decorating metal traffic signal boxes at downtown intersections. A night at the museum The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society will host an exciting, one-of-a-kind evening event on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, 6:46 to 9:16 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts Marly Room and Gardens. pARTy of the STrAnGE will feature “stageinspired dress, edgy entertainment, flamboyant food, dramatic drinks, and other surprises,” says co-chair Mary Anna Murphy. “It’s going to be a fascinating evening of performance arts merging with the arts focus of the new museum exhibition Art of the Stage,” adds co-chair Lisa Funsch. Tickets are available on the Stuart Society website stuartsociety. donorshops.com. A limited number of “First in Line” tickets at $100 per person will be available, and after those sell out, “Curtain Call” tickets will be $175 per person. Sponsor and underwriting opportunities are available. For more information contact email party@stuartsociety.org.

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NYE @ MFA Ring in 2020 at the Museum of Fine Arts where all guests enjoy: open bar, complimentary valet parking, photo booth, admission to special exhibition galleries.

life kept him searching: “A painter is lost if he finds himself.” This film looks at his involvement with the Dadaists in Cologne, his time in Paris, his flight to New York, his life in America, and his return to Europe, revealing the “private, brittle places of refuge” he created at various stages in his life. Date: Jan. 2, 6 -7 pm. Cost: Free

Reservations are filling up, so be sure to make yours today! Come as a group of eight for the dinner and party and enjoy premium seating reservations, sponsorship recognition, and receive exclusive invitations throughout 2020 to special events and major exhibition previews. Enjoy dinner and party, 7 pm to 1 am. $275 per person, $500 per couple includes cocktails & hors d’oeuvres in MFA Garden, early fireworks viewing at dusk, gourmet seated dinner, and world-renowned illusionist Mio. Or just come for the party, 9 pm to 1 am. $150 per person, $250 per couple includes unique sweet and savory desserts, music by DJ Curtis Carrasco, midnight champagne toast, prime viewing of the First Night St. Petersburg fireworks. Attire: Dress in your holiday best! Reservations: 50906.blackbaudhosting.com/ 50906/NYEMFA--FLIGHTSOF-FANCY Recover from your revels at ArtFilm ArtFlix is a Dalí Museum film series that features art-related documentaries and feature films. The Jan. 2 film is a documentary about Max Ernst, one of the most influential and visionary artists of the past century. The format of the film mirrors the restless reality of his life; an inveterate traveler and always on the move, Ernst lived and worked in Germany, France, and America. His nomadic way of

Not Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris Stroll through the avant-garde hothouse of Paris at a new Dalí Museum exhibit. Midnight in Paris: Surrealism at the Crossroads, 1929 immerses visitors in this rich creative era by examining the works, friendships and rivalries of Jean Arp, André Breton, Luis Buñuel, Alexander Calder, Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, René Magritte, Joan Miró, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Yves Tanguy and others. Open now through April 2, the exhibit features paintings, photographs, film, documents, and sculptures that reveal the personalities of Paris’ iconic Surrealist artists. More art at the Morean I Am… is a group exhibition that proposes a new way to further overcome the relative uselessness or ineffectiveness of prejudgment. It proposes to reveal through the lens of a multitude of photographers from various parts of the globe what can be possible in the growing dispersion and development of the human race, images that transcend boundaries and belief systems. Curated by D. Dominick Lombardi.

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Perri Neri: Past Tense; Present Perri Neri (MFA Pratt, BFA University of Tampa) creates expressive large-scale figurative paintings. In her latest body of work, she is “finding ways of thinking about what it means to exist without progress. It starts with a moment, a laugh, a scream, an election…and using the whole of art history as the proverbial cliff, I jump, trying to make relevant my present state of being, before the final thud.”

held Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the SPC Downtown Center, 244 2nd Ave N. Free parking is available. For more information and to register, please visit STPE.CO/ABA.

Both exhibits on display Jan. 11 – Feb. 28. Opening reception Jan. 11, 5 to 9 pm. There’s no business like Arts Business St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is collaborating with St. Petersburg College to offer a professional development Arts Business Academy for emerging artists, musicians, and writers. During this certificate program, local arts professionals and business leaders will provide training on topics including defining your goal as an artist, pricing, marketing, media, and banking. In addition to the sessions, participants will have access to SPC’s supplemental non-credit workforce training courses. These non-credit courses will help participants develop their professional skill sets and provide a great introduction to other academic options, including effective communication, writing skills, and essentials of marketing. The cost is $399 per person for six class sessions plus three online classes. Scholarships are available; email tracy@stpeteartsalliance.org for an application. Sessions are

A treasure on Treasure Island The Treasure Island Art Guild (TI-AG), which serves members and guests from the Island and beyond, wants to remind members that you need to re-up in 2020. Rates are $40 individual, $60 family, $20 for students under 25, $10 for associates (non-artists). Membership forms are available online (treasureislandartguild.org) If you don’t sign up, you can’t participate in TI-AG’s monthly award shows or get those nice discounts on classes and workshops.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without The Nutcracker The St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory brings the classic holiday entertainment to Gulfport Dec. 13-15 and 20-22. The ballet of The Nutcracker was inspired by the book The Story of a Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas. Dumas‘ story was an adaptation of the dark fairytale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, written by E.T.A Hoffmann in 1816. The original ballet was created by Marius Petipa and Lev Inavov with a music score composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It was first performed at the Marinsky Theatre

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ART NEWS in St Petersburg, Russia (that St. Petersburg), in 1892 (way before today’s classics -- It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and Home Alone. Location: SPBC Blue Theater at the Jonathan & Sarah Bailie Studio 1500 58th Street S, Gulfport Dates: Dec. 13-15 and 20-22 Prices: $20, $10 for seniors, students & active military.

Art glass galore Join the staff of the Duncan McClellan Gallery and DMG School Project for their Annual Holiday Staff Artists’ exhibition, Saturday, Dec. 14, 5-9:30pm at Duncan McClellan Gallery, 2342 Emerson Avenue S, St. Petersburg. New works by Mariel Bass, Danyell Bauer, Eric Claycomb, Josh Cocozza, Lauren Hill, and Walter “Scottie” Wald, 6-8 pm: Free Glassblowing demonstration 8-9:30 pm: Live Jazz with the Henry Ashwood Jazz Project Free admission. For more information see Dmglass.com.

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Do well by doing good Ensure year-end benefits by donating securities to Duncan McClellan Glass School Project. Donating appreciated stock and mutual funds you have held for more than a year can result in significant tax benefits for you and help the DMG School Project inspire and excite children to learn science, math, and history through art. Donations have allowed us to ● Bring the Mobile Glass Lab to disadvantaged schools ● Provide free demonstrations to students ● Fund and mentor emerging artists’ careers ● Provide student field trips to our studio and gallery ● Give students scholarships and awards ● Bring in internationally known artists for free lectures ● Run summer camps Contact Duncan McClellan at 813.760.6600 or lauren@ dmgschoolproject.org.

Holiday of the Arts in Williams Park on December 14-15 Open Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. Admission is free. Discover art – and what touches your sense of beauty! Co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and coordinated by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the event showcases original, handmade artwork by artisans across Florida and throughout the USA. Together, their vision and creativity creates an outdoor gallery of indescribable art. Explore creations in painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, photography, digital art, mixed-media, metalwork, woodworking and more. See a diversity of styles and materials within each art medium. Whether for yourself, gifts for family, friends or associates, you will find exceptional art at all price points. If you do not find exactly what you want, commission a piece of art made just for you! These are works that will beautify your home, office space and enrich your daily life. All the artists creating these pieces will be present at the event, many represented in the nation’s most prestigious private art collections and public institutions. While there, take the time to enjoy the beautiful environs that make downtown St. Petersburg such an enchanting destination.

NEW EXHIBIT! The Lure of Florida Fishing Catch The Exhibit First! It’s no mystery why Florida developed into the playground of choice for the world’s greatest fishermen and women. Even before the arrival of the Spanish, fishing has been the key to life in the Sunshine State. From the indigenous peoples to the visitors who arrived on Henry Flagler’s trains, millions have been drawn to Florida by fantastic fishing. Come explore this exciting new exhibit at the St. Petersburg Museum of History in our renovated Main Gallery. Admission: Adults - $15; Seniors (65+) - $12; Military (Active Duty & Veterans) - $9; Students - $9; Children 6 and Under - Free Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm Want to Receive Unlimited Admission to the Museum ALL YEAR? Become a Museum Member today! Call our guest relations desk at 727.894.1052 ext.200. St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 2nd Avenue NE St. Petersburg, 33701 727.894.1052 historystpete.org freeFall Theatre cordially invites you to spend the holidays with the Royal Family. The Lion in Winter plays through December 22. Best known for the film adaptation starring Peter O’Toole and Katharine Hepburn, this viciously funny drama is a

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high-stakes chess game where the pieces constantly change sides and no one is spared the sword. Henry II has let his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out of prison to spend Christmas with the family. But more is afoot than decking the halls with boughs of holly. Each has their eyes set on the crown for a different son. Parents, siblings, and the King of France become embroiled in a game of thrones that threatens to destroy them all. With a wildly comic tone, despite its dramatic action, James Goldman’s modern classic is the family drama that lurks beneath the upheaval of history. And you thought your family bickered at the holidays. The Lion in Winter is directed by freeFall Associate Artistic Director Chris Crawford.

