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ST. PETERSBURG

COVER STORY

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Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center celebrates their 10th anniversary Plus: Bite Trolley is a beachin’ ride! BY PETER ROOS

FEATURES

No Car? No Problem!

Low-cost transport services, tours BY STEVE TRAIMAN

John’s Pass Village

Shop, dine & play Seafood Festival Jan. 20-23 BY NANETTE WISER

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Health & Wellness

20 Acupuncture 24 Get Fit, Cervical Cancer 26 Healing with Hemp

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CONTENTS

Dining Out

Sweet sensations, delish gifts BY NANETTE WISER

Fantastic Fungi

Mushrooms may save the earth BY PETER ROOS

Adventures In Paradise

Strawberry Fest, Naples, romantic vacays BY NANETTE WISER

Music & Nightlife

Branson Welsh, Ruby’s Elixir, concerts! BY NANETTE WISER

Artists & Writers

Helen Hansen French, local authors BY NANETTE WISER

Corey Sunday Market

Vegan Sunshine’s Ceci & Wolf BY PETER ROOS

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

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DEPARTMENTS Publisher’s Message...............6 Centre St. Pete Beach………..7 Tidbits................................ 8, 11 Homes: Closet Renovation…10 Property Law.........................12 Live Life Better ......................23 Downtown Concierge............30 Shop: Gold Jewelry………….31 Shop, Dine, Play……………..33 Spirits.....................................39 Parties With A Purpose……..40 Art News...........................42-43 What’s Hot.............................44 Arts & Leisure...................45-56 Events...............................46-56 Hanging @Cross Bay Ferry..47 ECO.......................................57 Pet Health..............................58 Classified Ads...................59,61 Astrology………………….60,62 Encouraging Words...............63 COVER DESIGN ... Janet Nummi PHOTO ... J.R. St. Jean, Suncoast Photos

GULFPORT

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Habana Café Library/City Hall Art Village Boulevard Shoppe

ISLA DEL SOL & BAYWAY ISLES

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TIERRA VERDE Billy’s TD Bank Phila Deli Tony & Nello’s

ReMax Metro Marco’s Wong Lee’s Island Grille

Palms Hospital Winn Dixie

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

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Paradise NEWS

From the Publishers

Volume 28 Number 1 • January 2022 PUBLISHERS Peter Roos | Marketing & Sales sales@paradisenewsfl.com Renee Roos | Creative Director info@paradisenewsfl.com

Happy New Year! Here’s wishing all Paradise NEWS readers a year in which your new year’s resolutions are easier to keep than ever before. While our planet faces many challenges, most of our own making, we are finally reaching a consensus and have started acknowledging the issue really exists. There is encouraging news everyday about cities and companies setting goals to reduce or eliminate their “carbon footprint.” The move from fossil fuel to electric vehicles is underway. Steve Traiman’s feature story on the transportation alternatives touches on that and the ability to enjoy a vacation here without a rental car. Residents are embracing the growing options too. Caron Schwartz also writes about alternative transportation in her “Hanging Around” column. We in the sunshine state may also be able to become our own electric supplier. We made the investment in 2013 in solar panels and got an electric Chevy Volt to deliver Paradise NEWS. We have been driving on solar power for almost 10 years and highly recommend it. Electric cars are peppy, and the Volt has been fun to drive and VERY reliable. The feeling of driving on solar power is hard to beat.

EDITORIAL Nanette Wiser - Executive Editor wiser86@gmail.com Steve Traiman - Feature Editor traimancreativecopy@gmail.com ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Janet Nummi ADVERTISING REPS Gigi Grimshaw Linda Motzenbecker CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS Arts & Leisure & Events - Buddy Baker Art News / Hanging Around - Caron Schwartz CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sarah Lyons Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones Tom Broderson, ESQ Dr. Jonathan Pierce Margo Gilliland

Our cover story too has a transportation element this month. BITE Trolleys are the newest transport-ainment option in our readership area. This is also our “New Years” issue and our “Get Ready For Valentine’s” issue. Paradise NEWS Astrologer Sarah Lyons has two pages (twice her usual) in this issue to do a full year’s forecast for each sign. While you are browsing, you may notice the miracles Janet Nummi has performed since becoming art & production director. Nanette Wiser, our executive editor and most prolific researcher and writer, has somehow found enough going on in the area to fill eight pages with fun information you likely learned here first. There’s something for everyone, and even more for newcomers, in the next 60 pages. The Arts and Leisure section has grown under the careful eye of editor and proofreader Buddy Baker. Some of the categories are now listed only online. See the list in RED and BLUE on page 45. There is also a QR Code and a URL to help you find the page online. Speaking of online, Paradise NEWS has a robust online presence, thanks to Kaeley Dawson, our longtime online networking coordinator. She sends a digital newsletter Thursdays with things to do this weekend to a growing list of folks who subscribe for FREE on our website, www.paradisenewsfl.com. We do not share subscriber data either. Our online archives go back for eitght years, and there is an amazing depth of information throughout.

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TIDBITS ST. PETE BEACH Polo on the Beach returns to the Don Cesar Beach Resort and Spa on Saturday and Sunday, January 8-9. Games are generally run at noon and 2pm. Classic Race Weekend January 15-16 is St. Pete Beach Classic Race Weekend. There’s a health and wellness fair at the Community Center on Friday, a bonfire on the beach behind the Sirata with The Big Brother Band Saturday night and a Beach Cleanup on Monday morning. (MLK Day) See page 19 of last month’s edition or visit the race website www.stpetebeachclassic.com. St. Pete Beach 2022 Resident Parking Permits Available Online No more stickers or hang tags are needed. These new eco-friendly permits are electronic and registered through license plates. The cost of the permit remains $20. Annual boat ramp permits are available for $75. To purchase a permit, residents should create an account portal at www.stpete beach.cmrpay.com/permits/ login and pay by credit card. Residents also have the option to schedule a day and time to purchase permits at City Hall by using the appointment calendar at www.calendly.com, emailing

By Peter Roos kwilliams@stpetebeach.org or calling 727-367-2735 to schedule the appointment. Cash / check payers purchase permits at City Hall. Guest permits are available through the portal. Additionally, owners of guest permits can update what vehicle the permits are registered to by entering the license plate online; alleviating the need to transfer hang tags between cars. Permit types and rules remain the same. Ticketing for residents has been postponed until March 1 on cars with expired 2021 decals. For more, visit the city’s parking page: www.stpetebeach.org/ 219/Parking-Permits ST. PETERSBURG With almost 50,000 students, USF’s three campuses have a $6 billion annual economic impact on the state of Florida, according to a new study. The USF St. Pete campus (USFSP) has a $442 million community impact, supporting over 13,500 jobs in the community according to a study by the Muma College of Business. USFSP is seeking $80 million in funding to build a centerpiece building on the south St. Petersburg campus. They plan to ask the state for $60 million, half in 2022 and the rest the following fiscal year. The $20 million balance is

expected to be raised from donations. St. Petersburg has invited muralists from around the world to participate in the city’s SHINE festival. Over the past seven years, the city has added 125 murals, including 19 in 2021. Though the festival has ended, the art is still up for everyone to enjoy. You don’t need a ticket to enjoy the murals. There’s so much accessibility; outdoor art like this can reach people that might not even know that they love art. To see a map of mural locations, visit them online at www.stpeteartsalliance.com. November had the highest inflation rate in years nationwide as shipping glitches increased costs for everything imported. Tampa Bay had the highest inflation in the nation at 8% over the prior year according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce recently cut a ribbon on The Goods, a new retail store located at 2939 Central Ave. Mayor Kriseman was thoroughly impressed by Margo Gilliland, a 20-year-old from Seattle who relocated to St. Petersburg to help people understand the medical benefits of the hemp plant. Margo had learned those benefits personally when her health challenges had reached a roadblock with western medicine. For further

info, call 206-898-5877 or walk in any afternoon except Tuesdays. Margo also plans to share her knowledge through a column in Paradise NEWS’ health section starting this issue. The St. Petersburg Maritime and Defense Technology Hub (Hub) is being launched in the St. Pete Innovation District. The Hub will bring together under one roof the triple helix of innovation: industry, government, and academia. It will take advantage of increased funding for maritime and technology solutions by the state and federal governments including the Department of Defense. The Hub will leverage the unique attributes of the building such as a workspace with port access, rooms designed for secure communications, and wet/ chemical laboratories. The Innovation District will curate a cluster of collaborative organizations as the subtenants in the Hub. The sub-tenant leases will be for a combination of dedicated office space and shared co-working areas. The selected sub-tenants will be aligned to the Grow Smarter and County target industries with particular attention on marine science and defense technology.

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Thinking About Closet Renovations? by Peter Roos

Supply chain issues continue to frustrate peoples’ plans

for renovations. It took us 15 months, for example, to get replacement windows. That is just one reason we were excited to introduce you to Tony at www.NewClosetToday.com. They are a local company, whose closet systems are semi-custom. They use high quality, genuine ClosetMaid, Florida-built closet systems that can suit almost any space. They keep systems and accessories in stock and ready to install immediately. Installations are quick and clean, so you’ll be enjoying your new closet before you know it.With in-stock, customizable closet systems and transparent up-front pricing, they eliminate the need for lengthy design processes and uncomfortable sales pitches - saving you hundreds

or thousands of dollars compared to the cost of traditional custom closets. Up-front online pricing includes removal of your old shelving, filling of nail/screw holes and installation of your new closet system. Sorry, they don’t paint, but there are a couple advertising in Paradise NEWS. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed – Online reviews are all 5 stars including: Lisa U. - Amazing job! Tony was so efficient and clean. Having him come back to do all of our closets. Highly recommend! They use high quality materials, proudly manufactured in the USA and stand behind their work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Visit www.NewClosetToday.com or call Tony at (727) 641-6448. Please be sure to tell him you read about them in Paradise NEWS!

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TIDBITS

By Peter Roos Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays on an Airbus A330-200. Flight 4Y064 / LH4400 departs Frankfurt, Germany at 12:40pm. and arrives at Tampa International Airport at 5:35pm.

Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to build oyster reef balls at Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center. The project involves pouring marine friendly concrete into a fiberglass mold to create oyster reef balls and taking apart the molds that were previously poured. Choose a date to register to volunteer. To best protect all staff and participants, volunteers are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated and face masks will be required. Click the date or visit www.TampaBaywatch.com. January 11, 13, 18, 20, 26 and February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24. SKYWAY MARINA DISTRICT Coral Gables-based real estate firm Altis Cardinal closed in December on the Sunshine City’s largest land purchase in decades with a $40 million allcash acquisition of the Ceridian campus at 3201 34th St. S. It is the largest redevelopment project yet in the city’s burgeoning Skyway Marina District. Preliminary development plans call for an urban mixed-use project that keeps a portion of the property’s existing 380,000 square foot office complex while adding multi-family units and retail space along 34th Street. TAMPA BAY Lufthansa Group’s new leisure airline, Eurowings Discover, launches its first U.S. flight between Tampa to Frankfurt. Eurowings Discover’s Flight (4Y065 / LH4401) departs Tampa at 7:20pm and arrives in Frankfurt at 10:30am on

Lufthansa has a Frankfurt hub, a vast worldwide network, and connections through Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and SWISS, as well as code share flights with United Airlines and Air Canada. Furthermore, beginning on March 2, SWISS, operated by Edelweiss, will begin non-stop flights, twice weekly, from Tampa to Zurich. The Straz Center for the Performing Arts announced a $1 million grant received from Bank of America. The funding supports the $80 million Master Plan, a world-class architectural design that will transform and expand the performing arts center to create a vibrant destination for the Tampa Bay community. STATE OF FLORIDA Through his position on the House Appropriations Committee, including the Commerce, Justice, and Science subcommittees; Congressman Charlie Crist unveiled over $7 million in new grants including over $5 million for law enforcement, primarily to address a forensic DNA analysis backlog; $900,000 to Goodwill Industries-Suncoast for citizen job training and employment assistance; $549,826 to Pinellas County to create a Mental Health Court addressing the frequent jailing of residents with serious mental health disorders by diverting them away from the criminal justice system and into community-based treatment; $1,033,996 to bolster Florida’s Project Safe Neighborhoods to reduce violent crime.

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PROPERTY LAW

Travels through Property Law by Tom Brodersen, Esq.

Should I use a lawyer or title company to conduct my closing? I frequently get calls from concerned buyers and sellers, such as a couple who were under contract to purchase an expensive waterfront home. The closing was being handled by a local title company. The buyers felt uneasy wiring the huge amount of cash involved to them, so they asked if maybe they shouldn’t talk to a lawyer. As often happens, the title company assured them there was no need to do that. Wisely, they ignored that advice. They forwarded to me the scanned documents the title company had prepared. I was struck first by the fact that the top 4 inches of each and every document was cut off! The signature lines were missing on many of the documents, including the proposed deed. There was no title insurance commitment included, nor copies of the “chain of title,” i.e., the deeds preceding the current owners title. I was surprised at the number of misspellings in the documents.

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didn’t cooperate. That would have required a complex and very expensive lawsuit to fix. Obviously, I could not advise my client to sign those documents. There were no less than a dozen corrections that I had to insist on. I examined the title. The sellers had created a family trust years ago, and had executed a deed transferring title to that trust. That deed included a clause reserving a life estate to that couple (giving them the right to possession until they both had died!). Strangely, the proposed deed for closing did not address the life estate, but rather transferred title subject to reservations of record. What this meant was that the buyers would not have been entitled to possession, i.e., they would have had no legal right to move into the house they were buying! Of course, the error would have eventually been discovered (likely long after the money had passed), but the Sellers live in South America, so it would have been nearly impossible to get the deed corrected if they

As the number of transactions increases in this strong sellers market, we see more and more closings where the documents are riddled with errors, and closing agents too busy to call back because they will be in closings today “at 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4 and 4:30!” Just recently I talked to a closing agent that admitted the title search hadn’t actually been performed yet, even though we were scheduled to close the next day! I was shocked that could ever happen! Too busy to do it right is too busy to trust your affairs to. ANDERSON & BRODERSEN, P.A., 350 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-363-6100 • www.PropertyLawGroup.com

If you’re paying more than 4% to sell your home, you’re paying way too much! Jeff Thomsen, Realtor

When you list your home with me, I charge a total of 4% while providing full concierge level service. If I’m the only agent involved in the sale, I lower my fee to just 3%. NO HIDDEN FEES! T US

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Getting Around The Beaches Story by STEVE TRAIMAN Photos courtesy Gillig, FreeBee & PSTA

LO W- C O S T T R A N S P O R T S E R V I C E S & TO U R S A R E G U L F B E A C H E S TO U R I S T S & RESIDENTS BONUS Vacation travelers lucky enough to score accommodations in or near our Gulf Coast beach towns have a huge advantage over those in many other vacation destinations these days. While rental cars continue to be scarce all over this year, transportation alternatives around and to and from the beaches have been increasing and 2022 promises even more. The city of St. Pete Beach has a fleet of electric “FreeBees”– an app-based service that comes to you with an online link at www.freebee.com. With service originally only in Pass-a-Grille, it now operates north to 75th Avenue. For operation times and schedule, access www.ridefreebee.com/stpetebeach. If you are headed off St. Pete Beach, some places can best be reached by Beach Access Taxi Service (BATS TAXI) whose cars and SUVs are common sights. They also have an executive car division to take you to the airport, to a concert or the casino in style. For more information, call 727-367-3602 or online at www.batstaxi.com.

