Pops in The Park...... 2 HONNA Neighborhood Meetings are held at Speakeasy Ball...... 4 Westminster Presbyterian Church, 126 11th Avenue NE Candlelight Tour...... 5 Social: 6:45pm—Program: 7pm Halloween in the ‘Hood...... 11 September 16 -- Quarterly Meeting (see below) Underwater!...... 24 September 23 -- New Resident Meet & Greet (see page 18) Bike Security...... 26 October 19 -- Pops in The Park (see page 2) Baseballs Galore!...... 34 November 18 -- HONNA Elections (see page 4) St. Pete’s Jewel Celebrating 100 Years on Tampa Bay of Community Volume 42 Issue 3 / September 2013 / www.honna.org Published Quarterly 1911-2011

Jay Marshall Association President Our Waterfront – One of Our Greatest Assets n my June column, I ventured to the western fringes of our neighborhood focusing on our diverse busi- Inesses that line 4th Street. In this article I would like to focus on the area east and south of our neighbor- hood, especially the waterfront, which has defined our be used to shape policy and decision-making for future projects so community and city. that there is a consistent and thoughtful approach to how we preserve Much has been recorded about the historical development and and enhance our waterfront areas. preservation of our waterfront that runs from the Vinoy at 5th Avenue th As it stands now, the geographic coverage of the plan covers five NE to 30 Avenue NE – a span of about 1.5 miles. These gorgeous miles of contiguous public waterfront beginning at the Northeast parks and walkways have become, in a way, our own personal Exchange Club Coffee Pot Park (the northernmost point of The playground to enjoy each day and in which to hold neighborhood Historic Old Northeast) and running to the south and ending at, and events. What many are not aware is that our waterfront area is part including, Poynter Park with 4th Street as the western boundary. It is of a larger picture under the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan. possible that additional waterfront will be added. The assets (parks, The Plan, expected to be finalized on or before July 1, 2015, is facilities, pedestrian and transportation networks) bounding The to look forward to and shape the next 100 years of how we manage Historic Old Northeast, as with the other geographic areas covered our waterfront and the land adjacent to it. It is an important matter to by the plan, will be inventoried and assessed. Included will be a the City, its residents and businesses as our waterfront is one of the written and graphic depiction of a future vision for the waterfront. key attractions in the growth of St. Petersbrug. It will be a strategic And, finally, a framework will be developed to assist public and look, tying together the many individual plans of neighborhoods private efforts to coordinate existing assets and address future uses (The Historic Old Northeast, Downtown Neighborhood Association, of land and facilities. Southeast Neighborhood Association) along with plans developed Why this is important to us: protecting our property values; con- for Albert Whitted Airport, Bayboro Harbor and the City. The final tinued enjoyment of our section of the waterfront (our backyard); document will not recommend specific projects or initiatives but will continued on page 2 Quarterly Neighborhood Meeting Police Chief Harmon and a Special Late Summer “No Fuss Potluck” Monday, September 16 Harmon will drop by to share some t’s too hot to spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing thoughts with us about policing and crime Isomething elaborate for our usual potluck or to indulge in issues facing the City at this time. lots of heavy foods. So this time we’re going to keep it really e-z and HONNA will do all the work – no fuss for you. We’re going Plan to arrive at Westminster Presbyteri- to keep it cool, light and simple – HONNA will provide an array an Church by about 6:45pm for some pre- of appetizers and desserts for your grazing pleasure! grazing socializing. If you have a bicycle that needs to be registered with the Police Department In addition, we’re honored that St. Pete Police Chief Chuck you’ll have a chance to do that outside the church between 6-7pm.

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 1 Helen Torres’ Pops in the Park 20 Year Commitment by Julie Feeley and Anne-Marie Stephenson Vinoy Park 013 marks the 20 musicians and soloists in a pre-concert per- Florida year commitment formance at 5:30pm. Orchestra 2made by Old NE Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and “Pops in resident Helen Torres and chairs to a very special evening with Helen the Helen Torres Foundation Torres and the Florida Orchestra. And also the Park” to bring the Florida Orches- please bring a canned good or box of non- Saturday, tra’s Pops in the Park con- perishable food for Tampa Bay Harvest! October 19, 7pm cert to Bay-area residents. As many as 15,000 people gather together to enjoy the President’s Perspective from page 1 free concert under the stars preserving all the many efforts to-date to create one of the most and a dynamic fireworks finale. beautiful, scenic waterfront venues in the country; and the opportu- Helen’s generous underwriting of the concert has been supported nity to give input and shape the outcome of the plan. by dedicated local businesses, residents, local newspapers and two The process leading to the final plan is pretty straight forward. The groups known as “Helen’s Buddies” and “Bucket Brigadiers.” City, using taxpayer monies and private donations (including from If you would like to donate, visit the Florida Orchestra website (www. HONNA), has commissioned the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to collect floridaorchestra.org) or call Erin Bonawitz, Donor Relations and Events the data and hold public forums to shape the vision, propose approaches Manager, 727/362-5424 to make a tax deductible contribution. to achieve that vision, advance defensible best practices from other ju- Two community-based organizations participate in the event: risdictions and highlight case examples. All of this will be accomplished Tampa Bay Harvest and VSA International Young Soloists Pro- through an advisory panel that will meet over a five day planning session gram. Tampa Bay Harvest distributes donated canned foods to the to assimilate the data, review public comments and issue a report to the counties of Pinellas and Hillsborough, and VSA sponsors talented City. The City will release the report for public review and comment and amend the report, as needed. An outside consultant will take the complete ULI report and prepare a final plan. The final step will be public The Newsletter of the Historic Old review and comment of the final plan through City Council workshops Northeast Neighborhood Association and public meetings, from which the plan will be adopted. Published quarterly – March, June, September and December Dave Goodwin, who directs the City’s Department of Planning and and mailed to all households in The Old Northeast Economic Development, shares my urging to get involved in the pro- P.O. Box 76324, St. Petersburg, FL 33734 cess. The first public forum about the development of the Downtown e-mail [email protected] Waterfront Master Plan will be September 9. Stakeholder interviews Editor Rick Carson (which include us) will immediately follow in October. This forum Columnists and Reporters is to orient affected neighborhoods, City officials, businesses and Mike Dailey Jill McGrath Laura Fage other interested participants to the process and glean initial reaction Barbara Marshall Sue Strott Sara Wolski in moving forward with the plan. One or more HONNA representa- Mike Panetta Courtney Ellis Yvonne Swanson tives will attend. However, it will be important for all residents in The Historic Old Northeast to give input during the process to include Circulation Joe O’Connor the stakeholder interviews, public review and comment of reports Contributors All our Old Northeast neighbors Newsletter Layout & Design Sharon Bond: [email protected] and the plan, itself. This is the time in which all of us can influence Advertising Information: Sue Strott the preservation and enjoyment of our waterfront for years to come. www.honna.org/Newsletters/Advertising-Questions.html If you would like more information about the Downtown Water- front Master Plan, please go to http://www.stpete.org/downtown_wa- Ad Rates­ terfront_master_plan/. HONNA will be following the process and Ad Size­ 1­Qtr­ 2 Qtrs­ 3 ­Qtrs­ 1 ­Year­ let you know of additional updates. Business card­ 50­ 93 128 160 1/4 page (H 4.9” x w 3.7”)­ 100­ 186 256 320 1/2 page (H 4.9” x w 7.8”) ­ 200 372 512 640 Full page­ 400­ 744 1024 1280 Back Cover 1/2 page 1400 *Inserts and Premium Placement: Rates Upon Request *Preprinted inserts that you provide are delivered within the newsletter. Due to delivery restrictions, inserts are available on a limited basis. The newsletter quarterly publication dates are March, June, September, and December. The deadline for accepting new ads and ad changes is three weeks prior to the publication month. The next deadline is November 7th. Payment for new ads should be submitted at the same time that the ad layout is provided and should be addressed to “HONNA Advertising.” The newsletter is distributed by mail to all homes in The Old Northeast (boundaries are 5th Ave N to 30th Ave N, and 4th St N to North Shore Dr/Cof- fee Pot Bayou Blvd). There are approximately 2,500 active home mailing addresses. Contact Sue Strott: www.honna.org/Newsletters/Advertising-Questions.html Ad space is limited so please make arrangements early.

