Accent On Tampa Bay Magazine #154

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PublisherPublisherAlbert F. Martino, Jr.Albert F. Martino, Jr.

Senior EditorSenior EditorMelissa WolcottMelissa Wolcott

SalesSalesBarbara McGovernBarbara McGovern

Vicki KolbVicki Kolb

Senior Sports EditorSenior Sports EditorPeter MartinoPeter Martino

ContributorsContributorsSylvie DamienSylvie DamienNancy EvansNancy EvansMarty PetersMarty Peters

Deborah QuigleyDeborah QuigleyRoland StoneRoland Stone

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Melissa WolcottMelissa Wolcott

ProofreaderProofreaderCharlie deCattaCharlie deCatta

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Melissa WolcottMelissa Wolcott

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The USO Show features swing dancing, a live band, food and cocktails and more, it will be a night to remember. Swing dancing lessons will be available. THE AMVIC GHOST SHIP - Oct 31. Board the AmVic Ghost Ship on Halloween and enjoy a scavenger hunt, food, beverages, best costume prizes and participate in special ghost inves-tigations with Paranormal Extreme and the White Noise Paranormal Network. Call 813-228-8766. Visit www.americanvictory.org for more information.

at the Phillipi Estates Park. Proceeds from the event will sup-port the All Children’s Hospital and the Fallen Warriors Foundation. The two day event hosts live music, hayrides, face painting, a large vari-ety of cuisine, and tons of games & activities to amuse all ages. Among other things, a costume parade, pie-eating contest, Not So Scary Haunted House and Safe Trick or Treating will also add to the festive atmosphere. For more information visit www.sarasotapumpkinfes-tival.com.

Shotgun start: 1 p.m. The dinner and awards ceremony will be held directly after the event. Cost: $250 per player or $1,000 per foursome. TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 Lutz Lake

Fern Road, Lutz, FL 33558. All proceeds (100%) of all contributions/sponsorship fees go directly to the funding of medical grants for children. Contact: Michele Williams at (813) 890-4542.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nine Great Collections – One Great Day. Museums are open free to Pinellas and Hillsborough county residents (with ID). Participating venues include the Salvador Dali, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Florida Holocaust, Florida International, Great Explorations, Fine Arts Museum and St. Pete Museum of History, The Morean Arts Center, The Pier Aquarium and Florida Craftsmen Gallery. Some museums close at 4 p.m. Park and ride the Looper Trolley to most downtown locations for free. Free shuttle from BayWalk to Great Explorations. www.stpete.org/artsalive or 727-893-7465.

at the Dunedin Country Club at 1050 Palm Blvd. in Dunedin, leads off the 25th Annual Dunedin Cup & Kiwanis Regatta festivities. The waterfront affair continues the weekend of September 26-27 with Sailboat Races, a festival in Dunedin’s Edgewater Park that will include a Children’s Art Tent from the Dunedin Fine Art Center, live music, games, food, crafts vendors and the Little Hearts Car Show. Call 727-734-3749 for more information.

, at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. The night will com-mence with cocktails and a silent auction, fol-lowed by a seated dinner. The guests will enjoy a live auction and dancing, as Otis Velt and the Old School Band entertains. For more infor-mation, call (727) 712-8200.

at the St Pete Beach Community Center. Do you have a family heirloom, yard sale treasure or fabulous fake? Where did it come from? And how old is it? How much is it worth? Find out by bringing your items in to be appraised by an expert from Granny’s Auction House. Call 727-743-8866 for more information.

The City of Dunedin will host its Fall Antiques Fair. Main Street will be closed east of Alternate US Highway 19 (between Broadway and Douglas Avenue) for antique dealers to display their antiques and collectibles on the roadway. Call (727) 812-4545.

, at the Dunedin Community Center. The Expo features dozens of vendors, exhibitors and class demonstrations to get you on the right path to a healthy, livable lifestyle. Door prizes, healthy snacks, and raffles will be ongoing throughout the event. www.dunedin-gov.com or call (727) 812-4530.

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LOCAL FOCUSLOCAL FOCUS

The USO Show features swing dancing, a live band, food and cocktails and more, it will be a night to remember. Swing dancing lessons will be available. THE AMVIC GHOST SHIP - Oct 31. Board the AmVic Ghost Ship on Halloween and enjoy a scavenger hunt, food, beverages, best costume prizes and participate in special ghost inves-tigations with Paranormal Extreme and the White Noise Paranormal Network. Call 813-228-8766. Visit www.americanvictory.org for more information.

at the Phillipi Estates Park. Proceeds from the event will sup-port the All Children’s Hospital and the Fallen Warriors Foundation. The two day event hosts live music, hayrides, face painting, a large vari-ety of cuisine, and tons of games & activities to amuse all ages. Among other things, a costume parade, pie-eating contest, Not So Scary Haunted House and Safe Trick or Treating will also add to the festive atmosphere. For more information visit www.sarasotapumpkinfes-tival.com.

Shotgun start: 1 p.m. The dinner and awards ceremony will be held directly after the event. Cost: $250 per player or $1,000 per foursome. TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 Lutz Lake

Fern Road, Lutz, FL 33558. All proceeds (100%) of all contributions/sponsorship fees go directly to the funding of medical grants for children. Contact: Michele Williams at (813) 890-4542.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nine Great Collections – One Great Day. Museums are open free to Pinellas and Hillsborough county residents (with ID). Participating venues include the Salvador Dali, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Florida Holocaust, Florida International, Great Explorations, Fine Arts Museum and St. Pete Museum of History, The Morean Arts Center, The Pier Aquarium and Florida Craftsmen Gallery. Some museums close at 4 p.m. Park and ride the Looper Trolley to most downtown locations for free. Free shuttle from BayWalk to Great Explorations. www.stpete.org/artsalive or 727-893-7465.

at the Dunedin Country Club at 1050 Palm Blvd. in Dunedin, leads off the 25th Annual Dunedin Cup & Kiwanis Regatta festivities. The waterfront affair continues the weekend of September 26-27 with Sailboat Races, a festival in Dunedin’s Edgewater Park that will include a Children’s Art Tent from the Dunedin Fine Art Center, live music, games, food, crafts vendors and the Little Hearts Car Show. Call 727-734-3749 for more information.

, at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. The night will com-mence with cocktails and a silent auction, fol-lowed by a seated dinner. The guests will enjoy a live auction and dancing, as Otis Velt and the Old School Band entertains. For more infor-mation, call (727) 712-8200.

at the St Pete Beach Community Center. Do you have a family heirloom, yard sale treasure or fabulous fake? Where did it come from? And how old is it? How much is it worth? Find out by bringing your items in to be appraised by an expert from Granny’s Auction House. Call 727-743-8866 for more information.

The City of Dunedin will host its Fall Antiques Fair. Main Street will be closed east of Alternate US Highway 19 (between Broadway and Douglas Avenue) for antique dealers to display their antiques and collectibles on the roadway. Call (727) 812-4545.

, at the Dunedin Community Center. The Expo features dozens of vendors, exhibitors and class demonstrations to get you on the right path to a healthy, livable lifestyle. Door prizes, healthy snacks, and raffles will be ongoing throughout the event. www.dunedin-gov.com or call (727) 812-4530.

Pier Aquarium EventsPier Aquarium Events

Underwater Atlantis, a fundraiser for adults onlyto benefit Education Programs. 7-11pm,

Tradewinds Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach. Tickets: $65 each.noon-2pm

: Sightings every ThursdayEvents funded in part by the Pinellas Cultural Affairs Department’s Cultural Development Program.

The mission of The Pier Aquarium is to enhance the public’s understanding of the value and fragility of the local and global marine environment through research, education and personal experiences.

Join all your favorite friends on a new adventure as they help Elmo find a new home for Sunny

the Sunflower in the new Sesame Street stage show, “Elmo’s Green Thumb” coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall, Oct. 16-18.

Elmo has raised his sunflower, Sunny, from a seed, but his friend has outgrown the flower

pot. Elmo and friends find Big Bird’s garden the ideal place for Sunny to grow but they are too excited to wait. Rather than let Sunny follow

nature’s course, Abby Cadabby, (Sesame Street’s fairy-in-training), casts a spell to make Sunny grow. The spell does just the

opposite and, instead of growing, Elmo and all of his friends shrink. While Abby

searches for the right words to reverse the spell, Elmo, and

friends explore the garden and learn some lessons about patience and appreciating the role that each creature plays in our ecosystem. It’s a fresh, original

musical Sesame Street Live. www.sesamestreetlive.com

10th Annual FUR BALLEnjoy a gourmet dinner, complimentary wine, the creativity guests display with their “safari costume

formal” attire and the costume contest, trying your hand at the drumming circle, testing your luck at the

big cat casino table, and the raffle to win fabulous prizes, bidding on great bargains in the silent auction and on exotic international trips, and a chance to be one of the first to drive the Jaguar XJ to be released in early 2010. The Fur Ball will also focus on the rescue of a liger and her two tiger com-panions after they were abandoned in Mississippi. Proceeds will go to provide a great home for the rest of their lives.

For more information, visit www.bigcatrescue.org.

Serving:Gulfport Senior Center • Gulfport Casino

Gulfport Waterfront DistrictStetson Univ. College of LawPasadena Shopping Center

Palms of Pasadena Hospital • St. Pete Beach

Hours of Operation: 7:45am-9:50pmOnce per hour, 7 Days a Week

Cash Fare each way: Regular $1.75, Reduced 85¢,Youth $1.25, Adult Student $1.25

727-327-4222727-327-4222www.bellinisonline.comwww.bellinisonline.com

STEAKHOUSESTEAKHOUSE727-327-4200727-327-4200

www.lafogataonline.comwww.lafogataonline.com

2832-2838 Beach Blvd.2832-2838 Beach Blvd.So. Gulfport, FL 33707So. Gulfport, FL 33707

www.SeaBreezeManor.com

“Working Toward Coffee Bliss”Quality Coffee

Espresso

Panini

Salads

Breakfast

Smoothies

Pastries

Desserts

2908 1/2 Beach Blvd. So., Gulfport727-323-5904 • www.javanirvana.com

Coffee Roasted On Site

SALES • TOURS • RENTALSwww.kayaknature.com

Stillwagon StudiosStillwagon Studios

The ApothecaryHomeopathic Products

& RemediesTraditional Pharmacy

Compounding Specialists

“Waterfront Dining At It’s Best”

Restaurant: Open 11am DailyBar M-S 8am-2am; Sun 11am-2am

Talk Like a Pirate and support your local Arts Community. Gulfport’s Third

Saturday Art Walk on Saturday fea-

tures over fifty f a b u l o u s A r t i s a n s , C r a f t e r s , A n t i q u e s D e a l e r s , A u t h o r s , Renaissance vendors and Entertainers along Beach Blvd, from 6 to 10 pm. Live enter-t a i n m e n t i n c l u d i n g

The Double M Band and more,

Beach Blvd South. Gulfport Goes Green is a monthly Street Faire and expo focused on Green and Healthy

Living held the fourth Saturday of each month in the Gulfport Waterfront District (Beach Boulevard) from 10AM until 3pm. It is an all ages event with free admission. Attractions include: Produce, Vendors, Clothing Swap, Electronics Recycling, Book Swap, Live entertainment, and Interactive information and demonstrations. www.gulfportgoesgreen.com

also 10/17, 11/6, 11/21, 12/4. Beach Blvd South (Waterfront District). Fabulous Artisans, Crafters, Antiques Dealers and live music. 727-322-5217

Open 4-10 pm • Closed Wednesdays

2930 Beach Blvd., Gulfport, FL 33707

can be heard throughout the Waterfront District. Domain Food & Spirits will host an International Talk Like A Pirate Day Party with specials, give-a-ways, costume contest and more! Art Walk takes place on the First Friday and Third Saturday of every month, year round. Chill out and enjoy an extraordinary shopping and dining experience on Beach Blvd in Gulfport… Tampa Bay’s “best kept secret”. Free Gulfport trolley rides, free parking, pet and family friendly. For more information call 866-ARTWALK. FREE.

. 49th Yummy food ven-dors, beer and wine and great blues m u s i c ! E n t e r t a i n m e n t : Sterling Magee, The TomKats and The Smokin’ Torpedos. St. S. and Tangerine Ave. S. Tangerine Greenway in Gulfport (49th St. S. and Tangerine Ave. S. – across 18th Ave, S.), 4 – 9 p.m. ;727-323-3455.


Serving:Gulfport Senior Center • Gulfport Casino

Gulfport Waterfront DistrictStetson Univ. College of LawPasadena Shopping Center

Palms of Pasadena Hospital • St. Pete Beach

Hours of Operation: 7:45am-9:50pmOnce per hour, 7 Days a Week

Cash Fare each way: Regular $1.75, Reduced 85¢,Youth $1.25, Adult Student $1.25

727-327-4222727-327-4222www.bellinisonline.comwww.bellinisonline.com

STEAKHOUSESTEAKHOUSE727-327-4200727-327-4200

www.lafogataonline.comwww.lafogataonline.com

2832-2838 Beach Blvd.2832-2838 Beach Blvd.So. Gulfport, FL 33707So. Gulfport, FL 33707

www.SeaBreezeManor.com

“Working Toward Coffee Bliss”Quality Coffee

Espresso

Panini

Salads

Breakfast

Smoothies

Pastries

Desserts

2908 1/2 Beach Blvd. So., Gulfport727-323-5904 • www.javanirvana.com

Coffee Roasted On Site

SALES • TOURS • RENTALSwww.kayaknature.com

Stillwagon StudiosStillwagon Studios



With an amazing cast, incredible Tony

Award-winning dancing score, this is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan com-munity. Experience the next chapter of the classic American story, and find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home.

World Premiere. Wonderland is in chaos and only a new Alice can defeat the Queen of Hearts to restore balance. But first she must find her missing daughter and the love that she’s been too busy to notice. From the creators of The Civil War and Jekyll and Hyde.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 813-229-7827, www.tbpac.org.______________________________________

. August Wilson's tow-ering masterpiece tells the story of Troy Maxon, a Negro League baseball

player whose prime came before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. When Troy’s rapid rise ended, he is forced to let go of his dream and later deal with his headstrong foot-ball-player son who has a chance to go so much further than he did.

. It’s Christmas Eve and George Bailey stands on a snowy bridge…when a guardian angel intervenes! Thus begins the most irre-sistible “what if” story of all time, a visually stunning stage adaptation of the classic holiday film that is sure to capture your heart and cap-tivate your spirit. This one-man tour de force bursts with hope and humor and delivers a witty and moving story brimming with nostal-gia and imagination.

American Stage 727-823-PLAY. www.americanstage.org______________________________________

2009-10 Season2009-10 Season

Humor abounds as we watch Pinafore poking fun at everything from class status and politics to people rising to the

level of their own ineptitude in positions of power. There is of course the boy, the girl, love, duty and what happens when nothing goes quite as planned. All this and a boat.

FOOTLIGHTSFOOTLIGHTS

T BPACSHOWS

Dinner & Show - $48.00 + Tax • Show Only - $36.95 + Tax

www.showpalace.net

16128 U.S. 19 N., Hudson • 5 miles N. of S.R. 52

Mon.-Thur. 9am-7pmFri.-Sat. 9am-8pmSun. 10am-3pm

Now In Our 10th YearFlorida’s Most Exciting Theatrical & Dining Experience!Florida’s Most Exciting Theatrical & Dining Experience!

SHOW PALACE DINNER THEATRESHOW PALACE DINNER THEATRE

Nov 26-Dec 25Nov 26-Dec 25

Up ComingUp Coming

Sept 18-Nov 15Sept 18-Nov 15

he highly anticipated “So You Think You Can Dance Tour” will once again give fans a chance to see all their favorite dancers up close and in person when the tour comes

to the St. Pete Times Forum October 23rd. The heart pounding show will feature the season’s most popular routines as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour. Finalists participating include the Season 5 Top 10 dancers, Ade, Brandon, Evan (Tampa’s Broadway Theatre Project alumni), Janette, Jason, Jeanine, Kayla, Kupono, Melissa and Randi. “For five years we have seen the popularity of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ steadily grow and we are thrilled to showcase our unique talent for thousands of fans across the country,” stated Simon Fuller, creator and executive producer of the hit Fox show. “With the show premiering again this fall, the tour creates the unique opportunity for fans to watch the high caliber dancing from their living room one night and then attend a live performance the following night.”

For more information, call 813-301-2500, or visit www.sptimesforum.com


With an amazing cast, incredible Tony

Award-winning dancing score, this is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan com-munity. Experience the next chapter of the classic American story, and find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home.

World Premiere. Wonderland is in chaos and only a new Alice can defeat the Queen of Hearts to restore balance. But first she must find her missing daughter and the love that she’s been too busy to notice. From the creators of The Civil War and Jekyll and Hyde.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 813-229-7827, www.tbpac.org.______________________________________

. August Wilson's tow-ering masterpiece tells the story of Troy Maxon, a Negro League baseball

player whose prime came before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. When Troy’s rapid rise ended, he is forced to let go of his dream and later deal with his headstrong foot-ball-player son who has a chance to go so much further than he did.

. It’s Christmas Eve and George Bailey stands on a snowy bridge…when a guardian angel intervenes! Thus begins the most irre-sistible “what if” story of all time, a visually stunning stage adaptation of the classic holiday film that is sure to capture your heart and cap-tivate your spirit. This one-man tour de force bursts with hope and humor and delivers a witty and moving story brimming with nostal-gia and imagination.

