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Volume XXXIII, No. 7 www.TBNweekly.com September 9, 2010 City gets new library cafe vendor By TOM GERMOND credentials. suggesting to our City Commission in order to be fair to Three proposals were received by the bid deadline, everyone who responded that we have to reject this pro- LARGO – City commissioners voted 4-3 Sept. 7 to and two did not meet the minimum requirements, city posal ... ” award a proposal to a vendor to operate the library cafe officials said. Under the agreement, R.G.’s Bookmark Cafe will have over objections that the offer didn’t meet the minimum Commissioner Mary Black said she was against the no rent for the first three months. R.G.’s will pay the qualifications for compensation to the city. agreement because R.G.’s Restaurant didn’t meet the city $7,200 the first year, $10,800 the second year and The new vendor is the owners of R.G.’s Restaurant requirement that the city be compensated $15,000 an- $12,000 for each of the remaining three years of the Inc., which is located in LaBelle Plaza on Highland Av- nually for allowing the vendor to operate the cafe. contract. The vendor also must pay sales tax to the city. enue. City officials said the principals of the company “This RFP did not qualify either because it failed to have substantial restaurant experience and culinary meet the minimum requirements,” Black said. “And I’m See CITY, page 4A COUNTY Clearwater opens downtown marina The new marina includes 126 boat slips, 1,700 feet of overnight space for On track visitors, and 700 feet of space for day- The miniature train ride along time visits and special events, with day- the Largo Central Railroad time space being free. There are still remains a popular event for plenty of slots open, which range from 30 residents and visitors to the feet to 55 feet, costing $9 per foot for res- area. The trains run Saturday idents or $10.50 per foot for nonresi- and Sunday on the first full dents. The facility also includes 24-hour weekend of every month from security, restrooms, showers, laundry fa- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Largo cilities, electricity, and a pump-out serv- Central Park. ice, as well as parking. “It’s going to help revitalize the whole downtown and Clearwater area,” said Clearwater City Councilman George Cretekos. “... (It will provide) opportuni- ties to help develop our downtown with the restaurants we’re trying to put in and retail. Marinas have always been a cen- ter for activity, whether you’re talking about here in the states or in Europe.” ... Page 5A.
LARGO Photo by BRANDEN BELL City to celebrate park’s 20th birthday Longtime woman’s club McGough’s big birthday bash will be Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. until noon, at McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. member stays on her toes N. By SALLIE BARR PALMER judge.” Attendees will enjoy guided hikes, tur- The Largo Woman’s Club had a distinguished tle presentations, an owl encounter, ac- Nearly 70 years have passed since a young history. It had started the Largo Library and, tivities for children and adults and more. Royal Canadian Air Force serviceman in Eng- under the guidance of the McMullen family **** land during World War II attended a show put (four of whom served as president over the The business community is rallying to on for the troops by a group of entertainers years), was active in starting the county fair. support Partners N Progress as it pres- which featured a tap-dancing act by two young But by this time, membership had dwindled ents the 14th Annual Gala. This year’s English sisters. and the members were thinking about disband- event, The Age of Aquarius, will be held A few weeks later, he showed up again, and ing because of lack of support. Cameron was Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Largo Cultural this time asked one of the sisters for a date. not about to give up so easily. Center. Within a year Peg Cameron was a war bride on “I got the names of all the retired former offi- **** her way to a new home in Canada. After living cers and called them all to ask their help. I per- The county’s next Mobile Collection in Canada and later Connecticut, the suaded some of them to come back and slowly Event will be Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. Camerons retired to Largo. And at age 90, the group started to grow again,” Cameron said. to 2 p.m., at the Largo Recycling Collec- Cameron is still tap dancing. Under Cameron’s presidency projects includ- tion Center, 1551 Starkey Road. “When we moved to Conn.,” said Cameron, “a ed starting a musical group, introducing the Pinellas County Utilities offers this neighbor asked me to come with her to a local Teacher of the Year program and, in conjunc- service free to county residents. Busi- Woman’s Club meeting. I became interested, tion with the Boy Scouts, delivering Christmas nesses should arrange for drop off and payment by calling Creative Recycling at joined, and after four years, I was elected presi- food parcels to needy families. 813-621-2319 for electronics, or EQ dent. After that, I became a district director for “We also started Campership,” she added, “a Florida at 813-319-3400 for chemicals. the Federated Women’s Clubs, and later I was program to send 25 needy children every year on the state board.” to camp. That was later taken over by the city, In 1980 came the move to Florida. “I looked which had the resources to send more chil- PET CONNECTION for a Woman’s Club to join down here,” dren.” Cameron said, “and I chose Largo because it Today Cameron is the longest-standing mem- Dive in for pet tips was a service club, which I wanted, not just a ber of the Largo Woman’s Club. She is still on social club. The first meeting I went to featured the board of directors and is looking forward to Photo by SALLIE BARR PALMER Check out a competition of arts and crafts. The judge did- celebrating the club’s 100th anniversary in five Peg Cameron, 90, is still on the board of directors of the Largo Woman’s this week’s win- n’t turn up, so I ended up being asked to years’ time. Club. ning pet photo from Largo, get pointers on proper dog park Foreclosures, tax etiquette from ‘All about Dr. Michael Ru- more, DVM, and meet two deed sales to go pets looking for the kids’ homes. ... Page 9A. online in October Boys and Girls By SUZETTE PORTER Club revamped VIEWPOINTS More than 15,000 foreclosures were filed in Pinellas County By JULIANA A. TORRES in 2009, and in 2010, an average of 1,000 are coming in each Carl Hiaasen month. PINELLAS PARK – The oldest The increase in activity led to a decision by Pinellas County Boys and Girls Club in Pinellas Rick Scott’s sur- Clerk of the Circuit Court Ken Burke to take advantage of re- County celebrated the opening of prise victory last cent changes in state law that allow clerks of the court to hold its spruced-up facilities Aug. 27 week over Attorney electronic sales, said Deputy Clerk Myriam Irizarry. with bounce houses, race cars General Bill Mc- Pinellas County contracted with Realauction of Fort Laud- and cotton candy. Collum was a gift Photo by JULIANA A. TORRES erdale to conduct sales through two separate websites, The Boys and Girls Clubs of to the Democrats Eddie Kosinski, a member of the club advisory board, monitors the www.pinellas.realforeclose.com for foreclosure sales, and the Suncoast Inc., Pinellas Park and a blow to the www.pinellas.realtaxdeed.com for tax deed sales. Chapter, first established in bounce house set up for the Pinellas Park Boys and Girls Club Aug. wobbly state Re- The daily online foreclosure sales begin on Oct. 4, and the 1959, is in its final stages of ren- 27 re-opening event, which showed off recent renovations. publican machine. monthly tax deed sales begin on Oct. 20. Realauction will pro- ovating the well-used old struc- passion that went into it,” Unit around the corner for the sum- ... Page 11A. vide online training and orientation sessions for bidders dur- ture at 7790 61st St. N. The Director Kevin Davis said. “At mer. At the time, club leaders ing September. Complete instructions will be available online event last month was an oppor- the end of the day, it was all were leaning toward closing the at the two websites. Features tunity for the club to show off the about the kids.” local chapter altogether, Davis Irizarry said staff from the clerk’s office met with some of revamped building and new The building renovations were said. the people who she termed “typical bidders” and tried to incor- amenities to the community that Business ...... 13A a much-needed facelift. Without “We were facing the reality of porate their concerns into the process. supported it, as well as to the air conditioning and in a dire not having a place for program- Classifieds ...... 7-9B She said several clerk’s offices around the state already children it serves. state of disrepair in June 2009, ming,” he said. County ...... 4-6A were using electronic sales. “It’s been a long journey, very the club moved its operations to Entertainment ...... 1B, 3-5B tumultuous. 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In- transportation system. About the vehicle storage building – stead, the storm took an unexpected turn to come ashore just north of County commission Chair Karen Seel praised the environmentally • Pre-engineered, metal, 10,864 square feet. Captiva, well south of Pinellas. Maximum sustained winds were 150 friendly design of the buildings and the anticipated savings in utility • Equipped with additional power, data and phone drops to include mph. cost for the future. a manual switch for mobile generator for post-storm operations The storm’s eye wall hit Punta Gunta and Port Charlotte creating Officials estimate a reduction of 20 percent in electricity cost, 65 massive destruction. Charley continued on a path of devastation percent for water and 70 percent for wastewater. The county expects Environmentally friendly through central Florida before exiting the state near Daytona Beach on the facility to be LEED certified by the United States Green Building Aug. 14 as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds Council in the near future. • Construction materials were at least 20 percent recycled-content just over 86 mph. Officials say the most important feature of the new buildings is the • More than 75 percent of construction waste diverted from landfill Before hurricane season ended that year, the state also had weath- added capability to respond after a hurricane event. to recycling ered Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. If disaster strikes, the operations center will serve as the public • Bike racks installed and preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles Since that time, government officials and emergency response ex- works emergency operations center and shelter for first responders. It and carpoolers perts have studied the lessons learned during rescue and recovery ef- has the ability to operate self-sufficiently and house three shifts of 50 • Low flow plumbing fixtures forts following the storms. Pinellas County began work to hurricane people each for up to seven days without outside supplies. The vehicle • Energy efficient air conditioning equipment and lighting harden its buildings, updated hurricane plans and expanded its shel- storage building has space to protect 32 vehicles. • Highly reflective “Cool” roof ter capacity, provided more training for its staff and reached out to Pete Yauch, director of public works and transportation, said the • Recycled gray water help its residents prepare. new building would allow for “not only a higher level of service but in- • Xeriscape landscaping In 2007, the county began the design phase of a new public works creased peace of mind about our emergency readiness.” operations building and vehicle storage building that could withstand Teamwork with local companies a Category 5 hurricane. Paul Sacco, director of real estate management, talked about the A grand opening ceremony for those two buildings