October 17

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No. 2433
October 22 - October 28, 2015
Clam Bayou Improves Amid Cleanups
By Colin O’Hara
“I’ve got my rubber
gloves and waders. The
water doesn’t touch me,”
resident Grover Griffin
said during the Clam
Bayou cleanup Saturday,
October 17. Despite the city of
St. Petersburg’s recent
pumping of over 15 million
gallons of raw sewage into
the bayou, a crowd of 35
people came out to the
bi-annual cleanup of the
nature preserve as part
of the Great American
Cleanup sponsored by
Keep Pinellas Beautiful
and the city of Gulfport.
Barbara Feeney holds up a copy of the Gabber found on the shores of the
See Clam Bayou, page 34 bayou during Saturday’s cleanup – not exactly the “Gabber on vacation.”
Iconic Don CeSar Recognized
By Lynn Taylor
New Senior Center,
New Cars and
New Trails
By Colin O’Hara
Pick and chose your favorite
topic, because Gulfport City Council
covered it all this week at their
regular meeting Tuesday, October
20. From schools to police to awards
and the senior center – there was
something for everyone.
The Loews Don CeSar Hotel on St. Pete Beach,
nicknamed the “Pink Palace,” was recently named the
2015 winner of the “Best Historic Hotel in America” in
its size category by the Historic Hotels of America trade
organization. The 277-room hotel, located at 3400 Gulf
Blvd., was built in 1928 and is a landmark for visitors
and locals alike.
“The Don CeSar Hotel is a national treasure,” said St.
Pete Beach Mayor Maria Lowe. “We are proud to have
this iconic piece of architecture in our home town. The
Pink Palace welcomes all who cross the new Medal of
Honor Bridge as a beacon of serenity for those who visit
and live in our city.”
See Don CeSar, page 46
Finance Director Honored
Cheryl Hannafin, the finance
director for the city of Gulfport,
was the spotlight that kicked off
the meeting when she was honored
with a certificate of achievement
for
excellence
in
financial
reporting. According to the agenda
memorandum, the Government
Finance
Officers
Association
established the award in 1945 and
is the highest form of recognition
in governmental accounting and
financial reporting.
See Council, page 20
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Gabber October 22 - October 28, 2015
Vice Mayor Roman to
Host Town Hall Meeting
You’re invited. Gulfport Vice
Mayor Yolanda Roman will be
hosting a community-wide town hall
meeting on Thursday, November 5,
from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at Scout Hall,
5315 28th Ave. S.
As City Council looks toward
long-range
planning,
decisions
pertaining to the BP monies
awarded to Gulfport, environmental
concerns, and addressing current
issues such as sewer, street, alley
repairs, etc., your innovative ideas,
thoughts and comments can help
shape decision-making and ultimate
recommendations. All residents and
all ideas welcomed.
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finishing at the Michael J. Yakes
Recreation Complex, 5730 Shore
Blvd. S. Join the city of Gulfport
at the Heroes Weekend Veteran’s
Parade. Interested in being in the
Parade? Sign up at mygulfport.us/
heroesweekend.
Following the Veteran’s Parade,
at noon, the fourth Annual
VETSports Beach Volleyball benefit
will take place at Gulfport Beach,
5500 Shore Blvd. S. Food, drinks
and items for purchase will be
available courtside. All proceeds will
be donated to VETSports Inc., a 501
(c) 3, tax exempt, wounded warrior
non-profit organization. VETSports
partner charity for the event is the
Scholarship Fund in honor of Major
David G. Taylor, KIA Baghdad,
Iraq, October 22, 2006, for his son
Jake. Interested in signing up your
awesome four-person team? Go to
Facebook and search VETSports
Tampa Bay.
Call 727-893-1118 or visit
mygulfport.us/heroesweekend.
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Flu Shots at the Monthly
Mini Health Clinic
Come out to the Gulfport Senior
Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. on the
last Thursday of every month from
10 a.m. till noon for a variety of
health screenings. Blood pressure,
vein, vision and hearing screenings
are available. (Screenings may
differ month to month depending on
availability.)
Walgreens will be providing flu
shots during this month’s health
clinic. Please bring your health
insurance card and photo ID.
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.
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Heroes Weekend
in Gulfport!
Heroes Weekend in Gulfport is on
Sunday November 8. This is a great
way for the community to participate
in Veteran’s Day while giving back
to local veterans.
Grab a seat and honor our
veterans at the city of Gulfport
Veteran’s Parade on Sunday,
November 8, starting at 11 a.m.
The parade will start at Beach Blvd.
S. and 28th Ave. S. heading south
towards the Casino Ballroom. Once
the participants reach Shore Blvd.
S. they will turn right, heading west,
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Dracula Returns
to City Theater
“The Vampire Strikes Back...
Again” is set to open October 23 at
City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S. Last
year’s popular British Pantomime
comes to life on the mainstage for
the theater’s annual fundraiser.
Performances are October 22
through November 1, Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.,
and Sundays at 2 p.m. Doors will
open 1 hour prior the show. Tickets
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are $15 for adults and $10 for
students; Children under the age of
12 are free (one per adult ticket).
There will be fun for the whole
family. Audience members are
encouraged to get into the Halloween
spirit and dress in costume. This is
a fundraiser for City Theatre.
Call the box office at 727-8661973 or visit spcitytheatre.org to
purchase tickets. Box office hours
are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
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Junk in the Trunk is
Bigger Than Ever
Gulfport residents, are you looking
to swap, trash or give away your old
stuff and don’t know where to start?
Join the Gulfport Neighbors and the
City of Gulfport at the community
“Junk in the Trunk or on a Truck”
(JITT) event to be held Saturday,
October 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the 49th Street Neighborhood Center,
1617 49th St. S.
Swap, trash or give away your
old furniture, appliances, tires, and
other bulk items for free. Please
no firearms, drugs, liquor, paints,
chemicals or batteries.
And it’s their second anniversary.
Enjoy a piece of cake to celebrate!
Before you come to the event,
check for non-perishable (unexpired)
food and toiletry items you can share
with the Senior Center Food Pantry.
The city of Gulfport will be giving
away twenty-five ready-to-plant
crepe myrtle trees during Junk
in the Trunk, beginning at 8 a.m.
The first 25 Gulfport residents that
donate a full bag of “non-perishable”
food items will receive a ready-toplant crepe myrtle tree. Vice Mayor
Yolanda Roman and volunteers will
be present to accept the food items
in exchange for the tree. Please note
that all donated foods must have a
current “use by date.” Expired items
cannot be accepted.
Representatives from the Gulfport
Community Garden will be available
to provide tips regarding the crepe
myrtle trees and any other gardening
questions.
The Gulfport Police Department
and Fire Department and friends
will again be at the event. Stop by
for Coffee with the Cops and meet Lt.
Josh Stone and Community Resource
Officer Zack Mills. Josh and Zack are
available to hear your concerns and
also offer safety tips for your home.
There will be free bicycle
registration.
Register
you
or
your child’s bike with the police
department at no charge.
Representatives
from
All
Children’s Hospital will provide free
helmets and discuss the five steps to
properly fitting a helmet.
The Gulfport Fire Department
will be on hand to distribute smoke
detectors. GFD Engine 17 will
be on-site for tours. A fun and
informative experience for kids and
adults alike!
Junk in the Trunk is held behind
the Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th
St. S. in Gulfport. This event is for
Gulfport residents only. Proof of
residency (driver’s license or utility
bill) is required.
Join the Gulfport Neighbors
network of volunteers: inspiring,
motivating and uniting our neighbors
to improve the quality of life in
Gulfport. For more information,
please visit their Facebook page at
facebook.com/gulfportneighbors
or
call 727-893-1118.
Gulfport Neighbors was recently
recognized by Creative Loafing as the
“Best of the Bay - Best Community
Group”.
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Gumbo Ya Ya at
Gulfport Library
Sally Heirsch will lead a weekly
program for seniors at the Gulfport
Public Library on Tuesdays starting
November 3 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in
the Frances Purdy Friends Room.
The recipe? Take a “little bit of this
and that.” Changing portions of “did
you know,” “can you believe this,”
“I remember,” “guess who or what,”
“rhymes with” and more.
Finally, add a generous seasoning
of humor – and it’s ready to serve!
Do you have Low Vision? No
worries! You won’t need to read or
write anything in this group.
For more information, contact the
Gulfport Library at 727-893-1073.
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Gulfport School Year
Child Care Program
On-going registrations for the
Gulfport
Recreation
Center’s
2015-2016 School Year Child Care
Program continue for children who
are in Kindergarten thru age 14.
Bus transportation is available from
Pasadena Fundamental, Bear Creek,
Gulfport Montessori and Douglas
Jamerson Elementary. Program
hours are until 5:30 p.m. with
extended hours available until 6 p.m.
for an extra charge. Monthly fees
are $150 for residents (additional
child discount available) and $188
for non-residents. The Gulfport
Recreation Center participates in
the “Afterschool Nutrition Program”
which is a subcomponent of the Child
Care Food Program. The program
is designed primarily to provide
nutritious snacks to children in
afterschool programs. Snacks are
available at no separate charge to
the children. In accordance with the
Federal Law and U.S. Department
of Agriculture policy, this institution
is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, or disability. Hours
of registration are Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call
727-893-1068 for more information.
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Kidney Foundation
Fundraising Dinner
Fresenius
Medical
Care
is
sponsoring a fundraising dinner for
the National Kidney Foundation at
the Gulfport American Legion, 6440
5th Ave. S., on Sunday, October 25,
from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 each.
There will be a silent auction. For
more information, call 727-321-2527.
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Gulfport City Wide
Yard Sale is Coming
You know you got stuff! It’s time to
clear out the clutter and sign up for
permit-free city of Gulfport City Wide
Yard Sale, scheduled for Saturday,
November 7 (rain date, Sunday,
November 8). Do not miss this
tremendous opportunity to have your
Gulfport address on the brochure for
added visibility. The city of Gulfport
is now accepting addresses to be
added to this year’s City Wide Yard
Sale brochure. Deadline to sign up is
Friday, October 30, in order to make
print deadline.
Here are the choices to get your
Gulfport address to be added to the
yard sale brochure. The easiest way is
to email Gail at gbiron@mygulfport.
us with your Gulfport address (You
will receive confirmation via email).
You can also fill out a form at City
Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. or fill out the
new web form at mygulfport.us/
city-wide-yard-sale and will receive
confirmation immediately.
It’s time to look through the garage
and closets as you put your best foot
forward and make some cash at the
same time! Get on the brochure
today!
The Gabber co-sponsors Gulfport
addresses in the Thursday edition
under Yard Sales during the week of
the event. Thank you to co-sponsor
Olympus Printing for supplying
the brochure printing for this
great community event! For more
information, please call Gail Biron at
727-893-1118.
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K-5th Grade Science
Club Returns
Attention young scientists! Do
you love exploring the world around
you through hands on activities?
Come to Science Club at the Gulfport
Library Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m.
They try a fun new activity every
week, explore engineering through
building with Legos, and meet other
young scientists and engineers in
the community. Parents get to join
in on the fun too! Let Cailey know if
you and your young scientist plan on
attending by contacting cklasson@
mygulfport.us or calling 727-8931074.
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Gulfport Library Adds
Seeds to Their Stacks
Let’s get growing! The Gulfport
Public Library is proud to announce
the addition of a seed library to the
extensive list of offerings at the
library. By doing so Gulfport Library
will be one of a ‘growing’ number of
libraries throughout the country that
have decided to provide a collection
of this nature.
So how does it work? Just come on
in and “borrow” some seeds (promise
there won’t be any late fees), and
get growing! In their commitment
to the seed library, they will provide
informational programs throughout
the year concerning gardening and
have resources available from the
County Extension.
All they ask is that you “get
growing” with your seeds and
whenever possible “return” seeds
from mature plants and vegetables
so that they can make them available
to others. This special collection will
open next week.
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Treasure Island
Historical Society
The Treasure Island Historical
Society is hosting a Champagne
Brunch on Sunday, October 25 from
1 to 5 p.m. at the Treasure Island
Community Center, One Park Place.
Enjoy a light buffet from 1 to 3
p.m. and three hours of music and
dancing with the Impacs until 5 p.m.
Take a break from dancing to view
the historical display and new “Tales
of Treasure Island” video.
Tickets are $25 in advance or
$30 at the door, and are available
at the Treasure Island & Madeira
Beach Chamber of Commerce, 245
107th Avenue. Parking is free.
For information please contact
Dominique Reiter at 727-644-3343.
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Gulfport Taoist
Tai Chi Classes
Taoist tai-chi classes for beginners
will begin on Tuesday, October 27,
and Thursday, November 5, at the
Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730
Shore Blvd. S.
