Corinne Freeman was St. Petersburg’s first and only femalemayor. She served three terms from 1977 to 1985. During herterms, Jimmy Carter followed by Ronald Reagan were President.Reubin Askew followed by Bob Graham were Governors. Thesouthbound span of the Skyway Bridge collapsed. The firstSalvador Dali Museum opened and Hurricane Elena causeddestruction and evacuations. Mayor Freeman passed away inMay of this year.Freeman was born in 1926, growing up in a Jewish family inBrooklyn, NY. She studied nursing at the end of World War IIand worked with the Army Cadet Corp. In 1948, she marriedher husband, Michael Freeman. They raised their two sons firstin Boston, Maine and later Rockport, Mass. During this time, shehad her first taste of politics when she joined the League ofWomen Voters.In 1968, when she was 42, Freeman and her family relocated toSt Petersburg. As her children were finishing high school shebegan looking for ways to get involved in the community andagain, joined the League of Women Voters followed by theWomen’s Republican Club. “The more she volunteered, the more she felt she could make adifference,” said her son Stephan Freeman, now a local attorneywith Freeman and Freeman. The 1970s were a time of change. Very few if any women servedin 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 StateSenator and Betty Castor had been elected the first female Hillsborough County commissioner. Castor would later servethree terms as a Florida State Senator, became the first woman elected to the state cabinet when she served as StateEducation 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, shestepped 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 onwhat 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 wasan outsider, a woman and Jewish. In those days, that was very remarkable. “She was a real groundbreaker in terms ofbeing 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 toconvince other city council members to support her. In the late 1970s, the economy was stagnant and economicallydepressed. 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 shealso knew that a project like this had to be built with municipal bonds and the laws concerning bonds to build stadiumsand 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 FloridaSuncoast Dome, the construction was started in 1990. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays baseball team arrived 1994 and the firstbaseball game was played in 1998, thirteen years after she left office. Freeman remained a big supporter of baseball, andhad season tickets to seats behind home plate.

Not all her projects were successful. In 1984, she proposedan ill-fated project to build a large Pier Park near The Pier ata cost of $72 million. The proposal included a marinescience center along the pier with an amphitheater, farmersmarket, IMAX theater, museums and other attractions. It hadto be approved by the voters and after much campaigningagainst it by former Mayor Charles Schuh, who warned oflarge property tax increases, it failed two-to-one.

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PET PAL ANIMAL SHELTER FIRST PUP CRAWL Their dog friendly pup crawl will begin October 4th at World of Beer andcontinue to Cafe Del Mar, The Kitchen at Jannus, One Night Stand, and endingat The Ale and the Witch. Participants will receive a Swag Bag at the first stop with one drink ticket per everystop, dog treats, a refillable water bottle, and other fun surprises. Dogs will receive Doggie Biscuit Bars at each stop to keep them happy, providedby One Lucky Dog, St Petersbark, Woof Gang Bakery, Pawsitively Posh Pooch andPet Food Warehouse. Dog water will be available at every stop. Pre-Registration is $50, required in advance, and can be done online by visitingwww.petpalanimalshelter.com. All proceeds benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter, a NoKill, Non-Profit Animal Shelter.

Early Registration begins at 4pm at World of BeerStop 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 - 6:30pmStop 4: One Night Stand & Pawsitively Posh Pooch - 7:15pm Stop 5: The Ale and Witch & Pet Food Warehouse - 8pm

CREW WINS AWARD Bayfront Health's Bayflite crew wasrecently honored by Congressman Vern Buchanan with the16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue/EMS UnitCitation Award. The award honors Bayflite 2 crew membersKelly Long, Mike Bull and Joe Mattina for workingdiligently and collaborating seamlessly to accomplish alifesaving mission. Their achievements were recognized bycurrent and former members of the Fire and Rescue/EMScommunity. The award ceremony took place at theSarasota County Commissioners Chambers in August. ___________________________________________________MORE NEWS COMING For over six years, the St.Petersburg Downtown Newsletter has been publishedquarterly. Your support is allowing us to expand to sixissues a year as we do in other markets. This issue waspublished mid-September, with the next one due outmid-November, and so forth. Thank you for reading itand supporting our advertisers. You are the reason wehave been able to expand. If you have comments, ornews we can include, please e-mailBob@GriffinDirectories.com___________________________________________________36TH ANNUAL COUNTRY JUBILEE Visit PinellasCounty’s Heritage Village on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 am to4 pm for non-stop music performed by local groupsincluding Americana/Folk Rock, Pre-1900 songs, PureFolk, Folk-Rock, Acoustic Old-Timey Folk and Bluegrassrhythms and musical sounds from around the world. Visitmore than 100 craft vendors displaying stained-glassitems, handcrafted jewelry, wooden items, seasonal crafts,handcrafted candles, and many more. There will be ahuge Flea Market loaded with books, videos, DVDs andphonograph records, vintage items, collectables andantiques. Sugar cane grinding and boiling will bedemonstrated by the Largo Area Historical Society. TheMorse Telegraph Club, Florida Chapter will demonstratehow people communicated with Morse code. "4 Men andTheir Trains" will have working model railroad displays. ____________________

USF DONATIONThe University of SouthFlorida St. Petersburg(USFSP) recently receiveda $10 million gift, thelargest single gift in itshistory, to name theUSFSP College ofBusiness. Effectiveimmediately, and with

formal approval from the USF System Board of Trustees,the College becomes the Kate Tiedemann College ofBusiness. Kate Tiedemann, a resident of Pinellas County, isthe founder and former CEO of Katena Products, Inc., inDenville, N.J., one of the most successful eye instrumentscompanies in the country.

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MARKET TORETURN Now inits 13th season,the popularSaturday MorningMarket returns toAl Lang Field’sParking Lot onSaturday, October4th from 9 – 2pm. The UrbanGypsies will beperforming onopening day. This

is one of the top 20 markets in the country and thelargest in the southeast U.S. Thousands attend thisoutdoor farmer’s market in the heart of Downtown StPetersburg. SaturdayMorningMarket.com.___________________________________________________ONLINE STORE OPEN Now you can purchase some ofthe more popular Egmont Key Alliance items and havethem shipped directly to you. In the past, souvenirs wereonly available a few days a month at the lighthousecompound in the State Park on Egmont Key. If you evervisited the island and were not able to purchase somethingbecause the store was closed. now you can buy themonline. They are still adding more items so check backoften! They accept PayPal, VISA and MasterCard. Visitegmontkey.info/Online-Store. Mark your calendars for TheAlliance’s Discover the Island on November 8th and 9th. ___________________________________________________RUN FOR THE BREWS Downtown has running clubthat meets three times a week. They run variousdistances at different locations around town, then endmost runs at a local pub. Check them out atwww.RunningForBrews.com for their times and locations. ___________________________________________________NEED ANOTHER COPY OF THIS NEWSLETTER? Pickone up at the UPS Stores at 200 2nd Avenue S. and inthe Old Northeast area at 204 37th Street N. While youare there check out their range of products and servicesincluding printing, packing, shipping, and mailbox.___________________________________________________OCEAN EXPO Join the world’s most influentialscientists, artists, filmmakers, explorers, celebrities, andconservation champions to discuss the issues facing ouroceans and how we can improve the world during theBlue Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Summit. Itwill be held in various St Pete venues including Muvico,November 3-9. www.BlueOceanFilmFestival.org _________________________________________________OUR NEXT ISSUE IS NOVEMBER Read this, as wellas other issues, online at stpetedowntownnewsletter.com__________________FIRE PREVENTIONWEEK Learn moreabout FirePrevention October6-12 courtesy ofyour local St PeteFire Department.Many will be holdingopen houses andhave special eventson Saturday,October 11th.