on Aug. 12 About the operations building teamwork that went into the project, including the outside contractors, brought together a number of officials for a tour of the newly complet- • A two-story structure with tilt-wall concrete precast wall panels, county staff, Progress Energy and the city of Clearwater. ed facility located at 22211 U.S. 19 N. in Clearwater. flat concrete composite roof with structural-steel interior. Hennessy Construction Services in St. Petersburg served as contrac- County Administrator Bob LaSala touted the fact that the buildings • Windows and doors FEMA 361 impact tested (tornado based for tor. Mason Blau & Associates Inc. of Clearwater was the architect. were completed almost a month ahead of schedule and 10 percent, $4 shelters) Ten consultants took part, all of them from Pinellas County except million, under budget. • Building designed to Category 5 hurricane event (156 mph one- three, and all from the state of Florida except one. Around Pinellas By TBN STAFF The suit names City Manager Reid Silverboard and Neal Schwartz, the city’s building official and code enforcement officer, as defendants. Council approves city The original case, filed by 15 Sunset Beach home- employee raise owners in December, was designed to determine PINELLAS PARK – The City Council unanimously what, if any, violations of the city’s zoning and land agreed Aug. 26 to raise nonunionized city employees’ use regulations have taken place and to what degree wages by 2.5 percent, bringing them in line with Caddy’s on the Waterfront is an “unlawful public similar raises already negotiated with employees in nuisance.” It named the city and Caddy’s on the police and fire department unions. Waterfront as defendants. The raises were approved despite an initial short- The intent was to first seek a declaratory judg- fall in the upcoming, fiscal-year budget of $3.9 mil- ment in Circuit Court and then injunctive relief of lion, which will be made up by tapping into the city’s any land-use or zoning violations. It targeted, reserves and possibly increasing the tax rate to com- among other things, parking lots used by Caddy’s pensate for decreased property values. The current owner Tony Amico. draft of the city budget states that the pay raise “The court has remanded the lawsuit from federal amounted to about $597,000 worth in salary pay. to the local courts and we’ve refiled, dropping The pay raise is in direct response to negotiated Caddy’s as a defendant,” said Ray Green, one of the contracts with the city police unions, which included Sunset Beach residents who filed the class-action a 2.5 percent increase in salary, and the contract suit. “The judge (Rondolino) issued an alternate writ with the firefighters union, which included a 3 per- demanding closing of all parking lots not in compli- cent increase, said Dan Katsiyiannis, city budget ad- ance with city laws.” ministrator. Giving nonunionized employees a In effect, it has forced the city to shut down all similar raise was only fair, he said. parking lots used by Caddy’s that are not in compli- “City council likes to treat all employees really the ance with city zoning laws for a commercial venture. same in terms of raises,” Katsiyiannis said. “They Green said the plaintiffs would continue the law- recognized the fact that we’ve got good employees suit “until the city is in compliance.” here. In fact, they’re regularly complimented by the public.” Fix up or pay up, city tells Photo courtesy of PEGGY FRANCO So far, the city has not laid off any of its employ- Cabana Club owner The deterioration of the Cabana Club on Sand Key has led to fines being levied if code violations are not ees or used any of its contingency fund, despite the corrected by Sept. 24. recent economic downturn that has caused many CLEARWATER – After winning an expensive legal other local governments to make major cuts in their fight earlier this year, the owners of the Belleview payrolls or increase taxes. Instead, Pinellas Park has Biltmore Resort got the go-ahead to build a 38-room removed positions from the budget as employees re- “boutique hotel” and restaurant on the site of their tired or left the city on their own accord. The elimi- run-down Cabana Club restaurant on Sand Key. nated positions over the past three years amount to But nothing happened. 59.5 full-time employees. California-based Latitude Management Real Es- “We’ve become a lot more efficient in order to pro- tate Investors, owners of both the Belleview Biltmore vide the same amount of service,” Katsiyiannis said. and the Cabana Club, claim that in today’s sluggish However, with property values still falling, the city economy it is difficult to raise the money needed to is still expected to come up short in property tax rev- build the Cabana Club hotel and restore the Bilt- enues for the next fiscal year. Staff is recommending more. Meanwhile, both properties are deteriorating. a tax rate increase to partially compensate for the Clearwater officials can do nothing about the Bilt- lowered revenue and the use of general fund re- more because it is in the town of Belleair, but they serves to make up the rest. have jurisdiction over the Cabana Club. Under this recommendation, the city property tax On June 6, Clearwater officials issued a Notice of rate – currently at about 4.55 mills, or $4.55 per Violation, citing the Cabana Club for five specific every $1,000 of taxable property value – would in- code violations, such as broken windows and crum- crease to 5.11 mills. bling concrete. On Aug. 25, LMREI spokesman Mar- tin Smith appeared before the city’s Code Enforcement Board to say that the windows, which Sunset Beach residents were broken by transients, have already been re- seek court order placed, and other repairs are under way. TREASURE ISLAND – Circuit Court Judge Antho- “We have the staff on board and we have already ny Rondolino will hear arguments Sept. 16 for a writ started,” Smith said. “The only problem is repairing of mandamus against two city of Treasure Island of- the soffit, and that should be taken care of in the ficials in a continuing lawsuit between residents of next couple of weeks.” Sunset Beach and the city. Editor’s note: Around Pinellas is a compilation of Photo by BOB McCLURE Writs of mandamus are used to force proper en- news stories that have appeared in Tampa Bay Parking lots like this one across the street from Caddy’s on the Waterfront will no longer be able to be used forcement of zoning ordinances by public officials. Newspapers in the past couple of weeks. by Caddy’s owner Tony Amico.
CITY, from page 1A “As a commissioner, I assumed when we went out “I understand the problem with the bucks but you that little space there,” Gerard said. with this we were all comfortable with $15,000 a have to look at the practicality here,” Holmes said. The city sought proposals from May 19 to July Assistant City Manager Henry Schubert said year. That’s what we were expecting. If we’re not, we Commissioner Woody Brown said if economic 13. The current operator chose not to participate in R.G.’s owners didn’t feel they could pay $15,000 an- need to scratch this and come up with an amount times were better, and city officials sought the same the process. nually because of the money they would have to in- we’re comfortable with and go out for a new RFP,” proposal five years ago, they would have had four or Bill Pastis, one of the principals in R.G.’s, said in vest in the space to do some “reconfiguration ... and she said. five proposals for $15,000 annually. a letter to city officials that he has more than 38 also the fact that they have to buy all new equip- Commissioner Curtis Holmes said if the Library “Maybe in five years this guy will be so successful years of food and restaurant service experience. He ment for the restaurant.” Director Casey McPhee is satisfied with the agree- we will be able to renegotiate it, and we also will not has owned five franchise units of Arthur Treachers Commissioner Gigi Arntzen shared some of ment, he said, than he has no problem with it. have start-up costs at that point,” Brown said. Fish and Chip’s, Barnacle Bill’s Restaurant in Black’s concerns. She said the city would be giving With the current cafe operator leaving, Holmes Mayor Pat Gerard agreed with Brown and said Tampa and has held several other positions in the up $21,000 more over five years than what city offi- said, if the commission starts the bidding process she was impressed with a variety of items on the restaurant business. cials had proposed when they first started talking over the city might not have a new vendor until next menu. “Food service has been a great part of my life and about seeking proposals. year. “Can’t imagine how you are going to do that in the life of my family,” he wrote.
KIDS, from page 1A were replaced, new walls put in and windows installed in every program don’t have any furniture,” Davis said. room. The gym has new Sport Court flooring that’s easy on the children’s On top of the wish list are computers to replace the outdated ones in the Pinellas Park Councilman Rick Butler, who himself attended the club knees and easy to maintain. The building was repainted, inside and out. club’s science and computer labs. New computers are especially needed for when he was younger, decided to not let that happen. He rallied the com- Outside, the club planted trees and shrubs and installed a new irrigation a new robotics program that the club piloted over the summer and which munity to raise funds and support for the renovations and formed what is system. An outdoor patio for the teen program was revamped. The entire fa- will became part of the educational program the club offers, Davis said. now the club’s managing board. cility is compliant with the Americans with Disability Act, including the new Also needed are tables, lobby furniture and flat panel TVs for the science The club applied for and won a Community Development Block grant bathrooms in the gym and in the main facility area. lab, computer lab and reading center. The club is looking for art, craft and through the county in the amount of $250,000, which was later increased to The reopening event last month served as the club’s soft opening. digital media supplies for its “creation station.” The teen program needs a $267,000. The city of Pinellas Park supplied a matching grant of about “From what we were, to where we’re at, it’s just incredible,” Butler said at flat panel TV and a couple of computers for the professional development $36,000 and donated about $150,000 worth of irrigation, plumbing and site the event. “It’s just been a labor of love.” training the club offers. The gym could use a new scoreboard, bleaches and work. The club moved back into the renovated building just a few days before, a projector screen to show videos and movies. The building itself needs new The business community also donated time and supplies, including the Davis said. fencing. outside painting of the building from Tom White Painting, 100 gallons of “The biggest delight to me is the expression on all of the kids’ faces when Anyone interested in donating can call Davis at 686-1953 or e-mail paint from Lowes and $25,000 worth in materials from Smith and Nephew. we opened the doors to show them their new facility,” Davis said. “It was [email protected]. The project was bid out to local company Oakhurst Construction, with sheer satisfaction to me.” The final touches of the renovation, including a new video surveillance Myers and Associates acting as the architect. Construction began in January. Despite the renovations, the club is still in need of an assortment of items system, are still being completed. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony will be Today, the club has a new roof, new air conditioning, a remodeled kitchen, and supplies. scheduled in the near future, Davis said. a new fire sprinkler system and new energy-efficient lighting. All the floors “Now we’re at the point where we have a beautiful new building but we Visit the local club’s website at www.ppboysgirlsclub.com.
