EMINOLE EACON SVolume XXXII, No. 6 B June 10, 2010 www.TBNweekly.com Tourism feels impact of oil spill A Madeira Beach man reels in a trophy drum. See page 22A. Some vacationers are canceling while others continue with their plans By SUZETTE PORTER Cole said she answers the inquiries as honestly as she can and asks that everyone County Pinellas County beaches are clear of oil else do the same. Commission takes and the water is blue. “We have to combat the perception “Please be honest,” she said. “People want action on subdivision That is the message from locals involved that the spill is affecting Pinellas a guarantee for Fourth of July, but I can’t in the tourism and charter fishing and County when the oil is still control the weather or Mother Nature, so County commissioners vote to boating industries. the truth is no one knows what will happen continue a petition to vacate sub- Still, some people are canceling reserva- hundreds of miles away.” in the coming months.” mitted by the Pinellas School tions and many are calling to make sure – D.T. Minich, executive director Some experts believe Pinellas County may Board for an unopened portion of conditions are still OK. Convention & Visitors Bureau remain unaffected due to the loop current a right of way in the Pinellas The uncertainty of what may happen as that flows 60 to 90 miles offshore. The theo- Grove Subdivision. oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexi- ry is any oil that heads toward local beach- ... Page 3A. co from BP’s Deepwater Horizon well, cou- es will be caught up in the loop current and pled with news reports of oil now coming Chamber of Commerce. travel south. ashore in the panhandle have made visitors Cole said the chamber had been flooded “Of course, that’s not good for Miami,” said D.T. Police leery of Florida and Pinellas County. with phone calls and e-mails from people Minich, executive director of the St. However, for now “our beaches are beauti- concerned that the oil spill could mar their Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Police investigate ful and the water is blue,” said Sheila Cole, vacation plans. She said the biggest worry fraudulent activity executive director for Clearwater Beach was about what might happen in the future. See TOURISM, page 4A The Treasure Island Police De- partment is investigating several reports of fraudulent door-to-door activity on Isle of Capri. ... Page 5A. City’s new Entertainment New movies open EOC nears A number of new movies open this week in the area, including Liam Neeson in “The A-Team.” completion ... Page 16A. By BOB McCLURE
SEMINOLE – In the event of a major weather occurrence or any other emergency, Seminole city officials will now be able to op- erate effectively without interruption. Construction crews are putting the final touches on the city’s new 4,476-square-foot Public Works/Emergency Operations Center, which will open later this month. Jackie Chan, left, and Jaden The building, located in the 11000 block of Smith star in Columbia Pictures’ 70th Avenue North, is across the street from “The Karate Kid.” the new Public Works operations building, which is scheduled for completion at some point in late July. Pet Connection Both buildings will be U.S. Green Building Council LEED silver-certified and are de- Cats get less health Photos by BOB McCLURE signed to withstand Category-5 hurricane care than dogs Ninety solar panels on the roof will provide electricity for the daily operation of the EOC building. force winds. Dr. Kim Donovan of Oakhurst Some of the green features for both build- Veterinary Hospital has tips for ings include: making a cat’s visit to the veteri- • A total of 42.39 Kw of solar panels that narian’s office a bit less stressful. will annually produce 86,732 Kw of free elec- ... Page 26A. tricity. • Solar water heaters. • High-efficiency air conditioning systems. Sports • Highly-reflective roof coating. • Use of fluorescent and LED lighting in- Junior golf side controlled by motion sensors. clinics slated • Motion-activated low-flow faucets. Beginner and intermediate ju- • Ultra low-flow toilets. nior golf clinics begin June 14 at • Landscaping to minimize water require- Seminole Lake Country Club. ments. ... Page 22A. The EOC building will be home to city lead- ers following a hurricane and includes vari- ous features to allow for self-sufficiency. “This may sound strange,” said City Man- Tom ager Frank Edmunds, “but hopefully we’ll Germond never have to use it.” But, if necessary, it’s there. The walls are constructed of 8-inch pre- Columnist Tom Germond stressed concrete and 12-inch walls in other writes about an old friend. areas. ... Page 6A. At the entrance are a pair of store-front doors unlike most store-front doors. Features “These are the second pair in the nation ever built to withstand Category-5 wind ve- Business ...... 3-4B locity,” said Edmunds. “The first pair went to Classified ...... 