American Stage 727-823-PLAY. www.americanstage.org______________________________________

2009-10 Season2009-10 Season

Humor abounds as we watch Pinafore poking fun at everything from class status and politics to people rising to the

level of their own ineptitude in positions of power. There is of course the boy, the girl, love, duty and what happens when nothing goes quite as planned. All this and a boat.

FOOTLIGHTSFOOTLIGHTS

T BPACSHOWS

Dinner & Show - $48.00 + Tax • Show Only - $36.95 + Tax

www.showpalace.net

16128 U.S. 19 N., Hudson • 5 miles N. of S.R. 52

Mon.-Thur. 9am-7pmFri.-Sat. 9am-8pmSun. 10am-3pm

Now In Our 10th YearFlorida’s Most Exciting Theatrical & Dining Experience!Florida’s Most Exciting Theatrical & Dining Experience!

SHOW PALACE DINNER THEATRESHOW PALACE DINNER THEATRE

Nov 26-Dec 25Nov 26-Dec 25

Up ComingUp Coming

Sept 18-Nov 15Sept 18-Nov 15

he highly anticipated “So You Think You Can Dance Tour” will once again give fans a chance to see all their favorite dancers up close and in person when the tour comes

to the St. Pete Times Forum October 23rd. The heart pounding show will feature the season’s most popular routines as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour. Finalists participating include the Season 5 Top 10 dancers, Ade, Brandon, Evan (Tampa’s Broadway Theatre Project alumni), Janette, Jason, Jeanine, Kayla, Kupono, Melissa and Randi. “For five years we have seen the popularity of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ steadily grow and we are thrilled to showcase our unique talent for thousands of fans across the country,” stated Simon Fuller, creator and executive producer of the hit Fox show. “With the show premiering again this fall, the tour creates the unique opportunity for fans to watch the high caliber dancing from their living room one night and then attend a live performance the following night.”

For more information, call 813-301-2500, or visit www.sptimesforum.com

An audience favorite is quickly becoming a holiday tradition as the Christmas treat ushers in the season.

This delightful musical is the age-old tale of “boy-meets-girl” and the complications that ensue on a trans-Atlantic voyage.

It’s a loving homage to the history of comic theatre and a tribute to the performers who made that comedy so memorable.

A musical revue celebrating the glory of American music in the fifties and the two men behind it all, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

This classic comedy hit is a frenzied, hilari-ous, madcap black comedy featuring two mur-derous aunts serving up deadly wine to lonely, elderly gentlemen.

The St. Pete Little Theater 727-866-1973, www.splt.org_____________________________________

SHOW PALACESHOW PALACEDINNER THEATREDINNER THEATRE

. Tevye, the milkman’s world is turned upside-down as his young daughters start romances with all the wrong people, authorities drive the Jews from their homes throughout Russia and now he has to pull his own cart because his horse lost his shoe... would it have been so terrible if he had just a small fortune? Love, fam-ily and good humor conquer all in Fiddler on the Roof. All-time classic songs as “Tradition”, “Matchmaker”, “ If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset.”

Each year the Show Palace cele-brates Christmas and Hanukkah with an exhila-rating production for all ages. Past productions have featured classic carols, high-energy danc-ing and special appearances by many of your favorite holiday characters.

Show Palace, 16128 U.S. 19 N., Hudson. 1-888-655-7469, www.showpalace.net_____________________________________

Improv Comedy Club and Dinner Theatre has been the career launching pad for dozens of the familiar faces of television and film. Upcoming shows include: TOMMY DAVIDSON - Sept. 17-20; Comedy From The Darkside With Pretty PAUL PARSONS - Sept 23; ALEX REYMUNDO - Sept. 24-27; Tampa’s Unfamous Funniest - Sept. 30; ARNEZ J - Oct. 1-4; SHAWTY - Oct. 7; LYNNE KOPLITZ - Oct. 8-11; DARREN CARTER - Oct. 15-18; BRYAN CALLEN - Oct. 22.

Improv, 813-864-4000, www.improvtampa.com

‘not just an antique shop’Buy and Sell Antiques and

Collectibles,Art, Jewelry, Vera Bradley,

Gift Items and More

donna & judi’s

Finders Keepers

12 W Orange St., Tarpon Springs FL 34689

Peter G. Gillis Agency, Inc OwnerAllstate Insurance Company

836 Tarpon Ave. Ste. 1BTarpon Springs. FL 34689

Phone 727-942-6099Toll Free 888-942-7400

Email [email protected]

Auto. Home. Business amd Life

24 Hour Service

Licensed & Board Certified Orthotist

(inside Faklis’ Dept. Store)

“Solutions for Sports, Preventive & Rehab Challenges”

Visit Historic Tarpon Springs

the original Creations™

The *COTTON* LadyD.I.Y Products

Rita Stetson • Creator/Designer

U. U. Churchof Tarpon Springs“The Uncommon Denomination”

Services Sundays10:30 AM

Home of the Geo. Inness Jr. Paintings230 Grand Blvd., Tarpon Springs, Fl.

34689727-937-4682

www.uutarpon.org


Tarpon Springs Events - Fri & Sat 8PM,

Sun 2PM. Return to the golden days of entertainment when radio was king! Take

a nostalgic trip to visit some of radio’s favorite stars: Jack Benny and his Gang; Fibber Magee and Molly; Abbott & Costello; The Bickersons and who can ever forget that Masked Rider of the Plains...The Lone Ranger.

. Sat. 9AM-12PM. join Curator Dr. Tina Bucuvalas for a workshop to develop skills in collecting folklife and oral history. Topics to be covered include: what to collect, interviewing skills, meth-ods of documentation, and what to do with the information you collect. The workshop is free and will take place at the

Historic Train Depot, 160 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. For more information, call 943-4624.

Music and dancing, Sponge Docks, 6:30-11 pm, Free

, The Crowns, 7 pm, Free (942-5628)

, 10 am - 3 pm, Sponge Docks.

8 am - 1 pm. Tables $5 to rent. Community Center (942-5628)

, 12 to 4 pm, meet artists throughout historic downtown (937-7125) -10 am (942-5628)

- Sat., 6:30-9:30PM at the Tarpon Spring Yacht Club, 350 N. Spring Blvd., Tarpon Springs. The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art will host the fundraiser Stone Crab Fest 2009 . The event will include casual cuisine and entertainment by the De

Lei’ed Parrots, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. There will be a cash only bar for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; soda, coffee and tea are free of charge. To make reservations call 727-712-5227.

10 am to12 pm, Cycadia & Rose Cemeteries (943-4624)

Community Center, 6:30-8:30pm, Adults $5, Kids 14 and under $3 (942-5628)

10 am-1 pm, Community Center, Free (942-5628) Halloween Trick or Treat & Costume Events, Downtown & Sponge Docks (937-6109)

Sponge Docks, 10 am - 5 pm (389-1644)

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HOT CONCERTSHOT CONCERTSProduced by Live Nation, 360° will

visit the Raymond James Stadium on October 9. Long-time U2 Show Director Willie

Williams has worked again with architect Mark Fisher, to create an innovative 360° design which affords an unobstructed view for the audience. U2 360° also marks the first time a band has toured in stadiums with such a unique and original structure. U2 will welcome Muse and James Otto as support acts to the tour. www.U2.com

Another stellar lineup at the St. Pete Times Forum starts with Country’s hottest act, Sugarland. In support of their platinum-selling third album, Love On The Inside,will stop at the St. Pete Times Forum on Friday, September 25. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush make up Sugarland who

exploded onto the music scene in ‘04 with multi-platinum selling album Twice The Speed Of Life. Joining Sugarland will be “Life In A Northern Town” collaborator, , and singer/songwriter whose current single “Come On Get Higher” is rising up the charts at pop radio.

Legendary rockers bring their World Magnetic Tour to the Forum Saturday, October 3. Since the band’s inception, Metallica has evolved into one of the greatest metal bands ever, a household name, and the seventh-biggest selling act in American history. This month will see the release of The Complete Metallica, a discography box set, featuring 163 tracks. Appearing along with Metallica will be , and .

Famed musical showman, producer and songwriter , whose PBS Great Performances Special, “David Foster and Friends” was one of the highest pledged PBS show in history, will perform with some of his talented friends the hits that have paved the way for the many artists he has worked with over the years. Accompanying David on tour will be from the chart-topping Earth, Wind and Fire, from famed group Chicago, Oprah protégé’

, and American Idol’s Australian heartthrob, .

www.sptimesforum.com

Acclaimed Bassist explores

the mystery of creation in his new CD, Palmystery, live at Largo Cultural Center on September 27th. Regaled as the most influ-ential bassist since Jaco Pastorius, Victor is known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the Grammy-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. For tickets call 727-587-6740.

Under the baton of Music Director , opens

the 2009/2010 season with a sensuous program of Latin and Spanish orchestral blockbusters. World-renowned Cuban-born classical guitarist

teams up with Argentine bandoneón artist . This concert will open with Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’ flirtatious Danzón No. 2 and will be followed by Manuel de Falla’s flamenco-laced El Amor Brujo featuring mezzo-soprano

. Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas’ La Noche de los Mayas will bring the evening to a conclusion, on October 9, 10 and 11.

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HOT CONCERTSHOT CONCERTSProduced by Live Nation, 360° will

visit the Raymond James Stadium on October 9. Long-time U2 Show Director Willie

Williams has worked again with architect Mark Fisher, to create an innovative 360° design which affords an unobstructed view for the audience. U2 360° also marks the first time a band has toured in stadiums with such a unique and original structure. U2 will welcome Muse and James Otto as support acts to the tour. www.U2.com

Another stellar lineup at the St. Pete Times Forum starts with Country’s hottest act, Sugarland. In support of their platinum-selling third album, Love On The Inside,will stop at the St. Pete Times Forum on Friday, September 25. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush make up Sugarland who

exploded onto the music scene in ‘04 with multi-platinum selling album Twice The Speed Of Life. Joining Sugarland will be “Life In A Northern Town” collaborator, , and singer/songwriter whose current single “Come On Get Higher” is rising up the charts at pop radio.

Legendary rockers bring their World Magnetic Tour to the Forum Saturday, October 3. Since the band’s inception, Metallica has evolved into one of the greatest metal bands ever, a household name, and the seventh-biggest selling act in American history. This month will see the release of The Complete Metallica, a discography box set, featuring 163 tracks. Appearing along with Metallica will be , and .

Famed musical showman, producer and songwriter , whose PBS Great Performances Special, “David Foster and Friends” was one of the highest pledged PBS show in history, will perform with some of his talented friends the hits that have paved the way for the many artists he has worked with over the years. Accompanying David on tour will be from the chart-topping Earth, Wind and Fire, from famed group Chicago, Oprah protégé’

, and American Idol’s Australian heartthrob, .

www.sptimesforum.com

Acclaimed Bassist explores

the mystery of creation in his new CD, Palmystery, live at Largo Cultural Center on September 27th. Regaled as the most influ-ential bassist since Jaco Pastorius, Victor is known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the Grammy-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. For tickets call 727-587-6740.

Under the baton of Music Director , opens

the 2009/2010 season with a sensuous program of Latin and Spanish orchestral blockbusters. World-renowned Cuban-born classical guitarist

teams up with Argentine bandoneón artist . This concert will open with Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’ flirtatious Danzón No. 2 and will be followed by Manuel de Falla’s flamenco-laced El Amor Brujo featuring mezzo-soprano

. Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas’ La Noche de los Mayas will bring the evening to a conclusion, on October 9, 10 and 11.

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The season continues with the orchestra joining forces with the

and mezzo-soprano for Gustav Mahler’s glorious Symphony No. 3, October 23, 24 and 25.

There are two free Pops in the Park Concerts with lots of familiar symphonic favorites, October 16 and 17. The opening morning Coffee Concert, led by

, offers music by Tchaikovsky, Khachaturian, Copland, Bernstein, Verdi and others on October 29. The Raymond James Pops series kicks off with

, led by Principal Percussionist , and vocalist

for some sizzling tropical sounds from Trinidad, Jamaica and other exotic island locales, October 31 and November 1.

For times and venues, visit www.floridaor-chestra.org or call 1-800-662-7286.

, the long-running trio featuring the trademark harmonies, insightful original songs and aggressive guitars of Debbie ‘n’ Stephanie plus the polyrhyth-mic percussion of Alvon Griffin play at Skipper’s Smokehouse, September 19. They’ve sung the national anthem for the Rays, Braves and the Bucs and continue to please crowds that pack the Skipperdome every time they play there.

is a funky free-for-all (literally!) takes place on September 25. Hard to believe but Skipper’s has been keepin’ it real at the corner of Nebraska Avenue and Skipper’s Road since September of 1980. To celebrate, they’re presenting a free show featuring some current faves with an eye towards keeping eve-rybody on their feet, dancing the night away.www.skipperssmokehouse.com

hat started as a 10-day series of jazz concerts held on the back of

a flatbed truck and at venues all around the City of Clearwater, has evolved into a major international jazz festival and draw for tens of thousands of visitors. Now in its 30th year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a world-class gathering of the some of the greatest talents and greatest fans of jazz.

Over its 29-year history, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday has featured such legendary talents as Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Stephan Grappelli, Stan Getz, and the Count Basie

Orchestra, to name only a few. This year’s lineup includes:Tom Brantley Collective, Mike MacArthur

& Nate Najar, The Organic Trio, Joe Baione Quartet, Nicole

Henry, Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, Gumbi Ortiz and the Latino Projekt, Les

Sabler, Clearwater Jazz Holiday 30th Anniversary EXTREME Tribute, Fireworks.

Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Jazz Band with BK Jackson, Marcus Roberts Trio, Brian Bromberg’s “It Is What It Is” Band, .

For more information visit www.clearwaterjazz.com.

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notions of what differentiates one style of music from another. www.headsup.com

Since his first recordings in the early 90s, PETER WHITE has infused pop standards and his own

original

material with a sense of innovation and energy with his electric guitar. His new CD, GOOD DAY, is a collection of original songs with some great melodies and killer grooves. www.headsup.com

EZRA WEISS’ ALICE IN WONDERLAND was developed to entertain children and adults alike while introducing them to classic literature and jazz history. In this adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s iconic masterpiece, the jazz musical brings to life the Mad Hatter, Caterpillar, Queen of Hearts and others, all inspired by the music of such legendary jazz artists as Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, B.B. King, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Ornette Coleman, and Bessie Smith. www.ezraweiss.com

Passionate punk-pop artist, LIVAN, is now releasing his CD, HAPPY RETURNS. Expect the best of old pop style mixed up with angst-ridden punk lyrics. His

influences range from Lord

Byron to the Sisters of Mercy, and from David Bowie and The Clash to Nine Inch Nails. www.livan.co.uk

A longtime stalwart of the con-temporary jazz scene, JOE McBRIDE takes a detour on his intriguing new CD, LOOKIN’ FOR A CHANGE, which reinter-prets a dozen contemporary pop songs via straight-ahead jazz arrangements. Along with three of his own compositions, he inter-prets the likes of Gnarls Barkley, Coldplay, John Mayer, Seal, and more. www.headsup.com

Expanding upon the sensuous and romantic smooth jazz vibe that has made him one of the genre’s most dynamic saxophonists, PAUL TAYLOR brings his new CD, BURNIN’, creating some of his

most soulful instrumental

tracks ever. Capturing all of the soulful grooves, dazzling melodies and seductive magic that have become his trademark, Burnin’ perfectly reflects the incredible synergy the charismatic Taylor has had for over a decade. www.peakrecords.com

Trombonist SAMUEL BLASER is a prolific talent with a collabo-rative spirit. His strong colorful tone allows him to express his musical ideas so that each nuance of his phrasing stands complete. His original compositions on PIECES OF OLD SKY emphasize his versatile playing and commit-ment to the jazz aesthetic. www.samuelblaser.com

THE BAD PLUS’ FOR ALL I CARE is their first recording to include a guest vocalist — Wendy Lewis. Drawing on sources as diverse as classical, jazz, rock, pop and beyond, Bad Plus has cre-ated a singular aesthetic that forces the listener to rethink

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olgate Country Showdown winner and Orlando resident, Johnny Bulford, has had a wild and incredible 2009, and is truly living

up to “Livin It Up,” his infectious song that’s also the title track to his third indie album. The rising country singer-songwriter has been busy performing around Florida, but also took his show on the road to Music City recently.

The multi-talented performer, who plans to invest the $100,000 Grand Prize check he received into furthering his career, beat out four other finalists with renditions of his original songs “How Could I Not” and “What Happens Here Stays Here,” the title track from his 2007 indie album.

“It’s the best thing that’s happened in my career so far, and it seemed like everybody in Nashville was watching the show. I thought back to when I first started listening to country music, when

my grandmother popped in a cassette of Garth Brooks when I was 11 and thought, wow, it’s been quite a journey. Yet really, it’s only beginning.”

At the age of 23, the performer has already opened major shows for Collin Raye, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Tanya Tucker and more.

Johnny is active on the charity circuit and performed an acoustic benefit con-cert for cancer research and medical grants at the University of Central Florida, where he’s taken time off from his pursuit of a master’s in business and marketing.