Performance Information: Until Dec. 22, Wednesday through Sunday, call for show times. Tickets: Call the box office at 727.498.5205.

L-R Top Row: Eric Davis (Richard Lionheart), Joseph Michael-Kenneth (Geoffrey), Alicia Thomas (Alais Capet), Rob Glauz (Philip Capet, King of France) / L-R Lower Row: Robert “Spence” Gabriel (John), Joe D. Lauck (Henry II), and Stephanie Dunnam (Eleanor) / Photos courtesy of Thee Photo Ninja

Enrichment Opportunities: Talkback with the director and cast after Friday night performances December 20. Epilogue: Resident Dramaturg Timothy Saunders will give a talk immediately following Sunday Matinee performances on December 1 and December 8. FREE and open to all! Presenting sponsor: Al May Community partner sponsors: Rick Behnke & Robert Newell; Hal Freedman & Willi Rudowsky freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St Petersburg, 727.498.5205 freefalltheatre.com

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Happy Holiday Events Through Sunday, December 29 – Enchant 4 – 11 pm, $14.99 – $32.99 + fees, Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg. General admission includes full access to the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze, a food and Christmas Market with more than 40 vendors, Santa’s Landing, Kid Zone, and the Ice Skating Trail. enchantchristmas.com Through Monday, December 30 – River of Lights Holiday Cruises 6 pm/7 pm/8 pm/9 pm/10 pm, $18 Child/$28 Adult, Tampa Convention Center (Pirate Water Taxi Home Dock: Stop #7), 333 S Franklin St, Tampa. View festive decorations, lighted bridges and other surprises along the Hillsborough River. Features a whimsical narration, Christmas Carolers, hot chocolate and a holiday cookie for all. piratewatertaxi.com/events/river-of-lights-2018

Saturday, December 7 – Ride & Run with the Stars 6:30 am, $25 – $40, Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde. Family-friendly event. Features biking, running, and walking races, children’s activities, law enforcement demonstrations, a silent auction, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and more community-building festivities. Proceeds benefit the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project. 727.582.6465 rideandrunwiththestars.com Saturday, December 7 – Pass-A-Grille/Vina Del Mar Boat Parade 6 pm, Free viewing, starts at the Merry Pier, 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. Festivities start at the Merry Pier and Sea Horse Restaurant at 5 pm. Santa, hamburgers and hot dogs, luminaries along the sea wall, carolers. 727.743.8706 pagdebbie@tampabay.rr.com

Through Tuesday, December 31 – Snow Nightly Every 30 minutes from 6 – 9:30 pm, Free, Sundial St. Pete, 153 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, free Santa photos, holiday performances and snow in the courtyard. sundialstpete.com

Saturday, December 7 – Snowfest 9 am – 2 pm, $5, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Activities include a big and kiddie toboggan slide, art tent, karaoke, inflatables and Nomad Art Bus. Food trucks. stpeteparksrec.org/holidayevents

Through January 1 – Holiday Lights at Largo Central Park 6 – 11 pm, Free, Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr., Largo. Two million holiday lights and dozens of festive Christmas displays. Carousel and Ferris wheel rides available for $5 per rides. playlargo.com

Saturday, December 7 – Tierra Verde Tree Lighting 4 – 7 pm, Free, Downtown Tierra Verde. Visit with Santa, children’s games, live music, pet parade, raffle prizes. Donations benefit the Lealman Fire District’s Annual Toy Drive. tierraverdeevents.wixsite.com/treelighting

Through Friday, January 3 – Oakdale Christmas Light Display 6 – 10 pm, Free, 2719 Oakdale St. S, St. Petersburg. This event is among the largest and longest running home displays in the United States. One-half acre in size, Approximately 1/2 million lights. christmasdisplay.org

Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 – Elf The Musical JR. 2 pm and 6 pm, $16, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. It’s all the things you love about this holiday favorite movie with songs that are instant classics. 726.202.3268 showtix4u.com

Through Saturday, January 4 – Holiday Lights in the Garden 5:30 – 9:30 pm, $5 Suggested Donation/ Under 12 Free, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Delight in over a million shimmering LED lights, holiday entertainment, beautiful flora and warmth of the season. 727.582.2100 flbg.org

Saturday, December 7, 14 and 21 – Saturdays with Santa 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, Included in admission, Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Santa will be at the Aquarium for photos. Santa’s elves will also be diving in the Aquarium’s Coral Reef habitat during its regularly scheduled dive presentation times. Pictures are available for purchase. 813.273.4000 flaquarium.org

Through Monday, January 6 – Sea of Lights 5 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm on select nights, $12.99, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater. A festive holiday boat cruise around the local finger islands. Enjoy holiday views, listen to holiday songs, and participate in holiday-themed trivia. 727.441.1790 seewinter.com

Saturday, December 7 through Saturday, December 21 – Meet Santa 6 – 9 pm, Free, North Straub Park, 400 Bay Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa. Cameras welcome. stpeteparksrec.org/holidayevents

Thursday, December 5 – Holiday Magic – Edge District Sip & Stroll 5 – 9 pm, $20/$25, Between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. and 16th St., and between 1st Ave. N and 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Guests will enjoy live holiday music, holiday-themed drinks, delicious food and holiday gift shopping specials while exploring the EDGE District. edgedistrict.org/index.html

Sunday, December 8 – Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes in Historic Old Northeast 3 – 8 pm, $25/$30, Westminster Palms, 939 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. A traditional holiday event during which gracious residents in this beautiful neighborhood will open their homes to visitors. eventbrite.com

Saturday, December 7 – Bad Santa Bar Crawl 6 – 11:59 pm, $25, Various downtown venues, Central Ave. and 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg. Plan your outfit and get ready for amazing prizes since one of the stops on the crawl will include a costume contest. The best charity bar crawl St. Pete has to offer. eventbrite.com

Sunday, December 8 – Chorus Angelorum – Winter Concert 2019 2 – 3 pm, Included in admission price, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. A premier a cappella vocal ensemble of male and female voices. An entertaining, enjoyable and eclectic mix of musical styles, appropriate for all ages. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org

Saturday, December 7 – Christmas in the Park and Mistletoe Market Noon – 6 pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Shop local vendors and find the perfect holiday gifts. Includes tree lighting ceremony and the Chamber’s Festival of Trees. 727.363.9245 spbrec.com

Tuesday, December 10 – Holiday Concert 7 pm, Free, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. New Horizons Band of Gulfport will play familiar holiday tunes, plus pop hits. A reception is scheduled after the concert. newhorizonsbandgulfport.org

Saturday, December 7 – Holiday Makers Market 11 am – 3 pm, $5/$10, The West Events, 13435 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Be the first to experience our area’s newest event space at its inaugural event. Sip and shop for handmade gifts from 30 indie artists, artisans and makers at this beautiful, new venue. Beer, Bubbles & Wine Bar, DJ SugarBear, Photo Wall, Holiday Vibes. eventbrite.com

Wednesday, December 11 – Holiday Lights Neighborhood Bike/Walking Tour and Porch Party 5:30 – 8:30 pm, $20 Members/$30 Non-members, 226 17th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Tour the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood, which will be adorned with their famous don’t-miss-’em Holiday lights. Take it all in by bike or on foot, or just stick around at the house and party. There’ll be tasty food treats, cash bar, live music and more. 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org

Saturday, December 7 – Holiday Tour of Homes 10 am – 4 pm, $25/$30, Northeast St. Petersburg’s Allendale and Snell Isle neighborhoods. Visit homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. Holiday Tour Reception on Friday, December 6 – $90. All proceeds benefit the Florida Orchestra. Call/text 727.254.2276 for details.

