Unemployment continues to fall Pinellas County’s rate dropped to 6.2 percent in October ... Page 7A. Disney’s animated film ‘Frozen’ hits theaters this week Also, the Chinese Golden Acrobats come to Largo Cultural Center Dec. 1 ... Page 1B.

Volume XXXVI, No. 19 www.TBNweekly.com November 28, 2013 LARGO Hearing for PSTA referendum set County hashes out ballot language to change transporation funding By SUZETTE PORTER tional money would be used to improve the county’s surtax to fund Greenlight Pinellas Plan for public tran- transportation system, including the addition of rail sit.” CLEARWATER – What should come first – the levy of service. The words as well as the order of words between the the tax or the purpose for the levy? County Attorney Jim Bennett prefers ballot language two versions differs more in the summary, which also Pinellas County Commissioners spent a portion of based on what has been used in the past for Penny for must adhere to a state-set 36-word count. their Nov. 19 meeting working on the ballot language Pinellas referendums. PSTA prefers language closer to The county’s preferred wording is “Shall Pinellas Largo dance group for a Nov. 4, 2014 referendum. The county’s legal team what has been used in Hillsborough County. County levy a countywide one-percent sales tax from and attorney for Pinellas County Transit Authority have The ballot title, which is restricted by state statute to Jan. 1, 2016, until repealed or reduced by county ordi- takes top score been negotiating for weeks on how best to ask voters to 16 words, is close in both versions. nance to plan, develop, construct, operate, maintain Largo’s Dance Central took top honors approve a change in the funding source for transporta- The county’s states, “Levy of one-percent sales surtax and finance public transit countywide with regional for highest overall score for a junior tion needs. to fund Greenlight Pinellas Plan for countywide-public connections, including expanded bus service, bus rapid Plans call for changing the funding method from an transit.” dance group at the recent Dancemaker See REFERENDUM, page 4A Regional Competition in Daytona Beach ad valorem tax to a 1 percent sales surtax. The addi- PSTA’s reads, “Levy of countywide one-percent sales November 15-17. The dancers, ages 8 to 11 years old, performed “Take Off With Us” from Bob Largo dancers perform in Thanksgiving parade Fosse’s “All That Jazz,” qualifying for na- tionals in June. By JULIANA A. TORRES ... Page 3A. LARGO – The eight girls from Tutterow Dance Academy have danced in Disneyland Paris, for COUNTY American troops stationed in Germany and are scheduled to dance on a cruise ship in March, but 2014 legislative this week they’ll have a chance at an undeniably iconic experience. “We’re dancing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day program adopted parade,” dancer Amanda Vaughan told the camera Top of the legislative program is un- as she was interviewed for a local story on the ABC funded mandates that “negatively im- show The List. pact local government budgets and The academy submitted a video of the girls danc- control.” Unfunded mandates by the ing to Spirit of American Productions, which organ- state are usually imposed without dis- izes the trip and choreography for dancers around cussion or consensus from local govern- the country to participate in the 87th annual pa- ments about the impacts they might rade. The Tutterow dancers, which are based in the have on available resources. Largo Community Center, were selected for the ... Page 5A. trip. “We have really good stage presence,” Vaughan explained. “Our technique is really solid.” COMMUNITY Vaughan, 16, of Seminole will be joined by her fellow dancers including: Brielle Kennedy, 15, of Share the Spirit Largo; Emily Paul, 14, of Clearwater; Emily Schulz, 15, of Largo; Shannon Flaharty, 14, of The holiday spirit burns bright in Belleair; Katie Verrastro, 18, of Largo; Landon Tampa Bay. Share the Spirit serves as a McFee, 16, of Largo and Madison Aho, 14, of clearinghouse of information received Seminole. from businesses, churches and organiza- Tutterow director Debbie Kennedy said she was tions who are working to make the holi- excited to offer the experience to her students be- Above, the Tutterow days a good time for all. cause it is so iconic. dancers performing in the ... Page 13A. “These kids will be watching it one day with their Macy’s Thanksgiving Day children or grandchildren and be able to say, ‘I was Parade this year are, front in that! I danced in that parade,’” she said. row, from left, Brielle OUTDOORS Seven of the eight girls will be dancing in the Kennedy, 15, of Largo; same group, though Aho was selected for the sec- Emily Paul, 14, Clearwater; ond group. Emily Schulz, 15, of Largo “We think it’s because she’s so tall,” Kennedy and Shannon Flaharty, 14, said. of Belleair; back row: Katie Along with the parade experience itself, the trip Verrastro, 18, of Largo; includes a Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruise, admis- Landon McFee, 16, of sion to the Empire State Building and tickets to see Largo; Madison Aho, 14, of the Broadway musical “Newsies” and the Rockettes Seminole and Amanda in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Vaughan, 16, of Seminole. “For five of the eight of them, it will be their very At left, from left, Landon, Dolphins’ wild ride first trip to New York City. What a way to experi- Emily and Shannon ence it,” Kennedy said. perform the number they An unforgettable brightness recently The girls have been fundraising to afford the trip will be dancing in New pierced a thickly overcast day the way since finding out they were accepted in April. The York City from their home Christmas lights infuse a dusky snowfall routine itself took only a weekend to learn, they dance studio in Largo with cheer. And, as dolphins do so well, said, but the trip will include more rehearsals and Community Center Nov. their bright escapade raised questions more dance numbers. about what actually goes on at sea. 20. “We’re excited. I mean, I’ve never seen snow, and ... Page 16A.

See PARADE, page 4A Photos by JULIANA A. TORRES VIEWPOINTS Tom Germond On to the semifinals Mother, daughter Store’s sign makes the stop worthwhile. … Page 10A. Indian Rocks Christian win Hunger Games sophomore running back Theo Anderson (4) shoots past First Baptist sweepstakes in NYC Academy defenders Nick Ariztizabal (43) By JULIANA A. TORRES and Zach Williams (36) for a third-quarter LARGO – Brianna McGowan touchdown in the Nov. was smiling but played it cool Features 22 home game against as she walked to the front of the Naples First Baptist set for LIVE with Kelly and Business ...... 7-9A Academy. The Golden Michael and had her picture Classifieds ...... 5-7B Eagles rolled to a 28-14 taken with Hunger Games heartthrob Josh Hutcherson Community ...... 13A victory in the Class 2A County ...... 5-6A Nov. 19. regional finals game, The 12-year-old from Largo Crime report ...... 6A advancing their win Entertainment ...... 1-4, 8B and her mother, Stephanie Mc- streak to nine games. Gowan, knew they were flying to Faith & family ...... 15A IRCS hosts Hialeah New York City only four days Health ...... 12A Champagnat Catholic before that moment, which was Just for fun ...... 2B Friday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., captured on the show’s Insta- Largo ...... 3-4A in the state semifinals. gram account in a video liked Outdoors ...... 16A The game marks the by more than 1,700 people. Mc- Sports ...... 14A first time the Golden Gowan was the winner of LIVE’s Viewpoints ...... 10A Eagles have advanced “The Hunger Games: Catching Photo courtesy of to the state semifinals. Fire” Special Access Sweep- STEPHANIE MCGOWAN Call 397-5563 See page 14A. stakes, which included not only Brianna McGowan of Largo For News & Advertising the four-day trip to New York, poses with Hunger Games star Photo by BRAD RICHARDSON Josh Hutcherson on the set of See SWEEPSTAKES, page 4A LIVE with Kelly and Michael.

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Group takes top score Fundraiser Nov. 30 to A 95-year-old’s wish at dance competition benefit typhoon victims LARGO – Largo’s Dance Central took top honors for highest overall LARGO – New Life International Church and 4Ever40 Sisterhood score for a junior dance group at the recent Dancemaker Regional Association joins together to host Hope for The Philippines fundraising Competition in Daytona Beach November 15-17. event on Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the church, 1000 The dancers, ages 8 to 11 years old, performed “Take Off With Us” 110th Ave. N. in Largo. from Bob Fosse’s “All That Jazz,” qualifying for nationals in June. The event will feature live music from Tampa Bay area bands, start- Kelley King, owner of Dance Central in Largo, choreographed the ing at noon; a car wash and yard sale, which both will start at 9 a.m. routine. Dance Central also brought home two first-place and two sec- 4Ever40Sisterhood board officer Connie Solano decided to partner ond-place trophies from the competition. with the church to host the event after she heard that typhoon had “Children can accomplish anything as long as they have proper damaged the Haiyan-Yolanda area, a place that she once called home. training and fundamentals,” King stated in a press release about the “After the typhoon hit, I called my family, and my heart not only awards. went to my family but for the entire island which consist of four town- After working nationally as a choreographer as well as touring in ships,” Solano said. “ The entire island is in need of food, shelter, and Broadway shows, King came home to Seminole to start her own stu- medical supplies.” dio. She started Dance Central in 2011, taking over the former Com- For more information, contact Connie Salano 813-335-0927 or con- pany B Ballet studio. [email protected]. “I’m really excited about the talent potential that I see in Pinellas,” she said. “I’m very blessed to be working with so many talented and Lights in the Gardens open passionate kids.” LARGO – The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation’s Holiday The Seminole High School alumna also choreographs for the high Lights in the Gardens will be open from Friday, Nov. 29, to Wednes- school. She’s readying their drama department for their upcoming dis- day, Jan. 1, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. trict competitions and this year’s musical production of “Annie, Get Stroll through this year’s display of more than 750,000 twinkling Photo courtesy of RONALD KAUFMANN JR. Your Gun.” lights and holiday decorations. A donation of $2 per person (13 years Three generations of Kaufmanns took a plunge at Busch Gardens and older) is recommended. Events scheduled during the Holiday Nov. 5, fulfilling the wish of Ronald Kaufmann Sr. of Largo, Lights include a Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation gift and plant pictured in the back, who turned 95 Oct. 25 and requested to ride sale on Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a dog parade on Sun- the Stanley Falls Flume for his birthday. Pictured with him are his day, Dec. 29, starting at 1 p.m. son, Ronald Kaufmann Jr., in the front, and his granddaughter, The Florida Botanical Gardens is located at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Tracy Smith. Largo, with an alternate entrance at 12211 Walsingham Road. The gardens remain open from 7 a.m. until dusk every day, with free ad- mission during daylight hours. For more information, visit Royal Palms, 300 Lake Ave., in Largo. www.flbg.org or call 582-2100. Lunch is $12. Bring a pre-wrapped gift valued between $5 and $10 for the gift exchange. The party will include a program and entertain- Women’s club hosts Christmas party ment. Meet some new friends and neighbors and have a good time. LARGO – The Largo Woman’s Club members invite local woman to The club meets first Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., at the Royal Palms. their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m., at the Lunch is $8. Call Alice 581-3137 or Ellen 584-8314.

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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com 4A Largo Leader, November 28, 2013 CityCity calendarcalendar Chief speaks to Kiwanis Largo Central Park Free holiday movie shown in the park LARGO – Largo’s new Police Chief Jeff Undestad was the fea- LARGO – Gather the family, grab a blanket and catch a movie on tured speaker at the Nov. 22 meeting of Kiwanis Club of The Largo Central Park is at 101 Central Park Drive. Within the park the big screen Friday, Dec. 20. Largo/Mid-Pinellas. are the Largo Public Library, at 120 Central Park Drive and Largo Cul- Themed activities for children will take place one hour prior to sun- Undestad, originally from Minnesota, has spent his entire ca- tural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. For information about events, call set and the movie will begin at dusk. On-site parking and concessions reer with the Largo police, rising through its ranks to his appoint- 587-6740, ext. 5014 or visit LargoEvents.com. will be available. No alcohol is permitted. ment as chief this year. As a former K-9 officer, he thanked the Upcoming movie dates are Feb. 14 and April 11. For a complete list- Kiwanis Club for purchasing “Officer Murphy” for the depart- Come see the holiday lights ing of movie titles, visit LargoEvents.com or call 587-6755. ment, the latest of the four dogs serving with Largo police. LARGO – Families can enjoy an amazing light display of over a mil- Largo Kiwanis hosted a prayer breakfast for the Kiwanis clubs lion lights in Largo Central Park starting Thanksgiving evening, Nov. Create at the library’s monthly crafting event in Division 12 Nov. 27. On Nov. 30, members of the club will be joined by members of Key Club at Largo High School to ring bells 28, to Friday, Jan. 3. LARGO – Attend a free evening of crafting while taking inspiration for The Salvation Army outside the Largo Walmart on Missouri It’s free to stroll through the park and see the dazzling displays of from non-fiction books at the Largo Public Library on second Wednes- Avenue. The two clubs also will partner for a float in Largo’s trains, toy bears, carolers, toy soldiers and many more. Starting Fri- days, 6 p.m., in the Jenkins Community Wing of the library. Christmas parade Dec. 7, which is in part sponsored by the day, Nov. 29, there will be a campfire each night to enjoy after strolling Use a variety of materials to create a fun and unique project during through the park. this adult program. Families are welcome. Largo Kiwanis. Call the Largo parks department at 586-7415 or visit LargoParks.com. No registration is required. All materials will be provided. Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of volunteers serv- Call 587-6715. ing children in their local community. The Largo club meets for The holidays come to Largo Park breakfast Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at The Royal Palms, 200 Lake Ave. NE. Membership is open to anyone who wants to help LARGO – Celebrate the holidays with a weekend of talented crafters Largo Community Center make a difference in the community. and artists offering original and unique items Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. For more information, call Bruce Blazej at 536-0412. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Largo Central Park. The Largo Community Center is at 400 Alt. Keene Road. Visit Largo The weekend will include specialty food vendors, Christmas carolers CommunityCenter.com or call 518-3131. and spectacular holiday lights in the park. Santa Claus will visit, so bring the kids. Center presents adult talent show There will be giveaways and raffles for cash gift cards and grand LARGO – Watch fellow residents show off their talent and strut their prizes. Free drawings are held three times per day. Grand prizes are at stuff at the Largo Community Center’s annual Adult and Senior Talent end of each day. Show Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 400 Alt. Keene Road. Visit loganjadepromotions.com or call 321-300-4509. Tickets for the show are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Visit LargoCommunityCenter.com or call 518-3131. Death by Chocolate returns to Largo LARGO – The Rotary Club of Largo will present the 18th annual Holiday showcase scheduled Death by Chocolate fundraiser – bringing hundreds of people with a LARGO – Enjoy an afternoon of dancing and singing Largo’s Holiday love for chocolate together in the name of charity – Friday, Dec. 6, 7 to Showcase Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m., at the Largo Community Center. 9 p.m., at Largo Cultural Center. The Tutterow Dancers, The Mcmillans, The Bates, The Indian Rocks The event will feature thousands of all-you-can-eat delectable, Christian School Student Choir and the Strolling Carolers all will per- mouth watering chocolate creations by the local restaurants that will form in the grand ballroom. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at satisfy any sweet tooth. Enjoy complimentary champagne, a silent the Largo Community Center. auction and entertainment encompassed by the holiday lights illumi- Photo courtesy of the LARGO KIWANIS nating Largo Central Park. Weekly events Largo Kiwanis Club President Bruce Blazej presents a certificate of Visit www.largorotary.com. • Bridge games: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 to 4 p.m. All appreciation to Largo Police Chief Jeff Undestad, center, and players are welcome to join the American Contract Bridge League- Deputy Chief Brian Browne Nov. 22. Library Friends to sell gift baskets sanctioned games. The cost is $4 with membership or $5, with snacks LARGO – The Friends of the Largo Library will host a Holiday Gift included. Call Joan Waff at 895-9073. Basket Sale from Saturday, Dec. 7 through Saturday, Dec. 21, in the • Bay Area Singles and Couples Dance: Sundays, 6 to 10 p.m. • Swing dancing: Saturdays, 7 to 11 p.m. Enjoy an evening of danc- lobby and the library bookstore. Dress to impress, and join about 150 singles and friends of all ages to ing and socializing on a 5,600-square-foot sprung hardwood floor. Free The baskets, featuring various themes, will be on display in the li- dance to an extensive music library to fit every taste. Cost is $8. lessons offered from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a dance with music by DJ brary. All proceeds benefit the library. • Square dancing: Fridays, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Spend the evening Savoy Swing. The cost is $6 with a recreation card and $7 without a For more information, call the bookstore at 586-7392. dancing country-style to professional caller Allen Snell. The cost is $6. recreation card.

REFERENDUM, from page 1A Roche’s version removes “Greenlight Pinellas Plan” and replaces it with “transit plan.” He prefers using 1 cent instead of 1 percent for the transit and future passenger rail service?” levy and including words that make it clear that it is another penny PSTA’s version says, “Shall the improvement, operation, mainte- added to the existing 7-cent sales tax. nance and financing of public transit benefitting Pinellas County, in- He also wants to tie the levy of the sales tax to the repeal of the ad cluding an expanded bus system with bus rapid transit, increased valorem tax. He proposes a levy of a half cent until federal grant money frequency and extended hours, local passenger rail and regional con- is secured for future projects and then increasing the levy to 1 cent. nections be funded by levying a one-percent sales surtax from Jan. 1, Roche says that the county commission is the “liable taxing authority” 2016, until repealed, with the proceeds initially deposited in a dedicat- and should approve bonds instead of the PSTA. ed trust fund?” “An overriding concern is there is no plan B,” he said. The county prefers adding the words “the 1 percent sales tax” after Welch said he disagreed with Roche’s approach. He pointed out that the yes or no choice so voters are clear on the meaning. PSTA had no a plan B did exist, a “draconian plan B.” problem making that change. In the end, the commission voted, 5-1, to accept PSTA’s ballot lan- Commission Karen Seel requested that PSTA add the word build or guage with the addition of the word construct and the explanation construct to PSTA language, which was agreeable. Alan Zimmet Brad Miller after the yes and no. Roche voted no. Commissioner John Morroni was PSTA’s attorney Alan Zimmet objected to the county’s section that out sick. says “until repealed or reduced by ordinance,” because it poses a risk Zimmet also said it was PSTA’s opinion that by state statute, the “It’s an honor and a pleasure to be involved in this,” Latvala said and could cause problems with the ability to secure bonds for trans- ballot language had to include “with the proceeds initially deposited in after the vote. “This is a legacy issue for our county. … It’s really excit- portation projects. a dedicated trust fund,” which will be deposited with the Clerk of the ing.” PSTA prefers that no method for repeal be specified and prefers that Court. Commissioner Janet Long agreed. any changes in the future be by referendum. An ordinance that ac- The commission agreed to both changes for the ballot language and “I’m so proud to be sitting here today, to be moving this forward on companies the ballot language also referred to the ability to repeal or the accompanying ordinance. behalf of our citizens,” she said. reduce the tax by ordinance. Commissioner Norm Roche pointed out that the final ballot lan- The county will hear what citizens think during a public hearing “PSTA is pursuing removal of the taxing authority for ad valorem in guage did not have to be decided until August 2014 to make the dead- Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m., in the fifth floor assembly room of the Clear- favor of sales tax, but that’s a risk if the sales tax can be reduced or re- line by the Supervisor of Elections. He presented his own proposed water Courthouse, 315 Court St. For more information, visit pealed by a county ordinance,” he said. ballot language. www.pinellascounty.org.