FORECLOSURES, from page 1A certificate for sale after two years. The tax collector publishes notice and the “These properties are sold subject to all kinds of liens,” she said. “People tax certificates are sold – again in the lobby of the courthouse. If the owner need to be smart and be aware.” “We waited to see how they did,” she said. does not pay the back taxes by the published deadline, the person who owns “Realauction has designed the sites and the sales to ensure fairness to all The wait allowed Pinellas County to take advantage of lessons learned in the tax certificate gets the property. bidders while increasing the number of potential buyers for each property or other counties. She said in both cases, people have plenty of notice and opportunities to tax deed which benefits bidders and property owners alike,” Burke said in a Putting the sales online provides many advantages, she said. Not only does regain their property. press release. “The clerk’s office will save time with the new online process by it provide a more efficient way to conduct the sales and handle the paper- She said moving the sales online gives people a chance to bid even before uploading documents once so all bidders will have simultaneous access to work, it makes the process available to people who can’t show up in the lobby the actual date of the sale and post deposits electronically. At the end of the complete information for each case.” of the courthouse at 11 a.m., which is how most sales currently take place. sale day, the prevailing bidder gets the property, she said. Realauction will supply the software, hosting the websites and providing “People can bid online in the comfort of their home or office,” she said. “It The online process also protects bidders from “sniping” – those last second customer service. Potential bidders will be able to make deposits, place bids, opens it (sales) up to a whole lot more people.” bids intended to beat the clock to win the bid. Any late bids that come in on- monitor auctions and pay for winning bids online. Public terminals will be Foreclosure sales begin when the owners fail to pay their mortgage and line add time to the auction, allowing all bidders more time. available in the clerk of the court’s offices. Proxy bidding is available with ad- banks file for foreclosure with the courts. When the judge orders the sale of While the process will be more convenient, opening it up to more people, vance registration. Registration is free. the property, the order comes to the clerk’s office. bidding during foreclosure or tax deed sales is not for everyone. Irizarry said the staff at the clerk’s office welcomes the new service. Typically, foreclosure bidders include banks that hold the mortgage and Irizarry said many times the properties come with liens attached that be- “This is going to help us with our efficiency and streamline the process. It’s sometimes the property owner. come the responsibility of the new owners. exciting,” she said. Tax deed sales originate with the tax collector’s office, which issues a tax Leader, September 9, 2010 County 5A Boat slips may help revitalize downtown Clearwater By ALEXANDRA CALDWELL and then brought it back to the they’re going to experience, so I voters in another referendum in think that is an economic advan- CLEARWATER – After a long 2006, which this time passed. tage. That really is a huge thing.” process that began in 2003, city Then came the process of design Hibbard said that the marina officials cut the ribbon signaling and engineering and getting ap- also offers benefits to nonboaters, the official opening of the down- provals from many levels, includ- in addition to bringing in people town Clearwater boat slips on ing the state, the county and the to help revitalize downtown. Sept. 2. Environmental Protection Agen- “We have the pier here where The new marina includes 126 cy. By the time financing and people can come out and enjoy boat slips, 1,700 feet of overnight building was complete, the econ- the water and sunsets,” Hibbard space for visitors, and 700 feet of omy was not in the city’s favor, said. There’s the fishing pier that space for daytime visits and spe- Hibbard said, and it opens to allows people to get out there and cial events, with daytime space much lower occupancy than an- put a hook in the water, not to being free. There are still plenty of ticipated, but he feels confident mention all these upland im- slots open, which range from 30 that the slips will be fully utilized provements, from the seawall feet to 55 feet, costing $9 per foot within the next couple of years. which was basically falling apart for residents or $10.50 per foot Before these were built, there to the lack of landscaping right for nonresidents. The facility also were no options for boaters in here – all of that has been im- includes 24-hour security, rest- downtown Clearwater. Looking at proved. And it’s certainly a better rooms, showers, laundry facili- downtown St. Petersburg, Hib- look now for downtown.” ties, electricity, and a pump-out bard said it is obvious that their Harbormaster Bill Morris said service, as well as parking. boat slips along the downtown he wanted to thank the private “It’s going to help revitalize the waterfront have been a major sector for raising money to help whole downtown and Clearwater asset, and he sees the same thing fund the project as well as the area,” said Clearwater City Coun- happening for Clearwater. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- Photo by ALEXANDRA CALDWELL cilman George Cretekos. “... (It “Oh, (the economy) is absolute- vation Commission, which offered Boats dock at the downtown Clearwater boat slips which officially opened on Sept. 2. will provide) opportunities to help ly affecting things,” Hibbard said. much help and helped secure a develop our downtown with the “But I think we have a real ad- grant for the project. lowing April. Permitting took started building this, the resi- didn’t originally anticipate going restaurants we’re trying to put in vantage here at this facility that “The year that we competed three years, she said, but the dential units that were looking after, but it’s such a natural fit, and retail. Marinas have always people will start recognizing, and (for the grant,) there were only grant was fully executed on Sept. for any chance they could to especially when you look at it been a center for activity, that’s the fact that from this ma- $9.6 million given out nation- 2, 2009 – exactly one year before help market their units said, and the positive feedback that whether you’re talking about here rina, people can be out in the wide,” Morris said. “$1.2 million the slips officially opened. wow, look at what we have right we’re getting from both the ten- in the states or in Europe.” Gulf of Mexico in five minutes. of it went here in Clearwater (for Morris said the marina has out our back door,” Morris said. ants and from the transient Clearwater Mayor Frank Hib- And that’s something that if you this project.)” taken on a life of its own and has “And as these started to build, boaters.” bard said the city began this pro- docked in St. Petersburg or The city applied for the grant been showing benefits that the interest from our residential The boat slips are located at cess in 2003 with the first voter Tampa, you’re literally spending in October 2006, said Patricia weren’t even considered during community downtown has just 210 Drew St. across from Coach- referendum which failed by only potentially hundreds of dollars Harrell, boating access coordina- the initial design stages. been phenomenal. ... So we’re man Park and the old Har- about 600 votes. The city then just to get to the Gulf. So folks tor for Florida Fish and Wildlife “While we didn’t start out to not only going to rent boat slips, borview Center. For information worked with the proposal, chang- can more than pay for their slip Conservation Commission, and become an attracter to down- we’re going to be hosting events. about renting a slip, call 462- ing different facets of it, he said, rental with the fuel savings that was awarded the grant the fol- town, we’ve found that as we And that is a market that we 6954.
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On the first day Berry, 61, took over as director of the facility in of school for teachers, he packed the school’s 17- July and is a firm believer in the catch phrase from member staff into a hayride trailer and pulled them the movie “Field of Dreams.” all over to Sweet Tomatoes in Largo for lunch. “If you build it, they will come,” said Berry, who He also is very community-oriented. Over a 15- has been assigned the task of growing the school’s year span in the Orlando area, he donated 100 gal- current enrollment of 317 students. “We can easily lons of platelets to a blood bank. handle 600. So we need to grow it.” “That’s something I’m very proud of,” Berry said. Berry spent last year as director of the Pinellas “Probably my best memory came one year when I Technical Educational Center in St. Petersburg. donated platelets on Dec. 23 that were used for a lit- Prior to that he was assistant director at Manatee tle girl on Christmas Day.” Technical Institute in Bradenton for three years and That same enthusiasm is something he hopes to assistant director at Westside Tech in Orlando for carry over at SVEC. five years. Among his early plans are to promote recycling. Earlier he served for 10 years as a high school co- “We have a dumpster here (for the community to ordinator in Seminole County, specializing in bio- use) for paper,” he said. “We’ll be putting in a sec- metrics as a form of identity access management. ond dumpster for metal and a horse trailer for card- More recently his efforts have centered on photo- board.” voltaics and he plans to continue that push at Berry has crafted a home-made compactor for the SVEC, located at 12611 86th Ave. N. cardboard from a surplus chair lift that will enable “I’ve put solar energy in at five schools and I hope school staff to bundle it. With the going rate of $90 to put it in this one too,” said Berry, who earned a per ton, he figures the school can make a few extra doctorate degree in administration supervision from bucks. the University of Central Florida. He has applied for a grant from the Southwest Berry estimates the cost for a 4.2-kilowatt system Florida Water Management District to fund outside at about $17,000, which would be paid for through conservation kits that will be distributed in April grants he has already applied for. He estimates the during the annual Green Thumb Festival, an out- system would pay for itself within six months. door nursery sale, in St. Petersburg. Photo by BOB McCLURE “We need to do more and more of this kind of The kits will consist of a rain gauge, a probe to Seminole Vocational Education Center director Peter Berry wants to convert the school to solar energy. stuff,” said Berry. “If we’re less-dependent on (Mid- measure moisture levels of soil and a low-flow noz- dle East oil) then we won’t have to fight as many zle for use on a garden hose. The idea is to get “Let’s teach people that we can be self-sufficient,” and veterinarian technology. wars and have people getting killed.” names and addresses of those receiving the kits, he added. “If we can do that (methane conversion) It’s all part of the big picture that he calls image Berry believes heavily in projects that his stu- track their water consumption and see how much here, think what we can do all over the county. The construction. dents can use in SkillsUSA competition. Winning they’re saving. savings would be tremendous.” “We can teach skills (to students) but we can’t medals and awards are among his strong points. Berry said the school would continue its con- Ultimately, Berry said he wants to develop a pho- make them grow up,” said Berry. “But if we can help For example, at PTEC last year students devel- struction of casitas for the homeless at Pinellas tonics program, to study the use of lasers. No other them become better citizens and develop a better oped a propane-powered go-cart, a solar-powered Hope. high school in Florida offers such a program and work ethic, that’s what we’re shooting for at this vehicle and an electric vehicle with a solar backup. He hopes to start a new program that converts only two community colleges do so. school.” All three projects won gold medals at the state methane gas from a lift station on campus into The program would go with the school’s current SVEC plans a public open house and fish fry SkillsUSA competition and two captured medals at enough electricity to power an air conditioner. curriculum, which features programs in electricity, Monday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. Admission is $5 per per- the national contest in Kansas City, which featured “This is nothing new,” said Berry. “It’s big in carpentry, commercial art, horticulture and envi- son. more than 5,600 competitors. 