Common Ground Cleanup Gulfport Deals with Derelict Boats
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Common Ground Cleanup Gulfport Deals with Derelict Boats
FREE Every Thursday Online Everyday theGabber.com No. 2431 Gulfport Deals with Derelict Boats October 8 - October 14, 2015 Common Ground Cleanup By Colin O’Hara City Manager Jim O’Reilly, Gulfport Councilwoman Christine Brown, and Harbormaster Denis Frain met with Grant Bond of the Citizens Against Derelict and Illegal Boats (CADIB) initiative. The meeting, which was held last month, resulted in two unrelated derelict vessels removed by the FWC last month. But this is not enough for Bond. Another boat sank on Wednesday, September 30 and another on Saturday, October 3. Bond claims both boats were reported before they sank, but were not removed from the bay. Bond says he was also told by the Coast Guard that this area in Florida From left, Gulfport Community Resource Officer Zack Mills, Gulfport Mayor Sam Henderson, St. Petersburg Community Liaison Officer Caran Patrick, St. Petersburg's Mayor Rick Kriseman, Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin and Police Chief Tony Holloway. For the second year in a row, the mayors of St. Petersburg and Gulfport met at the cities’ boundary See Cleanup, page 22 See Derelict Boats, page 29 Volkswagons Forever By Helen J. Simon Local Boy Drowns on St. Pete Beach By Colin O’Hara Rusty gold: A passerby photographs VWs lined up in PassA-Grille during the seventh annual Beach Bash Saturday October 3. Volkswagens of all shapes, colors, sizes and ages invaded Pass-A-Grille in St. Pete Beach Saturday, October 3 for the annual VW Beach Bash. Organizer Amanda Trail said about 80 cars were on view at the event, now in its seventh year. Hundreds of visitors came to the venue on 9th Avenue to admire the cars, also known, among other things, as love bugs and hippie buses. Tragedy struck St. Pete Beach Saturday, October 3 when a boy went missing in shallow water. After two days, the rescue operation moved to one of recovery, and a dive team located his body N i n e - y e a r - o l d in the morning hours of Cameron Bullard October 5 on the north was a student tip of Shell Key. at Gulf Beaches The U.S. Coast Elementary. Guard, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation were all involved in the search. Nine-year-old Cameron Bullard was last seen on St. Pete Beach playing in ankle-deep water with his brother and several other young family members when they were struck by a large wave. Cameron, who reportedly could not swim, was pulled out to sea and See Drowning, page 18 West St. Pete Library Halloween Happenings The West St. Petersburg Library, 6700 8th Ave. N., is celebrating Halloween with a variety of events. On Wednesday, October 14, at 7 p.m., Dr. Brandy Stark will host “Ghost Tours 101,” an enlightening lecture in the Community Room. It’s also Teen Craft Day. From 3 to 5 p.m., in the Teen Room, kids 13 to 19 are invited to come paint and decorate mini-pumpkins to get in the holiday spirit. On Teen Movie Monday, October 19, “Night of the Living Dead” will be shown from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free popcorn, soda and a costume contest! On Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m., have a spooktacular good time at Family Fun Night! Wear your costume and enjoy treats and spooky stories with Maureen Belote in the Community Room. Paint Halloween decorations with Melissa Stevens-Grey at Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. in Room LI140. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 727-341-7197. Sponsored by the West Community Friends of the Library. The West St Petersburg Community Library is located on the St. Petersburg College Gibbs campus. Call Sandra Gordon at 727-341-7197 if you need more information. ••• Superhero Fun Run for the Real Heroes Come out for the Superhero Fun Run on Saturday October 10 starting at 5 p.m. at Freedom Lake Park, 9990 46th St. Third grader Alan Landers is collecting donations to sponsor an Honor Flight for 80 Veterans to Washington DC. The event is free but donations to Honor Flight of West Central Florida are greatly appreciated to help Alan meet his goal of raising $25,000. Wear your favorite Superhero gear (no gear, come anyhow). Run or walk at your own pace around Freedom Lake with the group. For information on Honor Flight go to HonorFlightWCF.org. For information about this event call Linda Landers at 260-564-5386. ••• SHINE Answers Medicare Questions “A special THANK YOU to all the communities for the outpouring of overwhelming support as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary! ” ~ Dr. Scot Trefz FULL SERVICE • PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL FACILITY Ultra Compassionate Team Experienced Family Oriented Welcoming & Friendly Meet Dr. Lisa Cote, VMD Associate Veterinarian • 15+ years experience • Ecstatic to be a new GULFPORT resident!! Dr. Scot M. Trefz Owner & Medical Director 23+ Years Experience FREE INITIAL PET EXAM $48 VALUE. For new clients. With this coupon. Expires 10/31/15 $10 OFF Full Groom New GROOM clients only. With Patti on Thurs only. With this coupon. Expires 10/31/15 “Your Neighborhood Vet” Serving Tierra Verde, Isla, PAG, Vina del Mar, St. Pete Beach, Gulfport, S. Pasadena, Treasure Island, Pinellas Point, Lakewood, Coquina Key, Northeast & downtown St. Pete. BayMooringsAnimalHospital.com • 2 3695 50th Ave S St Petersburg 727-867-0118 Next to Publix and the “Maximo Moorings Roundabout” Do you have questions about your Medicare/Medicaid benefits? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 14 at 3 p.m. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Counselor Roger Baxter, will be presenting free and unbiased counseling regarding the upcoming open enrollment season at the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. Baxter will be available to answer your personal questions. Must be a registered Gulfport Senior Center member. Membership is easy and free for all individuals 50 years of age or older. For more information, call the event line at 727-893-5657. ••• Music and a Meal at Sacred Lands “Music and a Meal” is coming up on Friday, October 16, at Sacred Lands’ 1700 Park St. N. Enjoy a meal and live music at one of the most unique historical and scenic sites in the county. Doors open at 7 p.m. The featured artist will be Orlando’s troubadour, Doug Spears. $10 admission. Healthy food and drinks are available for purchase. For directions and parking info call 727-367-3592 or visit sacredlandspreservation.org. ••• Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015 Free Monthly Memory Screening Clinic Are you concerned about your memory? Are you concerned about your memory? The Alzheimer’s Association offers a great and valuable resource to the Gulfport Senior Center members. Monday, October 12, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., the Alzheimer’s Association will be conducting free and confidential memory screenings as well as advice and information. You must call 727-893-5657 to schedule your screening. Must be a registered Gulfport Senior Center member. Membership is easy and free for all individuals 50 years of age or older. For more information, please call the event line at 727-893-5657. ••• available at the Recreation Center between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, please call 727893-1068. Bicycles permitted on Wednesdays and Sundays only. Stickers are valid from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. ••• St. Pete Second Saturday ArtWalk The Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District become one arts destination for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk on October 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. Be the first to see new affordable works of art, as ArtWalk is opening night where many galleries and studios premiere new works. It’s impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one night! Free ArtWalk trolleys encompass the arts districts. Free parking can be found throughout the area. Download the map and list of participants to plan your festive evening at stpeteartsalliance.org. ••• Mat Pilates Starting At Gulfport Rec Center The Gulfport Recreation Center is offering Mat Pilates with Sarah. She will have two class offerings; Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $7 per onehour class and is payable at the front desk at the recreation center. Please bring a mat and or a towel. For questions please call Sarah at 302-602-3781 or John at 727-8931079. ••• Gulfport’s Tomlinson Lake Skate Park Effective October 1, all skaters and bicyclists must purchase a new city of Gulfport Skate Park sticker to use the city of Gulfport’s Tomlinson Lake Skate Park. Stickers must be visibly placed on the helmet. Annual fee for stickers is $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Also, all skaters and bicyclists 17 years of age or younger must have a signed parental consent form filed at the Gulfport Recreation Center which is located at 5730 Shore Blvd. S. Any skater/bicyclist found in violation of these terms will be subject to the following at the police officers discretion; temporary trespass, permanent trespass or a minimum $88 fine. Stickers and consent forms are Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015 3 Medicare 101 at South Community Library The St. Petersburg Library System, in partnership with SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc, will host Medicare 101 at the South Community Library on Friday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about original medicare, supplemental plans, medicare advantage plans, part D prescription drug plans and financial assistance programs. The South Community Library is located at 2300 Roy Hanna Dr. S. For more information, call 727-893-7244. ••• Gulf Beaches PTA Fish Broil The Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School PTA will hold a Fish Broil on October 10, from 2 to 10 p.m., at 8600 Boca Ciega Dr. This annual fundraiser supports the recently reopened Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School. There will be fresh fish or BBQ chicken dinners with two sides for $5, carnival games, a bounce house, face painting, a photo booth, inflatable slides and a dunk tank. Auction baskets featuring thousands of dollars in prizes, getaways, and gift certificates will be auctioned at 5 p.m. 4 Sponsorships are also available. Please