Being a prolific songwriter helps set Bulford apart from the many singers in country music who rely on the magic of Music City song-writers for their material. Speaking of his preference to record his own material, he says, “I know many artists in Nashville love to draw incredible songs from the well of amazing writers in Music City, but I love writing and singing my own songs and to be honest, would feel weird singing someone else’s songs all the time—not that I wouldn’t ever do it! With outside material, I think the key would be identifying with what the song says—or if I wish I would have writ-ten it.” Johnny new CD features tracks written or co-written and pro-duced by the singer and collaborations with renowned Nashville songwriting heavyweights, the Grammy nominated Charlie Craig (Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton) and Robert Arthur (Brad Paisley, Mark Chesnutt).

For more information, visit www.johnnybulford.com

Accent Spotlights . . .


tening experience, but is also beneficial in supporting relaxa-tion, meditation, healing, sleep, massage, yoga and exercise. The music features Celtic harp, gui-tars, dulcimers, piano, bass, man-dolin and other instruments. www.acousticoceanmusic.com

A PLACE CALLED PEACE has eight original, soothing, peaceful Native American flute songs from New Mexico ‘Southwest Americana’ musician RANDY GRANGER. Up-tempo, rhythmic

tracks with Native

drums, ocean drum and djembe and the ethereal Hang drum blend with solo Native flute pieces perfectly setting a meditative and joyful mood. www.randygranger.net

THE SUPREME ANGELS has become one of the most vibrant entities in American gospel music through their 54 year recording career. On their CD RELOADED, the songs lyrically traverse vocal holy ground: shelter in a time of storm, thanksgiving for blessings, holding on against all odds, sur-viving in a tough world with lots of questionable choices, Mother, and the need for spiritual healing. www.malaco.com

TRUE BELIEVERS are an excit-ing young quartet with a new CD, BREAK THROUGH, which has ten songs that range from hard hit-

ting, hand clapping, foot

stomping music to a praise and worship oriented song. The group is full of energy and passion for their love of God. www.malaco.com

a listen at their website. www.kurtjohnston.com

KODO are best known as the pre-miere Japanese Taiko group. They bring music from Shinto shrines and harvest festivals to the world stage. Kodo significantly enlarged the traditional drum design, put-ting Japanese percussion on the global musical map. The CD, HEARTBEAT, celebrates the Best of Kodo 25th Anniversary. www.rockpaperscissors.biz

HUUN HUUR TU’s music fea-tures rare instruments and pre-serves and develops some of the world’s oldest forms of music making. The best-known genre of Tuvan (Russia) music is xöömei (throat-singing) in which naturally produced vocal sounds create astonishingly unique textures and harmonics. The new album ETERNAL is a collaboration with electronic musician & record pro-ducer Carmen Rizzo who trans-forms this ancient music into an enticing blend of ambient elec-tronic, exotic rhythms and lush acoustic textures. www.rock-paperscissors.biz

TRIBECASTAN is a country without borders tucked away in a corner of downtown Manhattan. This country of the mind is home

to Uighur

mountaineers and Croatian zookeepers. Drum and fife corps march alongside Slovakian shepherds with six-foot-tall pipes and Indonesian scales warp rock mandolins. Their CD STRANGE COUSIN captures the ancient future of this imagi-nary land where Swedish nykel-harpas and Pakistani taxi horns can live together harmoniously both in peace and mayhem. www.rockpaperscissors.biz

The music of ACOUSTIC OCEAN is healing energy and healthful entertainment. LIGHT RETURNING is meant as a lis-

with commercial viability and big melodies. Visions of desperation, hope and redemption are peppered throughout their repertoire, along with thoughtful harmonies and the requisite scream. www.myspace.com/sinceoctober.

DARKEST HOUR, a powerhouse metal quintet has released their new CD, THE ETERNAL RETURN. It has aggression and speed, but also technicality and musicianship. The band has gone faster, heavier and deeper than

before. It is epic and furious metal written by metal-heads for metal-heads. www.victoryrecords.com

3 SILVER DOLLARS is the new release from DAVID PARMLEY & CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. Known for his soulful voice, driv-ing rhythm guitar and excptional skills as a producer, David has notched many awards, including an Int. Bluegrass Music Assoc. “Recorded Event of the Year” award, and an “Emerging Artists of the Year” award. www.pinecas-tle.com

THE JOHNSTON DUO can’t really be pigeonholed into one genre, as they are proficient in several: rock, country, pop, adult contemporary, etc. Debrann and Kurt Johnston each have a heavy musical background — she having

been in music since she

was nine years old, and he with a strong country background and extensive touring with Bon Jovi. Give them

IN THE DARK is the second release from Austin based singer/songwriter HILARY YORK. The centerpieces are Yorks distinctive vocal performances and mature, vulnerable, yet sultry lyrics that resonate with uncommon honesty. The album is musically dominated by a sparse and concise folk-rock with occasional forays into more urbane territory. www.hilaryyork.com

With the release of CASINO LOGIC, ZO2 presents full-tilt swaggering rock and roll. Melding the funk and swagger of the 70s with modern arrangements, har-monies and lyrics, the band is infuses the rock world with energy and excitement. The group

features

brothers Paulie Z (vocals, guitar) and David Z (vocals, bass) and Joey Cassata (drums, vocals). www.

GHOSTBIRD, known for thier powerful, brooding lyrics and popping rhythms, have released their self-titled CD. Emotionally charged lyrics coupled with dynamic beats and explorative melodies evidence Ghostbirds vast range. Also enjoy the unique vocals of guest vocalist Joy Bishop on several of the tracks. www.sonicbids.com/ghostbird

Bradenton’s own SINCE OCTOBER is one of Active Rock radio’s rising stars, with their new release THIS IS MY HEART — a collection of heavy rock songs

notions of what differentiates one style of music from another. www.headsup.com

Since his first recordings in the early 90s, PETER WHITE has infused pop standards and his own

original

material with a sense of innovation and energy with his electric guitar. His new CD, GOOD DAY, is a collection of original songs with some great melodies and killer grooves. www.headsup.com

EZRA WEISS’ ALICE IN WONDERLAND was developed to entertain children and adults alike while introducing them to classic literature and jazz history. In this adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s iconic masterpiece, the jazz musical brings to life the Mad Hatter, Caterpillar, Queen of Hearts and others, all inspired by the music of such legendary jazz artists as Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, B.B. King, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Ornette Coleman, and Bessie Smith. www.ezraweiss.com

Passionate punk-pop artist, LIVAN, is now releasing his CD, HAPPY RETURNS. Expect the best of old pop style mixed up with angst-ridden punk lyrics. His

influences range from Lord

Byron to the Sisters of Mercy, and from David Bowie and The Clash to Nine Inch Nails. www.livan.co.uk

A longtime stalwart of the con-temporary jazz scene, JOE McBRIDE takes a detour on his intriguing new CD, LOOKIN’ FOR A CHANGE, which reinter-prets a dozen contemporary pop songs via straight-ahead jazz arrangements. Along with three of his own compositions, he inter-prets the likes of Gnarls Barkley, Coldplay, John Mayer, Seal, and more. www.headsup.com

Expanding upon the sensuous and romantic smooth jazz vibe that has made him one of the genre’s most dynamic saxophonists, PAUL TAYLOR brings his new CD, BURNIN’, creating some of his

most soulful instrumental

tracks ever. Capturing all of the soulful grooves, dazzling melodies and seductive magic that have become his trademark, Burnin’ perfectly reflects the incredible synergy the charismatic Taylor has had for over a decade. www.peakrecords.com

Trombonist SAMUEL BLASER is a prolific talent with a collabo-rative spirit. His strong colorful tone allows him to express his musical ideas so that each nuance of his phrasing stands complete. His original compositions on PIECES OF OLD SKY emphasize his versatile playing and commit-ment to the jazz aesthetic. www.samuelblaser.com

THE BAD PLUS’ FOR ALL I CARE is their first recording to include a guest vocalist — Wendy Lewis. Drawing on sources as diverse as classical, jazz, rock, pop and beyond, Bad Plus has cre-ated a singular aesthetic that forces the listener to rethink

Off The Beaten PathOff The Beaten Path

MUSIC TRAXMUSIC TRAX

olgate Country Showdown winner and Orlando resident, Johnny Bulford, has had a wild and incredible 2009, and is truly living

up to “Livin It Up,” his infectious song that’s also the title track to his third indie album. The rising country singer-songwriter has been busy performing around Florida, but also took his show on the road to Music City recently.

The multi-talented performer, who plans to invest the $100,000 Grand Prize check he received into furthering his career, beat out four other finalists with renditions of his original songs “How Could I Not” and “What Happens Here Stays Here,” the title track from his 2007 indie album.

“It’s the best thing that’s happened in my career so far, and it seemed like everybody in Nashville was watching the show. I thought back to when I first started listening to country music, when

my grandmother popped in a cassette of Garth Brooks when I was 11 and thought, wow, it’s been quite a journey. Yet really, it’s only beginning.”

At the age of 23, the performer has already opened major shows for Collin Raye, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Tanya Tucker and more.

Johnny is active on the charity circuit and performed an acoustic benefit con-cert for cancer research and medical grants at the University of Central Florida, where he’s taken time off from his pursuit of a master’s in business and marketing.

Being a prolific songwriter helps set Bulford apart from the many singers in country music who rely on the magic of Music City song-writers for their material. Speaking of his preference to record his own material, he says, “I know many artists in Nashville love to draw incredible songs from the well of amazing writers in Music City, but I love writing and singing my own songs and to be honest, would feel weird singing someone else’s songs all the time—not that I wouldn’t ever do it! With outside material, I think the key would be identifying with what the song says—or if I wish I would have writ-ten it.” Johnny new CD features tracks written or co-written and pro-duced by the singer and collaborations with renowned Nashville songwriting heavyweights, the Grammy nominated Charlie Craig (Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton) and Robert Arthur (Brad Paisley, Mark Chesnutt).

For more information, visit www.johnnybulford.com

Accent Spotlights . . .


- Comedy. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Thomas Haden Church, Bradley Cooper; Director: Phil Traill. Crossword puzzle constructor Mary is smart, pretty – and a natural disaster that shakes news cameraman Steve to the core. Set up on a blind date with Steve, Mary thinks the chemistry is

undeniable and just knows she’s found her soulmate. She decides to do anything and go anywhere to be with him. Steve becomes increasingly unhinged as Mary trails them.

Comedy. Starring: Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis; Director: Mike Judge. The film centers on a flower extract fac-tory owner who’s dealing with workplace problems and a streak of bad luck, including his wife’s affair with a gigolo.

- Action. Starring: Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Alison Lohman; Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor. A high-concept action thriller set in a near future when gaming and entertainment have evolved into a terrify-ing new hybrid. Humans control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online games: peo-ple play people... for keeps.

- Animated Adventure. Starring: Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau; Director: Shane Acker. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov join forces to produce an original and thrilling tale. When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking ref-uge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction.

- Comedy. Starring: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Brian White; Director: Tyler Perry. When Madea, pistol-packing grandma, catches her grandchildren looting her home, she delivers the young delinquents to their aunt April, a heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off her married boyfriend, and wants nothing to do with the kids.

Thriller. Starring: Kate

Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Columbus Short; Director: Dominic Sena. Carrie Stetko, the lone U.S. Marshal assigned to Antarctica, is investigating the continent’s first murder, which draws her into a shocking mystery. Now, with only three days until winter, Carrie must solve the crime before Antarctica is plunged into darkness and she is stranded with the kil-ler.

- Comedy thriller. Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale; Director: Steven Soderbergh. A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. The FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. his-tory.

- Comedy thriller. Starring: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons; Director: Karyn Kusama. A hellish tale about a high school cheerleader screwed over by a visiting rock band, who becomes possessed by a demon and begins to feed off of the fellas in her town.

Drama. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Aaron Eckhart, Dan Fogler; Director: Brandon Camp. A widower’s book about grieving turns him into a phenomenon. Reinvented as a charismatic self-help guru, he falls for a woman at a seminar and is forced to confront the fact that he hasn’t come to grips with his own loss.

- Horror. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Antje Traue; Director: Christian Alvart. A terrifying thriller in which two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they’ve been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they’re actually not alone -- and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imag-ined.

- Documentary. Director: Michael Moore. The film explores the root causes of the global eco-nomic meltdown and takes a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as “the biggest robbery in the history of this coun-try” – the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.

- Drama. Starring: Asher Book, Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono; Director: Kevin Tancharoen. Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative pow-erhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and

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achieve real and lasting fame.

- Comedy. Starring: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe; Director: Ricky Gervais, Matt Robinson. The film is set in a contemporary world where no one has ever lied. Gervais will play a performer who tells the first lie and har-nesses its power for personal gain.

- Sci-Fi. Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike; Director: Jonathan Mostow. FBI agents inves-tigate the mysterious murder of a college stu-dent linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves, enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

OCTOBEROCTOBER Thriller. Starring:

Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley; Director: Martin Scorsese. Shutter

Island is the story of two U.S. marshals who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island’s fortress-like hospital for the crimi-nally insane.

- Comedy. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau; Director: Peter Billingsley. The comedy fol-lows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. They soon discover that participation in the resort’s cou-ples therapy is not optional. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.


Thriller. Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall, Charlize Theron;

Director: John Hillcoat. The big-screen adap-tation of Cormac McCarthy’s best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Road” – the story of a man and his young son traveling through a desperate, post-apocalyptic world.

- Action comedy. Starring: Ellen Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig; Director: Drew Barrymore. Bliss is a rebellious Texas teen who throws in her small town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby.

Horror comedy. Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone; Director: Ruben Fleischer. Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares

him. Tallahassee doesn’t have fears. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.

- Thriller. Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Viola Davis; Director: F. Gary Gray. A man who, 10 years after his wife and daughter are brutally murdered, returns to exact justice from the assistant district attorney who prosecuted the case against their killers.

- Horror thriller. Starring: Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley; Director: Nelson McCormick. Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand.

- Bio drama. Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor; Director: Mira Nair. Swank will play Earhart in the formative stages of her career. A look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world.

- Horror. Starring: Costas Mandylor,

Mark Rolston, Betsy Russell; Director: Kevin Greutert. Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchal-lenged successor to Jigsaw’s legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw’s grand scheme is finally understood.

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Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny.

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undeniable and just knows she’s found her soulmate. She decides to do anything and go anywhere to be with him. Steve becomes increasingly unhinged as Mary trails them.

Comedy. Starring: Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis; Director: Mike Judge. The film centers on a flower extract fac-tory owner who’s dealing with workplace problems and a streak of bad luck, including his wife’s affair with a gigolo.

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- Animated Adventure. Starring: Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau; Director: Shane Acker. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov join forces to produce an original and thrilling tale. When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking ref-uge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction.

- Comedy. Starring: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Brian White; Director: Tyler Perry. When Madea, pistol-packing grandma, catches her grandchildren looting her home, she delivers the young delinquents to their aunt April, a heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off her married boyfriend, and wants nothing to do with the kids.

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Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Columbus Short; Director: Dominic Sena. Carrie Stetko, the lone U.S. Marshal assigned to Antarctica, is investigating the continent’s first murder, which draws her into a shocking mystery. Now, with only three days until winter, Carrie must solve the crime before Antarctica is plunged into darkness and she is stranded with the kil-ler.

- Comedy thriller. Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale; Director: Steven Soderbergh. A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. The FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. his-tory.

- Comedy thriller. Starring: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons; Director: Karyn Kusama. A hellish tale about a high school cheerleader screwed over by a visiting rock band, who becomes possessed by a demon and begins to feed off of the fellas in her town.

Drama. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Aaron Eckhart, Dan Fogler; Director: Brandon Camp. A widower’s book about grieving turns him into a phenomenon. Reinvented as a charismatic self-help guru, he falls for a woman at a seminar and is forced to confront the fact that he hasn’t come to grips with his own loss.

- Horror. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Antje Traue; Director: Christian Alvart. A terrifying thriller in which two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they’ve been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they’re actually not alone -- and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imag-ined.

- Documentary. Director: Michael Moore. The film explores the root causes of the global eco-nomic meltdown and takes a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as “the biggest robbery in the history of this coun-try” – the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.

- Drama. Starring: Asher Book, Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono; Director: Kevin Tancharoen. Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative pow-erhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and

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- Comedy. Starring: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe; Director: Ricky Gervais, Matt Robinson. The film is set in a contemporary world where no one has ever lied. Gervais will play a performer who tells the first lie and har-nesses its power for personal gain.

- Sci-Fi. Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike; Director: Jonathan Mostow. FBI agents inves-tigate the mysterious murder of a college stu-dent linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves, enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

OCTOBEROCTOBER Thriller. Starring:

Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley; Director: Martin Scorsese. Shutter

Island is the story of two U.S. marshals who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island’s fortress-like hospital for the crimi-nally insane.

- Comedy. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau; Director: Peter Billingsley. The comedy fol-lows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. They soon discover that participation in the resort’s cou-ples therapy is not optional. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.


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ARMANI’SHosts Celebrity Chef Nick Stellino

FOOD & BEVERAGEFOOD & BEVERAGE

Story and photos by Melissa Wolcott

I hate salad!” was the utterance of celebrity chef Nick Stellino as he proceeded to make a

devine spinach salad at Armani’s. One of Tampa’s most popular restaurants, Armani’s recently hosted the renowned chef at it’s first

Celebrity Chef Cooking Class. Although Armani’s regularly hosts cooking classes with their own highly regarded Chef Von Berg, this was their first foray into inviting a celebrity chef.

