Shrimp Boil at the Gulfport Lions Club
The Gulfport Lions Club will hold their third Shrimp Boil on Saturday, March 13 from 4-8 p.m. at their den at 4630 Tifton Drive S. in Gulfport (right behind the Marina). Rain or Shine.
The menu features a great supply of fresh, peel and eat shrimp, homemade hushpuppies and cole slaw, baked beans, cocktail sauce, coffee and iced tea and dessert. A generous 1/2 pound (weighed before cooking) serving for everyone at a cost of $8 per person, Additional shrimp can be purchased at $4 per 1/2 pound. This is not an all you can eat dinner for a one time cost (as most of their events are). Children under 10 years of age are half price. You are welcome to bring your favorite beverage as we cannot sell beer or wine.
Plenty of tickets will be available at the door, or contact any of your Lion friends. This is a Gulfport Lions Activities Project, with all of the net proceeds generated to be allocated to their community outreach programs, especially Sight First activities, as are all of their fund-raiser projects.
Please make sure you are part of this popular annual social event. If you need directions call them at the Lions Den at 321-7859 the day of the event.
Their next fundraising event will be a Pancake Breakfast on April 3 and May 8.
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Community Band to Perform Free Concert
Max Millspaugh, Musical Director of the South Pasadena Community Band has announced the title and theme of the March 11 concert. “We will build our program around images that spring from the sounds of music. That is the concert title, as a matter of fact, “Images.” This concert is going to be a lot of fun. It will include a varied selection of music and the audience will have an evening of good music and light hearted entertainment.”
The concert is free to the public and will be held in the Boca Ciega High School auditorium located at 924 58 Street S. in St. Petersburg. The facility has adequate free parking in front of the school and adjacent to the auditorium and is handicap accessible. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Millspaugh said “To whet the appetite for this interesting evening of music and fun, I will mention a couple of the selections on the concert. “Gillette Look Sharp”, “Music to Watch Girls By”, and a famous David Rose tune (you will have to come to hear which one) will be in the program as well as some familiar marches and a few surprises. We will create some images in the mind with the strains of familiar music. We look forward to seeing our regular audience members and hopefully some new faces,” he concluded.
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Relay for Life of Gulfport Team Party
There will be a team party on Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. at JSR training center, 1601 49 Street S. for those who want to get involved in Relay for Life of Gulfport. Event features, food, fun and music. This year’s Relay will be held on April 9 and 10.
Visit www.RelayForLife.org/GulfportFL. Your $100 team registration fee reserves your campsite and team t-shirts. RSVP to your community representative, Karen Modzelewski at Karen.Modzelewski@cancer.org or call 727-812-7004.
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Citizens Weigh in on County Budget
The Pinellas County Commission hosted 97 citizens at the first of three Public Budget Meetings on March 3 at Palm Harbor University High School. The meeting was the first in a series of outreach efforts, during which commissioners hope to receive feedback from citizens about the budget. The county is looking at a $60 million reduction in the fiscal year 2011 budget, which begins Oct. 1, 2010.
The next Public Budget Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Osceola High School, 9751 98 Street N., Seminole.The third Public Budget Meeting will be on Thursday, March 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Gibbs High School, 850 34 Street S., St. Petersburg.
The Public Budget Meetings are designed to give residents a chance to familiarize themselves with the budget process. All attendees will be given a questionnaire asking about priority programs and services. They can speak to the staff in charge of the program areas that are under the purview of the County Commission, and they can spend time with the commissioners and the county administrator. During the latter part of the evening, time will be allocated to citizens wishing to publicly address the commissioners, and the questionnaires will be collected.
An eTownHall meeting is also planned for the convenience of all residents on Monday, March 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The blog will open at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 14, and will continue to be open until the end of the event, at 8 p.m. Monday.