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SUNDIAL ANNOUNCESTENANTS The Sundial isgetting close to opening,but there is no official datefor a grand opening yet.Here is a list of announcedbusinesses and theirtargeted openings:Now Open - Diamond’sDirect Fine Jewelry, MarilynMonroe Glamour Room,Chico’s, White HouseBlack MarketSeptember Opening -Lululemon Showroom,Juxtapose Apparel andStudioOctober Opening - Florida Jean Company, L.O.L. Kids,Jackie Z Style Co., Tracy Negoshian & HisNovember Opening - Tommy Bahamas, Happy Feet Plus,Swim ‘N Sport, Locale Market___________________________________________________TRADER JOE’SDELAYS OPENINGThe projectedopening for the new4th Street store hasbeen moved back toearly 2015. In themeantime, if youwant to shop atTrader Joe’s, you’llhave to go to Tampa.The store at 3808 W. Swann Avenue is open for business.They have six other locations in Florida. ___________________________________________________REMODEL The ABC Wine and Liquor store in the 3500Block of 4th Street North is under going a major remodel.However, they will remain open during the construction._______________NEW PUBLIXCOMINGSOON ThePublix on thecorner of 4thStreet and 38thAvenue N. wasleveled to build amore modernone. Plans call for it to reopen the in October. The otherPublix, just a quarter mile east, will remain open. We aretold that those two stores are the number two and fourbest stores in the Tampa Bay area. ____________________________CELEBRATING 10 YEARSAqua Salon, at 3183 4th StreetNorth, has been there for 10years. To celebrate, they aregiving you get the gift. Tell ownerMonica that you discoveredthem through this newsletter andshe will give you 10% off anyhair products through the end ofOctober. They are a full servicesalon, so call 895-2249 for anappointment.

Business Briefs... WHAT IS WELLNESS? by Dayna WoodWellness is a word we see usedmore and more frequently and canbe applied in a wide variety ofsettings. An online search ofwellness in St Petersburg, brings upover a million hits with servicesranging from OB-GYN,chiropractic, acupuncture, gymmembership, counseling andmindfulness to laser scar therapyand cellulite reduction. What couldsuch a wide array of services havein common? Practitioners often usethe word “wellness” to meansomething other than “this is where you go only whenyou feel sick” or “we will treat you only as if you aresick.” The wellness movement emerged as a reaction tomodern medicine, beginning when Descartesphilosophized about the separation of mind and body.While there have been countless advances in medicineas a result of this paradigm shift, many have begun tofeel frustrated and fed-up with being seen solely as abroken arm, ailing spleen or a diagnosis with a list ofsymptoms to be met. We are eager to be treated aswhole beings with histories and hopes. Health is morethan not being sick! Other words you might see side-by-side with wellnessare “holistic” and “balance”. Holistic refers to theconsideration of the many parts that make-up a person:mental, physical, spiritual, social, occupational andenvironmental. And, what about “balance?” Balance isnot an achieved state. It is ever-shifting. It can be likenedto snowboarding or surfing. You don’t find one positionatop the board and stay there. With every variation inthe terrain, you need to alter your balance by flexing ahamstring or lowering a shoulder. This can becomesecond nature, but often only after much practice. Thelearning process is usually full of falls, bruises, and theneed for instruction. According to the Wisconsin-based National WellnessInstitute, human health is an “active process ofbecoming aware of and making choices toward a moresuccessful existence”. It is a view that health is the resultof personal initiative and ongoing development thatemphasizes the entire being across multiple dimensions.This often includes attending to: our physical bodiesthrough healthy diet and exercise, our social spheres bymaintaining balanced relationships, mental andemotional clarity by speaking with a trained counselor orcoach, and a spiritual practice through participation inthat which we highly value.What domains would you include in your personalWellness plan and what activities or services best tend tothose needs? Perhaps you want to re-evaluate yourpersonal Wellness plan quarterly or whenever you feel amajor shift in the “terrain” of life. A good starting point isto begin each day by asking yourself, “What doesWellness mean for me today?” and let that guide youractions and interactions. Dayna Wood is the founder of and a licensed psychotherapistat Integrative Counsel, offering expressive arts, mindfulnessand experienced wellness-based coaching and counseling toprofessionals, college students and exceptional teens, in StPetersburg, FL. She can be reached at 727.342.0054 or viawww.IntegrativeCounsel.org.

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SEPTEMBEREat Rich, Play Dirty Morean Arts Ctr 20 Walk for Poor Crescent Lake 20 Community Unity Walk Campbell Pk 20Cure Search Walk Straub Park 20 Grand Central District Oktoberfest 20Crime Prevention Run Campbell Park 20Vagina Monologues American Stage 21Autumn 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 27Clearwater Beach Power Boat Race 28My Generation Show Closes MFA 28

OCTOBERMovies in the Park N. Straub Park 2 First Friday 3 Curry Festival Vinoy Park 3-4FIGLFF 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 11Rotary Fun Run Around the Pier 11 Downtown Food & Wine Fest Straub 11 Suenos de Dali at Dali Museum 11 Tampa Bay Bridal Show Coliseum 12Columbus 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 17-19Florida Orchestra Vinoy 18 Science Festival USF SP 18 Pinellas Coastal Clean Up 18 Twilight Ghost Race, Demens Land 18Cinderella Confident American Stage 18Making 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 20-25Movies in the Park N. Straub Park 23 Ghoulwill Bash Coliseum 24 Halloween Costume Contest Spa Bch 24Pieces of a Dream Palladium 24 St Anthony’s Golf Classic 24 Preservation Awards Studio 620 24

Music of Abba Mahaffey 24Johns 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

NOVEMBERSt Pete Indie Market Central Ave 1 Picasso Exhibit Opening Dali Museum 1SPIFFS Vinoy Park 1 Tap N Run Jannus Landing 1 AWAPS Pancake Breakfast Airport 1 Grand Central Flea Market 1 Bungalow Fest Kenwood Area 1-2Walk For Lupus Straub Park 1 Farm Animal Week Spa Beach 1 Daylight Savings Time Ends 2 Blue Ocean Film Fest Muvico 3-9 Election Day 4 Smartly Dressed Event MFA 5 Light The Night Vinoy Park 6 First Friday 7

CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTSMAYOR FREEMAN, continued“As Mayor, Mother traveled a lot,” remembers Stephan. “Shehad to go to New York regularly to sign off on municipalbonds. She went to Japan and Germany too, on official citybusiness. Being the Mayor’s son was interesting. There werealways big events to attend and important people to meet.Mother met many famous people including athletes, moviestars and Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush whenthey came to town. When the British Navy came to St Pete,she would have the Captain and crew to the house for adinner and conversation,” Steven remembers.Freeman loved to tell a story that happened during a visit toNew York on city business. While in a Manhattan restaurant,she heard a loud-mouthed New Yorker at the next table tellsomeone he heard the Mayor of St Petersburg, an olddecrepit 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” andextended her hand in greeting. The New Yorker promptlyshut 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, whenshe was 62. “Who is going to employ a 60-year-oldwoman?” her son asked her. She found a job at the localfirm Thomson-McKinnon Securities and excelled.“When mother left the mayor’s office she was looking forsomething else to do. She was always good at pickingstocks. When I was a teenager, we picked a few stockstogether to see what they would do. They always did verygood. Two brokers working with her told me Mom was thebest stock picker they had ever known.”While working, she was elected to the Pinellas County SchoolBoard and served 10 years. When her husband Michaelpassed away in 2001, it seemed to make her work harder. This past spring, Freeman at the age of 87 was diagnosedwith cancer and died on May 11. By the time of her death,she had worked as a financial advisor for 25 years, right upto six weeks before she died. “She certainly was a womanahead of her time,” said Stephan Freeman. Here are some comments from her peers…“Mayor Freeman was a real trooper in the sense that sheplayed so many roles in life with zest, optimism, perseveranceand grace. Corinne Freeman was a trailblazer in ourcommunity and served with dedication and commitment fornearly a decade for meager wages given the experienceand expertise she demonstrated while serving this City in itshighest 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 downand she did everything in her power to turn it around. Shesaw the development of St Petersburg as an economicnecessity. She was steadfast in her beliefs and was not afraidto stick her neck out.” David Ficher, Mayor 1991-2001“The incredible renaissance St Petersburg experienced duringthe last ten years is something that I have referred to as a‘twenty-five year overnight success’. That means there were alot of people along the way who helped make our city thegreat place it is today. Corinne Freeman was one of thosekey people. She was a strong leader with a clear vision. Mostimportantly, she was fiercely passionate about fighting for StPetersburg.” Rick Baker, Mayor 2001-2010

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TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT MONEYWhen children edge toward adulthood, how do you makesure they have the knowledge to make smart financialdecisions? It’s critical to recognize that becoming financially independentis a journey—one that may take longer in today’s uncertaineconomy. Fortunately, there are ways that allow parents toease the journey to financial autonomy. Here are six ideasfor providing education about money matters. 1. Share information. Children often learn a family’s valuesbest by observing those principles in action. It can behelpful to ease into sharing elements of financial strategy.Rather than revealing your entire investment portfolio,perhaps start by reviewing a college savings account onceeach quarter. 2. Explain the importance of budgeting and saving. Parentscan foster solid financial habits in their children by askingthem what they are saving for right now and what that goalis going to cost. Sit down and discuss the basics of moneymanagement, or if there’s resistance to your involvement,bring in your Financial Advisor. They can help kids create abudget, learn basic skills and discuss planning theirfinancial future. 3. Use philanthropy as a teaching tool. You can learnimportant skills — researching, decision making andaccountability — through philanthropy. Also, it’s a greatway for siblings to learn how to make joint financialdecisions. For example, children can be allotted a givingbudget and charged with jointly evaluating charities anddeciding which ones to support. 4. Introduce investing. Investing smaller sums with limitedconsequences is a great way to learn about making

informed choices and managing risk. One option is toopen custodial accounts and let your child work with yourFinancial Advisor to create and evaluate a small portfolio.Explain that it’s not about never making a mistake; it’sabout learning from those you make. 5. Let them falter. Whether it’s a bad investment or asplurge, a misstep is bound to happen. When one occurs,resist the urge to rescue your child financially. If you takeaway the consequences, you do your child a disservice.Instead, talk it through and work out a way to solve theproblem together, whether that means cutting back onspending or getting a part-time job. 6. Offer selective support. There are some expenses it maymake sense to fund, such as medical insurance or continuingeducation. Making sure your child has health insurance is notan indulgence. Be clear about what you will fund and whatthe expectations are when fund expenses.Every family will have its own idea about what assets to givethe next generation and when. But the most valuable thingsto give your children may be the knowledge and skills theyneed to spend, save, invest and share income responsibly. For more information, contact your Merrill Lynch FinancialAdvisor Erin Emnett of the Clearwater office at727.692.1084 or erin.emnett@ml.com.Merrill Lynch Wealth Management makes available products andservices offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & SmithIncorporated (“MLPF&S”) and other subsidiaries of Bank ofAmerica Corporation (“BAC”). “Merrill Lynch” refers to any company in the Merrill Lynch & Co.,Inc., group of companies, which are wholly owned by Bank ofAmerica Corporation.

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LAUGHTER PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR A HEALTHY LIFEby Bob Clark, Belleair Christian Science practitionerIt's a funny thing. Research continues to prove that humorcan help to improve our physical health.The University of California San Diego's Osher Center forIntegrative Medicine, which offers "Laughter Infusion" classesfor cancer patients, says, "Research has shown laughter canenhance 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 theamazing 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 wasabout the only weapon the soldiers had in helping managetheir fear and maintain their health against all odds. Someactually found ways to laugh at their absurd circumstancesand sadistic captors. Humor had the power to break thecontrol of fear, disease and despair. It allowed many of themto endure an otherwise unendurable horror and survive.The PBS show This Emotional Life aired a "Benefits ofHumor" segment last year that offered convincing evidenceabout the health benefits of humor. Among the findings:l Physical benefits of mirth and laughter: increasedrelaxation response, reduced pain and reduced stress. l Emotional benefits of humor and mirth: elevated mood,feelings of well-being, reduced depression, anxiety andtension, and increased hope, optimism, energy and vigor.l Social benefits of humor and mirth: bonding with friendsand family, reinforcement of group identity, altruism, closerrelationships, happier marriages and increased friendliness.

