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SEPTEMBER / 2014 ISSUE 28
REMEMBERING ST. PETERSBURG’S MAYOR CORINNE FREEMAN
Corinne Freeman was St. Petersburg’s first and only female
mayor. She served three terms from 1977 to 1985. During her
terms, Jimmy Carter followed by Ronald Reagan were President.
Reubin Askew followed by Bob Graham were Governors. The
southbound span of the Skyway Bridge collapsed. The first
Salvador Dali Museum opened and Hurricane Elena caused
destruction and evacuations. Mayor Freeman passed away in
May of this year.
Freeman was born in 1926, growing up in a Jewish family in
Brooklyn, NY. She studied nursing at the end of World War II
and worked with the Army Cadet Corp. In 1948, she married
her husband, Michael Freeman. They raised their two sons first
in Boston, Maine and later Rockport, Mass. During this time, she
had her first taste of politics when she joined the League of
Women Voters.
In 1968, when she was 42, Freeman and her family relocated to
St Petersburg. As her children were finishing high school she
began looking for ways to get involved in the community and
again, joined the League of Women Voters followed by the
Women’s Republican Club.
“The more she volunteered, the more she felt she could make a
difference,” said her son Stephan Freeman, now a local attorney
with Freeman and Freeman.
The 1970s were a time of change. Very few if any women served
in any political office. While no one talked of a glass ceiling, it
certainly existed and only a few women had found success in politics. Jeanne Malchon had been elected Florida State
Senator and Betty Castor had been elected the first female Hillsborough County commissioner. Castor would later serve
three terms as a Florida State Senator, became the first woman elected to the state cabinet when she served as State
Education Commissioner and the first female president of the University of South Florida.
Freeman saw no reason why she too could not serve in politics, so in 1974, six years after moving to St Petersburg, she
stepped into the political waters and ran for County Commission against Charles Raney. She lost.
“Dad was her campaign manager,” says Stephan. “He was a business consultant by profession, but he advised mother on
what to do. They discussed her campaigns and problems nightly over dinner at the dining room table.”
Not discouraged by her previous loss, in 1977 at the age of 51, Freeman ran for St. Petersburg Mayor and won. She was
an outsider, a woman and Jewish. In those days, that was very remarkable. “She was a real groundbreaker in terms of
being both female and Jewish,” says Stephan admiringly.
Freeman served before the city adopted a strong mayor government and to accomplish her ideas and projects, she had to
convince other city council members to support her. In the late 1970s, the economy was stagnant and economically
depressed. Several leaders along with Florida Progress started a campaign to bring major league baseball to St Petersburg.
Freeman not only jumped on the baseball bandwagon, she led the charge to buy the land and start the process.
“She knew a project like this was big and would have its distracters,” says David Fischer, mayor from 1991-2001. “But she
also knew that a project like this had to be built with municipal bonds and the laws concerning bonds to build stadiums
and convention centers were changing and coming to an end by 1985.”
At the end of her third term, Freeman finally pushed through the funding to build the stadium. Then called the Florida
Suncoast Dome, the construction was started in 1990. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays baseball team arrived 1994 and the first
baseball game was played in 1998, thirteen years after she left office. Freeman remained a big supporter of baseball, and
had season tickets to seats behind home plate.
Not all her projects were successful. In 1984, she proposed
an ill-fated project to build a large Pier Park near The Pier at
a cost of $72 million. The proposal included a marine
science center along the pier with an amphitheater, farmers
market, IMAX theater, museums and other attractions. It had
to be approved by the voters and after much campaigning
against it by former Mayor Charles Schuh, who warned of
large property tax increases, it failed two-to-one.
By Bob Griffin, Publisher
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CITY NUMBERS
CITY HALL. . . 893-7171
175 Fifth Street North
www.stpete.org
MAYOR OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . 893-7201
MAYOR - Rick Kriseman
CITY COUNCIL - Vice Chair Steve Kornell •
Wengay "Newt" Newton • Chair Bill Dudley
• Charlie Gerdes • Jim Kennedy • Amy
Foster • Karl Nurse • Darden Rice
CITY COUNCIL ADMIN. . . . . . . 893-7117
Terri Lipsey Scott
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 893-7111
BUILDING PERMITS . . . . . . . . 893-7231
BUSINESS SUPPORT LINE . . . 893-7000
CITY CLERK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 893-7448
CODES COMPLIANCE/ASSIST. 893-7373
ENTERTAINMENT HOTLINE . . 892-5700
LEISURE SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . 893-7207
MIRROR LAKE LIBRARY . . . . . 893-7268
PLANNING & ZONING . . . . . 893-7471
SANITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 893-7334
UTILITY ACCOUNTS . . . . . . . . 893-7341
EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-1
FIRE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . 893-7694
POLICE NON-EMERGENCY. . . 893-7780
POLICE TEXT MESSAGE . . . . . 420-8911
POLICE TIP VOICE LINE . . . . . 892-5000
------------------------------------------BREAKFAST OPTIMISTS . . . . . 522-6143
First Friday Street Party
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC.
Gary Grooms, President. . . 404-667-3970
stpetedna.org
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSN 823-4394
Meeting: 3rd Wed of each month (8AM).
DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS CIVIC ASSN
Marion Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 894-9491
FRIENDS OF SUNSHINE CENTER 821-2323
ROTARY OF ST. PETERSBURG 898.6744
Paula Adams, Ex Sec. SPRotary.org
DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP. 821-5166
100 Second Ave., Suite 150
GWFC ST PETE WOMAN’S CLUB 822-4982
40 Snell Isle Blvd N.E.
COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS ASSN
Michael Gulley . . . . . . . . . . . . 244-8374
NORTHEAST LITTLE LEAGUE. 526-9602
SNELL ISLE HOMEOWNERS
Scott Youngblood, President . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HISTORIC OLD NE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
Peter Motzenbecker President . 342-0653
FRIENDS MIRROR LAKE LIBRARY
Wayne Finely, President . . 813-767-5503
ALBERT WHITTED AWAPS . . . 822-1532
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . . . 821-4069
NORTHEAST EXCHANGE CLUB528-3828
UNIVERSITY SOUTH FLORIDA 873-4873
ST. PETE COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . 341-4249
------------------------------------------PINELLAS COUNTY INFO . . . . 464-3000
COMMISSION OFFICES. . . . . . 464-3377
Ken Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464-3614
STATE:
Senator Jeff Brandes . . . . . 727-395-2512
Republican, District 22
3637 Fourth St. N., Suite 101 St.
Petersburg
Brandes.Jeff.web@flsenate.gov
Representative Dwight Dudley . 552-2747
Dist. 68 - 3637 4th Street N., St. Pete
Dwight.Dudley@MyFloridaHouse.gov
Governor Rick Scott
Rick.Scott@myflorida.com
FLORIDA UNITED STATES SENATORS:
Marco Rubio . . . . . . . . . . . 202-224-3041
www.Rubio.Senate.gov
Bill Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-224-5274
www.BillNelson.Senate.gov
AREA UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE:
Kathy Castor. . . . . . . . . . . . 727-873-2817
511 Second St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.castor.house.gov
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
AMERICAN STAGE . . . . . . . . 823-1600
FL MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820-0100
FLORIDA ORCHESTRA . . . . . 892-3331
GREAT EXPLORATIONS . . . . 821-8992
JANNUS LANDING . . . . . . . 896-2276
MAHAFFEY THEATER. . . . . . . 892-5798
MUNICIPAL MARINA. . . . . . . 893-7329
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS. . . . .896-2667
MUSEUM OF HISTORY . . . . . 894-1052
PALADIUM THEATRE . . . . . . 822-3590
SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM. . .823-3767
ST. PETERSBURG OPERA. . . . 823-2040
STATE THEATRE. . . . . . . . . . . 895-3045
STUDIO @ 620. . . . . . . . . . . 895-6620
SUNKEN GARDENS. . . . . . . . 551-3100
CHIHULY COLLECTION . . . 822-7872
THE COLISEUM . . . . . . . . . . 892-5202
TAMPA BAY RAYS. . . . . 800-FAN-RAYS
TROPICANA FIELD . . . . . .
825-3137
PET PAL ANIMAL SHELTER FIRST PUP CRAWL
Their dog friendly pup crawl will begin October 4th at World of Beer and
continue to Cafe Del Mar, The Kitchen at Jannus, One Night Stand, and ending
at The Ale and the Witch.
Participants will receive a Swag Bag at the first stop with one drink ticket per every
stop, dog treats, a refillable water bottle, and other fun surprises.
