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FEATURES

Firestone Grand Prix

Gentlemen, start your engines BY NANETTE WISER

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Health & Wellness

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Home Cooking

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Adventures In Paradise

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Mardi Gras, Culture Vacays BY NANETTE WISER

Music & Nightlife

Blues & jazz fests, Irish tunes, Rebecca Penneys’ Piano Festival BY NANETTE WISER

The Palladium

Downtown St. Pete’s vibrant venue for live music, dance BY NANETTE WISER

Artists & Writers

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Yummy Irish pubs, Cajun restos BY NANETTE WISER

Happy Feet Plus Hollander Hotel So Chic Consignment St Pete Chamber Chihuly Museum

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Fergs

TYRONE AREA Cody’s Road House Harold Seltzer

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DEPARTMENTS Publisher’s Message...............6 Centre St. Pete Beach………..7 Tidbits...............................10-11 Property Law.........................12 Live Life Better ......................26 Spirits.....................................29 Downtown Concierge............30 Isla Del Sol/Tierra Verde……32 Shop, Dine, Play…………33-34 Home: Granite Counters……37 Art News...........................42-43 What’s Hot.............................44 Arts & Leisure...................45-56 Events...............................46-56 Hanging @Atelier de SoSi….47 ECO.......................................57 Pet Health..............................58 Classified Ads...................59,61 Astrology………….………….60 Encouraging Words...............62 COVER DESIGN ... Janet Nummi PHOTO ... 123rf

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From the Publishers New business people on our beaches often ask, “When does the beach get busy?” The answer is “Now.” Height of season in our beach communities is Valentine’s Day to Easter! This is when you are likely to find the highest rates on hotel and motel rooms, and the least vacancies. Reservations in the most popular restaurants are hard to get, particularly on weekends. It is also when activities in the area are in full swing. With COVID breakthrough infections still a concern, it is good to see lots of outdoor options like the season’s first Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, major golf and tennis tournaments at Innisbrook and Saddlebrook, runs, walks, and bike rides. It is good to see indoor activities have resumed in person at local performance venues with appropriate precautions. You will be reading more about the Florida Orchestra, Mahaffey, and Palladium later in this and upcoming issues. Pay particular attention to the Jazz Festival at the Palladium. Great local talent is on display with social distancing practiced. One of the secrets to enjoying a meal out, despite the crowds, is being willing to eat other than at the most popular time, and hunting for restaurants that are not yet peaking, on Trip Advisor. It is a great time to try something new. If you have a stove, consider getting “The Best Pot On The Beach” from Outer Banks Boil Company at Dolphin Village Shopping Center. They opened in June and have quickly become a local favorite. There is a story about them in our November 2021 issue, under archives at www.paradisenewsfl.com. They can also cater your event for a very reasonable fee. The Bayou Market and Café on Central Ave. specializes in Cajun and comfort food to go, and also caters parties and events, including awesome shrimp and crawfish boils. Valentine’s Day has always been a special time for Renee and me. We have celebrated at The Pearl and Middle Grounds in Treasure Island and at MadFish in St. Pete Beach, which has the area’s best Chateaubriand and Beef Wellington, in addition to awesome seafood options. There are several excellent options in Tierra Verde, too, including the Island Grille and Raw Bar, recently purchased by Steve Westphal of “Gotosteves.com.” We recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner, including crispy duck and Hungarian Goulash at “Good Times,” one of the most established Tierra Verde dining places. If you are looking for Chinese take-away, Wong Lee’s (in front of Billy’s in “downtown” Tierra Verde) is by far the best in the area. Renee started Paradise NEWS with Sally Yoder, a fellow volunteer at the fledgling Gulf Beaches Historical Museum on 10th Avenue in Pass-a-Grille. Although Sally has not been involved for years, we wanted to acknowledge her early contributions as we share the news of her recent passing. PHOTO BY JANET NUMMI

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Coping with Covid

By Michael Moses

A recent study at Oregon State Health & Science University found that certain cannabinoid acids may have the ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells. “Van Breemen and collaborators, including scientists at OSU, found that a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a critical step in the process the virus uses to infect people.” The study goes on to say, “the two cannabinoids with the highest affinities for the spike protein were CBDA and CGBA, and they were confirmed to block infection.”

Events sponsored by The Centre often include the opportunity to meet representatives of several dispensaries in one beach location. Such an opportunity will be on April 30, when The Centre hosts the second annual 420 Festival.

Does this mean that smoking cannabis will block infection? No. These cannabinoids are only found in the raw plant and minimally processed products.

What was your Covid experience like? I had 104.7 fever for 12 hours. Then 102 for 24 hours before back to normal! Extreme headaches and a heavy sadness depression.

www.today.oregonstate.edu/news/oregon-state-rsearch-showshemp-compounds-prevent-coronavirus-entering-human-cells The Centre of St. Pete Beach is a cannabis-centric educational, meeting and event facility, located at the crossroads of Blind Pass Road and 76th Ave., St. Pete Beach 33706. KUBA En La Playa, one of the top 10 restaurants in Tampa Bay, fills its northwest corner, with a service window and picnic tables open daily, weather permitting. Call 727-409-3009 for catering info. Inside, there is a large yoga room where a variety of classes are conducted, and an intimate massage room, with massage therapists on staff. A comfortable sitting area feels like someone’s living room. Classes on integrating cannabis into your diet are held in an open kitchen area. A recent Valentine-themed class dipped strawberries into “enhanced” melted chocolate. Triverde Health has a doctor’s office where you can get certified for medical marijuana by appointment. Seasonal residents of Florida. Call 727-322-4588 or visit www.Triverde.com. The Centre of St. Pete Beach also sells some of the highest quality CBD products available for humans and pets. Front counter Weekdays 11am-5pm, 11am-7pm personnel help customers select theFri.-Sat. best products and substantial Ask about our holiday and event catering! discounts are offered for military veterans.

Coping with Covid – The omicron variant has been everywhere lately and recently found The Centre@St Pete Beach’s Michael Moses who used cannabis for his symptoms.

What kinds of medications did you use to ease your symptoms? • Tylenol for the 36 hours of fever, along with a variety of CBD and THC products from The Centre. • Impirica cream on the exterior of my neck and glands each night before bed time, to keep the swelling of those glands down. • CR Balance Coconut Oil once the COVID became a sinus infection. Three times daily I coated my interior gumlines along the side of the sinus pain. I sprayed CR Relief on the outside of my cheek where I felt sinus pressure. • Synchronicity capsules - Used for overall treatment and I felt like a new person the next morning. The extra boost of CBD really made a difference in my energy level and lightened my mood.

The weekend schedule, highlighted by the race, will have a full complement of racing series on track. IndyCar’s future stars will battle in the Indy Lights series. More of the sport’s rising stars looking to climb the professional racing ladder will compete in Indy Pro 2000 Presented by Cooper Tires and Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship doubleheader races for both series. IMSA-sanctioned Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup, and SRO’s GT America also add two races each to a loaded schedule with some fender-to-fender showroom stock racing for fans to enjoy.

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines On Feb. 25-27, Paradise welcomes back the 18th annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding. This fabulous race event is a must-see, starring sleek Indy cars and fearless famous drivers. Traditionally the site of the NTT IndyCar Series’ season-opening race, downtown St. Pete is a world class venue for this annual motorsports tradition, attracting thousands of fans. 2021 winner Colton Herta, who spends part of his year at his residence in Belleair Beach, will be back.

The temporary circuit is a 1.8-mile, 14-turn configuration on the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dali Museum and extending onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport overlooking Tampa Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina.

You’ll see mega yachts at anchor in the Firestone Grand Prix Yacht Club St. Petersburg where your boat berth gets you an exclusive, members only, area located on private floating docks at Turns 10 & 11. Hospitality tents and group ticket prices with behind-the-scenes access are also available. Get your tickets now for VIP spots (Champions Club and RV Club are sold out), access to the Paddock (the Pit Pass is already sold out) and other festival experiences. We love getting up close and personal with the Indy cars with a Paddock Pass getting you in the heart of the action amongst drivers, mechanics, officials, team owners and the race cars that will zoom at record speeds in the main event on Sunday. www.gpstpete.com/tickets Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding is owned and operated by Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC. Visit gpstpete.com, Facebook @GPSTPETE or follow the event on Twitter @GPSTPETE, Instagram @GPSTPETE using #FirestoneGP.

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TIDBITS ST PETE BEACH

Permitting Is Now Online Parking and building permits can be applied for online or by appointment at city hall. You can schedule an appointment at www.stpete beach.org/639/Online-App ointment or call 727-367-2735. There are no more stickers for parking. It goes by license plate now. For visitors, you can upload a photo of their plate for a temporary permit.

Sea Grapes Wine Bar, Charcuterie and Real Estate “Opening Soon” is a familiar sign on beach restaurants. Especially for new food service addresses, the permitting process seems to take a while. This one is a bit unusual. The second office of boutique realtor Barkett Realty, their new location at 6690 Gulf Blvd. is designed to be a meeting place for residents and visitors alike, serving wine, charcuterie, and real estate advice.

TREASURE ISLAND

ST PETERSBURG Tuxedo Court Apartments City Council approved the development of 150 onebedroom and 110 two-bedroom apartments 513-1,472 square feet in size, in a 15-story tower with retail on 8th St. S between Charles Ct. and 4th Ave. S. The 1.15-acre site plan includes retail space fronting 8th St. S, next to the Casablanca Towers and across the street from Webb’s Plaza. A sunken first floor is dedicated to vehicle and bicycle parking, including 460 bike spaces, twice what is required. A few ground-floor apartments will have private courtyards and direct access to 4th Ave. S. There are 293 parking spots and 24 residential units in total on the first four floors, topped by an outdoor pool and amenity deck, fitness and “club” rooms, on the fifth floor, plus an outdoor dog walking area, and a roof deck on the sixth. Each floor above parking has 20 units. One of the units on the penthouse floor is reserved for a club room. Catapult Adventure Park An indoor amusement park featuring inflatable attractions, rock walls, slides, interactive laser and more is building nearby. Catapult Adventure Park signed a 10-year lease at 4460 66th St. N, next to Harbor Freight and across 66th from the vacant K-Mart, which is becoming a Sprouts and a Pottery Barn. One like it but smaller opened in Tarpon Springs Dec. 10. In other news,

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Bart Corricelli served in the 4th Marine division in WW II. Saipan, Iwo Jima and others. He ran a flame-thrower from a tank and saw the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima. Bart’s family is planning a small gathering for him at home Feb. 4th for his 100th birthday. Google his name to read his story. Bart’s housekeeper, Isle of Capri resident Michelle Jackson is organizing a birthday card shower and a surprise parade for him the next day! Michelle wants to give Bart at least 100 birthday cards from strangers and a parade to show him people still appreciate his service, 77 years later. To send Bart a card, write to: Bart Corricelli, P.O. Box 49212, St. Petersburg, Florida 33743 Ikebana Exhibit Wondrous Wood This is Ikebana’s 14th year exhibition on Treasure Island & the chapter’s 62nd anniversary. The theme of “Wondrous Wood” will be portrayed by over 50 exciting floral arrangements. There will be flowers complete with containers for sale at the Hana shop & a variety of gifts

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Reclaimed Water Schedule Odd addresses water on Mon., Wed., Friday; even addresses water on Tues., Thurs., Sat. under the city’s new watering cycles, which correspond with the county. The restrictions are designed to conserve reclaimed water, which is in high demand. “The city pays the county for reclaimed by the gallon, so conserving means tax dollars are saved,” said city COO Jennifer McMahon.

all the “I”s and crossed all the “T”s, the Helm at Blind Pass and 78th was driven through by an out of control car, pushing back their opening yet again.

at the Ginza. The following renowned teachers will demonstrate their distinctive school designs. DEMONSTRATIONS SATURDAY—March 5 11:00 am • Susan Thorpe (Ohara), 2:00 pm • Barbara Goss (Sogetsu) SUNDAY—March 6: 1:00 am • Jeanne Houlton (Ichiyo), 2:00 pm • Dr. Ric Carrasco (Banmi Shofu) Treasure Island Community Center, parking behind Community Center off 104th Ave. PINELLAS COUNTY Our local airport (PIE) reported new air service in 2021 included 11 new destinations (two more in March 2022) for 65 total non-stop destinations! Bentonville, AR; Fargo, ND; Little Rock, AR; Portsmouth NH; Provo, UT; Key West, FL and Wichita, KS; Akron/Canton, OH (3/4/22); Clarksburg / Morgantown, WV (3/11/22) Canadian airline “Swoop” began service to Toronto Hamilton, Ontario in November. Sun Country added Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN in November too.Sun Country started a new charter to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spain Atlantic City. PSTA Autonomous Disappointments and Ferry Hopes Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority lost federal funding for its autonomous vehicle experiment in Clearwater Beach when US-based Olli builder Local Motors shut down operations in mid-January.

By Peter Roos Switching to a French-made vehicle means self-funding the balance of the study. In other news, PSTA is attempting to float an effort to centralize Tampa Bay Ferry service under its flag, adding hybrid electric ferries for additional waterborne routes.