Even though science is continuing to prove the connectionbetween humor and health, humor can still be pretty hard tofind sometimes. For me, regular prayer tends to restore and

protect the joy from which humor naturally flows. Prayer thatacknowledges a divine source of joy tends to silence fearand 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 powerhumor can play in dissolving fear. A quickly spreading rashhad caused his face to become swollen and painful and hewas afraid. He had learned from his practice of ChristianScience that fear tends to aggravate unhealthy conditions,whereas prayer has the opposite effect. His prayer took theform of acknowledging a divine source of peace and well-being. In this calm state of mind, he decided to take a lookin the mirror to see if he looked as bad as he felt. What hesaw was so ridiculously cartoonish, so completely unlike hisreal, normal look, that instead of shrinking back in terror, heburst out laughing. The laughter immediately dissolved thefear and the rash disappeared within the hour.We may not understand the scientific relationship betweenhumor and physical health, but when personal experienceconfirms what science is proving, and vice versa, that'ssomething to be grateful for and something to smile about.If you thought science was just now discovering the linkbetween humor and health, or wondered where humor andjoy originated, here's what Abraham's wife, Sarah, said aftergiving birth to a son in her 90th year: "God hath made meto laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me" (Genesis21:6). Perhaps as a way of acknowledging God's gift ofhumor, Sarah named her son Isaac, Hebrew for "he laughs."Joy and laughter are contagiously healthy . . . and free,making them a formidable weapon against fear anddisease, and pointing the way to better health.Read Bob Clark’s blog at simplyhealthyflorida.com.

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By Pinellas County Commission Chair Karen Williams SeelYou may have heard about the chikungunya mosquito virusmaking it to Pinellas County. It is imperative to protect yourselfand your families from being bitten by these pesky bugs.Chikungunya was first detected in 2013 on the Caribbeanislands. The virus has spread to other Caribbean countriesplus Central and South America. Two species of mosquitocan transmit the virus. These same mosquitoes also transmitthe dengue virus. They are container breeders and daytimebiters. Only an infected female mosquito can transmit thevirus, human-to-human transmission is not possible.Just ¼ to ½ inch of water is all it takes for mosquito larvae todevelop. Larva develop quickly in bird baths, roof gutters andcontainers. To help reduce mosquito exposure, emptycontainers, cans and other outside objects holding standingwater and serving as a breeding area. It sounds easy, but ifyou 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 ofthe chikungunya and dengue viruses include persistent jointpain with high fever and begin within a week of being bittenby an infected mosquito. If you feel you or a family memberhas these symptoms, see a medical professional immediately.Pinellas County Mosquito Control works to eliminate as manymosquitoes as possible. However, many of the methods usedto detect and manage mosquitoes and mosquito-borneviruses are not effective with chikungunya. Mosquito Control uses larvicide daily throughout the county;they also fog in locations where specifically needed. The countymonitors mosquitos through traps in 40 locations. Techniciansalso monitor standing water for mosquito larva. 56 chickensare kept in eight locations in which weekly blood samples arecollected, and tested for virus antibodies. Most mosquitoviruses in our area, such as St. Louis encephalitis, aredetectable by use of chickens. Chikungunya, however, doesnot appear in the blood tests performed on chickens.The public is a vital part of the fight against mosquitoes andyou 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 oflemon eucalyptus. I also encourage you to follow these simple steps aroundyour home to help reduce the number of mosquitoes in ourcounty and minimize mosquito-borne diseases:• Empty water from flower pots, garbage cans, recyclingcontainers, wheelbarrows, aluminum cans, boat tarps, oldtires and buckets; any item that can hold water.• Flush birdbaths and wading pools weekly.• Flush ornamental bromeliads or treat with BTI, a biologicallarvicide 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, underair conditioner/heat pumps drip areas, and septic tanks.By taking these preventative measures, you can help reducemosquitoes in our county and minimize mosquito-bornediseases. A mosquito control request form, and informationcan be found at www.pinellascounty.org/mosquito.

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WHERE THE MOVIE STARS DINEBy Bob Griffin, PublisherDolphin Tale 2 filming is complete and the film will bein theaters soon. The movie continues the story ofWinter and introduces a new baby dolphin namedHope, rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium(CMA) in 2010. Winter and Hope, who both reside atthe CMA, play themselves in the movie.The human stars of the movie recently spent a fewmonths in Clearwater Beach filming this sequel toDolphin Tale. In their off hours, they enjoyed gettingaway from work and going out to dinner just like therest of us. I had a chance to meet some of the stars during a pre-opening press tour and talk to them about our TampaBay area restaurants and which ones they prefer. When talking to Cozi Zuehlsdorff (who plays Hazel) andAustin Highsmith (who is Phoebe, the trainer) aboutarea restaurants, they both immediately said ClearskyCafé in Clearwater Beach was their favorite stop! Theyloved everything on the menu, especially thehamburgers and the salads. Nathan Gamble (Sawyer, the male star of the movie)said he loved Kiku’s Japanese Restaurant in ClearwaterBeach’s Pelican Plaza. “I liked the atmosphere insidethe 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 ConnickJr. was crazy about Casa Tina. The girls said that washis favorite spot and he ate there frequently. All three stars said they love Island Way Grill, next doorto the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s studio. Theyenjoyed the great variety of Florida seafood they alwayshave on the menu.They each commented on the people in the area.“Clearwater appears to have the friendliest people inthe world,” Austin said. “The people here really areamazing.”“Making a movie here was a little like being away atcamp, only it was a movie camp,” says Zuehlsdorff. Since we knew each other, getting back together tomake Dolphin Tale 2 was like a family reunion,” saidGamble. “When they called, I said I can’t believe weget to do this again!”Don’t be surprised to see them all back again sometimesoon. There is already talk of a third movie or even atelevision show. Dolphin Tale 2 opened in area theaters on September 12.

Dolphin Tale 2 stars Cozi Zuehlsdorff & Austin Highsmith

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THE LYCEUM THEATERby John Gee, downtown St. Petersburg residentBefore we were spoiled by Google, the internet, computers,television, radio, telephones and even in-house electricity, itwasn't easy to find information. People have always felt a needto access to the world around them, but in the 1800’s,America’s mostly rural environment offered limitedopportunities for education and entertainment. In 1826, JosiahHolbrook, a Millbury Massachusetts teacher, recognized theneed to bring educational opportunities to the lesser servedparts of our country and started a public information forumcalled the Lyceum movement. It was designed to create spaceswhere people could gather and hear local and visiting lecturersdiscuss and debate various topics of local interest. Named after the ancient Athenian school where Aristotletaught, by 1834 these new lyceums grew to almost 3,000 local organizations spread throughout the country. Soon peoplewho would never have had a chance to hear or see the likes of Emerson, Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Mark Twain or evenOscar 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 internationallyknown 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. Theintent was to offer church services and provide a place like Mr. Holbrook envisioned for lectures and debates designed toattract and entertain local citizens and tourists. The congregation lost the building during the Depression. The property waspurchased 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 2000as 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 theinterior has been renovated to recreate the 1920’s style and when you enter the main room with its theatre design, you willsee that its original intent was to bring diversion to an entertainment starved populous. This beautiful building deserves avisit, so take a walk around the lake and drop by to see Mr. Wilder and tour this precious piece of St Petersburg history.