PARADE, from page 1A “We’re like adopted sisters,” Aho said of the group. it’s supposed to be cold,” Vaughan Kennedy had a group of seven said. “I think we’re all a little nervous, dancers participate in the Macy’s pa- but I think our excitement outweighs rade five years ago. She said that our nerves.” while the girls do enter some competi- One of the girls, 14-year-old Shan- tions, she emphasizes unique oppor- non Flaharty, was literally speechless tunities. For example, in March, as the girls chatted among them- Tutterow dancers will perform on selves, teasing Vaughan for her ad- Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. vanced on-screen diction that “I just think competition is a great included excitement “to see city in its thing, a great learning tool … But our entirety.” Even after the girls had kids get so many different perform- raised money for the trip, they were ance opportunities and dance for the concerned that Flaharty wouldn’t be community and do things that they able to go. Earlier in the month, she would have no other way of doing,” blacked out and fell on her face, Kennedy said. “How many get to say breaking her jaw in three places. As a they get to dance on the world’s result, her jaw was wired shut, forcing largest cruise ship?” her on a liquid diet. And, after getting up before 5 a.m. “We didn’t know if she would be on Thanksgiving Day, the girls will able to make the trip, so we’re really begin their parade experience, danc- excited,” Kennedy said. “We think ing in front of thousands on the she’s very fortunate.” streets of New York City and millions The girls, all in Tutterow’s senior A watching from their televisions at Photo by JULIANA A. TORRES or senior B class, have all been danc- home – an experience they will re- The Tutterow dancers, from left, Brielle Kennedy, Katie Verrastro, Madison Aho, Emily Schulz, Amanda Vaughan, Landon McFee, ing for at least eight years, some more member for the rest of their lives. Shannon Flaharty and Emily Paul, practice the number they will dance in New York City as part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day than a dozen. Visit tutterowdancers.com. Parade.

SWEEPSTAKES, from page 1A but an advanced screening of the movie Nov. 18 and three days worth of VIP seating in the audience while the hosts interviewed the movie’s stars. “The best part about it was honestly being able to spend that kind of time in the city with my daughter at something she loved,” McGowan said. “I can’t say enough about that. Just the time one-on-one with my daughter was amazing.” McGowan, who works as a local substitute teacher, entered the con- test on a whim, she said. The contest was only open for about a week starting Nov. 7. McGowan was in a car line, killing time on her phone as she waited to pick up Brianna and her 10-year-old sister, Brooke, from their schools. As a longtime fan of LIVE, she followed the show’s Facebook page, and the contest showed up on her news feed. “I (thought), ‘Oh my gosh, my daughter would absolutely die. Oh, I’ll enter,’ not thinking that people really win these things,” McGowan said. “I had completely forgotten that I entered until I got this call on Friday.” Brianna had no idea the treat she was in for. She had read all three books in the Hunger Games series as they came out and insisted on having the hardback copies, her mother said. She recently had re-read “Catching Fire,” the second book in the series, in anticipation of the movie, which opened only Nov. 22. “I entered solely on her behalf,” her mother said, admitting that she hadn’t read the books herself. McGowan said she saw how the fantasy books were a part of the Photos courtesy of STEPHANIE MCGOWAN culture of her daughter’s age group. And she thought the cliffhanger at Left, Stephanie McGowan, right, and 12-year old Brianna snap a picture from the audience of the LIVE with Kelly and Michael. The Largo mother the end of “Catching Fire” played a big part in keeping young audi- and daughter won LIVE’s “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Special Access Sweepstakes, earning them a trip to New York City, an advance ences intrigued. screening of the movie and a week’s worth of tickets to watch the show hosts interview “Hunger Games” stars. Right, the McGowans pose with “Having seen the movie, now I get it – that’s why you want to see the show hosts Michael Strahan and Kelly Ripa. next one,” she said. “Maybe I should just read the book.” The trip was Brianna’s first to New York City. She and her mother host. She was glad to discover that Ripa was just hilarious and real in snap a picture with Hutcherson, but gushed a bit after the experience. hit several highlights: Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, China Town person as on screen, she said, adding that watching her longtime show “She was kind of overwhelmed by the whole thing, and was like, ‘What and Little Italy. The experience of absorbing the culture of the big city from the audience would change the viewing experience from home. is happening?’” McGowan said. “(It was) just so much fun for her.” was worth missing a bit of school, McGowan said. At Brianna’s re- “Just to know that you were there and to think where you sat and The entire trip will be an “absolutely amazing” experience both quest, they even went to Hoboken, N.J. to visit the Carlo’s Bakery, the what you saw and how it all works, even down to them recording pro- mother and daughter will remember for years to come, she said. setting of the reality TV show “Cake Boss.” mos after the show – to be able to see all that was really cool,” she said. To see the video of Brianna’s celebrity photo, visit instagram McGowan has been a fan of LIVE even before Kelly Ripa became its McGowan said her daughter didn’t freak out when she got a chance to .com/p/g6lAM_uLfM.

© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com Leader, November 28, 2013 County 5A County adopts 2014 legislative program Karen Seel picked By SUZETTE PORTER writing and bring them back to the commis- sion for discussion and possible approval. to lead commission CLEARWATER – Wendy Nero, intergov- “I think at least two are very good,” Com- ernmental relations manager, started her mission Charlie Justice said of Roche’s list. By SUZETTE PORTER fourth week on the job with a presentation Welch asked that the county develop a to Pinellas County Commissioners on the statement about the impact of flood insur- CLEARWATER – Pinellas 2014 State Legislative Program. ance reform and the commission unani- County Commission Chair Ken Nero admitted during the Nov. 19 meeting mously agreed. Nero concurred that it was a Welch will relinquish his gavel that much of the work on next year’s list of good idea considering the action now taking Dec. 31. By unanimous vote Nov. priority items to keep an eye on during the place on the state level to find solutions to 19, Vice-chair Karen Seel got the 2014 state legislative session had already the problem. nod to lead the commission dur- been done when she started. However, she “We fully expect to see some activity,” she ing the next calendar year. has already talked to as many stakeholders said. Commissioner Susan Latvala as possible about what they thought was The commission unanimously approved won the vice-chair’s position, 5- most important. Screenshot by SUZETTE PORTER the legislative program with changes dis- 1. Commission Norm Roche Screenshot by SUZETTE PORTER Pinellas County Commissioners approve a Wendy Nero, intergovernmental relations manager, cussed and agreed to hear Roche’s items at voted no. Commissioner John Pinellas County Commission Vice- list each year of items staff and paid lobby- presents the 2014 State Legislative Program during an upcoming meeting. Morroni was absent. Roche said Chair Karen Seel talks about the job ists are asked to monitor during the legisla- the Nov. 19 Pinellas County Commission meeting. Commissioner Janet Long asked why the he was voting no on principle done by Ken Welch as Commission tive session. Nero pointed out that this county didn’t have a federal legislative pro- not because he thought Latvala Chair for 2013. Commissioners year’s program was “not an exhaustive list” and said other issues gram for items pertinent to Pinellas County and Tampa Bay. was incapable of carrying out unanimously agreed Nov. 19 that could evolve that might require commission action. “We used to,” said Commissioner Karen Seel, who explained that the duties of vice-chair. Seel should serve as next year’s chair. Top of the legislative program is unfunded mandates that “negative- budget constraints caused the commission to discontinue paying for Seel last served as chair in ly impact local government budgets and control.” Unfunded mandates lobbyist at the federal level. 2010. Latvala served as chair in 2011. Morroni was chair in 2012. by the state are usually imposed without discussion or consensus Long pointed out that there could be federal legislation pertinent to Roche was elected to the commission in 2010. from local governments about the impacts they might have on avail- Pinellas County worthy of discussion. Seel thanked her fellow commissioners and said she was “very able resources. Welch said another reason the commission had stopped funding much looking forward to working with you next year.” Welch thanked Nero presented six priority items, including support of the State federal lobbyist was the “personal relationship with Congressman Seel for her support during his year as chair. In turn, Seel thanked Housing Initiatives Partnership and State Apartment Incentive Loan Young.” Welch, especially for the job he did communicating with the public on Program. According to her report, documentary stamp tax on deeds “Now that’s changed,” he said. behalf of the commission. was created specifically to fund the state’s affordable housing trust Young died Oct. 18, 2013, after serving Pinellas County in the “Your emails were always on point,” she said. “Very nicely done.” fund. Lawmakers continue to redirect the approximately $100 million House of Representatives for 42 years. A special election is scheduled in document stamp revenue each year to the general fund. on March 11, 2014 to fill the vacant position. County administrator’s contract Second on the list was support of legislation to remove unfunded County Administrator Bob LaSala agreed to ask staff to look at a The commission also voted unanimously to amend County Adminis- mandates for certain court-related functions. Third was support for federal legislative program. trator Bob LaSala’s contract. continued funding of the Pinellas County Health Department and op- The amendment, effective Nov. 19, adds 120 hours of annual leave position to any legislation that would remove or eliminate primary to LaSala’s “leave bank.” It changes the way the administrator earns health care services from county health departments. Foundation to host homebuyers seminar leave to match the method in place for exempt employees with 20 The fourth priority was support for reforms to reduce the county’s fi- ST. PETERSBURG – The Community Service Foundation will years of service. The change ups his annual leave from 29 days to 32 nancial obligations for juvenile detention and to revise current billing host a free, two-part first-time homebuyers seminar on Tuesdays, days – an increase of three days. structures and provide for more accountable juvenile justice services, Dec. 3 and 10, 6 to 9 p.m., at Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N. LaSala began work as the county’s administrator Oct. 12, 2008. while at the same time opposing any new cost obligations to the county. The seminar designed to help first-time homebuyers go through The amended contract reduces LaSala’s severance pay from six No. 5 was support for an amendment that would allow the county the process of purchasing a home and qualifying for down pay- months to 20 weeks of salary and benefits. more discretion on how it can spend future Penny for Pinellas funds. ment and closing costs assistance. Participants must attend both According to a memo from Welch, the amended contract with the Currently, the money’s use is restricted to capital improvements. No sessions to earn a certificate. additional three days of leave will “facilitate greater work/life balance” Penny money can be spent to maintain infrastructure. Call 461-0618, ext. 3, or visit www.csfhome.org. and would “allow for cushions for any catastrophic circumstances that The final priority item was Medicaid expansion. The commission might result in the county administrator needing to draw on accumu- supports efforts to expand Medicaid eligibility, which would decrease Daisy Grant applications sought lated leave.” the number of uninsured county residents. CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Community Woman’s Club In return for the extra leave, the administrator would receive one Nero presented an additional 20 “general concern” items and four seeks nominations for the 2014 Daisy Grants. month less in salary and benefits in his severance package. more that she described as additional topics for discussion. Among the This program began six years ago and gives grants of up to When LaSala was hired in 2008, his salary was $225,000 plus a additional topics was beach nourishment. Commissioner Norm Roche $1,000 to nonprofit organizations. The deadline to submit an ap- $750 a month car allowance. His predecessor Steve Spratt, who re- suggested that beach nourishment be moved to No. 1 on the list as a plication is Saturday, Feb. 15, and applications are available at signed after a grand jury investigation of a land deal between the coun- top priority, which the commission unanimously approved. www.clearwatercwc.org. An organization may not win two years in ty and former property appraiser Jim Smith, made $223,476. Former Roche was unhappy that four items he had requested were missing a row. county administrator Fred Marquis, who served as interim administra- from the list, including increasing the medical buyback for indigent The 2013 Daisy Grants went to the following organizations: tor while the county searched for Spratt’s replacement, made care, support for a state domestic partner registry, additional changes Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc.; Pinellas Education Foundation; Reli- $200,000 a year. for Penny for Pinellas and removal of the ad valorem tax for Pinellas gious Community Services, Inc.; Kimberly House, Inc.; and LaSala has prior experience with Pinellas County government, hav- Suncoast Transit Authority. Sewing Hope, Inc. ing served as chief assistant county administrator and assistant coun- Commission Chair Ken Welch urged Roche to put his items in ty administrator from 1979 to 1989.

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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com Leader, November 28, 2013 Business 7A Unemployment continues downward trend PRO summarizes By SUZETTE PORTER real estate statistics TALLAHASSEE – Pinellas Coun- ty’s unemployment rate dropped The Pinellas Realtor Organization recently released its report on to 6.2 percent in October, accord- Pinellas County Real Estate Statistics for October 2013. ing to the report released Nov. 22 According to the report, for the combined townhomes/condos and by the Florida Department of Eco- single family home numbers, the percent change year over year for nomic Opportunity. closed sales, paid in cash, new pending sales, new listings and ac- October’s rate was down from tive inventory are all down compared to October 2012. Also, closed 6.5 reported in September and sales for townhomes/condos dropped for the third month in a row, 8.0 in October 2012. Pinellas but it is only a 1.7 percent drop year over year from October 2012. County’s unemployment is lower Closed sales for single family homes dropped for the second month than the state rate at 6.6 percent in a row but it is only a 2.3 percent decrease year over year from Oc- and national rate at 7 percent. tober 2012. Pinellas also reported a de- Cash sales for both townhomes/condos and single family homes de- crease in its labor force in Octo- creased in September and October. This is a 3.4 percent decrease year ber, down to 448,902 from over year for townhomes/condos and a 15.5 percent drop year over 453,116 in September and year for single family homes. 445,237 last year. The report The report indicates that October historically tends to see a slight in- shows that 27,842 were unem- crease in new pending sales for both townhomes/condos and single ployed, down from 29,360 last family homes. This year single family homes increased by a mere 14 month and 35,435 in October of sales from September but overall is a 19.9 decrease year over year 2012. from October 2012. Townhomes/condos increased slightly from Compared to other counties September by 21 sales but is an overall 14.8 percent decrease year around the state, Pinellas was in a over year from October 2012. three-way tie with Gilchrist and July and August saw increases in new listings for both town- Hillsborough for the No. 37 posi- homes/condos and single family homes. Both types of property saw a tion in the ranking list of 67 coun- Graph courtesy of FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY drop in new listings in September. The numbers from ties. Hendry ranked No. 1 with 12 Florida’s unemployment rate, shown in blue, continues at a steady downward trend, as opposed to the September to October have only changed by two to four sales, ac- percent unemployment and Mon- national rate. cording to PRO. New listings for roe ranked No. 67 with unemploy- came in second with 29,100 new transportation and utilities; the state in demand for STEM townhomes/condos have a year over year decrease of 10.1 percent ment of only 3.8 percent. jobs and Fort Lauderdale-Pom- 6,400 in construction; and 1,100 (science, technology, engineering and single family homes have seen a year over year change of 5.2 per- Job growth continues on an cent. pano Beach-Deerfield Beach was in manufacturing. and mathematics) jobs. upward trend throughout much The median sales price for townhomes/condos is down $2,500 from third with 18,900 new jobs. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clear- The report for November’s un- of the state. October marked the last month to $98,000. This is a 0 percent change year over year from The unemployment rate for the water MSA also led the way in employment is scheduled for re- 39th consecutive month of annu- online job demand. It was first in lease Dec. 20.V October 2012. This is the lowest the median sales price has been since al job growth. Florida’s annual MSA for October was 6.4 per- February of this year for townhomes/condos. The median sales price job rate has equaled or exceeded cent, down from 6.7 percent in for single family homes is down $5,000 from last month and is a 16.5 the national rate since March September and 8.2 percent in PRO council earns distinction percent change year over year. 2012. Job growth in October was October 2012. Out of a labor CLEARWATER – The Pinellas Realtor Organization’s Pinellas In- This is the lowest the median sales price for single family homes has the fastest since June 2006. force of 1,346,568, the number ternational Council was recently named a Gold Council for 2013 been since April of this year. Twenty of 22 metropolitan sta- unemployed was 86,307 in Octo- by the National Association of Realtors’ Global Achievement Pro- According to the report, closed sales by sale price for both town- tistical areas contributed to the ber. The county with the highest gram for the third year in a row. homes/condos and single family show the following trends: state’s job growth. The Tampa-St. unemployment in the local MSA Among the nearly 100 global business councils operating na- • 53.8 percent drop in townhomes/condos year over year for the Petersburg-Clearwater MSA had was Hernando at 7.8 percent. tionwide, only 13 other Realtor associations have been named a $600,000 to $999,999 price range the highest over the year job cre- Pasco was second highest with Gold Council. Councils are evaluated in five focus areas, including • 33.3 percent drop in townhomes/condos year over year for the $1 ation than any metro area in the 7.2 percent. communication, community outreach, membership value cre- million or more price range state, reporting a gain of 39,800 The local MSA added more ation, education, and media outreach/social media. This honor • An increase of 39.1 percent year over year for the $250,000 to new jobs. The local MSA includes than 9,600 jobs in the education was given in part by the dedication that PRO and PIC have put $299,000 price range for townhomes/condos Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and health services industry; forth in an effort to raising members’ awareness of global busi- • 10 percent drop in single family homes priced $1 million or more and Pinellas counties. 9,400 jobs in professional and ness opportunities in the Tampa Bay area. • An increase of 41.4 percent year over year for the $200,000 to Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford business services; 8,100 in trade, $249,999 price range for single family homes.