Corey McMaster

Corey McCaster, EDFP, recently joined Pinellas County Economic Development as division director for small business and supplier diversity. Corey has 20 years in small business assistance. As economic development manager with Hillsborough County, he helped small to medium-sized businesses find new market opportunities, hidden profits and innovative ways to create sustainable growth. He provided expert-level business consulting, specializing in small business accounting and finance, quality improvement and strategic business planning. His experience managing his own small businesses and serving at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity allows him to deliver a unique perspective.

Corey Landing’s proposed $90 million mixed-use development on the east end of Corey Ave. is inching closer to breaking ground. St. Pete Beach city commissioners unanimously allocated 150 units from the city’s residential pool, which allows developer Ram Realty Advisors to build 243 luxury residential units. The proposed dock-up restaurant would have 3,500 sq ft of indoor dining space and 1,500 sq. ft. outdoors. In addition to the 243 residential units, the development would include 12,000 square feet of commercial and retail space. The team noted how the property currently takes in $94,000 in tax revenue, but the development would bring in $1.3 million of annual revenue to the city. “A recent traffic study determined the roads can handle the increased activity,” said SPB city manager Alex Rey. Ram Realty Advisors is known for other sophisticated projects, such as the urban infill mixed-use Curv development in Fort Lauderdale which was completed last year. It is on three acres of land and includes an eight-story luxury apartment complex with Whole Foods as the anchor. The team is working with North Carolina-based design consultant Kimley-Horn and Florida-based LRK (Looney Ricks Kiss) Architects.

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PROPERTY LAW

Travels through Property Law by Tom Brodersen, Esq.

BUYING A BUSINESS These days, many people are tempted to stop working for someone else, and start working for themselves, especially when they have a bit of a nest egg saved up and can make some moves. At the same time, other people who have run their own businesses for years are getting tired of the grind, and are ready to change their life, too. So, when one person from category 1 can get together with another from category 2, beautiful things can happen, right? You better believe it! BUT, that DOESN’T mean beautiful things will necessarily happen. Many things can go wrong. The business being sold might not be in the best locale for the future, even though it was the perfect place years ago. Problems with staffing, supply chain issues, or changes in demand may raise their ugly heads. These are all things that you, as a business person, must evaluate before you make the decision to act. However, other factors may already be in place, but are just unknown to you.

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debts payable. Fortunately, the buyer was still in a position to force the seller to make it right, but only after incredible stress.

You may assume the seller tells you everything you need to know before you buy, but experience shows that is clearly not always true! First, the business may not be quite as solid as claimed. How do you confirm the revenue and expense figures you are provided with? There could be debts and liens you have no idea about, or lawsuits in progress or about to hit that have not been disclosed. We’ve been involved in two business purchases recently where debts and liens were present, but not disclosed. In one case, just days after closing, liens on all the equipment used by the business started showing up, along with taxes and other

In another case, six months after buying, the client was hit with a lawsuit for (many) tens of thousands of dollars of debt. Then another lawsuit was filed for another chunk of money! Taken together, they are forcing the buyer to consider taking his “brand new” business into bankruptcy. This is not the outcome he had dreamed about. When you buy a residence, the law imposes a duty on the seller to disclose so-called “covert defects,” but commercial real estate has no such protection, beyond the due diligence of the buyer, and the advice of the law “caveat emptor” (let the buyer beware). Very few buyers know all of the tools available to look for such lurking land mines. But experienced lawyers do, and can make this process much safer for you and your life savings. 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

736 Nina Dr, Tierra Verde Sold with multiple offers for $1,027,000

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Jeff was a great agent to work with. He did an awesome job selling our house for top dollar and was very insightful and easy to collaborate with. His rate is also second to none and I would highly recommend him and his brokerage if you are interested in making top dollar on your property. –Devan & AnAn L.

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Rising Science Stars in Pinellas County Story by STEVE TRAIMAN

Women are taking a leadership role in STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math) programs in Pinellas County, with expanding results for girls of all ages. A sampling of programs includes the Pinellas County Schools STEM Academies, the USF College of Marine Science Oceanography Camp for Girls, and the St. Pete Science Fest. One good university example of the history of women in science is Rockefeller University in New York City. According to the university’s website, www.rockefeller.edu, • The university has long been a leader in promoting the careers of women scientists and takes great pride in this role. The groundbreaking Women & Science program has helped to support and recruit women scientists and faculty for nearly 25 years, and the university has become recognized around the world for its cadre of exceptional women scientific leaders. • However, while the university is home to 35 portraits of male scientists who have contributed to its distinguished history, there is not a single portrait of a woman scientist on the entire campus. Brooklyn-based artist Brenda Zlamany, who painted a portrait of Yale’s first seven women Ph.D. students that hangs in the university’s Sterling Library, has been commissioned for this project. • In the spirit of the Yale portrait, the university decided to commission a portrait of not one but five pioneering women scientists from Rockefeller University: Drs. Marie Daly: nuclei of tissues and ribonucleoprotein, Rebecca Lancefield: hemolytic streptococci; Louise Pearce: trypanosomiasis aka African sleeping sickness; Gertrude Perlmann; investigation of proteins in bodily fluids; and Florence Sabin; immune system cells and tubercular lesions, and the first woman named full professor. • Each of these women held significant tenures at Rockefeller or went on to have careers at other institutions after training at the university. All were among the first women in their fields. Once completed, this portrait will be installed prominently above the fireplace in the lounge of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Hall.

Women in Science Rockefeller, portrait by artist Brenda Zlamany, l-r, Drs. Marie Daly, Rebecca Lancefield, Louise Pearce, Gertrude Perlmann, and Florence Sabin. (Photo Rockefeller University)

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USF Oceanography Camp for Girls The USF College of Marine Science in St. Pete launched its first Oceanography Camp for Girls (OCG) in 1991. That also was the year digital cell phone technology was launched, although most people still had phones attached to walls – and the year “the web” became publicly OCG teen scientists observe sediment samples from the seafloor during a research cruise aboard available, although few knew what that really meant. the R/V Angari. (Photo credit: OCG 2021) How the world has changed since 1991. But the OCG has stood the test of time. Last year’s 30th anniversary camp was held, in person, in July. Dr. Teresa Greely, Director, USF College of Marine Science’s Education & Outreach, oversees the Oceanography Camp for Girls. During the camp operation, Teresa has been there, too. Her first camp experience began as a graduate student in the then Department of Marine Science. In the College she also teaches year-round and facilitates a series of ocean-themed professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers, and coastal field trips for their students. This three-week summer program, designed for young women from Pinellas County in their sandwich summer between middle school and high school, has earned billing by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a model for immersive, experiential STEM learning for women and girls. Activities include a spectrum of hands-on field trips, guided laboratory experiments, interviews with scientists, communications training, and more. The camp is offered at no charge every year to 30 young women inclusive of all backgrounds, literacy, and aptitude levels — culturally, socially, economically and otherwise. More than 1,200 girls have participated since the camp’s inception. The OCG was the brainchild of former dean of the USF College of Marine Science Peter Betzer and two Pinellas County high school science teachers, Carmen Kelly and Jeanette Walker. “Over my 37-year career in marine science, one of my proudest and most significant legacies is the critical part I played in starting the OCG and then single-handedly building an endowment to support it in perpetuity,” says Betzer.“Through the years countless parents of our OCG alums have shared so many inspiring stories about the transformative experiences their young daughters had – and it’s thrilling to hear them every time.”

The OCG is now accepting applications for this year’s June 6-23 camp from eighth grade girls in Pinellas County through March 31 with this online applications link: www.usf.edu/marine-science/communityengagement/oceanography-camp-for-girls/how-to-apply/camperapplications.aspx

St. Pete Science Festival 1st place winners in the Florida 13th District Congressional App Challenge. They will meet U.S. Representative Charlie Crist, who sponsors the challenge in his district. From left to right are teacher Lafrance Clark and students Trudy Kwok, Rashonda Fayson, and Jenna Nguyen. (not pictured: Gabriel Moreno) (photo from Pinellas County School Board)

Pinellas County Schools STEM Academies The Pinellas County School Board began the STEM Academies program about eight years ago, according to Dr. Catherine Mullins, PCSB STEM Secondary Program Advisor. She works with Tracy Staley, elementary program advisor. The program vision is to increase STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) opportunities for Pinellas County students and encourage them to enroll in accelerated STEM courses as they progress through middle and high school. They make special efforts to include girls and other underrepresented groups in STEM programs through active recruiting. This free extra-curricular program impacts more than 5,000 students in grades K to 12 from 90-plus participating schools. The program offers students opportunities to conduct hands-on engineering design challenges, explore careers in STEM, improve teambuilding and leadership skills, learn about business planning, and interact with community and business partners. During the summer months, the K-12 STEM Department offers a STEM Innovation Summer Camp program for students entering grades 2-8 during the upcoming school year. Family watches demo at 2018 Science Fest (Photo from USF Marine Science College)

Kim Amendola, NOAA Fisheries Communications Supervisor in St. Pete, is a founder of The St. Petersburg Science Festival, along with Alison Barlow, Executive Director, St. Pete Innovation District, The SciFest is an annual regional celebration since 2011 where families and the public can explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Barlow confirmed: “Held virtually the past two years, we hope to go live this year, again in October in conjunction with MarineQuest, the annual open house of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. “Tentatively, during the Friday, Oct. 14, Sneak Peek School Day, hundreds of elementary students will be able to experience STEAM through a series of fun, interactive demonstrations. The Saturday (Oct. 15) Public Science Festival will be full of hands-on activities and more. Programming is a little up in the air, but we typically have amazing exhibits by NOAA, US Geological Survey, USF, Eckerd College, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium, among others. “Our goals continue to be: create a positive experience with STEAM-related activities that will inspire festival visitors to seek out involvement in other STEAM activities throughout the year; increase the participation in STEAM activities of children from underrepresented communities; and provide opportunities for research and science professionals to engage in conversation with the public regarding STEAM research endeavors and diverse career opportunities.”

Mullins told Paradise News,“Our program is now called the STEM Explorer Program, for our extracurricular STEM Academy Clubs and the Summer Innovation camps. We are still working on our summer program dates and they will be posted on the STEM website at www.pcsb.org/STEM.“ Shai’ Robia Davis is one of the youngest STEM Academy graduates to carry on the STEM vision. She created Shaping the Early Mind with her husband Marquis in June 2017 as an after-school program. She noted, “The program is designed to spark an interest in the STEM fields for minority children and encourage the youth to pursue careers in these fields. Working with a collection of science, technology, engineering, and math professionals and enthusiasts, we have overcome adversity to get to where we are, and we want to reach back and pull others up and over obstacles to achieve success and their goals and dreams of excelling in STEM career fields.” More info at www.shapingtheearlymind.com. More girls have taken an increasing interest in STEM curricula – not only in Pinellas County but across the country – and this is just a good sampling of successful programs. [Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Dr. Teresa Greely, Alison Barlow, Kim Amendola, Dr. Catherine Mullins and Katherine Fenz for their excellent information and photos.] [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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WHY DID HOME PRICES RISE SO QUICKLY? By Keith & Tina Slater What ultimately drives up prices is when there is a heightened demand and a lack of supply. Real Estate prices in the U.S have been increasing at a healthy rate of around 3-5% annually since 2014. The events that transpired beginning March 2020 impacted all of us. A record number relocated due to changing demographic trends. The government slashed interest rates, postponed mortgage payments, and wrote checks to subsidize. It also became evident that new construction since the early 2000's had not kept up with the growing population.

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Demographic Trends Almost 16 million in the U.S moved in the first 6 months of 2020. Much of this was due to an increase of working from home or remotely. Quarantine has also been a factor in a unique reconsideration of what people demand of their home. Whether it be a home office, home gym, or to not be located in a metro center at all. These motivations could precipitate more home sales and purchases in years to come.

Lagging in New Construction Homebuilders pulled way back after the last crash, and they never fully ramped up to pre-2007 levels. Now, there’s no way for them to buy land and win regulatory approvals quickly enough to quench demand. While builders are building as much as they can, a repeat of the overbuilding of 15 years ago looks unlikely. As builders bring more available homes to market, more homeowners decide to sell and prospective buyers get priced out of the market, supply and demand can come back into balance. Prices will again stabilize.