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Happy Holiday Events Wednesday, December 11 – Very Merry Market 4 – 8 pm, Free, Great Explorations Children’s Museum and Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. A free shopping event showcasing the talented makers and businesses that make the area a unique and eclectic place to shop. 727.821.8992 greatex.org Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12 – Ho Ho Holiday Shop & Stroll 11 am – 9 pm, Free, Grand Central District, 1600 to 3000 blocks of Central Ave. between 1st Ave. N and 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Over 40 local business are participating! Two festive days and evenings with District-wide giveaways, deals, raffles, storewide sales, door prizes, drink & food specials, and much more grandcentraldistrict.org/ho-ho-holiday-event Thursday, December 12 – Holiday Arts + Crafts Bazaar 4 – 6 pm, Free, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Join the talented, artistic staff and volunteers of The Dalí at a holiday bazaar featuring their original art & crafts for sale. Enjoy the seasonal ambiance & holiday music. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Thursday, December 12 and December 19 – Deck the Halls @ Ca’d’Zan $15, 5 – 8 pm, John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. All decked out for the Holidays, Ca’d’Zan will be open during special extended hours for you to enjoy a self-guided walk-through of the first floor. 941.359.5700 ringling.org Thursday, December 12, December 19 and December 26 – Christmas Movie Night Series 6:30 pm, Paul’s Landing Event Lawn, The Vinoy Renaissance, 501 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Elf on December 12, A Christmas Story on December 19 and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on December 26. 727.824.8007 paulslandingstpete.com Thursday, December 12 through Sunday, December 22 – Holiday Sparkle 7:30 pm Thursday – Saturday/2 pm Sunday, $30 – $250, Opera Central, 2145 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. A musical journey with soloists, chorus and orchestra through the most wonderful holiday music, from the sacred to the popular and everything in between. 727.823.2040 stpeteopera.org Friday, December 13 – Boley Center’s 37th Annual Jingle Bell Run 7:30 – 10 pm, $25/$35 Race Fee, Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. A 3-mile event that will feature 1,500 luminarias, 15 bands, three glow zones, snow, glow in the dark face paint, glow necklaces and thousands of merry runners, joggers, walkers and four-legged trotters. runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintPetersburg/BoleyCentersJingleBellRun Friday, December 13 – Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade 6:20 pm, Free viewing along the route, Starts at The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. Dazzlingly decorated boats of all kinds circle the city on one special night in a friendly competition for top prizes. islandneighborschamber.org Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 22 – SPBC Nutcracker 2019 7 pm Friday and Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, $10 – $25, St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory, 1500 58th St S, Gulfport. The Story of Nutcracker, courtesy of Royal Opera Ballet. 727.914.7257 stpeteballetconservatory.com Saturday, December 14 – 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl 5 pm – midnight, $17 – $23, Downtown St. Petersburg bars. Regular ticket includes decorative Santa hat, holiday light bulb necklace, signature Ugly Sweater Crawl koozie, holiday music, themed discounted drink specials. eventbrite.com Saturday, December 14 – Boca Ciega Yacht Club Lighted Christmas Boat Parade 6 pm, Free viewing, Starts at the Gulfport Municipal Marina, heads to Williams Pier, Town Shores, Kipps Colony, Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, Pasadena Golf Club Estates and Isla del Sol. sailbcyc.org/ChristmasBoatParade Saturday, December 14 – Christmas Land Parade 11 am, Free, St. Pete Beach. Starts at Upham Beach, heads north on Sunset Way and east down Corey Ave. to City Hall. Best parade viewing areas will be along Corey Ave. Parking will be available at the Community Center. 727.363.9245 spbrec.com

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Saturday, December 14 – Holiday Movies in the Park – The Search for Santa Paws 7 pm, Free, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and settle in for a holiday movie. A fun evening for the entire family. stpeteparksrec.org/holidayevents Saturday, December 14 – Madeira Beach Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade 6:30 pm, Free viewing, Starts at ROC Park and heads down the Intracoastal Waterway to John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk. madeirabeachmarina.com Saturday, December 14 – Pinellas Park Christmas Parade 6 pm, Free viewing, Starts at 58th St. and proceeds eastbound on Park Blvd. to The Shoppes at Park Place. This annual event rich in Christmas tradition is the perfect way to bring holiday cheer. Watch as festive floats parade down the streets of Pinellas Park. celebratepinellaspark.com Saturday, December 14 – Pioneer Christmas 10 am – 3 pm, Free, Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 2900 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. Christmas tree, holiday basket raffles, crafts, games, saw mill demonstration, Pioneer Tea ($10). events.stpeteparksrec.org Saturday, December 14 – Wreaths Across America 11 am, Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Wreath-laying ceremony to remember and honor the country’s fallen veterans. Sponsor a remembrance wreath - $15 and up. wreathsacrossamerica.org Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 – It’s a Wonderful Life 2 & 8 pm Saturday/2 pm Sunday, $15/$19/$21, West Coast Players, 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater. Palm Harbor University High School’s production of James Rodgers’ adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life. 727.437.2363 wp2.wcplayers.org Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 – North Pole Express Times vary, $25, Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr., Largo. Children of all ages are invited to take the North Pole Express on a magical journey through the holiday lights in Largo Central Park, to get to the North Pole. Activities inside the North Pole include crafts, games, cocoa, cookie decorating, meeting Santa and more. playlargo.com Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 – St. Petersburg Holiday of the Arts 10 am – 5 pm, Free, Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Showcases original artwork by more than 100 artisans from throughout Florida and across the United States. paragonartevents.com Sunday, December 15 – A Celtic Christmas 1 pm. $24.50 – $39.50, Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. Recreates a night before Christmas in 1940s West Ireland where neighbors have gathered to entertain each other with music, singing, dancing, and storytelling. Performed by world-class musicians, dancers, and singers from both sides of the Atlantic. 727.587.6793 largoarts.com Sunday, December 15 – An Old Florida Christmas 11 am – 4 pm, $5 Adults/Free Children under 12, Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton. Celebrate old-fashioned holiday traditions with the beautifully decorated buildings, live music, make-and-take crafts, vintage silent films, food vendors, and more. manateevillage.org Sunday, December 15 – Children’s Day at the Victorian Christmas Stroll 10:30 am – 5:30 pm, $10 – $16, Henry Plant Museum, 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Children and families will delight in activities ranging from paper crafts to a puppet show. Entertainment, carriage rides, toy trains and Lincoln Logs. 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com Sunday, December 15 – Suncoast Jazz Society Christmas Concert and Dinner 5:30 – 9 pm, $35/$40, Cove Cay Golf Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater. Features local musicians with guest artist renowned clarinetist Bob Draga. Reservations: 727.2152938 or jazzreservations@gmail.com

Happy Holiday Events Sunday, December 15 – Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Christmas Eve and Other Stories 3 pm and 7:30 pm, $55.75 and up, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Brings to life – with enhanced special effects and new staging – the acclaimed prog-rockers’ 1996 debut album of the same name. 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com Sunday, December 15 – Victorian Christmas 1 pm, $10/$13/$16, Safford House Museum, 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs. Experience a traditional Victorian Christmas celebration at the historic Safford House, built in 1883 and beautifully decorated for the holidays. tarponarts.org Wednesday, December 18 – Cirque Musica presents Holiday Wishes 7 pm, $25 – $85, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Brings a holiday story to life in a full theatrical cirque event for the entire family with your favorite holiday hits all performed live by a full symphony orchestra. 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com Wednesday, December 18 – Holiday Christmas Dance Party 8 – 11 pm, $8, Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Full bar, prize giveaways, free parking. Lessons at 6 pm and 7 pm. swingtime.info/christmas.html

Tuesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve at Selby Gardens 8 pm – 1 am, $300, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S Palm Ave., Sarasota. A black-tie event featuring a private journey through tropical holiday light displays, passed hors d’oeuvres, a seated four course dinner, special performances by The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company and Trainees from the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory and dancing at Michael’s on the Bay. The countdown to the New Year culminates with a champagne toast and a perfect view of fireworks overlooking Sarasota Bay. 941.366.5731 selby.org Tuesday, December 31 – Swingin’ the New Year 7:30 pm, $30/$35, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Live music, dancing, midnight countdown, balloon drop, Roaring 20s costume contest, photo booth, cash bar. newyearswing.com

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Thursday, December 19 through Monday, January 5 – Disney’s Aladdin Afternoon and evening performances, $29 and up, Straz Center, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. A thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org Friday, December 20 – Christmas Music Benefit for the Homeless 6 – 10 pm, $12, Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. A wide variety of performers/genres switching off every half hour. Bring an item for the Christmas Pot Luck Dinner and items for the homeless (socks, undergarments, hygiene products, etc.). 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Saturday, December 21 – Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Cruise 6:30 – 9 pm, $34.95/$39.95. Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Cruise aboard the 72-foot Bay Spirit II catamaran with amazing views of Downtown Tampa’s Lighted Boat Parade. DJ entertainment and dancing. Hot cocoa and cookies. 813.273.4000 flaquarium.orgBay Saturday, December 21 – Holiday Marketplace 2 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Boulevard, Gulfport. Stroll the decorated streets filled with exhibitors and unique shops and galleries. Selfies with Santa will entertain the whole family, including furry members, at Gulfport Beach Bazaar from 2 – 6 p.m. visitgulfportflorida.com TUESDAY

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Saturday, December 21 – Holizaar 2019 COLISEUM BALLROOM 11 am – 5 pm, Free, The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Procrastinators rejoice! Your last-minute holiday shopping salvation is here. Two dozen carefully selected local artisans have the perfect gifts for you. 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org Saturday, December 21 – Holiday Movies in the Park – The Santa Clause 7 pm, Free, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and settle in for a holiday movie. A fun evening for the entire family. stpeteparksrec.org/holidayevents Tuesday, December 23 and Wednesday, December 24 – Scott & Patti: Home for the Holidays 7 pm Tuesday/9 pm Wednesday, $25 – $40, American Stage, Raymond James Theatre, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. All-new holiday extravaganza perfect for the whole family. Join Scott & Patti as they celebrate the season through songs, dances, side splitting comedy and a bevy of special guests. 727.823.7529 americanstage.org

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Tuesday, December 31 – NYE@MFA | Flights of Fancy 7 pm – 1 am, $150 – $500, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Open bar, dancing, DJ and live entertainment, special exhibition access, champagne toast, First Night St. Petersburg fireworks. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org ParadiseNewsFL.com | DECEMBER 2019

HEALTHY HOLLY-DAYS

By Nanette Wiser Photo by Chef Chuck Bandel, The Dalí Museum

Don’t feel guilty about eating your favorite foods during the holiday season. Sure, you can go with a skinny version of your favorite dish. But why not maintain your weight or stay on track with a holiday eating plan? When people deny themselves the foods they truly love, it never ends well. In fact, it often leads to a cycle of feeling deprived, overeating those restricted foods, and then feeling shame. Rinse and repeat. So instead, prioritize your favorites. Decide what you really love, enjoy those holiday foods without guilt, and move on. And if you overeat, simply go back to your usual habits at the next meal or snack and don’t pass judgement on yourself. Another way to feel in control while savoring holiday foods: balance out the rich foods with the healthy items you already love. A lot of people appreciate a lighter dish, like a crisp green salad, a veggie tray for munching before the meal, or a pan of roasted broccoli.