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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com 8A Business Leader, November 28, 2013 Briefcase Largo Clinic and Med Spa opens Halterman joins NorthStar Bank Open house raises $1,800 The Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand BELLEAIR BLUFFS – NorthStar Bank opening of Largo Clinic and Med Spa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. recently named Jake Halterman as vice Largo Clinic and Med Spa is a physician-owned private medical prac- president, market manager for its new of- tice at 10500 Ulmerton Road in Largo Mall. fice in Belleair Bluffs. Halterman is a long time resident of Vacation Village RV partners Pinellas County and has more than 15 years of banking experience. He came to with RV Training Center NorthStar Bank from TD Bank where he LARGO – Vacation Village RV Resort in Largo, an Equity Lifestyle was most recently assistant vice presi- Property, recently partnered with the RV Training Center Inc. to assist dent, banking center manager. with accommodations for students that come to the area to become Halterman earned a bachelor’s degree in certified RV technicians. business management from Eckerd Col- The RV Training Center Inc. opened in 2006. Owner Sam Alsop has lege and an associate’s degree in business developed a 10-week class that offers on-site RVs for hands-on train- administration and management from St. Jake Halterman ing. Vacation Village RV Resort has rental units along with RV sites Petersburg College. He currently serves on available for the students who have their own RVs. the Professional Partners Council of Suncoast Hospice Florida, is an ambassador of the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and will Mead becomes Tastefully Simple consultant be an active member of the Central Pinellas Chamber Commerce. ST. PETERSBURG – Dawn Mead of St. Petersburg recently became In Halterman’s role as market manger, he will be responsible for de- an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national di- veloping new relationships and developing and marketing NorthStar rect sales company featuring more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods. Bank’s presence in the Belleair Bluffs market. NorthStar Bank’s sec- As an independent business owner, Mead offers delicious food sam- ond office opened on Oct. 15, at 715 Indian Rocks Road N., Belleair ples at home taste-testing parties, along with easy ideas for everyday Bluffs. This is its first office in Pinellas County. Photo courtesy of JULIE PAPALARDO meals, recipes, serving suggestions and fun. All of Tastefully Simple’s Julie’s Cottage at Provence and Periwinkles at the Cottage raised products are open-and-enjoy or can be prepared by adding only one or Beach Fyre BBQ Grille opens more than $1,800 for the Greater Tampa Bay Blue Star Mothers two ingredients. CLEARWATER – Beach Fyre BBQ Grille recently opened its doors at Organization through its Holiday Open House Nov. 7-9. Pictured 608 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach. are from left, George Byrd from Blue Star Mothers, Julie Papalardo Chamber supports Small Business Saturday Beach Fyre BBQ Grille boasts open pit-style barbecue and a wood- of Julie’s Cottage at Provence and Keo Souphithavong of the Chase The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce recently an- fired grille featuring slow cooked ribs, beef, pork and chicken. The es- Bank branch at 13883 Walsingham Road. The open house also nounced its participation in American Express Shop Small campaign. tablishment also offers fresh seafood, chargrilled fish, chicken, burgers gathered enough donations for 150 stockings to be sent to soldiers For the second year the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce and wings. All food is cooked fresh to order with homemade sauces serving overseas. Largo businesses Art of Hair, Beans About is an Ambassador to the American Express Small Business Saturday and fresh ingredients. Live music is presented Fridays and Saturdays Cooking and the Chase branch contributed to the donations. event. Shoppers who shop small between Nov. 26 and 30 can take starting at 9 p.m. Sunday music runs from 5 to 8 p.m. home a $25 gift card courtesy of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Business hours are Monday through Wednesday, noon to 9 p.m.; Commerce and American Express. 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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com Leader, November 28, 2013 Business 9A Small business Saturday Day helps businesses showcase their importance By BRIAN GOFF on the SBA website support what grew and is certainly not a small Morrisette said regarding the cre- business anymore,” he said. Many things go into making a ation of new jobs. In Pinellas County, Piper Fire community a place where people “Since 1995 small businesses Protection is an example of a want to live. There are community have generated 64 percent of new small business growing beyond action groups to help effect jobs and paid 44 percent of the the definition of “small.” Chris change, hospitals to care for us total United States private pay- Johnson is the president and when we’re sick, and schools to roll,” it said. owner of the Largo company, educate police department, a fire Then the SBA went on to out- which was started by his dad, department and us to keep us line what all that means to the Terry, in 1986. safe. Yet, there is another commu- local economy. “He was a one man show and nity building block that improves “When consumers patronize when he got a job he’d hire some- our quality of life: small business. local small businesses they are one to help if he couldn’t handle it Robin Sollie, the executive di- essentially giving money back to alone,” said Johnson. “It was his rector of the Tampa Bay Beaches their local community. A thriving dream back then to have one em- Chamber of Commerce, said she local business will generate high ployee and three trucks.” has no doubt how important levels of revenue which means Today the company has 132 small business is to our everyday that the business will employees and over 80 lives. pay higher taxes, includ- trucks. Terry Johnson is “Generally speaking small busi- ing local taxes,” it said. retired now but comes to “This money is then work every day to have ness is vital to our community Photo by BRIAN GOFF used for local police and lunch with his son, who and our economy,” she said. “If Bill and Carol Brawner are owners of The Bronze Lady in John’s Pass. They are with their dogs Bella, left, and fire departments as well joined the company in you took a snapshot of a commu- Bailey. nity, then visualized that commu- as schools.” 1994. nity with no small business, Morrissette noted the “When I started it was of their business; loyalty. The and take the risk and sustain it.” conusmers’ mind. They have got- people would move out of that people who start small just him and one part Brawner’s own The Bronze Lady Morrissette said potential small ten together all over the country place. Much of what the commu- businesses are people time employee,” said Tom Morrissette gift shop in John’s Pass, and business owners have to be and created Small Business Sat- nity has to offer is what small who must have confi- Johnson. “At the time we Bronze Lady Home Furnishings mindful of the risks and not do urday. It is an annual event, al- business has to offer.” dence in what they are dealt with fire sprinklers on Madeira Way in Madeira anything foolish when they start ways on the Saturday after Black Sollie pointed out that a small about to do. only, but then we got Beach. out. They have to be aware of the Friday. Black Friday is the day business such as a hair salon is “I think you have to be into extinguishers and “We look at it customer by cus- reality. for large national retailers, Cyber important to any community or a a visionary and you have suppression systems. tomer and try to make them “I think you have to be careful Monday is for online retailers and gas station or the corner store. to believe in yourself,” he Then customers wanted happy and stand by our prod- in starting a new business or a now Small Business Saturday, She said they are what keep peo- said. “You have to be- us to inspect their ucts,” he said. “We really take a new idea,” he said. “There are this year on Nov. 30. ple in their communities and close lieve you have something homes so we got into in- lot of pride to ensure our cus- funding organizations that will The intent is to have small to home. special and it is going to spections too.” tomers are happy and their expe- help get business off the ground. business take ownership of the “I can tell you the majority of sell. They are definitely The company is now a rience has been a good one when They won’t all make it because day with heavy promotional activ- businesses along the beaches are visionaries.” full service Fire protec- there is the risk in any small Robin Sollie they are in our store. That is very ity. It is a day when small busi- small businesses with five employ- Sollie agrees. tion contractor. Johnson important.” business.” ness can showcase what makes it ees or fewer,” she said. “They pro- “I was actually one of those said it took some risks along the And it pays off. Brawner says Knowing that, Morrissette says different; the unique items, cus- vide a tax base that is very vital.” people before I came to the cham- way to get to be the size they are loyalty goes both ways. potential owners should be care- tomer service and loyalty. In fact that is the case through- ber,” she said. “Small business today. “If customers have a good ex- ful where they get their start-up Last year President Obama out Pinellas County. Statistics owners have a passion, a passion “We took on a lot of risks when perience, then their loyalty will be money. championed Small Business Sat- provided by the county show that about where they live and a pas- we accepted some larger proj- there. They will come back and “People will mortgage their urday by taking his daughter there are just over 26,000 busi- sion for providing something ects,” he said. “We wanted to grow shop. We’ve had customers tell house or use their 401K and shopping at an independent nesses in Pinellas. More than unique or something great.” and provide opportunities but we us that they can get an item any- could lose,” he said. “Don’t take bookstore in Arlington, Va. 25,000 of them have 99 or fewer Sollie said the people who own knew we couldn’t provide the level where, but they come back to your life savings; don’t put those What does it all mean for fu- employees and more than 20,000 and operate a small business of service we wanted if we didn’t us.” important assets on the line ture of small business? Morris- of them have nine or fewer em- have to be used to a roller coaster control everything in-house. The word “risk” seems to pop when you are starting a small sette mentioned a sector is ployees. Small business forms the existence. Today we hardly contract out any up in any conversation about business. There are always going helping make the future look overwhelming majority of busi- “I think most commonly feel of our work. As a result we’re able small business. Robin Sollie says to be risks, but there are some bright in Pinellas County. ness in the County. they have a great idea and there to react quicker to increase our risks are part of any small busi- you just don’t want to take.” “We have a lot of medical de- Tom Morrissette, the executive is a sense of freedom to work for market share. We recently sold ness right from the beginning. The Small Business Adminis- vice companies starting up,” he director of the Central Pinellas themselves,” she said. “But that our ten-thousandth-inspection “Small business owners are tration has a program designed to said. “They are starting to grow Chamber of Commerce, said small freedom becomes limited when account. It has been a whirlwind making a sacrifice,” she said. help start-ups, and minimize the and I think they are going to have business has always been the you can’t afford the staff to give growth for us.” “They left full time jobs and now risks, according to Morrissette. an impact. Health care is big in backbone of business in any com- you that freedom. But they don’t Robin Sollie said small busi- they are going to work for them- “It is called SCORE, the Service Pinellas County and they provide munity. get let down; they muddle ness owners she knows are not selves to keep businesses open Corps of Retired Executives,” he good paying jobs. We have one “I’ve been doing chamber work through it. They have great drive all about getting rich. and to make ends meet. In the said. “We can get two SCORE new company that is making the for 25 years,” he said. “Small and initiative. They have to be “I’ve never heard a small busi- past five years or so, with the representatives to come to the tiny plastic tubing that hospitals business always represents about self-starters; they can’t call in ness owner say they want to get economy the way it was, small chamber for free and help start use in blood transfusions.” 80 percent of the activity. They sick.” rich, but they do have to pay their business owners had to learn up a business.” As for the overall future of are the people creating new jobs, For some the reward comes bills,” she said. “They are trying to how to do more with less. Gener- As well Morrissette said lately small business; Morrissette said not only here but across the with success and growth. Morris- make ends meet, pay their mort- ally small business owners run banks are beginning to again fi- it is as good as it has always country.” sette pointed out that not all gage and look after their families and manage the store from open nance small business. Have a been. The Federal Small Business small businesses remain that and their business.” to close.” good business plan and they will “As long as there are people Administration defines a small way. Another aspect of small busi- “I would not call them special support it, he said. who have a grain of an idea there business as one with 100 employ- “Apple started in a garage by ness is something Bill and Carol people but I will say it takes a Small business has found a will always be small business,” he ees or fewer. Information outlined someone who had a vision and it Brawner use as the cornerstone special person to have an idea way to bring itself to the top of said.

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Now we’re at Thanksgiving, and I will tell concern, the alarmists (my pet name for these more than just you what I’m grateful for. I’m grateful for the tender-hearted shills) telephone me several companies that keep telephoning me, ex- times a week. pressing concern about (A) my hearing, and When I pick up the phone, a man’s tape- (B) the likelihood that I will fall down some- Driver’s Seat recorded voice says, “Mr. Driver, do you know turkey, football where and not be able to get up. Bob Driver that the odds are 28 to 1 that you will slip It’s so grand that these unselfish persons and fall flat on your keister at least once dur- Across America, the have my welfare in mind. I’m not sure how ing the next six months as you race to answer way we celebrate they learned that I’m getting slightly deaf, stupid phone calls such as this one? And be- Thanksgiving Day is which I am. I must assume that the Dum- traire, it causes half the confused, frustrated cause you are old and decrepit, you will prob- changing. Margo Dum Ear Drum Co. has access to my private viewing audience to fantasize the joy of stran- ably lie there in agony, unable to call for help. While the tradition- files and learned that I was born just after the gling the director, his/her spouse and their Is this what you want? We don’t think so. So al gathering of family Pope Second Battle of Bull Run and therefore am favorite cat. we are willing to give you a magic alarm but- and friends around getting a little wobbly in my ears, knees, brain My salvation, especially as I watch British ton that, when pressed, will notify your local the great feast of food and God knows what other attachments I rely movies and TV productions, is the captions police station or EMS squad that ‘An old, de- is still center stage, on. button on my remote unit, which prints the crepit and ugly man has just collapsed and and collegiate and Or the Dum-Dum people may have can- dialogue on the screen. This allows me to fol- needs help.’ Within minutes, six burly men or professional sports still dominate the television schedules, holiday vassed my neighborhood, asking, “Do you low the plot, sort of, unless it’s a British de- women will force their way into your condo- shopping is easing its way into the Turkey Day line-up know of any doddering, rickety old fogies to tective thriller. The Brits have a habit of minium building, find your unit number, and It used to be that grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and whom we can direct harassing phone calls?” resolving a mysterious murder plot by reveal- smash down your front door while shouting restaurants and, businesses that catered to visitors (like here in One hearing aid company has offered me ing that the dead man’s widow had given ‘We’re here, ugly old man! You’re saved!’ “ Tourist Mecca St. Augustine) were all that opened on Thanksgiving. $50 in restaurant meals if I will only attend birth, at age 16, to a daughter conceived with The tape continues, “The cost of this heart- That’s been slowly changing the past decade as competition heats an hour-long lecture telling me why I should a London janitor who, in 1946, had stolen a warming response will be only $95 for initial up among retailers for a successful holiday season despite econom- spend $3,500 or so on their newest ear-plug Soviet formula for converting shepherd’s pie installation plus $53 a month for the remain- ic woes. device, which is the size of a lima bean and into an explosive that caused memory loss for der of your generally useless life. If you do not In recent weeks, more national Big Box retailers have announced will allow me to hear the sound of a Dalma- anyone addicted to the Benny Hill show. TV wish to accept our offer at this time, we will plans to open Thanksgiving afternoon and evening. In fact, it would tian belching at a fire station two miles from captions don’t help much in figuring out story phone you incessantly until you give up your appear that Thanksgiving is the new Black Friday, the traditional where I’m standing. Such generosity over- lines like that. foolish resistance.” start of holiday shopping. (Your local newspaper’s ads will give you whelms me. I’ll probably buy a hearing aid some day, I recently learned of a method to stop un- a heads up on who’s opening Thanksgiving Day. You see a lot of fa- It’s not my own hearing that’s entirely at but it will have to wait until I buy an alarm wanted phone calls from persons (usually miliar names.) And if national stores are open, you can be sure fault. It’s also the people around me who don’t button that I wear around my neck each time perverts) who don’t say a word, but who just many of the local ones will be, too. speak loudly or clearly enough. On some days I collapse into a helpless heap and must sig- let you sit and listen to their breathing. What In mid-November, the Florida Retail Federation held a news con- I can barely make out the F-bombs, oh-my- nal for a rescue squad, a SWAT team or who- you do is announce, in a hoarse whisper, “It’s ference to announce the holiday shopping forecast for Florida – gods and “awesomes” that form about 50 per- ever else the vendor has promised to send. done! But there’s blood all over the place!” mostly sunny – a 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent increase in sales over cent of their utterings. I’m especially That happened a few times during my drink- Then you quickly hang up. This should take last year. Given that the economy is on the upswing and Florida’s impatient with movie directors who encourage ing days, but not recently. Even so, the alarm care of at least a few of the phantom callers. tourism numbers are climbing – expected to hit 100 million visitors actors to speak softly, under the assumption button sales force has learned that I walk Bob Driver is a former columnist for the for 2013 – it’s hard not to see this happening. that this will make moviegoers pay closer at- wobbly when I’m climbing Mount Washington Clearwater Sun. His email address is Florida Retail Federation’s Rick McAllister, president and CEO, tention to the dialogue. It doesn’t. Au con- and other uneven surfaces. To express their [email protected]. put Thanksgiving Day shopping in perspective at that news confer- ence. “Despite some claims last year that retailers would ruin the holiday by choosing to be open for business, consumers showed that given the opportunity, they are more than happy to make shopping a part of their Thanksgiving Day activities. It is a decision ultimately driven by customer demand, and it looks like Turkey Day shopping is here to stay.” So there you have it. Consumers generally want this shopping day and retailers need it. Store managers will tell you that this holi- day shopping season is cut short by six days because the fourth Thursday in November falls so late this time. We all should want to see our retailers succeed because their success benefits all of us: Businesses in our community, our neigh- bors who work in them, and our communities at large. The more sales, the better the economic health of a community. And few of those sales this holiday season will be exempted from the state’s general sales tax, 6 percent on the dollar. What is collected in sales tax is revenue to state and local governments, fuel for improving our infrastructure that contributes to our quality of life. Florida is paradise. We don’t want to lose that quality of life. Margo C. Pope is a former opinion editor of The St. Augustine Record. Don’t be showing your underwear