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LARGO – In the Zone Basket- This year’s tournament will register at the YMCA or online at caught by recreational anglers Dale Armstrong and Wilma ball Development Academy is a Tournament to benefit host men’s, women’s, mixed dou- Tampa Bay Watch www.suncoastymca.org. without exceeding the annual Holley will host this informative six-week program at the High- bles, youth singles and youth Mandatory evaluations are for harvest quota, which was estab- workshop. Attendees will learn GULFPORT – Golf for the Gulf land Recreation Complex on Sat- doubles teams. Registration in- children ages 8 through 15 and lished to help rebuild overfished how easy backyard composting urdays designed for boys and will take place Monday, Oct. 4, at stocks so that anglers can benefit can be. Adding compost to Flori- cludes an event bag and t-shirt, Pasadena Yacht and Country are on Saturday, Sept. 11. Ages girls that will focus on fundamen- lunch provided by Olive Garden 8-9 are at 9 a.m., ages 10-12 are from better red snapper fishing in da's sandy soil provides much- Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Blvd. needed organic material and tal skill development, using drills of Largo, refreshments, a prize at 10 a.m. and ages 13-15 are at the future. Registration will begin at 8 nutrients while improving its as well as organized game scrim- drawing, awards and trophies. 11 a.m. Cost for facility members However, recreational fishing a.m. and will be followed by a 9 effort for Gulf red snapper by pri- water-holding capacity. Recycling mages at the end of each day’s Cost is $30 per person for one is $60. Cost for program mem- a.m. shotgun start. Lunch will be vate and charter boats was much yard waste by turning it into training session. event or $50 for two events. Tour- bers is $85. There is financial as- presented at 1:30 p.m. less than anticipated because of compost rather than sending it to The camps are a great way to sistance available for those who nament registration ends Mon- The event will benefit Tampa the BP Deepwater Horizon oil the landfill is a sustainable prac- qualify. learn and enjoy the team con- day, Oct. 4. Bay Watch, allowing the founda- spill, which resulted in fishing tice. cepts of recreation basketball. The tournament’s draw party tion to continue its mission of People ages 13-18 also may closures and cancelled fishing Attendees will receive one com- The first session is Sept. 11 will be held at Wednesday, Oct. 6, protecting and restoring the ma- train to be a junior referee. trips in federal and state waters post bin per household courtesy through Oct. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. The 6 p.m., at the Golf View Cafe at rine and wetland environments of For more information, contact off parts of Florida’s Gulf coast. of Pinellas County Utilities Solid cost is $60 for residents and $75 Largo Golf Course. Teams will be the Tampa Bay estuary through Vickie Shire at vshire@sun Consequently, the established Waste Operations Department. for nonresidents. selected at this time and tourna- scientific and educational pro- coastymca.org or call 461-9622. Gulf recreational red snapper Registration is required at least The zone camps specialize in ment schedules will be an- grams. The YMCA is at 1005 S. High- quota was not met during the 24 hours prior to the presenta- helping children develop a lifelong nounced. Sponsorships for this The entry fee includes greens land Ave. regular season, which means tion. To register, call 582-2100 or visit www.pinellascountyexten love of the game. Call instructor event are still available, ranging fees, cart and lunch. Various more fishing days can be opened from major sponsor to prize sponsorship levels are available. State serves up bonus this year. sion.org, click on the Online Lonny Siegel at 460-1904 or Class Registration button and Brian Harter with Largo Recre- sponsors. To register, call Celeste Noren red snapper season Anglers will be able to keep the Interested parties may contact current Gulf daily recreational then the Lawn & Garden tab. ation at 518-3022. at 424-9416 or visit www.tam The Florida Fish and Wildlife Jennifer at 518-3125. Proceeds pabaywatch.org. Conservation Commission re- limit of two red snapper greater than 16 inches total length per County to host palm Mayor’s Tennis from the mayor’s tennis tourna- cently agreed to reopen the recre- ment will go toward facility im- ational harvest season for red person on Fridays, Saturdays tree program Tournament set provements at the Southwest Soccer registration snapper in Gulf of Mexico state and Sundays beginning Oct. 1 LARGO – A program on keep- LARGO – Registration is now Tennis Center and to scholar- under way waters for eight straight three- and extending for eight consecu- ing palms healthy will be present- open for Largo’s third annual ships for those in need, for les- CLEARWATER – Registration is day weekends this fall. tive weekends through Sunday, ed Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 to 10:30 Mayor’s Tennis Tournament, Oct. sons or programs. under way for YMCA of the Sun- The action coincides with a Nov. 21. a.m., at Pinellas County Exten- proposed open season for red “That gives folks an extra 24 sion, 12520 Ulmerton Road. snapper that is expected to be days to enjoy Gulf red snapper Attendees will learn how to give implemented in Gulf federal wa- fishing at a time when the weath- palms the care they need to re- Law Office of John Karl Schwartz, Jr. ters off of Florida on the same er is usually very nice and on cover from cold damage and re- dates. weekends when most people are main healthy. 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80510 Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Residence www.LargoSeniorLiving.com Leader, September 9, 2010 Viewpoinits 11A EDITORIAL Embracing, scrapping traditions Many minds of our generation are calling Most amazing, as I look back, was the way Cooperative for a return to America’s earlier customs, to Republicans and Democrats could sit in the the way things used to be. Let’s ponder some same room and not insult each other. That of our traditions, shall we? Driver’s Seat custom seems to have gone the way of the One tradition I recall was sitting on the Bob Driver rumble seat. spirit prevails front porch of an evening. The porch was a Good grammar was once not just a tradi- substitute for air conditioning. It got Mom tion, it was an assumption. Any fifth-grader It took a lot of haggling, but a tentative agreement between beach out of the hot kitchen. It allowed people to who said “Between she and I” was risking communities and county officials shows a commitment to efforts to wave hello to their neighbors, and to keep two hours in study hall. A high-school stu- bolster tourism. track of which boys were nosing after which without smothering them. Then we’d release dent who uttered his/her first “y’know” in County officials have agreed basically to allocate $35 million in girls. Also, to see which brand of joy juice the survivors. This rather tame tradition last- class was in danger of the teacher cutting Penny for Pinellas funds to 11 municipalities for Gulf Boulevard im- Mr. Nelson, across the street, was sampling ed until the 1960s, when it was replaced by him off with, “No, I do NOT know. Why must provements. this week. marijuana. you keep using that meaningless expres- The money is expected to be allocated to the cities beginning in Gradually porches disappeared. Next time Courtship had eight or ten of its own tradi- sion?” October 2012 and payments will continue over a seven-year span you drive the streets of Pinellas County, try tions. One was not kissing on the first date. Singing the words of our national anthem through fiscal 2019. counting the number of porches you see. In If a girl violated that rule, a news release was was once a tradition. When the band struck Credit goes to leaders in the beach municipalities and county offi- some towns there are more Porsches than issued: “Last night Amanda Tunkettor be- up The Star-Spangled Banner, you rose to cials who worked out the particulars over many discussions. Stung porches. Why did the porches vanish? Be- came the neighborhood slut.” A brief peck on your feet and sang out loud and proud. You by a sluggish economy and a shortfall in revenue, the funding allo- cause that’s not where the TV was. The TV the cheek was permitted on the second date, didn’t worry about whether to put your hand cation could have been delayed indefinitely. But county officials rec- was inside, forming its own traditions. Ex- followed by a dry lip-kiss on the third. Before over your heart or if your voice was as pass- ognized the significance of providing funding, which must be tied to ample: the Ed Sullivan show and its great the fourth date, the girl’s father took the boy able as the person next to you. Your only improvements along Gulf Boulevard. acts, such as two llamas dancing the tango. out to the garage and said, “Son, do you see concern was that you might forget the lyrics, County officials recommend that a unified effort be taken by the In many cities the front porch has been re- this rack of shotguns hanging on the wall? or a line or two of them. Today that worry is beach communities on the projects, such as the undergrounding of placed by the front stoop, a series of steps on The one on the left has your name on it, in gone. Only a small percentage of people seem utilities. Indeed, the undergrounding of the utilities, which Indian which young people can assemble and wit- the event you misbehave with my daughter.” to know the words and are willing to sing Shores undertook a few years ago, has a strong visual impact on ness a new tradition – drive-by shootings. Making fudge was another tradition of them. Instead of a stadium or theater full of Gulf Boulevard and goes a long way toward enhancing the appear- Let’s hope that one fades with time. courtship. Joe and Amanda might have Americans singing in unashamed unison, we ance of the corridor. Reducing the risk of fallen utility lines will im- In fairness, I should mention a few Ameri- planned an evening of cuddling in the park. have relinquished our national anthem to prove public safety. can traditions that few of us want to see re- Instead, Amanda’s mother announced, “Why the vocal embellishments of whatever rock Whether they decide to use the money on funding for under- vived. Such as slavery, stealing the land from don’t you two stay home with us tonight and star or country singer is handy. In the dust ground projects or other work, the cities will have to get approval the Indians, and not allowing women to vote I’ll make a huge pan of fudge. Won’t that be and darkness, those trapped miners in Chile each year on how their money will be spent. Such stipulations help or own property. But polite folks don’t like to exciting?” sang their national anthem. Would you and provide accountability. recall such things, do we? Conversation was once an honored tradi- I? All in all, the agreement is a win-win situation. A tradition often practiced on summer tion. All you needed was a few adults, some Traditions are important. However, next nights was catching fireflies. As darkness de- coffee and a quiet living room. I can remem- time someone talks about the need to revive GUEST COLUMN scended, we’d get a glass jar with a lid. Then ber my parents and their friends sitting in old traditions, try this reply: “Sounds good, we’d search for the fireflies. We might com- the parlor for hours, jawboning away about but which ones are you talking about?” pete to see who could capture the most. We all sorts of things. No TV, no vacation slide Send Bob Driver an e-mail at tralee71@ 100 years young: Boy kept them in the jars as long as we could shows. Just exchanging ideas and opinions. comcast.net. Scouts of America September has come and school is started again for our kids and par- ents are all trying our best to make sure they are in the right classes and that their afternoons and weekends will be fit family schedules and interests for them, and for us too. My children have grown and each is incredibly suited for what they’re doing in their lives. I’m proud of them. As a grandparent, and as a member of our community here in Pinel- las County, I think that what our kids are involved in is incredibly im- portant to who and what they’ll become as they become adults. Our society is so fiercely competitive for time. Just as when I was a young man years ago, there are only 24 hours in a day. School and homework takes a sizable chunk. In the remaining few hours each day, we want our kids to learn about their communities, engage in good physical exercise and be constructive members