Dogs will receive Doggie Biscuit Bars at each stop to keep them happy, provided
by One Lucky Dog, St Petersbark, Woof Gang Bakery, Pawsitively Posh Pooch and
Pet Food Warehouse. Dog water will be available at every stop.
Pre-Registration is $50, required in advance, and can be done online by visiting
www.petpalanimalshelter.com. All proceeds benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter, a No
Kill, Non-Profit Animal Shelter.
Early Registration begins at 4pm at World of Beer
Stop 1: World of Beer & One Lucky Dog - 5pm
Stop 2: Cafe Del Mar & Woof Gang Bakery - 5:45pm
Stop 3: The Kitchen at Jannus & St.Petersbark - 6:30pm
Stop 4: One Night Stand & Pawsitively Posh Pooch - 7:15pm
Stop 5: The Ale and Witch & Pet Food Warehouse - 8pm
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
Did You Know...
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
MARKET TO
RETURN Now in
its 13th season,
the popular
Saturday Morning
Market returns to
Al Lang Field’s
Parking Lot on
Saturday, October
4th from 9 – 2
pm. The Urban
Gypsies will be
performing on
opening day. This
is one of the top 20 markets in the country and the
largest in the southeast U.S. Thousands attend this
outdoor farmer’s market in the heart of Downtown St
Petersburg.
SaturdayMorningMarket.com.
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ONLINE STORE OPEN Now you can purchase some of
the more popular Egmont Key Alliance items and have
them shipped directly to you. In the past, souvenirs were
only available a few days a month at the lighthouse
compound in the State Park on Egmont Key. If you ever
visited the island and were not able to purchase something
because the store was closed. now you can buy them
online. They are still adding more items so check back
often! They accept PayPal, VISA and MasterCard. Visit
egmontkey.info/Online-Store. Mark your calendars for The
Alliance’s Discover the Island on November 8th and 9th.
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RUN FOR THE BREWS Downtown has running club
that meets three times a week. They run various
distances at different locations around town, then end
most runs at a local pub. Check them out at
www.RunningForBrews.com for their times and locations.
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NEED ANOTHER COPY OF THIS NEWSLETTER? Pick
one up at the UPS Stores at 200 2nd Avenue S. and in
the Old Northeast area at 204 37th Street N. While you
are there check out their range of products and services
including printing, packing, shipping, and mailbox.
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OCEAN EXPO Join the world’s most influential
scientists, artists, filmmakers, explorers, celebrities, and
conservation champions to discuss the issues facing our
oceans and how we can improve the world during the
Blue Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Summit. It
will be held in various St Pete venues including Muvico,
November
3-9. www.BlueOceanFilmFestival.org
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OUR NEXT ISSUE IS NOVEMBER Read this, as well
as other issues, online at stpetedowntownnewsletter.com
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FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK Learn more
about Fire
Prevention October
6-12 courtesy of
your local St Pete
Fire Department.
Many will be holding
open houses and
have special events
on Saturday,
October 11th.
and More...
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
CREW WINS AWARD Bayfront Health's Bayflite crew was
recently honored by Congressman Vern Buchanan with the
16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue/EMS Unit
Citation Award. The award honors Bayflite 2 crew members
Kelly Long, Mike Bull and Joe Mattina for working
diligently and collaborating seamlessly to accomplish a
lifesaving mission. Their achievements were recognized by
current and former members of the Fire and Rescue/EMS
community. The award ceremony took place at the
Sarasota County Commissioners Chambers in August.
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MORE NEWS COMING For over six years, the St.
Petersburg Downtown Newsletter has been published
quarterly. Your support is allowing us to expand to six
issues a year as we do in other markets. This issue was
published mid-September, with the next one due out
mid-November, and so forth. Thank you for reading it
and supporting our advertisers. You are the reason we
have been able to expand. If you have comments, or
news we can include, please e-mail
Bob@GriffinDirectories.com
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36TH ANNUAL COUNTRY JUBILEE Visit Pinellas
County’s Heritage Village on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 am to
4 pm for non-stop music performed by local groups
including Americana/Folk Rock, Pre-1900 songs, Pure
Folk, Folk-Rock, Acoustic Old-Timey Folk and Bluegrass
rhythms and musical sounds from around the world. Visit
more than 100 craft vendors displaying stained-glass
items, handcrafted jewelry, wooden items, seasonal crafts,
handcrafted candles, and many more. There will be a
huge Flea Market loaded with books, videos, DVDs and
phonograph records, vintage items, collectables and
antiques. Sugar cane grinding and boiling will be
demonstrated by the Largo Area Historical Society. The
Morse Telegraph Club, Florida Chapter will demonstrate
how people communicated with Morse code. "4 Men and
Their Trains" will have working model railroad displays.
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USF DONATION
The University of South
Florida St. Petersburg
(USFSP) recently received
a $10 million gift, the
largest single gift in its
history, to name the
USFSP College of
Business. Effective
immediately, and with
formal approval from the USF System Board of Trustees,
the College becomes the Kate Tiedemann College of
Business. Kate Tiedemann, a resident of Pinellas County, is
the founder and former CEO of Katena Products, Inc., in
Denville, N.J., one of the most successful eye instruments
companies in the country.
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
Business Briefs...
SUNDIAL ANNOUNCES
TENANTS The Sundial is
getting close to opening,
but there is no official date
for a grand opening yet.
Here is a list of announced
businesses and their
targeted openings:
Now Open - Diamond’s
Direct Fine Jewelry, Marilyn
Monroe Glamour Room,
Chico’s, White House
Black Market
September Opening Lululemon Showroom,
Juxtapose Apparel and
Studio
October Opening - Florida Jean Company, L.O.L. Kids,
Jackie Z Style Co., Tracy Negoshian & His
November Opening - Tommy Bahamas, Happy Feet Plus,
Swim
‘N Sport, Locale Market
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TRADER JOE’S
DELAYS OPENING
The projected
opening for the new
4th Street store has
been moved back to
early 2015. In the
meantime, if you
want to shop at
Trader Joe’s, you’ll
have to go to Tampa.
The store at 3808 W. Swann Avenue is open for business.
They have six other locations in Florida.
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REMODEL The ABC Wine and Liquor store in the 3500
Block of 4th Street North is under going a major remodel.
However, they will remain open during the construction.
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NEW PUBLIX
COMING
SOON The
Publix on the
corner of 4th
Street and 38th
Avenue N. was
leveled to build a
more modern
one. Plans call for it to reopen the in October. The other
Publix, just a quarter mile east, will remain open. We are
told that those two stores are the number two and four
best stores in the Tampa Bay area.
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
Aqua Salon, at 3183 4th Street
North, has been there for 10
years. To celebrate, they are
giving you get the gift. Tell owner
Monica that you discovered
them through this newsletter and
she will give you 10% off any
hair products through the end of
October. They are a full service
salon, so call 895-2249 for an
appointment.
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
WHAT IS WELLNESS?
by Dayna Wood
Wellness is a word we see used
more and more frequently and can
be applied in a wide variety of
settings. An online search of
wellness in St Petersburg, brings up
over a million hits with services
ranging from OB-GYN,
chiropractic, acupuncture, gym
membership, counseling and
mindfulness to laser scar therapy
and cellulite reduction. What could
such a wide array of services have
in common? Practitioners often use
the word “wellness” to mean
something other than “this is where you go only when
you feel sick” or “we will treat you only as if you are
sick.” The wellness movement emerged as a reaction to
modern medicine, beginning when Descartes
philosophized about the separation of mind and body.
While there have been countless advances in medicine
as a result of this paradigm shift, many have begun to
feel frustrated and fed-up with being seen solely as a
broken arm, ailing spleen or a diagnosis with a list of
symptoms to be met. We are eager to be treated as
whole beings with histories and hopes. Health is more
than not being sick!
Other words you might see side-by-side with wellness
are “holistic” and “balance”. Holistic refers to the
consideration of the many parts that make-up a person:
mental, physical, spiritual, social, occupational and
environmental. And, what about “balance?” Balance is
not an achieved state. It is ever-shifting. It can be likened
to snowboarding or surfing. You don’t find one position
atop the board and stay there. With every variation in
the terrain, you need to alter your balance by flexing a
hamstring or lowering a shoulder. This can become
second nature, but often only after much practice. The
learning process is usually full of falls, bruises, and the
need for instruction.
According to the Wisconsin-based National Wellness
Institute, human health is an “active process of
becoming aware of and making choices toward a more
successful existence”. It is a view that health is the result
of personal initiative and ongoing development that
emphasizes the entire being across multiple dimensions.