Registration is at 8:45 a.m., and
classes start at 9 a.m. Emphasis
will be on the health benefits of tai
chi, and will include instruction
in the full 108 moves of Taoist tai
chi. This gentle form of exercise
benefits balance, heart, lungs, bones,
elasticity and flexibility. There is a
suggested donation of $5 per class.
For more information call Marge at
727-345-6708.
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more information call Bill at 727657-0998, Letty at 727-522-3637 or
Millie at 727-687-7584.
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Senior Fall Prevention
Presentation
One out of every three older adults
65 or older fall each year. What
outcomes are linked to falls? Who is
at risk? Join them on Wednesday,
October 28 at 3:30 p.m .at the Gulfport
Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. to
learn how to reduce the risks of falling
in this lively, interactive, educational
discussion.
The presentation will be led by
Katherine Campbell, an Ageless
Grace Trainer and Educator and
volunteer instructor for Mindful
Movements at the Gulfport Senior
Center. Program is sponsored in full
by Senior Helpers.
information, please call the Event
Line at 727-893-5657.
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Learn How to Use
Your iPhone
Get to know your cell phone at the
Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th
Ave. S. today, Thursday, October 22
at 2 p.m. Christine and Tony from
The Cell Phone Solution will be here
to answer all your questions about
how to use your Apple iPhone, how to
download apps, how to take a picture
and send them, how to add contacts,
and more. Bring your phone and
questions.
information, please call the Event
Line at 727-893-5657.
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Ostomy Support Group
at St. Anthony’s
The United Ostomy Associations
of America (UOAA) affiliated support
group of St. Petersburg invites all
ostomates, new or experienced,
to their next meeting on Sunday,
October 25 at 2 p.m. in the St.
Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200
7th Ave. N.
This month there will be a
guest speaker from an ostomy
manufacturing company based here
in Pinellas County. Sheri Hardy from
SecuriT will be previewing the latest
available products.
A whole new world will open up
to you by discussing your problems
with others who have experienced
the same doubts and questions. For
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Gulfport Teen Council
Needs New Members
Are you 13 to 19 years old? Are
you interested in becoming a part of
changing the way people view teens?
The Gulfport Teen Council is
looking for you! Teen members
involvement includes working with
the city council concerning equipment
recommendations;
budgetary
considerations for the city’s parks
and recreation programs; and provide
recommendations, suggestions and
assistance with youth events for citysponsored festivals/programs.
Teen Council members also gain
valuable community experiences by
attending local and state conferences,
participating in community services
projects and by representing the
best of the city’s youth. Get involved
today! Applicants must be either
Gulfport residents, be involved in a
city of Gulfport program established
for teenagers, be a student attending
Boca Ciega High School or a student
volunteer in a city recognized
program. Applications may be
picked up at the Gulfport Recreation
Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. or City
Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. Positions are
open until filled.
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Pinellas Democratic
Party Monthly Meeting
The Pinellas County Democratic
Party will hold its monthly meeting
on Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. at
the Marriott Hotel, 12600 Roosevelt
Blvd. All registered Democrats are
welcome to attend.
Please come meet like-minded
Democrats and get ready to help
elect Democrats in 2016. For more
information please call Bonnie
Sklaren, 727-347-1738.
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St. Pete Parks and
Rec Howl-O-Fest
Looking
for
family-friendly
Halloween fun? This year’s HowlO-Fest is Friday and Saturday,
October 23 and 24, from 6 to 10 p.m.
at Boyd Hill Environmental Studies
Area, 2900 31st St. S. Admission is
$5 per person and activities include
inflatable games, art and crafts,
airbrush tattoos, Kids “Minions Trail”
and live entertainment featuring fire
dance shows at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
and “A Viking Tale of Terror” show
at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Visit the festive trick or treat cabins
with free goodies to all participants;
Trick or Treat bags are provided. For
additional nominal fees, enjoy $1 hay
rides and $1 spooky trail. Carnival
style concessions will be available for
purchase. Proceeds benefit city of St.
Petersburg TASCO Teen Programs.
For details, call 727-893-7813. Rain
date: October 25, from 6 to 9 p.m.
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St. Jude Fall Festival
The annual St. Jude Fall Festival
will take place from November 5
through November 8 at the corner of
66th St. and 9th Ave. N.
Come enjoy rides, games, food, live
music, and an arts and crafts show.
It is a festival of fun for the whole
family.
Visit the website for times each day
and to purchase pre-sale wristbands:
stjudefestival.com.
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South Pasadena
Election Qualifying Info
The city of South Pasadena will
hold a municipal election on Tuesday,
March 15, 2016 for the election of a
mayor. Qualifying begins at noon
on November 2 and ends at noon
on November 16. Candidates shall
have been a resident of the city for
one year and shall be a duly qualified
elector of the city.
An informational meeting will be
held on Monday, October 26, at 10
a.m. at Pasadena city hall for anyone
interested in becoming a candidate
for the March 2016 election. If you
need further information, call the
city clerk’s office at 727-347-4171.
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Music with Mar at
Toddler Storytime
Come join in a musical jamboree
at toddler storytime on Thursday,
October 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Gulfport
Public Library with special guest
Music with Mar! Come sing, dance,
and laugh with your little one at the
library! For more info contact Cailey,
Children’s librarian, at cklasson@
mygulfport.us or 727-893-1074.
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Feeling Better
About Ourselves
Depression and Bipolar Support
Alliance support group meets
Thursdays 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Suncoast Center, Inc., 4010 Central
Ave. The group is for people dealing
with depression, bipolar, addictions,
anxiety, PTSD, and works on coping
mechanisms and solutions for living
fulfilled lives, dealing with illness.
Call Sandi or Les for more information
or directions, 727-822-3480.
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Fall Harvest Festival
at The Island Chapel
or longer if they wish. Volunteers are
asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to
the start of their shift.
If you can help, please email
[email protected] and indicate
if you prefer early, mid-morning or
the noon to 2 p.m. shift. This is also a
great way for students to earn service
hours.
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Potato Bake Dinner
At United Methodist
The United Methodist Men are
presenting their “Loaded” Baked
Potato Dinner on Saturday, October
24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Featuring a
large baked Idaho potato, loaded
with all the fixings, sour cream and
chives, chili, broccoli and cheese,
etc. You name it, they’ll have it. All
this with a salad, dessert and coffee
for a donation of $6. Tickets will be
available at the door or the church
office.
Dinner will be served in Fellowship
Hall at the Church, 2728 53rd St. S.
Come out and enjoy good food with
them. Takeouts are available.
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The Island Chapel, 1271 Pinellas
Bayway, presents their Fall Harvest
Festival on Saturday, October 24,
from 4 to 6 p.m.
The event is free. It will feature
hayrides, apple bobbing, fishing,
games and prizes, balloon creations
and more.
For more information call 727-8667362 or visit theislandchapel.org.
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Take a Breath! Learn
How to Treat Asthma
Asthma can hamper with people’s
ability to lead healthy, active lives
by recurring periods of wheezing (a
whistling sound when you breathe),
chest tightness, shortness of breath,
and coughing. Learn ways to cope
with this chronic lung disease on
Monday, October 26 at 2:30 p.m.
at the Gulfport Senior Center,
5501 27th Ave. S. Presented by St.
Petersburg General Hospital.
information, please contact the
Event Line at 727-893-5657.
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Junk in the Trunk
Needs Volunteers
The Gulfport Neighbors “Junk in
the Trunk” is back, and they need
volunteers to help with setup, and
the registration and recycle areas.
The event will take place on
Saturday, October 24 from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the 49th Street Neighborhood
Center, 1617 49th St. S.
Volunteers work in two hour shifts,
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Happy Birthday to You!
Are you ready to party? Whether
you are celebrating your birthday
this month or not, this party is for
you. You are invited to the Gulfport
Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S.
on Friday, October 23 at 3 p.m.
for birthday cake, games and fun
for everyone. Provided by Robert
Galban with Family Focus Insurance
Services.
information, call the event line at
727-893-5657.
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Bromeliad Expert at
Rare Plant Network
The Rare Plant Network will hold
their monthly meeting on Tuesday,
October 27, at the Good Samaritan
Church, 6085 Park Blvd. Doors open
at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts at
7:30 p.m.
There will be a slide presentation
by Dave Johnston of Bromeliads
Galore, a species collector and
nursery grower since 1990. He will be
speaking on Chester Skotak, worldrenowned bromeliad hybridizer,
author, with his nurseries in Costa
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Rica, who has led numerous plant
collecting expeditions throughout
Central and South America. Dave’s
bromeliad plants will be for sale.
You’re welcome to bring any plant for
Show ‘n’ Tell, to ID or share. There
will be the regular monthly plant
raffle.
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Depression and BiPolar
Support Group
The Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance holds support
groups every Thursday from 6 to 7:30
p.m. at the Suncoast Center, 4010
Central Ave.
The groups are for those suffering
with depression, bipolar, addictions
(dual diagnosis), anxiety and PTSD.
They are a loving and caring group
sharing their “toolbox of recovery
usuing i-n-g- words,” with coping
mechanisms and solutions for living
fulfilled lives while dealing with
their illnesses. For more information
call Sandi or Les at 727-822-3480.
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Howl-O-Ween Party
in South Pasadena
PetSupermarket in the South
Pasadena Shopping Center will
host a Howl-O-Ween Party this
Saturday, October 24. Save Our
Strays volunteers will be on hand
with adorable, beautiful kittens for
adoption from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
event includes dogs for adoption, free
pet treats while supplies last and a
pet costume contest at 2 p.m.
Save Our Strays kittens are raised
in foster homes, are very social and
make wonderful loving pets. For
details call 727-463-0694. Additional
cats may be viewed on SOS’ website
saveourstraysinc.com.
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Christian Trunk or Treat
Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 100
Pasadena Ave., will hold a Christian
Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October
31, from 5 to 7 p.m. It is a fun, safe
alternative to going door to door.
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Vote for Gulfport’s 2016
Gecko Ball Theme!
Organizers of Gulfport’s annual
Gecko Ball are encouraging the
public to vote now on the theme of
next year’s event. Saturday, August
27, 2016 will be the date of the Eighth
Annual Gecko Ball, building on the
tradition of this increasingly popular
event. The theme will inspire its own
array of costumes, décor, drinks, food
and music.
Public input was solicited for
theme ideas over the past few weeks,
with dozens of suggestions submitted.
Event organizers have narrowed the
choices to these five for final public
voting: 20,000 Geckos Under the Sea,
a celebration of all things on, under
and near the sea; Gecko Fairy Tales,
a celebration of stories and characters
from Grimm to Goose and beyond;
Gecko Hop, a celebration of classic
1950’s culture and icons; Geckos at
Woodstock, a celebration of the “peace
and love generation” and its ultimate
expression at Woodstock. and Geckos
on Broadway, a celebration of
Broadway’s great stage productions
and characters through the ages.
To vote for one of these themes,
visit Facebook.com/GeckoBall and
send a private message to event
organizers. Or vote by email to
[email protected]. Please
cast only one vote per person. Voting
will be held through October 31. The
theme with the majority of votes
will be announced the first week of
November.
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Obituaries
M E E H A N ,
T H O M A S
WILLIAM, 74, of
South
Pasadena,
died Friday, October
2, at Largo Medical
Center. He was
born in Middletown,
OH, on September
18, 1941, to William J. and
Eleanora E. (Haller) Meehan. Tom
was an owner of Meehan Electric
along with his brother Joseph and
was also a member of Holy Family
Parish. Mr. Meehan is survived
by his wife, Billy Marie (Barton)
Meehan; daughters, Monica (John)
Dietz and Dina Bryan; brother,
Joseph (Frances) Meehan; sisters,
Donna Kay McDougall and Patricia
(Herbert) Puls; aunt, Billy Michelle
Lamb;
grandchildren,
Tanner
Thomas Bryan, Collin Barton
Dietz, and Lacey Renee Dietz and
many other loving family and
friends. He was preceded in death
by his parents. A Mass of Christian
Burial was held Friday, October 16,
at Holy Family Parish, 201 Clark
St., Middletown, OH. Memorial
donations may be made to Bishop
Fenwick High School, 4855 SR 122,
Franklin, OH 45005.
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VEENSTRA, ROGER WARD, 66,
passed away on October 9. Born
on February 2, 1949 in Ypsilanti,
MI, Roger spent his childhood in
Rockville, MD. He moved to Tampa
as a young man and finally resided
in Gulfport. He will be missed by his
wife, Donna, five grandchildren and
many friends. Roger is also survived
by three brothers, his stepmother
and two stepchildren. A memorial
service will be held on November
8 at Scout Hall, 5315 28th Ave. S.
from 2 to 5 p.m.
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WALKOWIAK,
THEODORE
WILLIAM "TED VAL," of Gulfport,
passed on to the Lord on October
6 at the age of 84. His wife of 47
years, Elsie Boudreau Walkowiak,
passed on in April of 2007. He is
survived by two sons, Jeffrey, of
Pinellas Park, and Brian, of St.