I was curious what a little general store off Interstate 95 in South Carolina would Tom have to offer. So I took the exit, Germond glad to get a reprieve from five hours of see- ing the rear ends of semi trucks, the remains of tires and advertisements for South of the Border. The store’s shelves were brimming with jars of pickles, sauces and other products you wouldn’t find at a conventional convenience store. It had character, was the way I’d put it. However, the most interesting memento was not a product; it was the sign on the front door: “If you wear your pants below your underwear, don’t come in.” Made the stop worthwhile. These days, you don’t find too many re- tail establishments willing to make policies about fashion so clear. Three Dems who kinda deserted Politically incorrect? Maybe. Didn’t have time to find out what led to the signage. Wish more businesses would be willing to speak forcefully about House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told Act means “that never again will your insur- their policies pertaining to their customers’ dress and behavior on their “Meet the Press” on Sunday, “Democrats ance run out or be taken away from you when properties. stand tall in support of the Affordable Care you need it the most.” If I owned a business, particularly a restaurant, I’d make it clear Act.” Not in her backyard – in the nearby Debra “He is more culpable than most Congress delta counties, some Dems are trying to dis- members because he was the insurance com- that I won’t tolerate anybody abusing their smoking privileges on my Saunders outdoor patio. In other words, use the ashtray. tance themselves from Obamacare. missioner,” argued GOP Assemblyman Dan I’d post a sign that reads: “If we catch you throwing a cigarette butt Last week, as Bay Area Democrats voted Logue, who is challenging Garamendi next on the ground, we will make you eat it.” against a GOP House bill to allow insurers to year. He “should have been well aware” of the sell plans that don’t meet Obamacare man- litany of woes Obamacare would unleash. Further south, I found another interesting sign on the bathroom dates, Reps. John Garamendi, Ami Bera and Bera is a doctor. In a statement, the fresh- door at a convenience store in a small town in south Georgia. Jerry McNerney joined 36 other Democrats to man vowed to “keep working to fix parts of the It read, “if the door is locked, somebody is in the bathroom.” pass the Keep Your Health Plan Act by Rep. Maybe Pelosi can tell her Affordable Care Act that aren’t working.” And when he comes out, I hope he won’t be showing his underwear. Fred Upton, R-Mich., in a 261-157 vote. San Francisco Three Republicans are vying in the Seventh The most startling deserter is Garamendi, a District primary. GOP guru Rob Stutzman *** former state insurance commissioner who constituents they should sees Bera as highly vulnerable. To the five or six readers who responded to my column about “help voted for Obamacare amid much fanfare as a say good riddance to their McNerney has the least to fear next year. wanted” for our trivia team, I appreciate your interest, but the piece freshman congressman in 2010. National Republican Congressional Commit- was written tongue ’n’ cheek. We’re not seeking members for the team. In a statement, Garamendi said he sup- old health plans, but such tee press secretary Alleigh Marre tells me the Not open to bribes, either. Brad keeps us supplied with cookies, ported the Upton bill because every law “can talk won’t fly in Solano NRCC is “still recruiting” a challenger. Yet Mc- which he swears goes good with beer. be improved.” While the Upton bill “has Nerney seems the most miffed of the Delta Don’t feel comfortable about telling you the name of the pub where flaws,” he hoped its passage in the House County, Calif. Three. we play, either, because I can easily be replaced. could lead to a good compromise bill. In his statement, McNerney chided Obama The only thing I’ve brought to the table lately has been my appetite. Garamendi is right about the flaws. Upton’s “you want to make sure that you acknowledge for not keeping his pledge that if Americans bill might provide relief to some consumers the problems that have been encountered in liked their plans, they could keep them. *** who face higher premiums when their plans rolling out Obamacare.” Rather than trashing the old plans a la Pelosi, Always get a kick out of attending the Great American Teach-in. run out in 2014, but only if insurers want to Problems? One million Californians will see the former engineer sided with constituents During the annual event, business representatives, government offi- sell old plans. ACA supporters reject it be- their private plans canceled; many face steep who face premiums “as much as four times” cials and others visit several classrooms and talk to students. cause it would undermine Obamacare’s ev- premium increases as well as the loss of their their current charge for comparable coverage. On Nov. 21 I spoke to four classes at Frontier Elementary School, lo- eryone-in-the-pool mandate. doctors. Pelosi counters that those old policies “It’s more or less an admission of fear and cated southeast of Belcher Road. As happened with Bera and McNerney, were substandard. Maybe Pelosi can tell her vulnerability,” said Stutzman, “that they have Spent much of the time answering questions. Good to know that Garamendi’s staff declined my offer to talk San Francisco constituents they should say to buck Pelosi that strongly and rebuke the there are so many inquisitive students out there – who weren’t show- about it. But his former aide, Democratic good riddance to their old health plans, but very law that they’ve enthusiastically support- ing their underwear. graybeard Darry Sragow, told me he assumes such talk won’t fly in Solano County, Calif. ed.” You might say they were for it before they They wanted to know where I got my information from – how are pa- all three voted for the Upton bill because “it Republicans have been sending around a were against it. pers printed, what happens if we make a mistake. was the right thing to do.” If you represent a 2010 press release in which, like Obama, Email Debra J. Saunders at dsaunders@ In one of the classes, I told students I had to write a story about the district viewed as competitive, Sragow added, Garamendi boasted that the Affordable Care sfchronicle.com Nov. 14 sinkhole in Dunedin. Shouldn’t have went there; I was pep- pered with questions. What causes sinkholes? Will there be any in Largo? Can people be rescued if they fall in a sinkhole? Can sinkholes be prevented? 9911 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772 This went on for 30 minutes. 727-397-5563 • Fax: 727-397-5900 • www.TBNweekly.com Who do they think I am? A geologist? Just kidding. The teacher bailed me out. Publisher/President: Dan Autrey Internet Services Manager: Suzette Porter Palm Harbor/East Lake Beacon: Bob McClure Never have been any good at science; just ask the guys on my trivia [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] team. I would encourage any business to participate in the Teach-in. The Accounting Manager: Andrea Marcarelli Beach Beacon: Bob McClure Pinellas Park Beacon: Tiffany Razzano most challenging part of the experience for me was getting there. I got [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] bad directions from the Internet and discovered I was in the back of Advertising Director: Jay Rey Belleair/Beach Bee: Tom Germond Seminole Beacon: Tiffany Razzano the school. Thought I was going to hear the tardy bell. 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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com 12A Health Leader, November 28, 2013 Dissolving device could replace metal stents in the heart By ALEXANDRA LUNDAHL the metabolism, which the body can easily metabolize and get rid of.” By six months after placing the scaffolding, it is already partially dis- CLEARWATER – People with clogged arteries who require a stent solved, Cambier said. By a year, it should be almost completely dis- may have the opportunity to participate in a clinical research trial solved. Conveniently, the healing process takes about six months to a through Morton Plant Mease Hospital. This study could result in a year, so therefore the scaffolding will prop open the artery during the fully functioning artery without having to have a permanent piece of critical time but then be gone once it is no longer needed. It has metal remaining in the artery. propped it open and delivered the drug to prevent scar tissue, and now The trial is called ABSORB III and is testing the part, Absorb, an in- doctors want it to go away, he said. vestigational bioresorbable vascular scaffold that is manufactured by “By using a dissolvable platform to deliver the same drug, we can the global health care company, Abbott. not only deliver the same up-front benefits (as a stent,) the healing of Doctors Patrick Cambier and Bernardo Stein are the principal inves- the artery, and the prevention of scar tissue forming, but also leave the tigators of this trial at Morton Plant and are able to explain the study artery with no residual metal stent in to allow the artery to function and initial problem in layman’s terms. normally for the rest of the patient’s life,” Cambier said. Cambier is an interventional cardiologist at Morton Plant. To start at Risk factories that can lead to the initial blockages of arteries in- the beginning, he said that everyone knows that blocked arteries are a clude high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and problem, and they cause people to experience the risk of chest pain, having a family history of vascular disease, Stein said. heart damage and the loss of productivity. When there is a blockage, Image courtesy of MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL “So control of risk factors are extremely important,” Stein said. “Of the heart can not receive enough blood supply in order to do all the This Absorb scaffold is being used in a study instead of traditional metal course, smokers should abstain from smoking. For people with high work that is required of it, so therefore it sends out a signal and re- stents to prop open arteries during the healing process after a blockage blood pressure, strict control of high blood pressure with a low-salt sults in shortage of breath or chest pain, Cambier said. This puts the has been cleared. Unlike the stents, which remain in the body forever, diet (should be taken) and (they should) exercise, and even take medi- person at risk for further complications, such as heart damage. this Absorb scaffold dissolves over time, and in about a year, the patient cation.” Over the years, the way doctors have treated this problem has will be left with a normally functioning artery like it was before the For those with diabetes, they should control their weight, watch evolved. blockage. their diet, exercise, and take insulin if necessary to not only control the “We’ve traditionally treated these conditions with medicines, and diabetes but also to reduce its risk of causing heart problems, Stein subsequently, 20 years ago, started putting small balloons inside the tenance of the channel, and so patients had better durability and relief said. arteries and stretching them open with angioplasty,” Cambier said. of their symptoms,” Cambier said. However, patients who are already experiencing symptoms of coro- “Angioplasty opens the blockage, allows better blood supply to flow in With the balloon opening the artery and squishing the plaque into nary disease should see their doctor to have a stress test done, Stein and relieve many of the systems.” the artery walls, the stent propping the artery open, and the medicine said. This often shows a lack of blood supply to a certain area of the The plaque in the heart is a soft, kind of cheesy material, Cambier preventing the scar tissue from forming, it would seem that the prob- heart. If it is significant enough, then heart catheterization would be said, that has the ability to be compressed. This flattens it against the lem has been solved, Cambier said. Now, less than one in 10 patients recommended, he said. The patient can ask their physician about the wall of the vessel so the artery wall can ultimately absorb it. come back for re-treatment. Morton Plant study, and the physician can refer them for the study. However, the body’s natural response in the healing process would “But we still have one problem,” Cambier said. “And that is that The current study began just a few months ago, so there is still often be to form scar tissue, which would once again block the arteries we’re leaving a foreign body inside this delicate little artery. And that plenty of room for patients to join, Stein said. There are about 13 pa- no differently than they were before the surgery to fix the blockage of foreign body is made out of metal, which will stay there forever. And so tients currently in the Morton Plant branch of the study. cholesterol of plaque, he said. This would result in the same symptoms people have been concerned that putting the metal corset inside the It is a blind study, Cambier said, so therefore patients will not know of chest pain and shortness of breath. artery might alter the ability of the vessel to expand and contract the if they get the new dissolvable scaffolding or the metal stent until the “About 15 years ago, people came up with the brilliant idea of put- way a normal vessel works, and in doing so, potentially leading to an entire study is complete, but the placement of both types of devices are ting devices inside the vessels to prop them open and allow the vessel open artery but still with symptoms like shortness of breath as if they exactly the same, he said. to heal with a larger channel, so if scar tissue did form, the vessel still had some impairment.” In either procedure, the patient is given local anesthesia, and a car- would remain open enough to relieve chest pain once the healing pro- Cambier said some doctors suspect that with some patients, partic- diologist places a small tube inside the artery called a sheath, Stein cess had completed,” Cambier said. “And that would be the stent.” ularly when they exert themselves such as while exercising, that this said. The cardiologist then advances a catheter over a flexible wire into Cambier describes the stents as looking like a spring in an ink pen, inability for the artery to expand and contract like normal because of the origin of the coronary artery, and after an iodine solution is inject- and they do a better job than the balloon alone in helping to solve the the metal stent causes similar symptoms as before, such as shortness ed, doctors can see on an X-ray where the blockage is precisely. problem. However, about 1 in 5 people still would develop enough scar of breath and pain. “Then, with a thin, coronary wire (goes to the right location) and tissue so that the artery would become blocked again, he said. However, Dr. Stein, interventional cardiologist with Clearwater Car- then a balloon expands the blockages, and at that point, the patient is “So somewhere around eight to 10 years ago, we started putting diovascular Consultants and Medical Director of the Catheterization randomized to a drug-eluding stent or a bio-absorbable scaffolding,” medicine on the stents that were derivatives of chemotherapy drugs, Laboratory at Morton Plant Hospital, is not sold on this theory. He said Stein said. “When I say randomized, the patient could go one way or which inhibited cells to grow, much like we treat cancer cells, and by that there is not enough evidence to prove that the metal stents cause another. We do not dictate whether they receive a stent or the scaffold. putting small amounts of these drugs on the stent strut, it prevented these symptoms during exertion. However, there are other proven dis- … Once the stent or the scaffolding is deployed, the blockage is com- this healing (scar) tissue to grow at all, leading to an even better main- advantages to having permanent metal parts in one’s heart. pletely eliminated, and everything (all the tubes and wires) are re- “The main concern would be especially for patients who require moved out of the body and the patient recovers in a recovery area or a multiple stents,” Stein said. “The artery does not regain its normal cardiac floor.” function like an artery never requiring a stent. And if the patient re- Often the patient can go home that day or the next day if there are quires bypass surgery later, it could be more difficult to find a place for no complications, and they can resume a normal life within a few days What’s Selling a bypass graft because there are more stents in the body.” after the procedure, Stein said. Often, patients even go to work the Whether one or both of those results from metal stents are correct, next day. both doctors agree that it would be best to find a way to return the ar- Studies have many phases, depending on how far along they are in in Pinellas County tery to a healthy, natural state so it can be most like the heart he or testing. she was born with. “This is what is called a pivotal trial in the United States,” Cambier Seminole “So if we could design a way to deliver the drug that prevents the re- said. “The device is already being used in Europe, so this is a pivotal $ narrowing but on a platform that wasn’t made out of metal, that would trial that the FDA uses before giving its final blessing. So it’s some- 3BR/2BA/2CG 355,000 be very attractive because if that platform dissolved when we no longer thing like what you’d call a Phase III study, but technically, much of needed to have anything in that artery at all because the opening of the efficacy and safety has already been worked out, and we’re simply the blockage healed, we might have an artery that looks pretty normal looking at an American population, treated by American-trained physi- about a year after that initial treatment,” Cambier said. cians and their American-style treatment and ensure that the data SOLD The new Absorb contraption – now called a scaffold instead of a that’s been seen worldwide can be duplicated here.” stent – functions exactly like a metal stent, only it dissolves over a peri- Between 500,000 and 750,000 people have stents put in their arter- od of time. ies each year, Cambier said, and many of those people will have more “The advantage of the new device, the scaffolding, is that it is ab- than one stent in their lifetime. Therefore, this study could prove to sorbed by the body,” Stein said. “It is made of a special substance have a large impact on many people, he said. called polyLactide, is a sugar-like product that the body is able to grad- People should talk to their doctors to find out more about if they ually absorb and convert into lactic acid. Lactic acid is a byproduct of would qualify to participate in this study.

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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com Leader, November 28, 2013 Community 13A Pinellas County comes together to share the holiday spirit By SUZETTE PORTER • Food for Fines Bayou/Bardmoor office is unteers at the Citadel Donations can be taken to 1171 CLEARWATER – All Clearwater an official drop site for Toys Corps, 3800 Ninth Ave. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Every day there are people who Public Library branches are offer- for Tots as announced by N., St. Petersburg for the Ideas include one gift that the go hungry in Pinellas. The sick, ing an amnesty period for over- Manager Scott Humphries. following activities. For whole family can share; one gift the lonely and the desperate need due materials in exchange for The office is currently ac- more information, call Gail per adult, one to two toys per someone to care. Holidays are an donation of non-perishable foods. cepting donations. New, Stark at 550-8080, ext. child, one-two clothing items per especially difficult time for the The offer is valid through close of unwrapped toys may be 332, email Gail_Stark child, and food items for a poorest of the poor. business Friday, Dec. 20. Last brought to the office and @uss.salvationarmy.org or Christmas meal. Call 1-888- Fortunately, the holiday spirit year the program netted literally placed in the Toys for Tots visit www.sastpete.org. 958-2788 or email herewegrow burns bright in Tampa Bay. Peo- tons of food and goods for the Re- collection bin now through Christmas Food Sort- [email protected]. ple from all lifestyles come togeth- ligious Community Services Food Monday, Dec. 16. The ing: Dec. 2-6. Volunteers • Free Christmas buffet er year after year to bring joy and Bank. Anyone who has fines due Bayou/Bardmoor office is will sort food collected The People That Love Church hope to those in need. may bring canned goods or non- located at 10801 Starkey from the fall school food and Mission, 817 Fifth Ave. N., Share the Spirit serves as a perishable food items to any Road, Suite 21, in the drives and prepare bags St. Petersburg, is offering a free clearinghouse of information re- Clearwater library branch and Bardmoor Plaza (next to for needy families. Hours Christmas buffet on Dec. 21, rant & Lounge will have a silent ceived from businesses, churches present them at the circulation the Dollar Tree Store) at the corner are flexible from 8:30 a.m. to 4 3:30 p.m. The mission offers its and organizations who are work- auction of fully decorated Christ- desk with the overdue materials if of Starkey and Bryan Dairy roads. p.m. Monday through Friday. free toys for kids’ day on Christ- ing to make the holidays a good mas trees from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. available. Staff will waive any • Toys for Tots collection site Lifting required. mas Eve, Dec. 24, 11 a.m. All time for all. To add to this list, The trees, donated by local busi- fines due and the donated food SEMINOLE – Bellezza Tan & Christmas Toy Sorting: Dec. children accompanied by a par- send an email to webmaster@tb- nesses and residents will be each will go toward a holiday charity Spa, 8460 Seminole Blvd., is a 9-13. Volunteers will assist staff ent or guardian will receive a new nweekly.com. food drive. For more information, drop-off location for the Toys for valued at more than $300. Pro- in sorting and packaging toys for toy and other goodies. The call 562-4970 or visit www.my- Tots program sponsored by The ceeds of the auction will benefit needy children in the community. Christmas Eve buffet begins at 8 clearwater.com/cpl. Marine Corps Reserve. the Indian Rocks Beach Home- Hours are flexible from 8:30 a.m. Food drive p.m., offering a free evening of • Toy drive owners Association and the to 4 p.m. Monday through Fri- • Holiday food drive food and joy for homeless guests NORTH REDINGTON BEACH – Toy drives DUNEDIN – Back N’ Balance, VFW’s toy drives. day. Ten volunteers are needed • St. Petersburg Salvation and lonely neighbors. The mis- The town of North Redington • Toy drives volunteers 1059 Broadway, Suite C, will each day. Army Angel Tree through Dec. sion ends the holiday season with Beach is hosting its third annual CLEARWATER – The Marine host a toy drive Dec. 16-20. Pa- Christmas Distribution: Dec. 13 a New Year’s Eve Buffet on Dec. holiday food drive to benefit the Corps League’s Morris F. Dixon tients who bring a new, un- 17-19. Forty volunteers are need- wrapped toy to an appointment The St. Petersburg Salvation ed each day to help with distribu- 31, 8 p.m. Beach Community Food Pantry Detachment 54 seeks volunteers • St. Petersburg Christmas at Calvary Episcopal Church in at Back N’ Balance between Dec. Army is offering the community tion of food, toys and other to help with its Toys for Tots pro- an opportunity to help by hosting Eve community dinner Indian Rocks Beach. The food 16 and 20 will receive an adjust- assistance to families from the gram. Those who want to help an Angel Tree in offices, lobbies, The Salvation Army needs 40 bank’s wish list includes pow- ment for $25. For information, community. Volunteers will work may call Ron Ashley at 517-6508. stores and churches. Decorate volunteers for the Christmas Eve dered milk, instant potatoes, call 733-6501. as escorts, runners, loaders, • Toys for Tykes the Angel Tree with provided Community Dinner on Dec. 24. flour, coffee, butter/margarine, • Christmas Toys for Kids checkers, toy movers and carol- SEMINOLE – 10th annual Toys Angel Tags. Each tag contains Come help prepare, serve and oil and vinegar. Other possibili- DUNEDIN – Sound Mind Min- ers. Relational volunteers are for Tykes children’s benefit, Sun- helpful information about a ties are canned vegetables, fruit, istries of Dunedin is sponsoring needed. Flexible hours from 8:30 clean up after the Community day, Dec. 8, 1 to 7 p.m., at Screwie child. Employees, staff, cus- tomato sauce, tuna, ham, sar- the third annual Christmas Toys a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Christmas Dinner and sit down Louie’s Porpoise Pub, 8701 Semi- tomers and church members dines, spaghetti sauce, beans, for Kids program to provide for 20 Clean-up in afternoon. to enjoy a holiday meal with oth- nole Blvd. Call 393-7616. Hosted then purchase Christmas gifts soups, cereal, pasta and rice. Call families. The goal is to help 80 • Joy Center Toyland Distri- ers. Meal times are from 2 to 4 by John Sullivan, TJ Sutton and and return them to the tree for 391-4848. children from birth to age 16 bution p.m. for residents and the com- Lou Falco. Three live bands, Dia- Salvation Army to collect and • Food drive volunteers through the Christmas Room Clearwater and Upper Pinellas munity. For more information, mond Gray, Sammy Davis Jr. and distribute. St. Petersburg Salvation Army a special VIP guest appearance. where parents, grandparents or County Salvation Army needs call Gail Stark at 550-8080, ext. guardians can choose up to two Volunteers are needed at the volunteers for its The Joy Center 332, email [email protected] needs volunteers for the Pinellas Activities include raffles, games Angel Tree Booth located inside County Schools Food Drive. The and auctions. or three stocking stuffers and Toyland Distribution Thursday, tionarmy.org or visit www.sast- gifts per child. The Christmas Tyrone Square Mall (by JCPen- Dec. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help pete.org. need is for donated trucks, driv- • Holiday happy hour toy ney) to help members of the pub- ers and loaders to pick up and drive Room will be open Friday, Dec. families with their toy selection, 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the lic select, register, and return distribute food baskets, and as- unload food from schools. Pick- INDIAN ROCKS BEACH – A gifts for Angels. Hours are flexible After Christmas ups are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. holiday toy drive and happy hour, Dunedin office, 1130 Pinehurst sist the families in getting their • After Christmas assistance, Road. Sound Mind Ministries is a from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday items to their vehicles. Visit Dec. 2-6. For more information, hosted by Century 21 and the In- through Saturday. Minimum Jan. 6-31 call Gail Stark at 550-8080, ext. dian Rocks Beach Homeowners nonprofit 501-C3 organization. www.salvationarmyflorida.org/cle The St. Petersburg Salvation Donations for the Christmas two-hour shift. For more informa- arwater/volunteer. 332, email [email protected] Association, is Wednesday, Dec. tion, call Gail Stark at 550-8080, Army needs volunteers from 9 Room are tax deductible. Call tionarmy.org or visit www.sast- 11, 6 to 9 p.m., at Century 21 ext. 332, email Gail_Stark a.m. to 4 p.m. to check dates and 329-6463. pete.org. Beggins, 1511 Gulf Blvd. Toys for @uss.salvationarmy.org or visit Christmas meals, stock food donated to the Social • Ride & Run with the Stars • Holiday food drive all ages are needed. Anyone un- www.sastpete.org. Services Department in the TIERRA VERDE – Twentieth toy distributions ST. PETERSBURG – Pasadena able to attend the happy hour • Red Kettle Bell Ringers pantry at 340 14th Ave. S., St. annual Ride & Run with the • Family Christmas giveaway Presbyterian is having a holiday may drop toys off at Century 21 Clearwater and Upper Pinellas Petersburg. For more informa- Stars, fundraiser for the Pinellas Here We Grow Foundation food drive in November and De- Beggins or call Kathy Mac at 430- County Salvation Army needs vol- tion, call Gail Stark at 550-8080, County Sheriff’s Christmas Shar- Inc. is accepting sponsorships cember to benefit the food distri- 8974 and arrangements will be unteer Red Kettle Bell Ringers ing Project, Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 through Nov. 29. The organiza- ext. 332, email Gail_Stark bution center that serves more made to pick the gifts up. through Dec. 24. Help raise funds a.m. to noon, at Fort De Soto tion will distribute the family @uss.salvationarmy.org or visit than 120 families twice a month • Suncoast Brotherhood Toy to provide programs 365 days a Park. Registration is $35. Call Christmas packages Dec. 9-13. www.sastpete.org. with groceries. Donations of non- Run year. This is a great opportunity perishable food such as canned DUNEDIN – The 33rd annual 582-5959 or register online at for groups and individuals. Visit or boxed foods and grocery store Suncoast Brotherhood Toy Run www.rideandrunwiththestars.co www.salvationarmyflorida.org/cle Celebrating 30 Years of Professional gift cards for turkeys are being is Sunday, Dec. 15. The run m. Registration forms also are arwater/volunteer. accepted at a collection unit on leaves with a police escort at available at the Sheriff’s Office, • St. Petersburg Salvation church property at 100 Pasadena noon from the Kmart parking lot, 10750 Ulmerton Road. Main Army Bell Ringing through Ave, N., St. Petersburg, weekdays 26996 U.S.19 N., and travels events include a 25-mile bike Mac Perry, author and past Pinellas Horticulture Agent Dec. 24 controls over 40 different Lawn Insects, plus Diseases, plus from 3 to 7 p.m. Call 388-4339 or through the city of Dunedin. Pro- ride, 10K Family Fun Run, 1-mile Be an ambassador to the com- Family Fun Run/Walk and a new Weeds, plus your Shrubs and Trees sprayed all for $57 up visit www.pasadenapc.com. Sug- ceeds will benefit Pinellas County munity for The Salvation Army. to 5,000 sq. ft. Includes Fertilization. gested donations include soup, Foster & Adoptive Parents Associ- 5K chip-timed for fast and accu- Families, churches, clubs, groups chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, ation. Everyone is asked to bring rate results. Other activities in- or company employees can ring ravioli, canned beans, pasta, rice, a $5 donation and a new un- clude silent auction, climbing bells at a community location noodles, canned tuna, chicken or wrapped toy. The gift giving cele- wall, prizes, food for participants Monday through Saturday, 10 salmon, canned tomatoes, bration is at American Legion and a visit from Santa and Mrs. a.m. to 8 p.m., to help us raise canned vegetables, canned fruit, Post 275, 360 Wilson St. Enjoy Claus who arrive in a Sheriff’s funds and give hope to families in helicopter. Proceeds pay to pro- mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, live music by the Jenna Stone our community throughout the 011013 salad dressing, peanut butter Band and vendors. For more in- vide holiday toys and food for year. Minimum shift two hours. and jelly. Donations of seasonal formation, call Chuckles at 736- families in need. Visit www.face- Saturdays are especially reserved foods also are needed, including 4664 or Tony at 678-1876. book.com/RRWTS. for volunteers. To register, call cranberry sauce, stuffing, cake • Toys for Tots collection Gail Stark at 550-8080, ext. 332. THE EYECARE mix, frosting, instant potatoes or site Other ways to help • St. Petersburg Salvation gravy mix. Grocery gift certificates SEMINOLE – The Coldwell • Christmas tree auction Army volunteers PROFESSIONALS are appreciated. Banker Residential Real Estate Saturday, Dec. 7, JD’s Restau- The Salvation Army needs vol- Eyecare ... Personal ... Professional CATARACT SURGERY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION FROM & TO HOME ON THE DAY OF SURGERY Complete Eye Exams • Glaucoma Care (Most Insurances Accepted) D. Heather Heath, M.D. • G. William Lazenby, M.D. • Frank J. Seidl, M.D.