This often includes attending to: our physical bodies
through healthy diet and exercise, our social spheres by
maintaining balanced relationships, mental and
emotional clarity by speaking with a trained counselor or
coach, and a spiritual practice through participation in
that which we highly value.
What domains would you include in your personal
Wellness plan and what activities or services best tend to
those needs? Perhaps you want to re-evaluate your
personal Wellness plan quarterly or whenever you feel a
major shift in the “terrain” of life. A good starting point is
to begin each day by asking yourself, “What does
Wellness mean for me today?” and let that guide your
actions and interactions.
Dayna Wood is the founder of and a licensed psychotherapist
at Integrative Counsel, offering expressive arts, mindfulness
and experienced wellness-based coaching and counseling to
professionals, college students and exceptional teens, in St
Petersburg, FL. She can be reached at 727.342.0054 or via
www.IntegrativeCounsel.org.
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
MAYOR FREEMAN, continued
“As Mayor, Mother traveled a lot,” remembers Stephan. “She
had to go to New York regularly to sign off on municipal
bonds. She went to Japan and Germany too, on official city
business. Being the Mayor’s son was interesting. There were
always big events to attend and important people to meet.
Mother met many famous people including athletes, movie
stars and Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush when
they came to town. When the British Navy came to St Pete,
she would have the Captain and crew to the house for a
dinner and conversation,” Steven remembers.
Freeman loved to tell a story that happened during a visit to
New York on city business. While in a Manhattan restaurant,
she heard a loud-mouthed New Yorker at the next table tell
someone he heard the Mayor of St Petersburg, an old
decrepit lady who walked with a cane, was in town. Freeman,
then in her early 50s, excused herself from her table,
walked over to his, proudly handed him her business card,
which read “Corinne Freeman, Mayor, St. Petersburg” and
extended her hand in greeting. The New Yorker promptly
shut his mouth in total surprise and embarrassment.
Mayor Freeman left the mayor’s office in 1985. She was 59,
an age most people would have retired, but not Freeman.
First she tried real estate, then she became a lobbyist.
Eventually, she decided to become a financial advisor, when
she was 62. “Who is going to employ a 60-year-old
woman?” her son asked her. She found a job at the local
firm Thomson-McKinnon Securities and excelled.
“When mother left the mayor’s office she was looking for
something else to do. She was always good at picking
stocks. When I was a teenager, we picked a few stocks
together to see what they would do. They always did very
good. Two brokers working with her told me Mom was the
best stock picker they had ever known.”
While working, she was elected to the Pinellas County School
Board and served 10 years. When her husband Michael
passed away in 2001, it seemed to make her work harder.
This past spring, Freeman at the age of 87 was diagnosed
with cancer and died on May 11. By the time of her death,
she had worked as a financial advisor for 25 years, right up
to six weeks before she died. “She certainly was a woman
ahead of her time,” said Stephan Freeman.
Here are some comments from her peers…
“Mayor Freeman was a real trooper in the sense that she
played so many roles in life with zest, optimism, perseverance
and grace. Corinne Freeman was a trailblazer in our
community and served with dedication and commitment for
nearly a decade for meager wages given the experience
and expertise she demonstrated while serving this City in its
highest elected office.” Robert Ulrich, Mayor 1987-1991
“I was on the City Council during her first term as mayor.
What I remember most is how much she loved St Petersburg.
She entered politics at a time when the economy was down
and she did everything in her power to turn it around. She
saw the development of St Petersburg as an economic
necessity. She was steadfast in her beliefs and was not afraid
to stick her neck out.” David Ficher, Mayor 1991-2001
“The incredible renaissance St Petersburg experienced during
the last ten years is something that I have referred to as a
‘twenty-five year overnight success’. That means there were a
lot of people along the way who helped make our city the
great place it is today. Corinne Freeman was one of those
key people. She was a strong leader with a clear vision. Most
importantly, she was fiercely passionate about fighting for St
Petersburg.” Rick Baker, Mayor 2001-2010
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Eat Rich, Play Dirty Morean Arts Ctr 20
Walk for Poor Crescent Lake
20
Community Unity Walk Campbell Pk 20
Cure Search Walk Straub Park
20
Grand Central District Oktoberfest 20
Crime Prevention Run Campbell Park 20
Vagina Monologues American Stage 21
Autumn Begins
22
Dali Museum Free Summer Movie 23
CareFest Work Day
27
Arts Alive Day
27
Carmada 2014 Duke Energy Arts Plaza 27
Sunrise Walk Vinoy Park
27
Garden Party Great Explorations
27
Can’t Make You Love Me Palladium 27
Clearwater Beach Power Boat Race 28
My Generation Show Closes MFA 28
OCTOBER
Movies in the Park N. Straub Park
2
First Friday
3
Curry Festival Vinoy Park
3-4
FIGLFF Film Festival
3-11
Paddles Up St Pete Lake Maggiore 4
St Pete Indie Market Central Ave
4
Saturday Walking Tour
4
Home Show & Sports Snell Isle
4
Saturday Morning Market Resumes 4
Fire Prevention Week
6-12
Movies in the Park North Straub Park 9
Second Saturday Art Walk
11
SPCA 3K Pet Walk Straub Park
11
Rotary Fun Run Around the Pier
11
Downtown Food & Wine Fest Straub 11
Suenos de Dali at Dali Museum
11
Tampa Bay Bridal Show Coliseum 12
Columbus Day
13
Tampa Bay Seniors Expo Coliseum 14
Walking Tour of St Pete
15
National Boss’s Day
16
Snell Isle Oktoberfest Halloween
16
Movies in the Park N. Straub Park 16
Clearwater Jazz Festival
16-19
FL Orchestra Rolling Stones Mahaffey 17
Antiques & Collectables Coliseum 17-19
Florida Orchestra Vinoy
18
Science Festival USF SP
18
Pinellas Coastal Clean Up
18
Twilight Ghost Race, Demens Land 18
Cinderella Confident American Stage 18
Making Strides Vinoy Park
18
Pinellas Coastal Clean Up
18
Mahaffey Lyle Lovett Concert
19
Public Schools Closed
20
Bogies & Stogies Golf Tournament 20
Int’l Shuffleboard Champ. Mirror Lake 20-25
Movies in the Park N. Straub Park
23
Ghoulwill Bash Coliseum
24
Halloween Costume Contest Spa Bch 24
Pieces of a Dream Palladium
24
St Anthony’s Golf Classic
24
Preservation Awards Studio 620
24
Music of Abba Mahaffey
24
Johns Pass Seafood Festival
25-26
Cinderella Confident American Stage 25
Florida Orchestra Mahaffey
25
Country Jubilee Heritage Village
25
Out Of Darkness Walk Straub Park 25
Folk Festival Central Avenue
26
Brides Against Breast Cancer 5k 25-26
Festival of Reading, USF SP 25
Red Ribbon Fun Day Vinoy
25
Johns Pass Seafood Festival 25-26
FL Orchestra Magic & Mystery Mahaffey 30
Movies in the Park N. Straub Park
30
TASCO Halloween, Pioneer Park 30-31
SPIFFS for Schools
31
NOVEMBER
St Pete Indie Market Central Ave
1
Picasso Exhibit Opening Dali Museum 1
SPIFFS Vinoy Park
1
Tap N Run Jannus Landing
1
AWAPS Pancake Breakfast Airport
1
Grand Central Flea Market
1
Bungalow Fest Kenwood Area
1-2
Walk For Lupus Straub Park
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Farm Animal Week Spa Beach
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Daylight Savings Time Ends
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Blue Ocean Film Fest Muvico
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Election Day
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Smartly Dressed Event MFA
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Light The Night Vinoy Park
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First Friday
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TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT MONEY
When children edge toward adulthood, how do you make
sure they have the knowledge to make smart financial
decisions?
It’s critical to recognize that becoming financially independent
is a journey—one that may take longer in today’s uncertain
economy. Fortunately, there are ways that allow parents to
ease the journey to financial autonomy. Here are six ideas
for providing education about money matters.
1. Share information. Children often learn a family’s values
best by observing those principles in action. It can be
helpful to ease into sharing elements of financial strategy.
Rather than revealing your entire investment portfolio,
perhaps start by reviewing a college savings account once
each quarter.
2. Explain the importance of budgeting and saving. Parents
can foster solid financial habits in their children by asking
them what they are saving for right now and what that goal
is going to cost. Sit down and discuss the basics of money
management, or if there’s resistance to your involvement,
bring in your Financial Advisor. They can help kids create a
budget, learn basic skills and discuss planning their
financial future.