Petersburg; two daughters, Randa
Alford, of Ohio, and Melia ONeal, of
St. Petersburg; and a stepdaughter,
Sharon, of Tennessee. He leaves
seven grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren;
four
brothers,
Francis (Lolly) and his wife, Fran,
Robert, Joseph, and Thomas, all of
Webster, MA. In 1998, he retired
from 18 years of work as a supervisor
at West Pharmaceuticals. He will be
greatly missed by all. A memorial
service was held on October 16,
followed by interment with army
honors at Bay Pines National
Cemetery.
•••
American Legion Post
158 Open House
American Legion Post 158, 110
108th St., Treasure Island, will
be holding a membership drive
open house from Friday October 23
through Sunday October 25. There
will be give aways, pub crawl, and
more festivities.
There will also be a blood drive on
Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m.-Come be a part of the Legion
family by joining the Legion, Ladies
Auxiliary or Sons of American Legion
(SAL).
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Sunsation Show Chorus
Starts 12th Season
Sunsation Show Chorus has
announced three shows for their
twelfth season. Performances are at
the Pinellas Park Performing Arts
Center, 4951 78th Ave., where the
Sunsation has been a core group
since the theater opened in 2007.
Sunsation also performs “Shows to
Go” at various facilities throughout
Pinellas County.
“Jubilee! 50 Years of American
Music” will be the first show, to be
performed on October 25 at 3 p.m.
followed by “Broadway! Tin Pan Alley
to 42nd Street,” to be performed on
January 31 at 3 p.m. On April 10,
at 3 p.m., the Chorus will perform
“Encore! Music of Our Times.”
Not just a “stand and sing
chorus,” the show chorus really puts
on a “show.” Delightful specialty
numbers are intermingled with fine
arrangements by the chorus.
Tickets are reasonably priced. All
three shows for $30, any two shows,
for $25 or a single show for $15;
Tickets for groups of 10 or more are
$12. For tickets call 727-258-4010 or
use PayPal at sunsationshowchorus.
com.
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Volunteers Needed For
John’s Pass Festival
Volunteers are needed for the 34th
Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival, to be held October 23 through 25. For hours available or to volunteer
call Volunteer Coordinator Robin
Varnadore at 813-478-0029 or Chris
at 727-902-2326.
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Trunk or Treat Event
at Horan Park
South Pasadena resident
George L. Shukis on top
of the Big Dam Bridge
spanning the Arkansas
River in Little Rock. The
river had just crested, and
flood waters were beginning
to recede following nearly
30 consecutive days of
torrential rain. Debris and
mud were everywhere. But
he kept his Gabber clean.
The St. Pete Beach Community
Center will host a Trunk or Treat
event on Monday, October 26 from
5:30 to 7 p.m. This free event will
be held at Horan Park, 7701 Boca
Ciega Dr. Enjoy a fun and safe
night with the family as you trick
or treat through the parking lot.
There will also be music, food and
a bounce house. They are looking
for individuals and businesses to
decorate their trunks and hand out
candy to costumed kids. It is free to
enter and participate. Go to spbrec.
com for more information including
the vehicle application form or call
the center at 727-363-9245.
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The Madrigal in Autumn
at St. Pete College
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Include a brief description and your name.
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St. Petersburg College will presents
“The Madrigal in Autumn,” on
Friday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. The
concert will be at the St. Petersburg/
Gibbs Campus Music Center, 6605
5th Ave. N.
It will be an evening of madrigals,
presented by the SPC Madrigalians,
Dr. Vernon Taranto, director. The
program, in addition to offering
several classics of the literature, will
feature modern madrigals based upon
folk yarns and fairy tales popular
with children of early America.
Admissionis free, but donations to
SPC Choral Activities are gratefully
appreciated. For more information
call 727-341-4360. For information
about upcoming events, please visit
spcollege.edu/events.
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Dance For Your Health
at Town Apartments
Come and dance at the Town
Apartments North, 1900 62nd Ave.
N., on October 23 and every Friday
from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and dance to live
music on their padded wooden floor.
50/50, coffee, ice and cups are
furnished. BTOB and snacks. $5
admission. Couples and singles are
welcome. Directions: From US 19 go
east on 62 Ave. N., turn right at third
traffic light onto 21 St. then left at
stop sign. For more information call
727-522-8329.
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The Horny Toads in
Concert at Horan Park
This Week’s Solutions
Save Our Strays
If you are looking for very playful kitten, Cal
is your lucky find. He plays with anything, but
shoestrings are his favorite. This sweetheart can
also be laid back and loves attention. Cal gets
along great with other cats and small dogs. His
handsome orange and white fur coat and deep
golden eyes are another reason to fall in love
with Cal, who has been completely vetted and is
microchipped. To meet him in his foster home,
call Kathy at 727-686-1290. Additional cats may
be seen on SOS’ website saveourstraysinc.com.
Pet Pals
Odie is a one-year-old, 22-lb. male Jack Russell/
Basset Hound mix. Friendly and outgoing, this
boy is just waiting for his Jon and Garfield (and
even little Pookie). Odie is neutered, vaccinated,
and microchipped. Visit Pet Pal Animal Shelter
at 405 22nd Street South in St. Pete, FL 33712. petpalanimalshelter.com, 727-328-7738.
The city of St. Pete Beach in
partnership with HCA West Florida
Pinellas County Hospitals and
Bats Taxi invites you to an October
Concert in The Series. On Friday,
October 23, enjoy the sounds of The
Horny Toads. Bring your lawn chairs
and blankets to relax outdoors under
the stars in our beautiful waterfront
Horan Park, located at the St. Pete
Beach Community Center, 7701
Boca Ciega Dr. Activities start at 6
p.m. and the band will take the stage
at 7 p.m. This event is free and open
to the public. Complimentary valet
parking is available. Food, beer,
and wine available for purchase.
For more information call 727-3639245 or visitspbrec.com.
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FREE IQuit Smoking
Now Program
Would you like to finally quit
smoking and improve your health?
You can do it. This free IQuit
program takes place on Wednesday,
October 28, at J.W. Cate Recreation
Center, 5801 22nd Ave. N. from 7 to
9 p.m. Participants will be provided
with a supply of nicotine replacement
therapy (NRT) including patches,
gum and lozenges while supplies
last. This program is sponsored by
Gulfcoast North AHEC, the Florida
Department of Health and St.
Petersburg Parks and Recreation.
Seating is limited. Registration is
required. Must be 18 to participate.
For registration call Katie Murphy,
813-929-1000 ext. 208 or email
[email protected].
•••
Model Railroading Show
at H&R Trains
H&R Trains will host a train
show on October 23 through 25 at
6901 U.S. Highway 19 N. There will
be exhibits of every scale of model
railroading and a layout competition.
There will also be seminars and new
product demonstrations.
Admission is $7 for adults, $2 for
ages 12 to 17, and children under
11 are free. For hours and more
information, call 727-526-4682.
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Michael Williams, St. Petersburg:
“Superman. My mom bought it. I was
12. I ran around but didn’t jump off
buildings, just had fun.”
•••
What was your most memorable
Halloween costume as a child?
Jeff Green, Carleton Place,
Canada: “Batman. When I was
an adult, my mother bought me a
costume. We all got one – the kids
all had them and we had them as the
parents of the kids.”
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Cindy Heidel, Gulfport: “The Jolly
Green Giant because I was tall. I
made it. I was probably 10. I wore a
green leotard and cut leaves out of
paper and stuck them somehow all
over my body.”
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Council, from front page
Gulfport’s First Poet Laureate
Several presentations followed,
including the announcement of the
Gulfport’s first poet laureate.
“The winning poet is Peter
Hargatay,” said Director of Library
and Information Technology David
Mather. “He is a resident of Town
Shores and is a retired English
professor whose native language is
Hungarian.”
Mather explained that when
Hargatay was nine years old, he
and his family escaped communist
Hungary and came to the US. He
learned English from a high school
classmate who would later become
his wife, and went on to teach
English at the university level.
Senior Center Renovations?
Much focus was then turned to
the proposed renovations for the
Gulfport Multi-Purpose Senior
Center. The center has not seen
any significant renovations since
it opened in 1983, and the city is
looking to update the space to better
accommodate
the
community’s
growing senior population.
“We went through an exhaustive
effort analyzing the current space,”
Phil Trezza of Harvard Jolly
Architecture said.
Trezza presented two options in
detail to council.
“The first option is to selectively
demolish the multi-purpose center
and build additions,” Trezza said.
“The second option is to explore
the option of building a brand new
building.”
According to the presentation
provided by Harvard Jolly, the
total cost for the first option would
be an estimated $3.762 million. To
complete a totally new building
would cost about $4.5 million.
“This is step one to analyze space
and use of the building,” said City
Manager Jim O’Reilly.
Senior Center supervisor Rachel
Cataldo presented council with the
results of a survey regarding center
services and to decide whether to
extend the hours. The survey was
conducted via Internet with Survey
Monkey and saw 103 total responses
from residents.
“Overall satisfaction; we’ve got 88
20
percent,” Cataldo said. “We also have
85 percent of participants saying
‘yes [the hours of operation] we have
available now are accommodating.’”
Crime Statistics
Police
Chief
Rob
Vincent
presented a crime report for council
showing almost all areas of crime
are decreasing, except for one.
“Auto thefts are the one area
where it continues to move in the
wrong direction,” Vincent said. “The
numbers still aren’t very high. When
you look at us in comparison to St.
Petersburg, our rates are much
much lower.”
Chief Vincent stressed that
locking vehicles is the first step in
preventing auto thefts.
Proposed Bike Trail
Attention then turned to the
proposed bike trail with O’Reilly
giving an update on the process.
While the original plan has been
scrubbed, a new plan is in the early
stages of development.
“The trail revisions have been
drafted. They are very simple, basic
and fundamental,” O’Reilly said.
“When we receive the final drafts,
we will share them with council.”
O’Reilly shared the draft version,
which turns its focus closer to Clam
Bayou.
“The trail actually takes place
around the Clam Bayou ponds. The
10-foot-wide trail will be around the
north ponds of Clam Bayou. It will
then head west on 26th Avenue to
49th Street. It will then proceed
south on 49th Street to 28th Avenue
where it will turn west and go buy
council member Brown’s house to
55th Street to the library and Beach
Boulevard,” O’Reilly said.
The finalized draft will be
presented at a later date.
Equipment Purchases
Some of the housekeeping items on
the agenda included authorization
for the purchase of several city
vehicles.
Council agreed to the resolutions
in purchasing:
-One 2016 Chevy Express cargo
van for the public works department
to replace the aging van currently
in use since 1995. This will cost
$23,706. It will be purchased under
budget.
-One 2016 Chevy Silverado
pickup truck for the public works
department to replace the current
truck purchased in 1991. The truck
will cost $21,573.25 and will be
under budget.
-One Toro Workman Heavy Duty
ACG for the public works department
to replace the one purchased in 2001.
The equipment costs $18,152 and is
under budget.
-One multi-passenger Ford SUV
for the Gulfport Police Department.
The vehicle costs $23,372 and will be
paid for with the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund.
-Two 2016 Dodge Chargers that
will be fitted as police cars. The
Charger was chosen due to its rearwheel drive and and performance
capabilities. Two Chargers plus
additional police equipment will cost
$76,568.
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There will be no council meeting on
November 3, and regular meetings
will resume on November 17.
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American Legion 305
Auxiliary Garage Sale
American Legion Auxiliary of
Long Key Post 305, 6999 Gulf Blvd,
will host a garage sale on Saturday,
October 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If
you have items to be donated to the
auxiliary or wish to reserve a space
please contact Diana 727-363-1302
or Evelyn 727-363-7474.
•••
34th Annual John’s
Pass Seafood Festival
The 34th Annual John’s Pass
Seafood Festival returns to John’s
Pass Village and Boardwalk, 12902
Village Blvd. One of the longest
running seafood festivals in America
will take place Friday, October 23
from noon to 11 p.m., Saturday,
October 24, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
and Sunday, October 25, from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information
visit johnspassseafoodfestival.com.
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only, the haunted house theme is
for single haunted houses only and
the commercial theme is for single
business or professional locations,
including home occupations.
A
plaque will be awarded to one
winner of each theme category and
be presented a certificate at the
Gulfport’s City Council meeting
(televised) on Tuesday, November 3
at 7 p.m. It’s time to show off your
scary creations! Call 727-893-1068
for further information.
•••
Treasure Island
Halloween Spooktacular
The Treasure Island Recreation
Department’s
annual
children’s
Halloween Spooktacular and Fall
Festival will be held on Friday,
October 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis
Facility, 10315 Paradise Blvd. Activities will include a costume
contest, carnival games, moonwalks,
spider mountain, interactive games
and entertainers, food and beverage
concessions provided by local vendors,
and a haunted hayride with spooky
cemetery. Judging for the costume
contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. with
the 2 years old and under age group.