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Discussion targets To victory! Florida’s ‘weirdness’ SEMINOLE – What is it that makes Florida seem like the capital of weirdness? Why does it seem as if all of the world’s misfits, eccentrics and scammers wind up in the Sunshine State? And, more significant- ly, what can we do to preserve the real Florida – the unique qualities that motivated so many of us to migrate here in the first place? Those are some of the questions that a respected Florida historian and storyteller will tackle at the next Village Square dinner at St. Pe- tersburg College on Thursday, Dec. 5. The dinner will feature history professor and author Gary Mormino in a program titled “Oh, Florida: Capital of Weirdness.” The moderator will be Earl Fratus, associate professor of political science and history at SPC. The dinner and pro- gram will be from 6 to 8:15 p.m. at the Campus Conference Center of SPC Seminole, 9200 113th St. N. Advance registration is required. The program represents a change of pace in the Village Square’s typ- ical menu of hot-button state and national issue debates. Recent pro- grams have focused on immigration reform, gun control, FCAT/Common Core, and climate change/sea level rise. “Oh Florida” will be a somewhat whimsical but candid discussion of the challenges the state faces to preserve the last vestiges of Old Florida by a writer and teacher who has spent much of his career in that effort. Mormino, professor emeritus of Florida history at USF St. Peters- burg, has written extensively about how Florida has changed in the decades since World War II. His seminal book, “Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida,” is a comprehen- sive social history of the Sunshine State as it evolved from the rural, backwoods culture portrayed in the books of Marjorie Kinnan Rawl- ings to become the mega-state that it is today – fourth largest in popu- lation, soon to become third. Photo by BRAD RICHARDSON The Village Square is a forum for nonpartisan debate of key state Indian Rocks Christian senior wide receiver Robbie Wendel (7) and the rest of the Golden Eagles take the field at the start of their Class 2A and national issues that operates under the Institute for Strategic Poli- regional finals game Nov. 22 at home against Naples First Baptist Academy. The Golden Eagles claimed a 28-14 victory, sending them to the cy Solutions at SPC. The Institute serves as a resource for academic en- state semifinals for the first time in school history. The game will be Friday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at Indian Rocks Christian School. richment, a nonpartisan venue for civil debate and civic engagement. Media co-sponsors of the Village Square are the Tampa Bay Times and WEDU. Registration for Village Square members is $25; for guests, $30, and Rays players to co-chair Ties & Tennis Shoes Gala for educators and students, $20. They can be made online at spcol- lege.edu/solutions, click on the Village Square tab. By mail, send ST. PETERSBURG – Three members of the Tampa Bay Rays – Matt There will be no tickets sold at the door. For more information and checks to Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions, P.O. Box 13489, St. Joyce, Brandon Gomes and Jake McGee – will serve as honorary co- to purchase tickets, visit www.tiesandtennisshoes.com Petersburg, FL 33733. chairs for the Pinellas Education Foundation’s Ties and Tennis Shoes After the Friday night fun, enjoy a Saturday morning run at Tropi- For more information, call 394-6251. Gala at Tropicana Field on Dec. 6. cana Field. Take part in the Foundation’s Ties and Tennis Shoes 5K Proceeds from the event will increase the number of scholarships Run/Walk, one-mile fun run or kids dash. Registration is at 6:30 a.m. available to help deserving Pinellas students attend college or technical on Dec. 7 with the run at 7:30 a.m. Participants will cross the finish school through the Foundation’s Take Stock in Children Scholarship line on the field on Rays Vision. program. Cost is $30 to register until Dec. 1 and $35 after with proceeds This whimsical evening, where women dress in cocktail attire but going to the Foundation’s Take Stock in Children Scholarship pro- complete their look with tennis shoes, will feature dinner, a ’Tis the gram. Join or create a team by visiting www.tiesandtennisshoes.com. Season Shoppes where a variety of vendors will sell gifts of all kinds, a After the race, participants can enjoy the Santa Parade and head silent auction, craft beer tables (with drink ticket purchase), as well as down to the City of St. Petersburg’s Snowfest in Straub Park. an inflatable obstacle course, jousting, table tennis, battle bots, slap The Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Foundation, Raymond James, the shot hockey, baseball, basketball and more. Helios Education Foundation, St. Pete’s Promise, The Tampa Bay General admission tickets are $35 with entrance to the event at 7 Times, Bright House Networks, Clear Channel Outdoor, City of St. Pete p.m. VIP tickets are $125 with entrance at 6 p.m. and others, sponsor these events. Notebook   101713 Breakfast with Santa set LARGO – The 22nd annual Breakfast with Santa will be Sat- Toenail Fungus? urday, Dec. 14, 8 to 11 a.m., at St. Jerome Early Childhood Cen- Laser Solution! ter, 10895 Hamlin Blvd. Advance tickets are $6 each or Call 727-586-3668 $30 for a family of five or more. Tickets at the door are $7 each or F.D.A. $35 for a family. Laser Nail Fungus Treatment The event is open to the entire Cleared community. Tickets include Photo courtesy of CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC Ryan Peters kills the fungus that lives in and breakfast, face painting, kiddie- Pictured are, from left, David Paul, Brenden Overton, Clearwater under the toenail. The laser light crafts, and a visit with Santa. Pic- Central Catholic High School head coach Todd Vaughan, Derek Gibree Staples awards grant passes through the toenail without tures with Santa, a raffle and a and assistant coach Bob Gibree. to Blossom Montessori causing damage to the nail or the gift shop are available at addi- CLEARWATER – Staples Foun- tional costs. 92 strike-outs and an 11-1 named Defensive Player of the surrounding skin. There is a Year and was selected to the dation, the private charitable arm For information, call 596-9491 record. At the plate he hit over Pinellas All-County Team and the of Staples Inc., recently awarded warming sensation and some pa- or visit stjeromeearlychildhood .400. In his sophomore and jun- All Suncoast Team. $1,000 to Blossom Montessori tients may feel a pinprick. Just center.org. ior years he was named Most Valuable Player and was named School for the Deaf under a pro- walk in and walk out. The laser gram that lets Staples associates nail fungus procedure only takes Suncoast Region Pitcher of the Countryside swimmer Three CCC seniors Year as a junior. direct donations. 15-20 minutes. Shoes and nail sign national letters signs with Cincinnati The grants are part of a philan- Overton committed to play CLEARWATER – Ryan Peters, a polish can be worn immediately CLEARWATER – Clearwater baseball for St. Leo University. As thropic initiative created by Sta- senior swimmer at Countryside ples Foundation which allows after the treatment. Central Catholic High School sen- a junior for the CCC Marauder High School, recently signed a iors David Paul of Tarpon Springs, baseball team he hit for a .370 Staples associates around the national letter of intent with the world to direct funding to non- Brenden Overton and Derek average and led both the team University of Cincinnati. Gibree, both of Largo, recently profit organizations that are fo-

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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com Leader, November 28, 2013 Faith & Family 15A Thank people who go Fenech-Schaedel Sydnors celebrate John and Patricia Fenech of North Redington Beach, recently above and beyond announced the engagement of their daughter, Meaghan Patricia 75th Anniversary Fenech, to Michael Charles Schaedel, son of Robert and Linda As a mom of two little girls, I try to set a good example of helping Robert and Beryl Sydnor celebrated their 75th wedding an- Schaedel of New Smyrna Beach. The wedding is planned for Oct. others and serving others. I think it’s important to teach our kids that niversary with about 100 friends at the November meeting of the 25, 2014, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Largo. everything is not just about them. Largo Area Historical Society Nov. 11. Honoring the couple were The bride elect is a 2006 graduate of Seminole High School. It’s hard. We are in the “me” many relatives from out of town and about 75 members of the She attended the University of North Florida where she earned a generation, and people feel they historical society. Society member Bonnie McGee interviewed the Mo m 2 Mo m bachelor’s degree in early childhood learning in 2010. She is a are entitled to things. This entitle- Sydnors with many great questions. Kadi Hendricks teacher at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg. ment mentality can be costly and Tubbs The groom elect is a 2003 graduate of Bishop Moore Catholic have a negative impact on socie- High School. He attended Florida State University where he ty. That’s why when people ex- earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2008. He is an ac- ceed others’ expectations it can count executive with Fidelity Investments in Tampa. really have a positive impact on everyone around them and can truly make a difference in their lives. My family was on a road trip recently, and we were in line to pay the toll. When we got to the tollbooth operator, he told us someone ahead of us had paid for us. It wasn’t something we were expecting, and all we could do was smile and say. “Wow!” We felt special, and it made our day. We even told others about what happened to us that day. One person’s thoughtfulness and dollar touched all four of us in the car. I am fortunate to work for a person who likes to go above and be- yond for her employees and her clients. She enjoys “delighting” people and giving people “white glove” service or what we call at our company “white dove” service. We want to make our clients feel extra special. The funny thing is, it not only makes them feel special, but we also feel good because we know we are doing our best for them. We decided to start something new this past month to recognize our co-workers who we see going above and beyond the call of duty. We started giving out “White Dove” service awards. These awards are in recognition of our employees who exceed “white dove” service to our clients or to others in our office. An example would be an employee working on a project even after work hours to get something done for a client or maybe helping out with something that isn’t exactly in their job description. These awards are very encouraging to our employees because they get recognized for their good deeds, and it’s also fun because our boss has a drawing at the end of each month for those nominated, and they can win a $50 gift card. Because my boss likes to encourage this positive behavior, she thought we should start recognizing people in the community who go above and beyond in serving others. To highlight people in the communi- Robert and Beryl Sydnor ty, we are using social media and Facebook. When you see someone go above and beyond the call of service, you can recognize them and nomi- nate them for the “White Dove” service award. My boss wants to include the community in the $50 gift card drawing at the end of the month. I think this is the perfect time to start looking for those who give “white dove” service, especially since we are coming into the hustle and bustle of the holidays and all the holiday shopping. I am hoping there are tons of people who can be recognized for a job better than well done. If interested in nominating someone for a “white dove” service award go to www.facebook.com/trustbiz and put the person’s name and what they did to deserve this honor. If you want you can even include a photo of them. Come back to the Facebook page the last Friday of the month starting in December and see if your nominee won. As we kick off the holidays, let’s build community spirit. Just think if everyone took the time to help and serve others a little bit more – rather than be served – how our world would be a little bit brighter. Meaghan Patricia Fenech and Michael Charles Schaedel will be Kadi Hendricks Tubbs, mother of two girls ages 7 and 9, lives in married Oct. 25, 2014. Seminole. Visit her blog at Mom2MomFamilyFun.blogspot.com. Worship calendar Pasadena Presbyterian Christian music” and has written many famil- where unique and reasonably priced items ST. PETERSBURG – A food drive is current- iar songs including the classic “For Those will be available for purchase. Obituaries ly underway through December at Pasadena Tears I Died (Come to the Water).” For information, call 531-3200 or visit All are welcome to the concert. A love offer- www.hopefamily.com. Carl Groover HAYES Presbyterian, 100 Pasadena Ave. N. age 80, passed away at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, Donations of nonperishable food such as ing will be taken. For additional information, canned or boxed foods and “paper turkeys” visit goodsam-church.org. Chabad Jewish Center of S.C., November 19, 2013. For a full obituary, please visit (grocery store gift cards) are being accepted at Greater St. Petersburg www.thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, a collection unit on the property. Donations Pinellas Ladies Prayer ST. PETERSBURG – A full course Shabbat Southeast. may be dropped off weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m. Committee of Florida dinner will be presented Friday, Dec. 13, at For information, call 388-4339 or visit CLEARWATER – The Pinellas Ladies Prayer the Chabad Jewish www.pasadenapc.com. Committee of Florida will host the seventh an- Center of Greater St. nual fundraiser to celebrate Jesus’ birthday Petersburg, 4010 Handel’s THE MESSIAH Part 1 Hope Presbyterian Church and to honor local military families on Tues- Park St. N. The Pinellas Lutheran Choir CLEARWATER – Fall activities are well un- day, Dec. 3, 6 p.m., at Matheos Hall, 409 Old The event also will derway at Hope Presbyterian Church, 1698 S. Coachman Road N. feature professional Director – Robert Drick Belcher Road. The event will feature a silent auction and cantor Rabbi Levi Ka- Soloists • Instrumentalists The church hosts youth and younger youth children’s store as well as refreshments, fel- plan. Kaplan will in- Sunday, December 8, 3 p.m. groups, Wednesday Night Alive, traditional lowship and Christmas music performed by spire attendees with Free Will Offering • Reception Follows Sunday morning worship and newer alterna- local Christian performers. songs and stories. tive worship gathering every Sunday evening. The Pinellas Ladies Prayer Breakfast Com- The Cantorial Grace Lutheran Church mittee of Florida is a volunteer committee of Call 531-3200 or visit www.HopeFamily.com. Shabbat will begin at 4301 16th St. N. • St. Petersburg, FL 33702 ladies from all denominations who have 6 p.m. followed by Rabbi Levi Kaplan 28th joined together on the National Day of Prayer dinner at 6:30 p.m. www.grace-lutheran.com • 727-527-1168 112813 Beth-El Shalom to pray for families, churches, communities, Co-Sponsors: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans & Cost for those who RSVP prior to Monday, The Valparaiso University Guild Year Messianic Congregation local, state and national leaders. Dec. 9, is $18 for adults, $10 for children and ST. PETERSBURG – A Chanukah celebra- Attendees are asked to bring a gift card of a $50 for a family. Thereafter, the cost is $20 tion will be presented Friday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., minimum of $20 to support a wounded veteran for adults and $12 for children. To RSVP, call L at Beth-El Shalom Messianic Congregation, and his/her family. RSVP by Dec. 2, to Jo Davis 344-4900 or visit www.ChabadSP.com. Church and Temple 1701 29th Ave. N. at 430-5003 or email [email protected]. With his rich baritone voice and passion for The event will feature the lighting of the 10- chazzanut, Kaplan began training in his early Directory foot menorah. Potato latkes will be served. At- Calvary Episcopal Church teens under the tutelage of famous cantors tendees will have an opportunity to sing INDIAN ROCKS BEACH – An Advent Quiet and voice coaches in New York. For the past Tell the Public About Your Services Call • 397-5563 Chanukah songs, dance and play games. At- Morning will be offered Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m., 20 years he has performed at congregations tendees may bring their own menorah and at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 First St. and venues across the U.S. and abroad. candles and join the united lighting ceremony. Fr. Jon Roberts will be the spiritual leader Additionally, for the past 13 years Kaplan, St. Catherine of Siena All are welcome and admission is free. For for this event. This is a morning of quiet prayer a dynamic educator and animated teacher, Catholic Church information, call 345-7777 or visit www.Jew and meditation and enables Christians to in- has directed the Ivy League Torah Study Ex- ishheritage.net. corporate the good news of Advent more deeply perience, an exclusive summer learning re- DAILY MASS: Monday - Friday 7:00am into their lives. All are invited. Call 595-2374. treat in the Catskills for promising young Good Samaritan Church Jewish leaders of the next generation. Monday & Wednesday 12:10 • Saturday 8:00 am PINELLAS PARK – An inspirational, free Hope Presbyterian Church Kaplan is also the director of CONFESSION SCHEDULE: concert will be presented during the worship CLEARWATER – The annual Christmas TorahCafe.com, the online division of the Monday & Wednesday 11:40 am - Noon service on Sunday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m., at Marketplace will be presented Sunday, Dec. 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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com 16A Outdoors Leader, November 28, 2013 A gusty performance: dolphins’ wild ride from Punta Gorda An unforgettable brightness gusty performance for the record. recently pierced a thickly over- And performance it was! The cast day the way Christmas Dolphin two moms stayed next to their lights infuse a dusky snowfall Watch babies in the water, showing with cheer. And, as dolphins do Ann Weaver them how dolphins ride down the so well, their bright escapade faces of rolling waves. Their raised questions about what ac- breathing surfaces became tually goes on at sea. cameo appearances between Bet and Slightwin’s Midmorning on that dim day, in the middle of the spectacular leaps. watery route we survey for the federal government, For 10 minutes, Bet and Slightwin leapt more we happened upon six bottlenose dolphins. Their than 3 dozen times, alternating between individual pewter and silver coats blended beautifully with the and synchronous leaps just inches apart. They sure grays of the day. clipped it close! They even appeared at times to be Two were mothers with young of the year. J is an nudging each other while airborne. experienced mother and kept her tiny 2-month-old Whether leaping alone or in tandem, each solidly at her side. Stick, having a second go at dragged one fluke in the water the way an athletic motherhood, foraged some distance from her little dancer always knows the distance between her and 3-month-old. Her cavalier mothering could be ex- the dance floor. cused – this time – because she had babysitters. In my private life of dolphins, Bet and Slightwin The other two dolphins, Stick’s age-mates Bet already have celebrity status for their aerial behav- and Slightwin, securely flanked Stick’s tiny twig and ior. Slightwin gave us the most magnificent display gently rambled around with it. of dolphin aerial agility to date last year, when she All that changed when the broad and gleaming performed or exhibited or executed or just flirted Ginny C, here from the community of Punta Gorda with the young bull PC in a small private cove via a south of John’s Pass, powered up modestly as it cut brilliant series of nimble aerobatics. through the dolphins’ watery patch. Her broad Bet has always been a “jumpy” dolphin, usually beam and captain’s speed created the perfect waves jumping as a form of greeting, though she stopped for surfing. The dolphins headed over instantly. this during the two years she spent with her ailing Stick vanished under the bow. The babysitters van- baby Ballou. ished into its foamy wake with their charge. J and Bet has recently lost Ballou and her most fre- her calf swept in a quarter mile ahead. quent adult companion as well. Her “best friend” Though powered by the unhesitant dolphin op- Face died in September under grisly circumstances; Photo by ANN WEAVER portunism, the ladies’ seamless coordination ar- it is not clear that Bet knows this. But Bet’s first These two young female bottlenose dolphins, one that has been surfing wildly like this since she lost her little gues that they had to have communicated their and only calf, 2-year-old Ballou, vanished within the calf last month, are competing for space or spurring each other on. Maybe both! intentions to surf to one another across those month of Face’s death. gloomy seas. There is no doubt that Bet knows that the baby a way to cope.” group 22 times (14 percent of the time). There is little evidence that dolphin vocalizations dolphin that had been at her side for 28 months is I am interested in the circumstances of Bet and Maybe their competition for space was spurring clearly refer to something specific the way, for exam- gone. Ever since Ballou disappeared, with a couple Slightwin’s wild ride. Though in the same age-sex them on, and it just looked like fun to us. ple, the sound of “boat” clearly refers to a vessel for of exceptions, we have seen Bet surfing wildly as group (both born in 2004), Bet and Slightwin have navigating the waterways or “Let us surf to the Nar- she did this gloomy day. It is an unmistakable not “grown up together.” In fact, for the last five Dr. Weaver studies wild dolphins under federal rows!” imparts an unambiguous intention. Yet they change in her behavior. years, which is as far back in the database I looked permit 16299, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- all seemed to agree on something, for they turned Dr. Barbara Brunnick of Jupiter has studied for this story, these two age-mates have shown the ministration. Send her an email at annstats54 and zipped over as one. free-ranging bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins uncanny tendency to appear in the study area on @gmail.com or visit her website at www.goodnatured Just as flawlessly, Capt. John Heidemann seized and killer whales extensively for the last 40 years. alternate weeks. statistics.com. NOAA advises anyone who sees a the moment and positioned us parallel but safely to Upon hearing of Bet’s new found wild surfing be- We have seen Bet 73 times and Slightwin 80 stranded dolphin in the Gulf of Mexico to call 877- the side so that I could photograph the dolphins’ havior, she commented simply that Bet had “found times in that time, but only together in the same 942-5343 or 877-433-8299. Winter trout keep anglers busy Gardening notes Garden tours to be offered ing a wide variety of ground covers, bromeliads, Make no mistake about it, win- less pressure and if you do make LARGO – Free vegetable, herb and tropical fruit palms and power-line friendly trees can be used in ter without a doubt has arrived. it out on an in-between cold front garden tours will be offered Thursday, Dec. 12, 9 to home landscaping. These tours, recommended for After what has been the best fall Fish Tales day it can be fantastic. However, 11 a.m., at Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ul- adults, are limited to groups of 14 to 16 people. in recent years, it’s hard to com- Capt. Tyson the reality is that you’re going to merton Road. Advance registration is required. plain. A trifecta of weather sys- Wellerstein miss some time on the water. Attendees will learn more about growing their Call 582-2500 or visit www.eventbrite.com/ tems will converge on us by This is the time to get yourself own food as they marvel at the eye-catching array of event/6241882639/eorg. mid-week producing rain and ready for better days ahead. I’m culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs, trees and near gale-force winds, but perhaps worst of all will as guilty as the next one when it comes to neglect- flowers in Extension’s Florida Botanical Herb Gar- Tree ID program set be the drop in water temperature. I think it’s safe to ing my vessel. Anyone who owns a boat will agree den. Guests will wander the brick paths between TARPON SPRINGS – A free program on identifying say we can say goodbye to seasonal bait stocks. there are some things that need a little TLC around the Egyptian, Mediterranean, Asian trees will be presented Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 This is not all doom and gloom, however. Plenty of what is most likely their prized possession. However and beverage plantings and learn how the fea- good fishing happens around here in the winter. you go about it, top to bottom or bow to stern, sure- tured plants can be used in the home. Visitors also a.m. to noon, at Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Key- Lucky for us we have one of the best trout popula- ly you’ll find enough projects to keep you busy. Con- will learn more about the tropical fruits that do well stone Road. tions anywhere in the gulf and if you’re like me you fidence comes with preparation and there is in the Florida climate including many varieties of A local natural resource agent will discuss the ba- get pretty excited about the arrival of the gator trout something to be said about knowing the inter-work- bananas, figs, papayas, mangoes, avocados, sugar sics of how to identify area trees. The presentation to our shallows. Using an artificial lure, these large ings of your vessel. cane and citrus as well as little-known fruits that will include a guided tree identification 0.75-mile sea trout will take soft plastics and hard baits alike. Tyson Wallerstein can be reached at are not usually considered by the home gardener in- walk. Closed-toe shoes, water and hat are recom- For those wanting to start the day off with live bait, [email protected]. To get a fish photo in the cluding jackfruit, carambola, Buddha’s Hand and mended. The program is best for ages 6 and older. it’s most likely time for live shrimp. paper, send the photo along with your name, when pomegranate. Advance registration is required. Call 453-6800 or Having good weather for fishing when it’s conven- and where it was caught to [email protected] The tour features a diversity of plantings includ- visit www.brookercreekpreserve.org. ient for your schedule becomes much less reliable or mail it to Tampa Bay Newspapers, 9911 Seminole over the next two months. Fish in general receive Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772.