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CBD & WELLNESS by Margo Gilliland

CBD and Anxiety Calm, Cool and Collected This month let’s define CBD, cannabis, marijuana, and how it can help with anxiety. The 2018 Farm Bill made it legal to grow hemp in the United States. CBD products are legal to sell if they’re derived from hemp and contain less than 0.3 percent THC. THC is the main component that is responsible for the “high” associated with cannabis. Seeking relief from anxiety is on a lot of peoples’ to-do-list. CBD is a low cost, low side effect way to see if you can get relief from your anxiety. CBD interacts with receptors in our bodies involved in a variety of functions. It is well known to be helpful for anxiety, pain and as a sleep aid in humans and pets. CBD is an extract from hemp (cannabis) plants that contain less than 0.3% THC. Radicle Science, a transformative health tech, recently released the results of history’s largest real-world study, consisting of nearly 3,000 random participants. Known as the ACES trial, (Advancing CBD Education and Science), participants said, on average, they had experienced a 71% improvement in their well-being. While 63% experienced an improvement in anxiety and sleep quality, 47% experienced improvements in pain levels. Of those, 61% reported an effect within one to four hours of taking the product. The ability to cope with anxiety is key to resilience in the face of whatever life throws at you. As I mentioned in last month’s article, CBD was life-changing for me. I discovered how to get the most help while a patient at AIMS Institute in Seattle working with a world-renowned MD, PhD, specializing in cannabis medicine. CBD comes in many forms. We carry organic, high-quality, lab-tested products. It is our passion to help others as we have been helped so much by the cannabis plant. Check out our new website www.thegoodsfl.com. Stop by The Goods, 2939 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL and meet me and Oliver, my shop dog! Call me at the store 727-289-6020. No medical card is ever needed at The Goods. Mention Paradise NEWS for 10% off your first purchase. 18

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

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Holistic Health Perspectives on Longevity – An Interview with Camilla Nichols, M.S. From your perspective as a holistic health professional, is there a “fountain of youth”? Not that we know of yet, but there are regions in the world that historically have the largest numbers of centenarians. These vibrant people not only live long lives, but healthy ones as well. These regions are called “Blue Zones” and are Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. What an amazing thing! That’s five different countries with five different diets, environments, and socio-economic factors, among other things. What could they all possibly have in common? Interestingly enough, there seems to be a pattern of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual similarities. How does that guide your work? Holistic health practitioners like me always consider our client’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual status and view disease is an indication that something is out of balance. Emotional pain, for example, can manifest into an ulcer or depression. Disease always has symptoms. They start small but get louder as we ignore them. When too loud, people typically go to the doctor and get a pill – they do not change their lifestyle or whatever it may be that they were doing or experiencing that caused the issue. Western medicine typically offers treatments to address the symptoms, rather than the cause. Healing the disease requires finding the cause, which is why holistic treatment plans involve not just food

but attention to emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions and life patterns. It also assesses a person’s “support” circles. Healing involves addressing each of these in order to achieve maximum health, which includes balance in one’s life.

but from goat or sheep’s milk and cheese rather than from cow. Drink green tea and coffee. Most also consume alcohol and indulge in a daily treat like ice cream. Many also smoke. Moderation in all foods and drinks is the norm.

Often, some careful observations and trial-and-error are involved because each of us is unique, with unique biochemistry and circumstances. What works for one of us, whether a diet or meditation, may not work for another. Discovering what works for us to find our balance is one of the keys to a long, healthy life. You get to be your own detective.

Emotional/Mental. “Blue Zone” centenarians have family and community support and participate in a variety of social activities.

“Blue Zone” centenarians provide us with some guidance, right? They do and here’s a summary. Physical. Stay active and keep moving. The majority, but not all, of “Blue Zone” areas encourage physical activity and walking. Naps are also good. Diet. Eat to live, don’t live to eat, and make the last meal of the day in the late afternoon or early evening the smallest one. Include fish, especially salmon. Eat red meat rarely and in small quantities. Have vegetables, especially squash, greens, mushrooms, sweet potatoes and yams and sea vegetables like seaweed. Eat pickled and fermented foods; legumes like lentils, chickpeas, beans; and fruit like papaya, melons, bananas, and avocado. Dairy is OK,

Spiritual. The majority participate in a church, have religious practices or were individually spiritual. They have a sense of purpose, are grateful, live a simple life, and love. Do they offer advice for the rest of us? They do. They say: • Keep going • Keep it simple and live for the day • Have no fear, relax and take it easy • Enjoy, smile and be helpful • Talk to people • Stay active (walk, garden, shop) • Treasure your memories • A spot of whiskey on occasion helps • Because, after all, age is only a number Camilla Nichols, M.S., is an author, lecturer and holistic health practitioner who works with individuals, couples and groups. She is online at www.simplethings.world, and can be reached by phone at 727-534-1406 or by email at info@simplethings.world. ParadiseNewsFL.com | FEBRUARY 2022

Cancer survivors sometimes suffer from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). It’s not unusual for doctors to tell a patient their CIPN is untreatable. But there is hope. Ed of St. Petersburg survived testicular cancer only to be living life in constant pain. He felt as though he was walking on pins and needles, becoming weaker and weaker everyday. “I was beginning to be worried that one day I would be wheelchair bound.” Nearly half of patients who undergo chemotherapy will develop CIPN. Chemotherapy meds travel throughout the body and attack cancer cells; sadly they can also cause severe damage to healthy nerves. CIPN can begin within weeks of starting treatment and can worsen as treatment continues. Many people endure the symptoms associated with CIPN for months, or even years after they have completed chemotherapy. Symptoms include pain, tingling, burning, weakness; numbness in arms, hands, legs or feet; sudden, sharp, stabbing or shocking pain sensations; loss of touch sensation; clumsiness and

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Mom always told you breakfast was the most important meal of the day. So, we were pumped when we saw Today show co-anchor Al Roker sharing his keto-friendly low carb egg cups brimming with cooked veggies, cheese and cooked bacon or dairy-free sausage. They can be made with eggs or egg replacement. We experimented with his recipe and came up with this low-carb, quickie recipe: Beat six eggs with a splash of half and half. Fill six muffin tin cups with the egg mix. Add any cooked veggies, cheese, and cooked bacon (or plant-based meat) to the mix. Bake for 30 minutes @400 degrees. We alternated the egg muffins with blueberry and green smoothies, then went looking for more breakfast recipes that were easy on busy mornings. We discovered these breads that can be made ahead, then popped in a toaster oven with keto-friendly toppings such as poached eggs, avocado oil and red pepper flakes; unsweetened almond butter, chia seeds, cacao nibs and cinnamon; keto-friendly hazelnut spread and unsweetened toasted shredded coconut; avocado slices, sriracha, black pepper and

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GET DOWN TONIGHT! The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology research indicates that time off has mental health benefits, from less stress to more productivity. Part of it is how you perceive your leisure time. See it as useless, and it may make you more anxious. See it as part of a larger goal, and it relieves stress. For example, sleeping in so that you are fresher for an evening meeting is a ticket to happiness. Another downtime trick? Use idle time to daydream and observe thoughts rather than scrolling through your email. We all know that shutting down your electronics and putting them outside your bedroom helps improve sleep…but it’s time to add breaks for our daily as well as nightly routines.

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DINING Dishing Up Holiday Fare In addition to January’s sweets compendium for your Valentine, we suggest making reservations now for your favorite restaurant, many that offer Valentine special menus leading up to Feb. 14. Our top 10 most romantic after sunset? Dunedin’s Black Pearl, Bellair’s E & E Steakhouse, Clearwater’s Caretta On The Gulf, DaSesto Italiano Ristorante, St. Pete Beach’s 1200 Chop House and Sola Bistro & Wine Bar, Madeira Beach’s Gulf Bistro and downtown, Il Ritorno, Beau N Mo, and Ceviche. ST. PATRICK’S DAY You don’t have to wait until Erin go Bragh to sample Irish beers, spirits, and dishes at some of Pinellas County’s best Irish restaurants/bars. Also, check out Paddy Wagon, Nolan’s Pub and O’Malley’s Bar & Grille.

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Courigan’s Irish Pub: Rugby and soccer rule at this sports bar, as do the corned beef poppers dipped in Smithwick’s beer batter, fries smothered with Guinness gravy and baked with mozzarella, shepherd’s pie and traditional corned beef and cabbage. Live music and oodles of Irish beers and spirits. DTSP

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MacDinton’s St. Pete: A favorite soccer and St. Paddy’s central, we like the Boxty Balls (deep fried and stuffed garlic mashed potato balls filled with Irish shepherd’s pie or whiskey-braised corned beef and crowd scene). DTSP

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Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery: Lots of TVs for following your favorite team, full liquor, and Irish red on tap that pairs well with the Reuben, fish and chips, bangers and mash or shephard’s pie. We especially like the boxtys served with horseradish sauce, pub cheese and spicy car bomb sauce. Seminole, Clearwater Beach

MARDI GRAS Laissez le bon temps roulez with a Hurricane (see our Spirits column), Mardi Gras beads and Cajun cuisine at places such as Bayou Market and Café, Cajun Café on the Bayou and Bayou Catering.

Lots of rave reviews for our favorite, Bayou Market and Café, where guests praise the chicken and sausage jambalaya, bourbon chicken, voodoo pasta with beef brisket, fried shrimp, or catfish with crawfish etouffee and shrimp/crawfish au gratin. Located on Central Avenue, there are daily specials to choose from, ordered alone or with two sides such as gouda mac n cheese, dirty rice, and spinach madeleine. Start with the seafood gumbo, jerk chicken stuffed mushrooms or conch chowder and save room for the bread pudding. Owner David Bilyeu, a Baton Rouge native with a passion for cooking (and eating), traded his corporate job to pursue his culinary dreams and opened Bayou Catering, a full-service catering company that marries outstanding Cajun, Caribbean, and Coastal food with personable service for grab and go take-out or dishes for your next party.

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By Nanette Wiser There’s a frozen Pencil Dick made with Grey Goose and sugar-free Red Bull and virgin sips as well. This bar is not for the faint-at-heart.

COCKTAIL ST. PETE Promising Stiff Drinks and Hard Liquor, serving up a Big Gay sing-along Thursday and Drag Shows at late night Saturday “Sissys That Walk,” this tongue-in “chic” downtown St. Pete bar serves 2-for-1 happy hour Tues.-Sat. noon-9pm and Sun. noon- 3am. COCKtail’s The Wet Spot features a new pool, pool bar and outdoor entertainment complex will be the new hotspot when it opens. You have shopped ZaZoo’d and hung out at Speakeasy, so you know these owners are hip and hilarious. The martini menu is spectacular, and the names read like a stand-up comedy act. Tea-Baggin features Earl of Grey’s sage vodka, lemon juice and honey simple syrup. Grower Not A Shower showcases Grey Goose Citron, Cointreau, lime and cranberry juice. Third Leg is my fave, a mash-up of Grey Goose Essence Watermelon Basil, Aperol, lime juice, simple syrup, and muddled cucumber.

MARDI GRAS COCKTAILS In 1875, Governor Warmoth of Louisiana signed the Mardi Gras Act, making Fat Tuesday–a day recognized predominantly by Catholics as the last day to indulge in all the food and alcohol you desire before Lent begins– a legal holiday in Louisiana, which it still is. Mardi Gras libations most enjoyed in New Orleans: Ramos Gin Fizz, a Hurricane or Sazerac. Most local tiki bars in Paradise can whip up a tasty Hurricane, and Urban Stillhouse serves a mighty fine Sazerac. The Hurricane originated in N’awlins’ Pat O’Brien’s in 1941, a mélange of rum, citrus, fruit juices sweeteners, maraschino cherries and a cocktail umbrella, served in a curvaceous glass named after the drink. The Sazerac pairs well with the traditional holiday jambalaya, the spicy rye balancing the dish’s heat. A close cousin of the Old Fashioned, the Sazerac was crowned the official cocktail of New Orleans in 2008. Made originally with French brandy Sazerac de Forge et Fils, they were concocted with Peychaud’s bitters, a bright-red concoction

with flavors of gentian and anise that was invented by New Orleans resident Antoine Peychaud. Since then, rye has replaced the brandy.

HURRICANE 2 oz. light rum 2 oz. dark rum 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. orange juice 1/2 oz. passion fruit or mango puree 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 tsp. Grenadine Directions: Add the light and dark rums, lime and orange juices, fruit puree, simple syrup, and grenadine into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a large Hurricane glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange half-wheel, preserved cherry.

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DOWNTOWN CONCIERGE

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From Localtopia to the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, downtown is hopping with entertainment, festivals, new restos, shops and bars. Be sure to get your tickets and set sail March 11th to The Greatest Show spectacular gala, featuring live music, entertainment, delish drinks, and dining. info@thegreatestshow.org

By Nanette Wiser

Creative Grape

DINE & DRINK Welcome Jay & Luigi, a new fast casual pizza, to Fourth St. N, a new Ciccio concept. We love co-owner/chef Yusuke Ouchi’s Creative Grape, a casually sophisticated gallery and wine bar in The Shoppes at Kenwood. Enjoy live music and small plates such as shrimp ceviche, lamb pastitsio (ditalini, ground lamb, mornay sauce topped with ricotta & pecorino), charcuterie and boutique wines.

Salty Nun comes to Grand Central District, replacing Swinger’s Patio Bar and The Queen’s Head Pub. Gulfport Stella’s and Salty’s (now closed) know a thing or two about exceptional food, whimsical décor, and yummy libations. Squeeze Juice Works’, a new vegan café, and The Works in uptown St. Pete offers grab-and-go healthy fare. On February 19, enjoy the Publix Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival at Dr. Carter G Woodson African American Museum featuring a collard green cook-off, live music, market, and games.