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DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONNetwork with neighbors at their monthly meeting PorchParties, $10 for members or $15 for non-members. Itincludes 2 glasses of beer or wine, plus appetizers. Allmeetings are normally held on the second Wednesdayof each month, from 6-8pm. Their next meeting on October 8 at 7 pm is a generalmeeting at the Sunshine Center. Thursday, November6th at 6 pm they will be at Unitarian Universalist Churchwith Peter Belmont (St. Pete Preservation) and RaulQuintana (City Architect) speaking.The DNA represents residents and homeowners in thearea between MLK Blvd. to the waterfront. Membershipis $15 a year and includes a quarterly newsletter. CallPresident, Gary Grooms at 404-667-3970GaryGrooms@Gmail.com or visit www.StPeteDNA.org.SECOND TIME AROUNDERSCathy Kersten, the Executive Director of the FloridaMarching Band Championships, was elected to the SecondTime Arounders Marching Band Board of Directors.As a four year veteran Second Time Arounder’s majorette,Cathy lives the phrase, “practice what you preach”. Shehas spent countless hours organizing regional high schoolband competitions throughout Florida. Most notably, shemanages the State Championships held at Tropicana Fieldthe weekend before Thanksgiving each year, where 80-90bands from around the State compete. She’s beeninstructing and guiding thousands of young hopefuls intheir competitions, helping them to improve and add sparkto their presentations. When asked about the challengesand opportunities presented by this dual role, Kersten said,“Living in Apopka, the 2-1/2 hour drive to St. Petersburgfor rehearsals has been the biggest challenge. But, thefriendships I have made and the fun of the performancesis worth every mile…and then some! The thrill of marchingdown the crowded streets in Savannah, Key West, andeven St. Petersburg, and to watch the transformation of theaudience’s faces as they realize, ‘Hey, these are adults’,then add to that the cheers from the crowd, ‘you guys andgals still got it going on!’ Why not do it a Second TimeAround?” The Second Time Arounders Marching Band isthe first all-ages band in the country! 33 years in themaking, our members range in age from 18-85 and areabout 450 members strong. The Band proudly supportslocal arts and music programs. For information, visitwww.secondtimearounders.org.DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS CIVIC ASSOCIATIONThis is an association of associations representing theinterests of the residents of downtown St Petersburg.Membership is open to all downtown residentialcommunity associations in the area to the east of 10thStreet, from 14th Avenue N. to 14th Avenue S. They hold business meetings on the fourth Friday of themonth in Bayfront Tower. Next meetings are September25 and October 23. The November meeting may berescheduled due to the holiday. Contact Marion Lee,President, at 894-9491 or visit www.StPete-DRCA.org.FRIENDS OF THE MIRROR LAKE LIBRARYThey meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm,with the next meetings October 1 and November 5th. Toget involved, call President, Wayne Finley at 813-767-5503 or email him at MWayneFinley@Yahoo.com. TheMirror Lake Library is located at 280 5th Street N.

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Photo credit, St. Pete Museum of History

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NO SMOKING ATMASTRY’S After 80years, Mastry’s located at233 Central Avenue,near Detroit Liquors andJannus Landing, issmoke free. ConsideredSt. Pete’s oldest bar,Mastry’s is not arestaurant and is allowedby law tohave indoorsmoking, but still decidedto kick the butts out anyway. The bar was opened in 1935by Lay Mastry and was a favorite for many early New YorkYankee spring training players including Babe Ruth, CaseyStengel, Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin. Eventually son Jaybecame the manager, but as a smoker, he continued toallow smoking. His son Justin, now the bartender, pushedto give it up. “The majority of the people today do notwant to be in a smoky bar. It’s a thing of the past,” heinsisted. Now customers smoke outside. ___________________________________________________STATION HOUSE REPLACE ALMA’S The 103-year-oldbuilding that previously housed Cafe Alma’s at 260 1stAvenue South has a new owner. Developer SteveGianfilippo is redesigning the entire building now calledThe Station House. He plans to include a restaurant onthe bottom floor. Other areas of the building are stillbeing designed and may include a large condo on thetop floor, some hotel space, retail areas and offices. Therestaurant is scheduled to open first. Cafe Alma hasreopened in Johns Pass Village. ___________________________________________________CLOSED The Vue, and its sister nightclub Vue 19, closedin August. The restaurant didn’t really catch on and thenightclub was known to attract under-age kids and latenight trouble. They were located at 200 Central Avenue.___________________________________________________PEPIN’S OWNER DIES Everyone who ate at Pepin’s on4th Street N. met its owner Jose Cortes, as he wanderedthrough his Mediterranean-styled restaurant each daytalking to his guests. Quick to share a story and anotherglass of wine, he was a native of Zaragoza, Spain,having moved to the U.S. in 1963. He opened the StPetersburg Pepin’s in 1974. For over 30 years, Pepin’swas the place to go for business lunches, bridal partiesand most any other occasion. The restaurant was sold in2011 and a Hooter’s was built on the site. Jose Cortesdied in August at the age of 79. ___________________________________________________PARKSHORE EXPANDING The Parkshore Grill hasacquired a former shoe store behind the restaurant,and is converting it to a banquet room. With over 100seats, it has its own kitchen, separate entrance on 3rdAvenue North, and will be used for banquets and privateparties. They hope to open in October, just in time forthe holidays.___________________________CAFE CEVICHE TO OPENTHIS FALL The cafe willfeature a new bar and about30 seats. A new folding doorsystem allows indoor/outdoorseating and a European-stylesidewalk cafe experience.The condensed menu willinclude Ceviche tapasfavorites with a twist.

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GREEN BENCH WINS AWARD Green Bench BrewingCompany has only recently opened and already theyhave won a big brewing industry award when namedone of the Top 10 Breweries in the 2014 U.S. OpenBeer Championship. It also won awards in three flavorcategories. Congratulations! ___________________________________________________DETROIT COMING TO ST PETE Detroit Coney Island, anew small restaurant is opening at 538 Central Avenue.They plan to offer more than just hot dogs; it will includeall the foods that made Detroit famous. Look for it soon. ___________________________________________________KRISPY KRUNCHY OPENS The restaurant at thecorner of 3rd Street and 1st Avenue North is finallyopen, and specializes in fried chicken. The location waspreviously a jewelry store. ___________________________________________________LA BUDDE RETURNS TO THE RESTAURANTBUSINESS The owner of the Johnny Reno’s, Jon LaBudde purchased the restaurant that was Primi Ristorantelocated at 27 4th Street North. He plans to gut the kitchenand dining area but is working on the future design.Simply called Reno’s, he intends for it to be a restaurantfirst, and a bar second. La Budde previously owned theBig Catch and the Voodoo Lounge before opening JohnnyReno’s on The Pier. He currently owns Reno Beach Shopon 4th Street North, too. ___________________________________________________CHANGE MAY COME MELTING POT All the MeltingPot Restaurants, including the longtime restaurant on 4thStreet N. are about to undergo some changes. The group,owned by Burner Brands, recently hired Jason Miller totweak their menu. The Melting Pot has built theirreputation on their fondue specialties. “It certainly has itsloyalists who love their fondue,” says Chef Miller, “andplenty of people who don’t. I am essentially deconstructingthe classic idea of fondue and creating dishes you wouldnever think would translate into fondue.” ___________________________________________________ANNATA WINE BAR OPENS Kurt Cuccaro, son of theowners of Mazzaro’s Italian Market on 22nd Avenueopened Annata Wine Bar on Beach Drive. The newbistro is in the former location of Anna Stella’s, betweenParkshore Grill and the Birchwood Inn. The store wascompletely gutted and redesigned into a rustic, moderndesign incorporating repurposed wine boxes andbarrels. 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 themenu regularly,” Kurt says. It opened in August. Checkthem out at 300 Beach Drive.