Page 2 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Association News ou may register your bicycle before HONNA’s Ymeeting on Monday, September 16. Represen- & Activities tatives from the Police Department will be outside Westminster Church between 6-7pm to provide this everal dozen neighbors attend the June quarterly meet- free service – just bring your ID, bike and make sure ing and dessert potluck. While sampling the sweets, S the serial number is readable. attendees received a police report on recent criminal activity in The Old NE from Community Service Officer Jason Deary. Although he noted there had been no “patterns” observed over 313.130. (3): “Where sidewalks are provided, no pedestrian shall, the previous several weeks, unlocked cars continue to be a unless required by other circumstances, walk along and upon the st concern. In response to questions from the audience we learned portion of a roadway paved for vehicular traffic.” 1 Street has that the majority of home burglaries do take place during day- beautiful and unencumbered sidewalks on both sides for every light hours (and when residents are at work), homeowners with one’s enjoyment. Enjoy, but please do not break the law. security systems are entitled to three “false alarms” a year and that as the economy recovers and there is more renovation/ remodeling taking place the likelihood of suspicious and il- Public Safety legal activity increases. Robert Ballou, the Fire Department’s Peter Motzenbecker, Chair Chief for Disaster Preparedness, spoke briefly on preparedness Unlocked Cars…According to the headline in the 8/15 Tampa for natural disaster emergencies, encouraging residents to have Bay Times, “Most cars stolen in St. Petersburg had key inside.” a personal plan that meets individual/family needs, know the Researchers estimate that the figure this year is 83.5% of car thefts City’s rules and procedures (e.g., your evacuation zone) and happened because the owners obligingly left the keys inside. Also, be a “good neighbor.” we need to be reminded to keep our bikes locked and preferably At the August HONNA Board meeting, Police Department out of sight (see the bike lock article elsewhere in this issue and Officer Ray Merritt provided the Board with an update on recent note that you can have your bike registered on September 16 at crime in the neighborhood. Most of the 13 auto burglaries were the HONNA quarterly meeting). of unlocked cars (he advised that you may report a burgled car To give you an idea what is taking place, very early on Friday any time later in the day if you’re rushing to work), there were morning, August 16, the police cordoned off a large area encom- three “residential burglaries” (fenced backyards and carports passing blocks from 17th to 15th Avenues NE between Oak and are in this category), three auto thefts (one of an unlocked car Cherry Streets looking for vehicle break-ins. Police discovered and the keys were left in the other two…see “Public Safety” two individuals – a male and a female -- inside a vehicle on 15th below), two prostitution arrests and five for drugs (three of Avenue NE. The male ran but was tracked down by the canine unit which took place during traffic stops). In July there were 28 and also apprehended. Both were from Tampa. directed patrols throughout the neighborhood, during which period officers’ time is dedicated to surveillance within the boundaries of The Old NE. Membership Larry Smith, Chair Welcome to the new members who have joined in the last quarter (see page 6). June was a busy month. Thanks to the many of you who attended the new resident Meet & Greet at the Melting Pot Traffic/Parking -- it became a standing room only event, with excellent cheese Ron Magray, Chair and chocolate fondue enjoyed by all. And though the rains came 1st Street Revisited…The change to 1st Street (between 9th and -- but stopped just prior to our tenth anniversary Porch Party -- 22nd Avenues) has been completed and it is receiving positive re- MJ and Jerry Robinson hosted a wonderful event. Closing out views. 1st Street has always been popular with runners and walkers. the summer was our first ever family picnic at Sunken Gardens The presumption is usage will continue and/or possibly increase. A and Great Explorations. The venue proved to be a perfect site for safer street was one of the goals that propelled the change. Although a hot summer evening. there are With the arrival of September, we have an event-filled month, now two with a “Pot Luck” quarterly meeting on the 16th, a Porch Party on bike lanes the 20th, and a new resident Meet and Greet on the 23rd at Three on the Birds Tavern. Also, keep an eye out for our semi-annual member- street, it is ship renewal mailing towards the end of the month. Your dues a vehicu- help us to promote, protect and preserve this great neighborhood. lar road The HONNA website now features a way to sign up for volunteer requiring opportunities. Several events in the next few months can always use caution. In some of your special talents. The Candlelight Tour, Porch Parties, addition Meet & Greets and the Florida Orchestra in the Park could all use and im- some helping hands. portant to note, there You can e-mail the Board member in charge directly or, if you is a Florida like, contact me ([email protected]) and I will make the statute, # connection. We look forward to hearing from you.

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 3 HONNA Board Elections Where Have in November All the very year, association members are nominated and elected Flamingos Ethe Board of Directors at our November general meeting, this year being Monday, November 18. We have been blest with Gone? great folks who have stepped forward to serve our neighborhood his past spring, and community. You do not have to be a politician, admiral or volunteers noticed general or even a CEO of a national corporation -- you just have Tthat there are only to care about our neighborhood and want to make a difference. two flamingos remaining from the Turner-era at Sunk- There are 11 Directors of the Board. We meet monthly (first en Gardens. It seems that old Monday of the month) in a collegial way and help guide the age has finally caught up programs and activities we all enjoy throughout the year. The with the sociable flock. To pay is not great, but the fringe benefits are enormous – preserv- help remedy the situation, ing and protecting our little corner of the world, St. Pete’s jewel several Old Northeast resi- on Tampa Bay. dents have helped to form If you would like to be a nominee, please contact Robin Reed a group called Flamingos at [email protected] to let her know of your interest. For Forever to raise funds to sure, set aside November 18 to attend the general meeting and purchase additional flamingos for the Gardens. (Although the City elect your new Board of Directors. owns Sunken Gardens, City staff did not want money for flamingos coming from taxpayers in these difficult economic times.) Finding flamingos to purchase has turned out to be quite an undertaking. They are not readily available, as they are difficult to breed and cannot be imported into the United States from abroad. This means that they are expensive and cannot be purchased “on demand” when you need them. They are rare! The Flamingos group, including Robin Reed and Sally Law- son, decided that the best approach is to raise funds so that when flamingos do become available the group will be able to obtain them immediately. The Old Northeast Garden Club has been helping, in addition to other organizations, and St. Petersburg Preservation is assisting the effort to maintain the historic char- acter of the Gardens by creating a Flamingos Forever fund so that contributions are tax deductible. Checks may be made out to: SPPI Flamingoes Forever Fund and mailed to Robin Reed at 705 16th Speakeasy Ball Avenue NE, SP, FL 33704. For more information on flamingos and how you can help, Get your flapper dress and raccoon please see the new Flamingos Forever Facebook page, https:// coat out of mothballs and start brushing www.facebook.com/FlamingosForeverFund. up on your Charleston moves Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association HONNA will be holding its inaugural Speakeasy OFFICERS and BOARD Ball on Saturday, April 26, at the newly-renovated Birchwood Inn on Beach Drive in downtown St. Pete. President...... Jay Marshall If you are interested in getting involved with this Vice President...... Peter Motzenbecker Roaring Twenties-themed fundraiser for historic pres- Treasurer...... Ann Caviness ervation and our neighborhood non-profit organizations, Secretary...... Donna Guillaume please contact Peter Motzenbecker HONNA will be Board holding its inaugural Speakeasy Ball on Saturday, April Kristi Alexander Mary Alice Lange 26, at the newly-renovated Birchwood Inn on Beach Chad Boyd Ron Magray Drive in downtown St. Pete. Rick Carson Larry Smith If you are interested in getting involved with this Roar- To contact an officer or Board member via e-mail, go to honna.org/get-involved/ ing Twenties-themed fundraiser for historic preservation volunteer/ where you can click on the name of the office/person you wish to contact and our neighborhood non-profit organizations, please and send him/her a message. contact Peter Motzenbecker at [email protected]. HONNA Board meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at West- minster Presbyterian Church and are open to the public. Check beforehand with the Board president in case the meeting day has been re-scheduled.