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On the horizon are some sensational new eats including Black Cattle Burger Company in the former Grumpy Gringo, and Flip Crepes and Waffles, a dessert café is in swah-rey’s Central spot. Zoie’s Bar and Restaurant farther up Central will host drag shows when it opens. St. Petersburg-based Flying Boat Brewing Co. has been sold to King State, the popular Tampa-based restaurant, coffee roaster and small-batch (turned bigger-batch) brewer.

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani’s Taverna Costale on Central Avenue serves up coastal Italian fare, local seafood, fresh pasta, pizza, dry-aged steaks, and craft cocktails. This modern, upscale restaurant is perfect for parties, canoodling in the hip bar and there is even a dog-friendly patio and menu. 30

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Closer to the beach, we’re looking forward to Kelly’s Roast Beef, a Massachusetts favorite for roast beef, clam chowder and lobster rolls in the Pasadena Steakhouse. On Central near freeFall Theater, Two Graces is a smash hit. Pop Goes The Waffle food truck gets a home in Gulfport featuring Sara Fludd’s unique waffle creations.

SHOP Pageboy, a vintage market & apothecary, curates reimagined vintage furniture, lighting, art, tea towels, greeting cards, body and sun products, candles, diffusers, flowers, chocolate and more. They can help you decorate or plan your next event as well. BRUNCH BUNCH Get your tickets now for Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s Brunched 2/19 1-3pm at Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Enjoy unlimited breakfast bites, a Bloody Mary competition and waterfront view. Restos include Anchor and Brine, Bulla, American Social, Luv Child, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Park & Rec, Shuffle, 7th + Grove and many more. General admission $25; VIP $55 (three complimentary drinks, early admission, entry, VIP-only raffle, and exclusive gifts). www.brunchedtampabay.com TIDBITS Downtown is going up, up and away. The Nolen will be a 23-story residential tower near Beach Drive on Fourth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg City Council, meeting as the CRA, approved the mixed-use Orange Station development and The Kolter Group’s 41-story tower. St. Pete-based HP Capital Group and Chicago-based Tandem Partners will build a 19-story residential building at 1641 and 1659 First Ave. N. HP Capital Group is also the group developing the 18-story Reflection condominium tower near Mirror Lake. The highly anticipated Peak Surf Park location is coming soon. If you love salads, sweetgreen will open in the Edge District.

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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. Cozy atmosphere like in a French family house, and homemade meals with affordable prices. Sunday, a special Brunch menu is offered. SPECIAL MENU FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!

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 St. Patrick’s Day reservations now!

Brenda McMahon Ceramics & 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.

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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. The shop has new boutique clothing and locally made goodness coming in almost daily. The Gulfport Blvd. Block Parties continue each month on every third Thursday and last Saturday. Visit Sail Market Studio & Boutique on Facebook to see current details on all events and finds at Sail Market. Visit online at www.sailmarket.net. Bayou Market & Café 6630 Central Ave., St. Petersburg • 727-914-7500 www.bayoumarketandcafe.com Cajun and comfort food to go and on-site backyard or event-sized shrimp, crab or crawfish boils. Your headquarters for anything Mardi-Gras! Hot, made from scratch meals. Specializing in authentic Cajun plus “traditional comfort food.” Café hours: Tuesday-Friday (lunch & dinner) 11:30am-6:30pm, Sat. 10am-2pm, closed Sunday & Monday. Menus posted weekly at www.bayoumarketandcafe.com and on facebook.

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The Bayou Market & Café opened in late 2019 serving lunch & dinner weekdays and brunch on Saturday Menus Posted Weekly at bayoumarketandcafe.com and on facebook. Café Hours: Tues.-Fri. (lunch & dinner) 11:30 am-6:30 pm, Sat. 10am-2pm, closed Sun. & Mon.

Bayou Market & Café Serving Lunch & Dinner Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-6:30pm, Sat. 10am-2pm Complete ready to go, hot, made from scratch meals. On-site catering for your event! Specializing in Authentic Cajun plus “Traditional Comfort Food.” Typical Weekly Menu Selections: Bourbon Chicken • BBQ Chicken • Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya • Seafood Jambalaya • Crawfish Monica • Chicken Pot Pie • Seafood Gumbo • Beef Lasagna • Shepherd’s Pie • Shrimp & Grits • Teriyaki Chicken • Blackened Catfish w Crawfish Etouffee • Shrimp, Catfish, & Oyster Poboys Traditional, Mojo, Jerk Cubans Crawfish Stuffed Baked Potatoes See menu online at www.bayoumarketandcafe.com

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ADVENTURES IN PARADISE

By Nanette Wiser

Hard Rock

RAMBLE & GAMBLE Why not a Tampa staycation at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where they host spectacular world-class concerts in the 1,500-seat venue as well as live music in the Hard Rock Café, Rez Grill, Council Oak Lounge and poolside. It’s a fantastic girls’ overnight out or special occasion date. February headliners include 2/9 38 Special, 2/11 Dean Cole, 2/17 TLC, 2/19 George Thorogood & The Destroyers, 2/21 The Jacksons, 2/24 Foghat and 2/27 The Whisperers. In March, Howie Mandel performs 3/10, followed by Wayne Newton 3/20. I personally cannot wait to see RuPaul’s Drag Race July 10!

If air travel gives you the willies, there are plenty of day-ventures and quick vacays to explore in and near Tampa Bay. It’s festival season and of course it’s time to book your hotel for Daytona Beach’s Bike Week 3/4-3/13. www.officialbikeweek.com/ Bike-Week-Calendar Busch Gardens

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Council Oak American Steakhouse

PARTY HEARTY While New Orleans and Brazil might tickle your Mardi Gras fancy, you can celebrate closer to home with local festivities. Celebrate Mardi Gras in style at the Mardi Gras Block Party 2/26 starting @11pm downtown St. Pete (710 Fifth St. N) or in Downtown Dunedin’s Parade & Festival Saturday with food, drink, music and the 7pm parade with 50+ floats. At Busch Gardens, the good times roll through 3/6 with Mardi Gras-style live music, dancing, New Orleans-inspired entertainment, stilt walkers and festival beads. Feast on classic Cajun cuisine including shrimp po’ boy, hearty jambalaya and gumbo, or specialty sweets like iconic beignets. Handcrafted cocktail classics like Hurricanes join new signature drinks; sample them all with a festival lanyard.

Dining is a pleasure, from the sophisticated Council Oak American Steakhouse to Cipresso’s Italian fare and The Rez Grill’s American fare with Southern soul. The AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel is sleekly stylish and modern, with exceptional amenities and cool pool scene. Florida residents can save up to 20% off. It’s a great place to stay if you plan to attend the Florida State Fair in Tampa 2/10-21, with the largest midway in the USA.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS From coast to coast, Florida boasts some of most exceptional art scenes including Miami’s Art Basel and St. Pete’s Mainsail Festival. Miami’s Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2/19-2/20 features 350+ exhibitors on a beautiful waterfront setting with food and top entertainers. Jupiter’s ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival 2/19-20 is a top juried show with 300 artists and Naples National Art Festival (2/19-2/20) in Cambier Park is one of the best as is their Ritz-Carlton resort. Get beyond the beach at Sarasota with a concert at the Van Wezel or play at Asolo Theatre. Love movies and documentaries? Founded in 1998, the prestigious Sarasota Film Festival 4/1-4/10 showcases the best in local and international cinema, with 10 days of star-studded red-carpet events, parties, street festivals and the black-tie Filmmakers Tribute Dinner. Sarasota Jazz Festival 2022 features Arturo Sandoval and 30 artists 3/13-19 at Nathan Benderson Park. For luxury, book The Resort at Longboat Key Club, Hyatt Regency Sarasota or The Westin Sarasota. Music buffs should plan their trip now to Panama City’s Seabreeze Jazz Festival 4/20-24. Named a “Top 10 Jazz Festival in the USA” by JazzIZ Magazine, you’ll groove with national smooth jazz artists such as Boney James, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Gerald Albright, Keiko Matsui and more at Aaron Bessant Park, enjoy after parties and jazz brunch and dinner cruises. www.seabreezejazzfestival.com

Thinking About New Countertops? by Peter Roos

Would you like to arrange for some major kitchen and bath renovations in spite of issues you are hearing about the global supply chain? In case you are in the market for quartz, granite or marble countertops, Kristin, the “Granite Girl,” says now is a fine time to contact her.

They were founded when Kristin saw a gap between customer needs and what other suppliers were offering. The gap The Granite Girl fills is hands-on customer service and an eye for design. Visit their website at www.thegranitegirl.com, and you can learn a great deal about the alternatives available today and you can meet the team and see the products. Click on the products to learn more. Typical reviews of this company praise their work. For example: What a great job this company did on my bathroom counters. The granite is beautiful. From start to finish the service was excellent. The installers Dan and Ralph did a wonderful professional job. Kristin, the owner was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them! – Kenneth J.

The company is a 5-year-old, local, 5-star rated granite fabricator, licensed as a certified general contractor, CGC1527542, serving the Tampa Bay area from their Clearwater headquarters at 3725 131st Ave. N, Clearwater, FL 33762.

Amazing experience! Top notch service from beginning to install! Kristen and Danny are the picture of professionalism. It’s very clear how experienced the whole team is.

Our granite was just installed and it’s gorgeous! – Amy R. The team at the granite girl is professional, timely, and the countertops look great – T. J. Check out the Granite Girl on Facebook. There’s currently even a video of the team installing a huge outdoor granite fireplace. Email kristin@thegranitegirl.com or call 727-800-2013 for your free estimate! When you speak to her, please tell Kristin “Paradise NEWS sent me!”

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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

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Celtic Conundrum / Photo by Charley Street

IRISH EYES With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, check out Facebook for these popular bands playing Irish tunes in popular pubs such as Finley’s, Courigan’s, MacDinton’s, O’Keefe’s, Flanagan’s, Tampa’s Four Green Fields and other Irish restos (in this month’s Dining Guide). We like Gypsy Wind’s style, with folk music and a musical journey from the Kentucky bluegrass of Bill Monroe to the gypsy swing of Django Reinhardt. The Celtic Conundrum band plays from Bradenton to Spring Hill and performs at 3 Daughter’s Brewing on 2/12 1-5pm. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN SeaBlues is now Blues On The Block 2/4-2/5 in downtown Clearwater mixing live music, market vendors and good food with outdoor seating. Free or paid VIP seating, enjoy Anders Osborne, Ghost Town Blues, Ally Venable, Southern Hospitality, Selwyn Birchwood, RJ Howson and more. Carl Fusterman’s following is legendary, and after many years at Chill’s you can find him across Corey Ave. at Elizabeth’s Grapes Wine Café most Saturday nights (where Fiona Frensch usually holds court on Fridays) and downtown at Encante on Wednesday evenings. Need someone to 38

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REBECCA PENNEYS Rebecca Penneys’ Piano Festival 2022 June 28-July 18 is their 10th anniversary season, and anticipates live performances from selected student musicians, conducted at the Barness Hall in the School of Music at USF Tampa–is the choice festival for outstanding pianists from around the world. A local and international treasure. I recently enjoyed her Legacy CD playing Chopin (one of her earliest inspirations whose music she says “lifted me into another world as the infinite beauty of the piano strings to life”). After watching her perform I understand why the New York Daily News said: “Pennys moves like a dancer, has the strength of an Olympic gymnast and plays the piano like a tamed whirlwind.” www.rebeccapenneys.com/bio ALL THAT JAZZ The 13th Annual St. Pete Jazz Festival is back 2/23-2/27 at DTSP’s Palladium Theater, thanks to David Manson, director of the non-profit EMIT, after taking a COVID hiatus last year. EMIT has presented adventurous music and educational activities in St. Petersburg since 1995 with more than 500 events involving new music, jazz, world music, interactive electronics, improvisation, and interdisciplinary art forms that incorporate sound. www.mypalladium.org “Music is what tells us that the human race is greater than we realize.” Napoleon Bonaparte

By Nanette Wiser

James Suggs/Austin Vickrey Sextet

Since they resumed live concerts in July 2021, EMIT has produced the Latin Jazz Fest and the Duane Eubanks “Things of that Particular Nature” 2021 Southeast Tour, Subtropics Festival in Miami, Jazz on the Lawn and concerts with the Helios Jazz Orchestra. EMIT is also presenter of the Recording Arts Program with Boys & Girls Club students at the Royal Theater in Midtown and supporter of the 18-member Helios Jazz Orchestra. 2/23 & 2/23 - Brazilian music group O Som Do Jazz with Andrea Moraes Manson and special guests Rafael Pereira & Jose Valentino Ruiz plays a diverse range of Brazilian music including samba and Bossa Nova. 2/24 - Best of Blue Note with the James Suggs/Austin Vickrey Sextet revisits great grooving Bebop standards from the Blue Note record label from Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan and others. 2/25 - RADIOjazzHEAD, a unique project directed by Pete Carney “jazzifying” the music of Radiohead and other 90s superbands with a 12-piece ensemble. 2/26 - Singer and rising jazz star Emma Hedrick and the Helios Jazz Orchestra play big band jazz favorites. 2/27 - Chris Dingman Trio features mystic music from New York vibraphonist/composer Chris Dingman with stellar Miami bassist Carlo DeRosa and L.A. drummer Rodolfo Zuniga.