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ST. PETERSBURG PRESERVATION’S MOVIES & MUSIC IN THE PARKAs October has five Thursdays there will be five movie nights! Each evening starts with live music at 6 pm followed bythe movie on the big outdoor screen at dusk (around 7:15 pm). The fun takes place in North Straub Park, between4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Drive. Moviegoers can enjoy a picnic they either brought from home or purchasedfrom one of the Saturday Morning Market’s favorite vendors who will be set up on-site. A limited number of foldingchairs will be available, but better yet, attendees are welcome to bring their own blanket or low seat! Bicycling is a funway 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 bylocal 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 eventstarted in 2010 as part of the Downtown Waterfront Park Centennial.

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The Clearwater JazzHoliday provides musiclovers and jazz enthusiastsof all ages a weekend ofquality Jazz entertainment.This year the 35thAnniversary Jazz Holidaywill be no different. The Jazz Holiday requireshundreds of volunteers tohelp with every aspect ofthe four-day, music eventthat runs October 16th – 19th at Coachman Park. Thereare many volunteer opportunities still available for you tochoose from. The Holiday needs assistance with ticketsales, selling merchandise, pouring beer and wine,distributing soft drinks and water and ID checkers. If youhave carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or handyman skills,they need your assistance in Site Services which builds andtears down the event’s infrastructure. Everything that comprises the Clearwater Jazz Holiday isaccomplished by volunteers and would not function withouttheir help and support. The Jazz Force spends each yearorganizing and planning, but it’s only part of the equationthat makes Clearwater Jazz Holiday a success. Volunteersare an integral part of the event and are needed to helpstaff especially on Sunday. In total, Clearwater JazzHoliday will need over 1400 volunteers October 16th-19thto help make the event successful.Volunteers will receive a 2014 Commemorative Pin, t-shirt,admission ticket and the 2014 Clearwater Jazz HolidayPoster. Pipo's The Original Cuban Cafe will be providingvolunteers with food and a beverage either before or aftertheir volunteer shift.Sign up at www.clearwaterjazz.com and click on Volunteersor call the Jazz Holiday office 727-461-5200. That’s allthere is to it! You will receive an email confirming yourassignment, shift day and time. The email will also adviseyou where to park and where to report.This year’s 35th Anniversary Clearwater Jazz HolidayPresented by HCI Group, Inc., will feature Earth, Wind &Fire, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Spyro Gyra, Dr. John & TheNite Trippers, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue andEdward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and more!Check ClearwaterJazz.com orFacebook.com/ClearwaterJazz for starting times andinformation. Thank you for your support!

PEOPLE AROUND TOWNMeet the Vinoy’s Manager

Barbara Readey is the newestmanager at the The VinoyRenaissance St. PetersburgResort & Golf Club at 501 5thAvenue N.E. Six months ago,she replaced long time ManagerRuss Bond who was transferredto a Marriott Star Pass Resort inTucson, AZ.Readey has been in thehospitality business for over 28

years, holding 15 different management positions withinthe Marriott organization in eleven hotels within tencities. She comes to us from the Miami Marriott BiscayneBay where she worked for three years. She also workedseven years at the Marriott International Headquarters.When asked what her first impression of the hotel andarea were, Readey said “This hotel is so nostalgic. Icome from a building that is only 30 years old. This oneis almost 90. It is so historic. You can just feel it.Everyone is so nice and genuine here,” Readeycontinued. “The city has so much history and at thesame time, it is so modern and beautiful.”What does Readey plan for the future? “Russ Bond, theprior manager, was very involved in this city, itsorganizations, and its economic development,” sheexplained. “My personal and professional mission hasalways been to make a difference in the lives of otherpeople so I hope to pick up right where he left off andstay involved in all those committees and endeavors.”

INTERNATIONAL CURRY FESTIVALTickets are now on sale for the 3rd Annual Curry Festivalin Vinoy Park October 4th. Experience two fun-filled daysof culinary delights and family friendly events. Tickets forthe Friday VIP event are $150.00 each or $250 forcouples. Admissions for Saturday’s event are $10 inadvance or $12 day of, children 5 and under are free.Kick off Friday evening with this year’s Grand Tasting ofvarious curries, suds, wine and spirits from all over theworld specially paired for curries. The event is hosted byDrs. Kiran & Pallavai Patel Foundation for GlobalUnderstanding and Drs. Sadhana & Ram Ramcharran –Georgetown Wesleyan University, USA.Jassal Liquors will present a refined selection of winespairings, spirits and the curry martini. Sea Dogs breweryhas created a specialty suds that pairs perfectly withvarious curries. Get ready for refined flavors and tastycurries from some our famous local and internationalchefs like, Chef Jason Peru, Chef Asif, Chef Kash andour very own Chef Massimo.For more details, to become a sponsor, or to participatein the cooking competition call 855-luv-curi or visitwww.tbicf.com.

LIGHT THE NIGHTThis event, on Thursday, November 6 in Vinoy Park at5pm is a fundraising campaign of The Leukemia &Lymphoma Society (LLS) which brings together familiesand communities to honor blood cancer survivors, aswell as those lost to the diseases, and shine a light onthe importance of finding cures and providing access totreatments for blood cancer patient. Visitwww.LightTheNight.org or call 813-963-6461.

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One Dali Blvd www.thedali.orgPicasso is almost here - The museum is hosting theinternational exhibition “Picasso / Dali, Dali / Picasso”from Saturday, November 8, 2014 through February 16,2015. Picasso and Salvador Dali both from Spain werefriends even though Picasso was 23 years older thanDali. This exhibition will pair the works of these two greatartists and includes paintings, drawings, prints, andsculptures lent to the Dali museum from more than 25international art museums. Sept 25: Lecture Series Our Town Conversation - SophiaWisniewska, PhD. Regional Chancellor USF/SP -6:30pmOct 1: Coffee with a Curator; Rita Risco “Dali and theGeneration of 27”Oct 11: Suenos de Dali Oct 23: Persistence of Memory Memoir WritingWorkshop: Kickstart Your Memoir; $65pp - 5:30pmOct 30: Our Town Conversation with Kanika Tomalin,Deputy Mayor, St Petersburg - 6:30pmMOREAN ART CENTER 822.7872719 Central Ave moreanartscenter.orgThe Chihuly Collection Museum on Beach Drive is one ofthe most unique venues downtown available for you touse to hold an event or holiday party among the originalart pieces. 400 Seafood and Taphouse next door willeven cater. Sign up for a personal glass experience and blow yourown personal pumpkin for Halloween or Thanksgiving.Create your own holiday ornament. New Fall Classesbegin October 27th. All mediums, all abilities. Registeronline. November 8 through the holidays - There will be tons ofgifts at the Morean Members Holiday Show and Saleincluding ornaments, jewelry, small sculptures andfunctional pottery. ARTS ALIVE / FREE MUSEUM DAYVarious St. Petersburg cultural institutions open theirdoors to visitors offering free admission Saturday, Sept.27, 2014, 10 am to 3 pm. Check with local museums tosee if they are participating.