Dave Green created the service in 2009, designed to give back to the community and provide a safe, free transportation option for visitors and residents. It opened with just a few golf carts, serving only St. Pete Beach and Pass-A-Grille. As its popularity increased, vans were added to the fleet to meet customer needs. Soon after, the service was expanded to reach Treasure Island and Madeira Beach. Today, Free Beach Ride provides a safe, comfortable ride to guests from the south tip of Pass-A-Grille to the northern parts of Clearwater Beach. For more information, online at www.FreeBeachRide.com or call 727-776-7553. Free Island Hopper operates from 8-2am daily from Pass-A-Grille (St. Pete Beach) – mile marker 0, to 150th Ave in Madeira Beach – mile marker 9 ½, including all of Treasure Island. The service owns four 7-passenger minivans and is a free shuttle operation. It works very simply as you call 15-20 minutes in advance to 727-217-6735. Please be outside waiting at the time dispatcher tells you. Drivers work for tips only as they receive no hourly wage. More details online at www.freeislandhopper.com.

Multiple companies operate vans that will pick you up and drop you off for just a tip. Free Beach Ride and Free Island Hopper are two of them, both located in St. Pete Beach.

You can get from St. Pete Beach to downtown St. Petersburg or to Clearwater on the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s (PSTA) most successful routes: the Suncoast Beach Trolley and the Central Avenue Trolley. PSTA is also working with the Looper in downtown St. Petersburg and the “Jolly Trolley” from Clearwater north through Dunedin to Rusty Bellies on the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. For all routes, operating schedule and maps, online at www.psta.net or call 727-540-1800.

Free Beach Ride operates daily 8-3am from Pass-a-Grille on St. Pete Beach north to Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, and the northern parts of Clearwater Beach. Local SPB resident

PSTA made a big step toward greener roads in late December, approving the purchase of 60 new electric buses over the next five years to fill the streets.“Starting now, we’ll be able to purchase

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two buses that are electric per year over the next five years for a total of 60, and that really goes a long way in our plans to become truly an environmentally-friendly bus system,” said PSTA vice-chair Gina Driscoll. PSTA will pay $80 million for the buses using federal grants, and PSTA said it would become the first fully electric bus system in the state. Currently, 210 buses are in the fleet, including six all-electric and several hybrids. Quieted bus engines by the dozens will replace all diesel buses starting in 2024. PSTA also will start larger SunRunner bus service in 2022 with limited stops from downtown St. Pete to the 46th Street County beach access in St. Pete Beach.

or many other local attractions. The service offers exciting and adventurous tours that start at $35/person and day trips. Tours include but are not limited to the following: Mural Tours, Haunted St Petersburg Tour, Historical Tour of St Petersburg, Local Chocolate Factory Tour, Food Tours, Winery Tours, African American Heritage Tours of St Petersburg, Tours to Tarpon Springs, Seasonal Tours of Tampa Bay, and James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. List of tours is at www.paradisetoursandtransportationservice.com or call 727-417-8036.

The newest trolley service in the area is as much entertainment as it is transportation – Barrier Island Transport Entertainment (BITE). Incorporated last July, it operates from John’s Pass in Madeira Beach to Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, and downtown St. Pete. One popular route is the Dollar Loop that operates daily from noon to 9:30pm with unlimited hop on/ hop off privileges at numerous convenience stops for stores and restaurants. Patrons get aboard a beautiful green and yellow trolley with vintage style charm that takes them from John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk to the beaches of Madeira Beach, Treasure Island and Corey Avenue shops on north St. Pete Beach.

If downtown Tampa or Ybor City is your destination, check out the Cross Bay Ferry from downtown St. Petersburg. It operates Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. It is funded jointly by the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa, and Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Rates are: Adult one way $10/ round trip $20; Senior (65+), Military & College Student (with ID), and Youth (ages 5-18) $8 and $16; and Children (4 years and under) Free. Full schedule is online at www.thecrossbayferry.com/st-pete-tampa.

Unlimited ride passes are available: One-day pass: $7.50/person, three-day pass: $21.00, five-day pass: $35.00, and seven-day pass: $48.00. All BITE sales are final and BITE passes are good for 12 months but are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-transferable. Details at www.bitetrolley.com or phone 727-249-1868. Combining transportation and entertainment is also the business of Paradise Tours and Transportation Service who would love to take your group or family on a mural tour in downtown St. Pete

That’s a great sampling of free and low-cost transportation services for visitors and residents of our Gulf Beaches towns – an excellent variety of additional bonuses that should boost vital tourism in the years ahead. [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to FreeBee, Free Beach Ride, Free Island Hopper and PSTA for their excellent information] [Feature editor Steve Traiman is president of Creative Copy by Steve Traiman, providing professional business writing services since 1993. He can be reached via email to traimancreativecopy@gmail.com or by phone to 727-363-7531.]

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Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center Celebrating their 10-year anniversary Story by PETER ROOS Photos by J.R. St. Jean - Suncoast Photos Sonny Flynn is on a roll. Under her supervision and loving care, an old Florida-style tourist attraction has mushroomed into a indoor habitat for hundreds of residents’ exotic pets. Her answer to the shortage of rental cars during COVID-19: “Start a trolley service.” The Alligator Attraction at John’s Pass was founded in 2011. This attraction at Pinellas County’s top tourist destination was a hit with kids of all ages when all you could do was kiss a gator. Due to the immense need for animal welfare, they now serve much more than alligators. The constantly increasing demand for their care and attention changed their focus from attraction to education and conservation. This prompted them to make additions and new developments to their organization to allow them to properly treat and serve their growing collection of rescued animals. Based on the ever-changing species of animals requiring their assistance and nurturing, they formed John’s Pass Rescue in 2019. This charitable 501(c)(3) organization’s mission is to collaborate, communicate, and educate the importance of animal rescue, 16

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welfare, and conservation. They strive for a world where every animal has a safe and loving forever home. In January 2020, the name was changed to Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center reflecting the changes occurring. Licensed by the US and Florida Departments of Agriculture, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the primary goal is to provide humane and professional care for pet surrenders and orphaned wildlife that cannot be returned safely to their natural habitat. The center is home to over 250 animals and aquatic life. Their animal family members come to them from various sources such as Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), wildlife and reptile rescues, and individual owners that can no longer care for their pets. Equally important, the Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center strives to provide education to the public through on-site and off-site programs about the natural history, importance of, and ways in which we can coexist with the

rich diversity of wildlife in the world. Animal care videos they presented on YouTube during the pandemic have proven so popular many people are planning to visit our barrier island destination just so kids can see the attraction for themselves. For several years, Sonny Flynn was the primary force behind the John’s Pass Seafood Festival. While the city of Madeira Beach has taken control, Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center will have a booth at the 40th Annual Festival, January 20-January 23. If you enjoy seafood, music and shopping, show your support to all that has been tremendously impacted by the pandemic. BITE Trolley As though managing the growing menagerie was not enough of a challenge, Sonny has also launched Barrier Island Trolley and Entertainment (BITE). The mission of BITE is to eliminate parking headaches, provide a fun way to get cars off the road in conservation efforts and to add an experience on our wonderful beaches. “I planned to build slowly, and to have six trolleys by the end of three years. The universe just laughed at me. It has been just six months and we already have four trolleys,” said Sonny, who seems surprisingly calm with so many balls in the air. “We have an amazing team, all of whom are as dedicated to the animals as I am. Finding qualified trolley drivers is a bit challenging in today’s employment market, but I am confident.” BITE is currently running the Sand Dollar Loop and will be adding Gator Bite and

Snake Bite routes by Feb 1. The Sand Dollar Loop route has 15 stops with over 30 restaurants and bars within walking distance. From March through August they plan to offer beverages, entertainment and live exotic rescue animals on board for photos. Gator Bite will provide entertainment from Clearwater’s Pier 60 to John’s Pass. Snake Bite will provide entertainment from John’s Pass to Downtown St. Petersburg. The Lemur Hop will transfer guests from St. Petersburg Pier to Clearwater’s Pier 60. For all the details, visit www.BiteTrolley.com. All this growth has presented challenges. “While the alligators seem perfectly healthy and happy in the indoor environment, some of our newer charges, especially the pigs, monitors and the lemur need a place to go to de-stress and get a dose of natural sunlight,” said Sonny. Their financial goal this year is to raise funds for a down payment for at least an acre of land to accommodate the animals that require more natural sunlight. This ‘farm’ needs to be in Pinellas County and be zoned for “hoofstock.” “How can you help?” you ask. Kiss A Gator Black Tie Gala On Saturday, February 19, John’s Pass Rescue will host their first annual ‘Kiss A Gator Black Tie Gala’ from 7pm-11pm at the Don Cesar Beach Resort & Spa. They are actively soliciting silent auction items, sponsors and angels willing and able to pay $175/person to attend the event. If your budget allows, please plan to join us at the gala, or donate generously to help this local, worthy cause. ParadiseNewsFL.com | JANUARY 2022

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Created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848, Pirate John LeVeque made the first passage through the newly created pass. Today, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village in Madeira Beach features 100+ shops, eateries, bars, attractions and a local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. There’s metered on-street and multi-level garage parking. PN’s Cover Story showcases one of the most popular attractions, The Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center. The Village may get “wet zone” status, where people can carry their alcoholic beverages on the public right of way in 2022. And the Bell Tower may be enlarged, and a permanent main stage installed to create a gathering place in John’s Pass. Also on the horizon January 20-23, the Village hosts the annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival’s 40th anniversary which includes Flavors of the Gulf Beach. Here are some of our faves: EAT/DRINK Bring home a tasty treat from The Beef Jerky Outlet or The Spice & Tea Exchange. Cuban Paradise Cigar and Café or Addicted to the Bean serve java and treats. Thirsty tourists love Mad Beach Brewery’s crafts and fare as well as Florida Wine Shop. Hungry? For seafood, stop in at Friendly Fisherman, Sculley’s, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company or Walt’z Fish Shak. For sports and chicken wings, Hooter’s is the spot while pizza lovers can indulge at DeLosa’s Pizza. Wherever you dine, save room for dessert at Kilwin’s on the Boardwalk for the very best Ice cream, handmade fudge and specialty chocolates, which make great Valentine gifts. Resolve To Treat Your Family to the BEST Ice Cream, Fudge and Hand-Made Chocolates!

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SHOP You’ll love browsing the stores purveying shells, souvenirs, apparel, jewelry, hats, décor and more. The Lazy Lizard, Overhead Surf Shop, and Wild Time Caribbean Trading Company showcase Floribbean style. For jewelry, ogle the goods at The Landing and The Bronze Lady. For your fur baby, it’s Paw Paws Pet Boutique. Check out Windward’s kites, flags, chimes and spinners; Lori’s Soap & Sponge Market and DD Collectables. PLAY For music, Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill or The Hut host live bands and cold drinks. Across the way, Crabby’s On The Pass is the local hangout. For the kids, Beach Fun & Games is the spot with classic arcade machines of Skee-Ball and air hockey or the Dance Dance Revolution Supernova.

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REINVENT YOURSELF More people are finding less meaning and purpose from their jobs; in fact 4.3 million U.S. workers quit their jobs in August 2021. It’s being called The Great Resignation, but is it really The Great Reinvention? PN spoke to many of the market vendors, new to their enterprise after corporate life and remote work. PourDecisionsCoffee.com at Madeira Market, for example, left Netflix and traded his tech job for smoking sustainable coffee beans and creating teas. Whatever you dream you can do, begin. Switching careers is the future of work. Set goals, define what you want to do, practice and learn new skills and surround yourself with people who tell you the truth and can mentor you. For me, it might be hydroponic gardening with Brick Farms!

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The way to your honey’s heart is through their stomach when it comes to Valentine’s Day. But you don’t want your Valentine’s Day surprise to interrupt their keto-friendly diet, low on sugar and carbs. Everyone craves a different snack, some savory and others sweet.

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With that in mind, whip up these easy keto snacks and desserts for your sweetheart. We like using dark chocolate when possible, a rich source of minerals and antioxidants. Strawberry season in Florida yields luscious, ripe berries. For our snack, a keto diet perk is that cheese is a good choice: high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carb when used in moderation. Keto Cheesy Crisps 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 TB ranch dressing seasoning mix Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a silicone mat or parchment paper onto each of two baking sheets. In a bowl, mix the cheese with the seasoning mix. Drop the cheese into small flattened piles (about 20 total), making sure they don’t touch. Bake for about 6-8 minutes,

Keto Chocolate-Covered Strawberries 24 large strawberries with stems 1 cup keto dark chocolate chips Directions: Wash strawberries and pat dry. Add chocolate to a small glass bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until chips melt. Holding the stem, dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate, then place on wax paper until hardened. No-Bake Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter 1 cup coconut oil ½ cup natural peanut butter 2 TB heavy cream 1 TB cocoa powder 1 tsp liquid stevia ¼ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp salt 1 oz chopped roasted salted peanuts Directions: Melt coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Whisk in heavy cream, cocoa powder, liquid stevia, vanilla extract and salt. Pour chocolate-peanut butter mixture into 12 silicone muffin molds.

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CANDY SHOPS From jellybeans to fudge, ice cream to retro candies (Pez!), you can find it all in Paradise. Check out House of Sweets, the legendary Candy Kitchen, and DTSP’s Rocket Fizz, more a candy and soda museum of edible delights than just a shop. I love the Dr. Pepper Cotton Candy and Jelly Bellies. Cool off at Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop, Uptown Snowballs & Ice Cream, Sweet Stack Shack and Urban Creamery, where the dessert waffles and milkshakes are superb. If you love Hawaiian treats, order up shaved ice in tropical flavors.