7-11B Left, A 38-foot collapsible antenna will allow Pinellas County for their new EOC.” Community . .13-14, 25, 27A, 6B city officials to communicate with Seminole On a daily basis, Director Jeremy Hocken- Entertainment ...... 16-20A Fire Rescue and Pinellas County agencies bury, a receptionist and an administrative Fish Tales ...... 23A during emergencies. Above, During assistant will run Public Works operations Gardening ...... 5B emergency conditions, this generator will Just For Fun ...... 2B provide power to the EOC. See EOC, page 4A Pet Connection ...... 26A Police beat ...... 5A Schools ...... 24A Sports ...... 21-22A Viewpoints ...... 6A Lolly’s Wigs Summer Clearance 30% OFF Call 397-5563 In Stock Wigs Only Exp. 6-15-10 For News & Advertising 13611 Park Blvd. Suite G, Seminole • 369-8299 • See Ad on 2A 727-723-5255 • 9148 Seminole Blvd., Seminole 2A Beacon, June 10, 2010 Oil spill forum planned The University of South Florida College of Marine Science and the Florida Business Network for a Clean Energy Economy Spectacular plan a free community forum on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Tuesday, June 15, 6 p.m., at the Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N. in St. Petersburg. scenery The free forum will include three panel discussions. A seagull glides through the air in The discussion topics and speakers are as follows: the foreground of a stunning sunset • Impact of the Spill, 6 to 7 p.m. – Bill Hogarth, dean of the over the Gulf of Mexico June 5 at College of Marine Science, USH; Christopher Reddy, Woods Treasure Island. Hole Oceanopgraphic Institution; D.T. Minich, executive direc- tor, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater; and Dan Berard, geophysical en- gineer. • Media Perspective, 7 to 8 p.m. – Keith Cate, WFLA-Channel 8; John Hill, St. Petersburg Times; Mitch Perry, Creative Loaf- Photo by BOB McCLURE ing; and William March, Tampa Tribune. • Solutions, 8 to 9 p.m. – Cyn Sarthou, Gulf Restoration Net- work; and Susan Glockman, Natural Resources Defense Coun- cil. E-mail [email protected] for details.
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The concept of tying in the golf tournament “We’ve got room for about 24 exhibitors,” to the conference was that of chamber presi- said Berard. “In the Digitorium, we can han- dent-elect Mike McQuilken, which was quickly dle about 300 people. Are we going to get 300 embraced by the chamber board and organiz- the first time? Probably not.” ers of the conference. Success will be driven, he said, by sponsor- The conference is a team effort involving the ship money. Sponsorships for the event are Seminole Chamber, St. Petersburg College, the available from $150 to $7,500. Advertising city of Seminole and Pinellas County. options are also available at a nominal fee in The effort is being spearheaded by event the expo guide. planner Linda Elland of Bradenton, along with The event kicks off the first day with an ad- Jim Olliver, provost of the SPC Seminole cam- dress from keynote speaker Tim Center, vice pus; and Dan Berard, chairman of the cham- president of sustainability initiatives for the Photos by BOB McCLURE ber’s economic development committee, who Collins Center for Public Policy in Tallahas- Above, three Samsung monitors will provide city officials with the latest weather data in the pitched the conference concept about a year see. Operations Center of the EOC. Below, power will be supplied by a generator housed in this ago. The first-day lineup of breakout sessions weather-proof structure. “It started as an energy conference,” said will include the following presentations: Berard. “After talking with the people at St. • Sustainable policies: Risk management Petersburg College it was apparent sustain- and LEED, sustainable designation compari- ability was more feasible and we had more son and business sustainability management. synergy on that topic.” • Sustainable buildings: Overstanding your The event, which will ultimately be a building, going green, what it really means to money-maker for the Seminole Chamber, has the builder; improving performance in existing the potential to grow into a strong regional buildings, a building’s life, environmental event. But Berard admits the first year could technology and new construction/existing only produce “break-even” revenue. buildings. “The tough part with a startup event is get- • Energy: Net zero, saving energy starts with ting it into peoples’ budgets,” said Berard. energy star, photovoltaic system inspection, “What we’re asking people to do is change solar thermal management, successful solar that. But we expect because our cost is so applications and energy efficiency. reasonable it will be possible.” • Water/wastewater: Rainwater harvesting, The two-day conference will cost partici- adaptive watershed management, saving pants $300. Accommodations at the Holiday water and money, how to become a zero water Inn-Harbourside in Indian Rocks Beach is ad- consumption facility, energy and water reduc- ditional. Participation in the golf tournament