of social groups that help to develop good character. Choices have to be made and some are easy, others are more difficult. The organizations that we choose are numerous. Some are new, oth- ers are older. But I want to invite chil- dren and parents to reconsider the opportunity to join As I see it in the Scouting ex- Charles Bailey perience. In this year of 2010, Boy Scout- ing is 100 years young. A lot of people say that the image of a Boy Scout is old-fash- ioned. Is it? Are the principles of the Scout Law antiquated? Trustwor- thy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, clean, brave, reverent? Is the Cub Scout motto too old? Do your best! Are those camping trips into the outdoors so old that they’re not fun anymore? Cub Scouting is the program for boys from the first through the fifth grade. A boy and his parents learn together the value of communication between parent and child, and they each learn more of what makes them special as a family. They begin to learn about their communities, about nature, about sports, about arts and school and so many skills. They develop strong self-esteem, respect, and have fun doing it. That’s important – kids (and parents) don’t join to learn. They join to have fun. Boy Scouting is the core program for boys from age 11 to 18. A boy starts to learn more about independence and responsibility. He learns about the basics of cooking and camping and science and first aid, and teamwork. Within a year of becoming a Scout, he should attain the rank Let the Republican lovefest begin of First Class Scout – able to take care of himself and to teach his peers. If he chooses to work toward the long esteemed rank of Eagle Scout, he will challenge himself, learn to manage projects, and when he is award- Now that Florida’s bitter Republican pri- and his tactics alienated many mainstream ed the Eagle, he will have achieved what only about 3 percent of Scouts mary is over, party leaders are zipping on Republicans. complete. He will be a marked man. The Eagle has long been recognized their Hazmat suits and preparing to em- Whether Sink can capitalize on the ran- throughout society as proof of the persistent and positive character of a brace Rick Scott. corous split in the GOP remains to be young man. All this said, they join Scouts to have fun. With his resume reeking from one of the Carl Hiaasen seen. Meanwhile, the efforts of Thrasher Venturing is the program for high school boys and girls that gives nation’s worst health-care rip-offs, the new and others to present a unified front will them the opportunity to choose what their crew or their ship will do for GOP gubernatorial nominee is now being provide some much-needed comedy, if their activities. They learn to plan activities and to learn how to pay for courted by the same stalwarts who did ev- nothing else. what they want to do together by earning money and budgeting. They erything in their power to sink his self-fi- Expect staged photo opportunities of hike and camp in the high mountains and the desert southwest. They nanced excursion into politics. Scott posing with ex-McCollum backers, travel to Alaska and Canada and the like. They put to sea in sailing Scott’s surprise victory last week over At- take their money. pained smiles all around. It also will be in- boats and learn more about themselves than most learn in years. And torney General Bill McCollum was a gift to He famously spent between $40 million triguing to see how party godfather Jeb yes, the reason they join is to have fun. the Democrats and a blow to the wobbly and $50 million of his own dough on the Bush devises to appear enthusiastic about Character, physical strength, mental alertness, belief in something state Republican machine. primary campaign, deriding the special in- Scott, when the truth is the opposite. more than oneself – most all of us agree that these are important Now comes the fun part, when all the terests and lobbyists who’d lined up behind As this is being written, Scott hasn’t yet strengths to develop in our youth today to prepare them for adulthood. GOP bigshots who spent months trashing McCollum. received one endorsement that would typi- When we consider the challenges, isn’t Scouting worth looking at Scott now pretend that they didn’t do that, To beat Democrat Alex Sink in November, cally be automatic, one that he sorely again. I think so. Look into the program in the area where you live. Visit or didn’t really mean it if they did. Scott will need millions more. No matter needs: his Republican opponent’s. BeAScout.org and see where you can join today. Or attend Join Scout- Listen to this kissy-face lie from incoming how rich you are, it’s always better to have The day after losing the primary, McCol- ing Night at your elementary school. You won’t be disappointed. Senate President Mike Haridopolos: “When someone else pick up the tab. lum said, “I still have serious questions ... Charles Bailey has been active in Scouting as an adult volunteer for you people check the record, you’ll see it’s For Scott, the road to victory won’t be about issues with his character, his in- more than 40 years. He is currently a district membership chairman for only positive from me.” easy, or cheap. Making voters forget that tegrity, his honesty, things that go back to the West Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America Haridopolos, a vocal supporter of McCol- you ran a hospital company that bilked Columbia/HCA and I have not had the oc- lum, was one of numerous Republican millions of Medicare dollars from U.S. tax- casion to really actually even get acquaint- LETTERS leaders who helped raise millions of dollars payers will be an expensive challenge. ed with him. As other voters will do I will Building the mosque will divide people for attack ads against Scott. McCollum saturated the airwaves with judge him throughout this campaign.” Re: ‘What if they weren’t Muslim?’ Aug. 26. Here’s another good one. Two days before commercials reminding people of Scott’s That’s not a lukewarm comment. It’s Editor: the primary, party chairman John Thrasher role in the Columbia/HCA scandal. Despite frigid. Thanks to Mr. Driver for giving us a view from his seat. put out a letter bashing Scott for running Scott’s victory last Tuesday, some polls Without a tide of McCollum voters, Scott I believe that most of us can agree not all Muslims who are practicing “a multifaceted campaign of misinformation showed that 40 percent of voters were left has zero chance of winning in November. the religion of Islam are not terrorists or extremists. As Mr. Driver says, in an effort to mislead Florida voters.” with a negative opinion of him. That’s why McCollum will face mounting we don’t know who are extremists or moderates. By the end of the week, Thrasher was fly- More distressing for Republicans is the pressure from GOP insiders to hold his However, we who call America our home and want to keep it safe ing to Fort Lauderdale to schmooze with fact that Scott got trounced by McCollum nose and praise a man whom he truly be- from an Islamist political movement must inform ourselves of some of the misinformation-dispensing, voter-mis- in South Florida. It will be next to impossi- lieves is unqualified to be governor. the designs taking place here. leading candidate. ble for him to win the general election if he How McCollum responds will be a meas- The iman who is the leader of the Mohammedan sect seems to be the Said Thrasher (his memory bank, and can’t carry Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm ure of his own integrity. Either he’ll contin- main representative of the project. This man has been quoted as saying, conscience, wiped clean): “The election is Beach counties. ue to say what he really thinks, or he’ll join “America has more blood on its hands than Al Qaeda.” behind us and we’re ready to move on. I’m In the aftermath of less vitriolic primar- Scott’s make-believe lovefest and paste on a He also has called America a “terrorist country.” Anyone can search optimistic about where we are.” ies, most voters who supported the losing smile. online for this information. Scott, too, asserts that the Republican candidate end up backing the party nomi- Carl Hiaasen is a columnist for the The project I refer to above is the building of a Mosque at ground zero. Party is conjoining as one big happy family. nee in the general election. However, Scott Miami Herald. Readers may write to him at: Americans have a right to know who is financing this $200 million This can only mean one thing: He’s ready to campaigned as the anti-party candidate, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132. structure. A large amount may be from “petro” countries, Iran and Ara- bia. In point of fact, these are the two countries that are the worst of- fenders of women’s rights and religious freedoms. According to Dr. Walid Phares, an expert on Middle Eastern affairs, 9911 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772 the establishment of a mosque at ground zero is not about religious freedom but politics. Political Islam is happening here, an Islamist politi- 727-397-5563 • Fax: 727-397-5900 • www.TBNweekly.com cal movement. Islam is a religion and a state. It’s not about geography, but ideology Publisher/President: Dan Autrey Production Manager: David Brown Clearwater Beacon: Alexandra Caldwell If Muslims want to engage New Yorkers and the world on an interfaith [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] level, most people welcome that – to have a dialogue on the subjects of Accounting Manager: Andrea Marcarelli Internet Services Manager: Suzette Porter Pinellas Park Beacon: Juliana A. Torres equality and justice for women and among all people, etc. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Muslims pray five times a day ... anywhere. Building a mosque at ground zero is a constant reminder of who is responsible for the sheer Retail Advertising Manager: Jay Rey Seminole/Beach Beacon: Bob McClure General Editorial horror of 9/11. This is not bringing people together, but dividing them. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] “Islamism as a movement is what extreme Muslims are attempting to Classified Advertising Manager: Shelly Fournier Largo Leader/Dunedin Beacon: Tom Germond Circulation: L. Shiflett promote. Major political change will result” – Dr. Walid Phares. [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 530-5521 It is not about freedom and faith but politics. B.A. O’Neill Executive Editor: Tom Germond Belleair/Beach Bee: Chary Southmayd Pinellas Park [email protected] [email protected] 12A Outdoors Leader, September 9, 2010 Reports of redfish are becoming more numerous Recent rains have helped to will all attract schools of redfish located along the mangroves will battery in order to find a school of noise and vibration. Be courteous bring our water temperatures throughout the fall. These small Fish Tales tempt the reds if they’re there. reds, but at times the fishing can to other anglers and we’ll all be down a little bit. A couple of de- islands can receive a lot of pres- Capt. Tyson Other good places would be the be fantastic. A good way to locate able to cash in on a good fall sea- grees difference can make a huge sure, especially on the weekends. Wallerstein lats and oyster bars around the fish along these expansive man- son. difference, especially in the shal- This can often make the fish Jungle Prada area and the grass grove shorelines would be to make Until Next Week – get bent! low flats. Decent reports of redfish spook much easier than less pres- flats around the VA hospital. long casts with a gold spoon paral- Tyson Wallerstein can be are becoming more numerous. sured locales. A good option would also has plenty of options for those St. Joseph’s Sound is another lel to the mangroves. Once the tide reached at capt.tyson@hot Fall is typically when shallow flats be to wade fish especially on the seeking fall redfish. The islands popular area to target redfish. is up the fish will often be found in mail.com. To get a fish photo in the and near-shore structures are vis- lower tidal stages. Target schools just inside John’s pass will be vis- Large barrier islands such as that first 10 feet out from the paper, send the photo along with ited by schools of large breeder of mullet as they make their way ited from time to time by bruiser Caladesi, Honeymoon and Three bushes. your name, when and where it sized redfish. on and off the flats. Casting gold sized reds. Rooker Bar will all see their fair Wherever you target redfish this was caught to editorial@TBNweek Tierra Verde is a great place for spoons and top-water plugs will Typically the higher tides are share of redfish this fall. These Is- fall, or any other time of year for ly.com or mail it to Tampa Bay redfish. Places like Tarpon Key, help you locate fish holding areas. best. 