Page 4 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News The Holidays, They are a Comin’ by Bonnie Bailey Chair, Candlelight Tour of Homes

t’s not that far away. Only three months. So start planning your end-of-year holidays by participat- Iing in this year’s Candlelight Tour of Homes to be held from 3-8pm on Sunday, December 8. The Historic Old Northeast will hold its 16th Annual Tour with an array of homes that will reflect the diverse nature of our architecture, display interior designs that will give you ideas for your own home and regale you in the season that we so much love to share. So, mark your calendar and plan to grab a friend, neighbor or family member as you make your way through eight v of The Old Northeast’s historic homes in what has HISTORY become St. Petersburg’s finest holiday tradition. PRESERVATION You won’t want to miss seeing these homes BEAUTY P A ckA g E d IN ONE lovingly decorated for the holidays. We are in the EIgHBORHOOd TOUR process of finalizing the home selections now, so N 10 Am – 3 Pm wEEkdAYS if you want to nominate a home for the Tour Minimum number for a tour is 15 you may still do so. And we also welcome For the inclusive price of $40.00 per person, enjoy the following: anyone who would like to volunteer in • An in-depth, guided tour of Sunken Gardens highlighting the history and horticulture of this planning for and serving at the event. famous tropical paradise

The ticket price for this year’s tour • A self-guided tour to lead you through the is $20 in advance and $25 on the day Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood • A copy of the recently published “Souvenir of St. Petersburg, Views from of the Tour. Tickets will be available the Vinoy” for purchase through PayPal, on our • A delectable 3-course lunch in the historic dining room, Marchand’s Bar HONNA.org website and in later No- & Grill, at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort

vember at ticket outlets around town. • A one hour, guided tour of the historic Renaissance Vinoy Resort with an The Tour is our neighborhood association’s largest fundraiser so experienced and entertaining Vinoy Docent please help us spread the word in promoting this event. A portion of the proceeds will be going to non-profit organizations, which RESERVATIONS ARE REqUIREd; PlEASE cONTAcT: will be announced in the December newsletter. Bill O’grady We hope to see you on the Tour! Please contact me at 727/289- Sunken Gardens Supervisor 7663 or [email protected] to nominate a home, ad- (727) 551-3148, bill.o’[email protected] vertise in our booklet or get involved on the Candlelight Tour of ~or~ Elaine Normile Homes Committee. It’s our neighborhood – let’s make it really Renaissance Vinoy Resort Historian special this year. (727) 824-8033, [email protected]

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 5 Like our neighborhood? Want to make it even better? New Volunteer with one of our committees! Members Your volunteer involvement in one of our committees will help enhance your neighborhood and our association. Lauren Berns...... 420 26th Avenue N Please contact any committee chair for information. Krista & Chris Bledsoe...... 115 25th Avenue N Communications Anna Costello & Rick Carson Lori Famiglietti...... 145 7th Avenue NE Newsletter R i c k C a r s o n Carmen deSapio & Thomas Jennings...... 1100 North Shore Drive NE #205 Hector Escardo...... 500 1st Street N, # 203 Programs Chad Boyd James Hammonds & Miriam Nitzberg...... 124 12th Avenue N Neighborhood Planning Mary Alice Lange Kathyn Helmuth...... 160 30th Avenue N Neighborhood/Historic Preservation Peter Motzenbecker Gilbert & Janice Henry...... 255 9th Avenue NE Laura & Hank Hine...... 525 16th Avenue NE & Kristi Alexander Jessica & Michael Kelly...... 726 17th Avenue NE Membership Larry Smith Amie & Stephen Klein...... 215 11th Avenue N Public Safety P e t e r M o t z e n b e c k e r Dennis & Helga Mahar...... 1107 3rd Street N Traffic/Parking Ron Magray Jenny Noyes & Tom Sheehan...... 112 16th Avenue N Bill & Diann O’Connor...... 2924 1st Street N To contact a chair via e-mail, go to Matthew & Annie Osborn...... 219 15th Avenue N honna.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Joan & Cary Putrino...... 635 19th Avenue NE where you can click on the name of the person you David Rich & Lynn Gillman-Rich...... 635 13th Avenue NE wish to contact and send him/her a message. Creed & Michelle Rucker...... 546 14th Avenue NE Robert Smith & Mary Frank...... 535 15th Avenue NE Read the newsletter in full Please Support Our Advertisers COLOR ...and remember to tell them that on our website at honna.org/newsletter you saw their ad here.

Page 6 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 7 The Jaeger and Todd families took home the “Best Dressed” honors

Page 8 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Celebrating Independence Day in The Old NE large crowd of children and their parents gathered in Coffee Pot Park on the morning of July 4th to kick off the 4th of July with the Old NE’s A annual Children’s Parade. As has become tradition, the parade of tots and kids in buggies and wagons and on bikes, scooters and trikes was led by the St. Pete Old Northeast #4 Ladder Truck and Fire Fighters and The American Spirit Fife and Drum Corps. Once the parade along Coffee Pot Boulevard concluded, kids headed off to enjoy the playground, engage in crafts, inspect the fire engine and check out the fife and drum musicians’ instruments. In testament to the fun-filled morning, parents, grandparents and kids just seemed to hang around for the longest time before heading off home to continue celebrating the holiday. Costs of the event were generously underwritten once again by neighbors Donna Fudge of Fudge & McArthur, PA, and Steven Lange of The Lange Corporation, Architect-Planners. Thanks to Mary Alice Lange and Susie McGarry for coor- dinating the morning’s activities. Thanks to all who supported the parade and made the event such a success.

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Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 11 by and Over The Back Fence S S …is a collection of what we’ve heard exchanged in the aisles of the supermarkets, shared waiting in line to pick up the kids from school, read in the papers, overheard in the pew behind us in church and, yes, even passed over the back fence. If you have something you’d like to share about a special recognition, award received, birth, graduation, good- deed-done or observation around the neighborhood please pass it along to the Editor. “Over the Back Fence” is only going to be interesting if we hear from you!