tion strategies and learn how to do water use is $100. studies and audits. Organizers are targeting businesses, li- For more information, visit www.sustain censed professionals and city and county gov- ableseminole.com. ernment leaders. About 500 e-mails have Additional details can be obtained by calling been launched in the past couple of weeks to 498-0190 or e-mail conf@sustainablesemi solicit participation and more will follow. nole.com. Area leaders address Crist By MELISSA LATTMAN sage out so perception mirrors reality.” EOC, from page 1A operation of the building. D.T. Minich, executive director of Visit St. Both the EOC and the operations building ST. PETE BEACH – Getting the word out to Petersburg/Clearwater said the Pinellas from the building. will use solar-powered street lights and de- places in the Midwest, Northeast and Europe County beaches need ads promoting visiting Should the building be switched into EOC pending upon the success, Edmunds said, that Pinellas County’s beaches are open for Florida in the Midwest and Northeast where mode, about 60 percent of the square footage they may be used eventually on city streets. business was one of the messages Florida tourists visiting this area tend to live. Crist will be used to run the city until conditions Both the EOC and its companion building Gov. Charlie Crist heard as he visited the said the state had asked BP for $25 million for allow for a move back into City Hall. Between across the street will have backup genera- Tradewinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach marketing the beaches. 10 and 13 city employees will be housed in tors, sewage storage tanks and a potable on June 7. Industry representatives shared how call the building during an emergency. water supply good for 10 days. Crist listened to concerns and suggestions volume for visits to the area are down 25 per- The building features administrative of- Communications gear, allowing calls to from business and government leaders from cent. fices, a conference room, storage room, a Seminole Fire Rescue and other county agen- this area at a late morning round table dis- Robin Grabowski, chief executive officer of large kitchen and break room, food storage, cies, will be tied in through a 38-foot tele- cussion. Then Crist walked the pristine beach the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Com- the emergency operations center, a commu- scopic antenna in the rear of the EOC. behind the resort. merce, said her organization runs two wel- nications/dispatch room, offices for the di- The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will as- “We’ve got to spend money in marketing come centers and is a hub for calls. She rector and emergency manager, male and sign one community deputy to the EOC and Florida,” said State Rep. Jim Frishe, R- St. Pe- described a morning call from a prospective female locker rooms, and mechanical/electric use the building for storage of post-storm re- tersburg. “We are open for business. The oil is visitor from Cape Cod who said airline cancel- rooms. sponse equipment. very localized (and not currently near Pinellas lation policies were causing the woman and Outside, the EOC will feature 90 solar pan- Cost of both buildings is $5.5 million, County). We have to get the message out to other tourists to hesitate to book trips to the els on the roof to provide power for the daily which is funded by Penny for Pinellas. places like Cleveland. We have to get the mes- area.
TOURISM, from page 1A Beach. “People are still booking. They’re just 1947 or call All Catch Charters at 458-6335. booking trips and coming to Pinellas County,” calling before they come to make sure their he said. Visitors Bureau. “But, we have to combat the trip is still happening. We’re still making trips. Hotel stays are down Cole said the oil spill could not have hap- perception that the spill is affecting Pinellas It’s gorgeous out there.” Local hoteliers are not faring as well as the pened at a worse time. She said bookings County when the oil is still hundreds and hun- Peruche said the marina had canceled trips fishing charters. Minich and Cole said some were down 35 percent in April on Clearwater dreds of miles away from us.” into waters banned for fishing by NOAA. Other people had canceled their reservations. How- Beach and that’s after an unusually cold win- Minich sent a request to Gov. Charlie than dropping one trip and extra phone calls, ever, it will be at least another month before ter. Crist asking him to allocate $2.5 million she said it was business as usual. numbers are available to know for sure how “Everyone is struggling,” she said. “This from the $25 million BP has given the state “There’s just nothing bad happening close to bad things might be. Minich said the report of economy is killing all of us. We’re doing every- for marketing to devote to getting Pinellas us,” she said. April bed tax collections would be available thing we can to assure people that everything County’s