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Catering will be done by Bonefish Grill, Bel- significant economic impact throughout the gift bag and a chance to win a raffle and drawing for leair Bluffs. Tampa Bay region.” CLEARWATER – In response to continued growth prizes. Attendees will find in-store specials including 20 Three primary entertainment areas will make up and increased demands, Easy Living Inc., a provider All proceeds from the Sharmaines Salon cut-a- percent off certain products. The first 50 guests will the design of the new 350-seat cafe. of private duty home healthcare for residents of thon will benefit City of Hope, a biomedical research receive a goody bag. At one end, table seating will surround an ele- Pinellas County, recently announced the promotion and treatment center dedicated to the prevention, vated stage, to be the site of regularly-scheduled of Shannon Martin to director of communications treatment and cure of cancer and other life-threat- performances. Opposite the stage, the main Hard and the appointment of Cynthia Bondell to take Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber to ening diseases. City of Hope's mission is to shorten host annual meeting Rock Cafe bar will be highlighted by a dramatic over Martin’s previous role of director of community the time from initial research idea to new treatment multi-media canopy, arched over the bar and LARGO – The 58th annual meeting of the relations for both EasyLiving Inc. and Aging Wisely, and quickly bring cures to patients who need them. thrusting out to the main restaurant seating area, LLC., a comprehensive care management and con- Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce will be Refreshments will be provided by Clear Sky Cafe, which will occupy two levels in the center of the sultation company in Clearwater. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater. cafe. As director of communications, Martin will as- 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater. For information call Lori Fudens at 447-2025 or An open display kitchen will include a “burger sume more responsibilities for EasyLiving and Aging The breakfast event begins with coffee and regis- visit www.sharmaines.com. bar” area where beef will be ground into hamburg- Wisely’s communications, as they continue to share tration at 7:30 a.m. followed by the program from 8 er and formed into patties. A Rock Shop featuring expertise with families and professionals across the to 9:30 a.m. Hard Rock’s limited-edition merchandise, such as country via the Web and other means. Bondell will Sorota appointed to bank board The program will include a review of the cham- clothing, gifts, pins and more, will open as part of assume responsibilities for community outreach, DUNEDIN – Joseph J. Sorota Jr., local attorney ber’s 2009-10 milestones, a look at what’s ahead, the new cafe, which will also feature a new out- marketing and sales for both companies. and long-time resident of Dunedin, recently was ap- and the presentation of the organization’s annual pointed to the board of directors of Flagship Com- awards including its coveted Citizen of the Year, door patio and bar. munity Bank. Small Business Leader and Silver Hammers. A Hard Rock Cafe Tampa will feature rock ‘n’ roll Chamber to host seminar on new Sorota is president of Joseph J. Sorota, PA, a law salute to outgoing chamber officers and recognition memorabilia. Innovative technology will give health care regulations firm specializing in estate planning, probate and of its new leadership will be featured as well. guests touch screen access to Hard Rock’s memo- CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Regional Cham- real estate law. He is a graduate of Loyola Universi- Cost is $35 a person with tables of eight available rabilia and merchandise and even allow them to ber of Commerce, an advocate for business through ty’s Schools of Business and Law in Chicago, and is for $260. For reservations, call 584-2321. vote on what music video plays next in the cafe. its ability to inform and educate their members, will a former CPA. Hard Rock International plans to beta test new present information on how provisions contained in Sorota currently serves as chairman of the board Hard Rock plans new cafe products and presentation equipment at the the new legislation Patient Protection and Afford- of Service Source Network, an affiliation of five or- TAMPA – A new Hard Rock Cafe will open at the Tampa cafe before rolling it out to Hard Rock loca- able Care Act will impact small business owners ganizations, including Abilities of Florida in Clear- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa tions worldwide. and health care coverage for their employees. water, that provides employment, rehabilitation before year’s end. “The new cafe includes many of the most for- The CRCC Not-For-Profit Business Council will services and housing to more than 10,000 people “We are thrilled to extend our legendary Hard ward-thinking entertainment concepts available sponsor the event Friday, Sept. 17, at Suncoast with disabilities across the country. He also serves Rock Cafe experience to Florida’s most successful today,” said James Allen, chairman of Hard Rock Hospice 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Registra- on the Boards of St. Michael’s Housing Inc., the casino,” said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. “It tion will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the program run- Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast and the of Orlando-based Hard Rock International. “Hard draws from the considerable expertise of Hard ning 8 to 9:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be Abilities Rehabilitation Foundation. Rock’s vibe and atmosphere will be a perfect com- Rock International executives in Orlando, who are provided. plement to this amazing entertainment complex.” partnering in the project with senior managers at Mario Iezzoni, CPA, MBA and Certified Business Real Wisconsin Cheese Expected to become one of Tampa Bay’s premier the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Analyst at the Small Business Development Center dining and entertainment destinations, the Tampa.” will discuss the specifics about the play or pay Express opens 17,500-square-foot Hard Rock Cafe Tampa will be Hard Rock Cafe Tampa is being designed by Klai rules, tax credits, free choice vouchers and employ- LARGO – The Real Wisconsin Cheese Express re- cently opened in Largo at 14219 Walsingham Road. constructed in the northwest corner of the existing Juba Architects, Las Vegas, with interior designs er-provided coverage options. He will cover grandfa- by 555 Design Fabrication Management of Chica- ther provisions, individual coverage and provisions The store offers high quality cheeses that proudly casino complex, nearly doubling the 9,000-square- go. timelines as well as the additional Medicare Payroll bear the Master's Mark. Wisconsin is the top pro- foot space formerly occupied by Floyd’s restaurant Hard Rock Cafe Tampa will open before the end Tax. ducer of cheese in the country and is by far its lead- and nightclub. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmem- ing specialty cheese producer. The store offers Employees of Floyd’s, which closed recently, of 2010 at I-4 and Orient Road, 10 minutes east of bers. Preregistration is required. To register, e-mail specialty cheeses such as cranberry cheddar, blue- have been kept on the payroll for positions at the Tampa. It will be the sixth Hard Rock Cafe in Mimi Farley at mfarley@clearwaterflorida.org. berry cheddar, cheese fudge, chipotle and Butter casino or the new cafe. In addition, managers of Florida, joining others in Miami, Key West, Orlan- Kase. They also offer cheeses that have won U.S. the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino expect do, Destin and at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel cheese maker championship competitions. to hire additional employees for the cafe at a fall and Casino Hollywood. Sharmaines Salon job fair. With a total of 168 venues in 52 countries, in- to host cut-a-thon Salon West to “This is a win-win-win for the casino, for our cluding 133 cafes and 14 hotels/casinos, Hard CLEARWATER – In celebration of Redken’s 50th employees and for Tampa residents and visitors, Rock International is one of the world's most glob- anniversary, a cut-a-thon to support City of Hope host grand reopening who will have yet another renowned dining and ally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric will be presented Thursday, Sept. 30, 3 to 8 p.m., at LARGO – Salon West will host a grand reopening entertainment option at the Seminole Hard Rock,” Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's great- Sharmaines Salon and Day Spa, 483 Mandalay Friday, Sept. 10, 6 to 8 p.m., at Salon West Hair said John Fontana, president, Seminole Hard est collection of music memorabilia, which is dis- Ave., No. 206. Studio and Spa, 833 West Bay Drive. Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa. “We’re making a played at its locations around the globe. Networking clubs follow the ‘leads’ PINELLAS COUNTY – Networking groups, aka “leads” groups, meet ter, 7:30 a.m., Perkins Family Restaurant, 8841 Park Blvd., Largo. Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Road, Largo. Call Mende at 251- on a regular basis at various locations in the area. Some groups Call Ron O’Connor at 367-3737. 3955. charge a fee to attend, and most require reservations. Persons consid- • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Yacht Club Breakfast, sponsored by Creative • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – BNI Wealth Builders, 7:30 a.m., Palm Har- ering attending any group for the first time are encouraged to make Business Connections, 7:30 a.m., St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Cen- bor Community Center Parks and Drew Valk Recreation, 1500 16th contact in advance. tral Ave., St. Petersburg. Call Darrell Baker, area director, at 586- St., Palm Harbor. Visit www.bni.com. The upcoming schedule is as follows: 4999 or visit www.cbcnet.biz. • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – BNI Power Team, 7:30 a.m., East Lake • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Network Professionals of St. Pete, 7:30 a.m. Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Olds- • Friday, Sept. 10 – BNI Referral Masters, 7 a.m., at Ruth Eckerd For information and meeting location, call Ron O’Connor at 367- mar. Visit www.bni.com. Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Call Bill Mantooth at 3737. • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Network Professionals Inc., Downtown 639-6690 or visit www.bnireferralmasters.com. • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Business Ladies Advancing Business, a Clearwater Breakfast Chapter, 7:30 a.m., at the Residence Inn, 940 • Friday, Sept. 10 – Network Professionals of St. Pete, 7:30 a.m. For women’s networking group, 9:30 to 11 a.m., at iSpa Health Studio, Court St., Clearwater. Call Kim Anton at 539-7110. information and meeting location, call Ron O’Connor at 367-3737. 