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• Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2 and 7 p.m., at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Tickets start at $24.50. Call 587-6793 or visit largoarts.com. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-hon- ored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. This amazing group combines award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. • Madeira Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival, Sat- urday and Sunday, Nov. 30 through Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and 150th Avenue, Madeira Beach. American Craft Endeavors will host this festival, now in its second year. Madeira Way will be lined with fine crafters from all areas, displaying their works for sale at this community festival. Attendees will find a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more. Admission is free. • The 23rd annual Thanksgiving Art and Craft Festival, sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce, Sat- urday and Sunday, Nov. 30 through Dec. 1, at 111 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. The outdoor showcase has been a holiday favorite for more than 22 years, and has always been presented during Thanksgiving weekend. With the holidays right around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity for locals and visitors alike to shop small business for their gift giving needs. Historic Tarpon Springs, listed on the National Register of Historic Photo courtesy of WALT DISNEY STUDIOS Places, is widely recognized as a spirited arts destination. The From left, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven share an adventure in Walt Disney Studios’ “Frozen.” weekend’s event will feature the original works of new and up- coming talent as well as established artists and crafters. There is something for everyone here – from folk art, earthenware, and paintings, to wearable art, body products and personalized gifts. Opening this weekend For information, visit www.SIKPromotions.com. • Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2013, Saturday, Disney’s ‘Frozen’ thaws the box office; Spike Lee directs ‘Oldboy’ Nov. 30, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets Compiled by LEE CLARK ZUMPE start at $35. Call 791- 7400 or visit www.ruth A number of new movies will hit theaters this week, including the eckerdhall.com. Dave Koz following films opening in wide release: and Friends Christmas Tour 2013 is an uplifting, high-energy show the ‘Frozen’ whole family will love. Get Genre: Adventure and animation into the holiday spirit as Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino some of music’s biggest Fontana and Alan Tudyk names jam on fresh, lively Director: Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee arrangements of seasonal Rated: PG favorites, led by multi- Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind “Tangled” and Grammy nominee and “Wreck-It Ralph,” presents “Frozen,” a stunning big-screen comedy ad- saxophonist extraordinaire venture. Dave Koz. Joining Koz this Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic jour- year are Japanese born pi- ney – teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of anist/composer/producer Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven – to find her sister Elsa Keiko Matsui, who has Photo courtesy of RUTH ECKERD HALL (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of shared the stage with ev- Dave Koz performs Nov. 30 at Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mys- eryone from Stevie Wonder Ruth Eckerd Hall. tical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), to Miles Davis; world- Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. renowned singer Oleta Adams, who first came to prominence when Tears for Fears asked her to appear on their “The Seeds of ‘Oldboy’ Love” album and who has released eight acclaimed CDs of her Genre: Thriller own, crossing effortlessly between R&B, jazz, popular and gospel Cast: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley, James Ransone music; and Jonathan Butler, who was the first black artist played and Samuel L. Jackson on white stations in his native South Africa and has since earned Director: Spike Lee accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields. Rated: R Photo by HILARY BRONWYN GAYLE • Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 and 7:30 “Oldboy” is a provocative, visceral thriller that follows the story of Josh Brolin stars in Spike Lee’s “Oldboy.” p.m., at Tampa Bay Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Joe Doucette, a man who is abruptly kidnapped and held hostage for Tampa. Tickets start at $32.75. Call 813-301-2500 or visit Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Nas and Luke James 20 years in solitary confinement, for no apparent reason. www.tampabaytimesforum.com. 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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com 2B Just for Fun Leader, November 28, 2013 TFO announces winners LookingLooking AheadAhead ST. PETERSBURG – The Florida Orchestra Musicians’ AssTociation hosted the Justine LeBaron Young Artists Competition on Nov. 16, at Largo “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a fast-paced, energetic musical comedy the Music Center on the Gibbs campus of St. Petersburg College. • Victor Wooten with special guest Stu Hamm, Friday, Jan. 3, 8 set in the roaring ’20s. Taking place in New York City in 1922, Millie Named in remembrance of Justine LeBaron, former principal p.m., at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Dillmount has just moved to the city in search of a new life for her- French horn with The Florida Orchestra, it is a judged competition for Tickets start at $29.50. Call 587-6793 or visit largoarts.com. Five-time self. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz – a time when women young instrumental performers of classical music up to 22 years of age Grammy award winner, Wooten is known for his solo recordings, tours were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties. This year’s competition and as a member of the Grammy-winning super group, Bela Fleck & were changing forever. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading included more than 30 competitors across the combined senior and The Flecktones. He has won most every major award given to a bass men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, junior divisions in piano and instrumental categories. guitarist. Wooten was voted Bassist of the Year by Bass Player Maga- “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a perfectly constructed evening of mad- The master of ceremonies for the award presentation was John Wil- zine three times and is the only person to have won the award more cap merriment. The production will feature Linda Weir as director son, the news anchor of Fox 13 television, who handed out the win- than once. Hamm has firmly established himself as one of the most in- and Amy Phillips as choreographer. ners’ trophies and cash prizes totaling $3,700. fluential electric bassists of the past half-century. Hamm helped to re- The senior division winners (13 to 22 years old) in piano were shape the contemporary concept of the bass guitar as an Clearwater Jacques Antonorsi, first prize; Julia Hossain, second prize; and Claire unaccompanied instrument with the utilization of polyphonic, two- • “Our Town,” by Thornton Wilder; Dec. 5-15, at Francis Wilson Chen, third prize. handed tapping, slapping and popping techniques, chords, and har- Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Performances are Thursdays The senior division instrumental winners were Julia Hossain, first monics. through Saturdays, 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets are $21 for prize, violin; Federico Valencia, second prize, trumpet; Kaila DeLany, • “Title of Show,” with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by adults and $11 for students. Call 446-1360 or visit www.franciswilson- third prize, oboe; and Joseph Min, honorable mention, cello. Hunter Bell; Feb. 6-23, at New Stage Theatre, inside Country Day playhouse.org. The senior division first prize winners will be invited to perform their World School, 11650 131st St. N., Largo. For performance times and Wilder received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1938. It is a play in concerto movement at the next Benefit Concert of The Florida Orches- ticket information, call 813-817-2585 or visit newstagelargo.org. “Title three acts that explores the lives of the Gibbs and Webb families living tra Musicians’ Association. of Show” is a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter about a mu- in a small, quintessentially American town in New Hampshire. Wilder The junior division winners (12 years old and younger) in piano were sical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter. Its very specificity gives it described it as a little play with all the big subjects in it. The Stage Marco Jimenez, first prize; Sophia Chen, second prize; Janet Liu, third broad appeal, as it takes a thoroughly unique and comical look at the Manager is narrator throughout the play describing the locations (as prize; and Melinda Liu, honorable mention. pleasures and perils of the artistic process. scenery is sparse) and making key observations about the world the The junior division instrumental winners were Sophia Chen, first • “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” with book by Richard Morris and play creates. prize, violin; Lilly Paggio, second prize, violin; Arnav Singh, third prize, Dick Scanlan, music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics by Dick Scanlan; • Michael McDonald: This Christmas – An Evening of Holiday and violin; and Marco Jimenez, honorable mention, violin. presented by Eight O’Clock Theatre, Feb. 28 through March 16, Hits, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., at Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleve- The competition winners also performed recital pieces during the 2014, at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Per- land St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $82. Call 791-7400 or visit awards ceremony, and The National Society of Arts and Letters provid- formances are Thursdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m.; and Sundays, www.atthecap.com. With a career that encompasses five Grammy ed an additional prize of $500 to oboist Kaila DeLany as the most out- 2 p.m. Tickets are $25.50 for adults and $12.50 for children 19 and Awards, numerous chart successes, personal and professional acco- standing recitalist for her very moving performance of a movement younger with identification. A city of Largo handling charge of $3.50 lades, as well as collaborations with some of the world’s most promi- from Vaughan Williams’ Oboe Concerto. will be added to each ticket. Call 587-6793 or visit largoarts.com. nent artists, Michael McDonald remains an enduring force in popular music. From ’70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” through two highly-ac- Crossword Horoscopes claimed Motown covers albums and recent genre-busting guest spots with alternative buzz bands “Grizzly Bear” and “Holy Ghost,” McDon- November 28, 2013 ald is an artist whose work is both timeless and ever-evolving. Capricorn St. Petersburg December 22 – January 19 • Mix 100.7’s Acoustic Christmas show, Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 Pace yourself, Capricorn. The p.m., at The Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets holiday season is just getting un- start at $41.50. Call 893-7832 or visit themahaffey.com. Pop singer- derway. Give too much of your- songwriter Colbie Caillat will join the Goo Goo Dolls, The Fray, ZZ self now, and you won’t have any Ward and Michael Franti for the holiday show. Caillat, who was reject- ed twice by American Idol and became first known to fans through to give later. MySpace, debuted in 2007 with Coco, which included hit singles “Bubbly” and “Realize.” A year later, she won a Grammy for “Lucky,” a Aquarius duet with Jason Mraz. In 2009, she was named Billboard magazine’s January 20 – February 18 94th best-selling music artist of the 2000-2009 decade. Caillat has True to form, you’re on top of sold more than six million albums worldwide and more than 10 million your game, at home and at work. singles. The Goo Goo Dolls made their mark 20 years ago and recently released their latest album, “Magnetic.” Renowned for their commer- There is nothing you cannot do cially successful 1998 single “Iris,” the band has released nine albums, this week, Aquarius. A web of de- had 14 top ten singles on various charts and sold more than 10 mil- ceit begins to unravel. lion albums worldwide. “Iris” was ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s “Top 100 Pop Songs 1992-2012” chart last October. Magnetic has 11 news Pisces songs from the celebratory single “Rebel Beat” to the love-rediscovery February 19 – March 20 ballad “Slow It Down” to the blue-collar anthem “Keep the Car Run- Shape up, or ship out, Pisces. ning.” Band members are primary singer, songwriter and guitarist John Rzeznik, bassist Robby Takas and drummer Mike Malinin. The There are many others waiting in Fray, a rock band from Denver, achieved national success with their the wings, so if your heart is not debut album, “How to Save a Life,” in 2005. The single, “Over My Head in it, move aside. Hope blooms (Cable Car),” became a Top 10 hit in the United States, and the release at home. of their second single, “How to Save a Life,” brought them worldwide fame. The song charted in the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and Aries was a top five single in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Swe- March 21 – April 19 den and the United Kingdom. Duty calls, Aries. Heed it and give it your all. 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Tampa Bay area venues, both large and small, will welcome a diverse selection of musical artists in the coming weeks. The 97X Next Big Thing con- cert will be Saturday, Dec. 7, noon, at Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $25. Visit www.97xonline.com. The lineup will feature Thirty Seconds to Mars, Stone Temple Pi- lots with Chester Bennington, A Day to Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Dirty Heads, Manchester Orchestra, Pepper, Sleeping with Sirens, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls and Saints of Valor. The 93.3 FLZ Jingle Ball will be presented Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., at Tampa Bay Times Forum is at 401 Channel- side Drive, Tampa. Tickets start at $26. Call 813- 301-2500 or visit www.tam- pabaytimesforum.com. This year’s lineup will feature Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, En- rique Iglesias, Flo Rida, Paramore, Austin Mahone, Ari- ana Grande, Jason Derulo, Fifth Harmony and Travie McCoy. The Ruth Eckerd Hall On the Photo by AUTUMN DE WILDE/THE FUN STAR Road series will present Blast Above, Jannus Live welcomes Alabama Shakes Dec. 6. At Friday with Little River Band left, Chris Cornell plays the Mahaffey Theater Dec. 6. At on Friday, Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m. center, Michael McDonald brings his holiday concert to The will be presented on the Photo by JAKE CHESSUM/MAHAFFEY THEATER Photo courtesy of CAPITOL THEATRE Capitol Theatre Dec. 18. Tampa Bay Times Cleveland Street Stage in downtown Clear- Mid Florida Credit • ZZ Top, Friday, Dec. 27, 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 and 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. The center is at 324 Pine St., water. This free street festival will Union Amphitheatre Ruth Eckerd Hall is at 1111 • Donny and Marie Christmas, Tampa Theatre is at 711 N. Tarpon Springs. Call 942-5605 or feature a variety of vendors as McMullen Booth Road, Clearwa- Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Franklin St., Tampa. Call 813- visit www.tarponarts.org. • Arab Idols 2013 Stars, Satur- well as food, beer, wine and non- ter. Call 791-7400 or visit • Andrea Bocelli, Saturday, day, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. 274-8982 or visit www.tampa alcoholic beverages. The street www.rutheckerdhall.com. Dec. 14, 8 p.m. The Amphitheatre at the Florida theatre.org. USF Sun Dome fair begins at 5:30 p.m. with en- • 93.3 FLZ Jingle Ball, State Fairgrounds is at 4802 U.S. • Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, tertainment outside until 10 p.m. Skipper’s Smokehouse Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. 301 N., Tampa. Call 813-740- Tarpon Springs Saturday, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m. Little River Band was originally Tampa Bay Times Forum is at 2446 or visit www.livenation.com. • Galbraith Group, Tuesday, Performing The Sun Dome is on the USF a blend of musicians who had en- Dec. 10, 7 p.m. 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Tampa Campus at 4202 E. joyed success in other Australian • Unknown Hinson, Friday, Call 813-301-2500 or visit Arts Center The Palladium at St. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Call 813- acts. With their good song writ- Dec. 13, 8 p.m. www.tampabaytimesforum.com. • Christmas with the Baltimore 974-3004. ing, powerful vocals and guitar Petersburg College • Suncoast Blues Society Holi- Consort, Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. harmonies, they immediately • Nate Najar’s Jazz Holiday, day Party featuring the Nick Moss Tampa Theatre • Florida Orchestra Brass For more music and concert in- claimed their place as one of the Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. Band and the Lauren Mitchell • Lyle Lovett, Monday, Dec. 9, Quintet, Sunday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m. formation, visit TBNweekly.com. great vocal bands of the ’70s and The Palladium at St. Peters- Band, Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. a’80s. Some of their chart-top- burg College is at 253 Fifth Ave. • Dean Johanesen, Tuesday, ping hits include “It’s a Long Way N., St. Petersburg. Call 822-3590 Dec. 17, 7 p.m. There,” “Help Is On Its Way,” or visit www.mypalladium.org. • Hendrix, Osborne & Key, Fri- Capo De Monte Italian Market “Happy Anniversary,” “Reminisc- day, Dec. 27, 8 p.m. ing,” “Lady” and “Cool Change.” The Ritz Ybor • Zach Deputy, Saturday, Dec. Visit us for all your Italian Grocery Deli needs 28, 8 p.m. A limited number of VIP pack- • August Burns Red, Saturday, ages are also available which in- • Donna the Buffalo, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. FULL CATERING MENU FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY EVENTS! cludes a general admission ticket • The Devil Wears Prada, Sun- in the reserved seating section di- Skipper’s Smokehouse is at day, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. Call • Delicious Subs & Paninis • Gourmet & Italian Foods rectly in front of the Tampa Bay The Ritz Ybor is at 1503 E. Times Stage, one beer and one 813-971-0666 or visit www.skip • Prepared Meals-To-Go Seventh Ave., Tampa. Call 813- perssmokehouse.com. • Beer and Wine • Homemade Soups • Pasta Sauce slice of pizza from Tony’s Pizzeria. 247-2518. VIP packages cost $25. For infor- • Crostini made fresh daily • Specialty Meats & Cheeses State Theatre • Homemade Sausage • Fresh Italian Bread mation, call 791-7400 or visit Ruth Eckerd Hall www.RuthEckerdHall.com. • Danny Brown, Saturday, • Homemade Dips, Spreads $ • Bonnie Raitt, Tuesday, Dec. Dec. 7, 8 p.m. • Mozzarella Cheese & Much More! 5 OFF Following is a list of other music 3, 8 p.m. • Papadosio, Thursday, Dec. Any purchase scene events in the coming weeks: • Yanni, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 12, 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. of $30 or more • Rocking the Holidays, Friday, 8400 Seminole Boulevard Must present coupon. Capitol Theatre • Yanni, Thursday, Dec. 5, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Dine in or Take out. 7:30 p.m. Not valid with other offers. • Michael McDonald: This • Jon Oliva’s Pain, Saturday, Seminole • 394-7800 Exp. 12-30-13 • Huey Lewis and The News, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. 112813 Christmas – An Evening of Holi- Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. day and Hits, Wednesday, Dec. • Chiodos, Friday, Dec. 20, 7 • Bowzer’s Holiday Rock ’n’ Roll p.m. 18, 7:30 p.m. Party, Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 • Rockapella, Friday, Dec. 20, State Theatre is at 687 Central p.m. Ave., St. Petersburg. Call 895- 8 p.m. • Hungarian Stage Folk En- 3045 or visit www.statetheatre • B.B. King, Tuesday, Dec. 31, semble, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. concerts.com. 9 p.m. • The Florida Orchestra: Capitol Theatre is at 405 Cleve- Mahler’s Symphony No. 1; Sun- land St., Clearwater. Call 791- The Straz Center for day, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. 7400 or visit www.atthecap.com. • The Fresh Beat Band, Thurs- the Performing Arts day, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. • The Florida Orchestra: Holi- Jannus Live • New York Tenors Christmas, day Pops; Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. • Alabama Shakes, Friday, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. The David A Straz Jr. Center – HALF OFF formerly the Tampa Bay Perform- Now Taking Catering Holiday Orders! Dec. 6, 9 p.m. • The Florida Orchestra: Holiday ing Arts Center – is at 1010 N. • Megadeth, Sunday, Dec. 8, Pops; Sunday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Lunch or W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. 7:30 p.m. • A Peter White Christmas, 9531 Bay Pines Blvd. Dinner Call 813-229-7827 or visit Jannus Live is at 16 Second St. Monday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. Buy 1 Entree, Get the 2nd www.strazcenter.org. Hours: Mon.-Thurs 9am-9pm N., St. Petersburg. Call 565-0550 • Trace Adkins Christmas Serving at HALF Price Fri.-Sat. 9am-10pm • Sun. 9am-7pm Of Equal or Lesser Value. With or visit www.jannuslive.com. Show, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 8 Beer & Wine Purchase of 2 Drinks. Dine-in Only. p.m. Tampa Bay Expires December 5, 2013 112813 727.394.PIPO (7476) Not valid with any other offers. Largo Cultural Center • Rockapella Holiday, Friday, Times Forum • Rock ’n’ Roll Holiday Concert Dec. 20, 8 p.m. • Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Place your order online at www.pipos1979.com • NOW HIRING! III featuring Tommy Mara and The Crests and Cornell Gunter’s Coast- ers; Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. • Tony Kenny’s Christmas Time in Ireland, Monday, Dec. 9, 2 and 7 p.m. Largo Cultural Center is at 105