message out across the nation and Gary Burch, owner of All Catch Charters on soon – but much of that time was prior to the is OK right now. I’m telling people I don’t the world. Clearwater Beach, agreed. April 20 incident. think they should cancel their trips right now; He said the CVB was doing everything it “There’s been no real impact. People are Minich and Cole are encouraging local but if things change, I’ll have no problem could to show the world that Pinellas County still booking,” he said. lodging owners to implement a program called telling them I think they should wait and still is offering a “No. 1 beach experience.” He said thus far, he has had only one can- Book with Confidence, which promises visi- book their vacation another time. We just People can see local beach conditions for cellation and that happened over the Memori- tors that their first night will be free if they have to be honest.” themselves in real time via Web cams posted al Day Weekend. find any signs of oil on Pinellas County Officials with Tampa Bay Beaches Cham- at www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/beachcam Burch normally takes people fishing in in- beaches. ber of Commerce echo Cole’s sentiments in a and www.beachchamber.com/newwebsite/ shore areas, in the bays and passes, but he Cole also is recommending that hotels sus- written statement posted on its Web site. pier.htm. said charters were going out as far as 75 pend their cancellation policies so people will “All indications from experts in our imme- miles with no problems. continue to book reservations. diate area state that it is unlikely our area Fishing is good “Our beaches are clean and the fishing is Minich is working with the airline industry will be affected by this incident for the fore- The fishing industry also has taken a hit good,” he said. “Plus, there’s no reason to go to try to get them to waive their nonrefund- seeable future. Though we cannot guarantee due to negative oil spill publicity. Nevertheless, way out there, you can get grouper easy in- able penalty for people booking flights into weather, winds or currents, the gulf coast is local charter boat captains say all is well. side of 50 miles.” areas affected by the oil spill. open for business as usual. We look forward “The game is still on,” said Leslie Peruche, For more information on charter fishing “There’s so much uncertainty. We need to to sharing our beautiful beaches and post- manager of Hubbard Marina in Madeira conditions, call Hubbard’s Marina at 393- do what we can to encourage people to keep card sunsets with our visitors.” Beacon, June 10, 2010 5A PPoliceolice beatbeat Police investigate scheme to defraud Sgt. M.S. Hubble said the pool is located at the rear of Cashier arrested in gift card scam TREASURE ISLAND – The Treasure Island Police De- 7327 59th St. Hasler, who police said was not underwater PINELLAS PARK – A store cashier was arrested on May 30 partment is investigating several reports of fraudulent for a long time before he was discovered, was not responsive after he allegedly siphoned goods through a gift card scam. door-to-door activity on Isle of Capri. when rescue personnel pulled him from the water. Tandy J. Beal, 18, was charged with two counts of grand Victims have identified a local Treasure Island resi- Paramedics performed CPR, but Hasler was pronounced theft. He was released from the Pinellas County Jail after dent as the alleged perpetrator in a scheme to defraud. dead at Northside Hospital in Lealman. An autopsy to deter- posting $2,000 bail. The suspect is a 35-year-old white male with short “crew mine the cause of death is to be conducted by the Pinellas Officer Adam Geissenberger said Beal worked as a cut” style brown hair, clean shaven, 5-foot-8-inches and Country Medical Examiner’s Office. cashier at the Target store, 7150 U.S. 19, when he was Police said alcohol appears to have contributed to the 170 pounds. recorded on tape generating a phantom transaction for a drowning. Three victims report that the suspect has been going $300 gift card. door to door and, in one case, approached a victim in a Police said the suspect admitted to previously creating a vehicle, and asked for money. The suspect provided in- bogus $500 gift card. He said the card was used at other St. Pete man arrested for theft stores to purchase video games and other items. formation to the victims in one case, implying that he PINELLAS PARK – A St. Petersburg man was arrested on was locked out of his home and needed money to con- May 31 after police found him pushing a shopping cart with tract with a locksmith. In each case, the suspect stated stolen items. Homeless man arrested to the victims that he would repay them later that day. Michael Lee, 23, was charged with retail theft and provid- for trespassing on property Anyone who has experienced this individual or similar ing a false name to a police officer. He was released from the PINELLAS PARK – A homeless man was arrested on May types of fraud, or have information, contact Officer Dave Pinellas County Jail in his own recognizance. 