Nick Stellino has been seen on PBS’ “Cucina Amore” for 14 years now. His popularity is due to his enthusiasm, passion, and relatively easy reci-pes. Nick has also authored eight cookbooks — his latest being “Nick Stellino - Cooking With Friends”. His newest book features great chefs from acclaimed restau-rants across the U.S. — again, with easy to pre-pare recipes. When he started out, Nick said he weighed 285 lbs.

Although he didn’t give his current weight, he is definitely trim — he said “It’s all about por-tion control.”

Facetiously cocky, Chef Nick had his audi-ence enthralled for the whole two hours, regal-ing us with stories while he created very tasty and simple recipes — which especially appeals to me. If it has more than 5 or 6 ingredients, like as not, I won’t make it. After each dish was prepared, we all received generous por-tions to sample.

All of our courses were accompanied by well-chosen Banfi wines, and presented to us by Lars Leicht, Vice President of Banfi. The Banfi wine estate was started in the 19th Century in Tuscany, Italy, encompassing an area which is just slightly smaller than Manhattan. They have twenty-nine different soil types for their different wine varieties. There is also a wonderful 13th century castle on the estate with luxurious accommodations and an elegant restaurant. (www.banfi.com)

Nick Stellino whips up a shrimp and pasta dish.Nick Stellino whips up a shrimp and pasta dish. PBS Celebrity Chef Nick StellinoPBS Celebrity Chef Nick Stellino

Lars Leicht, Vice President of Lars Leicht, Vice President of Banfi, explains the Banfi wine Banfi, explains the Banfi wine process.process.


ARMANI’SHosts Celebrity Chef Nick Stellino

FOOD & BEVERAGEFOOD & BEVERAGE


I hate salad!” was the utterance of celebrity chef Nick Stellino as he proceeded to make a

devine spinach salad at Armani’s. One of Tampa’s most popular restaurants, Armani’s recently hosted the renowned chef at it’s first

Celebrity Chef Cooking Class. Although Armani’s regularly hosts cooking classes with their own highly regarded Chef Von Berg, this was their first foray into inviting a celebrity chef.

Nick Stellino has been seen on PBS’ “Cucina Amore” for 14 years now. His popularity is due to his enthusiasm, passion, and relatively easy reci-pes. Nick has also authored eight cookbooks — his latest being “Nick Stellino - Cooking With Friends”. His newest book features great chefs from acclaimed restau-rants across the U.S. — again, with easy to pre-pare recipes. When he started out, Nick said he weighed 285 lbs.

Although he didn’t give his current weight, he is definitely trim — he said “It’s all about por-tion control.”

Facetiously cocky, Chef Nick had his audi-ence enthralled for the whole two hours, regal-ing us with stories while he created very tasty and simple recipes — which especially appeals to me. If it has more than 5 or 6 ingredients, like as not, I won’t make it. After each dish was prepared, we all received generous por-tions to sample.

All of our courses were accompanied by well-chosen Banfi wines, and presented to us by Lars Leicht, Vice President of Banfi. The Banfi wine estate was started in the 19th Century in Tuscany, Italy, encompassing an area which is just slightly smaller than Manhattan. They have twenty-nine different soil types for their different wine varieties. There is also a wonderful 13th century castle on the estate with luxurious accommodations and an elegant restaurant. (www.banfi.com)

Nick Stellino whips up a shrimp and pasta dish.Nick Stellino whips up a shrimp and pasta dish. PBS Celebrity Chef Nick StellinoPBS Celebrity Chef Nick Stellino

Lars Leicht, Vice President of Lars Leicht, Vice President of Banfi, explains the Banfi wine Banfi, explains the Banfi wine process.process.

Nick Stellino’s menu for the event:

Spinach Salad with Feta Cheese and Seedless Grapes, served with Centine Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay.

Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Shrimp, accompanied by a very subtle Banfi le Rime Pinot Grigio.

Chicken Scaloppine with Radicchio and Gorgonzola, along with a harmonious Castello Banfi Belnero.

Chocolate Zabaglione with a very delightful Rosa Regale (referred to as a “giggle in a glass” by our host.)

While Nick pre-pared the differ-ent dishes, he imparted some of his kitchen wisdom to us. Here are some of his tricks and info I came away with:

Tomatoes - Nick is not fond of Florida’s cherry tomatoes, and has a fix for them. He cures them in sea salt and sugar first. He also told us the history of the tomato, which origi-nated with the Aztecs in South America thou-sands of years ago, and were brought to Spain

by Cortez, and finally made their way to Italy. They were originally yellow. Italian for tomato is “pomodoro”, which means “golden orb.” It was hybridized over the years to orange and finally red, and came to North America with the colonists.

Pine Nuts - Don’t use them straight out of the container. Toast them lightly in a really hot non-stick pan. (Get the pan very hot, then turn off before you add the pine nuts.) Five seconds

on one side, flip over, and five seconds on the other side. It really brings out the flavor.

Balsamic Vinegar - For really good taste, it needs to be aged for at least ten years.

Olive Oil - Use extra-virgin olive oil for sal-ads, dips and liquid cooking, and use light olive

oil for pan cook-ing. Extra-virgin cooks too quickly and can burn the food prepared in a pan.

Garlic - Use thickly chopped garlic if it is being sauteed in a pan - otherwise it can quickly burn. Also, the flavor is retained, and won’t be too “garlicky”.

Pasta Water - Keep your pasta water to use to add to dishes that have cooked down too much in the pan, and if a sauce cooked with cream starts to break up, you can reconstitute it with the pasta water. You can also use butter to reconstitute.

Chicken Breasts - Never pound them with the spiked side of the pounder, always use the flat side. The spiked side is for absorbing mari-nades.

All of the recipes for the dishes we expe-rienced — and many more — are on Nick’s website. They are very easy to follow, and some even have video. You can also learn a lot more about the illustrious chef himself. Also, do yourself a favor and sign up on his Facebook. He will entertain you and impart more scrump-tious recipes for you to try out! website - www.nickstellino.com; facebook - www.face-book.com/people/Nick-Stellino/1256632051

Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and ShrimpBasil and Shrimp

Chicken Scalippine with Chicken Scalippine with Radicchio and Gorgonzola.Radicchio and Gorgonzola.

Chef Nick Stellino greets his guestsChef Nick Stellino greets his guests

A deliciously decadent A deliciously decadent Chocolate ZabaglioneChocolate Zabaglione


aving been brought up on a farm in Oklahoma, foot-ball Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon has an affinity

for fresh vegetables, and decided, along with the Lee Roy Selmon’s restaurant team, to add fresh new salads to the menu. These salads are unique to the restaurant, and each has it’s own distinct flavor.

Having tried countless combinations in the restaurant’s kitchen, they finally whittled it down to four. They are all so good — and so different from each other, it’s hard to pick a favorite. The salad dressings all have a vinaigrette base, but that is their only similarity. The salads are so well blended, there isn’t that overwhelming “dressing” taste that you often find with sal-ads.

As with all of Selmon’s food, the portions are more than generous, and these very reasonably priced salads would (in my case, anyway) feed two people. A consid-erate offering on the restau-rant’s part is to allow patrons to exchange whatever protein they would like on their salad, with a choice of chicken, salmon, or shrimp.

I had an opportunity to taste all the of salads and enjoyed their unique fla-vors. Here are the new salad offerings:

- A grilled chicken breast served on romaine hearts, watermelon, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, red bell peppers, kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese and garbanzo beans tossed in a lemon herb vinaigrette. Watermelon in a salad? Yes — a great addi-tion for a sweet little taste.

- Grilled and glazed Salmon (pic-tured here with chicken) on baby spinach tossed with fresh strawberries, feta cheese, toasted cinnamon-pepper pecans and sweet banana chips in a strawberry balsamic vin-aigrette. I must confess, this was my particular favorite.

- Fire roasted Shrimp, grilled zucchini, summer squash, red pepper, red onion and Portobello mushroom, served warm on a sweet spring lettuce mix in a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. Grilled veggies are so tasty.

- A blend of sweet spring mix and chopped romaine hearts, fresh avocado, seasonal mango,

hearts of palm, sweet banana chips. Tossed with glazed shrimp and mango aji amarillo vinaigrette. Close your eyes and you are in the islands. Along with the new salad, I tried their popular drink — a

. I almost passed on it, thinking it might be too “liquory” for

lunch, but was very pleasantly surprised by the delicious, light, refreshing taste. Made with Finlandia Vodka, Captain Morgan Rum, Peach Schnapps, sweet & sour, grenadine and orange juice, and a floater of Myer’s Rum, it literally came “smoking”.

Never fear, Selmon’s has not removed anything from their regular menu to make way for the salads. All your old favorites are still there, such as the Pulled Pork, Sweet Heat Fried Chicken and (my favorite) Lee Roy’s signature St. Louis ribs.

Lee Roy Selmon’s has five loca-tions to choose from (Tampa [2], St. Pete, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Ft. Myers) so visit one near you to try out the healthy and hearty new salads and/or some delicious BBQ. Even if one of the locations isn’t near you, it is worth the drive!

For more information, visit www.leeroyselmons.com.


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Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon

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ttention fans of Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant in Tampa, and fans

of good food and travel — Chef Roy Yamaguchi has partnered with AuthenEscapes for some spectacular trips focusing on food and wine.

A small group of people will have a unique opportunity to travel with Top Chef: Masters competitor, Roy Yamaguchi when AuthentEscapes’ “Inside Japan with Chef Roy Yamaguchi” kicks off on September 25 for a 10-day culinary land tour of Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto.

Coming up in April 2010, Chef Roy will host Epic Australia. He’s hosting both trips with AuthentEscapes, an expe-

riential travel company in Sarasota. Epic Australia is an 8 day land tour of Sydney and Melbourne.

Guests will experience Australia’s freshest culinary fusion, dramatic natural beauty and cultural attractions with Chef Roy.

One of the world’s most beautiful harbour cities, Sydney will provide visitors with a cosmopolitan welcome. World renowned chefs and iconic panoramas set the scene for dining delights. Enjoy an opportunity

for a magnificent evening bridge climb on the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge. The climb pro-vides an unpar-alleled panorama of the city skyline and to watch the

sunset and the city lights come to life. Explore the hinterland hills of the Mornington Peninsula. The area’s rich, fertile coastal plains produce award-win-ning pinot noir and chardonnay varietals as well as fresh produce, speciality cheeses, lavender, olives and other delights.

The trip Includes: four nights opera view room accommodation with breakfast at Intercontinental Sydney; three nights bed and breakfast accommodation at Crown Towers; domestic flight to Melbourne and ground transportation per itinerary; meals, events, activities, sight-

seeing and admissions per itinerary; serv-ices of English-speaking guide through-out. Introductory fare is $5,350 per per-son, based on double occupancy. Exclusions: Does not include international air; visa fees; travel insurance; roundtrip transfers for international flights; meals and other activities not stated in itinerary; gratuities; telephone calls; individualized services and other items of a personal nature. Reservations are currently available for the Epic Australia trip; details can be found at www.authentescapes.com.


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living museum, this 100 year old gar-den is home to some of the oldest tropi-cal plants in the region. Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, with

exotic plants from around the world. -

Kanapaha is a 62 acre facility in Gainsville. Comprised of 24 major collections, it includes the state’s largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. The trip will include transportation, admission and guided tour of the Gardens, a Dutch treat lunch stop (or bring a bag lunch), and another surprise. Cost is $42 members / $50 nonmembers. Call 727-551-3102.

Identify your top 5 passions in all areas of your life: career, health, relationships, per-sonal/spiritual growth, environment,finances, and fun. Be given tools to start living your passions. Learn about Nature’s Guidance System. “What you put your attention on grows stronger in your life.”

The festival will include a variety of pepper plants from sweet to hot, pepper clothing, jewelry, artwork, pepper jellies, food, hot sauces and ice cold beer to wash it all down. Don’t miss the Hot Pepper Eating Contest where those who dare will eat a mound of peppers. 11am to 4pm. Sunken Gardens is located at 1825 4th Street N., St. Petersburg; 727-551-3100; www.stpete.org/sunken

HENRY PLANT MUSEUMTARPON TALES and

SPORT FISHING in EARLY FLORIDA

Fishing in Florida was revolutionized in 1885 in Punta

Rassa when W. H. Wood from New York caught the first tarpon using a rod and reel. Venturing to Florida became all the rage and sportsmen traveled from the Northeast, Midwest, and Europe in search of this new experience. This exhibit examines the phenomena of sport fishing from the late 1800’s to the 1930’s on the west coast of Florida. See vintage photographs, mounted fish, rods, reels, lures, tackle, gear, nets and more. Continuing through December 27th.

The Henry Plant Museum is at 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL; (813) 254-1891, www.plantmuseum.com


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A rare oppor-tunity to indulge in some of the area’s fine din-ing restaurants. Nearly 75 participating restau-rants will offer three-course prix fixe dinner menus for $20 or $30, with $1 from each meal being donated to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Magical Dining restaurants offer a wide variety of environments and cuisines. www.orlandomagicaldining.com.

The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculptural Gardens’ 2009 – 2010 Season opens with mixed media artist Don Howard’s sculptures. He is known for his bold, colorful, creative and extremely

three dimensional hand-crafted sun gods and ancestral art. www.polasek.org

The self-guided tour marks historically significant points along Conway Road highlighting the area’s past including: The English Colony/The Polo Club; Conway United Methodist Church/Brick Road; Conway School/The Citrus Industry; Conway First Baptist Church/Fort Gatlin at Conway and Gatlin Avenue; and St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church/Datson Diaries at Conway and St. Mary’s Lane. www.thehistorycenter.org.

The exhibit provides guests physical science, engineering, technology and manufacturing skills and fea-tures three zones including construction, transit hub and tech works. www.osc.org.

The market will have nearly 100 vendors with one-third of the products originating from Florida grown vegetables, plants, citrus and honey. Other prod-ucts include home-made jams, baked goods and ready-to-eat cultural cuisine. The market is held outside of the Festival Bay Mall every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.fes-tivalbayfarmersmarket.com.

- Guests are transported back to the 1800s with the help of their own pirate mascot such as the powerful Andres the Orange or the romantic Pirate Blue. Cannon blasts; pyrotechnics and a liberal dose of wit and wizardry enhance the guest’s pirate experience. Guests dine on a four-course spread.

6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando; 407-248-0590; www.piratesdinneradventure.com

- Experience a storybook tale of excitement and intrigue. More than 60 horses are used to create a unique show. The show includes a 3-course dinner. 3081 Arabian Nights Blvd., Kissimmee; 407-239-9223; www.Arabiannights.com

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Bok Tower Gardens offers visitors Florida’s most abundant opportunities for aesthetic, cul-tural and personal enrichment. The lush land-scapes of the gardens, the majesty and music of the Singing Tower with its 60-bell carillon and the splendor of create an experience that inspires all who visit.

. Bok Tower Gardens will be participat-ing in Smithsonian magazine’s museum day.

Take a walk along a path less traveled and see Florida’s native wildflowers in full bloom on the Pine Ridge Nature Preserve.

Award-winning Tampa Bay artist Terry Klaaren is recognized for his style of realistic impressionism. Capturing natural areas of Florida that are rap-idly being developed and disappearing, Terry’s artwork preserves the raw beauty of the envi-ronment. He is also a cartoonist, illustrator, wall muralist and an art demonstrator-educator for nearly four decades.

With

half-hour carillon concerts at 1 & 3 p.m., the bells of the famous Bok Singing Tower will ring out this day to celebrate the birth of Gardens founder Edward Bok, who gave this gift of the beautiful Gardens and Tower to the American people.

Celebrate the joy of gardening at the 1st annual Boktoberfest Plant Sale with free admission and fun for the whole family. Learn how to grow a green thumb and check out a variety of unusual plants, gardening products and natural art for purchase. Enjoy music, refreshments and entertainment.

Join this visual presentation of Bok Tower Gardens’ next travel venture to France, commencing May 31, 2010. Presentation will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Please call for brochure and information.

Elvis imper-sonator Dwight Icenhower and the Repeatles bring back the nostalgic 50s and 60s music of Buddy Holly, Elvis, the Everly Brothers, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. With a Bose tower sound system, stage and theater lighting, cabaret-style seating will be inside the Visitor Center.

For more information, visit www.boktow-ergardens.org or call 863-676-1408.

The unforgettable horror movies that made you scream were hours of pulse-pounding fear broken

up by moments of sheer heart-stopping terror. Bone-chilling nightmares played out onscreen. Now those ter-rifying scenes, incredible creatures and blood-curdling moments have now been ripped from the silver screen and brought to life at Halloween Horror Nights.

On select nights in September and October, Universal Studios is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses, outrageous live shows, and electrifying scare zones while an army of mutants, monsters and maniacs roam the darkened studio streets. ww.universalorlando.com

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A rare oppor-tunity to indulge in some of the area’s fine din-ing restaurants. Nearly 75 participating restau-rants will offer three-course prix fixe dinner menus for $20 or $30, with $1 from each meal being donated to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Magical Dining restaurants offer a wide variety of environments and cuisines. www.orlandomagicaldining.com.

