Corey Sunday Market

Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg Performances in HD eckerd.edu/olli/theatre All performances cancelled until further notice

1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, Dance / Theater / Music / Adult Classes 813-222-1002 patelconservatory.org

10-13 – PCT: The Last Five Years

4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park 727-369-5746 pinellas-park.com/161/PerformingArts-Center

9 – Pinellas Park Civic Orchestra 15 – Elvis Tribute 29 – John Denver Tribute

4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-350-6500 raymondjamesstadium.com

5-6 – Monster Jam

1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com

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

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

706 Second St. N, Safety Harbor 727-725-4018 safetyharborartand musiccenter.com

5 – Night Tales:

A Night of Storytelling 8 – Randall Bramblett 19 – SHAMc – Alive Open Mic 21 – Dan Rodriguez 22 – Seth Walker 29 – Comedy Night

12 – Oshima Brothers

2133 Second Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-804-4672 facebook.com/stpetesidelot Permanently closed

4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg 727-866-1973 spcitytheatre.org Oldest, continuously operating community theater in Florida since 1925

11-20 – All Shook Up

5223 Orient Rd., Tampa 813-627-6649 seminolehardrocktampa.com

7 – 38 Special SOLD OUT 16 – Keith Sweat SOLD OUT

11 – Deon Cole 17 – TLC 19 – George Thorogood and

The Destroyers 21 – The Jacksons 24 – Foghat 27 – The Whispers

1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813-374-2416 stageworkstheatre.org

7-23 – 12 Angry Men

4-20 – Diary of Anne Frank

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.

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.

$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/

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.

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

$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

1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org Free concerts Fridays on the Riverwalk Stage, 6-9pm

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

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

2260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-202-7019 studiograndcentral.com Home to the Off Central Players

101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org

21-30 – This Blessed Plot,

This Earth

11-20 – Funny Little Thing

Called Love

324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org

22 – Old Friends: A Simon and Garfunkel Tribute 29 – Frontiers

5 – Changes in Latitude 11 – Destination Motown featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers

400 First St. S, St. Petersburg 727-300-2000 themahaffey.com

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

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

253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-3590 mypalladium.org

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

4, 6, 8 – St. Petersburg Opera: Handel’s Semele 11 – Damon Fowler and Friends 15 – Diego Figueiredo Trio

620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org

7-25 – Through Our Eyes 10 – New Year Yoga Flow 29 – The Studio Honors 2022

12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa 813-974-3111 www.yuenglingcenter.com

28 – Gabriel Iglesias

12 – Trevor Noah

777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-953-3368 vanwezel.org

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

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

21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727-437-2363, wcplayers.com

21-February 6 – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

1211 First Ave N., Suite 101, St. Petersburg Performances Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm 866-ZUBRICK (866-982-7425) zubrickmagic.com

2240 Ninth Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7pm woodsonmuseum.org

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

22-January 2, 2023 – Ever Present: Candles and Chance in the Art of Samuel Bak

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

28-May 29 – Paul Caponigro: Impact + Influence

110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-443-3851 glazermuseum.org Created specifically for children 10 and under.

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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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.

$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.

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.

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)

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.

$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

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!

5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free admission 727-201-8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org

15 – The Original Gulfport

Walking Tour

401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-254-1891 plantmuseum.com Live classical music performances every third Thursday.

100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community

15 – Lauren M. Grame:

An Evening of Song

8 – Tree Removal: Florida

Property Law vs.

City Ordinances 15 – Knowledge & Nibbles:

The Art of Tree Pruning

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

8 – ROC Day:

Pinellas Weavers Guild

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

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

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

15-May 1 – LRMA 20th

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

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

8 – Sensory Saturdays 12 – Coffee Talks with Nan Colton 24-30 – Our Walls: Real and Imagined

2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727-944-4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Temporarily closed – moving to new location

23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org

335 Second Ave. NE St. Petersburg 727-894-1052 spmoh.com

3301 Gateway Centre, Pinellas Park Unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles. 727-579-8226 tbauto.org

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

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

10-June 26 – Paul Jenkins: From America’s Heartland to an International Journey 10-July 24 – Verde:

Poetics of Shade

160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs Free admission 727-943-4624 tarponspringsarea historicalsociety.org

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

29-May 22 – Picasso and the

Allure of the South Advanced-purchase timed tickets required

150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-892-4200 thejamesmuseum.org Tuesdays $10 all day Through January 9 – Warhol’s West

3821 USF Holly Drive,Tampa ira.usf.edu 813-974-3503

13 – Bosco Sodi Artist’s Talk 14 – Bosco Sodi: “Basico” opening reception

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$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

$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

$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

$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

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.