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COOKIES To market, to market for a cookie I go, especially Corey Avenue Sunday and Downtown Saturday markets. So many gluten free options, including DTSP’s HaleLife Bakery’s gluten-free and vegan options. New in Seminole City Centre is Crumbl Cookies for the Churro, a crisp cookie rolled in cinnamon sugar and topped with a swirl of cinnamon buttercream frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or Le Macaron French Pastries in Tyrone.

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PASTRIES/CAKES Our publisher Renee’s favorite is the flourless Gateau Au Chocolat crafted by Emmanuel Roux. Best of show for pastries and cakes is Astoria Pastry Shop and Frida’s Café & Bakery, where the German chocolate cake is divine. For sending gifts, I adore Nothing Bundt Cake minis (pecan, lemon, red velvet), customized for holidays and occasions. New to DTSP this fall is the pretty in pink The Cake Drip, and nearby is Valhalla Bakery whose new red velvet beer has me swooning. The Wandering Whisk’s pop-up shops feature holiday flavors, and her macarons and wedding cakes are out of this world.

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CHOCOLATE/TRUFFLES Let’s start with William Dean’s chocolate bars and painterly truffles in sublime color and flavors; the cherry vanilla is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Coco Addiction serves artisan chocolates (coffee, passionfruit) as well as cheesecakes and pastries. Kilwin’s ice cream, chocolate dipped apples, fudge and dark chocolate espresso beans are incredible.

FROZEN CONFECTIONS From Yogurt City to DTSP’s Clara Rose Ice Cream truck’s ice cream sandwiches and marvelous flavors, you’re sure to get brain freeze while taste testing them all. In addition to Hyppo’s festive gourmet ice pops in kooky flavors, we love Bright Ice’s small batch ice creams (coffee toffee, key lime) and a Mango Misto at Rita’s Italian Ice. For gelato (and sorbet), head over to Paciugo Gelato Caffe and Mamma Mia Gelato. Beans & Barlour’s boozy desserts and coffees is my go-to happy place.

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Let’s make Valentine’s Day a weekly event with a sugarplum or two. From downtown St. Pete to Gulf Beaches, sweet shops are popping up featuring candy, cookies, cakes, gelato, icees and heavenly desserts. Check Facebook for hours and trendy concoctions.

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“Live your days on the positive side of life, in tune with your most treasured values. And in each moment you’ll have much to live for.” – Ralph Marston

TIDBITS January welcomes incoming Mayor Ken Welch, continuing the good work of outgoing Mayor Rick Kriseman. The city of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with Tampa Bay Watch, is helping to stabilize 700 feet of eroding shoreline and launching a living shoreline project at Lassing Park as well as providing hard bottom habitats for fish and wildlife resources and promoting water quality improvements in the Tampa Bay ecosystem.

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BREWS Check out Bayboro’s Brewing’s peanut butter chocolate stout and half burger-half bacon sandwich. The Pub also hosts veteran appreciation days with discount brews. 3 Daughters Brewing collaborated with Fit2Run to create a lighter version of Beach Blonde Ale - Beach Blonde Ale Light is crisp, citrusy and refreshing. It will be exclusively sold at Spokes in Fit2Run. Also @3Daughters is Musical Bingo Nation every Thursday night and Team Trivia on Mondays. Big Storm Brewing adds Bradenton’s Darwin Brewers to their family.

PLAY Jan. 8-9, the St. Pete Comic Con comes to The Coliseum featuring comics, anime, science fiction fantasy talent and Florida’s top cosplayers including Florida’s tallest heroine cosplayer @AmazonCosplayer. Get your tickets now to meet anime voice actors in My Hero Academia, Pokemon, Sonic the Hedgehog, Fullmetal Alchemist and Fruit Basket. Comic artists include Mike Grell, Alex Saviuk, Omar Francia, Sergio Cariello. www.stpete.floridacomiccons.com City of St. Pete Hall-Mayor’s Office

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DTSP is hot, with new restos and bars rolling out in 2022. If you love The Saint and Cocktail St. Pete, you’ll adore David Fischer’s new concept, The Wet Spot with a swimming pool and bar. Look forward to The Crane’s steak and seafood, Good Intentions’ modern vegan cuisine and Jay & Luigi’s trattoria and pizzeria. For those who drive to Mazzaro’s and Fresh Market for good meats, welcome Butcher’s Mark to 4th Street N in 2022, featuring marinades and fresh cut meats such as Japanese Kobe Beef and Wagyu.

Clearwater resident Colin Means is the proud new owner of the 4th Street N Firehouse Subs in St. Petersburg at 4949 4th St. N and is giving back through Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, which has granted more than $1.3 million in the greater Tampa area. A portion of every purchase at any Firehouse Subs in the U.S. benefits the Foundation to help achieve its mission of providing lifesaving equipment and resources to first responders and public safety organizations across the country.

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DINE & DRINK Think of musical chairs, with restos closing and new ones popping up in their place. Kahwa Coffee, St. Pete-based coffee roasters, is taking over the Starbucks and opening its 14th location on Park St. N. Flip Crepes and Waffles is taking over Swah-Rey’s Central Ave. location this winter and, nearby, Bonu Taverna will serve Sicilian fare. Farewell to Central neighbor Cider Press Café, who will move north to The Shoppes of Kenwood and open a vegan gastropub. Aloha to the Dome Grill, which will transform into Central Park Food Hall in 2022 with two restaurants (Kojo, Speaks Clam Bar), a rooftop bar and other eateries.

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Grapes Wine Café 348 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach, 727-254-9526 Grapes Wine Café on Corey Ave. has a wide selection of Italian, French, and California wines and bubbly. Happy hour Tuesday-Thursday 3-6pm, $3 house wine. Our charcuterie boards start from $5. Call today to book your private party with us. At Elizabeth’s Boutique located next door, take 15% off all regular price merchandise excluding gift cards. Now offering LIMOUSINE PICK UP SERVICE. Make your Valentine reservations now! Berkeley Grimball Jewelry, sterling silver, grenadilla, turquoise, enamel

Tanglez Hair & Nails 7395 Gulf Blvd., Suite 4, St. Pete Beach, 727-687-9764 Owner Babette Afentakis, Master Stylist, specializes in cuts, color, beach waves and highlights with a European Color that lifts and tones simultaneously! Making the beach beautiful for 30 years, new clients can utilize 20% off any service on my already LOW prices! BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! See you soon!

Sail Market 5325 Gulfport Blvd., Gulfport • www.sailmarket.net Sarah Laracuente’s Sail Market moved this summer to 5325 Gulfport Blvd. Affordable boutique clothing including her own brand “Kindness Matters” supporting the homeless. Lots of affordable gift ideas, including adorable finger puppets you will have a lot of fun with. GRAND OPENING PARTY is planned for JANUARY 20, with RIBBON CUTTING at 5pm featuring all four local chambers of commerce. Sarah and her neighboring businesses will present music, entertainment and Valentine Gift Specials. Visit online at www.sailmarket.net.

Brenda McMahon Gallery 2901 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport, 518-692-7742 www.brendamcmahongallery.com Eighteen artists in one location. This fine art & contemporary craft gallery was voted “One of the Best Independent Art Galleries” in the St. Pete area. Brenda McMahon Gallery offers handmade gifts for all budgets. Ceramics, glass, wood and jewelry plus oil, pastel and acrylic paintings. Custom designed Artful Addresses and more. Open Sun-Tues: 11am-4pm; Thurs-Sat: 11am-7pm or by appointment.

Marquise Café 2525 Pasadena Ave. S, South Pasadena, 727-367-2233 www.marquisecafe.com / Facebook and Instagram Open Tues.-Sun. 8am-2pm, Dinner Fri. and Sat. 6-8pm. Tues.-Thurs. by reservation only. French café with the most popular French meals like croissant, baguette, quiche Lorraine, escargots, onion soup, burgundy beef or coq au vin. Cosy atmosphere like in a French family house, and homemade meals with affordable prices. Sunday, a special Brunch menu is offered.

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Will FUNGI Save Planet Earth? by Peter Roos | Photos courtesy Fantastic Fungi We recently watched a movie called “Fantastic Fungi” for the third time. The first time was at its public debut in a high school auditorium in Telluride, Colorado, on August 15, 2019. It was the first night of the 38th annual Mushroom Festival that is held there annually on the middle weekend of August. The auditorium was full of appreciative mycologists and lay enthusiasts. The second time was a sparsely attended showing at the spectacular Tampa Theater. If we had had some notice it was coming, we’d have told you to go see it. The third was a recent viewing on our television at home. It is currently available on the most popular streaming sites, and we suggest everyone watch it. The director of this spectacular documentary, Louie Schwartzberg, is an award-winning time-lapse photographer and cinematographer who was inspired at Telluride’s 25th Mushroom Festival to produce the definitive movie about the role of mushrooms in the world. He spent 13 years doing so. The film reflects a belief espoused by many mycologists at the festival, that “Fungi Could Save Our Planet,” if we just give them a chance. Mushrooms, perhaps the most easily recognizable forms of fungi, have been hailed as the latest super foods, while some experts have said fungi may even have the potential to save the world from humanity’s worst excesses. Such discoveries are yet another reminder of how our planet’s biodiversity is essential for the health and well-being of everything on it. Fungi are often described as being the “fifth kingdom of life on earth” – they are neither plant nor animal, microbe nor protozoa. Their spores can survive extreme temperatures, radiation, and even outer space: in 1988, Russian cosmonauts 34

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noticed that something was growing on the outside of the Mir space station’s titanium quartz window – and eating through it. It was a fungus. Fungi live everywhere: in water, on trees, in the soil, in the air – and on and in our bodies. Scientists have begun to appreciate how important the tiny, microscopic organisms – including fungi – that live on our skin and in our gut are to our health. Studies of the so-called microbiome have mostly concentrated on bacteria, but experts now think the fungal equivalent – the mycobiome – may play an important role in our immune system’s health. Mushrooms taste great but are digestible only if cooked. Cooking releases essential nutrients we need for a healthy life, including protein, vitamins B, C and D, and selenium (which helps prevent cancer). They are a good source of iron, copper, riboflavin, niacin and contain dietary fiber. A portobello mushroom can contain more potassium than a banana. Both edible and inedible fungi have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Hippocrates, the founder of modern medicine, used Fomes fomentarius, a woody species found on trees, to cauterize wounds; Calvatia gigantea, or giant puffball, was used by Native Americans to stem bleeding. Penicillium, a group of molds (a type of fungi), formed the basis of penicillin, a drug that has saved countless lives since it was developed in the late 1920s. A tree fungus has been hailed as a possible defense against biochemical weapons, including smallpox and anthrax. Known as Laricifomes officinalis when found on larch trees and Fomitopsis officinalis when on Douglas fir, spruce and hemlock, it is resistant to influenza viruses. The prime job of most fungi is to sustain the natural world. Along with bacteria, fungi are important as decomposers in the

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The movie also touches on the likely role of psilocybin mushrooms in human development and current psychological applications of “tripping” on mushrooms. They have found serious depression can be relieved with a single session. We suggest the film for everyone. Growing mushrooms is low tech and very green. We should all be eating more mushrooms and less red meat. Make it a new year’s resolution. If you are shopping locally for edible mushrooms, Spiro’s market in South Pasadena usually has at least five varieties. The MD Market at Park Blvd. and 49th St., a supermarket-sized oriental grocery store, has a substantial produce department with some hard-to-find items. For more information, visit www.FantasticFungi.com or just ask Alexa to turn on the TV and play Fantastic Fungi.

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Riesling, Wild Berry Pinot Noir) which also hosts jazz concerts, Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum and The Florida Air Museum. Plant City was named after railroad developer Henry Plant, not the strawberry plants! Don’t miss the Plant City Water Tower, built in the shape of a strawberry. Stop in at Fred’s Southern Kitchen for some home cooking.

One of the top 40 fairs in North America, the event began back in 1930 when members of the newly organized Plant City Lions Club conceived the idea of an event to celebrate the bountiful harvest of strawberries. In 1948, American Legion Post #26 helped get the Florida Strawberry Festival reactivated following a six-year hiatus due to World War II. The Lions Club and other civic organizations have participated in the Festival ever since, celebrating the more than 10,000 acres of strawberries planted annually in the local area. www.flstrawberryfestival.com

NAPLES NATURE There’s so much new to discover at the expanded and newly re-opened Conservancy Nature Center in Naples. Explore hands-on activities, an Augmented Reality Wildlife Encounter, electric boat tours on the Gordon River, the updated Dalton Discovery Center and the John & Carol Walter Discovery Wing showcasing Invasive Species and Climate Change Galleries. Kids love the Touch Tank and Little Explorer Play Zone. Open Tues.-Sat. 9:30am-4pm.

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The Conservancy of Southwest Florida was founded in 1964 by a small group of concerned citizens fighting to protect the natural beauty of our region and is now one of Florida’s largest and most respected environmental organizations. In addition

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BERRY MERRY Shortcake lovers, don’t miss Plant City’s Strawberry Festival March 3-13 for the headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and strawberry desserts. With 500,000 visitors, it draws some top name acts including 2022’s Beach Boys, Lady A, Zach Williams, Cole Swindell, The Bellamy Brothers and more.

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to the Nature Center, their Environmental Science Department includes ecological research (Everglades, coastal and urban), monitoring programs, restoration initiatives, collaboration with universities and state and federal agencies and community outreach. www.conservancy.org/naturecenter ROMANTIC RENDEZVOUS A staycation in Paradise on our Gulf beaches is just a kiss away, but if you need a total break from reality, drive to the Keys and book the ultimate adults-only vacay, Little Palm Island. Enjoy world-class cuisine and seafood, an indoor/outdoor spa, British West Indies design and thatched roof bungalows on a lush island with crushed seashell paths and verdant tropical foliage and wildlife. No televisions or telephones (Wi-Fi available) allow you to swim, snorkel and relax. Arrive by seaplane or the resort’s private boat, kicking off your journey with refreshing cocktails at the onshore reception and lounge, the Shore Station. Book the Island Romance Suites, featuring a large, terraced deck with a copper outdoor tub and couples’ lounger. www.littlepalmisland.com

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THE BRANSON WELSH GROUP: Branson Welsh is a heavy hitting, high energy Blues Rock ‘n’ Soul act from St. Petersburg. The group is led by frontman/guitarist/singer Branson Welsh and has shared the stage with top national acts such as Eric Gales, Hubert Sumlin and Damon Fowler to name a few. “His sound and confidence shows promise for the future of the blues” writes Rodger White (Big City Blues Rhythm and Blues).

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music schedule seven days a week with free live entertainment and premium cocktails. Sip sip hooray for the Orange Collins (Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla, fresh lemon, fresh lime, orange juice, club soda) and Ruby’s Elixir (Deep Eddy’s Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, squeezed lemon and lime juice, simple syrup, pineapple juice). For the gents, Central Cigar is just a kiss away.