Artist Offerings….Neighbor Bay Times, 6-1) If you need some more evidence, EscapeHere, Neverne Covington has some an online travel site, has named St. Pete one of seven of the most works in the Fourth Annual Juried beautiful and underrated places in the U.S. [source: Tampa Bay Art Exhibition at the Florida Mu- Times, 7/21]. seum for Women Artists in DeLand, Surreally Dali-esque?... The house at 525 16th Avenue NE, dec- which is continuing through Sep- orated with all the Times Roman font-words, received front page tember 28. She also has a showing at attention the Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, on the “St. also juried and through September Pete Times” 20. Neverne is also part of the new neighbor- TRON -- Tampa Review Online. In hood section its premier issue she is the featured of the Tampa artist and the issue contains both Bay Times some of her work and an interview (here’s the link: http://tam- (6/30). pareviewonline.org/). Homeown- The Truth be Told?....St. Petersburg: “…what could be argued ers Hank is Florida’s most stylish, understatedly elegant city” (columnist and Laura Daniel Ruth, Tampa Bay Times, 5-31)’ “The other night I got a bad Hine have case of St. Pete Envy...you can’t deny the St. Pete vibe that makes been reno- you think: Oh, I could live here.” (columnist Sue Carlton, Tampa vating the 1926 Colo- nial for about a year and affixed the words of inspiration and family memories (‘waffles”) on the siding to help them through the often trying times that come with remodeling. Neighbors don’t seem to mind and the City code considers the decoration consistent with LASER its definition of “artwork.” Plans are eventually to paint over the words. Hank is director of the Dali Museum. Scary Weather….Anyone see the leggy vortex of swirling wind THERAPY over downtown St. Pete and the waterspout in the Bay off Vinoy for Park on the evening of June 25? Quite something. Ahoy, Mate!.... 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Page 12 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Big Bucks Invested in Starbucks….A posting on St. Pete Patch (www.stpete.patch.com) has noted the remodeling update which took place in mid-June at the Starbucks at 4th Street and 9th Avenue N. What’s the verdict? Going to the Got Fruit?....A new effort is underway to identify homeown- Dogs….Next time ers who have fruit trees that produce more than they can use. The you drop into St. practice is called gleaning, and it’s an ancient custom that means Pete Bicycle & Fit- th to harvest the leftovers and share with the needy so nothing goes ness on 4 Street, to waste. Volunteers canvassed The Old Northeast and several look for their new other neighborhoods in June collecting mangoes for the St. Pete Golden Retriever Free Clinic food bank. More than mangoes, they collected names pup, Kasey, and his and addresses for a database that connects volunteers who want sister and official to pick with property owners who have an abundance. For more Customer Greeter, information on how you can get involved, go to www.saintpete- Kadie. abundance.org. The next “gleaning” will be Saturday, October 5, when avocados are in season. Rub-a-Dub….Good neighbor John Arsenault said he “couldn’t Home Brew and Grow….Old NE resident Jeff Keller tells us of take seeing it anymore,” so he took it upon himself to ”de-rust” his new business, the Avid Brew Company. Selling beer brewing and wash the cornerstone at 9th and hydroponic growing supplies, Avid was es- and Bay Street NE. Now it looks tablished as an online business in 2012 and almost as good as the new one recently added a local storefront located recently installed at 1st and 9th. at 1745 1st Avenue S near downtown St. It must be contagious because Pete. Jeff reports that Avid boasts its own John and Becky Barie cleaned indoor hydroponic garden, demonstrating the cornerstone at how it’s possible for St. Pete residents the intersection of to grow their own delicious, organic 1st Street and 22nd vegetables even with limited or no out- Avenue NE near door space. And Avid caters not only to their residence. home growers but home brewers. Jeff says Thanks, John and patrons of the retail store enjoy stopping by, the Baries, for tak- building a recipe to meet their tastes and collect- ing ing the initiative! all the supplies necessary to turn their visions into unique beers and wines. You can find Avid Brew Company any time at www. Name Your avidbrew.com (on Facebook at avidbrew) and Monday-Saturday “Favorite” from 10am-6pm at the shop (727/388-6756) near The Trop. Neighborhood Intersection…. Changes on 4th Street….According to the Downtown St. Peters- How about 1st burg Newsletter (July) Mickey’s Market has moved a few doors Street and 22nd Av- up the street from its “old” location at 1535 4th Street N to Bob enue N? If you’re traveling south on 1st and hit that stoplight you Lee’s at 1631 4th Street. Also, continuing up the street, Shep’s Food can sit there f-o-r-e-v-e-r. Interminably. What gives? Then there is Mart at 2001 4th Street N has become Shep’s Beer Empourium 9th Avenue NE at Beach Drive. Drivers heading south on Beach to to expand upon its reputation as a beer lover’s nirvana. turn right onto 9th need to be very careful of cars coming from the A Pat on the Back…..Jonathan Bowman, a neighbor and mem- west on 9th. The angle of the intersection there -- along with most ber of HONNA’s Young Noreaster’s group, garnered an “Executive of the others along Beach -- calls for slowing down and avoiding Profile” in the April 19 issue of theTampa Bay Business Journal. a wide turn to avoid a possible smash-up on a narrow roadway. He’s founder and CEO of Harmony Home Health. He credits wife, Let us hear of your “favorite” intersections in the ‘hood – those Melanie, for helping him get his business successfully underway. which may frustrate you or cause The June 7 edition of the TBBJ did its cover story on Michael your blood pressure to skyrocket. Vivio, Old NE resident and president of Valpak for the past Upping the Neighborhood’s two years where Academic Quotient…. We wel- he is working to Over The Back Fence is a come as a new neighbor Dr. change the “com- Sophia Wisniewska, the recent- pany’s culture” in ly-appointed Regional Chancel- the digital world. Soapbox... lor of the University of South Previously he had Step on up Florida/St. Petersburg. Prior been publisher of this she held posts in the Penn the Austin (TX) and State and Temple University American States- administrative systems where man. Here in St. let’s hear she also taught – and add to that Pete he is involved from you a teaching stint at Bryn Mawr in efforts to attract high-tech busi- College. e-mail: [email protected] nesses.

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 13 call the Mayor’s Action Center line at 893-7111 and ask for him or try him directly at 893-7472. You may inquire about necessary permits at 893-7231 or tree removal on City property at 893-7298. North Shore Tennis Court Lights by Sue Strott A new neighbor living across from the North Shore Park tennis courts inquired about the parking lot lights, which keep shining brightly even though the parking area is closed off after dark when the entryway is blocked off. His question was, “Why are the lights still shining brightly at that time?” In a call to Clarence Scott of the Leisure & Community Services Administration, I was informed that they had just checked all the timers and they are accurate, with the lights coming on at 7pm and turning off at 7am. He stated that they cannot shut off or dim the parking lot lights for security reasons. His number is 727/893-7629.

Are you one of those people who goes about your day-to-day life notic- Attack of the Killer Mosquitoes ing things happening around you (or not happening) in the neighborhood To all neighbors who might and our City and you wonder why (or why not) but never get around to be inundated by a barrage of discovering the answer? We’ve decided to ask one of our neighbors, Sue mosquitoes due to our almost Strott, who’s lived in The Old Northeast almost forever, to track down constant rains lately, here are the explanations for some of those puzzling questions which bug, bedevil some insights from Pinellas and frustrate us. County Mosquito Control (for more information, call 464- So here’s a start with some of those nagging, niggling WHYs? and 7503). WHAT’s?. Let us know if you have a particular issue or query you’d like The Answer Lady to check out and we’ll see what she can learn. Like We need to empty, remove, FiOS... will we ever “hear them now”? Contact The Answer Lady at cover or turn upside down [email protected]. any receptacle that may hold water -- particularly buckets and trash cans. We also need to empty plastic wading pools, other Cutting Your Neighbor’s Tree toys and wheelbarrows. All rain barrels should be screened. We need to repair leaky pipes and outside faucets and drain hoses Recently, a neighbor contacted us about the City’s regulations frequently. Also, we should clean clogged roof gutters and drain regarding cutting -- without permission – a neighbor’s tree. flat roofs. Any holes in trees should be filled with sand or they City Arborist Guntis Barenis kindly pointed out to me that if a should be drained and sprayed, as required. tree limb is hanging over a neighbor’s property line, that person Mosquitoes carry serious diseases such as encephalitis, West may remove the limb -- but, he may not trespass on the other per- Nile and, Dengue fever and malaria. We need to break their life son’s property in order to do so, without permission. cycle from larva to pupa to adult. All mosquitoes need water in As far as whole which to pass their early life stages. Adult flying mosquitoes fre- trees are con- quently rest in grass, shrubbery and other foliage, but they never cerned, Guntis develop there. pointed out that we Some mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water where they need to understand can hatch in a few days. Others lay their eggs in old tires, tin that trees represent cans, or other water-holding containers in which they may remain property value. If unhatched for weeks or months until they are covered with water. a tree presents a Something many of us may not realize is that perfect wa- problem to one or tering holes for mosquitoes are our beloved bromeliads. The both parties, they larvae of wyeomyia, aedes and culex mosquitoes are all found need to get together in the water-holding vase of bromeliads. A single brome- and hire an arborist to properly prune the tree or check to see if a permit is needed to remove it if it has ack in June St. Pete Patch asked its readers if they think died. Bleaf blowers should be limited or banned in the City. City He pointed out that if a tree is improperly pruned, tiny new limbs Council Chair Karl Nurse has submitted an item regarding the may sprout and create a more impossible situation. Most trees device for the body’s consideration, saying in a June 10 memo, should be trimmed back to a main branch so that doesn’t happen. “Many cities across the country have adopted ordinances to re- He has heard of folks who have gone to great lengths to remove duce the noise from leaf blowers. Ordinances include outlawing a tree without permission. This then can become a legal matter and them for noise, air pollution, and street sewer pollution reasons.” the police may become involved. What do you think? For more information from Arborist Guntis Barenis, you may