As part of the eTownHall meeting, residents can blog questions to the commissioners, which will be answered and broadcasted live on the website during the eTownHall meeting. The meeting can also be viewed via live streaming video on www.pinellascounty.org or on the PCC-TV cable channels (Bright House 622, Knology 18 and Verizon 44).
Citizens can receive a reminder about the eTownHall by signing up on the website. The link is available on www.pinellascounty.org.
Computer access will be available during the eTownHall meeting at three county libraries: Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave.; Largo Library, 120 Central Park Drive and the Johnson Branch of the St. Petersburg Library, 1059 18th Ave. S.
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Historic Kenwood Art in the Park
The 3rd Annual Historic Kenwood Art in the Park will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 10-4 p.m. Historic Kenwood’s Park is located on the corner of 29 St. and Third Ave. N. Event features a day of art and music. Free to the public. A wide variety of fine, fun and funky art at affordable prices from neighborhood and Tampa Bay area artisits. For more information go to www.hkartinthepark.com.
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Green Theme at Woman’s Club
The next general meeting of the St. Petersburg Woman’s Club at 40 Snell Isle Blvd. N.E., will be held on Friday, March 12 at 1 p.m. The program, sponsored by the Conservation Department, will be a presentation on “Florida Friendly Plants” that require low water maintenance. Refreshments will be served after the business meeting. Guests are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to wear green in keeping with the theme and also to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The St. Petersburg Woman’s Club has been actively serving the community since 1913. For more information regarding monthly meetings, diverse activities including arts and crafts, monthly excursions, book discussions, weekly sewing and card games or rental information of the historic clubhouse, please call 822-4982. Guests are welcome to attend all events.
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Corey Avenue 4-Day Spring Sidewalk Sale
Corey Avenue merchants will host four fun filled days on Wednesday-Saturday, March 10-13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event features live music and over 17 merchants offering sales, discounts, refreshments, and more! Corey VIP cards sold to get specials and discounts all year round will benefit Friends of The Library-St. Pete Beach and Corey Area Business Association. Corey Avenue is located just off Gulf Blvd. in downtown
St. Pete Beach. Call 727-498-8778 or visit www.coreyave.com.
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Exhibits Pays Tribute to Lowell MacCartney
A special memorial tribute exhibition of the works of art of the late Lowell MacCartney, a longtime member of the Art Guild of Treasure Island, will be on display through March 31 at the Treasure Island City Hall auditorium, 120 108 Avenue. The public is invited to this free event which pays tribute to one of Florida’s most distinguished artists and includes a special reception with refreshments on Saturday, March 13 at 1 p.m. A brief Art Guild meeting, at which awards will be presented to the winners in the current art show, will precede the tribute. Lowell MacCartney’s widow Beverly, an outstanding artist in her own right, will be present to describe Lowell’s amazing career in art.
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Luncheon at St. Anthony’s Hospital
Get ready to enjoy a fun day of food, cards, entertainment and friendship. St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. is sponsoring a luncheon/card/game party on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 in the auditorium of St. Anthony’s Hospital, 1200 Seventh Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. Free valet parking in the garage. Social hour begins at 11 a.m. with a gourmet lunch served at noon. Surprises are in store as well as entertainment. Tickets are $15. For reservations or questions, please call Mary Ellen Conte at 821-2078.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Main Library
Friend of the Library are ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a wee bit early so join them at 2 p.m. on March 16 at the Main Library, 3748 Ninth Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. You can join in the singing of Irish songs with the Harmonetts, tap you feet with fiddle music and laugh at the Irish jokes. Free.
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Jewish Genealogical Society to Hold Seminar
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay concludes the two-session seminar entitled: “The JGSTB 2010 Guide to Jewish Genealogy Research: A Foundation for Beginners and an Update for Experienced Researchers” on March 14 at 2 p.m. at Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, 14041 Icot Blvd. in Clearwater. Registration will be at 1:30 p.m. A seminar booklet summarizing all the material to be presented will be provided.