@THE PALLADIUM

2022

By Nanette Wiser

St. Petersburg

Showcasing primarily local and regional artists, The Palladium also hosts national artists such as the Juilliard String Quartet in March. “We continue to stay true to our mission – be an affordable, professional venue for the arts and community organizations and the artists and performers in our region,” says Wilborn, who has run The Palladium since 2007. The Palladium also supports local performers to create new shows for the venue, providing $2,500 to selected artists. In 2021, class members included jazz artists James Suggs, Nate Najar, La Lucha, Jeremy Carter; blues’ Damon Fowler; new music Elizabeth Baker; dancers/choreographers Helen Hansen French and Lauren Ree Stone and Jeremy Douglass of the Florida Bjorkestra. (The 2022 Creative Class will be announced this spring.) As a result, The Palladium is bringing back The Beacon Dance Project – French and Stone’s artistic baby – showcase with outstanding regional and national choreographers and dancers. The Palladium is also developing plans to renovate their theatrical spaces (830-seat Hough Hall now open, limited to 300-400 seats) and 181-seat Side Door Cabaret which is currently closed) as well as beautification to parking lots and exterior spaces. Says Wilborn: “This is a multi-year process, but we spent $50,000 with architects, acousticians and theatrical consultants on a overall plan that has been completed.” Best of all, The Palladium is a safe space to see live music. Beer, wine and snacks are available and masks are recommended. In addition to their parking lot, the new Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement offers a multitier parking lot $1/hour. For concerts, check PN’s events or www.mypalladium.org. In April 2022, Wilborn’s new novel will debut, Florida Hustle, set in SoFla circa 1982 where he worked, lived and played.

Jeremy Carter

Nate Najar

From chamber music to jazz, downtown St. Pete’s Palladium is the grooviest small venue in town. Closed for a full year March 2020-April 2021, Executive Director and renaissance man Paul Wilborn is thrilled with the spring/summer line-up, which he predicts will be their most financially successful year ever. Although part of St. Pete College, the theater is a stand-alone entity, supporting itself through fundraising and ticket sales.

Feb. 23-27 Five evenings of great jazz in St. Petersburg produced by David Manson & EMIT! WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23, 7:30 PM

O Som Do Jazz & Rafael Pereira The Palladium Theater $25 THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 7:30 PM

The Best of Blue Note with Suggs/Vickrey Sextet The Palladium Theater $25 FRIDAY, FEB. 25, 7:30 PM

RADIOjazzHEAD The Palladium Theater $25

SATURDAY, FEB. 26, 7:30 PM Helios Jazz Orchestra with

Emma Hedrick The Palladium theater $25

SUNDAY, FEB. 27, 7:30 PM

Chris Dingman Trio The Palladium Theater $25

www.stpetejazzfest.com

THE ST. PETERSBURG JAZZ FESTIVAL IS SPONSORED BY: EMIT • FLORIDA DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE • SOUTH ARTS • PALLADIUM THEATER • ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE • • CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG • MANSON/BOLVES/DONALDSON/ VARN • HUSONICS • NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ParadiseNewsFL.com | FEBRUARY 2022

ARTISTS & WRITERS

By Nanette Wiser

John Mascoll / Florida CraftArt

Obayana Ajanaku / phot by Deb Carson

OH MY! OBA We asked our author pal Deb Carson about two fantastic rings she was wearing. “They are by Obayana Ajanaku, who I discovered at Florida CraftArt Festival. One is amethyst and the other garnet. I love the way they look together. Oba carves the entire ring all the way around, not just on the top. Back and sides look just as beautiful and intricate as the top. He told me his decorative carving is inspired by both his African American and Native American ancestry and heritage.”

art and culture to an American audience. Not having formal training as an artist, I was influenced in design by watching my grandmother make beautiful quilts out of old clothes when I was a boy in Texas.” He creates one-of-a-kind design jewelry. “Most of my jewelry pieces reflect memories of my childhood growing up in a small Texas town. Having very few playmates I spent time making model planes and ships and watching my grandmother create beautiful quilts out of old discarded clothes. My work reflects that process of mixing various metals, textures and stones.”

Obayana Ajanaku / Florida Craft Art

WOOING WOOD Another Florida CraftArt exhibitor, John Mascoll, is a Safety Harbor artist born and raised in Barbados. John’s father was a shipwright and carpenter who provided his initial experience in woodworking – teaching John the beauty and workability of the material and how to use finely tuned woodworking tools to develop his skills.

Obayana’s one of a kind handcrafted sculptured jewelry is fabricated using mixed metals of sterling silver, 14k and 18k gold bimetals garnished with various stones, and mokume gane (wood grained metal). His journey as a jewelry creator began in 1973 as a way to “introduce the beauty of African

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Mascoll attended the University of the West Indies in Barbados and came to the U.S. on a track scholarship, earning a BA Physics and a BA Engineering and working as a construction engineer and manager before starting a new career in woodturning. In 1994, at Mainsail Art Festival, he exhibited work for the first time, winning an award, the first of many to come. “Choosing wood as a creative medium was natural for me. My father taught me, as a young boy, that wood was one of the most addicting and user-friendly materials a craftsman or aspiring artist could work with.

My earlier works explored the seemingly infinite variety of shapes and forms that allowed the natural beauty of the woof to be reflected aesthetically in the vessels created. I discovered that the natural beauty of the wood represented only one component of creative expression and was not the only criterion upon which I could base my work. I wanted to create vessels with a new spin.” In the late 1980s, Mascoll started creating wood-turned art utilizing a lathe, inspired by things that have greatly influenced his thought processes–nature, travel, family, cultural diversity, the workmanship of things made, memories and experiences of the past, artists whose works he admired, and his engineering background.

ART NEWS School is back in session! Dust off your school uniform and laugh out loud. Jocelyn Bioh’s “School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play” is onstage at American Stage through Feb. 27. Picture it. 1986. An all-girls school in Ghana and there’s a new girl in town, an American, who challenges the reigning queen bee. Hilarious adolescent angst ensues. For showtimes, prices, and to buy tickets click to www. americanstage.org/school-girls. American Stage, 163 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg There’s no business like art business Attention emerging creative businesses, artists, musicians, and writers: the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance in collaboration with the St. Petersburg College’s Workforce, Community, & Corporate Partnerships, is presenting the annual Arts Business Academy certificate course that will provide you with the skillsets and confidence to launch or continue an arts business career. The six weekly sessions are held via Zoom Wednesdays, Feb. 9-March 16, 1-2:30pm. Cost: $199. Limited scholarships available. Learn more and register here: www.stpeteartsalliance.org/ 2022-arts-business-academy Got the Sunday afternoon blues? Head over to the Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design’s free admission day on the second Sunday of every month. “Free Second Sundays @ SAM” includes access to all exhibitions; musical Interludes on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza; Mary’s Front Porch storytelling performances; “What’s Your Medium?” – 42

an intergenerational art activity; and Ringling College Studio + Digital Arts Free StudioDay Activities. Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, www.sarasotaartmuseum.org Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories, on view at The James Museum through March 16, shares the experiences of some of the students who were affected by the US policy of placing Native American children in federally operated boarding schools to eradicate their cultures through forced assimilation. For more information, call 727-892-4200 or visit www.thejamesmuseum.org. St. Pete Beach’s Spring Concert in the Park Series is back! Grab your friends and family and head to Horan Park for a night of fun live entertainment, food, beer, and wine. This free event takes place from 7-9pm at Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. For more information: www.spbrec.com or call the St. Pete Beach Parks and Rec Department at 727-363-9245. 2022 Lineup: Feb. 25: U2.0 The Ultimate U2 Tribute March 25: Trezz Hombres ZZ Top Tribute April 15: Beatle Beat Beatles Tribute The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement has added new features for 2022 including short films about Gustav Stickley and Elbert Hubbard, new docent tours, and a Sunday film series. But the most exciting development is the introduction of new cocktails including these Campari-based

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delights: Americano, Boulevardier, and Classic Negroni at the Arts Cafe. Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement, 355 4th St. N, St. Petersburg

The Florida Holocaust Museum presented the Loebenberg Humanitarian Award to Jason Schwartz for his “Fragments: Portraits of Survivors,” which captures the expressions of memories of Holocaust survivors. Each year, the award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the FHM. For additional information, visit www.thefhm.org. The Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg, 727-820-0100 February is St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts month, highlighting the creative ambiance of this city. This annual festival involves diverse musical and theatrical groups as well as museums united around the exploration of a singular theme. The fourth season centers around “Love,” ranging from Shakespeare to Spitfire Theater’s “3 First Dates” and “POpera: Love & Madness at the Opera.” For a calendar of events see www.artsofstpete. com/calendar.html Florida CraftArt presents Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest, a juried exhibition of original art showcasing

the best of handcrafted work by Florida CraftArt members. Thirty-seven artists created 81 pieces from intricate jewelry to glass sculptures. Winners: Best of Show: Nadine Saitlin of Boca Raton First Place: Alan Johnson of St. Petersburg Second Place: Nick Reale of St. Petersburg Third Place: Dawn Waters of Gulfport

Dawn Waters’ felted portrait of Colin Kaepernick The show runs through Feb. 26 when the People’s Choice Award will be presented. Vote for your favorite work of art at Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave. in St. Pete, or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ FloridaCraftArt.org.

St. Petersburg Arts Alliance’s MUSE Awards is back, honoring local artists and celebrating our City of the Arts at the Morean Center for Clay on March 4. For information and to purchase

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Congratulations to these MUSE Award Honorees! Visual Arts: ZuluPainter (Carlos Culbertson), multi-media artist Performance Arts: Matthew McGee, actor and drag artist Literary Arts: Gloria Muñoz, author, translator, musician Patron of the Arts: David and Becky Ramsey, avid art collectors and arts volunteers Arts Ambassador: Chad Mize, multimedia artist, designer, muralist New this year, Art and Technology: Matthew Walker, developer of PixelStix And you think the Sunshine Skyway is shaky now … See “Mayday: Captain Lerro and the Skyway Bridge.” In an 80-minute one-man tour-de-force, Michael Horn plays John Lerro, the Tampa Bay harbor pilot who was at the helm of the freighter Summit Venture when it crashed into the Sunshine Skyway Bridge during a freak storm in 1980. Thirty-five people, in seven cars and a passenger bus, died. In the memories of many, Lerro is the reckless perpetrator of the world’s worst ship/bridge disaster. Now through Feb. 27 at Studio Grand Central, 2260 1st Ave S. (entrance on 23rd St.) For more information and to buy tickets: www.studiograndcentral.com Fairgrounds St. Pete, Tampa Bay’s first and only immersive art and technology experience, welcomes a new installation titled Myriad Loops by internationally acclaimed South Florida artist Francesco Lo Castro. Located just inside the main entrance, Lo Castro’s

artwork transports visitors to the Fairgrounds universe with a 360-degree projection-mapped animation and soundtrack. Timed tickets can be purchased in advance at www.fairgrounds.art. Fairgrounds St. Pete is located in the heart of our Warehouse Arts District, 800 28th St. S. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance was awarded a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the Shine On Unity Project. This project will expand the Arts Alliance’s annual SHINE Mural Festival by creating two new projects focused on celebrating diversity, inclusion, and unity. One project will consist of four murals celebrating the history and cultural identity of Saint Petersburg’s historically Black neighborhoods, the other will celebrate St. Pete Pride’s 20th anniversary. Sunset Lecture Series Sit back and relax as the Warehouse Arts District Director of Arts Education,

Danielle Garcia, takes you on a refreshing journey through the history of art. In-person. bi-weekly lecture with refreshments, every other Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30pm. One-day/virtual options available. WADA members: $89, non-members: $99. The series already started, but jump in now for: Feb. 10: Knights, Crosses, and Plague (Oh My!) Feb. 24: Thee Original Renaissance Faire March 10: If it Ain’t Baroque... March 24: Roco-Rococo, Want Your Bad Romance Calling all artists! Imagine Museum is seeking glass artists in Florida to submit works to our third Call to Artist exhibition titled Florida: In TRANSFORMATION. Florida has been transforming since its earliest recorded occupation in 12,000 BCE. We have Everglades, NASA, Disneyworld. We have exotic birds, alligators, dolphins, and manatees. We have national sports teams and hurricanes. Plus, our average of 280 days of sunshine and mild

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tickets, visit www.stpetearts alliance.org/muse.

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temperatures attract people from all over the world. Diversity, eccentricity, and retirees – that’s us. Please submit glass art that communicates your personal narrative or influences on our state by Feb. 19 at www.imagine museum.com/information How about the Morean Arts Center? Morean arranges exhibitions by a broad spectrum of artists, including emerging, mid-career, and established, as well as work by children. Its education department offers additional programming including gallery talks, panel discussions, special tours, master artist workshops, and hands-on activities for children, and welcomes artists’ programming ideas. Most of the works in the center’s exhibitions are for sale, with proceeds going to the exhibiting artists and programs at the Morean Arts Center. To learn more and submit your artwork and/or ideas see online at www.moreanartscenter.org/ morean-arts-center-location/ opportunities/ The 5th annual Read Out Festival of Lesbian Literature will once again showcase literature by, for, and about lesbians in a hybrid event of live-streamed interactive presentations and prerecorded author readings. With the magic of Zoom, participants can attend this free event Feb. 18-20 from anywhere in the world. For more information and to register: www.readout.lgbtq gulfport.org. ReadOut is a program of the LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Library.