Page 14 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News liad can house 100 mosquito larvae. These are day-biters and will not be affected by nighttime fogging. To check your plants, you can siphon water with a turkey baster and squirt the water into $1,500 a bowl -- the larvae look like pale, wiggling little worms. That’s how much EXTRA What can we do? The County recommends that we flush out the the city government bromeliads and spray them with a product such as Pam cooking spray. costs an average family This acts as a “Teflon” coating. When the wigglers try to get air, they of four since 2001. That slide back and drown. You can treat the plants with artificial fertilizers to $1,500 is with 3,500 fewer residents and 365 fewer compensate for natural organic materials removed; they do not government workers. provide food for mosquito larvae. Or you can apply granular We are paying more and B.t.i. (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) or methoprene, which getting less! can be sprinkled into the bromeliads. These products are safe for MARKUP plants and animals and are effective for three weeks. I just added WHY? “Mosquito Bits” to my attack methods. I bought two 8oz jars for about $9 total at Home Depot, and I›m thrilled with the results. If we have fish ponds and the raccoons keep eating the fish, The ONLY candidate working which would normally eat the wigglers, we can obtain “mosquito to CUT YOUR TAXES! dunks,” which appear like small donuts. These will kill the mos- quitoes before they’re old enough to bite. They can be used in fish habitats or anywhere standing water accumulates, even in rain gutters. They can be used whole or in pieces. I buy mine at Home Depot total, and I’m thrilled with the results. Got mine at Home Depot and find they last about 30 days. These donuts contain the same B.t.i. as the Bits. I’ve used these for a few years. From one neighbor to another, let’s all help each other with a blitz on mosquitoes! Sign up today to take back your city Sue was born in Chicago and lived in Canada before moving to The Old McKalipForCouncil.com! NE in 1973 where she continues to run an apartment rental business. She lives Political Advertisement Paid for and approved by David McKalip for St. Petersburg city Council with her dog, Foxy Lady, and is one of those people who enjoys being busy!

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News from Westminster Presbyterian Church and Day School by Rev. Gail Zoya, Pastor

’m sure we are all familiar with that old adage, “the older I get, Ithe faster time passes.” While literally not true, it sure seems to be real! Schools are in back in session, programs that took the summer “off” are up and running again and vacations have been taken. Things are picking up around Westminster Church, too. On Friday nights, Frank Kronyak is offering improvisation classes. As a 30-year veteran of musical theater, Frank has had roles in musicals from “Annie” to “West Side Story,” toured nationally and internationally and di- rected numerous plays. Locally, Frank has directed plays and taught at the St. Pete City Theater, gives voice lessons and is the children›s choir director here at Westminster. Call Westminster for information including how to con- tact Frank. It’s not too late to get your preschool children enrolled in our top-notch, quality Day School. We have openings in all classes. The school has been teaching two-four year olds for over 50 years, and we often have three or four generations of students from one family. A rummage sale to raise funds for the school has been scheduled for Saturday, September 28. Call the Direc- (727) tor, Cindy Weber, at 727/822-5906 for further information. We continue to worship at 10:30am on Sundays and are blessed by the musical gifts of our current organist/ pianist, Adam, who joined our staff last February. To quote one of our long-time

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 19 life is reflected in that table and the legs are the following: 1) physical health, 2) mental/emotional health, 3) spiritual health, and 4) relational health. These four legs are all important when Thoughts from it comes to taking care of ourselves – and if we are strong in one but very weak in another, we will be off-balance and unable to the Front Porch… perform as well as we might be capable of. In this installment of this article, I will focus on the first two legs of this table, so stay tuned for our next issue in December in order to learn about the second two. Let’s start with the leg of physical health. Many people who are struggling with extremism are either not working out at all, work- ing out too much or have an unhealthy relationship with working out in general. The extreme voice will tell you, “If you can’t do it every day, don’t do it at all.” It may also tell you, “You are a failure because you didn’t make time to work out today.” These same negative messages could easily be translated into eating habits, as well. I have so many clients who start on a great road towards eating healthy, mess up one day and throw in the towel completely because that one day was enough to ruin all of their by Courtney Ellis, MA, LMHC progress. It’s so important when trying to achieve balance within physical health to see the big picture. You are choosing a healthy lifestyle, not simply to diet for a few weeks in order to look good ou’ve heard the common sayings: “Moderation is key”; at a certain event. So this week think about some balanced ways “Too much of anything is a bad thing”; and “Life is a you can incorporate exercise and healthy eating into your life. Ybalancing act.” These may sound a bit cliché, but the Consider this: if one extreme of the spectrum is no exercise at all truth behind them is quite important, particularly when it comes and the other extreme is exercising for hours upon hours every to our overall health. I often have clients ask me if there is a single day, what would fall in the middle? Somewhere between common “trait” or “thread” when it comes to the majority of the the black and white there is a nice gray area where we can settle people I counsel. In answering, I recognize that every person’s and enjoy our physical health. situation is quite different and that no two struggles are exactly alike. However, I have noticed over the years a few commonalities The next leg of the table is your mental and emotional health. that I think are shared by those seeking help, the most prevalent This is such an essential leg as the way we think tends to dictate being the trap of extremism. how we feel and, in turn, the behaviors we choose to partake in. I wrote an article a few years back I would define extremism as the describing some of the automatic struggle of living, thinking and operating negative thought patterns we often out of extremes. A person who struggles fall trap to. Many of those, in my in this way might be described as being mind, would be included under all or nothing, a perfectionist, an over- A the umbrella of extreme thinking. thinker, a pessimist or a workaholic. And, Some of these thought patterns usually, this person can get away with Balancing include all-or-nothing thinking, living in extremes -- even seeing it as a magnification, minimization and positive thing -- for a certain amount of predicting the worst-case scenario. time before it catches up with him and he Act For example, if your boss calls you becomes unhappy, overwhelmed, anx- into his office, you automatically ious or depressed. I do think the happiest jump to the conclusion that you’re people in this world are those who have going to get fired. Next thing you achieved some sort of balance in their know you are picturing yourself lives. Although it seems impossible to broke and unable to support your perfect this skill, there are some who have naturally learned to live family – despite there being no evidence to support this thought. in “the in between.” They work out -- but don’t let it consume them. This kind of extreme thinking often leads to extreme emotions They eat healthy -- but enjoy their food. They have a bad day -- but such as paralyzing anxiety, hopelessness and an inability to find don’t let it ruin their week. And, as a whole, they tend to like them- joy. To combat this, it is important that we begin thinking in more selves but recognize a continued need for growth and improvement. balanced ways. If your boss calls you into his office, it is okay These people seem to have figured out a magical secret, when and normal to feel nervous initially. But some positive self-talk in fact the secret is as simple as balance. would say, “It’s probably not as bad as I am making it out to be. I recognize that this is all much easier said than done. I know Maybe he just wants to chat about a few things. Whatever it is, that it is usually the moment I feel balanced in one area that I I am strong enough to manage it, so don’t borrow trouble until realize I’ve been neglecting another. So here is a helpful visual it comes.” This will help the anxiety from reaching extreme, to guide you as you seek to bring more balance into your own debilitating levels while allowing you to remain positive and life. A table with three legs cannot stand, right? At least not well. realistic. It is something we all must practice constantly, but the Nor can a table with two or one. It needs all four legs in order reward is that our emotions will follow suit. to be upright and to perform its job correctly. So let’s say our Again, I recognize that the majority of us will constantly be

Page 20 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News struggling to achieve this kind of balance for the remainder of our lives. In some ways, it seems quite impossible. But that is just it. The beauty of balance is that it isn’t quite as difficult as we make it out to be. We maybe just need to stop trying so hard. Coming in the December issue -- The other two legs: spiritual health and relational health.