9225 Ulmerton Road, No. 306, Largo. BLAB Largo is led by Holly • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Network Professionals of St. Pete, 7:30 • Friday, Sept. 10 – Professional Leads Network, Upper Pinellas Furlong, Kae Yauchler and Addie Romanowski. Call 599-4999, e-mail a.m. For information and meeting location, call Ron O’Connor at 367- Chapter, 8 a.m., at Daddy’s Grill, 3682 Tampa Road, Oldsmar. Visit [email protected] or visit www.BlabNetwork.com. 3737. www.pro-leads.net. • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Free Networking International, Seminole • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Wednesday Morning Investors Meeting, • Friday, Sept. 10 – Professional Leads Network, Bay Area Execu- Group, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Palace of the Orient, 10425 Park 9:30 a.m., Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 2375 Curlew Road, Palm tives Chapter, 11:45 a.m., at Tum Rub Thai, 32716 U.S. 19 N., Palm Blvd., Seminole. Call David Doerges at 542-8686, e-mail Harbor. Call 461-6619. Harbor. Visit www.pro-leads.net. [email protected] or visit www.freenetworking • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Free Networking International, Oldsmar • Monday, Sept. 13 – Network Professionals Inc., 7:30 a.m., at international.com. Group, 11:30 a.m., at Twisted Bamboo Bar and Bistro, 3687 Tampa Perkins Restaurant, 8841 Park Blvd. N., Largo. Call Ron O’Connor at • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Network Professionals Inc., St. Pete Lunch Road, Oldsmar. Call Nova Montgomery at 942-0444 or e-mail 367-3737. Chapter, 11:45 a.m., Red Lobster, 2773 66th St. N., St. Petersburg. [email protected]. • Monday, Sept. 13 – Professional Leads Network, St. Petersburg Call Ron O’Connor at 367-3737. • Wednesday, Sept. 15, Professional Leads Network, 11:45 a.m., at Chapter, 7:45 a.m., at Ricky P’s, 6521 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Network Professionals Inc., ICOT Lunch Thirsty Marlin, 351 West Bay Drive, Largo. Call Woody Brown at 518- Visit www.pro-leads.net. Chapter, 11:45 a.m., at Tucson’s Southwest Grill, 13563 Icot Blvd., 1967 or visit www.pro-leads.net. • Monday, Sept. 13 – Ready Set Grow Group, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 Clearwater. Call Eddie Montoya at 813-477-3533. • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Professional Leads Network, Foxys Chap- p.m., at Hometown Family Restaurant, 10395 Seminole Blvd., Largo. • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Tri-City Network Professionals, 11:45 a.m., ter, 11:45 a.m., Stacey’s Buffet 1451 N. Missouri Ave., Largo. Visit Call Jamie Limbaugh at 831-2450 or e-mail jamieL@freenetworking at Applebee’s Restaurant, 5110 East Bay Drive, Clearwater. First visit www.pro-leads.net. international.com. is free. Call 492-7921. • Monday, Sept. 13 – Free Networking International, Clearwater • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Business Network International, Financial Two Cups Connect Group, 2:30 to 4 p.m., at Bay Coast Coffee Mar- Freedom, 7:30 a.m., at Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd., Pinellas ket, 2525 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call Wayne Porter at 642- Park. Call Sean Moore at 455-4768 or visit www.BNIFinancialFree Peter Kwoks Kung Fu Academy 6173, e-mail [email protected] or visit dom.com. twocupsconnect.com. • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Network Professionals Inc., East Lake Traditional Teaching, Shaolin & Tai Chi • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Professional Leads Network, First Watch Breakfast Chapter, 7:30 a.m., at Daddy’s Grill, 3682 Tampa Road, Group classes or private lessons Chapter, 7:30 a.m., First Watch, 2569 Village Drive, Clearwater. Visit Oldsmar. Call Jenny Stone at 776-2829. Call about Seniors’ Tai Chi classes www.pro-leads.net. • Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Local Business Network Seminole, 7:30 727-559-7757 • Tuesday, Sept. 14 – The Board, Network Professionals, 7:30 a.m., a.m., Perkins Family Restaurant, 8841 Park Blvd. N., Largo. Call 804- 9210 at Panera Bread, Bardmoor Shopping Center, corner of Bryan Dairy 6359. and Starkey roads, Largo. 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Copyright © 2010 Mission Pharmacal Company. All rights reserved. DRS-10901 TELL THE PUBLIC ABOUT YOUR SERVICES, CALL 397-5563 Heirs of Promise Church “A Non Denominational / Spirit Filled Church” St. Catherine of Siena 8771 Park Blvd. • Seminole Catholic Church Obituaries DAILY MASS: Monday - Friday 7:00am Recognizing that some readers wish to share the Corner of Park Blvd. & Starkey Rd. next to Save-a-Lot life and loss of a loved one with the community, Sunday Service...... 10:30 AM Monday & Wednesday 11:00 am • Saturday 8:00 am Tampa Bay Newspapers publishes paid obituaries Children’s Church...... 10:30 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE: in our weekly papers. Pastor Jim & April Thursday Midweek Service...... 7:00 PM Licensed & Monday & Wednesday 10:30 am - 10:50 am Ordained • Bible Foundations Class • Nursery Saturday 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm The deadline for submitting obituary 80510 Through • Contemporary Worship • Prayer information is WEEKEND MASS: Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Rhema Bible 9 a.m. on Monday, for that week’s papers. 397-0806 • www.heirsofpromise.com Sunday 7:00 am & 9:00 am (Family Mass) Obituaries will publish in all six of our papers. 11:00 am (Traditional Choir) • 6:00 pm (Contemporary Choir) Obituary information should include: Parish Administration Office 727-531-7721 • www.SCOSParish.org full name, age, city and date of death. You may 80510 1955 S. Belcher Road • Clearwater also choose to include the names of living and/or predeceased relatives, work history, clubs and/or activities that they participated in. If you wish to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church include the name of the funeral home handling arrangements keep in mind that we are a weekly publication and the paper may publish after the Candlelight Service with Acoustic Music services have taken place. Sundays @ 5:15pm For further information, including cost, Sunday Morning Services: please call Tampa Bay Newspapers at 727-397-5563, @ 8:45am* & 11am* or you can submit your information *nursery available through our Web site, www.TBNweekly.com, or by e-mail at: [email protected]. 80510 455 Missouri Ave. Largo, FL across from Largo High School Tell the Public About Your Services 80510 727-585-9969 www.poplargo.org Call 397-5563 80510 14A Health & fitness Leader, September 9, 2010 WhereWhere toto ggetet helphelp Aging Solutions – Office of the Public Guardian, P.O. Box Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living Inc., 12552 Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc., (North PInellas) 314 S. Missouri 342065, Tampa, FL 33548 – Serves as guardians for those who are eli- Belcher Road S., Largo, FL 33773 – Provides information and referral, Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756; (South PInellas) 641 First St. S., St. Pe- gible for Medicaid or are otherwise indigent and unable to obtain rep- advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities. tersburg, FL 33701 – Provides advocacy, legal advice and represen- resentation from a family member or professional guardian. Call 577-0065. tation to income eligible persons. Priority services addresses cases Call: 813-949-1996. on consumer discrimination, health care, housing, family rights are E-mail: [email protected] Community Action Stops Abuse Inc., P.O. Box 414, St. Peters- more. Visit: www.aging-solutions.org burg, FL 33732 – Education, counseling and advocacy for victims of Call 443-0657 (North) 821-0726 (South). domestic abuse. Provides a confidential emergency shelter for those in Alzheimer’s Association, Gulf Coast Chapter, 9365 U.S. 19 N. imminent danger and a 24-hour crisis line. The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite B, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 – Part of a national voluntary heal Call 895-4912. Clearwater, FL 33760 – Provides programs and services for people of agency dedicated to providing education programs and support servic- all ages and walks of life. Care by Hospice’s team of nurses, social es to people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Services include 24-hour Community Transportation Services, 7740 66th St. N., Pinellas workers, chaplains and volunteers can be provided in the home, in help line, respite care assistance, safe return, support groups, care Park, FL 33781 – provides transportation for medical and dental ap- the nursing home or at the Woodside Hospice House. consultations, memory screening, caregiver training, newsletters, pro- pointments, employment education, pharmacy and grocery. Trans- Call 586-4432. fessional training, lending library, caregivers day out and more. portation must be scheduled ahead of time; 72-hours advance notice Call 578-2558. required. Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St., NW, Largo, FL 33770 – E-mail: [email protected] Call 545-2100. Offers trips, exercise classes, cards, luncheons with entertainment, Visit: www.alz-tbc.org AARP representatives, computer classes, piano, craft classes and art Experience Work, 9215 Florida Ave., Suite 105, Tampa, FL 33612 – workshops. AARP, 400 Carillon Parkway, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 – Provides training and employment for low-income seniors. Provides Call 518-3131. Offers the Driver Safety driver education programs for seniors in the employers with skilled, reliable and experienced employees. community. Also offers the AARP Senior Community Services Employ- Call 813-930-7416. Lighthouse of PInellas at Watson Center Inc., 6925 112 Circle ment Program, (547-0534) a temporary work experience program, pro- N., Suite 103, Largo, FL 33773 – Advances the independence, oppor- viding job training and placement for persons aged 55+ that meet Faith in Action of Upper Pinellas, 455 Scotland St., Dunedin, FL tunities and quality of life of the blind. Services include independent income guidelines. 34698 – Nonsectarian organization that exists to enhance the quality living skills, safe travel skills, communication skills, individual coun- Call 888-687-2277. of life and promote and health and well-being of older adults and per- seling, group support and computer training. sons with disabilities to enable them to remain independent in their Call 544-4433. American Cancer Society – Pinellas County, 4801 86th Ave. N., own homes. Pinellas Park, FL 33782 – Offers pain medication, assistance trans- Call 738-4307. Long Term Care Ombudsmen Council (South Pinellas), 11351 portation to chemotherapy and radiation appointments, financial as- Ulmerton Road, Suite 100, Largo, FL 33778 – Volunteers appointed sistance, education assistance and more. Family Resources – Kinship Care, 5180 62nd Ave. N., Pinellas by Florida Department of Elder Affairs to inspect long-term care fa- Call 546-9822. Park, FL 33781 – Provides a variety of services to relatives caring for cilities to ensure high quality of life for elderly residents in those fa- the child of a family member. A grandparent or other person 60 or Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Inc., 9887 Fourth St. N. cilities. Investigates complaints on behalf of residents age 60 or older older caring for a child age 18 or younger is eligible for services. Pro- Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 – Plans, administers and advo- regarding their care in assisted living facilities and for residents of cates programs and services for the elderly. Offers a caregiver program vides direct counseling and case management services offered in the any age in nursing homes. that provides support to caregivers of individuals age 60 or older; a home as well as additional resources in the community. Call 588-6912. senior help line (217-8111) designed to help seniors and caregivers Call 550-4250. gain access to services in the community; SHINE, a free counseling Pinellas County Department of Consumer Protection, 14250 program designed to answer elders’ questions about health insurance Guardian Association of Pinellas County Inc., P.O. Box 1826, 49th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33762 – Assists with consumer com- and prescription assistance; a victim’s advocate program that provides Pinellas Park, FL 33780 – Provides education necessary to improve plaints and conducts criminal investigations and dispute resolu- specialized services to victims of crime who are 60 years of age or older knowledge and skills appropriate to the care of the elderly. Conducts tions. and other programs. education and professional activities related to guardianship issues. Call 464-6200. Call 570-9696. Call 323-9380. Pinellas County Department of Human Services, (North Pinel- Bay Area Legal Services Inc., 829 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Gulf Coast Community Care Inc., 14041 Icot Blvd., Clearwater, FL las) 1100 Cleveland St., Suite 1200, Clearwater, FL 33755; (South Tampa, FL 33603-3331 – Offers free legal advice, advocacy, counseling 33670 – Provides adults, children, families and elders with services to Pinellas) 647 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 – Provides low- and representation by an attorney including counseling or representa- enhance their independence, economic self-sufficiency and emotional income households with home energy assistance and medical assis- tion by a non-lawyer when permitted by law, to individuals age 60 and physical well-being. Service areas include frail elders, mental-health is- tance. Provides payments for rent, mortgage, utilities, food boarding over with economic or social needs. sues, disabled adults, support for the Jewish community and more. home care and more. Call 813-223-1343. Call 538-7460. Call 464-8400 (north) or 582-7781 (south). 