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Brunch and Yoga at The Dali on Sundays Join Lucky Cat Yoga every Sunday at The Dalí – a remarkable environment where Dalí’s energy infuses the physical, mental and spiritual inspiration of yoga. Classes are held in the Raymond James Community Room or Avant-Garden, both with incredible views of the waterfront. Café Gala invites you to start your week with Mimosas & Masterpieces, an artistic take on Sunday Fundays. Chef Chuck Bandel creates specialty items based on seasonal ingredients, so each week’s menu varies. Order at the counter, choose a seat indoors or out, enjoy a Catalan-inspired brunch and raise a glass to surreal Sundays. Mimosas & More ... Cava Mimosa $6.50 Aqua de Barcelona $8 • Spanish Sangria (red/white) $6.50 Kalimotxo $7.50 • Basque Cider $8 There is no cost to visit the Café (or the Store or Gardens); parking in the Museum lot is $10 (free for members, as space is available). Gallery admission requires an admission ticket or Museum membership. Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries.

Arts & Leisure PERFORMING ARTS Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com December 1 – Jingle Ball 2019 8 – Bad Bunny 13 – Jimmy Buffett 15 – Trans-Siberian Orchestra 18 – Cirque Musica presents Holiday Wishes January 3 – 5 – Jurassic World LIVE 11 – Winter Jam 15 – Céline Dion

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 GAME | BINGO SERVICE | SOCIAL CLUBS MILITARY | POLITICAL CLUBS ATHLETIC CLUBS HEALTH NETWORKING TOASTMASTERS THRIFT SHOPS DOWNTOWNS SPIRITUAL TOURS MARKETS VOLUNTEER YOGA (Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)

American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 40th Anniversary Season 727.823.7529 americanstage.org December 1 – 22 – Silent Sky 23, 24 – Scott & Patti: Home for the Holidays January 4 – Whitney & Synia 11 – Improv Night – Music & Mayhem Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800.361.8388 asolorep.org December 1 – 28 – The Sound of Music 31 – January 19 – Gruesome Playground Injuries January 8 – 18 – Murder on the Orient Express Bininger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.867.1166 eckerd.edu/theatre Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre December 5 – Celtic Angels Christmas 6 – Sutton Foster 7 – Leonid & Friends 13 – Don McLean 14 – Peter White Christmas 20, 21 – The Outlaws & Firefall 28 – Hot Tuna Acoustic January 10 – Meat Loaf Presents BAT 14 – The Righteous Brothers 18 – Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra 20, 21 – Jonny Lang 23 – Jesse Cook 24 – Engelbert Humperdinck 25 – The Robert Cray Band 26 – Kris Kristofferson

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February 26 – UFO Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.893.1070 gulfportcommunityplayers.org December 7, 8 – Elf The Musical JR. 10 – Holiday Concert January 9 – 19 – Orange Belt Railroad Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 largoarts.com December 6 – Death by Chocolate 8 – The Nutcracker 14 – Santa’s Holiday Revue 15 – A Celtic Christmas 21, 22 – Elf the Musical Jr. January 9 – A Salute to Glen Campbell with the Les Paul/Mary Ford Tribute 10 – Allman Brothers Tribute 11 – Jim Stafford 12 – Legendary Ladies of Country Music Tribute 17 – The Brooklyn Bridge 18 – An Evening with Branford Marsalis 19 – The Buddy Holly Experience Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com January 3, 4 – Ain’t Misbehavin’ Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org December 5 – 15 – Harvey January 16 – 26 – I Do! I Do! freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.498.5205 freefalltheatre.com December 1 – 22 – The Lion in Winter January 17 – February 16 – Marie and Rosetta Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941.552.5325 gpactix.com December 12 – Strings Con Brio 13 – Nate Najar’s Jazz Holiday 14 – Pine View Jazz Band January 12 – Cynthia Sayer 19 – Ed Metz Jazz Trio

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 December 6 – Ganja White Night 11 – Colter Wall 12 – The Disco Biscuits 13 – Jada Cicada, Detox Unit & Friends 14 – Danfield and DJ Badda Skat 21 – Reverend Horton Heat 31 – The Hip Abduction January 9 – Grace Potter w/Devon Gilfillian 18 – Queensryche M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813.386.6173 madtheatre.com MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa 813.740.2446 midflorida.com/amphitheatre December 14 – Meet N Grease Movie Sing-A-Long National Theatre Live Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD eckerd.edu/olli/theatre December 13 – The Audience January 17 – Small Island Patel Conservatory 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813.222.1002 patelconservatory.org December 4 – Holiday Concert 8 – Rock School Blowout 20, 21 – White Christmas 17 – Jazz Jam 21 – Private Lesson Recital January 15 – Winter Cabaret Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park pinellas-park.com/161/ Performing-Arts-Center January 4 – Elvis Tribute 11 – Tribute to CCR & Fogerty

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ON-GOING EVENTS Through Sunday, January 5 – “The Grasshopper and the Ant” and Other Stories Noon – 5 pm Sunday/10 am – 5 pm Monday – Saturday/10 am – 8 pm Thursday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. A neo-Victorian, a creator of unexpected experiences, and a visionary artist who twists the familiar into the unsettling, Jennifer Angus challenges our perceptions and expectations by working in an unusual medium: dried, exotic insects. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Through Sunday, February 23 – Bassmi Exhibit Free, The Hermitage, 151 7th St. S, St. Petersburg. Bassmi’s work is in corporate and private collections and has been widely exhibited in the United States and abroad. The soaring spaces of The Hermitage really allow his paintings to be appreciated. 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org

EVENTS CALENDAR Red titles denote Paradise News recommendations. Thursday, December 5 through Sunday, December 8 – St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show 10 am – 5 pm Thursday & Friday/10 am – 7 pm Saturday/10 am – 5 pm Sunday, $19 Adult/Free children 15 and under, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park, St. Petersburg. The largest boat show on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Offers a wide selection of power boats and sailboats in the water and on land. Seminars and free kids’ fishing clinics. stpeteboatshow.com/en/home.html Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 – Corey Arts and Craft Show 10 am – 5 pm, Free, Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, and clothing all handmade in America. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn. coreyave.com Monday, December 9 – Senior Solos Meeting and Pot Luck Luncheon 1 pm, $2/$5, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. A pot luck luncheon. Optional gift exchange with price limit of $5 to $10. A social group of single folks 55+. debbie.craven@verizon.net Thursday, December 12 – Breaking Barriers: Photography & Memory Reception 7 – 9 pm, Free, USF Contemporary Art Museum, 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa. Celebrate the exhibition, view the artwork created in the veterans photography workshop series and meet the artists. usfcam.usf.edu Thursday, December 12 – Gypsy Star in Concert 7:30 pm, $20 Members/$25 Non-members, The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. The original music of Gypsy Star artfully fuses indie folk rock with sounds and rhythms from around the world. 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org Friday, December 13 – SPC Piano Series – Dmitri Shteinberg 7:30 – 8:30 pm, $15/Free for SPC students and faculty, St. Petersburg College, Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Music of Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann. 727.341.4360 spcollege.edu/events

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Arts & Leisure Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com December 3 – Dave Koz and Friends Christmas 6 – REH Chorus Holiday Concert 6 – Trisha Yearwood 7 – John Prine 8 – Live From Nashville 8 – TFO: Mozart & Tchaikovsky 12 – Beautiful: Carole King Musical 13 – Criss Angel 14 – Bowzer’s Holiday Party 15 – TFO: Holiday Pops 20 – Lindsey Stirling 21 – A Christmas Carol 22 – Christmastime w/The Carpenters 31 – Salute to Vienna January 5 – Elvis Birthday Bash 8 – TFO: Café Ole 10 – Air Supply 12 – The Bronx Wanderers 18 – Johnny Mathis 20 – The Kingston Trio February 14 – Willie Nelson & Friends St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.866.1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925 December 6 – 15 – A Christmas Carol January 11 – March 13 – Project 2020 February 21 – March 14 – Mamma Mia Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813.374.2416 stageworkstheatre.org December 5 – 8 – Single Black Female Straz Center 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org December 3 – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live 4 – Santa’s Holiday Revue 5 – Straight Up With Stassi Live 6 – TFO: Mozart & Tchaikovsky 7 – Inside Out 7 – Nick Offerman: All Rise 8 – Sammy Figueroa 11 – 22 – A Tuna Christmas 11 – The Very Hungry Caterpillar 13 – TFO: Holiday Pops 16 – Kyshona Armstrong 19 – January 5 – Disney’s Aladdin 29 – A Drag Queen Christmas January 3 – ABBAFAB 5 – Ivan Amodei