30 for trespassing on church property. Albonetti at 547-4595 or e-mail police@mytreasureis- Officer William Holmes was on routine patrol at about 6 James A. 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County officials are urging residents to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- check to see if the evacuation levels of their ministration predicts 14 to 23 named storms properties have changed. with winds of 39 mph or higher, including Because of improved technology, more than eight to 14 hurricanes with winds of 74 mph 73,000 of the county’s 316,425 parcels have or higher and three to seven major hurricanes changed evacuation levels. Of those parcels during this season. 18,861 were placed in a higher surge catego- Most Floridians, by now, should recognize ry, and 54,332 were moved to a lower catego- the threat that hurricanes pose. Places such ry. as Central Florida that had been spared the The change in evaluation levels maps would wrath of major storms over the past few have no impact on insurance rates. The maps decades took direct hits from storms in 2004, are used by emergency management to deter- much to the surprise of many residents. It’s mine what actions are needed during a hurri- an experience they will never forget. cane. County, state and local governments, in re- Residents can see if their evacuation levels cent years have done a good job of trying to have changed by visiting the county’s Web site prepare residents for hurricane season, at www.pinellascounty.org/emergency or call- through speaking engagements, Web sites and ing the automated line at 453-3150. literature. The new evacuation levels will be changed Nevertheless, it’s difficult to gauge how resi- on utility bills in the next cycle. The Truth in dents will react when notified that a hurricane Millage notices that will be mailed in August packing winds of more than 100 mph will also will include the updated information. Words and music bear down upon them, especially if they never Though some residents may tire about experienced such a major storm. hearing or reading about the dangers of hurri- If you’re going to sing a had the time and energy. I Fallen trees and utility lines, long power canes, the information that agencies and the song, sing it clearly. Open up Driver’s Seat tried to watch “American Idol” outages, standing water, substantial property media disseminate about the storms helps your mouth and pronounce but gave up after I realized damage, malfunctioning traffic signals, closed foster a better understanding and may even the lyrics so that everyone Bob Driver that few of the performers businesses, long lines at gasoline stations, save a life. can understand them. were distinctive and original. road closures – all good reasons for residents Hard to find fault with that. Don’t slur the words or give Most of them, it seemed to them accents or special twists me, tried to sound like other that obscure what they Am I cheating myself? Per- well-established performers. Bitten by the Bear should sound like. If your haps, but I don’t feel that Few of them seemed willing or backup band is so noisy it way. able to sustain pure notes, The Bear got me. had sniffed out the only bolt outweighs your singing, tell What I do have are vocal- unsullied by the wobbles and He had me believing for a cutters in town. Took all the the players to cool down. (End ists who seldom mumble, warbles that Aaron Neville few seconds that my house Tom luster off the prank. of lecture). growl, scream, sigh or other- and others made fashionable had been burglarized. Germond Then there’s the time Bear For the past 50 years I’ve wise make you guess at what years ago. Coming home to Kissim- was hospitalized after he was tried to enjoy rock music, but they’re saying. They are men Shall we talk about rap mee from a skiing trip in struck by a vehicle as he was I’ve failed. The reason: I sel- and women who respect the music? No, let’s not. I’m more France in 1992, a friend and I Bear once told me he was riding his motorcycle in 1995 dom can understand what words they’ve been given to than willing to concede that pulled up into my driveway. eating at a restaurant and a or 1996, leading a funeral those people are saying. The sing. My roster of performers many rap lyrics approach ge- There was crime scene tape woman was having troubles procession. His motorcycle music usually overwhelms probably reveals me as a nius in their rhymes and hopeless square who’s still powers of description, but around my house and a with her child. skidded for many yards, and the words. On TV I watch 60,000 people in a stadium stuck in the ’40s or ’50s. If so, what good is that if the aver- board on the front window. “If you don’t behave, that he was seriously injured. He screaming as the rock band I plead guilty. age listener can’t catch more When I pulled the board off police man is going to arrest had road