The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculptural Gardens’ 2009 – 2010 Season opens with mixed media artist Don Howard’s sculptures. He is known for his bold, colorful, creative and extremely

three dimensional hand-crafted sun gods and ancestral art. www.polasek.org

The self-guided tour marks historically significant points along Conway Road highlighting the area’s past including: The English Colony/The Polo Club; Conway United Methodist Church/Brick Road; Conway School/The Citrus Industry; Conway First Baptist Church/Fort Gatlin at Conway and Gatlin Avenue; and St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church/Datson Diaries at Conway and St. Mary’s Lane. www.thehistorycenter.org.

The exhibit provides guests physical science, engineering, technology and manufacturing skills and fea-tures three zones including construction, transit hub and tech works. www.osc.org.

The market will have nearly 100 vendors with one-third of the products originating from Florida grown vegetables, plants, citrus and honey. Other prod-ucts include home-made jams, baked goods and ready-to-eat cultural cuisine. The market is held outside of the Festival Bay Mall every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.fes-tivalbayfarmersmarket.com.

- Guests are transported back to the 1800s with the help of their own pirate mascot such as the powerful Andres the Orange or the romantic Pirate Blue. Cannon blasts; pyrotechnics and a liberal dose of wit and wizardry enhance the guest’s pirate experience. Guests dine on a four-course spread.

6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando; 407-248-0590; www.piratesdinneradventure.com

- Experience a storybook tale of excitement and intrigue. More than 60 horses are used to create a unique show. The show includes a 3-course dinner. 3081 Arabian Nights Blvd., Kissimmee; 407-239-9223; www.Arabiannights.com

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- During six entertainment-packed weeks Sept. 25-Nov. 8, Epcot guests can taste fine cuisine and wines from the top “foodie” cities of the world. Care for a taste of Camarões com Palmito (shrimp with palms) from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Or how about a sip of the trendiest wine from Buenos Aires, Argentina? They are examples of the flavors of more than 25 international marketplaces from six continents that dot the World Showcase promenade during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Daily wine and beer tastings serve up sips from around the world, and culinary demonstrations dish up featured taste treats. Live music kicks the festival up several notches each evening during thefeaturing acts from many musical genres

including classic rock, jazz, R&B, funk and soul. Scheduled to appear for the first time on the Eat to the Beat! stage are:

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- The ghosts and goblins are friendly on 24 Magic Kingdom evenings between Sept. 4 and Nov. 1. Disney characters are decked out in their Halloween finest, and guests are invited to do the same (7 p.m.-midnight). There’s trick-or-treating galore and a chance to experience many popular attractions plus two scheduled entertainment extravaganzas guests can see at no other time: Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween parade and the bewitching “Happy HalloWishes” fire-works spectacular.

- A trio of events combine healthy exercise with quirky fun – and the chance to claim a special Fall Race Challenge Medal. Running enthusiasts can trek the mountains, taste the nations and tame the terror. In EXPEDITION EVEREST CHALLENGE (Sept. 26) just after sunset, teams of two embark to take on the terrain of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park in a competitive 5K run, obstacle course and scavenger hunt. DISNEY’S RACE FOR THE TASTE 10K AND 3K (Oct. 11) Participants in the 10K traverse a course through Disney’s Hollywood Studios and into the middle of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The 3K run/walk is through the heart of the festival at Epcot. A post-race picnic features food sam-ples from the festival, Disney entertainment, music and games, face painters, kids’ races and an awards ceremony. THE TWILIGHT ZONE TOWER OF TERROR 13K AND 5K (Oct. 24) The 13K is a nighttime run through the deserted streets of Disney’s Hollywood Studios that ends in the shadows of the theme park’s Hollywood Tower Hotel. The themed race course is a mystery tour with clues appearing along the way. Following the race, it’s party time! Distinctive medals await the finishers of all the races.

- Cirque du Soleil is offering a special price to Florida residents on tickets to La Nouba in honor of the company’s 25th anniversary. Now through Oct. 3, local

guests can celebrate this milestone when they buy one ticket to La Nouba, they can bring a friend for $25.

- at Beachcomber Shacks and Polar Patios. Available for a day-long

rental, Shacks and Patios are premium spaces that put a roof or a large umbrella over guests’ heads, provide upscale Adirondack seating for relaxation, put beverages to quench a whole days’ thirsts at guests’ fingertips, and give them a service attendant who does the leg work if they want to purchase food from the a la carte menu. The rental includes towels, a locker, all-day drink mugs and an ice chest stocked with bottled water. Water park admis-sion is not included. The spaces can be reserved by calling 407/WDW-PLAY.

- Iron Chef Cat Cora and Disney are joining forces to open a new family dining restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. Kouzzina by Cat Cora will feature a menu of Mediterranean-style cuisine that pays tribute to the chef’s Greek roots. From the wood-burning grill and oak-fired ovens of the open kitchen will come delicacies such as Greek spinach pie (spanakopita), lamb, fresh seasonal seafood and oak-grilled steak and pork. As a perfect ending to a meal, guests can

try house-made Greek donuts, baklava or Greek-style coffee service. The restaurant is scheduled to open soon in the space currently occupied by Spoodles. Kouzzina will serve breakfast and dinner. To make arrangements for a taste of Cora’s culinary magic, guests should call 407/WDW-DINE.

For more information on Walt Disney World, call 407/824-4321 or visit disneyworld.com.

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Don’t listen to people who undermine your piece or try to say your object isn’t what you say it is. Ignore those emails that try to convince other buyers that your piece isn’t what you say it is. This is why you need an appraisal in order to know what you are selling (like an antique pipe) and what it is really worth. Some unscrupulous buyers or look-alike buyers may try to undermine your marketing by discrediting your item or downplaying its sell-ing price. If you receive such emails, that potential buyer may be trying to get you to reduce your price. Don’t fall for it.

Don’t use the sales prices that you discover at other people’s online auctions as actual appraised values. Some people inflate values while others are selling valuable items too cheaply without even knowing it. Also, auction dummies, those people working in tandem with the online sellers, can also inflate values and misrep-resent items. Some sellers will sell too low, some will sell too high. Make sure you know your market before you sell your antique or collectible.

Just as stores on Main Street advertise to attract customers, you must advertise to market your piece to a worldwide audience online. Also, market your piece in traditional ways (e.g., church posters, bulletin board postings, newspaper classified ads, work-place newsletter, etc.). Drive people to your online auction with phone calls and emails. Create frenzy. Your goal: attract the great-est number of potential buyers to your sale. The more people you attract, the more chance you’ll have of getting top dollar for your object.

Follow my tips and be confident. With some work, you can find that person who wants to buy what you are selling online.

Ph.D. antiques appraiser, award-winning TV personality, and TV talk show host, Dr. Lori presents antiques appraisal events nation-wide. Join Dr. Lori on her next vacation cruise focusing on art/antiques. Watch Dr. Lori nationwide on the Fine Living Network’s Worth Every Penny and on the nationally syndicated Daytime TV show which airs on NBC WFLA TV 8 at 10 am. Visit or call (888) 431-1010.

Have you been thinking about selling some unwanted antiques or collectibles online? Do you want to take advantage of

global buyers? Don’t know where to start? How do you stay safe while selling online? Here are some tips for cashing in online while protecting your-self and your valuables.

Reports indicate that thefts relating to clas-sified ad websites are on the rise. So, if you intend to sell your objects online, be care-ful. Don’t give out your home or work address or your home, cell, or work phone number. Don’t give out a traceable email address. Use a gmail, yahoo, or hotmail address for all online correspondence. You don’t want to connect the physical location of your object with personal information. It is a good idea to divorce your private mail-ing address from the letters to and from online buyers. For instance, rent a post office box for all cor-respondence.

Buyers are strangers. So, it is best to ship something to a buyer instead of meeting your buyer. Never agree to meet a buyer are your home or workplace or theirs. If you can’t ship the sold piece to the seller, meet them in a public place. Ask a friend or two to accompanying you. There is safety in numbers.

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bration of America’s finest crafts and the art-ists who create it. CraftArt will be held out-doors in downtown St. Petersburg in front of the Florida Craftsmen Gallery.

. This show offers an impressive selection of hand-crafted home accents, fine jewelry and wearable art of many expressions for gift giving.

The Florida Craftsmen Gallery is located at 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. (727) 821-7391. www.flori-dacraftsmen.net

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Throughout time, images of women have been the cornerstone of art. Women of all descriptions, from the angelic to the vicious, have been featured in masterworks from all over the world. Explore the power of the female mystique in this special exhibition of works from the Museum’s per-manent collection.

. With the difficult task of promot-ing a performance available for one day only, American circuses of the early twentieth cen-tury had to pull out all the stops in their adver-tising campaigns.

The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities

A group exhi-bition of contemporary international artists explores the theme of Albertus Seba’s eight-eenth century natu-ral history classic by the same name. Drawing inspiration from the Cabinet’s lush, exotic illustra-tions of flora and fauna, the artists gathered represent a variety of media—sculp-ture, printmaking, painting, wood, ceramics, jewelry and fiber. Featuring the art of Shihoko Amano, Lanny Bergner, Deon Blackwell, Ladislav Hanka, Timothy Horn ,Adrienne Outlaw, Yuka Saito, Tanja Softic.

The Dunedin Fine Art Center is located at 1143 Michigan Boulevard, Dunedin, (727)738-1892. www.dfac.org._____________________________________

Opening reception Sept 18, 6-8 pm. Florida Exhibition of hand-made pop-up books, cards and related crafts.

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. This exhibition of more than sixty images gives insight into the depth and breadth of the MFA’s noted photog-raphy holdings. The pho-tographs range from the early days of print photog-raphy, as in a 19th century salt print by Edouard Baldus, and classic west-ern landscapes by William Henry Jackson, to later 20th century color photographs by William Christenberry.

. Lesley Dill has con-sistently explored the human form, sensory experience, language, and their inter-actions. Her work can be both ephemeral and spiritual. She uses bronze, photography,

poetry, thread, wire, and paper to sculpt her figures and build her tapestries.

. Imaginative works by signifi-cant contemporary, self-taught art-ists will be featured in the Museum’s Howard Acheson Gallery.

The Museum of Fine Arts is located at 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-2667, www.fine-arts.org

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Don’t listen to people who undermine your piece or try to say your object isn’t what you say it is. Ignore those emails that try to convince other buyers that your piece isn’t what you say it is. This is why you need an appraisal in order to know what you are selling (like an antique pipe) and what it is really worth. Some unscrupulous buyers or look-alike buyers may try to undermine your marketing by discrediting your item or downplaying its sell-ing price. If you receive such emails, that potential buyer may be trying to get you to reduce your price. Don’t fall for it.

Don’t use the sales prices that you discover at other people’s online auctions as actual appraised values. Some people inflate values while others are selling valuable items too cheaply without even knowing it. Also, auction dummies, those people working in tandem with the online sellers, can also inflate values and misrep-resent items. Some sellers will sell too low, some will sell too high. Make sure you know your market before you sell your antique or collectible.

Just as stores on Main Street advertise to attract customers, you must advertise to market your piece to a worldwide audience online. Also, market your piece in traditional ways (e.g., church posters, bulletin board postings, newspaper classified ads, work-place newsletter, etc.). Drive people to your online auction with phone calls and emails. Create frenzy. Your goal: attract the great-est number of potential buyers to your sale. The more people you attract, the more chance you’ll have of getting top dollar for your object.

Follow my tips and be confident. With some work, you can find that person who wants to buy what you are selling online.

Ph.D. antiques appraiser, award-winning TV personality, and TV talk show host, Dr. Lori presents antiques appraisal events nation-wide. Join Dr. Lori on her next vacation cruise focusing on art/antiques. Watch Dr. Lori nationwide on the Fine Living Network’s Worth Every Penny and on the nationally syndicated Daytime TV show which airs on NBC WFLA TV 8 at 10 am. Visit or call (888) 431-1010.

Have you been thinking about selling some unwanted antiques or collectibles online? Do you want to take advantage of

global buyers? Don’t know where to start? How do you stay safe while selling online? Here are some tips for cashing in online while protecting your-self and your valuables.

Reports indicate that thefts relating to clas-sified ad websites are on the rise. So, if you intend to sell your objects online, be care-ful. Don’t give out your home or work address or your home, cell, or work phone number. Don’t give out a traceable email address. Use a gmail, yahoo, or hotmail address for all online correspondence. You don’t want to connect the physical location of your object with personal information. It is a good idea to divorce your private mail-ing address from the letters to and from online buyers. For instance, rent a post office box for all cor-respondence.

Buyers are strangers. So, it is best to ship something to a buyer instead of meeting your buyer. Never agree to meet a buyer are your home or workplace or theirs. If you can’t ship the sold piece to the seller, meet them in a public place. Ask a friend or two to accompanying you. There is safety in numbers.

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Trying to sell this antique pipe? Sell it online Trying to sell this antique pipe? Sell it online to attract a global market of buyers. to attract a global market of buyers.

techniques, Jia delivers sizzling platters of expertly prepared meats, sea-food, noodles and rice specialties.

Golfers will definitely want to experience , Beau Rivage’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course, with it’s dramatic elevation changes (unique for a Gulf Coast course) and beautiful magnolia trees, ponds, streams and wetlands. A visit to the Beau’s shows Epicurean treatments unique to the Gulf Coast, and a perfect place for a Girlfriend Getaway with their special “Pamper Parties.” The Beau has quite the entertainment schedule lined up, with the likes of

and in the next few months. Visit www.beaurivage.com for act dates and times.

On the first Friday of evrey month, celebrity talents host at Coast Night Club, where they meet and mingle

with guests at the Coast. On Oct. 2, “I’m On A Boat” features (“Real World - Denver”)

and (“Real World - Key West”). Guests are asked to come in their favorite boat attire, and get ready to party!

Reservations for air-inclusive travel packages may be made by calling 877-462-2328. Visit

www.beaurivage.com for more information on the resort.

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GAMING SCENEGAMING SCENELAS VEGAS

- Charo returns to the Las Vegas Strip in her new show, “Charo in Concert: A Musical Sensation.” The musi-cal variety show fea-tures Charo’s virtuoso flamenco guitar accompanied by a full orchestra performing her biggest hits and a cast of world-

renowned Spanish flamenco dancers. www.rivierahotel.com

- The popular interactive exhibit is on the Las Vegas Strip – the setting of the original CSI television series. CSI: The Experience gives guests the opportunity to play the role of a crime scene investigator, learning

scientific principles and real investigative tech-niques as they try to solve one of three crime

scene mysteries. Two state-of-the-art crime labs help guests piece together the evidence. With input from investigators from the television show, guests formulate a hypothesis, validate their findings based on scientific evidence and try to crack the case. www.csiexhibit.com

- Japan’s most acclaimed musical production “Matsuri” has signed a contract to entertain audiences in the Imperial Theater. Matsuri (Japanese for “fes-tival”) is an action-packed, non-verbal production that showcases extreme athleticism through a series of unique variety acts. www.imperial-palace.com

- Located on Monte Carlo’s top floor, is a new exclusive boutique hotel concept. Guests who stay at Hotel 32 will have special services including limo transportation from the airport, a Suite Assistant offering escorted, private ele-vator access and a check-in-free arrival. Five room types, ranging from studios to two-bed-room penthouses, offer amenities such as 12 pillow types, Nintendo Wii, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, a pre-stocked

refrigerator based on guest preferences and much more. Guests will also have access to Lounge 32, which offers an assortment of refreshments and evening cocktails. www.mgmmirage.com.

- Based on the popular Las Vegas movie Caesars has introduced “The Hangover” packages, which includes special room prices and food and bev-erage credit. For the “Ultimate Hangover” package, guests will receive two nights in a Double Bay suite; a credit at Serendipity 3 where the credit can be used for the “Hangover Breakfast Omelet;” two VIP passes to PURE nightclub and two passes to Venus Pool with a pool credit. www.CaesarsPalace.com

- Colors is a new betting option for Roulette, allowing players to bet that either red or black will hit three consecutive times in a row. Normal Roulette rules apply. A player can place a bet on either Black or Red coming up three (3) consecutive times in a row. If the chosen color comes up three times in a row, the player is paid 8 to 1. www.orleanscasino.com

ocated on the Mississippi Gulf

Coast, the Beau Rivage is a beautiful resort destination — very conven-ient for Tampa Bay area folks looking for either an exciting time, or a relaxing time, or both - the Beau has it all. With their partnership with Allegiant Airlines, the resort has an exclusive package that includes a round trip non-stop jet flight, ground transfers, and two nights in a luxu-rious guestroom — starting at only $199 per person (double occupancy). The flight takes only an hour and fifteen minutes and leaves from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport. Currently the flights are once a day, and are scheduled on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The dining opportunities at the Beau are wonderfully varied - from the simple Snacks Deli to the exceptional BR Prime (the Beau’s sig-

nature steak and seafood restaurant), and every thing in between. A real taste treat is a visit to , the Beau’s Asian-Fusion restaurant. Walk into the restu-arant through an attractive entrance surrounded by falling water, and find cuisine that artfully combines the best culinary traditions of Japan, Thailand, China, Korea and Vietnam. Focusing on fresh seasonal ingredients and authentic Sushi at Jia’sSushi at Jia’s


BEAUTY & FASHIONBEAUTY & FASHION

he Joy of Soap is natural handmade soap from scratch using the finest-quality

ingredients resulting in a luxurious and sooth-ing soap that is gentle on your skin.