contact Heather Ames at 727-641-9090 or hrayder@hotmail. com with any questions or to make your tax-deductible donation to this event. ••• Fruit for Thought On the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m., come out to the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. to grab a healthy snack from a variety of fresh produce as Robert Galban with Family Focus Insurance Services presents a special informative topic every month. Must be a registered Gulfport Senior Center member. Membership is easy and free for all individuals 50 years of age or older. For more information, call the event line at 727-893-5657. ••• Movie Day at the Snack Bar Tuesday, October 13 at 11 a.m. is Free Movie Day at the Senior Center, 5501 27th Avenue S. Come watch a great current movie with friends. Must be a registered Gulfport Senior Center member. Membership is easy and free for all individuals 50 years of age or older. For more information, call the event line at 727-893-5657. ••• Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015 Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015 5 St. Matthew's Pasta Dinner and Musical St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 738 Pinellas Point Dr. S., will hold their annual pasta dinner on October 10 at 6 p.m. A musical program of “The Ten Commandments, The Musical” will be performed by the Sisters of Bedes after the meal. All are welcome. A donation of $10 is suggested. Call Barbara at 727-8646796 or email at bcounts@tampabay. rr.com. ••• Teen Chili Challenge at Campbell Park On Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., All Children’s Hospital will host the Teen Chili Challenge at St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue’s Annual Fire Prevention Block Party at Campbell Park, 601 14th St. S. Members from St. Petersburg recreation center teen boards will be slicing, dicing and simmering their most nutritious and delicious chili 6 recipe for our panel of judges. The team with the highest score will take home the top prize, an opportunity to cook their recipe for local firefighters. The cook-off starts at 11 a.m. and tastings are at noon. A variety of events will be available for kids of all ages including a fire truck display and fun outdoor activities. ••• Annual Fall Flip Flop Fling The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Fall Flip Flop Fling at the Dolphin Beach Resort, 4900 Gulf Blvd., on Thursday October 8 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be the grande finale of Tampa Bay Beaches Social Media Restaurant Week, celebrating local dining establishments. On display will be the Taste of the Beaches silent auction items available for bidding, ranging from complimentary dinners, hotel stays, getaway vacations and more. Dolphin Beach Resort will be providing each attendee with a complimentary beverage from the bar and an array of hors d’oeuvres. Live music will be performed throughout the evening. Cost to attend is $20. Parking is complimentary. Please register at tampabayflcoc.wliinc23. com/events/Fall-Flip-Flop-Fling2972/register or by calling 727-3606957. Cash walk-ups welcome. ••• Diane Gilzean to Address St. Pete GOP Diane Gilzean, Field Director for Americans for Prosperity, will address the members and friends of the St. Petersburg Republican Club on Wednesday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Community Church, 4501 30 Ave. N. After her presentation, Ms. Gilzean will answer questions from the audience. There is no charge for this event and everyone is invited to attend and participate in the question and answer session. For information on this and other club activities, contact Gus Pries, at 727-864-0312. ••• Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015 St. Pete Garden Club Annual Plant Sale The Garden Club of St. Petersburg will hold their annual plant sale on Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 500 Sunset Dr. S. The sale will include plants, used garden tools, old yard art and pots, tool sharpening, local honey products and an ask the expert/info booth. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds help support the garden club’s community projects. For more information call 727-381-8920. ••• Support Our Troops at Golf Tournament to 8:30 p.m. They’ll conclude with a discussion of the possible causes and whether the extinction happened. Space is limited. Sponsored by City of St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation. For more information about this event or one of the many others held at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, call 727-893-7326 or visit stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html. ••• Born on the Bayou Celebration On October 10, celebrate Gulfport History Month at the Born on the Bayou Celebration of the 105th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. The day’s festivities start with a free pet parade, organized by Gulfport Get Rescued. From there, there will be retro kids games, music, the mullet toss, Fishermen feats of strength (grown-up games), trolley history tours, and free guided kayak tours, courtesy of Sea Tow Tampa Bay. Signup for the kayak tours is limited. They will sign people up starting at 9:30 a.m. and