3. Use philanthropy as a teaching tool. You can learn
important skills — researching, decision making and
accountability — through philanthropy. Also, it’s a great
way for siblings to learn how to make joint financial
decisions. For example, children can be allotted a giving
budget and charged with jointly evaluating charities and
deciding which ones to support.
4. Introduce investing. Investing smaller sums with limited
consequences is a great way to learn about making
informed choices and managing risk. One option is to
open custodial accounts and let your child work with your
Financial Advisor to create and evaluate a small portfolio.
Explain that it’s not about never making a mistake; it’s
about learning from those you make.
5. Let them falter. Whether it’s a bad investment or a
splurge, a misstep is bound to happen. When one occurs,
resist the urge to rescue your child financially. If you take
away the consequences, you do your child a disservice.
Instead, talk it through and work out a way to solve the
problem together, whether that means cutting back on
spending or getting a part-time job.
6. Offer selective support. There are some expenses it may
make sense to fund, such as medical insurance or continuing
education. Making sure your child has health insurance is not
an indulgence. Be clear about what you will fund and what
the expectations are when fund expenses.
Every family will have its own idea about what assets to give
the next generation and when. But the most valuable things
to give your children may be the knowledge and skills they
need to spend, save, invest and share income responsibly.
For more information, contact your Merrill Lynch Financial
Advisor Erin Emnett of the Clearwater office at
727.692.1084 or erin.emnett@ml.com.
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management makes available products and
services offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated (“MLPF&S”) and other subsidiaries of Bank of
America Corporation (“BAC”).
“Merrill Lynch” refers to any company in the Merrill Lynch & Co.,
Inc., group of companies, which are wholly owned by Bank of
America Corporation.
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LAUGHTER PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE
by Bob Clark, Belleair Christian Science practitioner
It's a funny thing. Research continues to prove that humor
can help to improve our physical health.
The University of California San Diego's Osher Center for
Integrative Medicine, which offers "Laughter Infusion" classes
for cancer patients, says, "Research has shown laughter can
enhance our immune system, assist with pain management,
and boost our mood. Laughter really is the best medicine!"
Among the examples of how that weapon works are the
amazing stories of soldiers' ability to endure starvation,
tropical diseases and torture in World War II prison camps,
as told in Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides. Humor was
about the only weapon the soldiers had in helping manage
their fear and maintain their health against all odds. Some
actually found ways to laugh at their absurd circumstances
and sadistic captors. Humor had the power to break the
control of fear, disease and despair. It allowed many of them
to endure an otherwise unendurable horror and survive.
The PBS show This Emotional Life aired a "Benefits of
Humor" segment last year that offered convincing evidence
about the health benefits of humor. Among the findings:
l Physical benefits of mirth and laughter: increased
relaxation response, reduced pain and reduced stress.
l Emotional benefits of humor and mirth: elevated mood,
feelings of well-being, reduced depression, anxiety and
tension, and increased hope, optimism, energy and vigor.
l Social benefits of humor and mirth: bonding with friends
and family, reinforcement of group identity, altruism, closer
relationships, happier marriages and increased friendliness.
Even though science is continuing to prove the connection
between humor and health, humor can still be pretty hard to
find sometimes. For me, regular prayer tends to restore and
protect the joy from which humor naturally flows. Prayer that
acknowledges a divine source of joy tends to silence fear
and open the door to a more spiritual perspective on life,
promoting humor and health.
Here's an example: A friend tells a story about the power
humor can play in dissolving fear. A quickly spreading rash
had caused his face to become swollen and painful and he
was afraid. He had learned from his practice of Christian
Science that fear tends to aggravate unhealthy conditions,
whereas prayer has the opposite effect. His prayer took the
form of acknowledging a divine source of peace and wellbeing. In this calm state of mind, he decided to take a look
in the mirror to see if he looked as bad as he felt. What he
saw was so ridiculously cartoonish, so completely unlike his
real, normal look, that instead of shrinking back in terror, he
burst out laughing. The laughter immediately dissolved the
fear and the rash disappeared within the hour.
We may not understand the scientific relationship between
humor and physical health, but when personal experience
confirms what science is proving, and vice versa, that's
something to be grateful for and something to smile about.
If you thought science was just now discovering the link
between humor and health, or wondered where humor and
joy originated, here's what Abraham's wife, Sarah, said after
giving birth to a son in her 90th year: "God hath made me
to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me" (Genesis
21:6). Perhaps as a way of acknowledging God's gift of
humor, Sarah named her son Isaac, Hebrew for "he laughs."
Joy and laughter are contagiously healthy . . . and free,
making them a formidable weapon against fear and
disease, and pointing the way to better health.
Read Bob Clark’s blog at simplyhealthyflorida.com.
ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
BUZZ ON CHIKUNGUNYA AND
MOSQUITO PREVENTION
By Pinellas County Commission Chair Karen Williams Seel
You may have heard about the chikungunya mosquito virus
making it to Pinellas County. It is imperative to protect yourself
and your families from being bitten by these pesky bugs.
Chikungunya was first detected in 2013 on the Caribbean
islands. The virus has spread to other Caribbean countries
plus Central and South America. Two species of mosquito
can transmit the virus. These same mosquitoes also transmit
the dengue virus. They are container breeders and daytime
biters. Only an infected female mosquito can transmit the
virus, human-to-human transmission is not possible.
Just ¼ to ½ inch of water is all it takes for mosquito larvae to
develop. Larva develop quickly in bird baths, roof gutters and
containers. To help reduce mosquito exposure, empty
containers, cans and other outside objects holding standing
water and serving as a breeding area. It sounds easy, but if
you look around, you will notice many objects with rainwater.
Remove the items or empty them every few days.
There is currently no vaccine for chikungunya. Symptoms of
the chikungunya and dengue viruses include persistent joint
pain with high fever and begin within a week of being bitten
by an infected mosquito. If you feel you or a family member
has these symptoms, see a medical professional immediately.
Pinellas County Mosquito Control works to eliminate as many
mosquitoes as possible. However, many of the methods used
to detect and manage mosquitoes and mosquito-borne
viruses are not effective with chikungunya.
Mosquito Control uses larvicide daily throughout the county;
they also fog in locations where specifically needed. The county
monitors mosquitos through traps in 40 locations. Technicians
also monitor standing water for mosquito larva. 56 chickens
are kept in eight locations in which weekly blood samples are
collected, and tested for virus antibodies. Most mosquito
viruses in our area, such as St. Louis encephalitis, are
detectable by use of chickens. Chikungunya, however, does
not appear in the blood tests performed on chickens.
The public is a vital part of the fight against mosquitoes and
you can help by following the three Ds:
• Drain: even small amounts of water can breed mosquitoes
• Dress: light colors, loose fitting, long sleeves and pants
• Defend: effective repellents include DEET, picaridin or oil of
lemon eucalyptus.
I also encourage you to follow these simple steps around
your home to help reduce the number of mosquitoes in our
county and minimize mosquito-borne diseases:
• Empty water from flower pots, garbage cans, recycling
containers, wheelbarrows, aluminum cans, boat tarps, old
tires and buckets; any item that can hold water.
• Flush birdbaths and wading pools weekly.
• Flush ornamental bromeliads or treat with BTI, a biological
larvicide available at home stores.
• Clean roof gutters, which can hold water when clogged.
• Change the water in outdoor pet dishes regularly.
• Keep pools and spas chlorinated and filtered.
• Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito-eating fish.
• Cover rain barrels with screening.
• Check for standing water under houses, near drains, under
air conditioner/heat pumps drip areas, and septic tanks.
By taking these preventative measures, you can help reduce
mosquitoes in our county and minimize mosquito-borne
diseases. A mosquito control request form, and information
can be found at www.pinellascounty.org/mosquito.
ST PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
Dolphin Tale 2 stars Cozi Zuehlsdorff & Austin Highsmith
WHERE THE MOVIE STARS DINE
By Bob Griffin, Publisher
Dolphin Tale 2 filming is complete and the film will be
in theaters soon. The movie continues the story of
Winter and introduces a new baby dolphin named
Hope, rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
(CMA) in 2010. Winter and Hope, who both reside at
the CMA, play themselves in the movie.
The human stars of the movie recently spent a few
months in Clearwater Beach filming this sequel to
Dolphin Tale. In their off hours, they enjoyed getting
away from work and going out to dinner just like the
rest of us.
I had a chance to meet some of the stars during a preopening press tour and talk to them about our Tampa
Bay area restaurants and which ones they prefer.