FLORIDA CRAFTSMAN GALLERY 821.7391501 Central Ave. FloridaCraftsmen.netThe main retail gallery has closed for remodeling andthe artwork is being packed and moved to a newtemporary gallery, around the corner on 5th St. Insidethe main gallery, crews will open up the space andinstall new flooring and LED lights, creating aspectacular setting to showcase the fine crafts of over300 Florida artists. The new space will be opening inearly October with a new name, Florida CraftArt andadditional surprises. Their 17th Annual CraftArt Festival will be held onSaturday & Sunday November 22-23, outside the newgallery, at Central Avenue and Fifth Street. Visitors will bedelighted by the work of 110 of the nation’s bestcontemporary craft artists, artist demonstrations, foodtrucks, craft beers and the best cultural venues on the

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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 896.2667255 Beach Dr NE fine-arts.org SmARTly Dressed, the 37th annual fashion show benefitingSt. Petersburg’s Museum of Fine Arts, will be held in thePalm Court of the historic Vinoy Hotel, 501 5th Avenue N.Wednesday November 5th from 11am -1:30 pm. Theluncheon and runway show presents high fashion fromNeiman Marcus, preceded by a silent auction of leisureand lifestyle treasures. Tickets with priority seating are $175, and includes aninvitation to Dress Rehearsal, a private in-store event onOctober 28th in Tampa’s Neiman Marcus. Dress Rehearsalguests will depart for the exclusive shopping experiencefrom the Museum of Fine Arts. During October, The Museum of Fine Arts, at 255 BeachDrive NE, St. Petersburg, is offering a month of fashionexperiences. October 16th, 5:30-9:00 pm, the Museumwill host UNCHartED, a unique shopping experience withrenowned jewelry artisans and Jackie Walker, nationallyrecognized wardrobing speaker will “De-Stress YourDress.” October 23, 5:30-9:00 pm, guests will experiencefine art, photography and fashion during 3 Worlds Collide.Families are also included during the Museum’s Month ofFashions, with Make & Take Saturdays on October 4th and18th from 11 am to 2 pm. For ticket or sponsorshipinformation, visit www.fine-arts.org or call Allison Canfieldat 727-896-2667, x 221.

GALLERY WALK- EVENINGS UNTIL 9PMHappens the second Saturday of each month. Mostdowntown art galleries stay open later on these nights.

THE STUDIO@620 895-6620 620 1st Ave. South www.studio620.orgA special photo exposition, open now through October2nd showcases multimedia work from MelroseElementary, John Hopkins Middle School and LakewoodHigh School students. For ten years, student journalistshave been documenting the people, places and storiesin their neighborhoods through the school’s Journey inJournalism program. The exhibit portrays significantelements in students’ communities through photography,writing, and multimedia. ART FUNDINGCity Council Member Charlie Gerdes is proposing touse some of the Weeki Wachee Trust Fund’s money tofund local arts. In March, it was reported that the fundcontained $20 million that has not been allocated.However, the fund has restrictions. Mayor Rick Krisemansays he is committed to the arts and wants to find a wayto bolster the local art movement; it may or may notinclude the Weeki Wachee money. WAREHOUSE DISTRICTFor years, the area was and still is industrial withwarehouses and manufacturing. Duncan McClellan gavethe area a boost when he bought the Arnold FishProcessing Plant at 2342 Emerson Ave. S and turned itinto a studio and gallery. More than 16 arts businessesand organizations are now working in the districtincluding the Train Station Center for Clay whichoccupies the Seaboard Railroad Station, built in 1926 at420 22nd St. S.

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GFWC ST PETERSBURG WOMAN’S CLUB .MOE (Moving Outdoors Expo) October 4: 10am to 2pm.Sports and Exercise Expo - This free Home Show at theSnell Isle Woman’s Club will have the latest equipment andtips in walking, running, swimming, biking, golfing,gardening, camping, scuba, paddle boarding and more.There will be live demonstrations on Coffee Pot Bayou andfood. Call Alayna at 822-4982 with questions for a booth. HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW - November 8th: 9am to 2pmFind fun and unusual gifts for the Holiday Season. CallCarolyn 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 joinwith the Traditional, Weekend Edition and the Just StartingOut version. All members will be part of the club. Call822-4982 for information on the new memberships. The St Petersburg Woman’s Club, with over 100 years ofservice to the community, is affiliated with the GeneralFederation Of Woman’s Clubs. A not-for-profit volunteerorganization with members from 40 to over 100 years old,they are committed to serving the community throughhands-on projects and fundraising as well as leadershipdevelopment.Their clubhouse on Coffee Pot Bayou, 40 Snell Isle BlvdNE, was built in 1929 and is listed on the State andNational Historic Registers. It is available to rent forspecial events. Proceeds from events held there help tomaintain the property. For more information visitwww.StPetersburgWomansClub.org or call JudyZamanillo at 822-6659ST PETERSBURG PRESERVATION SOCIETYThe annual presentation of the 2014 St PetersburgPreservation Awards will be at Studio 620 Friday, October24th. A reception will follow the announcement of thewinners. See the web site for more details. The Saturday Morning Historic Walking Tours resumeOctober 4th. Tours start at 10am and last about 2 hours.Each month the tour changes course and topics. Startinglocations change, too. The final Twilight on the Town walking tour of the season isThursday, October 15th, beginning at 6pm. These toursare leisurely strolls lasting about an hour and ending at alocal business. The tour starts at the Café del Mar, 243Central Avenue. For tour information, call 824-7802.They offer free movies in North Straub Park every ThursdayNight in October. The activities start at 6pm followed by amovie at dark. Bring your own food or purchase food onsite from one of the vendors.For more information, contact Peter Belmont, Chairman, StPetersburg Preservation at 463-4612. Get more atwww.StPetePreservation.org. Follow them on FaceBook bysearching for Saint Petersburg Preservation.DOWNTOWN ST. PETE TOASTMASTERSMeetings are Thursday from 6:00-7:15pm on the St.Petersburg College campus at 244 2nd Ave. N., roomDC230. Meetings are open to students, professionals oranyone wanting to improve their speaking and leadershipskills in a fun, safe and supportive environment. They areopen to anyone 18 or older. Guests and new members arewelcome at any time. Visit DTSPToastmasters.com or callRobin Riddell at (727) 827-7875 for more information.

Organizational News...HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN.Their meetings are quarterly on the third Monday of themonth (except for holidays). Visit www.HONNA.org orcall 342-0653 for events and voicemail. PeterMotzenbecker, President, can be reached at 248-9288or email PeterMotz@AOL.com.