provide transport from the museum to the kayak launch site. Pets, kids, and humans are all welcome. All events start at the Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S. ••• The Swigwam Beach Bar is sponsoring a Golf Tournament to benefit the St. Pete Beach Support Our Troops organization. The tournament will take place at Seminole Lake Country Club, 6100 Augusta Blvd., on October 15. Registration is at 11 a.m., lunch is at 11:30 a.m., and the Shotgun starts at 1 p.m. Registration is $75. Sponsorships are available. There will be contests, a large raffle and free giveaways. For information, call 727-363-7944. ••• Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps in Concert The Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society will sponsor Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps in concert on Tuesday, October 13, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Silas Dent’s Steakhouse, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Admission is $10 For more information call 727522-6877. ••• Raptors of a Different Sort Are you fascinated by dinosaurs? Ever wonder how fast they could run or why they became extinct? Examine the relationship of birds and dinosaurs with Professor of Geoscience Paul G. Cutlip, while looking at the ecology of the dinosaur raptors. Come to Boyd Hill Environmental Education Center, 1101 Country Club Way S. on October 13 from 7:30 Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015 7 Spanish is Back on Monday Nights! The Gulfport Recreation Center is offering two Spanish language classes, Basic Beginners and Beginners class. These classes offer you the basic tools you need to start speaking Spanish. In Basic Beginners class, you will learn the basic tools you need to start speaking Spanish. In the Beginners class, you will receive a good understanding of vocabulary, verb, conjunctions, how to put a sentence together and much more that will help you build your language skills. Come join and 8 learn how to truly prepare yourself to speak Spanish. Classes are held at the Gulfport Recreation Center, Beginners class on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Basic Beginners on Mondays, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Must register by calling Ivone at 727-482-2125 or email tutoring@ conversationalspanishnow.com. ••• Lunch and Learn Series at the Gulfport Library The Gulfport Public Library is pleased to announce its inaugural program in the new “Lunch and Learn Series.” Every month, an exceptional speaker will discuss a wide variety of topics. Consider bringing your lunch and listen to phenomenal speakers. The first speaker selected is James Schnur in a program entitled “Cold Warriors in the Hot Sunshine: The Johns Committee’s Homophobic Witch Hunts,” in reference to the 1950’s Communist scare and subsequent Florida Legislative Investigations, known as the Johns Committee. James Schnur is a Special Collections Librarian at USF St. Petersburg and a lifelong resident of Pinellas County, and presently holds adjunct teaching appointments at Eckerd College and the USF School of Information. He has also served as president of the Pinellas County Historical Society, as well as on the boards and committees of other cultural and historical organizations in Florida. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 8 at noon at the Gulfport Public Library. This event is sponsored by the LGBTQ Resource Center. For more information, call 727-893-1074. ••• Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015 St. Petersburg Women’s Chamber of Commerce The St. Petersburg Women’s Chamber of Commerce will hold their first meeting on Thursday, October 15 at 11:30 a.m. at 400 Beach Drive. The guest speaker will be Chris Steinocher, President and CEO of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber meetings will take place on the third Thursday of each month at various downtown restaurants, usually featuring a guest speaker. Professional women are invited to join and learn about community growth and what is happening in the downtown St. Pete area. For reservations please call Sara Galiger at 727-460-1038. Each month’s meeting will be announced in the Gabber. ••• Z at 727-344-7558. Reservations are a must by October 15. Cost will be $11.50, which includes tax, tip and beverage. It is a charming new place and you will enjoy lunch there. ••• Anchoring Class at St. Pete Sailing Center St Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron will hold an anchoring class on Wednesday, October 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE. This seminar explains how to select the appropriate anchor, rode and components and their use depending on sea and bottom conditions. Tables are used to determine the sizing of your anchor and its components based on the size of your boat. Materials include USPS’s Anchoring Quick Guide and Student’s notes with copies of the presentation slides. Cost is $35 per family. There is a maximum of 20 students. Pre-registration required. Register at boating-stpete.org. ••• Introduction to Learning Japanese Gulfport Recreation Center will be offering a eight-week Introduction to Japanese class on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come