When talking to Cozi Zuehlsdorff (who plays Hazel) and
Austin Highsmith (who is Phoebe, the trainer) about
area restaurants, they both immediately said Clearsky
Café in Clearwater Beach was their favorite stop! They
loved everything on the menu, especially the
hamburgers and the salads.
Nathan Gamble (Sawyer, the male star of the movie)
said he loved Kiku’s Japanese Restaurant in Clearwater
Beach’s Pelican Plaza. “I liked the atmosphere inside
the restaurant, not to mention the authentic menu,”
Nathan said.
The group regularly traveled to Dunedin for dinner, too.
They enjoyed the Living Room and said Harry Connick
Jr. was crazy about Casa Tina. The girls said that was
his favorite spot and he ate there frequently.
All three stars said they love Island Way Grill, next door
to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s studio. They
enjoyed the great variety of Florida seafood they always
have on the menu.
They each commented on the people in the area.
“Clearwater appears to have the friendliest people in
the world,” Austin said. “The people here really are
amazing.”
“Making a movie here was a little like being away at
camp, only it was a movie camp,” says Zuehlsdorff.
Since we knew each other, getting back together to
make Dolphin Tale 2 was like a family reunion,” said
Gamble. “When they called, I said I can’t believe we
get to do this again!”
Don’t be surprised to see them all back again sometime
soon. There is already talk of a third movie or even a
television show.
Dolphin Tale 2 opened in area theaters on September 12.
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Organizational News...
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DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Network with neighbors at their monthly meeting Porch
Parties, $10 for members or $15 for non-members. It
includes 2 glasses of beer or wine, plus appetizers. All
meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday
of each month, from 6-8pm.
Their next meeting on October 8 at 7 pm is a general
meeting at the Sunshine Center. Thursday, November
6th at 6 pm they will be at Unitarian Universalist Church
with Peter Belmont (St. Pete Preservation) and Raul
Quintana (City Architect) speaking.
The DNA represents residents and homeowners in the
area between MLK Blvd. to the waterfront. Membership
is $15 a year and includes a quarterly newsletter. Call
President, Gary Grooms at 404-667-3970
GaryGrooms@Gmail.com or visit www.StPeteDNA.org.
SECOND TIME AROUNDERS
Cathy Kersten, the Executive Director of the Florida
Marching Band Championships, was elected to the Second
Time Arounders Marching Band Board of Directors.
As a four year veteran Second Time Arounder’s majorette,
Cathy lives the phrase, “practice what you preach”. She
has spent countless hours organizing regional high school
band competitions throughout Florida. Most notably, she
manages the State Championships held at Tropicana Field
the weekend before Thanksgiving each year, where 80-90
bands from around the State compete. She’s been
instructing and guiding thousands of young hopefuls in
their competitions, helping them to improve and add spark
to their presentations. When asked about the challenges
and opportunities presented by this dual role, Kersten said,
“Living in Apopka, the 2-1/2 hour drive to St. Petersburg
for rehearsals has been the biggest challenge. But, the
friendships I have made and the fun of the performances
is worth every mile…and then some! The thrill of marching
down the crowded streets in Savannah, Key West, and
even St. Petersburg, and to watch the transformation of the
audience’s faces as they realize, ‘Hey, these are adults’,
then add to that the cheers from the crowd, ‘you guys and
gals still got it going on!’ Why not do it a Second Time
Around?” The Second Time Arounders Marching Band is
the first all-ages band in the country! 33 years in the
making, our members range in age from 18-85 and are
about 450 members strong. The Band proudly supports
local arts and music programs. For information, visit
www.secondtimearounders.org.
DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
This is an association of associations representing the
interests of the residents of downtown St Petersburg.
Membership is open to all downtown residential
community associations in the area to the east of 10th
Street, from 14th Avenue N. to 14th Avenue S.
They hold business meetings on the fourth Friday of the
month in Bayfront Tower. Next meetings are September
25 and October 23. The November meeting may be
rescheduled due to the holiday. Contact Marion Lee,
President, at 894-9491 or visit www.StPete-DRCA.org.
FRIENDS OF THE MIRROR LAKE LIBRARY
They meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm,
with the next meetings October 1 and November 5th. To
get involved, call President, Wayne Finley at 813-7675503 or email him at MWayneFinley@Yahoo.com. The
Mirror Lake Library is located at 280 5th Street N.
ST PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
THE LYCEUM THEATER
by John Gee, downtown St. Petersburg resident
Before we were spoiled by Google, the internet, computers,
television, radio, telephones and even in-house electricity, it
wasn't easy to find information. People have always felt a need
to access to the world around them, but in the 1800’s,
America’s mostly rural environment offered limited
opportunities for education and entertainment. In 1826, Josiah
Holbrook, a Millbury Massachusetts teacher, recognized the
need to bring educational opportunities to the lesser served
parts of our country and started a public information forum
called the Lyceum movement. It was designed to create spaces
where people could gather and hear local and visiting lecturers
discuss and debate various topics of local interest.
1928
Photo credit, St. Pete Museum of History
Named after the ancient Athenian school where Aristotle
taught, by 1834 these new lyceums grew to almost 3,000 local organizations spread throughout the country. Soon people
who would never have had a chance to hear or see the likes of Emerson, Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Mark Twain or even
Oscar Wilde could sit in an audience with their neighbors and learn about the world of philosophy, science, entertainment,
history, the letters, or theology. We now do this with the click of a button, but in those early years, seeing internationally
known intellectuals was a big deal and Mr. Holbrook’s vision made it possible.
The mediterranean revival style Lyceum Theatre, at 737 3rd Ave. N, was built in 1926 by the First Christian Church. The
intent was to offer church services and provide a place like Mr. Holbrook envisioned for lectures and debates designed to
attract and entertain local citizens and tourists. The congregation lost the building during the Depression. The property was
purchased and renamed the Mirror Lake Christian Church. However, a decline in membership led to its closure in 1992.
The building then was purchased by Brian Wilder and his partners, who meticulously rehabilitated and reopened it in 2000
as a meeting and special events center and renamed it the Mirror Lake Lyceum Theatre.
To their credit, the new owners recreated the original decor and as you step through the door and climb the elegant staircase,
you are transported to another more intimate time where face to face social interaction was the norm. Every part of the
interior has been renovated to recreate the 1920’s style and when you enter the main room with its theatre design, you will
see that its original intent was to bring diversion to an entertainment starved populous. This beautiful building deserves a
visit, so take a walk around the lake and drop by to see Mr. Wilder and tour this precious piece of St Petersburg history.
Bar & Restaurant News...
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NO SMOKING AT
MASTRY’S After 80
years, Mastry’s located at
233 Central Avenue,
near Detroit Liquors and
Jannus Landing, is
smoke free. Considered
St. Pete’s oldest bar,
Mastry’s is not a
restaurant and is allowed
by law tohave indoor
smoking, but still decided
to kick the butts out anyway. The bar was opened in 1935
by Lay Mastry and was a favorite for many early New York
Yankee spring training players including Babe Ruth, Casey
Stengel, Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin. Eventually son Jay
became the manager, but as a smoker, he continued to
allow smoking. His son Justin, now the bartender, pushed
to give it up. “The majority of the people today do not
want to be in a smoky bar. It’s a thing of the past,” he
insisted.
Now customers smoke outside.
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STATION HOUSE REPLACE ALMA’S The 103-year-old
building that previously housed Cafe Alma’s at 260 1st
Avenue South has a new owner. Developer Steve
Gianfilippo is redesigning the entire building now called
The Station House. He plans to include a restaurant on
the bottom floor. Other areas of the building are still
being designed and may include a large condo on the
top floor, some hotel space, retail areas and offices. The
restaurant is scheduled to open first. Cafe Alma has
reopened in Johns Pass Village.
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CLOSED The Vue, and its sister nightclub Vue 19, closed
in August. The restaurant didn’t really catch on and the
nightclub was known to attract under-age kids and late
night
trouble. They were located at 200 Central Avenue.
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PEPIN’S OWNER DIES Everyone who ate at Pepin’s on
4th Street N. met its owner Jose Cortes, as he wandered
through his Mediterranean-styled restaurant each day
talking to his guests. Quick to share a story and another
glass of wine, he was a native of Zaragoza, Spain,
having moved to the U.S. in 1963. He opened the St
Petersburg Pepin’s in 1974. For over 30 years, Pepin’s
was the place to go for business lunches, bridal parties
and most any other occasion. The restaurant was sold in
2011 and a Hooter’s was built on the site. Jose Cortes
died
in August at the age of 79.