This seminar focuses on developing the proper approaches and applying the necessary tools, techniques and short cuts to most effectively connect you with your ancestors in the old country. Recently developed Internet resources as well as local non-internet resources will be emphasized to enable the beginner to discover his or her family history as well as facilitate the experienced researcher in resolving “brick wall” problems.
The course is free to current paid-up members of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay. A one-year family membership will be included in the $25 course fee for non-members. An additional $10 fee will be charged for seminar materials to defray printing costs, but only one booklet will be needed per couple or family. Annual membership in the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay is $25 per individual or family.
Anyone interested in learning how to do Jewish genealogical research is invited to attend. Early registration is recommended so that sufficient copies of the printed booklet and handouts will be available.
To pre-register for the class, for further information on the organization, or for directions to the meeting, call Sally Israel at 727-343-1652.
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Learn How to Use GPS
The St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron will present the United States Power Squadrons Seminar Series program, “Using GPS”, on Wednesday, March 17. This seminar explains the principles of waypoint navigation, shows you how to relate the GPS data to your charts, how to operate your GPS - what the buttons do, what the screens show, and how to access the functions you need. You will also get tips for choosing a GPS if you don’t currently own one. The waterproof Captain’s Quick Guide Using GPS is yours to take aboard your vessel to remind you of the operating sequence. from 7- 9 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 Second Avenue SE, Demens Landing in St. Petersburg. Instruction is free, materials are $25 per family. Hands on instruction. Bring your handheld GPS unit (optional) if you have one. Maximum 20 students; pre-registration required. Contact www.boating-stpete.org or 727-525-0968.
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New Morning Yoga Class
A new morning Yoga class is starting Wednesday, March 17 at 9 a.m. Cost is $10 a class or $35 if you pay by the month (first month will be pro-rated). For more information call Valerie at 727-557-4258 or go to her website-getfitwithvalerie.com. Please bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water.
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Community Food Pantry
The Community Food Pantry housed in the Senior Center is available for Gulfport residents of all ages who are in need. Proof of address and income is required. Thanks to the wonderful individuals and businesses in the great City of Gulfport who so generously supply food items for the pantry on an ongoing basis.
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BPW to Meet
Carol Hasbrouck, successful businesswoman and owner of “Intentional Living…Live Your Life on Purpose” will be the speaker for the March 18 BPW meeting. Hasbrouck, a Certified Passion Test Practitioner, helps guide people to the five most important things in their lives and then gives them the tools to live the rest of their lives with purpose and passion.
The group meets at 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House located at 400 Beach Drive NE in St. Petersburg. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 12 noon. Meetings are open to the public but reservations (see below) must be made by noon the Tuesday prior to the meeting. Cost is $16 for members and $21 for visitors.
BPW St. Pete Pinellas is the local chapter of Business and Professional Women/USA. Founded in 1919, the organization is multigenerational and nonpartisan. The local organization’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.
For more information visit www.BPWStPetePinellas.org or to reserve email RSVP@BPWStPetePinellas.org or call 727-471-8248.
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Book Discussion Group
The GFWC St. Petersburg Woman’s Club”s “Book Nook” discussion group will be meeting Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. The book to be discussed is “Prince of Tides” by Pat Conroy. Guests are welcome. Discussions are led by club member Andi Barlow and she can be reached at 521- 9888 or email andibarlow@tampabay.rr.com. Their clubhouse is available for your special event or meeting. For more information on rental rates, or any of their club activities, please call
822-4982.
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Tour Barbara Gilberg Habitat
By Natalie Leggette
Join me for a tour of the park on March 18 at 1 p.m. and see the new design for the butterfly garden that we will be installing. Anyone who has a group can contact me at
384-0701 to tour the park.
Please remember no dogs are allowed in this park due to the birds feeding on the ground. Barbara Gilberg Habitat is located at 1600 Pasadena Avenue.