10 – TFO: Lush Life: Ellington & Strayhorn 11 – Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Youth America Grand Prix Gala 12 – Agleam Poetry 14 – DRUMLine Live! 15 – February 9 – A Midsummer Night’s Dream 17 – TFO: Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 17 – 19 – Girls Night: The Musical 17 – Arts Legacy REMIX: MLK Commemoration: Power of Storytelling 18 – C.S. Lewis: The Screwtape Letters Tarpon Springs Cultural Art Center 101 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs 727.942.5605 tarponarts.org December 7 – The Four C Notes 14, 15, 21, 22 – The Gift of the Magi January 18 – Depue Brothers Band The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.892.5715 stpete.org/coliseum December 31 – Swingin’ the New Year The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com December 5 – Tony Bennett 6 – Il Divo 7 – TFO: Mozart & Tchaikovsky 14 – TFO Pops: Holiday Pops 19 – The Isley Brothers 21 – The Family Blessing 20 – TFO: Handel’s Messiah 26, 27 – Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker January 5 – Romeo & Juliet 8 – Carpenters Remembered 9 – TFO Coffee: Café Ole 11 – TFO Pops: Ellington & Strayhorn 16 – The Doo Wop Project 18, 19 – TFO: Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org December 6 – 8 – The Nutcracker 9 – Holiday Spectacular 11 – Palladium Chamber Players 12 – Nate Najar’s Jazz Holiday 13, 14 – Selwyn Birchwood Band

15 – Alex Harris: Holiday Soul 18 – Mark Moultrup Trio + James Suggs Holiday CD Release 19 – The Linda Ronstadt Songbook 20 – The Dead, December 1973 January 7 – Tampa Bay Symphony: Composition Contest Finals 8 – Palladium Chamber Players 11 – Randall Bramblett Band 13 – The Chopin Project: Renana Gutman USF Yuengling Center 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.974.3004 yuenglingcenter.com December 7 – Harlem Globetrotters 27 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Jam 31 – Jim Gaffigan Van Wezel 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org December 1 – Celtic Angels Christmas 2 – Escape to Margaritaville 3 – Tony Bennett 4 – Dance to the Holidays! 12 – Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays 13 – 15 – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical 20, 21 – Sarasota Ballet 22 – The TEN Tenors 23 – A Christmas Carol 28 – Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker January 2 – Salute to Vienna 5 – Il Divo 7 – 12 – The Book of Mormon 13 – The Righteous Brothers 14 – Carpenters Remembered 15 – Chicago Symphony Orchestra 16 – The Naked Magicians West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 wp2.wcplayers.org December 14, 15 – It’s a Wonderful Life

MUSEUMS Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7 pm woodsonmuseum.org December 14 – Holiday Open House Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 flholocaustmuseum.org Through January 5 – Loss and Affirmation: Illustrations and Drawings by William Pachner Through March 1 – Beaches, Benches and Boycotts: The Civil Rights Movement in Tampa Bay

December 3 – The Continuing Legacy of American Eugenics 3 – Eugenics in America: A History of Injustice Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 831.221.2222 fmopa.org Through December 31 – Garry Winogrand: Women are Beautiful Through December 31 – Steven Wilkes: Day to Night December 8 – Landscape Photography 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! Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free Admission 727.201.8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org December 20 – Holiday Party and Cookie Exchange 21 – Original Gulfport Walking Tour Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com December 1 – 23 – Victorian Christmas Stroll 15 – Children’s Day at the Victorian Christmas Stroll 19 – Music in the Museum January 16 – Music in the Museum Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community January 12 – Back to the 60s – One More Time Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Weekly ArtWorks Imagine THAT! – 3rd Saturday each month Every Saturday – Imagined Realities Thursdays $5 after 5 pm Through December 22 – Pivot Through December 31 – Karen Lamonte’s “Floating World” Exhibit John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, 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

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Events Friday, December 13 – The Audience Presented by National Theatre Live 12:55 pm, $25, National Theatre Live, Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Academy Award®-winner Helen Mirren (The Queen), plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Tony Award®-winning production of The Audience. Captured live from London’s West End in 2013. eckerd.edu/olli/theatre Saturday, December 14 – Birds in Classical Music 10:30 am – noon, Free, Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Join Lynn Sumerson of Clearwater Audubon as he demonstrates how, why and by whom birds were used as themes in classical music using very brief examples with musical accompaniments. 727.453.6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Saturday, December 14 – Meet the Artist: Borowski 4 – 8 pm, Free, Syd Entel Galleries, 27 Main St., Safety Harbor. Meet and mingle with Studio Borowski owner, Wiktor Borowski. An evening that is sure to be filled with fun and beautiful glass sculpture. With any purchase, the artist will personally sign your artwork that evening. 727.725.1808 sydentelgalleries.com Saturday, December 14 – Site-Seeing with an Archaeologist: Native American Sites of Pinellas County 10 am – noon, $5, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Join archaeologist Rebecca O’Sullivan from the Florida Public Archaeology Network for a “site-seeing” tour of some of Pinellas County’s most interesting Native American mound sites. 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, December 14 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 5 – 9 pm, Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore. Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Saturday, December 14 – Wood Burning Art Workshop with Rachel Stewart 10 am – 4 pm, $85 Member/$100 Non-member, Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Learn the art of wood burning in a one-day workshop. Make a special gift for a friend or an original ornament for the holiday season. 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org Sunday, December 15 – Fashion Design Runway Event 6:30 pm, Free, Gibbs High School, Grande Theater, 850 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Feast your eyes on 28 surreal works of wearable art created by teen designers. Registration required. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Monday, December 16 – Marjorie, Moonshine and Minneolas 1 – 2:30, $10 Member/$25 Non-member, Westminster Suncoast Quak Center, 1095 Pinellas Point Dr. S, St. Petersburg. Everyone knows The Yearling, but Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings contributions to Florida go way beyond that heartbreaking childhood tale. Learn about her life in Florida and understand why this writer is truly one of Florida’s treasures. eckerd.edu/olli/programs The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

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Arts & Leisure John & Mable Ringling Museum con’t First Sat – Kid’s Quest, Family Workshop Through February 16 – Sun Xun: Time Spy December 4 – Conversation w/Gabino Rodriguez 5 – Holiday Splendor 8 – Art and a Movie 9 – Gallery 21, Rediscovered 11 – Conversation w/the Executive Team 12 – Conversation with Jovenes Zapateadores 12, 19, 26 – Deck the Halls @ Ca’d’Zan January 2 – Deck the Halls @ Ca’d’Zan 15 – Conversation with Yin Mei Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd, Tarpon Springs 727.712.5762 leeparattner.org December 14 – Teddy Bear’s Night at the Museum Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Thursdays $10 after 5 pm Museum Minis, Explore More! Family Days, Fall Camps Through January 5 – “The Grasshopper and the Ant” and Other Stories Through March 22 – Explore the Vaults: Visions of France Through April 5 – Ancient Theater and the Cinema Through April 9 – Midnight in Paris 1929 December 8 – Chorum Angelorum – Winter Concert 2019 11 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: Elisabeth Vigee-LeBrun 19 – Cocktails & Collections 31 – NYE at the MFA: Flights of Fancy January 8 – Coffee Talk w/Nan Colton: Explore the Vaults: Visions of France February 8 – pARTy of the STrAnGE Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 tarponarts.org December 15 – Victorian Christmas 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 December 4 – The Shifting Sands of Egmont Key

Tampa Museum of Art 120 W St. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org Saturday – Art Spot for Families Through January 5 – Robert Rauschenberg Through January 26 – Purvis Young: 91 Through January 26 – Haitian Vodou Flags Through March 15 – The Making of a Museum 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 December 4 – Coffee w/a Curator 4 – The Dalí Dozen 5 – ArtFlix – Paris: The Luminous Years 7 – Workshop: Handmade Holiday Cards 12 – Holiday Arts + Crafts Bazaar 12 – Poetry at The Dalí January 2 – ArtFlix – Max Ernst 8 – Coffee w/a Curator 9 – Poetry at The Dalí 16 – Opera at The Dalí The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg 727.892.4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 All day December 30 – January 3 – Art Making | Winter Break USF Contemporary Art Museum 3821 USF Holly Dr., Tampa usfcam.usf.edu Through December 7 – The Return of the Real December 11 – 12 – Breaking Barriers: Selected Work USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa ira.usf.edu USF Graphic Studio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813.974.3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/gs_about.html

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 December 7, 8 – Crafty Fest 21, 22 – Crafty Fest January 11, 12 – Crafty Fest Brenda McMahon Gallery 2901 Beach Blvd. S #104 Gulfport 518.692.7742 brendamcmahongallery.com Local & regional artists December 1 – 31 – Holiday Sale 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 St. Armands Gallery 55 South Boulevard of the Presidents Sarasota 941.702.8818 Venice Gallery & Studio 237 Warfield Ave. S, Venice 941.486.0811 Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail Ochopee 239.695.2428 clydebutcher.com/galleries December 4 – Holiday Book Signing 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 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk December 8 – Pierce Pettis January 10 – James Keelaghan 12 – Jaimee Harris