The haunted hayride and cemetery
will open at approximately 7 p.m.
or dusk. For additional information
please call the Recreation Department
at 727-547-4575, ext 237.
•••
St. Anthony’s White
Elephant Sale
St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary
will hold a White Elephant Sale at
the hospital’s auditorium at 1200
7th Ave. N., on Friday, November 16,
from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Proceeds benefit programs and
services at the hospital. For more
information, call 727-896-5478.
•••
Barbara Gilberg Habitat
Tour and Discussion
There will be a tour and discussion
at the Barbara Gilberg Habitat, 1600
Pasadena Ave., on Thursday, October
22 at 1 p.m. The discussion topic will
be “What It Takes to be a Tree City
USA.” Please bring pen and paper to
take down notes.
•••
Gulfport’s Halloween
Decorations Contest
Are you ready to get into the
spooky spirit? If so, with Halloween
just around the corner, the city of
Gulfport is looking for some scary
decorated homes, haunted houses or
businesses to enter into this year’s
Halloween decorations contest. Stop
by the Gulfport Recreation Center or
City Hall to pick up an application
to enter. All applications must be
dropped off to the Gulfport Recreation
Center. Deadline to enter the contest
is noon on Monday, October 26. No
one knows what time the hearse will
travel through the city of Gulfport,
but please be ready by 6:30 p.m.
on Monday, October 26. There are
three theme categories: general,
haunted house and commercial. The
general theme is for single homes
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Letters
Mullets Are People Too
Dear Editor: Why would anyone kill
a happily swimming mullet just to
see how far a fellow Gulfportian can
toss it? Why don't they throw, say,
old flower pots instead? Unless it's to
keep some other grinning enthusiast
from getting a well deserved bonk
on the head. Where are the police to
stop such hazy-brained abuse and
cruelty?
Juris Bikanix
Gulfport
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Grace Connection
Homeless Donations
No Kids in School Bus Crash
A silver Toyota Corolla backed out of a parking spot on 915 49th St. S. on
Tuesday, October 20 and collided with a school bus heading southbound on
49th Street. No children were on the bus at the time.
"There were no children on board," Sergeant Thomas Woodman of the
Gulfport Police Department confirmed. "EMS did show up at the scene but no
injuries were reported."
The vehicles were quickly moved out of the flow of traffic.
Grace Connection Church, 635
64th St. S., is accepting donations
for people in need. Items include
men, women’s, children and infant
clothing and shoes,(all sizes)mainly
needed are mens shorts and jeans,
all sized socks,ladiesbras, all sized
underwear, baby diapers and wipes,
any toiletries, trial and larger size
hygiene items, twin sheets and
blankets. Look for the brown and
beige containersnext to the mailbox
at the circular drive, near thesoutheast door next to the large garden.
Grace Connection will also be
having their second annual Trunk
or Treat Celebration on October
31, featuring games, prizes, food &
drinks, hayride, slide and lots of free
candy. Trunk or Treating begins at
6 p.m. and ends at 9 pm. Call 727492-8680 for more information.
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Jewish-Catholic
Relations Discussed
The Most Reverend Bishop Lynch
and Rabbi Luski are holding two
unique talks speaking about the
current state of Jewish-Catholic
dialogue on both the local and
national levels, and how to continue
to improve this vital relationship
over the next 50 years. The Most
Reverend Bishop Lynch will appear
at Congregation B’nai Israel, 300
58th St. N., on Wednesday, October
21, at 7 p.m., and Rabbi Luski
will reciprocate at The Cathedral
of St. Jude, 5815 5th Ave. N.,
on Wednesday, October 28, at 7
p.m. These events are free but
reservations are requested. Register
at cbistpete.org.
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Pasadena Community
Church Thrift Mall
The Pasadena Thrift Mall, at
Pasadena Ave. and 2nd Ave. S.,
is open rom 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. on
Wednesdays and Saturdays. The
mall features three different stores
selling clothing, household linens,
gifts, childrens clothing and toys,
electronics, household items, books
and furniture.
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Wednesday Teen
Hangout at Library
Hey teens! Come hang out
Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5
p.m. at the Gulfport Library. Come
battle your friends on the Xbox or
just relax and grab a snack. For more
info contact Cailey at cklasson@
mygulfport.us.
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Children’s Halloween
Spooktacular
The Treasure Island Recreation
Department’s
annual
children’s
Halloween Spooktacular and Fall
Festival will be held on Friday,
October 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
the Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis
facility, 10315 Paradise Blvd.
Activities will include a costume
contest, carnival games, moonwalks,
spider mountain, interactive games
and entertainers, food and beverage
concessions provided by local vendors,
and a haunted hayride with spooky
cemetery. Judging for the costume
contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. with
the 2-years-old and under age group.
The haunted hayride and cemetery
will open at approximately 7 p.m.
or dusk. For additional information
please call the Recreation Department
at 727-547-4575, ext 237.
•••
The official opening is January
4, 2016. Parents are encouraged to
contact the school as soon as possible
as enrollment is limited. Call Kya at
727-723-5889.
•••
Gulfport Pre-School
Fundraising Event
Open Season Health
Fair by NARFE
Come join Creative Play PreSchool at their brand new location in
the heart of the Gulfport community
at Gulfport Presbyterian Church,
located on the corner of 54th Street
and 27th Avenue South.
Come join them for a community
fundraiser event being held on
Friday, October 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The open house will give parents a
chance to preview the facility and
meet with the staff. Thre will be
food and drinks, an exciting auction,
raffles, gift cards, gift certificates
from local supporting businesses,
and a lot of other goodies
Creative Play is designed for
young children 3 to 5 years of age.
The hands-on learning program
focuses on the children’s passion and
learning styles of creative play.
All federal retirees and active
federal employees are encouraged
to attend an upcoming open season
health fair by NARFE Chapter 1140
on October 28.
Open season will begin on Monday,
November 9, and end Monday,
December 14. All federal employees,
retirees and spouses are welcome.
Come for a 200+ entrees lunch
buffet and learn all the new changes
for 2016 health insurance plans.
Both BC/BS and GEHA Federal
Insurance Representatives will make
presentations of the 2016 insurance
plans, followed by a question and
answer session. It will be held at
11:30 a.m. at the Teppanyaki Grill
and Supreme Buffet, 391 34th St. N.
For more info call 727-446-1619.
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Clam Bayou,
yielded improved results. Officials
state that the water now meets clean
beach requirements and is safe for
swimming, according to Gulfport
Public Works Director Don Sopak.
participants. Griffin even brought
a canoe to assist in reaching more
from front page
remote areas of the bayou. Participants and University of
“It’s getting better,” Griffin, who
Tampa students Mitchell Hartwig
has been participating in cleanups for
and Chris Hartnett were
15 years, said of the
excited to be in Clam Bayou
amount of trash in the
for the first time. bayou. “About 14 years
“I’m the student coordinator
ago we used to have
of community engagement
two 12-yard dumpsters
and we’re starting to plan
and could fill them
more cleanup-based projects
within three hours.”
with the school and this
Griffin credits these
was one of the locations we
volunteer cleanings for
were looking to do it with
the improvements. A
Keep Pinellas Beautiful,”
total of 278 pounds of
Hartnett said. “I’ve done a
trash were collected
lot of research on it. We’re
throughout the day.
both marine biology majors.
Event
organizers
We’re kind of attracted to
provided
volunteers
this stuff.”
with rubber gloves,
While water quality in
trash
bags
and
Clam
Bayou is naturally
sunscreen
as
well
improving, Gulfport Vice
as
trash-pickers.
Mayor
Yolanda
Roman
Doughnuts,
coffee
and water were also Mitchell Hartwig and Chris Hartnet, marine biology students from the University gave an update on the city’s
available
to
keep of Tampa, were happy to come help clean up the bayou. Said Hartnet, “We’re continued efforts to make
sure no sewage will ever be
volunteers
fueled kind of attracted to this stuff.”
pumped there again. during
the
event,
“In the past three or four days,
“I
met
with the Department of
which lasted from 9 a.m. to noon. we’ve been getting an all-clear from
Environmental
Protection Regional
Volunteers and event coordinators
St. Petersburg,” Gulfport’s Technical
Director Mary Yeargan on Thursday
may have been wary about working
Events Specialist Gail Biron said.
[October 15] with Don Sopak and
on Clam Bayou in the wake of the
“We’re still being cautious, but the
[Gulfport City Manager] Jim O’Reilly,”
recent sewage contamination, but
testing reads safe levels.” Roman said at the cleanup. “We
most recent water tests performed
The recent contamination turned
heard her take on things and updates
by the city of St. Petersburg have
out to be of little concern to many
and what information she has been
collecting. We also shared with her
our information ... and she is putting
the pieces of the puzzle together.”
Roman stated that there is no
known time table for when water
testing will cease, but said that
Yeargan has a meeting scheduled
with the city of St. Petersburg in the
near future to learn more.
The bayou is important to residents
of Gulfport, especially those who live
near the waterway. Barbara Feeney,
who calls the shores of the bayou
home, says it’s a priority to keep the
area trash-free.
“This is my backyard,” Feeney
said as she dedicated herself and her
outfit to the cause Saturday. Feeney
emerged from the mangroves wet and
muddy, but was proud she helped the
cleanup effort.
“I remember years ago when
developers thought to build condos
here,” Feeney said. “But I’m glad it
remained here for everyone to enjoy.
Just watch out for the skeeters.”
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Belle of the Ball Gives
Free Dresses Belle of the Ball Project will provide
homecoming dresses and accessories
to in-need, low-income high school
girls on four Saturdays this fall. The
date is October 24 at its new boutique
location,1210 Holt Ave. The hours are
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The charity is no
longer located in the Seminole Mall.
Dresses are available to all greater
Tampa Bay area in-need, high
school girls only. They respect the
honor system. No referral letter is
necessary. No appointment needed. A
$1 to $5 donation is requested but not
necessary.
Donations of dresses and accessories
can also be made at the distributions,
dates/times listed above. For other
convenient year-round donation sites
and more information about Belle of the
Ball Project call 727-386-4502 or visit
their website belleoftheballproject.com
or Facebook at Belle of the Ball.
•••
St. Pete Localicious
Hits The Deuces
On Saturday, October 24, the St.
Pete Localicious Festival moves to the
“Deuces,” 22nd Street and 6th Avenue
South, for a day of food, drinks and
entertainment.
The festival goes from 11 a.m. till 5
p.m., and includes artisanal food and
drink vendors, craft beer from local
brewers, and music and entertainment
from local artists.
There will also be free educational
workshops on sustainable eating and
drinking, including backyard gardening,
chicken raising and beekeeping,
canning and home-brewing.
In addition to what’s going on at the
festival site, attendees will also be able
to enjoy screenings of the film “Fresh” at
the Royal Theater, tours of the African
American Heritage Trail and an open
house at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson
African American Museum.
For more information, visit KeepSt.
PetersburgLocal.org.
•••
GriefShare Support
Group Session
The next sessions for the GriefShare
morning support group will be on
Fridays through November 20 from
10 a.m. to noon. Meetings are held
in Fellowship Hall at Cornerstone
Community Church, 6745 38th Ave. N.
•••
St. Pete Mega
Challah Bake
One hundred women. 300 pounds of
flour. 200 eggs. Mixing bowls, spoons
and aprons. The Mega Challah Bake
is coming to town! With the singular
goal of making challah together, the
Chabad Jewish Center of Greater
St. Petersburg, Jewish Federation of
Pinellas and Pasco, Hadassah, Philip
Benjamin Towers Foundation and YAD
have joined hands to create a wonderful
event for the women of St. Petersburg!
The Mega Challah Bake will take
place on Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
in the Social Hall of Philip Benjamin
Towers, 250 58th St. N.
Aiming to host 100 women, the Mega
Challah Bake will connect women in
the community both to their history, as
well as to women all over the world.
RSVP is required at ChabadSP.com.
Cost is $15. Register before October
9 to take advantage of the early bird
cost of $10. Table groups are welcome
and encouraged. For more information,
please call Chaya at 727-344-4900 or
visit ChabadSP.com.
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Arts and Craft Show at
Boca Ciega Yacht Club
October 19. To reserve a table call
Joye Swisher at 727-254-3515.
•••
The Boca Ciega Yacht Club
Rhumb Runners will be hosting
their second Arts and Crafts Show
on Saturday, October 24, from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boca Ciega
Yacht Club, 4600 Tifton Dr. S. This
will include a bake sale. There will
be hot dogs and drinks available for
purchase. The public is invited to
attend. Tables are available for $10
each. Tables must be reserved by
Bay Vista Center
Artist Showcase
Share the love of art at Bay Vista
Recreation Center, 7000 4th St. S.,
on Saturday, October 24, from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Art instructors and
students will display their finest
pieces: pottery, painting, drawing,
stained glass, sculpting and more.