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WHAT’S HOT

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Sam Burns, 2021 Valspar Champion

TEE OFF From Frisbee Golf at John S. Taylor Park to miniature golf courses (Smuggler’s Cove Adventure Golf), you can have a ball playing golf in Pinellas County. Municipal golf courses such as Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis and Largo Golf Course are great for beginners and competing with friends or go big at Topgolf in Tampa (coming soon to St. Petersburg) featuring 102 bays for playing on three floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars and more. Tampa Bay offers some of the finest golf courses and the most famous is the Salamander Golf and Spa Resort, host to March’s Valspar Championship, Tampa Bay’s PGA TOUR event 3/1420 taking place on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook. You’ll see some of the world’s best professional golfers including Brooks Koepka (currently ranked #15 in the world), Harris English (currently ranked #17 in the world), Jason Kokrak (currently ranked #20 in the world) and Sam Burns (currently ranked #13 in the world), who will defend his title as the tournament’s 2021 champion. On 3/19 Chris Young, multiplatinum country music star, headlines the tournament’s concert, Valspar® LIVE presented by Chick-fil-A, joined by special guests Big & Rich. On St. Patrick’s Day, guests are encouraged to wear green for a chance to win festive prizes. The first 2,500 fans onsite will receive a free koozie. www.valsparchampionship.com/tickets/tickets-packages

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THE ART OF TEA What could be better when you’re watching February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing than a soothing cup of tea, sipped with organic honey or a dash of brandy for a hot toddy?

While caffeinated teas should be used with discretion, herbal and green teas help with many woes. Teas may boost your immune system, fight off inflammation, and even ward off cancer and lower risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Fight the signs of aging with polyphenols found in tea that help boost cell turnover and reverse the signs of wrinkles, loss of moisture and skin texture. From downtown St. Pete to Gulf Beaches, you’ll discover extraordinary loose blends and teabags in divine flavors at The Spice and Tea Exchange, TeBella Tea, Blush Tea and Coffee, The Hooker Tea Co., Great American and at pop-ups such as Tea Thyme (divine cookies) and Joseph’s Tea. Or order online from Premium Steep, one of my favorite shops. 44

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Arts & Leisure

Buddy Baker | Events, Arts & Leisure Coordinator www.paradisenewsfl.com/arts-and-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.

Morean Arts Center 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Contemporary art gallery. Art classes year-round. Second Saturday ArtWalk

Zen Glass Studio 600 27th St. S, St. Petersburg 727-323-3141 zenglass.com Offers glassblowing and lampwork classes and workshops. Second Saturday ArtWalk St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District

IN THIS ISSUE: ART CENTERS/CLASSES ART – GALLERIES ARTS – PERFORMING MUSEUMS MUSIC OPERA FILM ECO GARDENS FERRIES LIBRARIES MARKETS SPIRITUAL ZOOS/AQUARIUMS

Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-821-7162 ext 2311 moreanartscenter.org Home to more than 50 studios of ceramic artists creating functional and non-functional clay art. Second Saturday ArtWalk Through February 28 – Octopus’ Garden: featuring the work of Alicia Diem

ART GALLERIES

Listings for the following categories can be viewed online at www.paradisenewsfl.com.

CLUBS – SERVICE/SOCIAL CLUBS – ATHLETIC HEALTH TOASTMASTERS THRIFT SHOPS VOLUNTEERING YOGA (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 February 26 – Boots and Brushes Country Gala Charlie Parker Pottery 2724 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-321-2071 charlieparkerpottery.com Second Saturday Art Walk 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.

Morean Glass Studio 714 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.org Daily demonstrations every hour noon to 4pm. Classes available. 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 Classes, Art Mart every weekend on Pass-a-Grille Beach The Hive 559 49th St. S, St Petersburg 727-290-6515 thehivestpete.com Classes, open studio, pottery and jewelry sales

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 Wednesday-Sunday noon-5pm Masks required 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 Blown glass on canvas Chasen Galleries 1830 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota 941-260-5787 chasengalleries.com/sarasota

Treasure Island Art Guild treasureislandartguild.org Painting workshops held weekly Wednesday – Anything Goes Thursday – Still Life Workshop Friday – Portrait Workshop (live model)

Through February 2 – Luminous: works of Karen Weihs and Mark Bettis February 3-16 – Wonderful World featuring Joanne Rafferty 18-March 2 – Sarasota: Bird’s Eye View of SRQ featuring Robert Johnson

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

Chihuly Collection 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-7872 ext 5102 moreanartscenter.org Permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s work. Includes his large-scale installations. Advance ticket purchase required

Clyde Butcher Galleries clydebutcher.com/galleries Through May 31 – America’s Everglades Exhibit, Clearwater Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., Clearwater Venice Gallery & Studio 237 Warfield Ave. S, Venice 941-486-0811 February 19 – Darkroom Tours March 12 – Meet the Artist Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail Ochopee 239-695-2428 February 5-6 – Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher March 12 – Meet the Artist 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 articlestpete.com Second Saturday ArtWalk Open to public on Saturday 11am-5pm; all other viewings by appointment Craftsman House 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-323-2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com Gallery-Café-Pottery Studio Second Saturday ArtWalk Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center 1846 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-825-0515 creativeclay.org Second Saturday ArtWalk February 4 – Outdoor Love, Love, Love Art Market March 4 – Outdoor Spring Art Market Crossroads Gallery St. Petersburg College, 2464 Drew St., Clearwater 727-791-2548 spcollege.edu/friends-partners/ community-resources Custom House Décor 2901 Beach Blvd., Gulfport 727-317-5936 customhousedecor.com ParadiseNewsFL.com | FEBRUARY 2022

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ARTS & LEISURE 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 Now Showing – Glass Experience Santa Fe

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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Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin 727-298-3322 dfac.org More than 100 classes offered Scholarships available Through February 6 – 47th Annual MASF International Miniature Art Show Through February 13 – William Schaaf Through February 13 – Small is Beautiful Through March 6 – The Petticoat Painters: Enduring Paths Masks required ages 2+ Ekeko Gallery 290 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. N, St. Petersburg 727-685-5577 facebook.com/Ekeko-Gallery Florida CraftArt Gallery 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-821-7391 floridacraftart.org Second Saturday ArtWalk Mural Walk on Saturdays Through February 26 – Members’ Show March 4-April 19 – Art in the Garden Grand Central Fine Art 3920 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-289-2089 facebook.com/grandcentralfineart Gulf Coast Artists Alliance St. Pete ArtWorks, 2604 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-738-8010 gcaa-fl.org February 1-27 – Micki Barrow March 1-April 3 – Richard Stewart 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 Selected as best gallery in St. Pete Stirling Art Studios & Gallery 730 Broadway (Second Floor) Studio 12, Dunedin 800-325-2050 facebook.com/StirlingArtDunedin New artist exhibits monthly Syd Entel Galleries 247 Main St., Safety Harbor 727-725-1808 sydentelgalleries.com Through February 26 – Happy New Art, Glass & Jewelry 2022! 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 The Gallery at Creative Pinellas 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo thegalleryatcreativepinellas.org Pinellas County’s local arts agency Through March 27 – “Reiteration” exhibit NEW DATE February 1 – Opening reception for “Look Touch Move” collaborative exhibit NEW DATE March 10 – “Reprise” premiere NEW DATE 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 February 9 – Tool 11 – Legends of the Streetz 26 – Ben Platt 28 – Eagles: Holiday CA 2022 Tour March 5 – Eric Church 6 – JoJo Siwa 14 – Andre Rieu American Stage Raymond James Theatre 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg 727-823-7529 americanstage.org February 2-27 – School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 800-361-8388 asolorep.org Health and safety protocols enforced Through March 26– Our Town Through April 1 – Grand Horizons February 10-April 2 – The Great Leap 23-March 13 – The Learned Ladies Bilheimer Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre 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 Edwin McCain NEW 11 – CAL: The Beatles – Let It Be 12 – Tom Papa 15 – Steve Val: Inviolate Tour 17 – Tower of Power 19 – Don McLean 20 – Pat Metheny Side-Eye 24 – Claudia Oshry 25 – Gino Vannelli 26 – 10,000 Maniacs 27 – ELO Experience 28 – Keb’ Mo’ March 3 – Michael Feinstein 4 – Rodney Crowell 5 – Lucinda Williams 8 – Rick Wakeman 9 – Killer Queen 10 – Alan Doyle 11 – Graham Nash 12 – Lyle Lovett

Bininger Theater Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-867-1166 eckerd.edu/theatre

HANGING AROUND By Caron Schwartz

Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport 727-893-1070 mygulfport.us Central Park Performing Arts Center 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 largoarts.com Masks strongly encouraged February 3 – Get Ready: A Tribute to Motown 4 – Greggie and The Jets: Tribute to Elton John CANCELLED 5 – The New Shanghai Circus 6 – Cross That River 7 – Tribute to the Gambler: Kenny Rogers 10 – Joanne Shaw Taylor 11 – Heart by Heart 14 – Almost ABBA 16 – An Evening with Barbara Eden CANCELLED 18 – Jose Feliciano 19 – Pinkalicious March 4-20– Sweet Charity 7 – Divas of Soul: Aretha and Tina Tribute Early Bird Dinner Theater 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater 727-466-5998 earlybirddinnertheater.com/site Through February 27 – Boeing, Boeing March 12-April 24 – Moon Over Buffalo Eight O’Clock Theatre 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 727-587-6793 eightoclocktheatre.com March 4-20– Sweet Charity Floridian Social Club (formerly State Theater) 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-322-4600 floridiansocialclub.live Jazz on Sundays February 1 – Joslyn and the Sweet Compression 2 – Doug South Band 3 – Hot Tonic 4 – The Black Honkeys w/Brandon Welsh 5 – The Spazmatics 6 – Sunday Jazz 9 – Keith James Band 10 – Dean Johanesen & The 24-Hour Men 11 – TL Jentgens 12 – Ajeva

An opening, is an opening, is an opening. Nice things to look at, a little nosh, artists to congratulate. Fine. But the opening of “Feline,” an art show for cat lovers, really got my attention because of my fondness for cats. Plus, I was curious about the venue, Atelier de SoSi. “Where am I?” I wondered, following Google Maps’ directions down a bumpy, dark, slightly scary street. What I discovered was an array of wood, metal, glass, and found-object art in an airy, high-ceilinged space. Along with vintage cars balancing atop a glass and concrete wall. Atelier de SoSi (translation: artist workshop on the south side) is a former body shop converted into an art gallery/event center with studio spaces for working artists. It’s part of St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District, which straddles the Pinellas Trail and runs from 16th to 31st St. South between Central and 10th Ave. South. Formerly the city’s industrial hub, the district is now home to established and emerging artists. But here’s how it goes. Starving artists take over a rundown part of town. Their creativity brings the curious public and their money. Before long “artwashing” occurs, developers gentrify the area into high-end galleries and artisanal cupcake shops. Artist lofts are replaced by condos only trust-fund hipsters can afford, forcing creatives to find another rundown part of town. “We tried to break that mold by purchasing as much of the property as possible,” says Warehouse Arts District Association President Mark Aeling. Poor lighting and potholes? The association is working with the city to improve the infrastructure and make the area more inviting. “Ten years from now it will be an interesting neighborhood,” Aeling says. Oh, and the cat show? It ranged from the ho-hum to my purchase, a kitty-mermaid by Emily Shrider. She and her littermates will be on display through Feb. 19, then she’ll come to her “furever” home with me. Atelier de SoSi, 2380 6th Ave. S, www.atelierdesosi.com, 727-481-1953 ParadiseNewsFL.com | FEBRUARY 2022

EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS 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 Through Friday, April 1 – Grand Horizons $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 Through 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 Picasso-Paris. Advanced-purchase timed tickets are required; exhibit is included in the price of Dali admission. 727-823-3767 thedali.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, February 1 – Opening reception for “Look Touch Move” collaborative art exhibit NEW DATE Free, 6-8pm, Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. “Look Touch Move,” is a collaboration encompassing artist Sharon McCaman’s interactive art exhibition “Reiteration,” and “Reprise,” a new work choreographed by Creative Pinellas artist laureate Helen French. “Reiteration” features large scale sculptural pieces that use diverse textures, materials, and technology to create a multi-sensory and participatory experience for visitors. “Reprise” will be created by French as she engages in a series of open rehearsals and workshops that explore the relationship between dance and McCaman’s interactive art sculptures. The premiere performance of “Reprise is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, from 6-8pm. RSVP 727-460-5477 or creativepinellas.org 48

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ARTS & LEISURE Francis Wilson Playhouse 302 Seminole St., Clearwater 727-446-1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org February 24-March 13 – Cabaret freeFall Theatre Company 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-498-5205 freefalltheatre.com Adhering to current COVID-19 protocols Through February 27 – I Love to Eat 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 Masks mandatory Jannus Live 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-565-0550 jannuslive.com February 4 – Road to Hope concert to benefit Team St. Pete and Law Enforcement United 8 – Circa Survive w/special guests 12 – G. Love and The Juice 17 – Evening with Stephen Marley Acoustic Soul 18 – Dabin: Between Broken Tour 19 – IDKnow Presents The Thought Reform Tour 25 – Badfish 27 – Avail and Hot Water Music March 1 – Hippie Sabotage 4 – Rev. Horton Heat w/Hillbilly Casino 7 – Dropkick Murphys SOLD OUT 11 – Yonder Mountain String Band 15 – Chelsea Cutler 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

Face masks required February 10-11 – Temps, Tops, Supremes, & Gladys: a Motown Revue with the Soul Sensations 18 – Rotary Club of Bradenton Presents: Jeff Allen Comedy Night 19 – Neil Diamond Tribute 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 Health & safety protocols in place 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/ Performing-Arts-Center.com February 19 – Doobie Brothers Tribute 26 – Bee Gees Tribute March 5 – McCartney Experience Tribute Raymond James Stadium 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-350-6500 raymondjamesstadium.com February 5-6 – Monster Jam March 12 – Taco and Margarita Festival Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com 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 16 – Dancing with the Stars Live!