rash, fractured fin- on stage does the same thing. Here are some who I like: than one word out of every the window, I saw that the you,” she said. gers, as memory recalls. He I know the lead singer is giv- Roy Orbison, Billy Joel, John- ten? window was intact. Bear said he was disgust- was in pain and I helped care ing out with lyrics, but they ny Cash, Dolly Parton, Joan Instead, let’s consider Bob “He got you, Tom,” Brad ed. That’s not what he want- for him at home while his are drowned out by the noise Baez, Jim Croce, the Ink Dylan. I’m not sure where he said, laughing. ed children to think about wife worked one weekend. of the band and the crowd. Spots, Dean Martin, Cat fits, in a discussion of clear Another prank, compli- police officers. Other friends reached out. This is entertainment? I guess Stevens, Hank Williams, Judy versus muddy rendition of ments of my cop buddy I was fortunate to be part Cops are there for each other; so, because many rockers are Collins, Rod Stewart, Patsy song lyrics. Some of his words “Bear,” the most notorious of Bear’s inner circle; can’t I can tell you that. He made a enormously rich and sought Cline, the Statler Brothers, can be understood by an av- practical joker I’ve ever say that I ever walked in his full recovery. after. the Gatlin Brothers, Sinatra, erage fifth-grader. But as his shoes, but I learned a lot The pranks kept coming. A known. It seems clear that most Como, Abba, Dusty Spring- career progressed it seems as friend, who is a teacher, was I couldn’t help thinking about what he did – and what rock fans don’t really care field, John Denver, Anne Mur- if Dylan tried to make his au- about Bear as I watched law he was up against. socializing with Bear and I at about a song’s lyrics, or the ray, Glen Campbell, diences strain to decipher enforcement officers and As journalists, we are told a restaurant. While she was message the songwriter was Rosemary Clooney, Merle what he was singing. Or community leaders recently to be careful of fraternizing in the restroom, Bear put trying to convey when he Haggard, Edith Piaf, Bobby singing about. honor Lester Aradi, who is with government officials and condiments in her purse. Let- hammered out the words. Darin, the Mills Brothers, A few words here on the moving to the Blue Ridge others who you might have to ting him in on the prank, he What rock fans want, from Simon and Garfunkel, Amalia use of music tracks in movies Mountains after more than write about. But sometimes asked the restaurant manag- what I can tell, is noise, and Rodriguez, Marty Robbins, and TV. Have you recently no- nine years as Largo’s police the rules are unrealistic. er to search her purse. plenty of it. Stevie Wonder, the Ames ticed how much harder it is to chief. You don’t live in a small “Ma’am what are you doing Music by itself can be Brothers, Tony Bennett, Anna hear exactly what the actors Throughout my career, I’ve community for 22 years and with these items in your beautiful. Most symphonies Mouskori and Willie Nelson. are saying? Part of that prob- known many law enforce- not develop friendships with purse?” the restaurant man- do not have lyrics, but they Some of their songs may be lem comes from directors’ ment officers. Bear was one some sources. It’s a tightrope. ager asked. can inspire and endure. But considered rock music, but in mistaken belief that visual ac- of my closest friends. He re- You can’t be afraid to do your Had her going for a minute. words and the ideas they ex- all cases the lyrics predomi- tion is always enhanced by tired a few years ago and job, such as writing about a Bitten by the Bear, who press are also beautiful. Set nate. I enjoy the energy of music. One of the major of- moved to north Georgia. friend or a source if he is ar- laughed uproariously. to the right melody, lyrics can Bruce Springsteen’s music fenders is the “Law and Every now and then I’ll rested for a felony. Bear knew To this day, I don’t know convey any of a thousand and can actually grasp some Order” series. Next time you hear about bad experiences the rules I played by; I knew how many people in my emotions and stories. But the of his lyrics, but not many of view a segment, note how a somebody has with a law en- his. neighborhood Bear told he words must be sung clearly. them. The Beatles are rock- musical drone is often forcement officer. Maybe it I’ve been thinking about was putting crime scene I recently reviewed my iPod ers, I guess, but most of their brought in to augment a was a ticket he received and where Bear and I had been, around my house – why no- library titles. I have about lyrics come across clear on showdown scene. The result believed he didn’t deserve it. what we had done together. body got suspicious or called 1,700 listings. That’s small the ear. is a bothersome distraction Maybe he was yelled at for We flew in 1999 to Mon- his agency to find out what potatoes for many iPod own- New singers and new songs from the all-important dia- crossing a busy street during tana to a little town called was going on. ers. As I ran my eyes over the keep coming at us in an logue. a special event against a traf- Cutbank in the middle of Yeah, I miss my buddy – titles, I realized how few rock avalanche that makes it hard Send Bob Driver an e-mail fic light. Maybe investigators nowhere to play in a racquet- his jovial demeanor, sense of numbers are in my library. to keep up with, even if we at [email protected]. couldn’t find the burglar who ball tournament. 