Start your holiday shopping early.
Many pieces of artwork on display
will be for sale. Come inside, see
demonstrations and talk to class
instructors. Free admission.
For additional information on
city of St. Petersburg Parks and
Recreation classes and activities,
please visit stpeteparksrec.org or
call 727-893-7124.
•••
Coffee Club Investment
Discussion Group
Don’t miss out on the Coffee Club
that meets at the Gulfport Senior
Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. on the
first Tuesday of every month at 10
a.m. Discussing current events, the
economy and investing, in a relaxed,
informal setting, is a great way
to get to know one another as you
learn from Edward Jones financial
advisor, Scott O’Berry. Coffee and
doughnuts are provided.
information, call the Event line at
727-893-5657
•••
Spanish on Monday
Nights in November
The Gulfport Recreation Center
is offering two Spanish language
classes, Basic Beginners and
Beginners Class, starting on
November 2. 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 will help
you build your language skills. Join
them and 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.
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Next Week Only!
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Monster Mash at the
Gulfport Casino
Parking Lot Turned Brew Haus
By Helen J. Simon
The Gulfport Senior Center
Foundation
and
Roger
Bell,
Association Manager of Town Shores
present the second annual Monster
Mash at the Gulfport Casino, 5500
Shore Blvd. S., on Saturday, October
31 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Get your creative costume for
the contest and have fun with
music, dancing, raffle prizes with
sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Tickets are just $15 and reserved
tables are available with prior
purchase. Pick up your tickets now
at the Beach Bazaar, Town Shores
Office or the Historic Gulfport Casino
Ballroom! For more information or
reserve table inquiries, contact 727893-1244.
•••
There was plenty of beer and traditional German food at the third annual Tierra Verde
Oktoberfest and Market Saturday Oct. 17 at the island’s downtown parking lot. From left,
Alexis Sanchez, with her Siberian husky Hemera, Chris Heizmann and Tim Merrick, all of
Tampa, raise their glasses for a photo. Heizmann, who has German ancestry, said he went to
the Munich Octoberfest in 2012 and since then “I have to go somewhere for Octoberfest.”
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Chabad Celebrates
Scroll Completion
The Jewish community of St.
Petersburg will be completing and
welcoming the Leah Ahuva (Lynzee)
Press Community Torah scroll,
Judaism’s most sacred object, with a
unique and celebratory ceremony at
the Chabad Jewish Center of Greater
St. Petersburg, 4010 Park St.N.
An expert ritual scribe will ink
the final letters of the magnificent
scroll, as done 3,300 years ago for
the very first time by Moses. Written
specifically for this community by
a scribe in Israel, the Leah Ahuva
(Lynzee) Press Community Torah
is dedicated by Steve and Mona
Press in loving memory of their
daughter, Leah Press, along with
the participation of many other local
individuals.
The completion ceremony will
take place on Sunday, November 22
at 2 p.m., when the scribe will finish
inscribing the remaining Torah
letters. Following the completion of
the Torah, the sacred scroll will be
taken to the streets under a traditional
canopy in a joyous procession that
will include live music, torches and
dancing.
The celebration will continue at
Chabad with live music and dancing
and crafts for children, and a buffet
dinner, all free of charge. For more
information and to RSVP, call 727344-4900 or visit ChabadSP.com.
•••
Gulfport Library
Looking for Performers
The Circle of Friends of the
Gulfport Library would like to
invite up to 15 performers to read or
recite original work, play a musical
instrument, sing, or present any
other type of entertainment at a
special evening event of performance
art to be held at the Gulfport Library
on Thursday, November 19, from
7 to 9 p.m. If you are interested
in applying for one of these 15
spots, you must do so by Monday,
November 9, by emailing teachedit@
yahoo.com or by calling the Gulfport
Library at 727-893-1074.
•••
The Impacs Are Back
Rock and Roll your way to the 50s
and 60s Sock Hop with The Impacs!
and special guest, Ken Brady,
known for his hit “Then You Can
Tell Me Goodbye” at the Gulfport
Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd.
S., on Saturday, November 21 at 7
p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
This is expected to be a full house,
so get your tickets now! For online
tickets, go to theimpacs.com or
pick up your tickets for $15 each
at the Casino Ballroom or Beach
Bazaar Box Office (cash). For table
reservations, contact 727-512-0046.
•••
Excerpts heard at the October 20,2015
Gulfport City Council Meeting
Public Comment
& Council Quotes
“Beer taps,” was the answer given by David Mather when Councilman
Dan Liedtke asked what was one of the most requested improvements to the
Gulfport Senior Center.
“Everyone complains about trash, Clam Bayou, and this and that,
but the majority of people at the Clam Bayou clean up were not
from Gulfport. If you’re going to complain about the trash around
the bayou, please come next year and help pick it up.” – Councilman
Michael Fridovich, who attended the Clam Bayou cleanup Saturday.
“We have cancelled the Gulfport Under the Stars event due to
lack of ticket sales.” – Councilwoman Christine Brown. Brown is also on
the board of the Gulfport Historical Society, which puts on the event.
“This coming weekend we have Junk in the Trunk. It is the second
anniversary of the event. Over the years, we have collected 40 tons
of stuff and 20 pallets of electronics. And this weekend we will have
cake.” – Gulfport Neighbors President Margaret Tober.
“I might be the luckiest man in the world. I’ve got the best job
in the world. I help kids, I help my staff and I help the school
community every day.” – Boca Ciega High School Principal Michael
Vigue. Vigue and Gulfport Elementary School Principal James Pribble
presented information on the state of Gulfport schools, including statistics
on increased graduation rates in high school. Community Garden
Meets Sundays
Every Sunday at 10 a.m., the
Gulfport Community Garden, 5125
Preston Ave. S., will have a planned
work day. Everyone is welcome,
spread the word. Enjoy working
together while creating a food source
for the Gulfport Community Garden
group and community organizations
in need. All others new to gardening
are also welcome!
In addition, the garden continues
to develop its mission and what
strategies to employ to secure the
garden as a lasting and enduring
place for education, community,
and food growing. It’s time to start
planting! For more information,
contact George Zarillo at 845-2427452 or visit their Facebook page at
Gulfport Community Garden.
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Places of Worship
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Three weekly workshops have
started and run through May 2016.
On
Wednesday
mornings,
"Anything Goes" is an open studio
from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Treasure
Island Community Center Garden
Room, 106th Ave. and Park Dr. $3 for
members and $4 for non-members.
Once a month, this workshop has a
Guest Instructor.
On Thursday mornings, "Acrylic
Painting with Instructor Bruce
Kotchey" runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon
at TI City Hall Auditorium, 108th
Ave. $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers.
On Friday mornings, the "Portrait"
workshop features a live model every
Friday at TI City Hall Auditorium
from 9:15 a.m. to noon. $4 for
members and $6 for non-members.
•••
Women’s Self-Defense
Class Fund Raiser
Gulf Beaches Museum
Seeks Volunteers
Belle of the Ball, the leading Tampa
Bay area homecoming and prom dress
provider to financially-needy girls, is
sponsoring a fund-raising event which
is also intended to further girls’ and
women’s self-defense and self-esteem.
The event, “Divas in Defense: A
Women’s Self-Defense Class,” will
be held Saturday, November 7, at 2
p.m. at Grady’s Family MMA, 16803
US Hwy. 19 N. The class is designed
for teens and women, ages 15 to 115,
of any athletic ability and will run
approximately one hour. Participants
may reserve a place in the class by
calling 727-386-4502 or emailing
[email protected].
An RSVP with name, contact
phone number and number of women
attending is requested. A $10 to $20
donation is suggested to attend the
class, or participants may bring a
donation of a gently worn or new
prom or homecoming dress or shoes.
Please feel free to attend if you cannot
provide a donation, but a reservation
is still needed.
•••
Have you ever thought of
volunteering? The Gulf Beaches
Historical Museum, 115 10th Ave.
in Pass-a-Grille, has a large, diverse
group of volunteers who participate
in all aspects of the museum.
By contributing your time and
sharing your wealth of experience
the museum can continue its proud
tradition of being an “all volunteer
operated” organization. No special
skill, talent or knowledge is needed,
other than an interest in the area’s
history.
As a Pinellas County Volunteer
you will receive special benefits,
invitations
and
rewards
for
committing six hours a month.
Training is provided at the museum.
It is the goal to place volunteers into
activities they will enjoy.
If you would like to be a part of
this vital group, leave a message at
the museum, 727-552-1610 or email
[email protected].
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ARIES (March 21-April 19).
Should you be wary of help, accept
it or reject it flat-out? This line of
questioning is symptomatic of a
disconnect with your intuitive self.
When you're in tight with your
intuition, you know immediately
whom (and whom not) to trust.
Figure out what's coming between
you and your gut instinct, and get
rid of it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The
more you understand people the
better off you'll be this week. Even
when people are doing things out of
the goodness of their hearts, there
are still motivations to be aware
of if you're on the receiving end of
things. Also note: If it has strings,
it's not a gift; it's a negotiation.
What are you willing to do?
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If
they think you want to be noticed,
they don't know you all that well.
You're not interested in drawing
attention to yourself, only in
fulfilling your potential. The
attention you get (and this week
you'll get a lot because everyone
likes you so much) may even feel
uncomfortable, though you'll find it
easy to be gracious.
CANCER (June 22-July 22).
People have different strengths.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to keep
that in your head as a mantra this
week when said "people" are acting
like idiots around you. There's
something else they are good at
that's not showing up in that
particular moment. Extra points
if you can be patient and keep an
open mind.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The
obedience, discipline and courage
you needed in the early stages of
a learning process have now given
way to new needs. It's going to take
curiosity, total understanding and
innovation to jump to the next level
of mastery. And don't worry -- all of
this is already inside you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There
are many ways to control the
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conversation. Distraction, diversion,
aggression, domination through
passive victimhood -- the list goes
on. Bottom line: The person who is
stopping the free and fair discussion
is stopping the truth from coming
out. Why? In this motive, you'll find
liberating information.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Blushing can be a response to
romantic feelings, embarrassment
or anger among other things -- all
feelings that are so different from
one another but elicit the same bodily
response. As for those butterflies in
your stomach this week, an array
of interpretations could apply. Pick
one that empowers you!
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
Castles in the air are fun to build
but hard to live in, if only for the lack
of flooring. Luckily, this week you'll
meet foundational people. Note
that they may not be as glamorous
as, say, the castle interior decorator
types. These are the reasonable,
realistic people who are absolutely
crucial to grounding your plans.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). As far as the "haves" and "havenots" go, you often wonder which
category you fall into. Both seem
to apply! Investigate the question
further this week because you'll
only be as abundant as you feel.
Wealth will come from knowing
your real resources and using them
well.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
In certain moments, you wonder
whether your efforts and attention
have been misplaced. But this
week, what gives you a lift, saves
you from a bind or makes you feel
proud is a relationship or endeavor
you've invested a great deal of time
and energy into. You can feel good
about that!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
When you're genuinely curious
about someone, it's easy to give that
person a quality level of attention.
It takes character and heart to give
that same quality attention even
when your immediate interest is
low. Emotional generosity is just
how you roll. You ask the questions
that draw people out and you in.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
Before the construction comes the
deconstruction. The teardown before
rebuilding is easier to stomach
if the rebuild is in your plan. But
life often doesn't give you all the
information upfront. Whether you
know it or not, there is a grand
renovation in the works. Trust that
whatever happens, it's necessary to
the project.
Music at Gulfport
Beach Pavilion #6
Monday, 1-3:30 p.m.
Karaoke by Harmony Hal
& His Gal
Tuesday, 1-3:30 p.m.
Karaoke Len and Arlene
EOW from December 16
Wednesday, 1-3:30 p.m.
Karaoke Mike Furman
Thursday, Noon-3:00 p.m.
Karaoke & Dancing w/Dave
& Cookie
1st & 3rd Fri, 1-3:00 p.m.
Entertainment Dorothy &
Jim
2nd & 4th Fri, 1-3:00 p.m.
Geno - Dancing & Listening
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Ray & Ann, Entertainment
Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Woody & his accordion,
music for listening & dancing
All activities are
Weather permitting
Kids Yoga at the Library
October heralds in fall and the
return of the farmer’s markets. Come
enjoy farm and garden kids yoga at
the library with Christa Fairbrother,
certified yoga instructor, on Thursday
October 22 at 3:30 p.m. Call Cailey
at 727-893-1074 or visit cklasson@
mygulfport.us for more info. Space is
limited so sign up early!