17 – Paul Anka: Anka Sings Sinatra 18 – Joe Bonamassa 20 – John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party: a tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Havens and The Big Bopper 23 – The Florida Orchestra: Viva Espana 24 – Daughtry: Dear Beloved Tour 25 – Celtic Thunder Ireland 26 – Bret Michaels 27 – Engelbert Humperdinck 27 – The Florida Orchestra: Music of Star Wars March 1 – Stayin’ Alive: a tribute to the Bee Gees 2 – Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles 3 – Christone “Kingfish” Ingram 4 – Doo Wop Reunion 20th Anniversary 5 – Masters of Illusion 13 – The 10 Tenors: Love Is In the Air 13 – The Florida Orchestra: The Paul Simon Songbook 15 – 113 Years of Broadway Safety Harbor Art & Music Center 706 Second St. N, Safety Harbor 727-725-4018 safetyharborartand musiccenter.com February 3 – LAX: LaRue/Alexander 4 – iEZRA 10 – Them Coulee Boys 12 – Oshima Brothers 19 – WAHH World Fusion Band 20 – Moors and McComber March 11-12 – Will Evans 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 – Sin, Sex, and the CIA Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa 813-627-6649 seminolehardrocktampa.com February 9 – 38 Special 11 – Deon Cole 17 – TLC 19 – George Thorogood and The Destroyers 21 – The Jacksons 24 – Foghat 27 – The Whispers March 2 – Theory of a Deadman 3 – Aaron Lewis 10 – Howie Mandel NEW DATE

Stageworks Theater 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., West Bldg., #151, Tampa 813-374-2416 stageworkstheatre.org February 4-20 – Diary of Anne Frank 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 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 15 – Anand Varma: Invisible Wonders (National Geographic Live Series) 15-20 – The Prom 17-March 6 – Crowns 17 – Your VetChat 18 – Arts Legacy Remix: a Celebration of Italy (Riverwalk Stage) 25 – Bee Gees Now 25 – Kaki King: CANCELLED 25 – The Florida Orchestra: Music of Star Wars 26 – Pinkalicious CANCELLED 27 – Marisela and Alvaro 27 – Tampa Bay Symphony: Love and More March 2 – A Clockwork Orange: A Play with Music 4-5 – The Florida Orchestra presents Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert 7 – Raul Moon (Club Jaeb Series) 11 – Arts Legacy Remix: Asian Culture Celebration (Riverwalk Stage) 11, 13 – Opera Tampa presents The Pirates of Penzance 11 – Arts Legacy Remix 12 – #IMOMSOHARD 12 – Colin Quinn 13 – Christine D’Clario Studio Grand Central 2260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-202-7019 studiograndcentral.com Home to the Off Central Players February 5 – Comedy Night 10-27 – Mayday: Captain Lerro and the Skyway Bridge March 11-12 – The Wizard of Oz: Young Performers Edition

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EVENTS Tuesday, February 1-Sunday, February 6 – Dear Evan Hansen $46.50-$163.75, times vary by date, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N W.C. MacInness Place, Tampa. Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2018 Grammy® Award, Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Stephen Christopher Anthony as Evan Hansen and the North American touring company. 813-229-7827 www.strazcenter.org Saturday, February 5 – A Gala Evening with Josh Groban $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 $25, 4pm, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. Performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton portrays the legendary author as she talks about how people see one another as she explains the process of having her portrait painted. Purchase tickets online with a debit or credit card at gulfportseniorfoundation.org. Monday, February 7 – Foundations of Art: Sip, Chat & Paint $30, 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. Purchase tickets online with a debit or credit card at gulfportseniorfoundation.org. Thursday, February 10 – Conversation with artist Samuel Bak Free/Virtual, 6:30pm, Florida Holocaust Museum Facebook page facebook.com/TheFHM. Artist and Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak will talk about his exhibit “Ever Present: Candles and Chance in the Art of Samuel Bak” on display at the Florida Holocaust Museum.

Thursday, February 10-Sunday, February 27 – Mayday: Captain Lerro and the Skyway Bridge $35, times vary by date, Studio Grand Central, 2260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. In this one-man production Michael Horn plays John Lerro, the harbor pilot at the helm of the freighter Summit Venture when it crashed into the Sunshine Skyway during a freak storm in 1980. Lerro was exonerated in court but lived the rest of his life in ill health and consumed by guilt. Based on a book by Bill DeYoung. 50

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ARTS & LEISURE Tarpon Springs Cultural Center 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org February 11-20 – Funny Little Thing Called Love Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org February 5 – Changes in Latitude 11 – Destination Motown featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers 20 – Icons Show starring Tony Pace 26 – The Jersey Tenors March 5 – The Tamburitzans 12 – The Best of the Eagles The Mahaffey Theater 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg 727-300-2000 themahaffey.com 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 16 – The Florida Orchestra: Inside Stravinsky’s The Firebird 17 – Tapestry 18 – The Rocket Man Show 19 – TFO: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto #1 22 – Abba Mania 25 – Il Divo 26 – Music of Star Wars March 4 – Celtic Woman 11 – Kashmir 12 – Mike Super The Palladium 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-822-3590 mypalladium.org February 4, 6, 8 – St. Petersburg Opera: Handel’s Semele 11 – Damon Fowler and Friends 15 – Diego Figueiredo Trio 17 – Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver 18 – Nicky Parrott, Rossano Sportiello, and Ed Metz 19 – The Mersey Beatles 20 – Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis 22 – Tampa Bay Symphony: Love and More 23-27 – St. Petersburg Jazz Festival

March 1 – Cher, Elton, Streisand, Bocelli 2 – Palladium Chambers Players: The Original Palladium Chamber Players 3 – SPC Community Band and Wind Symphony 5 – Chuchito Valdes Trio 6 – Steven Wright The Studio@620 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org Advance ticket purchase required February 3-13 – Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu 8 – Literary Open Mic 14 – Yoga Flow 19 – Never Had a Friend 20 – Joe Breidenstine Quintet 23 – Poetry Open Mic March 2 – Simon Lasky Group USF Yuengling Center/ USF Sun Dome 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa 813-974-3111 www. yuenglingcenter.com February 12 – Trevor Noah CANCELLED March 4 – Alt-J and Portugal the Man 5 – Mike Epps 12 – Jo Koy Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-953-3368 vanwezel.org February 2 – An American in Paris 4 – Sarasota Orchestra: Beethoven and Tchaikovsky 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 17 – Dancing with The Stars Live 20 – Paul Anka 21 – Ronan Farrow 23 – Celtic Thunder: Ireland 24 – Stayin’ Alive 26 – Sarasota Orchestra: Fairy Tales and Fireworks 28 – Engelbert Humperdinck March 1 – The Sweet Caroline Tour 2 – Menopause the Musical 3 – Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland 4 – Sarasota Orchestra: The Envelope Please 6 – Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles 7 – Masters of Illusion

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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!

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Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-254-1891 plantmuseum.com Live classical music performances every third Thursday. Through February 28 – Gasparilla: A Tampa Tradition exhibit

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 July 4 – Reflections on Man’s Fate: Artwork by Judith Weinshall Liberman Through July 10 – The Wartime Escape of Lisl Porges Through January 2, 2023 – Ever Present: Candles and Chance in the Art of Samuel Bak February 3 – To Life 2022: To Eternity 10 – Live virtual conversation w/artist Samuel Bak 23 – St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts: A Reunion Story Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-221-2222 fmopa.org Through May 29 – Paul Caponigro: Impact + Influence February 6 – NFT for Photographers 6 – Photographing the Rise and Fall of Western Civilization 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

Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs 727-942-5605 tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community February 8 – Tree Removal: Florida Property Law vs. City Ordinances 15 – Knowledge & Nibbles: The Art of Tree Pruning March 1 – Knowledge & Nibbles: Nine Principles to a Florida Friendly Yard 8 – Folk Music Favorites: A Sing-along 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 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

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EVENTS Friday, February 11-Sunday, February 20 – All Shook Up $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. 727-866-1973 spcitytheatre.org

Saturday, February 12 – Localtopia Free, 10am-5pm, Williams Park, 330 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. This annual festival celebrates St. Pete’s independent businesses. 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. The festival will close portions of streets around the park. Rain date: February 19. KeepSaintPetersburgLocal.org/Localtopia Saturday, February 12 – “Human Discretion Advised,” featuring IBOMS Free, 5-9pm, Tully Levine Gallery and second floor gallery at the Arts Xchange campus, 515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. Featured artist IBOMS, 21-year-old St. Pete resident Jabari Reed-Diop, says the title of the show “was meant to be used as a warning label…. [I]t reminds me to do the exact opposite. Because after all it is a fair warning. It is a choice to see the truth, yet it never gets easier.” Selected works by participating artists will be on exhibit for the month of February in the AX Upstairs Gallery at the ArtsXchange. Saturday, February 12 – Deep Purple $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 since its formation in 1968. 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 $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. 727-791-7400 rutheckerdhall.com

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ARTS & LEISURE Imagine Museum continued 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 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 February 18-August 21 – Eleanor Merritt: Remembrance March 6-August 28 – Metadata: Rethinking Photography from the 21st Century Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs 727-712-5762 leeparattner.org Through February 6 – Louis Markoya: A Deeper Understanding Through April 30 – LRMA 20th Anniversary: Masterworks from the collection Through April 30 – Greater Than 17: The Art and Influence of Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17 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. Sunday Film Series – 12:30/2pm Daily Arts and Crafts-inspired films March 11-June 5 – Designing the New: Charles Rennie Macintosh and the Glasgow Style

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 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 July 31 – From Heath to Hedgerow: Doulton Lambeth Ware and the British Countryside February 12-May 8 – Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia 26-July 17 – The Prints and Drawings of Maxime Lalanne 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 Masks required Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St., Tampa 813-228-0097 tampabayhistorycenter.org Walking tours of Tampa neighborhoods Through March 6 – Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory February 4 – Black History Month Reception 15 – African American Artifacts of Tampa Bay 16 – Florida Conversations: African American Burial Ground and Remembering Project 26 – Living History Saturday: Buffalo Soldiers

Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-259-1720 tampamuseum.org Thursdays 4-8pm – pay-as-you-will admission Through February 20 – Artwork from Hillsborough County schools 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

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

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

South Pasadena Community Band All-volunteer band 727-515-5407 southpasadenaband.com Concerts suspended

The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg 727-823-3767 thedali.org Thursdays and Fridays reduced admission after 5pm Through March 6 – Student Surrealist Art Exhibit Through 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 March 16 – Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories USF Contemporary Art Museum Institute for Research in Art 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa ira.usf.edu 813-974-3503 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

New Horizons Band of Gulfport Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport Novice, intermediate musicians 727-345-0285 newhorizonsbandgulfport.org School of Rock St. Petersburg 2401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Guitar, drum, singing, keyboard/ piano lessons 727-871-7625 schoolofrock.com

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 February 22 – “Love and More” at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg 27 – “Love and More” at Straz Center, Tampa The Florida Orchestra See venues for dates – Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall & David Straz Performing Arts Center. 727-662-7286 floridaorchestra.org Following COVID 19 protocols February 2-3 – Star-Crossed Lovers 5 – A Gala Evening with Josh Groban 11, 13 – The Tales of Hoffmann 16 – Inside Stravinsky’s The Firebird 19-20 – Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 23 – Viva Espana 25-27 – Music of Star Wars March 4-5 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire concert 11-13 – The Pirates of Penzance (Opera Tampa) 13 – The Paul Simon Songbook

