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American Stage Celebrating 40 Years JULY - AUGUST / 2018 ISSUE 51 American Stage Celebrating 40 Years. COMEDY OF ERRORS 1988 4000 MILES - 2016 What does it take to build a successful arts organization institution? American Stage, Tampa Bay’s longest-running professional live theatre, must know how as this year is its 40th Anniversary. Read more on page 7. Also Featuring These Stories Too! Oak and Stone Planning a Day The Pickleball Craze Opens Downtown at the Beach? Florida Seniors are playing in ever- greater numbers. Find out why. Find our about their Before you pack unique self-serve your cooler, know page 23 craft beer-only tap where you can and wall at this New American Tavern. can’t have alcohol. page 21 page 10 A Swim Instructor Warns About the Dangers of Water Wings To effectively swim a person must use their arms. Water wings prevent that. Learn what you should do instead. page 14 Or Current Resident Current Or Page 2 ST. 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ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWS Page 3 Page 4 ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWS Did You Know BETTER CITIES FOR PETS St. Petersburg is participating in Mars Petcare’s Better Cities for Pets™ movement to make St. Petersburg an even happier, healthier and more welcoming place for pets. The initiative includes 12 traits of a pet-friendly city, ranging from collaboration to reducing pet homelessness to restaurants and businesses that are welcoming to pets. The City’s program called St. Pete Paws will collaborate with organizations that support pets and their owners to make St. Petersburg a city where pets are welcome. Visit www.bettercitiesforpets.com to learn more. POPCORN & POLITICS Sponsored by the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce, this is your chance to engage in an informal conversation with candidates running in the Midterm General Elections. Network and learn more about each candidate at Popcorn & Politics July 18th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Hyatt Place St. Petersburg before casting your vote. 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NORTH EAST LITTLE LEAGUE They are proud to announce that they have finished their 60th Anniversary Spring Season and would like to to thank all the players, parents, friends and sponsors for making the North East Little League thrive.
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