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PARKSHORE EXPANDING The Parkshore Grill has
acquired a former shoe store behind the restaurant,
and is converting it to a banquet room. With over 100
seats, it has its own kitchen, separate entrance on 3rd
Avenue North, and will be used for banquets and private
parties. They hope to open in October, just in time for
the
holidays.
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CAFE CEVICHE TO OPEN
THIS FALL The cafe will
feature a new bar and about
30 seats. A new folding door
system allows indoor/outdoor
seating and a European-style
sidewalk cafe experience.
The condensed menu will
include Ceviche tapas
favorites with a twist.
More Restaurant News...
ST PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
GREEN BENCH WINS AWARD Green Bench Brewing
Company has only recently opened and already they
have won a big brewing industry award when named
one of the Top 10 Breweries in the 2014 U.S. Open
Beer Championship. It also won awards in three flavor
categories. Congratulations!
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DETROIT COMING TO ST PETE Detroit Coney Island, a
new small restaurant is opening at 538 Central Avenue.
They plan to offer more than just hot dogs; it will include
all
the foods that made Detroit famous. Look for it soon.
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KRISPY KRUNCHY OPENS The restaurant at the
corner of 3rd Street and 1st Avenue North is finally
open, and specializes in fried chicken. The location was
previously
a jewelry store.
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LA BUDDE RETURNS TO THE RESTAURANT
BUSINESS The owner of the Johnny Reno’s, Jon La
Budde purchased the restaurant that was Primi Ristorante
located at 27 4th Street North. He plans to gut the kitchen
and dining area but is working on the future design.
Simply called Reno’s, he intends for it to be a restaurant
first, and a bar second. La Budde previously owned the
Big Catch and the Voodoo Lounge before opening Johnny
Reno’s on The Pier. He currently owns Reno Beach Shop
on 4th Street North, too.
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CHANGE MAY COME MELTING POT All the Melting
Pot Restaurants, including the longtime restaurant on 4th
Street N. are about to undergo some changes. The group,
owned by Burner Brands, recently hired Jason Miller to
tweak their menu. The Melting Pot has built their
reputation on their fondue specialties. “It certainly has its
loyalists who love their fondue,” says Chef Miller, “and
plenty of people who don’t. I am essentially deconstructing
the classic idea of fondue and creating dishes you would
never think would translate into fondue.”
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ANNATA WINE BAR OPENS Kurt Cuccaro, son of the
owners of Mazzaro’s Italian Market on 22nd Avenue
opened Annata Wine Bar on Beach Drive. The new
bistro is in the former location of Anna Stella’s, between
Parkshore Grill and the Birchwood Inn. The store was
completely gutted and redesigned into a rustic, modern
design incorporating repurposed wine boxes and
barrels. Cuccaro offers only 30 wines by the glass,
ranging from $7 to $19. All bottle selections are under
$75. The menu is a variety of small plates and snacks,
priced from $7 to $18. “Our plan is to change the
menu regularly,” Kurt says. It opened in August. Check
them out at 300 Beach Drive.
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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN
Meet the Vinoy’s Manager
Barbara Readey is the newest
manager at the The Vinoy
Renaissance St. Petersburg
Resort & Golf Club at 501 5th
Avenue N.E. Six months ago,
she replaced long time Manager
Russ Bond who was transferred
to a Marriott Star Pass Resort in
Tucson, AZ.
Readey has been in the
hospitality business for over 28
years, holding 15 different management positions within
the Marriott organization in eleven hotels within ten
cities. She comes to us from the Miami Marriott Biscayne
Bay where she worked for three years. She also worked
seven years at the Marriott International Headquarters.
When asked what her first impression of the hotel and
area were, Readey said “This hotel is so nostalgic. I
come from a building that is only 30 years old. This one
is almost 90. It is so historic. You can just feel it.
Everyone is so nice and genuine here,” Readey
continued. “The city has so much history and at the
same time, it is so modern and beautiful.”
What does Readey plan for the future? “Russ Bond, the
prior manager, was very involved in this city, its
organizations, and its economic development,” she
explained. “My personal and professional mission has
always been to make a difference in the lives of other
people so I hope to pick up right where he left off and
stay involved in all those committees and endeavors.”
INTERNATIONAL CURRY FESTIVAL
Tickets are now on sale for the 3rd Annual Curry Festival
in Vinoy Park October 4th. Experience two fun-filled days
of culinary delights and family friendly events. Tickets for
the Friday VIP event are $150.00 each or $250 for
couples. Admissions for Saturday’s event are $10 in
advance or $12 day of, children 5 and under are free.
Kick off Friday evening with this year’s Grand Tasting of
various curries, suds, wine and spirits from all over the
world specially paired for curries. The event is hosted by
Drs. Kiran & Pallavai Patel Foundation for Global
Understanding and Drs. Sadhana & Ram Ramcharran –
Georgetown Wesleyan University, USA.
Jassal Liquors will present a refined selection of wines
pairings, spirits and the curry martini. Sea Dogs brewery
has created a specialty suds that pairs perfectly with
various curries. Get ready for refined flavors and tasty
curries from some our famous local and international
chefs like, Chef Jason Peru, Chef Asif, Chef Kash and
our very own Chef Massimo.
For more details, to become a sponsor, or to participate
in the cooking competition call 855-luv-curi or visit
www.tbicf.com.
LIGHT THE NIGHT
This event, on Thursday, November 6 in Vinoy Park at
5pm is a fundraising campaign of The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society (LLS) which brings together families
and communities to honor blood cancer survivors, as
well as those lost to the diseases, and shine a light on
the importance of finding cures and providing access to
treatments for blood cancer patient. Visit
www.LightTheNight.org or call 813-963-6461.
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
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The Clearwater Jazz
Holiday provides music
lovers and jazz enthusiasts
of all ages a weekend of
quality Jazz entertainment.
This year the 35th
Anniversary Jazz Holiday
will be no different.
The Jazz Holiday requires
hundreds of volunteers to
help with every aspect of
the four-day, music event
that runs October 16th – 19th at Coachman Park. There
are many volunteer opportunities still available for you to
choose from. The Holiday needs assistance with ticket
sales, selling merchandise, pouring beer and wine,
distributing soft drinks and water and ID checkers. If you
have carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or handyman skills,
they need your assistance in Site Services which builds and
tears down the event’s infrastructure.
Everything that comprises the Clearwater Jazz Holiday is
accomplished by volunteers and would not function without
their help and support. The Jazz Force spends each year
organizing and planning, but it’s only part of the equation
that makes Clearwater Jazz Holiday a success. Volunteers
are an integral part of the event and are needed to help
staff especially on Sunday. In total, Clearwater Jazz
Holiday will need over 1400 volunteers October 16th-19th
to help make the event successful.
Volunteers will receive a 2014 Commemorative Pin, t-shirt,
admission ticket and the 2014 Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Poster. Pipo's The Original Cuban Cafe will be providing
volunteers with food and a beverage either before or after
their volunteer shift.
Sign up at www.clearwaterjazz.com and click on Volunteers
or call the Jazz Holiday office 727-461-5200. That’s all
there is to it! You will receive an email confirming your
assignment, shift day and time. The email will also advise
you where to park and where to report.
This year’s 35th Anniversary Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Presented by HCI Group, Inc., will feature Earth, Wind &
Fire, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Spyro Gyra, Dr. John & The
Nite Trippers, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and more!
Check ClearwaterJazz.com or
Facebook.com/ClearwaterJazz for starting times and
information. Thank you for your support!
ST. PETERSBURG PRESERVATION’S MOVIES & MUSIC IN THE PARK
As October has five Thursdays there will be five movie nights! Each evening starts with live music at 6 pm followed by
the movie on the big outdoor screen at dusk (around 7:15 pm). The fun takes place in North Straub Park, between
4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Drive. Moviegoers can enjoy a picnic they either brought from home or purchased
from one of the Saturday Morning Market’s favorite vendors who will be set up on-site. A limited number of folding
chairs will be available, but better yet, attendees are welcome to bring their own blanket or low seat! Bicycling is a fun
way to arrive and free bicycle valet parking will be provided by the St. Petersburg Bike Co-Op.
Movies are: DEAD POETS SOCIETY (Robin Williams) October 2, REMEMBER THE TITANS (Denzel Washington)
October 9, GREASE (John Travolta & Olivia Newton John) October 16, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE October 23,
GOONIES October 30th (Come dressed up for the costume contest before the movie)
What has become a tradition with Movies in the Park is the creation of a unique and collectable promotional poster by
local artist Carrie Jadus. The wonderful and eclectic poster will be on display and for sale.
St. Pete Preservation hosts Movies in the Park on Thursday evenings during the months of May and October. The event
started in 2010 as part of the Downtown Waterfront Park Centennial.