Courtney Ellis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides individual and couples counseling to the Tampa Bay area. She lives in a cozy bungalow in The Old Northeast with her husband and two dogs. She tries to spend as much time on her front porch as possible.

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 21 Living North and South of the Mason-Dixon Line By a City Girl up North for the Summer

When we are north of the Mason-Dixon, we are happy to be away from Florida’s torrid heat and humidity, but even in the northern climes we have to drag out a window air conditioner to comfortably survive an occasional wave of that same heat and humidity. In The Historic Old Northeast we are only a few miles from every vendor we need, but in our northern homes many of us are an hour from the grocery stores we patronize. Unlike the t is mid-May and time for many of us to drive the miles north mail which comes through a slot in our southern nest, we may not of the Mason-Dixon Line for the five months of summer have delivery service. The hospital is not around the corner as in Icool. Many of us have pets and our cars are packed with St. Petersburg but hours away. The movies are an hour or more people snacks and needed food and water for the fur children; away, quite a contrast to St. Petersburg where it is a quick walk to space is found for personal duffels. With pets aboard you stop films. There is not the collection of great restaurants in the woods often -- to stretch all the limbs -- and spend nights in pet-friendly up north, so we feel luxurious when we return to The Old NE and hotels, thanks to the AAA’s Traveling with Your Pet book, which have a multitude of good places to dine in the immediate area. lists all the U.S. hotels allowing pets in their rooms and listing the So many residents originally from other states, who have always costs per night. A number of us who don’t have pets drive straight been welcomed by the Florida natives, now call St. Petersburg through to our northern hideouts. And there are those of us who home. During summers up north, we are called “flatlanders” or fly to our destinations, pets (or not) on board. “from away.” The preparations for this journey are documented on reminder Up North, we have a clear view of sunsets and stars -- and pages so that we will not forget to leave our permanent Florida sometimes the Northern Lights -- but we only see slight remnants nest unprotected. The gas, water and refrigerator/freezer are turned of the setting sun in The Historic Old Northeast. Up north we have off though we still have to pay for base water and sewer charges varieties of flowers which do not do well in the hot climes of the as well as trash pick-up. Some of us hire people who periodically south, such as day-lilies, lupines and tulips, but conversely there are search through our mail because trusting the Post Office to forward neither bougainvilleas nor birds of paradise growing anywhere. We mail can be disappointing -- and we do not want to come home to have pines but not palms and oaks but not live oaks. The northern 3,000 catalogues. Some enlist a caretaker who visits every inch of area has surrounding ocean waters, glacial lakes, ponds, streams the house once a week, just in case someone has snuck in and taken and rivers. In The Old NE some of us even have a slight view of up residence -- or to ascertain if mushrooms have re-sprouted in Tampa Bay, if we crane our necks. Up north we do not have Fort a bedroom rug. Every now and then the water must be turned on DeSoto’s sandy beaches but instead rocky coasts and pebbled and the toilets flushed and water run to prevent sewer back-wash. shorelines. We miss the egrets and varied herons that land on our Most of us have security systems which work almost too well. southern lawns. Up north there are goldfinches, house sparrows If a wandering gecko crawls across one of the motion sensor and woodpeckers who visit and, every now and then, a visiting screens or the thunder and lightning are particularly violent, the great blue heron will swoop in a thermal above. We have many alarm goes off and a telephone call is received from the security eagles flying around but they prey upon baby loons so they are company. Neighbors and family members spy on the houses for not favored by some in the north. There aren’t any alligators up us, too. There are lawn and garden services that make certain all north but we do have to be wary of snapping turtles; fortunately, our growing things are cared for and our sprinkler systems are the turtles do not attack humans. And we have deer, moose, bear, working as programmed. And we cross our fingers that we have coyotes and bobcats to appease our lust for wildlife. not left anything important that we’ll need during our hot summer All of us feel grateful to have a northern escape, but we all agree escape. It seems, that with most of us, we often leave something that there is something so special and so easy about living in The behind and neighbors and friends come to our rescue. Historic Old Northeast that we are always happy to return home.

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An interview with an Old Northeast Seller Jenn and Jonathan Lewis What do you love most about your home? The great historic charm combined with the modern amenities of a new home! We bought this house right after we got married, and loved the charm of the Craftsman details . Over the years, we created a great home for entertaining with an open floor plan, large kitchen, and an enormous mud room with tons of storage space – a must when you have 4 kids!

What do you love about your location? We love the central location, yet it is a quiet brick street with fantastic mature trees. Two minute walk to the water, great restaurants and shops. Two minute drive to downtown, the grocery store, and the kids’ schools. Even a two minute walk to trained emergency medical professionals – the fire station is on this street - another bonus when you have 4 kids!

You currently have your home listed for sale. Why are you moving? Four reasons – Samantha, Ellie, Alex, Jake! This home has served are growing family and our growing business very well. Over the years, we have remodeled this home to expand with our family and give us the space to build a business. During our last renovation, we found out we were expecting our fourth and although we have 5 bedrooms and over 3300 square feet, we have simply outgrown the space. What would you like to tell the family who will be buying your house? This is one of the best streets – great neighbors, family friendly with lots of kids, block parties and impromptu kickball games and a great mix of people from single professionals to retired couples – a real community. We have spent 13 years here and brought home 4 great kids – we know the next owners will love this house as much as we have!

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Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 23 ers. Property owners at 181 In Case You Missed It: Brightwaters Boulevard in Snell Isle have been sued Updates and Follow Ups over the dock they own at the address; when they Keeping You Current on Some tried to extend it into the bayou, officials contended Neighborhood Stories That the land was owned by the Have Been in the News state. Mayor Bill Foster stated the City would get involved in the case because it affects the City’s tax rolls and its The City is undertaking an initiative to take on “snipe” signs  ownership of submerged land (e.g., Marina and The Pier). Some that illegally clutter public rights-of-way. These are typically yard 80 property owners along the bayou also have an interest in the sale, house sale/rental and repair services signs placed on utility outcome of this issue. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 7/30] poles or in public medians. Employees in various departments – Codes, Community Services, Parks & Recreation, Stormwater &  Mansion by the Bay (145 4th Avenue N), the Queen Water Resources – have been trained to find, remove and dispose Anne structure which of these signs. First-time offenders can be fined $125, and repeat most recently housed violators can end up in court. In 2012 some 8,600 signs were a Russian café, has confiscated. You can report these illegal signs to the Codes Com- been purchased by pliance Department (893-7373). [source: Tampa Bay Times, 6/9] the owner/developer of the new Birchwood Main Real Estate Holdings, a venture by former Jabil Circuit  Hotel on Beach Drive. CEO Tim Main, is buying up high-end properties in and around After it has been reno- The Historic Old Northeast in order to rent them for thousands vated, it will serve of dollars a month. In one recent week the business bought five as an annex for the homes in the Old NE for almost $3.5 million with plans to rent hotel, which is less them (unfurnished) for upwards of $5,000/month. [source: Tampa than a block away. Bay Times, 6/20] The previous owner A suit by state officials contends that submerged land in had planned to raze the building and build a 14-story condo. Coffee Pot Bayou belongs to the state and not private landown- [source: Tampa Bay Times, 7/17]