The all-vegetable recipes begin with cer-tified organic oils, sustainable and therapeutic grade essential oils, and organic or wild crafted botanicals that result in a wonderfully moistur-izing and creamy bar of soap with soft, fluffy bubbles that leave your skin clean and smooth. Essential oils and exfoliants are used for both aromatherapy and skin healthy benefits. Locally grown ingredients are used when possible.

These are some of The Joy Of Soap’s sassy handmade soaps — all of which begin with a base of certified organic and locally grown olive oil, plus certified organic coconut, palm, and castor oils:

ELIZABETH’S WILD HAIR SHAVING SOAP - You’ll love it for getting rid of those wild hairs without the bumps after-wards. (pepper-mint essential oil, medium ground pumice, willow bark powder).

LAY ME DOWN LAVENDER - There’s nothing quite like this classic (and classy) min-

gling of the scent of lavender, mingled with just a hint of rose to put you in the mood. Lavender flowers gently exfoliate your skin for that especially

inviting glow. (lavender essen-tial oil; lavender flowers powder).

Visit www.thejoyofsoap.com for more information.

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atkins has been on the forefront of innovative, natural product development for 140 years. Joseph Ray Watkins founded Watkins Incorporated in 1868 from the kitchen of

his home. Made from camphor (extracted from evergreen trees) and capsicum (from red pep-pers), Original Liniment offered relief for tired, aching muscles. Watkins was so confident of his home-manufactured natural product that he introduced the now famous Watkins “Trial Mark” bottle.

At the turn of the century, the company’s expanded product line included an array of natural consumables for everyday living, including Medicinal Salves, Vegetable Oil Soap, Rose Perfume, and many natural spices and extracts. Today, Watkins continues to operate internationally, with products sold in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Philippines. Since its beginnings, Watkins has been family owned and operated.

Chemical based cleaners and personal care products can have an impact on personal health and the environment. Thirty seven percent of Americans suffer from skin sensitivities, rashes and allergies, many of which can be triggered by chemicals.

The all-natural, eco-friendly J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care products provide safe and effective natural alternatives that do not include harsh chemicals found in traditional items.

Their Natural Apothecary line is formulated with nearly 100 percent natural ingredients to eliminate harm-ful components tht post a potential rish to human health. the ine includes 30 nautral personal care pfoducts: body lotions, foot cream, oils, slaves, lip balms and lip tints.

For more information, visit www.jrwatkins.com

oody recently introduced Styling Therapy, a unique collection of styling tools infused with therapeutic ingredients to promote healthy hair and scalp, as well as Mosaic, the

company’s first-ever complete collection of styling tools developed specifically with diverse hair textures in mind. There are also new offerings from ColourCollection, Goody’s line of color matched hair accessories, as well as new Stay Put Hold technologies from the brand’s StayPut Collection.

The Goody STAYPUT accessory line features barrettes and headbands which will not roll, slide or fall out of the hair during low or high-impact activity, even in water.

Unique hair can have the gentle care it deserves with MOSAICStyling Tools. Textured hair represents a mosaic of cultures,

attitudes and styles. Unique items such as no-burn roller clips, which are made out of a special resin to resist heat under a hooder dryer, will help take the burn out of heat styling. The entire Mosaic collection includes tools in a variety of categories—brushes, combs, rollers, wraps,

and at-home salon tools. Detangle, style, and finish with STYLING SOLUTIONS brush collection specifically designed to address your hair concerns. Seven professionally designed brushes have aluminum plating and a soft grip for faster drying time. SO GELOUS brushes are Ion Infused to fight

frizz and have a patented Plasmium Gel Grip to ease hand distress. They are ideal for smoothing and detangling dry hair.

For more information on these new products, visit www.goody.com

techniques, Jia delivers sizzling platters of expertly prepared meats, sea-food, noodles and rice specialties.

Golfers will definitely want to experience , Beau Rivage’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course, with it’s dramatic elevation changes (unique for a Gulf Coast course) and beautiful magnolia trees, ponds, streams and wetlands. A visit to the Beau’s shows Epicurean treatments unique to the Gulf Coast, and a perfect place for a Girlfriend Getaway with their special “Pamper Parties.” The Beau has quite the entertainment schedule lined up, with the likes of

and in the next few months. Visit www.beaurivage.com for act dates and times.

On the first Friday of evrey month, celebrity talents host at Coast Night Club, where they meet and mingle

with guests at the Coast. On Oct. 2, “I’m On A Boat” features (“Real World - Denver”)

and (“Real World - Key West”). Guests are asked to come in their favorite boat attire, and get ready to party!

Reservations for air-inclusive travel packages may be made by calling 877-462-2328. Visit

www.beaurivage.com for more information on the resort.

BILOXI

GAMING SCENEGAMING SCENELAS VEGAS

- Charo returns to the Las Vegas Strip in her new show, “Charo in Concert: A Musical Sensation.” The musi-cal variety show fea-tures Charo’s virtuoso flamenco guitar accompanied by a full orchestra performing her biggest hits and a cast of world-

renowned Spanish flamenco dancers. www.rivierahotel.com

- The popular interactive exhibit is on the Las Vegas Strip – the setting of the original CSI television series. CSI: The Experience gives guests the opportunity to play the role of a crime scene investigator, learning

scientific principles and real investigative tech-niques as they try to solve one of three crime

scene mysteries. Two state-of-the-art crime labs help guests piece together the evidence. With input from investigators from the television show, guests formulate a hypothesis, validate their findings based on scientific evidence and try to crack the case. www.csiexhibit.com

- Japan’s most acclaimed musical production “Matsuri” has signed a contract to entertain audiences in the Imperial Theater. Matsuri (Japanese for “fes-tival”) is an action-packed, non-verbal production that showcases extreme athleticism through a series of unique variety acts. www.imperial-palace.com

- Located on Monte Carlo’s top floor, is a new exclusive boutique hotel concept. Guests who stay at Hotel 32 will have special services including limo transportation from the airport, a Suite Assistant offering escorted, private ele-vator access and a check-in-free arrival. Five room types, ranging from studios to two-bed-room penthouses, offer amenities such as 12 pillow types, Nintendo Wii, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, a pre-stocked

refrigerator based on guest preferences and much more. Guests will also have access to Lounge 32, which offers an assortment of refreshments and evening cocktails. www.mgmmirage.com.

- Based on the popular Las Vegas movie Caesars has introduced “The Hangover” packages, which includes special room prices and food and bev-erage credit. For the “Ultimate Hangover” package, guests will receive two nights in a Double Bay suite; a credit at Serendipity 3 where the credit can be used for the “Hangover Breakfast Omelet;” two VIP passes to PURE nightclub and two passes to Venus Pool with a pool credit. www.CaesarsPalace.com

- Colors is a new betting option for Roulette, allowing players to bet that either red or black will hit three consecutive times in a row. Normal Roulette rules apply. A player can place a bet on either Black or Red coming up three (3) consecutive times in a row. If the chosen color comes up three times in a row, the player is paid 8 to 1. www.orleanscasino.com

ocated on the Mississippi Gulf

Coast, the Beau Rivage is a beautiful resort destination — very conven-ient for Tampa Bay area folks looking for either an exciting time, or a relaxing time, or both - the Beau has it all. With their partnership with Allegiant Airlines, the resort has an exclusive package that includes a round trip non-stop jet flight, ground transfers, and two nights in a luxu-rious guestroom — starting at only $199 per person (double occupancy). The flight takes only an hour and fifteen minutes and leaves from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport. Currently the flights are once a day, and are scheduled on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The dining opportunities at the Beau are wonderfully varied - from the simple Snacks Deli to the exceptional BR Prime (the Beau’s sig-

nature steak and seafood restaurant), and every thing in between. A real taste treat is a visit to , the Beau’s Asian-Fusion restaurant. Walk into the restu-arant through an attractive entrance surrounded by falling water, and find cuisine that artfully combines the best culinary traditions of Japan, Thailand, China, Korea and Vietnam. Focusing on fresh seasonal ingredients and authentic Sushi at Jia’sSushi at Jia’s

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BEAUTY & FASHIONBEAUTY & FASHION

he Joy of Soap is natural handmade soap from scratch using the finest-quality

ingredients resulting in a luxurious and sooth-ing soap that is gentle on your skin.

The all-vegetable recipes begin with cer-tified organic oils, sustainable and therapeutic grade essential oils, and organic or wild crafted botanicals that result in a wonderfully moistur-izing and creamy bar of soap with soft, fluffy bubbles that leave your skin clean and smooth. Essential oils and exfoliants are used for both aromatherapy and skin healthy benefits. Locally grown ingredients are used when possible.

These are some of The Joy Of Soap’s sassy handmade soaps — all of which begin with a base of certified organic and locally grown olive oil, plus certified organic coconut, palm, and castor oils:

ELIZABETH’S WILD HAIR SHAVING SOAP - You’ll love it for getting rid of those wild hairs without the bumps after-wards. (pepper-mint essential oil, medium ground pumice, willow bark powder).

LAY ME DOWN LAVENDER - There’s nothing quite like this classic (and classy) min-

gling of the scent of lavender, mingled with just a hint of rose to put you in the mood. Lavender flowers gently exfoliate your skin for that especially

inviting glow. (lavender essen-tial oil; lavender flowers powder).

Visit www.thejoyofsoap.com for more information.

A V O N

atkins has been on the forefront of innovative, natural product development for 140 years. Joseph Ray Watkins founded Watkins Incorporated in 1868 from the kitchen of

his home. Made from camphor (extracted from evergreen trees) and capsicum (from red pep-pers), Original Liniment offered relief for tired, aching muscles. Watkins was so confident of his home-manufactured natural product that he introduced the now famous Watkins “Trial Mark” bottle.

At the turn of the century, the company’s expanded product line included an array of natural consumables for everyday living, including Medicinal Salves, Vegetable Oil Soap, Rose Perfume, and many natural spices and extracts. Today, Watkins continues to operate internationally, with products sold in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Philippines. Since its beginnings, Watkins has been family owned and operated.

Chemical based cleaners and personal care products can have an impact on personal health and the environment. Thirty seven percent of Americans suffer from skin sensitivities, rashes and allergies, many of which can be triggered by chemicals.

The all-natural, eco-friendly J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care products provide safe and effective natural alternatives that do not include harsh chemicals found in traditional items.

Their Natural Apothecary line is formulated with nearly 100 percent natural ingredients to eliminate harm-ful components tht post a potential rish to human health. the ine includes 30 nautral personal care pfoducts: body lotions, foot cream, oils, slaves, lip balms and lip tints.

For more information, visit www.jrwatkins.com

oody recently introduced Styling Therapy, a unique collection of styling tools infused with therapeutic ingredients to promote healthy hair and scalp, as well as Mosaic, the

company’s first-ever complete collection of styling tools developed specifically with diverse hair textures in mind. There are also new offerings from ColourCollection, Goody’s line of color matched hair accessories, as well as new Stay Put Hold technologies from the brand’s StayPut Collection.

The Goody STAYPUT accessory line features barrettes and headbands which will not roll, slide or fall out of the hair during low or high-impact activity, even in water.

Unique hair can have the gentle care it deserves with MOSAICStyling Tools. Textured hair represents a mosaic of cultures,

attitudes and styles. Unique items such as no-burn roller clips, which are made out of a special resin to resist heat under a hooder dryer, will help take the burn out of heat styling. The entire Mosaic collection includes tools in a variety of categories—brushes, combs, rollers, wraps,

and at-home salon tools. Detangle, style, and finish with STYLING SOLUTIONS brush collection specifically designed to address your hair concerns. Seven professionally designed brushes have aluminum plating and a soft grip for faster drying time. SO GELOUS brushes are Ion Infused to fight

frizz and have a patented Plasmium Gel Grip to ease hand distress. They are ideal for smoothing and detangling dry hair.

For more information on these new products, visit www.goody.com

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Bead bestowers on the Gulf Coast Carnival Association float.Bead bestowers on the Gulf Coast Carnival Association float.

recent trip to part of the re-ener-gized Gulf Coast (Gulfport, Biloxi

and Ocean Springs) afforded us a great experience with people places and events. The necessary refurbishing of the area means a lot of shiny new places. Remnants of the hurricane are mostly in what you don’t see, as in properties wiped clean, awaiting a new house or building. Pretty much anywhere you choose to stay will be a new modernized version of what used to be there, such as some of the old casinos and motels. We stayed at the Treasure Bay Casino Hotel which we found to be cozy and comfortable with a convenient location.

Of course the big draw for us was the Biloxi Mardi Gras. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to be on the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Float in the parade, and took advantage of the power of our plastic royal crowns to dole out beads to whomever we chose. The Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) Parade attracted 85,000 souls seeking beads and a fun time.

The night before the parade, we attended the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Tableau, which introduced the 2009 King and Queen, and Dukes and Maids of Mardi Gras (all society folk from the area). It was quite a spectacle, and the costumes were amazing. Apparently no expense is spared in making them.

he Mississippi Gulf Coast folks are

proud of their commit-ment to their history and the arts, and have worked to rebuild some important icons of their area.

Beauvoir was the home of Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederacy)

and is a Biloxi landmark. The 1852 French-Creole style home had a lot of hurricane damage (it’s located right on the gulf), but has been refurbished to it’s original glory now, stripping away many years of paint. The front porch and parts of the roof were ripped off, and the Presidential Library (a sepa-rate building) was destroyed. Some of the original furniture and items were

saved from Katrina and can be seen in several of the rooms. Curator Richard Flowers also pointed out to us a slab of slate from the roof that the storm sliced straight into a palm tree with such force that all you see now is a little corner sticking out — barely noticeable, and the palm tree is fine. There is also a 400 year old Umbrella Live Oak on the estate that survived the storm. The property originally had 608 acres, but today it’s down to 65. Davis ran into money

trouble at some point and had to sell off some of the property. When he died, his wife sold the estate to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. She stipulated that the property was to be used for Confederate Vets and their wives, and the last Confederate wife died in 1957. Ms.

Davis also stipulated that the estate be kept as a memorial to her hus-band.

While we were having a true southern lunch catered by Naomi’s Catering at a little pavilion on the Beauvoir property, “Mr. Huston Tegarden” (aka John Harral) — a close friend of Davis’ — dropped by in his best fin-

ery of the day to tell us more about life during the time of his friend. While he told us some stories, we munched on cornbread made from Mrs. Davis’ original recipe. It was made then (and also for us) on an open hearth. It was very different from what we’re used to, as it

The Katrina Memorial in Biloxi.The Katrina Memorial in Biloxi.

King d’Iberville Rick Carter Sr., Queen Ixolib Dewey Elise Brashier


and their royal court and their royal court

Jefferson Davis stands in front of Bouvoir.


Hurricane Katrina damage to Bouvoir.Hurricane Katrina damage to Bouvoir. Bouvoir today.Bouvoir today.

Some recovered Bouvoir

Some recovered Bouvoir items twisted by the storm.

items twisted by the storm.

Bouvoir Curator Richard Flowers in front of a 400 Bouvoir Curator Richard Flowers in front of a 400 year old Live Oak that survived the storm.year old Live Oak that survived the storm.

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recent trip to part of the re-ener-gized Gulf Coast (Gulfport, Biloxi

and Ocean Springs) afforded us a great experience with people places and events. The necessary refurbishing of the area means a lot of shiny new places. Remnants of the hurricane are mostly in what you don’t see, as in properties wiped clean, awaiting a new house or building. Pretty much anywhere you choose to stay will be a new modernized version of what used to be there, such as some of the old casinos and motels. We stayed at the Treasure Bay Casino Hotel which we found to be cozy and comfortable with a convenient location.

Of course the big draw for us was the Biloxi Mardi Gras. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to be on the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Float in the parade, and took advantage of the power of our plastic royal crowns to dole out beads to whomever we chose. The Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) Parade attracted 85,000 souls seeking beads and a fun time.

The night before the parade, we attended the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Tableau, which introduced the 2009 King and Queen, and Dukes and Maids of Mardi Gras (all society folk from the area). It was quite a spectacle, and the costumes were amazing. Apparently no expense is spared in making them.

he Mississippi Gulf Coast folks are

proud of their commit-ment to their history and the arts, and have worked to rebuild some important icons of their area.

Beauvoir was the home of Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederacy)

and is a Biloxi landmark. The 1852 French-Creole style home had a lot of hurricane damage (it’s located right on the gulf), but has been refurbished to it’s original glory now, stripping away many years of paint. The front porch and parts of the roof were ripped off, and the Presidential Library (a sepa-rate building) was destroyed. Some of the original furniture and items were

saved from Katrina and can be seen in several of the rooms. Curator Richard Flowers also pointed out to us a slab of slate from the roof that the storm sliced straight into a palm tree with such force that all you see now is a little corner sticking out — barely noticeable, and the palm tree is fine. There is also a 400 year old Umbrella Live Oak on the estate that survived the storm. The property originally had 608 acres, but today it’s down to 65. Davis ran into money

trouble at some point and had to sell off some of the property. When he died, his wife sold the estate to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. She stipulated that the property was to be used for Confederate Vets and their wives, and the last Confederate wife died in 1957. Ms.

Davis also stipulated that the estate be kept as a memorial to her hus-band.

While we were having a true southern lunch catered by Naomi’s Catering at a little pavilion on the Beauvoir property, “Mr. Huston Tegarden” (aka John Harral) — a close friend of Davis’ — dropped by in his best fin-

ery of the day to tell us more about life during the time of his friend. While he told us some stories, we munched on cornbread made from Mrs. Davis’ original recipe. It was made then (and also for us) on an open hearth. It was very different from what we’re used to, as it

The Katrina Memorial in Biloxi.The Katrina Memorial in Biloxi.



and their royal court and their royal court



Hurricane Katrina damage to Bouvoir.Hurricane Katrina damage to Bouvoir. Bouvoir today.Bouvoir today.