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EVENTS Tuesday, February 15 – An Evening of Art and Wine Tasting $50 members/$60 non-members, 6-8pm, Raymond James Room at the Dali, a Valentine’s Day-inspired wine tasting event, in conjunction with the DALI’s Picasso and The Allure of the South exhibition. The Feb. 14 event sold out! www.thedali.org/event/potentpotables-an-evening-of-art-wine-tasting-2-15-2022 Tuesday, February 15 – Anand Varma: Invisible Wonders $23.75-$38.75, 7pm, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N W.C. MacInness Place, Tampa. National Geographic photographer Anand Varma uses his camera to not only capture what he sees, but also to illuminate the layers of beauty and complexity that are otherwise hidden from our naked eyes. His photos slow down the fast, speed up the slow, and magnify the miniature to reveal life at the edge of our perception. 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org Tuesday, February 15-Friday, February 18 – St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs Free, Student Center, University of South Florida St. Petersburg, 200 Sixth Ave. S. This 10th annual conference will address the 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 Saturday, February 19 – Never Had a Friend, presented by Dr. Micah E. Johnson $35/$25/$15, 7pm, The Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. This one-man performance depicts the story of how a lonely child living in a homeless shelter survived trauma, violence, depression, and social disadvantage to become Dr. Micah E. Johnson. An assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law & Policy at the University of South Florida, Dr. Johnson has had multiple careers including activist, award-winning poet, and music producer. His teaching focuses on substance misuse, psychological trauma, and social inequality. 727-895-6620 thestudioat620.org

ARTS & LEISURE 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

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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 Programs suspended Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota 941-328-1300 sarasotaopera.org February 12-27 – Tosca 19-March 6 – The Daughter of the Regiment March 5 -19– The Pearl Fishers 11-17 – Tosca 12 – Attila 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 February 4-8 – Semele (at The Palladium) 19 – POPera: Love & Madness at the Opera (at Opera Central) 20 – POPera: Love & Madness at the Opera (North Straub Park) St. Petersburg Opera Guild stpeteoperaguild.org February 26 – High School Vocal Competition The Matinee Opera Players 64th Way, Pinellas Park facebook.com/ MatineeOperaPlayers

Wednesday, February 23-Sunday, February 27 – St. Petersburg Jazz Festival presented by EMIT NEW $25, 7:30pm, Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Artists scheduled to appear include Rafael Pereira, Jose Valentino Ruiz, O Som Do Jazz, James Suggs/Austin Vickrey Sextet, RADIOjazzHEAD with Pete Carney, Emma Hedrick & Helios Jazz Orchestra, and the Chris Dingman Trio. Details: mypalladium.org

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

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

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 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 February 21 – Ichiyo School Demo

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) Sunken Gardens 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg Adult and child horticultural workshops 727-892-5715 sunkengardens.org Walter Fuller Park 7891 26th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7441 stpeteparksrec.org

FERRIES Crossbay Ferry 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 Egmont Key Ferry Fort De Soto Bay Pier $20 Children/$40 Adults UPDATED PRICING 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com Pirate Water Taxi 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 Shell Key Ferry Fort De Soto Boat Ramp $15 Children/$30 Adults UPDATED PRICING 727-398-6577 tampabayferry.com See website for overnight camping

LIBRARIES 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! It’s time to renew your membership in the Friends of the Library. spblibrary.com Museum passes are back! February 7 – Mayor’s Open Office 15 – Great Explorations: Come to Your Senses 21 – CLOSED for President’s Day March 7, 21 – Mayor’s Open Office 29 – Great Explorations: Global Groove St. Petersburg Main Library 3745 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727-893-7724 splibraries.org Closed for renovation

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EVENTS Friday, February 25-Sunday, February 27 – Gasparilla Music Festival $45 single-day ticket, 1pm Friday, 4pm Saturday/Sunday, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. More than 40 bands will play across four stages. New acts joining the festival include Grouplove, Melt, Band of Horses and Margo Price. Tampa Bay and Florida-based acts will include Ortrotasce, Vinny Virgo and Boycott. Tickets and details: www.gmftickets.com Saturday, February 26 – Boots and Brushes Country Gala $100/$75 members; 6:30-9:30pm, Beach Art Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Pull on your boots and mosey on over! You’ll enjoy country music and dancing to the Logan Brothers Band, a delicious BBQ spread, a cash bar with beer, wine, and whiskey, and of course art. This indoor/outdoor event is a fundraiser for the Beach Art Center. 727-596-4331 beachartcenter.org Friday, March 4 – MUSE 2022 Awards NEW DATE $150/$175 (VIP), see website for sponsorships, 7-10pm, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. Presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the MUSE Awards recognize six local “muses” who are artists and art lovers in the community. Hosted by Paul Wilborn and Eugenie Bondurant, the evening will include music by La Lucha Band and singer Sierra Amora, as well as interactive art and art making. The event is a fundraiser for the Arts Alliance’s work. Rescheduled from February. stpeteartsalliance.org/muse Questions: terry@stpeteartsalliance.org. Friday, March 4-Saturday March 5 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert $49.75-$99.75, 7pm Friday/2pm Saturday, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInness, Tampa. The Florida Orchestra will perform the magical score from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire while the entire film plays in high definition on a 40-foot screen. Saturday, March 5 – Treasure Island City-Wide Yard Sale Free, 8am-5pm. The Isle of Palms Civic Association will host a yard sale throughout the town of Treasure Island. Rain date is March 12. For information, call Shelly 860-480-3035.

ARTS & LEISURE ArtsXchange Outdoor Marketplace 5-9pm during the Second Saturday Art Walk at the ArtsXchange campus, 515 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg 727-256-0821 warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org Market in The Bluffs 9am-2pm Second Saturday 2747 Sunset Blvd., Belleair Bluffs Outdoor market facebook.com/marketinthebluffs SUNDAYS Corey Avenue Sunday Market 10am-2pm/Summer 9am-1pm Now open year-round Corey (74th) Avenue, 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 facebook.com/ IndianShoresSundayMarket/

OTHER MARKETS Vintage Marché First full weekend each month 9am-6pm Sat/9am-5pm Sun 2200 Second Ave. S, St. Petersburg 727-914-7707 vintagemarche727.com

SPIRITUAL Sacred Lands 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg 727-347-0354 sacredlandspreservation andeducation.org Sunday tours, meditations, special events

Thursday, March 17-Sunday, March 20 – Gulf Beaches Rotary Spring Break Waterfront Festival Free, hours vary by date, Madeira Recreation Field and ROC Park, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. This four-day event offers a collection of carnival rides provided by Arnold Amusements, live entertainment, and food and craft vendors. Proceeds benefit local charitable and non-profit organizations. Details: madeirabeachfl.gov. Vendor information, email Mitchell Shenkman: mitchellshenkman@ gmail.com. Sponsor information, call John Doctor: 727-214-7583. 56

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Soothe Our Souls (S.O.S.) 4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 727-360-7411 sootheoursouls.org Provides complimentary sailing for seriously health-challenged people and their support groups Spiritual Conditioning Program 153 107th Ave., Treasure Island Pat Jano at 727-324-9222 Small group Bible study

ZOOS/AQUARIUMS Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center (formerly Alligator Attraction) John’s Pass Village, 12973 Village Blvd. A-D Madeira Beach, 727-329-8751 kissagator.com Explore, learn & kiss a gator Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727-441-1790 cmaquarium.org Rescue, rehab and release Home of Winter and Hope, stars of Dolphin Tale I & II Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813-273-4000 flaquarium.org Voted Second Best Aquarium in the United States by USA Today Readers’ Choice 2019 Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota 941-388-4441 mote.org Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727-391-6211 seasideseabirdsanctuary.org Free. Donations accepted. Tours. ZooTampa at Lowry Park 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa One mile west of I-275 (exit 48) 813-935-8552 zootampa.org

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GREEN THUMBS UF/IFAS Extension awarded Pinellas County Master Gardeners the 2021 Award of Excellence for Beautification and Enhancement in recognition of their volunteer garden project at Folly Farm Nature Preserve in Safety Harbor. Folly Farm Nature Preserve is an 8 ½ acre, partially wooded park that was gifted to the city of Safety Harbor in 2011 for the preservation of green space. Nine volunteer Master Gardeners began their garden project in a deteriorated section of the park in 2019: Leslie Zambito, Gary Sawtelle, Janet DeLiso, Sandy Huff, Carol Zieres, Anna Marchand, Barbara Berman, Elsa Soto and Angela Strain. Without the use of herbicides or pesticides, they have now created five gardens showcasing Florida native and friendly plants with an emphasis on butterflies and pollinators. To educate and inspire visitors of all ages, they also added signage, gnome houses, wind sculptures, seating and the “Wind Phone” for departed friends.

Now, companies are trying to eliminate single-use plastic, so do your part. Look for products that can be packaged without plastic or refillable containers. Europe is ahead of the curve, with chewable toothpaste tablets, shampoo bars and crystal deodorant. A study from Columbia University found the US recycling and composting rate sits at about 32%. In the EU, it’s closer to 46%. Some tips for using less plastic: Stop using plastic straws, use reusable produce bags, give up gum, purchase foods from bulk bins and fill a reusable container (pasta, cereal, rice), use a reusable bottle or mug for your beverages, bring your own container for take-out, switch to paperless billing and buy refillable products.

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RAIN GARDENS The Gulfport Sustainability Committee completed work on its first rain garden at the Gulfport Recreation Center, designed and built by volunteers who will continue to water, weed, and plant the garden. Rain gardens are good for Mother Nature. They filter stormwater runoff before it enters local waterways, alleviate problems associated with flooding and drainage, recharge groundwater, and provide habitat and food for wildlife. The garden is thanks to grants Tampa Bay Estuary Program and Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. www.blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellasco/ 2015/04/06/rain-gardens-and-you/

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There are four grades of PDD and each is very important to address. Grade 1 is the least severe and is hallmarked by mild tartar buildup and mildly inflamed gum tissue. Grades 2 and 3 are hallmarked by having moderate to severe tartar buildup and possibly some early gingival recession. Grade 4 is the most severe where the teeth may be entirely surrounded by tartar with moderate to severe gingival recession. Unfortunately, our pets don’t brush their own teeth or floss, so bacteria build up in the mouth and on the surfaces of the teeth. Here bacteria create a protein barrier called plaque that is very hard to remove. Without brushing or some other method of removal such as chewing a hard kibble diet or chewing on hard mildly abrasive chew toys, the plaque is turned into tartar as the bacteria excrete hardening minerals from their own digestion of food particles left over in the mouth. Early prevention through brushing and having early and regular dental cleanings when signs are not severe is the

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By Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones honoring my body temple, but I have to get to work!” On and on and on the cycle goes unbroken. My point is this: Is it wrong to “love” our work, recreation time, and our individual pursuits, which seem necessary to keep on keeping on? No, of course not. If anything, let’s hope we do love those things greatly but not at the expense of our core values– that which truly makes us whole.

What we love defines our lives With February being the “Love Month”,

I would like to offer you a different perspective of how love defines our lives in ways you may not have considered. To a large degree, who we are is defined by what we love. So, the quintessential question really isn’t just “who” do you love, but “what” do you love? If you take this question seriously, it will not only help you clarify what your priorities are, but it will help you see who you are. If you can remain honest with yourself, you may discover that sometimes it is appropriate to stop and recalibrate those priorities. Place them in a new order, an order that transcends the needs of the head and focuses on honoring the needs of the heart, soul, and spirit, which quite often seem to get pushed to the bottom of the priority list. While it may not always be pleasant, it is

easy to determine whether a recalibration of your priorities is in order. Take a look at what is at the center of your life. Where do you spend your precious energy and time? Where is your attention focused? This is where love actually resides. Granted, it is easy to come up with many good, logical reasons why our priorities are the way they are. I have heard them all, and frankly at times I’ve tried a lot of them too. A few prime examples might be “Without this job I spend so much of my life at, I wouldn’t be able to support my family” or “I’ve got to get out on that golf course every weekend, because I have too much stress from my job, which I spend all my time at” or “I can’t get up early enough to get to church on Sunday because it’s my only day off, and I am tired from playing golf and poker on Saturday” or “I would get to the gym and exercise, taking care of my health and

What makes us whole, really? A good place to start may be our relationships: first and foremost, the relationship we are having with life and the God of our being and, second, the relationship we are having with ourselves, our family, and our friends. The challenge we seem to face as a culture is that we tend to get caught up in the external pursuits in life, and our priorities become distorted: The doing, getting, and achieving become more important than the being; being one with God and being present with our loved ones. If this rings a familiar bell, perhaps it is time to reexamine your priorities. What do you love, really? Just look at the center, the hub of your life, and you will know. As a mindfulness practice, take out your calendar or date book right now and open it to next week’s schedule. Count the number of dates and commitments you have made that will dominate your life: This is what you love. If what you love reveals a center (or focus) with which you are happy and are pleased to call the core of your life, congratulations! If it doesn’t, don’t despair. Simply call forward the awareness that you can choose to set new priorities, beginning today. Where do you begin? Listen to your heart, it will tell you exactly what your priorities need to be. Life is quite wonderful when we honor what we love by consciously making it the center of our lives. This can never happen until we are crystal clear on our priorities. Tomorrow never comes, so do it now!

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