•••
Spooktakular
Halloween Bash
The city of Gulfport’s Recreation
Division will hold their 2015
Spooktakular Halloween Bash on
Saturday, October 31 at the Gulfport
Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd.
S. All the Spooktakular festivities will
begin at 6 p.m. The bash will include
trunk-or-treat, a frightful haunted
house, a boo-room for tots, carnival
games with candy/prizes, a haunted
snack shack and a costume contest
for the children and their family. The
haunted snack shack will sell pizza
slices for $1, “potion” for 25¢ and
popcorn for 25¢. The costume contest
will begin at 7 p.m. Winners will be
chosen from eight age categories: 0-1,
2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-17 and
Family. There will be three awards
given in each age category. The fun
ends at 8 p.m. Plan to be there, as
they are “dying” to see you!
•••
Two Shows of Tap
Dance Extravaganza
Two live shows of dance and music
will be on stage at the Catherine A.
Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave.
S., all for the benefit of the Senior
Center Foundation.
The first performance includes
the Jeanne Lynn Dance Studio as
well as Gulfport’s own Boca Ciega
High School Jazz Ensemble. You
can catch them on Thursday,
November 19, at 6 p.m. The second
performance features the Jeanne
The Maze Of Horror
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he thought was the flu. The virus
rapidly spreads throughout the office,
turning his coworkers on each other.
And within minutes the Centers for
Disease Control has to quarantine
the building to prevent the virus from
spreading through St. Petersburg.
Join the fight in the Maze of Horror
Experience, Zombie Quarantine
Edition at 2350 34th St. N. It runs
nightly through October 31 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10. There will be
special children’s events on Saturday
nights, and live music Thursdays
through Saturdays. Proceeds will
benefit homeless families and allow
underprivileged kids to be able to
participate in a music program
•••
Lynn Dance Studio, the Senior
Center Harmonica Club and guest
appearance by local and New York
members of the Truth Tap Company.
The show is Saturday, November 21
and starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available for $15
for each show. You can get tickets
at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom,
the Gulfport Beach Bazaar or the
Gulfport Senior Center. For more
information, contact the Gulfport
Senior Center Foundation office at
727-893-1244.
•••
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Can I Cross Out or
Write Additional
Words in My Will?
By Robert J. Myers, Esq.
Common Questions
of Law – Wills
In the every day practice of law
at Akerson Law Offices, common
questions of law are asked by clients.
A few of the most common questions
which are responded to concerning
wills and probate are as follows:
What Are the Formal
Requirements for a
Legal Will in Florida?
Whoever makes a will in the State
of Florida must be at least eighteen
years of age. Your will must be in
writing. You must be of sound mind
or be competent when you sign
your will. A will must be witnessed
in a special manner when you sign
it. This requires that certain legal
formalities be observed at the time
of execution of the will. Finally, in
order to be effective, a will must be
acceptable to the Probate Court.
It is not a good idea to cross out
words or add words to a will after the
will has been signed and executed. If
you write on the will after you have
signed and executed it, you run a
serious risk that some or all of the
will may be determined by a Probate
Court Judge to be invalid.
Why Do I Need a Will?
Everyone needs to have a will.
People with minor children need wills
so that they can name a guardian for
their minor children in the event of
death. A will enables you to decide
who gets your property. Without a
will, the laws of the State of Florida
decide who gets your real estate
and personal property. A will also
allows you to name who will manage
the distribution of your estate. This
party is known as the personal
representative under Florida law.
Is My Current Will
Still Good?
That depends. As long as your current
will meets the formal requirements for
a legal will in Florida, it is "good" until
you change or revoke it in accordance
with Florida law. You can change your
will as often as you wish so long as you
comply with the legal requirements
concerning capacity, fraud, undue
influence, duress and meet the formal
requirements for a will in the State of
Florida. Both monetary and personal
changes in your life may require a
change in your will. For example,
divorce, marriage, birth of children,
and deaths of relatives may be a
reminder to review the adequacy of
your current will. In addition, tax law
changes and a change in the amount
or makeup of your estate may make it
advisable to change your will to better
serve your legal heirs.
••
Mr. Myers is the owner of Akerson
Law Offices, located at 1135 Pasadena
Avenue South, Suite 140, St. Petersburg,
Florida. The telephone number is
727-347-5131. Mr. Myers welcomes
calls regarding this article and other
related legal topics. This column
outlines general legal principles and is
not intended to give you legal advice. If
you have a specific question about the
law, please consult an attorney.
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Don CeSar,
from front page
Historic Hotels of America hosts
an annual ceremony to recognize
hotels across the country that have
maintained their authenticity,
sense of place and architectural
integrity. In order to be nominated
for the award, a hotel must be at
least 50 years old, either designated
by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior
as a National Historic Landmark
or listed in, or eligible to be listed
in, the National Register of Historic
Places.
The Don CeSar was recognized
with a framed award on October 8
and now joins the ranks of 266 other
hotels in the United States, Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
that have received this recognition.
“We are honored to be part of the
landscape of St. Pete Beach for
the past 88 years. It is so great to
be recognized by the prestigious
Historic Hotels of America,” said
Jeff Abbaticchio, the Don CeSar’s
director of public relations. “The
hotel’s team members are ecstatic.
We are proud of all we have done
to maintain the historic integrity of
the Don CeSar while implementing
modern amenities for both visitors
and locals to enjoy.”
•••
Smooth D and the
Hunks at Horan Park
The city of St. Pete Beach in
partnership with HCA West Florida
Pinellas County Hospitals and Bats
Taxi invites you to join them for our
October Concert in The Series. On
Friday, October 30, enjoy the sounds
of Smooth D and The Hunks. Bring
your lawn chairs and blankets to
relax outdoors under the stars in
our beautiful waterfront Horan
Park, located at the St. Pete Beach
Community Center, 7701 Boca
Ciega Dr. Activities start at 6 p.m.
and the band will take the stage at
7 p.m. This event is free and open
to the public. Complimentary valet
parking is available. Food, beer,
and wine available for purchase.
For more information call 727-3639245 or visitspbrec.com.
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Local Crime Watch
6800 block of Gulfport Blvd. S.
Burglary (residence) - 10/19,
6600 block of Hibiscus Ave.
A sampling of recent police calls and criminal activity.
Gulfport
Theft (grand) - 10/14, 1300
Block of 60th St. S.
Theft (grand) - 10/14, 5200
block of Jersey Ave. S.
Burglary (vehicle) - 10/14,
1600 block of 57th St. S.
Vandalism/criminal
mischief - 10/14, 4900 block
of Gulfport Blvd. S.
Theft - 10/14, 2900 block
of Beach Blvd.
5400 block of 16th Ave. S.
Stolen vehicle (recovered) 10/18, 5200 block of 13th Ave. S.
Vandalism/criminal mischief 10/18, 5300 block of 16th Ave. S.
5100 block of Tangerine Ave.
4600 block of 27th Ave. S.
Burglary (vehicle) - 10/20, 1300
block of Pelican Creek Crossing
South Pasadena
of Pasadena Ave.
Traffic accident - 10/15, 6800
block of Gulfport Blvd.
St. Pete Beach
1300 block of Marion Dr. S.
6600 block of Blue Heron Dr. S.
1200 block of Marion Dr. S.
Theft - 10/14, 100 block of 22nd Ave.
Theft (shoplifting) - 10/15,
7600 block of Blind Pass Rd.
6400 block of Pelican Dr. S.
Burglary (vehicle) - 10/16,1200
block of 63rd St. S.
Stolen Vehicle - 10/16, 900
block of Sandpiper Way
Battery - 10/17, 2nd Ave.
and Pass-A-Grill Way
Battery - 10/18, 7700 block
of Boca Ciega Dr.
Gulfport Chief Addresses Council on Crime
By Colin O'Hara
Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent addressed the state of crime at the
Tuesday, October 20 city council meeting and presented statistics showing
overall improvement of the city’s crime.
“Auto thefts are the one area where it continues to move in the wrong
direction,” Vincent said. “The numbers still aren’t very high. When you look at
us in comparison to St. Petersburg, our rates are much much lower.”
Vincent and the Gulfport Police Department continue to strongly urge
citizens to take the necessary first step in preventing this sort of crime by
locking car doors all of the time.
“Crime trends are moving in the right direction,” Vincent said. “Violent
crimes have been consistently going down over the past five years.”
Vincent also boasted that the clearance rate on crime have increased thanks
to analyzing crime better.
“This is pretty confidence-inspiring. The clearance rate is the rate at which
we are resolving crimes,” Vincent said. “The national average is about 20
percent and we’re on schedule to be at over 27 percent.”
Vincent credits this climb to long tenure of police in Gulfport and analysis
which includes linking cases that normally would not have been linked
together.
Council also heard recommendations from City Manager Jim O’Reilly about
the upcoming contract negotiations with American Traffic Solutions who run
the city’s red light cameras.
Council had the option to either discontinue the red light camera program
or renew the contract with ATS.
“I do not recommend you renew this contract,” O’Reilly said.
The contract ends in March of 2016.
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of Blind Pass Rd.
Battery - 10/17, 3400 of Gulf Blvd.
5100 block of Ninth Ave. S.
Traffic accident - 10/16,
6100 block of Gulf Blvd.
Theft (grand) - 10/17, 5300
block of Gulf Blvd.
Stolen Vehicle - 10/17, 1000
block of Pasadena Ave.
300 block of 73rd Ave.
700 block of Boca Ciega Isle Dr.
6500 block of Renaldo Way
Theft (shoplifting) - 10/14,
300 block of 75th Ave.
Battery (aggravated) - 10/18,
7700 block of Boca Ciega Dr.
Vandalism/criminal mischief
- 10/18, 5500 block of Gulf Blvd.
Vandalism/criminal mischief
- 10/18, 5300 block of Gulf Blvd.
Theft - 10/18, 3400
block of Gulf Blvd.
Battery - 10/19, 6100
block of Gulf Blvd.
of Boca Ciega Isle Drive
Missing person - 10/20,
73rd Ave. and Gulf Blvd.
Theft (grand) - 10/20,
6800 block of Gulf Blvd.
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Gulfport Food
Forest Jamboree
Mark the calendar and come help
support The Gulfport Food Forest
at their musical Jamboree, Friday,
November 13 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the
Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd.
S. Rock out with Laura Shepherd,
Urban Gypsies, Food Forest Singers,
and Hot Tub Club. Tickets are $10
at the door and kids are free. Enjoy
delicious healthy food and a cash bar.
Spread the word. Bring a friend. Help
the Gulfport Food Forest grow.
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Free Concert by South
Pasadena Band
The South Pasadena Community
Band will present their next free
concert at the Treasure Island
Community Center, 154 106th Ave.
in Treasure Island. The concert will
be on Wednesday, November 4 from
7:30 to 9 p.m.
The band invites you to join them
as they salute the nation with a
program entitled “America, the
Beautiful.” Music will include “The
Good Old USA,” “This Is My Country,”
“America, the Beautiful,” “Battle
Hymn of the Republic” and more. The
South Pasadena Community Band is
composed of 40+ volunteer musicians
who enjoy sharing their talents with
their local communities. Please join
them as they celebrate this wonderful
country.
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St. Anthony’s Hosts
Health Seminars
Health experts from St. Anthony’s
Hospital invite the community to
attend upcoming health seminars in
November. The monthly seminars
and screenings are free to the public
unless otherwise noted and held at
various St. Anthony’s and BayCare
facilities.
On Tuesday, November 3, and
Thursday, November 12, there will
be a seminar on weight loss surgery
at noon at the LifeHelp Nutrition
and Diabetes Center, Suite 120, 1200
Seventh Ave. N. Take the first step
to weight loss surgery and attend an
information session. George Rossidis,
MD, will explain various options.
On Wednesday, November 11, at
noon, there will be a seminar on lung
cancer detection and awareness at the
St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium,
1200 Seventh Ave. N. Hear about
the latest diagnostic testing and
treatment for pulmonary lungrelated conditions from pulmonologist
Vinny Samuel, MD. Learn about
endobronchial ultrasound, when it is
used and its benefits.
To pre-register for these seminars
and screenings, please call 727-9536993, or visit BayCareEvents.org.
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Pinellas GOP
Monthly Meeting
The Pinellas County Republican
Party will hold their monthly meeting
on Monday, November 9, beginning
at 7 p.m. at Feather Sound Country
Club, 2201 Feather Sound Dr. All
registered Republicans are welcome.
Social hour and new member
orientation begins at 6 p.m. For more
information call Charlotte Smith
at 727-539-6009 or email info@
pinellasrepublicans.com
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West Coast Orchid
Society Meeting
The Florida West Coast Orchid
Society will meet on Thursday,
November 12, at 7 p.m. for an
educational class. Following the
class, the main speaker will be Jim
Roberts, of Florida Suncoast Orchids.