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURGD. Mitch Hernandez, owner of MitchHernandez Accounting and TaxServices was recently elected the93rd President. He joined the club in2005, and has chaired manycommittees. He received an awardfor outstanding service in 2011. Inaddition to the Rotary, he is on theboard of the Jim West ProstateCancer Foundation and serves asTreasurer for the Grand CentralDistrict Association. Recently, the organization sponsored an event at ThreeDaughters Brewery which raised $14,000 for the newRotary House at the St Petersburg Free Clinic. The fundswill be added to the multi-year pledge of $60,000 thelocal clubs have agreed to raise to support the RotaryHouse at the Free ClinicRotary Club of St Petersburg was founded in 1920. Theymeet every Friday at noon at the Orange BlossomCatering facility, at 220 4th Street N. For moreinformation, call 822-3277 or see their web site atwww.SPRotaryf.org.

GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONThey hold a monthly Flea Market on the first Saturday ofevery month along the 2500 block of Central Avenue, thenext 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 DistrictAssociation, call Lauren Ruiz at 828-7006 or email herat GCDA@GrandCentralDistrict.org.

ALBERT WHITTED AIRPORT PRESERVATION SOCIETYThey hold monthly Pancake Breakfasts at Albert Whitted inthe Hangar Restaurant which includes pancakes, eggs,meat, home fries, grits, orange juice and coffee. The nextbreakfasts are October 4, November 1 and December 6,from 8am to 11am. For more information on AWAPS, visitwww.Awaps.org or call Terri Griner at 822-1532.

SNELL ISLE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONWith 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 aknot garden with five different types of roses, replacing theoriginal garden. Memorial pavers are still available.Thursday, October 16 at 6:30pm is a combination kid’sHalloween Costume Contest and Oktoberfest The Annual Christmas Party is December 18. Scott Youngblood is the 2014 President. Contact him atScottYoungblood1@Hotmail.com. See their web site forupdated information on meetings and events. They meet atthe Women’s Club, 40 Snell Isle Blvd NE.

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If a hurricane is coming and you are forced to evacuate, haveyou made a plan for your pets? Many people don’t and thatis the number one reason people choose not to evacuate. Noone wants to leave their pets behind, and because they didn’tplan ahead, they stay put.The best hurricane evacuation choice is a friend or relative’shome. But, if that is not an option and you must go to ashelter, most Pinellas County shelters do not accept pets. Thefew that do accept pets, require you to register in advanceand most spots are already reserved for this hurricaneseason. To register for a future evacuation, call 582-2150 orvisit PinellasCounty.org/Emergency/petpreparedness.htm.Only three Pinellas shelters are designated as pet evacuationshelters. They are Dunedin Middle School, Thurgood MarshallMiddle School and Oak Grove Middle School. These sheltersonly 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 petsand they may already be full. If that is your plan, call nowand ask if they accept pets. A list pet-friendly Pinellas hotels isavailable at www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com. If you take a pet to an evacuation shelter, all pets must bekept in a carrier. It should be large enough for your animal tolive comfortably in, but not so large you can’t carry it. Label itwith your animal’s name, your name and your phonenumber in large letters. Inside can be your pet’s bed, blanketor toy to help keep them calm. If you have a cat, the carriershould be large enough to include a small litter box.Have a leash and collar ready to use when you take your petin and out of the carrier. Bring unbreakable food and water

bowls with enough food tolast at least a week. Dry foodis best since it does notrequire refrigeration. If youbring canned food, makesure you have a can opener.Shelters may not have waterfor your pets so be preparedto supply your pet’s water too.Depending on their size, planup to a gallon of water per pet, per day. Shelters require pets to have current licenses andvaccinations. Pack vaccine records, micro-chip numbers, arecent photo, and medication instructions in a waterproofcontainer or bag and attach it to the outside of your petcarrier for safe keeping. Bring any medication your petrequires and if your pet is on insulin, pack it in a cooler. Consider having your pet microchipped. Microchips, tinytransponders about the size of a grain of rice, use radiofrequency waves to transmit information about your pet. Theyare implanted just under the skin. Each microchip contains aregistration number associated with the owner and can beread with scanners. In the case of serious storms, pets areoften are separated from their owners or run away. Chips canhelp reunited owners with their pets. If you become separated from your pet, after the storm, strayanimals will be collected and staged at temporary sites priorto transfer to more permanent shelters. You should look foryour pet(s) at the location nearest where you last saw your petBring a photo to make the search easier. Every effort will bemade to return pets to their owners as quickly as possible.

MAKE HURRICANE PET EVACUATION PLANS EARLY

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by Dr. Stacey RobinsonIf you have been following the media lately, you may havenoticed the ongoing battle between the “Vegans” and“Paleos”. Vegans believe animal products and fats causechronic disease and a diet high in veggies, fruits and grainsis best. Paleos like their veggies too, but think that grass-fedand wild meats are important for health, and they believegrains, starches and sugars are the real health-killers. Whatis obvious to me is that these two ways of eating have morein common than their differences, such as eating lots ofveggies, avoiding processed food, sugar and dairy, notcounting calories and rather simply eating REAL food. Results of medical studies can be used to support either sideas the evidence is inconsistent. We will not know the answeruntil we have a head to head study between Paleo andVegan diets using clean, unprocessed foods. It is very likelythat processed foods and “food-like substances” not found innature, are the culprit to our epidemic of chronic disease.Every day, I am asked what I think is the healthiest diet. Ithink we are all biochemically unique. It is important to listento your body and watch biochemical markers to see whattype 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 toomuch sugar or gluten. On the Paleo diet, it is important toavoid 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 reducepesticide exposure, buy organic for the EnvironmentalWorking Groups (EWF) “Dirty Dozen” (produce highest inpesticides). 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 thisdangerous chemical.• If you eat seafood, choose the healthiest such as salmon,mackerel, anchovies, sardines, bay scallops, clams ormussels. Refer to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)Seafood Selector to make the healthiest choices or theSeafood Watch smartphone app. • If you eat meat, make sure it is organic, free-rangepoultry/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 wildrice. If you have unexplained health problems, ask yourdoctor about celiac and gluten intolerance testing to see ifyou 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 butteror 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 amountsof soft or aged cheese such as goat cheese, parmesan andfeta. Use coconut, rice or almond milk instead of cow’s milk.• Eat lots of fresh herbs and spices which are loaded withantioxidants.• Drink lots of water, green tea and organic coffee in moderation.• Limit sweeteners and choose raw honey, Stevia, or rawcane sugar.• Eat minimally processed desserts in moderation such assmall amount of dark chocolate, sorbet or gelato.Dr. Stacey Robinson, owner of Robinson Concierge Medicine, is a privatephysician practicing in downtown St. Petersburg. She can be reached at(727) 329-8859 or via www.RobinsonMed.com.

FOOD FIGHT OF THE DECADE: PALEO VERSUS VEGAN