Some recovered Bouvoir

Some recovered Bouvoir items twisted by the storm.

items twisted by the storm.

Bouvoir Curator Richard Flowers in front of a 400 Bouvoir Curator Richard Flowers in front of a 400 year old Live Oak that survived the storm.year old Live Oak that survived the storm.

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was a flatbread cornbread. We also enjoyed Naomi’s Calvin Coleman’s cook-ing of beans, rice, andouille and pig knuckles sausage, and bread pudding. Can’t get more Southern than that!

Biloxi may be a smallish city (popu-lation 46,000), but it will soon be home to a world-class museum designed by none other than architect Frank Gehry (the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, etc.) His distinct designs are attractions in themselves. The museum was only a year away from completion when Katrina barreled ashore destroying most of it. When it opens (hopefully in 2010) it will be the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum

of Art, and will feature the works of the famed “Mad Potter of Biloxi”, George Ohr (b. 1857). Considered the “First Art Potter in the World”, the eccentric Ohr is known for his abstract pieces and skill at working the different mediums, which he traveled the country to learn at the turn of the 20th century. Toward the end of his life he was working in bisque, and was able to created amazingly t h i n - w a l l e d pieces which still amaze pot-ters today. The Ohr collection is currently being exhibited in the 1926 Swetman House while it awaits it’s per-manent home. The new museum will

also have a gallery featuring African American Art, as well as rotating exhibits.

Another local early 20th century artist that gained fame and is honored with a museum is painter and naturalist, Walter Anderson. The Walter Anderson Art Museum is located in Ocean Springs, a charming artsy com-munity east of Biloxi. Anderson’s depictions of local plants, ani-mals and people make him a highly regarded American master although, sadly, he didn’t realize fame during his lifetime. This wonderful museum is well struc-tured to fit his art and celebrate his life. Another eclectic artist, he would row his boat 12 miles to Horn Island, turn the boat over and sleep under it. He would stay on the island for weeks at a time until food and art supplies ran out. A lot of his watercolors are done on typing paper, which have miraculously survived the years. The museum houses his studio cottage and a large ballroom — both filled with his artwork painted

directly on the walls. Each wall in the cot-tage depicts a time of day, and the ball-room features the history of Ocean Springs.

or some water fun we enjoyed a brisk sail on the Glenn L. Swetman

Schooner with Capt. Brandon and his crew. The ship is one of two city owned replicas of turn of the 20th century s h r i m p i n g boats, and sails from the Biloxi Schooner Pier Complex.

he Gulf

Coast casinos obviously feature gambling, but

most are also resorts that have comfort-able guest rooms, spas, and great dining. We had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe in Biloxi, and had fabulous ribs and pulled pork, made with a mustard/vinegar base.

In the evening we dined in the very invit-ing Jia’s, a Pan-Asian restaurant in the Beau Rivage, Biloxi, known for their won-derful sushi (called a Mississippi Roll). They also have the best Lettuce Wraps

Calvin Coleman from Naomi’s Catering serves up Calvin Coleman from Naomi’s Catering serves up some true Southern cooking.some true Southern cooking.

Some of George Ohr’s work.


A model of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art designed by Frank Gehry.A model of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art designed by Frank Gehry.

The boat that Walter Anderson used to row 12 miles to Horn The boat that Walter Anderson used to row 12 miles to Horn Island in, hangs in the museum.Island in, hangs in the museum.

Lawyer John Harral moonights as Mr. Huston Lawyer John Harral moonights as Mr. Huston Tegarden, a friend of Jefferson Davis.Tegarden, a friend of Jefferson Davis.

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was a flatbread cornbread. We also enjoyed Naomi’s Calvin Coleman’s cook-ing of beans, rice, andouille and pig knuckles sausage, and bread pudding. Can’t get more Southern than that!

Biloxi may be a smallish city (popu-lation 46,000), but it will soon be home to a world-class museum designed by none other than architect Frank Gehry (the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, etc.) His distinct designs are attractions in themselves. The museum was only a year away from completion when Katrina barreled ashore destroying most of it. When it opens (hopefully in 2010) it will be the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum

of Art, and will feature the works of the famed “Mad Potter of Biloxi”, George Ohr (b. 1857). Considered the “First Art Potter in the World”, the eccentric Ohr is known for his abstract pieces and skill at working the different mediums, which he traveled the country to learn at the turn of the 20th century. Toward the end of his life he was working in bisque, and was able to created amazingly t h i n - w a l l e d pieces which still amaze pot-ters today. The Ohr collection is currently being exhibited in the 1926 Swetman House while it awaits it’s per-manent home. The new museum will

also have a gallery featuring African American Art, as well as rotating exhibits.

Another local early 20th century artist that gained fame and is honored with a museum is painter and naturalist, Walter Anderson. The Walter Anderson Art Museum is located in Ocean Springs, a charming artsy com-munity east of Biloxi. Anderson’s depictions of local plants, ani-mals and people make him a highly regarded American master although, sadly, he didn’t realize fame during his lifetime. This wonderful museum is well struc-tured to fit his art and celebrate his life. Another eclectic artist, he would row his boat 12 miles to Horn Island, turn the boat over and sleep under it. He would stay on the island for weeks at a time until food and art supplies ran out. A lot of his watercolors are done on typing paper, which have miraculously survived the years. The museum houses his studio cottage and a large ballroom — both filled with his artwork painted

directly on the walls. Each wall in the cot-tage depicts a time of day, and the ball-room features the history of Ocean Springs.

or some water fun we enjoyed a brisk sail on the Glenn L. Swetman

Schooner with Capt. Brandon and his crew. The ship is one of two city owned replicas of turn of the 20th century s h r i m p i n g boats, and sails from the Biloxi Schooner Pier Complex.

he Gulf

Coast casinos obviously feature gambling, but

most are also resorts that have comfort-able guest rooms, spas, and great dining. We had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe in Biloxi, and had fabulous ribs and pulled pork, made with a mustard/vinegar base.

In the evening we dined in the very invit-ing Jia’s, a Pan-Asian restaurant in the Beau Rivage, Biloxi, known for their won-derful sushi (called a Mississippi Roll). They also have the best Lettuce Wraps

Calvin Coleman from Naomi’s Catering serves up Calvin Coleman from Naomi’s Catering serves up some true Southern cooking.some true Southern cooking.



A model of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art designed by Frank Gehry.A model of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art designed by Frank Gehry.

The boat that Walter Anderson used to row 12 miles to Horn The boat that Walter Anderson used to row 12 miles to Horn Island in, hangs in the museum.Island in, hangs in the museum.

Lawyer John Harral moonights as Mr. Huston Lawyer John Harral moonights as Mr. Huston Tegarden, a friend of Jefferson Davis.Tegarden, a friend of Jefferson Davis.

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vage.com www.beauvoir.org

www.mari-timemuseum.org

www.sablich.com/bbwww.hardrock-

biloxi.com

www.marymahoneys.com - www.gulf-

coast.org- www.naomis.com

www.geor-geohr.org

www.treasure-bay.com

www.vrazels.comwww.wal-

terandersonmuseum.org

anywhere.If you hanker

for a burger, you have to try the funky Burger Burger Resturant in Biloxi. They use a special mustard blend and secret sauce on their burgers which keeps them interesting, and the crowds coming. They are only open for lun-chtime hours, and also serve “regular” food as well.

A trip to the Gulf Coast is not com-plete without a visit to Biloxi’s oldest

house, Mary Mahoney’s Old French House, which was built around 1737. During the years, any reconstruction done has kept the original structure and char-acter of the house intact. A 2,000 year old massive live oak named “Patriarch” has been standing in the courtyard through many storms, and is thought to have pro-

tected the house dur-ing Katrina. Mary Mahoney’s has been a restaurant under the stewardship of the Mahoney family since 1964. The affable

Bob Mahoney (a dead-ringer for James Carville) makes all his guests feel welcome, and he has indeed entertained some notables during the years, such as presidents and celebrities. Best-selling author, John Grisham, has taken a shine to Mahoney’s and has mentioned it in several of his novels — “The Runaway Jury” and “The Partner”. But it’s the deliciously prepared fresh sea-food (especially their

famous gumbo) that keeps peo-ple coming back.

In Gulfport, it’s Vrazel’s Restaurant that is a big dining destination. We had a wonderful lunch in this lovely restaurant located across the street from the Gulf.

Chef Vrazel prepares French, Italian and Cajun cuisine. Indeed, the “Chicken James” was memorable, with Boneless Breast of Chicken stuffed with Wild Rice, Mushrooms, Bacon, and Shallots, and served with a lemon sauce. Mmmm!

lthough Mardi Gras is a lot of fun, anytime on the Gulf Coast is the

right time to visit. In addition to top-name

entertainment at the casinos and conven-tion center, there are plenty of other fun

events that take place along the coast weekly, as well as popular annual events such as the “George Ohr Fall Festival of Arts” (Oct.3-4), the “Cruisin’ the Coast” Classic Car Festival (Oct. 4-11), “Christmas on the Water Parade” (Dec. 5), and “Mardi Gras” (Feb. 16) to name a few.

A small portion of Walter Anderson’s large wall painting.

A small portion of Walter Anderson’s large wall painting.

Captain Brandon helms the Schooner Captain Brandon helms the Schooner Glenn L. SwetmanGlenn L. Swetman

The 2,000 year old live oak “Patriarch” in front of The 2,000 year old live oak “Patriarch” in front of historic Mary Mahoney.historic Mary Mahoney.

Bob Mahoney, Mary Mahoney’s

Bob Mahoney, Mary Mahoney’s host.host.

Vrazel’s delicious “Chicken James”Vrazel’s delicious “Chicken James”

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NEW RELEASES

Nine years ago, four Florida kids started a teen-centered TV show called The Rock Star Stories, on which they inter-viewed rock musi-cians and other per-sonalities who passed through town. This is a compilation of the best music inter-views, along with funny and poignant anecdotes about their experiences as teen jour-nalists. www.zestbooks.net

This explores a mother’s journey with her daughter who is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The daughter’s journal entries are inter-woven throughout the story to give the reader a true sense of the expe-rience. The book pro-vides inspiration as we watch Karla maintain her faith in God while she deals with her illness. Her kindness and her story spread across the world. This book provides a first-hand look at how one girl empowered the lives of many. www.letitbebook.com

This self-empowerment guide is an auto-biographical flight of a tiny hummingbird into the heart and intellect of a couple that over the course of eight days nursed her back to health,

and released her back into the wild. The author shares his bittersweet journey in which he walked a path of self-loathing and denial that jeopardized his marriage, his ministry, and his san-ity. It took the fierce courage of something so incredibly fragile to turn his inner demons into flashes of light. www.hopebooktoday.com

This tome provides an inside look at 27 dieting techniques — from Macrobiotics, to hypnosis, to some “out there” diet strategies. Presented in the humorous style of Japanese Manga, this is a hilarious, helpful, and entertaining guide that

Italian For Beginners is the Newest Release by Orlando’s Kristin Harmel

Recently featured in People and Real Simple magazines and on Fox

& Friends, “ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS” is the most recent release from former Accent on Tampa Bay writer Kristin Harmel, whose pre-vious novels include “THE ART OF FRENCH KISSING” and “WHEN YOU WISH.”

This Bridget Jones-meets-Roman Holiday tale is the story of Cat

Connelly, a play-it-safe 34-year-old Manhattan accountant who, after being humiliated at her younger sister’s wed-ding, throws caution to the wind and goes to Italy on a whim to reunite with Francesco, the only man she ever loved. When he turns out to be a dud, Cat is adrift on the streets of Rome, no safety net in sight. With the help of an eccentric waitress with a spare apart-ment to rent, the handsome restau-rateur who calls her Princess Ann, and the family secrets only Rome can unlock for her, Cat discovers that happiness can be found on the back of a speeding Vespa — but only if you’re willing to take a few risks.

For more information, visit www.KristinHarmel.com or follow Kristin on twitter at www.twitter.com/kristinharmel.

Sarasota Author Elaine Margolis has Something Hidden

With a keen eye for detail, extraordinary char-acters, and an inventive treatment of time and

place, Sarasota author Elaine Margolis offers up a diverse collection of short stories with many sub-jects, settings and ideas in “SOMETHING HIDDEN.”

“TWO FOR ONE” examines a love deeply felt but unspoken until too late with a horse race at the finish. “INTANGIBLES” - the construction of a

house addition becomes a hos-tile, possibly lethal event. “YNEZ AT THE ROLLER DOME DISCO” is a story of growing up, a small frightened boy and a giant woman. “THE FRITZ AND KERI SHOW” - a mysterious artist couple and a gallery owner whose two-man show for the couple leads to an unexpected denouement. “THE DRAGON BOX” - an eld-erly traveler finds her past in a Bangkok curio shop. “A BIKER’S REQUIEM” is a story of regret, rebellion, and ultimately resignation. “THE EXCHANGE” - a woman realizes too late not to wish for something impossible after

the wish is granted. “VIBES” is a story of loneliness, connec-tions and chance encounters. “DENIZENS” - passion and betrayal on Melrose Avenue. “THE CHARM” - spiders spin webs around the life of a girl who waits. “SOMETHING HIDDEN” - a mime in the Paris street, a kind stranger and a frightening revelation. “THE CRYSTAL CAFÉ” - a little girl dreams of her father, and witnesses a horrible crime. “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WAVE” is a story of discontent, a hint of myth and a wave that washes over everything.

For more information, visit www.peppertreepublishing.com

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account in an unprecedented way. www.zenithpress.com

Hell Hawks! is the story of the band of young American fighter pilots, and their gritty, close-quarters fight against Hitlers vaunted military. The “Hell Hawks” were the men and machines of the 365th Fighter Group. Beginning just prior to D-Day, June 6, 1944, the groups young pilots flew in close support of Eisenhowers ground forces as they advanced across France and into Germany. They flew the rugged, heavily armed P-47 Thunderbolt, aka the Jug. Living in tents amid the cold mud of their front-line airfields, the 365ths daily routine had much in common with that of the G.I.s they supported. The Group’s 1,241 combat missions — the daily confron-tation of sudden, violent death — forged bonds between these men that remain strong sixty years later. www.zenithpress.com

This book takes readers into the evo-lutionary process that occurs in every major tank-producing nation in the world — America, Germany, England, France, and Russia — via a series of black and white and color images from World War I through today. To back up the images there are specifications on many of the better-known tanks as well as factoid boxes that explain many of the features that make up the tanks. www.zenithpress.com

Facing massed German machine guns, the Marines made sweep after bloody sweep through Belleau Wood. Repeatedly accosted by the retreating French and urged to turn back, Captain Lloyd Williams of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, uttered the now-famous retort, “Retreat, hell. We just got here.” And indeed, by the end of that terrible June of 1918, the Marines had bro-ken the back of the Germans powerful spring

follows one young authr’s weight struggles. www.onepeacebooks.com

Against the backdrop of the Bavarian Alps, an American tourist is sav-agely murdered. Was he in the wrong place at the wrong time? A German detective faces an inves-tigation that yields nothing. He is dis-mayed by the arrival of the victim’s brother, who insists on joining the investigation. They uncover a nefarious nexus of evil past and evil present, they find themselves probing dark, long-forgotten episodes from the Third Reich in order to identify the present threat. www.oceanviewpub.com

Born into a life of privilege, Jeremy Stroeb loves freedom, loathes responsibility and drops out of college to start backpacking across Europe. But he crashes back to brutal reality when his parents are murdered in their home on Miami Beach. He assumes guardianship of his sister who is traumatized and con-vinced the killer will be back for her. Jeremy vows to find out what really hap-pened. Many details don’t add up. He realizes that his parents were not the people he thought they were. Will the killer be back for the next of kin? www.oceanviewpub.com

This book takes readers along on an operational mission that only a few Air Force pilots have ever experienced. The Lockheed SR-71, unof-ficially known as the Blackbird, was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3 strategic recon-naissance aircraft that flew so fast and high that not one was ever shot down, even by a missile. SR-71 pilot and instructor Colonel Richard Graham offers a rare cockpit perspective on how regular Air Force pilots and navigators transformed themselves into SR-71 Blackbird crews, turning their unique aviation talents to

offensive. Their ferocity had earned them the nickname Teufelshunde--Devil Dogs--from their enemies. Drawing on numerous firsthand accounts of the month-long engagement, the book captures the spirit of the Leathernecks in desperate battle. www.zenithpress.com

This book follows the 10th Mountain Division from its first action in Italy in late 1944 to its return to service training soldiers for the Korean War and work on NATO defense bases through-out Germany; from its reactivation during the military build-up of the 1980s to its deployment for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm; from its role in disaster relief in Florida after Hurricane Andrew and during the famine in Somalia to its current service in Afghanistan and Iraq. www.zenithpress.com

Racing cars and the farm animals have made Farmer Phil’s life fun and exciting. As the ani-mals grew, it cost a lot to feed them, so he decided to stop racing and take care of them. Pacecow, the cow, learned of the sacrifice Farmer Phil has done for them, so Pacecow invited all the other animals to have their own race to cheer up their farmer. Using the parts of Farmer Phil’s racecar, the farm ani-mals are ready to run to the finish line. www.xlibris.com

On his fiftieth birthday, journalist Mark Law decided to take up judo on a whim and ended up getting hooked on the sport. Falling Hard is his love letter to judo—its culture, drama, history, and practice. He interweaves his own judo experiences with a study of the devel-opment of judo in Japan, the life and vision of its founder Jigoro Kano, the export of judo to the West, and the emergence of women in the sport. www.shambhala.com

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NEW RELEASES

Nine years ago, four Florida kids started a teen-centered TV show called The Rock Star Stories, on which they inter-viewed rock musi-cians and other per-sonalities who passed through town. This is a compilation of the best music inter-views, along with funny and poignant anecdotes about their experiences as teen jour-nalists. www.zestbooks.net

This explores a mother’s journey with her daughter who is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The daughter’s journal entries are inter-woven throughout the story to give the reader a true sense of the expe-rience. The book pro-vides inspiration as we watch Karla maintain her faith in God while she deals with her illness. Her kindness and her story spread across the world. This book provides a first-hand look at how one girl empowered the lives of many. www.letitbebook.com

This self-empowerment guide is an auto-biographical flight of a tiny hummingbird into the heart and intellect of a couple that over the course of eight days nursed her back to health,

and released her back into the wild. The author shares his bittersweet journey in which he walked a path of self-loathing and denial that jeopardized his marriage, his ministry, and his san-ity. It took the fierce courage of something so incredibly fragile to turn his inner demons into flashes of light. www.hopebooktoday.com

This tome provides an inside look at 27 dieting techniques — from Macrobiotics, to hypnosis, to some “out there” diet strategies. Presented in the humorous style of Japanese Manga, this is a hilarious, helpful, and entertaining guide that

Italian For Beginners is the Newest Release by Orlando’s Kristin Harmel

Recently featured in People and Real Simple magazines and on Fox

& Friends, “ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS” is the most recent release from former Accent on Tampa Bay writer Kristin Harmel, whose pre-vious novels include “THE ART OF FRENCH KISSING” and “WHEN YOU WISH.”