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Patrons can enjoy both the parades and music at Don’s The event celebrates Levique’s discovery of the pass follow- The street parade will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. A pre-pa- Dock on the east end of the boardwalk. ing the Great Gale of 1848, while also preparing residents for rade party is planned at 11 a.m. at Gator’s Café and Saloon on The West Coast Mutineers – a collection of specialized ac- hurricane season. Treasure Island. tors, actresses and re-enactors – are the featured performance Admission is free but other funds raised from the three-day The parade will leave Gators at 1 p.m. and cross the new group. They bring period style encampments, authentic cos- party go to the Florida Fishermen Lost at Sea Memorial Fund. John’s Pass Bridge, entering the Village at 129th Avenue East. tuming and choreographed fight circles to the show each year. Events planned include a pirate’s ball, pirate sea battle and Interested parties should contact Mike Wyckoff at 642-6621. Their scheduled performances include the infamous Fight boat parade, a street parade, a family treasure hunt, adults The Pirates Pub Crawl is an adults-only adventure. Tickets Circle at The West Coast Mutineers Encampment taking place and children’s costume contests. will include one free alcoholic beverage at each of the 11 par- at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. The Bar Brawl The festival also will include various pirate-themed mer- ticipating pubs, as well as a special edition Pub Crawl T-shirt, at Hubs Tavern and Raw Bar takes place at 3:30 p.m. on both chandise, food and beverage vendors, along with an abun- which will not be sold separately. days. dance of performers. The Pub Crawl is leisurely and ongoing throughout the New this year is a beach brawl on the beach near Hub- The pirate’s ball is Friday, June 11, 7 to 11 p.m., at Holiday hours of the event. Each of the participating pubs will have bard’s Marina at 4:30 p.m. each day. The beach brawls will Isles Elks Lodge No. 1912 at 1411 E. Parsley Drive, Madeira entertainment, giveaways, and specials throughout the week- feature lots of piratechnology. Beach. The adults-only adventure and fundraiser will feature end. The best view for the bar and beach brawls will be from the entertainment by The Brigands, a music minded group from Participating pubs are the Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill, west end of the boardwalk overlooking John’s Pass. New York who perform sea shanties and nautical tunes along Cuban Paradise Cigar & Café, De Losa’s Pizzeria, Don’s Dock, The show ends at dusk on Saturday with a spectacular fire with lore and fact from the golden age of piracy. The adults Hub’s Raw Bar & Tavern, Gators Café & Saloon, The Hut, show performed by Bohemian Fire. The unique group special- costume contest will be judged at 10 p.m., with the winners Rock’n Coconut, The Pirates Doubloon, Sportsman’s Saloon izes in fire with all measures of tools including fans, Hula receiving prizes donated by area merchants. and Vino Florida. Hoops, swords, ropes, and whips. A silent auction opens at 7 p.m. and closes at 10:30 p.m. A limited number of Pub Crawl tickets are available for a John Levique Pirate Days is an annual event that takes Tickets for the ball are $10 to enter and an additional $5 for $25 donation and may be purchased at the Pirates Ball on place on the second weekend in June each year. a meal ticket. For more information about the ball, call 393- Friday night or at the event information booth on Saturday. The event is organized by the John’s Pass Village Associa- 8230. A Rock The Dock party will take place at Don’s Dock fea- tion and SIK Promotions. 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Treasure Island church Top EMT, paramedic honored seeks change in status By BOB McCLURE shopping center at 152 107th ted use. If it changes locations Ave. within a CG, there would be TREASURE ISLAND – City The church also operates a no need to apply for another commissioners tossed back to thrift store at the site that special exception.” the Planning and Zoning needs additional space and “At the time (when the Board a proposal that will church leaders would like to church moved to its present have an effect on churches move it elsewhere. location), we thought we operating within the commer- For that to happen, the could move the thrift store cial general zoning district. church would have to go into the church but we quick- During