Central Park Drive, Largo. Call 101713 587-6793 or visit largoarts.com. The Local 662 • The Revivalists, Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. • Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas, Monday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. • Sylhh 7.0, Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 p.m. The Local 662 is at 662 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Call 258- 4829. The Mahaffey • The Florida Orchestra: Mahler’s Symphony No. 1; Fri- day, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. • Chris Cornell, Friday, Dec. 6, 9 p.m. • The Florida Orchestra: Mahler’s Symphony No. 1; Satur- day, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. • The Florida Orchestra: Sounds of Celebration; Thursday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. • Mix 100.7 Acoustic Christ- mas featuring Goo Goo Dolls, The Fray and ZZ Ward; Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. • The Florida Orchestra: Holi- day Pops; Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 and 8 p.m. • Chris Isaak, Sunday, Dec.

22, 7 p.m. 112813 The Mahaffey is at 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 892-5767 or visit www.themahaffey.com. 082913 © Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com 4B Entertainment Leader, November 28, 2013 2013 holiday calendars in Tampa Bay are filled with fun By SUZETTE PORTER Beaches/Indian Shores Holiday co-sponsored by the Seminole 275 to exit 22 (old exit 9), which hayrides, a children’s train ride ice cream and a drink. Free Boat Parade Committee an- Chamber of Commerce and the is 175 E. Turn right on Fourth and more. Call 541-0895 for booths for vendors. For more in- It doesn’t take snow to cele- nounced that the 2013 edition of City of Seminole. For more infor- Street, heading south. Go 1 mile, more information. formation, email Sherri McCarthy brate the winter holidays in Pinel- the annual Holiday Boat Parade mation, call the Chamber at 392- crossing over 22nd Avenue • Holiday concert at [email protected] las County. Plenty of festive fun will be staged on Sunday, Dec. 3245. South. Next street on left is Oak- BELLEAIR – The town of Bel- or call 235-3378. can be found throughout each 15, beginning at 6 p.m. Partici- • St. Pete Beach Holiday Pa- dale. Go two blocks, park or look. leair’s holiday concert is Satur- • Breakfast with Santa and every town, including the fol- pating boats are requested to ren- rade For more information, visit day, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. at Town TREASURE ISLAND – The St. lowing. dezvous just north of the Tom ST. PETE BEACH - St. Pete ChristmasDisplay.org. Hall, 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Petersburg Lions Club plans its Stuart (Madeira Beach) Cause- Beach Holiday Parade is Satur- • Chanukah Extravaganza Call 518-3728. annual Breakfast With Santa Holiday boat parades way at approximately 5:45 p.m. day, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. Parade ST. PETERSBURG – The 10th • Christmas lighting ceremo- event Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. • St Pete Beach and South This year, the committee hopes route and application for entry is annual Chanukah Extravaganza ny to noon, at the Lions Club Beach Pasadena holiday lighted boat to increase the value of the prizes on the St Pete Beach Recreation is Sunday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. The ST. PETE BEACH – Pass-A- House, 9300 W. Gulf Blvd. Ad- parade distributed to the winning boats. Department’s website at www.sp- Pardes Rock Band will be rolling Grille Beach Community Church mission is free but those attend- ST. PETE BEACH – The St Pete Last year, the total prize value ex- brec.com. Category awards will into town for a rocking perform- will host a Christmas lighting cer- ing are asked to bring a can or Beach and South Pasadena holi- ceeded $4,000, shared among the be given out. For more informa- ance. The Chabad Jewish Center emony Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 bag of pet food for Santa and his day lighted boat parade is Friday, almost 30 boats entered. tion, call Mandy Edmunds at invites the entire community to p.m., outside the church at 107 reindeer. The pet food will be do- Dec. 6, 6 p.m. The event starts at As in previous years, the boats 727-363-9245 or a.edmunds celebrate the Festival of Lights at 16th Ave. All residents are invited nated to the PetPal Animal Shel- the Blind Pass Bridge and heads will cover a route following the In- @stpetebeach.org. the extravaganza, featuring the to attend and join in the singing ter. Those planning to attend south to the Bayway Bridge. tracoastal Waterway from just Pardes Rock Band. The event is of Christmas carols while enjoy- should register by Dec. 6. Call There are cash and other prizes north of the Tom Stuart Cause- Holiday events free of charge. Pardes is a Jewish ing hot cocoa and homemade Sally at 813-965-2534 or email cookies. For more information on available to winning entries. way Bridge (Redington Beach) to and light displays rock band that defines the cur- [email protected]. Entry is free. Entries are limited. “The Pub” restaurant in Indian rent state in the evolution of Jew- this and other church activities, • Lights in the Gardens to To register your boat or get more Shores. The route meanders into ish music. The band brings call the church office at 360-5508 open Holiday information contact Mandy Ed- the creeks and canals that positive spiritual content together or email [email protected]. LARGO – The Florida Botanical munds at 363-9245 or a.ed- branch off the ICW, passing along with rock sound and a hint of • Trees and Traditions entertainment Gardens Foundation’s Holiday [email protected]. the shoreline of each of the par- Mediterranean and Hassidic in- LARGO - Heritage Village will • Holiday Party of One Lights in the Gardens will be • Island Estates Yacht Club ticipating communities. fluence, and creates today’s Jew- present Trees and Traditions, a LARGO – “Holiday Party of open from Friday, Nov. 29, to Holiday Boat Parade The Captain’s meeting for par- ish rock. The live shows Pinellas holiday celebration from One,” by Alison Burns with musi- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 5:30 to 9:30 CLEARWATER – The 2013 Me- ticipating boats is Thursday, Dec. performed by the band are al- 1850 through 1950, on Saturday, cal arrangements by Stan Collins; p.m. Stroll through this year’s morial Holiday Boat Parade, or- 12, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall of ways an uplifting experience Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5-20, at New Stage Theatre, ganized by the Island Estates display of more than 750,000 North Redington Beach, 190 where the audience is taken on This special day of holiday-relat- inside Country Day World School, Yacht Club, is scheduled for Sat- twinkling lights and holiday deco- 173rd Ave., North Redington an inspiring spiritual journey. ed activities includes children’s 11650 131st St. N., Largo. For urday, Dec. 14, beginning at 6:30 rations. A donation of $2 per per- activities and crafts, holiday Beach. Music is the path to the soul, and performance times and ticket in- p.m. There will be a pre-parade son (13 years and older) is music, tours, a special visit from The awards ceremony will take Pardes delivers. formation, call 813-817-2585 or captain’s meeting Thursday, Dec. recommended. Events scheduled Santa Claus and a Holiday Mar- place at “The Pub Restaurant,” the Take a walk down memory visit newstagelargo.org. This 12, 6:30 p.m., at the Clearwater during the Holiday Lights include ketplace. For more details, see major sponsor of the parade, fol- lane while enjoying delicious hot Tampa Bay holiday traditional Yacht Club, 830 S. Bayway Blvd. a Florida Botanical Gardens page 8B. lowing the arrival of the last boat brisket sandwiches, knishes, and finds a home at New Stage The- Call 447-6000. Foundation gift and plant sale on • Holiday showcase parade participant. Again this jelly donuts, among other food atre after its highly acclaimed run The decorated boats will as- Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 LARGO – Enjoy an afternoon of year, Steve Westphal, owner of concessions. Bring your family to in 2012. Written by local talents semble in Mandalay Channel lo- p.m., and a dog parade on Sun- dancing and singing Largo’s Holi- “The Pub,” has graciously extend- enjoy flying on the bungee jump- Alison Burns and Karla Hartley, cated between Island Estates and day, Dec. 29, starting at 1 p.m. day Showcase Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 ed an invitation to all participants ing and inflatable slide. Children this hilarious holiday treat follows Clearwater Beach at 6 p.m. At The Florida Botanical Gardens p.m., at the Largo Community to dock their boats overnight in will enjoy crafts and face paint- three overworked, out of touch, 6:30 p.m., the lead boat will pro- is located at 12520 Ulmerton Center. The Tutterow Dancers, the restaurant’s marina. ing. Public dignitaries and com- people as they, once again, get ceed northward through Man- Road in Largo, with an alternate The Mcmillans, The Bates, The In- For more information about munity leaders will attend the caught up in the mad rush of the dalay Channel. Then the parade entrance at 12211 Walsingham dian Rocks Christian School Stu- the Redington Beaches/Indian ceremony and will assist in kin- holidays – that is until Lucky, a will weave in and out of many of Road. The gardens remain open dent Choir and the Strolling Shores Boat Parade, call Dave dling the giant Menorah. Christmas elf, comes to the res- the Island Estate canals before from 7 a.m. until dusk every day, Carolers all will perform in the Will, Committee Chairman at Chanukah, a celebration for all cue. The second half of the heading over to Coachman Park with free admission during day- grand ballroom. Tickets are $14 459-9710. time is highlighted by the kin- evening is a unique cabaret of around 8 p.m. From there the light hours. For more informa- and can be purchased at the dling of the Menorah each night holiday favorites. This production boats will go under the new Me- tion, visit www.flbg.org or call Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. of the holiday. is fun for the whole family. morial Causeway Bridge turning Holiday parades 582-2100. Keene Road. Visit Largo Commu- into the Clearwater Marina Chan- For more information, call the • Dave Koz and Friends • Old-Fashioned Christmas • Largo Holidays in the Park nityCenter.com or call 518-3131. nel before navigating to the Clear- Chabad Jewish Center at 344- Christmas Tour 2013 Parade Arts & Crafts Show • Safford House Victorian water Yacht Club’s judging stand. 4900. CLEARWATER – Dave Koz and LARGO – The third annual LARGO – Celebrate the holi- Christmas Cash and gift certificate prizes, • Winter’s Miracle on Cleve- Friends Christmas Tour 2013, Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade days with a weekend of talented TARPON SPRINGS – Annual donated by many area business- land Street Saturday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m., at is Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m., crafters and artists offering origi- Safford House Victorian Christ- es, will be awarded to the best- CLEARWATER – Ruth Eckerd Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 Mc- through Largo’s Old Northwest nal and unique items Saturday, mas, Thursday through Satur- decorated boats. Hall Inc. and the Clearwater Ma- Mullen Booth Road, Clearwater. neighborhood. Last year, more Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and day, Dec. 12-14, at Safford House There is no parade entry fee. rine Aquarium offer Winter’s Mir- Tickets start at $35. Call 791- than 2,000 people came out to Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 Museum, 23 Parkin Court. Hours Anyone interested in participating acle on Cleveland Street Friday, 7400 or visit www.rutheckerd- watch more than 60 floats in the p.m., at Largo Central Park. will be Thursday and Saturday, can call IEYC Fleet Captain Paul Dec. 6, 5:30 to 10 p.m. The fes- hall.com. For more details, see parade. The Largo High School Largo Holidays in the Park Arts & 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Friday, 5 Lightfoot at 744-1728 oremail- tivities kick-off with the official page 1B. marching band will participate Crafts Show includes specialty to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults [email protected]. The Island Es- lighting of the all-new Capitol • Bowzer’s Rock & Roll Holi- this year. food vendors, Christmas carolers and $6 for members and children tates Yacht Club Boat Parade is Theatre sign atop the nearly com- day Party Participation in the parade is and spectacular holiday lights in age 3 to 18. Attendees will have one of the largest and most popu- pleted theatre by Clearwater CLEARWATER – Sixth annual $50 per decorated float. All pro- the park. Santa Claus will visit, an opportunity to ring in the holi- lar marine events in the Clearwa- Mayor George Cretekos, city and Bowzer’s Rock & Roll Holiday ceeds go to the Suncoast Voices so bring the kids. There will be days and stroll through the 1883 ter area. This is its 39th year. The business leaders and officials Party hosted by Jon “Bowzer” for Children Foundation. Spon- lots of giveaways and raffles for Safford House beautifully deco- parade honors the memory of Is- from Ruth Eckerd Hall. The first Bauman, Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 sorship costs $250 and includes cash gift cards and grand prizes. rated for the holidays in Victorian land Estates Yacht Club mem- 250 children (age 12 and under) style. Guests may enjoy refresh- p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 bers who have passed away a business logo on the parade Free drawings are held three will receive an exclusive holiday ments and the unique holiday gift McMullen Booth Road, Clearwa- during the year. banner at the front of the parade. times per day. Grand prizes are Winter plush toy. shop and tour the house with ter. Tickets start at $35. Call 791- • Redington Beaches and Indi- The parade is scheduled before at end of each day. Visit logan- Presented by Bright House “Governor Anson Safford” (Bruce 7400 or visit www.ruth an Shores Holiday Boat Parade the Holiday Stroll in Largo Cen- jadepromotions.com or call 321- Networks, this free holiday festi- Miller) as he describes Victorian eckerdhall.com. The show will REDINGTON BEACHES/INDI- tral Park. For more information 300-4509. val returns for the sixth year holiday traditions and life. There feature Lesley Gore, Lou Christie, and to register, visit discover- • Oakdale Christmas Light AN SHORES – The Redington when downtown Clearwater’s also will be live performances of Lenny Welch, Joey Dee, Bowzer largo.com. display Cleveland Street District is trans- holiday music during the tour. & The Stingrays and Rocky & • Holiday Street Parade ST. PETERSBURG – The Oak- formed into a holiday wonderland Special Victorian games and ac- The Rollers with special guests INDIAN ROCKS BEACH – The dale Christmas Light display complete with Florida’s largest tivities will be scheduled for chil- Johnny Contardo and Henry city of Indian Rocks Beach is opens Friday, Nov. 29, and con- dren on Saturday. Call 942-5605 Gross, formerly of Sha Na Na. GOLF planning its annual holiday street natural snow slide, holiday crafts, tinues through Jan. 3, 6 p.m. to train rides, inflatable attractions or visit TarponArts.org. While attending Columbia Uni- parade and invites groups and 10 p.m., at 2719 Oakdale St. S., and an outdoor ice skating rink. versity in New York in 1969, stu- citizens to participate. The parade St. Petersburg. The display in- SPECIAL Entertainment will include the dent Jon Bauman along with his lineup converges Dec. 8 at noon cludes about 500,000 lights on a Special Marcia P. Hoffman School of the fellow classmates combined their at the intersection of Fourth Av- half-acre lot. A walking yard tour community events 18 HOLES Arts tap dancers and live music love for the classics of Rock & enue and Second Street. At 1 includes an 18-train HO scale • South Pasadena Best of Make Tee Times on line from Tampa Bay’s favorite party Roll with a dynamic theatrical ap- p.m., it will begin to weave model railroad, moving and ani- Lights contest band, Late Night Brass. Jon proach to form Sha Na Na. The baypointegolf.net throughout each finger, ending at mated items, inflatables, lighted SOUTH PASADENA – The city “Bowzer” Bauman, a founding a’50s legends eighth professional Kolb Park, 1507 Bay Palm Blvd. figures and displays. Enjoy of South Pasadena is conducting member of Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of gig was opening for Jimi Hendrix $ $ The parade route is 23 miles. hands-on games and bubble ma- a Best of Lights Contest for 2013. 18 WALK 25 RIDE Famers Sha-Na-Na will be the 44 years ago this summer at The After the parade, the city will host chines for the kids. Several trees All businesses, homeowners and 112813 Master of Ceremonies. Woodstock Festival. Bauman EVERYDAY its annual children’s holiday tower over the display, including multi-family complexes (condo- Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adven- went on to become a VJ on the party in the civic auditorium, one rising to 70 feet. miniums, mobile home parks, $ $ ture, located in the Harborview music channel VH-1 during its 15 WALK 22 RIDE 1507 Bay Palm Blvd. Entry forms The free Christmas display etc.) are invited to display lights Center at the corner of Osceola first two years. He’s appeared on must be completed via mail or fax started in 1977 and was among during the holidays for considera- AFTER 1:30 PM and Cleveland streets, will be several television series, such as by Dec. 5. To obtain a form vis- the top three finalists on NBC’s tion. Lights can be placed on the open to the public with free ad- “Miami Vice.” He also hosted the itwww.indian-rocks-beach.com. Today Show, “I’ll Be Home for storefront or the exterior and mission. Children will be able to Hollywood Squares half of the SANDWEDGE FOOD & SPIRITS Call Diane Erb at 595-2517. Christmas.” It also was featured need to be visible from the street. have their photograph taken with Match Game-Hollywood Squares • Holiday Illuminated Night on HGTV’s All Out Christmas Holiday signs, window painting 18 Hole • Par 61 Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy the Hour. Bauman has spoken on Parade Special and in People Magazine. and twinkling lights are allowed. Hurricane Blizzard and the many behalf of musicians and helped SEMINOLE – The ninth annual It takes 10 people about three There will be two winners in educational exhibits inside. pass legislation, known as the Holiday Illuminated Night Parade months to install. About 10 trail- each category: first place and first Families can participate in a Truth in Music Act, that compels is Sunday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. on er loads bring items from storage. runner-up. First place winners scavenger hunt along Cleveland any group using the name of a 113th Street North from the The display is powered by three will receive a framed award certi- Street to win great prizes including classic group have at least one of 9399 Commodore Dr., Seminole Seminole Mall to the Seminole electrical meters. fication and an official yard sign. tickets to upcoming performances the original members. 595-2095 Recreation complex. This event is To get to the display, take I- Runners up will receive certifi- at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the all- cates. The first-place winners and • Russian Christmas new Capitol Theatre. Other prizes runners up will be selected by the LARGO – A Russian Christmas include a register-to-win for the Beautification Committee on Dec. performed by the State Choir of opportunity to be an “extra” in the 12. Signs and certificates will be Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 upcoming film Dolphin Tale 2, an presented at the city’s regular p.m., at the Largo Cultural Cen- exclusive behind the scenes Dol- commission meeting on Jan. 14. ter, 105 Central Park Drive, phin Tale 2 family experience and The city’s cable channel 615 will Largo. Tickets start at $29.50. exclusive Dolphin Tale 2 prizes. display winners’ names through- Call 587-6793 or visit largo The festival will feature a variety of out the holiday season. arts.com. Celebrate the holiday vendors throughout Cleveland • Soccer with Santa season with this unique cultural 2013 / 2014 SeasonS Street providing holiday-themed SEMINOLE – The Seminole experience. This company of 45 food and refreshments. Youth Athletic Association hosts singers was founded from the • Holiday in the Park its seventh annual Soccer with merger of the USSR State Cham- PINELLAS PARK – The 11th Santa Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to ber Choir and State Symphony annual Holiday in the Park event 2 p.m., at 12100 90th Ave., Semi- Orchestra of the USSR. Music is set for Friday, Dec. 6, 6 to 9 nole. The event includes a Semi- critics have praised this spectac- p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, noon nole Elks Basketball Shootout, ular group and rave of the flaw- to 9 p.m., at England Brothers soccer games, pictures with less vocal technique and Park, 5010 81st Ave. N. This Santa, craft fair, sports vendors, crystal-clear, precise intonation. community-wide family event will bounce houses, raffles, silent feature children’s games, enter- auctions, team photos and more. For more holiday events, visit tainment, photos with Santa, Lunch is $3 and includes pizza, www.TBNweekly.com. Casual Waterfront Dining on the Intracoastal HAPPY HOUR • 8AM-6PM • CHEAP DRINKS Make This Holiday Brighter Celebrating For A Child 28 Years! Silent Auction of Fully Decorated Christmas Trees, Breakfast Vacation Packages, Rum Cakes & More to Benefit Specials! Local Toy Drives. Restaurant & $ Saturday, December 7 • 10am-5pm Lounge from 2 & Up Tues.-Fri. Tickets Start at $15 125 Gulf Blvd., Live TUESDAY THURSDAY SUNDAY LUNCH BASKETS Entertainment Customer $ $ Indian Rocks Beach 1 Tacos & Chicken 6.75 Every Day Appreciation Hot Dogs Wings 727-595-1320 Early Birds And Under! Inside and NOON - 6pm Specials Noon-4pm www.jdsrestaurant.com ALL DAY & NIGHT With Purchase of Drink. With Purchase of Drink. Call ahead and take your Outside In Lounge Only. Exp. 12/12/13 Dine in only. lunch to the beach! 112813 Exp. 12/12/13 Exp. 12/12/13 112813