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Events Monday, December 16 – Tampa Taiko: Traditional Japanese Performing Arts 10 am, Free, Ikebana International, St. Petersburg Chapter 65, Chapel on the Hill Church – Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole. For hundreds of years, the bamboo flute has been used to meditate and create awareness. This presentation will center around the Shakuhachi, the Japanese Bamboo Flute. Ron Collins will perform traditional and neo traditional music. 727.363.6888 ikebanastpetersburg.com Thursday, December 19 – Archaeology Talk: The Past, Present and Future of Egmont Key 7 – 8 pm, Free, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. This presentation details an ongoing interdisciplinary project aimed at making Egmont Key’s invisible stories visible to the public, and digitally preserving endangered heritage with 3D laser scanning. 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org Thursday, December 19 – Night Market St. Pete 6 – 10 pm, Free, The Side Lot, 2133 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Fifty local craft vendors, DJ, food and bar. Kid and pet friendly. sidelotstpete.com Saturday, December 21 – The Original Gulfport Walking Tour 3 – 5 pm, $10 Non-members, Gulfport History Museum , 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. The tour examines the creation of this small seaside hamlet; the tour guides — all Gulfport locals with a penchant for history and storytelling — share the town’s history and stories with the group. 727.201.8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org Saturday, December 21 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfportflorida.com Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm, Free, Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This market with an artsy slant includes local arts, Etsy crafters, vintage and retro goods, jewelry and plants. artpoolrules.com Saturday, December 28 – Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Tour 10 – noon, Free members/$10 Non-members, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Participants will experience one of the country’s premier bungalow neighborhoods on a leisurely walk led by resident guides excited to show off their neighborhood. 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org Monday, December 30 through Thursday, January 2 – Art Making | Winter Break 1 – 4 pm, Included with admission, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. A space for kids and teens to experiment with an array of art materials and make their own masterpieces. Ages 4 – 17; children must be accompanied by an adult. 727.892.4200 thejamesmuseum.org Thursday, January 2 – ArtFlix – Max Ernst 6 – 7 pm, Free, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. One of the most influential and visionary artists of the past century is celebrated in this documentary which covers the highlights of his fascinating career. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Thursday, January 2 – St. Pete Beach Toastmaster Open House 6 – 8 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Toastmasters, Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. If your New Year’s resolution is to become a better speaker, communicator, facilitator, coach and/or leader then make it a reality with St. Pete Beach Toastmasters. socialize and enjoy some snacks and refreshments. 813.609.2015 stpetebeachtoastmasters.com

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Arts & Leisure The Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org December 7 – Bridging Communities Studio Honors 2019 12 – Gypsy Star 21 – Holizaar 2019

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 jen.hoffer98@gmail.com 727.687.2403 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 Through December 29 – Gilded and Spiritual Images by Terry Brett December 1 – 29 – Holiday Show and Sale 14 – Wood Burning Art Workshop Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727.821.7162 moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Sundays for Families 1 – 3 pm Second Saturday ArtWalk Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727.360.4406 pinellasart.org December 28 – 4th Saturday Art Walk Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor 727.725.4018 safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com December 4 – Childrens Open Mic 5 – Richard Gilewitz and Tim May 7 – Literary Roast of Jim Morrison 8 – Freddie and Francine 8 – Kids Writing Club January 11 – The Southern Gothic 17 – Rising Appalachia

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 townshoresaart@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 December 1 – 30 – Gingerbread Village 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. December 11 – Very Merry Market

Heritage Village 11909 125th St N, Largo 727.582.2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum December 4 – January 5 – Holidays at the Village Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave. E (SR 64), Bradenton manateevillage.org Free open-air history museum December 15 – An Old Florida Christmas MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.987.6000 mosi.org Children’s science center Saunders Planetarium December 6 – Science After Dark The Pinball Arcade Museum 2313 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Play all day for $15 Proceeds benefit local charities

BALLET Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema Eckerd College Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg eckerd.edu/olli/ballet December 6 – Le Corsaire Florida West Ballet A not-for-profit Pre-Professional Performing Arts Company 616 4th St. N, St. Petersburg floridawestballet.org Sarasota Ballet 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.359.0099 sarasotaballet.org December 9 – Principal Film Series – The Male Dancer 20, 21 – John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory 1500 58th St S, Gulfport 727.914.7257 stpeteballetconservatory.com Daily classes for young & adults, performances, facility rentals December 13 – 15, 20 – 22 – Nutcracker January 5 – The Sarasota Ballet Gala

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 7 pm. 727.893.1074 facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL Sunscreen Film Festival Various locations throughout St. Petersburg. VIP & General Admission April 30 – May 3, 2020 sunscreenfilmfestival.com

MUSIC Clearwater Jazz Holiday clearwaterjazz.com October 15 – 18, 2020 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 December 10 – Free Holiday Concert 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 727.398.9639 southpasadenaband.com January 15 – Concert TI Community Center 16 – Concert S Pasadena City Hall St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.341.4360 spcollege.edu/events December 4 – Percussion Concert 13 – SPC Piano Series – Dmitri Shteinberg Suncoast Jazz SocietyWednesdays 6:30 – 9 pm, 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 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 ParadiseNewsFL.com | DECEMBER 2019

Events Friday, January 3 – ABBAFAB 7:30 pm, $34.50/$49.50, Straz Center,1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. You can dance, you can jive. You’ll be having the time of your life at this monster ABBA tribute concert that delivers the disco ball greatness of super hits “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia” and more. 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org Friday, January 3 – First Friday St. Pete 5:30 – 10 pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. A showcase for great bands, great drinks and great food. Proceeds benefit charitable efforts. firstfridaystpete.com Friday, January 3 – Gulfport First Friday Art & Gallery Walk 6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfportflorida.com Friday, January 3 and Saturday, January 4 – Ain’t Misbehavin’ 8 pm Friday/2 pm Saturday, $28.50 Eight O’Clock Theatre, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. One of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time and the winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical. 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com Friday, January 3 through Sunday, January 5 – Jurassic World Live Times vary, $15 – $45, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying turn after the Indominus rex escapes and causes chaos in the park. Experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs. 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com Saturday, January 4 – Senior Excursion – Florida Railroad Museum 9 am – 4 pm, $15, SPB Recreation Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Visit the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish and take a 13-mile round trip train ride. Cost covers transportation only. 727.363.9245 spbrec.com Saturday, January 4 – Whitney & Synia: Singin’ & Swingin’ III 7:30, $25, Raymond James Theatre, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. Whitney & Synia will be Singin’ & Swingin’ together for an electrifying time along with members of La Lucha and other special guests. 727.823.7529 americanstage.org Sunday, January 5 – Elvis Birthday Bash 1 pm, $18 – $35, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. World-class Elvis impersonators Mike Albert and Scot Bruce along with the Big E Band return to the Ruth Eckerd Hall to celebrate Elvis’ 85th Birthday! 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com Wednesday, January 8 – Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Explore the Vaults: Visions of France 10 – 11 am, Included in admission, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Master storyteller Nan Colton conjures tales that allow us to communicate our love of the arts and to share the beauty of the art world. Refreshments are served at 10 am, followed by the performance at 10:30 am. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Wednesday, January 8 – Coffee with a Curator – Max Ernst: Vision and Transformation 10:30 am, Free, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. A focused, theme-oriented presentation on a variety of Dalí-related topics. The talk is presented by one of The Dalí Museum’s Curatorial/Education team or an invited speaker. 727.823.3767 thedali.org Saturday, January 11 – Florida-Friendly Landscape Design Workshop 9:30 am, Free, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. Design basics, site analysis, group activities, selecting healthy plants. 727.582.2100 flbg.org

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Arts & Leisure TomKats Jazz Orchestra tomkatsjazzorchestra.com The Hangar Restaurant 540 First 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 January 11 – Wozzeck (Berg) 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 December 12 – 15, 19 – 22 – Holiday Sparkle Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941.328.1300 sarasotaopera.org December 1 – Winter Dreams 2 – Juilliard String Quartet 4 – 20 – A Motown Christmas 8 – Piano Grand IV 14 – Ditchfield Family Singers 15, 21, 22 – The Nutcracker January 4 – Celebration Concert 12 – Azi Schwartz 18 – Welcome Concert St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/MatineeOperaPlayers Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 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 Every Wednesday – Swing Every Tuesday – Ballroom Second Friday – Soul Night St. Petersburg Polish American Society 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg 972.741.3749 polishsociety.org Sunday, Dinner & Dancing: 2:15 – 3:30 pm – Dinner – $8 727.360.0584 for dinner reservations 3 – 6 pm – Dancing – $6 Members/$8 Non-members Sundial Swing Dancing Sundial St Pete, 153 2nd Ave. N, St Petersburg 727.800.3201 sundialstpete.com First Tuesday of the month 7 – 8:30 pm Free The Blue Parrot Café 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach Every Monday 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 Tea Dance – 1st & 3rd Wednesday, October through May