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TDC and Bobby Hendricks at the Casino
TDC - the band, a group of the best studio musicians in the country will be backing up one of the best entertainers of all time, Mr. Bobby Hendricks of The Original Drifters at the Gulfport Casino on Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. The evening will get started with TDC going down Motown memory lane with the greatest hits of the era, culminating with Mr. Hendricks singing all the hits that have given him the opportunity to sing from Las Vegas to Japan. He has sung with all the greats including Paul Anka and Buddy Holly to name a few.
Tickets are on sale now at www.mowtownatthecasino.com, Small Adventures Bookshop, 3107 Beach Boulevard S. and Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, 2808 59 Street S.
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Free Theater on the Bay
This will be the last night of movie magic under the stars. City of Gulfport’s “Theater on the Bay” is Friday, March 19 at 7 p.m. on the Recreation Field (the corner of Shore Blvd. S. and 58th St. S.).
The free movie is Night at the Museum 2; rated PG. In this second installment of the Night at the Museum saga, Larry faces a very serious battle. He must try to save his friends at the museum from what could be their last stand.
Be sure to bring chairs, blankets, family and friends by Boca Ciega Bay under the stars! The Teen Council will provide concessions for purchase. And best of all, the movie is free! Please watch the weather as if it is inclement, the outside movie will be cancelled with no storm date. Please call 727-893-1118 for additional information.
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Family Movie Nights in St. Pete Beach
ST. PETE BEACH: The St. Pete Beach Community Center is now offering brand-new Family Movie Nights on the third Friday of every month. These family-friendly events cost just $2 for St. Pete Beach residents and $3 for non-residents. Every month will have a new theme, complete with decorations, a themed movie, funny photos and plenty of party favors to go around. Bring your chairs or blankets to enjoy the show. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Join them for the kick-off event on March 19 at 7 p.m. at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. They will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special showing of “The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns”. Call the Recreation Division at 363-9245 for details.
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A Celebration of Island History
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum will celebrate its anniversary month on Saturday, March 20 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum houses an extensive collection of archives, articles, memorabilia, photographs and cultural artifacts that tell the story of their island history.
You can tour the museum, visit with Silas Dent, an island legend, take a docent led walking tour, find books by local authors, see vintage autos from Pin-MAR Antique Car Club, grab a hot dog and enjoy a pleasant spring day!
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum is located at 115 10 Avenue, St. Pete Beach and is open Thursday through Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 1-4. Always free admission. Call (727) 552-1610 for more information.
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Yard Sale to Benefit Gulfport Elementary
Gulfport Elementary’s Annual Fundraising Yard Sale is Saturday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be on the same day as the City Wide Yard Sale, The Nautical Flea Market, the Clam Bayou Cleanup and the Gulfport Art Walk! Make Gulfport Elementary, 2014 52 Street S., your first stop on your Yard Sale adventure!
If you are interested in donating your time as a volunteer or items for a great cause for the Gulfport Elementary students, call Pat Dunham at 727-224-9771.
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Clam Bayou Cleanup
The City of Gulfport will be hosting the bi-annual Spring Florida Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Clam Bayou Nature Park (49th St. S. to 29th Ave. S. east to Miriam St.) in Gulfport. People with non-motorized vessels (kayaks and canoes) as well as people traveling via land based are encouraged to sign up at the Clam Bayou the day of the event for an enjoyable day while lending a hand to help keep the Bayou clean.
Beverages and lunch is provided to all dedicated volunteers. For more information on the cleanup, please contact 727-893-1092 or 727-893-1118.
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Sale into the Nautical Flea Market
Interested in unloading some nautical equipment or searching for cool nautical gear? Well, look no further as the City of Gulfport Marina is hosting their yearly Nautical Flea Market on Saturday, March 20 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Gulfport Municipal Marina, 4630 29 Avenue S. This event will be right across the street from the Clam Bayou Cleanup which is held on the same day from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost for a 10x10 space is $10, so sign up now as space is limited. Slip renters are free. Please bring your own table. For more information, contact Harbormaster, Denis Frain (727) 893-1071.