He will bring orchids to sell. The
meeting is located at the Pinellas
County Extension Service, 12520
Ulmerton Rd. For information, call
727-420-7230 or 727-550-7993.
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One Artist, Two Art
Events, One Night
Patsi Aguero is a native Floridian
with a spicy Latin heritage. Her
paintings reveal the vibrantly rich
relationships between people and
their environment, touched with a
humor and personal spiritualism that
is the core of her expression. After
the recent death of Aguero’s mother,
she began to excavate memories from
the past. She saw a pattern begin
to emerge. The simple celebration
of family traditions included foods,
religious rituals, music, art and
laughter. Take a journey with Patsi
during her two fine art events,
beginning November 6 at the
Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501
26th Ave. S. from 4 to 6 p.m., then
take a lovely stroll to her next “Art
Interactive Event” at the Gulfport
Arts Center at 2726 54th St. S. from
6 to 8 p.m.
Educated at USF and living in the
Gulfport community for 25 years, she
is a National Board Certified Teacher
who has taught art and exhibited her
works for over five decades. Aguero
is extremely active in community
outreach programs and currently
sits on the board of the City of
Imagination.
For more information on this event,
contact Patsi Aguero at 727-501-3559
or email her at artistpsychic@gmail.
com.
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Giant Bazaar Area at
Tangerine Blues Festival
The So Tangerine Market will
be open during the Blues Festival
on Saturday, November 7. It’s the
newest Saturday Market in Pinellas
County.
Try out the market to get delicious
freshly made jams, browse the
homemade gift items, check out the
soothing oils and great collectibles
of all kinds or find that perfect
homemade gift of art or clothing.
Treat yourself to a soothing massage,
Try the home made cakes and
sweets. Too many booths to mention
here. Held regularly every Saturdays
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a central
location convenient to both St. Pete
and Gulfport. Join this growing
community and become a vendor;
Email Phil Reed, Market Manager at
[email protected].
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Boating Safety Class at
Gulfport Coast Guard
The U.S.C.G Auxiliary in Gulfport
will offer a class on boating safety at
3120 Miriam St. S. The class will
be on Saturday, November 14, from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $40 per
student
The class meets the requirements
for a Florida boater safety ID card.
Students keep all books and handout
materials. Upon completion of the
course and exam, students will
receive an 8x10 certificate, a wallet
card and a “Bobber Card” issued
by the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission.
To RSVP or for more information,
call Jessica at 850-420-3105 or email
[email protected].
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St. Pete College Presents
Steve Wozniac Lecture
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak
will usher in the St. Petersburg
College
Foundation’s
new
Distinguished Speakers Series at 7
p.m. on Monday, November 2, at the
Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N.
Proceeds from the event, “The
Wozniak Project: An Evening with
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak,”
will support foundation scholarships
for SPC students. Known as one of
the most important innovators of
our time, Wozniak will lead a lively,
interactive discussion customized
for his audience. General admission
ticket prices for the event are $95 for
orchestra lower level seating and $85
for balcony upper level seating.
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“Letting Go” Auditions
at Community Players
The Gulfport Community Players
will hold auditions for “Letting Go,”
the world premiere of an original
new musical by Gil Perlroth at the
Players’ Back Door Theater, 1619
49th St. S. on Sunday, November 22
and Monday, November 23 at 7 p.m.
All roles require strong vocalists.
Bring your own sheet music. An
accompanist will be provided.
Multi-award
winner
Patrick
Brafford will direct. Cast includes
Sam Silver (62-65), Belle Silver (58+)
his feisty, lovable wife; Jeff Silver
(35) his level headed, gentle, devoted
son and Janet Silver (33), daughter,
divorced, unsure about her future.
They’re also looking for a bass
player. Questions about the auditions
or characters? Call Gil Perlroth at
727-343-8560. Performances will be
January 29 through 31 and February
5 through 7 at the Players’ Back Door
Theater.
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First United Methodist Church at
53rd St. S., near 28th Ave. They’re
open Fridays and Saturdays from 9
a.m. to noon. They’re the best little
thrift shop in Gulfport!
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Pup Crawl to Benefit
Pet Pal Animal Shelter
Pet Pal Animal Shelter’s second
annual Pup Crawl will take place on
November 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. Humans
and their pooches will dominate
downtown St. Pete with wags and
sloppy kisses while visiting five local
bars, all to benefit Pet Pal Animal
Shelter.
This year’s Pup Crawl Registration
will start at 5 p.m. at World of Beer,
100 4th St. S., and end at The Ale
and the Witch, 111 2nd Ave. NE. Pet
Pal Animal Shelter’s volunteers will
be walking with some of Pet Pal’s
adoptable dogs.
Individual Pup Crawl tickets
are $30 or two for $50. For
information and to pre-register visit
petpalanimalshelter.com.
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TASCO Field of
Screams “Quarantine”
Teens and adults are invited, if they
dare, to the 10th annual TASCO Field
of Screams “Quarantine,” to be held
Thursday to Sunday, October 29 to
November 1, from 7 p.m. to midnight,
at Boyd Hill’s Environmental Studies
Area, 2900 31st St. S. Tickets are $10
in advance or $15 at the gate.
You will be challenged to navigate
through the dark woods, make it
out of the village, break out of the
decontamination tent, escape the safe
house and flee to safety. Participants
are exposed to darkness, loud noises,
bright lights, wooded trails, and
intense scare zones. Not suitable
for children; parental discretion is
advised. For more details, call 727892-5060.
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Sophie’s Attic
Thrift Shop
Are you getting ready to make
that trip north to check out the fall
foliage? Need some heavier clothing
to keep you warm? Sophie’s Attic has
sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, and
fleece, all washed and ready for your
next grand adventure. Sophie’s Attic
Thrift Shop is a mission outreach of
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Gulfport Recreation
Recreation Center
RECREATION WEBSITE: mygulfport.us
and follow the links: City Departments,
Recreation, Recreation Center.
ACTIVITIES
Open Gym/Gameroom - Tues. & Thurs.,
7:30-9 p.m. Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 2
p.m., Annual reg. $2 res/$22 non-res.Pickleball – Mon., 9:30 am- 2 pm for Advanced
Players. Annual reg. $2 res/$22 non-res.
Pickleball Clinic– Tues., 10:30 am-2 pm
for Beginners. Annual reg. $2/$22 nonres.
Basketball- Fri., 9:30-11:30 am Annual
reg. $2/$22 non-res.
Table Tennis - Tue. & Thurs, 10:30 am -2
p.m. Annual reg. $2 res/$22 non-res.
PROGRAMS
2015-2016 School Year Child Care Program - Registrations for the 2015-2016
School Year Child Care Program continue
for children who will be entering Kindergarten thru age 14. Program hours are until 5:30 pm with extended hours available
until 6 pm for an extra charge. Registration
hours are Mon.–Fri. from 9 a.m.–5p.m.
2015-2016 Tot Time Program - FULL
2015-2016 VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) Program – PROGRAM FULL
Gulfport Library
5730 Shore Blvd. S. 727-893-1068
2015-2016 Teen Night Program – Ongoing
registration for the 2015-2016 Teen Night
Program are currently being accepted. The
Teen Night Program is a great hang out for
teens in middle school to age 17. It provides recreation and social activities. It also
offers monthly field trips, cooking projects,
guest speakers and service projects. The
teens use the gymnasium, gameroom and
outdoor area. Hours are Mon., Wed. & Fri.
6-9 p.m. Annual reg. $2 res/$22 non-res.
NEW CLASSES - Interested in teaching
a class? Call John at 893-1079 for more
information.
CLASSES
Call instructor for more information.
Beginner’s Spanish– Mon.. 6-7 p.m. Call
Ivone at 727-482-2125 for more info.
Basic Beginner’s Spanish– Mon., 7:158:15 p.m.Call Ivone at 727-482-2125 for
more info.
Gentle Yoga in the AM- Wed., 9-10 am
Call Valerie at 557-4258
Hatha Flow Yoga PM– Call Tamara at
512-2763.
Karate - Mon. & Thurs., 6:30 pm Call
Andel 727-459-1319
Japanese- Call Alma at 727-344-8783
Mat Pilates- Tues., 10:30-11:30 a.m. &
Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Call Sarah at 302602-3781.
Tai Chi – Tues. & Thurs., 9-10:15 am Call
Marge at 345-6708.
Tennis - Tues., 5 p.m. for 10 & under, 6
p.m. for Adults and Fri., 5 p.m. for juniors.
Call Jack at 280-4276.
Urban Survivor Bootcamp Fitness –
Tues., 6:15-7:15 p.m. Call Donnie Ali-McClendon at 727-550-7185.
Women’s Self Defense – Thur., 6:30-7:30
p.m. Call Donnie Ali-McClendon at 727550-7185.
Zumba– Thur., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Rachel
at 419-905-5562 for more info.
TOMLINSON LAKE SKATE PARK
ALL skaters/bicyclists MUST purchase a
City of Gulfport Skate Park sticker to use
the City of Gulfport’s Tomlinson 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/bicyclists 17 years of age
or younger MUST have a signed parental
consent form filed at the Gulfport Recreation Center. Availability to register: Mon–
Fri, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Stickers valid till September 30, 2015. Bicycles permitted on
WEDNESDAYS and SUNDAYS only.
5501 28th Ave. S.
Programs and Meetings – October – November 2015
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Adult/All Ages Programs
Free Thinkers Open AA (Twelve Step)
Meeting: Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm FMI:
Call 727-360-9069.
Gulfport Writers: Wednesdays at 10 am
(previously known as Gulfport Prompt Short
Story Writers).
Gulfport Toastmasters: Wednesdays,
6–7:30 pm FMI, call 727-827-7875.
Women’s AA Club: Fridays, 5:45–6:45 pm.
FMI, call 893-1073.
Acoustic Jam: Monday, October 26, 5–7
pm. Alex invites everyone to bring their
acoustic instruments for another season of
group musical creation.
Ready, Set – Resume!: Tuesday, October
27, 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Come with your questions and leave with your finished resume.
Painless, maybe even fun. Judith Carruthers, retired career center director, will lead
you step-by-step through the process of
writing a polished, effective resume.
“Gumbo Ya Ya” Potpourri for Seniors
Group: Tuesday, November 3, 10–11:30
am. Newly formed group welcomes everyone to join in for reminiscing mixed with trivia style gaming with a sense of humor! Meet
recent transplant Sally Heirsch, experienced
in leading fun activities for seniors. FMI, call
727-893-1073.
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Ukulele Group: Tuesday, November 3, 2–
4 pm. Recently formed group welcomes everyone to join in for a strummin’ good time!
FMI, call 727-893-1074 and ask for Mel.
Michael Ciafone, Author Program: Saturday, November 14, 2:30–3:30 pm. He’ll
discuss Silent Cries and Traveling Forward,
personal accounts of living with traumatic
brain injury.
Lunch & Learn with Herb Snitzer: Monday, November 16, 12–1 pm. The second
in our ongoing series of hosting exceptional
speakers. Mr. Snitzer’s topic will be Jazz Art.
Consider bringing your lunch, drinks will be
provided. FMI, call 727-893-1073.
Coffee/Talk Book Club: Thursday, November 19, 11 am. Title: Me Talk Pretty One
Day by David Sedaris. Coffee & light refreshments. Stop by the Circulation Desk to pick
up a copy. Sponsored by Circle of Friends
of the Gulfport Library. Please call 727-8931073 or visit the Library FMI.
Teen Hangout: Wednesdays, 3–5 pm.
Games and activities for teens and tweens.
Storytime: Thursdays, 10:30-11 am. Join
Cailey every Thursday morning for stories
and activities selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Sing songs, play instruments and
meet other caregivers in the community.
K-5th Grade Science Club: Mondays, 3–4
pm. We try a fun new activity every week,
explore engineering through building with
Lego’s, and meet other young scientists and
engineers in the community! Parents get to
join in on the fun too! Let Cailey know if you
and your young scientist plan on attending
by contacting [email protected] or
calling 727-893-1074.
Kids Yoga: Thursday, October 22, 3:30 –
4:00 pm. Join us for a relaxing break in the
afternoon, all children must be accompanied
by caregiver. Mats a plus, but not required.
Teen Book Giveaway Event: Saturday,
October 24, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Stetson
Law students will be hosting a program
featuring free books for teen readers, and
refreshments will also be served. For those
who want to play, we’ll have some field-type
(not video) games for everyone’s enjoyment
during the event!
FMI, contact Cailey at
[email protected]
or call 727-893-1134.
Open Monday – Friday: 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
All meetings and programs are
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Check our website mygulfport.us/gpl
Department
Senior Center
This is your Center!