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, 9 pm Spitfire Theater Improv Comedy Theater 14 18th St. 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 Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve Tram Tours Saturdays, Guided Tours, Classes December 10 – The Natural History of Florida – Part 2 January 14 – Florida’s Mangroves Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.453.6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays December 7 – Holiday Celebration 8 – Classical Music Walk 14 – Birds in Classical Music 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 Through January 6 – Sea of Lights Through January 6 – Winter’s Wonderland 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 December 7 – Penguins Pancakes and Santa 7, 14, 21 – Saturdays with Santa 21 – Holiday Lighted Boat Parade 26 – 30 – Snow Days 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 December 6 – Community Ocean Film Festival 7 – 2019 Youth Ocean Conservation Summit January 6 – The Ins and Outs of Animal Care 13 – The Wild Side of Manatee Research

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 December 17 – Tampa Bay Watch Program January 18 – Celery Fields St. Petersburg Shell Club Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole 727.867.6861 stpeteshellclub.org 1st Friday September thru May, 7 pm Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores 727.391.6211 seabirdsanctuary.com Largest non-profit wild bird hospital sanctuary. Free. Tours. Donations accepted. Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org December 7 – The History of Bird Conservation in Tampa Bay 14 – Native American Sites of Pinellas County 19 – Past, Present and Future of Egmont Key 21 – Photography Hike January 18 – Identification of Florida Turtles ZooTampa at Lowry Park 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813.935.8552 zootampa.org December 1 – 30 – Christmas in the Wild

FERRIES Crossbay Ferry Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin, Tuesday through Sunday, November through April 727.273.5932 thecrossbayferry.com Egmont Key Ferry Fort De Soto Bay Pier $12.50 Children/$25 Adults 727.398.6577 tampabayferry.com Pirate Water Taxi Hop On, Hop Off, 15 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. Prices vary. 813.390.3711 piratewatertaxi.com Shell Key Ferry Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $10 Children/$20 Adults 727.398.6577 tampabayferry.com ParadiseNewsFL.com | DECEMBER 2019

Events Saturday, January 11 – Improv Night 7 pm, $10 – $25, American Stage, Raymond James Theatre, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. Two shows. Endless laughter. A full evening of raucous comedy in an array of improv styles – from short-form games as seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway? – to UCB-style longform with rich and strange characters, to a fully improvised musical. 727.823.7529 americanstage.org Saturday, January 11 – Second Saturday ArtWalk 5 – 9 pm, Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore. Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Saturday, January 11 – The Southern Gothic 7:30 pm, $15/$20, Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor. Since 2007, The Southern Gothic original members have been bringing their unique brand of sun-baked, road-worn country, southern rock & soul to countless stages and fans across the US. 727.725.4018 safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com Saturday, January 11 – Wozzeck (Berg) 12:55 pm, $25, Metropolitan Opera: HD Live, Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts William Kentridge’s new production of Alban Berg’s expressionistic masterpiece, Wozzeck, regarded for its intense emotional power and brilliant score as one of the most significant operas of the 20th century. 727.864.7600 eckerd.edu/olli/opera Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12 – Corey Area Craft Festival 10 am – 5 pm, Free, Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more, all handmade in America, will be on display. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn. artfestival.com Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12 – Crafty Fest 11 am – 5 pm, Free, Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This market with an artsy slant includes local arts, Etsy crafters, vintage and retro goods, jewelry and plants. artpoolrules.com Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12 – Orchid Show and Sale 10 am – 4 pm, $5, Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole. Browse thousands of orchids for sale from quality vendors and enjoy the beautiful orchid displays. Learn about orchid culture from experts. biddison22@aol.com 727.239.2700 fwcos.org Sunday, January 12 – Back to the 60s – One More Time 2 pm, $11 Member/$14 Non-member, Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs. This intimate sing-along will feature songs by Carole King, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Glen Campbell and others. tarponarts.org Sunday, January 12 – Jaimee Harris in Concert 5 pm, $18, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Jaimee has been hailed as “the next queen of Americana-Folk.” She is often described as an edgier Emmylou Harris. Her musical mentor Jimmy LaFave called her his new favorite. 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Monday, January 13 – The Chopin Project: Renana Gutman 7:30 pm, $30, The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Internationally acclaimed pianist Renana Gutman will be “chasing” Chopin as she presents works by Chopin and the composers he influenced including Gabriel Faure, Claude Debussy, Alexander Scriabin, and others with elegant commentary that weaves their music and their stories. 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org Tuesday, January 14 – Florida’s Mangroves 7 pm, Free, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Learn the value of mangrove forests and their role in coastal ecosystems. 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve

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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 – 9:30 pm, $60 1300 Beach Blvd. SE, St. Petersburg (US Coast Guard Base) 727.898.1324 tampabaysafeboating.com 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 – 9 pm Pre-registration required USCGAUX Safe Boating Program on SPB U.S. Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 78, 12-week continuous program Tuesdays, 7 pm 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 Jim 727.360.4846 December 3 – Your Boat’s Radio 10 – Which Boat is for You? 17 – Equipment for Your Boat 24 – No Class 31 – No Class January 7 – Waterway Watch/ Trailering Your Boat 14 – Handling Your Boat

CARD GAME | BINGO Pasadena Card Club 10 Park St N, St. Petersburg Duplicate Bridge Mon., Wed. Fri., 12:30 pm Contract Bridge & Pinochle Tues. & Thurs., Noon David 727.381.5944 pasadenacardclub.com St. Petersburg Bridge Club 9103 US 19N, Pinellas Park Games, Lessons, & Seminars Charlie 727.363.1136 or 544.5040 stpetebridge.org

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SERVICE | SOCIAL CLUBS FUN!! 2nd Saturday October thru April 9 am – 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 6 pm Gulfport Lions Clubhouse 4630 Tifton Dr. S, Gulfport 727.871.1482 tbirdrob@yahoo.com Isle of Palms Civic Association Community Civic Organization 4th Tuesday 6 pm Dinner/Mixer Treasure Island Community Center Shelly Ritchie 860.480.3035 iopca.org Pass-A-Grille Shuffle Board January through March Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10 am – noon Pass-A-Grille Park 9 & 10th Ave. Member $20/yr, Open to Public. 779.348.4244 or 727.367.6937 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 1:30 pm, Pinellas Park Senior Center, 7625 59th St. N, Pinellas Park. A social group of single folks 55+. Wally 727.544.7183 loisjolley@aol.com December 4 – Lunch at Zom Hee 9 – Meeting and Pot Luck Luncheon 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 Sparkling Clearwater Depression Glass Club 3rd Tuesday 6:45 pm Clearwater Garden Club 405 Seminole St, Clearwater clearwaterdepressionglassclub.org

Stetson Tech Club Last Monday 3 – 5 pm 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 – 9 pm 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 9:30 am Free lessons available Oldest formally organized lawn bowling club in Florida 727.424.8906 stpetersburglawnbowling.org St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club Fridays, 7 – 11 pm, Free. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg A hip twist on an old game 727.822.2083 stpeteshuffle.com January 2 – Pro and Am Singles Tournaments 18 – 2020 Tweed Ride Suncoast Quilting Circle Wednesdays, 10 am or 3rd Monday 7 pm Pilgrim Congregational Church 6315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg suncoastquiltingcircle.org Swiss Club 2nd Saturday 11:45 am October thru May The Club at Treasure Island 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. 727.367.4511 swissclubstpetersburg.com

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Events Tuesday, January 14 – The Righteous Brothers 7:30 pm, $49 – $79, Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” The Righteous Brothers topped the charts for four decades. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre Thursday, January 16 – The Doo Wop Project 7:30 pm, $35 – $55, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. Take a journey through the influence Doo Wop has left on the American music scene. 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com Saturday, January 18 – Identification of Florida Turtles 10 am, Free, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Attendees will learn basic identification techniques that will enhance their ventures into the field. This talk is recommended for adults and youth ages 8 and up. 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org Saturday, January 18 – St. Pete Beer & Bacon Noon – 7 pm, Free, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Over 100 craft beers, cocktails, spirits & wine to sample. Over 60 bacon dishes from 15+ food vendors. Benefits Pet Pal Animal Shelter. stpetebeerandbacon.com Saturday, January 18 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk 6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfportflorida.com Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19 – St. Pete Beach Classic Weekend Race Times and registration fees vary, Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach. Three free Kids’ Races, a 10K, 5K, 3.8 Mile Beach Fun Run and a Half Marathon separated by a couple post-race parties, free concert and a beach bonfire. stpetebeachclassic.com Sunday, January 19 – Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience 2 pm, $24.50 – $39.50, Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. This electrifying, high-energy, rock n’ roll extravaganza features America’s premier Buddy Holly interpreter, Billy McGuigan, who has played the role of Buddy Holly in more than 1,500 performances nationwide. 727.587.6793 largoarts.com Saturday, February 1 – 89th Annual Charity Ball – Boots and Bling 6 – 11 pm, $250, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, raffles, games, dinner, dessert and dancing to the Black Honkeys band. Benefits the children and families treated at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. hacsutton@gmail.com 727.871.1352 one.bidpal.net/charityball89/welcome Saturday, February 8 – pARTy of the STrAnGE 6:46 – 9:16 pm, $100/$175, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Features stage-inspired dress, edgy entertainment, flamboyant food, dramatic drinks, and other surprises. A fascinating evening of performance arts merging with the arts focus of the new Museum exhibition Art of the Stage. stuartsociety.donorshops.com