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City Council unanimously approved directing staff to study whether St. Petersburg will adopt citywide curbside recycling. Currently, property owners pay $22.33/month for twice-a-week trash removal; voluntary recycling through a private company is an additional $3.75/month. The City is the only major municipality in the state not to offer this service. Many other cities in Pinellas charge less than St. Petersburg does for pickup service that includes Service that relieves recycling; Tampa charges about $32 for both. The study is to be your stress and takes completed by the end of the year. [source: Tampa Bay Times, 7/26] care of things when you’re out.  The third largest downtown waterfront park in North America after Chicago and Vancouver? Is that really true about C Whether it’s daily St. Petersburg? Who says? Researchers at the Tampa Bay Times M workday walks for set out to find out the origin and credibility of that claim (8/4) butY Fido or keeping an eye weren’t able to pin it down with any certainty for their Truth-O- CM on the homestead in Meter. Too difficult to compute, they said. But the authors did your absence. provide background on how our beautiful waterfront came to be. MY Bottom line: it’s a great asset we’re fortunate to be able to enjoy. CY

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September 20 October 18 November 15 Andy Bauer & Steve May Traditional Halloween Porch Party Warren & Linda Reifler-Alessi 147 15th Avenue N Halloween Costume Tryouts Welcomed! 526 13th Avenue NE Steve Deal & Frank Hay 315 8th Avenue NE

n an effort to support two of the cornerstone venues in The Old Northeast, this year we decided to hold a “back to school family picnic” (in lieu of our regular Imonthly August Porch Party) at Great Explorations and Sunken Gardens. By combining the sites, we were afforded a family friendly atmosphere for the chil- dren at Great Ex, an air conditioned eating area with tables in the lobby, an expansive air conditioned area for the potluck and beverages and, finally, an opportunity to explore Sunken Gardens or Great Ex -- some for the first time. These are two real neighborhood treasures, and from the reaction of all who attended it was a wonderful event. Thanks to Peter Motzenbecker, HONNA VP (also a board member of Great Ex) who initiated the conversation with Lisa Negrini, CEO of Great Ex, who worked out the details with Lauren Kleinfeld, manager of Sunken Garden. The staff at both facili- ties made the event one that was very easy to manage. Look out for upcoming events.

Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 29 Some Upcoming Events In ON THE DOCKET: and Nearby Our Neighborhood We encourage you to go directly to the City website –www.stpete.org and look for Upcoming Events where you can click on “View All Events.” This will enable you to check updates and all the scheduled events day-by-day for the coming weeks and months.

September 5 October 15 Mayor’s Night Out, Child’s Park Tampa Bay Senior Expo, Coliseum; 892-5202 September 9 October 18

Development of the Downtown Waterfront Master PORCH PARTY Plan public forum, Location to be determined (check at 893- 7100) (SEE PAGE 29) September 13-15 October 18-19 AVP Professional Beach Volleyball, Vinoy Park St. Pete Science Festival, USFSP Poynter Park September 14 October 19 Sickle Cell Dinner & Jazz Extravaganza, Bayfront Hilton FLORIDA ORCHESTRA POPS IN THE PARK Blair Crimmins Benefit Concert for UPARC, Coliseum; 892-5202 (SEE PAGE 2) September 16 October 19 Little Cooperstown exhibit kickoff, Al Lang Field NEIGHBORHOOD QUARTERLY MEETING & “POTLUCK” October 19-20 (SEE PAGE 1) Folk Fest St. Pete, Albert Whitted Park; www.folkfeststpete.org September 16-23 October 20-25 St. Pete Fashion Week to benefit charitable organiza- World Shuffleboard Singles Championship, Mirror Lake Shuffle- tions, www.spafw.com board complex September 19-22 October 22 Wellness Expo, Bayfront Hilton Baseball lecture, St. Petersburg Museum of History September 20 October 23 TEDx Tampa Bay, Coliseum 892-5202 Breakfast with the Mayor September 20 October 25 PORCH PARTY Little Cooperstown Gala, Lyceum (SEE PAGE 29 ) October 26 Red Ribbon Family Funfest (drug and alcohol prevention), September 21 Vinoy Park Annual Coastal Cleanup, various locations; www.stpete- October 30 parksrec.org ANNUAL OLD NE HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST September 23 (SEE PAGE 11) NEW RESIDENT MEET & GREET November 1-2 (SEE PAGE 18) BungalowFest, Historic Kenwood; www.historickenwood.org November 2 September 23 Mobile Electronic & Chemical Clean Up, 3951 34th Street S Tampa Bay Job Fair, Coliseum; 892-5202 November 5 September 25 Election Day Breakfast with the Mayor November 8-10 September 28 Tampa Bay Home Show, The Trop Carefest & National Public Lands Day, Lake Vista Park; 892-5141 November 14 Rummage Sale, Westminster Day School; 821-5259 12th Annual YMCA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Coliseum; 892-5202 October 4 November 15 Soups On to benefit St. Pete Free Clinic, Coliseum; 892- PORCH PARTY 5202 (SEE PAGE 29) October 5 Gleaning, www.saintpeteabundance.org November 15-17 October 10 E.A.T. St. Pete/Enjoy Arts & Tastes Festival, several venues; www.EATstpete.org Mayor’s Night Out, Gladden Park November 16-17 October 13 Holiday Extravaganza & Gift Market, Coliseum; 892-5202 Tampa Bay Bridal Show, Coliseum; 892-5202

Page 30 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News November 18 RECURRING EVENTS HONNA NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday

(SEE PAG E 4) Yoga Sunken Gardens, 551-3102 Monday November 23 Art Bites (2d) Museum of Fine Arts, 896-2667 Shopapalooza, South Straub Park; 637-5586 Jazz Jam (1st) Hangar Restaurant November 23-24 Tuesday CraftArt 2013, 501 Central; 821-7391 New Parents Gallery Gathering (2nd), Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667 November 27 Kids Hoop Dancing, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 Breakfast with the Mayor Every Tuesday & Wednesday Hoop Dancing, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 BUSINESS-RELATED Wednesday Coffee Talk (2nd), Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667 September 3 Coffee with a Curator, Dali Museum; 823-3767 Establishing a Home-Based Business EDGE District Farmers Market, 900 Central (beginning in October) September 4 Wednesday & Sunday Introduction to Business Startup Docent Tours, Holocaust Museum September 5 Thursday Marketing Your Business Online Specials at Museums, (extended hours and reduced admission) Dali September 6 Museum and Museum of Fine Arts rd Credit for Your Small Business Genius Next Door (3 ), Dali Museum; 823-3767 Opera @ The Dali (1st), Dali Museum; 823-3767 September 11 Our Town: Conversations with St. Pete Mythmakers (last), How to Research Your Business/Planning for Your Business Dali Museum; 823-3767 September 12 Shakespeare Shakes (2nd), Ale & Witch Intellectual Property, Anyone? Hot Hula, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 September 16 Movies in the Park, North Straub Park (beginning in October); 824-7802 City of St. Petersburg Incentives and Services for Business Friday Owners and Startups Garden Tour, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 September 17 St. Pete Shuffle Shuffleboard Courts, 822-2083 st Central b/w 2nd-3rd Business Start-Up Basics Get Downtown Music Series (1 ), September 18 Saturday st Dali Museum; 823-3767 Social Media Breakfast with Dali and Families (1 ), Horticulture Workshop, Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 September 19 Super Special Saturday/Family Day (3rd), Museum of Fine Arts; How to Do Business with the City 896-2667 September 23 Yoga & Family (1st), Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667 Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Business Arts and Crafts for Families, Dali Museum; 823-3767 nd Owners Take 5 with the Director (2 ), Museum of Fine Arts; 823-2667 2nd Saturday Art Walks/Gallery Walk (2nd), various downtown September 26 locations; 323-ARTS How to Make Your Business Thrive, Not Just Survive St. Pete Indie Market (1st), 600 Central Avenue September 30 Sunday SBA 8(a) HUBZone Certification and Federal Contracting Inspire Yoga at the Dali, Dali Museum; 823-3767