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In the late 90s, Greg Haddad, a fifthgeneration St. Petersburg native, opened Central Cigars on a very vacant Central Avenue. We started as a cigar store where patrons could enjoy cigars from St. Petersburg’s largest selection of premium cigars and accessories instead of having to make the trek to Tampa. In the early 2000s, a small coffee lounge area was added adjacent to the cigar retail area for patrons to enjoy a cigar and relax. In the mid-2000s, we added a beer and wine bar which evolved into a full-liquor bar in front with the back storage area turning into “The Havana Room”, a large lounge area with over-stuffed leather couches and chairs. In 2011, we finally became our latest iteration, “Central Cigars and Ruby’s Elixir”, amidst growing demand for live music. Central Cigars still boats the largest selection of cigars and accessories in the St. Petersburg area and Ruby’s Elixir is the only smoking-friendly live music lounge with a full-liquor bar. With the Hideaway looking for a new location and the news that the venerable Ringside Café will close its current location

Musical Chairs: Every year, The Florida Orchestra conducted by TFO Music Director Michael Francis outshines with its superstar galas, from Tony Bennett to Sting. This year, Josh Groban will take the stage with his mellifluous pipes Feb. 5th at Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. In other philanthropic news, Beth and John England were honored for their gift to the Ruth Eckerd Hall “Expanding the Experience” Capital Campaign. In recognition of the donation, Ruth Eckerd Hall’s reimagined outdoor multi-use space located on the east side of Ruth Eckerd Hall, has been named The England Family Music Garden. St. Pete Beach is party central, with live entertainment day and night in the tikis and Jimmy B’s. Burger-ish Bar & Grill in Dolphin Village is St. Pete’s newest burger stop featuring a Latin-Caribbean fusion menu, scrumptious yucca fries, a chicken or pork version of a Sloppy Joe, empanadas, $2 taco Tuesday, stand-up comedy monthly and live music Friday/Saturday. 82 Degrees @ The Saint Hotel serves up a Gulf view and tropical ambiance as well as live music on weekends. Catch live entertainment at Harry’s Beach Bar @ The Sirata Hotel is a coastal fave, especially when sipping a Harry’s Hurricane or The Harry Navel and nibbling the avocado mango tango burger. Caddy’s in St. Pete Beach is refreshed and reopened in December.

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TIKI TALK Paradise is known for boat drinks and tiki bars, Tommy Bahama shirts and flip flops. I love a banana colada at St. Pete Beach’s Bongo’s and Jimmy B’s, a cold IPA at Treasure Island’s Ikki Woo Woo’s and all the Caddy’s and Crabby’s.

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The ultimate tiki bar is now in the excellent hands of veteran restauranteur Steve Westphal: Tierra Verde’s Island Grille & Raw Bar. Why not book your next party in the private banquet room or spend a Sunday eating and drinking al fresco or indoors in the spacious, open dining rooms open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy multiple bars, boat docks, waterfront view, live music, delicious food (early bird and kids’ menus), happy hour Mon.-Fri. 11am-6pm and weekend brunch. The fresh raw bar’s sushi and oysters pair well with a pomegranate or pear flower martini, Ketel One Moscow Mule

TIPSY 2022 What’s trending here in the New Year? Sample tequila flights, the ultimate sip-oliday, at DTSP’s Red Mesa and The Crafty Squirrel, where we tippled Hussong’s Anejo Platinum, Del Maguey Vida, Don Julio 1942 and Cincoro Blanco. Caviar and bubbly at Flute & Dram, just named one of the top 20 champagne bars in the U.S., with live music and spectacular charcuterie nightly, as well as smoked cocktails, another 2022 hottie. Aperol and Italian aperitifs still rule at Intermezzo, but honeyed mellow yellow or green (licorice, pine notes) Chartreuse may be the

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ARTISTS & WRITERS Photo of Helen Hansen French By Tom Kramer

DANCING QUEEN The choreography and poetic motion of St. Petersburg native and artist laureate Helen Hansen French is showcased in Look Touch Move @ Creative Pinellas Jan. 20 6-8pm. French is on the faculty of St. Petersburg College and teaches dance both in NYC and here. She began dancing at Judith Lee Johnson’s Studio of Dance, and at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts. After attending the HARID Conservatory, she earned a BFA from Juilliard School under the Early Admissions Option and after

Parties with a Purpose By Nanette Wiser It’s the season of giving on Paradise’s social whirl. Grab your LBD and Plus One and head out to these fabulous events that raise money for good causes! Give a donation and have fun partying – it’s the ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift when you help a charity…altruism=love. Jan. 15: Patriot Day Memorial @ St. Petersburg Coliseum to honor our heroes and remember the events of 9/11 with proceeds benefiting Breaking Barriers (RHS First Responder Program) and introducing Operation Rescue. RememberHonorSupport.org Jan. 18: Brooke’s 4th Annual Butterfly Bash @ The Floridian Social Club. The event is for Pediatric Lupus Awareness run by Denise Brown whose daughter died from lupus. Working with The Lupus Foundation of American and TGH Foundation, where Brooke was a patient, the event raises 40

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graduation she joined Buglisi Dance Theatre where she is currently a principal dancer as well as rehearsal assistant. In addition to BDT’s annual New York City seasons she has performed at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Chautauqua Dance Festival, Vail International Dance Festival, Rishon LeZion International Festival in Israel, and the Oriente Occidente Festival in Rovereto, Italy. Mrs. Hansen French has also been instrumental in restaging BDT’s works at Marymount Manhattan College, The Alvin/ Ailey Fordham BFA program, George Mason University, and the University of California at Long Beach. French has been featured the New York Times Arts and Dance Teacher Magazine and lauded by The Arts Alliance and others. In addition to her work with BDT Helen has performed with the Nilas Martins Dance Company, been in residency at White Oak Dance working with choreographer Adam Hougland and performed in the Guggenheim’s Works/Process program money for an important cause. Enjoy live entertainment by The Black Honkeys, fabulous food from CRG, where Brooke was a loved employee (Love Child, Ciccio Water, Daily Eats, Green Lemon), free Prosecco and a silent/live auction. info@brookesbutterflybash.org Jan. 19: The Gator Gala benefits the Alligator and Wildlife Recovery Center @ The Don CeSar. (See our cover feature) Feb. 5: PARC’s 53nd Annual Black Tie Gala @ The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is themed Evening of Purpose. Enjoy dining on specially prepared gourmet dishes, dancing to The Bay King Band and help raise funds so PARC can continue offering vital support to children and adults with developmental disabilities. March 11: The Greatest Show @the Luxury Yacht Starship Dinner Cruise departs the Port of St. Petersburg for this black-tie gala that raises money for seven beloved local charities: Brooke’s Butterfly Bash, St. Pete Fools, Heels to Heal, The Shawn Brown

By Nanette Wiser with choreographers Brian Reeder and Pam Tanowitz. In 2010 she presented a solo show at Studio@620 that featured the re-created works of Ruth St. Denis, Doris Humphrey and Jacqulyn Buglisi. She has been a member of the dance faculty at the Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC and The Juilliard School. Committed to arts education, she is a founding member of the St. Pete Dance Alliance and co-producer of Beacon, a performance series for St. Pete. BOOK NOOK Paradise boasts authors of every genre from earth lovers (local gardener Craig Huegel’s Butterfly Gardening with Florida’s Native Plans) to mystery writers (St. Petersburg’s Tamara Lush and her Coffee Lover’s Series, pen name Tara Lush). Her newest whodunnit is Cold Brew Corpse, and it’s a hoot. Craig Pittman’s The State You’re In chronicles Florida’s wildest stories. Clearwater Beach first-time author Jan M. Walton’s first novel River Avenue is a departure from her day job coaching people to write their autobiographies. Foundation, ILSP Emergency Relief Fund, Pinellas Pals, and RememberHonorSupport. Enjoy sightseeing, dancing, live music, dining, Alvin Reserved Selection wines, and burlesque and magic shows on three decks. VIP and Gold & Silver Tickets available; VIP includes exclusive dinner and all deck access, exclusive pre-parties and after-party with DJ Fresh. The entertainment lineup features Ariella & Nic Kraster, Shawn Brown, Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar, James Suggs, #No Filter Show Band and surprise guests. Also performing is Boris & Sax. Complimentary valet parking is included in the ticket. TheGreatestShow.Org The fabulous Alessandro Alvino aka Alvin hosts the floating Greatest Show party as maestro extraordinaire and is bringing this event from Italy, having produced similar events worldwide. “I wanted to honor my father who believed in doing good and 100% of the ticket sales go to the charities,” he says. “It’s also a great way to celebrate my 50th birthday which is midnight March 12th at the end of the party.”

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Dalí Doings Picasso and the Allure of the South, presented exclusively at The Dalí, explores the influence of southern Europe on Pablo Picasso’s revolutionary work. Some of Picasso’s most creative and prolific artistic periods took place during extended sojourns in the mountain towns of northern Spain and along the Mediterranean coast of France. “Picasso and the Allure of the South represents an exceedingly rare opportunity to experience masterworks by the artist through the innovative lens of place and cultural context,” said Dr. Hank Hine, executive director of The Dalí. When: Jan. 29-May 22 Where: 1 Dalí Blvd, St. Petersburg Reserve tickets: www.thedali.org The Dalí Museum and Neiman Marcus invite you to feast your eyes on Neiman Marcus fashions and surreal works of wearable art created by Fashion Design at The Dalí teen designers. Enjoy complimentary drinks and a nosh while meeting some of Tampa Bay’s upcoming fashion designers. When: Feb. 3 at 6pm Where: Neiman Marcus at International Plaza, 2223 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa Cost: $65 (proceeds benefit The Dalí Museum’s educational 42

programming). For more information and to buy tickets: www.thedali.org/event/thedali-benefit-fashion-show-atneiman-marcus-2022 Creative Pinellas gets touchy-feely Your tactile, audible, and visual senses will be engaged with “Reiteration,” an unforgettable kinetic installation by artist Sharon McCaman, where sensory technology and sculpted material come together to create an interactive experience. Combined with “Reprise,” a dance residency by Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Helen French, open participatory rehearsals and workshops will explore the movement-based relationship between dance and McCaman’s interactive art sculptures. Learn more at the opening reception 6-8pm Jan. 20 at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. There’s still time to apply for Creative Pinellas’s 2022 Professional Artist Grant. This opportunity is designed to uplift and support Pinellas County’s creative community and to highlight the county as an arts and cultural destination. Grants of $5,000 are open to artists in disciplines ranging from acting to visual arts. A $5,000 Artist Laureate grant may also be presented to an outstanding

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us help all our arts groups. We facilitate the monthly St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk; produce the SHINE Mural Festival; publish ArtBeat; provide afterschool arts education awards; and present arts business educational programs. When and where: Friday, Feb.4, Morean Center for Clay. For more information see www.stpeteartsalliance.org/ experience-arts/muse-awards For sponsorship opportunities: Terry Marks terry@stpetearts alliance.org.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in concert with TFO Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire. Rediscover the magic of Harry Potter while The Florida Orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score. March 4 or 5, 7:30pm, Morsani Hall. Tickets start at $49.75 at www.strazcenter.org.

We are aMUSEd The MUSE Awards are presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance to celebrate the artists and art-lovers in our community. No stiff tuxes, no boring speeches – it’s a pARTy to uniquely honor the creative individuals who spark St. Petersburg. And a crucial fundraiser for the Arts Alliance’s work. MUSE sponsorship helps

Feline all right Atelier to SoSi presents St. Petersburg’s first-ever all-cat art show, Feline. This show focuses solely on feline-inspired art, including sculptures, paintings, collages, prints, and other eclectic pieces based on the fantastic felines of the world. Atelier de SoSi is partnering with St. Pete Sunshine Kitty Catfe, donating a percentage of all of sales to this fabulous organization that helps cats find their fur-ever homes. Now through Feb. 19, Atelier de SoSi, 2380 Sixth Ave. S in St. Pete. Going for Baroque On loan from the collection of the Chigi family, the Museum of Fine Arts presents Bernini and the Roman Baroque, an exhibition celebrating the

By Caron Schwartz work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) and the Roman Baroque period (c. 1600-1700). Working for popes and princes, Bernini was one of the brightest luminaries in the history of art. Reflecting artistic energy that pulsated throughout Europe and inspired architects, artists, and urban planners across the globe, Bernini and the Roman Baroque embodies the magnificence and innovation that transformed Rome into the capital of the art world for centuries to come.Feb. 12May 8 at the Museum of Fine Art in St. Pete.

Carlo Maratti and Mario Nuzzi, Summer (detail), c.1658-59, Collection of the Chigi Family, Palazzo Arricia, Italy

A conservation project undertaken by experts at the Rijksmuseum on the institution’s most famous painting, Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, has revealed a previously unknown preparatory sketch hidden beneath

the masterpiece. The project, which involved 30 conservators working for three years, has led to the discovery of several changes the artist made during his painting process. “It is fascinating to see Rembrandt searching for the right composition,” said Rijksmuseum director Taco Dibbits.

The Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) kicks off the new year with a wide variety of art classes hosted at their new facility, The Pruitt Arts Education Center on the ArtsXchange Campus. Adult classes range from traditional, such as Art History and Yoga, to unique, introducing Wet Felting and Multi-media Expression. For kids age 8 to 14, the Aresty School for Young Artists offers multisensory and multidisciplinary artmaking from Sustainable Art to Stop Motion Animation after school, on weekends, and during spring and summer breaks. For more information and to register for classes, visit www.warehouse artsdistrictstpete.org. What’s the earliest memory you have of the creative freedom of art? Perhaps it’s the smell of a new box of crayons or the squish of clay between your fingers. A blank sheet of paper, a ball of clay, and a world of possibilities. Those possibilities are still there inside you, and

the Dunedin Fine Art Center wants to help you realize them. While DFAC offers instruction in traditional arts, such as drawing, painting, and pottery, you’ll also find exciting offerings in digital imaging, fashion design, jewelry, metal-working, stone-carving, and wood-turning to name a few. The easiest path to the catalog and registration is www.dfac.org or 727-298-DFAC. Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin

and sell their work in a museum setting, and it gives museum visitors a rare opportunity to view–with the option of purchasing–work produced by local artists. Prices start at $50. FMoPA, 400 N Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, www.fmopa.org/ benefit-sale-2021

The MAR hatches in St. Pete The MAR is a performing arts studio and incubator for creators, dancers, actors, musicians, and more. It’s a place for rehearsing, workshopping, recording, live streaming, performing – all kinds of creative collaboration. The brainchild of Heather and Dave Hamar – performers, teachers, and entrepreneurs who imagine a hub for artists to create, collaborate, and strengthen the local performing arts community. Located at 2309 Central Ave., St. Pete. Learn more: www.themarstpete.com. Picture this The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Benefit Sale is going on through Jan. 30 in the community gallery. The sale lets FMoPA members display

Nan Colton as Virginia Woolf The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation presents performance artist Nan Colton in “A Portrait of Virginia Woolf.” As the legendary author, Colton talks about how people see one another as she explains the process of having her portrait painted by Jacques-Emile Blanche. This historically accurate performance, set in 1939, explores how character is created, both from the author’s and artist’s point of view. Proceeds benefit the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. When: Sunday, Feb. 6 at 4pm. Cost: $25 Where: Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. For more information: 727-893-1244. “Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumes. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.” – Denis Waitley

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WHAT’S HOT

By Nanette Wiser

KIDS & FISHING Reel in your little Captain Nemo with a visit to the popular Kids’ Fishing Clinic, presented by the non-profit Hook the Future. Presented by Captain Don Dingman, who has a cable TV show and donates his time to help children learn to fish, the program taking place at the St. Petersburg Powerboat and Sailboat Show Jan. 20-23 is for children ages 4-16. Want to be on a future show: Send name, age, address, and parent’s contact number to captdon@hookthefuture.com; names are drawn eight weeks before the shoot. Drawing thousands of boating enthusiasts and sailing lovers to the downtown waterfront, the 44th Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show is at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater–Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park (next to the Dali Museum). In Pinellas County, there are many opportunities to introduce a child to the joy of fishing. Kids’ Fishing Clinics are one-day educational events established by the Outreach and Education section of the Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Also check out specialty camps at the Y and the non-profit organization Take A Kid Fishing. www.takffl.com ADOPT A FUR-BABY The ultimate romance in 2022? You and Fido or Fifi. Adopting a pet is preferable to buying one online or from a pet store; in fact, Pinellas County has put a moratorium on opening any new pet stores in the county in 2022. You can foster a pet as well. A rescue pet is the ultimate love story. Pet rescue organizations help match the pet to your home, your personality, background and medical history as well as helping you decide if adding a second (or third!) pet is a good match. Check out The Humane Society of Pinellas, SPCA Tampa Bay, Fluff Animal Rescue, Friends of Strays, Pinellas County Animal Services, Safe Paws and the cornucopia of rescue dogs by breed (pit bull, greyhound). Ready to adopt? Don’t make a quick decision, think about your schedule, and time commitment. Don’t rush introductions and learn as much as you can about the fur-baby that caught your eye. Make sure to get a wellness check in, choose a good vet and kitten/puppy proof your home. If you can, think about adopting an older animal and you’ll skip the potty-training headaches. Finally ask yourself what you want? An exercise companion? A cuddler? Then find the perfect match for your heart’s desire. 44

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Arts & Leisure 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 www.paradisenewsfl.com or copy and paste them in your browser.

Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists Pinellas Park Art Center, Roe’s Deli, 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. Local chapter of National Society of Decorative Painters. 727-244-4321 hpdafl.com Painters of all levels are welcome.

IN THIS ISSUE: ART CENTERS & CLASSES ART – GALLERIES ARTS – PERFORMING MUSEUMS MUSIC OPERA FILM ECO GARDENS FERRIES LIBRARIES MARKETS ______________

Morean Arts Center 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Classes and Galleries. Free Saturdays @ The Morean for Families. Second Saturday ArtWalk

ONLINE: CLUBS – SERVICE/SOCIAL CLUBS – ATHLETIC HEALTH SPIRITUAL TOASTMASTERS THRIFT SHOPS VOLUNTEERING YOGA ZOOS/AQUARIUMS (Events are subject to change. Please visit website or call to confirm.)

ART CENTERS & CLASSES Beach Art Center 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach 727-596-4331 beachartcenter.org Charlie Parker Pottery 2724 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-321-2071 charlieparkerpottery.com Second Saturday Art Walk

Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-821-7162 ext. 2311 moreanartscenter.org Fridays – Friday Night Clay Free Sundays @ The Morean for Families 1-2pm and 2-3pm Second Saturday ArtWalk Morean Glass Center 714 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Resident glass artists. Classes available. Daily demonstrations every hour noon to 4pm. Pinellas Park Art Society Park Station Building 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 727-360-4406 pinellasart.org Suntan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727-367-3818 suntanart.org Celebrating 50+ Years Classes have resumed The Hive 559 49th St. S, St Petersburg 727-290-6515 thehivestpete.com Classes, open studio, pottery and jewelry sales

Buddy Baker | Events, Arts & Leisure Coordinator www.paradisenewsfl.com/arts-and-leisure Treasure Island Art Guild treasureislandartguild.org 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

ART GALLERIES Art Fusion Galleries 106 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-827-7195 artfusiongalleries.com ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing 1234 Dr. MLK Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727-898-6061 articlesstpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk ARTpool Gallery 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-324-3878 artpoolrules.com Open by appointment only! Brenda McMahon Gallery 2901 Beach Blvd. S #104 Gulfport 518-692-7742 brendamcmahongallery.com Local & regional artists Bula Barua 212 Second St. N, St. Petersburg 727-900-1063 bulagallery.com

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.” – Oscar Wilde

Chasen Galleries 1830 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota 941-260-5787 chasengalleries.com/sarasota January 20-February 2 – Luminous: works of Karen Weihs and Mark Bettis February 3-16 – Wonderful World featuring Joanne Rafferty Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 ext 5102 moreanartscenter.org First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work Advance ticket purchase required Clyde Butcher Galleries Venice Gallery & Studio 237 Warfield Ave. S, Venice 941-486-0811 January 15 – Open House Darkroom Tours Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail Ochopee 239-695-2428 February 5-6 – Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher clydebutcher.com/galleries Through May 31 – America’s Everglades Exhibit, Clearwater Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., Clearwater Cobb Gallery Eckerd College, Library Circle, St. Petersburg 800-454-9009 eckerd.edu/visualarts/program Closed to the public until further notice Collectors Exchange 2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-440-9643 facebook.com/ collectorsexchangedtsp Second Saturday ArtWalk Open to public on Saturday; all other viewings by appointment Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-323-2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk January 15 – David Wilcox in concert ParadiseNewsFL.com | JANUARY 2022

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ARTS & LEISURE Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1846 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-825-0515 creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk January 7 – Outdoor New Year, Great Deals Market February 4 – Outdoor Love, Love, Love Art Market Crossroads Gallery St. Pete College, 2464 Drew St., Clearwater 727-791-2548 spcollege.edu/friends-partners/ community-resources

RECURRING EVENTS Tuesdays & 4th Saturday • 9am-3pm, Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S. gulfporttuesdayfreshmarket.com Fridays • 5-9pm, First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Gulfport. A juried event featuring emerging and professional artists. First Friday of every month. Last Friday • 6-9pm, live music at the John’s Pass Bell Tower, John’s Pass Boardwalk and Shopping Village, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach Saturdays • 9am-2pm, St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, First Ave. SE and First St., Al Lang Stadium parking lot near the marina. Celebrating community, food, and creativity. October through May. 1st Saturday • 8am Beach Cleanup, Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd. Mad. Beach. 2nd Saturday • 8:30am, Beach Cleanup. TI Waffle House, 11185 Gulf Blvd. • 5-9pm, St. Pete Artwalk. Artists and gallery owners from 40 studios and galleries in five arts districts show off their latest works. Take the trolley, drive or park and walk. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk 3rd Saturday • 5-9pm, Indie Faire, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Outdoor, socially distanced event in Gulfport features local art, handmade crafts, jewelry and pottery to locally sourced botanicals. 4th Saturday • Gulfport 4th Saturday Fresh Market 9am-2pm • Pinellas Arts Walk 4-8pm, Pinellas Arts Village Walk, 5600-5800 Park Blvd. (north side), Pinellas Park. Pinellas Park Art Society, Donnelly COVE, Complete Sweet Shoppe, Pompei Factory, Studios @5663, Painting with a Twist, Bottles Pub, and Swartz Gallery. Sundays • 9am-1pm Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market, Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Local vendors offer everything from gourmet foods to fine art. (November-April). TheBeachMarkets.com. Library Book Sale every third Sunday. • 10am-2pm, Corey Sunday Market, Corey Ave. (74th Ave), St. Pete Beach. Almost a hundred vendors with an emphasis on local fresh, hydroponic and organic veggies, gourmet take-out treats, locally made crafts and live music. (9am-1pm June-Sept.) Every other Sunday • 9am-noon, Organic Farming at Eco-Village, 302 15th St. N, St. Pete. Volunteer in a community garden that provides access to fresh organic produce, opportunities for physical activity, connection with nature. 46

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Custom House Décor 2901 Beach Blvd., Gulfport 727-317-5936 customhousedecor.com D-Gallerie 1234 Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, Unit C, St. Petersburg 407-921-3608 d-gallerie.com Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg 813-760-6600 dmglass.com Second Saturday ArtWalk

Gulf Coast Artists Alliance St. Pete ArtWorks, 2604 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-738-8010 gcaa-fl.org Leslie Curran Gallery 1431 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-898-6061 facebook.com/lesliecurrangallery Second Saturday ArtWalk Luis Sottil Studios 400 Beach Drive NE, Suite 150, St. Petersburg 727-220-1567 facebook.com/luissottilstpete Mirella Cimato Art Gallery 2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg (inside St. Petersburg Opera) 727-823-2040 facebook.com/MirellaCimatoGallery Second Saturday ArtWalk MIZE Gallery 689-C Dr MLK Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg 727-251-8529 chadmize.com Red Cloud Indian Arts 214 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-821-5824 redcloudindianarts.com

Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727-298-3322 dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available

Stirling Art Studios & Gallery 730 Broadway (Second Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin 800-325-2050 facebook.com/StirlingArtDunedin New artist exhibits monthly

Ekeko Gallery 290 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727-685-5577 facebook.com/Ekeko-Gallery

Syd Entel Galleries 247 Main St., Safety Harbor 727-725-1808 sydentelgalleries.com

Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-821-7391 floridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays January 14-February 26 – Members’ Show

The Art Lofts Florida Craftsmen Galleries (second floor) 10 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-504-8788 theartlofts.com Second Saturday ArtWalk By appointment only

Grand Central Fine Art 3920 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-289-2089 facebook.com/grandcentralfineart

The Gallery at Creative Pinellas 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo thegalleryatcreativepinellas.org Pinellas County’s local arts agency

Woodfield Fine Art Gallery 2323 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-254-6981 woodfieldfineart.com Second Saturday Art Walk Wyland Galleries 400 Beach Drive, Suite 146, St. Petersburg 727-201-8285 facebook.com/WylandSt.Pete

ARTS PERFORMING Amalie Arena 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813-301-2500 amaliearena.com January 14 – Winter Jam 2022 February 9 – Tool 11 – Legends of the Streetz American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727-823-7529 americanstage.org Through January 2 – Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol January 7-9 – 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival 2022 February 2-27 – School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800-361-8388 asolorep.org Through January 1 – Hair January 4-23 – Belleville 12-March 26 – Our Town 19-April 1– Grand Horizons February 9-April 2 – The Great Leap Bilheimer Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre January 7 – Al Di Meola 9 – The Fabulous Thunderbirds 11 – Marc Broussard 12 – Phillip Phillips & Jon Foreman 13 – The Steel Drivers 15 – Puddles Pity Party

16 – Judy Collins 21 – The Righteous Brothers 25 – Michael Bolton 26 – Big Band of Brothers 27 – Gaelic Storm 28 – Leo Kottke 29 – Wynonna Judd and The Big Noise 30 – Robert Cray Band February 3 – Songs of John Prine 4 – Ryan Hamilton 5 – Jim Brickman 6 – Hot Tuna Acoustic 8 – The Simon and Garfunkel Story 9 – Life and Music of George Michael 10 – Los Lobos and Taj Mahal 11 – CAL: The Beatles – Let It Be 12 – Tom Papa 15 – Steve Val: Inviolate Tour Bininger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-867-1166 eckerd.edu/theatre Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1070 mygulfport.us January 7 – Theater Opening Art Reception and Exhibit 30 – The Rat Pack: Together Again February 4 – Theater Opening Art Reception and Exhibit Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 largoarts.com January 7-9 – Broadway Belters 13-14 – Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band 15 – Jimmy Webb 21 – Michael Winslow w/ Marc “Skippy” Price 24 – Bob Seger/Cher Tribute 27 – Solitary Man: Neil Diamond Tribute 28 – Jive Talkin’ Tribute to the Bee Gees 29 – Bobby Collins w/ Mark Ricadonna February 3 – Get Ready: A Tribute to Motown 4 – Greggie and The Jets: Tribute to Elton John 5 – The New Shanghai Circus 6 – Cross That River

HANGING AROUND By Caron Schwartz

Courtesy Hugh Look

The Studio@620 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org Advance ticket purchase required January 7-25 – Through Our Eyes 10 – New Year Yoga Flow 29 – The Studio Honors 2022

FERRIES, STREETCARS AND AUTOMOBILES We Gulfportians rarely leave our enclave, much less venture off the Pinellas peninsula. So, when visiting sister and brother-inlaw wanted to take in the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa, the drive seemed daunting. “Ooh, we could take the ferry,” said Sis, looking up from her phone. Next thing I knew I was parking in the Sundial garage, where the Cross Bay Ferry validates parking. A five-minute walk later we were boarding the Provincetown III at the Vinoy Basin. Sis had pre-booked the tickets online, a must, since the 149-seat vessel usually sells out. We explored a bit, checking out the seating, restrooms, and full-service bar. Sis and Bro sat in the stern to watch St. Pete fade into the distance while Boyfriend and I ventured to the bow to better enjoy the “bounding main.” Hardly. Tampa Bay was calm, and the catamaran provided a smooth ride. Ninety minutes later we disembarked at the Tampa Ferry Terminal, adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center. After stopping for sustenance at a nearby Starbucks, we enjoyed a half-hour stroll along the Tampa Riverwalk to the museum. Once inside, however, Boyfriend and I decided it was too nice a day to spend it inside. We had noticed the TECO Streetcar stop near the terminal and thoughts turned to lunch in Ybor city. We caught the free ride on Whiting St. prepared for another transportation adventure. When technical difficulties caused an indeterminant stop at Publix Station, however, lunch in Ybor became a search for food in the Channel District. Google provided directions to the nearby Pour House where we shared a craft brew and nachos. Then Lyft got us to the terminal on time. Safely back in St. Pete, we meandered to the Vinoy for drinks on the veranda. If you go: Cross Bay Ferry: www.thecrossbayferry.com Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 400 N Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa www.fmopa.org Sundial Parking Garage: 117 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg Tampa Riverwalk: thetampariverwalk.cm TECO Streetcar: www.tecolinestreetcar.org Pour House: 1208 E Kennedy Blvd. #112, Tampa www.pourhousetampa.com Vinoy Hotel: 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg ParadiseNewsFL.com | JANUARY 2022

EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS Through January 23 – Pieced and Patterned: American Quilts c1830-1930 $0-$20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. The exhibit pays homage to the quintessentially American art form of quilting and to the historic role of women who were phenomenally talented needleworkers. 727-896-2667 mfastpete.org Through January 23 – Astrid Reischwitz: The Fabric of Memory $10 adults, Noon-5pm/7pm Fridays, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N Ashley Dr., Cube 200, Tampa. Astrid Reischwitz, by combining old and new photographs, embroidery, napkins, wallpaper, cloth, and other materials found at Spin clubs in small, rural village in northern Germany, revives a personal memory and the far-reaching effects they had on her life, as well as those of her ancestors. 813-221-2222 fmopa.org Through February 14 – Application Period for 2022 Professional Artists Grants Grants of $5,000 each are open to artists in the disciplines of dancing, literature, media arts, musical performance, music composition, acting, theater creation and visual arts. Details: creativepinellas.org

UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, January 2 – The State Ballet of Ukraine presents Cinderella $38.50-$68.50, 3pm, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s music, with Vladimir Vasiliev’s choreography, the full-scale production follows the beautiful maiden’s story as she seeks her handsome Prince Charming. Featuring graceful dancers, enchanting music, and beautiful costumes, this classic fairy tale is a treat the entire family will enjoy! 727-300-2000 themahaffey.com Friday, January 7-Sunday, January 9 – 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival 2022 $75 all-event pass, single tickets available, American Stage, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. The festival will bring unheard works of playwrights to St. Petersburg, providing a first look at scripts in development over two weekends. Panels and workshops will be held in conjunction with the readings. 727-823-7529 americanstage.org Saturday, January 8 – Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala NEW $35-$60, 8pm, Straz Center, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. A staple of the Tampa Bay area dance season with performances by international ballet stars that introduces the world’s brightest young dance talent on the same stage, such as award-winning wunderkinds from the Straz Center’s Next Generation Ballet and Youth America Grand Prix. 813-229-7827 www.strazcenter.org

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ARTS & LEISURE 7 – Tribute to the Gambler: Kenny Rogers 10 – Joanne Shaw Taylor 11 – Heart by Heart 14 – Almost ABBA Early Bird Dinner Theater 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater 727-466-5998 earlybirddinnertheater.com/site January 8-February 27 – Boeing, Boeing Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 eightoclocktheatre.com January 7-9 – Broadway Belters (co-produced with Central Park Performing Arts Center) Floridian Social Club (formerly State Theater) 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-322-4600 floridiansocialclub.live Jazz on Sundays January 1 – The Black Honkeys 4 – Devin Neel Band 5 – Doug South Band 7 – Greggie and the Jets 8 – Stormbringer 11 – Someday Honey 12 – Speakeasy 13 – The Jazz Phools 14 – 90’s Night with Actual Bank Robbers 15 – Kind Villian 18 – Brooke’s Butterfly Bash Fundraiser w/ The Black Honkeys 19 – Derek Lersch Band 20 – Hot Tonic 21 – #No Filter 22 – Massacoustics 26 – In the Band featuring Kaleigh Baker and special guests 27 – Jose Ramirez Band 28 – Rude Squad, Headtones, The New Rulers February 5 – The Spazmatics 12 – Ajeva Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727-446-1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org January 13-23 – Neil Simon’s Fools

freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-498-5205 freefalltheatre.com Glenridge Performing Arts Center 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota 941-552-5325 gpactix.com Performances suspended Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport 813-840-3715 mygulfport.us/recreation/casino Weekly dancing/instruction Gulfport Community Players Back Door Theater 1619 49th St. S, Gulfport gulfportcommunityplayers.org January 13-23 – Gilligan’s Island the Musical Jannus Live 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-565-0550 jannuslive.com January 1 – Amazing Tributes to Godsmack and Creed 27 – Authority Zero 28 – Pettyhearts w/ St. Pete Sons 29 – Fast Fashion w/ Risky Business 30 – Tab Benoit February 8 – Circa Survive w/ special guests 12 – G. Love and The Juice M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa (Music Acting Dance Theatre of Tampa) 813-386-6173 madtheatre.com Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 Third Ave., Bradenton 941-748-5875 manateeperformingartscenter.com January 13-23 – A Literary Feast: Ernest Hemingway & F. Scott Fitzgerald 20-30 – Chaplin: The Musical MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Florida State Fairgrounds 4802 US Hwy. 301 N Tampa 813-740-2446 midflorida.com/amphitheatre

National Theatre Live Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD eckerd.edu/olli/theatre All performances cancelled until further notice Patel Conservatory 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813-222-1002 patelconservatory.org February 10-13 – PCT: The Last Five Years Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park 727-369-5746 pinellas-park.com/161/PerformingArts-Center January 9 – Pinellas Park Civic Orchestra 15 – Elvis Tribute 29 – John Denver Tribute Raymond James Stadium 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-350-6500 raymondjamesstadium.com February 5-6 – Monster Jam Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com January 9 – Live from Nashville 9 – The Florida Orchestra: Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet 12-13 – Jersey Boys 14 – The Mavericks 16 – The World of Musicals POSTPONED 16 – CAL: The Who 18-19 – STOMP 21 – Marshall Tucker Band 23 – The Florida Orchestra: Karen Gomyo Plays Brahms 24 – The Bronx Wanderers 25 – Little Feat 26 – Joss Stone and Corinne Bailey Rae 27 – Dwight Yoakum 28 – Randy Rainbow 29 – Alan Parsons Live Project 30 – Mutts Gone Nuts 30 – The Florida Orchestra: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 31-February 1 – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

February 2 – The Florida Orchestra: Star-Crossed Lovers 3 – Jay Leno 4 – An American in Paris 6 – Gladys Knight 7 – Alice Cooper 14-15 – Van Morrison Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 Second St. N, Safety Harbor 727-725-4018 safetyharborartand musiccenter.com January 5 – Night Tales: A Night of Storytelling 8 – Randall Bramblett 19 – SHAMc – Alive Open Mic 21 – Dan Rodriguez 22 – Seth Walker 29 – Comedy Night February 12 – Oshima Brothers St. Pete Side Lot 2133 Second Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-804-4672 facebook.com/stpetesidelot Permanently closed St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727-866-1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925 February 11-20 – All Shook Up Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa 813-627-6649 seminolehardrocktampa.com January 7 – 38 Special SOLD OUT 16 – Keith Sweat SOLD OUT February 11 – Deon Cole 17 – TLC 19 – George Thorogood and The Destroyers 21 – The Jacksons 24 – Foghat 27 – The Whispers Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813-374-2416 stageworkstheatre.org January 7-23 – 12 Angry Men February 4-20 – Diary of Anne Frank

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Meet Ceci & Wolf of Vegan Sunshine Ceci, originally from the Philippines, lived in North Conway, New Hampshire, growing up from the late ‘70s. She was born to bake. When a new bakery opened in town in 2000, it became Ceci’s hangout. “It was so much fun there and the menu was always changing from croissants to wedding cakes,” Ceci recalled. She began assisting during holidays as well as delivering wedding cakes to small towns far off the beaten path. Wolf, a trained pastry chef from Maine, owned the bakery. Ceci & Wolf took an art class together and a romance ensued. They renovated a building in town with the hope of opening a bakery and gallery in Maine gearing up for a summer 2017 opening. In Jan. 2017 they took a break from the snow and came to St. Pete Beach. They happened upon the Corey Avenue Market. The minute they arrived they felt home. The sense of community, sunshine, blue skies and smiles told them this was the place to be. Returning to Maine, they sold their almost renovated property and returned a month later to the sunshine to begin selling fruit-filled pastries and cake slices at the Corey Avenue Sunday Market. They realized by listening to requests from customers that there was a big demand for vegan. Ceci, being vegan herself, had a recipe box full of tried and tested treats and they began offering donuts…vegan, gluten free donuts that are really like a small cake – perfect to slice and serve. Here we are in January 2022 and Vegan Sunshine is a permanent part of the market community serving their vegan, gluten free goods – and this year the flavors being added will amaze you! Look for additions like Black Forest Cake Donut, Fruit Tart Donut, and the surprises will keep coming. Find their booth–located on Blind Pass just south of Corey Ave., every Sunday 10am-2pm. ParadiseNewsFL.com | JANUARY 2022

EVENTS Saturday, January 8 – Opening reception for exhibition of works by Frederick “Rootman” Woods and Javier T. Dores NEW Free, 5-9pm, Tully-Levine Gallery, Warehouse Arts District, 515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. The reception begins a month-long series of events devoted to “Heal: Making Space for 2022” presented by the artists and others. January 12: meditation/journaling, 6:30-8:30pm, presented by Susan Antoinette; January 20: drum circle, 6:30-8:30pm, presented by Dores. Both events occur at Tully-Levine Gallery. Information: 352-284-7568 or 727-735-4617. Saturday, January 8-Sunday, January 9 – St. Pete Comic Con NEW $20 single day/$30 weekend/$100 VIP, The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N,St. Petersburg. The multi-genre convention will feature comics, anime, science fiction and fantasy, and cosplay. Celebrity guests include voice actors, comic artists and top Florida cosplayers. The weekend will include panel discussions and cosplay contests. Sponsored by I Love the Burg and presented by Florida Comic Cons. stpete.floridacomiccons.com/tickets/ Saturday, January 15-Sunday, January 16 – Treasure Island Sport Kite Competition and Festival Free, Treasure Island Beach behind Thunderbird Beach Resort, 10700 Gulf Blvd. This 25th annual event will showcase dual-line and multi-line sport kite flying competitions. Kite Ballet routines and one-on-one Hot Tricks competitions will take place throughout the weekend. The festival includes kite flying of all types and ground displays. Quad-line and dual-line lessons will be available for free. To register for the kite competitions, contact sponsor Windworks, 727-320-9463.

Thursday, January 20-Sunday, January 23 – John’s Pass Seafood Festival NEW Free admission, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach. For the last 40 years, the historic John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk becomes a venue for a large celebration of fresh gulf seafood. The four-day outdoor event features hundreds of local vendors offering a plethora of seafood, an art and crafts show, live music and various family-friendly activities. johnspassseafood.com Friday, January 21-Friday, April 1 – Grand Horizons NEW $29.70-$88, times vary by date, Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. What if you learn that the person you’ve been married to for 50 years is making your life miserable? After a lifetime of perfect union, Bill and Nancy retire to Florida and Nancy decides she wants out. This hit Broadway comedy takes an intimate look at the unpredictable and enduring nature of love. 800-361-8388 asolorep.org 50

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ARTS & LEISURE Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org Free concerts Fridays on the Riverwalk Stage, 6-9pm January 8 – Youth America Grand Prix Gala 11-16 – Summer: The Donna Summer Musical 12-February 6 – Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare 14 – Arts and Legacy Remix: Echoes from the Mountain Top 14 – The Florida Orchestra: The Wild West (Pops Concert) 16 – The Florida Orchestra: Great Big World 16 – D’Angelo Young Artist Vocal Competition 20 – Your Vet Chat 21 – Sex N’ The City: A Super Unauthorized Musical Parody 22 – Patel Conservatory Faculty Recital: From Sea to Shining Sea 24 – Matt Nakoa 25 – Zoltan Takacs: Deadliest Lifesavers (National Geographic Live Series) 27 – Voices of the Community: HBCUs and their Cultural Impact 28 – The Florida Orchestra: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 28 – Tango Fire 29 – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: Time Bubble Tour February 1-6 – Dear Evan Hansen 2-13 – Think Tank Theater: All The Great Books (abridged) 9 – Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats 11, 13 – Opera Tampa presents The Tales of Hoffmann 12 – Jim Jeffries: The Moist Tour 13 – The Tales of Hoffmann 15 – Anand Varma: Invisible Wonders (National Geographic Live Series) 15-20 – The Prom Studio Grand Central 2260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-202-7019 studiograndcentral.com Home to the Off Central Players

Tarpon Springs Cultural Center 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org January 21-30 – This Blessed Plot, This Earth February 11-20 – Funny Little Thing Called Love Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org January 22 – Old Friends: A Simon and Garfunkel Tribute 29 – Frontiers February 5 – Changes in Latitude 11 – Destination Motown featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers The Mahaffey Theater 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg 727-300-2000 themahaffey.com January 2 – The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine Presents Cinderella 7 – Tyler Henry: The Hollywood Medium CANCELLED 8 – The Florida Orchestra: Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet 9 – Drumline Live 12 – Ledisi Sings Nina 13 – TFO: British Gems (Coffee Concert) 13 – The Doo Wop Project 14 – Proud Tina 15 – The Florida Orchestra: The Wild West (Pops Concert) 16 – Erasure 18 – Pink Martini 21 – The Greatest Love of All 22 – The Florida Orchestra: Karen Gomyo Plays Brahms 28 – Chubby Checker POSTPONED 29 – The Florida Orchestra: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 February 2 – Dr. Jordan B. Peterson 3 – The Florida Orchestra: Star-Crossed Lovers (Coffee Concert) 3 – Theo Von 5 – A Gala Evening with Josh Groban 12 – Deep Purple

The Palladium 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-3590 mypalladium.org January 7 – Dave Meder 14 – Willy Porter 15 – Johnny G. Lyons Band 16 – Al Downing Jazz 50th Anniversary Celebration 18 – Fred Moyer Jazz Trio 19 – Palladium Chamber Players 21 – Selwyn Birchwood February 4, 6, 8 – St. Petersburg Opera: Handel’s Semele 11 – Damon Fowler and Friends 15 – Diego Figueiredo Trio The Studio@620 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org January 7-25 – Through Our Eyes 10 – New Year Yoga Flow 29 – The Studio Honors 2022 USF Yuengling Center/ USF Sun Dome 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa 813-974-3111 www.yuenglingcenter.com January 28 – Gabriel Iglesias February 12 – Trevor Noah Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-953-3368 vanwezel.org January 3 – Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert 5 – Renée Fleming 6 – Il Divo 13 – Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner 15 – Jay Leno 16 – The Righteous Brothers 17 – Chris Christie 18 – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical 24 – Tango Fire 25 – Jersey Boys 27 – Harry Connick, Jr. 28 – Kansas 29 – New Shanghai Circus 30 – The Choir of Men February 2 – An American in Paris 7 – Paul Nicklen 9 – A Tribute to Aretha Franklin 11 – Audra McDonald 12 – The Simon & Garfunkel Story 14 – The Four Phantoms in Concert 15 – Gladys Knight

West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727-437-2363, wcplayers.com January 21-February 6 – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Zubrick Magic Theatre 1211 First Ave N., Suite 101, St. Petersburg Performances Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm 866-ZUBRICK (866-982-7425) zubrickmagic.com

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Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum 2240 Ninth Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7pm woodsonmuseum.org Florida Holocaust Museum 55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg 727-820-0100 flholocaustmuseum.org Through January 2 – Stitching History from the Holocaust Through July 4 – Reflections on Man’s Fate: Artwork by Judith Weinshall Liberman Through July 10 – The Wartime Escape of Lisl Porges January 22-January 2, 2023 – Ever Present: Candles and Chance in the Art of Samuel Bak Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-221-2222 fmopa.org Through January 23 – Astrid Reischwitz: The Fabric of Memory Through January 23 – At Table: Glenna Jennings January 28-May 29 – Paul Caponigro: Impact + Influence Glazer Children’s Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-443-3851 glazermuseum.org Created specifically for children 10 and under. Great Explorations Children’s Museum 1925 Fourth 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. Families with a SNAP, EBT, or WIC card get in free every Tuesday. Limited hours.