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Arts & Leisure WordSmitten Writing Workshops 3rd Saturday, 1 – 5:30 pm $15 session Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis Center 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island 800.727.6214 ext 101 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 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 11:30 am, 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 National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 259 – Clearwater 727. 643.7395 No meeting July and August National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1140 4th Monday, 11:30 am except June, July, Aug., Perkins Restaurant 8841 Park Blvd., Seminole Spouses & guests welcome. narfe.org/chapter1140 St. Petersburg Republican Club 2nd Wednesday 7 pm St. Petersburg Comm. Church, 4501 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg Gail Hebert 727.526.2492 gailhebert@tampabay.rr.com

ATHLETIC CLUBS Clearwater/St. Petersburg Ski Club 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm, 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, 6 pm, 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 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 7 pm 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 Gulfport Walking Club January through March Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Boulevard, Gulfport Gulfport & Pinellas County parks. John Lapham 727.893.1079 Jazzercise Exercise Classes Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm 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 am – 2 pm 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 11 am – 1 pm 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 2 pm St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn all about the life-changing procedure. 727.657.0998 ostomy.org/st-petersburgfl-ostomy-support-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 – 11 am group walk Tyrone Sq. Mall/Food Court Entrance 11:15 am – 1 pm 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 9 am 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/100Women WhoCarePinellas Business & Professional Women’s Club 1st & 3rd Thursday, 11:30 am 400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg 727.471.8248 bpwstpetepinellas.org RGANetwork Every Wednesday 11:30 am – 1:30pm Rib City, 1550 66th St. N, St. Petersburg, Professional business networking organization, Member of Florida Barter rganetwork.net Women in Tourism Educate, encourage, network. 3rd Friday, various locations throughout Tampa Bay tampabaywomenintourism.com

TOASTMASTERS Bay Pines Toastmasters Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:30 pm 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 – 8 pm St. Petersburg College – Gibbs Campus, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg RSVP to attend: 850.228.0315 1526154.toastmastersclubs.org Downtown St. Pete Toastmasters Thursdays 6:30 – 7:45 pm St. Petersburg College, Room DC125, 244 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg Robert 727.417.5777 downtownstpetetoastmasters.com Gulfport Toastmasters Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:30 pm Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727.709.2183 gulfporttoastmasters.com St. Pete Beach Toastmasters NEW Thursdays 6:30 pm Suntan Art Center (next door to Don Cesar), 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach stpetebeachtm@gmail.com 813.609.2015 stpetebeachtoastmasters.com January 2 – Open House St. Petersburg Toastmasters Tuesdays 6:15 – 8:30 pm Rococo Steakhouse 655 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg stpetetoastmasters.org

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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 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 11 am Oct. – May, Donations welcome. 727.894.4661 fumcsp.com Ghost Tour of Downtown St. Petersburg 181 4th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg Every night at 8 pm $20/$12 ages 4 – 12 727.894.4678 ghosttour.net/stpetersburg Paradise Tours and Transportation We will take you where you want to go! Sightseeing tours and transportation around Tampa Bay. Call us first for your transportation needs. Departs from The Vinoy Resort and Treasure Bay Resort. 727.417.8036 tripshock.com Preserve the Burg Historic Walking Tours Free for SPP members $10 non-members 727.824.7802 preservetheburg.org December 7 – Original Downtown 11 – Holiday Lights Neighborhood Bike/ Walking Tour and Porch Party 14 – The Waterfront 28 – Westward Ho to Historic Kenwood Sacred Lands Preservation and Education 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org Wednesday through Sunday at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm Sundays at 4 pm

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Arts & Leisure VOLUNTEER AARP Various volunteer opportunities aarp.org/giving-back Daystar Life Center 226 6th St. S, St. Petersburg Variety of volunteer positions available to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in Pinellas County. Information sessions held the third Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. 727.498.8794 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

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YOGA Beach Yoga Pinellas Various locations 727.222.6476 beachyogapinellas.com info@beachyogapinellas.com Year-round resident discount packages City of South Pasadena Free Yoga Classes Hibiscus Hall 7047 Sunset Dr. S, South Pasadena Thursdays 9:15 am Chair Yoga Thursdays 10:30 am Gentle Flow Yoga Gulfport Senior Center Yoga Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport Brought to you by Gulfport Senior Center Foundation 727.893.5657 gulfportseniorfoundation.org Wednesdays at 11 am Laughing Yoga Scout Hall 5315 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Wednesdays at 3:30 pm Madeira Beach Recreation Center 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 727.401.7380 madeirabeachyoga.com Restorative, Yin Yoga, Senior Stretch & Renew, Mid-day, Slow Flow Madeira Beach Yoga Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach 727.401.7380 madeirabeachyoga.com Yoga on the Beach Nava Yoga Studio 5901 Sun Blvd. W, Suite 120, St. Petersburg 727.592.1999 navayogastudio.com Perfect Circle Yoga & Fitness 7440 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727.504.2327 perfectcircleyoga.com Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga, CaliYoga, Personal Training 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 11 am

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Your pet relies on you every day for its happiness, health, and wellbeing. Brushing, bathing, nail and teeth care, and your pet’s nutritional needs, are important parts of daily pet care. Taking care of your pet is a job that lasts all year!

Obedience Training is a must for every good family dog. Puppies may start classes as young as 8 weeks. Obedience training is fun and helps prevent negative encounters between family members and the dog. It reinforces the bond between the handler(s) and pet. Consult breeders, veterinarians, local training clubs, YMCAs, recreation centers, and newspaper columns on dogs or pets for details about classes, costs, and requirements. Housebreaking should begin as soon as the puppy arrives in your home. Young puppies should be taken out immediately upon waking and just before retiring, as well as multiple times during the day. Most puppies cannot “hold it” for long periods so it will be necessary to take the puppy out almost every hour at first (especially after periods of play, naps, and mealtimes), and then gradually increase the amount of time between visits to the “bathroom.” Take the puppy to the same area each time and praise it immediately and enthusiastically when it eliminates. Do not play with, or talk to, the puppy until after it has eliminated. Remember, if the puppy doesn’t eliminate outside, its urine and feces are being saved for deposit inside your house! Litter Box Training - Provide a clean litter box and make sure the kitten knows where it is. Edges should shallow enough for a kitten to navigate and boxes must be kept very clean. There should be one more litter box in the house than the number of cats residing there, and the boxes should be kept in different locations, affording some privacy. Choice of litter (e.g., clay, sand, recyclable paper) is up to the kitten owner, although some cats appear to have preferences. Many vets suggest avoiding litters with deodorant or baking soda additives, as they can irritate your cat’s respiratory tract. If your kitten (or cat) isn’t using the litter box reliably, it could be because of dirty litter, illness, litter preference, or psychological stress. Recognize Illness - Only a healthy pet is a happy companion. Assuring your pet’s daily well-being requires regular care and close attention to any hint of ill health. Consult your veterinarian if your pet shows signs of: • Abnormal discharges from the nose, eyes, or other body openings. • Abnormal behavior, sudden viciousness, or lethargy. • Abnormal lumps, limping, or difficulty getting up or lying down. • Loss of appetite, marked weight losses or gains, or excessive water consumption. • Difficult, abnormal, or uncontrolled waste elimination. • Excessive head shaking, scratching, and licking or biting any part of the body. • Dandruff, loss of hair, open sores, or a ragged or dull coat. • Foul breath or excessive tarter deposits on teeth. Dr. Scot Trefz D.V.M, Medical Director Bay Moorings Animal Hospital | 727-867-0118 3695 50th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 www.baymooringsanimalhospital.com facebook.com/baymooringsanimal hospitaldrtrefz 64

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FISHING

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SAGITTARIUS: Your personal new year has begun! Private life is active and energized! Partnerships are highlighted; both biz and personal. New paths open with income which is enhanced with many opportunities now! CAPRICORN: Friends and social activities keep you busy, but you slip away for quiet time, too! The highlight is on health, wellness and workplace duties! You are popular and ready to move forward with confidence! AQUARIUS: You are motivated in career and ready for anything! The full moon shines on fun and romance! Time to yourself is a welcomed break! New beginnings with inner awareness; introspection into your inner world. PISCES: Travel can bring adventure! You shine in career but home and family take the spotlight. Your social calendar fills with many invitations as your popularity soars! Keep on dreaming and creating what you desire! ARIES: Your financial area gets needed attention. Travel both near and far is accented. Conversations reveal surprises! New paths open in career and position; you are in demand and ready for growth and success! TAURUS: Avoid conflict and cooperate with partners to get farther ahead. Income and resources are in the spotlight mid-month. A new cycle takes you into 2020 with education, travel, and breakthroughs the main theme! GEMINI: The workplace is energized; health is affected if you overdo it! Full moon spotlight on you and partnerships!

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