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landscaping if you need the Going/Growing Wild in The Old NE help. Flora has shopped there by Flora Adorer many times, and they are so iming is everything, especially when sowing seeds for knowledgeable and helpful. a native Florida wildflower garden. You’ve likely seen Tell them Flora sent you! Tsome homes in The Old Northeast ablaze in wildflower We’ve got dozens of wild- colors throughout the year. Residents have taken out the front flowers indigenous to our grass and made lovely gardens that would be right at home in area. Just remember this the country. You can do the same, and the timing is perfect. Fall when choosing plants as they and early winter (mid-October to early January) is the ideal time are classified by location: we to sow seeds. Use the next month or so to prep the soil, sketch live in a “pine flatwoods” a design, order seeds and lay walking paths to ease your way zone 9 (9b to be exact). You around the plantings. must know your sunlight as well. A sunny garden needs at least four hours of direct sun, although six is best. Some native plants will grow in shade, but your plant choices are fewer. Oh, the choices! Flora loves red tropi- cal sage (salvia), beach sunflower, black-eyed Susan, Leavenworth’s coreopsis, butterfly milkweed, blue por- terweed and Carolina jessamine. At www. plantrealflorida.org you can find all the plants for our area, bloom time and what Wildflower garden on 1st Street NE wildlife they’ll bring to your yard. FYI, the Wildflower seed packs are $3 each at www.floridawildflow- Florida state wildflow- ers.com, and mixed seed packs sell for $20 to $159. You can er is coreopsis (R). also find seed -- and nursery plants for a quick start -- at local If you’re not a pur- retailers, including Twigs and Leaves (2131 Central Avenue) and ist, you can add in other perennials. Herbs and veggies look dandy, Wilcox Nursery (12501 Indian Rocks Road, Largo). Both offer too, especially rosemary and carrots. Shop any local garden center for those. Flora did hear from a reader after last issue’s rant about sago palm scale. A.J. Broome writes that his 4x7’ wide sago is thriving, though it needs regular TLC. Every month or two he sprays the bottom, trunk and ground underneath the sago with Ortho Volck spray (horticultural oil), which coats the plant and suffocates the scale. “A little dedication to save something so amazing is worth it,” he writes. Sago is a beauty, so if you’re willing to pamper this dinosaur-aged plant, go for it! Flora is simply horrified by the giant, rat-sized African land snails that are devouring Miami-Dade. They eat plant life and stucco, can cause disease in humans and are so sharp that they puncture tires! Let’s hope they don’t migrate north (like so many other pests do). In the meantime, we have those little garden snails and slugs to contend with, especially with all the rain. Flora has success with Bayer Advanced Snail and Slug Killer Bait Granules, which are pet and wildlife-safe. Sprinkle them in containers and in garden

Page 32 Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News beds every few weeks. You might also try copper flashing or posts around the garden (snails won’t go near it) although it’s a pricey metal. Or set out plastic containers, dug into and level with the soil, filled almost to the top with beer and let the snails drop in and drown. Then go enjoy your own beer or cool drink at the Old Northeast Tavern! Those of you with six hours of sunshine can celebrate the official start of fall veggie gardening on Labor Day! Celery, cabbage, lettuce and col- We welcome these new and returning lards are good cool season veggies, though Flora businesses which are advertising in has also put in broccoli and carrots this time of year. Herbs such as rosemary, tarragon, basil and our newsletter. Thank you! mint do well. Those who are sun-challenged, don’t fret. There are root veggies and herbs that grow in ♦ Move It Slim – Selling Your Car shade. Visit the folks at Dolin’s Garden Center (801 62nd Avenue N) for advice, plants and seeds. Flora loves their e-mail newsletter (sign up at the store or ♦ Avid Brew Company send an e-mail to [email protected] or be a friend on Facebook). It’s so nice to shop local, ♦ Lumina Healing Center don’t you think? Let Flora know about your garden and send a ♦ Boater’s Republic photo, too. E-mail me at [email protected]. ‘Til next time, happy gardening! ♦ The Malowany Group – Tampa Bay Luxury Real Estate Services Flora Adorer is the nom de bloom of an Old NE resident with extensive knowledge about plants and vegetation. Also ♦ In-Home Personal Training – look for her/him in the quarterly newsletter of The Historic Michelle Duhamel Yeager Old Northeast Neighborhood Association.

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Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 33 St. Petersburg Museum of History Opens Baseball Exhibit in October 2013 World’s Largest Collection of Autographed Baseballs Finds a Home

t. Petersburg was once touted as Baseball City USA be- Largest Collection of Autographed Baseballs. According to Guin- cause of the hundreds of Major Leaguers and dozens of ness, the highest amount of money ever paid for an autographed SHall of Famers who came to the City for Spring Training baseball was for a ball signed by both Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn – and those memorable names are coming home to the Sunshine Monroe. This ball is one of the thousands displayed in the exhibit. City. Schrader’s Little Cooperstown, a world-class baseball ex- On loan from collectors Dennis and Mary Schrader, the Little hibit, opens October 22 in the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Cooperstown exhibit creates a The 20-year exhibit connects destination for sports fans -- ca- America’s national pastime sual or diehard -- who will enjoy with historical events from the interactive displays and learn how region and around the world. baseball transformed history. “We This rare collection of mem- are thrilled to bring this wonderful orabilia takes visitors on a new attraction to the St. Peters- journey through baseball’s rich burg Museum of History,” said history, with stories and arti- Bill Heller, Dean of the College facts of baseball legends like of Education at the University Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, of South Florida/St. Petersburg. “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Joe “We are very grateful to Dennis DiMaggio as well as leagues and Mary for making this won- such as the Women’s Profes- derful gift, and we look forward sional Baseball League and to developing a valuable new the Negro League. A “Baseball educational tool for our com- in Pop Culture” display show- munity that will use the magic cases autographed baseballs of baseball to teach children and and letters signed by hundreds adults about history.” of notable celebrities, actors A full week of events kicks and world leaders such as Fidel off the Little Cooperstown ex- Castro, Elvis Presley, Michael hibit starting with “Beer, Brats Jordan, Neil Armstrong, Marga- & Baseball” for families in Al ret Thatcher and Barack Obama. Dennis Schrader showing Wally Guth- Lang Stadium on October 19, The Little Cooperstown ex- rie and his grandsons his collection a “Happy Hour with the Histo- hibit also explores more than 100 rian” baseball lecture by Peter years of Tampa Bay’s own history Golenbock at the Museum on as a Spring Training destination October 22, and a formal gala for more than a dozen teams, at the Historic Lyceum on October 25. including the Yankees, Phillies, Pirates, Blue Jays, Cubs, Car- Individuals can become a part of this World Record collection dinals and Rays. by purchasing and autographing their own baseball for $100 which With more than 4,600 signed balls, Schrader’s Little Cooper- will be displayed in the exhibit. For more information, visit the stown is recognized by Guinness World Records as the World’s Museum’s website at www.spmoh.com.

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Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood News Page 35 All Neighborhood “No Fuss Pot Luck” Monday, September 16, at 6:45pm (see p.1) All residents welcome Prsrt Std Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association U.S. Postage Paid P.O. Box 76324 St. Petersburg FL Permit #1020 St. Petersburg, FL 33734 www.honna.org

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