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ART & MUSEUM NEWS
SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM
823.3767
One Dali Blvd
www.thedali.org
Picasso is almost here - The museum is hosting the
international exhibition “Picasso / Dali, Dali / Picasso”
from Saturday, November 8, 2014 through February 16,
2015. Picasso and Salvador Dali both from Spain were
friends even though Picasso was 23 years older than
Dali. This exhibition will pair the works of these two great
artists and includes paintings, drawings, prints, and
sculptures lent to the Dali museum from more than 25
international art museums.
Sept 25: Lecture Series Our Town Conversation - Sophia
Wisniewska, PhD. Regional Chancellor USF/SP -6:30pm
Oct 1: Coffee with a Curator; Rita Risco “Dali and the
Generation of 27”
Oct 11: Suenos de Dali
Oct 23: Persistence of Memory Memoir Writing
Workshop: Kickstart Your Memoir; $65pp - 5:30pm
Oct 30: Our Town Conversation with Kanika Tomalin,
Deputy Mayor, St Petersburg - 6:30pm
MOREAN ART CENTER
822.7872
719 Central Ave
moreanartscenter.org
The Chihuly Collection Museum on Beach Drive is one of
the most unique venues downtown available for you to
use to hold an event or holiday party among the original
art pieces. 400 Seafood and Taphouse next door will
even cater.
Sign up for a personal glass experience and blow your
own personal pumpkin for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
Create your own holiday ornament. New Fall Classes
begin October 27th. All mediums, all abilities. Register
online.
November 8 through the holidays - There will be tons of
gifts at the Morean Members Holiday Show and Sale
including ornaments, jewelry, small sculptures and
functional pottery.
ARTS ALIVE / FREE MUSEUM DAY
Various St. Petersburg cultural institutions open their
doors to visitors offering free admission Saturday, Sept.
27, 2014, 10 am to 3 pm. Check with local museums to
see if they are participating.
FLORIDA CRAFTSMAN GALLERY
821.7391
501 Central Ave.
FloridaCraftsmen.net
The main retail gallery has closed for remodeling and
the artwork is being packed and moved to a new
temporary gallery, around the corner on 5th St. Inside
the main gallery, crews will open up the space and
install new flooring and LED lights, creating a
spectacular setting to showcase the fine crafts of over
300 Florida artists. The new space will be opening in
early October with a new name, Florida CraftArt and
additional surprises.
Their 17th Annual CraftArt Festival will be held on
Saturday & Sunday November 22-23, outside the new
gallery, at Central Avenue and Fifth Street. Visitors will be
delighted by the work of 110 of the nation’s best
contemporary craft artists, artist demonstrations, food
trucks, craft beers and the best cultural venues on the
west coast of Florida.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
896.2667
255 Beach Dr NE
fine-arts.org
SmARTly Dressed, the 37th annual fashion show benefiting
St. Petersburg’s Museum of Fine Arts, will be held in the
Palm Court of the historic Vinoy Hotel, 501 5th Avenue N.
Wednesday November 5th from 11am -1:30 pm. The
luncheon and runway show presents high fashion from
Neiman Marcus, preceded by a silent auction of leisure
and lifestyle treasures.
Tickets with priority seating are $175, and includes an
invitation to Dress Rehearsal, a private in-store event on
October 28th in Tampa’s Neiman Marcus. Dress Rehearsal
guests will depart for the exclusive shopping experience
from the Museum of Fine Arts.
During October, The Museum of Fine Arts, at 255 Beach
Drive NE, St. Petersburg, is offering a month of fashion
experiences. October 16th, 5:30-9:00 pm, the Museum
will host UNCHartED, a unique shopping experience with
renowned jewelry artisans and Jackie Walker, nationally
recognized wardrobing speaker will “De-Stress Your
Dress.” October 23, 5:30-9:00 pm, guests will experience
fine art, photography and fashion during 3 Worlds Collide.
Families are also included during the Museum’s Month of
Fashions, with Make & Take Saturdays on October 4th and
18th from 11 am to 2 pm. For ticket or sponsorship
information, visit www.fine-arts.org or call Allison Canfield
at 727-896-2667, x 221.
GALLERY WALK- EVENINGS UNTIL 9PM
Happens the second Saturday of each month. Most
downtown art galleries stay open later on these nights.
THE STUDIO@620
895-6620
620 1st Ave. South
www.studio620.org
A special photo exposition, open now through October
2nd showcases multimedia work from Melrose
Elementary, John Hopkins Middle School and Lakewood
High School students. For ten years, student journalists
have been documenting the people, places and stories
in their neighborhoods through the school’s Journey in
Journalism program. The exhibit portrays significant
elements in students’ communities through photography,
writing, and multimedia.
ART FUNDING
City Council Member Charlie Gerdes is proposing to
use some of the Weeki Wachee Trust Fund’s money to
fund local arts. In March, it was reported that the fund
contained $20 million that has not been allocated.
However, the fund has restrictions. Mayor Rick Kriseman
says he is committed to the arts and wants to find a way
to bolster the local art movement; it may or may not
include the Weeki Wachee money.
WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
For years, the area was and still is industrial with
warehouses and manufacturing. Duncan McClellan gave
the area a boost when he bought the Arnold Fish
Processing Plant at 2342 Emerson Ave. S and turned it
into a studio and gallery. More than 16 arts businesses
and organizations are now working in the district
including the Train Station Center for Clay which
occupies the Seaboard Railroad Station, built in 1926 at
420 22nd St. S.
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Organizational News...
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GFWC ST PETERSBURG WOMAN’S CLUB
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MOE (Moving Outdoors Expo) October 4: 10am to 2pm.
Sports and Exercise Expo - This free Home Show at the
Snell Isle Woman’s Club will have the latest equipment and
tips in walking, running, swimming, biking, golfing,
gardening, camping, scuba, paddle boarding and more.
There will be live demonstrations on Coffee Pot Bayou and
food. Call Alayna at 822-4982 with questions for a booth.
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW - November 8th: 9am to 2pm
Find fun and unusual gifts for the Holiday Season. Call
Carolyn DeFreitas at 674-3484 to have a booth.
The Woman’s Club is offering three levels of memberships.
Called their “New Menu of Memberships,” you can join
with the Traditional, Weekend Edition and the Just Starting
Out version. All members will be part of the club. Call
822-4982 for information on the new memberships.
The St Petersburg Woman’s Club, with over 100 years of
service to the community, is affiliated with the General
Federation Of Woman’s Clubs. A not-for-profit volunteer
organization with members from 40 to over 100 years old,
they are committed to serving the community through
hands-on projects and fundraising as well as leadership
development.
Their clubhouse on Coffee Pot Bayou, 40 Snell Isle Blvd
NE, was built in 1929 and is listed on the State and
National Historic Registers. It is available to rent for
special events. Proceeds from events held there help to
maintain the property. For more information visit
www.StPetersburgWomansClub.org or call Judy
Zamanillo at 822-6659
ST PETERSBURG PRESERVATION SOCIETY
The annual presentation of the 2014 St Petersburg
Preservation Awards will be at Studio 620 Friday, October
24th. A reception will follow the announcement of the
winners. See the web site for more details.
The Saturday Morning Historic Walking Tours resume
October 4th. Tours start at 10am and last about 2 hours.
Each month the tour changes course and topics. Starting
locations change, too.
The final Twilight on the Town walking tour of the season is
Thursday, October 15th, beginning at 6pm. These tours
are leisurely strolls lasting about an hour and ending at a
local business. The tour starts at the Café del Mar, 243
Central Avenue. For tour information, call 824-7802.
They offer free movies in North Straub Park every Thursday
Night in October. The activities start at 6pm followed by a
movie at dark. Bring your own food or purchase food on
site from one of the vendors.
For more information, contact Peter Belmont, Chairman, St
Petersburg Preservation at 463-4612. Get more at
www.StPetePreservation.org. Follow them on FaceBook by
searching for Saint Petersburg Preservation.
DOWNTOWN ST. PETE TOASTMASTERS
Meetings are Thursday from 6:00-7:15pm on the St.
Petersburg College campus at 244 2nd Ave. N., room
DC230. Meetings are open to students, professionals or
anyone wanting to improve their speaking and leadership
skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment. They are
open to anyone 18 or older. Guests and new members are
welcome at any time. Visit DTSPToastmasters.com or call
Robin Riddell at (727) 827-7875 for more information.
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HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN.