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Clearwater • “Lovers and Other Strangers,” by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna, Sept. 9 through Oct. 31, at Early Bird Dinner Theatre, presented at the Italian-American Club, 200 S. McMullen Booth Road. Seating for performances Thursday through Sunday is 4 p.m. Seating for matinees Thursday and Saturday is 11 a.m. Ad- mission is $29.90 a person. Call 446-5898 or visit www.earlybird dinnertheatre.com. • O.A.R. (…of a revolution), Wednesday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road. Reserved tickets are $37.50 and are available at the box office, by calling 791-7400 or online at www.rutheckerdhall.com or www.livenation.com. Spe- cial guest Steel Train will open the show. Formed in Rockville, Md., while still in high school, O.A.R. were signed to Lava Records for their major label debut “In Between Now and Then” and followed up with “Stories of a Stranger” in 2005. The album produced radio favorites “Love and Memories” and “Heard the World” as well as “Lay Down.” Earlier this year, the band released “Rain or Shine (Live),” a four CD set with 37 songs recorded over two nights at Charter One Pavilion in Chicago. • Lady Antebellum and special guest David Nail, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road. Reserved tickets range from $52.75 to $78 and are available at ticket office, by calling 791-7400 or online at www.rutheckerdhall.com or www.ticketmaster.com. The Grammy Photo by RAFY Award winning trio’s double Platinum album “Need You Now” de- Ali Larter (left) and Milla Jovovich star in Screen Gems' action horror “Resident Evil: Afterlife.” buted at No. 1 on “Billboard” magazine’s Top 200 chart and has al- ready spawned the multi-week No. 1 smash hit songs “Need You Now” and “American Honey.” Following on the heels of three con- secutive No. 1 songs in just eight months for a total of eight weeks Opening this week at the summit, Lady Antebellum’s new single “Our Kind Of Love” is already racing up the charts. • Neil Young, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Jovovich finds L.A. swarming with the Undead in ‘Resident Evil’ 1111 McMullen Booth Road. Tickets range from $75 to $250 and Compiled by LEE CLARK ZUMPE are available at the box office, by calling 791-7400 or online at www.rutheckerdhall.com. From the beginning of his solo career in the late ’60s, Young has been a tour-de-force, continually writing, A number of new movie releases will hit theaters this week, includ- recording and performing. The Canadian singer, songwriter, film ing the following films opening in wide release: maker and activist has had a career that has spanned 50 years. His 33 studio albums have seen him explore a wide variety of mu- ‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’ sical styles. Genre: Action, horror and thriller • Clearwater Film Festival, Sept. 29 through Oct. 3, at select Cast: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coates, Shawn Roberts and venues and locations in Pinellas. The festival is a platform built to Sergio Peris-Mencheta showcase seasoned filmmakers and emerging artists who demon- Director: Paul W.S. Anderson strate the synergy of the actor, writer and director. Films will be Rated: R screened at the Clearwater Cinema Cafe, 24095 U.S. 19 N., Clear- The fourth installment of the hugely successful “Resident Evil” fran- water; Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater; and the chise, “Resident Evil: Afterlife” is again based on the wildly popular Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. The festival video game series, and will this time be presented in 3-D. also will include an opening night gala, a Friday night bash, an In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the awards luncheon and a Sunday picnic as well as educational and Undead, Alice (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find sur- informative panels. There are four film badge levels from which to vivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella choose, including the Producer Pass, available for a limited time for Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help $350. The Producer Pass includes access to all events and screen- from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the ings and a festival shuttle pass. Other passes range from $35 to Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is $125. For information, call 599-5137 or visit www.theclearwater filmfestival.com. overrun by thousands of Undead – and Alice and her comrades are • Crosby, Stills and Nash; Wednesday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m., at about to step into a deadly trap. Photo by VAN REDIN/WWE STUDIOS Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road. Tickets range from Devon Graye stars as Cal Chetley and Danny Glover as Harry "Red" $62.50 to $129.50 and are available at the box office, by calling The following will open in limited release. It may be several weeks be- Newman in “Legendary.” fore these films appear in local movie theaters. 791-7400 or online at www.rutheckerdhall.com or www.livena ing. After being punished by Father Benedictus (Geoffrey Rush) for an tion.com. Four decades after their first concert together in front of act of youthful rebellion, Willie runs away from the mission. He is too the multitudes at Woodstock, Crosby, Stills and Nash take to the ‘Bran Nue Dae’ ashamed to go home as it will break his mother’s heart. road again for three months of dates in the United States. CSN’s Genre: Comedy, musical and adaptation Down on his luck he meets an old man, who he calls ‘Uncle’ Tad- music became a cornerstone of rock and roll with their self-titled Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Rocky McKenzie, Ernie Dingo, Missy Higgins pole, and together they con a couple of hippies, Annie (Missy Higgins) 1969 debut LP, now one of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of and Jessica Mauboy and Slippery (Tom Budge), into taking them on the 3,000 mile journey All Time.” “Déjà Vu,” another “500 Greatest,” followed the first Director: Rachel Perkins through the spectacular Australian outback before finally reaching album from the group’s four-man line-up with Neil Young. Ever Not rated Broome. since, through changing times and various configurations, Crosby, It’s the summer of 1969 and young Willie (Rocky Mckenzie) is filled Willie learns life's hard and often funny lessons – all the while being Stills and Nash have continued to tour and record as “three togeth- with an idyllic life in his hometown port of Broome, in the North of pursued by Father Benedictus. Arriving back in Broome, Willie wins er.” In June of last year, CSN released “Demos” on Rhino Records. Western Australia. the girl, convinces his mother that Broome is the place he should be, Featuring 12 previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1968 Willie spends his day fishing, hanging out with his friends, and and discovers that the father he never knew he had was closer than when he can, his girlfriend Rosie (Jessica Mauboy). However his moth- ever imagined. See LOOKING AHEAD, page 5B er Theresa (Nincali Lawford-Wolf) has great hopes for him and she makes him return to the religious mission in Perth for further school- See OPENING, page 3B
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9210 $2.00 off all Wines by the glass grill131.com & Call Brands Leader, September 9, 2010 Entertainment 3B 2010 Lary Award nominees announced in ‘Grapevine’ By LEE CLARK ZUMPE St. Petersburg Little Theatre • Joe Conboy, “Music Man,” Tarpon Springs Per- Jonathan Pouliot stars as Don Nominees for the 2010 Lary Awards recently were forming Arts Lockwood in Eight O’Clock announced in “The Theatre Grapevine,” a nonprofit • Matt Patrick, “The Last Five Years,” West Coast Theatre’s “Singin’ in the Rain.” The news magazine serving the community theaters of Players play is up for a Lary Award for Florida’s Suncoast. Favorite Set Design. The awards ceremony will take place Sunday, Favorite Actor – Drama Sept. 26, 6 p.m., at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Cen- • Jonathan Henkel, “Overruled,” Avenue Players tral Park Drive. Theatre The awards are named after Lary Crews, a former • James Demetrius, “A Christmas Carol,” Francis journalist in the U.S. Navy. Crews, who also worked Wilson Playhouse in public relations for both WSUN radio and Golden • Lonnie Cox, “The Sting,” Island Community Apple Dinner Theater, was active in community the- Theatre ater, both acting and directing. He was affiliated • Bill Rucker, “What the Dickens?”, St. Petersburg with Clearwater City Players, Francis Wilson Play- Little Theatre house, Manatee Players, Richey Suncoast, Royalty • Rick Bronson, “Almost, Maine,” Tarpon Springs Theatre, St. Petersburg Little Theatre and Tampa Performing Arts Players. • Michael DuMouchel, “Who's Afraid of Virginia Crews established “The Theatre Grapevine” in Woolf?”, West Coast Players 1978, printing a two page flyer showcasing infor- mation about the community theaters of Pinellas, Favorite Actor – Comedy Hillsborough, Manatee and Pasco counties. Pub- • Michael Bruno, “Leading Ladies,” Avenue Play- lished monthly, “The Theatre Grapevine” is de- ers Theatre signed to appeal to the performers, the technicians • Gary L. Smith, “Moon Over Buffalo,” Eight O'- and the general public. Clock Theatre Largo’s Eight O’Clock Theatre and Clearwater’s • Mark Myers, “Don't Dress for Dinner,” Francis Wilson Playhouse Francis Wilson Playhouse and West Coast Players Photo by JAMES CASS/EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE are among the contenders vying for awards in sev- • Jim Russell, “Beau Jest,” Gulfport Community Players eral categories this year. Theatre • George Cahill, “Singin' in the Rain,” Eight O'- • Richard Miller, “The Pink Panther Strikes Eight O’Clock Theatre earned nominations for • Christina Capehart, “Almost Maine,” Tarpon Clock Theatre Again,” Island Community Theatre “Gypsy,” “Moon Over Buffalo,” “Steel Magnolias” Springs Performing Arts • Kris Doubles, “A Funny Thing Happened...”, • Walter Raine, “The Sunshine Boys,” St. Peters- and “Singin’ in the Rain.” Eight O’Clock Theatre • Colleen Coughenour, “Who's Afraid of Virginia Francis Wilson Playhouse burg Little Theatre productions are staged at Largo Cultural Center. Woolf?,” West Coast Players • Drew Lundquist, “Bleacher Bums,” Tarpon • Anthony Murphy, “Smokey Joe's Cafe,” St. Pe- Francis WIlson Playhouse received nominations Springs Performing Arts tersburg Little Theatre for its productions of “Side Show,” “A Christmas Favorite Actress – Comedy • Michael Bruno, “The Boys Next Door,” West • Bruce Taylor, “Music Man,” Tarpon Springs Per- Carol,” “Don’t Dress for Dinner” and “Enchanted Coast Players • Lindsey Miller, “Leading Ladies,” Avenue Players forming Arts April.” Theatre • John Benincasa, “Side By Side,” West Coast Among the West Coast Players productions Favorite Actress – Musical • Katie Gaudet, “Moon Over Buffalo,” Eight O'- Players under consideration for awards are “The Last Five • Alexa Bouchard, “Bye Bye Birdie,” City Players Clock Theatre Years,” “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, “The Boys Inc. • Francesca Aquino, “Don't Dress for Dinner,” Favorite Supporting Actor – Drama Next Door” and “Side by Side.” • Christina Capehart, “Gypsy,” Eight O'Clock The- Francis Wilson Playhouse • Ira Wolf, “Overruled,” Avenue Players Theatre Subscribers of “The Theatre Grapevine” cast atre • Carol Valdes, “Cookin' With Gus,” Gulfport • Piedro Di Bello, “Enchanted April,” Francis Wil- votes based on the slate of nominees. Voting ended • Chrissy Dubrowski, “Side Show,” Francis Wil- Community Players son Playhouse Aug. 31. son Playhouse • Stephanie Moffett, “Educating Rita,” Island • David Guest, “The Sting,” Island Community Cost to attend the 2010 Lary Award ceremony is • Latoya McCormick, “Smokey Joe's Cafe,” St. Pe- Community Theatre Theatre $35 a person. Cost includes a social hour with tersburg Little Theatre • Margaret Boylan, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” St. • Ian Smith, “What the Dickens?”, St. Petersburg hors d’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar. Reserva- • Rachel Brinker, “Music Man,” Tarpon Springs Petersburg Little Theatre Little Theatre tions may be made through participating local the- Performing Arts • Lisa Obst, “Bleacher Bums,” Tarpon Springs • George Hook, “A Christmas Carol,” Tarpon aters. • Mara Martin, “Side By Side,” West Coast Players Performing Arts Springs Performing Arts A partial list of this year’s nominees follows. • Leah Radel, “Sylvia,” West Coast Players • Brad Brady, “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, Favorite Actress – Drama West Coast Players Favorite Actor – Musical • Erika Pratesi, “Overruled,” Avenue Players The- Favorite Supporting Actor – Musical • Gerald Durst, “Bye Bye Birdie,” City Players atre • Chad Mueller, “Bye Bye Birdie,” City Players Inc. See LARY AWARDS, page 4B Inc. • Lynne Coleman, “Steel Magnolias,” Eight O'- • Gary L. Smith, “Gypsy,” Eight O'Clock Theatre Clock Theatre • Joey Sarlo, “Side Show,” Francis Wilson Play- • Cherie Albury, “Enchanted April,” Francis Wil- house son Playhouse • Cranston Cumberbatch, “Smokey Joe's Cafe,” • Judy Peterson, “The Sting,” Island Community
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