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Guardian ad Litem Training
The next training to become a Guardian ad Litem will be April 10 to May 8, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for five weeks at Pasadena Community Church, 227 70 Street S. in St. Petersburg. There will be a special 30 minute orientation on Tuesday March 23 at 7 p.m. in room 2B at the Church’s Life Enrichment Center.
As a Guardian ad Litem, you advocate in court and the child welfare system for abused, abandoned or neglected children and teens. The average time needed is six to eight hours a month.
The Guardian ad Litem visits the child every month, becomes familiar with the child’s case and makes recommendations to the court to help ensure the child has a safe, caring and stable environment.
For more information and an application go to www.guardianadlitem6.org or call 464-6528.
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Spaghetti Luncheon to Benefit Relay for Life
Join the City of Treasure Island in the fight against cancer by attending a Spaghetti Luncheon on Friday, March 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Treasure Island Community Center, Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $5 for children. Advance tickets purchases receive a discount of $1 off. Tickets are on sale at the Treasure Island City Hall, 120 108 Avenue. Proceeds from the Spaghetti Luncheon will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on April 16-17 on the Treasure Island municipal beach. For additional information, please call the Treasure Island Recreation Department at (727)547-4575, ext 237.
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Transportation Fair at the Senior Center
Most seniors do not know that there are available door to door transportation services to places like their doctor’s office or the local grocery store for a reasonable price. The Transportation Fair on Wednesday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27 Avenue S., will educate seniors on different transportation options.
Guest speaker, Sue Samson from the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. will address transportation issues pertaining to seniors. Ms. Samson has much expertise in this area and will shed light on the importance of knowing when it’s time to consider other transportation alternatives.
Area transportation vendors will also be on hand to share specifics about their services. Vendors include the City of Gulfport GEMS program, PSTA, DART, Neighborly Care Network, EZ Ride, Metropolitan Transportation Organization, Wheelchair Transport, etc. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Gulfport Springfest
The 15th Annual Gulfport Springfest Street Festival celebration is planned for Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. along historic Beach Boulevard. The event is co-produced by the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gulfport. Proceeds to benefit Charities of Gulfport Chamber of Commerce. Bring the whole family, a few friends or a whole crew to enjoy the festivities. The event will host an array of food, art and craft vendors as well as the Bonnet Parade & Hat Contest.
Contest participants are encouraged to create their own hat masterpieces and attend the festivities with simple materials and some creativity. Hats can be fancy, fashionable, weird, cartooned, kitschy or themed. Any materials may be used. There is only one rule - your chapeau must fit over your head! Whether you aspire to become the next great hat designer or are seeking to win the contest, be sure to add lots of embellishments, doo-dads, and goo-gas for the chance to become the judges’ champion. Participants will be judged during the parade at 4 p.m. and the winners will be announced immediately following.
Prizes will be given in the following categories: Judges’ Favorite, Biggest Hat, Most Creative, Best Pet Hat and “Seriously?”. Prizes will include donated items or gift certificates from area merchants.
A children’s area will provide activities for the kids. Additionally, other venues downtown such as the Art Village Courtyard will also feature music and live glass blowing demonstrations at the Industrial Arts Center.
The Spring Fest event is free to the public and free parking is available in and around downtown and the City’s historic trolley will offer free rides giving access to more remote parking locations.
Vendors can download an application at SIKPromotions.com or call 727-322-5217. For more information, please contact the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce at 727-344-3711.
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Fort DeSoto Beach Cleanup and Picnic
There will be a Fort DeSoto Beach cleanup and picnic/potluck on Saturday, March 27 beginning at 10 a.m. Those interested will take a walk and do a beach cleanup followed by a potluck picnic at 12 noon. Contact Mary at 551-0307 or agreatpickle@hotmail.com for more information.
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