Sign up today to enjoy all the classes and
events offered at the Gulfport Senior Center. Hours are Monday - Thursday 8 am – 7
pm and Friday from 8 am – 4 pm. Stop by
and ask for a tour and pick up a copy of this
month’s schedule or download your copy at
mygulfport.us and click the Senior Center
link. The Senior Center currently offers multiple monthly classes, activities, and services
for residents over 50 years old. Registration is
required, and is easy and free.
Special Events
Cell Phone Q & A – iPhone – Thurs., 10/22
@ 2:00 pm. Bring your iPhone and ask your
questions! Tony from The Cell Phone Solution
will be here to answer your questions.
Happy Birthday Party – Fri., 10/23 @ 3 pm.
Join the party whether you are celebrating
your birthday or not. Birthday cake, games,
and fun for all. Provided by Robert Galban
with Family Focus Insurance Services.
HCA Health Talk “Take a Breathe! Learn
the Latest on How to Treat Asthma.”–
Mon., 10/26 @ 2:30 pm. Asthma can hamper
with people’s ability to lead healthy, active
lives by recurring periods of wheezing, chest
tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing.
Learn ways to cope with this chronic lung
disease.
Senior Fall Prevention – Weds., 10/28 @
3:30 pm. One out of three older adults aged
65 or older fall each year. Learn how to reduce
the risks of falling in this lively, interactive,
educational discussion.
Monthly Mini Health Clinic with Flu Shots
– Thurs., 10/29 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. FREE
health screenings: Blood Pressure, Vein, Vision,
Hearing, and Medicine Review. Screenings
may differ month to month depending on
availability. Walgreens will be providing Flu
Shots at September’s mini clinic. Please bring
your health insurance card and photo id.
Clear Captions – Mon., 11/2 @ 10:00 am.
Find out if you are eligible for a free caption
phone that displays text of conversations in
near real-time on a large color touchscreen so
you can see and hear what callers are saying.
HCA Health Talks “How Would You Know
if You are Having a Stroke”– Mon., 11/2 @
2:30 pm. Learn the causes, types, how to
recognize and prevent strokes along with the
impact a stroke has on you and your family.
Presented by: HCA St. Petersburg General
Hospital.
Coffee Club– Tues., 11/3 @ 10:00 am. Coffee
and Doughnuts are provided by Scott O’Berry,
Financial Advisor as you discuss current
events, the economy & investing in a relaxed
setting.
Optimal Health Series “Using Neurobiology
to Improve Communication & Relationships”
– 11/4 @ 2:30 pm. This is the 1st class of an
exciting 4-part series by Heidi Crockett with
Aging Care Advocates.
1st Friday Flea Market – Fri., 11/6 @ 9:00 am
– Noon. Don’t miss out! Stop by and check
out all the great deals!
5501 27th Ave. S.
727-893-1231
Monthly Memory Screenings – Mon., 11/9
@ 9 – 11:30 am. Alzheimer’s Association is
offering a great and valuable resource to our
members. Get FREE & Confidential Memory
Screenings as well as advice and information.
MUST call 727-893-5657 to schedule your
screening.
Fruit for Thought – 2nd Monday of Each
Month, 10 am. Grab a healthy snack from a
variety of fresh produce as Robert Galban with
Family Focus Insurance Services presents the
topic of the month.
Empowerment of Healing: Body, Mind, &
Soul – Mon., 11/9 @ 3:00 pm. What if you
knew how to empower your whole being &
give yourself exactly what you need? Barbara
Newborn guides you to do just that in this
3-part series. This month: BODY
Movie Day at the Snack Bar– Tues., 11/10
@ 11:00 am. Come on in for a free current
movie.
Special Services
GEMS (Gulfport Extended Mobility Service) – Affordable Door to Door transportation service. Rides to medical appointments,
shopping, and downtown St. Pete for Gulfport
residents, 55 years of age or older or disabled.
For more information call (727) 893-2242.
Reassurance Program - Daily calls made to
members to provide reassurance and emergency assistance if needed. Gulfport residents 50 years of age or older.
Food Pantry – Supplemental food assistance
for qualifying Gulfport Seniors in need. Pantry
is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–3
p.m. Proper verification required prior to use
of the pantry.
Snack Bar – Where strangers meet & leave
as friends. Low cost meals & snacks available
Monday thru Friday.
Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee – This
committee is a liaison for Gulfport Seniors to
City Council pertaining to senior issues & ways
to enhance the quality of life for seniors in the
community. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, call (727) 893-1231.
Fitness Center Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am –
4:00 pm. Stop by the Senior Center and take
a tour of our state of the art fitness facility.
The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center
Foundation, Inc. - Membership in the Foundation helps provide enhancements that make
our center second to none. All donations to
this 501(c)3 non-profit organization will help
ensure our continued growth. Please support
the Foundation with what you can, when you
can! (727) 893-1244
Support Groups
Diabetic Support Group: Mondays at
9:30am
LGBT Support and Resource Group: 1st &
3rd Monday at 5:30 pm
Caregivers: Every Wednesday at 12:30pm
More Activities
To view the Senior Center calendar in its entirety, please log onto mygulfport.us.
Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. So. • 893-1070
Monday, October 26
7:00 - 10:15pm
USA DANCE
Presents
Ballroom dancing
~ Lesson ~
Great DJ music ~ Dance hosts
Members: $5 ~ Non-members: $8
727-576-1206
Wednesday, October 28
7:00 - 11:00pm
Halloween Costume Ball
With Swing Time
7 - 8 pm: Shim Sham – Zombie Style!
8 - 11: Swing Dancing
Costume contest, treats and prizes
$10 admission
Saturday, October 31
7:00 - 11:00pm
Monster Mash II
Music, dancing, food, costume contest
& raffle prizes. Tickets $15 at Casino
& Beach Bazaar.
Presented by Gulfport Senior Canter
Foundation and Roger Bell, Association
Manager at Town Shores.
Sunday, November 1
6:00 - 10:00pm
Ballroom Dance
With Ellis Hale’s Band
$8 Admission
Ballroom Lessons every Tuesday
Noon - 3 pm $8
Argentine Tango every Tuesday
6:30 - 11 pm $8
Swing Dance every Wednesday
6 - 11 pm $8
Latin Night every Thursday
6:30 - 10 pm $8
Ballroom Dance select Sundays
6 - 10 pm $8
No dance on Oct. 25
GEMS Transportation Service
For more information, call
GEMS at 727-893-2242
Thursday - 11/5: Out-To-Lunch
Bunch. Monthly get-together to share
a meal, conversation & fun! This month
we are going to The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge. Space is limited. MUST reserve your seat. GEMS
members. $4/Non-Members $6. Price
includes roundtrip transportation.
Wednesday - 11/18: The Vinoy Renaissance Resort History Tour &
Luncheon. Lunch, learn & live the
history of the Vinoy on this docentguided tour. MUST reserve your seat
by 11/11. GEMS members. $31/NonMembers $33. Price includes roundtrip
transportation, parking, guided tour &
3-course lunch w/drink..
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St. Pete Beach
Music Club
Have some great coffee and
conversation and tour the world of
music in the Music Lover’s Coffee
Club, Tuesday mornings from 10
to 11:30 a.m. at the Suntan Art
Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd. Come and
play music on Tuesday nights, 7 to
8:30 p.m. in the Music Ensemble,
for any and all instruments. Please
register in advance so music parts
can be prepared for your instrument.
Anyone can play the Boomwhackers,
a whacky musical experience!
Have you always wanted to play
the piano? Bring a small electronic
keyboard and learn how to play your
favorite songs and more, Saturday
mornings, 10 to 11:30 a.m. No prior
experience necessary.
Season rate averages $6 to $8
a week and includes participation
in any or all classes offered by the
SPBMC, paid monthly or prorated for
entire season. Drop in rates per class
are also available. Group concert
rates are sometimes available as
well as social events and community
performance opportunities.
Classes are taught by Christiane
Vinet, M.M. Flute Performance.
For
more
information
visit
SPBMusicClub.com or call 727-5125966.
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Fort De Soto
Nature Walks
Participants are invited to take
guided nature walks through
beautiful Fort De Soto Park, 3500
Pinellas Bayway S. A park map
is available online. Nature walks
wander through one of the park’s
six different natural communities.
Registration is required. Call 727582-2267, select option 8, or visit
pinellascounty.org/park/guidedwalks.htm.
On Sunday, November 1, from 10
to 11 a.m., the featured walk will be
“Mangrove,” with volunteer guide
Rhonda. Participants should meet at
the east end of the park. There is a $5
parking fee.
On Saturday, November 7, from
10 to 11 a.m., the featured walk will
be “Beach,” with volunteer guide
Robbie. Participants should meet at
the picnic shelter south of the fort.
On Sunday, November 8, from 10
to 11 a.m., the featured walk will be
“Bird Watch,” with volunteer guides
Paul and Gail. Participants should
meet at the northernmost entrance
to the North Beach parking lot.
•••
Tampa Bay Beaches
Chamber Luncheon
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber
of Commerce will hold its October
Learn@Lunch at the new Habitat
ReStore, 13355 49th St. N., on
October 22 at 11:30 a.m. Featured
speaker, Lieutenant Colonel (ret.),
Carol Barkalow, will speak on a
“Passion for Leadership,” a subject
she uses to inspire others.
Attendees of this lunch will have
the opportunity to network with
various business owners at the start
of the event. Catered lunch will be
provided to all members. Parking is
complimentary.
Both members and non-members of
the chamber are invited to attend, The
cost is $15 for members, and $25 for
non-members. For more information
or to register, visit tampabaybeaches.
com/events/LearnLunch2951/details.
•••
Treasure Island
Fall Kite Festival
The Veterans Day Fall Fly on TI
will take place November 7 and 8
on Treasure Island Beach behind
the Thunderbird Beach Resort. The
theme will be honoring America’s
veterans featuring red, white and
blue kites, banners, flags, and more.
This free, family-oriented event
will feature general kite flying, kite
games, stunt kite lessons and demos
as well as a chance to honor veterans
by flying a kite.
The kite festival will launch the
morning of Saturday, November 7,
at 10 a.m. and continue through the
weekend. After dark on Saturday,
kite flyers are urged to add lights to
their kites for a night fly. Windworks
will be on hand to sell kites, line and
other wind toys for all your kiting
needs. All activities at the Veterans
Day Fall Fly at TI are free. For
complete schedules and more info,
contact Windworks at 727-320-9463
or email sales@floridawindworks.
com.
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Antiques Evaluation
Fair at St. Pete Library
The Friends of the St. Pete Library
are hosting an Antique Evaluation
Fair and Fundraiser on Saturday,
November 7, from 10:30 a.m. till 2
p.m. It will be held in the Library
Auditorium at 3745 Ninth Ave. N.
Six local antique dealers are
contributing their time to evaluate
small antiques, collectibles and books.
Please, no furniture, large items, or
firearms. Cost is $5 for one item, and
$12 for three items. Additional items
are $4 each. For more information
call 727-893-7724.
•••
Aqua Yoga at St. Pete
Beach Aquatics Center
Aqua yoga has all the benefits
of land-based yoga such as stress
reduction, better body awareness,
and increased flexibility. Being in the
water adds an increase in your range
of motion, decompresses your spine,
reduces the weight on your joints and
is accessible to everyone.
The class is offered at The St. Pete
Beach Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca
Ciega Dr., on Thursdays from 11 to
11:45 a.m.The cost is only $5 for SPB
residents and $6 for non-residents.
This class also accepts Silver
Sneakers! For more information call
727-363-9264 or visit spbrec.com.
•••
The Return of
Circus McGurkis
The St. Petersburg Meeting of
the Religious Society of Friends
announces the 44th annual Circus
McGurkis peace education celebration
on Saturday, October 31 from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at Lake Vista Park, 1401
62nd Ave.S.
Vending opportunities for this
popular gathering are available and
prices have been lowered! For profit
and food vendors may register for
$50 and not for profit vendors who
are selling items may register for
$35. Not for profit vendors who are
participating in an “educational
only” capacity as well as any youth or
youth oriented organization or group
may register for free. The deadline
for advance registration is October
15. You may register the day of the
event, but fees are $10 higher.Their
newly revamped website allows you
to register and pay right online at
circusmcgukis.org.
For more information call 727-3468598 or visit QuakerCircusMcGurkis@
gmail.com
•••
St. Pete Beach
Wine Experience
Tickets are now available for the
St. Pete Beach Wine Experience on
November 20, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. It
will take place along the intercostal
waterway at the terrace level of the
St Pete Beach Community Center,
7701 Boca Ciega Dr.
Various ticket packages are
available. Bats Taxis and Free
Beach Ride will be on site for your
convenience. All ticket proceeds will be
donated, benefiting local community
schools and organizations. Tickets
are tax deductible. Please check
the website for a list of wines and
updates. For information and ticket
sales visit stpetebeachfestivals.com.
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