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

Monday Night Jazz Jam, 7-9pm, Hangar Restaurant, 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg, aldowningjazz.com

Coachman Park 301 Drew St., Clearwater clearwaterjazz.com Scheduled for October 13-16

Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Novice, intermediate musicians 727-345-0285 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org

4 – First session of 2022 begins

2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/ piano lessons 727-871-7625 schoolofrock.com

All-volunteer band 727-515-5407 southpasadenaband.com Concerts suspended

Gibbs Campus Music Center 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-341-4360 spcollege.edu/events

Cove Cay Golf Club 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater sdjs.org

Performances in various locations 727-827-8087 tampabaysymphony.org

9 – Fifth Annual International Composition Competition Finals (Palladium Theater)

See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center. 727-662-7286 floridaorchestra.org

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

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2-3 – Star-Crossed Lovers 5 – A Gala Evening with

Josh Groban 11, 13 – The Tales of Hoffmann

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

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

61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941-328-1300 sarasotaopera.org

9 – Celebration in Song

12 – Tosca

2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-823-2040 stpeteopera.org Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and Cocktails with the Maestro. Various performance locations

22 – Broadway Cabaret (at Opera Central)

4-8 – Semele (at The Palladium)

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Socialize and be entertained First Wednesday each month October-June Thursdays: Opera at the Dali pinellasoperaleague@gmail.com pinellasoperaleague.com

1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg 727-893-7326 stpeteparksrec.org/ boydhillpreserve Tram Tours Saturdays, guided tours, classes

3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-453-6800 brookercreekpreserve.org Tram Tours Saturdays

3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 727-552-1862 pinellascounty.org/park

700 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, at The St. Pete Pier 727-291-4103 tbwdiscoverycenter.org

1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727-453-6500 weedonislandpreserve.org

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 Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo Second Thurs, 7:30pm, visitors welcome, educational classes 727-420-7230 fwcos.org

500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg 727-381-8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org

8 – Botanical Road Rally

8 – Chef Secrets of Fresh Herbs

St. Petersburg Chapter 65 Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. 646-761-0989 ikebanastpetersburg.com

19 – Guest speaker Jose Salcedo,

Ohara School

1534 Mound St., Sarasota 941-366-5731 selby.org Through August – Seeing the Invisible (Spanish Point campus)

13-June 26 – Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light (Downtown Sarasota campus)

1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and child horticultural workshops. 727-892-5715 sunkengardens.org

7891 26th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7441 stpeteparksrec.org

Connecting Downtown Tampa Aquarium Wharf to Downtown St. Petersburg Vinoy Basin Wednesday through Sunday November through April 727-273-5932 thecrossbayferry.com See website for rates

Fort De Soto Bay Pier $15 Children/$30 Adults 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com

Hop On, Hop Off, 14 stops along the Hillsborough River and Tampa Riverwalk. All-day passes: $25 adult/$15 child 813-223-7999 piratewatertaxi.com

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$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

$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

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

$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

Vendors and sponsors are sought for this 12th annual Spring Break, which typically attracts more than 10,000 people to Madeira Beach Recreation Field and ROC Park. Proceeds benefit local charitable and non-profit organizations. Vendor information, email Mitchell Shenkman: mitchellshenkman@gmail.com. Sponsor information, call John Doctor: 727-214-7583.

Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $12.50 Children/$25 Adults 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com

200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach 727-391-2828 gulfbeacheslibrary.org

5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1074 mygulfport.us/gpl

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!

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

3745 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7724 splibraries.org Closed for renovation

9am-3pm, October through May 9am-2pm, June through September Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Second Tuesday Clothing Swap visitgulfportflorida.com

November through May 10am-2pm 5042 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach tampabaymarkets.com/ madeirabeach

December through April, 9am-2pm Community Center Park (behind Walgreens) 104th Ave. & Park Place, Treasure Island. Free parking, live music. Pet friendly. 727-360-4121 islandneighborschamber.org

November through June, 9am-2pm John L. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St., Dunedin tampabaymarkets.com

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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 knocking at the cell’s door, waiting to come in. This door is always locked and needs insulin to act as the key to open it. If the door cannot be unlocked, then the sugar waits in the blood stream and never gets absorbed.

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. 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.

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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 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

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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.

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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! 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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“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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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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