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EVENTS Saturday, January 22 – St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club’s “Tweed Ride” NEW 2-8pm, St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg. This costumed bicycle tour of downtown celebrates 10 years of tradition and vintage clothing. The ride is preceded by tea and scones and ends with jazz and swing dancing. Registration fees not set at time of Paradise NEWS deadline. Tickets are sold through SPSC’s website, stpeteshuffle.com. Sunday, January 23 – 17th Annual Festivals of Speed NEW $20 (under 12 free)/$125 VIP, 10:30am-4pm, Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. See the world’s snazziest automobiles and the who’s who list of cars at this annual car show including vintage and contemporary models from Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, and others. Presented by Porsche of Clearwater, supporting Friends of Strays Animal Shelter. Tuesday, January 25 – Zoltan Takacs: Deadliest Lifesavers NEW Biomedical scientist, inventor, and National Geographic explorer Zoltan Takacs collects snake, scorpion, jellyfish, and other venoms from around the world. Back in the lab, using cutting-edge genomics, he creates combinatorial venom libraries to identify leads for novel medicines. Revival of the National Geographic Live series, which was canceled the last two years. Thursday, January 27 – Voices of the Community: HBCUs and Their Cultural Impact NEW Free/Zoom, 8pm. A conversation with way-makers from several historically Black colleges and universities. One of a series of virtual town hall meetings held by The Straz Center on its Facebook page as a Facebook Live event and on Zoom (link: https://us02web.zoom. us/s/85234216792) Friday, January 28 – Sea Towers Condominium Health, Home and Resource Expo NEW Free, 9:30am-noon, Sea Towers Condominium, 4625 Cove Circle N, St. Petersburg. This Healthy Fairs, Inc., expo anticipates more than 200 attendees and at least 50 exhibitors. 833-553-2477 ext 700. Saturday, January 29-Sunday, May 22 – Picasso and the Allure of the South NEW $12 ages 6-12; $29 ages 18-64, The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. This special exhibit features 77 paintings, drawings, and collages by the renowned Spanish artist. Half have never been seen in the United States. Exhibit is organized in collaboration with the Musee National PicassoParis. Advanced-purchase timed tickets are required; exhibit is included in the price of Dali admission. 727-823-3767 thedali.org 52

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ARTS & LEISURE 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 January 15 – The Original Gulfport Walking Tour Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-254-1891 plantmuseum.com Live classical music performances every third Thursday. Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community January 15 – Lauren M. Grame: An Evening of Song February 8 – Tree Removal: Florida Property Law vs. City Ordinances 15 – Knowledge & Nibbles: The Art of Tree Pruning Heritage Village 11909 125th St. N, Largo 727-582-2123 pinellascounty.org/heritage Free 21-acre living history museum First Saturdays – Historic House Concert Series Second Saturdays – Speaking of History Series January 8 – ROC Day: Pinellas Weavers Guild Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-300-1700 imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Thursdays $5 after 5pm Tuesdays and Thursdays – Introduction to American Studio

Glass Tour Wednesdays and Fridays – Introduction to International Studio Glass Tour Saturdays – Magical Glass Mystery Tour/Journey to the Imagination Tour John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota 941-359-5700 ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thursday – Art After 5 Tuesday & Thursday– ROAR! – Ringling Order of Art Readers Through January 16 – Prints, Ceramics, and Glass from Japan Through January 23 – Hard Bodies: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture Through February 28 – From Legend to History: Archaeology of the Underground Railroad in our backyard Through April 3 – Rhodnie Desir: Conversations Through April 3 – Ya Levy La’Ford: American/Roots Through August 13, 2023 – As long as there is sun, as long as there is light. Selections from the Bring Gift and The Ringling Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-712-5762 leeparattner.org Through January 2 – Heroes: Artists as Veterans + Survivors of War Through February 6 – Louis Markoya: A Deeper Understanding January 15-May 1 – LRMA 20th Museum of the American Arts And Crafts Movement 355 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg 727-440-4859 museumaacm.org. More than 2,000 objects related to the American Arts and Crafts movement representing the full range of decorative and fine arts produced by individual artists, craftsmen, and companies of the period c.1890-1930. Through January 9 – Lenses Embracing the Beautiful: Pictorial

Photographs from the Two Red Roses Foundation Through January 9 – Love, Labor, and Art: The Roycroft Enterprise Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-894-4638 mfastpete.org Thursdays $10 after 5pm Museum Minis, Explore More! Family Days, Fall Camps Through January 23 – Pieced and Patterned: American Quilts c.1830-1930 Through February 27 – Explore the Vaults: Black Portraits Through March 20 – Born of Fire: Ceramics from the MFA Collection Through April 3 – Art Photography of the 1970s Through June 12 – From Heath to Hedgerow: Doulton Lambeth Ware and the British Countryside January 8 – Sensory Saturdays 12 – Coffee Talks with Nan Colton 24-30 – Our Walls: Real and Imagined National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum 2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727-944-4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Temporarily closed – moving to new location Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 Second Ave. NE St. Petersburg 727-894-1052 spmoh.com Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727-579-8226 tbauto.org Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813-228-0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org Through January 16 – Tusks to Tails: A Fossil History of Florida Through March 6 – Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory

Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-259-1720 tampamuseum.org Thursdays 4-8pm – pay-as-you-will admission Through January 16 – Taking Shape: Abstraction from the Arab World, 1950s-1980s Through May 22 – An Irresistible Urge to Create: Florida Outsider Art Through June 19 – HerStory: Stories of Ancient Heroines and Everyday Women February 10-June 26 – Paul Jenkins: From America’s Heartland to an International Journey 10-July 24 – Verde: Poetics of Shade Tarpon Springs Railroad Depot Historical Museum 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727-943-4624 tarponspringsarea historicalsociety.org The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727-823-3767 thedali.org Thursdays and Fridays reduced admission after 5pm Through January 2 – The Woman Who Broke Boundaries: Photographer Lee Miller Through January 2 – Aime Cesaire: Poetry, Surrealism and Negritude January 29-May 22 – Picasso and the Allure of the South Advanced-purchase timed tickets required The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-892-4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 all day Through January 9 – Warhol’s West USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 3821 USF Holly Drive,Tampa ira.usf.edu 813-974-3503 January 13 – Bosco Sodi Artist’s Talk 14 – Bosco Sodi: “Basico” opening reception

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EVENTS Saturday, February 5 – A Gala Evening with Josh Groban NEW $75-$300, 7pm, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban will perform with The Florida Orchestra at its gala fundraising concert. The evening of music and mingling will benefit the orchestra’s education, community, and artistic programs.727-892-3337 floridaorchestra.org Sunday, February 6 – Nan Colton as Virginia Woolf NEW $25 or Rebound Voucher, 4pm, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. Performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton presents “A Portrait of Virginia Woolf,” portraying the legendary author as she talks about how people see one another as she explains the process of having her portrait painted. To use Gulfport Rebound Vouchers, come to the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation office at the Senior Center between 9:30am-1pm Monday-Friday. Purchase tickets online with a debit or credit card at gulfportseniorfoundation.org. All Rebound Vouchers must be used by January 10. Monday, February 7 – Foundations of Art: Sip, Chat & Paint NEW $30 or Rebound Vouchers+$5, 5:30pm, Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. This popular event always has lots of sipping and chatting and everyone takes home a painting. To use Gulfport Rebound Vouchers, come to the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation office at the Senior Center between 9:30am-1pm Monday-Friday. Purchase tickets online with a debit or credit card at gulfportseniorfoundation.org. All Rebound Vouchers must be used by January 10. Friday, February 11-Sunday, February 20 – All Shook Up NEW $10 10 and under/$15 student/$28 adult, times vary by date, St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” 727-866-1973 spcitytheatre.org

Saturday, February 12 – Localtopia NEW Free, 10am-5pm, Williams Park, 330 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. This annual festival celebrates St. Pete’s support of its independent businesses and “Keep St. Pete Local.” Specialty villages showcase arts and culture, makers and merchants, a family zone, and more. Savor local food and beverages and listen to some of the area’s most popular bands. This year, a second stage has been added on Second Avenue. 54

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ARTS & LEISURE USF Graphicstudio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste 100, Tampa Free admission 813-974-3503 graphicstudio.usf.edu/GS/ gs_about.html Visit us online!

MUSIC Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Monday Night Jazz Jam, 7-9pm, Hangar Restaurant, 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg, aldowningjazz.com Clearwater Jazz Holiday Coachman Park 301 Drew St., Clearwater clearwaterjazz.com Scheduled for October 13-16 New Horizons Band of Gulfport Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Novice, intermediate musicians 727-345-0285 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org January 4 – First session of 2022 begins School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/ piano lessons 727-871-7625 schoolofrock.com South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727-515-5407 southpasadenaband.com Concerts suspended St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus Music Center 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-341-4360 spcollege.edu/events Suncoast Jazz Society Cove Cay Golf Club 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater sdjs.org Tampa Bay Symphony Performances in various locations 727-827-8087 tampabaysymphony.org

January 9 – Fifth Annual International Composition Competition Finals (Palladium Theater) The Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center. 727-662-7286 floridaorchestra.org January 8-9 – Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet 13 – British Gems (Coffee Concert) 14-15 – The Wild West 16 – Great Big World 22-23 – Karen Gomyo Plays Brahms 28-30 – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 February 2-3 – Star-Crossed Lovers 5 – A Gala Evening with Josh Groban 11, 13 – The Tales of Hoffmann TomKats Jazz Orchestra The Blue Parrot Mondays 7-9:30pm 85 Corey Circle, St. Pete Beach 727-368 9619 www.bluepstpb.com Greg Dunn, Tomkats Music Dir. dunngsje@verizon.net 727-637-4123 tomkatsjazzorchestra.com

OPERA Metropolitan Opera: HD Live Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Live high-definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera 727-864-7600 eckerd.edu/olli/opera Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941-328-1300 sarasotaopera.org January 9 – Celebration in Song February 12 – Tosca St. Petersburg Opera Company 2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-2040 stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktails with the Maestro. Various performance locations

January 22 – Broadway Cabaret (at Opera Central) February 4-8 – Semele (at The Palladium) St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/ MatineeOperaPlayers The Pinellas Opera League Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October-June Thursdays: Opera at the Dali pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com

ECO Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727-893-7326 stpeteparksrec.org/ boydhillpreserve Tram Tours Saturdays, guided tours, classes Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-453-6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays Fort De Soto Park 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727-552-1862 pinellascounty.org/park Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center 700 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, at The St. Pete Pier 727-291-4103 tbwdiscoverycenter.org Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-453-6500 weedonislandpreserve.org

GARDENS Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. Free. Friendly dogs welcome on leash. Open daily. Welcome Center is closed weekends and county holidays. 727-582-2100 flbg.org Florida West Coast Orchid Society Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo Second Thurs, 7:30pm,

visitors welcome, educational classes 727-420-7230 fwcos.org Garden Club of St. Petersburg 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727-381-8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org January 8 – Botanical Road Rally February 8 – Chef Secrets of Fresh Herbs Ikebana International St. Petersburg Chapter 65 Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. 646-761-0989 ikebanastpetersburg.com January 19 – Guest speaker Jose Salcedo, Ohara School Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 1534 Mound St., Sarasota 941-366-5731 selby.org Through August – Seeing the Invisible (Spanish Point campus) February 13-June 26 – Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light (Downtown Sarasota campus)

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EVENTS Saturday, February 12 – Deep Purple NEW $59.50-$134.50, 8pm, Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. Considered among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, Deep Purple is ranked as one of the most influential bands ever. The British band was formed in 1968 and has released six studio albums since 1996. Their songs have drawn an audience that ranges widely in age and background. 727-300-2000 themahaffey.com Monday, February 14-Tuesday, February 15 – Van Morrison NEW $98.75 and up, 8pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Van Morrison, one of the finest singer-songwriters and hardest working live performers of his era, has released over 40 albums with hits spanning the last five decades including Brown Eyed Girl, Have I Told You Lately, Moondance & Into the Mystic. When he last performed at Ruth Eckerd Hall in 2017, all three performances sold out. 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com Tuesday, February 15-Friday, February 18 – St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs NEW Free, Student Center, University of South Florida St. Petersburg, 200 Sixth Ave. S. This 10th annual conference will address the timely topics of climate, equality, migration, and corruption. Keynote speech by Sarah Chayes, anti-corruption activist and foreign correspondent, will be presented at the Palladium Theater Tuesday evening. Student Center events from Wednesday on will include panel discussions, book talks, author signings and film screenings. Details and registration at worldaffairsconference.org Monday, February 21-March 4 – Hands-on Weedon Adult Archaeology Camps $495/week, 8:30am-4:30pm, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg. Participants in the two weeklong camps work with professional archaeologists to investigate the early people who inhabited the Weedon Island area. Learn about their lifestyle and beliefs through field and lab work, lectures, and tours. Each camp limited to eight participants. Organized by Alliance For Weedon Island Research and Education, Inc. Registration deadline is January 31. 813-205-9847 www.awiare.org

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Gulf Beaches Public Library 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach 727-391-2828 gulfbeacheslibrary.org Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1074 mygulfport.us/gpl St. Pete Beach Public Library 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach 727-363-9238 Mondays – Children’s Story Time First Tuesdays – Topics in American History Third Thursdays – Book Club Download the new CloudLibrary app and stop waiting to read the latest bestseller! spblibrary.com Museum passes are back! January 3, 31 – Family Movie Night 5, 7, 19, 21 – Fresh Films 10 – Mayor’s Open Office 13 – AARP Safe Driving Course 24 – Craig Pittman Book Talk 25 – Great Explorations St. Petersburg Main Library 3745 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7724 splibraries.org Closed for renovation

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WEDNESDAYS Madeira Beach Morning Market November through May 10am-2pm 5042 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach tampabaymarkets.com/ madeirabeach FRIDAYS Treasure Island Friday Market December through April, 9am-2pm Community Center Park (behind Walgreens) 104th Ave. & Park

SATURDAYS St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market October through May 9am-2pm Al Lang Stadium parking lot, corner of First Ave. S & First St., St. Petersburg 727-455-4921 saturdaymorningmarket.com SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS WaKa Fresh Market 8am-2pm Skyway Marina Mall 4301 34th St. S, St. Petersburg wakafreshmarket.com SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market 10am-2pm October-May 9am-1pm June-September Live music, shops open, free parking Corey (74th) Ave., St. Pete Beach 727-498-8778 coreyave.com Indian Shores Sunday Market November through April 9am-1pm Indian Shores Town Hall, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores thebeachmarkets.com

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BEAR CONSERVATION: Eight Eckerd College students from Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Ray Ball’s wildlife rehab class, a course in the Animal Studies major, made the 90-minute drive to Homosassa on Nov. 9 to watch, learn and lend a hand–with bears. “They went with me on my rounds,” Ball says of the trip to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, about 85 miles north of St. Petersburg along the Gulf Coast. On this visit, a researcher from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was working on a method to attach a radio transmitter to the three sleeping cubs while Ball was monitoring them. “My role was to maintain a safe level of anesthesia, perform a health evaluation and collect blood samples for health analysis,” he says.