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112113 Dishwasher, Ceiling Fan. Ground Floor, 1BR $185/Week with C/H/A. Large 302. Tickets IMapp Realty Group Updated Bathroom Vanities. work experience in a John Doles, 727-510-3331 $675/Month-Yearly. 2BR $175/Week. Rent includes 101013-1 supervisory, retail First Time Ridge Seminole Mgmt. Corp. DON’T MISS THIS GORGEOUS W/S/G/L. Pet Friendly. All Ages. (727)397-2534 Gulf Breeze MHP. (727)474-1074 position. Homebuyer 60. Timeshare Sales APARTMENT! ------BELLEAIR BLUFFS, Harbor Club (727) 585-3723 $41,000 Annually 2BR/2BA, Overlooks Intracoastal. 111413 245. Room For Rent Program* BERKSHIRES, MASS. Includes W/S/T, Cable. No Pets. WWW.IMPERIALPALMS.COM Full-Time 4 Consecutive July Weeks Available $1,500/Mo. Yearly. (304)673-4726. SAFE, CLEAN, QUIET. EXCELLENT Low Interest Rate In Same Unit, 2BR/2BA Townhouse. LARGO, 215B 11TH ST. SW. Fully Furnished. Utilities, Cable BENEFITS $2,500 Each. For More Info Call SEA TOWERS, 55+. 2BR/2BA 2BR, Duplex, C/H/A, Nice Included. Deposit, References, Corner Unit. 3 Month Minimum/ Mortgage (727)648-6747. Condition, Laundry/ Utility Room, ID Required. From $150/Week. APPLY BY EMAIL Full-Time Considered. Furnished, Smoke Free, Credit Check, (727)547-1199. Down Payment Assistance Cute & Clean. (847)639-5969 $675/Month, (727)584-6283. TO: 95. Property Mgmt. SEMINOLE, HEARTBREAK HOUSE Jeremy Buzbee Available NICELY UPDATED, LARGE A PEACE MAKER. 160. Unfurnished Condos Quiet, Furnished, Share House, Pool, Sheriffs Ranches 2BR/1BA, Convenient Location, Enterprises Housing Finance Authority Indian Rocks/ Belleair/ Largo Area. Cable, W/D, All Included. $130/Week NEW ATLANTIS CLUB 2BR/1BA and Up. B.G.C. (727)288-1090. Director of Thrift Stores of Pinellas County First Floor, New Carpeting. Walk To 13042 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo, jbuzbee@ 33774. $795/Mo. Low Deposit. Shopping. No Pets. $750/Mo. ROOMMATE WANTED youthranches.org www.ShipwatchRealty.com Private Owners. Call (727)224-8690. Redington Beach. Unfurnished. 1-800-806-5154 All real estate advertising in this Shipwatch Realty, (727)596-6508. Smoker, Non-drinker OK. MUST NORTH ST. PETE, 1BR/1BA EOE/DFWP www.pinellascounty.org/community/hfa newspaper is subject to the Fair Have Job, Car, Drivers License. 072513 Housing Act which makes it illegal to BELLEAIR BLUFFS 2BR/2BA Includes A/C, Water, Trash. $400/Month. (727)253-2317 345. Lost & Found First Floor Corner, Covered Parking, On-site Laundry. $650/Month. RESIDENT AIDES Programs available in Pinellas, Polk advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, Pool, W/D Inside. No Pets. $800/Mo. +Deposit, Lease. (727)692-0899. LOST DOG: Miniature Pinscher, Pinecrest Place, a premier and Pasco counties. religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or (727)581-2103. 255. Accom. To Share black/brown female, missing since retirement community, is seeking LARGO 1BR/1BA * If you have not owned a home national origin, or an intention, to make 11/6, area of Rosery Rd., Largo. aides to provide daily care to our NEAR DOWNTOWN 55+, No Pets. $600/month + Electric. FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED AL & Memory Care residents. We in the last 3 years such preference, limitation or CLEARWATER Heartbroken owner. REWARD. 062013 (727)953-7602 or (727)643-9142 Private Bedroom/ Bath in North St are looking for enthusiastic, discrimination.” Familial status includes 1BR/1BA, W/D in Unit., Pool, (727)470-9799. children under the age of 18 living with Pete. $500/Month Includes Utilities. energetic and caring people to Exercise Room. $850/Month, (727)475-6509. Lost Camera: Black Canon Point & become a part of our team. parents or legal custodians; pregnant Includes W/S/T. Annual. 185. Beach Rentals 10. Waterfront Sales women and people securing custody of Shoot, 11/17 eve. in north parking lot Part-time, various shifts. Must be Equity Pro Realty, Rosalyn Carlton children under 18. INDIAN ROCKS BEACH 265. Commercial Rentals of Middle Grounds Restaurant, Treas- available to work weekends and PANORAMIC WATER VIEW This newspaper will not knowingly (727)644-0400. ure Island. REWARD. holidays. Candidates can apply in 2BR/2BA Condo On Lake Seminole Cozy, Clean, Furnished Cottages. accept any advertising for real estate FIVE TOWNS/ ST. PETE: OFFICE SPACE (727)593-5303. person at 1150 8th Ave. SW, Peninsula. Motivated Seller! 1-2BRs starting at: which is in violation of the law. Our Lakefront, 2BR/2BA, 55+, 1,100SF, $482 Per Month. Largo, or send resume to $125,000. Virgil Sweet, $329/week +tax through 12/31/13. readers are hereby informed that all Screened Lanai. $850/Month. Ample Parking. Madeira Beach. Margaret.kristall@ Charles Rutenberg Realty, Steps to Gulf Beach. dwellings advertised in this newspaper FREE Heat, Water, Cable. (727)641-6465. brookdaleliving.com (727)410-1205. Pet Friendly. are available on an equal opportunity (727)397-5007. or fax to M. Kristall basis. To complain of discrimination call Ask about our Fall Specials! VERY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY at (727)581-8409. EOE, DFWP 20. Condo Sales HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The SEMINOLE, 2BR/2BA, (727)595-3000. For Retail/ Service/ Office. Toll-free telephone number for the 2nd Floor, Corner Unit, W/D Hookup. www.SunshineCozyCottages.com High Traffic Visibility In Great Loca- SERVERS hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Garden Tubs, Walk-in Closets, tion Of Indian Rocks/ Belleair/ Largo Pinecrest Place Retirement SEMINOLE GARDENS Screened Patio, 5/Minutes from FURNISHED/ UNFURNISHED Area. Perfect For Dog Grooming, Community is looking for “mature” NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY WHILE Beach, Gated, Clubhouse, Fitness 1-5 Bedrooms Massage, Nails, Yoga, Etc, Etc. Use 355. Adoption candidates to work in our Dining Condos, Houses, Duplexes Your Creativity! Approx. 1,300SF. THE PRICES ARE STILL LOW! Center, Resort-style Pool, Tennis rooms, to include Assisted Living 105. Lots & Acreage Court, Beautiful Views, Internet Weekly/ Monthly/ Annual 13042 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo, ARE YOU PREGNANT? and Memory Care. We have FT & BEAUTIFUL 56-ACRE COMPLEX access. $1,045/Month. Bob Schmidt, (727)580-9797 33774. Also Has A 2BR/1BA Apt. On A Childless, Married Couple, (in our PT multiple positions open; Property To Oversee Your Business 30s) seeks to adopt. Will be hands on 1BR/1BA 704 sq. ft. (727)480-0927. Tropical Isles Realty, Inc. various hours including weekends (727)593-0744, (800)655-0744. If Desired. Must See! Only Mom and devoted Dad. Financially & holidays. We are looking for Crown Molding, 170. Furnished Apts. $1,245/Mo. secure. Expenses paid. Nicole & candidates to provide quick, 55+, Furnished NEAR BELLEAIR, BEAUTIFUL SAND KEY: DAN’S ISLAND Call (727)224-8690. Frank. 1(888)969-6134. efficient, and pleasant delivery of $24,900 BUILDING LOT MADEIRA BEACH: 1BRs Furnished, 2BR/2BA Condo. FL BAR #150789 food to our residents & guests, 100’ x 100’. Zoned R3. End of a & Efficiencies. Fully Equipped. Beautiful Intracoastal View! ensuring all quality standards of 1BR/1BA, 1,012 sq. ft. $1,800/Month. Annual. PREGNANT? food service are being met. We quiet street! Manufactured home OK. Weekly. No Pets. Thinking about Adoption? Ground Floors, 55+, Includes Utilities. (727)397-4130. (404)723-5690. offer competitive wages. Position Parkview, Furnished $30,000. 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© Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com 8B Entertainment Leader, November 28, 2013 Trees and Traditions set at Heritage Village Mahaffey to showcase LARGO – Heritage Village will present Trees and Traditions, a work of Rose Marie Prins Pinellas holiday celebration from 1850 through 1950, on Saturday, ST. PETERSBURG – Award-winning mixed media artist Rose Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Marie Prins is the featured artist at The Mahaffey Theater’s sec- special day of holiday-related ac- ond floor Atrium Gallery through Feb. 14. tivities include children’s activi- Prins is among a group of professional artists with Creative ties and crafts, holiday music, Clay Cultural Arts Center’s ArtLink Supported Employment Pro- tours, a special visit from Santa gram. Her work is displayed as a result of a partnership between Claus and a Holiday Marketplace. Creative Clay and The Mahaffey Theater. Guests may visit the Heritage Prins’ exhibit, “The East Coast Years, 1996 to 2013,” is a retro- Village’s historical houses, many spective of selected works she created after moving from the of which will be decorated true to Southwest to the East Coast. It features works from the series their period, locality and lifestyle, “Bound Crosses and Boundary Crossings,” exploring her African from an elaborately decorated roots; “War and Peace and the Height in Between,” inspired by a Victorian home, to a simply poem by American poet Timothy Houghton, and a series begun in adorned 1852 log cabin. Visitors 2012, “Terra Firma,” works that incorporate soil from various lo- also can find one-of-a-kind holi- cations in the United States. day gifts at the Beach Cottage Prins has exhibited in her native country, South Africa, and Gift Shop. throughout the United States. She has taught painting, drawing, Even Santa will join in the fun, sculpture and mixed media in numerous institutions in the reading letters aloud that chil- Tampa Bay area including Ringling College of Art and Design, dren wrote to the St. Petersburg Eckerd College, Hillsborough Community College and the Morean Times in the early 1900s. Chil- Arts Center during the past 10 years. Her work can be viewed on- dren of all ages can enjoy “G” line at www.rosemarieprins.com. Scale Model Train layout as well An artist’s reception for “The East Coast Years, 1996 to 2013,” as displays from the Tampa Bay will be Friday, Jan. 3, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S. The event is free and open to the public. Miniature Enthusiasts. Photo courtesy of PINELLAS COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS Admission is free to children For information, call April Minor at 892-5891 or visit Heritage Village’s historical houses are decorated for the holidays during the Trees and Traditions event on www.themahaffey.com. younger than 12; suggested mini- Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will offer music, tours and a special visit from mum donation of $2 per adult. Santa Claus. The Pinellas County Historical Art society seeks photography show entries Society sponsors the event. lage is located at 11909 125th St. Tour 28 authentic buildings and Fishing and Interactive Museum. PINELLAS PARK – The Pinellas Park Art Society will host its Free parking will be available N. in Largo. For information, visit structures, and experience histori- Heritage Village is open 25th annual photography show and sale in January 2014. at the Pinellas County Extension, www.pinellascounty.org/heritage cal Pinellas County through Wednesday through Saturday The society has been hosting the annual show since 1989, and 12520 Ulmerton Road and the or call 582-2123. hands-on exploration. Paths wind from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun- has seen thousands of photographic prints over the years. The Heritage Village/Florida Botanical Heritage Village is a living histo- through 21 acres and connect with day from 1 to 4 p.m. It is closed judged show began with two categories: color prints and black Gardens parking lot at 12211 ry museum that brings more than the Florida Botanical Gardens and Mondays, Tuesdays and all Pinel- and white prints. The show quickly adapted to digital prints as a Walsingham Road. Heritage Vil- 150 years of local history to life. the Florida Gulf Coast Center for las County holidays. third category when it became evident that digital photography would saturate the photo market. A digital print is one that has been digitally manipulated more OPENING, from page 1B Director: Mark Mori than 25 percent in photo editing software. A photograph that has Not rated only minor editing, such as color correcting, sharpening, etc., is Langston is determined to return Academy Award-nominated considered either a color print or a black and white print, depend- home to his mother, Naima (Jen- filmmaker Mark Mori’s “Bettie ing on its printing method. nifer Hudson). Langston embarks Page Reveals All” is an intimate Prizes for the show are a combination of ribbons and cash on a surprising and inspirational look at one of the world’s most awards, the amounts depending on the total entry fees and num- journey and along with his new recognized sex symbols, told in ber of prints entered per category. friends, and a little divine inter- her own words for the first time. All prints entered in the show must be framed and wired for vention, he discovers the true In Mori’s alluring documen- hanging. Gallery wraps are allowed, but must be wired. meaning of faith, healing, and tary, the real Bettie Page emerges Entry fees are $8 for one print, or $20 for three prints for any family. from the veil of myth and rumor combination of categories – up to three total prints. via audio interviews taped a Entry dates will be Saturday, Jan. 4, 1 to 4 p.m.; and Monday, ‘Homefront’ decade prior to her death in Jan. 6, 1 to 4 p.m., at Park Station, 5851 Park Blvd. Genre: Action and thriller 2008. With earthy, razor sharp Winners will be announced at the Pinellas Park Art Society’s Cast: Jason Statham, James wit, Bettie tells her life story – general meeting in Park Station. Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate from humble beginnings as one Photo courtesy of FOX SEARCHLIGHT For information, visit www.pinellasart.com. Bosworth, Frank Gillo of six children in an impoverished Forest Whitaker, left, stars as the Rev. Cornell Cobbs and Jacob Director: Gary Fleder southern family, to high school Latimore as Langston in “Black Nativity.” Rated: R salutatorian, to scandalous ’50s “Homefront” is an action movie pin-up model, to shocking retire- aware of her cult status. Ranked the sexual revolution and ushered Online calendar of events about a widowed ex-DEA agent ment in 1957 at the peak of her by Forbes in 2012 as one of the in a modern era in fashion. modeling career. top 10 posthumous celebrity Read about upcoming community, entertainment and who retires to a small town for the live music events throughout Pinellas County by visiting: sake of his 10-year-old daughter. Sharing rare details about her earners, Bettie and her enduring For more movie news, visit The only problem is he picked short-lived first marriage and legacy continue to flourish. www.TBNweekly.com. Click on www.TBNweekly.com. Look for links to the online calen- the wrong town. many torrid affairs, this keen in- With a stunning array of gor- the “Movie News & Reviews” link dars in the left column. sider’s glimpse follows Bettie geous photographs, unusual on the left-side menu. through decades of broken mar- archival material, and playful ‘Bettie Page riages, born-again Christianity, movie footage, “Bettie Page Re- Reveals All’ and bouts of mental illness, be- veals All” shows how Bettie’s un- Genre: Documentary fore her ultimate return to the abashed sexual expression and Tampa Airport to Atlantic City Cast: Bettie Page public eye in the early ’90s, un- provocative poses set the stage for Tampa Airport to Biloxi (Harrah’s Grand Hotel)

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