a June 1 workshop, through the special exception ly found we didn’t have Commissioner Phil Collins process because it would be enough room,” said John proposed changing city policy operating at a second site Burke, vice president of the so churches do not have to within the CG commercial board of directors at Friend- apply for a special exception district. ship Community Church. “At from the city if the need arises Collins said he would like to some point we may need to Photo courtesy of PINELLAS COUNTY to move or to relocate a see churches grouped under move. We don’t want to have Pinellas County EMT of the Year David Selbach, second from left, and Paramedic of the Year church venture, such as a permitted use in the CG zone, to get a special exception Christopher Henderson, third from left, accept their awards at the May 18 Board of County thrift store. which would allow them to again and would rather Commissioners meeting from Pinellas Federal Credit Union CEO Linda Reynolds, left, and A case in point is the make such moves without city change the code allowing us Commission Vice-Chairwoman Susan Latvala, right. Selbach is a 15-year EMS veteran with Friendship Community approval. to stay with our (current) spe- Sunstar Critical Care Transport and Henderson is a firefighter/paramedic with St. Petersburg Church, which began opera- “That’s what I would like to cial exception with no time Fire Rescue. The award recipients each received a plaque, lapel pin and a $100 cash award tion 16 years ago in City Hall see,” said Collins. “A thrift constraints.” from the Pinellas Federal Credit Union. and now operates out of a shop would be part of permit- Permitted uses within CG now include a convenience store, retail store, personal Zoning Board, include an au- ency for the church,” said staff is recommending Barquet service store, business and tomobile gas station, a com- Collins. pay the city a negotiable fee for AFTER SCHOOL professional office, business mercial dock including charter An opinion by the Planning the service. YOUTH CENTER and financial service facility, and/or party fishing boat facil- and Zoning Board is expected • Moved ahead on resolu- at Seminole United Methodist Church commercial recreation use, ities, marina, private club, within the next couple of tion to renew the city’s facili- automobile, boat and vehicle adult entertainment establish- weeks. ties use agreement with For All Middle School Students rental agency; restaurant, al- ment, residential or tourist In other matters, commis- Pasadena Community (Daily pick-ups at Madeira Beach coholic beverage establish- dwelling, and churches. sioners: Church, 227 70th St. S., for
and Osceola Middle) 61010 ment, public administrative “We need to look at this a • Moved forward on a re- use of the church as a backup facilities, public park and little more carefully because quest by Edwin Barquet, emergency operations center. • Snacks • Recreation recreation area, hotel or we don’t know what we’re owner of Treasure Island Mar- Treasure Island, St. Pete • Homework Help • Computers motel, commercial or public looking at down the road,” ketplace, 245 107th Ave., to Beach and South Pasadena said Commissioner Carol provide food and beverage de- have used the church for a $35 per Week • Pick-Up by 6:30pm parking garage, essential ser- vices and telecommunications Coward. “What if a larger livery service to patrons on the secondary EOC since 1983. Call 727-391-9781 to Register for 2010-2011 towers. church moves in and wants to public beach. Barquet said de- The current agreement expires Special exceptions uses, move somewhere else within livery hours would be 11 a.m. June 30. The new agreement which must be approved first CG?” to sunset using a Polaris would carry through June Quality Care in the by the city’s Planning and “This boils down to expedi- Ranger 750 utility vehicle. City 2015. Comfort of Your Home WEST BAY Hurricane Season is Here EasyLiving provides an array of services for your comfort and convenience. Clippers Be Prepared! GREAT EVERYDAY PRICES! • Assistance withP ersonal Care • Cut/Color/Perms • Transportation to and from Appointments MEN’S Sandy Gareau HAIRCUT • Respite Care $ 75 Insurance Agency Inc. • Housekeeping and Companionship 8 28 Years’ Experience Call today for a FREE in-home assessment Everyday ✓Home ✓Condo ✓Flood ✓Auto ✓Motorcycle Ladies’ Call 727-448-0900 Haircut ✓Boat ✓Umbrella ✓Commercial Liability ✓Dental www.easylivingfl.com $ 95 BLB Wind Mitigation Credits!
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Toomay T. Peacock, president of Ridge Seminole Management Corp., donated $1,000 each to Seminole Fire Rescue and the city of Seminole at the May 25 City Council meeting in recognition of the cooperation Seminole Gardens Apartments received from the city following its May 2009 fire in Building 28. Left, Peacock hands over a check to Seminole Mayor Jimmy Johnson and, right, to Fire Chief Dan Graves.
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