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FLIP MY FLORIDA YARD: Eckerd College volunteers were part of the TV production crew on, Emmy® award–winning director Chad Crawford’s home improvement show designed to demonstrate how homeowners can create a landscape that is more in tune with Florida’s natural environment by using drought-tolerant plants and water-saving techniques. Regional landscapers were tasked with removing existing flora and replanting an entirely new front and side yard for a corner-lot home in just eight hours. Eight students and Farm Manager Jon Prieto from the Eckerd College Community Farm lent a helping hand. TAMPA BAY WATCH: Scientists with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) recently released the results of their 2020 seagrass mapping study showing that between 2018 and 2020, Tampa Bay has lost approximately 16% of our seagrass habitat for a total that is a 10-year low of 34,297 acres. It is believed that this could be the result of a wetter rainfall pattern that we have seen over the last couple of years that is resulting in the

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Happy New Year!! Diabetes is a disease that we commonly associate with people, however, did you know that your canine and feline pets can develop this disease? Diabetes mellitus is the most common form of diabetes and is characterized by a persistent increase in blood sugar, due to the lack of or resistance to insulin. So what is insulin? It is a hormone (produced in the pancreas) that is responsible for telling the cells of the body when to burn sugar for energy. Think of the sugar as someone

As the sugar builds up in the system, it will be released into the urine as excess and waste. This is what causes the very characteristic insatiable thirst and urination. Water follows the sugar out into the urine in very large amounts, increasing the pets desire to drink to replace the losses. Because the body is having such a difficult time absorbing the sugar it will start to seek out other non-sugar sources of fuel such as fat and protein, causing weight loss. This can start to accelerate as the diabetes worsens. The more fat reserves are broken down, waste products, called ketones, can build up. This is what causes diabetic keto acidosis (DKA). This can result in vomiting, lethargy, or inappetence and requires emergency intervention and possibly hospitalization.

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By Dr. Johnathan Pierce Whenever diabetes goes unchecked, the sugar can cause cataract formation. Sugar is absorbed into the lenses of the eyes, where it is changed into sorbitol. The sorbitol crystallizes, increasing the opacity and density (whitening / bluing) of the lenses, creating cataracts. Early warning signs are increased thirst and urination. If you notice these, or any vomiting, lethargy, and change in appetite, please take your pet to your veterinarian. Island Life Animal Hospital Dr. Danielle Gallo Dr. Johnathan Pierce 5901 Sun Blvd., Suite 107 Saint Petersburg, FL 33715 727-289-3776 islandlifeanimalhospital.vet

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NEW YEAR’S FORECAST 2022 Happy New Year, Everyone! 2022 has begun but instead of charging right out of the gate to start new goals, the celestial patterns are more inclined to have us REthink and REvise our plans! Venus will be REtrograde until January 29th, for love, values, and money REsets. Mercury REtrogrades on January 14th, for REleasing and REconsidering before we jump into new endeavors. Eclipses come in spring, then later in the fall joined by a Mars REtrograde. Pisces and Aries enjoy the expansion of Jupiter this year. The RE energy will also be seen on a global level as we attempt to REgain some certainties and stability in our lives. But, it’s best to keep going with the flow and adapt as needed to the changes coming our way. So, plan well but be ready for anything in this highly aspected year! CAPRICORN: Venus favors you until February ends, increasing popularity and charm! You also have high energy from Mars until then, but watch the budget in March. Jupiter keeps you on the go with short trips and many communications until May; then home life and family see growth and enjoy opportunities until the fall. Eclipses focus on your love life, children, goals, and friendships this year. Attractions can be exciting and fun, but unstable. Saturn is keeping you focused on finances and you will receive and pay on a karmic level this year; clearing up loose ends. Neptune continues to stimulate your imagination and intuition with art and literature being good outlets. Pluto the great transformer is still quietly bringing the 60

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development you need into your life as it eliminates the old, clearing way for the future. AQUARIUS: Mercury retro in your sign begins your year with a review. A focus on health and private matters to help you put the year in perspective. Saturn in your sign all year keeps bringing karmic rewards and debts to be paid. March brings both popularity from Venus and high energy from Mars! Jupiter may increase income but bring a tendency to spend especially in April. Eclipses affecting your home and family area begin in May and will reoccur in the fall. Expect a few surprises and a change in career or status may also occur this year. The last half of the year interest in learning and travel or short trips are likely. You are easy-going and daily life keeps you busy. Neptune has been bringing a stronger value to spiritual matters and helping others just be sure to help yourself first and watch out for pitfalls. PISCES: Lucky Jupiter is in your sign until May then returns in the fall bringing growth and opportunities your way! Travel and education are likely but watch for excess or over-extending yourself. April brings high energy and favorable vibes; with enhanced income possibilities in May. The time spent alone may be creative but too much isolation will lead to mental stress. Eclipses activate your travel, education, and communication areas in spring and fall. Breakthroughs in areas that have held you back come through learning and opening your mind. Siblings may be unpredictable. Friends and friendships may undergo

complete transformations. Let go of anyone or group that is not in your best interest. You are still in the phase of finding a new path or new identity, keep reimagining yourself; be patient. ARIES: Your year begins focused on career and position rethinking your goals! Should you go out on your own? March will be a social month with professionals or personal friends that may require commitments. You have great protection this year and from May through October when Jupiter enters your sign, growth and opportunities will be yours! May will also bring favor from Venus and your Mars energy kicks in the last week. Eclipses fall in the financial sector with changes in resources and values ongoing. A sudden windfall or expense is likely and income is erratic. Your alone time may be spent creatively and on much needed recharging and self-care. You feel more in charge of your life this year and ready to look ahead with confidence. Reconnecting in relationships for clarity will be beneficial. TAURUS: Travel adventures may have setbacks until March; go with the flow. Letting go of old beliefs may be a resolution for this year. In March you are popular with superiors in professional and personal life; plus you have the drive to excel in your career or status! April is more about social activities with an interest in groups or organizations resulting in mutually beneficial opportunities! The wild card planet Uranus continues to shake up your world with the unpredictable! Eclipses join this planet in your sign this year with both the spring and

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NEW YEAR’S FORECAST 2022 CONT’D fall bringing sudden change and breaking down old patterns. You are bold and not afraid to be original! Your career is demanding but you can work around obligations. Your social contacts will provide opportunities through May and then a guardian angel watches over you thereafter. You are popular and favored in June; full of energy in July. GEMINI: You are busy with finances as the year begins; review and reset. Travel is enjoyable and adventurous in March; go alone or with a friend! You have favor with the boss or other superiors in April and are ready to take on the world! Through April the opportunities for advancement are everywhere with eclipses setting off workplace changes in May then again in the fall. Health concerns with breakthroughs both physical and mental are liberating. May through October Jupiter brings social contacts to open doors personally and professionally. Saturn energy brings a good year for thorough education and understanding that may result in a change in your beliefs. Uranus gives the desire to break free from restraints and do things your way as Neptune continues to cloud your path with uncertainty. CANCER: Relationships are undergoing transformations both personal and business under Pluto’s watch until February ends; some stay and some go. Resources and finances are enhanced in March but still, Saturn wants karmic debts settled, too. Neptune gives interest in spiritual journeys and opportunities are abundant for travel or education; especially through May as Jupiter opens doors. Expansion in your career or position follows until October, then off you go again! Eclipses in the spring and fall will accent children, love and romance, friendships, and goals! Unpredictable Uranus also brings sudden changes in those same areas this year. You may also find yourself involved in humanitarian groups or some that are more unconventional in their undertakings. June brings favor, July energy! 62

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LEO: Health and wellness goals are revamped with the new year as you end indulgent habits. Holiday fun winds down and work keeps you busy! March steers energy into relationships when partners are cooperative and pleasant, but Saturn’s karmic requirements must be met and accepted. In April resources may be enhanced or let go. Jupiter brings support from others until May, then gives you the travel bug! Neptune brings assistance all year and increases both psychic abilities and intuition. Eclipses in May are bringing some unexpected changes in career or status. Your home itself, as well as family life, will see changes that could be both exciting and unexpected. Venus will be in your sign the month of August and you shine! VIRGO: Homelife is where the action is as your year begins! Love life and children are all in need of reconnection and recreation as old patterns are let go. Saturn has you working hard again this year but in March you will have the energy and charm to get further ahead! Jupiter is blessing you in relationships with love planets Venus and Mars joining the mix in April to assist in mutual advancement! Neptune keeps the rose-colored glasses on for romantic idealism. May through October resources and assistance from others come in many ways! The spring and fall eclipses stimulate travel both near and far as well as educational interests as many changes take place with Uranus leading you down some unconventional paths. Avoid legal affairs if possible. September, Venus brings you charms and beauty. LIBRA: Reconnecting with family and refreshing the home is your theme in the new year. Release anything in these areas that no longer works. In March your love life and creativity are enhanced and energized by Venus and Mars! Saturn remains karmic in romance and a fated feeling is likely. April brings high activity to your workplace with four planets in motion! Lucky Jupiter brings opportunities for growth or travel with work and also improvement in health issues until May; then again in the fall. Neptune energy

isn’t clear in these areas. May through October brings fortunate relationships both business and personal! Eclipses in spring and fall are activating areas of finances and resources with Uranus promising some unexpected gains or expenses. Values change and old patterns end. SCORPIO: Everyday life, conversations, and short trips bring intense moments and transformation on deep levels; reconnect and resolve. March will accent the home and family relationships with fiery Mars and favorable Venus, but Saturn still brings responsibilities and obligations in these areas. Lucky Jupiter promises fun and romance until May; with April being a high point! Eclipses in spring and fall are in your sign highlighting both you and your relationships with the unexpected! Wellness and relating are front and center all year as you take care of yourself and important partners. Allow individuality and adapt to the many changes. Children should do well this year but don’t worry about uncertainties; intuition and creativity will help guide them and yourself as well. SAGITTARIUS: The new year has you reviewing finances and planning for expenses and this area continues to experience upheaval. By March you are ready for a short trip and connecting to others but doing so may be for obligations. There may be an increase in the family this year; redecorating at home, too, with April highlighted! It’s a good time to visit relatives up until May then again in the fall; misunderstandings may continue but aren’t charged. May until October enjoy time with children, love life, and creative projects. Eclipses are bringing necessary changes to your workplace or job itself. Expect sudden developments in both spring and fall. Health issues may arise suddenly or breakthroughs come through alternative wellness.

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By Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones

Holding On To Resentment Only Holds You Hostage “You can’t have a harmonious relationship and hold on to your resentment, too. You can’t hold on to your anger and bitterness and still have a healthy heart and a settled stomach.” ~ Eric Butterworth Have you noticed? Lately, there seems to be a LOT of toxic emotional energy floating through people’s minds and hearts. To deal with the negative energy of anger and resentment is a skill most people are still working at getting a handle on, myself included. Medical studies prove that long-held anger and resentment is damaging to our physical and emotional well-being. The bottom line is, the energy of resentment eats away at our minds, our bodies, and the body of our relationships. Given this knowledge, why would anyone want to hold on to resentment, anger, and bitterness? Someone once said holding resentment toward another person is like drinking arsenic and hoping the person you are resenting dies. Buddha put it another way: “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal intending to throw it at someone else.

You are the one who gets burned.” This helps put it into perspective, doesn’t it? “Re-sent-ment” is re-sent anger. It is the mental and emotional act of resending toxic and negative energy through our own minds and bodies. This is not to diminish the fact that many of us may have legitimate reasons to be angry towards another person. Sometimes people do thoughtless and even cruel things to each other. However, stop and think about it: Does holding onto resentment serve YOU in a positive, life affirming way? Most likely, the answer is no. Most times, the person or people we hold in resentment don’t even know or care...or worse yet, some of them are already in the grave, but we are still allowing them to hold us hostage to the past. Isn’t it time to set ourselves free? I have discovered that communication is always the healing balm for relationship issues and forgiveness sets us free. It’s important to remember that forgiving doesn’t mean we are condoning the actions that evoked our anger—it means we will set ourselves free from the past by not “resending” the toxins of resentment through our mind and body in the future. Proactive, clear, authentic, transparent communication

and forgiveness will set us free from the energy of resentment, anger and bondage to the past. Consider this as a Mindfulness Practice: •

Make a list of anyone you may hold in resentment. (This could include yourself.)

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If you are uncertain, go within and ask your wisdom-Self to reveal where there may be bitterness in your heart.

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Then, commit to communicate with each person in the way. Call them, write them a letter, email them or go and to see them. If they are no longer alive, write a letter and then, in a moment of silence and peace, burn the letter, releasing the resentment as you bury the ashes. What can make the process easier is remembering that we forgive others for ourselves, not them. Holding resentment only holds you hostage.

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Set yourself free today. Why? Because you love yourself too much to drink arsenic or hold on to hot coals, yes?

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