This Bridget Jones-meets-Roman Holiday tale is the story of Cat

Connelly, a play-it-safe 34-year-old Manhattan accountant who, after being humiliated at her younger sister’s wed-ding, throws caution to the wind and goes to Italy on a whim to reunite with Francesco, the only man she ever loved. When he turns out to be a dud, Cat is adrift on the streets of Rome, no safety net in sight. With the help of an eccentric waitress with a spare apart-ment to rent, the handsome restau-rateur who calls her Princess Ann, and the family secrets only Rome can unlock for her, Cat discovers that happiness can be found on the back of a speeding Vespa — but only if you’re willing to take a few risks.

For more information, visit www.KristinHarmel.com or follow Kristin on twitter at www.twitter.com/kristinharmel.

Sarasota Author Elaine Margolis has Something Hidden

With a keen eye for detail, extraordinary char-acters, and an inventive treatment of time and

place, Sarasota author Elaine Margolis offers up a diverse collection of short stories with many sub-jects, settings and ideas in “SOMETHING HIDDEN.”

“TWO FOR ONE” examines a love deeply felt but unspoken until too late with a horse race at the finish. “INTANGIBLES” - the construction of a

house addition becomes a hos-tile, possibly lethal event. “YNEZ AT THE ROLLER DOME DISCO” is a story of growing up, a small frightened boy and a giant woman. “THE FRITZ AND KERI SHOW” - a mysterious artist couple and a gallery owner whose two-man show for the couple leads to an unexpected denouement. “THE DRAGON BOX” - an eld-erly traveler finds her past in a Bangkok curio shop. “A BIKER’S REQUIEM” is a story of regret, rebellion, and ultimately resignation. “THE EXCHANGE” - a woman realizes too late not to wish for something impossible after

the wish is granted. “VIBES” is a story of loneliness, connec-tions and chance encounters. “DENIZENS” - passion and betrayal on Melrose Avenue. “THE CHARM” - spiders spin webs around the life of a girl who waits. “SOMETHING HIDDEN” - a mime in the Paris street, a kind stranger and a frightening revelation. “THE CRYSTAL CAFÉ” - a little girl dreams of her father, and witnesses a horrible crime. “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WAVE” is a story of discontent, a hint of myth and a wave that washes over everything.

For more information, visit www.peppertreepublishing.com

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BEST BYTESBEST BYTESSOFTWARE

Mac OS X is the world’s most advanced oper-ating system. Built on a rock-solid UNIX foun-dation and designed to be simple and intuitive, it’s what makes the Mac innovative, highly secure, com-patible, and easy to use. Quite simply there is nothing else like it.

/The new Kid Pix Deluxe 4 has been designed with extensive input from teachers and students to be the best personal pro-ductivity and creativity tool. It combines the realistic art tools and powerful graphic han-dling capability of Kid Pix Deluxe 3 with the design simplicity, ease-of-use and Spanish language support of Kid Pix Studio Deluxe.

GAMES

Dissidia Final Fantasy for PlayStation Portable brings together the largest collection of Final Fantasy characters ever in a fighting-styled game where players must choose their allegiance between good and evil, as they utilize the more than twenty playable characters available.

In Madden NFL 10, you will experience first-hand what it is like to fight for every yard. With the all-new Pro-Tak animation tech-nology you have more control over the out-come of every play than ever before. Madden NFL 10 also lets you take your fight online with an all-new Online Franchise mode, complete with 32 teams, NFL-style drafts and a custom league webpage. Add to that the most immersive broadcast presenta-tion to date, and Madden NFL 10 gives you everything you see on Sundays, minus the grass.

Feel the drama of play-ing professional tour-nament golf like never before with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10. For the first time players can take aim at capturing the US Open Championship on the ever-chal-lenging Bethpage Black. Playing in front of huge galleries and hearing crowd reactions from nearby holes, take your game to the next level when it mat-ters most as you try to hold off a charging Tiger Woods and other PGA Tour Pros.

Create millions of unique Sims and con-trol their lives. Customize their appearances and per-sonalities. Build their homes - design eve-rything from exqui-sitely furnished dream homes to quaint cottages. Then, send your Sims out to explore their

ever-changing neighborhood and to meet other Sims in the town center. With all-new quick challenges and rewarding game play, The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to choose whether (or not) to fulfill your Sims’ destinies and make their wishes come true.

BOOKS

Want to know how to make your pages look beautiful, communi-cate your message effectively, guide visi-tors through your website with ease, and get everything approved by the accessibility and usability police at the same time? Head First Web Design is your ticket to mastering all of these complex topics, and understanding what’s really going on in the world of web design.

This book quickly guides you through everything you need to know about the Pages word-processor, the Numbers spreadsheet, and the Keynote pres-entation program that Al Gore and Steve Jobs made famous. Friendly and enter-taining, iWork ‘09: The Missing Manual gives you crystal-clear and jargon-free explanations of iWork’s capa-bilities, its advantages over similar programs, and its limitations.

In this book you’ll learn how to: Work efficiently with images shot in the raw or JPEG format; Import photographs with ease and sort them according to your workflow; Manage a personal image library; Apply tonal adjustments to mul-tiple images quickly; Integrate Photoshop Lightroom with Adobe Photoshop; Export images for print or Web as digital contact sheets or personal portfolios.

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Tyrone Keys, a Tampa Bay Football Star, Super Bowl Champion and Mississippi State football grea was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame during the 47th Annual BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet July 31 in Jackson, MS.

Keys lettered four seasons (1977-80) for Mississippi State and was inducted into the MSU Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. A second-team all-Southeastern Conference selection by the Associated Press three times (1978-80), he was a member of State ˝ ¨!”s 1980 football team which went 9-3 overall, upset top-ranked Alabama 6-3 in Jackson, and earned a bid to the 1980 Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. He ranks second all-time at MSU in quarterback sacks

with 26 and was State’s sacks leader in both 1979 and 1980.A fifth-round National Football League draft pick by the New

York Jets in 1981, Keys started his professional career with the

CFLˇ˝ ¨!”s British Columbia Lions (1981-83) before playing six seasons in the NFL with three different teams - the Chicago Bears (1983-85), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986-87) and the San Diego Chargers (1988). He was a member of the NFL Super Bowl XX Champion Chicago Bears.

In 1992, Keys founded All Sports Community Service, a nonprofit organization based in Tampa, Fla., designed to offer challenged youth the opportunity to determine their own destiny through scholastic achievement, community service and sports. The program has sent more than 1,000 kids to college. For his efforts, he received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Award in 2003, the National Football Foundation & Hall of Fame ˝ ¨!”s Distinguished Citizen Award in 2003, and was recognized for his community service efforts by President George W. Bush.

Mr. Keys was accompanied by his 6th grade teacher Mrs. Hagan after 39 years to congratulate him. Mrs. Hagan a white teacher showed compassion and courage during the heart of the Civil Rights era as the first white teacher at Dawson Elementary School. Soon after, she was asked to leave the school or else. Mrs. Hagan left Mr. Keys and his fellow classmates with the true meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous quote: “ I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

For more information about All Sports Community Services, visit www.allsportscommunity.org

Tyrone Keys & President George W. Bush

With the explosion in MMA Live Events and the rapid expansion of FightZone TV’s roster of Promoter Partners, FightZone’s co-owner and head commentator, Jay Adams is rapidly becoming the Matt Lauer of MMA.

Having just finished events for Pro Battle in Arkansas, Art of Fighting in Tampa, Intimidation in Cincinnati and Vendetta in Aruba, Jay will be traveling to Hawaii for X1, Washington DC for Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC), California for Pure Combat and Belfast Ireland for Cage Wars Championship UK (CWC).

FightZone TV, now airing every day somewhere in the US, is available to over 25 million homes on Fox Sport Networks’ Sun Sports (FL), Sport South (GA, AL, MS, TN, NC, SC) and nationally on DIRECTV, The Dish Network and ATT U-verse.

Jay is on TV more than the Geico Caveman. Maybe they could do play by play together.

Debuting on FightZone TV in September is UWC Capital Punishment which features UWC Bantamweight Championship: Mike “The Hulk” Easton against .Josh “Taz” Ferguson. Also on the card were: War Machine vs Reshad Woods; Joey Kirwan vs Marcus Foran; Damian “The Reach” Dantibo vs Ron “Choir Boy” Stallings among others. Tito Ortiz was in the house and can be seen cageside.For more information visit www.FightZone.TV


Tyrone Keys, a Tampa Bay Football Star, Super Bowl Champion and Mississippi State football grea was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame during the 47th Annual BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet July 31 in Jackson, MS.

Keys lettered four seasons (1977-80) for Mississippi State and was inducted into the MSU Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. A second-team all-Southeastern Conference selection by the Associated Press three times (1978-80), he was a member of State ˝ ¨!”s 1980 football team which went 9-3 overall, upset top-ranked Alabama 6-3 in Jackson, and earned a bid to the 1980 Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. He ranks second all-time at MSU in quarterback sacks

with 26 and was State’s sacks leader in both 1979 and 1980.A fifth-round National Football League draft pick by the New

York Jets in 1981, Keys started his professional career with the

CFLˇ˝ ¨!”s British Columbia Lions (1981-83) before playing six seasons in the NFL with three different teams - the Chicago Bears (1983-85), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986-87) and the San Diego Chargers (1988). He was a member of the NFL Super Bowl XX Champion Chicago Bears.

In 1992, Keys founded All Sports Community Service, a nonprofit organization based in Tampa, Fla., designed to offer challenged youth the opportunity to determine their own destiny through scholastic achievement, community service and sports. The program has sent more than 1,000 kids to college. For his efforts, he received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Award in 2003, the National Football Foundation & Hall of Fame ˝ ¨!”s Distinguished Citizen Award in 2003, and was recognized for his community service efforts by President George W. Bush.

Mr. Keys was accompanied by his 6th grade teacher Mrs. Hagan after 39 years to congratulate him. Mrs. Hagan a white teacher showed compassion and courage during the heart of the Civil Rights era as the first white teacher at Dawson Elementary School. Soon after, she was asked to leave the school or else. Mrs. Hagan left Mr. Keys and his fellow classmates with the true meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous quote: “ I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

For more information about All Sports Community Services, visit www.allsportscommunity.org

Tyrone Keys & President George W. Bush

With the explosion in MMA Live Events and the rapid expansion of FightZone TV’s roster of Promoter Partners, FightZone’s co-owner and head commentator, Jay Adams is rapidly becoming the Matt Lauer of MMA.

Having just finished events for Pro Battle in Arkansas, Art of Fighting in Tampa, Intimidation in Cincinnati and Vendetta in Aruba, Jay will be traveling to Hawaii for X1, Washington DC for Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC), California for Pure Combat and Belfast Ireland for Cage Wars Championship UK (CWC).

FightZone TV, now airing every day somewhere in the US, is available to over 25 million homes on Fox Sport Networks’ Sun Sports (FL), Sport South (GA, AL, MS, TN, NC, SC) and nationally on DIRECTV, The Dish Network and ATT U-verse.

Jay is on TV more than the Geico Caveman. Maybe they could do play by play together.

Debuting on FightZone TV in September is UWC Capital Punishment which features UWC Bantamweight Championship: Mike “The Hulk” Easton against .Josh “Taz” Ferguson. Also on the card were: War Machine vs Reshad Woods; Joey Kirwan vs Marcus Foran; Damian “The Reach” Dantibo vs Ron “Choir Boy” Stallings among others. Tito Ortiz was in the house and can be seen cageside.For more information visit www.FightZone.TV



By Barbara McGovern

The wait is over. Every year it seems to get longer and longer from one season to the next. Everything is new this year. We have a new coach, a new G.M., lots of new players and a new training camp location.

I love the new Coach. Raheem Morris who is a delight. Everyday after practice he came to the podium and gave everyone in the media the lowdown on what went on during practice. As far as I know that isn’ t what any Buc coach has done before. He is always open about what’s going on and he explains why they are doing what they’ re doing. He has a great way about him. He is very knowledgeable, which a coach is supposed to be, but he can explain what is going on without being smug about it. I’ve never seen him talk down to anyone or be demeaning. He has a great way with the players also.

Don’ t get me wrong, he definitely lets a player know what’s what but he does it in a professional way. He offers solutions to the problem not a dressing down. If he wasn’ t a coach I can see him as a great teacher. Actually that’s what he really is. The rapport that he has with the players and the media is great. Maybe because he’s about the same age as the players they can relate to each other. Raheem has such a positive personality, when I see him he reminds me of Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. He is just all over the place and he is so likeable. I can’ t imagine that these traits won’ t be a positive for the Bucs this season.

He expects the team to be tough, fast and above all, winners. I don’ t know how the Bucs can miss with Raheem Morris leading the pack, he’s the Alpha Dog and did I mention that he is a “Jersey Kid” . We grow them smart and tough in Jersey. Good Luck! On just the opposite side of the coin, It seems everyday when I pick up the paper or turn on the news I see another NFL player has been arrested.

What’s going on? I realize it’s only a small number of players that are involved in criminal behavior. all the rest of the players are great contributing members of the community. Unfortunately the few bad apples get all the press. The players that have been getting in trouble have done that for years. They don’ t seem to understand that they are supposed to be setting a good example, especially for the kids who hope to emulate them.

They don’ t understand that if it wasn’ t for the grace of God and good genes, they wouldn’ t have all this fame, money and the privileges that they bring.

Because of their athletic ability, everyone was telling them since they were little how special they were. They didn’ t have to study, someone would pass them along. They didn’ t have to follow the rules that apply

to the rest of us; they were special, they were the Big Man on campus. Guess what, the ones that were always breaking the rules weren’ t special then and aren’ t now. The athletes who were special were the real deal. They followed the rules, they studied, got good grades and set positive examples. They contributed to the community and showed kids the right way to go. They are truly the GOOD GUYS! What have the other men done to deserve the millions that they get each year? They haven’ t found a cure for cancer, they haven’ t taught a kid to ride a bike, and they haven’ t even learned to behave. How many chances should they get to step up to the plate? Just in the past few weeks we’ve read about a lot of idiots, and the name fits them. One, (I’ ll call him The Team Idiot), got two years in jail because he stuck an illegal hand gun in the waist of his pants, brought the gun into a club and he shot himself. Oh well, Team Idiot. Another of TI hit a pedestrian and

killed him. He got about a month in the slammer. That’s right, not 10 years but a month. He did say he was sorry. Michael Vick, another TI, did get about 2 years in jail for his reprehensible behavior but he was out of jail for about 10 seconds when a team hired him to play again. They must be head of TI. The next TI got suspended for four games because he violated the NFL substance abuse policy. The latest TI forgot his social skills, punched out a cab driver and went to jail, he got bail, $300. and was out the next day. I guess that put a real crimp in his million dollar salary.

The stories go on and on. I love football. I admire the GOOD GUYS who go out every week and take a beating so we have something to cheer for. I think it’s time for the NFL to step on the Tis and the BAD GUYS. Either the NFL or the individual teams should hire handlers to baby-sit the TIs if they think that they are so valuable. Hey, here’s a concept, just get rid of them. This is a game and if they are so much trouble let them go and leave the game to the GOOD GUYS. Now I’ ll get off my soap box. Enjoy the season and wouldn’ t it be wonderful to go to Miami in Feb?GO BUCS!

Raheem Morris

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Accent On Tampa Bay Magazine #154