Their meetings are quarterly on the third Monday of the
month (except for holidays). Visit www.HONNA.org or
call 342-0653 for events and voicemail. Peter
Motzenbecker, President, can be reached at 248-9288
or email PeterMotz@AOL.com.
ROTARY CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURG
D. Mitch Hernandez, owner of Mitch
Hernandez Accounting and Tax
Services was recently elected the
93rd President. He joined the club in
2005, and has chaired many
committees. He received an award
for outstanding service in 2011. In
addition to the Rotary, he is on the
board of the Jim West Prostate
Cancer Foundation and serves as
Treasurer for the Grand Central
District Association.
Recently, the organization sponsored an event at Three
Daughters Brewery which raised $14,000 for the new
Rotary House at the St Petersburg Free Clinic. The funds
will be added to the multi-year pledge of $60,000 the
local clubs have agreed to raise to support the Rotary
House at the Free Clinic
Rotary Club of St Petersburg was founded in 1920. They
meet every Friday at noon at the Orange Blossom
Catering facility, at 220 4th Street N. For more
information, call 822-3277 or see their web site at
www.SPRotaryf.org.
GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
They hold a monthly Flea Market on the first Saturday of
every month along the 2500 block of Central Avenue, the
next one are October 4, November 1 & December 6.
Their popular OktoberFest will be held September 20th.
Get more information at GrandCentralDistrict.org.
For information on the Grand Central District
Association, call Lauren Ruiz at 828-7006 or email her
at GCDA@GrandCentralDistrict.org.
ALBERT WHITTED AIRPORT PRESERVATION SOCIETY
They hold monthly Pancake Breakfasts at Albert Whitted in
the Hangar Restaurant which includes pancakes, eggs,
meat, home fries, grits, orange juice and coffee. The next
breakfasts are October 4, November 1 and December 6,
from 8am to 11am. For more information on AWAPS, visit
www.Awaps.org or call Terri Griner at 822-1532.
SNELL ISLE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
With the city’s help, they re-landscaped the Snell Isle Plaza,
redesigning the entrance way and added new plants,
lighting and engraved memorial pavers. They created a
knot garden with five different types of roses, replacing the
original garden. Memorial pavers are still available.
Thursday, October 16 at 6:30pm is a combination kid’s
Halloween Costume Contest and Oktoberfest
The Annual Christmas Party is December 18.
Scott Youngblood is the 2014 President. Contact him at
ScottYoungblood1@Hotmail.com. See their web site for
updated information on meetings and events. They meet at
the Women’s Club, 40 Snell Isle Blvd NE.
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MAKE HURRICANE PET EVACUATION PLANS EARLY
If a hurricane is coming and you are forced to evacuate, have
you made a plan for your pets? Many people don’t and that
is the number one reason people choose not to evacuate. No
one wants to leave their pets behind, and because they didn’t
plan ahead, they stay put.
The best hurricane evacuation choice is a friend or relative’s
home. But, if that is not an option and you must go to a
shelter, most Pinellas County shelters do not accept pets. The
few that do accept pets, require you to register in advance
and most spots are already reserved for this hurricane
season. To register for a future evacuation, call 582-2150 or
visit PinellasCounty.org/Emergency/petpreparedness.htm.
Only three Pinellas shelters are designated as pet evacuation
shelters. They are Dunedin Middle School, Thurgood Marshall
Middle School and Oak Grove Middle School. These shelters
only accept cats and dogs. They do not allow your rabbits,
ferrets, parrots, snakes and other exotic pets.
If you plan to go to a hotel, there are very few that allow pets
and they may already be full. If that is your plan, call now
and ask if they accept pets. A list pet-friendly Pinellas hotels is
available at www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com.
If you take a pet to an evacuation shelter, all pets must be
kept in a carrier. It should be large enough for your animal to
live comfortably in, but not so large you can’t carry it. Label it
with your animal’s name, your name and your phone
number in large letters. Inside can be your pet’s bed, blanket
or toy to help keep them calm. If you have a cat, the carrier
should be large enough to include a small litter box.
Have a leash and collar ready to use when you take your pet
in and out of the carrier. Bring unbreakable food and water
bowls with enough food to
last at least a week. Dry food
is best since it does not
require refrigeration. If you
bring canned food, make
sure you have a can opener.
Shelters may not have water
for your pets so be prepared
to supply your pet’s water too.
Depending on their size, plan
up to a gallon of water per pet, per day.
Shelters require pets to have current licenses and
vaccinations. Pack vaccine records, micro-chip numbers, a
recent photo, and medication instructions in a waterproof
container or bag and attach it to the outside of your pet
carrier for safe keeping. Bring any medication your pet
requires and if your pet is on insulin, pack it in a cooler.
Consider having your pet microchipped. Microchips, tiny
transponders about the size of a grain of rice, use radio
frequency waves to transmit information about your pet. They
are implanted just under the skin. Each microchip contains a
registration number associated with the owner and can be
read with scanners. In the case of serious storms, pets are
often are separated from their owners or run away. Chips can
help reunited owners with their pets.
If you become separated from your pet, after the storm, stray
animals will be collected and staged at temporary sites prior
to transfer to more permanent shelters. You should look for
your pet(s) at the location nearest where you last saw your pet
Bring a photo to make the search easier. Every effort will be
made to return pets to their owners as quickly as possible.
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FOOD FIGHT OF THE DECADE: PALEO VERSUS VEGAN
by Dr. Stacey Robinson
If you have been following the media lately, you may have
noticed the ongoing battle between the “Vegans” and
“Paleos”. Vegans believe animal products and fats cause
chronic disease and a diet high in veggies, fruits and grains
is best. Paleos like their veggies too, but think that grass-fed
and wild meats are important for health, and they believe
grains, starches and sugars are the real health-killers. What
is obvious to me is that these two ways of eating have more
in common than their differences, such as eating lots of
veggies, avoiding processed food, sugar and dairy, not
counting calories and rather simply eating REAL food.
Results of medical studies can be used to support either side
as the evidence is inconsistent. We will not know the answer
until we have a head to head study between Paleo and
Vegan diets using clean, unprocessed foods. It is very likely
that processed foods and “food-like substances” not found in
nature, are the culprit to our epidemic of chronic disease.
Every day, I am asked what I think is the healthiest diet. I
think we are all biochemically unique. It is important to listen
to your body and watch biochemical markers to see what
type of diet improves markers that indicate your disease risk.
It’s important in the vegan diet to get adequate protein,
vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids and to not eat too
much sugar or gluten. On the Paleo diet, it is important to
avoid factory-farmed meats and only eat low-mercury fish.
The diet I recommend is what I call the Eat Real Food Diet:
• Eat lots of colorful fresh vegetables and fruits. To reduce
pesticide exposure, buy organic for the Environmental
Working Groups (EWF) “Dirty Dozen” (produce highest in
pesticides). Check out the Dirty Dozen smartphone app.
• If you eat legumes, eat a variety such as kidney, black,
garbanzo, pinto, adzuki and lima beans. If canned, make
sure they are BPA-free cans to reduce exposure to this
dangerous chemical.
• If you eat seafood, choose the healthiest such as salmon,
mackerel, anchovies, sardines, bay scallops, clams or
mussels. Refer to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Seafood Selector to make the healthiest choices or the
Seafood Watch smartphone app.
• If you eat meat, make sure it is organic, free-range
poultry/pork and grass-fed beef that is raised humanely.
• If you eat grains, choose whole grains such as quinoa,
millet, barley, oatmeal, cracked or sprouted wheat and wild
rice. If you have unexplained health problems, ask your
doctor about celiac and gluten intolerance testing to see if
you should avoid gluten-containing grains.
• Eat nuts such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, Brazil nuts,
and seeds including sunflower, sesame and pumpkin, daily.
• Fats should come from healthy sources such as fish, nuts,
seeds, avocado, olive and coconut oil and grass-fed butter
or ghee. Do not eat highly processed oils such as canola or
“vegetable oil”. Do not eat fried foods.
• If you eat dairy, choose plain Greek yogurt, small amounts
of soft or aged cheese such as goat cheese, parmesan and
feta. Use coconut, rice or almond milk instead of cow’s milk.
• Eat lots of fresh herbs and spices which are loaded with
antioxidants.
• Drink lots of water, green tea and organic coffee in moderation.
• Limit sweeteners and choose raw honey, Stevia, or raw
cane sugar.
• Eat minimally processed desserts in moderation such as
small amount of dark chocolate, sorbet or gelato.
Dr. Stacey Robinson, owner of Robinson Concierge Medicine, is a private
physician practicing in downtown St. Petersburg. She can be reached at
(727) 329-8859 or via www.RobinsonMed.com.
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