with a desire to have fun, learn Japanese, phonetic alphabet and writing. The cost is $8 per class and is paid at the recreation center front desk before each class. The instructor Alma previously lived in Japan for over 35 years. Please contact her for more information at 727-344-8783. ••• Town Shores Red Hatters Bunco will be played in the Town Shores Clubhouse Lounge on Friday, October 9, at 12:45 p.m. If you would like to bring a guest this is the perfect time to do so. Perhaps a neighbor or a new resident. Just bring your $2. This also applies to any other resident who would like to learn this easy dice game. The Queen Mum, Judy Z, has arranged for our group to enjoy lunch on Monday October 19 at the new Sweet-Tea Celebrations at the Boulevard Shoppe on 22nd Avenue and 53rd Street South. Meet there at noon, or if you need a ride, be at the clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. A sign up sheet will be at Bunco, or call Judy Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015 9 Local Market Roundup By Lynn Taylor It’s October, and Bay area residents and visitors alike know what that means: all the local outdoor markets are now open. While some markets, like Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market, remain open year-round, many others are seasonal, closing during the summer and reopening the first week in October through the end of May. Each market has a unique Taylor Gilchrist and Kari Hyde display “Orchids and vibe and often features More” at the Corey Avenue Market. demonstrations and live music or other entertainment. Offerings include produce, handcrafted jewelry and other handmade items, culinary creations, art, plants and much more plus plenty of food and drinks to enjoy while shopping and people watching. Most of the outdoor markets are pet-friendly. See the listings below to plan your visit. Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Location: Gulfport Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. Hours: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. gulfportma.com/gma-events/tuesday-fresh-market So Tangerine Saturday Morning Market Location: Tangerine Greenway at 49th St. S. and Tangerine Ave. S. Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. sotangerine.com Indian Shores Indian Shores Sunday Market Location: Indian Shores Town Hall Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Hours: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. thebeachmarkets.com Madeira Beach Madeira Beach Mid-Week Morning Market Location: Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and the Tom Stuart Causeway Hours: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. thebeachmarkets.com St. Petersburg St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market Location: Al Lang Stadium, at the corner of 1st St. and 1st Ave. S. Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. saturdaymorningmarket.com Sunday Market on the Deuces Location: Corner of 22nd St. S. and 9th Ave. Hours: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. deuceslive.org St. Pete Beach Corey Avenue Sunday Market Location: Corey Avenue, downtown St. Pete Beach Hours: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. coreyavenue.com Suntan Sunday Market Location: Don Vista Parking Lot at 3300 Gulf Blvd Hours: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. suntanart.org/shows-a-markets/sunday-market.html 10 Democratic Party Sunset Beach Bash The Pinellas Democratic Party will host a Sunset Beach Bash on Saturday, October 10, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Alden Suites, 5900 Gulf Blvd. There will be beach games, raffle and more. Dinner will be catered by Chief’s Creole Café. Tickets are $35 in advance, and $40 at the door, cash or check only. To purchase tickets, or for more info visit pinellasdemocrats.com. ••• Kenneth City Social Club Supper The next meeting of the Kenneth City Social Club will be a Sloppy Joe hobo night pot luck supper at the Community Hall, 4600 58th St. N., at 6 p.m. on October 13. There will be entertainment by the Mark Blackwood Band. The annual banquet will be on December 8 at annual banquet by the Bob Evans Restaurant. Club members pay $7 per person. Only 80 reservations are available, so make your reservations early. Email [email protected] or call Dick Laneau at 727-345-4323. ••• Pinellas Republican Party Monthly Meeting The Pinellas County Republican Party will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, October 12, beginning at 7 p.m. at Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Dr. All registered Republicans are welcome. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. For more information contact Charlotte Smith, 727-539-6009 or email info@ pinellasrepublicans.com ••• Middle School Robotics Club at Gulfport Library Come to the Gulfport Library on the second Tuesday of each month for Middle School Robotics Club. They meet again on Tuesday, October 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. Come help them build and command their own robot! Pre-registration is required. Call 727-893-1074 or email Cailey at [email protected] to sign up! ••• Gabber October 8 - October 14, 2015
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